2. Gothic 3
Aspyr MediaGothic 3 was an attempt by developers Piranha Bytes to make the dark fantasy-themed RPG series more accessible to a wider audience. Many of the major changes were great, such as the vastly improved graphics and more cohesive quest design. Unfortunately, the combat was totally watered down in comparison to its predecessors, turning it into a hack-and-slash-athon that was lacking in the first two games' strategic depth. It was extremely unsatisfying, particularly when factoring in the clunky animations and bad AI. Ultimately, Gothic 3 wound up disappointing both long-term series vets and newcomers alike. Attempts at simplifying the combat were jarring to fans of the originals, while the bugs and lack of oomph left many wondering why the Gothic series was so revered in the first place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ-xJWkSAHk