Is this game bad or just not a good sacred game?

[RIVEIR]

Is this game bad or just not a good sacred game? Just curious thinking about a purchase while its on sale.

[Elondrius]

The game isn't bad. Not good either, but not bad. It's a basic hack'n'slash game with lots of pun. Character upgrade and weapon choice is extremely linear, be prepared for that. Controller is recommended, a party too. The graphics are quite nice.
Your best bet is to watch a few videos about the game and make your choice that way.
Be sure to pick up the Gold edition, because one of the DLCs (Orcland Story) is not purchasable separately if you wish to buy them at a later time.

Edit: It's definitely not a Sacred game. Forget the name completely.

[RIVEIR]

Seems the forums here have very little activity.

[HammerHead]

It's not a bad game as a hack&slash game. If you are ok with killing lots of enemies and minimal character customization, then you might be enjoy Sacred 3. (Especially if you play online coop)

But if you are looking for a RPG elements, with lots of grinding and stuff... You might wanna look another game (Like Sacred Gold or Sacred 2 Gold)

[Dreaming Prince]

its an abomination, dont buy it^^

[Zeiss_Zwerg]

One sentence: it's not a bad game. Not bad as Sacred, not bad as just the game.

And If you want to try it, just BUY and DO NOT listen to anyone else.

[Wolfen]

Well they killed the franchise with a below-average game even for this past time.

The well-earned hatred of old sacred 1&2 fans (like me) aside, it is still a crappy game
not worth the time bothering with imo.

[WhitePhantom]

It's a solid and fun game, more so in co-op. Nothing special, but nothing especially wrong with it either.

[Verified Error 505]

yeah, just forget about Garbage 3. For me its not a part of the Sacret franchise.

[diablo09]

This isn't even a SACRED game!

[KTO]

Good game for co-op (local or online), but bad sacred.
If imagine other name of the game "Doka 3 path of the rikachu" then u have very fun game for gamepads and party with friends)

[entomberr]

It's good game if you haven't played Sacred 1-2 or Diablog games. Basically good start for ARPG in my opinion

[Candesco]

Originally posted by RIVEIR:

Seems the forums here have very little activity.

Because it's both a bad sacred game and bad game in general.
First of all, this is nothing like good old Sacred and Sacred 2. The first sacred looked like a diablo clone, but a good clone nonetheless. Can even play with a vampire. sacred 2 took the franchise in it's own way and made it look less like a clone. Only the expansion ice & blood was poorly executed, but by then ascaron was already filling in for bankruptcy and the expansion was made by a skeletoncrew. And blind guardian is featured in sacred 2. Both games play in an open world and in sacred 2 ancaria got unique regions, each with it's own atmosphere.
Sacred 3 puts you into a dungeon. Gone is the open world with regions. Lineair gameplay with no choices, simplified mechanics and they killed the seraphim. In the first 2 games you made then a certain build, because of the many skills you have. In sacred 3 builds are non-existant. Just select a char and off you go. It has also no ties with the story of the first 2 games. Sacred 2 was the prequel to sacred 1. 3 is just randomly set. Looks like they just throw the lore overboard.
But also in general, even if you didn't play a sacred game before, it is just bad. Biggest problem is the clunky controls. Also, you cannot change the resolution. It stays at 1080x768.
Game is only in online mode and looks like a simple MMO. Everything is predefined, no choices at all. There is also no inventory. And you have no control over your character. You use a few skills and that's it. You use a few buttons.
Maybe play it if you feel bored, but otherwise don't bother.

Originally posted by entomberr:

It's good game if you haven't played Sacred 1-2 or Diablog games. Basically good start for ARPG in my opinion

It's a bad game, really. Not a good start at all for getting into ARPG. Then i would rather start with Venetica from Deck13. Or just start with Sacred or Sacred 2.

[Awakened Gamer]

Its actually a really funny and good local co op game but not a good sacred game.

[Devalaous]

I consider it be 'Sacred Citadel 2' rather than 'Sacred 3'. Its fun enough on its own in a bad jank sort of way, and its definitely playable. But whatever moron executive decided it was a good idea to brand it as 'Sacred 3' needs to be kicked in the head repeatedly. The decision singlehandedly destroyed the franchise and it will never recover. A total loss for both sides.

[PSG_Anarchy]

As someone who has no connection or knowledge of the Sacred 3 franchise i actually find this game fun and i do see the aspect of where you will proooobably need a party. I just played it and am actually thoroughly pleased with the gameplay since its a hack and slash and doesn't seem too difficult to handle atm although your class selection and customization is very controlled i don't mind it. Definitely an interesting aspect in party gameplay so hopefully with all these sacred fans aside you can find this game fun and disregard these guy's dislikenment of the game. Besides if ya find out not liking the game you can always ask for a refund :) just hopefully before your refund window closes.... .v.