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  • Summary: War has decimated the land, Orc Hordes are invading human territory and the king of the land needs a lot of ore to forge enough weapons for his army to stand against this threat. Prisoners from all over the empire are imprisoned in a large magical sphere where they have to work in the minesWar has decimated the land, Orc Hordes are invading human territory and the king of the land needs a lot of ore to forge enough weapons for his army to stand against this threat. Prisoners from all over the empire are imprisoned in a large magical sphere where they have to work in the mines for the king. You are thrown into the sphere to give a letter to the high mages, this letter may be the turning point on the war against the Orcs. [Xicat Interactive] Expand
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  1. 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.
  2. 90
    One of the best role-playing games of 2001. With just a few tweaks, Piranha Bytes could have given us one of the best role-playing games of all time.
  3. 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.
  4. 83
    The environment, the quests, and the huge world you're in overcomes some of the technical issues with the game.
  5. Elaborate story, dialogue, and characterization draw you into one of the most believable role-playing game worlds ever created.
  6. There are some deficiencies in this game – most notably, how to equip a weapon without jumping through all the hoops the game has to offer.
  7. Computer Gaming World
    70
    If you can get past the absurd control hurdle and the fact that the beginning is the best part of the game..., Gothic is a satisfying RPG to fiddle with. [Apr 2002, p.92]

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 10 out of 194
  1. Nov 22, 2011
    10
    How the hell does this game have such a low score. I'm a big fan of open-world RPG games, and this game is the definition of what I find goodHow the hell does this game have such a low score. I'm a big fan of open-world RPG games, and this game is the definition of what I find good in a game. Admittedly, it does take an hour or two before you really sink into the world and the story, but once you reach that point, and you've gotten used to the combat system, the game doesn't let you go. The world is one of the most well-designed worlds from almost any game I've ever played. Play it! Expand
  2. Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Зашел в игру- тебя избили
    Подошел к НПС- тебя избили
    Зашел в город- тебя избили Взломал дверь- тебя избили Попытался выполнить квест- тебя
    Зашел в игру- тебя избили
    Подошел к НПС- тебя избили
    Зашел в город- тебя избили
    Взломал дверь- тебя избили
    Попытался выполнить квест- тебя избили
    10/10
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  3. Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Готика, готика, ГОТИКА!
    Величайшее произведение человечества! Это не просто игра, это отдельная жизнь, которую хочется проживать снова и
    Готика, готика, ГОТИКА!
    Величайшее произведение человечества! Это не просто игра, это отдельная жизнь, которую хочется проживать снова и снова! Сейчас конечно, обернувшись назад графика может казаться «не крутой», но для 2001 года, она была великолепной!
    А сюжет, это просто шедевр, одним словом!
    Сюжет который развивается в зависимости от Ваших действий и решений и в такие разные стороны, что хочется пройти игру на 2ой, 3ий..10ый раз, чтобы узнать все мелочи, разгадать все в этом великолепном мире!
    Войны, сражения, магия, обманы, расследования, политика, все это здесь есть!
    Игра понравится любителям таких фильмовкниг как «Властелин колец», «Хоббит», «Игра престолов».
    Пожалуй единственная игра, которая могла составить конкуренцию культовому «TES Morrowind»!
    1010!!!
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  4. Jul 31, 2018
    10
    This game might be hard for a lot of people nowadays as it is unforgiving and doesn't lead you by hand. The controls are weird, but after youThis game might be hard for a lot of people nowadays as it is unforgiving and doesn't lead you by hand. The controls are weird, but after you get used to them they are okay. The best thing is that a lot of quests can be done in many different ways. Expand
  5. Oct 2, 2020
    9
    If you can get past the atrocious controls and combat, Gothic is a superb fantasy RPG. Combined with an immersive world, a great soundtrackIf you can get past the atrocious controls and combat, Gothic is a superb fantasy RPG. Combined with an immersive world, a great soundtrack and an interesting story, Gothic is a must play for any RPG fan. Expand
  6. Sep 21, 2011
    9
    Gothic is a game that either grows on you or never will. First thing you might notice is that it has overcomplicated controls which howeverGothic is a game that either grows on you or never will. First thing you might notice is that it has overcomplicated controls which however are not impossible at all to master. You start out as a very weak character, which to me though adds to the challenge. In example you'll probably get beaten by those Dodo-like birds more then just a couple of times, but as you grow stronger you *will* be slaying them with one blow, feeling like you've actually have accomplished something.

    I felt compelled to continue this game as the setting and storyline are quite unique. You get thrown into a mining colony sealed off by a magic barrier. The colony itself is separated between three camps, each with their own take on how to deal with the situation. You get to choose which side you will be on, and yes - that *does* make a difference to your gaming experience even though near the end it all gets pretty much the same, storywise.

    The graphics may be a bit brownish and outdated to some, but I felt it supported the overall atmosphere of a mine-colony-prison very well. The engine works fine and I found the long walks between the camps fun and immersing. The gaming world is big and you get to discover a lot of varied locations, characters and enemies to deal with while the storyline itself remains solid.

    I loved playing this game, even though I only discovered it ten years after its release. Next up is finishing the next three parts (or at least Gothic 2). That might take a while though.
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  7. Dec 25, 2020
    0
    Im big fan of RPGs and this is the holy grail of them (Gothic I + Gothic II). Great story, great world, great combat system (melee as well asIm big fan of RPGs and this is the holy grail of them (Gothic I + Gothic II). Great story, great world, great combat system (melee as well as ranged and magic too), great mysterious and adventurous atmosphere, great leveling/improving system, great thing is limited number of weapons (like about 30 of every kind, not thousands like in Skyrim, which you cant remember). Expand

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