Elex

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  1. eynard
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    At last!
    Of course Elex has its drawbacks. but there are many interesting things: scientific&fantasy setteng, story, gothic series atmosphere and just good role plaing game!
  2. mustwin555
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Elex might be the most underrated game I have ever played.
    If you can look past the chunkiness and relatively bad graphics(and the fact that it takes a while before you can actually start killing something), you will find one of the most unique and immersive game world ever created, a great story and amazing progression mechanics.
  3. IamNader
    May 17, 2023
    8
    I Love THE GOTHIC and RISEN series, This game has excellent world building and a very interesting story - 8/10
  4. TastieToasty
    May 15, 2023
    8
    great game i dont get all the seething from these chuds.
    it is not perfect duh
  5. Nick7000
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    Очередная Готика от Пиранья Байтс, но, мне к счастью, Готикаобразные игры более чем нравятся. Сэттинг необычный, иногда смешной, иногда нелепый, но все же, я такого еще не видел. Мне понравилось, разок прогуляться точно стоит.Очередная Готика от Пиранья Байтс, но, мне к счастью, Готикаобразные игры более чем нравятся. Сэттинг необычный, иногда смешной, иногда нелепый, но все же, я такого еще не видел. Мне понравилось, разок прогуляться точно стоит.
  6. kesik93
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Alongside Witcher III this is the best action RPG game from the last decade or so. It's not a triple AAA, so animations are not the greatest and combat system is pretty junky but world and exploration are absolutely great. This is the best Piranha Bytes game since Gothic II.
  7. Krazerack
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    A mix of witcher 3 and Bloodborne. Has some issues but i like it. Good story.
  8. teshia
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    I'm going to give a good review score because I want to say good things about Piranha Bytes. They build some of the best open worlds there are. This is the central reason I play their RPGs. When you play a PBRPG, you really feel like you're living in a well designed world. That said, you can't ignore the landslide of issues facing PB that make their work seem AA rather than AAA. ThisI'm going to give a good review score because I want to say good things about Piranha Bytes. They build some of the best open worlds there are. This is the central reason I play their RPGs. When you play a PBRPG, you really feel like you're living in a well designed world. That said, you can't ignore the landslide of issues facing PB that make their work seem AA rather than AAA. This is hardly a surprise but there is so much they need to improve. The voice acting is awful and the translation of the dialogue from German to English is embarrassing, causing the story to make almost no sense. The combat is rough, the character animations are awful, the cold/warm system is ridiculous, the ending is poor, and the initial learning curve makes the game unattractive to new players. I should hate this game but I don't. If it wasn't for the amazing environments that they create, I'd be a lot less forgiving. One of these days, I hope PB does a good job again, putting them on the level of what they made with Gothic, Gothic 2, and the first Risen game. This isn't it, but I'll throw them a nice score in hope that they get it right again at some point.… Expand
  9. r-aymond90
    Aug 20, 2022
    8
    Very underrated game, had a very good time with it. This game needs a lot more love!
  10. tshrimp
    May 22, 2022
    9
    I almost didn’t buy this game because the polarizing reviews. I am not the best at gaming, and reading about the difficulty I almost missed out on one fantastic game. If you can understand that it is not shameful to run from a fight until you level up then you will be fine. Sometimes you also have to abandon a quest and come back when you are stronger. If you are okay with that then II almost didn’t buy this game because the polarizing reviews. I am not the best at gaming, and reading about the difficulty I almost missed out on one fantastic game. If you can understand that it is not shameful to run from a fight until you level up then you will be fine. Sometimes you also have to abandon a quest and come back when you are stronger. If you are okay with that then I think you will like this game. The world is fantastic, the side quests are actually real quests that have meaning instead of just fetch quests. Story will always be subjective, but I would put this at the top of most rpg games I have played. The world has great design and not sure I can think of an rpg that is better. Factions that are actually different from one another is done very well. It actually made me want to take sides. The more I played quests for the Outlaws the more I realized there is no way I wanted to join those icks with a d. So then choices were between the others, and each of those pushed on my emotional buttons that made me want to join it not join. Never have I felt such a push/pull on my faction choice. Just fantastic. So we have a great world, great quests, great story, and even a good level up tree. So what are the negatives? Voice acting is terrible. Especially the main character. Character movement is good, but doesn’t translate well during fighting. Still better than the crappy Skyrim fighting mechanics, but could be better. There seems to be about maybe 10 actual faces they use across characters. The bartender Bob will have the same face as the commander Jeb. Very strange and noticeable.

    I think if you play this game and understand you have to level up before you can do much fighting, you will be treated to a fantastic game.    … Expand
  11. Jimbooh
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Elex is a juci Game! As Gothic and Risen Player, i can say Elex is a greatful and good Game with Atmo, GOOD Dialogs, Greatful Landscapes and some little special Things u dont wanna miss in a RPG. We have May´22 and i played again. Questions ?
  12. derek_
    May 1, 2022
    9
    This game is very, very underrated. Had fun from beginning to the end. Dialogs are great, your choices really matters and there is no road back once you made "wrong" one. Graphic looks great even now. I understand combat might be little bit of downfall fom someone, but for me, this game is not about combat. Really, really loved it.
  13. squaIl
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Meiner Erfahrung nach kann die Hingebung eines Spielers zu einem Spiel weitaus größer werden, wenn es ein Gesicht hinter dem Spiel gibt bzw. ein Entwicklerteam, welches mit Herz und Seele bei ihrer Arbeit dabei ist. Ich als Spieler möchte meine Freizeit doch mit Bedacht gestalten und nicht jedem beliebigen triple-A Titel hinterherhechten und feststellen, dass es mal wieder eine liebloseMeiner Erfahrung nach kann die Hingebung eines Spielers zu einem Spiel weitaus größer werden, wenn es ein Gesicht hinter dem Spiel gibt bzw. ein Entwicklerteam, welches mit Herz und Seele bei ihrer Arbeit dabei ist. Ich als Spieler möchte meine Freizeit doch mit Bedacht gestalten und nicht jedem beliebigen triple-A Titel hinterherhechten und feststellen, dass es mal wieder eine lieblose open world mit kopiertem Inhalt ist. Ich möchte etwas spielen, was Bedeutung hat und vor allem in Bezug auf das Rollenspiel-Genre etwas spielen, was mir bedeutungsvolle Entscheidungen abverlangt. Das Spiel soll für den Spieler eine Reise und Entwicklung sein, die sich im gespielten Charakter widerspiegelt. Genau diese Erfahrung bietet mir Elex bisher.

    Sehr gutes Rollenspiel in dem man sich verlieren kann. Es bietet ein Konzept, was es nur bei Piranha Bytes gibt und von dem sich andere RPG Entwickler mal was abschauen sollten!

    // Google Translation because of time
    In my experience, a player's commitment to a game can be far greater when there is a face behind the game, or a development team that puts their heart and soul into their work. As a player, I would like to use my free time wisely and not chase after any random triple-A title and find out that it is once again a loveless open world with copied content. I want to play something that has meaning, and especially in relation to the RPG genre, play something that requires meaningful choices from me. The game is intended to be a journey and development for the player, which is reflected in the character played. Exactly this experience has been offered to me by Elex so far.

    Very good role-playing game to lose yourself in. It offers a concept unique to Piranha Bytes that other RPG developers should take a look at!    … Expand
  14. gman321
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    Combat is rough and clunky. Jax takes a bit to enact what you tell him to do and the targeting is pretty frustrating. But the exploration, world, story, and most of the are great.
  15. Orvist
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Игра 10 из 10, как минимум потому, что даёт необычный опыт. Только не надо прыгать на всех и вся с палкой-копалкой в начале игры. Реактивный ранец дан, чтобы убегать.
  16. mrcavallo
    Oct 3, 2021
    9
    Anyone scoring this game a 0 is just a **** **** There is no way these developers who have clearly put so much into this game deserve that. This is not a AAA game but the result of a small group of developers who - if you look past the rough edges - have put together an immersive and incredibly deep game that doesn't hold your hand. Most of these younger players who are a bunch of ****Anyone scoring this game a 0 is just a **** **** There is no way these developers who have clearly put so much into this game deserve that. This is not a AAA game but the result of a small group of developers who - if you look past the rough edges - have put together an immersive and incredibly deep game that doesn't hold your hand. Most of these younger players who are a bunch of **** and have no idea what a real game is unless it has **** loot boxes and is designed to be played by someone who has undergone a lobotomy will never appreciate the wonderful world building, decision making and challenges this game has to offer. If you are a fan of the old school Gothic series don't listen to the wankers and give this a go. I've had an absolute blast- and have enjoyed it so much more than AC Odyssey and even Red Dead 2… Expand
  17. Nyhes
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Amazing world with great story behind it. Best Piranha Bytes RPG since gothic 2 definitelty.
  18. fetqqq
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    + the open world is really interesting to explore
    + well-developed side quests
    + solid main storyline + groupings without insanity, each in its own way has a place to be -the music is not good, but in such games it is very important to be good. For RPGs, this is a significant disadvantage. -funny companions ... well, mostly they do not take part in dialogues (90%), no one cares if for    + the open world is really interesting to explore
    + well-developed side quests
    + solid main storyline
    + groupings without insanity, each in its own way has a place to be
    -the music is not good, but in such games it is very important to be good. For RPGs, this is a significant disadvantage.
    -funny companions ... well, mostly they do not take part in dialogues (90%), no one cares if for example, with me an alb in the form of an alb in a village where albs are enemies number one, etc.
    -craft is scarce for an RPG
    - sometimes there is a feeling that 100 people survived, bc. there are very few people in every capital
    -It's completely unnatural to kill huge fighting robots with ordinary arrows
    -bottomless backpack and dull gathering process due to meager crafting    … Expand
  19. zoidberg73
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    a very good story-driven freeform action rpg. Three main points: a huge lush complex handcrafted world; absolutely no game comes close in terms of exploration. perfectly varied, balanced, rich and complex gameplay: deep crafting systems, perks and progression system, impressive overall cohesion of very intricate and rewarding system. third: dialogues factions and quest systems isa very good story-driven freeform action rpg. Three main points: a huge lush complex handcrafted world; absolutely no game comes close in terms of exploration. perfectly varied, balanced, rich and complex gameplay: deep crafting systems, perks and progression system, impressive overall cohesion of very intricate and rewarding system. third: dialogues factions and quest systems is new-vegas-par with impressive interactivity, repercution and openended possibilities. while the base story might not seem compeling and it's actually king of meh, the reactivity of player choices makes it uniquely satisfying. about 70 hours to complete without anything repetitive stuff whatsoever, and god knows how long to 100% if ever possible. i was impressed on realease, and also impressed 2 years later with a different playthrough. highly recomended… Expand
  20. auttore
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    It's like old Gothic series games, difficult at the beginning and with amazing atmosphere
  21. Blauberge
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    In my opinion this is one of the most underrated games. It offers a huge open world experience and a very unique and compelling storytelling.
  22. AmarettoAnal
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    I Love that Game, and i'm a harcore fan of the Developers.

    But to make it short: Story is nice.
    + Gameplay and Fighting system needs a little bit of practise but when u got it it's very nice.
    +The whole world invites you to discover i love it.

    -Only some mechanics and weapons are really unfair and destroys ur Game fun, if an enemy use some of these types.
  23. PanPrado30
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    The best game on this decade. Very interesting plot, fantastic charactera and we have three endings and method to plays
  24. AliasAndrew
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Best rpg of the year (2017) by far. The enemies don't scale to your level like in Skyrim, in the beginning you will feel like the weakest entity in the game (and you will be) but that makes it all the more rewarding when you level up your character enough and go on a killing spree against the creatures that would kill you with one blow in the beginning. Excellent story and lore, manyBest rpg of the year (2017) by far. The enemies don't scale to your level like in Skyrim, in the beginning you will feel like the weakest entity in the game (and you will be) but that makes it all the more rewarding when you level up your character enough and go on a killing spree against the creatures that would kill you with one blow in the beginning. Excellent story and lore, many different paths to take, amazing exploration, interesting combat. If you have never played a Piranha Bytes game before make this your first. The atmosphere is incomparable. Ignore the low scores, they don't know what they're talking about… Expand
  25. TheFrog
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    EDIT: Nearly three years later, I picked up Elex again after trying the somewhat similar (but much, much worse) Outward. To my surprise, after finally enduring one of the most cringe-inducing quests ever and managing to enter the cleric faction, the game started to pick up momentum and hasn't let me down yet. Well, I did change the difficulty level to normal along the way, which makes theEDIT: Nearly three years later, I picked up Elex again after trying the somewhat similar (but much, much worse) Outward. To my surprise, after finally enduring one of the most cringe-inducing quests ever and managing to enter the cleric faction, the game started to pick up momentum and hasn't let me down yet. Well, I did change the difficulty level to normal along the way, which makes the game more playable and enjoyable.
    The world is huge (I hadn't fully realized the scope of it in my first run) and filled with many little secrets and places to explore. Combat becomes better once you reach a level that allows you to finally fight on par with most enemies. I got a cleric weapon that is a huge help in dealing with groups, bought a flamethrower, whose stagger effect is a huge help against tough enemies, and can now move almost everywhere in the map, although there are enemies I'd still rather avoid.
    I have started to like the graphics more, especially since the environment is pleasant and varied. Music is ok. Controls and animations are still sucky, though. What I really hate the most is the fact that it often takes several seconds for your character to start sprinting, after you hit the corresponding key, which still results in me dying pretty often. Another issue is the hit box of the flamethrower. Quite often your bullet will fly right through an enemy, therefore failing to damage and stagger it. If it's a heavy, you're often toast. What about my companion, who bluntly ignores a charging horde until one hit lands on me?
    But then I mix my PSI abilities with the flamethrower and the good ole sword and shield to take down a group of enemies. Or control aggro so that between me and my companion, we take down a heavy enemy without using ranged weapons, by alternating melee strikes. Or manage to take down a behemoth by using the terrain as a cover. And I forgive the game its many flaws.
    In terms of story, characters and quest, it's rather poor. I think I'd like it better if there was a likable faction you can join, but all of them are designed to be hated. Where it works very well is in combat (after level 12 or so) and exploration.
    If you can find this game at a bargain price, you might end up enjoying it.

    Original, negative review:
    I really wanted to like this game, as I'm a long time fan of Piranha Byte, but I simply cannot. Even ignoring the ten year old graphics, the abysmal dialogues and the clunkiest combat animations this side of the galaxy, the game remains terrible.
    I tend to like difficult games, for example I really enjoyed Nioh. The character there responded instantly to controller input though, making hard challenges rewarding and fun. In Elex, on the other hand, you move a wooden character who moves veeery slowly and is instantly exhausted, every single encounter is a major PITA.
    Maybe my mistake was to choose the "difficult" level, but at level 8 my weapon DID NOT DAMAGE AT ALL enemies near my level (no skull next to their name). Level 9, better weapon, now I can deal some minor damage to basic critters that ravage me any time they hit. Considering that they are much faster, can hit several times in a row while I'm exhausted if I so much as perform one roll and one light attack, I still have to rely completely on my follower to deal any damage, and I'm really fed up with this.
    Did they playtest the game before release? Is "normal" the only level one is supposed to play? Did they not realize just how bad the combat system is, with second-long lags between one keypress and the corresponding move?
    Whatever the answers, I really cannot recommend Elex to anyone.    … Expand
  26. Anberlinroxx
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    A bit stiff as most Piranha Byte games but the open world and branch story lines are awesome ! Replay-ability is definitely something that hooked me. I really loved the deep rpg systems as well. I spent about 200hrs with this game.
  27. Xandl7
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    loved the game
    played every piranha bytes game
    hyped what is coming next from threm
  28. C1D3RL0V3R
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Amazing world depth, quest variability and characters. Visuals vary from stunning to afwul. ELEX is a game for people who love to read and listen rather than watch.
    PS: You're going to be owned by almost everyone for the first 10 hours or so, but come on, it's Gothic.
  29. James_Jimmy
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    If you really like older Piranha Bytes games, especially Gothic and Gothic II, this game is right up your alley. It's one of the most impressively designed Western RPGs, in terms of world-building, exploration (because having vertical exploration is huge in my book), most of all, quest design.

    Yes, the combat isn't one of its strong points, and it does need the player to get used to its    If you really like older Piranha Bytes games, especially Gothic and Gothic II, this game is right up your alley. It's one of the most impressively designed Western RPGs, in terms of world-building, exploration (because having vertical exploration is huge in my book), most of all, quest design.

    Yes, the combat isn't one of its strong points, and it does need the player to get used to its quirks first, and yes, it does have a slow start because it's pretty brutal in the beginning, but trust me, it does pay off later on.

    I'm having so much fun with it, and with the Elex Overhaul mod (only available on PC), that I'm ready to start a second playthrough right after finishing the first one. I would give it a 9/10 but I am giving it a 10, in order to mitigate some of the negative reviews on here, that I feel like are very unjust towards this game. Can't wait for Elex 2!    … Expand
  30. CaptainChaos
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    If you like Skyrim, Fallout 3, NV, 4, and Thundarr the Barbarian, this is the game you waited your whole life to play. I just bought it not more than 2 weeks ago tops, and already have 72 hours in it. I have not even SCRATCHED the surface. NOT EVEN CLOSE (so I can't review the whole game only what I have seen - still that's a LOT of time). I should say this is 2020 and many bad reviewsIf you like Skyrim, Fallout 3, NV, 4, and Thundarr the Barbarian, this is the game you waited your whole life to play. I just bought it not more than 2 weeks ago tops, and already have 72 hours in it. I have not even SCRATCHED the surface. NOT EVEN CLOSE (so I can't review the whole game only what I have seen - still that's a LOT of time). I should say this is 2020 and many bad reviews were 2017 pre-patch. I have no had NO serious ISSUES so far, just a few gfx glitches rarely.

    What I Love:

    (1) the faction/background CONCEPT is AMAZING. Sword & sorcery, Mad Max Crocodile Dundee gunpower weapons, and psionic guards with laser rifles. WHOLLY CRAP. I have never been so happy in my whole life. Add in a truly diverse and epic map with desert, arctic, temperate, etc. Many many many different monsters as well, although they tend to have similarish attacks. Still, I KEEP finding new ones!

    (2) I LIVE for games where I can explore every nook and cranny, look behind every rock, and find a new surprise; this is it. If you played Gothic or Risen you know

    (3) the CHALLENGE. It's friggin impossible for multiple levels especially since the leveling system is a bit hard to get the hang of (stats do nothing except enable you to use better stuff which you need to train to use as well as afford or find); then everything is too easy, until - oops, you were wrong, it's hard again. If you're like me and play Skyrim on Master, you know what I'm talking about - very satisfying level progression

    (4) jet pack is incredibly fun

    (5) so far stories and missions are decent; surprising follow-up sometimes if you go back and see what happened after the quest was "finished."

    (6) voice acting is superb. the sound effects and music are some of the best. I love the eerie spooky woods in the valley.

    (7) graphics is decent in parts, especially the lighting, and some terrain is breathtaking. Sense of humor in many places, like a well placed skeleton.

    The Bad: Not a lot.

    (a) gfx while absolutely decent feel 2009 or 2010, pre-Skyrim level. Don't even compare it to Witcher 3 or you won't play

    (b) crafting system is uneven. Some things are very good (potions), others like golds mithing seem useless unless I'm missing something

    (c) sometimes I have money and skill points I can't really spend b/c there's nothing I can do with them and stats alone don't do anything for you. Maybe that will change later in the game.

    (d) can only join one faction so I dk if it's worth replaying the whole game to do another faction. I mean I replay Skyim every 3-5 years so maybe.

    (e) game / weapon balance is a bit uneven at times. At first, you are totally helpless. I like a challenge but it's a bit ridiculous. Then, certain weapons give you a stun-lock ability which can make you invincible except in some situations, which sorta takes the fun outta it. I know you could not use the weapon, but that seems cheap that I need to police myself. It's not even a clever exploit. It's use a certain classes of weapons, period. They are expensive though (ammo) so I suppose that's the balance? That said, I have been killed a few times even still. I'm a glass cannon actually.

    (f) not sure I like the melee system but the ranged system is fine.

    Enjoy :)    … Expand
  31. SirGladiator
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Elex is a surprisingly good RPG, but perhaps it shouldn't be a surprise given that it was made by the same folks who gave us the legendary Gothic 2, one of the best RPGs of all time. The game starts off a bit slowly, as you really can't fight most monsters for a surprisingly long time, they do a lot of damage early on, and you very much do not. But so long as you're OK with doing yourElex is a surprisingly good RPG, but perhaps it shouldn't be a surprise given that it was made by the same folks who gave us the legendary Gothic 2, one of the best RPGs of all time. The game starts off a bit slowly, as you really can't fight most monsters for a surprisingly long time, they do a lot of damage early on, and you very much do not. But so long as you're OK with doing your early quests minus the combat, you're in for a real treat. Lots of really interesting characters, storylines, and some good quality Romance as well! The world itself is absolutely huge, you will find fast travel points, and that will be very important to do, I wish there were more of them. The graphics aren't great, but they're certainly not bad either. The main storyline is very unique, there's a lot you won't see coming, plenty of twists and turns, etc. It's a very long game as well, which is very nice. Give Elex a try, you'll be glad you did!… Expand
  32. Dzench
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    В игре много багов, даже на момент написания (июль 20 года), но сам сеттинг доставляет. Так же эта игра значительно отдаёт предыдущими играми пираний: Gothic, Risen итд
  33. Xaldei
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Best game. The game is not for those who are not able to overcome difficulties. You can write a lot of advantages, but it is a very long time.
  34. daLira
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Elex is an unpolished gem.
    You will either love it for it's classic rpg elements or hate it since it simply feels way too clunky and like something from 2 decades ago.
    But for some that's the charme of it. The leveling curve is very hard, unforgiving, combat takes time to get used to it's combo system, while using everything in your arsenal. No need to stack up tons of items you never    Elex is an unpolished gem.
    You will either love it for it's classic rpg elements or hate it since it simply feels way too clunky and like something from 2 decades ago.
    But for some that's the charme of it. The leveling curve is very hard, unforgiving, combat takes time to get used to it's combo system, while using everything in your arsenal. No need to stack up tons of items you never use, since you have to use them rather often to survive.
    The world is handcraftet and beautiful to look it. Every corner has something special hidden, be it loot, something story related or a gimmick.
    By itself it's Gothic 2 with a modern look.    … Expand
  35. OfCourse
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Modern day Gothic 2/Morrowind. This game is antithesis to what an average modern troglodyte journalist thinks RPG is ought to be:
    Its not pretentious pseudo-intellectual fart, but its incredibly grounded and drops you into the world to fight for every scrap.
    It doesn't force social justice garbage down your throat, but it immerses you into its incredibly detailed handcrafted world and    Modern day Gothic 2/Morrowind. This game is antithesis to what an average modern troglodyte journalist thinks RPG is ought to be:
    Its not pretentious pseudo-intellectual fart, but its incredibly grounded and drops you into the world to fight for every scrap.
    It doesn't force social justice garbage down your throat, but it immerses you into its incredibly detailed handcrafted world and its many characters.
    It doesn't have a super tight but simplistic spammy action combat(queue W3/DS3), instead it smashes your teeth in and says to you to get good and get some gear if you want to survive.
    It doesn't lie and pretend to give you choices and consequences, its ACTUALLY gives you choices and consequences.
    Its world isn't filled with stupid markers or checkpoints, its behaves like a living world should.
    Its graphics aren't jaw dropping, but its lighting blows every other AAA RPG out of the water and makes the world feel alive.
    Is it a perfect game? No, like every other cult classic it has many faults. Is it dated? YES, almost every mechanic comes straight out of 2000s. But if you prefer the quality of older RPGs over the modern ones its THE game for you.    … Expand
  36. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    The beginning is pretty frustrating, you're a total noob and get owned all the time. the clunky movement/combat doesn't help. but with the time you get stronger and the game gets quite addicting and enjoyable. A decent game if you power through the start
  37. FinnDement
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    It's a very good game for fans of the old Piranha games. It's shows the old good RPG flair. Sure there are some bugs but I think Piranha Byte games without bugs are no Piranha Byte games
  38. Lobby
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    This is easily the third best game done by Piranha Bytes (after Gothic and Gothic 2). So if you like their games just go and try it. Do no expect AAA title. it was on was created on smaller budget and it shows. The game could use some more polishing, but everything works. It is a good old school RPG with world that is not scaled to your level (some new more advanced monsters will appearThis is easily the third best game done by Piranha Bytes (after Gothic and Gothic 2). So if you like their games just go and try it. Do no expect AAA title. it was on was created on smaller budget and it shows. The game could use some more polishing, but everything works. It is a good old school RPG with world that is not scaled to your level (some new more advanced monsters will appear as you progress the main line, but that is tied to your level ). There will be monsters you would have avoid till you are strong warrior, but there is always a way around the dangerous territories. The story is quite good it is not KOTOR level, but will beat most of the generic stories in today RPGs. It also provides not so comon universe where magic and technology coexists. You will enjoy actual role-playing as most of the quest allows you different approaches both on what skill you use or what side you choose. The choices are also not just simple bad/good, but are more about what you think is right. So are the factions in this game. Lot of people says they are stupid, but I think they mostly hate that they are is not one super cool one they can totally relate to, but rather each have its problems. I think this quite well suites the narrative of the game and make it quite immersive. All of them have their agenda and different approach to technology vs magic, freedom vs laws etc. and each have their pros and cons and even some people inside the factions may have bit different opinion where the faction should really go. You are probably not going to find your perfect match, but rather pick one that is closest to your opinions or just go for the weapons/skills they provide, but should be just fine as it fits the narrative. Fight is pretty good is not just some button masher, but you actually have to thing a bit and strategize and use your jet pack to your advantage and sometimes run and come back later when you level/gear up. The exploration is really fund and rewarding and there is often multiple ways how get somewhere. Some may be have more enemies other will be harder to move through so you can choose. The compass is quite minimal and doesn't show you each cave like TES so you actually have to look around.

    Don really get all the negative reviews. Yes the games have some quirks and is not mainstream for everyone, but giving the game four and less is just weird. Those people also often writes some like I have played the game for 2 hours, they just peaked into they have not enough information to judge the game.    … Expand
  39. mattjbourne
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The game environment is amazing, the combat could be an issue but you get used to it. In general, Elex definitely is a good game and has a future for Elex 2.
  40. Andreark
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Nice game
    Sehr stimmig, keine Ladezeiten, tolle Ideen, durchschnittliche Grafik, extreme Geschichte
  41. ssharp
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    The best RPG I played since Witcher 3.
    This is an example of how an RPG should look like: complex story, dialogs, characters, and finally a ROLE PLAYING option... The last is much better than in any AAA garbage like Skyrim, Fallout4 or DA: Inquisition. World's gone crazy if any action game in a fantasy setting is called "role-playing" now.
  42. Jabati
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    Before I learned to play it my rating was at 6 and this was my review:
    Gothic was, and will be forever my precious. This is basically the same thing all over again in a different setting. Already Risen 3 was a big mistake. In a way, I think Piranha locked itself in this cage they themselves created. Get out of the f'n box, Piranha Bytes, do sth else. Nowadays, this sucks :D
    After the    Before I learned to play it my rating was at 6 and this was my review:
    Gothic was, and will be forever my precious. This is basically the same thing all over again in a different setting. Already Risen 3 was a big mistake. In a way, I think Piranha locked itself in this cage they themselves created. Get out of the f'n box, Piranha Bytes, do sth else. Nowadays, this sucks :D
    After the game spent bout a year just as a title in my steam library i decided to go commando on it and make it through the rough start, and... The game has a few flaws, but exploration is very satysfying, as you can see the rating went up to 8. It is a very good game. Its like a Fallout game with Gothic style controls. The so called high difficulty is due to the lack of knowledge on how to play. Once u figure out the only thing limitting your hero's power is the ammount of elexit u posses it suddenly becomes much more satysfying. So, apologies for my prev words Piranha, man I was wrong about this. Combat mechanics is what took the 2 out of the score other than that game is good.    … Expand
  43. BaldwinE
    Dec 30, 2019
    8
    A very unique Action-RPG game in two ways:

    - Unique from the style and design. One can run around with leather armor and sword and the same time having laser blaster and grenade launcher dangling on the back. One can choose one particular style or mix all together. Also very interesting that one can complete the quest in an ethical/unethical way but that doesn't mean that this is what    A very unique Action-RPG game in two ways:

    - Unique from the style and design. One can run around with leather armor and sword and the same time having laser blaster and grenade launcher dangling on the back. One can choose one particular style or mix all together. Also very interesting that one can complete the quest in an ethical/unethical way but that doesn't mean that this is what brings you further in the career path, I think this aspect is very nicely done. My only issue with it that they could have done the emotionless a little bit better, somehow nobody from them is actually emotionless and the power drug withdrawal is strongly introduced but not implemented in the story and gameplay as it should have been in my opinion. Also a little bit more background story on how the existing factions came to be the way they are, there is some information but rather scarce. One point minus for that from me.

    - It has a unique combat system for a RPG. Stats and level matter the most but one has still master the to move around and time attacks properly, very unforgiving for people who do not try to engage with this system and just run up close and spam clicks like it is in most RPGs. Not that it is a bad thing in other games but I really enjoy the more engaging system in ELEX. It is sometimes "janky" and has some issues on fighting on sloped terrains as well as some weird things happening with the hit box with projectiles. For that reason one point minus.

    Overall very enjoyable game. I would recommend this game to anyone who wants a third person RPG with a more engaging combat and an unforgiving world. Especially to people who liked one of the prior Piranha Byte games.    … Expand
  44. watchm824
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    YA ochen' lyublyu Gotiku1 i 2. Elex mne tozhe ochen' polyubilas'.
    Yesli eta igra vam ne ponravilas', to vy prosto nichego ne ponyali. Ogromnyy i interesnyy mir dlya issledovaniya. Atmosfera srednevekov'ya i nauchnoy fantastiki. V meru vysokaya slozhnost' igry.
    YA ochen' nadeyus', chto v budushchem vyyldet Elex2! I really love Gothic 1 and 2. I also really liked Elex. If you did not    YA ochen' lyublyu Gotiku1 i 2. Elex mne tozhe ochen' polyubilas'.
    Yesli eta igra vam ne ponravilas', to vy prosto nichego ne ponyali. Ogromnyy i interesnyy mir dlya issledovaniya. Atmosfera srednevekov'ya i nauchnoy fantastiki. V meru vysokaya slozhnost' igry.
    YA ochen' nadeyus', chto v budushchem vyyldet Elex2!
    I really love Gothic 1 and 2. I also really liked Elex.
    If you did not like this game, then you simply did not understand anything. A huge and interesting world to explore. The atmosphere of the Middle Ages and science fiction.
    I really hope that in the future Elex2 will be released!    … Expand
  45. Koyaniskaci
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Very good game. I really liked it. Thanks. But please do Russian voice translation
  46. Mad-Marty
    Nov 25, 2019
    8
    This game just sucks gameplay wise.

    As a Gothic 1,2,3 and Risen 1,2,3 player sorry to say but ... the gameplay just sucks big time. It's the worst PB has created by now. There is no real working fighting system, and even with 1 upgrade of stamina you have pretty much nothing, 4 swings and it's empty, meaning you can't block or hit any more. AI enemies on the other hand are able    This game just sucks gameplay wise.

    As a Gothic 1,2,3 and Risen 1,2,3 player sorry to say but ...
    the gameplay just sucks big time. It's the worst PB has created by now.

    There is no real working fighting system, and even with 1 upgrade of stamina you have pretty much nothing, 4 swings and it's empty, meaning you can't block or hit any more.

    AI enemies on the other hand are able to crush you with 4 super fast swings.
    Even triggered fights ... most of the time the npc starts hitting as soon as the dialogue is over, you might not even dodge away in time.

    You have a big world, but it's mostly empty. Goliet the Berserker city is no city at all, it's just too spread out a few huts here and there, open ungarded entrances, a handful of npc, running for the quests takes forever.

    PB should have kept the way of Gothic2 ...

    Edit:
    So finally i died my way up to level 9 and my first companion, now the game sees some progress, it's actually possible to do something now. Not dying on every enemy anymore.
    Still hard but travelling is ok. Man they should really improve the first levels, without companion its totally frustrating when quests send you around southern edan and you constantly die.

    Edit 2:
    Finally around level 16 and the game pulls me in, makes a lot of fun.

    Beware the start, it's frustrating, but after that a good game.    … Expand
  47. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Great back to formula after disappointing Risen 3 :)
    Very enjoyable game but difficult on the beginning.
    Waiting for sequel :)
  48. star1ord
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    I'm in love with this game. It has its problems but at the end its great experience and adventure. Fantastic exploration! Maybe too much styles mixed together in one game. Should have better main story but roleplaying aspect and replayability is strong in this game. Very enjoyable. You should definitely try it!
  49. pA1N
    Jun 2, 2019
    8
    another good rpg from the creators of gothic. its something i like as a fan of "gothic 3 gameplay". so i give it a 8 for a good story and the rpg aspect only piranha could make. the game mechanics and the engine are too outdated. the controls like double tap A or D to dodge that cant be cancelled was the most annoying.
  50. Cavekrieger
    May 23, 2019
    10
    A beautiful Game, with a good atmosphere. If you have not already played this Game, you should do this.
  51. InQuasi
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    It the best of the work from PB. I love the developer and I love their deep games, and the depth in this game but mechanically and narratively is phenomenal.
  52. Lucky_Nike
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    After finishing game on normal difficulty its 9/10 game.

    In the beginning game is rather 6/10. Once you leave Berserk city game start to show what is really about. There are 10/10 hours of gameplay where walking around and desire to learn more about the world, adapt to enemies and enviroment, its exploration part will make hours in real world pass like minutes. In fact after 70 hours in    After finishing game on normal difficulty its 9/10 game.

    In the beginning game is rather 6/10. Once you leave Berserk city game start to show what is really about. There are 10/10 hours of gameplay where walking around and desire to learn more about the world, adapt to enemies and enviroment, its exploration part will make hours in real world pass like minutes. In fact after 70 hours in the game there was no wish to turn the gamet off.

    I have been playing game on gamepad, but I believe mouse keyboard is better option to fight more effectively using jatpack. Nevertheless once you learn how patterns of enemies are and you adapt, you will be able to defeat each enemy on both: gamepad and keyboard/mouse. On the other side gamepad gives game its tempo and makes game in that sense very constant. I was trying with mouse and keyboard, its better in some ways, but gamepad still wins if atmosphere is what you are looking for rather than min maxing your character and confront enemies in most effective way.

    This game is RPG that really deserve to be called RPG game. Better stats, better weapons, boosts etc. all are changing how game feels and how to get through harder fights or explore unhealthy enviroments. Skipping fights was bread and butter in the beginning for me; but once leveled up and learned all those stuff game provides along how to fight, there was no reason to skip fights ever again.

    I would recommend this game for every player who likes RPG as there are no much games like that these days. For all new to RPG genre: with a bit patience, you will be rewarded with unique experience and it will make you think about real world as well as this game is touching topics, that are worth to think about.    … Expand
  53. KeonKG
    Jan 27, 2019
    9
    Very nice RPG. Visuals and audio is very good. There is some glitches but this game is very good. I love Piranha Bytes games.
  54. Voshod
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    Как фанату "Готики" игра понравилась. Очень понравился сеттинг. Группировки с их фишками, разнообразие мутантов всех мастей. Надеюсь будет вторая часть.
  55. Migozu
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    So, Hello everyone I`m a piranha bytes fan since Gothic 1, but Risen 2 and 3 are average games to me. This game is nice replacement of Horizon zero dawn for those who don`t have ps4. It` has same setting the same battle system, but Elex is RPG while Horizon is Action with rpg elements(I played both games but not finished, yet have more than 50 hours in both). Elex also open`s to player ySo, Hello everyone I`m a piranha bytes fan since Gothic 1, but Risen 2 and 3 are average games to me. This game is nice replacement of Horizon zero dawn for those who don`t have ps4. It` has same setting the same battle system, but Elex is RPG while Horizon is Action with rpg elements(I played both games but not finished, yet have more than 50 hours in both). Elex also open`s to player y axis like new Zelda (Zelda climbing vs jetpack in elex). And all this good features combined with piranhas love for good old rpgs, sign me in!
    10 Strong Elex Drink`s 10    … Expand
  56. 45082898
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    After try playing more than hour, I felt in love with elex, it’s Masterpiece! This game is superb.
  57. DasParadoxon
    Aug 1, 2018
    10
    As a Gothic player i can say, that this Game has a light Gothic flair. But you shouldn't want to much Gothic in a game, that isn't related to Gothic! NPS are rough as you expect it from a piranha bytes game. The World design is gorgeous as always. Only the mix between Sci-Fi and fantasy isn't my thing but you should decide that for yourself!

    I gave 10/10 cause i think my only critik is    As a Gothic player i can say, that this Game has a light Gothic flair. But you shouldn't want to much Gothic in a game, that isn't related to Gothic! NPS are rough as you expect it from a piranha bytes game. The World design is gorgeous as always. Only the mix between Sci-Fi and fantasy isn't my thing but you should decide that for yourself!

    I gave 10/10 cause i think my only critik is differently for everyone and i think 6.9 is way to low for a game like that. So i gave it 10/10

    My personal Score would be around 7.5 - 8.0    … Expand
  58. markjohnson7861
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    Great comeback. Elex is a true RPG with a lot of choices and great moral dilemmas. If you like old school rpg with a lot of dying for your bad decisions, this is for you. I understand that people criticize bugs and low budget solution, but remember! It's not AAA game, devs had limited money and they decided to bring their love to this game instead of hypergraphics.
  59. Sipnotrip
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    For those of us that still have the brains larger than a locust , THIS IS A GAME ! It's hard , it's nice , it has a story . A real one . And you can mess up , BIG by making mistakes . So sorry for the low minded kids nowadays that are not used to really try hard to do something . BUT DO NOT THROW THE GUILT ON TH GAME ! Go to school and listen to Guns and Roses . And try to understandFor those of us that still have the brains larger than a locust , THIS IS A GAME ! It's hard , it's nice , it has a story . A real one . And you can mess up , BIG by making mistakes . So sorry for the low minded kids nowadays that are not used to really try hard to do something . BUT DO NOT THROW THE GUILT ON TH GAME ! Go to school and listen to Guns and Roses . And try to understand that combat is not important in this game . Go play other games for short minded people like you . This game has a story . dialogues a heart . The game is stellar in so many ways .… Expand
  60. philipo99
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    We need more games like this! Having to use your brain makes such a refreshing change to having constantly having your hand held!
    The game world is huge and interesting. I love the 'Wow' type changes in the different regions like being overpowered in some and weak in others and although it isn't perfect it is bl**dy good fun to play.
    Well done Piranha Bytes, this is no doubt going to    We need more games like this! Having to use your brain makes such a refreshing change to having constantly having your hand held!
    The game world is huge and interesting. I love the 'Wow' type changes in the different regions like being overpowered in some and weak in others and although it isn't perfect it is bl**dy good fun to play.
    Well done Piranha Bytes, this is no doubt going to become another classic. Love it :)

    I do find myself wondering from reading the hate reviews, how many are paid by AAA companies... :)
    Just because a game is challenging doesn't mean it is bad.    … Expand
  61. frankielee
    Jun 15, 2018
    8
    I would give it an 7 but still i wanted to give a positive rating so i went with 8.

    The game is frustratingly hard at the beginning but that was something i missed in pc games; micro manage quests and the amount of money you have in order to get stronger. The setting and the story is interesting but a wasted opportunity compared to witcher or fallout: the backstory and dialogues    I would give it an 7 but still i wanted to give a positive rating so i went with 8.

    The game is frustratingly hard at the beginning but that was something i missed in pc games; micro manage quests and the amount of money you have in order to get stronger.

    The setting and the story is interesting but a wasted opportunity compared to witcher or fallout: the backstory and dialogues weren't as compelling, the characters and details of the world were also not very well written thus the game failed to create an atmosphere to be lost in.

    But those aspects of the game were not bad. They were just good enough to keep you go on.

    Overall i enjoyed playing it and i really hope PB improves the game significantly in Elex2.    … Expand
  62. Gavnuken
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    7.5./10 -
    PROS
    - Open World is very nice and fun to explore, it's really great and immersion is great too, until poorly cut dialogue and sloppy writing/translation ruins it. - Quests are fun and offer lot's of options to resolve them to get the rewards (some are funner than others), but there are a lot of quests and game overall feels rewarding - Decent plot, not the best not the    7.5./10 -
    PROS
    - Open World is very nice and fun to explore, it's really great and immersion is great too, until poorly cut dialogue and sloppy writing/translation ruins it.
    - Quests are fun and offer lot's of options to resolve them to get the rewards (some are funner than others), but there are a lot of quests and game overall feels rewarding
    - Decent plot, not the best not the worst. Its Gothicesque in a way.
    - I like that there are many gun types and really there are many ways to beat this game. People who complain about combat invested in crappy skills early on. Go combat and survival. I went Charsima and suffered needlesly.

    CONS
    - This Game lacks polish. Poorly cut dialogues are just horrible. You can be going through a main plot point in the game just for your companion to interrupt the dialogue and ask you to do their side quest whitch is very bad. It just feels like they rushed it, if they are a small team doing this it is fine, but release an early access instead of a full feature as this is a great game and you are killing it but releasing it with too many bugs... I hope part 2 is going to be more polished and Pirnahya Bytes invests into a damn QA engineer. Some of these bugs are too amature...
    -Not enough gear variery. Lots of guns but you can really beat the game using 2 guns and an upgrade. Gothic offered consisten upgrades for your chosen weapon type which made it more fun, here its basically you get 1 gun to get by, then get another gun later on that can kill any mob in the game, then find an IMBA gun that kills anything including final boss in 7 shots.. gg.
    - Stupid AI whitch is basically easy once you figure out how stupid it is and all combat ended up being for me is shooting mobs with a blaster while my companion NPC tanked (if it felt like it), otherwise you run away and shoot until mob dies... Or you hide in a place where they can't quiet hit you and dodge their shots.
    - Very difficult mobs, some are too difficult, where a little crap mob can run up to you end game and maul you to death... But if you played Risen or Gothic this is more of a feature    … Expand
  63. Panzerbjorne39
    May 25, 2018
    8
    Sad to see so many give 0 scores. Game is not perfect but definitely better than a 0. I'm not a fan of Piranha Bytes. In fact, before playing Elex I had never heard of them or their other games. I randomly came across Elex in a Kotaku review. The reviewer said that despite the games flaws, she was having a blast exploring its world. The game comes across to me as a cross between playingSad to see so many give 0 scores. Game is not perfect but definitely better than a 0. I'm not a fan of Piranha Bytes. In fact, before playing Elex I had never heard of them or their other games. I randomly came across Elex in a Kotaku review. The reviewer said that despite the games flaws, she was having a blast exploring its world. The game comes across to me as a cross between playing Fallout in 3rd person mode with SoulsBorne level difficulty. The world is vast and there is much exploration to be done but you can be sure there is danger around every corner. it's quite a shock at first, but once you adapt to the difficulty and understand your characters initial limitations it becomes more manageable.
    The way the game is setup, you truly feel a sense of accomplishment as you level up and complete missions. Once you've geared up and leveled a bit you can stop running from the little beasts and start fighting back which is very fulfilling. There is good mission variety and lots of choices to be made in your quests. I agree with anyone that says the combat feels clunky or sluggish and the ranged combat could also use improvement. But what it lacks there it makes up in engaging story and an interesting world that is as alive as it is harsh.
    I've always though that Bethesda games had really clunky combat but they always seem to get a pass from players and the media due to their expansive open worlds and interesting characters. I don't understand why Elex can't be given the same chance. On PC, I've experienced no major technical issues. The game has not crashed on me once and I have not come across any game-breaking bugs. I did have a visual glitch when trying to hack a safe. I backed out of the ui, went back in and it was gone. Anyway, it's a fun game. I'm about 10 hours in and still wanting to get back in and explore and fight some more. Give it a chance, you might be surprised.    … Expand
  64. HarDRUg
    Mar 26, 2018
    10
    Отличное рпг старой школы, большой открытый мир, интересные квесты, достойный саундтрек
    к спорным моментам можно отнести немного топорную боевку, анимацию и лица персонажей
    но это простительно, учитывая сколько людей разрабатывали игру    Отличное рпг старой школы, большой открытый мир, интересные квесты, достойный саундтрек
    к спорным моментам можно отнести немного топорную боевку, анимацию и лица персонажей
    но это простительно, учитывая сколько людей разрабатывали игру
  65. ZaPaAl
    Jan 19, 2018
    8
    Full of potential, but flawed in execution.

    Nice scenery, strong atmoshpere and climate zones, interesting "handcrafted" level design. Sadly it has no children which destroys a huge amout of credibility, their absence is never explained, and no one characters seems to be bothered by it. What are they fighting for? Interesting quests and interactions full of consequences. Companions    Full of potential, but flawed in execution.

    Nice scenery, strong atmoshpere and climate zones, interesting "handcrafted" level design.
    Sadly it has no children which destroys a huge amout of credibility, their absence is never explained, and no one characters seems to be bothered by it. What are they fighting for?
    Interesting quests and interactions full of consequences. Companions lack quite a lot in emotional attachment, and their quests are hardly very good, except for Duras. And after they are done, they have nothing more to say, except sometimes repeating comments regarding the current area.
    The voicing in (in english) is found to be very good.
    Gameplay mechanics like stealing have been interesting since gothic, but they are starting to get a bit tired.
    Quite nicely fleshed out story and background, but it would have needed to be presented with more drama and tension build up. The ending felt rather underwhelming, preparing a lot for Elex 2.
    Exploring can be interesting, a lot of legendary weapons and little text stories to be discovered.

    Difficulty balancing across the game is terrible.
    Difficulty does initially motivate and there is nothing wrong with a challenge, but beeing scaringly unable to move through the world without beeing challenged even by a mass rat for about a third of the game, and after that going to near untouchable by spamming black hole does not make for interesting combat.
    I never really saw the need to invest in any other cleric powers and range weapons are difficult to aim and hardly fun to use. Maybe this is better as a pure bastard mage.

    Biggest problem is the overly big game map size which leads to problems of emptiness and repeating environments. Best area is the bastard starting area, the rest, especially the high tech areas tend to be very bland.
    If they had not repeated that Gothic 3 world size mistake, it could have been a far better 60 hour experience. Impressive they can pull that of and it was good for a while, but the last hours made me feel very glad it's over.
    Still interested in Elex 2 though.    … Expand
  66. alanbessa
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    Recommended.

    Behind an horrid gameplay and main voice actor, you can find a rich story with depth and almost every quest with a choice.
  67. Jaell
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Najlepsza gra PB od czasów pierwszego gothica i risena. Ludzie narzekają na SI, walkę, poziom trudności... ale gra ma 'TO COŚ' co sprawia, że siedzisz kilka godzin i grasz, grasz, grasz i dobrze się bawisz. A o to przecież chodzi!
  68. K1ller
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    I have just finished the game after 58 hours on normal. And I must say I had a blast. One of the best games I played this year.
    The game is a typical Piranha product from the good point of view as well as from the bad one. I will try to sumarize the good parts and then the bad ones.
    Good: Nice graphics, considering how old the engine is. Good story which will keep you interested till the    I have just finished the game after 58 hours on normal. And I must say I had a blast. One of the best games I played this year.
    The game is a typical Piranha product from the good point of view as well as from the bad one. I will try to sumarize the good parts and then the bad ones.
    Good: Nice graphics, considering how old the engine is. Good story which will keep you interested till the end. Thee different factions you can choose from. Variable landscape, eventhough it seems strange that on such a small area there are ice plains next to desert dunes. But it is a game.
    Bad: Sounds. There is a lot to be desired in the sound area. Wepons as well as footsteps sound strange and cheap. The cold system. It basicaly represents how emotional or rational you are. But it somehow fails to deliver. Also there is no way for you to find what level of could you have. I drank elex potions, I made different choices and I was neutral all the game.
    Something between: Combat. Many people say it is bad. Well it is not. It is just different. Especially the melee combat may be challenging. But you know what? You do not have to use melee at all. I went ranged all the way. The only case I used melee was the first rat you need to kill as a part of tutorial. I used bows from that moment till the end of the game. A small tip, you can get the warbow at the first ruins. Just upgrade this one as warbow III is the strongest ranged weapon in the game. See? No need to go melee.
    Many people also complain that everythig kills them. You know what? Go to any wild nature on Earth with an axe and tell us, how long you survived. The very first NPC meet even tells you, that you are weak and should at least use a companion. So do it.
    All things considered Elex is a really good game and I am about to start a second playthrough.    … Expand
  69. gamestory
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Atmospheric, Ambient, and mb the best game since Gothic 2.
    Elex really good. Not every game can offer you so many choices and blow your mind by this background.
  70. FearAndLoathing
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    Within 5-7 hours I was hooked. If thats too long for you, this game might not be for you - but it takes time to blossom, unless maybe you know right away that you want to be a swordswining beserker, in which case youre hooked in a little earlier.

    I wanted to play ranged, and found the early stages of this game to be rough: Youre dropped in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by monsters    Within 5-7 hours I was hooked. If thats too long for you, this game might not be for you - but it takes time to blossom, unless maybe you know right away that you want to be a swordswining beserker, in which case youre hooked in a little earlier.

    I wanted to play ranged, and found the early stages of this game to be rough: Youre dropped in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by monsters you can't really take head on yet, at least not without alot of dodging. In some ways the game, at least until the middle stages, really emphasizes avoiding combat - doesnt provide much xp and the fights are tough, i really like the "feel" it gives to the game, always being scared of whats around the corner - running for your life in the wastelands.

    The freewheeling nature of the game is great, the characters are great and the world is great. If you enjoyed games like gothic, skyrim, fallout, etc. i strongly recommend sticking out the early stages. This is different from the bethesda games but it will be the same kind of joy.    … Expand
  71. Juancho1980
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    After finishing the game, in 85 hours, I think is time to review it, as a disclaimer I will say that my review is probably biased because I am an old time Piranha Bytes fan.

    I loved this game, this is piranhas best game since Gothic 2 with TNOTR (their definitive masterpiece, and my most beloved game of all times with Morrowind and MM VI), huge world map with beautiful landscapes, very    After finishing the game, in 85 hours, I think is time to review it, as a disclaimer I will say that my review is probably biased because I am an old time Piranha Bytes fan.

    I loved this game, this is piranhas best game since Gothic 2 with TNOTR (their definitive masterpiece, and my most beloved game of all times with Morrowind and MM VI), huge world map with beautiful landscapes, very atmospheric with an immersive gameplay, a nice plot with interesting intrigues and twists, cool factions, a good (but not spectacular) soundtrack.

    There are some problems, first the combat system feels somewhat clunky, the early game hell that some players do not resist (old piranha bytes not only are acostumed to their early difficult, but love it), face animations, that are much better that their other games, but are subpar with other actual titles, some bugs and glitches (normal in almost games, and are being solved via patches), but none of this problems is really a hindrance to play this gorgeous game.

    In short words I heavily recommend ELEX for players who love old schoool rpgs and want a challenge.

    PS: My real score is 9.6, but since there are not decimals, and there are a lot of troll reviews with 0, I rounded it to 10.    … Expand
  72. Kenshin777
    Nov 24, 2017
    9
    Eins Vorweg: Nach nun 70 Std. puren Spielspaßes muss ich sagen DANKE PB !

    Nach G1-3 (*hust* 3 erst brauchbar mit Communitypatch *hust*) - den besten Spielen meiner Kindheit - kam endlich mal wieder ein Rollenspiel was mich gefesselt hat - ELEX. ( Risen 1-3 habe ich nur angespielt, da war gerade eine Zeit mit weniger RPG´s bzw. allgemein zocken - werde sie mir aber jetzt noch im    Eins Vorweg: Nach nun 70 Std. puren Spielspaßes muss ich sagen DANKE PB !

    Nach G1-3 (*hust* 3 erst brauchbar mit Communitypatch *hust*) - den besten Spielen meiner Kindheit -
    kam endlich mal wieder ein Rollenspiel was mich gefesselt hat - ELEX.

    ( Risen 1-3 habe ich nur angespielt, da war gerade eine Zeit mit weniger RPG´s bzw. allgemein zocken - werde sie mir aber jetzt noch im Bundle nachkaufen und ausprobieren )

    Die (meist einheitsbrei) RPG´s der letzten Jahre habe ich zwar gespielt, aber viele nur angespielt bzw. nach Stunden die Lust verloren und sie dann liegen lassen oder vielleicht noch mit Zwang durchgespielt.

    Bei ELEX fühlte ich mich gleich "PB" mäßig wohl, und war von Anfang an in die Welt Magalan´s reingezogen worden. Der Spaß hörte auch nie auf und ich hätte noch ewig weiterspielen können.
    Deshalb freue ich mich jetzt schon riesig auf ELEX2.

    Klar hat das Spiel hier und da Ecken und Kanten, aber es hat meinen Spielspaß in keinsterweise verringert:

    - Beschreibung des Kältewert auf der einen Seite mit Punkten und ansonsten nur mit Worten, sowie mehrere Skills die Werte erhöhen, aber man nicht sehen kann wieviel und hoch.
    - Das GUI und das Inventar fand ich nicht so gut. Hier hätte ich mehr "Liebe" erwartet. z.B. Risen´s Symbole waren da schon besser und am besten sogar noch die gerenderten 3D "Symbole" bei Gothic ;) Anprobe?! Kochen ingame!?
    - paar Clipping Fehler -
    - Welt nen Tick zu groß, somit mehr leerraum mit gespawnten Random Gegnern und weniger interessante Ecken.
    - keine Dunkelhäutige Menschen? Aber vielleicht ist Magalan eine Welt ohne!?
    - alle Frauen sahen sogut wie gleich vom Gesicht aus.

    Dankende Grüße
    ~ Kenshin ~    … Expand
  73. JiggaJigga
    Nov 16, 2017
    9
    Одна из лучших РПГ в открытом мире, из последнего, гордо ставлю на ровне со Skyrim и Witcher 3.
  74. LevArris
    Nov 6, 2017
    9
    To make no mistakes: This game has crappy fighting mechanics. And yes: expect to die. And yes, while Piranha Bytes has its own idea of how to save high level zones ;-) there are definitive inbalances in the game. And yes... your first 15-20 hours are the most painful in the game. So why do i give 9 Points? Because it is satisfying! Extremely! The world is unique. The Story is very good.To make no mistakes: This game has crappy fighting mechanics. And yes: expect to die. And yes, while Piranha Bytes has its own idea of how to save high level zones ;-) there are definitive inbalances in the game. And yes... your first 15-20 hours are the most painful in the game. So why do i give 9 Points? Because it is satisfying! Extremely! The world is unique. The Story is very good. And did I mention the World ;-) Just breathtaking. So much little Stories to explore. So much Skills to learn. Collecting herbs makes a difference. Learning Skills does matter!!! Oh.. and did i mentioned the world? ;-)… Expand
  75. Harbringar
    Nov 2, 2017
    9
    Amazing Game, it has its issues to be sure. However, anyone who has played the original Gothic will love this gem, the combat is complex and it is not a traditional 'Hack-n-Slash' in that most of the time your outnumbered, outgunned and under-powered. Is this a bad thing though? It strays away from conventional games and I would put it in the same difficulty as a Dark souls game, strategyAmazing Game, it has its issues to be sure. However, anyone who has played the original Gothic will love this gem, the combat is complex and it is not a traditional 'Hack-n-Slash' in that most of the time your outnumbered, outgunned and under-powered. Is this a bad thing though? It strays away from conventional games and I would put it in the same difficulty as a Dark souls game, strategy is almost more important in this game than skill, an certainly more important than equipment or level.… Expand
  76. NyoNor
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Do not listen crap reviewers! The game is FANTASTIC! Do you like old school rpg like Gothic? This game is for you! And advice to crappy-reviewers who says that graphics are mediocre - go play **** and ****
  77. DivaitFir
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Jocul merită banii. Este posibil ca grafica să nu fie bună, dar lumea din jur este magnifică. Interfața nu este cea mai bună, ați putea face mai bine. Este foarte asemănătoare cu cea a lui Gothic 2, în special paladinul lui Lothar, care spune că nu ești cetățean, dar în Elex nici măcar nu ești agricultor))).
  78. xamid
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Прекрасная игра с кучей недостатков.
    Часть из них, уверен, разработчики исправят. Например, совершенно неадекватное поведение спутников.
    Часть же... Игра прекрасна своим окружением, но очень быстро начинаешь замечать, что погода всё время одна и та же, небо почти одинаковое, если вдруг в лесистой местности пойдёт дождик, то это будет мелкая морось иногда с практически ясного неба. Ни    Прекрасная игра с кучей недостатков.
    Часть из них, уверен, разработчики исправят. Например, совершенно неадекватное поведение спутников.
    Часть же...
    Игра прекрасна своим окружением, но очень быстро начинаешь замечать, что погода всё время одна и та же, небо почти одинаковое, если вдруг в лесистой местности пойдёт дождик, то это будет мелкая морось иногда с практически ясного неба. Ни грозы, ни молнии, ни песчанных бурь в пустыне вы не найдёте.
    Монстры... тут тоже засада. Мало что есть различные версии одного и того же монстра, причём молодй/детёныш не отличается от взрослой особи внешне, так ещё для модели многих монстров одинаковые - каких-нибудь рогопса и шакала отличить не так просто. Ещё в игре есть разного рода большие крысы, падальщики из прошлых игр, ящерки и т.п. Чуть изменён дизайн и вуаля - новый вид.
    Неписи аналогично - одно дело безымянных "изгоев", "труженников" одинаковыми делать, но уж для именных персонажей можно было бы уникальную внешность подобрать.
    Ну и всякие мелочи вроде того, что течёт бурный поток, а вам идти/плыть хоть по течению, хоть против - всё равно.

    Это, конечно, атмосферу несколько ухудшает.
    Теперь что в игре есть хорошего - огромный открытый и разнообразный мир. И он действительно огромен и открыт - и не только вширь, но и вглубь и ввысь. Вполне можно случайно упасть в какую-то пещеру, полную разбойников и выбираться оттуда на тяге возможно не только реактивного ранца. Перепады рельефа очень радуют.
    Мир красивый, пейзажи живописные.
    Кто-то ругается, что мир пустой, но это не так: повсюду какие-то строения, тайники, дневники, записки, мини-истории и т.п. Думаю, что мир - одна из самых сильных сторон игры.
    Квесты действительно интересные. Постоянно нужно выбирать, информации для выбора очень мало, неписи охотно обманывают протагониста, выбор, сделанный где-то в начале, могут припомнить через многие часы игры.

    Итого, на самом деле - отличная игра, которая, тем не менее, на каждом шагу говорит - "у нас было мало денег, да и людей не так много....". Но скоро к этому привыкаешь и спокойно наслаждаешься игровым процессом.    … Expand
  79. Ondolemar
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Qadimgi yaxshi Gothic, barcha ijobiy va salbiy tomonlari bilan. Uyga qanday qaytish kerak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  80. Garoshik
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Для меня ЕLEX однозначно лучшая игра, и РПГ в частности. И по своей проработанасти, большому-детальному миру, хорошо прописанному Лору, я ставлю её по уровню рядом с 3 ведьмаком, серии древних свитков. И конечно же серией готикой, и ризоном - коеми ELEX является духовным наследием. Но Забавный парадокс до этого я ни сколько не интересовался игрой во время разработки и мне было пофигу чтоДля меня ЕLEX однозначно лучшая игра, и РПГ в частности. И по своей проработанасти, большому-детальному миру, хорошо прописанному Лору, я ставлю её по уровню рядом с 3 ведьмаком, серии древних свитков. И конечно же серией готикой, и ризоном - коеми ELEX является духовным наследием. Но Забавный парадокс до этого я ни сколько не интересовался игрой во время разработки и мне было пофигу что там показывают, какой-то странный мир, сетинг будто смешали прошлое и будущие в одно. Что было очень не правельно так думать, даже не разобравшись в игре. Что же я это дело исправил и второго дня после релиза, был с головой погружен в мир Элекса. Описывать можно очень многое. Мир игры очень большой и красивый, можно на время забыть про сюжет, и просто наслаждаться великолепием лесов Эдана исследуя строения старого мира. Игра радует доп квестами в которых нередко мы должны принять чью-то сторону, хорошая она или плохая зависит только от ваших личных маральных качеств. Действуйте так считаете правильным вы, отстаивание своё мнение, темболие что сама игра обещает адекватно реагировать на ваши действия в будущем. Диалоги тоже не остались в стороне, они сдесь вполне себе годные а местами даже очень, (выделяются серьёзностью). Персонажи - есть тут разные, есть ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, негодяи, наивные мечтающие сделать мир лучше, а также крутые пафосные чуваки каторый тебя за одно непонравившиеся выражение зохотят замочить. А в самом игравом мире основалось три фракции со своим мировоззрением, и т д. NPC пытаются симулировать жизнь но до уровень суматохи даже сельской деревушки из ведьмака 3 всё же не дотягивает. Тут я скажу о компаньёнах, они есть но их проработка далека от совершенства и тут я подразумеваю Fallut nev wegas вспоминайте какие у них были жизненные диалоги, как у живых людей. И как мы добивались их преданности, вникая в их проблемы определяя их судьбу в дальнейшем. В ELEX каждый соратник сразу же готов тебе отдаться даже можно не повышать его уровень уважения что ничегошеньки не даст кроме пары добрых слов. Сними то особо и поболтать неочем. Но при этом у них есть свои квесты в ходе которых их можно передать и убить. И они каментируют мир вокруг себя по своему характеру. Идти с ними в бой очень полезно, пока противник занет отвешиванием люлей твоиму сопартийцу, у тебя есть классная возможность навалять этому противнику мощьную серию ударов в зад. А вот навьючит их разного рода хламом как мулов нельзя у ГГ неограниченный карман(всё токи это казуальность). Сдесь многие элементы игр старых школ сохранены или переделаны под соврименый уровень, но дух старины из начала 2000годов ощущается. За что огромное спасибо Пираньям. Удачи вам.… Expand
  81. Shahid
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    يستغرق بضعة أيام لتعتاد على القتال الميكانيكا. الرسومات جميلة، ولكن الرسوم المتحركة هي مثل لعبة قبل بضع سنوات.وأعتقد أن كل من المشجعين القوطية الخاص بك سوف الحب. والبعثات شاملة جدا. الخريطة كبيرة جدا.اللعبة هي بالتأكيد ليست لعبة صعبة لخلط مع سكيريم. فإنه يفتح في أقرب وقت ونحن تلعب لعبة. رأيت العديد من التعليقات السلبية من العديد من الأصدقاء. لعبت اللعبة لمدة ساعة ونصف الساعة، وعادوا وقدميستغرق بضعة أيام لتعتاد على القتال الميكانيكا. الرسومات جميلة، ولكن الرسوم المتحركة هي مثل لعبة قبل بضع سنوات.وأعتقد أن كل من المشجعين القوطية الخاص بك سوف الحب. والبعثات شاملة جدا. الخريطة كبيرة جدا.اللعبة هي بالتأكيد ليست لعبة صعبة لخلط مع سكيريم. فإنه يفتح في أقرب وقت ونحن تلعب لعبة. رأيت العديد من التعليقات السلبية من العديد من الأصدقاء. لعبت اللعبة لمدة ساعة ونصف الساعة، وعادوا وقدم ردود فعل سلبية. أي شخص يلعب سلسلة القوطية يعرف. تحتاج إلى إنفاق ما لا يقل عن 2.5 ساعة بالفعل في اللعبة حتى لمن أنا. لقد انتهيت للتو من نصف المهمة في الساعة 16.ملخص: الحصول على هذه اللعبة إذا كنت تحب رج.… Expand
  82. Kharn12
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Что бы не говорили любители быстрой игры - Elex не даст вам с ходу запрыгнуть туда, куда хочется. Elex - это вам не Skyrim, где в началае все розовые и пушистые.
    Тут вас может сожрать самая обычная крыса, и ничего с этим не поделать. Кроме вдумчивого расчёта и прокачки.
    Игра раскрывает себя примерно после 10 - 12 часов и привыкания к управлению. Нужно расчитывать свои сылы и трезво    Что бы не говорили любители быстрой игры - Elex не даст вам с ходу запрыгнуть туда, куда хочется. Elex - это вам не Skyrim, где в началае все розовые и пушистые.
    Тут вас может сожрать самая обычная крыса, и ничего с этим не поделать. Кроме вдумчивого расчёта и прокачки.
    Игра раскрывает себя примерно после 10 - 12 часов и привыкания к управлению. Нужно расчитывать свои сылы и трезво смотреть на себя, прежде чем лезть, например, на оплот бандитов и ракетницами и автоматими, имея за собой лук, топор и пару лечилок.
    Мир большой, он наполнен разными персонажами, мутантами, животными и растительностью. Причём никто не мешает натравить одних на других и потом собрать что останется (подсказка ;) ) Интересно иногда походить и посмотреть на различные пейзажи в одном кадре - тут и снег, и лава, и пустыня и деревья.
    Множество точек интереса никак не обозначенных на карте подстёгивает каждый раз осмотреть "вон тот домик и пора спать, а то уже 00:42" и ложиться только в 2:30.

    В общем и целом игра для тех кто любит искать, находить, разочаровываться, качаться и радоваться.    … Expand
  83. kunoichi
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    그냥 구매하지 않는걸 추천합니다.. 암 걸리기 싫으시면 훠이훠이.. 발딲 스던 님 ㅈ 한방에 훅가게 만들어버릴만한 띵작임

    평가수정합니다... + 공격 타격은 생각보다!! 괜찮음. 절대 좋다는 것은 아님. 타이밍 맞춰서 공격 잘하면 스페셜공격이 가능한데 나쁘지않음 대신 타이밍 잘 못맞추면 스태미나 사요나라!니까 조심해야함 +초반에 몬스터랑 싸우지말자 한방에 훅간다. + 스탯 찍는건 평범한데 엘릭서? 엘릭스? 로 찍는것들이 되게 다양하고 마음에 드는 시스템임 찍는건 속성과 능력이 있는데 속성 5가지를 어떻게 찍냐에 따라서 능력을 어떻게 찍어야하는지 변화가 생긴다. 능력부분에 있어 많은 세부화를 두어서 굉장히 참신하고 좋다 . 팩션 별로 찍을 수 있는 것도 있다. +    그냥 구매하지 않는걸 추천합니다.. 암 걸리기 싫으시면 훠이훠이.. 발딲 스던 님 ㅈ 한방에 훅가게 만들어버릴만한 띵작임

    평가수정합니다...

    + 공격 타격은 생각보다!! 괜찮음. 절대 좋다는 것은 아님. 타이밍 맞춰서 공격 잘하면 스페셜공격이 가능한데 나쁘지않음
    대신 타이밍 잘 못맞추면 스태미나 사요나라!니까 조심해야함
    +초반에 몬스터랑 싸우지말자 한방에 훅간다.

    + 스탯 찍는건 평범한데 엘릭서? 엘릭스? 로 찍는것들이 되게 다양하고 마음에 드는 시스템임

    찍는건 속성과 능력이 있는데 속성 5가지를 어떻게 찍냐에 따라서 능력을 어떻게 찍어야하는지 변화가 생긴다. 능력부분에 있어 많은 세부화를 두어서 굉장히 참신하고 좋다 . 팩션 별로 찍을 수 있는 것도 있다.

    + UI가 너무 옛날스러워서 좀 그렇긴 한데 그냥.. 봐줄만함

    버서커 마을에서 첨단기술 쓰면 AI들이 그 기술 저리치워 씹1새야! 라고 하네요

    npc들이 할말이 많은가봅니다. 초반엔 거의 포켓몬스터 ???이 싸움을 걸었다! 수준으로 말이 많습니다.
    정말 싸우고 싶군요ㅇ

    11월중에 한글화 되어 나온다고 하니 기대해보자!    … Expand
  84. zuxiwa12
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Endlich wieder ein Rollenspiel, welches das typische Gothicfeeling mitbringt.
    Wenn du falsch abbiegst, kriegst du auf die Schnauze.
    Wenn du falsche Antworten gibst, kriegst du auf die Schnauze. Wenn du scheiße gelevelt bist, kriegst du auf die Schnauze. Wenn du dich dumm anstellst beim Kämpfen, kriegst du auf die Schnauze. Die Atmosphäre des Spiels ist extrem gut gemacht und auch    Endlich wieder ein Rollenspiel, welches das typische Gothicfeeling mitbringt.
    Wenn du falsch abbiegst, kriegst du auf die Schnauze.
    Wenn du falsche Antworten gibst, kriegst du auf die Schnauze.
    Wenn du scheiße gelevelt bist, kriegst du auf die Schnauze.
    Wenn du dich dumm anstellst beim Kämpfen, kriegst du auf die Schnauze.
    Die Atmosphäre des Spiels ist extrem gut gemacht und auch diese raue, düstere Welt, welche schon Gothic (auch durch die Dialoge) beinhaltet hatte, wird hier gut umgesetzt.
    Was noch ein schöner Begleiteffekt ist: Der Hauptcharakter hat den selben Synchronsprecher wie der damalige Hauptcharakter in Gothic.    … Expand
  85. SotaSil1
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Einfach insgesamt genau das was ich mir von diesen genialen Entwicklern erhofft und was ich erwartet habe.
    Vor allem die Berglandschaften, Engpässe verbunden mit kleinen Flüssen, Bächen oder Seen und kleinen Holzstegübergangen haben mir sehr gut gefallen. Dazu kommt, dass man hier keinem strikten Muster folgen muss.
    Wer auf wunderschön designte Welten steht , wie im typischen Piranha    Einfach insgesamt genau das was ich mir von diesen genialen Entwicklern erhofft und was ich erwartet habe.
    Vor allem die Berglandschaften, Engpässe verbunden mit kleinen Flüssen, Bächen oder Seen und kleinen Holzstegübergangen haben mir sehr gut gefallen. Dazu kommt, dass man hier keinem strikten Muster folgen muss.
    Wer auf wunderschön designte Welten steht , wie im typischen Piranha Bytes Stil, sollte sich umgehend dieses Spiel zulegen.    … Expand
  86. CDodji
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Gra dla typowego fana Gothica. Jeśli ktoś zwraca uwagę na samą grafikę lub szuka gry idealnej jeśli chodzi o animację, teksty, walkę to tego tu nie znajdzie ale jednak każdy kto kupi Elexa kupi go ponieważ jest fanem serii Gothic i Risen i dla tych osób jest ta gra. Ogromny świat, interesująca fabuła, typowo Gothicowy poziom trudności gdzie na początku omijamy najmniejsze owady. Mi sięGra dla typowego fana Gothica. Jeśli ktoś zwraca uwagę na samą grafikę lub szuka gry idealnej jeśli chodzi o animację, teksty, walkę to tego tu nie znajdzie ale jednak każdy kto kupi Elexa kupi go ponieważ jest fanem serii Gothic i Risen i dla tych osób jest ta gra. Ogromny świat, interesująca fabuła, typowo Gothicowy poziom trudności gdzie na początku omijamy najmniejsze owady. Mi się podoba połączenie Sci-Fi Fantasy i średniowiecza i z chęcią mogę polecić Elexa każdej osobie która zagrywała się w serie Gothic czy Risena szuka dobrej opowieści i czegoś na długie godziny.

    Wiadomo grafika mogła by być lepsza ale nie jest jakoś brzydka.
    Jedyne co mnie trochę denerwuje to jest jednak ten drewniany system walki ale do tego przyzwyczaiła Piranha Bytes. Więc cóż ja lecę grać dalej i mam nadzieje że wy też :D    … Expand
  87. fivug3
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Standartmäßig gute Piranha Qualität auf ähnlichem Niveau wie Risen 1, aber mit noch besserer Spielwelt.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  88. Solasir
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Piranie przez te wszystkie lata robią za każdym razem gry niemal identyczne i zawierające te same błędy...
    Fanom Gothica czy Risena polecam z czystym sumieniem reszcie pewnie nie przypadnie do gustu ta drewniana walka czy ogólnie same animacje...

    ps po niecałych trzech godzinach wpadł mi "acziwek" za 80 godzin gry...
  89. javurifo
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Kampf system ist echt schrott :)) Aber sonst Gute sache mit den drei Fraktionen hat man lange was zum rummtollen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  90. Ordinator
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Classic PB game in the vein of Gothic. They've improved a lot of their systems, but I wouldn't expect anything ground breaking or new in the term of open world RPGs. It is a solid, relatively well put together game with a decent story and a strong difficulty level.
  91. Kalun
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Tato hra mi velice překvapila, poprvý jsem si říkal co je to za blbost, takhle kombinovat magii a post-apokaliptický svět. Přišlo mi to jako hloupý nápad a ukázky mě taky moc neoslnili, ale moje zvědavost byla větší, takže jsem si hru koupil. Ihned po spuštění mě překvapila čeština, což jsem tedy nečekal. Když jsem se pustil do hraní začalo mi to připomínat jednu hru co jsem hrál před letyTato hra mi velice překvapila, poprvý jsem si říkal co je to za blbost, takhle kombinovat magii a post-apokaliptický svět. Přišlo mi to jako hloupý nápad a ukázky mě taky moc neoslnili, ale moje zvědavost byla větší, takže jsem si hru koupil. Ihned po spuštění mě překvapila čeština, což jsem tedy nečekal. Když jsem se pustil do hraní začalo mi to připomínat jednu hru co jsem hrál před lety a to první Gothic. Vím že se na této hře podílí stejné studio, ale přeci jen jsou tady hrozně velké podobnosti. Začátek je trochu pomalejší, ale jakmile se do toho dostanete hra vás pohltí svým příběhem.
    Bojový systém by chtěl asi vylepšit je to takový no... I po 16ti hodinách mi to moc nesedí, ale neříkám že někomu to sedět nebude, jen pro mě je to trochu nepohodlné. Taky bych měl výhrady k výbavě, protože přeci jen musíte dlouhou dobu běhat s jednou zbraní a zbrojí než se talenty posunete na něco lepšího, což je taky trochu otravné protože nepřátelé jsou čím dál silnější.
    V závěru musím říct že této hře jsem vůbec nevěřil ale po tom co jsem to zkusil musím říct že je to super hra, takže jen doporučuji.    … Expand
  92. Xardas336
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    An excellent RPG overall. A very fun and engaging experience with a lot of heart and soul. A complete and beautiful game.

    Pros: +Very original, breathing, and deep world. +Great progression and character building (you actually feel the ascent from random vagrant to epic badass). +Satisfying combat that doesn't get stale. +Varied enemies to fight, from battle droids and big mechs to    An excellent RPG overall. A very fun and engaging experience with a lot of heart and soul. A complete and beautiful game.

    Pros:
    +Very original, breathing, and deep world.
    +Great progression and character building (you actually feel the ascent from random vagrant to epic badass).
    +Satisfying combat that doesn't get stale.
    +Varied enemies to fight, from battle droids and big mechs to giant rats and trolls.
    +Three interesting Factions, each with their own lore and styles of combat (Magic, Guns, Bows, Melee) that add greatly to replayability
    +Excellent implementation of verticality with the Jetpack. A fun, easy to control and to handle way to get around, escape from encounters, find hidden loot and bypass pesky guards.
    +Engaging and fun lore. Lots of side lore that can be found as loot in journals and recordings adds meat and depth to the world.
    +Decisions will affect the ending, which is satisfying and extensive for all major characters. The best story of any Piranha Bytes game ever.
    +Character Models, movement, faces, and conversation environment vastly improved over past Piranha Bytes games.
    +It's not clunky, junky, ugly, or messy at all, in my opinion. Graphics are beautiful and only slightly dated, and controls are just fine.
    +Soundtrack is excellent, and voice acting is not bad at all. Sound effects are also okay.
    +Largely bug-free. Any bugs I spotted were few, negligible and certainly not game-breaking.

    Cons:
    -Merciless at the beginning of your first playthrough. Will require patience for the first few hours of gameplay.
    -Melee combat could use a better tutorial. It's not buggy or broken. It's just not explained properly.
    -A few balancing issues between combat paths. Certain faction-combat style combinations can make the game a cakewalk, at least on lower difficulties.    … Expand
  93. Tegra
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Bon jeux a condition de pas faire n importe quoi, et de rester a proximite de la zone de depart histoire de pouvoir se stuffer sans peine en revendant les loots a un marchand specifique et non regardant sur l origine de ceux ci dans le village berzerk du depart...c est sur si vous la jouez presse de decouvrir le monde , vous allez juste servir de mac do a la faune locale, je joue en facileBon jeux a condition de pas faire n importe quoi, et de rester a proximite de la zone de depart histoire de pouvoir se stuffer sans peine en revendant les loots a un marchand specifique et non regardant sur l origine de ceux ci dans le village berzerk du depart...c est sur si vous la jouez presse de decouvrir le monde , vous allez juste servir de mac do a la faune locale, je joue en facile car le jeux est tout de meme tres dur si on fait n imp, cela dit agreable gameplay dans la lignee de gothic 3… Expand
  94. xasuxc
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Plays like Gothic and Gothic 2 without the bugs and exploits. The game doesent hold your hand, you have to take your time and pay attention on your quests. You have to be careful where you explore because, like a real wilderness, there are birds and bears depending on the part of the forest you walk.

    You can go old school sword and bow spellcaster or high tech energy weapons psychic.    Plays like Gothic and Gothic 2 without the bugs and exploits. The game doesent hold your hand, you have to take your time and pay attention on your quests. You have to be careful where you explore because, like a real wilderness, there are birds and bears depending on the part of the forest you walk.

    You can go old school sword and bow spellcaster or high tech energy weapons psychic. The game progression is slow which I love. It's going to be easy to get 100+ hours out of this one.    … Expand
  95. sewux23
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Игра просто шикарная!!! Наконец то немцы смогли выпустить что то достойное серии Gothic.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  96. Darotar
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Graphiquement: Très bon
    Direction Artistique: Superbe
    Combat: Difficile mais pas impossible Dialogue: Sarcastique, drôle avec certains PNJ Exploration: Infinie presque ( loot énorme ) Carte: Gigantesque Ennui après 16h ? aucun, j'en redemande !!! Musiques: Très plaisantes Téléporteur: Partout, n'importe quand et gratuitement Combo: Riche mais soyez précis ! Besoin d'aide:    Graphiquement: Très bon
    Direction Artistique: Superbe
    Combat: Difficile mais pas impossible
    Dialogue: Sarcastique, drôle avec certains PNJ
    Exploration: Infinie presque ( loot énorme )
    Carte: Gigantesque

    Ennui après 16h ? aucun, j'en redemande !!!

    Musiques: Très plaisantes
    Téléporteur: Partout, n'importe quand et gratuitement
    Combo: Riche mais soyez précis !
    Besoin d'aide: Duras est là :)
    Ceci dit, pour info, j'ai fais les 5 premiers levels sans lui :)

    Addiction: Enorme, j'y retourne !

    Ce jeu mérite son prix mais ne mérite pas des critiques aussi abusives !!!

    Coup de gueule sur ce testeur stupide Ex Serv et son♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥de collègue qui a fait un test pourri d'une heure sur YouTube.
    Le gars n'aime pas PB d'ou il part déçu et ça se sent tout le long !    … Expand
  97. cerovam
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Best game ever! Wait till you reach higher level's meaning level 8 or so. Nothing like having a sword,shield than switch to gernades or a bow than toss some spells into the mix. Freaking great!
    Mad props to this web site for making the game look even more amazing than it all ready is.
    https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/game/1837/
    PB great job and thank you for making the best RPG of all time.
  98. heluvutu
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Gothic 1 2 &3 and now Elex. good job getting back to a Gothic type game.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  99. Oaka
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Je me régale, successeur de Gothic, autant niveau gameplay que difficulté.

    - Les premier pas sont difficiles et punitifs mais la satisfaction de réussir est à la hauteur. Petite astuce, se servir des compagnons comme Tank aide vraiment au debut. Et si la créature est trop forte... Fuir^^ - Les combats sont punitif façon Gothic, autant pour le joueur que pour les ennemis - Le    Je me régale, successeur de Gothic, autant niveau gameplay que difficulté.

    - Les premier pas sont difficiles et punitifs mais la satisfaction de réussir est à la hauteur.
    Petite astuce, se servir des compagnons comme Tank aide vraiment au debut. Et si la créature est trop forte... Fuir^^

    - Les combats sont punitif façon Gothic, autant pour le joueur que pour les ennemis

    - Le melange des univers est plutot bien pensé. Mélanger des chevaliers en armure et épée, des pillard de MadMax et les Clercs du futur (armures et armes à la Mass Effect) peut paraitre surprenant, mais l'histoire du monde arrive à souder et expliquer le tout.

    - Progression des caractéristiques (force, dext, int...) à chaque niveau, mais compétence (récupération de trophés sur les animaux, spécialiste CaC, etc) se débloquent auprès d'un "maitre" de la compétence.

    - Equipement utilisable sous condition de caractéristiques (exemple 30 en force et 40 en dext), frustrant car on peut tomber sur une super arme qui ne sera utilisable que dans plusieurs niveaux, MAIS ça empêche d'avoir une arme surpuissante dès le début (donc pas de chasse au lapin à coup de lance grenade^^)

    - Multiples façons de résoudre une même quête, plusieurs quêtes se croisent et ont parfois des fin inverses.
    Certainent impactent l'histoire, d'autre seulement la faction, ou encore le personnage qui vous l'a confié, ou celui qui est la cible de la quête.
    Il n'est pas rare de voir après un choix "XXXXX s'en souviendra" ou encore "XXXXX n'aime pas cela"

    Je n'en suis qu'a une vingtaine d'heures, mais je me régale depuis le debut, ça faisait très longtemps que je n'avais pas accroché comme ça.

    Alors oui graphiquement il pourrait être mieux, mais ça reste très jolie sans être exceptionnel (en 3440x1400 Ultra).

    Mais je préfère très largement des graphismes en dessous de certain jeux AAA mais une profondeur supérieure.

    Je trouve très décevant les critiques des magazines ou sites de jeux video qui vont le comparer à des jeux avec des budget dix fois plus gros.
    De plus, certains jeux AAA ont eu des points négatifs plus important dans les résumés de ces même sites mais la note était toujours plutot bonne, alors que pour Elex je les trouve beaucoup moins sympa.    … Expand
  100. Vesemir1
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Hands down one of the best RPG's ever created. The feeling of really earning your strength, working your way up from the bottom. Starting out scared and running away from overgrown chickens to becoming a lord of battle. once you get the jet pack attack you will carve any ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ up. You really get the feeling you have acheived somthing. I lose sleep just to get a chance to dive into thisHands down one of the best RPG's ever created. The feeling of really earning your strength, working your way up from the bottom. Starting out scared and running away from overgrown chickens to becoming a lord of battle. once you get the jet pack attack you will carve any ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ up. You really get the feeling you have acheived somthing. I lose sleep just to get a chance to dive into this world after work. Cant wait to see future updates and DLC. These guys are the masters when it comes to progression RPG's. In a world where games have lost their soul, this is truly a masterpeice. AMEN!… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. RPG Site
    Feb 2, 2018
    70
    Elex is a hard game to genuinely recommend, it does so many important things to only an acceptable level or worse. It's a game that's carried based on the strength of its quest design, or more pessimistically, one that's let down by a general lack of polish and uninteresting combat. It feels like a nice refreshing counterpart to some modern rpgs that treat their quest lists more like chores, but as a complete package, it falls disappointingly short.
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  2. Games.cz
    Jan 2, 2018
    70
    A flawed jewel. Beneath its layers a sophisticated game is hidden, created with love yet with bugs and poor technical design. The game mechanics are the top, but they are nowadays detrimental. Whoever wants to find a treasure in Elex, must try very hard.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 30, 2017
    76
    Although dialogue writers were burning the midnight oil, the team responsible for combat was obviously slacking off and did nothing to really improve that mess of a close combat which ELEX inherited from Risen. Monster fights are as choppy, unnatural and buggy as ever, for example, enemies slide right up a steep slope if they happen to dodge in that direction. [Issue#225, p.68]
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