Sacred

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
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  1. PALGN
    45
    A somewhat interesting action/RPG title underneath all the terrible flaws.

Awards & Rankings

80
#80 Best PC Game of 2004
29
#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
32
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 241 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 154 out of 241
  2. Mixed: 72 out of 241
  3. Negative: 15 out of 241
  1. Cgarater
    Nov 24, 2010
    10
    I LOVED IT, it was on it's time one of the best games RPG I've played, excellent quest I even restarted the game a couple of times. TheI LOVED IT, it was on it's time one of the best games RPG I've played, excellent quest I even restarted the game a couple of times. The internet part is very good aswell and the game is really good… Full Review »
  2. Trashware
    Dec 10, 2013
    9
    Sacred was the first game to introduce me to the Hack n Slash genre. That's right, I never played Diablo at the time even though I'm oldSacred was the first game to introduce me to the Hack n Slash genre. That's right, I never played Diablo at the time even though I'm old enough to should have been doing that back then. But somehow I skipped it and it was this game that taught me what I was missing out on, and then some. Highly addictive gameplay, appealing graphics (there is something about the grittiness of Sacred 1 that I really prefer to its smoothed out successor), badly voiced but fun characters. It's a game that doesn't take itself too seriously but at the same time may provide some challenge, especially early on if you want to advance too far too soon.

    The skill progression is simple yet diverse. The difference in skills and weapon use are well implemented; each character does feel unique. After finishing the main Ancaria campaign (which took ages since I felt I had to explore every inch of the map) I must admit I didn't have much interest left to complete the Underworld campaign (Gold edition add-on). To me it didn't feel as a real part of the game, both storywise and mapwise. But I do love the two extra characters, they are both my favorites to use. The demon's spells are interesting to play around with (more then just your common fire ball, you'll need the battle mage for that kind of work) and the dwarfs cannon gun and use of mines is quite satisfying.

    I like both Sacred and Sacred 2, but this is the game that will remain somewhat special to me. Even though by now I do understand what Diablo (1 & 2) is all about. So yes, of course I would recommend this game, play it!    … Full Review »
  3. Barby
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    After the disappointment of Sacred 3 and the great experience that was Sacred 2, I noticed that people talked fondly about Sacred 1 and I gaveAfter the disappointment of Sacred 3 and the great experience that was Sacred 2, I noticed that people talked fondly about Sacred 1 and I gave it a chance. First graphical impression was similar as Sacred 2 and incredibly best than Sacred 3, I couldn't stop from playing anymore that huge world full of cities, people, creatures and unlimited quests. Now is one of my favorites along with Sacred 2.… Full Review »
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