Gothic 2 Gold Edition

For the people who couldn't stand the combat system: You just need to figure out how it works. It's based on timing. You click to swing only at the END of the current swing, otherwise you interrupt your combos... It's NOT a clickfest. Spend the 10 minutes to figure out the basics, and then over time you'll get to the point where you can take down an orc when you should be too low level to do so. Hint: It involves stepping backwards at the right time. This game is absolutely fantastic! It doesn't hold your hand. The monsters don't level with you. They are always the same, so while they may be way too tough (ie, you have to run like hell) in the beginning, after cautiously growing in power, you'll be able to take the tougher monsters on. Also, look for IronKeep Studios "Heights of Power" mod. It removes the grind from the game. When you've played the game through many times, this is a welcome addition, although it does make the best weapon in the game available far too early.

It's perfect

Great Athmosphere, if I had to choose only one single game for an island to live forever. I would choose gothic 2:)

I started playing this and realized it was playing very sequel heavy. I quit and played Gothic I. Playing Gothic I first was the right decision. This is a great sequel, unfortunately the first few seconds of G2 was filled with spoilers for G1. Do yourself a favor and play G1 first. Warning: some assembly required, you will want to learn how to optimize the game with current player patches and some ini. file changes. It's a PITA but well worth it, and results in nearly modern graphics that run with modest requirements.

If you want to know what the real RP game is so play this one. You will not regret.