Arcania: Gothic 4

A shallow but entertaining adventure. The world is wonderful to explore, but a lack of depth keeps this from achieving greatness.

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Arcania is a Fantasy Action game set in a rich world where an entire kingdom’s future is at stake Build your strength and learn the skills needed to become a hero as you challenge a mighty king and uncover his dark secrets. Travel through a land of different climate zones, abundant flora and fauna, subterranean vaults, and unique towns and castles where clouds darken the skies, weather effects suc…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful and expansive world that is enjoyable to explore.
The combat system is engaging and easy to pick up, making it accessible for new players.
The story follows a classic RPG structure that fans of traditional RPGs will appreciate.

The game suffers from shallow gameplay and limited exploration, feeling more like a series of fetch quests.
Technical issues such as low frame rates and small text make the game visually tiring and difficult to navigate.
The overall experience lacks depth and polish, with repetitive elements and uninspired character designs.

story
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with a good overall narrative complemented by a strong musical score and impressive graphics. However, inconsistent voice acting detracts from the experience, and the lack of moral consequences for actions like stealing diminishes the depth of the story.
- “The story is good for the most part, adding depth to the classic RPG experience.”
- “The musical score enhances the narrative, making the story even more engaging.”
- “The scenery graphics complement the story beautifully, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The voice acting is all over the place and can be bad at times, taking away from the story.”
- “There are no repercussions for stealing or looting, which leaves morals out of the equation and makes the game a lot easier.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to become invested in the characters.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being shallow and lacking proper pacing, with players noting the uncanny character models and lifeless visual design. Additionally, the dialogue is described as boring, and the expansion "Fall of Setariff" is considered a poor addition to the overall experience.
- “Shallow gameplay with little regard for pacing.”
- “Uncanny character models and lifeless visual design.”
- “Boring dialogue makes 'Fall of Setariff' a poor expansion.”
graphics
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their wonderful scenery, enhancing the overall experience of the classic RPG. While the focus is primarily on the engaging combat system and musical score, the visual elements contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The scenery graphics are wonderful.”
- “Great combat system. Classic RPG with a real-time battle system.”
- “The musical score is great and the story is good for the most part.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the great musical score that complements the classic RPG experience and enhances the overall storytelling.
- “The musical score is great and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The music perfectly complements the classic RPG elements and real-time battle system.”
- “The soundtrack adds a wonderful layer to the scenery and storytelling.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a European no-nonsense style, complementing the skill-based combat and enhancing the well-realized classic fantasy setting. This blend of humor adds a unique charm to the overall experience.
- “The game is filled with European no-nonsense humor that perfectly complements the skill-based combat.”
- “The classic fantasy setting is well realized and infused with clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- “I love how the humor is seamlessly integrated into the gameplay, making every encounter entertaining.”