This is not a challenging game, but you can definitely have some fun. If you're not willing to accept a dumbed-down version of an RPG, then don't waste your time. These people need to make a living, and frankly, the Gothic series has done moderately well, but it's not what you would call a blockbuster. I feel for you all, and I also feel for the developers. On the other hand, hardcore classic RPG-lovers will scream bloody murder at what has been done to their beloved series.Įverybody calm down. It's an RPG without the fuss join and party and leave the micromanagement to us. Players new to the genre will enjoy a relatively easy, fast-paced game packed with loot, action, adventure, and real-time combat. The bad news is Gothic 4 is accessible to all gamers. The good news is Gothic 4 is accessible to all gamers.
It's a good news/bad news scenario, and it all depends on what side of the RPG fence you drool. The storyline progresses, building on the foundation laid by the past three games, but the gameplay has been altered to accommodate a more mainstream audience. Sure I know "A New Beginning" is trite, but this is not a true continuation of the series it's a tangent. Arcania: Gothic 4 should be entitled, Arcania: Gothic: A New Beginning.