Nethergate: Resurrection

It has not aged well. I couldn't get into it and don't have the time to keep trying. If you don't mind dated controls, gameplay and graphics, it might be worth a shot. Plenty of others have apparently found the game to be worthwhile, it's just not for me.

Traditional RPG done so well. The story line is nicely built and you have guaranteed replay value.

This game was made 24 years ago, so the learning curve for someone very new to this will be a bit rough. If you can grind through it, you'll find this game as well as many other from SpiderwebSoftware are totally worth it.

absolute classic, as is every jeff vogel game; one of the best out there

Great writing, decent gameplay, and a tolerable UI. Make sure to save your progress in different slots, as the game is unforgiving. I got soft-locked after saving right before encountering an overpowered enemy in a narrow passage, which resulted in my entire party being wiped out without a chance of escape.

This game needs more love. It is a unique setting with really intuitive and user friendly game design especially for its age. The graphics are basic but I like them and find them charming (maybe because I did not group up with games made for old school Macs). The game play is also very simple (and a grind) but can be very rewarding and like the rest of the game functions incredibly well in its simplicity. The sound design is pretty lacking but this is made up for by keeping the writing flowing and using sound as more ambivalence and background then a focus.

I wanted to write a review just to leave this game some love. This game has a lot to offer and its the only game I know my party can slay dragons for the Glory of Rome.

If you can handle the old graphics and mechanics, Nethergate Resurrection provides a lot of fun adventuring. I played as the Romans in my first playthrough and then re-played as the Celts. I think it is JUST barely worth doing both sides. The Romans are outsiders and their perspective of events and the setting are different from the Celts and its interesting to see how things play out differently. Maybe you skip some of the major sidequests in the 2nd play if you did them in the first.

I played this game to death as a kid, specifically the demo. There used to be a barrier at the bridge to the other side of the land, literally satan would appear, laughing and telling you to purchase the full game at $20. There used to be a cap at your HP 99, and beasts you summon with magic you could kill to level you up, making yoiu basically have infinite XP. The game has a ton of secret walls that can even lead to secret dungeons, bosses and story behind it. A lot of cheap deaths as well as epic ones. I suggest avoiding the character editor, this game wasn't really meant to have an 'easy mode' per say. Just be sure to save often.

Though ancient Britannia makes an interesting setting and getting to choose to play as Celt or Roman offers some replayability, this game appears in a very small screen, making it unplayable. If you can get the game to appear in full screen it might make for an interesting experience, especially if you like the Spider studio.

Hard yes.

It's old, it's outdated, it has no voice acting, it has no music... Spiderweb Software games tend to be something you love or hate... and I love it. I've often wanted them to revisit this setting, as I felt Avernum didn't need 4-6 but I'm one of those people who remember when it was the 'Exile' series.

The Romans are more military focused than magic, and the Celts are more magic focused that martial. Both are fun! This game set the standard for Avernum 1-3's engine; if you like the original Avernum trilogy, this should be right up your alley.

I played this game when I was young, loved it then, loved it now. I learned lots about the Romans and Celts, and about various myths and legends. There's lots of fun bits of humour throughout. I normally don't like this style of game (RPG, partially text-based), but I really love Nethergate. There's just something about it! Even now. :)

I love this game. Obviously I always play as the Celts - magic and prowess with a spear as well as being friendlier with animals are advantages to being Irish. As well, the holy Roman empire can lick lick lick lick my balls. I only had the free version growing up so being able to explore the map is a real treat. The cheats are great craic to apply as well but they make the game very easy. Nethergate - that's a buy :D

Being a long time fan of Spiderweb Software, I have completed some installments of Jeff's major series (Geneforge, Avernum, Avadon) but it took me the longest to get into Nethergate: Resurrection. Then when I actually played (and loved) it, I 'saved' myself into a corner in an unwinnable fight and had to scrap the game. Now, finally I gave this game another shot - completed it - and boy was it worth it. All the Spiderweb trademarks are there but it is also the one that is least user-friendly. Having said that, and keeping always a few separate save files in case of unwise saving, the game is a hoot from start to finish. I have only played the Celts campaign but I can clearly see how Roman campaign would differ (does not give me an incentive to replay the game but it is a nice touch to have two separate storylines). Speaking of Celts' campaign - I have to make a mention of the magic system, which I consider to be diverse, well-implemented and, most importantly, utilitarian. I like how the magic system serves not only fighting, but also exploration. Speaking of exploration, the world is quite big and packed with details, hidden places, random encounters, side quests etc. Most of the game map is accessible from the start and the game is very non-linear. Another thing which needs to be mentioned is writing. Those who like Spiderweb games will know what to expect. It is a well-written adventure with twists & turns, however I do have to admit that the joke with short life span of Celts is overdone to the point of being jarring. Leaving that aside, the biggest downside of the game is that the graphics are rather archaic. Aside from that, it is difficult to find anything to complain so I heartily recommend it to anyone who enjoys old-school RPG games. PS. Some advice: keep several save files & don't invest skill points into javelins.

This is a very old school game, so much that you might be turned off at the first second of playing.
But if you manage to get past that and get hooked by the story and setting, you're in for a fantastic adventure into the realm of celts, faeries and roman intruders!

Difficult to get past the old engine, but a story worth playing.

Nethergate Resurrection: Review

I could not believe I got so hooked by such an old game....
It's extremely well written, kinda poetic even with just the right dose of humor. Despite the very old looks I really got into it, delving into old crypts, fomorian lairs and much much more. It only took me 30mins to get past the 8 bits feel.
Definitely a different experience than what one gets with commercial titles.

The fights are smooth, spells overall well balanced, and keyboard shortcuts make trivial encounters resolved in less than a minute.

On the flip side, as usual with Jeff Vogel games, quest tracking is poor, music is almost non existant. I consider the technology was available back then to have more than 5ish soundtracks.

That said, if you consider yourself a true amateur/collector of RPGs please make yourself a favor and pick this gem !

Ignore my steam hours, I used to own this game. It's old, so go into it knowing that some things are going to be hard to figure out and things like the quest journal may not be polished.

That being said, I love nethergate. It's a refreshing break from the games nowadays that hold your hand through every linear dungeon and tell you exactly where to go. I like getting lost in the dungeons, being slingshotted from above by goblins, getting trapped and being penalized for activating things I shouldn't be activating. The characters are fairly robust, with a 4 party system that allows you to specialize pretty well. Definitely recommend if you're looking for an older RPG fix.

This game is fantastic, and I'm pretty sure that it's not even nostalgia talking.

Cons: No music (beyond the simple music in the main menu), the ambient sounds that it plays in some areas are kind of awful, the graphics are archaic, the ui is not super intuitive, and in general it feels like you are playing a game that was made in 1998 (spoilers: you are)

Pros: Despite all the cons I listed, this game is still REALLY fun and immersive! I played as the Celts and the story hooked me right from the beginning when your party of adventurers is summoned for mysterious reasons to the fortress of Nethergate. Although there is some historical context to the game, you are soon introduced to some distinctly non-historical creatures. You are plunged, in true fantasy rpg fashion, into a cave full of goblins to pilfer back a stolen relic of great significance, or perhaps into a fairie temple to bargain, or even to a dragon's lair.

What really shines about this game is the attention to detail. The game is brimming with secret areas, rare treasures, rich detailed descriptions, interesting characters, easter eggs, and little clever touches everywhere. Combat feels good even after a thousand battles due to well-paced progression in terms of spells, equipment, and enemies. Playing on the standard difficulty, I felt that the game was challenging enough to require me to reload my save plenty of times, but never punishing enough to make me ragequit. You always want to try just one more time because you know you can do better if you just used a different spell, or started the fight in a slightly different formation.

So basically if you want to play an old, classic rpg that not only shows its age but wears it like a badge of honor, buy this game. I think you will find an experience that is rich and full of life.

NetherGate:Resurrection is a classic! I played the original Nethergate back in the day as well as this update when it came out. This version is fantastic, just like the other.

Choose Roman or Celt for different experiences, abilities and encounters! This is a turn based/party-based RPG with a lot of replay value and excellent leveling system and story.

If you like classic RPG goodness sprinkled with historical context, you can't go wrong with NetherGate:Resurrection

Nethergate is and old game but that does not make it any less great.

The game takes place in the ancient roman times, you either pick between the romans or celts. Both offer a unique campaign and different gameplay styles which adds a lot of replayability. You control a group of various characters, typical rpg archetypes that have strength and weaknesses. The game offers a very good story campaign, despite the old graphics the game is very rich in text and dialogue. Furthermore it's very well written and quite atmospheric and just adds a lot to the overall enjoyability of this game. It might not be for everyone but I highly value the flavor texts and attention to detail.

The story itself is interesting and actually really unique, you party needs to fulfill various quests and venture into the unknown facing all kinds of dangers and delicate situations. The game is a grid based tactical rpg which is played in turns. The gameplay is actually quite smooth and holds up well to this day. You have access to a large overworld and visit various places to fulfill your quests.

The only downside of this game might be the outdated graphics but don't get me wrong it still plays very nicely and does not feel that clunky. It's definitely worth it for someone who values good rpgs with solid mechanics and nicely narrated storyline.

I was exploring an abandoned mine when I found a deep pit. The game said the pit was really deep, but that I could survive the fall. The game also said that there were "shiny" things in the bottom of the pit.

I jumped in the pit. There was nothing there. Had to load an old save game. 10/10 true-blood old school rpg, will scratch the itch.

This game may not have the best graphics, but if you have played any of their other games you'll know why they're awesome. their plot is so well constructed I just love Spiderweb games

Upon completion of Nethergate (8/31/14, 5:54am), I've now finished every single Spiderweb game on steam on torment difficulty.

In celebration I am considering setting up a shrine on the street and charging people 5 dollars to come and soak in my magnificent countenance.

"Come! See the man with no life!" the brochures will say, "So little life, that he spent over 900 hours playing through the Geneforge saga, Nethergate, Avadon 1 and 2, Escape from the Pit, and the second Avernum trilogy on the hardest difficulties!"

Mothers will shush their children and tell them not to look as they pass by, the occasional kindly priest or do gooder will sometimes throw a few coins my way and mutter prayers to themselves wondering how one could have fallen so far, while groups of teenagers and young men will jeer and mock, throwing old tin cans and bits of rock at my head.

But I shall sit serenely in my state of old school isometric RPG nirvana, my body covered in muck and spit, but my mind drifting outside of the cares of this world, pondering the time that my party was nearly wiped and I fought off a group of chitrachs with just my priest, or the time in Avernum 5 when I spent 20 minutes killing a wolf with 4,000 hp, or the time in Geneforge 4 when I repeatedly reloaded a giant battle to save all the Serviles because I couldn't bear to see a single of the cute little buggers get caught in the crossfire, or that bloody, fucking, redbeard boss fight (which, truth be told, I never did bother completing). In short, while physically present, I shall have passed on from this world, lost in a realm a bit higher than the real, forever and wholly beyond the fray.....or at least until Spiderweb releases another game, anyway.

Ave!

A great, old school rpg and its really immersive for its archaic 2D graphics, as soon as you get a hang of it, you're in Ancient Roman era , fantasy britannia. Details and depth are really nice with many easter eggs, rich with history and has a really good sense of humour.

The mechanics are satisfactory, got traits like fallout and skill point buy like MM's. It's sand-box'ish you can do your quests in any order as long as your party is skillful enough, travel anywhere if you have enough food in your bag, talk to everyone in game world provided you're not a Roman trying to find his/her way in a brigantes village. You can play both as Romans and Britons, they have slightly different stories.

This game totally amazed me, by giving me much more than i had anticipated, made me wonder what is missing in most modern games.

If you like 2D rpgs and can endure the mechanics like of Might & Magic, it will be a worthy purchase for its price.

8/10 , at least

Nethergate was my gateway into computer RPG and shareware alike.. I bought a MacWorld magazine with a demo of Nethergate on it for my PowerPC 7300 and the rest was history. Spiderweb Software has provided me with a couple decades of entertaining fun through Nethergate and the rest of their games; so its fun to see their games being "resurrected".

I love Spiderweb Software games - they take a long time to play, and they are almost as primitive as you can get with their graphics. The stories are great, though, and the worlds are detailed and full of things to explore. The UI on this one takes a little getting used to, but it's second nature soon enough.

The game's wit and humor can only be matched by it's strategical prowess and customization. You'll have plenty to do for both sides, especially for the cheap price of 5 bucks. Just be warned, this is an old game, so take that into mind when you are fiddling around with the interface.