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Elex is the latest RPG from the Gothic and Risen developers Piranha Bytes, the godfathers of eurojank.
One of the games standout features is that it's set in a world with wasteland, scifi and fantasy elements.
If that reminds you of certain huge RPG franchises, that might just be a coincidence.
But what did the developers intend?
This footage leaked directly from the Piranha Bytes headquarters and might shed some light on the issue:
You get 1 full 60-80 hours game
- No loot crates, no dlcs, no season pass, no preorder shenannigans, no microtransactions
Instead, they added huge replayability.
- Being raised as an Alb and fed pure Elex to strengthen your body, which also stripped you of all emotions, your world of cold logic and military discipline were all you knew.
Set to rise through the ranks, a scourge to your enemies, your destiny seemed certain.
Now, as the smoke rises over the wreckage of your glider in the mountains of Edan, you are trapped far from your home Xacor.
With no access to pure Elex, you are experiencing emotions for the first time in your life.
Stranded amongst your enemies and outcast from your people, in front of you lies a new and open path, as heavily laden with magnificence as it is with ruin.
The decisions you make will decide the fate of the world. Magalan – will you be its slayer or its saviour?
- Find a companion, choose a faction and influence the world.
In Elex there is no traditional class system. Instead you must earn the trust of experienced teachers to develop the skills you select.
But, skills alone won't be enough to survive in this harsh and challenging world. Your attitude towards the people you meet will influence those around you.
Will you make an ally or an enemy? Is now the time to show emotion or take the course of logic? Every choice will forge the future of your game.
- Thanks to the open world, players have access to all five regions of the game world right from the very start.
Go where you want, choose your battles and your allies.
The only thing in the world that will stop you are the mutant creatures that live in Magalan's Elex-polluted landscapes.
Walk, run, or punch your jetpack into action. If you can see it, you can reach it. Open world role-playing has never been more open.
- From swords and axes to bows, crossbows and harpoons, Elex offers one of the widest selection of weaponry in the history of role-playing.
Pick up a shotgun, power up a plasma rifle or unleash a flame thrower – there's a weapon and combat style for every fighter out there.
Be it a hammer, a rocket launcher or the power of magic, Elex balances science, fantasy and brute force to let you choose the combat style that fits your role best!
- The Jetpack is a key gameplay feature and should provide useful in both exploration and combat.
As usual in Piranha Bytes games, Factions play a central role in the story and the progression of your character.
Not only will you get the best gear from the faction you join, you will also get different special skills and abilities depending on which one you chose.
Berserker Faction Trailer
- The Berserkers offer the classic Gothic Experience with medieval weapons and fire, frost and poison magic.
Outlaws faction trailer
- The outlaws are the Fallout inspired faction, they use Shotguns, Rocket launchers as well as other heavy weapons and enhance their abilities via chemical stims.
Clerics faction trailer
- The clerics are the Mass Effect inspired faction of the game and use plasma weapons as well as psi powers.
Alb faction trailer
- The albs are the opposing faction in the game and as we know of now cannot be joined.
Q: Is this a good game?
A: It's a Piranha Bytes game.
Q: Are there big cities in this game?
A: Every faction will have their own town but there is also a bigger neutral city in the game.
Q: How big is the world?
A: It's Piranha Bytes biggest game, yet. Roughly 1.5 times as big as Gothic 3. There aren't any islands or instances, so no loading times anywhere.
Q: How do I level up?
A: With every level up you can raise attributes and get learning points.
Learning points can only be spent at certain trainer NPCs and will teach you plenty of powerful perks and abilities.
Q: Can I create my own character?
A: No, you can only play as a white, bald male.
Q: Does the combat suck again?
A: Combat is again very challenging, early in the game you are supposed to avoid many strong enemies and always bring a companion.
Watch this video to make sure how to pull off combos and increase your damage.
Q: Do I need to play the Risen and Gothic games before this?
A: Elex has a completely new setting and story. However, everyone should play Gothic 2, it's one of the best RPGs ever made.
Q: Are the console versions trash?
A: Early let's plays look fine.
Q: Will my PC run this?
Minimum Requirements
OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5 3570, AMD FX-6350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 35 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
RECOMMENDED:
OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 480 4GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 35 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
The game releases on October 17th on Steam, GOG, PS4 and XBoxone.
Unlike Risen 3, the PC retail version is not DRM free, it's the Steam version on disc.
Ps4pro and Xboxonex patches are planned but will not be available at launch.
There is also a Collectors Edition.
Launch Trailer
Cinematic CGI Trailer
Prologue Story Trailer
Metacritic: PC, PS4, Xbox
That's the OT, try to enjoy the game.
Thanks to Banzai for the title suggestion.
Overall solid game, though.
