Gothic II
by Atari
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Product Summary
Brand: AtariFormat: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2003-10-28
Platform: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP
Model: 1575956624
Publisher: Atari
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Video Game Reviews of Gothic II
Customer Review: When so many things are done right
Summary: 5 Stars
Once I was coming back down the beaten country path to Khorinis (the city) early morning after a night's worth escapades outside its walls. The rising sun started to be barely visible through the mist and familiar `Khorinis theme' started playing... I felt like I was coming back home after some long voyage. I stopped playing and just marveled at the moment.
The story could use more emotional `oomph', yes, but Gothic 2 got so many things right anyway, both in big aspects and little details.
The world design: labyrinthine multileveled paths throughout the wilderness gave the world more than just 3 dimensions. It has day-night cycle and dynamic weather.
Movement engine that not only allows free roaming, jumping, or swimming but climbing as well and considering the landscape has lots of vertical diversity it is very helpful.
Gothic2's NPC scheduling was the part Oblivion tried to unsuccessfully emulate. Here it looks so simple and effortless and every little part of it makes sense.
This game has Choices and consequences. There are 3 paths of developing your character's profession. Each of them excludes the other, but not completely. Many characters have different attitudes (to the point that quests or goals have to be tackled differently) depending on player's guild affiliation. Quests are fun, require actual thinking and there is no hand-holding.
The world is scary but the world at night is scarier. Finding yourself in the woods after sunset without a torch can be paralyzing. The main reason is that baddies are not decreased to your level and you can easily stumble upon an Orc or a pack of Wargs or a skeleton in the beginning of the game. However the chances are you'll see or hear them first before they notice you... basically you'll be running away as much often as deciding to put up a fight. Fights can be won easily if you get experience with controls and baddies' behavior. Controls themselves are very responsive, and the better your in-game combat skills the more responsive they are.
There is a fast travel system, BTW. There are genuine dragons to fight against, not some poor imitations. The game-world has two parts: main island and the Valley of mines. Everything (plants, chests, treasure, monsters, NPCs) is hand-placed.
Last word: This game is the very definition of immersion.
Description of Gothic II
A 3D role-playing action game set in a medieval world filled with hidden dangers and forgotten treasures. Battle against a swarming host of orcs, dragons and other mythical creatures. Experience three different character classes by selecting a career in the militia, mercenary or sorcerer guilds. Use alchemy to create magical elements, like runes, scrolls, and potions that you can use in your quest to fight evil.Adventure Games
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