Gothic

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1243 Ratings

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  1. Kliffoth
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Such a memorable game... everybody celebrated Elden Ring for its real open world aspect, but many games did this so well many many years ago. Otherwise, the only reason this is a 9 for me is because I cannot give its sequel a higher score than 10, and that is truly one of the best RPGs of all time, in my book. Everything that Gothic 1 did well (open world, interesting atmosphere andSuch a memorable game... everybody celebrated Elden Ring for its real open world aspect, but many games did this so well many many years ago. Otherwise, the only reason this is a 9 for me is because I cannot give its sequel a higher score than 10, and that is truly one of the best RPGs of all time, in my book. Everything that Gothic 1 did well (open world, interesting atmosphere and worldbuilding etc), Gothic 2 did better...… Expand
  2. ALTPL
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Nostalgia and crappy controls for the win! I've lost count how many times I've finished this game.
  3. PenetratorGod
    Aug 20, 2023
    3
    I'll start by saying that I only played the first game for a little over 3 hours, because the game doesn't give me the desire to continue any further at this point. Although you get the atmospheric feel of the locations with good ambient music, the game has many drawbacks such as ridiculously bad controls, poor dialog and a very slow pace.

    Not to mention the graphics. I skipped the    I'll start by saying that I only played the first game for a little over 3 hours, because the game doesn't give me the desire to continue any further at this point. Although you get the atmospheric feel of the locations with good ambient music, the game has many drawbacks such as ridiculously bad controls, poor dialog and a very slow pace.

    Not to mention the graphics. I skipped the graphics when I reviewed it because it's an old game and it wouldn't be fair.

    First of all, the controls. Doing anything in the game, even the simplest basic things with our character, like picking up an item, talking to someone, or worst of all walking up the stairs, can be extremely frustrating and laborious.

    These kinds of bad controls and animations really take away from the gameplay experience very quickly. I've also mentioned the bad dialog, but that mostly refers to the main character and not the NPCs.

    He's a combination of both bad lines and bad voice acting. The guy has an overly serious demeanor and acts like a bit of a naive child for no apparent reason, as almost every character tries to intimidate him or rob him.

    However, what really discouraged me from continuing, apart from the slow pacing and the fact that the game doesn't allow you to freely explore the map, is the fact that you are forced to discover solutions to the next mission step on your own, because almost every standard creature can kill you in one hit, so your movements are restricted and you are trapped in a tiny space.

    The game probably gets faster towards the end, but after the 3rd hour I couldn't stomach it anymore. I'm sure Gothic could have been a really fun game if these issues could have been fixed, but otherwise it feels like a broken game as it is, especially considering that there are also some in-game bugs, which I kind of forgave from the beginning since it's an old game, but all in all I can't recommend this game.    … Expand
  4. Archangel2001
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This game is just awesome. Still one of the best Open-World-Games ever. Thank you Piranha Bytes for this masterpiece!
  5. RefinedInsights
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    A truly classic gem that is as underrated as underrated gets, at the time it was a fresh take on the fantasy RPG genre. In today's world it is overlooked as a classic.
  6. K0SMA
    Jul 23, 2023
    7
    Для своего времени отличная игра, но когда играешь сейчас, видишь недочёты в виде багов
  7. IamNader
    May 17, 2023
    8
    Still one of the best RPG games ever made with great quests and immersion - 8/10
  8. TastieToasty
    May 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best beginning of any game I have ever played.
    The Controls will turn you off at the beginning (you have to watch 1 or 2 YT videos)
    but you will love them after several hours! it feels like a surival game and really realistic at the beginning. You are afraid of wolfs You cant kill anything pretty much Every battle makes you sweat You are a low life scum pretty much    One of the best beginning of any game I have ever played.
    The Controls will turn you off at the beginning (you have to watch 1 or 2 YT videos)
    but you will love them after several hours!

    it feels like a surival game and really realistic at the beginning.
    You are afraid of wolfs
    You cant kill anything pretty much
    Every battle makes you sweat
    You are a low life scum pretty much

    as the game progresses the game gets sadly more linear.

    You get stonger and Stronger
    You will get higher positions in your faction
    You will one hit your Bullies or even murder them
    Your armor and weapons gets cooler and cooler

    You should watch MandaloreGaming's review about this game
    is it worth replaying to see all factions: yeah
    Is it worth finishing for each faction: no.

    One of the best RPG ever, you need to play it.
    also it is so easy to exploit.    … Expand
  9. Renat20
    May 6, 2023
    9
    All this game needs is a remaster. Not a remake, but a remaster. I don't like the official remake.
  10. vova22379
    Mar 17, 2023
    0
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  11. Nick7000
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    Прекрасный представитель РПГ. В меру забагована, в меру хороша. Про Готику слишком много всего сказано.
  12. nasvit
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    It's just a masterpiece of its time)
    I can easily say that my love. No game could have been as enjoyable as this one, and I'm a complete sucker)
  13. fojtasd
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    One of my first RPGs I have ever played. Staying also one of the best ones I have ever played.
  14. Alvelian
    Jan 13, 2023
    6
    Неплохая игра, для своего времени наверное топ, однако сейчас многие механики поджигают жопу и не дают насладиться процессом.
    Ультрауебищная таргет система вместе с отсутствием АОЕ атак делают битвы с большим количеством мобов крайне неприятными.
    Вплане прокачки по сути у вас только один вариант - вкачать все в силу, про мага можно вообще забыть до конца игры, луки сами по себе    Неплохая игра, для своего времени наверное топ, однако сейчас многие механики поджигают жопу и не дают насладиться процессом.
    Ультрауебищная таргет система вместе с отсутствием АОЕ атак делают битвы с большим количеством мобов крайне неприятными.
    Вплане прокачки по сути у вас только один вариант - вкачать все в силу, про мага можно вообще забыть до конца игры, луки сами по себе посредственны.
    Персонаж двигается крайне медленно в течении всей игры и малочисленные зелья скорости не спасают ситуацию.
    Ну и вообще как рпг игра слаба.
    Но несмотря на все это первые 2 главы довольно интересные за счет своих квестов, дальше игра скатывается в бегание по миру ради сбора того или иного говна для продвижения в сюжете.    … Expand
  15. Ravager72
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    The world is quite simplistic, and rather small compared to new RPGs we see these days. However, the world suits perfectly with the story and the whole concept behind Gothic.

    Game's soundtrack is just incredible. Despite of how old the game is, it's more immersive than most RPGs I've played. The music combined with interesting world and well written plot just draws you in and doesn't    The world is quite simplistic, and rather small compared to new RPGs we see these days. However, the world suits perfectly with the story and the whole concept behind Gothic.

    Game's soundtrack is just incredible. Despite of how old the game is, it's more immersive than most RPGs I've played. The music combined with interesting world and well written plot just draws you in and doesn't let out until you finish the game.

    At the beginning the story isn't very flashed out, and your main objective is to just get by in the colony. This is very interesting as it makes the player feel vulnerable, and makes for one of the most unique beginnings to an epic story.

    It has a very specific controls system which takes a good few hours to get used to and could be frustrating at first.

    The game offers a number of different playstyles, starting from 3 main focuses being melee, ranged, and magic, but the player is free to mix and match skills to build their character any way they want.    … Expand
  16. IdleSpace
    Nov 4, 2022
    7
    Штош, наконец-таки добрался до культовой классики. И она мне понравилась... Но с оговорками.
    Плюсы и минусы поэтапно, как встречались в игре:
    = управление (не критично, привыкаешь, со временем ощущаешь некоторую "механичность в нем); + мир, звуки, погружение (сложные враги, непростой заработок средств для существования/прокачки); + вариативные квесты (не смотря на отсутствие маркеров,    Штош, наконец-таки добрался до культовой классики. И она мне понравилась... Но с оговорками.
    Плюсы и минусы поэтапно, как встречались в игре:
    = управление (не критично, привыкаешь, со временем ощущаешь некоторую "механичность в нем);
    + мир, звуки, погружение (сложные враги, непростой заработок средств для существования/прокачки);
    + вариативные квесты (не смотря на отсутствие маркеров, тупнияков не возникает).

    Далее наступает но:
    - со второй главы вариативности становится меньше и побочные квесты почти испаряются;
    - обилие багов (пара мест прошлась только благодаря консоли, битое сохранение) - комьюнити патч не помог;
    - пропадает иммерсивность (денег становится много, прокачка продвигается скачками, от выдачи к выдаче нового снаряжения);
    - несюжетные локации ничего полезного в себе не содержат, а по приходу в сюжетные раньше времени натыкаешься на закрытые двери;
    = всего 2 пути прокачки (войн и маг), каждый из них тоже достаточно линейный + наличие бесполезных навыков ( в начале особо критично, пока есть дефицит в очках прокачки);
    - достаточно много бектрекинга по уже зачщенным путям;
    + в подземельях надо решать увлекательные задачи для продвижения дальше (да и по ходу сюжета интересные места встречаются).
    = сюжет просто нормальный.

    Итог: камерное приключение. Игра понравилась начальной иммерсивностью, атмосферой, но обилие багов, местами устаревший геймдизайн, ужасное исполнение (которое местами ломает прохождение) и сведение сюжета к единственному пути могут подпортить впечатление.

    ЗЫ: Прошел игру во второй раз за новый лагерь -> мага воды (в первый раз старый лагерь -> страж). Играть есть смысл (в первый раз точно) исключительно за война. Маги/луки сделаны из рук вон плохо.
    Если раньше думал над оценкой между 7 и 8, то теперь могу поставить твердую 7.

    СС: 2 times.    … Expand
  17. WhiteAndromeda
    Oct 31, 2022
    7
    7 - Good game.

    Advantages: +Unusual setting. +Small and Dense open-world. +Good development system with teachers. +Curious plot twists. +some clever moments where player need to think how to resolve situation. +several really good side quests. +great OST. Disadvantages: -boring combat system. -mediocre overall story. -pretty limited variability in skills and choices.    7 - Good game.

    Advantages:
    +Unusual setting.
    +Small and Dense open-world.
    +Good development system with teachers.
    +Curious plot twists.
    +some clever moments where player need to think how to resolve situation.
    +several really good side quests.
    +great OST.

    Disadvantages:
    -boring combat system.
    -mediocre overall story.
    -pretty limited variability in skills and choices.
    -clunky controls and lack of many QoL features.
    -no real interesting characters and witty dialogues.
    -just OK voice acting.    … Expand
  18. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Сьогодні в глибокому забутті, в свій час була найкращою рпг доступною геймеру.
  19. Czechinator
    Aug 16, 2022
    9
    I love the dark and depressing atmosphere of gothic , backed up by the excellent music , which fits perfectly into the environment. Fun combat system. Nice dialogues. Interesting monsters, engaging story. And even though the game is really old, it's still fun to watch. I can't think of another series I've played over and over for years
  20. GuidoTheHare
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un mínimo fallo y se acabo la partida. Asi es éste videojuego de Gothic. Para mi el mejor, puedes hacer lo que te dé la gana, hasta que llega un punto en que te cansas y te decides pasarte el videojuego. Es muy estricto lo que te piden, por lo que te tienes que callarte y hacer lo que te digan. Lo bueno de este videojuego es que puedes interactuar con la gente, en las que puedes tener conversaciones en que tú puedes decidir en que decir, sea correctas o no, o escoger tus gustos para subir habilidades, o clases en que quieres ser.

    Además tiene buena historia, buena banda sonora y buena jugabilidad (es costoso pero te acostumbrarás).    … Expand
  21. Gendolfender228
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Honeslty morrowind and other bethesday crap aint got crap on this game this game is AMAZING storytelling environments characters etc literally best game of my childhood
  22. Bruddler
    Jul 13, 2022
    9
    Das erste Rollenspiel das ich auf meinem Rechner damals gespielt habe. Ich habe es geliebt. Zur damaligen zeit für mich ein Überwältigendes Erlebnis. Die paar Bugs die es hatte konnte ich damals gut verschmerzen.
  23. Knulller
    Apr 14, 2022
    9
    The graphics have not aged well, but the rest has held up really well. Gothic does a really good job at being immersive and fun to explore.
  24. frexxu
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    The best game ever to be made. I love gothic and gothic II, especially the new mod that came out for gothic 2 "Chronicles of Myrtana"
  25. Ruskacz
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ta gra jest wyśmienita podoba mi się ta gra ponieważ lubię gry tego typu ale jak zobaczyłem jak mój kolega gra w gothica to się odrazu w tej grze zakochałem… Expand
  26. Eliador100
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Amazing game. Great RPG and one of the games from my childhood. I hope more games from this universum will be created.
  27. PanPrado30
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    The best game in the world. Good graphic, plot and amazing gameplay. Good mods support. I ended this game over twenty times thats why I recommend strongly.
  28. kolarz3
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    One of game industry milestones. Interesting story, very playable gameplay - by that I mean nice swords, character classes etc
  29. Myrlok
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Отличная РПГ, хоть игре уже 20 лет, но все равно приятно играется если поставить все фиксы.
  30. Le0nidas
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    My most favourite RPG from my childhood. Really great athmosphere and characters.
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#38 Best PC Game of 2001
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
22
#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Four Fat Chicks
    100
    With a novel, large and intricate set of societies, coupled with excellent graphics and sound, Gothic becomes one of the most immersive and believable single-play adventure/RPGs ever.
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  2. ActionTrip
    88
    The 3D engine looks unbelievably good! The surroundings are impeccable, and bear a surreal and depressive atmosphere. All the objects and buildings look just as great.
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  3. IGN
    86
    Decent graphics and a well-developed storyline. It also has a great amount of replayability, as each time through the game could yield different experiences with different choices.
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