Developed by the French studio specialized in RPGs: Spiders, Greedfall presents itself as a bold blend of different inspirations gathered into a quite peculiar formula. Elements from Dragon Age, The Witcher, and even Assassin's Creed are present here, generating a "curious" final experience, so to speak.
The game features a creatively designed world inspired by European baroque art, mixing elements from the 17th century with a fantastical universe full of mystical creatures. Here, players are invited to take on the role of De Sardet, an emissary of the Merchant Congregation tasked with exploring an island in search of a cure for a disease plaguing the continent.
The created universe is much richer than it appears at first glance, being by far my favorite aspect of the game. Its story is filled with discoveries and governmental intrigues among factions in constant conflict, where players have total freedom to choose multiple paths to follow as they delve into its vast lore.
About the overall gameplay, it is marked by several pros and cons. Although the game gives you total freedom to interact with all its regions and characters, it can be considered a genuine walking simulator, as what you'll mostly do is walk back and forth, talking to NPCs who will give you missions consisting of talking to a target, running about 300 meters, going to another region, running again, and so on until the quest is completed. Not even with fast travel does this process become minimally enjoyable; it is by far the worst thing the game has to offer. The combat system also stands out as one of the aspects I like the least; I find it clunky and unnatural, whether in fights against humans or monsters, in addition to firearms being completely unbalanced (if you have a lot of ammunition, your character becomes practically invincible). On the other hand, I greatly appreciate its Boss Fights, which go in a different direction by presenting surprisingly fun mechanics.
It took me quite a while to grasp the appeal that the game aims to convey; it only came after about ten hours of gameplay, where I finally began to understand its true proposal. Greedfall is an extensive game that often tests your patience; however, it is worth giving it a chance and immersing yourself in its content. There are several skills to be learned, three different classes to specialize in, several factions to ally with, interesting political plots, and an engaging storyline.
Regarding the DLC (The De Vespe Conspiracy), I consider it entirely forgettable, with nothing being remarkable, reduced to just minimal additional content. It only adds a new area and a type of enemy. The plot is predictable, and I describe it as just a poorly made side quest.
Overall, I would recommend Greedfall to those looking for an RPG with a different theme. Despite my experience being marked by several ups and downs, the game managed to entertain me quite a bit.
The game features a creatively designed world inspired by European baroque art, mixing elements from the 17th century with a fantastical universe full of mystical creatures. Here, players are invited to take on the role of De Sardet, an emissary of the Merchant Congregation tasked with exploring an island in search of a cure for a disease plaguing the continent.
The created universe is much richer than it appears at first glance, being by far my favorite aspect of the game. Its story is filled with discoveries and governmental intrigues among factions in constant conflict, where players have total freedom to choose multiple paths to follow as they delve into its vast lore.
About the overall gameplay, it is marked by several pros and cons. Although the game gives you total freedom to interact with all its regions and characters, it can be considered a genuine walking simulator, as what you'll mostly do is walk back and forth, talking to NPCs who will give you missions consisting of talking to a target, running about 300 meters, going to another region, running again, and so on until the quest is completed. Not even with fast travel does this process become minimally enjoyable; it is by far the worst thing the game has to offer. The combat system also stands out as one of the aspects I like the least; I find it clunky and unnatural, whether in fights against humans or monsters, in addition to firearms being completely unbalanced (if you have a lot of ammunition, your character becomes practically invincible). On the other hand, I greatly appreciate its Boss Fights, which go in a different direction by presenting surprisingly fun mechanics.
It took me quite a while to grasp the appeal that the game aims to convey; it only came after about ten hours of gameplay, where I finally began to understand its true proposal. Greedfall is an extensive game that often tests your patience; however, it is worth giving it a chance and immersing yourself in its content. There are several skills to be learned, three different classes to specialize in, several factions to ally with, interesting political plots, and an engaging storyline.
Regarding the DLC (The De Vespe Conspiracy), I consider it entirely forgettable, with nothing being remarkable, reduced to just minimal additional content. It only adds a new area and a type of enemy. The plot is predictable, and I describe it as just a poorly made side quest.
Overall, I would recommend Greedfall to those looking for an RPG with a different theme. Despite my experience being marked by several ups and downs, the game managed to entertain me quite a bit.