Best game I have every played despite the bugs

User Rating: 9.7 | Gothic 3 PC
I have invested over 100 hours in Gothic 3 and without a doubt it is by far the best game and RPG I have ever played. Simply put, this game is a masterpiece and I'll tell you why.

1. G3 has the most engaging story of any RPG I have played, including NWN, NWN2, Oblivion, and such. The only game I believe would match the epicness of this story would be the original Baldur's Gate from Bioware. The story is indepth and magical, captivating the end user more and more as they delve deeper and deeper into it.

2. Graphics. If you have the hardware to run it the game is beautiful. I'm not sure how it looks on a low or middle-end system, but in widescreen 1920x1200 with all settings maxed and a tweaked ini file, it's breathtaking. I have yet to see a game that can rival the crisp textures, gorgeous scenery, and diversity that G3 offers.

3. Gameplay. From building your own character path as you go to the flexibility and diversity of quests, G3 has so much to offer. The game is unbelievably addictive, unlike Oblivion, which lost my interest after 60-70 or so hours. Not only is it addictive, but the sheer epicness of the game world is staggering. I am not even close to finishing the game.

4. Sound and music score. Sound is spectacular and music score is a pure masterpiece. I honestly have not come across a music score as brilliant as the one in G3. I felt Oblivion offered an incredible music score, but after hearing the tracks in G3 it is pale in comparison.

If it wasn't for the bugs, which hopefully will be fixed soon, I would award this game a 10/10. Here's looking to more titles in the futures from this brilliant team of developers.