Разработчик: Crate Entertainment
Описание
Key Features
- Dual Class - Combine any of six distinct classes with over 25 skills and modifiers per class. Base classes include Soldier, Demolitionist, Occultist, Nightblade, Arcanist and Shaman.
- Hundreds of Item Skills - Augment your class build with a diverse array of over 250 unique skills granted by items and equipment add-ons.
- Collect hundreds of Items - Common, magical, rare, epic and legendary classes of loot. Plus over 20,000 possible magical affix combinations and over 200 rare affixes.
- Quests with Choice and Consequence - You will face tough decisions that leave significant impacts upon the world. Strangers on the road, desperate families and even entire villages may live or perish based on your actions. Currently over 35 quests with 75+ lore notes to be collected.
- Friendly and Enemy Factions - Earn favor with human factions to unlock additional quest lines, vendor discounts and special faction-based items and augments. Some neutral factions can be turned into allies but aiding one will make the enemy of another. Hostile factions will remember your deeds and deepen their hatred of you, sending out large packs and elite heroes to hunt you down.
- Devotion, an additional layer of skill customization allows you to acquire bonuses and powerful secondary effects for your class skills. These are unlocked from a giant constellation map with points acquired by finding and restoring destroyed or corrupted shrines hidden throughout the world.
- Rebuild the World - Help human enclaves survive and flourish by securing vital necessities, rebuilding structures and rescuing survivors who can then lend their services to your cause.
- 4 Person Multiplayer - Connect with Friends or make new allies in glorious multiplayer. Multiplayer encounters will put your teamwork to the ultimate challenge.
- Fast-paced Visceral Combat - Enemy blood spatters, ragdoll physics and satisfying enemy death effects. Smash in doors and fight house to house, leaving a path of demolished furniture in your wake.
- Rotatable Camera - If you choose to survey the full beauty of the world and always fight from the most optimal angle. Levels are still designed so that players are not forced to rotate the camera; it is purely optional.
- Secrets and Perils Abound - 200+ Enemy heroes and bosses, hand-configured with their own unique arrays of deadly skills. 20+ secret areas hidden behind crumbling walls, hidden gaps and mysterious locked doors. Explode obstacles or repair structures to open new paths.
- Rogue-Like Dungeons - Descend into special locked challenge dungeons that require a rare crafted key, where enemy levels increase as you progress and player teleport is disabled. There is no way out except to complete the dungeon or die trying.
- Dynamic Weather - The world is brought to life with region-specific climates and a variety of weather effects. A sunny day can cloud over with mild rain showers that builds into a booming thunderstorm. Variable wind gusts blow grass and affect objects like windmills.
- Recipe Based Crafting - Collect over 250 crafting recipes that allow you to combine salvaged components into unique crafted items and then, later, use those basic crafted items with higher-tiered recipes to complete items of amazing power.
- Reclaim Skill Points - The ability to pay to reclaim points alleviates the fear and frustration of having to make early, uninformed skill choices that could permanently gimp a character.
Crate Entertainment is a small indie studio founded by the lead gameplay designer of Titan Quest and includes veterans from such companies as Blizzard North, Irrational and Harmonix. Join the Grim Dawn community and provide feedback on the ongoing development of the game. Help shape the future of development and be among the first to receive news about Grim Dawn by participating in polls and discussions on our forum.
Поддерживаемые языки: english, french, german, spanish - spain, czech, japanese, russian, simplified chinese, portuguese - brazil, italian, korean, vietnamese, polish
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
- Processor: x86 compatible 2.3GHz or faster processor (Intel 2nd generation core i-series or equivalent)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon X800 series or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card
- Additional Notes: 4GB of memory is required to host multiplayer games
- OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 10
- Processor: x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or better)
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or ATI Radeon 6000 series or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 5 GB available space
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Early days yet at less than 10 hours in but so far in terms of gameplay, atmosphere and the general feel I can say that this feels basically like the game I was expecting Diablo 3 to be. Loving it
It is really stupidly hard. Some boss figths are not even fun and really painful.
Great fun. Good story interesting and pretty linear world to run through. Good job, devs.
Diablo 2 flashback. Good story, and nice action. I have only tried it on normal setting, as I've been playing a few alts to try the different classes, and haven't completed the game with any one character yet. Lots of variety between the classes I've tried, and I like the progression method. My highest toon is only about level 30, so I'll update this when I've gotten someone higher.
It can be boring on the lower difficulties and most of my builds end up as glass cannons no matter what I do. The boss behavior is usually pretty awful, bullet sponges with moves that are either telegraphed too well or not well enough. But roaming through the countryside and brutally melting hordes of enemies into slag is pretty fun.
If you want an ARPG that you can still play locally, no live service involved, and that's still maintained even years after release. you can't go wrong with this one. The base game is often 3 bucks in a sale and it's more than definitely worth that.
Oh, also, the writing is good for such a game. You'll find some really dark and gritty stories if you bother to read lore text and side quests.
older game but good. runs much faster on my rig than alot of the newer games.
This game is endlessly fun. Lots of class creations, tons of skills. Replayable 100% Worth it
Nice story and fun.
At first, I was very unimpressed...then I found a build with Shaman that just..worked..the flow of holding the variety of creatures with Vines and unleashing Swarms of insects...then mopping up with a 2 handed combo of Savagery (default attack replace) and Brute Force..and yes, those do, stack,
Now, with that build, the world of Cairn opens..and can enjoy the various factions and atmosphere and settings
Point is..keep at it...the game is good weather or not, you mutliclass
10/10 would vine, swarm, and sweep with Brutal Force/Savagery again :)
A 9 year old game that aged perfectly. If you like ARPGs and want something less brand new (D4, PoE2), grab yourself some Grim Dawn and enjoy a really nice game that will provide hours and hours of fun. Given how old this is, the meta is fairly well understood and there are a tons of build guides out there. Third party tooling and mods work excellently.
This is great value at full price, but if you snag it at any kind of a discount, it's a no-brainer to buy.
This game at first is like Diablo 2 for me and in the latter I learn that you can mix class in here which is interesting and make that we can mix and match as we like since there's several class option and not to mention we have skill to choose so it's been a very fun looter ARPG with great amount of option for build, and the DLC add more class to pick and more content like map, mode which very fun. My experience so far with this game is great.
Great game
A good fix for my Diablo cravings without supporting Activision.
Exceptionally well-done ARPG with an interesting story and setting. I've enjoyed exploring, fighting, experimenting with different builds and abilities and creating the perfect item set for my playstyle. I love the combat, the exploration is rewarding. Highly recommend this game!
I bought this game on a sale and for the price of a Tesco meal deal, it does pretty well. I'll be playing this a bit more to scratch my ARPG itch.
Game is fantastic. Up there with Torchlight 2 as my favorite ARPGs. Usually play Co-op with my wife and its a blast. Class system is super dynamic. A++ game.
Great game with amazing loot filters and drops. Great multi character classing with near infinite ways to play whether you want to play magic, big bonk, bleed or status there is a class for you and a way to build. Constellation system really encourages players to try different routes. Different weapons and not enough storage will get you thinking on the ways of building new characters whether you want to play an anime style Solo Leveling or just go the route of tanking your way through the game with interesting faction and detail noting the lore of the game with more to come.
Grim Dawn is an incredibly solid action RPG that brings a lot to the table. With its dark, immersive world, deep lore, and satisfying combat mechanics, it’s clear that the developers put a lot of thought and care into creating an engaging experience. The game offers a wide variety of character builds thanks to its dual-class system, allowing for tons of replayability and customization.
The world design is atmospheric, filled with detailed environments that make exploring a real treat. The story, while dark, is compelling enough to keep you hooked, and the side content is plentiful, ensuring you always have something to do.
That said, some aspects could be polished further, particularly in terms of inventory management and some UI elements. But overall, Grim Dawn delivers an enjoyable and challenging experience with tons of depth. If you’re a fan of ARPGs, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Rating: 8.5/10
Great performance on the Steam Deck with everything on High.
Needs some fiddling with the controls.
Gameplay is great. Very addictive. Still playing solo, but can't really to get my friends onto this to play together!
Great game, better than the new diablos.
Graphic is a bit old, but gameplay and controls are great.
Love the character combos.
Servers not so great though
An exceptional ARPG, offering an unparalleled breadth of freedom in the amalgamation of skill trees, allowing the construction of virtually any desired configuration. A plethora of unique items awaits, enabling further specialization. Bereft of seasonal trivialities and the frustrations of perpetual online connectivity, the potential for character builds is so prodigious that I find myself repeatedly enticed to return. Moreover, hidden treasures lie in wait for the discerning adventurer to unearth. I eagerly anticipate the forthcoming expansion.
Deleting old review and thumbing up because my assessment was incorrect. My reasons for the negative review were user error on my part.
There are thousands of beautiful games out there, but this one, this one right here, is the most fun of them all.
Extremely good on steam deck, with a few quirks. You need to resize the UI manually to make it fit on the screen well, and occasionally tap the screen to get the gauntlet cursor to appear. After that, it's just like using a controller on PC.
Performs remarkably well, I get about three hours of battery life with most of the lowest settings (a few visual addons like fog kept enabled) and 60fps with rare drops when a lot of things are going on. At the time of writing, this game is not steam deck verified. Crate should iron out the last few issues, it's a considerable visibility boost.
Great ARPG with the most free choice in skill tree combinations I have seen, combine trees and you can build pretty much whatever you want. Lots of unique items to specialise things even further. No seasonal slop, no "always online" garbage. There is so much build potential I keep coming back again and again. There's even secret stuff for you to find.
My only gripe is after playing so many hours, I wish I had a little more bank space to store things.
Looking forward to the coming Asterkarn expansion.
An easy all time favorite of mine. i bought this during the last literal hour of the 2020 steam summer sale and it still remains the game with the best playtime-to-price ratio of any game ive ever bought.
Everything about this game checks so many boxes for me. Fantasy setting with magic entering the industrial age? check. Victorian gothic setting with spooky atmosphere? yep. Lovecraftian horrors? you betcha.
The sound design is really special imo, especially the OST. The graphics are showing their age, but theyre still visually appealing enough that it really doesnt matter. I still defo prefer looking at this than something bland and washed out like diablo 4. I also especailly appricate that this game can be fully enjoyed solo, and isnt a live service unlike so many other modern ARPGs. You certainly can play this game with friends, but youre not reliant on a central server or have to wade through annoying popups about the current seasonal events. Its just like how good games should be!
The character build variety in this game is insane with the options it provides. Even if you bought this game during a deep sale without any of the DLC's, you can still have a very enjoyable 100+ hour experience. The ingame lore, told through notes you find, is also really compelling and well written. the refugee family who turn into wendigos out of desperation is a particular favorite of mine
Put simply: i LOVE this game. There isnt a whole lot i would change, and this is pretty close to my "ideal" game.
In many ways, Grim Dawn reminds me of Guild Wars 2 …. It doesn’t get a lot of attention, but when it comes up in conversation, it’s always praised for being a really great game. Why? Well the major selling point for me is that it’s bloatware free:
No anti-cheat
No third party EULA
No third party account
No launcher
No live service
No Battle Pass (gacha system)
No overpriced DLC/cosmetics
No third party loot filters
No PhD needed to understand the game before even playing it
Buy → Install → Play!
That’s It…Genius!Grim Dawn is nearly 10 years old, and by now it is so streamlined that as a virgin player experiencing it for the first time, felt flawless. The fun comes in learning more about the game’s nuances from external sources. Any questions I had I could instantly find from a build guide, forum post, or tutorial video.
This game is also not very processor / graphically intensive. Playing on my 10+ year-old HP Workstation (on it’s second life now) I was able to complete my first run on Veteran mode all through the main campaign, including both expansions. While I did have one crash where the game froze on me, it mostly functions perfectly.
Gameplay is intuitively simple, using point and click with the mouse and fast keybindings for abilities and potions. While the enormous walls of text that pop-up from every loot drop might seem intimidating at first, the simple UI design and color-coding make things quick and easy to understand. Building your character is highly flexible, allowing you to experiment with different skills, including the variety of choices you can combine from its dual-class system. Map exploration is easy to navigate and OMG! You can actually rotate/zoom the camera! (I love that)
There is certainly a nostalgic factor with Grim Dawn, but it’s more that just a descendant of Diablo 1 & 2 and Titan Quest. It’s simply a really well made game that doesn’t do anything crazy or controversial. Crate Entertainment knew what they wanted to make; they knew what players wanted. And with the upcoming third expansion -
Fangs of Asterkarn
– slated for 2025, now is the perfect time to play this amazing game and see for yourself what all the praise is about.i never finished any diablo game but, damn this game is awesome. and the story is quite good even only with books and the environments.
This has an unsatisfying end game but the power creep while leveling is enough to keep you engaged. I don't like that most builds BiS are fairly common drops where as in D3 or other Diablos some of the builds aren't elite until you get those drops. My first character a Blitz warlord has the two most important items dropped off two monsters in Act 1 that make the build go and after that its just constantly getting more powerful. I'd like to see them throw in legendaries that make these builds even better because its too easy to build out your character to max. Campaign is super short which is good considering you have to run it 2 or 3 times and the class builds that I've played are fun. (Elementalist and Blitz Warlord)
Grim Dawn 2! When???
I love me a good Action role-playing game and grim dawn is one of those titles I can't believe I've never played before everything about this game is awesome! It's world building is very dark and Gothic especially at night times the atmosphere between day n night and weather systems is done incredibly well it has storms heavy rainfall light rainfall there's fog im actually impressed! and dont forget the overall action combat in this game my god talk about build verities you can use Swords shields battle axes hammers Pistol handguns bolt action Rifles crossbows books of magic staffs wands all kinds of stuff you name it! Theres probably a weapon for it? Lol One thing I found Super badass to do in-game was weild a double barrel handgun with a shield and I don't even like using Pistols all that much in videogames but this game had me using Pistols paired with a shield or sometimes I just went full gunsliner and Duel wielded Pistols needless to say these devs made a boring weapon type actually fun to play with the enemies and Bosses are done incredibly well too! Lots of mob verities so nothing gets boring fighting the same thing over n over again and not too mention also the death and gore mechanics are great of its time plenty of zombies and stuff can get cut in half and dismembered there's blood and guts everywhere in this game i think its awesome and fun! but don't friet there's an option to turn blood and gore off completely just incase some people out there don't have the stomach for it and or if kids end up playing this game it's a good game design choice done well by the devs I think and lastly I think I'll go over what I think of the graphics now now it certainly seems and feels more like Diablo 3 graphics but they just did the dark and Gothic medieval tone so much better for me personally the 3D models and stuff look exactly like diablo 3 but just not as cartoony it definitely has the better Grim! tone to it ;)
It's pretty alright I guess..
For real though; the game is fantastic, incredible continuous dev support and updates, awesome build variety, fun with friends, music is great, visuals still going strong even after 9 years
My only actual complaint is that endgame can get a bit stale after a few hundred hours, but it looks like it will be freshened up in the upcoming expansion.
I'm in love with this game.
I found the Nightblade class to be an absolute blast.
If you're looking for a game that you can dive into at your own pace, this is an absolute gem! After spending countless hours in Path of Exile, I decided to take a break, and this game has been the perfect escape. The pace is relaxing yet engaging, allowing me to enjoy it without feeling overwhelmed.
I absolutely love about this game is its rich and captivating lore. There’s so much depth to the world, and every little detail makes the experience feel truly immersive. It’s not just a game~ it’s a world waiting to be explored.
The best part? It's an old game that continues to have updates.
Definitely worth checking out. Buy this game and you will grow 3cm down there.
A really solid game that keeps you engaged. The lore is cool and the game rewards you for finding snippets of information about the world.
Grim Dawn is a decent game for one playthrough, but the lack of endgame activities and basically nothing to grind for is killing motivation to play more characters, which is pretty bad, because games from this genre should be replayable to the point you can play them for the rest of your life.
There are some endgame acitivies, but I really doubt someone will enjoy them for a long time.
"Roguelike Dungeons", which are not roguelike by the way, have always the same map layout, always same monsters, they take really long time to complete and are not rewarding compared to Shattered Realms.
Shattered Realms (something like Diablo 3 rifts) have more map layouts, so it makes it less repetitive, but there is nothing going on on these maps. Sometimes you'll find a shrine, which require currency to use, and that's it. So you go in, clear mobs, and go to another map. Also there are no drops in SR, you'll get items only at the end in reward room.
I hated arena in Last Epoch and here in GD Crucible Arena is no different, I just think this is boring, but maybe some like this type of content.
Some poeple say there are Nemesis Bosses and Totems to do in endgame, but there is really no point of doing nemesis unsless you need their specific MI (unique rare items, that can have also random affixes), Totems on the other hand are great for getting item recipes, but they are also pretty repetitive.
You might think: wait, this endgame is very similiar to what Diablo 2 had, and it was pretty decent game. Well, yes, Diablo 2 had an open endgame, where there was no specified place to farm. The difference between endgames in D2 and GD is that in Diablo 2 you actally had something to grind for. It could be super rare uniques, not always useful in builds, but really satisfying to find or you could find really rare runes, used to create powerful Runewords.
So my problem with Grim Dawn is that, there is nothing to grind for really, you'll never be excited about a random, unexpected drop when farming, especially after they changed one thing in 1.2 version, that makes bosses always drop their MI. How can I be excited about drop that I know I will find and how can I be excited about running the same map layout for 100th time, looking for a perfect set of affixes?
The maps in Grim Dawn are not procedurally generated, so you'll be running the same maps all the time you want to farm specific item, and all the time you create new character. One of the pillars of Hack and Slash games are randomly generated maps, and Grim Dawn is definitely not standing on that pillar, so it's not a H&S, it's an RPG game with H&S elements.
I really dislike item progression in this game. First you are introduced to normal and magic items, which become irrelevant after 10 minutes of gameplay, so you can uncheck them in filter. I really think that's a waste comparing to D2 and PoE, where even white and magic items matters in crafting.
Next you'll be equiping rare items, and then switch to Legendaries with maybe 1 or 2 Monster Infrequents, depends on the build. You skip Blue (Epic) items, they are useless anyway.
My problem with Legendaries: they are boring, very boring, because they are just normal items with bumped up stats, and sometimes set bonuses. Also get used to set bonuses, game is literally forcing you to play specific set and specific skills, like in Diablo 3, leaving very little freedom for theorycrafting builds. From Uniques and Legendary items I expect them to be interesting, have UNIQUE stats that will allow crazy builds, and i expect some of them to be really rare to find, in GD i didn't found any of those aspects of items.
Nobody's gonna negate that PoE did it's best job in creating interesting items. There are many uniques, and even modifiers on rare items, that will enable new builds. Such as Mana stacker, giving you bonuses depending on your mana pool. Attribute stackers, where you try to max out attributes on your gear to reach new highs. Even simple +2 to projectile count is very satisfying upgrade to your character.
So that's why I'm dissapointed in GD itemisation, there is nothing that compare to modifiers listed above.
The world scales up to your level. Basically nothing more to add to it, it's the bane upon all h&s games, where you should feel progress of your character, but in this game when you level up, and go back few zones, all monsters will be scaled up to your level, meaning they'll have higher defences, so I ask, where is satisfaction from leveling and upgrading, if a basic zombie mob can stand the same amount of hits no matter what your level is.
Faction system. Again a mechanic that shouldn't be in h&s. The whole faction system in Grim Dawn exists just to hide from you augments that increase your resistances. Again I ask, where is satisfaction from getting that? Why those augments are not rare drops that you'll get only from Ultimate difficulty, so you can slowly but surely farm these and be more excited about upgrading your character towards endgame. There is just no fun in buying stuff from npc that will solve your resistance problem. Hack and Slash games should offer interesting problems that player have to solve, such as their resistanced, attributes. Unfortunetaly in GD you'll always have maxed out resists and there will be no time ever where you're missing some attributes to equip new gear.
Also, I've seen the devs want to make another tier of Rare items, because MI are too powerful, what's next? Super-omega Empowered Legendaries? If you have to make another tier of your item rarity, there is definitely something wrong with your itemisation system.
Bossfights are not memorable, after that many hour played I have no idea what are bosses names, I don't even know if they have unique voicelines. I think this is really important for boss to have their unique lines, like you hear it in PoE or D2, once heard you'll remember it for life.
There is a huge problem with monster design in general in all modern h&s games. Diablo 2 did it the best and implemented true monster variety, not only in visuals, but in AI behavior. Unfortunetaly, all monster designs in modern h&s depends on enemies rushing you down.
I've seen people are obsessed about secrets in the game, if they meant secret bosses and areas with quests I can get that, it's good for game to have secrets like that, but if they also meant secret walls, where you can find usually one or two chests and a dead body, then I think you'll all insane, as there is literally no value in that type of secret room, one may be happy to find it in their first playthrough, but for a long period of time they are useless, as there will be no gear better than yours in that secret rooms.
The story is ok, nothing spectacular, many npcs doesn't have their voices, but I think that's a budget thing so whatever. There are many lore notes in the world, I honestly prefer other types of lore telling than standing for 2 minutes and reading in a Action game.
Graphics I didn't mind the most of my time spent in game, however some skills are not satisfying to use.
Music in many locations is really good, however boss soundtracks just feels very off.
Overall if you're looking for and action game for one playthrough, you may grab this one, but I'll not recommend it for anyone who want to invest crazy amount of time in one title, as there is very little interesting gameplay loop.
Unusual for me but I'll leave comments open, so Mr. The_Mess can cry about someone disagreeing with his opinion, seriously bro, go out touch some grass and then play some other games.
Great diablo-like. Unfortunately I haven't found the time to play this big beefy game but from what I have experienced in the hour I played, you can easily lose so much time in this.
Especailly coming from PoE-2, this is amazing. Why? Because this is how loot is supposed to be. From the very beginning on you just get pounded with loot and it's amazing. Then there's really weird things like... more storage, easy and cheap re-spec, non-disappearing portals, and non-respawning enemies, no fodder enemies that can kill you, no flasks... and possibly the best part: every DLC combined is less than one backpack in PoE2 lol.
I don't mean to have so much vitriol about PoE2 but it's just terrible as far as games like this go. And Grim Dawn is everything you'd want. Granted I don't have a ton of time in the game yet, but enough to know that I'm having way more fun with this. When you add that the game was a mere $2.50, it makes it all the better. I bought all DLC at full price to support it, personally.
If there was anything I would change, it would be that green loot is better than yellow, and that's just a super weird choice. In every loot game you play its grey < green < blue < purple < yellow < orange... in this game it seems to be grey < yellow < green < blue < purple < (and possibly orange, not that far yet). I can't see any reason to do this except to make players think the loot they're getting is better than it really is due to years of programming.
Lastly, I wish there was more direction, and less maze-like connections between areas. Those also feel like they're done purely to slow you down, which never feels good. The game is big enough that it wouldn't make anyone play less if they could simply walk straight. But again... 500 times better than PoE2 who scrambles and resets the map when leaving the area, so if you portal to town and then gamble trying to get a usable piece of loot that's not 25 levels below your level for too long, and your portal disappears, have fun starting over.
This game is really boring honestly - I really liked it before it seemed like it had content and lore and random farm type gameplay but it kinda gets tedious and there's obviously alot of looking up guides on the internet in order to find the right steps or knowledge in order to understand gameplay elements - it's very easy to make a wrong step that you could only really know if you had intense knowledge about game mechanics - that's just not really well explained in game.
It's very boring - It's very common that you'll go through a whole area and just destroy every enemy in one shot, and then there's an enemy at the end that requires 10 more levels in order to fight, that will one shot you and has 1 million times the health of every other enemy -
The drops seem extraordinarily common, very little rare drops, and the rare drops you do seem to get drop very frequently with very little variation in benefit variance..
Things are just not explained in game, there's a website linked in-game to the guide page and I guess I could go look at it for a couple of hours to understand but ... really it should be easy to follow and explained in game right?
I had weird black screen issues going in that would sabotage my gameplay - changing it to windowed mode seemed to fix it -
And honestly a big problem I have with it as a whole is that mainly everything, and quite possibly lore and content, like reading content, is completely skippable with no consequences, you can sell 99% of items you find and it seems like there's genuinely no consequence, like those items aren't really crucial or important, you'll always find some other mediocre item - So it's sort of bloated up with what I would call fake or facade-content that isn't really more indepth or something you can chew on or experiment with - lots of the lore and reading content is boring conversations that don't really do anything and aren't really important, much of the early dialogue is going over quests I already finished just by playing.
So it's extremely linear and everything you are supposed to do is just in your path and you can already figure out what you need to do before you ever get the quest anyway because it's in your path.
The normal gameplay is completely too easy, except for some extreme difficulty curves that are very confusing - the first boss, krieg the warden, is very difficult, so I skipped him and went along another path and low-and-behold finished the next 20 quests and explorations that were supposed to come after him, too easily ..
I would not recommend this if you plan to play on Steam Deck.
Unfortunately at the moment the menu interface is not working properly on Steam Deck and the developer has no plans to fix it (I asked them and they replied that Steam Deck was unsupported and there were no plans, and potentially NEVER will be plans to support it).
As such I ended up having to refund the game, which is a shame as it was great value and otherwise pretty accessible!!
Specifically, on Steam Deck, you cannot see the cursor when you are in the menus where you manage items etc, so while items change colour as if highlighted, you can't see where you are actually pointing which makes it incredibly frustrating to play.
Ironically the game runs really well apart from this, it’s strange to me that a company wouldn’t consider it worth while to invest in a Steam Deck and some time to resolve one (major) UI bug. 🤷
Grim dawn is one of the few RPG's im actually enjoying so far, theres heaps to do but not "too much its overwhelming and i cant do it", i love its gothic style and the leveling system as well, makes you wanna keep pushing to the next level one after the other, 8.7/10 from me
Grim Dawn is a wonderful Action RPG that is gritty, challenging, deep, and engaging. Even just playing the base game, players are rewarded with many places to visit, quests to complete, and a satisfying number of interwoven, apocalyptic stories to unravel. Grim Dawn presents many compelling mysteries in ways rarely seen in ARPG games, and patient players will be rewarded for exploration with great regularity.
In addition, the overlapping of two selected classes in order to create new synergies is compelling in much the same way it was when the concept was first presented in Titan Quest, and players of that game will find a lot to like in this one as well. And so, if you appreciate detailed ARPGs that present several un-lockable difficulty settings, then you should try Grim Dawn; it might just be right for you.
Game starts out OK, but becomes quickly repetitive and grindy, and ultimately tedious, with the state of the game reset (in terms of enemies killed) every time you exit and restart.
There is little enough sense of ultimate narrative purpose as it is, and any sense of progression within the narrative is defeated when the player forced to grind their way, yet again, through already well explored areas just to return to whatever challenge they had left incomplete when last playing. The only workaround seems to be to never exit the game - which is hardly a practical solution for those who use their computers for other things.
Multiplayer is also a bit of disaster - when it does not trigger a black screen, it is impossible for the public to actually play on ANY of the supposedly 'open' servers.
Despite their declared open status, apparently (according to the GD forums) the online player culture is such that only friends of the host are typically ever welcome to play on them - all others attempting to join are simply banned immediately, with no reason given.
In fairness this seems to be a product of a reportedly toxic player community rather than a software issue - though I would have thought that the developers would by now have recognised the impact such behaviour has on perceptions of the GD experience and designed a way around it, or at least instantiated a policy preventing such rudeness.
Bottom line is that anyone hosting a declared 'public' game server using this software should actually welcome the public as a condition of use. Hosts who want only their own friends to join can easily use a password to make their server private.
Yep. Just a fun ARPG to pass the time while listening to good audiobooks while playing, helps me focus on what I listen to and relax.
It is not too much nor too little, its just perfect. It is certainly not POE but thats a good thing for some, also its super cheap, just get it on sale and play through it. There is replayability and builds to explore. Many side quests. For some it may feel dated but for others it feels like another classic ARPG.
Play the game
Remembers the Old Days
Its like Diablo
Play and Play
then Sleep
then Play Again
Everything is confusing
Just Smash my mouse
Still Enjoy
Great Game
Definitely a hidden gem. I don't know how I have managed to avoid this game for so long but at the same time I happy I get to learn a whole new wonder ARPG. I didn't think I would be able to enjoy a game that looked like that (it is almost 10 years old ofc) so much.
Grim Dawn: A Gem in the ARPG Genre
- For fans of genre games like diablo, titan quest, van helsing, path of exile and so on. you must try GRIM DAWN, many new elements are added in this game.
- No online "games as a service" rubbish. I can play this game on a 10 year old laptop in the middle of antarctica. There is no always online, there are no season to get FOMO over, there's no cash shop constantly being pushed into the game. It's just a good game that I enjoy playing.
- Best class(dual)/skill/devotion system I've seen yet, best itemization I've seen yet, within the most satisfying physics despite "old" age, atmosphere, especially in forgotten gods expansion. Quality of everything, lack of bugs, good balance of everything (comparing to other games of the genre), immense single player content, variety of builds and how different they can get, and how customizable they can be, you can make your own builds work to this date, etc. It just doesn't get boring as quickly as anything else I've played from the genre ever, newer or older. 2nd best is Titan Quest - same engine, same team game. Can't wait for Titan Quest 2.
- Engaging Storyline: The game's narrative is compelling, with rich lore and a dark, atmospheric world that draws you in from the very beginning. The post-apocalyptic setting is beautifully crafted, and the unfolding story keeps you hooked as you uncover the mysteries of Cairn.
- Deep Customization: Grim Dawn excels in its character customization. The dual-class system allows for incredible flexibility and creativity in building your character. Whether you prefer a tanky warrior, a spell-casting mage, or a hybrid of both, the game provides endless possibilities to tailor your hero to your playstyle.
- Community and Support: The Grim Dawn community is welcoming and active, always ready to share tips, builds, and advice. The developers, Crate Entertainment, are highly responsive and dedicated to improving the game, ensuring a fantastic experience for all players.
In conclusion, Grim Dawn is a must-play for fans of the action RPG genre. Its engaging storyline, deep customization, challenging gameplay, rich content, and stunning visuals make it a standout title that you won't want to miss. Whether you're a veteran ARPG player or new to the genre, Grim Dawn promises an adventure that will keep you captivated for countless hours.
I got it on sale for $2, and honestly it would have been worth paying full price. The game has so much content, and so much freedom to really make a unique build. I'll easily put 300 hours in this game.
My interests in games for the past couple years have been diminishing. Couldn’t find anything that peaked my interest and when I did, I got bored pretty quickly. I saw this game was on sale for 2.50 and thought “what the hell lets try it”. I’ve never played a top down game before and again, have been bored of games in general, so I was skeptical. I was hooked within the first hour and bought all the expansions. Needless to say, I love this game. There isn’t really a tutorial like there is in most games. You’re going to have to read the game guide in the menu and commit a little in order to understand how to play this game, but it’s worth it, especially if you’re in to this kind of fantasy like I am. Between the masteries and the fact that you can chose 2 instead of just 1 when you buy said expansions, to the celestial powers and so much more, this game has soooooo much replay ability. I’m so glad I gave this game a chance, it feels good to be this invested in to a game again 🤘
I don't play many ARPGs, bought Diablo 4 a while back and just couldn't get into it. This one for whatever reason scratches the itch nicely. Plays great on a Steam Deck, I don't have to bust out an abacus to determine gear math.
The dual-class build creation system in this game is one of my favorites.
Grim Dawn Review – 166 Hours In
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
After 166 hours in Grim Dawn, it’s safe to say this game is an ARPG masterpiece. From its rich lore to its satisfying gameplay systems, it’s a game that keeps pulling you back for one more dungeon run, one more level, or one more epic loot drop.
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Gameplay – Deep and Satisfying
The gameplay is a perfect blend of hack-and-slash combat, deep character progression, and meaningful loot. The dual-class system is a highlight, letting you experiment with countless builds. Whether you’re smashing enemies as a tanky Soldier, raining fire as a Demolitionist, or summoning an army as an Occultist, every playstyle feels viable and rewarding.
Combat feels impactful, with a steady flow of enemies and bosses that challenge your strategy. The loot system strikes the right balance between grinding and rewarding, making every rare drop feel special.
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World – Dark, Immersive, and Atmospheric
Cairn, the world of Grim Dawn, is dripping with atmosphere. Its grim aesthetic and hauntingly beautiful environments pull you into its post-apocalyptic fantasy setting. The detailed lore, delivered through notes and NPCs, adds depth to the world, making exploration feel purposeful and engaging.
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Highlights – What Makes It Great
✔️ A dual-class system that allows endless character customization.
✔️ Engaging combat with impactful skills and abilities.
✔️ A dark, immersive world with rich storytelling.
✔️ Tons of endgame content, including dungeons, factions, and challenges.
✔️ Mod support adds even more replayability.
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Cons – Minor Drawbacks
❌ The UI can feel clunky, especially when managing large inventories.
❌ Some areas can feel repetitive if you backtrack frequently.
❌ Multiplayer can occasionally suffer from connectivity issues.
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Final Thoughts – A Must-Play for ARPG Fans
Grim Dawn is a love letter to fans of the ARPG genre, combining robust gameplay systems, a compelling world, and endless replayability. It’s the kind of game where hours disappear as you chase the perfect build and conquer the next challenge.
Recommended for anyone who loves ARPGs and craves a gritty, rewarding adventure!
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Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Crate Entertainment |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 23.02.2025 |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 95% положительных (35996) |