Higher Game
Arcane
Lets face it, it's the best of the first 3 (the ones I have played so far). It has well balanced elemental damage, the island system seems to help Jeff create immersive environments by working on a theme (ice, desert, etc), the boss fights are very well designed, the two factions are both fleshed out (not kitchen sink syndrome that the second game's 4 factions had), the character classes are balanced, the equipment and armor system and inventory are far better than before, the writing and story are great, and the crafting system allows much more customization than before.
Why the hate? Is it because it's too difficult for average players? Many parts were difficult, but being hard is much better than being flaccid, and I think the earlier Geneforge games were too easy at times. I beat Geneforge 3 without any canisters and only used Gamefaqs to remember alchemy recipes I never bothered to write down. I would actually say the game is of average difficulty, it's just that the first two games are easy!
I think the Geneforge games have only gotten better as time has gone on.
Why the hate? Is it because it's too difficult for average players? Many parts were difficult, but being hard is much better than being flaccid, and I think the earlier Geneforge games were too easy at times. I beat Geneforge 3 without any canisters and only used Gamefaqs to remember alchemy recipes I never bothered to write down. I would actually say the game is of average difficulty, it's just that the first two games are easy!
I think the Geneforge games have only gotten better as time has gone on.