Risen 2: Dark Waters (2012)

Developer: Piranha Bytes
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 6,739 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A swashbuckling open-world RPG with a darkly atmospheric pirate adventure and a focus on exploration and story.

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What players say

Players are split on Risen 2. Some love the pirate shift with voodoo and firearms, while others miss the Gothic-style atmosphere of Risen 1. The early game feels weak and combat is awkward until you get skills, and frequent crashes on modern Windows are a widespread complaint.

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