If you havent tried Risen yet, and enjoy playing RPG games, pick it up instantly. It's currently selling at 50% off so grab it while you can.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/
 
Video review found on youtube: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J078cb1CuUE&feature=rec-exp_fresh+div-1r-5-HM
There's also a demo you can try before you buy, it will last you about an hour or so.  Just click the 'download demo' button on the game page in the link above.

" If you havent tried Risen yet, and enjoy playing RPG games, pick it up instantly. It's currently selling at 50% off so grab it while you can.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/ "

" @BounceDK said:

" If you havent tried Risen yet, and enjoy playing RPG games, pick it up instantly. It's currently selling at 50% off so grab it while you can.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/ "

Can you tell me about the game a bit?  "

It's a great rpg with none of the console retardness such as monsters leveling with you etc. which can be found in Oblivion. Reminds me of the Gothic series for obvious reasons, which is a good thing, but with a lot less bugs (I didn't spot any bugs during my playthroughs). There's 2 paths to take in the game, they differ quite a lot so there's plenty of re-playability to be found. Took me around 45 hours to complete my first playthrough so you get plenty of entertainment for your money, unlike the overpriced call of duty series.

I really enjoyed this game as well, the ending pissed me off though, I won't go into it as it's still a very enjoyable experience despite my frustrations with the ending.

" It's a great rpg with none of the console retardness such as monsters leveling with you etc. which can be found in Oblivion. Reminds me of the Gothic series for obvious reasons, which is a good thing, but with a lot less bugs (I didn't spot any bugs during my playthroughs). There's 2 paths to take in the game, they differ quite a lot so there's plenty of re-playability to be found. Took me around 45 hours to complete my first playthrough so you get plenty of entertainment for your money, unlike the overpriced call of duty series. "

It's Gothic II in current-gen graphics. And Gothic II was amazing. The true spiritual successor to the already dead Gothic series.
 
The thing about the first 2 Gothic games is that the whole world feels hand placed with good detail and amazing atmosphere. The story isn't that good, but it's an entirely different experience from any "rpg" nowadays (ex. Oblivion), and I'd even go as far as saying its a better experience. 

 

@KaosAngel said:

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" @BounceDK said:

" If you havent tried Risen yet, and enjoy playing RPG games, pick it up instantly. It's currently selling at 50% off so grab it while you can.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/ "

Can you tell me about the game a bit?  "

It's like The Witcher but shitty.  Get DoD Source instead. "

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" @BounceDK said:

" If you havent tried Risen yet, and enjoy playing RPG games, pick it up instantly. It's currently selling at 50% off so grab it while you can.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/ "

Can you tell me about the game a bit?  "

It's like The Witcher but shitty.  Get DoD Source instead. "

" @KaosAngel said:

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" @BounceDK said:

" If you havent tried Risen yet, and enjoy playing RPG games, pick it up instantly. It's currently selling at 50% off so grab it while you can.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/ "

Can you tell me about the game a bit?  "

It's like The Witcher but shitty.  Get DoD Source instead. "

Seems like you've never played the Gothic series, seeing as how the Witcher was made in 2007 and the Gothic series, the games that Risen in a spiritual successor to, were started in 2001, so it is not like the witcher, it is like gothic. Still recommend the all of them though.   Tip: don't let the monks see you. "

" @The_Laughing_Man:  Tried it on my old system (AMD 3200+ (2ghz single core) 2 GB RAM, 8800GTS, Windows XP) and it ran smooth as butter, obviously not with every single detail maxed but it looked very good. "

" @BounceDK said:

" @The_Laughing_Man:  Tried it on my old system (AMD 3200+ (2ghz single core) 2 GB RAM, 8800GTS, Windows XP) and it ran smooth as butter, obviously not with every single detail maxed but it looked very good. "

I got a   Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Quad CPU Q900 @ 2.00GHZ  4 gigs ram   Graphics Chipset ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650    Think that can run it?  "

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" @BounceDK said:

" @The_Laughing_Man:  Tried it on my old system (AMD 3200+ (2ghz single core) 2 GB RAM, 8800GTS, Windows XP) and it ran smooth as butter, obviously not with every single detail maxed but it looked very good. "

I got a   Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Quad CPU Q900 @ 2.00GHZ  4 gigs ram   Graphics Chipset ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650    Think that can run it?  "

Not exactly the greatest gpu around but I think you'll be able to play it on medium settings. It'll still look great though. "

Ah then you'll have no performance issues with Risen at all.

Really close to pulling the trigger on this one myself.  $15 ain't bad and I liked the demo alright.
 
TAGES DRM?  Will probably skip for now...

Totally forgot about the demo, updated thread =)

TAGES DRM?  Will probably skip for now... "

For whatever reason, I do not see the download demo link anywhere on the page or in the steam app.

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" @BounceDK said:

" If you havent tried Risen yet, and enjoy playing RPG games, pick it up instantly. It's currently selling at 50% off so grab it while you can.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/ "

Can you tell me about the game a bit?  "

It's like The Witcher but shitty.  Get DoD Source instead. "

" @KaosAngel said:

" @The_Laughing_Man said:

" @BounceDK said:

" If you havent tried Risen yet, and enjoy playing RPG games, pick it up instantly. It's currently selling at 50% off so grab it while you can.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/ "

Can you tell me about the game a bit?  "

It's like The Witcher but shitty.  Get DoD Source instead. "

I got DoD Source and the best thing about it was how quickly it uninstalled. That game is wank. "

" DoD source is pretty bad at this point.   Are there any good video reviews for this game? "

Thanks for the heads up.
Seriously considering this now.
Had it recommended by an old friend whom I can usually trust when it comes to RPGs, but he's a bit more forgiving about steep learning curves than I am, so I'm still on the fence.

I bought it and I've been having a lot of fun. It feels very old school and hard which I like a lot.

Saying no to trash like this is like saying yes for better quality games you can spend your money at. Risen isn't that good.  
 

"Risen isn't that good.  

 "

It got TAGES DRM with an activation limit of 3 machines. I would never pay for a game with that DRM.

"

Saying no to trash like this is like saying yes for better quality games you can spend your money at. Risen isn't that good.  
 

http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?search=risen&numrev=3&site=     "

"
Video review found on youtube: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J078cb1CuUE&feature=rec-exp_fresh+div-1r-5-HM
There's also a demo you can try before you buy, it will last you about an hour or so.  Just click the 'download demo' button on the game page in the link above.
"

" I really enjoyed this game as well, the ending pissed me off though, I won't go into it as it's still a very enjoyable experience despite my frustrations with the ending. "