Gothic 2

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I recently got Gothic 2 but I can't bring myself to play it. Mainly because my guy is as manuverable as a pickaxe. I have heard good things about the game, but his inability to move diagonally and a lack of defend/guard button (in a 3rd person actionish RPG) irritates me.

That and I've just played Bard's Tale. Starting Gothic 2 right off the bat as "the chosen of the gods" as the greeter guy said is also a factor.

Any advice for this?

[DraPrime]

I have a question of my own regarding Gothic 2. I just finished the first game, so should I buy the second?

[Morty]

I have heard good things about the game, but his inability to move diagonally and a lack of defend/guard button (in a 3rd person actionish RPG) irritates me.

:smallconfused: You can block in both Gothics. In Gothic 2 blocking is essential in duels with humans and orcs. I personally never missed diagonal moving too much.


I have a question of my own regarding Gothic 2. I just finished the first game, so should I buy the second?

If you enjoyed Gothic I, you'll probably enjoy Gothic II as well. I did. Basically Gothic II is much better technically- better graphic and animation- and many things are vastly improved- like guilds and interaction with NPCs- but the main plot and atmosphere was a lot better in first Gothic. So I call it a draw. But whatever you do, don't install "Night of the Raven"(or whatever it's called in English) add-on. It reduces games enjoyability drastically and makes playing mage a living hell.