One of my favorite video game franchises EVER started with this thing. Gothic is an ugly and difficult-to-play yet unbelievably immersive and atmospheric video game.
I was terrified of this game when I was little, so it took me a while to beat, but it was SO worth it. The story is exceptional, and the main character is one of my favorite protagonists in any game.
The gameplay is excellent - the combat is widely known for being one of the worst things gaming's ever put out, but I LOVE it. Getting used to the hardcore controls makes progressing unbelievably satisfying.
With all these great things said, I sadly can't give this a 10. There are SO many moments in this game where you'll get stuck and confused, and the sheer amount of bugs you can still encounter right now is insane. There are also many moments where the game seems straight-up unfinished, and it's actually true.
Gothic is a mess, but it's a damn good mess. If I were to rate all games I've ever played based on pure atmosphere, Gothic would easily be in the top 3. Excellent game. - 🕘
I was terrified of this game when I was little, so it took me a while to beat, but it was SO worth it. The story is exceptional, and the main character is one of my favorite protagonists in any game.
The gameplay is excellent - the combat is widely known for being one of the worst things gaming's ever put out, but I LOVE it. Getting used to the hardcore controls makes progressing unbelievably satisfying.
With all these great things said, I sadly can't give this a 10. There are SO many moments in this game where you'll get stuck and confused, and the sheer amount of bugs you can still encounter right now is insane. There are also many moments where the game seems straight-up unfinished, and it's actually true.
Gothic is a mess, but it's a damn good mess. If I were to rate all games I've ever played based on pure atmosphere, Gothic would easily be in the top 3. Excellent game. - 🕘