A review of Gothic has been posted at AllOutGames. Once again, we see a high rating of 83%, and what they liked and disliked can be found in their final words:
What makes an RPG good? A great storyline, interactive environments, customizable characters, immersive world, all contribute to a good RPG. Well, Gothic has all those qualities, though unfortunately it suffers from a few bad ones.
This is a very good and interesting RPG. It lacks a bit of polish and the combat is more of an afterthought--it hasn't been fully developed. But despite that, its better parts more than make up for its unpolished features. I must admit that I am looking forward to more from Piranha Bytes. They showed that they have a lot of ambition and a lot of potential. I am sure they will learn from their mistakes, and their next RPG will be even better. As for Gothic, it is quite a good role-playing experience, and any fan of the genre should look into it. |