Arcania: Gothic 4 demo out

[kiwi_2005]

Ten years have passed since the end of Gothic 3 and the world has changed - the Southern Islands have become embroiled in conflict, and set the stage for the player to brave countless adventures in the guise of a nameless hero. Decisions will have to be made which will change not only the future of the Southern Islands, but of the entire world. Old acquaintances and new faces will aid the hero or attempt to thwart his efforts throughout his journey.

Arcania G4 site
http://www.arcania-game.com/?lang=en&ID=1840

Trailer


Combat trailer

One of the most boring gameplay i ever played as a demo. The devs run out of ideas it seems. "Go there and pick up that" becoming old. Graphics are ok for today standarts and its run "smoother" then the 3rd.
I personaly will wait for a normal review before i will put my hands on this product.

[mlp071]

Well,apparently Gothic is now entry level type of RPG, which is most suitable for beginners that never played rpg game before(according to rewiers recommendation) .And i do agree with that. minus it's not rpg anymore, more action hack & slash..

Game is horrible and nothing that Gothic is (other then monsters in game and few characters from previous games):
- about them arrows, they fly in straight line, no ballistics or environmental problems affect them
- no open world, Invisible walls everywhere
- no thieving, you can take anything you want in front of NPC and they won't even blink.
- no traps, no lockpicking...
- no sleeping
- you can't kill anyone unless is designated by quest.
- on-spot crafting, you don't need tools or anvils, fires..etc...just rub your hands ..and voila brand new sword for yaEven if you are in middle of nowhere.
- you drink potions as you swing your weapon
- no swimming??!! You are on the island, but no water is swimmable
- NPC's have no emotions...
- there is an actual skill tree in the game?

And so i do not forget ...it is almost impossible to die (even on hardest level-Gothic level), since game is "designed for console players primarily" (quote from JW CEO).I think they should make an achievement for those who manage to kill themselves somehow.

This only small fraction of what is wrong with game..i can go on forever though...

[Arclight]

Originally Posted by mlp071

I think they should make an achievement for those who manage to kill themselves somehow.

The "you've got to be kidding me" achievement.