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Review Good things come to those who wait in Risen

DarkUnderlord

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<a href="http://cheatcc.com/pc/rev/risenreview.html">Cheat Code are up first</a>:
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<blockquote>As far as hardcore action-RPGs go, there's not a lot in Risen that genre veterans likely haven't encountered somewhere before. Still, being turbulently booted from an ill-fated sea vessel and thrust into a mystical, dangerous, and beautifully crafted world where you must scavenge and fend for yourself if you wish to survive remains utterly compelling. Every rare and potent herb you gather, every friend or foe you make, and every crucial piece of hard-earned gear you pick up feels like an accomplishment. And the decisions you make, for better or worse, will inevitably have an impact on this strange land and your time in it.</blockquote>
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<a href="http://www.crispygamer.com/gamereviews/2009-10-16/risen-pc.aspx">CrispyGamer say you should try it</a>:
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<blockquote>And good things come to those who wait: Unlike a game like Oblivion, where monsters scale with your growth, Risen makes you feel like your character progression matters. When you first start playing the game, you'll have to figure out a way to stay alive -- as a Fighter, a pure Mage or a Warrior of the Order (a mix of the other two). As you get stronger and get access to better weapons, you'll be able to take down those epic monsters that sent you running into the darkness like a kitten. You'll wonder why you were so scared of those vultures and that acid-spitting Rotworm. The trick is to find your vocation early, follow its path, and earn from it to gain the experience, gold and training points you'll need.</blockquote>
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<a href="http://www.collegenews.com/index.php?/article/college_news_reviews_risen_10162009123456789/">Finally the headings from CollegeNews' review</a>:
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<blockquote>What’s Good
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- Huge, explorable, dynamic world
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- Choices, choices, choices
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- Detailed environment
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What’s Bad
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- Not very friendly for casual gamer
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- Beginning is slow and difficult
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- Combat is very simple
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- Can’t customize your character’s physical appearance</blockquote>
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Risen sucks because it's hard, not made for casual gamers and you can't make your character look like Patrick Stewart.
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bat_boro

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DramaticPopcorn said:
And with lame plot too, yeah and terrible voice acting (English version).

You could criticize the game for a lot of things, but for bad voice acting? Really?
In fact, I though this was one of the strong elements of the game, especially the fact that they cast Lena Headey to do a major role, who is a great actress and as it seems pretty capable behind the mic too
 

1eyedking

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Playing a localized game is suicide. Always look for the language source and try to get hold of said version.

I guess it's understandable for someone not to be enlightened in this kind of thing if they're used to getting their language served on a plate on every game they get.
 

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Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles was pretty retarded but it had both Lena and Summer Glau.... :sigh:
 
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The main character's appearance did piss me off when I had to look at him. Couldn't stand the hair. Good thing I found a helmet early. Not that I want foot long fantasy crap, but at least a decent head of hair that didn't make me look like I was on chemotherapy (my grandmother was on it a while back, it looked just like her hair).
 

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Overweight Manatee said:
The main character's appearance did piss me off when I had to look at him. Couldn't stand the hair. Good thing I found a helmet early. Not that I want foot long fantasy crap, but at least a decent head of hair that didn't make me look like I was on chemotherapy (my grandmother was on it a while back, it looked just like her hair).

Yea i got the same problem, when i reach the town (after do all quest on Don's Camp), i try to find someone who can make me the nails and do me a hair cut, can you belive this? no one on harbor town do cuts, even there is no work there, insane.

This is why oblivion is the best rpg ever.



Ps: hahhahahha.
 

bat_boro

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GarfunkeL said:
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles was pretty retarded but it had both Lena and Summer Glau.... :sigh:

I don't know, I liked it, but anyway, it sure is better than that piece of shit movie Terminator: Salvation. I watched it yesterday, knowing that it isn't very good, but good god, I wasn't prepared for something so EXTREME. How could you fuck up a franchise that contains so much coolness in such a sad way is beyond my imagination - it sure takes some talent
 

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Overweight Manatee said:
The main character's appearance did piss me off when I had to look at him. Couldn't stand the hair. Good thing I found a helmet early. Not that I want foot long fantasy crap, but at least a decent head of hair that didn't make me look like I was on chemotherapy (my grandmother was on it a while back, it looked just like her hair).

Sounds like a p. good point bro
 

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