The long-running studio behind the Gothic and Elex series seem to be earmarked for closure by Embracer Group, but they …
    • dinckel@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      10 months ago

      Not unexpected, but sad. Hope they make it. ELEX is a mess, but there is definitely still hope

      • Schaedelbach@feddit.deEnglish
        1·
        10 months ago

        Aw man… I know that Elex has problems and stuff but it is and always will be one of my all-time favorite open world games. It’s probably the insane mix of science fiction stuff mixed with Mad Max style stuff mixed with fantasy stuff. It’s definitely a game done by people who really cared! And if they have to shut down, the gaming landscape will lose a unique voice!

  • qooqie@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    10 months ago

    The games aren’t award winning but I genuinely enjoy their games so I hope they don’t get fucked over by a shitty overseer company

  • Stalinwolf@lemmy.caEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    Gothic 1 and especially 2 were absolute gems. Clunky as all fuck - especially the first one - but they were hugely impactful on me and way ahead of their time. The soundtrack from Gothic 2 still lingers in me today and makes me feel the way it made me feel even then.

    https://youtu.be/HZ1tyNFODM4?si=MrGAcBmTJlaI9i4w

    The meadows in Valheim also bring me back to Khorinis.