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As a condemned prisoner in a magically sealed mining colony, explore its camps, take quests, fight creatures, and craft healing food.
Released 13 Dec 2019
Explore Prison Camps
Lure Beasts With Bait
Fight Wildlife and Convicts
The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners.
Developed by THQ Nordic Barcelona · Published by THQ Nordic
This roughly two-hour playable teaser casts you as the Nameless Hero, a prisoner sent to the Valley of Mines. The kingdom relies on the colony’s magical ore, but a failed barrier spell left the prisoners in control and divided the territory among rival groups.
Explore part of the colony, meet its inhabitants, and take on introductory quests as you learn about the factions and their conflicts. You’ll also fight hostile convicts and creatures such as scavengers and wolves.
Combat uses a tactical melee system, while crafting lets you experiment with ingredients and recipes to make soothing and healing foods. The teaser introduces the setting and its story rather than offering a full-length game.
Opinions in the supplied reviews are mixed. Players who enjoyed the teaser often praised its world and atmosphere, music, and the chance to explore the Colony; some also liked its quests and consequential choices. Recurring criticisms focus on the combat, the protagonist’s frequent self-commentary, and a tone many reviewers found too bright or talkative for Gothic.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 25 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
