Buy this game ONLY if you're out for nostalgia like myself, or if you like extremely steep learning curve RPGs and it goes without saying only on a big discount! Don't be blinded by all these reviews from the cult like fanbase that talks based on nostalgia. I decided to have a go at Gothic 2 again, for the sake of nostalgia. This is how I see the game now, when I played it with my mind a bit more … matured. Pros: Entertaining plot that's quite enticing. Story: it's an awesome story, and if you can put up with the pathetic voice acting, you will get your money's worth out of the story alone. Music: amazing Atmosphere: amazing Cons: Gameplay is a chore. Combat: it's a piece of crap, and here is why: The controls often are unintuitive (ok, you lose time changing them) and unresponsive (often the buttons you press yield no action). The game forces you to play like a retard by not allowing you access to its combat system until you invest hours in the game to progress with your combat skills. Some praise this as the game actually rewarding your combat development, whilst I fail to see how fighting with 1 hand tied to your back for half of the game only to enjoy the complete experience at the end is rewarding. Often the swings lag during combat, no clue why, but you will get hit during these openings. Awkward hitboxes on your opponents. AI derps A LOT, thus expect a lot of awkward moments. Quests: a lot of quests bug out so save often (even when patched). Voice acting: its a joke...and not a funny one at that. 2 stars thanks to the pros. The cons, which you get to experience too often, bring the game down. Disclaimer: This was the first true RPG I have ever played. I was a diehard fan of the Gothic series, however not anymore after this 'awakening' I had. Completed the Gothic 2 classic in all possible ways, *spoiler alert* killed the last boss with just 2 destroy undead spells, been there done that, you name it. I also don't like what PB did with Elex.
