1. mechanicarts

   10

   A great game, with an comprehensive story and easy-to-understand mechanics. The game begins fairly simply and the difficulty escalates properly so that new RPG players can understand how it works, and seasoned players can enjoy a simple game. Unlike most new RPG's, this game does not make you upgrade thousand of stats. It's fairly simple, Health, Strength (Melee), Mana, Strength (Magic). There is however an abundance of physical and magical skills you can buy or upgrade to, and also a multitude of weapons of 4 different styles (Swords, Spears, Hammers and Axes and Moonblades). The storyline is pretty straightforward, the bosses are as hard as they should be and there are many sidequests to keep one busy.
   
   All in all, I'd certainly recommend it to an RPG newcomer, or to a WoW dropout.… Expand

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2. uk_john

   8

   It reminds me of Beyond Good and Evil in graphics, art style, main character and the whole vibe of the game. Because it's not your normal AD&D elves, wizards and goblins, it makes it all the more refreshing. The graphics are timeless in nature, being of the cartoon variety, but there is good facial animation, especially on the main character, to impart emotion. You do build a rapport with the main character as she goes through her adventure, and this all helps with the immersion.
   
   Don;t get this expecting an Oblivion, but rather a AA title from Europe that comes to the market from a refreshing new angle. I hope to see this character again in another story, and you cannot say better than that!… Expand

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3. adamtm

   7

   Venetica isn't a masterpiece but what it does, it does right. Two spoons of action RPG and a dash of Soul Reaver describes Venetica pretty well. An original fantasy setting not steeped in elves or medieval legend gives Venetica a fresh feel. Character-designs are good with a caricature feel to them but the environment could have used a bit more character to mesh better with the characters. The graphics might not be up to standard nowadays but the game does its best for a low budget title. Combat and movement is fluid and responsive, very important in this kind of title with stats taking a back seat. Generally my points of critique would be that the game is rather short and can be repetitive at times in the puzzle sections. Fortunately those are rather rare and quickly solved. It is telling that the game features an inventory system but doesn't utilize it very well, it feels like most of the loot had some additional functionality planned that never was added. Its another game that feels as if many things have been left on the cutting floor. It provides a complete and coherent experience however and that is enough for the price (~15$). If you would enjoy a solid action adventure game with shallow RPG mechanics, this will not disappoint.… Expand

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4. GoFindaGolux

   2

   For RPGers who enjoy adventuring (rather than puzzles and combat). Attractive scenery. The packaging's statement, "vast, open game world" is a marketing fantasy: the game is shortish and linear and has no replay value. It's the kind of game you resort to when Oblivion, Two Worlds, and The Witcher need a rest. The PC version is a poor console port, and bugs are of all flavors. Installation takes 15 minutes, and because it keeps seeing its own files as being "in use", you have to sit, repeatedly clicking the "Retry" in a pop-up error window. The controls need adjustment to make it playable. I often turned the sound off. Partly on account of the five second sound loops: the usual lame water crashing, wind blowing, mill grinding, etc. But it was especially on account of the lead's 20-something voice actor who was inconsistent and impatient when she wasn't so distant it seemed as if she was about to fall asleep with boredom. In some cut scenes, the sound completely vanishes, anyhow. Add to this .. the same usual lousy feeble trick of incompetent game designers: The fighting technique you've been using all along suddenly "doesn't work" for no reason. Worth playing? For adventure gamers who have played everything else, maybe. Maybe not.… Expand

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