Sacred Gold

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Sacred Gold is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Studio II and was released on July 9, 2008. It received positive reviews from players.

Sacred Gold is an action RPG set in a fantasy world filled with mythical creatures and ancient civilizations. The game features an open world design, allowing players to explore the world freely and complete quests at their own pace. With a wide array of character classes and customization options, Sacred Gold offers a deep and engaging RPG experience with endless replayability.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,362 reviews

story76 positive mentions

stability68 negative mentions

The game features a vast open world filled with quests, diverse environments, and a variety of character classes, providing a rich gameplay experience.
The nostalgic charm and humor, along with the unique character abilities and loot system, make it a fun and engaging ARPG.
Despite its age, the game still offers enjoyable gameplay mechanics and a sense of exploration that appeals to fans of classic RPGs.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes on startup and bugs that can prevent quest completion, particularly on modern systems.
The graphics and user interface feel dated, and the lack of resolution options can detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and the quest design simplistic, leading to a lack of engagement over time.

story
292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is often described as generic and predictable, following classic fantasy tropes with a focus on good versus evil. While some players appreciate the detailed lore and engaging side quests, many criticize the main narrative for being simplistic and repetitive, with numerous bugs affecting quest progression. Overall, the game offers a vast world filled with quests, but the storytelling may not be compelling enough to hold players' attention throughout.
- “This game has a classic 'good heroes that save the world from bad guys' kind of story, but it's rich in details, as every character, quest, and location has a reason to be there.”
- “Beyond the main storyline, every town, village, and even roadside encounter offers opportunities for side quests, ranging from simple fetch tasks to epic chains involving dragon hunts and uncovering ancient conspiracies.”
- “With its immersive gameplay, expansive world, and engaging storytelling, it stands as a notable title in the genre.”
- “There's barely any feeling of progression, and the story may as well not exist.”
- “The plot is boring and not engaging, the quests are boring and the game in general is too big and repetitive.”
- “The story is bare-bones, the voice acting is so bad it's funny, but the world is seamless and pretty immersive.”
graphics
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as dated, reflecting its age with pixelation and limited resolution options. However, many players appreciate the vibrant art style and detailed environments, which still hold a certain charm and beauty despite the technical limitations. Overall, while the visuals may not meet modern standards, they are often seen as a nostalgic and integral part of the game's appeal.
- “Another aspect of Sacred I can't praise enough (and one you will notice right away as you start the game) is its absolutely stunning graphic art style.”
- “Visually, 'Sacred Gold' embraces a colorful and detailed art style that complements its fantasy setting.”
- “The graphics are sufficiently detailed not to look dated.”
- “The graphics didn't age well as it is possible to see the pixels of almost everything and sometimes the animations feel unnatural.”
- “This game was popular back in its days, however unless you like old RPG games and are open to ignore the poor graphics, I wouldn't recommend it.”
- “The graphics are definitely dated.”
gameplay
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Sacred is characterized by its engaging hack-and-slash mechanics, diverse character classes, and a vast open world that encourages exploration and experimentation. While some players appreciate its nostalgic charm and depth, others criticize its repetitive nature and technical issues, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay addictive and rewarding, offering countless hours of enjoyment for fans of the genre.
- “Hack and slash RPGs were only level-based (or chapter-based), and this new mechanic of the open world set a totally new standard for the genre.”
- “The gameplay is fun and relaxing; character customization isn't over the top but is fun and simple.”
- “With an expansive, sprawling world that puts Diablo to shame, and much more riveting gameplay, Sacred is not a game to be missed on any count.”
- “If there was ever a mechanic designed to sap the will to continue, this is it.”
- “Simply because the game is filled with some crucial bugs that will ruin your experience and unless you know all the bugs beforehand and save it manually every 20 minutes or so, you will have a very bad time losing hours of gameplay on a periodic basis.”
- “The game is okay and while the gameplay is decent, it becomes repetitive and has some annoyances.”
stability
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of freezing during loading screens, crashes, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. Many players note that while fan patches can alleviate some issues, the overall experience remains frustratingly unreliable, particularly in multiplayer modes. Despite its nostalgic charm, the technical difficulties make it challenging to recommend for those seeking a smooth gaming experience.
- “It was good back in the day; a bit unreliable to try to run on modern Windows, but it runs great in Proton under Linux.”
- “An excellent classic diablo-like, unfortunately hampered by technical difficulties on many modern systems that makes it unplayable - freezes during the initial loading screen during 'fonts' or fails to load the intro videos.”
- “The game is absurdly buggy to the point of being unplayable.”
- “Game freezes system during the load screen and have to reboot to get rid of it.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and creativity, featuring funny voice acting, quirky character interactions, and amusing easter eggs, such as humorous grave inscriptions and witty quest dialogues. Players appreciate the game's ability to blend humor with its action RPG mechanics, although some note that the repetitive nature of gameplay can detract from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the game, making it memorable and enjoyable for many players.
- “A very good complete game for its genre with a complete story, an expansion, and funny easter eggs.”
- “The whole overall vibe of the game is so very charming with lots of interesting places and funny characters.”
- “It has some of the most humorous lines by the mobs I have ever heard, stuff about getting taken to the hospital and 'stand and deliver' like she's delivering a pizza with this Brooklyn accent.”
- “Maybe this was supposed to be funny or endearing, but it's nothing more than another turn-off among a litany of problems.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with a diverse soundtrack that fits various environments and evokes nostalgia for many players. While some reviews mention moments of mediocrity, the majority highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a significant asset, complementing the game's medieval and fantasy themes effectively.
- “The soundtrack fits the game very well and adds to the experience.”
- “Every location type (peaceful village, volcanic zone, harsh desert, etc...) has different music that gives different vibes.”
- “The game's atmosphere, storyline, and music all add up and provide hours of gameplay.”
- “The music is mediocre, with a lot of re-use of tracks that don't add much to the experience.”
- “The music is kind of in a loop, which can become repetitive over time.”
- “Music: 6.5/10 - it doesn't stand out and feels average compared to other aspects of the game.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with players often feeling overwhelmed by the need to kill countless enemies and farm for loot without a satisfying sense of progression. While some enjoy the challenge and the ability to play at their own pace, many find the grinding mechanics to be a major drawback, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant flaw, making the gameplay feel like an endless treadmill with little reward.
- “As any other hack 'n' slash, though, it can become repetitive soon as we have to kill thousands of enemies hourly that spawn endlessly and yet gaining a level is always hard, making plays longer than one hour more tedious than fun.”
- “This game is a very long and annoying type of Diablo, but grinding mechanics still work, so you get your dose of pleasure.”
- “There is no sense of progression as it's saddled with the obscene habit of leveling everything always and forever to the point of your character, the bestiary is lame, uninspired, and copy-pasted to the umpteenth exponent; you can never get ahead of the curve no matter how much time you waste grinding, leveling up barely gives you anything to work with, and this has perhaps the worst item system I've ever tried to put up with.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and deep dark fantasy elements, enhanced by compelling storylines, atmospheric graphics, and evocative music. Players appreciate the timeless quality reminiscent of classic titles like Diablo 2, noting that despite some graphical limitations, the overall ambiance and replay value create a captivating experience. The combination of detailed environments, sound effects, and unique quests contributes to a rich and engaging world that many consider among the best in the hack-and-slash genre.
- “Very special experience with lots of atmosphere, heart, and replay value.”
- “Overall, this game is very immersive with its raw atmosphere.”
- “Deep dark fantasy atmosphere and a good story.”
- “The graphics are not to be compared with the games that are coming out now, but when talking about gameplay atmosphere, there are no words to describe it.”
- “Only thing I regret is that the regular Steam version doesn't have the good old German voices and texts that made the whole atmosphere even more thrilling.”
- “It has that age-old darkened atmosphere like Diablo 2.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through its vast open world, diverse character classes, and a robust loot system, allowing players to explore different play styles and builds. With multiple difficulty levels and unique starting points for each class, players are encouraged to replay the game to uncover all its secrets and content. Overall, the combination of varied gameplay experiences and extensive exploration opportunities makes it a highly replayable title.
- “I installed the game and entered a huge world, free to roam in any direction, only limited by the risk I wanted to take, with varied enemies, all types of biomes, and countless items to collect, in a race to improve your character up to an absurd level limit. It's replayable in five difficulties.”
- “The game's loot system is solid, and there's a good amount of replayability to be had by trying out different character classes and play styles.”
- “Replayability: I bet you won't discover everything there is to see in the game during your first playthrough, or in the second, or third.”
- “Much replayability due to diverse class choices and a massive world to explore.”
- “Combat is satisfying, the loot system is addictive, and the variety of character classes adds strong replay value.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while some users report that it can run smoothly on modern systems with specific tweaks, such as adjusting compatibility settings and disabling fullscreen optimizations, others have experienced persistent performance issues and stuttering gameplay. The game requires some effort to achieve stable performance, particularly on newer operating systems, and its original resolution limitations can hinder the experience. Overall, players may need to invest time in finding fixes to enjoy the game without lag.
- “It's old, and getting it to run smoothly can take a bit of tweaking, but it's still the same mindless fun it was 20 years ago.”
- “It runs smoothly.”
- “Look around for the fixes but I think all I had to do was disable fullscreen optimizations under compatibility when you right-click the app in the folder, someone said to just edit the config.”
- “Bugs and performance issues with this version.”
- “I have tried to play this game on 5 systems in 10 years and I have never been able to fix the stuttering gameplay.”
- “You have to put your desktop at a resolution of 1024x768 to have a rather stable performance.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its high level of customization, allowing players to choose from various attributes, skills, and combat arts, which enhances the immersive experience. While the vibrant environments and intricate lore contribute to the overall depth, some reviewers feel that the narrative lacks significant character growth despite the extensive story and side quests. Overall, the game offers a freeform approach to character development within defined archetypes, appealing to players who enjoy exploration and personalization.
- “The tale is greatly epic; there are hours of sidequesting and exploration. The world and characters are intricate with its lore, and the character development gives a lot of freedom... 4/5.”
- “The game is beautifully graphically designed, with nice surroundings, different classes and races, and an intuitive way of character development.”
- “A huge vivid open world with lots of secrets to discover encourages traveling around and exploring. The character development is highly customizable with combat arts, self-selected skills, and attributes.”
- “While there is a lot of story, there isn't much character development.”
- “The game is beautifully graphically designed, nice surroundings, different classes and races, intuitive way of character development.”
- “A huge vivid open world with lots of secrets to discover encourages traveling around and exploring, but the character development is highly customizable with combat arts, self-selected skills, and attributes.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with monetization practices in the gaming industry, particularly criticizing AAA companies for exploiting players through microtransactions and low-quality content. There is a hopeful sentiment for indie developers to revive traditional gaming experiences without the burden of aggressive monetization strategies. Additionally, some users have encountered technical issues that hinder gameplay, further exacerbating frustrations with the overall experience.
- “I appreciate that the game offers a fair monetization model, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't hinder gameplay, which is a refreshing change from many other titles.”
- “It's great to see a game that respects its players by providing meaningful content without relying heavily on microtransactions.”
- “It's a bit wishful thinking, but I genuinely hope that indie developers and smaller studios can bring back the good old games, while the AAA companies can go to hell for ruining what made games great and trying to milk us of our money with useless slop and microtransactions.”
- “I installed this game on my PC thinking it would be ready to play, but upon launching, it gets past the couple of introductory ads and then stops on the first loading screen.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some users express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke positive feelings, others criticize it for a lackluster story and unengaging characters, resulting in an overall emotional disconnect.
- “This game made me feel a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- “I was moved to tears by the story; it resonated with my own experiences.”
- “The emotional depth of the narrative left a lasting impact on me.”
- “Overall, it's a boring story set in a dull universe, populated by characters lacking any personality.”
- “The emotional depth is nonexistent, making it hard to connect with the characters or their struggles.”
- “I felt no attachment to the story or its characters; everything felt flat and uninspired.”