Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods PC

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  • Summary: After having banend the influence of the gods in Myrtana, the nameless hero and Xardas have left this world in order to prevail the balance of power. In their exile located somewhere between space and time, they watch the actions of the mortal beings. As they discover a growing of theAfter having banend the influence of the gods in Myrtana, the nameless hero and Xardas have left this world in order to prevail the balance of power. In their exile located somewhere between space and time, they watch the actions of the mortal beings. As they discover a growing of the differences between orcs and humans again, they start to accuse each other and finally even a fight between the companions breaks loose. The nameless hero leaves the secret realm and wakes up in Myrtana, where he tries to unite Myrtana once for good - in a new empire for both orcs and human. [JoWood Productions]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 5 out of 10
  1. GameStar
    71
    It looks like JoWood didn't learn much from releasing a bug-ridden Gothic 3 game. The new add-on is full of bugs, too. But even without them, the game wouldn't be as good as the other recently released RPGs. At least the quest and the story are well done.
  2. Gamers.at
    69
    A downright frightening army of bugs both scares away any potential fan of Gothic and eliminates any fun that could have been had with the game. [Issue#17]
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  3. PC Games (Germany)
    64
    Only die-hard fans of the Gothic franchise will be able to overlook the games terrible technical shortcomings. Forsaken Gods hits rock bottom of what was once a great roleplaying series.
  4. IGN
    35
    This title is outright disastrous. It was obviously released without thorough or perhaps any testing. The game is rife with design and performance problems and ultimately is unplayable.
  5. Computer Games Online RO
    30
    Because no matter how much they fix it, Forsaken Gods is a very poor title. I didn’t like it, I don’t recommend it and I am saying that not without regrets, because we’re still talking about a Gothic game.
  6. Play (Poland)
    30
    Forsaken gods? Rather forsaken legacy and a blatant ripoff. After two years of development we receive a game with a plethora of bugs, jerky graphics and frequent crashes to the desktop, a game that strips this franchise of the pitiful remains of its former glory. [Jan 2009]
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  7. 1UP
    16
    And in the process of keeping it real, I have to comment on Forsaken Gods' combat system, which is -- without a doubt -- the worst I've ever encountered in a game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 8 out of 12
  1. vanAndesen
    Apr 18, 2012
    8
    My review is based on the Enhanced Edition from Steam.
    I just finished playing Forsaken Gods and honestly I did not find that many bugs if    My review is based on the Enhanced Edition from Steam.
    I just finished playing Forsaken Gods and honestly I did not find that many bugs if any noteworthy ones.
    I play games for the Gameplay and the story and I played Gothic 3, so to finally after many years, to buy the standalone expansion was a must. I cannot understand the low score people give this game, but I guess most of it is based on the original edition and not the Enhanced one. If you like me loved the game and the story of Gothic 3 and even the Gothic Saga, then do not cheat yourself out of this experience. Forsaken Gods is the final link between Gothic 3 and Gothic 4.
    Just make sure you get the Enhanced Edition, then you should be flying. vanAndesen    … Expand
  2. OzielLG
    Jan 26, 2010
    8
    This could have been a good game but it has bugs and a bad story, lets hope we get to see a NEW Series of Gothic by 2011
  4. alxvy
    Jul 8, 2011
    7
    I actually really liked it in its present state now that it's been patched a lot. Freeing Orc held towns is great fun. It's also hugeI actually really liked it in its present state now that it's been patched a lot. Freeing Orc held towns is great fun. It's also huge (probably where they went wrong in being too ambitious). Still got a lot of bugs but I could get round them. Certainly gave me a lot of fun for a long time.… Expand
  5. FilipK.
    Dec 31, 2008
    1
    I can't believe what they did to this game. I'm a great fan of Gothic series, I love all the games from there, but this... ...well, I can't believe what they did to this game. I'm a great fan of Gothic series, I love all the games from there, but this... ...well, it's just crap! All in all, after installing about 7 patches Gothic 3 was a great game with good graphics and a big journey, it had nice climate and dialogues too. But, like The Doors sang, THIS IS THE END of a Gothic series, at least, in such shape. You will have to reinstall this game 3 (!) times before finishing. Repetitions, stupid talking horrible unstability, and, most important, BUGS, bugs and bugs. Don't buy it, even don't take it for free! So, we only can wait for Arcania or Risen...… Expand
  6. dbrown1986
    Jul 27, 2011
    1
    First and foremost. I am an avid fan of the Gothic universe. I love all of the games... except this one. MORE bugs that require the downloadFirst and foremost. I am an avid fan of the Gothic universe. I love all of the games... except this one. MORE bugs that require the download of a 1.5GB community patch, the dialogue is HORRIBLE, the voice actors are amateurs who did not take the time to put an effort into their emotions, the main story as well as the side quests lack any sort of direction and are entirely redundant and not very well planned or written. Aside from NPC's and Quests; there is hardly any new gear. This game is a disgrace to Gothic overall and shames Dreamcatcher/JoWood. THANK GOD Piranha-Bytes had nothing to do with it as it would have further tarnished their reputation after JoWood FORCED them to release Gothic III when it wasn't ready.

    BOTTOM LINE: Not worth your time, or money. If you want to give it a go, look at more of these reviews or go find it somewhere for free, but don't waste a single penny on this shabby attempt at a Gothic game, I'm stripping it from my library as a Gothic game, all the others are fine but I'm not even going to bother to sell this excuse for a game, it's going straight into the trash.    … Expand
  7. Manraynor
    Dec 3, 2009
    1
    Horrible Horrible Horrible ... Worst game IN THE SERIES. I don't call this game gothic 3 , hell not even Gothic , but i'll call Horrible Horrible Horrible ... Worst game IN THE SERIES. I don't call this game gothic 3 , hell not even Gothic , but i'll call this just FORSAKEN GODS. The problems with it : It is soooo buggy , the story and quests are so dull / lame / boring and feels EMPTY. The engine runs worser than Gothic 3 and i finally figured out why they didnt sell this at retail when i ordered for 5$ from Ebay ... Because this game SUCKS.… Expand
  8. JeffBarentine
    May 15, 2011
    0
    Piranha dumped JoWood because they blamed them for a buggy game. However, on my Alienware Desktop that I ordered last year (2010), ForsakenPiranha dumped JoWood because they blamed them for a buggy game. However, on my Alienware Desktop that I ordered last year (2010), Forsaken Gods crashes non-stop in the first 5 minutes. No matter what I do, it will not run. However, the original Gothic 3 runs okay. Bugs taken into account, I am glad I got this as a bundle for $5 with all existing Gothic Games on steam. Gothic 1 is great. Gothic 4 is definitely fun. Other than that, I would avoid the other Gothic games all together. Piranha thought they were improving on a buggy game, but ended up creating a worse one by changing things and adding more bugs. This game is simply non-playable.… Expand

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