Gothic 3

Platforms

• PC

  Nov 14, 2006

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  7.4

  playscore

  7.0

  7 Critics

  7.8

  7.00K Players
• PlayStation 5

  Nov 24, 2026
• Xbox Series X|S

  Nov 24, 2026
• Nintendo Switch

  Nov 24, 2026

7 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  GameSpot

  7.6

  All things considered, it's unfortunate that the game shipped with its technical problems, and that it shipped in the same year as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, since it's almost impossible to avoid comparing the two. Gothic 3 doesn't have Oblivion's huge breadth and might not look quite as impressive just because of that difference in scale, but it does offer a fairly well put-together story in its set of linked quests, as well as plenty of freedom to roam.

  Reviewed on PC

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  Game Zone

  7.7

  Look, this game is not without it's flaws, but it is ambitious and when things are running smoothly, a real treat to play. Players who enjoy RPGs will enjoy the dickens out of this title, but they need to be sure they have a really awesome system to run it on, and all the patches that go with it.

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  IGN

  4.9

  Unfortunately, there are far too many problems with Gothic III to maintain the immersion. In a game where the illusion of a dynamic, realistic world is so crucial to the experience, technical bugs and awkward design decisions do a marvelous job at hamstringing Gothic III's gameplay. It's still possible to wander aimlessly through forests and deserts engaging whatever challenges you happen upon, which can be entertaining, but you'll never be free from the terrifically awkward combat.

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  Games Radar+

  6.0

  For now, only the hardest of hardcore RPG enthusiasts who make up the bulk of Gothic 3's US fan base should consider picking up this title if their system can handle it. You can expect more post-release patches from Piranha Bytes as they continue to work on improving the technical issues in Gothic 3. But at this moment, we found Gothic 3 to be more frustrating than fun as we saved, loaded, and crashed our way through this epic, yet tedious title.

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  Video Gamer

  6.0

  Ultimately, Gothic 3 is like getting into a cold bath on a hot day - it's refreshing, but somehow painful, and no matter how much you love it, you have to admit that it isn't much fun to do. As such, for those considering whether the purchase is worth it (and I'll admit that I present a mixed case) I can only offer the following advice; do buy the game, but wait for a bit before you do.

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  Euro Gamer

  8.0

  It's one with which you're able to overlook most of its faults entirely because it'll always been the overachieving underdog. Never mind 'that-other-RPG', if you're willing to make excuses for a meagre plot, paucity of character and a relatively scaled down role-playing experience - in itself, no bad thing as it's still huge - it's as compelling as can be surmised. At times gorgeous, at other times frustrating, it's worth persevering with just to bask in its snug atmosphere.

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  jeuxvideo.com

  8.5

  C'est un roc qui pique. Un vrai jeu de rôle qui distinguera les puristes du reste. Il faut réapprendre à avancer à pas de loups, à investir la moindre pièce d'or gagnée, et à s'orienter à la carte. Il faut réapprendre à parler, à tirer la plus petite ficelle sociale à son avantage. Bref, il faut se remettre au boulot. Sans le manque frustrant d'optimisation, et les quelques erreurs de finalisation, Gothic 3 aurait dicté sa loi sans contestation.

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