The sensational RPG with the voluminous world of "Gothic" has gathered an entire era of players and generations. Not to mention the mass of time spent behind her, the nerves and emotions spent. However, the game is really worth it - a huge number of quests, equipment, an intricate plot are amazing.
It could not do without all kinds of additions, mods, which somewhat simplify the gameplay and provide gaming advantages.
Varieties of mods
Conventionally, the fashion for "Gothic 2" can be divided into several categories: advanced stories and alternative stories. Of course, in the conditions of artisan manufacturing, these creations are not always high-quality content, but there are also interesting versions.
Anyway, some additions really deserve close attention, due to their richness. There are new quests, branches from the main campaign, all kinds of armor and weapons, and, most importantly, new horizons for the development of character skills. There is some departure from the standards, closer to reality. In short, now, when playing with mods, a tough Grunt warrior will no longer be able to throw left and right fireballs and ice lightning, and the mage simply will not master a two-handed sword or heavy club.
On the other hand, the global mod introduced in 2013 by Gothic 2 caused a real sensation among fans of the series. But more about that below.
What is Globalmod
So, this collection includes a whole collection of add-ons and unofficial add-ons that expand the horizons of players and allow you to look at the game world from a different perspective. In particular, the composition included additions "The Blacksmith", "Dark Magic", "Nameless."
Players are invited to open new guilds (such as Hunters, Mages, Necromancers), compete in completely new locations and with fresh monsters. In addition, new types of equipment become available - weapons and armor. Thus, the global mod increases the already high interest in the game. In fact, the addon contains separately taken add-ons, combines them into one array with all the filling. Isn't that a dream for true Gothic fans?
Moreover, reviews about this modification are extremely positive. Some players are pleased with the increase in the world of “Gothic”, others praise the abundance of new quests and equipment, well, while others are enthusiastic about the strengthening of mobs, as the game process becomes more complicated.
The main plot of "Gothic 2"
The plot of the game itself is very interesting. After defeating the main antagonist of the first part, the hero barely survived, and only thanks to the help of magicians managed to get out of the rubble. But it’s not possible to rest for a long time, since the armies of Darkness are again full of strength and ready to enslave all life.
In general, counting on the long passage of "Gothic 2", the mod is not necessary to install. The original version is enough. But with the installed add-ons, playing will be much more interesting. In general, players have to fight hordes of monsters and villains in six chapters of the game, achieve respect from the game factions, and also fulfill the main mission - to get the artifact “Eye of Innos”.
Judging by the feedback from gamers, the second part turned out to be extremely successful. The main thing is a logical and consistent plot, which also continues the history of "Gothic".
Modification "Return"
Another interesting representative of the add-ons is the mod for Gothic 2: Return. This content is also unofficial, but this makes the game no less fun. On the contrary, a new alternative ending has been added, additional fractions and a storyline.
In addition, new locations have been introduced that have their own guilds and quest chains. By the way, an autonomous branch will significantly affect the original passage of the campaign, so the choice should be made carefully.
You can also note the following mods for "Gothic 2", which add interest to the game:
- Hundreds of new weapons and armor.
- Improved combat interface.
- The battle dynamics with various types of monsters has been reworked. Now some of them are immune to a certain type of damage and magic.
- The balance and complexity of the passage of game chapters has been worked out. With each chapter you pass, the monsters become stronger, so that you can’t easily pass the game.
- Reworked skills and branches of character development. Now the player will be able to choose only one specialization.
This is not a complete list of all the changes, but even this is enough to spend time installing and going through Gothic 2: Returns.
Most gamers came to a single conclusion: today this modification is one of the best, as it has preserved a logical sequence of actions of the character. In addition, now it is necessary to make a difficult choice - to develop as a master gunsmith or to learn the art of magic.
Graphic additions "Gothic 2"
In addition to global and plot additions, this game has a large number of mods responsible for game components and visualization. So, very common in the "Gothic 2" fashion on the schedule. In fact, in most major add-ons, interface and graphic modes are already built-in. But sometimes it turns out that the quality of the graphics is very lame, especially on weak PCs. And here graphic mods for "Gothic 2" come to the rescue. Today there are about a few dozen of them, but only a few modifications deserve attention.
Content Mod: plunge into reality
The most popular is the Content Mod, which completely redesigns the graphics of the game, making it more realistic and accessible to all players. The living world, real sounds and effects - all this in only a few words describes the content of the mod.
So, the textures of characters and monsters are completely redesigned, and even NPCs from other games are taken as a basis.
In addition, global changes have been made to the combat interface, which makes battles realistic, and the consequences of the damage inflicted or received are unique.
Added and character development branches, as well as professional skills. Now the player can create several types of equipment, as well as unique potions and elixirs. All professions have undergone changes and are available only when choosing the appropriate profession.
Changed and the interaction of the protagonist with the surrounding characters. This will affect the trade, communication and quests. Well, and opponents now get updated combat skills and parameters, making them become more dangerous and deadly.
Content Mod is one of the best additions to Gothic 2, and as you can see from the short description, it is absolutely deserved. In addition, this modification has received recognition from thousands of players around the world. And here there is nothing surprising, since, by all accounts, ContentMod contains all the best from the Gothic world.
Graphic Mod DX11
Actually, this mod is designed to troubleshoot the incompatibility of the game "Gothic 2" with newer computers. This is not surprising, given how long the game was released and what the requirements were for it then. Of course, almost all the major mods for Gothic 2 have built-in patches and scripts that fix problems. But for lovers of the original version, this mod is ideal.
The installation procedure is quite simple - it is installed in the game folder. And the effects appear instantly, literally from the first minutes. The movements of the player and characters become smoother, the contours of objects and structures take on clear shapes, pixelation disappears - in general, Gothic gets a resemblance to reality. And, of course, all known problems of incompatibility with equipment and the operating system are eliminated.
A little to conclude
Summing up, it is worth recognizing that the colorful game Gothic 2 “Raven Night” is indeed one of the best representatives of PRG games. A selection of the plot, extended branches of character development, the ability to determine for yourself what the ending will be - these factors are the most popular for most gamers.
Do not forget about the game interface, as well as other small, but no less important components of the game. That is why in "Gothic 2" global fashion are so popular. Those players who are already lucky enough to go through the main campaign are eager to continue. And thanks to mods, this thirst quenches easily.