Now that you have played every Piranha Bytes game it would be cool to see a retrospective on them as a studio with your personal ranking of their games from worst to best!
At the start of the game, after Bones wakes you up, go straight to the Isle of Theves and grab Freddie's Shackles artefact, you'll gain 10% extra XP throughout the game which helps a lot maxing out your skills/stats. Man... nostalgia kicked in hard, back when I could afford to spend countless hours in this game.
I really like the Risen series. Gothic 2 is my all time favourite of Piranha Bytes but in my opinion the pirate setting is awesome and I would like to see more of those sunny beaches and jungles.
The German voice actor for the Risen 1 and 2 protagonist fell ill after the release of Risen 2 and died soon after Risen 3 I believe. I think that that might be part of the reason for the choice of a new main character. EDIT: The protagonist of Risen 1 and 2 you meet in Risen 3 had a different voice actor (in German at least) than the original.
@@0_Nycke I don't think he has a name. You find him on the island of the demon hunters after you've made it to the second half of the island I think. He is close to a beach, sitting next to a campfire.
Ah, Risen 3. The game i preordered the collectors edition, it arrived right around my birthday and i was SO hyped. Then proceeded to not play it for two years because i have this obsession to always play series from start to finish, and while i completed a playthrough of risen 2, it put me off too much to 100% it. Then finally i decided to replay risen 2 and to finally tackle risen 3, and oh boy did i have a lot of fun. Risen 2 was more fun the second time and risen 3 was really fun from the get-go. Definitely the easiest game of piranha bytes but with maxing out everything, still scratched the itch of powergaming for me. First thought after i finished it was "best piranha bytes game", although in retrospect it definitely is missing some of the starting out weak part. Also in the meantime i've played some of the gothic 2 total conversions, and archolos in particular really made me appreciate the more archaic version of 2000 melee where you're not playing an acrobat and dodging is either stepping back or manually strafing. But risen 3 is definitely a great game, to some degree a better risen 1.
Glad to see your sub count has elevated so much. Just hope the output doesn't decrease in quality to make up for inevitable decrease in quantity as the backlog-ability of titles wanes.
I am reminded of that quote that keeps popping up on my Civ6 play throughs: “There are very honest people who do not think that they have had a bargain unless they have cheated a merchant.” -Anatole France If you enjoy the PB genre, buy it for $20. It’s a great game.
If I remember correctly there was a Risen 4 planned that would’ve concluded the series, but for some reason they decided to move on to a different project which turned out to be Elex. So I don’t think the series was supposed to end this way. Played it when it first came out and remember feeling let down by the abrupt ending too, hoping the next game would come out soon but it sadly never did.
It's a rather long game, but I'd be curious what you think of the Dungeon Siege series. The first (including legend of arana) is quite different from the second. These risen games remind me, kind of, of those games and if you liked these, I think you'd like them also. The first Dungeon Siege is the reason I like fantasy games and books.
Im addicted to their games...i remember trying them 4 years ago absolutely hating them,but gothic 3 got me into them and now im coming back to all of them
I think its the *least* janky game they ever made. It's a solid experience. I can even say its the most solid in terms of mechanics and overall performance game they ever made and even though I love both Elex 1 and 2, I was dissapointed how janky they were. At the time I thought that Risen 3 was some kind of a turning point for them and from that game onward they will get closer and closer to a proper polished AA game. Oh, and if someone like me would want to replay the game after watching this video on a ultrawide screen, get ready to some mean voodooing trying to run this game with a proper aspect ratio.
Didn't have any problems with achievements trackers in risen 1, played it recently (did have glich with 100 locks one, steam registered it after aprox 20 seconds), can confirm major tracking problems with risen 2 though. Also i believe first one is better gothic style game.
@@MortismalGaming Ah.. yeah! I missed that. I was commenting on the p/n section of the video, where you critizised the plothole between the two games/protagonists.
This game was waiting for me in my library since the release on PS4 and I platinum it only last month (after I platinum-ed the recent Risen on PS4). If you compare it to Risen 1 it is such a strange game (basically Risen 2-2) but I liked it, except the stupid final boss (Hard difficulty). Now I hope Risen 2 will also come to PS4, because I finished in only on Xbox360.
The only Piranha Bytes game I've played was Gothic 3, it was ok..I would like to know Mortim if I try one more PB game what would you recommend, one of the Risen games or maybe one of the Elex games..
Mechanically, I'd say Elex 2 is more approachable, but on the other hand, I feel like the characters are more poorly written (or at least less memorable) than in Gothic.
Risen 3 is not a bad game. Probably the worst aspect of the game is the fact that is too much easy than other PB games, expecially if we compare Risen 3 with Elex that is more difficutly and from my point of view is overall better, even if i prefer the magic system of Risen 3 than the one that we get in Elex.
I'm pretty sure the reason the game doesn't provide a satisfying conclusion to the series is because it's not supposed to be the final game of the series (even if now it looks like it might turn out to be). The conversation with the previous protagonist seems to foreshadow the sequel to me.
Risen is my favorite rpg of all time on par with pillars of eternity. Their worlds are so unique for me❤ I do love all 3 risen games third one being the easiest
i would really like to know how you go about beating these games so fast at 100% its youtube your main thing or you do this on the side? i have a 9 to 5 and just beating a game like this takes me a month at least minimum.
@@MortismalGaming ahh makes sense. I just saw your video that you been doing this for a year full time. I think i remember when you started you didn't release a lot of reviews back to back. Glad to see your channel grow so fast. I like your reviews cause i like going for 100% myself. I watch your reviews to see if it's worth it.
Even the hardest difficulty wasn't that hard. And here, in comparison to Risen 2, you didn't have to lower down the difficulty when playing the mini-games (shooting bottles etc.)
Does anyone know if there is even a way to get armor from all factions in risen 3? Some kind of mod or other way? And is there any modification that would allow you to get the appearance of the Inquisition armor?
Bought this when it launched on Steam and didn't get very far for whatever reason. Decided to give it another go after watching this review but the game is crashing constantly.
Freaking game industry right? "Hey we're abandoning the main character of the first two games in favour of a brand new protagonist " "Ooooh..kay? Not sure that's the best idea but did you have anyone in mind?" "A child of the pirate, Steelbeard" "Oh cool, well we've already got the character patty who we set up in previous games. I'm sure players will appreciate that, while a different character, she's one they're familiar with" .... .... .... "No"
I'm sorry but I have a hard time taking any "voodoo pirate" seriously because of Monkey island :D This title seems like a good entry point into PB games if it's easier, the PC is a new guy even if it's the 3rd entry, and the visuals look better than I thought from this studio. Maybe the ending is less underwhelming if you haven't played the others too
Although they have never had good stories, all the writing talent seems gone. They should invest in more storywriting talent or adepting a literary source. Risen 3 and Elex 2 are their weakest titles imho.
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Now that you have played every Piranha Bytes game it would be cool to see a retrospective on them as a studio with your personal ranking of their games from worst to best!
Il will surely arrives
I agree, i personal really like his take on games. Elex would be number 1 tho haha
I would bet money he has this planned! Great idea regardless
@@digdude9721 wtf
@@frankh6051 told you lol
At the start of the game, after Bones wakes you up, go straight to the Isle of Theves and grab Freddie's Shackles artefact, you'll gain 10% extra XP throughout the game which helps a lot maxing out your skills/stats.
Man... nostalgia kicked in hard, back when I could afford to spend countless hours in this game.
I feel you buddy. I went from gaming every day to gaming only on weekends.
I really like the Risen series. Gothic 2 is my all time favourite of Piranha Bytes but in my opinion the pirate setting is awesome and I would like to see more of those sunny beaches and jungles.
The German voice actor for the Risen 1 and 2 protagonist fell ill after the release of Risen 2 and died soon after Risen 3 I believe. I think that that might be part of the reason for the choice of a new main character.
EDIT: The protagonist of Risen 1 and 2 you meet in Risen 3 had a different voice actor (in German at least) than the original.
Qual o nome do protagonista do Risen 1? Quando eu jogava Risen 3 só achei o protagonista do Risen 2 em Calador.
@@0_Nycke I don't think he has a name. You find him on the island of the demon hunters after you've made it to the second half of the island I think. He is close to a beach, sitting next to a campfire.
Love that you review all kinds of gsmes, from retro to modern, from shooters to crpgs
World needs to know about such OG rpg series like Gothic and Risen. Very fucking underrated games if u ask me.
oh my god. thank you so much. it took me years to find this game. i used to play it so much but never completed it at all. thank you!
Ah, Risen 3.
The game i preordered the collectors edition, it arrived right around my birthday and i was SO hyped.
Then proceeded to not play it for two years because i have this obsession to always play series from start to finish, and while i completed a playthrough of risen 2, it put me off too much to 100% it.
Then finally i decided to replay risen 2 and to finally tackle risen 3, and oh boy did i have a lot of fun. Risen 2 was more fun the second time and risen 3 was really fun from the get-go. Definitely the easiest game of piranha bytes but with maxing out everything, still scratched the itch of powergaming for me. First thought after i finished it was "best piranha bytes game", although in retrospect it definitely is missing some of the starting out weak part. Also in the meantime i've played some of the gothic 2 total conversions, and archolos in particular really made me appreciate the more archaic version of 2000 melee where you're not playing an acrobat and dodging is either stepping back or manually strafing. But risen 3 is definitely a great game, to some degree a better risen 1.
Glad to see your sub count has elevated so much. Just hope the output doesn't decrease in quality to make up for inevitable decrease in quantity as the backlog-ability of titles wanes.
Dude, you are seriously putting in the work. You'll get a thumbs up from me on every video as long as I draw breath. Great work again.
Thank you for bringing awareness to all these great BP games
another 10/10 review.
have you ever thought about doing a video on your favorite cities in gaming? Arx, Nightcity, neketaka etc.
The make or break for Risen 3 is probably the DLC for it, looking forward to a review of that in the future!
Hadn’t heard of this series until you started making vids on them. Picked up Risen 3, excited to start it :)))
had this game sitting on my library for years. Never tried it yet but loved the first one as a kid
I am reminded of that quote that keeps popping up on my Civ6 play throughs:
“There are very honest people who do not think that they have had a bargain unless they have cheated a merchant.”
-Anatole France
If you enjoy the PB genre, buy it for $20. It’s a great game.
If I remember correctly there was a Risen 4 planned that would’ve concluded the series, but for some reason they decided to move on to a different project which turned out to be Elex. So I don’t think the series was supposed to end this way. Played it when it first came out and remember feeling let down by the abrupt ending too, hoping the next game would come out soon but it sadly never did.
AC Black Flag: “I’m the best pirate game on the Seven Seas”!
Risen 3: “Hold my rum”.
It's a rather long game, but I'd be curious what you think of the Dungeon Siege series. The first (including legend of arana) is quite different from the second. These risen games remind me, kind of, of those games and if you liked these, I think you'd like them also. The first Dungeon Siege is the reason I like fantasy games and books.
Im addicted to their games...i remember trying them 4 years ago absolutely hating them,but gothic 3 got me into them and now im coming back to all of them
That was an amazing review. 🤘
I know this is old but man PiranhaBytes made such unique and immersive RPGs
I love your review so much
Archolos next pls 😊
Hell yes!
I think its the *least* janky game they ever made. It's a solid experience. I can even say its the most solid in terms of mechanics and overall performance game they ever made and even though I love both Elex 1 and 2, I was dissapointed how janky they were. At the time I thought that Risen 3 was some kind of a turning point for them and from that game onward they will get closer and closer to a proper polished AA game. Oh, and if someone like me would want to replay the game after watching this video on a ultrawide screen, get ready to some mean voodooing trying to run this game with a proper aspect ratio.
It would be great if you uploaded your controller layout for games like this. That would be an amazing time saver
Didn't have any problems with achievements trackers in risen 1, played it recently (did have glich with 100 locks one, steam registered it after aprox 20 seconds), can confirm major tracking problems with risen 2 though. Also i believe first one is better gothic style game.
Uff finally Risen trilogy done, whats next Mortismal?
Iron danger.
Thank you ❤
Hi, you can actually meet the character from the first games somewhere in the east of Calador.
I know, showed footage of that in the video
@@MortismalGaming Ah.. yeah! I missed that. I was commenting on the p/n section of the video, where you critizised the plothole between the two games/protagonists.
This game was waiting for me in my library since the release on PS4 and I platinum it only last month (after I platinum-ed the recent Risen on PS4). If you compare it to Risen 1 it is such a strange game (basically Risen 2-2) but I liked it, except the stupid final boss (Hard difficulty).
Now I hope Risen 2 will also come to PS4, because I finished in only on Xbox360.
melee fire spell... would that mean... that i serve the flaming fist?
Man this was my first ever rpg game that i played
So it is special to me
lol that premise sounds wild. I have to play these at some point. 😂
Day 42 pls review iron danger
Edit: my first piranha bytes game was risen 3 terrible sequel and weak entry but I still love it
The only Piranha Bytes game I've played was Gothic 3, it was ok..I would like to know Mortim if I try one more PB game what would you recommend, one of the Risen games or maybe one of the Elex games..
Elex 1 was my personal favorite
Gothic, Risen, Elix: which is best for a new to Piranhabytes player?
Elex
Elex 2 is the most approachable imo
Mechanically, I'd say Elex 2 is more approachable, but on the other hand, I feel like the characters are more poorly written (or at least less memorable) than in Gothic.
Gothic 2 100%
@@ArniesTech Gothic 2 with Night of the raven is great, if you can put up with the Gothic style combat.
16:58 Lol!!! you just slit the throat of that enemy with a hammer ??? The jank flies to the orbit with this one 😆😆😆
Now is time for the best: Archollos!!!!!
I loved this game but I got a gamebreaking bug 30 hours in and couldn't play anymore. I didn't want to start over so I dropped it unfortunately
Literally all the islands on mine say they're downloading. Stuck going nowhere.
Did you play The chronicle of myrtana?
Risen 3 is not a bad game. Probably the worst aspect of the game is the fact that is too much easy than other PB games, expecially if we compare Risen 3 with Elex that is more difficutly and from my point of view is overall better, even if i prefer the magic system of Risen 3 than the one that we get in Elex.
I'm pretty sure the reason the game doesn't provide a satisfying conclusion to the series is because it's not supposed to be the final game of the series (even if now it looks like it might turn out to be). The conversation with the previous protagonist seems to foreshadow the sequel to me.
Really like Crystal magic in this game. Melee version let you become Avartar. Fire rain let you kill anything by using it and just run around.
Risen is my favorite rpg of all time on par with pillars of eternity. Their worlds are so unique for me❤ I do love all 3 risen games third one being the easiest
This kind of sounds like an elder scrolls like game. Guess I'll get it. Its on sale for $3.99 on playstation can't go wrong at that price.
i would really like to know how you go about beating these games so fast at 100% its youtube your main thing or you do this on the side? i have a 9 to 5 and just beating a game like this takes me a month at least minimum.
This is my job, and it's more of a seven days a week scenario
@@MortismalGaming ahh makes sense. I just saw your video that you been doing this for a year full time. I think i remember when you started you didn't release a lot of reviews back to back. Glad to see your channel grow so fast. I like your reviews cause i like going for 100% myself. I watch your reviews to see if it's worth it.
Is it just me or does the game look way better than Elex at times?
Somehow it looks way better than Elex
Even the hardest difficulty wasn't that hard. And here, in comparison to Risen 2, you didn't have to lower down the difficulty when playing the mini-games (shooting bottles etc.)
Risen 1 still the hardest
I remember coming back later only to drop in tutorial due to random dashing enemies. Quite annoying tbh...
Mortismal doesn't need 1m subs, 1m subs need mortismal!
Does anyone know if there is even a way to get armor from all factions in risen 3? Some kind of mod or other way?
And is there any modification that would allow you to get the appearance of the Inquisition armor?
Bought this when it launched on Steam and didn't get very far for whatever reason. Decided to give it another go after watching this review but the game is crashing constantly.
bro i bought this game cuz they told me dark waters sucked. and now i hear you giving it praise.
2 is a good game on it's own, but it is a bad sequel to Risen 1 if that makes sense
Overall, I thought Risen 3 was one of the best Piranha Bytes games.
Good show sir
it would be cool if you stremed while you played when you uploaded the review on youtube that will defiantly make you grow a lot more.
Freaking game industry right?
"Hey we're abandoning the main character of the first two games in favour of a brand new protagonist "
"Ooooh..kay? Not sure that's the best idea but did you have anyone in mind?"
"A child of the pirate, Steelbeard"
"Oh cool, well we've already got the character patty who we set up in previous games. I'm sure players will appreciate that, while a different character, she's one they're familiar with"
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"No"
Idk how you do it I'm trying to 100% octopath and I want to gouge my eyes out 😂
I beat it last month. Loved it but I couldn't imagine trying to 100% it. It took me 120 hours just to beat it with average side questing
Way off topic but are you ever gonna cover xcom games?
Eventually, not really in a hurry though
I'm sorry but I have a hard time taking any "voodoo pirate" seriously because of Monkey island :D
This title seems like a good entry point into PB games if it's easier, the PC is a new guy even if it's the 3rd entry, and the visuals look better than I thought from this studio. Maybe the ending is less underwhelming if you haven't played the others too
Isn't that the reason people play Piranha Bytes games? For the jank? Onward t 200k. All glory to the algorithm.
i only play thiao game before because it's relaxing
its like risen 2.5 or 1.5 as it would fit between risen 1 and 2
free comment.
Although they have never had good stories, all the writing talent seems gone. They should invest in more storywriting talent or adepting a literary source. Risen 3 and Elex 2 are their weakest titles imho.
You should really play Archolos. It is not a mod. It is a game and imo it is better then the first 2 gothics
this makes me feel soo old 😅
Well hello Patty
Not great, not terrible
Doesn't look interesting. But then again, I prefer thinking games like Mindustry, Starcraft, and Fortnite.
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