ArcaniA (2010)

Developer: Spellbound
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 3,243 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A casual, story-driven action RPG where you explore a fantasy island and seek revenge after your village is attacked, gradually learning a more powerful combat system.

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What players say

Players are split on ArcaniA. Some find it an okay, mindless RPG if expectations are low, while others call it a buggy, generic mess that barely runs on modern systems. A frequent complaint is that it fails as a Gothic game, stripping away series staples like open exploration for a linear, corridor-like world.

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