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  • Summary: The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs.
    King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners. To prevent them from escaping, the monarch asks his best magicians
    The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs.
    King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners. To prevent them from escaping, the monarch asks his best magicians to create a magical barrier. But something goes wrong. The magic gets out of control and a mutiny turns the mines into a wild territory now controlled by the most violent prisoners.
    The King is forced to negotiate with the new owners, while the tension between the different factions of the mines increases. What no one expects is that the arrival of an unknown prisoner will change absolutely everything.

    Features:

    * Return to The Colony, a reimagination of the popular and revolutionary game Gothic from 2001. Rediscover the world of the mining colony, its secrets and challenges in this playable version of 2 hours.
    * Play as the Nameless Hero Manage the fate of a lifetime convicted prisoner who must survive in a world of wild animals, creatures and convicts of dangerous reputation.
    * Experience a 2 hour long introduction to The Colony A mysterious red scroll and a set of strange characters will immerse you in a complex story of loyalties and betrayals.
    * Fight humans and others creatures like Scavengers and Wolfs Learn the combat arts through a tactical and demanding combat system
    * Discover the possibilities of crafting Experiment with ingredients and recipes to discover powerful soothing and healing foods
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
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  1. Jun 15, 2026
    80
    I am happy to announce that I am a new fan! I was willing to adapt to what the developers wanted me to experience, and even to the hours I lost due to bugs. Gothic is an open-world action RPG that I want to recommend to everyone without an asterisk. It’s a fantastic and beautiful world, filled with challenging enemies, engaging gameplay, and a sense of wonder I haven’t felt in a long time. However, playing on console was less than ideal, and in my opinion, it should’ve been released only on PC as a timed exclusive so that a proper console version could be released later. I feel like I’m saying this too often lately, but this game is a must-play for fans of this genre. Just wait a bit until it’s been ironed out.
  2. Jun 17, 2026
    75
    Gothic 1 Remake honors the classic by maintaining and improving its core elements. The slow progression is compensated by a clear evolution of the hero, while the challenging combat and dark setting shine in the new graphics engine. However, Unreal Engine 5 introduced bugs and performance drops that await correction. Furthermore, the chest-cracking minigame is excessively complex for the title's purpose.
  3. Jun 17, 2026
    75
    Technical issues aside, Gothic 1 Remake is a faithful recreation of a beloved early 2000s classic. A fun, nostalgic adventure that is as punishing as it is janky.
  4. Jun 20, 2026
    70
    Gothic 1 Remake succeeded in preserving the spirit of the original game more than attempting to fully modernize it - a decision that gave it a unique identity but also left many of its old issues intact. As a result, the experience carries a special charm for longtime fans, yet it suffers from clear flaws that prevent it from reaching the level it could have achieved had it dared to redesign some of its core foundations.
  5. Jun 11, 2026
    65
    The Gothic remake is sure to appeal to long-standing hardcore fans, despite its quirks, but newcomers should be fully aware of what they’re getting themselves into. Namely, an atmospheric hardcore role-playing game with plenty of rough edges – but also plenty of charm.
  6. 65
    The PS5 version of Gothic 1 Remake is held back by performance woes, but underneath this lies an iconic RPG with deeply immersive gameplay. For new players, it's hard to recommend the PS5 version in its current state, whereas fans who can look past the graphics and 30 FPS limit may find appreciation in this blast from the past.
  7. Jun 5, 2026
    50
    Smudged on all sides with technical bugs, crashes, audio failures and performances mishaps, the best of Gothic 1 Remake's qualities only just manage to shine through the grime. While there's a truly compelling game nestled under the surface, this nugget of ore needs more sprucing up before it's ready to be sold on.

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