Risen Review

IGN has gotten around to publishing their review of Risen, in which they hand the PC version of the RPG a fairly impressive score of 8.6/10.

Whether or not you’ll enjoy Piranha Bytes’ Risen really depends on what kind of gamer you are. Though this is a more humble and user-friendly product than Gothic titles past, it’s still very much a hardcore role-playing game. If you’re not willing to figure some things out for yourself and the idea of freedom of choice doesn’t sit well with you, chances are Risen isn’t going to mesh well with your gaming sensibilities. If you’re a Gothic fan, however, this is an absolute must-buy. If you’re familiar with the genre and are looking to take the next step into a mature, well-realized fantasy world, then this is it. Its combat system isn’t the greatest and its pacing is inconsistent, but for those who put in the time to see all Risen has to offer, it’s an experience that won’t be forgotten.