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Risen
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Deep Silver |
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Deep Silver |
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PC |
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Role-Playing |
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Blood
Sexual Themes
Strong Language
Use of Drugs
Violence
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Rated 8.5 out of 10 by Game Informer. |
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| Shipwrecked and ready for adventure! Come face-to-face with untold mysteries on a dangerous, forbidden island: ancient temples suddenly bursting forth from the earth, monstrous creatures roaming long lost ruins, active volcanoes, treasures from a distant past, and a ruthless inquisitor who rules inside the city walls with an iron fist. Unlock the terrifying secrets of Risen and never be the same again. This latest open-world RPG by Piranha Bytes delivers a thrilling edge-of your- seat storyline wrapped in a fully immersive sensory experience. You will enter the Risen world uniquely through mood, emotion, and cultural exploration, in addition to hallmark RPG interactions such as dialogue and combat. A vast reputation system sets a new standard in the genre, lending unparalleled sophistication and subtlety to the gameplay. |
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- Vast game world with a variety of stunning, living terrain: beaches, swamps, rocky mountains, active volcanoes, earthquakes, and more.
- Powerful combat system with quick learning curve. Gain combos and weapons proficiency as you progress. Unique enemies compel deployment of various combat strategies for ultimate success.
- Graphics engine designed for immediacy and total immersion. Refresh in the light morning breeze or bristle at the scorched earth with visual and aural technology that intensify the user experience.
- A one-of-a-kind reputation system creates hyper-realistic social interaction and tracks standing with both groups and individuals. Integral to success, player will embark on prestige-building quests, engage in secret diplomacy, and factions play against each other.
- Unique mix of intuitive controls and sophisticated story and gameplay elements make Risen attractive to both new and veteran players alike.
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| Awsome |
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By: mke444
Favorite Category: Role-Playing
Date: Wednesday, Oct 28, 2009
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| This game is the best RPG I have played in awhile, is it perfect (no) but all I can say is wow-- if you like role playing games dont listen to the reviews that are negative, now I am not saying its perfect it does have flaws but not ground breaking or anything, the most frustrating for me is if you make a wrong choice on how you want to play your character you have to go back to a save station no ...[More] |
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| Eh, not bad, but not great either |
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By: Darksteps
Favorite Category: Role-Playing
Date: Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009
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| This game is interesting, not what I would call great, and definitely not the best RPG on the PC as other reviews would have you believe. The graphics are decent, certainly not top of the line. Decent textures. Overall mood is good, less linear than Conan was. Voice acting is better than the first Resident Evil game, but not nearly as good as some other games in this, the Single Player RPG gen...[More] |
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| A Must Buy for RPG Fans |
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By: arustyrobot
Favorite Category: Role-Playing
Date: Thursday, Oct 15, 2009
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| This game is incredibly solid in all fronts. The graphics are great and the environments are very stylish. The stories and characters are very believable and realistic. The combat is simplistic but very challenging at the same time. Sometimes the combat can be difficult and fighting certain things may take a few tries but it makes it rewarding when you are able to win. There's quite a variety...[More] |
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Risen Review |
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You'll enjoy this fascinating and intricate role-playing game in spite of its troublesome combat and scattered bugs.
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