Risen

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: This epic RPG is set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island. The "Risen" story unfolds over four engrossing chapters and will offer multiple ways for the player to develop the story by his own actions and decisions. An innovative and intuitive user control interfaceThis epic RPG is set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island. The "Risen" story unfolds over four engrossing chapters and will offer multiple ways for the player to develop the story by his own actions and decisions. An innovative and intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers. With full world streaming support, players will have a seamless experience while playing in a fully-simulated game world with authentic, customizable characters.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. But Why Tho?
    Jan 28, 2023
    70
    Risen is far from an RPG for everybody, but for the right player it is a member of a rare breed that doesn’t see many new releases anymore. For fans of games like Gothic, Risen is a solid experience that balances out its impenetrability with being exceptionally rewarding. So, whether you are looking to visit an older style of western RPG or replay a fondly remembered cult classic, Risen is a solid port to do so with.
  2. GameMAG
    Feb 13, 2023
    70
    Thirteen years ago the original release Risen wasn't able to bring big crowd of players due to a different shortcomings, but if today you feel somewhat nostalgic to the original Gothic series, then this remaster is definitely worth a try.
  3. Xbox Tavern
    Feb 21, 2023
    69
    Brimming with ideas and invention Risen embarrasses most modern RPGs, although it shows its age in its infuriating combat. Nevertheless, it is worth playing for those that can look past that.
  4. TheXboxHub
    Feb 21, 2023
    60
    What we have in Risen is a game from 2009, in all its faded glory, released unchanged onto modern machines. It looks rubbish and it plays very poorly in the combat stakes, but yet, there is something about the world that will keep you trying. There is a solid hook, an urge to see what is on the other side of the swamp, or the town, that keeps you going even when you swear you are done.
  5. ZTGD
    Feb 3, 2023
    60
    Risen is a weird release. Sure, we are getting just about everything these days and I love that, but this one is just a weird pull. The genre has its fans, heck one of them is on our weekly podcast, so I can see the appeal of bringing back the classic Euro-jank formula. Risen is packed with content and if you can get past its blemishes there is a solid RPG here to last you at least 60 hours, but I feel a lot of today’s gamers won’t even get off the beach tutorial at the beginning of the game.
  6. GamersRD
    Feb 5, 2023
    40
    Risen could have been a better game but the combat system did not work well since it is not accessible or intuitive. Graphically, it stayed in 2009. Although making faction decisions helps a lot, it doesn't save the game completely.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. Elias373
    May 26, 2023
    10
    das spiel hat mein leben verändert
    emotional pur, habe gefühlt jede sekunde geweint
  2. shadowclaw2303
    May 26, 2023
    10
    alter das hat echt game of the year charakter, bestes Spiel was ich je gesehen habe WOWWWWWW
  4. Blade6438
    Feb 26, 2023
    2
    the game sucks as well as the combat. total waste of money........the devs should've kept it on Xbox 360. period...