Risen Reviews

Should you still be scouring the web for a Risen review or two to read through, you should know that there are a couple more available online.

Our own Steven Carter penned the review for GameOver, giving it a 71%:

Overall, Risen has some pluses and minuses. Despite its rough edges, it was pretty stable for me, and it only crashed twice during the 50 or so hours I spent with it. But the combat system is frustrating, and I don’t think the quests and temple explorations quite make up for it, and so I’m going to leave the score slightly under 75%. I’d only recommend Risen to people who really enjoyed the Gothic series, or perhaps similarly flawed games like Two Worlds or Dungeon Lords.

And GamerNode lands at a slightly lower 6.5/10:

When all is said and done, Risen is a game that had the potential to be a surprisingly great and standout game. However, the game’s glitches and little irritations can add up to some un-enjoyable play sessions. The sound and crafting system are great, but the lackluster story and sometimes aggravating combat seem to cancel them out. It’s still worth a try for anyone who enjoys action RPGs, though. Anyone else who is strapped for cash or looking for the best of the holiday season, Risen may not be the game for you.