After crossing a big issue around the Gothic series, the developer Piranha Bytes is for business and showed us his latest creation: Risen.. Now two years they have cut ties with this license, but also with JoWood, the editor who managed to get the rights of a series yet created by Piranha Bytes. Since then, the German developers are wholly dedicated to their new project: Risen, we were able to take a first glance. And the title be as special to be their baptism of fire outside their area of expertise, the PC, it will also be published on Xbox 360. In this regard, from the beginning of the presentation, members of the development studio sent us there to know that the game will never be slowed down by loads, whether on PC or console from Microsoft. The Mediterranean island where the story takes place will be fully accessible from the start. And, as we shall see, this is not the only evidence of realism which wanted to show developers in their work. Moreover, this search for some shred of truth and authenticity in the world where the magic exist yet, and a catalog of legendary monsters was their trademark on Gothic. But turn
The player begins the story in the shoes of a castaway stranded on a beach on the island. Yes, we too furiously reminds us that the first moments of the Age of Conan. But admit that the coup of the past without amnesia, it is simply one of the best possible starting point for those who want to tell a story.
Hardly is there on both legs that our heroes will have trouble with the local wildlife. As a first step, it is the offspring of rats uncertain fault with porcupines (or epic in this case ...). But quickly, it falls on the more traditional things that much more daunting, starting with the wolves. Moreover, since the topic of these charming animals, we must tell you a detail of the conversation that seemed to say much about any technical aspect of the Risen. Advising one of the wolves that feed on its prey, a developer told us that this is not a script that manages the behavior and if you can enjoy your meal to go this time, it might be very different next time. In fact, the world around the hero made his life without really paying attention to him. Only if it is something that can have consequences. That is why, for example, it is better if you do kill someone in a city in full view of everyone. Not only is it a coup to quickly find by the guard, but through word of mouth, your reputation will very quickly a major blow that will jeopardize your chances to benefit from further information that you would have gladly given if the villagers you showed you were civil.
The universe itself seemed very addictive, although I must admit, we've heard the certainty that it is not with the handful of minutes during which we saw this game that we have had a complete vision. Still propose that all we can expect from an ambitious title like this. It may for example include one or other of the competing factions: the Magi, the outlaws and the Inquisition. Each of these groups offer a way to play it will be clean. Mages use the magic, the outlaws prefer sneaky attacks or remotely with a bow while members of the Inquisition, safe from them, will not hesitate to demonstrate sword in hand they are foremost soldiers. Besides, it will be possible to engage in career Ironsmith provided to reach to win the sympathy of a teacher learning by doing some odd jobs for him. And to give you an idea of the level of maturity Risen, developers know that we said in the port city that is undergoing a brothel. Apparently, the well-being of the hero will be an important principle of the game .
The fighting will take place in real time. A sword will be parades and varying strokes. The expectation of openness will be the secret to end effectively and, of course, the character will improve the catalog of the shots as they gain experienc
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