Gothic

Tried to run after install, nothing. So then tried to verify and system hung on 94% had to reset computer. Attempted again and eventually did verify to 100 % but still doesn't run. Read about some players patch that solves this, downloaded and it does start the game somewhere in the background according to task manager, everywhere except on your screen. Gave job up as a bad do, uninstalled. At least it was in sale really cheap as if i'd paid £9 i'd be narked to put it politely.

In Gothic 1 you are useless walking bag of meat, disrespected, despised, you are worthless worm, every living creature including the humans in the 'home' area wants you dead, sometimes just for a laugh. And this can be changed through hardwork. The feeling alone when you overcome all the odds to be the hero is so fulfilling, never felt that in a game for years! And the true challenge you need to work through is patching the game until it works! It's worth it. If you want a 'similar' experience to Gothic skip the Witcher and play Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

Gothic is an early 2000s action RPG that stood out by putting the player at the very bottom of the food chain as an anonymous prisoner in a mine colony sealed off by a magical barrier. Inmates control the colony, forming factions with their own rules and hierarchies. Early on, most NPCs are stronger than you, making reckless fights costly. The game encourages patience. You must earn trust in one of three camps, each with distinct culture, ideology, and skills. And the choise also add to replayability, since seeing the story from another point of view, might also be interesting. Instead of a destined hero, you're just another survivor clawing your way up. NPCs are often hostile or manipulative, which makes eventual progress and payback feel satisfying. Progression is even shown in animations: a beginner swings a sword clumsily, while a trained fighter handles it with fluid precision, a rare touch that makes development tangible. Exploration is open but dangerous. The world is accessible from the start, yet enemies like orcs for example are nearly unbeatable early on. There are no quest markers or minimaps, information comes from NPCs, and quests are tracked only loosely in your journal. This lack of handholding strengthens immersion but demands patience. Controls, designed without mouse support, feel clunky today: attacks and interactions rely on combining action and movement keys. Graphics are dated, with blocky models and short draw distance, yet the atmosphere remains unique. Muted landscapes, desolate ruins, and the glowing magical barrier create a painterly almost romantic mood. Gothic is rough, but its grounded world, social rules, and unforgiving progression make it stand out even now. The first half in particular offers a brutal but immersive sandbox where survival and social maneuvering matter more than simple enemy clashing. Later it gets unfotunatly a little bit too linear but despite the quirks, it's a memorable RPG for those willing to adapt.

Thulis ist what Games are made for! You can feel the programmers' passion while playing.

Nie wiem co wy ludzie macie do tej gry że nie działa na waszych nowiuteńkich komputerach jak ta gra ma 20 lat w internecie znajdziecie masę modyfikacji które umożliwą wam przyjemną grę