Gothic 1-4? Which one is the best?

MSanbel · 04-13-2012, 10:36 AM

Never played Gothic before...

(1) Which one has the best storyline?

(2) Which one has the longest playtime?

I don't really care for the graphic as long as it has a strong storyline.

Thank you!

BadMojo · 04-13-2012, 10:37 AM

Want to know also

Just bought universe bundle $5

Vladan · 04-13-2012, 10:46 AM

Arcania is crap, skip it.

Get the Universe Bundle and Forsaken Gods. Play them in order and you've got yourself a solid storyline, since each game continues where the previous one left off, pretty much.

DirtyHarry50 · 04-13-2012, 11:06 AM

It's a subjective call like all opinions are although I think most Gothic fans would tend to tell you that Gothic 2 is the best of the bunch if you had to pick one. I suspect these same folks would tend to rank the original Gothic in the number 2 spot.

I disagree about Arcania. I played the demo for a couple hours and had fun but there again, it's a subjective thing. I'd say play the demo and make your own call. Other people cannot tell you what you'll like, you know?

I think the bundle for all of them is a great deal and plan to buy that today.

K E V 1 N · 04-13-2012, 11:16 AM

Gothic 2.

100+ hours and I'm still only on chapter 3. (I like to explore and loot/kill everything).

BadMojo · 04-13-2012, 11:17 AM

Ok...i played the gothic 4 demo and thought it was horrible.

Maybe 1-3 will be an improvement

Sysgen · 04-13-2012, 11:19 AM

Gothic 2 is the best but it's too old so the answer is Risen.

M@d|\|ess · 04-13-2012, 11:19 AM

Gothic 1 is awesome, Gothic 2 is the best, Gothic 3 is average, Gothic 4 is utter crap.
If you want to play for story, Gothic 1 starts the awesome story, Gothic 2 continues it. Story in Gothic 3 is very weak.
Imo, Gothic 2 has the longest playtime. I spent so much time playing it and discovering everything it has to offer.
Well, that's it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sysgen

The answer is Risen.

Risen is also cool, but it's still not as good as Gothic 1/2. I wish it was on sale.

BadMojo · 04-13-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M@d|\|ess

Gothic 1 is awesome, Gothic 2 is the best, Gothic 3 is average, Gothic 4 is utter crap.
Well, that's it.

Risen is also cool, but it's still not as good as Gothic 1/2. I wish it was on sale.

With Risen 2 coming along...i think we will soon get risen for $5

Sysgen · 04-13-2012, 11:22 AM

Agreed, if you play Gothic 3 there is a file out on the net that makes the game look very nice. Just look it up.

Edit: Here it is.

http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum...t-1019025.html

DeepSouth · 04-13-2012, 11:45 AM

1-2 are the best by far in my opinion but they are too old, so gothic 3 would be the best choice if you are looking for a good story with nice graphics. Arcania sucks, it's not a gothic game.

Television · 04-13-2012, 11:47 AM

Are Gothic 3 and Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition different games? I bought the Universe Edition last time it was on sale, but didn't realize there was a different version of Gothic 3. If I buy Forsaken Gods, will it remove the original Gothic 3 from my library, or is it considered a seperate game?

ThomNG · 04-13-2012, 11:51 AM

@Television: Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods is the stand alone addon for Gothic 3, so yes, different games. Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods was patched with a major patch and therefore it is now called Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition.

Edit//So, no, it will not remove Gothic 3, it is a separate game as it is the addon of Gothic 3

Television · 04-13-2012, 11:57 AM

Awesome, thanks for the info ThomNG. That's what I was figuring considering both are being offered together in the big bundle.

ThomNG · 04-13-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Television

Awesome, thanks for the info ThomNG. That's what I was figuring considering both are being offered together in the big bundle.

You're welcome.

04-13-2012, 10:36 AM	#1
MSanbel Join Date: Dec 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 5	Gothic 1-4? Which one is the best? Never played Gothic before... (1) Which one has the best storyline? (2) Which one has the longest playtime? I don't really care for the graphic as long as it has a strong storyline. Thank you!

04-13-2012, 11:22 AM	#10
Sysgen Join Date: Nov 2009 Reputation: 52 Posts: 313	Agreed, if you play Gothic 3 there is a file out on the net that makes the game look very nice. Just look it up. Edit: Here it is. http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum...t-1019025.html Last edited by Sysgen: 04-13-2012 at 05:22 PM.

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04-13-2012, 10:37 AM	#2
BadMojo Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 126 Posts: 810	Want to know also Just bought universe bundle $5

04-13-2012, 10:46 AM	#3
Vladan Join Date: Oct 2007 Reputation: 0 Posts: 28	Arcania is crap, skip it. Get the Universe Bundle and Forsaken Gods. Play them in order and you've got yourself a solid storyline, since each game continues where the previous one left off, pretty much.

04-13-2012, 11:06 AM	#4
DirtyHarry50 Join Date: Feb 2008 Reputation: 239 Posts: 1,073	It's a subjective call like all opinions are although I think most Gothic fans would tend to tell you that Gothic 2 is the best of the bunch if you had to pick one. I suspect these same folks would tend to rank the original Gothic in the number 2 spot. I disagree about Arcania. I played the demo for a couple hours and had fun but there again, it's a subjective thing. I'd say play the demo and make your own call. Other people cannot tell you what you'll like, you know? I think the bundle for all of them is a great deal and plan to buy that today.

04-13-2012, 11:16 AM	#5
K E V 1 N Join Date: Aug 2011 Reputation: 119 Posts: 290	Gothic 2. 100+ hours and I'm still only on chapter 3. (I like to explore and loot/kill everything).

04-13-2012, 11:17 AM	#6
BadMojo Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 126 Posts: 810	Ok...i played the gothic 4 demo and thought it was horrible. Maybe 1-3 will be an improvement

04-13-2012, 11:19 AM	#7
Sysgen Join Date: Nov 2009 Reputation: 52 Posts: 313	Gothic 2 is the best but it's too old so the answer is Risen.

04-13-2012, 11:45 AM	#11
DeepSouth Join Date: Dec 2011 Reputation: 5 Posts: 58	1-2 are the best by far in my opinion but they are too old, so gothic 3 would be the best choice if you are looking for a good story with nice graphics. Arcania sucks, it's not a gothic game.

04-13-2012, 11:47 AM	#12
Television Join Date: Jun 2011 Reputation: 14 Posts: 79	Are Gothic 3 and Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition different games? I bought the Universe Edition last time it was on sale, but didn't realize there was a different version of Gothic 3. If I buy Forsaken Gods, will it remove the original Gothic 3 from my library, or is it considered a seperate game?

04-13-2012, 11:51 AM	#13
ThomNG Nordic Games Join Date: Sep 2011 Reputation: 148 Posts: 343	@Television: Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods is the stand alone addon for Gothic 3, so yes, different games. Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods was patched with a major patch and therefore it is now called Gothic 3 Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition. Edit//So, no, it will not remove Gothic 3, it is a separate game as it is the addon of Gothic 3

04-13-2012, 11:57 AM	#14
Television Join Date: Jun 2011 Reputation: 14 Posts: 79	Awesome, thanks for the info ThomNG. That's what I was figuring considering both are being offered together in the big bundle.