I bought & played this game some months after it was released. I saw it on the back selves of my local game-shop. I asked the owner about that game and he replied that it’s a mediocre game. Anyway I took my chances and bought that game. After the first five minutes playing it I didn't want stop playing for anything in this world. I give much base on the scenario and I can assure you that this game has a "SCENARIO". The plot seems too simple and regular in the begging but after the first impact with other factors you will see how great it is. All the characters really match with the medieval environment and as a result these two create a magnificent experience to everyone plays it. Everything in this game looks or better IS realistic. The sun goes up every morning and goes down every night leaving its place to the moon. There are also climatologically changes like thunderstorms or rain etc. But I still haven’t spoken about the strongest part of that game. The reason that this game is a true magnum opus. Its the freedom that is given to you to choose your destiny in the game. There are three camps in the game that you can join. The Old Camp, the New Camp and the camp at the Swamp. The first on is ran by Gomez (taught guy :)) and his men. On the other hand the New Camp is ran by the mercenaries and their leader Lee (cool guy). Finally we have the Camp at the Swamp control by the Gurus (no comment). You are free to join any camp you want but take under consideration that since you choose a camp you can't undo what you have done so make a wise choice. Every camp has its own pros and cons. Myself I have beaten the game with all the camps, but the first time i have joined the New Camp (nice place to live). In order to become a member of a camp you should accomplish some missions. I consider the easiest camp to join the Swamp camp and the most difficult the Old Camp (I said that Gomez is a taught guy). Anyway you are UNBOUND to choose you destiny. Oh I haven't told you still anything about the Orc camp and generally the Orc land. You can't join this camp and to be honest you can't even go close to that camp (except one time during the end of the game) these Orc don't like humans at all. As for the Orc land I don't have many things to say. Its a land at the north of the map (I think) that you are able to go but be aware of the Orcs. Another great part of that game is the dialogue one. All the dialogues have sound (you listen to what the other says) and generally short. You choose what you say but be careful of what you say and to who are you say this. Some words might cause DEATH. During the game you will make friendships (some will last till the next Gothic) and enmities (non will last till the next Gothic). Always have your eyes and ears open, everything can be a chance to become richer, stronger, spread you reputation or something else and do not forget to keep an eye to your money. Money is too valuable in this game don’t waste it. Also never underestimate magic. Spells, scrolls, techniques can be useful. Many spells are deadly and can erase any threat so never overpass them. As the time passes you will fight many battles and after them your foe’s weapon will lay on the ground. Don’ leave it. Take it. Always keep one weapon of each type, who knows, you might need it. Personally I find only two slight drawbacks in this. The first one is the combat-mode. It gets a little bit monotonous some times especially in the begging, but its still very good. The second one is graphics. I can’t say that are awful, NO WAY, but there is something missing, but if we take under consideration how huge is the map and all the other aspects of the game then you want even care about the game.(that’s way I gave it a 8/10 in the graphics). The sound effects and the music track selection suit and tie, nothing special though. I consider this as the second best game EVER made (I think I should say that my best is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time). I am sure that you are gonna love this game as I did. A huge congratulations and a big thanks you to Piranha Bytes for giving as the chance to play, feel and love this masterpiece. Well done boys. :) Thanks for reading OZ
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