Crispy Review of Arcania

[Delicieuxz]

Originally Posted by FengZ

Actually, cost is not a big thing to me, but it's the attitude of the developer/publisher. How they thought this game justifies a $50 price tag is beyond me:

They might not think it does, but still need to recoup their production expenses.

Originally Posted by stethnorun

FengZ I would actually go with Risen over Gothic 3. Risen is nice to start with because it's the first (of a planned series) and because it's the most polished "Gothic" game that Piranha Bytes has ever made. If you like Risen (almost a certainty, despite the weird ending), then go back and try Gothic 1 and 2 (if you are cool with less polish and less refined graphics and controls).

I don't think Risen is very polished, I think G2 is moreso. Fewer bugs with Risen, but some things are simply incomplete (a bunch of animations, combat needs a lot more work, graphics engine is pretty poor looking...). I think they had to choose to leave certain things imperfect because of time. The sequel will be much more refined, I'm sure. I've already read that it will use a new graphics engine.

[Wivvix]

Originally Posted by stethnorun

http://www.crispygamer.com/review-ar...010-12-01.aspx

We aren't on Metacritic so you all might not stumble upon it in your normal travels.

This review was right on the money, although one thing that wasn't talked about at much length was the story, or rather the lack thereof.

RPG'ers have come to accept these days (sadly), that a game will deliver a single chapter in a game. Gothic 4 didn't even achieve a single chapter. The "story" was essentially 1 quest which starts between 5-10% into the game, and is never actually concluded. You kill the final boss and the game just abruptly ends, credits rolling.

The sale price of $25USD was even too much to pay for this game. The only way Jowood is making sales is because reviews for this game haven't been as honest as crispygamer's.

I certainly won't be buying any more of their games in the future.

[cash22]

After reading that review I realize I just got Jowooded but at least it was only $12.50, anyone actually think the game was decent? like $12.50 decent?

[acare84]

Originally Posted by cash22

After reading that review I realize I just got Jowooded but at least it was only $12.50, anyone actually think the game was decent? like $12.50 decent?

Game worths $12 for me. I played the demo and really like the game. I think I will buy it too. I love European RPG games.

[Metro]

Note that Arcania also contains SecuRom DRM if that has any bearing on your decision.

[acare84]

Originally Posted by Metro

Note that Arcania also contains SecuRom DRM if that has any bearing on your decision.

I know, but I don't care about the DRM's which have revoke tools. Also they will remove the DRM in future I think.