Unlike Gothic 3, there is no "publisher rushed the release excuse" here. The only problem is that Risen isn't any better than that game.
and her succulent derriere when she bends over to pick locks. One of the best waifus in western games, period. Also, menarche. Ah yes, the game. Marginally better than the prequels but still nothing special. All "Shock" games are more about the setting than gameplay, unfortunately.
Ugly, uncontrollable (meaning the controls are shit), unplayable. Pretty immersive simulation of being immersed in a septic tank, however.
Look at the screenshots. See how generic and bland the game looks? Look at the very first screenshot... someone, somewhere thought that this scene represents Thief 2 so well it deserves to be selected as the first advertising shot. I for one wouldn't buy such a game.
The game isn't "bad" bad... it's simply bland. It doesn't really do anything right or wrong. I wish I could elaborate further, but I am simply unable to. So bland it is.
Papyrus
In fact, the only good one.
Unlike the first game, which was an uncompromising kusoge, the sequel is actually decent, almost reaching "hidden gem" status. Predominantly because the devs obviously "drew inspiration" from a certain other RPG by their countrymen.
Apart from Temple of Elemental Evil, the only DnD based game younger than Windows XP that isn't total shit. Deserves 4 stars just for this.
Ugly graphics, ugly UI, disproportionate system requirements, unskippable cutscenes. Gameplay is simply Mass Effect + Risen with a tacked on stamina bar. I'm starting to think Gothic 1/2 were flukes. PB never managed to surpass these ancient games.
