I feel like Gothic needs way more attention in this time and age. In the world where games are obsessed with big plots and sandbox worlds, Gothic really shows that sometimes less is more. For me Gothic is still a perfect formula for an entertaining RPG game that doesn't feel too easy, too difficult or too overwhelming. Its minimalistic design provides a clear view of how the game works without the need of manuals, its small worlds is packed with content and the plot is tight and utilizes the environment well. We need more games like that.

I still can't believe that after all these years Gothic still has so much to offer. This is 11/10 production quality, thank you for this!

There are 2 more ways to get to the city! - you can buy leather armor from Orlan which allows you to enter with no problems - becoming fire mage, you don't have to enter the city to become one, it also gives unique dialogue (Also i think being mercenary works too but dialogue is similar to the leather armor one)

I was 15 years old, when played this game for the first time and now I am 37. Time runs just too fast and this game will always be one of the best of all times. Anyways, Gothic II is timeless to me. The graphics is outdated nowadays, but not ugly at all and it is worth playing anytime. For now, I am looking forward to playing Gothic remake, which should be released this year, so this will be really big moment!!! The first Gothic is not my favorite, but if the remake will be of high quality, then we can be sure, they will make remake of this legendary second part and that might be an ultimate rpg of all times. We will see.

Ah man what did you do to me? 😅 I have not played this game for 3 years now and it used to be my tradition to play it yearly since like 2004 when I was 7 years old. But now life is not as easy sadly, but it was so nice to smell that nostalgia taste with this video. Music just brings back too many memories, when I just remember how it sounded on those old pc speakers... Good idea to talk about the starting location. Thank you for a good video friend. All the best!

So weird to hear Gothic characters speak in English. Nice video, good observations & great narration, thanks for covering!

How i found everyday some nice Gothic content this game is immortal. You are too very good i really liked the 16:21 scene

I didn't expect such high quality from a 500 sub youtuber. Good job!

Now do a retrospective of every zone, thanks!

Archolos is good too.

Well done Video, was a joy listening

Thank you for this great video about my favorite games! You absolutely right about this special feeling when you start playing gothic! It's very petty to see that this kind of games doesn't exist nowadays!

Hi there mate, great video. Regarding your speech at the end, go try Skyrim mod called Enderal (unless you already did). It is really the only game that hit me in the same way Gothic 1,2 and Archolos did. The authors of Enderal are big fans of Gothic games (they are germans after all) and it really shows. Even if you are not a great fan of Skyrim engine, the gameplay is largely modified and the leveling system is similiar to Gothic games. There is no fast travel, no hand holding, exploration is hugely rewarding. And the story, oh boy... I will not spoil anything, but the story of that game is freaking phenomenal. When I was few hours in the game, I was like "ok this isn´t bad". When things started rolling and I jumped on the main quest I was like "ok this is going to be epic". And it was. As a one Gothic fan to another - go play Enderal, it will blow you away. PS: video on the inspiration the Enderal took from old school Gothic games could be a good topic to explore in video in the future.

Gothic 1 and 2 Tutorials are great. Instead of the Game explaining the gameplay to you, it is actually NPCs doing so. And instead of an automap with quest markers, you have to get a map ingame, and you only get descriptions how to get to places, like in real life.

I've always been a fan of the Gothic series. Started playing Gothic 2 shortly after it was released (even before playing Gothic 1 after finishing 2) and what drew me into that world more than probably any other game was exactly what you described. The immersion and unforgiving tough start of the game really made you learn a few things. 1. save often 2. exploring the world to your hearts content is rewarding and 3. actually listening to the people and exploring the dialog options will give you info you would otherwise miss. To this day I play G1 and G2 once or twice a year and it will probably be that way for many years to come. That being said - great video! Keep it coming.

The game was released in 1999 - you can see that the community is still really active.. wondered why I was so obsessed with the game and then I realized. the game didn't force us to completely continue the story. No indicator, nothing that would lead us and show us how to do things.the mystery factor... for example ...you should have find a character you've been looking for for hours :D. It was so real for me like a real life adventure . Music and sounds(they felt so real) ... sounds of the wind, breaking in the thickets of trees. when I was 12 years old, the game was magical and mysterious for me...and now im 22 yo and even after 10 years im returning up to this day./Im sorry for my english ...

need more content like this

Keep up the good work my friend!

I love this video and I love you Vertigo ♡, I can feel your attatchment and emotions towards Gothic, and may I add that gothic has the ability to create unique experiences for all of us, its a journey of self growth.

Love that "Silbach Idyll" tune from Archolos.

Amazing, thanks for the road on the memory lane

Now this, was an amazing video.

Great stuff!

Oh man, Sliverz shared your channel because I simply forgot to look you up. Instant subscribe and bell because... Gothic 🥰

I too really love the beginning of Gothic 2. still play it a few times a year.

Very nice voice you got there, perfect for this style of videos.

Killing it with the Gothic content! Great video! Any chance you'll cover the Valley of Mines in Gothic 2 in this same style? It would be great to see you narrate through all the changes and the FUBAR situation and the Old Camp castle.

Very good!⛏👍

Good job man

nice video

in Night Of the Raven you must give your clothes to Greg the pirate unfortunately so that removes that option, but Lester's way is the easiest

17:10 try KCD on Hardcore. Love that game!

For hardcore fighters and gothic players: If you want most xp at beginning go by hardest way possible. Giving Greg the Farmer Clothes and then getting yourself through Lighthouse mountain and jumping into water will give you sweet price from Lester ☀️ So many ways and its rly rewarding and enjoyable. I love this game ⭐

Very unexpected Starcraft Terran theme. :D

Played all 3 games indeed. Yes like you said the fact that gothic 2 re-uses the starting area is something good. It doesn't forgets it and it makes sure later it has something interesting for you then rather never having to go back. The difference between gothic 1,2 and 3. In the first game when u started you feel so weak and meaningless and you have to be careful cuz u gonna die a lot of times..in the beginning you can't fight most of the creatures so you must make quests to get the experience. As for gothic 3 Yeah I love the game and yeah has very interesting mechanics and quality of life improvements but even in the beginning if u don't know what you're doing ,you never struggle, there are no hard enemies to give you trouble or to make you feel like you have to choose carefully what you do. You just breeze to the starting area and kill everything and next.yeah unlike previous games u have a dificulty you can set and an improved ai combat but even with that most of players just say the game is to easy or it doesn't feel that impactful as first 2. Still I fully agree with what you say. And also I used to hate gothic 3 not cuz I played and didn't liked it but because of that misconception when someone says and game is bad and u agree even if u didn't play it. But not anymore cuz I'm playing the game and I like it even gothic 3. Is not as bad as manny say.

Hope the Gothic remake will be successful and Gothic 2 will get an overhaul as well.

damn... now i have to install it again and play it! lol

Hello, could you tell me what is mode which improved graphic and allowed you to collect loot and items on the ground without picking up animation?

i really have to play this game

I can't believe Piranha Bytes is about to shut down. Insane that these minds have felt so low and that they haven't produced anything even close to the level of Gothic 2.

Here's to hoping the Remake will live up to the reputation of the first 2!

how much exp do you get if you get in town only in chapter 2?

nice deep voice ;)

Gothic 2 is one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life, even to this day. But man, it really hurts to see how the english voice acting completely butchers the dialogues. It sounds more like a parody or a poorly dubbed fan mod.

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Ehm, the voices are not of the same quality as in the german original. It is recommendable to not kill animals in the beginning. You cannot yet take trophys for you have to learn that. Trophys can be sold. Wait until having learned and do it then.

Warum auf Englisch?

I love gothic but as a german I have to say, the english voice acting doesnt do it justice..

Remember that Gothic 2 had to compete with Morrowind. And was better.