Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
Last updated: 2026-01-10
- Nostalgic continuation of Gothic 3 experience
- Improved graphics and enhanced stability
- Engaging exploration and varied quests
- Broken NPC interactions and dialogues frustrate players
- Poor quest design dominates gameplay experience
- Severe performance and optimization issues persist
Emotions
Disappointment30%Frustration29%Amusement7%Nostalgia7%Disgust5%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 60%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 40%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 21%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 79%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 179
- Negative points
- 528
- Gameplay points
- 335
- Perf. points
- 67
- Rec. points
- 44
- Misc points
- 6
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Nostalgic Gothic 3 continuation
| The game successfully continues the story and atmosphere of *Gothic 3*, with familiar locations, characters, and music. Fans appreciate the linear narrative and immersive world design as a callback to the original. | 26% |
Improved graphics and stability
| The enhanced edition features polished graphics, improved sound design, and minimal bugs, with particular praise for stability and visual upgrades over *Gothic 3*. Minor issues like voice acting are noted but not game-breaking. | 22% |
Engaging exploration and quests
| The game offers a mix of interesting main and side quests, with creative variety and a focus on exploration in familiar locations like Myrtana. The second half of the game is particularly praised for its quest design. | 20% |
New content enhances replayability
| Players consistently praise the addition of new weapons, armor, monsters, and characters, which are visually appealing and fit well into the game world. This expands the gameplay experience and adds value for returning fans. | 15% |
Community patches essential
| Players highlight the critical role of community patches (e.g., Patch 2.01) in fixing bugs and improving playability. The patched version is described as nearly bug-free and stable. | 13% |
Dynamic and strategic combat
| Combat retains the series' signature tension and skill-based mechanics, with improvements like shorter animations and stamina systems. Fans appreciate the unchanged but refined close-combat experience. | 9% |
Shorter but enjoyable playtime
| The game’s shorter length is seen as a positive, offering a light, engaging experience that can be completed quickly. Some players treat it as a parody while still enjoying the storyline. | 9% |
Humorous and immersive dialogues
| Dialogues are praised for their humor, character, and nostalgic value, adding entertainment and depth to interactions. Some players even enjoy the unintentional comedy of bugs. | 7% |
Retained voice acting quality
| Voice acting is noted as a retained strength, with some characters featuring dual voices. While minor issues exist, the overall audio experience is well-received. | 5% |