Risen - Switch

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: 1-24-2023
Critic Score (1-100): 80
Genre(s): Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, Behind view, Action RPG
Media Type(s): Physical

THE ISLAND FARANGA NEEDS A NEW HERO, YOU!

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence.

In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage. * Countless side quests and creatures to discover. * Over 60 hours of immersive open world gameplay. * Alter the destiny of the island by the actions you take.

CHOISIR SON DESTIN

L'île de Faranga, ses tremblements de terre mysterieux, ses creatures redoutables, ses trésors inouïs, ses héros... Vous!

Frayez votre chemin à la pointe de l'épée, apprenez les subtilités du combat au báton, ou initiez-vous aux arcanes de la magie.

Dans l'univers de Risen, chacun de vos décisions aura un impact sur la suite de vos aventures. * Un monde riche et unique ou la liberte d'action est la maitre mot. * Une "IA collective" inédite : les personnages non joueurs ont une vie a part entière (travail, famille, relations, status social...) et ils apprennent les uns des autres... * Une liberté d'action totale et une intrigue dynamique complant d'innombracles quétes secondaires à dénouements alternatifs.

The earth trembled and ancient temples rose from the ground, followed by unknown creatures. Cyclones drive over the sea and firestorms roam the land with not only thousands of lives, but also the hope that the gods will save the lost humanity. When the dark wave hits, the humans are on their own and only a few enclaves survive the attack. One is a volcano island which has been saved from the worst by an unknown force, but its protection is getting weaker and weaker. The protagonist arrives on the island after his ship is hit and destroyed by the dark waves, finding himself on a deserted shore with only one other survivor. He has to explore the island, discover its secrets, and find his place within one of the factions that strive for power there.

Although the game is called Risen, it is very similar to Gothic games by the same developers. The player once again takes control over a nameless hero from a third-person view and is free to explore the large island, talking to people in multiple-choice dialogues, fulfilling quests and fighting monsters and other enemies while using the experience points earned to level up and learn new skills and abilities. Depending on which of the three factions (bandits, mages or inquisitors) the player joins by earning their respect through fulfilling quests, he also chooses to a certain degree what he wants to be although he is always able to distribute his skill points into anything he likes - as long as he finds a teacher for that particular skill.

The game world is noticeably smaller than in Gothic 3, and in general the game rather resembles Gothic II in its concept and structure. Combat against the many enemies ranging from gnomes to powerful ash-beasts requires the player not only to invest points into his combat skills, but also to master blocking and dodging enemy attacks while at the same time trying to get through the enemy defense. If a parry is activated at the right moment it is even possible to land an immediate counter-attack.

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