Software:Sacred 3

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Sacred 3
Sacred 3 box art.jpg
Developer(s)Keen Games www.keengames.com
Publisher(s)Deep Silver
SeriesSacred
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release
  • EU: 1 August 2014
  • NA: 5 August 2014
Genre(s)Hack and slash, brawler
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Sacred 3 is a hack and slash brawler, part of the Sacred series, despite notable differences in both gameplay and design. Deep Silver, which acquired the license to Sacred 3 from former development studio Ascaron Entertainment, announced at Gamescom that the earliest it could publish the game would be in early 2012.[1] The game was finally released on 1 August 2014. It was met with mixed to negative reception.

Another side-scrolling action brawler called Sacred Citadel acted as a prequel to the Sacred 3 story and released in 2013 to XBLA, PSN and Steam and developed by Southend Interactive.

Gameplay

There are a variety of classes to choose from but those from Sacred 2 have not returned. They have been replaced by the Safiri Warrior and Ancarian Lancer. Some of the environments from the previous game made a return such as Castle Braverock.

Sacred 3 has four player co-op online and offline. Each ally has his or her own distinct set of active and passive skills. Everyone has a small number of abilities to equip at a time to keep the team from getting overpowered and may allow the combining of team powers to give the player additional ways to take down foes.

Plot

Seraphim – guardians of the legendary "Heart of Ancaria" and their sacred bond between its people had kept the land at peace for centuries, but they've since been forgotten. Lord Zane – ruler of the Ashen Empire – allied himself with Demons, striving to open the gates to the underworld. Bound together by the chains of this evil empire, a resistance of Heroes was forged.

Players will need to defeat the oppressive ruler of Ashen Empire, Zane Ashen, and keep him from obtaining a powerful artifact known as the Heart of Ancaria.

Development

Sacred 3 was developed by Keen Games, for the publisher Deep Silver. Shortly following the Gamescom announcement, Deep Silver called for fan feedback on desired features for Sacred 3 in its official community forums.[2]

In an interview Martin Wein stated: "For the weakness of Sacred 2 I want to mention the Quality Assurance. As a target for Sacred 3 this will be a very important milestone to be taken care of. It's possible to deliver a bug free game." When asked about possible similarities or differences between the sequel and past installments, Wein stated: "We want to keep the charm of the series and you will stumble upon one or another popular character of the prequels."[3]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings(PS3) 55.11% [4]
(PC) 58.77%[5]
(X360) 51.00%[6]
Metacritic(PS3) 56/100[7]
(PC) 57/100[8]
(X360) 51/100[9]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid5/10[10]
Eurogamer5/10[11]
GameSpot4/10[12]
GamesRadar+2/5 stars[13]
GamesTM6/10[14]
GameTrailers5/10[15]
IGN6.5/10[16]
OXM (US)5/10[17]
Hardcore Gamer3/5[18]
The Escapist3/5[19]

The game received "mixed" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[9] The Escapist's Jim Sterling wrote that fans of the series could be disappointed and fans of the hack and slash genre would prefer other titles.[20]

References

  1. ↑ Ridgeley, Sean (19 August 2010). "Deep Silver announces Risen 2, Sacred 3". Neoseeker. http://www.neoseeker.com/news/14681-deep-silver-announces-risen-2-sacred-3/. Retrieved 16 March 2011. 
  2. ↑ "Sacred 3: Vorschläge von der Community sind im Trend" (in German). Spielradar.de. 21 January 2010. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719084611/http://www.spieleradar.de/news/sacred-3/0_16902_13167/vorschlaege-von-der-community-sind-im-trend.html. Retrieved 16 March 2011. 
  3. ↑ "Interview with Deep Silvers' PR Manager Martin Wein". sacred3.org. http://www.sacred3.org/development-of-sacred-3.html. Retrieved 8 November 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic". http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/682469-sacred-3/index.html. 
  5. ↑ "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic". http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/681162-sacred-3/index.html. 
  6. ↑ "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic". http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/682468-sacred-3/index.html. 
  7. ↑ "Sacred 3". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/sacred-3/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  8. ↑ "Sacred 3". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/sacred-3/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Sacred 3". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/sacred-3/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. 
  10. ↑ "Review: Sacred 3". Destructoid. 5 August 2014. http://www.destructoid.com/review-sacred-3-279030.phtml. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  11. ↑ "Sacred 3 review". Eurogamer.net. 5 August 2014. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-08-01-sacred-3-review. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  12. ↑ "Sacred 3 review". Gamespot. 5 August 2014. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/sacred-3-review/1900-6415839/. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  13. ↑ "Sacred 3 review". GamesRader. 5 August 2014. http://www.gamesradar.com/sacred-3-review/. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  14. ↑ "Sacred 3 review". GameTM. 5 August 2014. http://www.gamestm.co.uk/reviews/sacred-3-review/. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  15. ↑ "Sacred 3 review". GameTrailer. 5 August 2014. http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/wvycrs/sacred-3-review. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  16. ↑ "Sacred 3 review". IGN. 5 August 2014. http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/05/sacred-3-review. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  17. ↑ "Sacred 3 Xbox 360: Nothing is sacred in Keen's action RPG revival". Official Xbox Magazine. 5 August 2014. http://www.totalxbox.com/80056/reviews/sacred-3-xbox-360-review/. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  18. ↑ "Review: Sacred 3". Hardcore Gamer. 5 August 2014. http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/08/07/review-sacred-3/97464/. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  19. ↑ "Sacred 3 Review - Yawntlet". The Escapist. 5 August 2014. https://www.escapistmagazine.com/sacred-3-review-yawntlet/. Retrieved 5 August 2014. 
  20. ↑ Jim Sterling (1 August 2014). "Sacred 3 Review - Yawntlet". The Escapist. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/12047-Sacred-3-Review-Yawntlet.2. Retrieved 9 August 2014. 

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