Gothic 3

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  1. Deimos444
    May 21, 2023
    10
    One of the best open worlds ever. Variation that is rarely seen.
    And thanks to Kai Rosencrantz, this atmosphere is wonderful!
  2. IamNader
    May 17, 2023
    8
    Not quite as good as G2 but with all the community bugfixes and patches this game got it's place in my heart and I will always return to replay it once in a while - 8/10
  3. Nick7000
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    Немногим хуже предыдущих частей, но все равно залипательно, не смотря на недостатки.
  4. Lyralei3
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    Сколько бы багов не было в этой игре, какая бы оптимизация плохая не была, и какая бы плохая боевка не была, эта игра все равно остается одной из моих любимых игр в жанре рпг
  5. Beherit7
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    I started my journey with these kind of games with Gothic 3, great memories.
  6. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Якщо закрити очі на все болото багів, що були з грою на релізі, і дивитись на вже оптимізований продукт, це могла б бути одна з найкращих рпг свого часу.
  7. Czechinator
    Aug 24, 2022
    8
    Even though it's worse than the first and second parts. Still a beautiful and interesting world to explore. Absolutely excellent music by the Czech orchestra. (Probably the best soundtrack of any game I've ever played, and that I've played an unnecessary lot) The quests and dialogue are ok. But you can see that there was no time to finish the game properly. I recommend the communityEven though it's worse than the first and second parts. Still a beautiful and interesting world to explore. Absolutely excellent music by the Czech orchestra. (Probably the best soundtrack of any game I've ever played, and that I've played an unnecessary lot) The quests and dialogue are ok. But you can see that there was no time to finish the game properly. I recommend the community patch. Combat is quite simple but still quite fun.… Expand
  8. Ruskacz
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is something wonderful, it has a very good atmosphere and GRAPHIC background, it is true that you need to download a community patch for this game, but once it is downloaded, it will be a great game, I recommend it to fans of RPG games… Expand
  9. Eliador100
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    2nd best game from trilogy for me. I love the music and the open world was lovely. Story was not perfect but the fact that the game does not lead the player on the string was an advantage for me.
  10. Playstation4Guy
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    This isn't a review!
    I really enjoyed the first 2 games. Actually finished them recently. When found out about what happened to the third one, I got upset. The game has seen many changes like a new engine and new voice actor for the main character (Called The Hero). I've installed the final fan patches. I'm just couple of hours into the game so I can't say much. I will write a longer    This isn't a review!
    I really enjoyed the first 2 games. Actually finished them recently. When found out about what happened to the third one, I got upset. The game has seen many changes like a new engine and new voice actor for the main character (Called The Hero). I've installed the final fan patches. I'm just couple of hours into the game so I can't say much. I will write a longer review later. But for now I will give the game a 10 because I love the series (Only the ones made by pirhana bytes) and because there's just no game like Gothic.    … Expand
  11. MetaCthulhu
    May 7, 2021
    9
    Piranha Bytes last good game and the second best in the whole Gothc-Series (after the superb "Gothic 2").
    Let's hope they'll remaster it one day!
  12. Simowsky
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    I love this game... This history, characters, world and soundtrack. I love Polish dubbing.
  13. Skevinger
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    It has it's flaws compared to the predecessors but it's still one of the best RPGs. It had a rocky start because of all the serious bugs, but the game is still atmospheric and great.
  14. tymqe
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    one of my favourites childhood games, so many memories. I remember playing it after a long day of school ...
  15. HDHorseman
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    I can truly understand if someone doesnt like this game. I mean at the release at 2006 it was unplayable. But with the community it is a fair and nice game. Kinda like a gem that gets forgotten.

    The developers sadly didnt have the time back then to make a proper ending. You have a big open world in which you are completely free in your actions! But that has a price. If you have    I can truly understand if someone doesnt like this game. I mean at the release at 2006 it was unplayable. But with the community it is a fair and nice game. Kinda like a gem that gets forgotten.

    The developers sadly didnt have the time back then to make a proper ending. You have a big open world in which you are completely free in your actions! But that has a price. If you have different endings you have different storys based on youre behavoir and choices. You will propably loose track of the story just a few hours in the game.

    It feels a bit weird because you invest a lot of time in a (great) story that feels rushed at the end. You think you are in the middle of the game? Well you know you can finish the game with leaving 80% of the world in quest out. Just because you have to do a list of things an can ignore everything around it :D But at least just because its possible doesnt mean you have to do it.

    If this doesnt bother you and you can tollerate a few bugs and logic errors, you have a pretty good game!    … Expand
  16. PaYaB
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    If you apply some patches, if you turn a blind eye on the combat system(which can be really hard) .
    Yeah and it has rubbish optimalization.
    It's a really good RPG with amazing open world (to this date), amazing soundstrack and good hero growth.
    Too bad that Jowood wanted to compete with Oblivion back then and rushed the release. (Jowood went bankrupt before Nordic acquired them)
  17. CDannyZ
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    9/10. For me the best gothic. A lot of Hours of gameplay And i love the graphic
  18. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Let's say this is a last in series (Arcania is not counted)
    Despite bugs and technical issues game is very enjoyable. Maybe not with strong story as an previous one but still good.
    Lot's of quest and things to do :)
  19. 5380
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Maybe it ain't as great as two unquestionable games but still a solid RPG game
  20. Janich
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    This is the game you set on a big screen, make coffee and explore... for hours, just walking around the forests. That is certain death meet the beasts at first , but then you learn to fight them - slash, step backwards, slash, step backwards, a little hunting skill for shield parry, a little better robe, and your best friend - Bow with lots of arrows, and there you are.. Oh yeah, missionsThis is the game you set on a big screen, make coffee and explore... for hours, just walking around the forests. That is certain death meet the beasts at first , but then you learn to fight them - slash, step backwards, slash, step backwards, a little hunting skill for shield parry, a little better robe, and your best friend - Bow with lots of arrows, and there you are.. Oh yeah, missions and the story.. but the main thing is beautiful , gorgeous landscapes - trees and water, and sun, and lighting.. My first deal with the Gothic series was when I bought Night of the Raven, Gothic 2 add on CD. What a shame, when I put the CD and the necessary of Gothic 2 was asked... I bought 3 CD Gothic 2 pack... didnt finish it. Then, somehou found the Gothic 1... Finished it, and started the Gothic 2. When Gothic 3 came out, I knew that no way My PC could handle it, so I wait for this about 12 years, when I finally could play this masterpiece of bits and bytes. If you want RPG, this is a holy gral. Best advantage on Skyrim is that no loading screens entering the caves and houses.… Expand
  21. Joewashere
    Aug 8, 2019
    9
    Do you remember the days when "Open World" still sounded like a promise? When exploring a vast, beautiful continent without artificial boundaries seemed to be the future of RPG's? When the hope for freedom wasn't yet tainted by games with countless repetitive quests, boring trash mobs and soulless landscapes without any memorability? Enter Gothic 3, the latest part of Piranha Bytes' iconicDo you remember the days when "Open World" still sounded like a promise? When exploring a vast, beautiful continent without artificial boundaries seemed to be the future of RPG's? When the hope for freedom wasn't yet tainted by games with countless repetitive quests, boring trash mobs and soulless landscapes without any memorability? Enter Gothic 3, the latest part of Piranha Bytes' iconic action-RPG - series, released in 2006.

    In a beautifully handcrafted world you, the nameless hero, can decide to either help the human rebels to fight the Orcs who have occupied the kingdom of Myrtana, - or to help the occupants in their strive for power. Depending on your choice, in the course of the game the world will change, and so will the ending sequence, of which there are three. Rarely has an open world game managed to build such a poetic, yet believable world. Here, exploring still is a real adventure.

    But the memorable scenery is not the only aspect making the game a unique experience: Gothic 3 has probably the most wonderful soundtrack ever created for a videogame. Kai Rosenkranz, who was responsible for the first two Gothic's soundtracks as well, managed to create his ultimate masterpiece, and it would be worth playing the game for the soundtrack alone.

    Once again, Piranha Bytes have proven to be masters of creating an exceptional world with dense atmosphere, and playing this gem is highly recommended! If you do so, make sure to install the latest Community Patch though, since playing it without these unofficial patches can make it a hassle.

    With the latest patches installed however, Gothic 3 is an example of what open world RPG's could be.    … Expand
  22. RagingPoet
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    Even with most of the bugs fixed Gothic 3 still has a lot of issues but it is a good game. Exploration, progression and skill system are great, but it lost a lot of charm that Gothic 2 had while expanding the game world.
  23. Buthomar
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Игру невозможно не рекомендовать! Даже несмотря на баги, недоработки и плохую оптимизацию!
    Дремучие леса Миртаны, бескрайние дюны Варанта и морозные горы Нордмара!
    Повстанцы, ведущие жизнь дикарей, сохранившие однако верность королю! Орки, уважающие только силу и честь! Продажные наёмники, слух которых ласкает только звон золота. Суровые жители севера, мудрые странники и самолюбивые    Игру невозможно не рекомендовать! Даже несмотря на баги, недоработки и плохую оптимизацию!
    Дремучие леса Миртаны, бескрайние дюны Варанта и морозные горы Нордмара!
    Повстанцы, ведущие жизнь дикарей, сохранившие однако верность королю!
    Орки, уважающие только силу и честь! Продажные наёмники, слух которых ласкает только звон золота.
    Суровые жители севера, мудрые странники и самолюбивые ассассины - жители пустыни.
    Великие охотники и кузнецы, войны и алхимики! Свобода выбора и одновременно сложность выбора! Целая философия. Места, столь отдалённые и столь заброшенные! Мир так и завораживает! Что кажется разработчик творил! Творил для себя!
    Не задумываясь!
    Вот так и рождаются шедевры!

    Готика подарила мне лучшие часы...    … Expand
  24. Koristo
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    With the Community Patch, Gothic 3 is one of the most ambitious, challenging, and varied RPGs that I've played. It is beautiful and engrossing. It blends the grittiness of Witcher with the scope of Skyrim and just doesn't quit. The character progression is superbly balanced. The map design is superlative and gets you excited to explore. I haven't seen better. You will die, and die, and dieWith the Community Patch, Gothic 3 is one of the most ambitious, challenging, and varied RPGs that I've played. It is beautiful and engrossing. It blends the grittiness of Witcher with the scope of Skyrim and just doesn't quit. The character progression is superbly balanced. The map design is superlative and gets you excited to explore. I haven't seen better. You will die, and die, and die but it never feels unfair. This game is bizarrely underrated.… Expand
  25. Guldan666
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Готика 3. Продолжение одной из самых лучших рпг начала 2000-х. Все её ждали, и на выходе получили наверняка не то, о чем мечтали. Мир стал более красочным и менее готичным. Здесь кривой геймплей, множество багов (не критичных) правятся лишь фанатскими патчами, но для меня эта игра всё равно будет одной из самых любимых игр в жизни (Любимой игрой в серии, правда, всё равно остается втораяГотика 3. Продолжение одной из самых лучших рпг начала 2000-х. Все её ждали, и на выходе получили наверняка не то, о чем мечтали. Мир стал более красочным и менее готичным. Здесь кривой геймплей, множество багов (не критичных) правятся лишь фанатскими патчами, но для меня эта игра всё равно будет одной из самых любимых игр в жизни (Любимой игрой в серии, правда, всё равно остается вторая часть). В ней есть великолепная атмосфера приключения, красивейшие локации, где есть и пустыня и заснеженные горы с лесными массивами и водопадами. Одна из основных причин полюбить эту игру - музыка. Она великолепна. Она настолько прекрасно передает дух игры, что до сих пор, при ее прослушивании можно сразу погрузиться в воспоминания о своих путешествиях на просторах Миртаны. Система репутации и возможность занять сторону одной из трех фракций, делает игру еще более реиграбельной. С каждым прохождением, я уверен, вы откроете для себя что-то новое, чего до этого не видели или же не делали. Не могу посоветовать игру каждому, но для любителей RPG, эта игра обязательна к просмотру. Отсылок для фанатов 1-й и 2-й части, предостаточно, что добавляет положительных эмоций при игре, такому фанату серии как я. Если с серией игр Gothic вы не знакомы, послушайте хотя бы музыку композитора Кая Розенкранца, уверяю она вам понравится. Да прибудет с вами Аданос, Иннос или же Белиар!… Expand
  26. Grompell
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    I had to kill the cows on the farm belonging to the orc city, and free the slaves in the camp nearby. I sniped 4 of the 5 cows and angered the farmers. So, I ran away to free the slaves. Ended up running back to the farmers, followed by the slavers, and then to the city, where the fight alerted the orcs. So, I then had the orcs, the farmers and the slavers all chasing me, and the last cowI had to kill the cows on the farm belonging to the orc city, and free the slaves in the camp nearby. I sniped 4 of the 5 cows and angered the farmers. So, I ran away to free the slaves. Ended up running back to the farmers, followed by the slavers, and then to the city, where the fight alerted the orcs. So, I then had the orcs, the farmers and the slavers all chasing me, and the last cow had disappeared.

    Who could blame it?

    So, I ran away into the woods, with the whole bunch following me, where they began fighting with the local wildlife. The woods were alive with the sounds of battle. Hiding, I stumbled across some grain thieves camped beside a cave filled with gigantic ants. The giant ants attacked everything, the grain theives attacked the orcs, the slavers and the orcs attacked the grain thieves, and in amongst it the wildlife had a go at whatever crossed its path.

    I sneaked away but ran into a pack of wolves and led them back to the ongoing epic confrontation in the woods via a bridge, whcih they then fell off one by one into a gully below. Some grain thieves arrived and I led them back across the bridge. They too failed to negotiate the bridge and fell into the gully with the wolves.

    I never did find the last cow.

    I suspect it fell out of the world with the shock of it all.

    13/10    … Expand
  27. Faustin
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Was war Gothic 3 zum Release 2006 für ein Bugfest. Nach dem großartigen Gothic 2 hatte ich mich damals riesig auf den dritten Teil der Serie gefreut und ihn sogar vorbestellt. Doch dann die große Ernüchterung beim ersten Anspielen: Wirkt alles irgendwie unfertig und wegen der hohen Hardwareanforderung auch sehr ruckelig. Enttäuscht legte ich das Spiel damals nach wenigen Stunden wiederWas war Gothic 3 zum Release 2006 für ein Bugfest. Nach dem großartigen Gothic 2 hatte ich mich damals riesig auf den dritten Teil der Serie gefreut und ihn sogar vorbestellt. Doch dann die große Ernüchterung beim ersten Anspielen: Wirkt alles irgendwie unfertig und wegen der hohen Hardwareanforderung auch sehr ruckelig. Enttäuscht legte ich das Spiel damals nach wenigen Stunden wieder beiseite.
    Ein Jahr und diverse Patches später, habe ich das Spiel dann erneut ausprobiert - mit besserer Hardware. Und siehe da, unter den vielen Bugs hatte sich ein richtig gutes Rollenspiel versteckt. Es war endlich spielbar! Und auch wenn die Bugs noch nicht gänzlich ausblieben, hatte es mich wie zuvor der zweite Teil voll in seinen Bann gezogen. Die Welt war größer, die Umgebung vielseitig und immer stimmig und die Dialoge Gothic-typisch. Alles in allem genau das, was man von einem Gothic-Teil erwarten würde. Dazu kommt ein interessantes Rufsystem, bei dem man sich entscheiden muss, welche Partei man unterstützt.
    Ich möchte aber auch die nach wie vor vorhandenen Schwächen des Spiels nicht verschweigen. Das Balancing in den Kämpfen, besonders bei den Orklagern im kalten Nordmar, schwankt sehr stark. Auch kleinere Ruckler beim Nachladen der Welt bleiben nicht ganz aus. Und bei gewissen falschen Entscheidungen, kann man sich schonmal gründlich den Verlauf des restlichen Spiels versauen.
    Mittlerweile haben weitere Community-Patches das Spiel aber weiter aufgewertet und die gröbsten Fehler endgültig beseitigt. Wer also damals noch von Gothic 3 enttäuscht war, sollte heute einen zweiten Blick riskieren. Ich jedenfalls habe Gothic 3 inzwischen schon zum dritten Mal durchgespielt.    … Expand
  28. Zuben7
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Seisot niityllä hiki aamuisessa koleudessa höyryten. Veri tippuu tahmeasti kirveestäsi, aamuinen kaste kimaltelee kilvelläsi ja katsot auringon nousevan ja valaisevan peikon ruumiin jonka juuri tapoit suojellaksesi lähaisen kylän asukkaita. Tämä ei ollut ensimmäinen kerta kun jouduit taisteluun elämästä ja kuolemasta tarunhohtoisten olentojen kanssa, uudelleen ja uudelleen kohtalosi pistääSeisot niityllä hiki aamuisessa koleudessa höyryten. Veri tippuu tahmeasti kirveestäsi, aamuinen kaste kimaltelee kilvelläsi ja katsot auringon nousevan ja valaisevan peikon ruumiin jonka juuri tapoit suojellaksesi lähaisen kylän asukkaita. Tämä ei ollut ensimmäinen kerta kun jouduit taisteluun elämästä ja kuolemasta tarunhohtoisten olentojen kanssa, uudelleen ja uudelleen kohtalosi pistää sinut vastatusten mitä pelottavampien kauhujen kanssa mutta olet selviytyny niistä kaikista ja joka kerta hieman vahvempana.... Sitten puskistaa hyökkää yksi♥♥♥♥♥♥♥susi ja tappaa sinut The End.… Expand
  29. Medunamun
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    The Pyrahna Studio'nun yapmış olduğu oyun,risen oynayanlara şiddetle tavsiye ediyorum.Çünkü risen açık dünya değildi bu oyunları ise açık dünya oyunu,üstelik risenle oynanışı çok benziyor ve dövüş sistemi muhteşem olmuş.
  30. arksx1
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Ich versthehe alle gar nicht.Der dritte Teil der Gothic Sage ist eines der besten RPGs überhaubt.Vorrausgesetzt man hat (wie hier) die Community Patches instaliert.Gothic3 hat (meiner Meinung nach) eine (wirklich) offene und wirklich riesige Spielwelt wo fast überall etwas zu finden gibt !Die Character sind witzig animiert,die Quest sind gut und die Gilden sind gut durchdacht und die MusikIch versthehe alle gar nicht.Der dritte Teil der Gothic Sage ist eines der besten RPGs überhaubt.Vorrausgesetzt man hat (wie hier) die Community Patches instaliert.Gothic3 hat (meiner Meinung nach) eine (wirklich) offene und wirklich riesige Spielwelt wo fast überall etwas zu finden gibt !Die Character sind witzig animiert,die Quest sind gut und die Gilden sind gut durchdacht und die Musik ist episch.
    Doch was mir nicht gefällt sind die viel zu leichten Kämpfe und die plötchlich vielzustarken Goblins.

    Doch Gothic 3 ist eines der besten klassik Rollenspiele die es grad so gibt!    … Expand
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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 39
  3. Negative: 7 out of 39
  1. PC Zone UK
    85
    The game manages to blend just the right amounts of combat, NPC interaction, character development, exploration, and epic save-the-world storytelling into the sort of potion that your typical beardie will gulp down with wild-eyed abandon. [Dec 2006, p.94]
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    At times gorgeous, at other times frustrating, it's worth persevering with just to bask in its snug atmosphere.
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  3. PC Format
    65
    Ditch your standards and enjoy shaping a mediocre world to your will. [Dec 2006, p.105]
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