Gothic II

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Universal acclaim- based on 1295 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 73 out of 1295
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  1. Alex2011
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Strange thing is: This game had a user rating of about 8.8- 9.2 some months ago! If you look at the reviews you will notice that written reviews are almost all very positive. But there seem to be many people who dislike the game but didnt't tell us why. And believe me: these negative ratings were not there half a year ago. My personal conclusion is: THE RATING IS MANIPULATED by haters/Strange thing is: This game had a user rating of about 8.8- 9.2 some months ago! If you look at the reviews you will notice that written reviews are almost all very positive. But there seem to be many people who dislike the game but didnt't tell us why. And believe me: these negative ratings were not there half a year ago. My personal conclusion is: THE RATING IS MANIPULATED by haters/ other developers etc... This makes me sad because Gothic and Gothic II are masterpieces of game experience and one of my favourite games of all time!… Expand
  2. Pomornik
    Jan 9, 2012
    10
    Can someone explain why nobody who gave a negative rating, could be arsed to actually write a review? Few words at least? Care to explain why hate it so much? No? I suppose those are trolls and probably multi-accounts, and not real players. This game is brilliant and deserves 9/10 (but i give 10 to counter those trolls), its one of best RPGs i've played, even to this day, and a big part ofCan someone explain why nobody who gave a negative rating, could be arsed to actually write a review? Few words at least? Care to explain why hate it so much? No? I suppose those are trolls and probably multi-accounts, and not real players. This game is brilliant and deserves 9/10 (but i give 10 to counter those trolls), its one of best RPGs i've played, even to this day, and a big part of my childhood.… Expand
  3. Travie
    May 18, 2011
    10
    My personal, all-time favorite RPG. The nostalgia goggles will never come off on this one, and I would pay anything to experience this game again like it was the first time. I could go on for hours about this game... the music (oh god the music!), gameplay, characters, story... it all fits together so perfectly. Buy this game and name your children after NPCs.
  4. OveR-
    Jul 16, 2012
    10
    One of the best RPGs I've ever played. First time I tried it I was so mesmerized by this stunning game that I couldn't stop playing. The atmosphere is just amazing. Fairly interesting story, but the most rewarding was the exploration, in whatever order YOU desired. And no level scaling, thank god! I wish more games would let you play the game as you feel like. There are several factions inOne of the best RPGs I've ever played. First time I tried it I was so mesmerized by this stunning game that I couldn't stop playing. The atmosphere is just amazing. Fairly interesting story, but the most rewarding was the exploration, in whatever order YOU desired. And no level scaling, thank god! I wish more games would let you play the game as you feel like. There are several factions in the game which means you can play the game several times and not get bored. As for the negative review; this player seems to be one of the casual players of the CoD era that wants directions and pointers showing exactly where to go at all times, in my opinion that is what's boring...… Expand
  5. FaceCommander
    Jun 11, 2012
    10
    One of the best rpgs ever , an awesome sequel to first part. It has full and living world for exploration a decent amount of different areas. Killing epic monsters ,while listening to epic soundtrack. A very nice armor designs. Many different characters to meet most of them give a lasting impression.Lots of weapons.Also book looking books that can be read. Also have crafting.Logical lootOne of the best rpgs ever , an awesome sequel to first part. It has full and living world for exploration a decent amount of different areas. Killing epic monsters ,while listening to epic soundtrack. A very nice armor designs. Many different characters to meet most of them give a lasting impression.Lots of weapons.Also book looking books that can be read. Also have crafting.Logical loot (no more pants taken from wolves mister).And most important lots of hours of fun. (Yes there are monsters which can't be beaten from get go in this game but it makes it fun ) , (while in some other rpgs enemies are just same code lvling up with you to make game challenging). Story is never experienced so first handed as in this game , a must for any true rpg fan.( And whats up with all the negatives? probably this is just anti-gothic campaign initiated by some bigger company, which can't be disturbed to make a good game of their own.) Gothic 2 is how RPGs should be made.… Expand
  6. Xardas666
    Jun 30, 2013
    10
    This is my all time favorite game of all genres, it's simple epic. It just has everything one good RPG should have (maybe even more on top of it :P) fantastic world with good textures (for year game was realised in) and yet again textures don't make game, story does!!! Interesting NPCs that are going to stay with you even few year after playing game, engaging story (which is not flat-endedThis is my all time favorite game of all genres, it's simple epic. It just has everything one good RPG should have (maybe even more on top of it :P) fantastic world with good textures (for year game was realised in) and yet again textures don't make game, story does!!! Interesting NPCs that are going to stay with you even few year after playing game, engaging story (which is not flat-ended as most new games (especially RPGs) *shame*), 3 different communities to join with 3 different classes. Choices that actually matters, different quests (not just "go kill something, loot it and bring it to me" but quests that have multiple ways of ending and quests that require interacting with other NPCs and that will affect your relations with other NPCs) hours of playing (my first gameplay took me 150 h, thought I've done it all *silly me*, but even after 5th gameplay I find out some new things *What more can you want?*) I can go for hours lol and if original story and multiple endings weren't enough from you, there a lot of mods for it (apart from official add-on Night of the Raven which i highly recommend to everyone!)
    I just don't understand from where all these negative reviews come from... those guys either wasn't ready for all that Gothic has to give or they thought... I don't know i can't find one thing to verify their acts.
    All they say is "oh they let me in the big city saying do x, y and z and now i'm supposed to talk with everyone just to find out what to do" no! we'll serve you everything on a plate! That's what makes this game funny- learning about what's going on in the world you're in!!!
    "oh, games too hard" that's because it hardcore not something you play now-a-days! And it's because of story from G1 who played- knows!! One more thing if it's too hard for you just try Heights of Power mod...
    "oh controls are to hard" oh really?! that the point you're thrown into the game you need to SURVIVE in it! Back in G1 it took me half an hour to find out how to pick stuff from a chest! That was fun! That and not when you get a full manual about game!
    "oh combat is too hard" maybe because it not "hack'n'slash" or "smash that button" but it's tactical and pretty engaging...
    "quests fell just like running around..." or maybe you like just to kill and not do something for you fellows convicts!
    this wasn't so much of a review it was more of a defending my favorite game from corruptive people and companies!
    Hope that this will have influence on someone who will buy this game and enjoy it forever!
    Take care fellows Gothic lovers!    … Expand
  7. AleksandarP
    Jul 2, 2013
    10
    Gothic II is the best game i have ever played It is a true RPG The graphics are not the best although there are some mods that can be installed that make the graphics better The game-play is good at first its kinda hard to get used to the combat system but after 10 minutes you get used to it The story is one of the best game stories out there it is not linear you have a lot choicesGothic II is the best game i have ever played It is a true RPG The graphics are not the best although there are some mods that can be installed that make the graphics better The game-play is good at first its kinda hard to get used to the combat system but after 10 minutes you get used to it The story is one of the best game stories out there it is not linear you have a lot choices to make like joining a faction doing some side quests and so on The story gets even better with the Night of the raven patch The sounds are great the music is wonderful There are a ton of different characters I love it and its better than a lot of other RPGs for instance skyrim its the new elder scrolls game A lot of people like skyrim how ever i think and this is my opinion i don't like skyrim it holds your hand throughout the whole game and its too easy it has a compass that shows you where to go tips every 2 seconds and so on How ever in Gothic 2 for example a guy tells you to go north of the city near a tower you buy a map it shows you the city and tower and you go there or you can ask a citizen our a guard how can you go to the tower and he tells you or you can just walk somewhere until you see a tower It does not hold your hand but you don't need to go on the internet every 10 seconds to see how to solve something because you can find everything in the game its a wonderful game and i suggest to everyone to buy it and play it … Expand
  8. Awesomebutton
    Mar 21, 2012
    10
    This is the best game ever, and is even better with Night of The Raven. I have played this game at least 10 times and loves every part of it. Its a perfect mix of amount of linearity and open world. Really good combat, story, dialogs, consequenses of choices, AI, the world is beautiful and lively and the music is fantastic. Choices are not black or white, but something in between or in theThis is the best game ever, and is even better with Night of The Raven. I have played this game at least 10 times and loves every part of it. Its a perfect mix of amount of linearity and open world. Really good combat, story, dialogs, consequenses of choices, AI, the world is beautiful and lively and the music is fantastic. Choices are not black or white, but something in between or in the eyes of the beholder. No level-scaling, thank you for that! Exploring are interesting and rewarding and the game is extremely involving and engaging (you may forget your wife and your job when playing). That is the only negative thing to say about this game;-)… Expand
  9. Chroma
    May 30, 2012
    10
    Story:
    The story may seem simple but this is just the outline about how an island wrapped up in a desperate war, while dealing poverty and danger all around them. Learning about the people's lives and what is going on is the best part of the game. It wraps up nicely into fitting with story and not divorced from it. The story does a excellent job linking Gothic 1 and 3 together with    Story:
    The story may seem simple but this is just the outline about how an island wrapped up in a desperate war, while dealing poverty and danger all around them. Learning about the people's lives and what is going on is the best part of the game. It wraps up nicely into fitting with story and not divorced from it. The story does a excellent job linking Gothic 1 and 3 together with everything making more sense.

    Game play:
    Game play is an open world third person RPG with real time combat. NPC will have schedules in what they do or when they sleep. Monsters will have behavior patterns where they wander around, will investigate and eat corpses, and take a fighting stances to ward you off rather then be a constant predator. Quests are long and detailed with many different ways to complete them. You will have huge environments to explore and scavenge in order to survive the 6 chapters you play and will be traveling back and forth between locations and this can sometimes be boring after awhile. Later on,You will get access to teleporters that will take you to certain locations. It may seem annoying not to teleport to wherever you want but it keeps it so exploration is risky and dangerous. The environments will change in each chapter and people will have new quests. You can expect to die a lot as you learn from your mistakes but they are not unfair as you will learn to foresee them. The game play is awkward at first but it works well as you get use to it. Combat focuses on Kitting, which means isolating your enemy and/or keeping your distance while hitting them away from their reach with magic and arrows. Fighting monsters in the game means you have to learn their attack patterns and back off to avoid their attacks as you can't block their attacks. Magic and arrows will always kill humans while swords will incapacitate them temporarily if they are NPC's. You can block human's attacks but they are much stronger then monsters and more likely to kill you if you get hit due to their high weapon abilities. It is possible to fight enemies even at level 1 but it takes a lot of work. If you can kill an enemy at the distance the better you will be especially if it with groups or monsters that attack in groups. At first you will not be able to handle groups of monsters and barely handle a goblin but after while you will especially when you will be facing groups of enemies in chapter 2. Humans and any opponent that uses weapons should always best fought one on one to avoid dying. The game will continuously get harder as you go along so the game will always be a challenge.

    To level up in this game you must fight monsters, knock out or kill humans, complete quests, perform stunt bonuses, pickpocket people. The amount of experience you need will increase to large amounts making it important to think about where you will place your learning points. When you level up you get 10 learning points to spend on trainers to level up your skills and stats. These trainers can be any NPC that has a name so you should talk to everyone.The game has it's fair amount of bugs an glitches though they are small Sound:
    The sound in this game is quiet good. From the sound of foots steps to the natural ambiance of the world. It all pulls you into the atmosphere of the game. Even the music is good. There are not a lot of songs in the game so it can be tiring to listen to after while but they fit the mood of the game well. They are memorable. The acting in the game is pretty good with everyone sounding like a real person and not overacting. Unfortunately, for the size of the game, you will hear many of the same actors over and over again with some minor variations in tone. Never the less, the same voices being heard repeatedly won't hurt the enjoyment of the game. Graphics:
    The graphics in the game are quiet good. All textures are very detailed with real color tones unlike most modern game. Even the fog and the sun shine adds to the atmosphere of making the game to look almost like a painting. The graphics despite coming out in 2002 still stand the test of time in being pleasant on the eyes and looking good at high resolutions. The game can be played in 4:3 and 16: 10 resolutions. You can go into the ini file to edit in 16:9 resolution but it glitches were every time you die, it turns into stretch mode which can be cured by talking to someone or maybe by interacting with an object.

    Conclusion: Overall I would recommend this game to anyone that likes RPG's and wants to experience something different. You can buy this game DRM free at GOG for $10 or get the entire Gothic trilogy for $25 on GamerGate    … Expand
  10. Sir_Galahad
    Aug 25, 2012
    10
    This is one of the best (if not the best) single-character fantasy-RPG. It may be a little difficult to get started, but it's very immersive and rewarding. The NPCs and the game-world is very good designed.
    What I don't understand is, how these negative critics without a text are even possible. I first tried to do it without a text, but it wasn't possible (Error: Review requires text).    This is one of the best (if not the best) single-character fantasy-RPG. It may be a little difficult to get started, but it's very immersive and rewarding. The NPCs and the game-world is very good designed.
    What I don't understand is, how these negative critics without a text are even possible. I first tried to do it without a text, but it wasn't possible (Error: Review requires text). Very strange.    … Expand
  11. XReD
    Jul 30, 2013
    10
    Gothic 2 is the best RPG i played. Excellent graphics for its time, the atmosphere, but in this game, everything is fine. The game draws on many days, you do not meet corny generated quests that ask you to give something to another person, but even if they meet, before it will tell a beautiful story, sent to the destination (man and then find a place for yourself, it's not like Skyrim,Gothic 2 is the best RPG i played. Excellent graphics for its time, the atmosphere, but in this game, everything is fine. The game draws on many days, you do not meet corny generated quests that ask you to give something to another person, but even if they meet, before it will tell a beautiful story, sent to the destination (man and then find a place for yourself, it's not like Skyrim, where everything is marked on the map), and then again, some will turn, in general, is not trivial quests, excellent simulation of life: people go to sleep at night, doing their own thing during the day, evening, resting or getting drunk at the tavern and go to sleep. Men, who are 24/7 u in one place you will not find, except the guards, but they work like that.… Expand
  12. Euklion
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Despite a few bugs and glitches, this game is the most addictive and my favorite RPG game. The story is awesome and offers you a lot of freedom and the effects are good even 10 years after the game has been released. It also feels epic while battling dragons and orcs. In my opinion, the best RPG game ever made.
  13. GrilledBacon
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    My favorite videogame.

    If you love hardcore and inmersive RPG just play and enjoy!
  14. AlexG.
    Nov 12, 2003
    10
    A great RPG. Good grapics, cool NPC to talk to. A very good skill and Magic system and a good story. It has everything most of the newer RPGs did not. If you like a GOOD RPG..try this and toss the rest.
  15. WilsonF.
    Jul 16, 2003
    10
    I really hust have one word to say about this game. Marvellous.
  16. OK
    Sep 5, 2005
    10
    One of the deepest and most immersive role playing games I've ever played...and I've played them all. It's like Morrowind...except with a balanced skill tree and a combat engine that's actually FUN, if a bit odd at first. Outside of the Black Isle games, Gothic is as good as it gets. My suspicion is that a lot of the folks who reviewed it poorly either weren't One of the deepest and most immersive role playing games I've ever played...and I've played them all. It's like Morrowind...except with a balanced skill tree and a combat engine that's actually FUN, if a bit odd at first. Outside of the Black Isle games, Gothic is as good as it gets. My suspicion is that a lot of the folks who reviewed it poorly either weren't ready for the truly epic (read : slow) pace of the story or were weened on action RPG's. There's no other explanation for why this game is lauded as anything but a classic.… Expand
  17. OzielLG
    Jan 26, 2010
    10
    simply the best in the series, the story is great and the gameplay is pretty good, the game will suck you in for Weeks!
  18. JohniJ.
    Nov 15, 2003
    10
    The best.
  19. [Anonymous]
    Oct 15, 2003
    10
    One of the best RPGs of the last 10 years. Great story, 3 very different classes you can experience. Very much to do.Great graphics, cool speech and nice AI. Good game that kept me 5 weeks on the PC!!! Buy and enjoy!
  20. BenB.
    Mar 13, 2004
    10
    Bloody excellent! It has great & original storyline that is nearly as good as Lord of the Rings.
  21. spartan-117
    Apr 10, 2011
    10
    This game is so good the music the style the gameplay the world everything is beautiful,immersive,exciting and full of dangers and adventures.The world is huge but beautifuly crafted the music just fits every time.I must say i developed a close relationship with some npc's in the game like Lee or Wolf who are just great fellows in the game.This game is good on every front and i suggestThis game is so good the music the style the gameplay the world everything is beautiful,immersive,exciting and full of dangers and adventures.The world is huge but beautifuly crafted the music just fits every time.I must say i developed a close relationship with some npc's in the game like Lee or Wolf who are just great fellows in the game.This game is good on every front and i suggest even now in 2011 to play it.You won't regret trust me.… Expand
  22. nekhebet
    Mar 22, 2011
    10
    Simply the greatest RPG ever made. It's rare to find a game with as much soul and personality as this. The characters, setting, story of gothic 1+2, are memorable even 5 years after playing the game. If you stick past the initial difficulty and learning curve you'll be infinitely rewarded
  23. DeGreZet
    Sep 4, 2011
    10
    +
    The best Gothic game[my favorite RPG series], very good graphics, long and addictive story. Many kind weapons.

    -
    Boring fight system, and too much bugs.

    9,5/10
  24. Rulez82
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    This is my first RPG played and still the most rewarding gaming experience that i did.Deep and awesome storyline,awesome graphic( for 2003) and a big world to explore.Surely the best Gothic!!!
  25. Carda1972
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    After getting bored with Skyrim after just a few hours, I reinstalled this game and gonna have a lot of fun with it again. One of the best RPG's out there. Bit dated graphics but the gameplay makes a game, not the textures.
  26. PSz
    Nov 2, 2015
    9
    The absolute top of open world RPG games.
    Very good story with a dynamic narrative. Extremely detailed world. Realism. Interaction with object. All top notch.
    8.8 should be the critic score.
    F*ck Skyrim
  27. Grdnfreeman
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Gothic 1 için buglarından şikayet etmiştim sırf bu yüzden 9 değil de 8 vermiştim. Ama bu devam oyunun da ilk oyundakinin yarısı kadar bile bug yok bu en önemli gelişme. Oyun daha geniş bir açık dünyaya sahip genişleme paketi de (NoR) oldukça güzeldi. Tabi oyunda yine bazı can sıkıcı durumlar var ama bunlar küçük meseleler (speed potionun load ettikten sonra efektinin silinmesi gibi vs).Gothic 1 için buglarından şikayet etmiştim sırf bu yüzden 9 değil de 8 vermiştim. Ama bu devam oyunun da ilk oyundakinin yarısı kadar bile bug yok bu en önemli gelişme. Oyun daha geniş bir açık dünyaya sahip genişleme paketi de (NoR) oldukça güzeldi. Tabi oyunda yine bazı can sıkıcı durumlar var ama bunlar küçük meseleler (speed potionun load ettikten sonra efektinin silinmesi gibi vs). İlk oyuna göre gelişmek daha zor yaratıklar çok zorlayabiliyor ama oyun bir yerden sonra size verdiği armorlarla güçlendiriyor.Atmosfer ve müzikler de gayet hoştu ilk oyun gibi. Gothic 1 de kırdığım puanı bu oyunda ekliyorum ve 9 veriyorum. Gerçekten hayatımda oynadığım en iyi rpg serilerinden biri bakalım gothic 3 ü de oynayacağım ve yorumumu yapacağım :)… Expand
  28. Uvorot
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Игра, которая вызывает самые теплые воспоминания. В детстве она казалось чем-то невероятным. Ей нет равных среди игр того времени.
    Классика игростроя, с которой должен ознакомиться каждый.
  29. MarcelJ.
    May 20, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever. Although graphics are not up to date it has a very nice story and a fascinating combat system (not this easy click, slay and win). If you have some nights left, get it and play!
  30. EricH.
    Apr 10, 2004
    10
    This Game is the best. Well worth buying. Gothic II is the most addictive Game i have played. This game gives you a lot of freedom so you always have somthing to do in the Game.
  31. H.B.
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    The grapics are a bit outdated after 4 years but, while waiting for Gothic 3, I took up the challenge again. The gameplay is superior to all other RPG's. You take up challenges as difficult as you can handle. If something is too difficult for you, you can choose to do a few easier tasks to accomplish your goal. It is very addictive and most of the time impressive.
  32. EricR.
    Mar 19, 2003
    10
    Since Gothic 2 was not released at the time I wrote this, consider it a pre-rating. Because I know the game engine is basically the same but with more detailed textures and higher res. I know Gothic 2 will rock! The first one is the single best rpg I have ever played. No other real time game has ever come so close to making a world feel so real. I know Gothic 2 will give me more of what I Since Gothic 2 was not released at the time I wrote this, consider it a pre-rating. Because I know the game engine is basically the same but with more detailed textures and higher res. I know Gothic 2 will rock! The first one is the single best rpg I have ever played. No other real time game has ever come so close to making a world feel so real. I know Gothic 2 will give me more of what I want. Which is simply more of the same! Despite much complaining about the interface for Gothic 1 which was in fact just fine, Gothic 2 will have 2 styles of control. I will be the first kid on my block to own this one!… Expand
  33. RunarJ.
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    This game is simply stunning. It's just... It's my favorite game of all time. It has everything. It's story is very involving, and unlike a lot of other RPGs, you really feel that you are living within the world of Gothic 2, making decisions with consequences. Just this will keep you going for hours and hours once you settle after the rather hard and unforgiving opening This game is simply stunning. It's just... It's my favorite game of all time. It has everything. It's story is very involving, and unlike a lot of other RPGs, you really feel that you are living within the world of Gothic 2, making decisions with consequences. Just this will keep you going for hours and hours once you settle after the rather hard and unforgiving opening minutes. Give it 30 minutes to one hour, and you'll be lost in the world of Gothic 2 forever.… Expand
  34. AsenB.
    May 12, 2008
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences I have ever had and I have played a lot of games. The story is captivating, the game itself is challenging (that refers to Gothic II Gold which includes The Night of the Raven expansion game). The player is free to chose between three completely different classes and that can be done by the most realistic way you can imagine - you actually have to find One of the best gaming experiences I have ever had and I have played a lot of games. The story is captivating, the game itself is challenging (that refers to Gothic II Gold which includes The Night of the Raven expansion game). The player is free to chose between three completely different classes and that can be done by the most realistic way you can imagine - you actually have to find out what classes there are and fulfil the corresponding quest. You are going to feel your character and you will be lost in the truly beautiful world around him.… Expand
  35. Adantoud
    Jan 28, 2010
    10
    It is a wonderful game, really amazing story.. Gothic I - was the first game I installed on pc, since I got it. And after finishing first version, second came, and it's was really cool to install the continuing.. Even better story, esp the night raven add-on. Still it has disadvantages like not perfect quility or some bugs, but I dont care cuz the storymode is awesome, and It is a wonderful game, really amazing story.. Gothic I - was the first game I installed on pc, since I got it. And after finishing first version, second came, and it's was really cool to install the continuing.. Even better story, esp the night raven add-on. Still it has disadvantages like not perfect quility or some bugs, but I dont care cuz the storymode is awesome, and that's enough for me.… Expand
  36. AlexG.
    Nov 12, 2003
    10
    A great RPG. Good grapics, cool NPC to talk to. A very good skill and Magic system and a good story. It has everything most of the newer RPGs did not. If you like a GOOD RPG..try this and toss the rest.
  37. BobT.
    Sep 23, 2003
    10
    While I really don't like rpgs (especially morrowind), I found this one to be quite fun. Most rpgs have a very boring combat system and one has to read pages of text to get an idea of what the story is about. Not gothic. The characters actually speak their lines and, generally, only repeat the important stuff. The combat system, while neither a full fledged fps system nor a typical While I really don't like rpgs (especially morrowind), I found this one to be quite fun. Most rpgs have a very boring combat system and one has to read pages of text to get an idea of what the story is about. Not gothic. The characters actually speak their lines and, generally, only repeat the important stuff. The combat system, while neither a full fledged fps system nor a typical rpg system, is a nice compromise between the two though it does lean towards the fps side some. Pointing and clicking will simply get you killed in this game. Anyway, rpg fans should like this one and many fps fans will like it also. Give it a try. . . . oh, and it really looks pretty cool. The screenshots don't do it justice. You really need to see it in motion.… Expand
  38. Bruno
    Feb 13, 2005
    10
    My personal top 5 RPG games along with Planescape Torment, Arcanum, Baldur's Gate 1 and Fallout.
  39. I´mGod...
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    Oblivion, Morrowind are stupid and boring. If you play gothic gothicII or gothicIII you will understand this words(believe me i´m God).
  40. MichalW.
    Oct 17, 2003
    10
    This game was released in my country ( Poland ) in June... This game is one of the greatest ever!!! But be careful - this game will take you out of the real world It's so addictive...
  41. BenB.
    Mar 13, 2004
    10
    Bloody excellent! It has great & original storyline that is nearly as good as Lord of the Rings.
  42. DavidC
    Jul 29, 2009
    10
    An absolutely mind-blowingly great game, at least it was for me. At the time I stumbled across this, while bored and looking for a random game to kill time with, I had never experienced such a detailed and cohesive world. This game still highly impresses me, as does its expansion, The Night of the Raven.
  43. Zerk
    May 21, 2012
    9
    The second part of Gothic. With a better graphic, a deeper story and the add-on 'Night of the Raven', this game make all things right. The atmosphere is perfect, the characters have their own life and the details around the world are amazing. If you like the first part, you'll love GII.
  44. Ciemnoczarny
    Nov 6, 2012
    9
    Gothic II is really interesting position in every RPG fan collection. Yes, it can be difficult for new players mainly because of controls, but overall rating is still very, very high. Good storyline, quite big, open world and the borders of playable space are not finished with "magic" wall where you can not go - just try to swimm further in to the ocean... Classical exp leveling up lot'sGothic II is really interesting position in every RPG fan collection. Yes, it can be difficult for new players mainly because of controls, but overall rating is still very, very high. Good storyline, quite big, open world and the borders of playable space are not finished with "magic" wall where you can not go - just try to swimm further in to the ocean... Classical exp leveling up lot's of hidden places, creatures, people you can talk... Of course all of us have our own "best games" - for me, if we are saying about RPG games - this is one of the best position.… Expand
  45. egn
    Mar 12, 2013
    9
    Gothic 2 takes a lot of the areas where Gothic 1 was a bit weak and improves them. Graphics, variety of enemies, choices for equipment, affiliation, and gameplay styles all are increased in G2. The sound, the size of the world, and the graphics quality are also all much improved; overall it's a technical improvement on its predecessor by a wide margin; even the UI feels much more modern.Gothic 2 takes a lot of the areas where Gothic 1 was a bit weak and improves them. Graphics, variety of enemies, choices for equipment, affiliation, and gameplay styles all are increased in G2. The sound, the size of the world, and the graphics quality are also all much improved; overall it's a technical improvement on its predecessor by a wide margin; even the UI feels much more modern. that said, the quest and plot are a bit more lacking for me with this game; it feels like a lot of quests have you only doing a lot of running around from place to place rather than doing interesting things like...killing stuff, I guess. This can get old and wear down gameplay after awhile. On the other hand. there is something real amazingly cool about the second major act of the plot, where you revisit familiar ground. Things suddenly get WAY more challenging at this point, and all of the basically over-length introduction starts to pay off then. I knocked off one point for the intro, otherwise this game is REALLY solid, and is just as enjoyable as the first Gothic with many hours ore enjoyment added on.… Expand
  46. Keractagon
    Sep 24, 2013
    9
    I have, Personally, played Gothic 3 more than one and have gone trough many of the possibilities of the game such as the three factions. The game is wonderful, there is large amount of exploration involved in a small map where you can go just about anywhere you can see, with few exceptions. The combat is 'evolved' from the games of its time and the training system with the limited abilityI have, Personally, played Gothic 3 more than one and have gone trough many of the possibilities of the game such as the three factions. The game is wonderful, there is large amount of exploration involved in a small map where you can go just about anywhere you can see, with few exceptions. The combat is 'evolved' from the games of its time and the training system with the limited ability points keeps the Characters balanced throughout the whole game, but i found there was a lack of crafting capabilities, i found it too difficult to learn how to make the majority of the blacksmith skills such as making weapons involving dragon blood, thing is you can only get this using cheats; this disappointed me. Another thing that disappointed me is the fact that I found, after activating cheats, that a lot of the in-game items could only be accessed by cheating. But Other than this the story has an awesome amount of involvement and
    the factions in the game give it awesome replay value.    … Expand
  47. Jays
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    After playing the first one i know it that i need to play the second one and i was not wrong. Combat got even better the before, there ware more places to visit and even old places to visit. Many new characters and old friends.

    This game was build on the first Gothic and for me who played it, it was a dream come true being able to visit old places find old friends and find out how much    After playing the first one i know it that i need to play the second one and i was not wrong. Combat got even better the before, there ware more places to visit and even old places to visit. Many new characters and old friends.

    This game was build on the first Gothic and for me who played it, it was a dream come true being able to visit old places find old friends and find out how much have changed + the story was grate as well.

    And this is an other masterpiece and a most play for any RPG fan.    … Expand
  48. Genezi
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Great game. i have spent a lot of time on this title. It has a great story with memorable characters. Good gameplay and best cut scenes with good dialogs.
  49. SaviCZ
    Mar 17, 2014
    10
    For me, Gothic and Gothic II are the definition of perfect game. The setting, the atmosphere, the way the world lives are the best features of the game. You will feel as a part of that world and that is what I miss in today's games. The story is amazingly well written and the characters actually have characteristic features, I love the way they tell jokes or get angry with you. It allFor me, Gothic and Gothic II are the definition of perfect game. The setting, the atmosphere, the way the world lives are the best features of the game. You will feel as a part of that world and that is what I miss in today's games. The story is amazingly well written and the characters actually have characteristic features, I love the way they tell jokes or get angry with you. It all makes sense. I do not know of a better game than Gothic II.… Expand
  50. cYrox23
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    For many of the best Gothic part of all time.
    Not for me, but this game is great. I love gothic, I love the characters, I love the story - everything.
    This is a terrific continuation of the first part.

    Gothic & Gothic 2 are recommended for each of the approach may role-playing games.
  51. aeroperea
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. Really great atmosphere, AMAZING MUSIC, and awsome gameplay. Although the story wasn't the best it still does a good job of keeping you interested. One of the best combat systems i've ever seen, to really enjoy the game you need to go out into the forest and kill everything you can. Very open ended has loads of quests so you dont get bored. OnceOne of my favorite games of all time. Really great atmosphere, AMAZING MUSIC, and awsome gameplay. Although the story wasn't the best it still does a good job of keeping you interested. One of the best combat systems i've ever seen, to really enjoy the game you need to go out into the forest and kill everything you can. Very open ended has loads of quests so you dont get bored. Once you've put alot of time into the game you start to feel like a badass until you get humbled by something bigger that you've never seen before. a definate must play and i would reccomend this game to any hardcore rpg player it will change how you look at role playing games.… Expand
  52. Nuker
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    Good: Setting, Story, Exploration, No level scaling, Challenging encounters, Character Progression, Living world
    Mixed: Combat
    Bad: ---

    Very memorable game. Fantastic sequel to the first Gothic.
  53. Slickshoes
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    Best Game of all time. Not enough room to write what i think of this game Its all about scaling mountains and going about problems several different ways and earning your first stash or killing that impossible orc or troll then grinding your way to killing several at once with a stick.
  54. Sfs
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    В своё время очень нравислась игра, прокачка персонажа, выбор класса, сам ГГ юморной, персонажи зачетные (Хаген и Диего особенно), разнообразие оружия норм, враги ... Вообщем очень интересная игра для 2003.
  55. ElleryHQ
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    Игра имеет уникальную атмосферу, которую никто за эти годы не смог повторить. Одна из лучших ролевых игр всех времен.
  56. micgus
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    first major game ive ever played and i think, to this day, thats its grand! multi path story, multiple sidequests etc. An epic story, with intricate connections and theology ( ~ as in the magical and devine connections between protagonists and antagonists and one another etc...) that evolves and and imerses one in the world.
  57. lester1112
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    СРАЖАЛСЯ С ОРДАМИ ОРКОВ
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    ОТПРАВИЛ СПЯЩЕГО ОБРАТНО К БЕЛИАРУ @ ОСВОБОДИЛ СОТНЮ КАТОРЖНИКОВ @ БИЛСЯ ПЛЕЧОМ К ПЛЕЧУ С САМЫМИ ОПЫТНЫМИ БОЙЦАМИ ДОЛИНЫ РУДНИКОВ @ ЧЕРЕЗ 3 НЕДЕЛИ ПОЛУЧАЕШЬ П**ДЮЛЕЙ ОТ ЛЕНИВОГО ФЕРМЕРА С ТОПОРОМ 100 молитв Инносу из 10.    СРАЖАЛСЯ С ОРДАМИ ОРКОВ
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    БИЛСЯ ПЛЕЧОМ К ПЛЕЧУ С САМЫМИ ОПЫТНЫМИ БОЙЦАМИ ДОЛИНЫ РУДНИКОВ
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    ЧЕРЕЗ 3 НЕДЕЛИ ПОЛУЧАЕШЬ П**ДЮЛЕЙ ОТ ЛЕНИВОГО ФЕРМЕРА С ТОПОРОМ

    100 молитв Инносу из 10.
  58. ragnarizberserk
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Когда-нибудь я найду разработчиков этой игры и скажу им:
    "Спасибо за детство"
    Лучшая РПГ в истории человечества, блестящий сюжет, хардкорность из середины 2000ых, ГРАФЕН (да, по-моему он здесь лучше чем в кукурузисе). P.S. Слава Богу, Мад остался в первой части.    Когда-нибудь я найду разработчиков этой игры и скажу им:
    "Спасибо за детство"
    Лучшая РПГ в истории человечества, блестящий сюжет, хардкорность из середины 2000ых, ГРАФЕН (да, по-моему он здесь лучше чем в кукурузисе).
    P.S. Слава Богу, Мад остался в первой части.
  59. KorGalom
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Este juego es genial, un juego que marca el rol en tu vida.
    Las misiones, la historia, la dificultad... Todo influye para crear una experiencia única e inigualable.

    Recomiendo mucho este juego
  60. Faustin
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Dieses Spiel habe ich mal so geliebt, sogar heute finde ich es immer noch der totale Hammer.
    Ja, selbst 2015 könnte ich dieses super atmospärische Spiel spielen.
    Eigentlich gefällt mir zu viel an diesem Spiel, also es ist fast perfekt. Der Soundtrack und die Vertonung dieses Spiels sind selbst heute noch der Hammer. Vorallem ist es echt lustig, wenn man die Synchronsprecher, die in    Dieses Spiel habe ich mal so geliebt, sogar heute finde ich es immer noch der totale Hammer.
    Ja, selbst 2015 könnte ich dieses super atmospärische Spiel spielen.
    Eigentlich gefällt mir zu viel an diesem Spiel, also es ist fast perfekt.
    Der Soundtrack und die Vertonung dieses Spiels sind selbst heute noch der Hammer. Vorallem ist es echt lustig, wenn man die Synchronsprecher, die in Gothic 2 vorkommen wieder in andere neuerscheinte Games findet. (z.B in Risen 3 kommen wieder alte bekannte Synchronsprecher vor.)
    Ich könnte noch eine grosse Liste über das Spiel selber schreiben, aber es gibt ja noch Modifikationen, über denen ich dringend noch was sagen muss. Es gibt sicher verschiedene Leute, die Gründe haben das Spiel nicht zu spielen, dafür habe ich natürlich eine Lösung parat.

    Wem das Spiel halt so nicht gefällt, der kann noch das neuerscheinte ''Odysee'' Herunterladen. ''Odysee'' ist eine Total Conversation Mod, die mehr als 200 Spielstunden bietet. Ihr könnt im WoG forum mehr darüber lesen falls ihr insteressiert seid.
    Wem das Spiel wegen der Grafik nicht gefällt, der kann warten oder Eventuell bei einer Modder Gruppe mithelfen, die das Spiel in einem Direct X11 Spiel umwandeln.
    Wem das Spiel sehr gefällt und/oder wer es schon durch hat und trozdem noch mehr will, der sollte sich unbedingt die Modifikation ''Die Rückkehr'' installieren. Eine riesen grosse Mod, die ich hier nur schwer zusammenfassen kann. Wer jedoch nicht so eine grosse Modifikation wie die Rückkehr möchte, der sollte sich ''VarusBiker'' herunterladen.
    Wer das Spiel zwar durch hat, aber irgendwie eine andere Story und eine kleine total Conversation spielen möchte, der hat natürlich ein riesen auswahl.
    Natürlich hat Gothic 1, 2 und 3 eine sehr aktive Community auf der Seite WoG. Dort erscheinen regelmässig Mods und pro Tag kommen ca. 200 neue Beiträge oder sogar mehr.
    Viel spass mit dem Spiel, wer es noch spielt oder wer es noch spielen wird.    … Expand
  61. elexit
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Not much to say other than best RPG ever made. Honestly, this game has everything: open world, crafting, hunting, magic, mining, parkour, ranged combat, proper character development.....EVERYTHING a role playing game should have. Buy it!
  62. Sharpen
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    The best game I ever played. Still I like to return to this masterpiece. If I would have to take one game with me on the desert island this would be the one I choose. I love that you can join different fractions and this changes your whole play style.
  63. Gelaos
    Sep 19, 2018
    10
    For those complaining about glitches and bugs, download unofficial patch called "Gothic 2 System pack" which removes a lot of the glitches and makes Gothic 2 run on modern Windows without much technical problems.

    --- I love Gothic 2 (and The Night of the Raven DLC). It's Piranha Bytes's masterpiece which many players don't truly understand. Yes, G2 is really tough at the beginning    For those complaining about glitches and bugs, download unofficial patch called "Gothic 2 System pack" which removes a lot of the glitches and makes Gothic 2 run on modern Windows without much technical problems.

    ---

    I love Gothic 2 (and The Night of the Raven DLC). It's Piranha Bytes's masterpiece which many players don't truly understand.

    Yes, G2 is really tough at the beginning and even weaker monsters can easily kill you. But that's the point! You have to become stronger, learn the combat mechanics, use some tactic, be patient and then you will be able to kill that damn goblin who kicked your ass several hours ago.

    -- Combat --
    I had no problem with controls, it came all naturally to me. The combat is perfectly balanced. You can hit, block, dodge back and strafe (circle around enemy) and your enemies can usually do exactly the same. Big troll won't strafe too much because it is slow for him, instead he will punch you - and he will punch you hard. Small goblins will strafe to make it harder for you to hit them, humans will try to block your attacks etc. Combat in real world is about hitting the enemy and avoiding hits from the enemy. Combat in G2 is inspired by this reality so if enemies manage to corner you, you're probably f*cked. Lesson learned, load the game and try again.

    And even if you tried 30 times and the enemy still smashes you, then try to come back later. You didn't expect to kill a group of bandits while wearing light armor and armed only with a sword that you can't even handle properly, did you?

    -- World & exploration --
    World in G2 is not like in modern open world games. There are no warning signs that "you're approaching area with high-level enemies". The only warning you'll get is from other characters who mention something like "don't go to forest, you will die". And if you go into the forest unprepared, you will most likely die - but that's *your* responsibility.

    Again, world in G2 feels like a real place. People are mostly in town and farms, skeletons in tombs, wolves near forests etc. If citizen from town tells you to find the hideout of bandits, you have to think what would be a logical place for hideout (probably somewhere near the town) and then pay attention while going through area. Seek and ye shall find.

    World isn't big, but it's easy to get lost for a first time. Did you buy a map? No. Can someone near you point you to right direction. No. Well, it was *your* decision to go into the world unprepared. Lesson learned, load the game and try again.

    -- Character development --
    You can learn melee or ranged weapons, magic and some other things. But invest your points wisely. It's not wise to decide on level 20 that you switch from melee to magic. "Jack of all trades, master of none" is approach that will only make the game harder for you.

    While the game is easiest when focused on melee, it can be finished only with bows, only as a pure mage... It just requires some experience.

    You learn the skills and attributes from teachers. You have to find each teacher. This helps to immerse you in the game because you gain strength by talking to person, not by clicking some virtual button.

    -- Equipment --
    There's a lot of armors, weapons and magic. The money is scarce at the beginning. But that's the point! You have to think twice what you sell, keep or buy. Want more money? Do quests, learn to pick locks and loot chests, steal from houses etc. But don't break the law, because penalty costs something...

    Want to get better armor and equipment? Join a faction, advance in story, help somebody, loot some ancient tomb.

    -- Story, quests & dialogues --
    Not much to write about story - it is linear, generally uninteresting.

    Quests are usually entertaining and some of them offer several ways how to complete them. Will you rat on thieves guild or join them? Or perhaps join them, take their money and then rat on them. Did you give a fee to soldier when he politely asked? No. Well, don't be surprised if he refuses to help you in the future.

    Dialogues are natural and reasonable. Talk with people, it can give you valuable information. You may miss lot of quests (and money) if you're too lazy to listen to people.

    -- FINAL VERDICT --
    Gothic 2 is a game that you can't just 'play'. You need to 'understand' the game. You will be weak. You will die. You will get better. You will die again. But it will never be unfair. You start as a weak man and end as a saviour of the world.

    Gothic 2 is a fabulous old-school RPG that requires only one thing from you - to understand the game.    … Expand
  64. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Вот это хорошая игра для своего времени была. Перестаньте клепать её бледные копии уже.
  65. ivanhuis
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    Одна из лучших RPG в которую мне приходилось играть
  66. 5380
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Gothic II is love and life. Definitely game of my childhood. An unquestionable masterpiece
  67. Solaris123
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Top intelligent games i ever played with great story rpg ,much better than boring Witcher 3 and Mass effect 2,people really are blind or don't want to see that this game is an rpg masterpiece,
  68. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Взяли просто шикарну РПГ - Gothic та зробили все ще кращим! Ну це 10!
  69. Rob-Piton
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    almost 20 years past, that was very good game, unforgettable feelings and experience
  70. cent5
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    easily the best game in the series and the best game piranha bytes ever made.

    You are an ex convict from a prison colony and have to defend the island you are currently on against dragons. The main plot however is not the main strength of the game. The heart and soul are the quests and the gameworld itself. let us take the friends of the main character for example: we are used that    easily the best game in the series and the best game piranha bytes ever made.

    You are an ex convict from a prison colony and have to defend the island you are currently on against dragons. The main plot however is not the main strength of the game. The heart and soul are the quests and the gameworld itself.

    let us take the friends of the main character for example: we are used that the friends of the main character are companions you go up to the companion and say 'follow me' and he will help you in a fight, if you are lucky, you will get a backstory quest.

    this is not the case for gothic 2. Your friends actually do feel more like 'real' people. they have quests of their own and you can help them and in exchange, they will help you WHEN you need them.

    In general the quests in gothic 2 are a masterpiece, you can solve them in many different ways

    Last, but not least, you can loot everyone and get what they actually owned. sadly something piranha bytes stopped putting into their games.    … Expand
  71. PaYaB
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Bigger and longer than the first game, also the controlls are better. The first 2 chapters (and Night of the Raven DLC) are amazing, it kinda falls of as you're further and further into the story and the ending is great imo. Also the difficulty can be compared to today's Dark Souls games.
  72. HDHorseman
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    If you wanna see it objectively, you can say that this game is better than Gothic 1. But i personally liked the atmosphere in the first more.

    What are the difference to the first part? Well, the graphics are better, the game itself is bigger - the story longer. You have more different settings and you actually can go back to the world in the first game! It is not as dark as the first    If you wanna see it objectively, you can say that this game is better than Gothic 1. But i personally liked the atmosphere in the first more.

    What are the difference to the first part? Well, the graphics are better, the game itself is bigger - the story longer. You have more different settings and you actually can go back to the world in the first game! It is not as dark as the first part (which i didnt like that much to be honest! But it doesnt make the game any less good)

    For me personal the second best game in the world, objectively the best :D    … Expand
  73. Skevinger
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    This is how you make a sequel.

    Visiting the old world, improving everything, creating a new and interesting world, creating a add-on which changes the whole game instead of giving you just another chapter plus giving you another world to discover.
  74. Levardos
    Mar 25, 2011
    10
    This is really an amazing continuation of the first Gothic game. It has pretty much everything what Gothic 1 had plus many improvements. The graphics look better now. Fighting is similar yet got some technical improvements which make it even more enjoyable now. The world is bigger, and the areas we get to explore are really interesting to see. We even get back to the colony from the firstThis is really an amazing continuation of the first Gothic game. It has pretty much everything what Gothic 1 had plus many improvements. The graphics look better now. Fighting is similar yet got some technical improvements which make it even more enjoyable now. The world is bigger, and the areas we get to explore are really interesting to see. We even get back to the colony from the first Gothic, although much has changed there. What I complained about in my review for Gothic 1, is also fixed here. I mean, side quests. With each chapter we will encounter new side quests. Overall there are many in game. Also, the game is more difficult than Gothic 1, especially if we also have Gothic 2: Night of the Raven expansion. This expansion is really worth the money, because it not only adds whole new world to explore, but also makes the game more difficult. Also, changes and adds stuff to the original world from Gothic 2, too. Gothic 2 + Gothic 2: NOTR expansion make the most awesome RPG ever made in my opinion. The storyline is still linear yet we still make some choices here and there. Yet again we get to pick which faction we join, and this affects the game more than it did in the first Gothic game. Even the NPCs will treat us differently. We get to choose between the monastery of fire magicians, mercenaries, and town militia. Further in the game we advance to higher rank, depending which faction we chose. Story line is still amazing and I don't have much more to say to it. Music is better than in the previous game. Not a single bad word I can say to it. If I was reviewing Gothic 2 alone, I would give it 9, but together with G2: NOTR they make purely epic game which is almost flawless. Sometimes we can encounter some bugs but really rarely. We were able to forge weapons in Gothic 1 but in Gothic 2 now we can learn to forge various types of swords. We are able to learn alchemy and brew potions, too. We even need to create runes as a mage in order to be able to use new spells. Let me do a summary.

    Pros:
    -Everything that was in first Gothic 1, plus many fixes and improvements to the game.

    Cons:
    -Linear storyline.    … Expand
  75. krushak
    Dec 30, 2012
    10
    best rpg after gothic I, i cant understand why people rate this game so negative - i think it must be casuals than play more games from ea/activsion, thats the reason.
  76. johann1978
    Sep 23, 2012
    10
    One of the best RPG's ever been made. I've played the game in the last 10 years determined 20 times. The atmosphere there is simply unmatched today.
  77. Nichtswisser
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. The wonderfully crafted world had a living feel to it which was years ahead of it's time. With everyone fallowing a daily routine which included even recreational activities. The island world really felt like it could have existed in some world at some time, not artificially constructed like many game environments do.
  78. zupergozer
    Aug 24, 2011
    10
    the gothic series is one of my favorite franchises and this one is easily the best of the bunch

    the game has an interesting story that can suck you right in the world map is really well done it has many details this game also contains a dlc pack named night of the raven which adds a lot to the game, a new world map included where the player can explore the ancient city of Jharkendar    the gothic series is one of my favorite franchises and this one is easily the best of the bunch

    the game has an interesting story that can suck you right in
    the world map is really well done it has many details

    this game also contains a dlc pack named night of the raven which adds a lot to the game, a new world map included where the player can explore the ancient city of Jharkendar

    overall this is one of the best RPGs i have ever played    … Expand
  79. FrantACs
    Jan 9, 2014
    10
    Even in this age and time, this game beats any new tittle of it's genre. Truly, Gothic II is a great game with an awesome story. You awake in a world full of wonders and possibilities. You choose who you want to be and how you will deal with the boulders that lay on your path. I would recommend this game to anyone, who wants to go on an adventure. Dive into the storyline, become theEven in this age and time, this game beats any new tittle of it's genre. Truly, Gothic II is a great game with an awesome story. You awake in a world full of wonders and possibilities. You choose who you want to be and how you will deal with the boulders that lay on your path. I would recommend this game to anyone, who wants to go on an adventure. Dive into the storyline, become the Nameless Hero and live in the world of Gothic. A lot of modifications with their own stories and worlds have been developed. Even a new Gothic Multiplayer is in the works as i write this review. This game is worth every penny you shell out for it. If you were in doubt, then be not. Just start playing this wonderful game.… Expand
  80. Paladin_Smith
    Aug 15, 2015
    10
    Best game ever .
  81. Praesi
    Jul 6, 2011
    10
    Maybe the best RPG ever created for PC. Amezing World, Characters, Story and Gameplay. Gothic2 shows all RPG´s of today , how a great Game should be. Must have!
  82. digga123
    Dec 9, 2013
    10
    Gothic 2 is my favourite game of all times. It's just how a RPG should be like. There has never been an atmosphere in any other game like in Gothic 2, it's not as colorful as most modern RPGs but has more natural darker colors which underline the more "realistic" setting. The story is great too: It has some interesting heights and very very few lows. The graphics are outdated today butGothic 2 is my favourite game of all times. It's just how a RPG should be like. There has never been an atmosphere in any other game like in Gothic 2, it's not as colorful as most modern RPGs but has more natural darker colors which underline the more "realistic" setting. The story is great too: It has some interesting heights and very very few lows. The graphics are outdated today but this is part of the charm of G2! Clear purchasing recommendation!… Expand
  83. dkurjery
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    How come such an epic game in RPG genre is associated with such a low user score? This game is much better than the games following its original ideas, namely Gothic 3, 4, and Risen series, which are all just sub-par in comparison, with either boring combat or linear plot.

    On the other hand, this game has the best atmosphere, an alive world, and a good quest mechanic. It is quite    How come such an epic game in RPG genre is associated with such a low user score? This game is much better than the games following its original ideas, namely Gothic 3, 4, and Risen series, which are all just sub-par in comparison, with either boring combat or linear plot.

    On the other hand, this game has the best atmosphere, an alive world, and a good quest mechanic.
    It is quite punishing to newbie in terms of combat, but once you learn the basic, an enjoyable experience is waiting for you.    … Expand
  84. HarryT.
    Aug 2, 2003
    8
    It's a very intriguing and addictive game which could have been better. It's big with lots of quests although kind of difficult at start. It has nice graphics and music that make a convincing "Gothic" environment. Menus and interaction are too simplistic unlike other rpg's. Overally a very good game for rpg fans.
  85. GothicFanNr1
    Mar 1, 2011
    10
    I haven't play better rpg game than gothic..belive me i have played many rpgs but only gothic was so good that i passed the game more than 50 times i got all gothic games and i love them and i play them all the day......................
  86. Steve4500
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    Probably the only game I've replayed at least a dozen times over the years. Masterfully put together as the best and first RPG game I ever played. If this were ever remastered my life would be complete.
  87. Duras1
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    器用振りの弓パラディンでクリア。
    クリアに至るまで色々と大変だったが、中々良い、大作ＲＰＧだった。３つの割と広大なエリアを冒険するセミ・オープンワールド・・・というか昨今のファンタジー系のオープンワールドＲＰＧの基礎となったゲームといえる感じだろうか。
    前作からの設定を背負ってる割に貧弱な主人公を、兵士・傭兵・魔法使いのいずれかにし、邪神の使者であるドラゴン達を倒すのが基本的なゲームの目標である。 多くの章からなる構成になっており、クエストの数は膨大で、ボリュームに関しては相当なものだった。 ほぼ常にセーブが可能であるとはいえ、難易度は総合的にかなり高かったように思う。 （例　後半の凍結する飛び道具に当たったらほぼ死亡確定、敵集団を下手にけしかけると袋叩きで死亡確定、等々）    器用振りの弓パラディンでクリア。
    クリアに至るまで色々と大変だったが、中々良い、大作ＲＰＧだった。３つの割と広大なエリアを冒険するセミ・オープンワールド・・・というか昨今のファンタジー系のオープンワールドＲＰＧの基礎となったゲームといえる感じだろうか。
    前作からの設定を背負ってる割に貧弱な主人公を、兵士・傭兵・魔法使いのいずれかにし、邪神の使者であるドラゴン達を倒すのが基本的なゲームの目標である。
    多くの章からなる構成になっており、クエストの数は膨大で、ボリュームに関しては相当なものだった。
    ほぼ常にセーブが可能であるとはいえ、難易度は総合的にかなり高かったように思う。
    （例　後半の凍結する飛び道具に当たったらほぼ死亡確定、敵集団を下手にけしかけると袋叩きで死亡確定、等々）
    古いゲームということもあってアクションの操作性はあまりよろしくはなく、プレイヤースキルに依存しにくい調整になっている。
    キングスフィールドのような古い３ＤＲＰＧが好きで、難易度が高いものを求めている人にはオススメできる一作。
    しかし、かなりの文章量とマップやクエスト関連のシステムやインターフェースの不親切さ、ウィンドウモードがない等々の点から、かなり言語の壁が厳しいものになっている。さらに元々ドイツのゲームということで、英語の攻略情報も完備されてるとはいい難いのでその辺りは注意。    … Expand
  88. Medunamun
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Yeni Nesil Bilmez.. Eski Oyuncular Bu Tarz Oyun sevenler Gothic Serisi Her zaman Liderliğini korur ve Hikayesi Mükemmeldir.. Yıllar Geçtikce Oyun Grafikleri Arttıkca Gothic - Nox - Risen tarzı oyunlar Özleniyo..
  89. Guldan666
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    В свое время наткнулся на игру практически случайно и довольно долго не мог в ней разобраться. Интерфейс и управление - главные недостатки этой игры, порог вхождения очень высок. С ним придется воевать, но оно того стоит на 100%. Готика 2 с аддоном Ночь Ворона - эталон хардкорной ПК РПГ. С самого начала и до самого конца игра будет заставлять вас сейвиться на каждом шагу, продумывать доВ свое время наткнулся на игру практически случайно и довольно долго не мог в ней разобраться. Интерфейс и управление - главные недостатки этой игры, порог вхождения очень высок. С ним придется воевать, но оно того стоит на 100%. Готика 2 с аддоном Ночь Ворона - эталон хардкорной ПК РПГ. С самого начала и до самого конца игра будет заставлять вас сейвиться на каждом шагу, продумывать до мелочей схему и порядок прокачки и думать-думать-думать о том, как пройти дальше.
    Игровой мир не так велик, как в серии TES, но его насыщенность событиями - уникальна. Концентрация квестов, количество деталей и проработка мира - восхитительны. Также особо хочу отметить жесткие правила игры - выбрав одну сторону вы обязательно столкнетесь с последствиями. Принятые решения не раз аукнуться вам в будущем, а их результаты вы очень наглядно увидите в отношении мира и персонажей к вам.
    Сейчас выходит не так много игр, повторное прохождение которых имеет смысл. Готику 2 имеет смысл пройти минимум трижды, лично я даже после 5-6 прохождения находил в ней что-то новое для себя. Даже 10 лет спустя эта игра даст про♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ся большинству современных РПГ.    … Expand
  90. foyimotuv1
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Позволяет по сюжету:
    - Курить дудку
    - Играть за паладина - Ходить в бордель и лапать шл*х - П*здить демонов - П*здить гоблинов палкой - Говорить с драконами, а потом их п*здить - Выкурив дудку и п*здить ОРКОВ - П*издить сектантов и жидорептилойдов - ПОЙТИ В ПОСЛУШНИКИ И ПРО*БАТЬ ОВЦУ ПО ДОРОГЕ - Став послушником и сп*здить всю колбасу - СТАВ МАГОМ ОГНЯ И ХОДИТЬ В БОРДЕЛЬ :D -    Позволяет по сюжету:
    - Курить дудку
    - Играть за паладина
    - Ходить в бордель и лапать шл*х
    - П*здить демонов
    - П*здить гоблинов палкой
    - Говорить с драконами, а потом их п*здить
    - Выкурив дудку и п*здить ОРКОВ
    - П*издить сектантов и жидорептилойдов
    - ПОЙТИ В ПОСЛУШНИКИ И ПРО*БАТЬ ОВЦУ ПО ДОРОГЕ
    - Став послушником и сп*здить всю колбасу
    - СТАВ МАГОМ ОГНЯ И ХОДИТЬ В БОРДЕЛЬ :D
    - Искать Алоэ возле дер*ма черного тролля
    - Сжечь тролля прикуривая алоэ

    ЛЮБЛЮ ЭТУ ИГРУ ^^ 10 Горнов из 10    … Expand
  91. Buthomar
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Горн: "Мы перегружены, мы должны выкинуть часть золота за борт"
    ГГ: "Руки прочь от золота!"
    Горн: "Послушай, было бы действительно лучше, если мы..." ГГ: "Не хочу про это ничего слышать!" Диего: "Я слыхал, что с войной с орками совсем плохо" ГГ: "И?" Диего: "Мы сможем где-то выложить золото..." ГГ: "Золото останется на борту!" Горн: "Какая нам польза от золота, если мы при малейшем    Горн: "Мы перегружены, мы должны выкинуть часть золота за борт"
    ГГ: "Руки прочь от золота!"
    Горн: "Послушай, было бы действительно лучше, если мы..."
    ГГ: "Не хочу про это ничего слышать!"
    Диего: "Я слыхал, что с войной с орками совсем плохо"
    ГГ: "И?"
    Диего: "Мы сможем где-то выложить золото..."
    ГГ: "Золото останется на борту!"
    Горн: "Какая нам польза от золота, если мы при малейшем шторме перевернемся?"
    ГГ: "Но я не вижу нигде шторма..."
    Горн: "ПОКА не видишь..."
    ГГ: "Расслабься, все будет хорошо!"    … Expand
  92. Nerevarin1
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Самая лучше игра в жанре RPG , Помню как запустил ее впервый раз ,нихрена не понимал,зато какая атмосфера ,какие ахеренные квестики . 10 Эй ты из 10..
  93. Fawarog
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    ..И вот, я прошел ее снова, уже фиг его знает в какой раз, и на этот раз уже здесь, в стиме.
    Игра детства.. Первая игра жанра РПГ, которая была мной пройдена (Правда это была первая часть, но не суть, франшиза ведь так же). Как же давно было.. Эх, ностальгия.
    Шедевральная игра, продолжающая историю неизвестного бродяги, заброшенного в колонию Миненталь, и который даже не догадывался,    ..И вот, я прошел ее снова, уже фиг его знает в какой раз, и на этот раз уже здесь, в стиме.
    Игра детства.. Первая игра жанра РПГ, которая была мной пройдена (Правда это была первая часть, но не суть, франшиза ведь так же). Как же давно было.. Эх, ностальгия.

    Шедевральная игра, продолжающая историю неизвестного бродяги, заброшенного в колонию Миненталь, и который даже не догадывался, какая судьба его ждет и что от его решений, по сути, зависила судьба целого королевства. Здесь вас ждет суровый мир, где уже с начала игры вам придется драться чуть ли не с самыми суровыми противниками в игре, где постоянно не будет хватать опыта и денег, где каждый второй будет вам дерзить и втаптывать в грязь, а вы в свою очередь должны будете из нее медленно но верно подниматься. Каждый раз проходя игру еще один раз я находил в ней новые квесты или персонажей, новые предметы и пути разрешенения конфликтов. Иногда, конечно, может надоедать принципиальная однообразность квестов (принеси-убей-заплати-найди), но что поделать, неотъемлемая часть РПГ. Персонажи получились довольно интересными и неоднообразными, многие настроенны к вам недружелюбно и пытаються вас подставить ограбить или убить, кого-то можно переубедить это делать или даже настроить к себе притовоположно, но некоторых сколько не колоти все бестолку. Арсеналом тоже не обделили, но за доспехи вам придется отдавать космические суммы (Наемник), а чтобы нормально использовать оружие придется тратить несчетное количество очков прокачки на владение им, а также на стат, отвечающий за это оружие (Сила, Ловкость). Магия также довольно разнообразна и в игре присутвует множество рун и развитие по пути мага. Мир заполнен всякой живностью, которая не даст вам заскучать, ведь по началу победить даже стаю волков будет ой как не просто. Даже и не знаю про что еще говорить, уверен что не раз еще пройду ее снова, ведь каждый раз почти как новый..
    Думаю, вывод очевиден.
    10/10. Рекомендую, но не уверен, что кто-то кроме олдфагов будет играть, очень печально все это :(    … Expand
  94. xardasgothic
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    все вокруг орут что лучшая РПГ это скайрим, но я то знаю,что лучше готики есть ничего
  95. jax12
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Воистину ЛУЧШАЯ игра в серии и одна из ЛУЧШИХ RPG ВООБЩЕ. В Готике II меня порадовал красивый мир, продуманный сюжет, чарующая атмосфера, большое кол- во фракций, музыкальное сопровождение, приятный геймплей. АБСОЛЮТНО ВСЁ великолепно в этой игре. Эх, спасибо Piranha Bytes эту потрясающую игру! 5/5- моя оценка этому ПРОИЗВЕДЕНИЮ ИСКУССТВА. В общем игра стоит своих денег, советую её всемВоистину ЛУЧШАЯ игра в серии и одна из ЛУЧШИХ RPG ВООБЩЕ. В Готике II меня порадовал красивый мир, продуманный сюжет, чарующая атмосфера, большое кол- во фракций, музыкальное сопровождение, приятный геймплей. АБСОЛЮТНО ВСЁ великолепно в этой игре. Эх, спасибо Piranha Bytes эту потрясающую игру! 5/5- моя оценка этому ПРОИЗВЕДЕНИЮ ИСКУССТВА. В общем игра стоит своих денег, советую её всем ценителям RPG...… Expand
  96. angronex
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Что такое Gothic 2?
    Это когда ты запорол линейнку квестов Монатыря, съев квестовую колбасу;
    Это когда ты боишься за жизнь Барток'а на охоте больше, чем за свою; Это когда ты заходишь в игру ради того, чтобы послушать саундтрек; Это когда получил первую броню в игре и через пять минут отдал ее наглому пирату; Это когда ты огибаешь весь порт, чтобы не встретить Моё; Это когда    Что такое Gothic 2?
    Это когда ты запорол линейнку квестов Монатыря, съев квестовую колбасу;
    Это когда ты боишься за жизнь Барток'а на охоте больше, чем за свою;
    Это когда ты заходишь в игру ради того, чтобы послушать саундтрек;
    Это когда получил первую броню в игре и через пять минут отдал ее наглому пирату;
    Это когда ты огибаешь весь порт, чтобы не встретить Моё;
    Это когда ненавидишь Булко и Сильвио больше, чем главного дракона-нежить;
    Это когда тобой пользуется Рауль;
    Это когда твой инвентарь хранит все вещи в игре;
    Это когда встретил старых знакомых, при этом видишь их в первый раз;
    Это когда тебя побили для профилактики;
    Это когда ты настольгируешь по кривой англо-немецкой озвучке;
    Это когда "А ты не такой тупой, каким кажешься";
    Это когда ты бьешь не на левую кнопку мыши, а кнопками WASD;
    13 сокровищ для Грега из 10.    … Expand
  97. Matseb2611
    Jun 23, 2012
    3
    Looks like all of the negative scores don't have any reviews, so I'll be brave and post the first one. Only tried the game out recently and was hoping it'd be an improvement over the first Gothic. As a matter of fact, there were some improvements. The controls are a bit better now and aren't as tricky as in the first game. Also the story carries on from the first right away and I generallyLooks like all of the negative scores don't have any reviews, so I'll be brave and post the first one. Only tried the game out recently and was hoping it'd be an improvement over the first Gothic. As a matter of fact, there were some improvements. The controls are a bit better now and aren't as tricky as in the first game. Also the story carries on from the first right away and I generally thought that the music and the atmosphere were as good as in the first one. However, nothing else had improved. In fact, in terms of pacing it got even worse. Much worse. Now you're thrust right into a huge city without any direction as to what to do. Or in fact, you are told to go and do x, y, and z. However, when you try to find out how to get those tasks done, the game just shrugs and tells you to find it out by yourself. Now this is incredibly boring. Do I have to go around and talk to every NPC in the city in a hope that at least one of them can tell me something useful? I understand open gameplay and all, but it still needs some direction. If the game isn't going to bother to captivate and immerse me, then why should I continue to plough on, hoping that eventually it would get interesting? It's just incredibly slow paced. If you are someone who wants to get right into the game and do interesting stuff, then I'd avoid Gothic 2 for sure. Now I've still got Gothic 3 left. I'm just hoping at least that would be an improvement over 1 and 2.… Expand
  98. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    7
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 73/100
    Mein User Score = 7/10    … Expand
  99. Caerleon
    Sep 10, 2018
    8
    How long I waited for the release of this game. Gothic 2 - has become bigger, better, more difficult, longer and more interesting. Now the choice of each faction affects the passing of the game and the experience as a whole. The combat system became smoother and more dependent on the player's skill. There are many new weapons and armor, and mages with steel are more interesting to play.
  100. magnuswarhammer
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    I love this game. It takes me to another world. A world which seems to be better. I feel I belong here. But I always walk back into this existence. 10/10
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#57 Best PC Game of 2003
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Computer Games Online RO
    94
    It is the most captivating game I have played lately.
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  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    This game time is artificially prolonged by ridiculous amounts of difficulty. The clunky and unresponsive control scheme is bad enough, but you start so weak that you're forced to do a lot of mindless leveling up before you can do anything interesting.
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  3. PC Gameworld
    92
    This game will change what you think about RPGs. The immense world provides hours of gameplay and there are enough different paths to take that the game could be won in any way you want.
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