Software:Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods

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Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods
European cover art
Developer(s)Trine Games[lower-alpha 1]
Publisher(s)JoWooD Productions
Designer(s)Milind Kaduskar
SeriesGothic
EngineGenome Engine
Platform(s)Windows
Release
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Forsaken Gods is a standalone expansion for the action role-playing video game Gothic 3. It was developed by Trine Games and published by JoWooD Productions. The game was released in Europe and North America in 2008. A version containing improvements Enhanced Edition was released in 2011 developed by Mad Vulture Games.

Gameplay

Gameplay in Forsaken Gods is like in Gothic 3, with some small differences. The fight system has changed, now being based on Endurance. The gameplay area in Forsaken Gods has been restrained from the 3 parts in Gothic 3, to just one part – Myrtana. The main plot is concentrated only in this area.

Plot

After awakening from a coma, the nameless hero must find a way to unite the continent, as it has been divided by numerous factions, many of which are aided or led by the Nameless Hero's former companions. Through his own means, the Hero must reunite Myrtana as to finally restore the land to peace and prosperity.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic44/100[3]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.comD−[4]
IGN3.5/10[5][6]

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3] It was largely the result of excessive bugs in release which to date has not been entirely resolved by patching.

Updates

In November 2010, JoWooD Entertainment announced that Mad Vulture Games would work on additional improvements for the game. The first patch was announced for Q1 2011.

On 22 March 2011, JoWooD Entertainment released the new patch via Steam, integrated within the new boxed version for the game titled Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition. The major patch is also available as a free download.[7]

The final version, 2.01.08, was officially released through the Mad Vulture Games website on 18 December 2011, and made available for free download similarly to the previous versions.[8]

Notes

  1. ↑ Additional content developed by Mad Vulture Games.

References

  1. ↑ "Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods" (in en). https://www.ign.com/games/gothic-3-forsaken-gods. 
  2. ↑ "Shippin' Out Nov. 16-22: Left 4 Dead, Animal Crossing" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shippin-out-nov-16-22-left-4-dead-animal-crossing/1100-6201218/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Gothic 3 – Forsaken Gods for PC Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gothic-3-forsaken-gods/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved 15 June 2018. 
  4. ↑ Neigher, Eric (13 December 2008). "Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160603164649/http://www.1up.com/reviews/gothic-3-forsaken-gods. Retrieved 15 June 2018. 
  5. ↑ Johnson, Neilie (8 December 2008). "Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Review". Ziff Davis. http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/08/gothic-3-forsaken-gods-review. Retrieved 15 June 2018. 
  6. ↑ Johnson, Neilie (8 December 2008). "Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Collector's Edition Review". Ziff Davis. http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/09/gothic-3-forsaken-gods-collectors-edition-review. Retrieved 15 June 2018. 
  7. ↑ "Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition on Steam". https://store.steampowered.com/app/65600/. 
  8. ↑ "Community Patch Team and Nordic Games release Forsaken Gods v2.01 |". 18 December 2011. http://www.madvulture.de/wp/archives/358. 
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See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
  18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628. 
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