Risen 2 - Dark Waters

Picked this up yesterday since there was a such a dry spell in new games.

So far, mostly dissapointed, but will stick with it as I don't have much else to play. Graphics are rough and not that great, combat is off with the sword hitting a creature even though it doesn't show it on the screen (i.e. animation shows you hitting above creature). During conversations your character constantly gestures and does weird things with his hands. No way to track quests, you spend a lot of time wandering around, turn right instead of left and you will fight a creature WAY outside your abilities. Magic seems almost useless in the game. Storyline is interesting and definitely adult oriented. Now that I write this, not sure why I am playing it. It is a game that could of been soooo much more if they would of waited and polished it.

Yes, I initially gave up on it and traded it in a week after I got it but I re-purchased it last year and stuck with it and really fell in love with the game. Once you get the hang of the game engine and quest system, I found it rather enjoyable with a high replay value due to siding with factions, etc. While not ground breaking in any regards, and lacking in graphics at times, there was something very addictive about the game. I knew I was sucked in when I had to leave the first city, the harbor and I didn't want to leave there, I dreaded it. I came to know every inch of that place and all the quests/people and it was like my little town all to myself.

I stuck with it, sure there were a lot of flaws in Risen 2 but I fell in love with it. Just beat the game and I find that I really miss it. Something about it was addictive, the constant upgrading of weapons to something better. Finding/creating the legendary items was pretty sweet. Love the muskets, very powerful. If it drops in price and you can find it use, might be worth picking up for you guys.