Arcania The Complete Tale PS4 - Blu-ray Forum

Zivouhr · 08-22-2015, 04:38 AM

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Nordic Games developed Arcania: The Complete Tale for PS4 (physical disc, not sure if there's a digital version), similar apparently to the old Gothic games which I never played. A budget adventure game that's actually fun to play. You have close up center shoulder view, and a distant fighting camera view to work with.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcania:_Gothic_4

I bought this open world adventure game for $14.99 last week on a PS4 disc and while it's rough around the edges since it's a small independent studio that made it, but the game is amusing and with each quest accomplished, the open world gets larger each time. No crashes at all 12+ hours into the game, lots of more of the map to unlock, and only minor graphical glitches occur.

Fans of the Witcher 3 would be interested if looking for a diversion, but only those who can look past some of the comical graphics (the faces of the humans especially) need apply.

I just unlocked Silver Lake and the forest is huge in this part of the game, and a sight to behold. While not as gorgeous as The Witcher 3's forests, it's impressive for a small developer.

I find myself taking a lot of snapshots in this game as I do regularly with Witcher 3.

Acquired some cool looking heavy armor from a castle near the ocean and a matching helmet I found in a Goblin cave. Fun game despite the flaws.

Anyone else give this one a try? Or thinking about it?

Derb · 08-22-2015, 06:29 AM

I waited for the physical release.

Wasn't that cheap when I got it but defintely is worth $15

Havn't had much time with the game. I remember what I did play was fun & the graphics were like a PS3 ish.

Zivouhr · 08-22-2015, 02:06 PM

Thanks Derb. The first island was interesting, but once you get to the main land and finish missions to get over the bridge, the game really opens up more. I wish it was all open from the start like The Witcher 3. Actually, that game locked off Velen, the islands and Kaer Moren also till missions were completed.

I do agree it's ported from the PS3, but what they've done with the forest is definitely PS4 in terms of graphics ability to show all of the trees, grass, leaves and detail.

08-22-2015, 04:38 AM	#1
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Arcania The Complete Tale PS4 Screenshot-3.jpg Nordic Games developed Arcania: The Complete Tale for PS4 (physical disc, not sure if there's a digital version), similar apparently to the old Gothic games which I never played. A budget adventure game that's actually fun to play. You have close up center shoulder view, and a distant fighting camera view to work with. Screenshot-4.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcania:_Gothic_4 I bought this open world adventure game for $14.99 last week on a PS4 disc and while it's rough around the edges since it's a small independent studio that made it, but the game is amusing and with each quest accomplished, the open world gets larger each time. No crashes at all 12+ hours into the game, lots of more of the map to unlock, and only minor graphical glitches occur. Fans of the Witcher 3 would be interested if looking for a diversion, but only those who can look past some of the comical graphics (the faces of the humans especially) need apply. I just unlocked Silver Lake and the forest is huge in this part of the game, and a sight to behold. While not as gorgeous as The Witcher 3's forests, it's impressive for a small developer. I find myself taking a lot of snapshots in this game as I do regularly with Witcher 3. Acquired some cool looking heavy armor from a castle near the ocean and a matching helmet I found in a Goblin cave. Fun game despite the flaws. Anyone else give this one a try? Or thinking about it?

08-22-2015, 06:29 AM	#2
Derb Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Vancouver, B.C. Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:3278 DVD collection:4 MA collection:3 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:51	I waited for the physical release. Wasn't that cheap when I got it but defintely is worth $15 Havn't had much time with the game. I remember what I did play was fun & the graphics were like a PS3 ish.

08-22-2015, 02:06 PM	#3
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Thanks Derb. The first island was interesting, but once you get to the main land and finish missions to get over the bridge, the game really opens up more. I wish it was all open from the start like The Witcher 3. Actually, that game locked off Velen, the islands and Kaer Moren also till missions were completed. I do agree it's ported from the PS3, but what they've done with the forest is definitely PS4 in terms of graphics ability to show all of the trees, grass, leaves and detail.

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