Gothic 1

Gothic 1 is the first part of a series that set the tone for many role-playing games. The action takes place in a penal colony, from where there is no escape, and power is divided between three camps. The rules here are cruel: the weak are beaten, but the useful are tolerated. To survive, you have to join someone's group, carry out assignments and learn to fight. The world is open and hostile, and healing and equipment cost money, so caution is more important than daring. The controls are unusual for modern games, but the combat requires timing. Separately, we can say about training: teachers take money for mentoring, and without a mentor, the hero will not rise above the initial level. In addition to fights, there are crafts, trade and tasks for which they give the necessary items. The camps differ in their order: one lives by booty, another by trade, the third by force. Combat requires controlling the direction of the strike, and you have to get used to it. Small skirmishes at the start are no less dangerous than large ones, so caution in the first hours is more important than daring. The camps are at enmity with each other, so neutrality does not work here, and you will have to choose a side. Some of the tasks require joining a camp, so choosing a side becomes a mandatory step. The parties are in conflict, so it is impossible to remain on the sidelines: the choice of camp is inevitable. In addition to battles, there are crafts and trade, and money is needed for training and equipment. In addition to the main task, there are side quests, crafts and exploration of the valley. For those who want to see the origins of the genre, the Gothic 1 provides an honest representation.