Risen 3: Titan Lords

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  1. 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
  2. Rafshan
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Very interesting game with nice world and characters I would play it again.
  3. 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
  4. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Беремо Різен 2 і робимо все масштабнішим. Дороблено кучу ідей та задумок. Оцінка - 8.
  5. 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.
  6. Koyaniskaci
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Very good game. I really liked it. Thanks. But please do Russian voice translation
  7. 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.
  8. 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!
  9. 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
  10. 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...
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
65

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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