Gothic 1 (2001)
- Developer
- Piranha Bytes
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, RPG
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 18,160 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 30 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A clunky but immersive medieval fantasy RPG that feels oppressive and rewarding as you navigate a dangerous colony under a magical prison barrier.
atmosphericdark fantasyclassicdifficultimmersiveretrostory richaction rpg
What players say
Players praise the sense of progression from weakling to powerhouse and the richly interactive world, but warn the controls take getting used to and the game demands heavy backtracking. Performance and bugs are common complaints, with many recommending community mods for stability and quality-of-life improvements.
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