Sacred Gold

It's a dated game from 2004. There are some bugs and glitches, but you can get most of them fixed with fan patches. Sometimes saving the game would crash and i'd lose progress. It's an ARPG, but I didn't really find it fun.

Pro:
It looks ok
Audio is ok

Con:
Some bugs
Combat wasn't terribly fun
Enemies respawn constantly.
Quest seem to be pointless and not worth the effort
Dungeons aren't worth the effort
Undead skeletons need to be killed 3 times before they grant xp. Annoying.

It's a classic of the genre, the game goes flawlessly, the controls are not very convenient, but you can get used to it. It is very nice that the game from childhood can be run on the Steam Deck.

Blast from the past.

Nice games.

Great game

One Of The Best Games Of All Time.

I started playing this game when I was like 13 or so years old, saw my uncle playing this and thought it was so cool and immersive and the characters you play as was so awesome and had cool abilities. the world of Ancaria was so big to me back then, and even to this day it still is. As i got back playing this gem of a game as an adult now and realized HOW MUCH i missed these kinds of games.

Challenging enemies and bosses, decent and somewhat well placed portals to get to places quicker yet doesn't take away much progression as the main simple goal is to explore and finding secrets and silly side quests with their own stories to tell. Doesn't hold your hand constantly or even paint yellow paint or pathways to show you where you need to go without trying to insult your intelligence.

Everything about it is so damn fun, that the fact i'm literally going back to the old games of the past to have "Fun" and not be harassed with political agendas or messages that I don't give a damn about in modern "Games".

I play games to have fun and destress from hard work at my job, not ADD more stress.

It's a bit wishful thinking but I legit hope that indie developers and smaller studios would be able to bring back the good ol games and the triple A companies can go to hell for ruining what made games great and trying to milk us of our money with useless slops and microtransactions.

Hell, I even hope that someday someone would make a Sacred clone from both the first and second game, and not make the same mistake they did with Sacred 3.

Over 3000 Hours, 14 Years, and Still One of the Best ARPGs Ever:

I've been playing Sacred Gold since 2010, and after all these years, I’ve come back to it again—only to realise just how much this game still has to offer. With over 3000 hours invested (though only a few on Steam), I can confidently say this is one of the deepest and most rewarding ARPGs ever made.

The amount of depth in character building is insane. Maximising damage on specific builds isn’t as simple as just stacking one stat—it requires real calculations to balance skill levels, rune investments, and gear bonuses. Every decision matters, and true optimisation takes knowledge and planning.

The open world of Ancaria is still one of the best in the genre. Unlike most ARPGs that push you down a fixed path, Sacred Gold lets you explore freely, discovering hidden dungeons, dangerous enemies, and rewarding loot. The eight unique classes offer completely different playstyles, from the powerful Seraphim to the tactical Dark Elf and the Vampire, who transforms at night. The rune-based skill system adds another layer of strategy, making every character build feel unique.

Combat is brutal, fast-paced, and incredibly satisfying. With hundreds of weapons and armour pieces, combo-based abilities, and even mounted combat, there’s a level of depth here that few ARPGs can match.

Side quests can sometimes feel like a lot of running around, but that’s part of what makes this world feel alive. Every mission, every exploration, and every battle contributes to a larger adventure. And with multiple difficulty levels and endless replay-ability, Sacred Gold never truly ends.

Coming back to this game after so many years, I’m grateful to be playing it again. Sacred Gold isn’t just a game—it’s an experience that keeps calling you back. For those who love ARPGs and haven’t tried it, you’re missing out on one of the greatest of all time.

Even the graphics for its time were incredible. For an early 2000s release, Sacred Gold pushed the boundaries with its detailed environments, character models, and dynamic lighting. It still holds up surprisingly well when compared to other ARPGs from that era.

While you can play this game in multiplayer, it requires using a third-party application to get it working. However, it’s important to note that the multiplayer experience is extremely buggy and can be frustrating at times. Despite this, it’s still a great experience if you're looking to enjoy this absolute classic with friends.

ive loved the first 2 of the series since orginal release. og gamer here 43 years young lol

Absolute classic and really huge game with a decent story and humor.
Really felt nostalgic playing it again <3

El mejor juego de la galaxia, path of exile II es una copia de esto

Oldie but best.... I've been gone for a number of years, still enjoyable. Remember to follow all install instructions to a T. Good luck

Diablo 2.5, enough said

great classic game

The game is relaxing to play and the scenery is very pretty.

A fun RPG that has an enormous world to explore. There is a character to pick that fits every mode of play, from barbarian to demoness and more. This is a game that will give hours upon hours of play. Highly recommend this older game to D and D fans.

Better than diablo 4.
It's a classic.

Краще б і залишалась єдиною і неповторною.
Класний гек н слеш який має купу своїх цікавих ідей.

NICEEE ggggg !!!!!!!!!!

Love it

Still the best

An old Diablo clone, hours of fun

Very good game, played it before its still worth it.

I like this game

Played this game for many years, it was seen as a cross between Diablo and Neverwinter Nights. The play was simple, the map was massive, and the game just kept on giving. Most people think this game underrated, but once you started playing, it got addictive. I played this more than Diablo 2, which I am glad a coworker introduced this to me. It went under the radar, but still has a large following. If you want a good game and nostalgia, this is it. Besides, the commentary of the characters are often ironic and funny!

Best Sacred game and very good ARPG.

if your too much of a goober to learn how dgvoodoo works then unplug your pc for good. had 0 issues playing this on windows 11 one of the best rpgs ive played in a while GOOD GAME BUY IT CHUMPO

Great ARpg for Diablo 1 and 2 fans especially. Not as good, but offers a huge open world. Played a lot of this growing up, steam game time does not accurately reflect my experience with this gem. One of my fondest memories growing up give it a shot, i dont think you will be dissapointed.

yes

One of my favorite Childhood games. I played it together with my brother and dad (occasionally my mom would join) and we had a lot of fun. I loved the charakter of the vampire but in retrospectiv her abilitys where a little to advanced for my age. Lets see if i can finish the game now.

What can i say after years i still love this game it needs a re boot

I remember when I was a kid and someone told me: "I don't know if it's good or bad, but they say it's really long", and I fell in love at first sight. I installed, and entered a huge world, free to roam in any direction, only limited by the risk I wanted to take, with varied enemies, all types of biomes, and countless items to get, in a race to improve your character up to an absurd level limit and re-playable in five difficulties.

Pro:
- Long (if you like it).
- 7 classes with unique gameplay.
- The biggest world for a single player ARPG.
- Many secondary quests for each area and city.
- Variety of enemies and items.
- A community that is constantly creating mods.

Con:
- Long (if you don't like it).
- Few useful skills per class (the rest is filler).
- A guide to not bug some side-quests is recommended.

Needs:
- A dedicated server (the game is intended to be played online).

Want:
- A re-master. But! Only if is made by fans, for fans. Please, don’t allow to any company to 'fix what isn’t broken'. The only way we would like a re-master, is of THIS game, not a censored version for modern audiences converted in the fanfic of some snobs believing with rights to change other’s work.

Sacred Gold
pros:
//fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on
//good amount of action and special effects
cons:
//a lot of difficult battles/boss battles
//a lot of overpowered enemies
//shop items require a lot of resources
//collecting resources are a grindfest
//very repetitive with objectives often placed too far on maps
//lack of directions/instructions
//your character is underpowered

//good game
Personal Suggested Purchase Price: $0.99 Or Less During Sale

This was my first pc game, it feel so good to be back!!! I love it <3

good game

Even today, it's worth Gold.

definitely one of my favorites

An oldie but a goodie

Very cool game. Bought it and first played it when it first came out in 2004. Love the open-world environment with an isometric view. It's like Diablo met The Elder Scrolls. Battle dynamics are cool. Major quests and side quests are engaging. Can choose up to 8 characters (the original release came with 6 characters) with their own skills and abilities. The world map is huge (bigger now in the expansion pack). Only con to this game is the lousy voice acting and dialogue. Other than that, I highly recommend this game.

Лютейшая гойда за гнома.
А так, множество мелких и довольно крупных недостатков, называть которые мне, конечно же, лень.

Sacred has become a massive hit after its release in 2004. First seen at my friend's PC, this game brought me into the world of action RPGs. Something in it hooked me from the start, although I was never into Diablo-like gameplay. I had a CD version back in the days, it was full of bugs and often crashed, but I still enjoyed it. In Sacred Gold you are lucky to have a stable version of the main game and all the expansions. Unfortunately, the progress from my old saves was unrecoverable, but at least I could import my character, keep the experience points and equipment.

To enjoy the game on the modern operating systems I recommend using 'dgVoodoo'. You'll have a stable framerate and fewer visual glitches.

Twenty years have passed, and the original development studio doesn't exist any more. But the people who created the determining game in the franchise would be glad to know that their work is still appreciated.

Perfection

Speziale

Game of my childhood!!!! I shant say anything bad about it only that the freaking enviroments are still so pretty and i love just walking around looking at all the pretty trees and grass and houses and dungeons. Definitly an oldie that some people might not have patience for but i love it will all my heart and seeing Seraphim for a first time surely was a revelation.

Not much to say, just a classic. Love it.
Sad that it won't ever be updated to smoothly run on modern systems.
Also, it lacks configuration settings that could be useful (e.g. controls binding), bug fixes and many more.

Very underrated game

A Little buggy but an amazing time capsule to the past. Main quest takes itself seriously but side quests are quirky and unique. I'm not ashamed to say this is one of my favourite classic games. Definitely worth the purchase.

This game only has one major issue and that is that it was made back when developers were still under the illusion that players actually enjoy escort missions.

sacred my beloved

an old gem