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. Le0nidas
    Sep 28, 2021
    4
    This game is a meh. I couldnt finish it because of very often stupid dialoagues and characters. Really a disappointment from the studio that made Gothic, one of the best games ever.
  4. PrincessRose
    Apr 26, 2021
    6
    I liked this game, I found it fun. Just like with other PB games, you feel so weak and combat is terrible but feels easy as you progress.
    Dislike how brief the ending was, feels like if you blink you'll miss it.
    If you like PB games you'll probably like this one as well.
  5. 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
  6. GraysonUA
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Беремо Різен 2 і робимо все масштабнішим. Дороблено кучу ідей та задумок. Оцінка - 8.
  7. 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.
  8. Koyaniskaci
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Very good game. I really liked it. Thanks. But please do Russian voice translation
  9. GameCoffee
    Jul 11, 2019
    7
    While it is certainly not the best RPG I have played it holds up quite well and offers some enjoyable moments and some unforgettable gameplay. It's combat is clunky and it's characters have little more personality than a rock, but other gameplay elements and it's underlying story make this game a good pick up when you can grab it on sale. It's a good game to add to any RPG fans library.
  10. Gelaos
    Sep 20, 2018
    6
    Risen 3 is Risen 2 with some upgrades, nothing more. I'm long-time fan of Piranha Bytes but I couldn't force myself to enjoy this game, no matter how hard I tried.

    Story is incredibly stupid, dull, crappy - probably someone thought that more fantasy clichés = better fantasy story. Quests are mostly about fetching stuff and only 2-5 quests in the entire game feel at least a little bit    Risen 3 is Risen 2 with some upgrades, nothing more. I'm long-time fan of Piranha Bytes but I couldn't force myself to enjoy this game, no matter how hard I tried.

    Story is incredibly stupid, dull, crappy - probably someone thought that more fantasy clichés = better fantasy story. Quests are mostly about fetching stuff and only 2-5 quests in the entire game feel at least a little bit original. Combat was improved over Risen 2 but enemies still stun you very often and 99 % of fights have the same style: roll, attack, roll, attack, roll, ... Frustrating.

    Voice acting is horrible, soundtrack is forgettable and graphics looks plastic and cheap. World is a little bit more open than in Risen 2, but it's still mostly corridors.

    Skip Risen 3, you won't miss anything. And if you want to finish Risen series, prepare that this game will torture you with it's immense stupidity.    … Expand
  11. blakfayt
    Jan 22, 2017
    6
    The combat is **** and that's that. There's no defending it, there's no, "You get used to it" there's no, "It's like the other games so." If I wanted a game like the other games ... I would play them instead. The point of a sequel is to IMPROVE. Risen 3's combat is awful and it's awful for a single reason that could have been patched out. Your character INSISTS on twirling like a ballerinaThe combat is **** and that's that. There's no defending it, there's no, "You get used to it" there's no, "It's like the other games so." If I wanted a game like the other games ... I would play them instead. The point of a sequel is to IMPROVE. Risen 3's combat is awful and it's awful for a single reason that could have been patched out. Your character INSISTS on twirling like a ballerina at her first recital FOR EVERY SWING. This isn't how a sword fight works. This isn't how it should play. The fact that a swing takes three+ seconds to come out is completely stupid, especially when enemy attacks are instant and sometimes drag the creatures across several feet of ground to hit you. It feels like they wanted to mix turn based combat and real time combat, but kept the worst of both. And dodge rolls don't always save you. I have been hit out of so many "dodges" AWAY from enemies because the game teleports them to me. On top of this, the most common healing item is a VERY SLOW regen. I don't mind that, except it should actually be useful. Just make it heal ... three times faster when I'm not in combat. That way I can heal without standing in a field FOR FIVE MINUTES while I wait to recover. I'm not kidding, it's too slow. You're better off just drinking alcohol (potions), except they cost a lot more money, are hard to find in the wild, and are better saved for the middle of a fight.

    So, combat boils down to using a companion to distract the thing you want to kill, hitting it in the back til it dies, then standing about while you eat a sandwich to recover HP at a rate of 1 point per 2 seconds, and then going to the next fight. This doesn't sound bad, until you realize that it makes playing without the AI impossible if you come across more than 2 enemies of any type, and fights drag on for 10+ minutes until you get overpowered via spells. There's literally one build that makes you essentially invincible for the whole game.

    Everything else, the graphics (passable), the story (passable), the voice acting (cheesy), the world (interesting) works very well. I enjoy the game for the most part, but the combat is a chore that doesn't get any better until you get powerful enough to essentially skip it. And that's not good in a game where combat is a majority of your time spent playing.    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. PutCashIn
    Mar 13, 2016
    6
    This game starts out well, but quickly descends into the same issue all the Risen and Gothic games have so far had - almost zero interesting characters (except maybe Bones in this games case), almost zero incentive to continue any mission other than the ignorance of sunk costs ('I paid for this game so I should spend more of my time playing it' - when economically, if you don't like it, doThis game starts out well, but quickly descends into the same issue all the Risen and Gothic games have so far had - almost zero interesting characters (except maybe Bones in this games case), almost zero incentive to continue any mission other than the ignorance of sunk costs ('I paid for this game so I should spend more of my time playing it' - when economically, if you don't like it, do something else), essentially a well crafted world that completely alienates the player from any sense of feeling or immersion.

    Combat tries to be Witcher-like but comes off Witcher-lite, move sets are limited and dodging/rolling is haphazard at best.

    I stopped playing after the 10th time falling off an edge due to the weird amount of momentum your character has, in fact, most movement feels a lot like your character is 3 times a heavy as any other model in the game.

    Essentially, Gothic 1 was great *at the time* - every game by this company since has had this weird 'stuck in 2002' feel to it, So much so the fan base for this company even admit to being 'cult'.

    Risen 3 is no comparison to The Witcher 3.    … Expand
  15. EmperorSultan
    Dec 24, 2015
    3
    I enjoyed Risen 1, kinda liked Risen 2. I read nothing about Risen 3 because I wanted to be surprised when ever I get the game. So what does Piranhna Bytes you say... They give a new hero who was never mentioned before and you dont give a damn about and copy most of the islands from Risen 2 and improving nothing on the horrible combat system, Piranhna Bytes please learn something from yourI enjoyed Risen 1, kinda liked Risen 2. I read nothing about Risen 3 because I wanted to be surprised when ever I get the game. So what does Piranhna Bytes you say... They give a new hero who was never mentioned before and you dont give a damn about and copy most of the islands from Risen 2 and improving nothing on the horrible combat system, Piranhna Bytes please learn something from your polish neighbors CD Projeckt RED.

    The last chance I give the german studio is with ELEX, hopefully it doesn't disappoint.    … Expand
  16. wladdim
    Nov 1, 2015
    0
    Terrible combat mechanics, terribly boring dialogues which are worst interpreted from all games i ever played since 2003 , horrific loot picking . Worst of all ,the game is BORING at all.
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. 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
  20. CoolDadTx
    May 4, 2015
    7
    Basically more of Risen 2. The biggest issue is the end boss(es) pretty much make all the previous experience you've gained with the combat system and skills useless. Pretty anti-climactic compared to the rest of the game.
  21. 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
  22. DecryptedGaming
    Jan 19, 2015
    6
    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 ofAlthough, 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. DrugsMeazureTim
    Jan 10, 2015
    4
    the combat sucks. gameplay feels like risen 2, the franchise had problems since the day of risen 1. but risen 1 was great but not on the xbox 360. risen 2 wasn't bad but still was **** and risen 3 was bad. i don't hate this franchise. but the combat sucks, story is cliche. and deep silver. why all the voice actors from your library sucks ?.
  24. admad
    Jan 3, 2015
    7
    Well, it's not the best game, but ain't that bad either. I kind of enjoyed the time playing (at the end it got really booring). The combat system was really bad, same moves from the begining to an end, there isn't an increasing difficulty with better weapons as you play. So at first the game is fun, but later on, my character was so good that no enemy could kill me... I really miss theWell, it's not the best game, but ain't that bad either. I kind of enjoyed the time playing (at the end it got really booring). The combat system was really bad, same moves from the begining to an end, there isn't an increasing difficulty with better weapons as you play. So at first the game is fun, but later on, my character was so good that no enemy could kill me... I really miss the difficulty from Gothic, the combat system, better weapons with new chapters. Here I got the best weapon practically at the begining, the game posed some kind of challange for first hours, but then the main character gets so much better that it's ridicolous, and opponents stay the same. Try harder PB...… Expand
  25. tian2matt2
    Nov 27, 2014
    0
    Just bought this game and installed it on my PC. As soon as played it for an hour, it bores me. It did not meet my expectations, thought it could surpassed Skyrim or other games like it, but sadly it did not. Waste of money and time. I could have gone for Farcry4 which is on my 2nd list when i bought it. If this game sucks bigtime, how much more the other 2 which came before it.
  26. Caligamy
    Nov 22, 2014
    2
    I really wanted to like this game. Found the world to be interesting and felt compelled to explore it, however.. this game has some really REALLY terrible controls and feels clunky as hell at every turn, and I had it setup for use with the XBox controller..

    The voice acting is pretty bad, to the point where it was just annoying to listen to less than an hour into this, and why did it    I really wanted to like this game. Found the world to be interesting and felt compelled to explore it, however.. this game has some really REALLY terrible controls and feels clunky as hell at every turn, and I had it setup for use with the XBox controller..

    The voice acting is pretty bad, to the point where it was just annoying to listen to less than an hour into this, and why did it seem like "Bones" voice changed suddenly after being obnoxious for 20 minutes? While I did feel compelled to explore what world was presented to me in this title, I wont.. because it just feels like a terrible chore to even play this.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. DRiVER_helsinki
    Oct 23, 2014
    6
    pffft, what can i said, you said everythign already O.o - Hmmm - This game made me personally feel disappointed , and i went back to COMPANY OF HEROS 2 to heal my heart, at least there are OTHER epic solid games to patch the wounds from disappointing purchases :(
  29. 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.
  30. Andante
    Oct 3, 2014
    3
    I will try to summarize it. In general Risen 3 was a mediocre/bad game, especially considering that it came from the Gothic developer.

    Graphics: Definitely low quality for a 2014 game, even Risen 1 had better looking graphics Sound/Music: Pretty generic, nothing memorable Story: Messed up, too many elements put together without proper explanation. Questions from Risen 1 never got    I will try to summarize it. In general Risen 3 was a mediocre/bad game, especially considering that it came from the Gothic developer.

    Graphics: Definitely low quality for a 2014 game, even Risen 1 had better looking graphics Sound/Music: Pretty generic, nothing memorable

    Story: Messed up, too many elements put together without proper explanation. Questions from Risen 1 never got answered, instead they added extra story elements that only managed to confuse as more.

    World Design: Weak. It doesn't feel realistic and unique. Multiple islands and invisible walls spoil the "open world" feeling. Too many empty areas without the proper content, only filled with randomly placed enemies. There is not a single town in the whole game.

    NPC's: Again, weak. Voice acting is below average, there are many NPC's and companions but the fail to immerse you in the game world. They have no strong personality. Too many dialogues that become boring. I would prefer less, and more meaningful ones. Speaking gnomes turn the game into a parody destroying the "mature" feeling.

    Combat: Better animations than R2, but still it doesn't feel right especially in the beginning. Enemies have a unnatural long attack range causing you headache and extremely bad AI. As the game progresses combat gets easier but also repetitive and boring. Magic is a good addition, but it doesn't seem to fit in the pirate/caribbean setting.

    Inventory: Same from Risen 2. Extremely unpractical, I would prefer Risen 1 inventory instead.    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. deathweeper
    Sep 11, 2014
    6
    Risen 3 is not a bad game but it's definitly not a good one either. The graphics and voice acting are fine and exploring the islands is pretty fun. However the combat is terrible and the story gets boring fast. After a few hours exploring the islands also gets boring since your just repeating the same process somewhere else and fighting slighlty different monsters. After A few more hoursRisen 3 is not a bad game but it's definitly not a good one either. The graphics and voice acting are fine and exploring the islands is pretty fun. However the combat is terrible and the story gets boring fast. After a few hours exploring the islands also gets boring since your just repeating the same process somewhere else and fighting slighlty different monsters. After A few more hours it gets even more boring and you would rather quit instead waste more time to see how the game ends. I would only recommend this game if you where really bored and it was really cheap (5 dollars or less).… Expand
  38. MajorLag
    Sep 9, 2014
    1
    This game is as fun as masterbating with sandpaper. Pirating this game was an even worse thing to do.
    I'm going to go ahead and head to steam reviews and post the torrent links if people want a taste of this foul anus of a video game.
    The combat is dull, theres no lock-on. Your pistol misses even in close range. The graphics are below bad (looks like I'm playing on a unity game with D    This game is as fun as masterbating with sandpaper. Pirating this game was an even worse thing to do.
    I'm going to go ahead and head to steam reviews and post the torrent links if people want a taste of this foul anus of a video game.
    The combat is dull, theres no lock-on. Your pistol misses even in close range.
    The graphics are below bad (looks like I'm playing on a unity game with D grade graphics.
    Voice acting is awful.
    This game is like ride to hell.

    Most levels are reused from risen 2.

    Overall the game is boring.

    Don't buy if it you like masterbating with sandpaper. If you do then you're retarded.    … Expand
  39. Dethstar
    Sep 9, 2014
    6
    Graphics = mediocre - Very consolesque and a bit disney but for all that some very nice environments so next gen console, last decades PC but a good game can make up for that right? There is far less obvious issues with the field view than terrible console ports like Dead Rising 3 which are bound to make people used to playing on PC FOV violently sick until a patch shows up. So for aGraphics = mediocre - Very consolesque and a bit disney but for all that some very nice environments so next gen console, last decades PC but a good game can make up for that right? There is far less obvious issues with the field view than terrible console ports like Dead Rising 3 which are bound to make people used to playing on PC FOV violently sick until a patch shows up. So for a cross platform title it is better than most in terms of not being unplayable.

    I find it runs fine and have found no bugs but I have a pretty epic rig (Multi Titans blah blah). Epic job for a console port which are so often a bug filled mess or just outright lie in their marketing.

    Game play = Mediocre. It does seem to be a reasonably large game environment when you first look at it. Then your realise, you already have a bit of DLC with it and actually what you have is a few small islands. So it is actually quite small in terms of game real estate to explore. Having said that, people are so used to being ripped off by anything cross platform in terms of the playable hours they will get out of the experience that it is fair to say, many games are far worse (The Witcher 2 etc) There is a bit of an open world feel but you quickly realise there just isn't much to do or anywhere new to do it. NPCs are extremely wooden and have a bit of quirky dialogue but in the main are very static. They do not actually DO much.

    Combat = Awful. Role around on the floor a lot. My god, it is the worst thing about this game (other than being a bit on the small side) This is a combat lead game so one would have thought some innovation might have taken place since Risen 2. One thing I do like is enemies are less predictable so most of the time the same formula isn't guaranteed to work every time on the same mob type but your options as a player character are just not there. You do not feel involved at all.

    I liked the intro music and I like the game enough to continue playing but more because of the links with the first game in the series which brings the odd moment of nostalgia but really it is another very light weight console friendly unit shifter. This has been made to appeal to the console RPG demographic (20-30 hours game time max) than the PC RPG gamer expecting longevity and depth.

    The plot is ok. More of the same but the motivations and way the quests link in is a bit odd at times but its entertaining enough.

    Levelling up and character development has the same issues as Risen 2. I actually never thought it was terrible in Risen 2 but it is limited and uninspiring for the most part.

    I suspect even console gamers are getting tired of very shallow RPG games but it was not the worst console ported RPG I have seen. (TW2 goes down as one of the worst for me) At least Risen 3 doesn't have that "Press" X or Y or Z" to dodge or do something critical in a very scripted way during boss encounters etc. Points for that and the environment.

    Personally I like pirate themed games (Except Assasins Creed Black Flag) but this was just way to juvenile and Disney but then I sort of expected a kids game as it was console lead. Overall, it does have some charm and it is one of the few console ports I might make it to the end of but 6 is a very fair score in my opinion.

    Environment and level design has something going for it.    … Expand
  40. dodomaga
    Sep 8, 2014
    5
    Это будет возвращение к корням они сказали....поклонникам Готики понравится....
    По порядку: Готика (одноручное,двуручное оружие, десятки рун разного характера, мана для баланса, сюжет как из книги, доспехи с разным дизайном, робы, разная анимация для всех видов оружия и магии, стрельбы).
    Ризен 3 (одноручное оружие, магия без КД, минимум доспехов, НЕТУ РОБЫ для гг, пистолеты -пока пули не    Это будет возвращение к корням они сказали....поклонникам Готики понравится....
    По порядку: Готика (одноручное,двуручное оружие, десятки рун разного характера, мана для баланса, сюжет как из книги, доспехи с разным дизайном, робы, разная анимация для всех видов оружия и магии, стрельбы).
    Ризен 3 (одноручное оружие, магия без КД, минимум доспехов, НЕТУ РОБЫ для гг, пистолеты -пока пули не кончились-стреляй вася, сюжет и квесты не блещут и толикой интеллекта, персонажи -горстка мобов с 2-4 строчками реплик+научи меня скиллу. При этом моб учит нас навыкам как Избранник по мановению руки -только позолоти ручонку. Нет бы провести спарринг или сделать мини-игру. Что касается магии: 3 стандартные атаки (огонь,лед, молния)-отличаются только внешне + - перескакивание молнии во врага, старая тактика бей огненного голема льдом или молнией-молодец, уже наскучила. + ледяные осколки, волна энергии, огненный дождик-из активных-ВОТ И ВСЕ!!! Это волшебник я спрашиваю? А эти 3D модельки "брони" отличаются только наплечниками+ пояса+веревочки поверх старого шаблона...нету слов-я неочемный дизайнер сделал бы арты лучше и колоритнее-в старом Готическом духе. В ИГРЕ НЕТУ ДВУРУЧНОГО ОРУЖИЯ ВООБЩЕ, НЕТУ ЩИТОВ, НЕТУ 2 ПАРНЫХ КЛИНКОВ. ИИ Мобов ужасен. вся игра наскучивает именно из-за ИИ после 30 минут-и никакая сложность этого не меняет. О каком прогрессе речь если на лицо - провал за провалом? И не надо говорить что маленький бюджет и тд-сейчас Unreal Engine 4 за каких то 19 баксов + 5 процентов от продаж. На дворе 2014 год. Я чувствую себя обманутым человеком. Мало того еще и с другом предзаказали ЭТО. Такое ощущение, что Дух ГОТИКИ создавали бывшие работники и сотрудники PB, а остались конвеерные рабочие. Купите наконец mc для реалистичной анимации движений. Если не могете в пропорциях и анимации. К слову- есть 3 типа тела, а не ОДНО на всех персонажей одинаковой комплекции. Вранья от разработчиков старой школы никак не ждал. Игра проходится со всеми длс на максимальной сложности 30-35 часов-если вы зачищаете все острова магией (очень скучно)).
    ВЕРДИКТ 5/10
    799рублей за этот шлак - это покупка "удачной" ложки у персонажа Ризен 3 на болоте Каладора.
    Сделайте Готику умоляю...я куплю ее как и ваш Ризен 3-потому что еще верю в ваш талант.    … Expand
  41. Sirik_Matak
    Sep 7, 2014
    2
    Well, it's not as garbage as Risen 2 was, but it's still a bad game. Every aspect is lacking, combat is laughable, the character system is pointless since the game presents everything it has in the first 2-3 hours and lets us to beat it without bigger problems.
    Not ditching the worst pirate theme in a history, rehashing Risen 2's plot that makes no sense... The game has no direction and    Well, it's not as garbage as Risen 2 was, but it's still a bad game. Every aspect is lacking, combat is laughable, the character system is pointless since the game presents everything it has in the first 2-3 hours and lets us to beat it without bigger problems.
    Not ditching the worst pirate theme in a history, rehashing Risen 2's plot that makes no sense... The game has no direction and no sense. It was made because "it had to be made", even if the developer had no idea what to do and probable knew it shouldn't do it after all. And the players had to play it, just to examine why it's dead and why this developer shouldn't be making any more games.
    It looks like a mix of different ideas, that were put in one box without no one checking if it works. A shame.    … Expand
  42. Lordynator
    Sep 7, 2014
    1
    Voted 1, because of graphics, the rest of the game sucks, combat is awe full, animations sucks, I do not understand people who gave this a high score, this game is pure **** do not buy don't waste your money on this.
  43. epoc
    Sep 4, 2014
    2
    This game sucked. It's not average. It's not bellow average. It just sucks. The story is terrible, and poorly written, recycling tons of cliches from about everything, and you freaking play as Christian Bale. I'm not joking. He looks like Christian Bale, he goes around being a douche to everyone and he is generally uninteresting. Just like every character in the game. I didn't like aThis game sucked. It's not average. It's not bellow average. It just sucks. The story is terrible, and poorly written, recycling tons of cliches from about everything, and you freaking play as Christian Bale. I'm not joking. He looks like Christian Bale, he goes around being a douche to everyone and he is generally uninteresting. Just like every character in the game. I didn't like a single character in the game. Not one. Hell, I can't even tell the difference between most of them because they all look and sound pretty much the same. In fact, this game reuses character models and even entire villages from Risen 2. Why? Because it is Risen 2! Zero effort, and no improvements what so ever! Combat is a joke. It's one button and a block. I'm serious. And because of this, combat is extremely hard, and not in a challenging, tactical way like in Dark Souls, it's just impossible to beat anything other than rabbits because they have light and heavy attacks, and you don't! The game randomly picks for you. Stupid. Also, the graphics are still as crappy as Risen 2, with low res textures and some just ugly environments. Boss battles are QTE's. That's it. But it's better than playing the actual combat. I poured 80 hours into this piece of **** 80 hours of boredom. If you buy this game, it will happen to you too. STAY AWAY! STAY FAR AWAY!… Expand
  44. Kezo
    Sep 2, 2014
    6
    Was awaiting this game for some time and when it finally came, there was a bit of a disappointment. The game introduces a new hero in an old world. Looking at the world its a Risen 2.5, jut a light upgrade to the older Risen 2 theme. On the other side, for a core lover of Gothic series and mostly Risen 1, there is still that touch of handmade world , ineteresting story and nice band ofWas awaiting this game for some time and when it finally came, there was a bit of a disappointment. The game introduces a new hero in an old world. Looking at the world its a Risen 2.5, jut a light upgrade to the older Risen 2 theme. On the other side, for a core lover of Gothic series and mostly Risen 1, there is still that touch of handmade world , ineteresting story and nice band of characters that will to binde you to your chair form some time.… Expand
  45. Llaerrick
    Aug 31, 2014
    6
    Almost a good game.

    There is a lot going for Risen 3. Content-wise, there is never any shortage of lore, quests or missions in game. The environments are rendered quite nicely and its fun exploring and gathering. Unfortunately, there are also quite a few bad fundamental flaws. Combat (which is always an important aspect of any rpg) is clunky and uninspired. It plays like a bad    Almost a good game.

    There is a lot going for Risen 3. Content-wise, there is never any shortage of lore, quests or missions in game. The environments are rendered quite nicely and its fun exploring and gathering.

    Unfortunately, there are also quite a few bad fundamental flaws. Combat (which is always an important aspect of any rpg) is clunky and uninspired. It plays like a bad hack-and-slash. fight AI isn't great (and your companions usually make you feel like a second-rate tank).

    It is easy to fall into the trap of not liking the game from the outset - but further play through (up to the point of joining a collective, i.e. Demonhunters, Guardians, Pirates, etc.) changes the game-play (especially the lack-lustre fighting) incredibly. For those who have already bought the game and junked it before joining a collective, i would recommend giving it another shot and working towards getting into a collective before passing full judgment.

    The inventory and UI is an absolute mess and terrible to navigate. Having only one hotbar also doesn't work well when there are so many different weapons to switch through (leaving no space for spells/potions/etc).

    While there is a huge amount of content, a lot of it is also very superficial.

    And some of the worst voice-acting/overs this side of the known universe.

    That said, it has its saving graces and hopefully patches will help smooth the combat and make it more appealing. Probably not entirely worth it at the release price but well worth considering if it goes on sale.    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. blade01
    Aug 27, 2014
    3
    Sorry folks, this game suckz.Everyone that gives this **** game a 10 is lying and/or stupid.While you can enjoy a game you have to be honest when you review something and consider what games are out there right now.A 10 is the genres best, it sets a new standard.A 10 is a game that does everything right and adds something new of its own.Risen 3 is NOT a 10!Risen 3 is using MANY assets fromSorry folks, this game suckz.Everyone that gives this **** game a 10 is lying and/or stupid.While you can enjoy a game you have to be honest when you review something and consider what games are out there right now.A 10 is the genres best, it sets a new standard.A 10 is a game that does everything right and adds something new of its own.Risen 3 is NOT a 10!Risen 3 is using MANY assets from Risen 2!Thats cheap and lazy and they still charge you around 50€!!!Its basicly the same game without some minor "features" of Risen 2 like the dirty tricks(the kick or the flying parrot).If you like Risen 2, Risen 3 is ok for you.But lets get into detail:

    Visuals:Strangely, some areas look ok to good, others outright suck.The water looks good, everything else not.Rocks for example look really terrible.Sometimes they blend so bad in with the backround that everything "melts" together.Hurts the eyes, really!There is an issue with the settings for the shadows.If you reduce it to a certain level youll have little squares all over the place.Its annoying.What is good, the games will run on every machine out there.I heard some complains about the performance on some systems, got no problems myself though.

    Sound:This is really strange.Its a german game and the german voiceover is sooooooo bad.The english too, no question.The cast for the voices was not very motivated, you can hear that.Maybe because the dialogues are so cheap and bad written.The music, i dont know, the best youll ever hear in the game will be the theme in the menu.The enviromental sounds are......not there i think.There is a jungle, it doesnt sound like a jungle.There is a isle with a vulcano and a stream of lava in the middle of the isle, even there its quiet and suddenly some noises pop in when you come nearer.Its cheap, sorry.

    Gameplay:Storytelling was never a strong point of PB-Games.That was interesting back when Gothic 1 was freshly out.Now its 2014.No evolution in that point.The story is boring at best.The cheap dialogues really heard here too.Its not engaging, no NPC is memorable.Bad for the story and the world.I couldnt care less about this world.Here, games like Mass Effect set a standard i think in terms of dialogues and interesting NPCs.So, the story is bad?How about the strong point of PB Games?Exploration!Yeah this is kinda gone as a strongpoint.The game is cut into pieces with the isles.You have some isles and not a complete world.Its not that much to explore.If you explore, you find SOMETHING, but that something is not really of importance.Youll find some quests out in the wild, ok but they are not really rewarding.The quests are a problem of their own.Boring at best.They feel like MMO quests.Fetch and bring, kill 10 monsters.Cheap, lazy.What really pisses me of is the combat system.Some claimed it is frustrating.Yes and no!Look some reviews, like angry Joes.He suckz at risen.In the first hours you need to duck and roll.Than its really an easy game, youll look through the enemy movement after minutes and know when they attack.I NEVER died in the game because of a fight.There are some imbalances in the system.Like the daggers, they are too strong.Better than magic i think(at least better than the demonhunter magic).

    All in all, this game is lazy.50€ is too much.Where the production time went into?Not the story, not the quests, not the combat.Nothing is new, nothing is fresh.The game is a solid 5/10 but there is the issue with the laziness and the DLC problem.They cut out content and reuse many things from Risen 2.This is a no go!!!For that, its just a 3/10!!!!    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. Munsaki
    Aug 25, 2014
    4
    I'm Disappointed in this sequel, so much of it screams "Hate me" especially when considering the voices graphics and terrible combat system.

    I'm going to start of with something i love about the game, and what i loved about the previous games Piranha Bytes made, this is the freedom to explore, and although at the beginning your are limited i find that there are still secrets and nooks.    I'm Disappointed in this sequel, so much of it screams "Hate me" especially when considering the voices graphics and terrible combat system.

    I'm going to start of with something i love about the game, and what i loved about the previous games Piranha Bytes made, this is the freedom to explore, and although at the beginning your are limited i find that there are still secrets and nooks. I'm hoping that the game developers intended me to laugh at some of the completely Useless conversations you would have with your companion during the beginning, its like the developers assumed 6 year old's were going to play (Not that they aren't seeing as i played Gothic 1 when i was 5)
    Personally I loved the Main character's voice in the Gothic Series, but the voiced used in "Titan Lords" makes me cringe every time i hear it, almost making me mute the sound all together,

    The Graphics are outdated, however this hasn't been a problem for me in the previous games Piranha Bytes have made, i feel as if the other disappointing aspects of the game allowed for the realization of how terrible the graphics of the game I'm playing is.

    The combat system seems worse than that of Risen 2, finding myself randomly swinging in certain directions and "barrel rolling" everywhere in order to dodge the rapid attacks the monsters i was fighting, which reminds me of the terrible combat in Gothic 3 against monsters (them repetitively jumping back)

    Overall i'm glad i borrowed a friends copy and didn't waste the $50 or so dollars buying it, However ill i'm still going to play it for the story, which i hope will at least give me some love for the company once again.    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. alexzorz
    Aug 25, 2014
    0
    To me, this game seems like a poor rebrushing of Risen 2. But it's even worse. Risen 2 had some playability, and wasn't really that bad. It just wasn't as good as Risen 1.

    But this one, oh boy, where do I start? First off, i can't believe they went through with this cheap, clichéed voice acting. It sounds like something out of a poor porn-movie. And i am not even joking. Just the    To me, this game seems like a poor rebrushing of Risen 2. But it's even worse. Risen 2 had some playability, and wasn't really that bad. It just wasn't as good as Risen 1.

    But this one, oh boy, where do I start?

    First off, i can't believe they went through with this cheap, clichéed voice acting. It sounds like something out of a poor porn-movie. And i am not even joking.

    Just the voice acting alone makes me want to turn the game off - and i have done so every time now.
    I am directly embarrassed every time characters in this game opens their mouth to speak.
    It's like they say the most obvious, silly things all the time. Are they trying to annoy me?

    The inventory system seems to be ported straight out of Risen 2. It's kind of cluttered and messy compared to Risen 1.

    Combat feels clumsy, and animations seem poor. Just try to jump, and see how it slows down and floats like you somehow slow down time while mid-air.

    Textures seem poorly done, as you can often see "smeared" and warped textures all over. And the resolution seem to be low and badly applied many places.
    Including characters.

    This was really bad, and I am very certain i won't even finish this game.
    Sadly, as i had looked forward to this one.

    I think the main problem is that they try to hard to please us, and just end up halfways on so many points, that the overall presentation of the game is quite low.

    I can't believe they expect to sell me this in 2014. And i am not really being cruel here.

    It just seems very bad and rushed. Maybe they try to hard to please critics, and end up working too hard in the wrong places...

    Massive failure in my eyes. It's quite a shame for the Risen series, really.

    Please don't try again. Just make something else, you are killing Risen.    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. Squerol
    Aug 23, 2014
    1
    My review was deleted so once more - game is MEGA dissapointing for Pirahna Bytes games fan...
    Ok, bad things first, cause there is most of them:
    -Really bad and cheap combat system, button mashing standing enemies... -Character development (where are Learning Points? Stats and Skills system is really bad idea), -World and characters - some alone islands, builded from corridors, boring    My review was deleted so once more - game is MEGA dissapointing for Pirahna Bytes games fan...
    Ok, bad things first, cause there is most of them:
    -Really bad and cheap combat system, button mashing standing enemies...
    -Character development (where are Learning Points? Stats and Skills system is really bad idea),
    -World and characters - some alone islands, builded from corridors, boring cities (where are awesome made towns from Gothic 1/2 or Risen 1?), no open world feeling, And climbing ladders and swimming is made cheap really....
    -Difficulty - slaying Golems, Shadow Warriors, Rhinos, Giant Lizardaz and other beasts from Abyss with all time button mashing on hard difficulty, without any character upgrades....
    -Story - you dont want play this game more...
    -Game engine - Pirahna Bytes just recycled bad Risen 2...
    -Everything, making this game low flight category,...
    Good:
    -Pirahna Bytes this time really assured us that they CAN'T makes games anymore, so hopefully no Gothic game on sight....

    Overally, If they make game from a scratch, maybe something good will there be. But lazy dudes just recycled Risen 2 (which was bad taken game overall) and makes something "nah, Risen 2.5 done, just give us money, we are back to roots!" No come back to roots, just lying to fans, no progress, why dont do somethin on shape of Gothic 1/2 or Risen 1, which was really great game? Shame on you, Pirahna Bytes, I wont take any games from you...    … Expand
  59. 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
  60. LiquidFrostbite
    Aug 22, 2014
    0
    Horrible game. Which is unfortunate, because I actually enjoyed the graphics and the character animations. I thought the game had an interesting story and interesting characters.

    The combat/gameplay however is absolutely horrendous. This is easily the WORST combat I have ever seen in a game, in my entire span of gaming. It completely ruins the experience. It's not fun, it's tedious.    Horrible game. Which is unfortunate, because I actually enjoyed the graphics and the character animations. I thought the game had an interesting story and interesting characters.

    The combat/gameplay however is absolutely horrendous. This is easily the WORST combat I have ever seen in a game, in my entire span of gaming. It completely ruins the experience. It's not fun, it's tedious. This a true example of how gameplay trumps graphics.

    Did they learn nothing from Risen 2?    … Expand
  61. 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
  62. sisho
    Aug 22, 2014
    2
    This game is the perfect example of a bad game. Bad art direction, bad animation, bad sound, terrible gameplay, terrible story... It looks and plays like some low budget title made in the early 00's, and not in the good way. Comparing it to the Gothic series is not even a possibility. Every aspect of this game seems like a joke.
    The first Risen had some good RPG elements, combat,    This game is the perfect example of a bad game. Bad art direction, bad animation, bad sound, terrible gameplay, terrible story... It looks and plays like some low budget title made in the early 00's, and not in the good way. Comparing it to the Gothic series is not even a possibility. Every aspect of this game seems like a joke.
    The first Risen had some good RPG elements, combat, atmosphere and story. Risen 3 has nothing of it.
    Don't buy it.    … Expand
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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!
  72. svikter
    Aug 20, 2014
    4
    Risen 3 is a really good game if you are used to MMO and farming because you will farm sooo much in this game, a problem is when you kill everything in a zone they wont spawn. they said they would go for a more medival feeling but i don't feel medival i still feel the same bad pirate theme from risen 2 where you killed bosses by throwing harpoons in their mouths or kited everything with aRisen 3 is a really good game if you are used to MMO and farming because you will farm sooo much in this game, a problem is when you kill everything in a zone they wont spawn. they said they would go for a more medival feeling but i don't feel medival i still feel the same bad pirate theme from risen 2 where you killed bosses by throwing harpoons in their mouths or kited everything with a musket.......

    Anyway at the start the game is hard, and the thing i dont like in a rpg is that u have to depend on your crewmate to tank all the dmg while u stand behind the monster loading up attacks and the monsters attack the one who is closest and attacks them, their attack pattern is just broken at start, the boss fight are taking right from an mmo no inovation, the last boss is a joke, and the ending was awful. So the game is hard as hell at the start and u will die alot if you don't have bones tanking all the damage. the problem is after you manage to survive and you start to lvl up your melee and get a good weapon then the game becomes tooooo easy.

    after 10 hours i had good weapon and much glory in melee i just wrecked everything until the last boss then the powerspike comes hes hard as hell and annoying as hell.

    the voice acting is soo bad makes it hard to believe this game came out 2014, as many say yes, he sounds like he has throat cancer, and there is nothing interesting about the main character i have no idea why they decided to not continue the game with the protagonist from risen 1 and 2 atleast u could listen and not skip all the conversations.

    Everyone is boring as hell there is no interesting character maybe mendoza from first risen but rest are awful. And oo did you notice patty managed to grow like 5-7 sizes of boobs in 1 game.

    for 49:99 dollars this game is not worth it. this game will only be worth buying when it costs like 10-15 euro on steam.

    Man this was wasted cash, oo and you get instant health by drinking alcohol, and you don't get drunk, yes very very good.

    this game is not above 6/10 stay away from this game.    … Expand
  73. appo
    Aug 20, 2014
    7
    Risen 3: Titan Lords is good game but is not perfect. Piranha Bytes can make games better. I will wait Risen 4 he will be more better. Risen 3: Titan Lords is best RPG game of this year by me.
  74. 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!
  75. 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
  76. 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!!
  77. iAdm
    Aug 19, 2014
    0
    I was terribly disappointed, the early parts of the game were much better in terms of gameplay, and in terms of dialogue. Can not even download it, waste of time.
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. gibsmedat
    Aug 18, 2014
    0
    stay far away from this trash. do not listen to the people rating it as anything other than a 6 because they are shills and delusional fan boys. this game is hot garbage. the voice acting, the story and quests are all extremely repetitive and uninteresting. what it comes down to is combat. most of the game is about combat. if the combat wasn't so horrendous then you could overlook thestay far away from this trash. do not listen to the people rating it as anything other than a 6 because they are shills and delusional fan boys. this game is hot garbage. the voice acting, the story and quests are all extremely repetitive and uninteresting. what it comes down to is combat. most of the game is about combat. if the combat wasn't so horrendous then you could overlook the other things, but you can't because the combat IS horrendous. every enemy uses the same attack pattern which is attack you two or three times faster than you can swing your sword, warp back ten feet and warp towards you from ten feet away. there's no variation in any enemy attack patterns except for larger creatures and bosses, but then they have the same **** attack patterns as each other. also the hero seems to always want to do the longest attack animation possible which is slowly spin around and swing your sword. yeah, you have no control over the type of attack animations you do. it's completely random. you can do a "fast" attack one second and the next four attacks you do this **** ballerina attack like some kind of ****. since your attacks are so slow enemies always hit you because their attacks are seemingly three times faster than your attacks. what all this means is that combat turns into an unpleasant experience that involves rolling around and turning small fights against weak creatures into five minute affairs.

    if you can stomach the horrible combat without tearing out your hair you will eventually join a faction. now, what factions do is break the game. after you join a faction combat then becomes a joke with all these spells that completely break any sort of balance this game might of had, which was pretty much no balance at all. anyway, you get these spells that make combat go from incredibly frustrating to incredibly easy and even more **** boring. you get spells that give you ridiculous attack speed, spam able range attacks that mop the floor with groups of enemies and other things that make it so you'll never have a challenge again.

    i've never seen a game that missed "it" quite like risen 3. it does nothing well and the game design is so blatantly schizophrenic that pb must have been doing heroin when they developed this game. i'm not even trying to be a sensationalist here, but this is one of the worst games of all time. STAY AWAY.    … Expand
  83. 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!
  84. Gordon_S
    Aug 18, 2014
    7
    Terrible dialogs and voice acting. Graphics is hit & miss. Some of the monster models and animations are quite good, foliage can be quite convincing as well but quite often you will encounter low res textures, poorly done depth of field effect and general blurriness.
    Still game is fun to play and despite all has much less bugs than Skyrim.
  85. 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
  86. 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).
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. xeed
    Aug 18, 2014
    7
    This game is definetly one of the best rpgs i played the last 2 years. The sidequest are fun. The characters are fun. The voice acting is a bit of a pain. Surprisingly the english version seems to be better than the german. I don't know what to think about that.
    The combat system is totally alright, but a little bit unbalanced. I can win almost any fight by just rolling around waiting for    This game is definetly one of the best rpgs i played the last 2 years. The sidequest are fun. The characters are fun. The voice acting is a bit of a pain. Surprisingly the english version seems to be better than the german. I don't know what to think about that.
    The combat system is totally alright, but a little bit unbalanced. I can win almost any fight by just rolling around waiting for my partner to kill them all. When you get to the point, where you do actually some damage, you can just roll-hit-roll-hit-roll-hit. You disable blocking and parrying with this powerful roll. But the combat system, if not abused, is still working great and is fun. I like the possibility to win every sword fight without any skillpoint.
    Now the bad stuff. It is more of an gothic 2-piranha bytes issue. You can do better guys. The main story is great, but the world around doesn't change. You don't get new quest, when proceeding with the main story. You can do all the side quests first and then stomp the main story. No problem. The world doesn't feel alive. Sure it is open world. But open world doesn't mean that you can do every little quest at any time. Open World means you have no barriers to go everywhere.

    Sadly no gothic 2 feeling. That's why you get -3 points. (and voice acting, and graphics, and unbalanced fight, and    … Expand
  90. Sjalka
    Aug 18, 2014
    4
    below average, way below expectations

    there is little to say, for i have not played it a very long time. the game does not start very well. unlikable character with no option to customize looks or gender, poor combat mechanics, a somewhat "old" look with sometimes low res textures, dreadful voiceacting and mixed animation ( sometimes very good, sometimes - especially in cutscenes ...    below average, way below expectations

    there is little to say, for i have not played it a very long time. the game does not start very well. unlikable character with no option to customize looks or gender, poor combat mechanics, a somewhat "old" look with sometimes low res textures, dreadful voiceacting and mixed animation ( sometimes very good, sometimes - especially in cutscenes ... terrible )

    the quests have been rather simple with little to no surprises, little choice and little feeling of progression.

    all in all - i noticed that i wondered, why i was not playing one of the older, yet much better games - like skyrim    … Expand
  91. T_Slice
    Aug 18, 2014
    4
    Did they creators of Risen pay you guys. This game is pretty broken. Creature difficulty is off the charts no matter how big they are they seem to dodge your attacks. I roll in circles trying not to get hit and all the creatures are so fast and your character is slow. Story is alright, but so many quests that are useless and boring. This isnt an MMO. c'mon
  92. Jorderon
    Aug 17, 2014
    6
    It feels like Piranha Bytes was attempting to do Gothic II from Gothic I with this game in that there is significant reuse of assets and improvements to deliver basically the same game with significant improvements and a new story. But the game fails to deliver the kind of polish and value that Gothic II had relative to its predecessor. I was hoping for a 'fixed' Risen 2 with improvedIt feels like Piranha Bytes was attempting to do Gothic II from Gothic I with this game in that there is significant reuse of assets and improvements to deliver basically the same game with significant improvements and a new story. But the game fails to deliver the kind of polish and value that Gothic II had relative to its predecessor. I was hoping for a 'fixed' Risen 2 with improved combat and story/content etc, but instead I got Risen 2's expansion pack. There's a bit right with the game in that it checks all the boxes of the franchise you've come to expect, but its not quite there in terms of polish. I feel this game was released about a year too soon. There are a lot of really obvious graphical problems. Even on solid hardware busy fights will appear to tax the system. Occasional textures do not load. The games combat system is worse than Risen 2. I have no idea why they didn't just go back to Risen 1/Gothic II style of combat as that was functional, fun to play, and rewarding to master. There is a mess of content here for fanboys like myself, and I'll probably play through it more than once, but honestly, if you're a Gothic/Risen fan, wait for a 50% sale and replay Risen 1 and/or Gothic II again for your fix and wait until there are some fixes. Perhaps the only graphical improvement is the only thing I turn off in every game -- the foliage. The game is enjoyable, but I don't think it lives up to what I expected from this studio. If you need your Gothic fix, load up Gothic II or III, or Risen 1, and wait for a Steam sale.… Expand
  93. 1am4critic
    Aug 17, 2014
    5
    This game tries to capture the Gothic series feel but falls short. Combat tries to imitate the style of other rpgs but is unresponsive and feels choppy. The graphics are also very sloppy, and the voice acting and storyline is quite forgettable. Unfortunately, RIsen 3 does not do anything to help it stand out from its former greats, and everything it does do to try to bring Gothic up toThis game tries to capture the Gothic series feel but falls short. Combat tries to imitate the style of other rpgs but is unresponsive and feels choppy. The graphics are also very sloppy, and the voice acting and storyline is quite forgettable. Unfortunately, RIsen 3 does not do anything to help it stand out from its former greats, and everything it does do to try to bring Gothic up to date seems very underwhelming.… Expand
  94. ItsFrootLoops
    Aug 17, 2014
    2
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! 10? People are rating it 10? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!...No but seriously don't buy this huge pile of carbage...don't even torrent it my god it's just awful.
  95. DarkyFuzzy
    Aug 17, 2014
    0
    I can't tell that the character is whether dancing or slashing while in combat, just slow as hell. The main missions require SIDE missions to complete, just totally confused on completing quests.
  96. MasterMemer
    Aug 17, 2014
    0
    I just wanted to play a Gothic game, not a pirate game with **** graphics and unplayable combat with dodges that make you invulnerable. The story is terrible, the islands are too small, the atmosphere is **** I really wanted this game to be at least not worse than Risen 1, but I guess that's too much to ask.
  97. 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
  98. Milolosz
    Aug 17, 2014
    0
    This game is a **** **** dont by this sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.
  99. Viper482
    Aug 17, 2014
    4
    The Good:
    Voice acting to be had everywhere, and while I have heard some complain about it I think it was done well myself. Sadly that is the only positive I feel I can write here.
    The Bad: 1. Graphics are dated somewhat but not terrible. 2. Lack of variety in monsters 3. Takes too long to get into a style of combat other than generic melee where you can start speccing your toon    The Good:
    Voice acting to be had everywhere, and while I have heard some complain about it I think it was done well myself. Sadly that is the only positive I feel I can write here.

    The Bad:
    1. Graphics are dated somewhat but not terrible.

    2. Lack of variety in monsters

    3. Takes too long to get into a style of combat other than generic melee where you can start speccing your toon

    4. Feels too linear and claustrophobic.

    5. Story meh.

    6. Loot sucks and 90% of the chests are locked. If you don't have lockpicking high enough you're screwed.

    7. Terrible melee combat that involves spamming dodge more than striking your opponent.

    8. Inconsistencies in quest dialogues, allows too much out of order conversation choices that don't make sense.

    Bottom line, don't bother with it. I paid full price and can't see myself finishing this game....would not even bother with it when it hits a low Steam sale.    … Expand
  100. 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
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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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