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Gothic 1

$19.99
Release Date:
Metacritic:
81
Developer:
Piranha Bytes
Publisher:
THQ Nordic
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed ore.

The whole area, dubbed "the Colony", is surrounded by a magical barrier, a sphere two kilometers diameter, sealing off the penal colony from the outside world. The barrier can be passed from the outside in – but once inside, nobody can escape. The barrier was a double-edged sword - soon the prisoners took the opportunity and started a revolt. The Colony became divided into three rivaling factions and the king was forced to negotiate for his ore, not just demand it.

You are thrown through the barrier into this prison. With your back against the wall, you have to survive and form volatile alliances until you can finally escape.

Features include:

  • One of the biggest RPGs with over 50 hours of gameplay
  • A large variety of weapons and spells for your character
  • A living world where people go to work, sleep, eat and fight to survive

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
100 user reviews
97%
Positive
4 hrs at review
Recommended

I'm a huge fan of RPGs and heard good things about the Gothic series and the way it inspired the genre. The story, side quests, and dialogues are very unique and humorous. Gameplay and graphics can feel old at times, but they can become decent after installing various mods that can also ease up the tediousness of some actions. I enjoyed the different factions, armors and locations when roaming the game world and particularly the way you become more skilled as the game progresses. Gothic still feels very good in 2025. I'm glad I finally experienced it!

8 helpful 1 funny
63 hrs at review
Recommended

Решил впервые попробовать Готику, в итоге сдох в самой первой луже в начале игры 👍 (как оказалось, задел триггер магического барьера). А если серьезно, "Лучше поздно, чем никогда!", этой фразой могу описать свой опыт знакомства с данной игрой. Да, нужно иметь в виду возраст игры, специфическое управление и т.п. нюансы, которые могут отталкивать при первом знакомстве, особенно если вы привыкли к казуальщине наподобие Скурима, где все лижут вам жопу и умереть можно разве что специально, а в Готике ты по настоящему чувствуешь прогрессию героя. Игра ...

4 helpful
15 hrs at review
Recommended

What a tragedy that I didn't get to play this game as a kid, I would've prematurely become a man in no time.

2 helpful
11 hrs at review
Recommended

the best game ever, masterpiece, crown jewel of videogames

1 helpful
45 hrs at review
Recommended

Amazing RPG with unusual but very intuitive controls that I kind of wish more games took after. The two best things about Gothic are the level of immersion in the world and the sense of progression. Every part of the colony feels realistically written, and you feel like just another person sucked into all of this. You're a total loser and nobody at the start of the game, and you stay that way for a pretty decent chunk of the game. Every new piece of gear acquired and set of LP spent feels very meaningful and rewarding. Gothic can feel slow to progress through, but it's always super satisfying. I wish there more side quests, that the main quest did not rely on fetch quests so much around the middle of the game, and that some obviously unfinished content got to be finished, but Gothic is otherwise a masterpiece.

1 helpful
29 hrs at review
Recommended

finally, now i can apply for polish citizenship

1 helpful
7 hrs at review
Recommended

Als ich angefangen habe viel mir die steuerung schwierig aber wenn man die steuerung versteht macht das spiel sehr spass ich freue mich auf das remake

8 hrs at review
Recommended

The best game ever. I first played it about 20 years ago and finished it 2 or 3 times on pirated discs. I’ll play it again, but this time on Steam. No Elder Scrolls or Witchers can compare to this masterpiece! The benchmark of RPGs.

32 hrs at review
Recommended

For Gomez!

19 hrs at review
Recommended

Best game ever (2nd part is best)

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
  • Processor: Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card with 32 MB Ram
  • DirectX: Version 8.1
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

FAQ

How much does Gothic 1 cost?

Gothic 1 costs $19.99.

What are the system requirements for Gothic 1?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 Processor: Intel Pentium III 700 MHz Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 3D graphics card with 32 MB Ram DirectX: Version 8.1 Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible

What platforms is Gothic 1 available on?

Gothic 1 is available on Windows PC.

Is Gothic 1 worth buying?

Gothic 1 has 97% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 81/100.

When was Gothic 1 released?

Gothic 1 was released on Mar 15, 2001.

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