Risen 3: Titan Lords

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  1. Merkusek
    Aug 12, 2014
    10
    This game is that what I expected. There is a lot of that things that were the best in Risen and Gothic series. Combat system is dynamic and enjoyable. Game world has been made perfectly. You can decide where your hero will sail on a ship almost at game start. Story is very good and surprising. Risen 3 is one of the best RPG game of this year by me.
    You need to buy it!
  2. observer123
    Aug 19, 2014
    10
    I don't get why Risen 2 got so much hate and neither do I understand why this one receives such low scores, especially from PB fans. If you want another Gothic 2, then this is not it. If you did not like Risen 1 and 2, you won't like this one as well. If you did like the previous games, then why the hell are you still reading these reviews? Go get yourself Risen 3. It's an order.
  3. afex
    Aug 18, 2014
    10
    First 30-60 min. game not interesting, then starting mix of Gothic I,II and Risen I and its good.Combat seestem to me looks familiar to Gothic II (even in entry location single mob can kill you :) ).Who crying about grafic's RPG not for you go play tech.- demo Crysis 1,2,3.
    (By the way art desing cute).
  4. real022
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    I cant stop playing. Yes, cut scenes from 1999, and yes, bad voice acting.
    But I cant stop playing :)
    Btw, beside ugly cut scenes, graphic is really great, and world is so big and alive, and feeling is different than assassins creed world or gta. Everything in this game has some purpose. Dont listen to unfair critic of people who played this for 20 min. I am not in this type of    I cant stop playing. Yes, cut scenes from 1999, and yes, bad voice acting.
    But I cant stop playing :)

    Btw, beside ugly cut scenes, graphic is really great, and world is so big and alive, and feeling is different than assassins creed world or gta. Everything in this game has some purpose.
    Dont listen to unfair critic of people who played this for 20 min.

    I am not in this type of games, but Divine Divinity Original Sin and Risen 3 got me.    … Expand
  5. DimtheGreat
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    A lot of user reviews here will come straight from the steam forums, babies looking for anyone else to cry with them about why this game doesn't look like COD:Ghosts.

    There's a reason why Metacritic has 2 categories of reviews, User and Critic. Critics are people who should (generally) be experienced gamers, who also have experience reviewing games in a professional manner. Users    A lot of user reviews here will come straight from the steam forums, babies looking for anyone else to cry with them about why this game doesn't look like COD:Ghosts.

    There's a reason why Metacritic has 2 categories of reviews, User and Critic.

    Critics are people who should (generally) be experienced gamers, who also have experience reviewing games in a professional manner. Users (generally) will not be thoughtful, well-read individuals who excel at fleshing out ideas and sentiments onto paper (or text in this day and age).

    We've reached a point in gaming where we have an influx of people    … Expand
  6. samuelmason900
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    Well I don't know why peoples are criticizing this game bad.Risen 3 has every thing that a RPG Game must have. this is what a gamer expect in a game like unique world with hundreds of quests and tons of NPC's and more gameplay hours
  7. Ydarn1k
    Aug 18, 2014
    10
    Gothic 2 reborn. Of course a team of 25 people with a a small budget can not possibly create something that would interest CoD fanboys but those who still value classic German-style RPGs will be satisfied. Others go play your Skyrim. Nuff said.
  8. Robbyfaul
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    Now, before I begin I'd like to make it clear that I don't really believe that this game is a solid 10... Hell, I hardly believe any game deserves a 10, but I'm rating it as such to balance out all of the unwarranted zeros that are coming in... I just want to bump up this user score so that more of you people on the fence will have the chance to experience this wonderful game which,Now, before I begin I'd like to make it clear that I don't really believe that this game is a solid 10... Hell, I hardly believe any game deserves a 10, but I'm rating it as such to balance out all of the unwarranted zeros that are coming in... I just want to bump up this user score so that more of you people on the fence will have the chance to experience this wonderful game which, objectively is about a 7.5. In my personal opinion i'd give it a score somewhere in the 8 range... but anyways, onward to the real review!

    This game is a gem and you wont find many others like it. It has so much heart and character. The world just feels so deliberately crafted. Everything in the game world is placed with a purpose. You may stumble upon a quest objective without activating the quest and then further on down the road, meet the character that gives the quest to turn it in. It's nothing if not an interesting quest set up. This design choice deviates from the random events and occurrences in modern games like Skyrim, but brings to the table a feeling that this world was crafted with care and attention to detail. This, among other things such the loot, craftable materials, varied jungles, caves, beaches, fortresses and more make exploration a real treat! My favorite location is Calador, a volcanic island with a massive waterfront fortress and green bonfires dotting the coastline. It really is a sight to behold!

    Now for the question i'm sure is on everyones mind... Does the gameplay hold up? The short answer is yes... but lets dig a little deeper. The combat certainly isn't the best in the genre. it won't win any awards, but it's serviceable. In the beginning you start out with a very limited move set with very few options. If you've played previous installments in the series or gothic games, you know how this aspect works. you find skill trainers and vendors to sell you new equipment. Slowly but surely you become a force to be reckoned with over the course of the game. The combat animations are improved over the last game and everything generally flows better... the only downfall I see is that the game never seems to be able to find a balance in difficulty. you're either breezing through enemies that have fallen behind you after you've leveled up a bit or you're getting destroyed by enemies that can kill you in 1-3 hits because you're not strong enough yet... Flaws aside, the combat is still servicable and is not nearly the biggest reason to play the game.

    Digging into the finer details, you'll find that there are surprisingly few bugs for such a massive game. In fact, I haven't even run into a single one. The voice acting is a mixed bag that ranges from cringe-worthy to quite good. Magic is back in force and can really serve to spice up combat. Meaningful faction choices have made a return and really contribute to changing the way you progress and play the game. You get companions, some of which are rather interesting and provide commentary and comedic relief. The main questline is a bit lacklustre, but that isn't what this game is all about... it's about getting lost in the vast world and forging your own destiny! It's about exploring and finding all of the secrets and content packed into the game! it's about side quests, and loot, and character progression, and choice! The choice to pick a direction, any direction, and be confident that there will be something new to discover right around the corner. It's about all of these things... and while the game certainly isn't perfect (it has its fair share of flaws) it's definitely a rare gem in a sea of mainstream rpgs that all try to to the same thing over and over.

    In short, if you're a Gothic/Risen fan, you know what you're getting into, and this is some of PB's best work. If you're new to the series, this is a good place to start. You may love it, you may hate it, but I urge anyone who's on the fence to give it a shot! I hope you can find as much enjoyment in this game as I have so far.    … Expand
  9. Ziptar
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    HINT: версия в стиме выглядит графически получше, чем скачанная мною до релиза пиратка, возможно, новый билд; выводы делайте сами.
    Впечатление:
    1) Действительно открытый мир, хоть и поделённый на острова. Да, есть области, закрытые для посещения до определённого этапа игры, но, учитывая боевую систему, позволяющую 1:1 убить любого противника при должной сноровке и степени усидчивости. А    HINT: версия в стиме выглядит графически получше, чем скачанная мною до релиза пиратка, возможно, новый билд; выводы делайте сами.
    Впечатление:
    1) Действительно открытый мир, хоть и поделённый на острова. Да, есть области, закрытые для посещения до определённого этапа игры, но, учитывая боевую систему, позволяющую 1:1 убить любого противника при должной сноровке и степени усидчивости. А учитывая наличие компаньона - так ещё проще. (Другое дело, что противнике-одиночки встречаются не так часто, и это сильные монстры). Так вот, учитывая боевую систему, расчитанную больше на кликанье мышкой и жмаканье WASD, чем на математику, ограничение доступа в области иными средствами, кроме как "непущать", нереализуемо.
    2) Боевая система значительно лучше, чем в Р2, даже лучше, на мой взгляд, чем в Р1, но до Готичной клавиатурной боёвки недотягивает (хотя последняя, конечно, на любителя - то есть на меня). Бой строится на трёх ударах с паузой между ними, если все три удара прошли успешно - противник либо падает (разные противники - возможны варианты "падения"), либо остаётся на ногах, если противник остался на ногах - перекатываемся, если упал - бьём дальше. Большинство противников не может прервать серию ударов, но некоторые монстры умеют это делать очень внезапно. В общем, всё просто. Удручает только то, что если запереть противника у стенки - можно проводить сколько угодно серий подряд, противник не сможет вклиниться между сериями (на монстров, прерывающих серию, не работает). Но это можно просто не юзать.
    3) Пасхалки на Готики. Приличное количество пасхалок на Готики. Когда я встретился с первой из них - я как будто ощутил удар кувалдой по лицу и окатывание холодной водой из ведра одновременно, ибо передо мной возникла картинка из Готики, как "живая".
    4) Не-линейные локации. Острова всё так же испещрены тропами, долинами, холмами, горками, речками и прочим, но есть выбор куда пойти, а не как в Р2 по проторенной тропинке.
    5) Много побочных квестов, в начале сюжета даются несколько целей, конечная из которых - присоединение к фракции, после этого нас бросают на произвол судьбы, хотя наш верный лекарь-спутник продолжает нас сопровождать.
    6) This is Magic! Магия вернулась во множестве обличий!
    7) В целом впечатления очень и очень положительные, игра безусловно затмевает Р2, и идёт в ровень с Р1 первых глав. Если сюжет не сведётся к зачистке пещер от людей-ящеров или ещё какой мерзости - для меня Р3 однозначно станет лучшей игрой в серии.

    PS за перевод Буке тройка с плюсом. Печаль.

    And.. why american morons don't like Piranhas?    … Expand
  10. Vrykul
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    Risen 3: Titan Lords is a worthy continuation of the two previous games in the series. If you have doubts about this game wait for the demo version, or the flow of the game, do not buy the game, and then whine about how "the game is bad, blah blah blah ...". In the first place, Risen close to Gothic 3, and not Gothic 1, 2. Gothic and Risen are two separate universes, and if in the case ofRisen 3: Titan Lords is a worthy continuation of the two previous games in the series. If you have doubts about this game wait for the demo version, or the flow of the game, do not buy the game, and then whine about how "the game is bad, blah blah blah ...". In the first place, Risen close to Gothic 3, and not Gothic 1, 2. Gothic and Risen are two separate universes, and if in the case of the Gothic is nameless hero story is finished, it seemed the book. History is Risen individual stories than something resembling a fan fic. and yet Risen is something to love. Let Risen not direct heir of the Gothic, it is still a new world for players, and a new experience for Piranha Bites, because Gothic 3 was not exactly what fans of the first two parts were expecting to see. I love this game, as Gothic. Risen has something to love, and there is something to complain about. And yet, the game is good.… Expand
  11. XFIREwhityangel
    Aug 14, 2014
    9
    "Back to the Roots" direction Risen1! not the direction of Gothic!
    Pro:

    - Amazing Game, unusually for a Piranha Bytes game but very good!
    - Living World: day night cycle, Interacting wildlife, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
    - Open World
    - Very good speakers and setting

    Cons:

    - Gelegendliche level limits

    Faz:

    A beautiful game.
    NOT to compare with Gothic !!!
  12. wallgomez
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    At a fundamental level, Piranha Bytes' games divide modern audiences with remarkable consistency (forgoing Risen 2 which was objectively mediocre). Their intricate, small world RPG format has stayed for the most part unchanged over it's life as a company, and while some would berate them for their stubbornness against adapting to the modern RPG norms of vast open worlds and 'dynamicAt a fundamental level, Piranha Bytes' games divide modern audiences with remarkable consistency (forgoing Risen 2 which was objectively mediocre). Their intricate, small world RPG format has stayed for the most part unchanged over it's life as a company, and while some would berate them for their stubbornness against adapting to the modern RPG norms of vast open worlds and 'dynamic events', anyone tired of these tropes and elder scrolls bandwagonry will truly appreciate an RPG that for better or worse defies modern convention is pursuit of an intimate and intricate, dense world and collection of characters.

    Naturally it has it's problems, first and foremost a combat system that while adequate, feels shallow (although in my 10 hours I've yet to actually train up in weapon skills, so it's a yet unexplored facet of the game to me). Beyond this, the introduction of the world is a bit 'too much too fast', for me; after the short opening section of the game you're given a boat and free reign, which some may view as a positive, but I need some direction to avoid being overwhelmed.

    Some list the voice acting as poor, and I'll be the first to admit the MC sometimes sounds like Batman with his level of gravel, although mostly the issue is overstated considering the budget of the game.

    Considering everything though, with an excellent degree of freedom beyond that initial feeling of overexposure, a charming, personal and surprisingly diverse world, plentiful and mostly un-cliched quests, Risen 3 is a pleasant return to form from a developer that many fears has succumbed to consolitis after their previous game.

    As a disclaimer however, as mentioned in this start of this review, if you didn't like Gothic 1 or 2, or the original Risen, then you're almost certainly slated to not enjoy this.    … Expand
  13. Scarr
    Aug 12, 2014
    10
    I loved Divinity and I love the Gothic/Risen games. This one did not disappoint! The open ended nature of the game makes it awesome. In depth items and crafting systems are great. I like how you have to think before you act. Non-linear.
  14. graywolf15236
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    Risen 3 is one of those games you can consider as a real RPG game. It doesn't have to be 10, but I gave it 10 because the stupidity of casual gamers nowadays is unbearable. If this game was named "Elder Scrolls", "Final Fantasy",... or belong to some crappy mainstream well-marketed IP, it would have got a 8-9. But no, the world was never meant to be fair.
    Risen 3 is made by Piranha Bytes,    Risen 3 is one of those games you can consider as a real RPG game. It doesn't have to be 10, but I gave it 10 because the stupidity of casual gamers nowadays is unbearable. If this game was named "Elder Scrolls", "Final Fantasy",... or belong to some crappy mainstream well-marketed IP, it would have got a 8-9. But no, the world was never meant to be fair.
    Risen 3 is made by Piranha Bytes, the creator of Gothic. Gothic is an RPG game got released way back in 2001, and back in the day this game was a truly revolution, it has a whole 3D world with completely free roaming gameplay and non-linear story. There are many features that games back in those days don't have, e.g swimming, climbing, voiced dialogue,... but Gothic has it all (this is where people who claim Morrowind was a revolution need to do more homework)
    So what made Gothic become such an unfamiliar name for many gamers today? It wasn't well-marketed, same as Risen franchise. The sad truth about humanity is that we tend to believe in fancy advertises than a product's quality, if "unfamiliar" games like this coming out of nowhere, people will try to make it looks as bad as possible (unless some fools like PewDiePie doing his stupid commentary for the game and it suddenly gains a large fanbase later).
    I must say it's a miracle that Piranha Bytes still manage to make more games. Since Risen 2, their games were made with low budget and the quality shouldn't be expected to be some AAA crap that the publisher spend more money on advertise than development.
    Despite the low budget, Risen 3 was developed with all quality and heart, the graphic is kinda outdated but still great (whoever says it looks like a PS2 game is probably too stupid since they never knew what was PS2 graphic look like), the combat was a huge improvement compare to Risen 2. But nonetheless, the immersive, the atmosphere, the writting,... everything stuff that make Piranha Bytes's games amazing are still there.
    If you are a REAL RPG player, this game will suit you best. Whoever said it suck (same as saying Risen 2 suck) are probably too stupid to realise what a RPG is.    … Expand
  15. Rafiul
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    Any true fan of the Gothic series would realize the level of astute development sense Piranha Bytes have shown with their release of Risen 3. For once, you do not have to wait for the patches (official and otherwise) to make things right for what would be a hopelessly broken game. The scope for multiple ways in order to solve quests are sure to get fans nostalgic. And surely enough, theAny true fan of the Gothic series would realize the level of astute development sense Piranha Bytes have shown with their release of Risen 3. For once, you do not have to wait for the patches (official and otherwise) to make things right for what would be a hopelessly broken game. The scope for multiple ways in order to solve quests are sure to get fans nostalgic. And surely enough, the player is introduced to the game at a slow pace with an often brutal learning curve in typical PB fashion. It is also refreshing once you realize the developers have obviously put in more effort into the role-playing aspects (such as the reintroduction of magic) and crafting a living, breathing world instead of, say, a requirement-heavy game replete with miles of gorgeous foliage with barely enough content to fill up a teaspoon, beautifully rendered towns filled with equally well represented, fully voiced mindless zombies who just stand around, repeating the same mindless babble, or a main quest which can be finished in 5 minutes (I am looking at you, Oblivion).
    Therefore make no mistakes Gothic Fans - Piranha Bytes have certainly gone back yo their roots, and they definitely pulled no punches with their latest release. For those who loved the Gothic series despite all the bad localization and assorted bugs, Risen 3 may just bring you to tears of appreciation.    … Expand
  16. Dunge
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    As with any Piranha Bytes' games, tons of ultra bad reviews comes first from people who don't even try the game, but anyone that play it seriously count it amongst the best RPG out there. Very nice exploration / level design, very nice dialogues options and quest design. Combat and graphics are okay, nothing special but nothing too bad.
  17. LevArris
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    Okey... here we go. It's a bit difficult. But I can't agree with a lot of these negative comments.
    It's simply unfair.
    It is just not true that you get "simply another pirate game". It is true that you have a good chunk of pirate setting. But you have ( germany's gamestar divided in specific game hours) a lot of hours (22+) with no palms and no pirates. This game is a wonderful mix    Okey... here we go. It's a bit difficult. But I can't agree with a lot of these negative comments.
    It's simply unfair.

    It is just not true that you get "simply another pirate game".
    It is true that you have a good chunk of pirate setting. But you have ( germany's gamestar divided in specific game hours) a lot of hours (22+) with no palms and no pirates.

    This game is a wonderful mix of (of course) Risen 2 thing but Risen 1 (and in some ways little Gothic-) style elements.

    Examples of R1/Gothic-Style:
    There are ladders again.
    You can drink out of water barrels (i missed this so in R2).
    You have 3 real Guilds with their own magic (mystic based, rune based, voodoo based), skills, armors etc. So... if you have a Voodoo/Pirate Guild it is only logic that you have some pirate Elements in the game. They are structed in most of the cases as own isles. So if you are on a pirate/voodoo isle of course there is som pirate/voodoo setting. But there are a lot of isles (eg. Taranis/Calador) where you spent hours with no pirate things... dark fantasy, lava settings, fortress settings...
    You can swim again (*yea*).
    You can sit down on Chairs or something else.
    You have more (not full) freedom in movement (think of climbing).

    These are clear back too the roots things. I think Piranha Bytes did the wonderful Job in bringing back old fashioned features an mix them with elements from the former Risen games.

    And by the way. This is a true RPG... after a chapter of tutorial things you start on a low level Char an you have to earn your skills and stats the hard rpg way.

    The graphics are not AAA. But its so beautiful designed (mostly by hand) that you often will stop just to wonder about the beautiful scene. Do yourself a favour and play on PC ;-)

    Quests are good. You will have a lot of quests. Okey. Some are standard. But inbetween there will be some very creative ones ;-)

    Please keep in mind that Piranha Bytes is a small Dev (approx 25 devs) with limited resources.
    So you will see some limitations. Fighting animations are quite good. But Dialoge Animations are very "old fashioned". Some textures will load (even on PC). Story is ok but not overwhelming.

    The fighting system is good (in no doubt ways better than r2). Button mashing is no solution. You have to go tactical. But it could be better. By all means. It's not a catastrophe and the finishing moves are slick and fit into the scene...

    All in all this game is a little masterpiece if you are able to look over some nitpicks. Give it a chance. In my opinition it's the best of both worlds with a lot of heart and the best of the 3 Risen Titles... definitively worth buying.

    A lot of comments are looking like the players didn't spend enough time in the game to get a complete view. Keep in mind this game is about 40 hours +. It is not enough to spend 1-2 hours to get a clear view!    … Expand
  18. vilchiro
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    Lol at all those ADD kids that can bother to play a game at least more than half an hour and then come here with a lot of BS about this game like "is so open worlded" "is so difficult" etc. Guys this is Piranha Bytes, not Bethesda, if you're going to spend money on this game at least know that, don't expect last gen graphics or an excelent battle system like Skyrim or Dark Souls (which iLol at all those ADD kids that can bother to play a game at least more than half an hour and then come here with a lot of BS about this game like "is so open worlded" "is so difficult" etc. Guys this is Piranha Bytes, not Bethesda, if you're going to spend money on this game at least know that, don't expect last gen graphics or an excelent battle system like Skyrim or Dark Souls (which i like, but geez, i bet there are so many skyrims fans here). I'm a huge fan and a lover of the gothic series, and since Risen resembles the Gothic series, i love it as well. I don't care if it is pirate themed or not, and by the way, why this sudden hate of a game including pirates? You know a lot of games that includes pirates? I don't think so, at least, not new ones besides Black Flag , so knock it off with that stupid argument. To me, this game is perfect, i made the stupid mistake long time ago to not give Risen 2 a try because of hearing the same kind of people that are reviewing here, and guess what? They were wrong as well as they are now. So you, that you're reading me now and TRULY love the Gothic/Risen series (because there are a lot of "supossed to like gothic series" and they're full of BS), don't hear all this bunch of hypocrites, because they are the same people that give COD and a Halo games a 10, listen to me, this game is worth it and you won't regret playing it if you want to feel the gothic vibe again. I'm done.… Expand
  19. Travie
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    This game hits my RPG sweet spot. It's a world that is easy to get lost in for hours and for the last two days I have been.

    Combat is vastly improved from the last two iterations and ramps up appropriately as you play. I see a lot of people giving negative feedback about how clunky it seems at first, but too many people have been "babied" by RPGs lately, wherein you are a superhero from    This game hits my RPG sweet spot. It's a world that is easy to get lost in for hours and for the last two days I have been.

    Combat is vastly improved from the last two iterations and ramps up appropriately as you play. I see a lot of people giving negative feedback about how clunky it seems at first, but too many people have been "babied" by RPGs lately, wherein you are a superhero from the very beginning. Like early Gothic games it's hard and your character doesn't know what end of the stick is pointy at first, but you get better over the course of the game until you're a powerhouse that can dance around opponents with ease.

    I won't give anything away, but I didn't see what other reviewers have said about it being a cliche' story. Sure, there are only so many ways that you can set your hero back to zero, but none of the storyline seems arbitrary or out of place.

    Voice acting is solid, with a few characters from previous games coming back. The return of factions and subgroups, plus some nice sea combat surprises round out this game and give it what previous incarnations didn't quite capture from Gothic 1&2, a satisfying story arc.

    I was guardedly optimistic about this game, but it delivered in all the ways I wanted it to.    … Expand
  20. Stinkypuff
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    Can't believe the bad reviews! It is a game you really need to give a chance but once you do you will find a really solid game here! The pirate theme here isn't over the top like it was in Risen 2. It has that unpolished gothic feel too it - which I count as a pro! To be honest it probably doesn't deserve a 10 but it definitely doesn't deserve the 0's that these **** are going with. I'dCan't believe the bad reviews! It is a game you really need to give a chance but once you do you will find a really solid game here! The pirate theme here isn't over the top like it was in Risen 2. It has that unpolished gothic feel too it - which I count as a pro! To be honest it probably doesn't deserve a 10 but it definitely doesn't deserve the 0's that these **** are going with. I'd honestly give it an 8!… Expand
  21. pablo2000
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    es un gran juego buenos gráficos y esas cosas pero lo mejor sin duda, la exploracion, y los mapas llenos de detalles. gran juego sin duda, lo unico malo que le ve0o es que en medio de un combate los enemigos se vuelven como mas fuertes y con mas nivel pero eso da igual ya que de todas formas moriremos muchas veces.
  22. x2ruff4u
    Aug 12, 2014
    8
    Risen 3 promises to bring back the best features from the previous titles in the series as well as features from the Gothic series. In the next installment of the Risen franchise, you are a new hero who must fight the oncoming Titan attack. The world is crumbling, island by island and you must build up a resistance to fight against the horde of Titans. Your soul has also been stolen andRisen 3 promises to bring back the best features from the previous titles in the series as well as features from the Gothic series. In the next installment of the Risen franchise, you are a new hero who must fight the oncoming Titan attack. The world is crumbling, island by island and you must build up a resistance to fight against the horde of Titans. Your soul has also been stolen and you must figure out how to regain it back, claiming it as yours as it once was.

    Risen 3 is quite an improvement from its predecessor: Risen 2 in all the right places. The animations, skills, exploration, and graphics have all been upgraded. One of the reasons the Risen series is not enjoyable for gamers is due to its frustrating combat. I can attest to being very frustrated with the combat in Risen 2. The combat in Risen 3 has not been improved very dramatically. The combat system is mostly the same except for a few tweaks. You will still get frustrated at one point or another, but continuing through the story definitely has its benefits.

    The animations during fighting battles have vastly improved, easily having the best animation work out of the Risen series to date. Skills also pour into the combat system more than ever. Yes, you still have to use money to purchase skills. Yes, you still have to use glory to purchase skills. But, the skills you learn in Risen 3 are more beneficial than any other skills in the Risen series. The skills provide players a somewhat easier time in each fight because they are learning extra skills that will help in combat, providing for quicker and more efficient kills.

    Where Risen 3 really shines is its exploration and its storyline. You are a new hero in the Risen universe who has his soul ripped out from a Titan Lord and must get it back. Simple premise, but its a little more complicated. When you wake up, a war between the Titans and humans is going on and your hero is caught in the middle of it. He is then sent to destroy Titan portals, to keep Titans from entering the world as well as forming an alliance between the remaining island factions to ensure humans are victorious. The storyline provides hundreds of quests that people can give you to do in exchange for money, items, or even glory. The quests can range anywhere from "Kill x Amount of Bloodhounds" to recovering stolen items. Factions and exploration are a few main features of Risen 3. You can join three factions: Demon Hunters, Voodoo Pirates, or the Guardians. Joining one over the other reaps different benefits than another. You may also only be able to learn skills if you are a specific faction, which may be of use to you later in the game. Going back to the islands from Risen 2 was refreshing but also disturbing when you see all the destruction that has been caused to the cities. Exploring the large amounts of caves also gave me a Skyrim feel, which I haven't felt for a while. It seems like every place matters to where its at and every place is different and distinct from another place. There is not a huge difference in graphics, but Piranha Bytes obviously took a lot of feedback from Risen 2 and improved some major bugs within the graphical system. The storyline provides anywhere from 10-50 hours of gameplay; depending on how many hours you spend on exploring and how many hours you spend on doing the wide variety of quests.

    Something came back to the Risen franchise. Magic. There is still Voodoo magic, but I'm talking about REAL magic. Such as magic from Risen 1. I loved magic in Risen 1 and I was really happy to see them bring it back for Risen 3. In Risen 3 it is done very well and one of my playthroughs I eventually just used magic because of how powerful it was. If you would like to become a wizard, join the Guardians faction, they are the faction that handles magic.

    Although, the game is better than previous titles in the series, it has its flaws. One, the combat system. It hasn't been revamped and you will still get frustrated from your "lack-of-skill". Although, unlike Risen 2, if you keep leveling up and buying more skills, you will begin to have the upperhand in combat; which was awesome to see and kept me going. Although there is a TON of exploration, you are visiting the same places as in Risen 2. I really would have liked to see another world, instead of the one from the previous title.    … Expand
  23. Dragon
    Aug 12, 2014
    8
    This game takes many pages from the Fable playbook. While it is definitely no Skyrim, about 5 hours in I can say that I am entertained and borderline hooked. There are enough elements to make this my game of choice for the foreseeable future (until something better comes along).
  24. mindw0rk
    Aug 13, 2014
    10
    I dont get this stupid hate. This game is a real gem for any Gothic series fan. Im not even one of them, and still find it fun and interesting RPG with good graphics, combat and exploration. Gj devs.
  25. RealQi
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    Amazing game. The american audience is missing the point - again. When it first came out, 3 days before it arrived in Europe, it already had 90% bad reviews. But beware - it's an european game and it is better than any american-made open-world RPG. Suck it up.
  26. drizzt
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    Ok, I feel I have to write a review because this is ridiculous. Of course the game is not a 10, but the stupidity of people giving it 1's and 0's has to be countered.
    These must be coming from Angry Joe fans who want to turn the series into a meme and get angry because people actually enjoy it, or Skyrim fans who didn't know what they were getting into before spending their money.
    I    Ok, I feel I have to write a review because this is ridiculous. Of course the game is not a 10, but the stupidity of people giving it 1's and 0's has to be countered.
    These must be coming from Angry Joe fans who want to turn the series into a meme and get angry because people actually enjoy it, or Skyrim fans who didn't know what they were getting into before spending their money.
    I understand and completely agree with most of the criticism coming from Gothic and Risen 1 fans, but this game has improved a lot of things from Risen 2, the exlporation is great, the factions are interesting , the scenery is varied and it retains that Pb charm. The combat is improved but still not good.    … Expand
  27. Alser21
    Aug 3, 2015
    10
    Great game, to people that say this game is horrible....sry but it's not me who's wrong, i played a lot of best rpg ever; Baldur's gate 1 & 2, Icewind dale 1 & 2, Neverwinter night 1 & 2, knight's of old republic, Oblivion, Skyrim, Gothic 3 and yes... Risen 1, 2 and 3 and much more. Piranha Bytes know how to do a good game, they know very well how to do a great open world rich of things toGreat game, to people that say this game is horrible....sry but it's not me who's wrong, i played a lot of best rpg ever; Baldur's gate 1 & 2, Icewind dale 1 & 2, Neverwinter night 1 & 2, knight's of old republic, Oblivion, Skyrim, Gothic 3 and yes... Risen 1, 2 and 3 and much more. Piranha Bytes know how to do a good game, they know very well how to do a great open world rich of things to do and treasures to find.
    Thanks a lot guys to give us another of your treasures.
    I love u.
    Bye and see u soon on another work    … Expand
  28. VittorioCs
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    I really like the Gothic series and Risen 1 and I tried this game first when it came out and I rage quit and unistalled it. Then there was a discount on steam and I bought it to give it a second chance. I did not regret it!
    The game is very deep and addictive. The scenery of Calador with the green fires and lava is amaizing.
    The developers made a huge mistake with the intorduction of    I really like the Gothic series and Risen 1 and I tried this game first when it came out and I rage quit and unistalled it. Then there was a discount on steam and I bought it to give it a second chance. I did not regret it!
    The game is very deep and addictive. The scenery of Calador with the green fires and lava is amaizing.

    The developers made a huge mistake with the intorduction of the game. It forces you into the pirate theme, they drop you into action in a linear introductory story immediately without properly explaining fighting and the possibilitea to improve it, and it does not show you the depth and beautiy of the game in the first hours. HUGE DESIGN MISTAKE! Because the game itself is really good once you manage to develope your skills and understand the Gothic like game system. If the game started on Calador with a more like medieval theme and more armor and clothes customization with a better stoury indroduction the Game would have gotten better scores. I wish they made another real Gothic like RPG with a classic orc-human-monsters fantasy based world with this or better graphics, AAA voice acting Gothic 3 sized world.... Witcher 3 is not even close to this in terms of exploration/rewarding system, game mechanics.    … Expand
  29. KillaRiku
    Sep 26, 2014
    9
    I have played every game by Piranha Bytes: Both Gothic and Risen.
    While the first Risen was totally awesome, the second one, was'nt that great. It still was a good game. But it was'nt awesome.
    And then came the third Risen "Titan Lords", that I've been playing for a while now. It looks better than Risen 2, it plays better than Risen 2 and it actually is much more "back to the root". The    I have played every game by Piranha Bytes: Both Gothic and Risen.
    While the first Risen was totally awesome, the second one, was'nt that great. It still was a good game. But it was'nt awesome.
    And then came the third Risen "Titan Lords", that I've been playing for a while now. It looks better than Risen 2, it plays better than Risen 2 and it actually is much more "back to the root". The atmosphere of this game is great. I don't think, that I've been playing a good RPG like this one for a while now. The graphics and the level of details is more than epic. Also the german voices are pretty cool and help the atmosphere getting even better. But there is something, I don't really like about this game. While in Risen 1 Kai Rosenkranz made the music. And he made it good, in Risen 2 and 3 the music isn't worth listenening. The whole game I turned WinAmp on and listened to some other music.
    But thats it. It is a pretty awesome game. And I love it.
    Sincerely a Gothic Fan from the first second on.    … Expand
  30. BrankoPanko
    Sep 22, 2014
    8
    For some, Risen 3 will be a nice sequel to the Risen 3 thematics, like pirats and vodo magic. And for those fans of original RIsen and Gothic series, hmmm, they will be a bit disappointed. Overall feal of the game is good and the hand made world is a big plus for the "exploration" players, with all of its hiden treasures, deep mines and high peaks. Based on a 3 factions, the game givesFor some, Risen 3 will be a nice sequel to the Risen 3 thematics, like pirats and vodo magic. And for those fans of original RIsen and Gothic series, hmmm, they will be a bit disappointed. Overall feal of the game is good and the hand made world is a big plus for the "exploration" players, with all of its hiden treasures, deep mines and high peaks. Based on a 3 factions, the game gives some way of repeatability - branching in the ways to finish the main story quest.

    For those that like a simple RPG with a nice build world, witch dont have high expectations this game will be a nice breath of frash air.    … Expand
  31. InfernalBlack
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    It's like a Gothic in a new shell. Piranha Bytes brings us a great game with a lot of interesting quests and memorable characters. Definitely one of the best RPG games of this year.
  32. AlistairNY
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    Piranha Bytes re-learn what made exploration so enjoyable in some of their earlier games, with wild coastal landscapes ranging from swamp and jungle to rock and mountain, to swashbuckle your way around.

    Combat has finally progressed beyond stand and prod, to a kind of batman-lite, generally accompanied by a cast of annoyingly voiced sidekicks. It's interesting that although all these    Piranha Bytes re-learn what made exploration so enjoyable in some of their earlier games, with wild coastal landscapes ranging from swamp and jungle to rock and mountain, to swashbuckle your way around.

    Combat has finally progressed beyond stand and prod, to a kind of batman-lite, generally accompanied by a cast of annoyingly voiced sidekicks. It's interesting that although all these guys have kind of crap voicework and writing, we've shared so many adventures that I sort of love them all regardless :)

    At first I thought the quality of writing and quest design would make this a sad experience, but when I in fact diluted all NPCs with serious amount of exploring, my enjoyment went right up. One other criticism is how easy the game becomes if you do explore a lot an level up that way.

    Still at the end of the day, I put 40+ hours in and very much enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next from PB, having kind of lost faith with them previously.    … Expand
  33. SurfGuy808X
    Aug 19, 2014
    10
    Like other said, I put this a 10/10 so because of all the zero's that are about there, Risen 3 Titan Lords is in fact, a great game, there are a few things that makes the game better and that it is not like a Risen 2.5.

    - Jumping finally has animations, jumping forward in risen two was just bending one of your knees and that's it. -You can swim again in this game, which is pretty    Like other said, I put this a 10/10 so because of all the zero's that are about there, Risen 3 Titan Lords is in fact, a great game, there are a few things that makes the game better and that it is not like a Risen 2.5.

    - Jumping finally has animations, jumping forward in risen two was just bending one of your knees and that's it.
    -You can swim again in this game, which is pretty useful.
    -you have a new ability, called Astral Vision, and if you upgrade it you will be able to find hidden chests, gold, plants etc.
    -you can use magic in each faction, I always loved using magic in a PB game so for me it's a plus.
    -More flora and fauna, parrots flying around.
    -You can turn into an evil person (shadow) or a human, depending if you're nice to people or not, which makes dialogue more interesting and you should be careful of what you say.

    and a few more things, but can't think of it now, like I said 10/10, a score of 5.2 is not what this game really deserves, you just didn't play it too much, or you only played the beginning saying that it's a pirate game.    … Expand
  34. NickDaWOlf
    Aug 20, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying that despite the high score I give to this game, it has many flaws. The combat system is sometimes frustrating but as you level up figuring out the right combinations of ranged, melee and magic for the right enemies transforms into an interesting and fun challenge. The graphics are not incredible, but good enough to create a great atmospheric setting. Not all of theLet me start by saying that despite the high score I give to this game, it has many flaws. The combat system is sometimes frustrating but as you level up figuring out the right combinations of ranged, melee and magic for the right enemies transforms into an interesting and fun challenge. The graphics are not incredible, but good enough to create a great atmospheric setting. Not all of the voice overs are great, but the important characters including the PC are top notch. The main plot we've seen countless times before, but there is many side quests that have interesting mini stories that create great immersion. The crafting system is immense but not overly complicated. Nothing in particular about this game is amazing, but its the sum of all its parts that create an adventure tailored for western rpg gamers. And with the drought of interesting RPG games coming out recently, its a very welcome addition to my RPG collection.… Expand
  35. Razor66
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    I really don't understand all the hate that surround this game. If I may, I suggest anyone to give it a try. It's a fun game, with great graphics, a lot of freedom and tons of quests and attention to the detail. Don't let generic hate and arguable reviews make you skip this game.
  36. Tvorog
    Aug 21, 2014
    8
    Как давний поклонник игр от пираний , ответственно заявляю!!! хватит жить мечтами о "правильной готике" от этой замечательной студии. Третий Risen хорошая и в своем роде уникальная RPG, поверьте больше так никто не делает. Смело покупайте на первой же распродаже в Steam.Как давний поклонник игр от пираний , ответственно заявляю!!! хватит жить мечтами о "правильной готике" от этой замечательной студии. Третий Risen хорошая и в своем роде уникальная RPG, поверьте больше так никто не делает. Смело покупайте на первой же распродаже в Steam.
  37. tyr8338
    Aug 21, 2014
    8
    Generally I must say I like this game a lot but If I`m going to be honest I must say it`s level of quality is a bit uneven, some islands are very enjoyable and detailed like that one with mages and guardians faction, others seem shallow and hastly made with half of landscape being barren shadow grounds with nothing but alot of fighting which is a bit repetetive. Still for rpg fans it willGenerally I must say I like this game a lot but If I`m going to be honest I must say it`s level of quality is a bit uneven, some islands are very enjoyable and detailed like that one with mages and guardians faction, others seem shallow and hastly made with half of landscape being barren shadow grounds with nothing but alot of fighting which is a bit repetetive. Still for rpg fans it will be alot of fun and it got some great moments so for me it`s solid 8.… Expand
  38. misterknister
    Aug 20, 2014
    9
    Risen and Gothic was never about a great cinematic experience,
    it was about a great explorable world with secrets, tombs and unique places to explore,
    funny dialogues, different fractions and improving your character, simply the essentials of an RPG. The fighting system was never really that great, but many criticise the one of Risen 3, which is definitely not bad. It was improved    Risen and Gothic was never about a great cinematic experience,
    it was about a great explorable world with secrets, tombs and unique places to explore,
    funny dialogues, different fractions and improving your character, simply
    the essentials of an RPG. The fighting system was never really that great,
    but many criticise the one of Risen 3, which is definitely not bad. It was improved
    very well. Some say the enemies predict your movement, the fighting is unfair
    and it's just a click orgy. But with the time you gain the skills to better kill
    the enemies and learn their patterns. It's not like other modern games,
    where you are from the beginning capable of killing dozens of enemies at once
    (e.g. the Assassins Creed series, which aren't bad games either), here you have to train to become good.    … Expand
  39. Maphesta
    Aug 24, 2014
    10
    Forget Risen 2. Let it not bias you. Risen 3 is all you'd want from the Risens and the Gothics, too.

    Graphics The game is gorgeous. Sunlight/Godrays crash through the canopies of the trees; distant mountains cast their shadow on distant land realistically; fire never looked as good; water makes you want to jump right in; distant ruins beckon you to explore them; higher tier armour --    Forget Risen 2. Let it not bias you. Risen 3 is all you'd want from the Risens and the Gothics, too.

    Graphics
    The game is gorgeous. Sunlight/Godrays crash through the canopies of the trees; distant mountains cast their shadow on distant land realistically; fire never looked as good; water makes you want to jump right in; distant ruins beckon you to explore them; higher tier armour -- the cloth properly dancing as you move, the steel reflecting the light -- makes you drool as you stare at your hero. The physics engine is also fluid and realistic, enemies falling back after having received their killing blow will tumble over objects or droop down from them.

    Gameplay
    It's still what you expect from any Risen or Gothic game: The HUD is simple, and that's perfectly fine. In fact, I wouldn't have it any other way. You can now also change into a parrot with scrolls that you'll find everywhere -- specifically in high places! -- the devs silently begging you to use them as turning into a parrot makes you glide however long you want. There's a little energybar nonetheless which will slowly empty whenever you want to fly upward. It's fun! And as for the combat...

    Combat
    It has improved SO MUCH! If you time your attacks properly, you can swing with heavy attacks almost as fast as you would with normal attacks. This needs some practise, but once you get a feel for it, it becomes easy. For some too easy, though many players still think combat is hard. As you gain enough experience (or Glory) you'll be able to gain the Riposte skill, which, if you time it right, your parry will execute a sweet animation of your hero evading a strike and counter-attacking with a strike of his own. You can also still dodge, which is an ability that can be exploited since there's no stamina bar. I say exploited, because during a dodge you're practically invincible. A fantastic addition to the combat is the finishing move on humanoids. When you kill the last enemy in an encounter, you watch your character execute him. There are multiple finishers. Your hero pushes an enemy against a wall, rams his weapon's hilt into the face multiple times before running him through; your hero turns the enemy around and slits his throat, etc. etc. etc. My most favorite finisher is where the enemy runs toward the hero and the hero steps aside at the last moment, leaving his weapon stretched horizontally in the enemy's path... the enemy runs into the blade, stumbles past the hero and eventually drops on the ground a few strides further, quite dead. Imagine stuff like this with a perfect physics engine. Yes, if there's a ledge a few strides behind your hero in said finisher, the enemy will stumble and drop down the edge instead. Deader than dead. So awesome.

    Exploration
    There's so much to see and do and find in this game! Almost every NPC with a name (which is almost every NPC) has a quest or more quests. When you climb up a mountain and see these mysterious places in the far, far distance... well, that telltale feeling rushes through every RPG player -- the feeling that says: I NEED to go there and explore every nook and cranny! And I can guarantee: You WILL be rewarded for it.

    Final verdict
    I love this game. I am not kidding. It's the best thing in the gaming world that has happened to me in YEARS. And that's coming from a guy who fell in LOVE with Gothic 1 & 2, Risen 1 and very much disliked Risen 2. I catch myself playing this game with a content smile on my face. It's crazy. This game is phenomenal!    … Expand
  40. Dguffin
    Aug 19, 2014
    10
    I can't understand why people hate this game.
    For me, it's great compilation of all good that was in 1 and 2 risen. Melee combat became better and there is no more need to just take mushket and play only with it, as i did in risen-2. Game world is very big and emotional. I really like to run through it
    As big fan of Gothic 1 and 2 i feel some need in orcs, but it's ok. I continue playing    I can't understand why people hate this game.
    For me, it's great compilation of all good that was in 1 and 2 risen. Melee combat became better and there is no more need to just take mushket and play only with it, as i did in risen-2. Game world is very big and emotional. I really like to run through it
    As big fan of Gothic 1 and 2 i feel some need in orcs, but it's ok. I continue playing and hope all that i will see wont disappoint me    … Expand
  41. Braggi
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    Ridiculous downvote campaign with 0s and 1s; I'd rate this 8, +2 to offset the angry joes.

    Traditional PB customs make you start with a blank, frail character, without skill or good weapon, and train him to fit your playstyle. Risen 3 is an old-school RPG - decisions matter, live or die. Pick your fights carefully, especially at the beginning. Character divergency is therefore slower    Ridiculous downvote campaign with 0s and 1s; I'd rate this 8, +2 to offset the angry joes.

    Traditional PB customs make you start with a blank, frail character, without skill or good weapon, and train him to fit your playstyle. Risen 3 is an old-school RPG - decisions matter, live or die. Pick your fights carefully, especially at the beginning. Character divergency is therefore slower than with a class based system, but markedly faster than with the first Risen.
    A small boat, a single companion and 6-8 coasts to explore give an open world feeling. Day/night cycle has impact on monster behaviour and quests. Locations range from vulcanic to moderate to tropical, graphics are ok.
    You will eventually hire more crew, with special abilities and some quests, and get a bigger ship from your choosen faction. There are again 3 factions to join, for spells, equipment and tuition.
    PB specific, you'll explore the NPCs and their stories like the locations, questing for teachers, traders and supplies.
    Unlike the "pirates of the carribbean" rip-off risen 2, the game is back to high fantasy. There's still pirates though; and more scripted sea battles and sea monster fights than other bosses.

    Main weapon choices are melee with 3 subclasses, or guns and spells.
    Close combat is a rare mix of stats (weapon, skills, perks) and actual personal skill; and feels like fencing. As your character grows, he will learn more perks like counterattack, faster attacks or some spells that allow him to better regain and keep the initiative. Better weapons and skills cause more damage per hit.
    Enemy animations signal if they're about to attack or hard-hit or cast. This allows an experienced player to go on hard where a casual player struggles on easy. Enemy patterns can be exploited, too. Playing casually is still possible if you accept that you lack the fighting edge and play carefully.
    Guns and spells as main weapons can't block attacks, so you must hit hard, evade and use a meat shield. Only mage guardians seem to offer a main spell from the start.

    Story is fine; you don't know what is actually going on for a long, long time...
    I prefer english over german voice acting, even though the fist companion's voice is annoyingly doddery.

    + open, diverse world
    + extremely immersive gameplay
    + I actually like the combat :P
    - sea fight balance (got over with some on easy)
    - character planning issues    … Expand
  42. polparty
    Aug 19, 2014
    8
    As someone else said, the hate is a bit hard for me to understand.
    I'm a fan of the first Risen game but not so much the second one. This game has the good parts from Risen 1 combined with the good parts from Risen 2. The combat is a blast and at first a bit hard to grasp. It is rather similar to that of the Dark Souls franchise, for those who haven't played previous games in the series.    As someone else said, the hate is a bit hard for me to understand.
    I'm a fan of the first Risen game but not so much the second one. This game has the good parts from Risen 1 combined with the good parts from Risen 2. The combat is a blast and at first a bit hard to grasp. It is rather similar to that of the Dark Souls franchise, for those who haven't played previous games in the series. The story in Risen 3 is wonderful and keeps you going through the entire game.

    The one thing that always brings the Risen franchise down though, is the abundance of bugs. The first Risen game was buggy, the second one was too, and so of course this one has a number of bugs. Most of the bugs that I've seen are connected to the fact that you can climb pretty much anything. Essentially because of the lack of invisible walls. Now don't get me wrong, the lack of invisible walls is a GREAT thing! It weighs up for the bugs with an interactive game world that is only matched by games such as The Elder Scrolls series and perhaps Fallout.

    Risen 3 provides a lot of freedom to do whatever you want. It's a vast and rich world which you are able to explore freely. It has just enough linearity to keep it from becoming one of those open-world games where you travel the world not knowing what to do.

    I'll have to admit, even as a Risen fan, I wasn't prepared for a good game when I first bought it. Since it's predecessor wasn't what I expected, I wasn't expecting much from this one either. The only thing that made me buy it was that I wanted to try out some new hardware, and boy was it a good choice!
    Thank you Deep Silver for a really nice RPG. Try to fix the bugs for your future games and I'm sure you'll get a 10/10.

    Risen 3 isn't a 10/10 game, if that's what you're expecting, you will be disappointed.
    If you on the other hand are looking for an epic pirate/fantasy game with the right amount of difficulty and freedom to keep you going for a long time, this is the game for you!    … Expand
  43. euu
    Aug 22, 2014
    8
    I am a little dissapointed that this game is not exactly a return to the roots as they've promised, but overall is a mixture of some of the best elements from both Risen 1 and Risen 2, making it the best in the series. If the tutorial makes the game seem as another pirate adventure, once you are done with it the game opens up and offers a lot of diversity in enviorments and locations, fromI am a little dissapointed that this game is not exactly a return to the roots as they've promised, but overall is a mixture of some of the best elements from both Risen 1 and Risen 2, making it the best in the series. If the tutorial makes the game seem as another pirate adventure, once you are done with it the game opens up and offers a lot of diversity in enviorments and locations, from the tropical beaches of the pirates to the more medieval fantasy land of the demon hunters. As for the combat, all I can say is that it works. It's not great but it feels more fluid and responsive than in previous PB games. The "game journalists" that called Skyrim "game of the year and all years" have really no right to complain about combat in another RPG. If anything, the combat in Risen 3 feels very easy even on the hardest difficulty, especially if you have a companion with you. The reintroduction of magic also offers more variety in the ways you choose to engage your enemies. Overall I found Risen 3 to be a solid RPG. It's not as good as the first 2 Gothics but I found it a lot more enjoyable than other AAA releases in the last few years.… Expand
  44. RobinSeina
    Aug 23, 2014
    8
    This is a good and solid game.
    Between positives you find a lot quests and content, beautiful landscaping, minigames, inventory, music and sounds, freedom of exploration
    in between - controls, which might not suit everyone and style of combat, average story negatives - weak graphic side, some minor bugs Overall Risen 3 is a very good game, I have enjoyed more than 90 hours of gameplay.    This is a good and solid game.
    Between positives you find a lot quests and content, beautiful landscaping, minigames, inventory, music and sounds, freedom of exploration
    in between - controls, which might not suit everyone and style of combat, average story
    negatives - weak graphic side, some minor bugs
    Overall Risen 3 is a very good game, I have enjoyed more than 90 hours of gameplay. Very recommended.    … Expand
  45. SaniCorpus
    Aug 23, 2014
    8
    There are a few things that I don´t like in Risen 3, like it was in Risen 2 as well. But Risen 3 IS better, its larger, you can spent much more time with exploration and u are free to go where you want. REAL Open World. Graphics are good, not stunning, but who the F*** needs that? The Story is interesting and made me going on and on, even the atmosphere could have been deeper. I only hateThere are a few things that I don´t like in Risen 3, like it was in Risen 2 as well. But Risen 3 IS better, its larger, you can spent much more time with exploration and u are free to go where you want. REAL Open World. Graphics are good, not stunning, but who the F*** needs that? The Story is interesting and made me going on and on, even the atmosphere could have been deeper. I only hate that shortened looting and crafting, but I loved the "recycled" Elements from "Gothic" and other Fantasy games. But they didn´t steal or where too lazy to make something new and fresh, its just what fans wanted. If u are not a fan, you maybe don´t like that, but there is so much more to explore for you as well. Its a little bit too much made for consoles and for younger gamers (children), but still has entertained me very well. "Back to the roots" could have been more consistent, but its the best Risen so far.… Expand
  46. Elco32
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    Solid gameplay and adventure of the previous Risen and Gothic Games. Pure Awesomeness. Apparently lots of people don't like to learn the different types of play style that these games have always featured. But if you have an open mind, love RPGs and are a decent gamer you might want to give it a try.
  47. Sammainman
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    This game is one the best RPG games this year, its not an Elder scroll or dragon age of course but still it has its own charm, the fighting is way better then its previews Risen 2, it has a lot of new spells and stuff that you can use during battle and finishing kills are nice touch, it has three awesome classes that you can chose to join, each one has its own magical powers an abilities,This game is one the best RPG games this year, its not an Elder scroll or dragon age of course but still it has its own charm, the fighting is way better then its previews Risen 2, it has a lot of new spells and stuff that you can use during battle and finishing kills are nice touch, it has three awesome classes that you can chose to join, each one has its own magical powers an abilities, the only thing I wish they added to the game is more interaction with your companions you meet them they join you and that's about it you can talk to them some times but nothing major, i wish they added more dialog between them with a hate love kind of a relationship much like dragon age , any way if you are into RPG's and you want to play a cool game while waiting for the new Dragon AGE inquisition, this game is your choice .… Expand
  48. Zackwell2nd
    Oct 31, 2014
    8
    The Good: Large Open world, combat that requires actual effort, multitude of side quests.
    The Bad: Combat can be sluggish, voice acting, graphics are so-so, the hot female lead is your character's sister.
    Who will like this game: Anyone that has followed Risen and Gothic games, Anyone who wants an RPG that gives a sense of accomplishment killing all enemies. Who will hate this game:    The Good: Large Open world, combat that requires actual effort, multitude of side quests.
    The Bad: Combat can be sluggish, voice acting, graphics are so-so, the hot female lead is your character's sister.
    Who will like this game: Anyone that has followed Risen and Gothic games, Anyone who wants an RPG that gives a sense of accomplishment killing all enemies.
    Who will hate this game: Those with low attention levels, those with high graphics expectations and those who expected a hack and slash.    … Expand
  49. ncrazy92
    Aug 28, 2015
    8
    I loved it.. very good RPG.. i dont get the hate towards this game! very well optimized game.. only thing can be said bad about this game is, "ordinary" graphics... then again anyone who doesn't have high end PC can also play this game.. they also released the "enhanced edition" which has better graphics...... Story is fine.. and there are lots of side quests... really fun to play...
  50. drzeyd
    Dec 20, 2016
    8
    It is a decent successor to Risen 2 and returns the magic that was present in the original Risen. I like the open world and the story, but the combat is suboptimal. I had an enjoyable 50 hours in this sequel.
  51. BladeRunner001
    Aug 20, 2014
    10
    This game is that what I expected. There is a lot of that things that were the best in Risen and Gothic series. Combat system is dynamic and enjoyable. Game world has been made perfectly. You can decide where your hero will sail on a ship almost at game start. Story is very good and surprising. Risen 3 is one of the best RPG game of this year by me.
    You need to buy it!
  52. daveranan
    Aug 18, 2014
    10
    I hate the beginning, and I love the rest of the game. The first 30 minutes were like a bad dream. It almost felt that developers made that prologue, just because they had to, in last week before release without the whole team. The rest of the game is gorgeous! The dialogues are somewhat interesting, the quests are rather enjoyable, combat system is very challenging and Role Play is at allI hate the beginning, and I love the rest of the game. The first 30 minutes were like a bad dream. It almost felt that developers made that prologue, just because they had to, in last week before release without the whole team. The rest of the game is gorgeous! The dialogues are somewhat interesting, the quests are rather enjoyable, combat system is very challenging and Role Play is at all times high! The aesthetics look amazing!

    I was expecting this to be a very bad game since Risen 2 was a total failure for me with it's pirate theme, but since I heard that developers went to the roots, I started looking for that Gothic 2 feeling, and I found it and even more. Adventures, challenges, a lot of death and missteps :) This is the most interesting game in this year so far that got me into the game for a very long time :) Thank you Piranha Bytes for this!    … Expand
  53. esxdri
    Aug 30, 2014
    8
    Risen 3: Titan Lords - Very well done RPG, not for everyone however.
    You start as a pirate in Risen 3 and then you choose your playstyle. Cast spells or fighting with sword, it's up to you. There are no levels, you earn glory and you spend it to increase your atributes, which is uncommon but good. The quests are really interesting and you will like completing them, some may take you a lot    Risen 3: Titan Lords - Very well done RPG, not for everyone however.
    You start as a pirate in Risen 3 and then you choose your playstyle. Cast spells or fighting with sword, it's up to you. There are no levels, you earn glory and you spend it to increase your atributes, which is uncommon but good. The quests are really interesting and you will like completing them, some may take you a lot of time to complete, but the reward will be greater.
    Now, the combat style. Piranha bytes is known for their weird combat style, but that doesn't mean it went bad in this game. Someone may like it, someone not, I personally find it quite tactical, that you don't just keep bashing NPCs until they die.
    What can be annyoing on Risen 3 is that almost every monster or animal attacks you when you come near and there's A LOT of monsters or animals, so if you gonna play Risen 3, prepare to fight everytime you move.
    8/10 - Great if you are looking for a good RPG.    … Expand
  54. zaaKun
    Aug 18, 2014
    8
    I bought this game on friday and completed it today, after almost exactly 30 hours.

    I liked the Gothic series, I also liked Risen but didn't play Risen 2 because people were saying it was awful, so having that in mind, this is my opinion about Risen 3: It starts kinda slow. In the beginning, you're bound to always having a partner because otherwise you'd be way too weak to kill    I bought this game on friday and completed it today, after almost exactly 30 hours.

    I liked the Gothic series, I also liked Risen but didn't play Risen 2 because people were saying it was awful, so having that in mind, this is my opinion about Risen 3:

    It starts kinda slow. In the beginning, you're bound to always having a partner because otherwise you'd be way too weak to kill anything.

    / Graphics are really outdated in mi opinion, but that doesn' really hurt the game.
    - The english VO sounds terrible. I reinstalled and switched to german and it was way better. (Though most of the people will have to play it with english VO)
    - Combat is really boring until you join a guild and learn some spells.
    - Crafting too simple

    + The world is pretty. It's kinda big, but not that big. It's ok-size.
    + It's non-linear. You can go whereever you want, whenever you want and keep switching between islands. Of course there are quests that require to have some previous stuff done, but you can start anywhere you like.
    + Character skill system is ok. You earn experience and use that experience to level up things like Meleedamage, Rangedamage, Defense, etc. Abilities are still learned the same way as previous games. (They literally havn't changed that since Gothic, still the same through dialogs)

    The thing about the game is, some will hate it, some will love it. As I've already completed the game, I played for around 10hrs/day on average this past weekend so I can safely say I liked it.

    P.S Reading some of the user reviews gives me cancer. It's sad that there are so many trolls. This game is by no way a masterpiece nor GOTY, but it should be a solid 7. Also people giving it a 10... c'mon, be realistic. Even though it seems to be necessary to counter the troll votes.    … Expand
  55. Sonamunda
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    Like its predecessors, Risen 3 provides a rollicking adventure that doesn't quite deliver on the details.
    Like its predecessors, Risen 3 provides a rollicking adventure that doesn't quite deliver on the details.
    http://youtu.be/r1b2gQzarf4
  56. kemald
    Aug 14, 2014
    8
    I have played this game now for about ten hours and I must say this is a beautiful game. PiranhaBytes have always had beautiful games. And that´s because they have always been handcrafted. I still remember Gothic 2 being the most beautiful game I have ever played, and I have played a lot of games. The combat is okey, not as good as in Gothic 2, but okay. There are awesome moves and someI have played this game now for about ten hours and I must say this is a beautiful game. PiranhaBytes have always had beautiful games. And that´s because they have always been handcrafted. I still remember Gothic 2 being the most beautiful game I have ever played, and I have played a lot of games. The combat is okey, not as good as in Gothic 2, but okay. There are awesome moves and some fine executed magic. I like the sounds in this game too, and also the music. The story is in no way conventional, and if it was it does not matter. As long as the story is executed well, the conflict does not matter. Final words: This is no Gothic 2, but it is a hell of a lot better than skyrim.… Expand
  57. DeVastoR
    Aug 19, 2014
    10
    This game is one of the best game of this year. Sacred 3 ? HAHA no thanks! This game has so much good on it, almost no negative things. I played this game like 10 hourse without a break because I dont played a good game for LONG LONG TIME!!! +10 gj deep silver and piranhas!!
  58. mhoge
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    I am a Gothic-fan, but why do you always compare them games with it? Yes - Risen1 was a gothic-game, but....

    Risen 3 - awesome a-rpg. What good action-rpg u know? Few.
    Awesome world, pretty good graphics and animation, living world, crafting....

    3 problems:
    some voice actors can be better.
    new kind of dodge is a little imbalanced
    ranged weapons, expected more
  59. Sargas
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Where all this hate is coming from? Sure, Risen 3 isn´t a perfect game. Combat can be sometimes frustrating (it needs practice to get used to its timing), and while english isn´t my first language, I could concede that the voice acting is poor. But it has a great level design that stimulates exploration, there are good roleplaying elements perfectly implemented in the narrative, and itWhere all this hate is coming from? Sure, Risen 3 isn´t a perfect game. Combat can be sometimes frustrating (it needs practice to get used to its timing), and while english isn´t my first language, I could concede that the voice acting is poor. But it has a great level design that stimulates exploration, there are good roleplaying elements perfectly implemented in the narrative, and it has some interesting characters. Graphics are beautiful, even on average PCs. Only lifeless trolls with no idea about the effort required to create a videogame could give Risen 3 a rating below 5 or 6. For me, its an 8.… Expand
  60. pravimedojed
    Aug 25, 2014
    10
    This is game for the fans of Gothic series and Risen 1. It is better than expected. Only major letdown is melee combat mechanics (I think Gothic 2 had the most smooth and natural controls + you felt really in control of the battle) Mouse driven systems later developed are not as fluid, So combat is a bit sluggish, but after getting used to it, you can achieve sufficient control that willThis is game for the fans of Gothic series and Risen 1. It is better than expected. Only major letdown is melee combat mechanics (I think Gothic 2 had the most smooth and natural controls + you felt really in control of the battle) Mouse driven systems later developed are not as fluid, So combat is a bit sluggish, but after getting used to it, you can achieve sufficient control that will make combat experience more enjoyable. Roll/power hit and connecting swings can be mastered, and once you observe the pattern of beasts(as in previous games) game become more fun to play. Than you have to master the mobs, and ultimately mixed mobs (really challenging). Voice acting is improved over previous installments, and story is enjoyably enough. There are some corny and funny lines spiced up by some swearing (also trademark of the series). Graphic is acceptable. World is amazing (and it is one of the things I always loved about Gothic/Reasen). One of the key aspects the game is freedom! Freedom do move, freedom to travel and freedom to die to a superior opponent :D Disregard negative comments(hateful ignorents giving 0s). This is not a 10/10 game but its is highly enjoyable for old school rpg players and fans of Gothic will not be dissapointed!… Expand
  61. rekuzar
    Aug 17, 2014
    10
    After the mediocre Risen 2, Risen 3 is a blast.
    Combat: Much more fluent and tactical. You need to learn the behavior of the different enemies and time your attacks. Also the magic system seems to be influences by Avatar The Last Airbender which looks just pretty cool.
    Animations: Not on par with Witcher 2 but a huge improvement, better facial animations and less overacting when it comes    After the mediocre Risen 2, Risen 3 is a blast.
    Combat: Much more fluent and tactical. You need to learn the behavior of the different enemies and time your attacks. Also the magic system seems to be influences by Avatar The Last Airbender which looks just pretty cool.
    Animations: Not on par with Witcher 2 but a huge improvement, better facial animations and less overacting when it comes to gestures.
    The World: Beautiful and handcrafted as always with much more varity. Those who talk about "another pirate theme game" already indicate that they haven't played even 10% of the game because yeah their are caribbean islands in the beginning but also much larger, mediterranean ones. The animals are sleeping at night, hunting others and just overall have a great level of detail. I never saw a world designed with so much heart.
    Content: I'm about 25 hours in still have so much to do just playing through all island in the second chapter. Around 50 hours should be possible for one playthrough with is absolutely fine.
    Story: Well I guess the biggest letdown as always even so they try to direct it in a much more "epic" way what makes it even worse. Even you can't tell a good story just make it more optional like Skyrim did.
    Minigames / Naval Combat: Minigames like drinking are fun, but the biggest thing is the adaption of the naval combat. Finally you feel really like commanding a ship and fighting sea monsters. Awesome!
    Character system: Much more perks and attributes to skill and everything well fit together. Also the 3 different guilds will enable you special abilitys as well as their own questlines.
    Moral system: Besides the nightmare sequences which give a foreshadow of whats coming and motivating the hero to move an, your "soul" level will have influence which of 2 ending you will get which also adds to the replay ability besides the 3 different guilds.

    I guess that its for now.. all in all not a milestone because of the lackluster story but besides that you get a varied, skill based rpg with a beautiful world to explore and tons of things to do. Have fun!    … Expand
  62. qidrucil
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    Almost as good as gothic 2. I really enjoyed the immersion, the dialogues, the fighting mechanics. I am indeed in love with this game! It has humour, it has feeling, it's just an amazing experience all-in-all, but not for people who are fast players. You have to get immersed and take your time with the game. It's not Hearthstone or whatever you kids are playing nowadays.
  63. LD9000
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    Very good game so far. A variety of islands to explore, a number of factions to join, different companions. Overall, the game seems like a good successor to the Gothic-style open world games.

    Just like in previous games, xp is awarded for killing creatures and completing quests, but this time it can be freely distributed among a number of attributes, such as close combat, thievery or    Very good game so far. A variety of islands to explore, a number of factions to join, different companions. Overall, the game seems like a good successor to the Gothic-style open world games.

    Just like in previous games, xp is awarded for killing creatures and completing quests, but this time it can be freely distributed among a number of attributes, such as close combat, thievery or magic. Increasing the attributes takes progressively more xp. Based on the skill level, character can purchase additional perks, typically for 500-2000 gold, which makes money very valuable.

    I don't remember much about Risen2 - never finished that game, and this time you are given companions too. Admittedly, they make combat a bit too easy. Bons, the first companion not only heals you, but is also dealing major damage and tanking. I've seen him killed once by 3 minions.

    The game has full voice acting, and dialogue is decent. I don't get why people don't like it - it's exactly the same style as all the previous Gothic style games. Gruff main hero, cursing, swearing, mostly male voices. The bons companion is rather funny, as he keeps reminiscing of ritual sacrifices and likes dark scary places.

    There's maybe 8 different islands to explore, and they are all pretty large, with diverse landscape, caves, hills, etc. The new "parrot" spell makes some locations only accessible via limited flight. Some areas are clearly more dangerous than others.

    The game has a crafting system with a number of crafting stations - forges, artificing, jewelry, brewing, alchemy, scrollmaking and vodoo. From what I've seen so far, crafting requires a recipe and ingredients.

    Just as in previous games, the amount of armor and weapons available to the hero is pretty limited. There are some pirate clothes, but they are outclassed by the "wanderer" uniform I found myself wearing right after the first island. The majority of swords were inferior to the sword I bought on the second island I visited.

    I don't know why people call this story a cliche, I think it is rather good - I was thinking "why am I given a character which seems quite advanced right off the start of the game".... What happened next was quite surprising.

    Overall, I think the game is worth the 50$, even if it is to support the "open world" PC games.

    PS. I'm liking this more than Skyrim.    … Expand
  64. PeteyB
    Aug 18, 2014
    9
    I just can't understand why peoples are so strange in meaning of game ratings. What's wrong with Risen 3? It's bad because it's new and it's not a totally "gothic clone"? Well... I'm glad cause of that. Risen 3 is a good game. No argue about it. I started with bad feeling, cause of hundreds of brainless reviews in internet, but thx god I just played and minute after minute I felt betterI just can't understand why peoples are so strange in meaning of game ratings. What's wrong with Risen 3? It's bad because it's new and it's not a totally "gothic clone"? Well... I'm glad cause of that. Risen 3 is a good game. No argue about it. I started with bad feeling, cause of hundreds of brainless reviews in internet, but thx god I just played and minute after minute I felt better with this game. Right now, after 10 hours in game I can say, with full responsibility, that this is very good rpg game and one of better games I've played last months. Good world, funny characters, good combat system, few ways to "go my way". Above all this is what I expect from rpg game. And please, have mercy, we have many gothic tributes in Risen 3. Mines! Magic ore = look at magic crystals! -.- Dirty world full of not pure white characters. When You want, You will feel a soul of Gothic, if You don't want and You like to cry... well... cry longer. I truly recommend this game to everyone who like a good rpg. Just stand first 2-3 hours and You will love it!… Expand
  65. MartinX33
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    Well, like others have said before me, Risen 3: Titan Lords may not be a 10/10 game, but I feel I simply must compensate for the brainless haters who give it 0.

    If you are looking for an action packed, gore filled game...then look elsewhere. Piranha Bytes' games have never been about mindless slaughter, but rather deep and careful exploration of the rich environment, carefully crafted    Well, like others have said before me, Risen 3: Titan Lords may not be a 10/10 game, but I feel I simply must compensate for the brainless haters who give it 0.

    If you are looking for an action packed, gore filled game...then look elsewhere. Piranha Bytes' games have never been about mindless slaughter, but rather deep and careful exploration of the rich environment, carefully crafted quests, interesting characters and total immersion. Risen 2 may have strayed away a bit from some of these factors, but I can confidently say that Risen 3 has certainly improved greatly over it, and the feeling and atmosphere of the game is much more reminiscent of the original Gothic games and the first Risen.

    One of the biggest complaints of the previous game in the Risen series was the combat system. This time, however, not only is the magic system back, adding greater variety, but melee combat feels much more satisfying, and it's certainly NOT a left click fest - if you want to defeat a strong enemy, you must dodge, block, riposte and time your hits.

    Risen 3: Titan Lords is a game for all the players who loved Piranha Bytes' classical works. Perhaps the plot isn't up to par with Gothic 1's, but nevertheless, as the final game in the series, it has certainly lived up to its promise to go back to the roots - the more observant fans will even notice some very pleasant surprises involving familiar characters from times gone by.    … Expand
  66. hawkeyes78
    Aug 21, 2014
    10
    extra signed in to refute all the bad critics here .......
    yes this games has average graphics and some flaws in the game mechanics but it it friggin fantastic
    if you look for an actual challenge and not the diluted game play of nowadays boring run of the mill games this is it.... no boring tutorials which explain everything to death and the content is amazing,,,, i know why many    extra signed in to refute all the bad critics here .......
    yes this games has average graphics and some flaws in the game mechanics but it it friggin fantastic
    if you look for an actual challenge and not the diluted game play of nowadays boring run of the mill games this is it.... no boring tutorials which explain everything to death and the content is amazing,,,,
    i know why many people rate it low its because the die early and often ....
    if you like what i call gothic style games wait gothic 1 and 2 style games take a hard long look at it it absolutely what you are looking for,, nuff said !!    … Expand
  67. Legato
    Aug 18, 2014
    8
    Risen and Risen 2 made a child - Risen 3. Old school RPG. Interesting story, good graphics and gameplay will take your time. Enjoy the best RPG of this summer!
  68. GOST1337
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    The new game by Piranha Bytes is awesome! It is that what I expected. There is a lot of that things that were the best in Risen and Gothic series. Combat system is dynamic and enjoyable. Game world has been made perfectly. You can decide where your hero will sail on a ship almost at game start. Story is very good and surprising. Risen 3 is one of the best RPG game of this year by me.
    You    The new game by Piranha Bytes is awesome! It is that what I expected. There is a lot of that things that were the best in Risen and Gothic series. Combat system is dynamic and enjoyable. Game world has been made perfectly. You can decide where your hero will sail on a ship almost at game start. Story is very good and surprising. Risen 3 is one of the best RPG game of this year by me.
    You need to buy it!    … Expand
  69. ShadowPixel
    Aug 17, 2014
    9
    This is a Piranha Bytes game. As such people should know what to expect. Fans of previous games will enjoy this one. I didn't care much for Risen 2, but this sequel is good.
    Some people complain about the combat, but I find it refreshing in a "If I die, it is my own fault" way. Enemies don't hold back, so you must find their patterns and weaknesses. Through careful observation this can be    This is a Piranha Bytes game. As such people should know what to expect. Fans of previous games will enjoy this one. I didn't care much for Risen 2, but this sequel is good.
    Some people complain about the combat, but I find it refreshing in a "If I die, it is my own fault" way. Enemies don't hold back, so you must find their patterns and weaknesses. Through careful observation this can be done. It's a demanding combat system, and simply hacking away will almost always spell disaster.
    The environments are gorgeous, but the characters live in the uncanny valley. It appears there is no level scaling and you're not punished for bringing companions along. You also have an unlimited inventory!

    I have played through the first island and a bit of Antigua. Not a lot, but I did see a few bugs. Mostly with quest specific dialogue triggering out of place and a few graphical glitches. Nothing game breaking - but something a bit more QA could iron out. It certainly won't keep me from playing the game.

    All in all it seems like a good game with a steep combat learning curve. Dark Souls fans probably will feel right at home :)
    Severe competition is on the horizon. Dragon Age and Witcher 3, though still several months away both of them. Until then, this game will be perfect for when I am not playing Divinity:Original Sin.    … Expand
  70. Leoverden
    Aug 20, 2014
    10
    The game is as good as I expected! all is good. Haters can kiss there asses bkz they dont really know what REAL RPG is! Good Humoe at dialogs, as usial. Good skills and perks. Good fight system. The graphik is as good as needed for good RPG. Play it or regret the reast of your life!
  71. Stranger1990
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Finish the game and I can say one thing in front of me was a strong, good RPG, not a masterpiece but it is quite normal. And given the fact that the game was made with a minimum support (including financial), with a small team of developers at many of the shortcomings of the game, you can just close your eyes. But from my point of view Piranha Bites need cardinally changed, namely: a newFinish the game and I can say one thing in front of me was a strong, good RPG, not a masterpiece but it is quite normal. And given the fact that the game was made with a minimum support (including financial), with a small team of developers at many of the shortcomings of the game, you can just close your eyes. But from my point of view Piranha Bites need cardinally changed, namely: a new publisher, which would put the development team for a lot of financial and material resources, an increase in staff development team and more.
    If the next game will be again in the spirit of Gothic or be like her, even indirectly - this game is waiting for failure. The truth is simple: play a new game Piranha Bites only because of their new game is made in the spirit of the Gothic style, just because they've made ​​the Gothic is not an argument.    … Expand
  72. RinShibuya
    Aug 23, 2014
    8
    The first couple of hours in Risen 3 and I can honestly tell you it was no cakewalk; you'll
    reload quite often, combat is more of a chore than fun, and enemies are totally unforgiving. Even rats and monkeys can pose a huge threat to you early game. But thats all solely caused by Risen's steep learning curve it provides.
    Many enemies are unfair since their attack animations are 2-3    The first couple of hours in Risen 3 and I can honestly tell you it was no cakewalk; you'll
    reload quite often, combat is more of a chore than fun, and enemies are totally unforgiving. Even rats and monkeys can pose a huge threat to you early game. But thats all solely caused by Risen's steep learning curve it provides.

    Many enemies are unfair since their attack animations are 2-3 times faster than yours and they will gang on you - especially spiders. Yes, it is hard early on, but with enough patience, sooner or later, when your main character learns the necessary combat skills, your character's movement becomes more faster. Nonetheless, Combat centers around carefully timing your attacks and dodging frequently(you'll spam the evade button a lot, believe me). Sadly, the attack animation in Risen 3 is fairly slow, and you'll see the same three hit animation from....any humanlike NPC or enemy who has a weapon equipped(Pirates, guards, bandits, shadow warriors etc) including yourself. In the game, you'll encounter potential buddies to bring along in your crew. They are all unique in their own ways and usually comment on the current location or situation you're in. And most of the time , its hilarious.

    On some occasions, the game did remind me of Gothic(since it IS from the same developer); the different factions you can join and their specific armor you can get by joining them, the points of interest to explore and the vast amount of side quests.

    Several side quests consists of mini-games however most of them which aren't THAT engaging and are usually pretty easy. Knife-throwing, arm-wrestling, drinking alcohol challenges, and even the lockpicking mechanism itself is a mini game. However, completing them does fetch you some nice EXP(or Glory, as it is called in Risen) and gold, so you might want to consider doing them. There are even naval combat which is quite annoying in my opinion - and they can't be avoided.

    The storyline is...well, fairly dull and uninteresting. The hero loses his "soul" and is an empty "moving shell"; literally a zombie. He then goes on a journey to islands to fetch powerful magic users to help him become human again. Sounds rather cliche, right? In the end, I was more hooked into customizing my hero's stats and skills. The game becomes addictive once your avatar unlocks more skills. In terms of playability, I did experience two or three crashes and occasional freezes from time to time, which forced me to restart my PC. All in all, it wasn't entirely frustrating. So my advice? Just save often.

    Final words: You might find Risen's generic-looking main menu(even some indie titles I've played were presented better)tad boring and the storyline which isn't unique. In terms of gameplay its difficult early on but trust me, this game could actually be worth any RPG fan's time, if they have the patience.

    Bottom-line: Anyone who lacks the patience and just "simply want to jump into the action" parts should stay away.

    Highs: + Very rewarding + Can be addictive + Decent graphics + Deep skill/ability customization + Interesting and hilarious crew members

    Lows - Steep learning curve - Enemies are very unforgiving - Dull storyline - Lacking attack animations - Mini-games are too easy Collapse    … Expand
  73. kish1975
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    I say this is the best RPG this year , the story is great and there is a lot to explore plus you can go to any island you like from the start . The combat is fine better then 1 and 2 and as a risen fan I love how they are consistent in the mythos of the franchise .
  74. Danagat
    Aug 17, 2014
    8
    I really don't get why people are complaining about **** graphics and dialogues. Yes, the engine is outdated, but in my opinion the good art/world design compensates for that.
    Regarding the dialogues i can only guess that the english localisation isn't done well. Risen 3 is made by a german studio after all and the german versions dialogues emit the same gruff charme as Risen 1+2 an the    I really don't get why people are complaining about **** graphics and dialogues. Yes, the engine is outdated, but in my opinion the good art/world design compensates for that.
    Regarding the dialogues i can only guess that the english localisation isn't done well. Risen 3 is made by a german studio after all and the german versions dialogues emit the same gruff charme as Risen 1+2 an the Gothic series.

    Yes, the combat system still has it's issues. Especially not putting a cooldown or at least an animation on the instant-heal items and to allow infinite dodge-rolls trivializes most of the fights. This is just a bad design decision, one you can't forgive in times where Dark Souls&Co show how it's done right.

    But it is still a great game. The combat system and abrupt ending are the only real problems.
    People who complain about monsters having too much life or enemy attacks being too fast just did not understand how this game works. Being a total weakling at the games start is a crucial part of the mechanic. You are supposed to avoid enemies that are too strong - a concept that everyone asked for when they complained about level adjusting elder scrolls monsters. It takes 10-15 hours of gameplay before you can deal with all the enemies you encounter. Reaching this point always was what made prevoius PB games fun and for me it still works.    … Expand
  75. Chaeote
    Aug 14, 2014
    8
    First impressions: Better than Risen 2 (which I liked for the most part, though the story got a little...meh).

    It definitely feels more like Risen, but I have to say that I kinda like Risen's intro better. They didn't give you much detail, but the scale of the island fit with it well. It let you get into the game slowly, and putz around for a while before throwing you into the deep end.    First impressions: Better than Risen 2 (which I liked for the most part, though the story got a little...meh).

    It definitely feels more like Risen, but I have to say that I kinda like Risen's intro better. They didn't give you much detail, but the scale of the island fit with it well. It let you get into the game slowly, and putz around for a while before throwing you into the deep end.

    This game, TRIES to do that, but immediately after the prologue you're hit with about half a dozen directions to go in, and twice as many quests sending you there. There's no indication of where you should start (Hint, go see Admiral Alvarez first.)

    Also, SO much of the game is locked behind faction choice from the very beginning, even Patty (your own SISTER), won't even join you until you get a bigger ship, and the only way to get THAT is to... join a faction.

    Also, Just the first couple spells you get from Joining the faction make the combat SO much better and easier. Before that, it's not just hard, but PUNISHINGLY hard (Dark Souls feels EASIER then the early combat in the game.)

    I love the 3 factions, and I'm curious about the re-playability they add. I just wish they didn't force you into RIGHT away, and gave you a bit more info on them beforehand, I had to go and watch the 3 factions trailer on YouTube to understand what they each represented.

    I don't want hand holding, but at least at the start of the game give me a hint!

    The combat is okay, though the speed is a total hindurance. It's not so bad if you can concentrate on one enemy with your party member. But, right when you start combat, all the enemies immediately aggro you and ignore your party member unless they manage to land a hit. So you end up with 2 or 3 guys hitting you while your party member duels a single enemy. Which wouldn't be bad, but you swing SO goddamn slow, they any time you try to hit a guy, you get interrupted and stun-locked/knocked down. Forcing you to just stand there and parry until your party member takes out their opponent and then comes over to help.

    This gets better once you get a couple spells from your faction under your belt (I went Demon Hunter, and the Hellhound Summon, the Heal, and the Teleport are a godsend in battle).

    So far, i like it, I'll keep playing it, but there's some hurdles you really need to get over right at the start of the game which can put some people off.    … Expand
  76. thepassionate
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    Great game! I can't believe people are bashing this fascinating piece of jewelry! I'd be surprised if these folks wouldn't name "Skyrim" a better rpg. Well, it's the new generation, what can you do! 10/10 game. Best in its category.
  77. karlmarx12
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Loved it like all Risen games before. Since its compusery to write something but i don't want to spoil, this is about enough said. Oh dear, still not 150 characters. Her we go!
  78. Aquilemon
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    (sigh) I feel like I am tossing needles INTO a haystack. This is pointless. People that are hating this game, complaining about how hard it is, how unbalanced combat is, or how bad the graphics and voice acting is, They are missing the point. For me personally, if graphics are not so bad they interfere with game play, then I don't care about them. For people comparing this to other RPGs(sigh) I feel like I am tossing needles INTO a haystack. This is pointless. People that are hating this game, complaining about how hard it is, how unbalanced combat is, or how bad the graphics and voice acting is, They are missing the point. For me personally, if graphics are not so bad they interfere with game play, then I don't care about them. For people comparing this to other RPGs like Skyrim and Dragon Age Origins, I have played several of these to completion, and Risen 3 is among my favorites. The combat is actually better than games like the Elder Scrolls, where you mash buttons until someone falls, or throw in a spell. Here, you have to time your attacks and block when necessary, especially if you get the riposte ability, which I assume a lot of you haters didn't even get far enough to unlock. If you mash the attack button, your attacks are waaaay slower, so try timing them one after the other. And the voice acting? If it bothers you so much because you need something to whine about, then toggle something called "subtitles" to on and mute your computer. Because if the dialogue is horrendous, you can easily just read along instead. When people complain about pirate games, I don't understand why. I loved Risen, Risen 2, Black Flag, and Sid Meier's Pirates! even if they all had a few cheesy pirate moments. So don't turn down a game because there are boats, muskets and cutlasses in it. Lastly, the game world. People don't seem to like how the developers divided up the world into islands, but it is more or less a way of providing real contrast to the world, which is good. If you hate that so much, even though you can fast travel to your boat at almost any given moment, then you may choose to hate on loading screens. Seriously guys, try to get good at a game before shooting it down for being difficult.… Expand
  79. wiipetsto
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    This game is like Wine it gets better with age. I remember back at its release I found it lazy because the islands are ripped off from Risen 2. Now I do not remember anything from Risen 2 so Risen 3 is the superior Version.
  80. Koyaniskaci
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Very good game. I really liked it. Thanks. But please do Russian voice translation
  81. Jonneeyy
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
    Ich verstehe zwar viele negative Worte zum Thema "Recycling", aber muss auch sagen, dass eine Fortsetzung, die in der gleichen Welt spielt, durchaus teilweise recyceln darf. Das Spiel schafft es, dass ich mich nach langer Zeit wieder in eine Open-World verlieben durfte. Außerdem sind die Missionen und Charakter gut geschrieben und die Story ist auch ordentlich. Für Fans von Gothic undIch verstehe zwar viele negative Worte zum Thema "Recycling", aber muss auch sagen, dass eine Fortsetzung, die in der gleichen Welt spielt, durchaus teilweise recyceln darf. Das Spiel schafft es, dass ich mich nach langer Zeit wieder in eine Open-World verlieben durfte. Außerdem sind die Missionen und Charakter gut geschrieben und die Story ist auch ordentlich. Für Fans von Gothic und Risen ein Muss und alle anderen sollten dem Spiel wenigstens eine Chance geben. 5.8 ist viel zu niedrig für ein liebevolles Spiel, wie dieses.… Expand
  82. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Беремо Різен 2 і робимо все масштабнішим. Дороблено кучу ідей та задумок. Оцінка - 8.
  83. Rafshan
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Very interesting game with nice world and characters I would play it again.
  84. IamNader
    May 17, 2023
    8
    It is a huge game with loads of missions and cool characters, The only thing I can advise you before starting to go deep inside the main story (go to Fog Island and get the Legendary Item that you can find there!) - 8/10

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 49
  3. Negative: 6 out of 49
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    75
    The Germans took a step back and reintroduced more of the distinctive atmosphere of the Gothic series and the first Risen, which is a huge advantage for me. The world is so vivid and lively that it really makes you want to be there and see as much of the vast content as possible. It’s a shame that the game’s engine is visibly aging and the story lacks the punch. [10/2014, p.48]
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 18, 2014
    70
    The game is goo, but there are too many similarities with the previous installment of the series, and almost all in a negative sense, as neither the combat system, nor the AI ​​have seen some improvements.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 13, 2014
    40
    While the game builds on the legacy of its previous installments, it also repeats old mistakes. Only for the tolerant camp of the series' hardcore fans. [Issue#245]
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