Gothic 1

Perfect game!

I feel so compelled to share my opinion on this game. I played this as a kid non-stop! It was my first experience with the open-world RPG genre and boy was amazing. The plot was amazing, the stories of the characters were captivating, the gameplay is fun, the enemies diverse, the allegiances are binding ahhh it was amazing. Once you play this you MUST play Gothic 2. It's such a wonderful sequel to this experience.

It's an old game with clunky mechanics and fighting can be tough, managing your inventory can be tough so it might not be for everyone. BUT there are community mods which deal with this. I downloaded a controller mod which really helped the fighting experience.

I - with all my bias and nostalgia - recommend this game wholeheartedly and hope people experience the same fun and joy I did. Thank you Piranha Bytes for shaping my childhood ahhhhhh I'm so happy.

Watched it because I don't have enough time to play. What Piranha Bytes created for the time is incredable.

AWAKEN!!!!!

Played the game for the first time in 2025. The only mod I used was the union mod to make the game work.

When you start the game you literally get dropped in the world with nothing and everything is going to one shot you. You have to find a way to get armor and a weapon. slowly you start to level up and build up power and start one owning the things that one shot you before.

I never felt completely lost and by the end of the first chapter I was set for the rest of the game economically speaking.

The world is engrossing and to be honest after a few hours the old graphics didn't even matter I was drawn into the world and wanted to know what was going on. The size of the world is pretty big for a game that is over 20 years old. To me it felt like a more mature Zelda game.

Combat is going to be the hurdle to get over. and navigating the UI is the biggest hurdle and after 30 min the combat and the UI were simple. Combat is pretty easy once you can tank enough hits to not die so fast. Even with simplistic combat this game is 10/10 and is worth your time.

took me 17 and a half hours to beat. There are 3 different starts depending on which camp you decide to join and I went with the pot smoking religious camp. smoked alot.

Not easy, but really fun and way ahead of its time. One of the best rpgs ever

Warning to those who don't know about Gothic.
Your first hurdle is running the game, for some it will be a lot easier that to others. (you might need mods)
I would recommend 2 saves for if your save file corrupts or some other bs.
Combat, controls and ui are all kinda bad and made to be played completely on keyboard.
If you're an rpg lover then i would recommend, otherwise you likely wont like the game.
Also, dont buy it at full price.

все еще лучшая котика из всех котик, включая те, которые даже котиками не называются, ну и один из лучших представителей жанра рпг, гадблесс пираний о7
upd: THQ могу пососать жеппу - за каким-то хуем повысили цену в 40 раз, а когда по етому поводу встали вопросы - выдали суперслабый флекс уровня "за 20 лет можно было и купить, ето же класека, увожать надо!!"

Classic games that are deserving of the remake they are getting.

best game ever made

Can't believe I missed this masterpiece. Immersive and highly interactive. I really enjoyed the whole setting and the way the story plays out. It's also a hand-crafted world with tons to find and explore. They really seemed to focus on providing an authentic experience for the player and it shows, big time.

You start off a little fish and gradually build yourself up which makes the whole experience really rewarding.

It's definitely showing its age. I got it to play well after switching it to the workshop version of the game and adding the patches.

Despite it being old and having some rough edges, I still think it's a much better game than most of the big titles coming out today.

10/10

Old, but forever eternal!

Gothic 1 was released more than 20 years ago, but it still remains a true legend. At first, the game may seem clumsy: incomprehensible controls, lack of any hints, a harsh world where every second person is ready to waste you. But this is where its magic lies - it does not lead you by the hand, but throws you into the thick of things, forcing you to learn, survive and truly get into the role.

The atmosphere is timeless: dark, dense, truly alive. Each faction, each location, each NPC feels like part of a whole, breathing world. Music, dialogue, sounds - everything works to immerse you. Despite the outdated graphics (all this is fixed by mods, for which special respect to the veterans of Gothic, who make mods and support it), Gothic remains a game with a soul that is impossible to forget.

For anyone who considers themselves a true gamer, this is a must-play.

10/10

Brings back memories... Great game still in 2025

1$ + nostalgia + greed = 20$

This a true RPG, and I can't wait for the remake. I 100% recommend it, however, you need to be patience to run it properly. Loved the gameplay, progression, exploration, and laughed so hard at many voice lines. RIP Piranha Bytes.

P.S. There is a workshop collection in Steam called "Gothic 1 for Modern Times". I HIGHLY recommend it, excellent mod pack.

Легендарная игра, давно успевшая стать культовой

Готика... Я думаю, каждый настоящий геймер хотя бы раз точно слышал про эту, без преувеличения, легендарную серию. Но что из себя представляет первая часть в наше время?
Сначала о положительных моментах:
- Игра действительно затягивает простеньким, но интересным сюжетом;
- Особенная атмосфера тюремной общины, где ты поначалу буквально никто, и звать тебя никак (буквально — у ГГ нет имени). Приходится зарабатывать авторитет, бегая у всех на побегушках (как в реальной жизни);
- Уникальная система прокачки, где нужно учиться почти с нуля: и как животных разделывать, и как меч правильно держать — и к каждому навыку нужен отдельный учитель (лично мне фишка с учителями очень зашла — такого не хватает в других играх);
- Та самая ламповая озвучка из 00-х;
- Крутые заклинания и магия: трансформация, телекинез, контроль разумом и тд.(Это всё очень вкусно, но, честно говоря, не вижу особого смысла их использовать кроме как в специальных местах в сюжете или просто по фану. Скорее всего если обойтись обычной физической силой выйдет даже быстрее);
- Прикольно показана рутина неписей: все что-то делают — готовят, общаются, тренируются и т.д.;
- Неплохие для того времени анимации и графика;
- Музыка и саунд-дизайн радуют ухо (но саундтреков очень мало — хотелось бы больше).
На этом плюсы заканчиваются, и тут вылазят спорные моменты — а именно: управление и боевая система. Для некоторых именно эти двое поставили крест на прохождении в своё время.
И взаимодействие с предметами и драки крутятся вокруг кнопки взаимодействия. (Пример: чтобы открыть сундук нужно к нему подойти затем нажать кнопку взаимодействия(У меня это ЛКМ) и клавишу Вперёд(W)) Связано с изначальной направленностью выхода игры на консоли. Сама система крайне сомнительная, и в игре нет никакого обучения, где это объясняется — но быстро приучиваешься.
Закончу негативными моментами:
- Почти полное отсутствие вариативности в сюжете и квестах. Какой толк от выбора фракции, если это влияет на сюжет чуть больше, чем никак?
- Очень мало доп. квестов. Почти все они находятся в первой главе. Остальные можно пересчитать по пальцам одной руки — и с ними такая же проблема как с сюжетом;
- Максимально тупые спутники. Напарник и норовит застрять где-то в повороте если ты отошёл чуть дальше, а если это вертикальная локация то можно вообще про него забыть.
- И самое худшее есть в этой игре это тех. часть. Конечно, как же без сотни патчей когда дело заходит до запуска старых игр... Буквально потратил часа 3 чтобы просто запустить, в итоге помогло одно единственное видео где нужно было скачать около десяти разных патчей, фиксов и тд. Но зато зато цену подняли раза в 3 (10 если в рублях) при таком отвратительном состоянии.(Я, к счастью, успел купить буквально в последний момент до подорожания)

Что по итогу?

Первая Готика — по-настоящему легендарная игра, и её определённо стоит пройти каждому, кто считает себя геймером, хотя бы ради знакомства с классикой. Мне же она больше понравилась чем наоборот. Но всё же рекомендую смотреть на неё под историческим углом: она вполне может запасть в душу - а может и разочаровать.

Pretty good, although very buggy.
Remember it's an old game, it's a history of gaming.
RECOMMENDED: graphic mods like DX11

Graphics 2/10 (U don't play it for nice landscapes)
Story 8/10 (Sometimes hard to find, what are you supposed to do)
Mechanics 6/10 (Not very bad, but don't expect combat like in GoW)
Music 6/10 (It's okay)

Best game!

Gothic 1 is an iconic RPG that still holds up today despite its age. Set in a gritty, immersive world full of danger and intrigue, the game offers a deep, open-ended experience where choices truly matter. The storytelling is rich, and the world feels alive with its non-linear progression and intricate character interactions. Combat can be tough, especially at the beginning, but it adds to the sense of challenge and accomplishment. The atmospheric music, detailed environments, and memorable NPCs create a truly unique experience. If you're a fan of classic RPGs, Gothic 1 is a must-play.

Pros:

Engaging world and story

Meaningful choices and consequences

Challenging, rewarding combat

Nostalgic and atmospheric

Cons:

Clunky controls (typical for older games)

Steep learning curve

A timeless classic for RPG fans!

I can not recommend a game that does not work from the start. Download this run game download this run game again. Plays for 5 min crash download this run game game crash. If they cant make the games playable without mods then don't sell your game to people.

not worth the effort of trying to even learn the controls. save your money

Music 11/10 thx Kai

This is THE GAME, which me and my friend bought randomly from a lady who was selling pirated games 22 years ago.
After trying it we were literally sucked into the world of Gotic.
Few days later we forced another friend to try it also.

22 years have passed and still we, every few years, agree to do a run of Gothic 1 and 2 together.

Piranha Bytes thank you for this masterpiece.

There isn't a game that I would recommend more than Gothic 1 and 2. They we're ahead of their time then, and now, 20 years later, they are still some of the best games one could play.

Overwhelming with UnrealCommunityRemaster
Currently (03/29/2025), the Unreal Beta 1.1 runs flawlessly. The technical barrier of the original Gothic from 2001 is destroyed. With the Unreal Gothic, the game finally can be played as it was always meant to be.

welcome to the colony!

Reading required.

Certified childhood classic

Unreal Engine beta brings the life again to this amazing game. Try it!

Very good game.

It is a good game. I replayed several times.

As a long-time fan of Gothic, I must leave a negative review. Gothic 1 is an amazing game, don't take me wrong. But suddenly doubling the price after 20 years in order to make a nice looking discount is a fraudulent business practice. Never buy at 20 EUR. Shame on THQ!

yeah, if you put aside the eye, its good.

Drunk driving without a car simulator

first time playing, very nice game. a little bit clunky but I like kretoszczury. my friends bullied me while I played

it's like dark souls and the controls are the boss

If you are considering playing this old gem, you most likely already played it in the past. So go for it again, its just as good as you remember.

Doesn't work on Win10 even after following the installation guide for the 3rd patch compatibility patches and whatnot. Ridiculous that they'll sell something to a user on an operating system that cannot run it.

This isn't just a video game; it's an unforgettable experience.

Gothic 1 definitely deserves attetion. Not a small map, lots of hidden locations, choices that have their consequences in later chapters, atmospheric soundtrack, many interesting characters - all of this and much more I've found in this game. Before even starting to progress through the main quests, you can already do some side ones and even get a decent weapon right at the start of your story, only if you know where to search. It's also quite interesting to observe different reactions to your actions that many characters have when you do something that you obviously shouldn't in "normal" playthrough.

As for controls, well, there's no other way as to just get used to it. It'll be a pain at least in the beginning, but it's manageable.

It's worth mentioning that when you get a quest, there are no arrows pointing where you need to go exactly. No hints even on maps. Everything you've got is TNH's thoughts that are updated via dialogues and the dialogues themselves. It's all about exploration.

I really liked one of the game's mechanics: if you belong, let's say, to the Old Camp, and then enter some New Camp's house, the owner doesn't trust you and try to warn you that if you don't leave, he'll beat you. But if you enter a house in the camp you belong to, there's no problem as everyone there trusts you (more or less). Of course it doesn't stop you from quickly entering a house, sleeping (i.e. restoring your health) and then leaving without triggering a fight (as the owner triggers after a few warnings), but it's an interesting mechanic that I liked.

You can also beat almost everyone. You can sell some stuff to a merchant, get the money, then beat him up (without finishing off, of course) and loot him for your sold items (and for his weapon, too). Also, when you defeat a human opponent, he'll have a fun trembling face when you enter a dialogue with him.

... a whole sect camp dedicated to trading and smoking weed... That's cool.

GREAT GAME!, It is clear to me that there would not be good RPGs nowadays if not for Gothic. Reward and progress by tinkering, experimenting and exploring. Great immersion and atmosphere. Better world building and NPCs than many games nowadays... (cough cough Ubisoft)

Timeless classic. NPCs are very smart: they actually live their NPC lives and react to player actions. It's hard to believe this was achieved in 2001. Oh and the music, oh, the music is majestic. Ba wary of bugs though. I haven't finished this game to this day despite countless hours and multiple attempts, because I have always kept softlocking somewhere. Save often, use multiple save slots.

the vibes are immaculate
one of the more "convincing" rpgs i've played; every npc interaction feels effortlessly natural and the world is very believable.
the gameplay is pretty clunky but in a way that i actually find enjoyable. the control scheme is very unique and requires learning but once you figure it out it's intuitive and works well. no mouse needed!
also.... i just love ur-shak
i wish i could find more games like this, unfortunately i don't think there are many

to make the game run more gooder, get these workshop thingies:
union patch
ninja
d3d11
community patch

then just launch with mods and you're good to go

"What a great adventures ahead!"














"How do I pick up this torch?"

One of the best role playing games ever made. The story is amazing.

The best part of the saga, where it all began. Small, focused world, harsh environment, good combat. First chapter is great, where you get to choose a camp, later on the game becomes a bit dull, but still is great.

-Very charming classic, compelling setting.
-Sandbox map is just the right size to keep your friends and family.
-This game features real ORCS and many monsters.
-"Fan Service".

Useful Tips:
- Activate UNION - Patch from steam workshop tab to make it work on Windows 11.
- Positively find the relevant trainers among the npcs at your earliest convenience.
- Mud is flamable.

Very fun with lots of soul put into it. Such a shame THQ decided to raise the price of a 20 year old game

Game of my childhood. After years I finally came back to The Colony and I still have a lot of fun. Steam version is playable (some crashes) + it has some nice mods.

Gothic has a kind of soul that most modern RPGs lack. It’s rough, unpolished, and at times unforgiving, but every part of it feels deliberate. The world isn’t big—it’s handcrafted, dense with detail, and perfectly paced. There’s no bloat, no endless checklists—just a tight, immersive journey where every step forward feels earned.

Once you get past the awkward controls, you’ll find a world that reacts to you, characters that feel real, and a sense of adventure that few games manage to capture. It’s not just a game—it’s an experience, and once it gets its hooks in you, nothing else quite compares.

great classic, i always replay it once ever few years