Risen Game Review
Risen game review and info. Risen, a single player game is actually a fantasy themed role playing game that is also an action game.
Risen game info
Publisher: Deep Silver
Developer: Piranha Bytes
Genre: RPG
Release date: oct 2, 2009
Rating: 8/10
Risen is playable on the Xbox 360 as well as your personal computer. The game is based on an island called Faranga which is a volcanic island set in the Mediterranea. It has multiple vegetation zones and sub-climates.
There are a series of catacombs and dungeons that are to be found in the ruins of an ancient temple. Because of this, there has been an Inquisition put into effect banning anyone from leaving the city or the island itself.
The player has to choose which faction to join, Don Esteban’s (bandits who formerly controlled Faranga), the Inquisition, or the Mages (under the Inquisition’s control). The goal is to regain control of the island for which ever faction you choose to be on.
Graphics in this game are outstanding. The story while a bit trite is at least engaging. The game’s sense of character and powerful atmosphere make for a truly memorable gaming experience, even if on the surface the fantasy elements may seem generic.
Fight system is a bit difficult on the beginning but looks very realistic later.
If you love adventuring, exploring, questing and don’t mind a challenge along the way – pick up Risen. You won’t regret it.
Risen Min requirements
OS: Windows XP SP3
Processor: Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz or equivalent processor
Memory: 1 GB
Hard Drive: 2.5 GB Free
Video Memory: 256 MB DirectX™ 9.1c compatible graphics card (nVidia® GeForce® 7900/ATI Radeon™ X1800 or better)
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
DirectX: 9.1c
Gameplay: Keyboard & Mouse
Installation: 4x DVD-ROM Drive.
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The game difficulty was nearly impossible on the beginning but i started to love it later. If iy like Gothic series this is a very similar game even better.