Posted on: March 9, 2021

luxypoo
Verified ownerGames: 21 Reviews: 1
Excellent isometric RPG
If you enjoy games like Pillars of Eternity, Divinity Original Sin, Baldurs Gate or any other isometric/CRPG, chances are you'll enjoy this title. Geneforge is super heavy on lore and exploration, the latter being my favorite aspect of the developer's titles ( none which have ever disappointed ) The simplicty of the ambient background sound effects and the way each area map unfolds is just totally engrossing in a way that's difficult to put into words. The combat itself is simpler in comparison to Pillars/Divinity, yet the game is still packed with loving attention to detail and environmental clues that can help influence your decision making. ( ie; You may meet certain individuals who you initially trust but then discover something nearby that changes your perspective. ) I love the wide array of choices that the game presents, the rivalry between the different factions you'll come across, and the subsequent moral and ethical dilemmas presented to the player. In the end, you're free to play and discover things exactly as you want to. The open-ended experience is pretty compelling. For those who have played Avernum--bear in mind that Geneforge doesn't have an "open world" map. It has zones that you travel back forth between. At first I was a little put off by that, but honestly the system in Geneforge is actually way more convenient for quick trips back to friendly towns so your character can rest. When you get gated by enemy difficulty in one zone, it takes no time to just visit another zone and continue exploring. After a 60 hour playthrough I ended up loving the map style in Geneforge. I never leave game reviews on this site, but I felt really compelled to for this title. I hope the developer continues to make these games, they're really unique and definitely satisfy that CRPG urge.
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