Gothic is a computer role-playing game by Piranha Bytes, a German developer. The game is characterized by an open-ended game world in which the (unnamed) hero (usually referred to as the Nameless Hero) must initially choose sides among a set of opposed factions (each faction having its own set of side plots), then slowly return to a central plotline common to the entire game. 


The Kingdom of Myrtana is fighting an almost hopeless war against the Orcs. The only weapon Myrtana has against the Orcs is a magical Ore, found in the mines of the isle Khorinis. To gather more Ore, criminals are sent to those mines, even for minor crimes. King Rhobar II, the ruler of Myrtana, called the most powerful mages of the empire ? of the circle of fire, six of the circle of water ?create a magical barrier around the mining city of Khorinis to prevent the prisoners from fleeing. But something disturbed their ritual and the barrier grew larger than expected: the mages were also trapped. The prisoners killed the guards, who were trapped with them in the magical dome. Some of them continued to work for the King in the Old Camp led by Gomez. A prisoner named Lee founded the New Camp, seeking to destroy the barrier with aid of the Water mages. Others joined the Swamp Camp under the leadership of Y'Berion, trusting a god they call The Sleeper will lead them into freedom. 


The main character must complete quests and slay wild animals and monsters to earn learning points - used to increase basic attributes, improve skills, and learn trades. The Hero spends learning points by finding someone to teach him. Several skills have only one "level" (Sneaking, Acrobatics, Pickpocketing), while the fighting skills (one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, bows) have two proficiency levels. If the Hero chooses to be a Mage (or joins the Swamp Camp), he will be able to learn Circles of Magic; there are 6 of them. The main attributes are increased in 1 or 5 point increments, up to 100 (they start at 10). However, with the use of potions, the Hero can surpass this limit. 



System Requirements: 
System: PII 400 or equivalent 
RAM: 128 MB 
Video Memory: 16 MB 
Hard Drive Space: 700 MB

In the mine valley of Khorinis, the glorious days of the once productive mines in this seaside region are long over. Surrounded by an impenetrable magical barrier, the slaves of Khorinis eke out their miserable existence in this apparently natural prison. 

 Until one brave man managed to burst the bonds of imprisonment.... 

 Gothic 2 Features: 
 * A massive fully 3D lush environment to explore. 
 * Gripping storyline continuing from the adventures of the first game yet able to be played and enjoyed by gamers who have not even seen the original Gothic 
 * Numerous ways to achieve quests giving huge replay value 
 * Players gain experience through using weapons and magic enabling them to become better at combat and spell casting 
 * Three different character guilds to join each with their own unique allies and enemies within the world and skills to enhance their practice 
 * Third-person view gives greater control over character movement and awareness of their environment 

 Gothic 2 - The Night of the Raven Features: 
 * Revolutionary Action/Adventure/RPG Gameplay. 
 * Become a Mercenary, Magician or Paladin and explore an intricate storyline with all new challenges. 
 * Over 100 new characters - bringing the total to around 500. 
 * Numerous ways to achieve your goals, through several new quests. 
 * More than 30 new magical artifacts; rings, amulets and belts and 150 powerful weapons to wield. 
 * 50 breathtaking magic spells to cast. 


System Requirements: 
Operating System: Windows 98, ME, 2k, XP 
CPU Speed: 700MHz or faster 
Memory: 256MB or higher 
Hard Disk Space: 4.5GB 
Video Card: 3D graphic card 
Video Memory (VRam): 32MB or higher 
Media Required: CD-ROM

You  have  saved  the island Khorinis from the forces of evil in Gothic I and Gothic  II.  Now it is time to travel to the realms of the mainland. Invading Orcs  have enslaved the human kingdom. There are but a few free humans in the icy  north  and  the  southern  desert  and a handful of rebels hiding in the forests  and mountains of Midland. You may either join the rebellion or serve the  Orcish  Usurpers  but  you will ultimately tip the scales and decide the outcome  of the last war to save humanity. There is no simple linear story in Gothic  III  ?  every  game  will  be  different  and  unique  ? but all will ultimately lead to you deciding the fate of Myrtana. 


System Requirements: 
3D Hardware Accelerator Card Required ? 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 128 MB with latest drivers 
Windows XP 
DirectX 9.0c 
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 
512 MB RAM 
4.6 GB free hard disk space 
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card 
Windows XP compatible mouse and keyboard with latest drivers 
This product does not support Windows 95/98/ME/2000 or NT