Glass Prison
Member
As someone who loves horror games, I don't think I can go through another Pathologic game. It's an anxiety inducing experience from beginning to end. Amazing piece of art I'd say, but I'm done lol.
Sorcerer
Member
I think Pathologic 3 is still a remake of Pathologic 1 but the dev will again deny such a claim.
Remaking Pathologic 2 will require certain tech to evolve and mature.
RagnarokIV
Battlebus imprisoning me \m/ >.< \m/
it's a remake of Pathologic 4
GHG
Gold Member
These games are so unique that you'll inevitably get sucked in when this releases.
Branded
Member
samoilaaa
Member
a very detailed review from steam to see if it fits your taste
A Hauntingly Beautiful Survival Experience
Pathologic 2 has swiftly climbed the ranks to become one of my all-time favorite games. From the moment you step into its eerie, mist-laden rural town, you're enveloped in an atmosphere that's both vividly alive and tinged with an otherworldly fantasy feel.
**Atmosphere and World-Building:**
The town itself is a character, teeming with a diverse array of inhabitants, each adding their unique flavor to this grim tapestry. Wandering through the grey, fog-draped streets is an experience in itself, where getting lost feels like part of the journey, enhancing the sense of a living, breathing world.
**Characters:**
The characters in Pathologic 2 are where the game truly shines. Notkin, Vlad, Grif, and many others are not just NPCs; they are complex, memorable individuals with stories that make you care about this doomed town. Each interaction feels meaningful, contributing to the overarching narrative.
**Gameplay:**
Gameplay in Pathologic 2 is intense and unforgiving, perfectly capturing the desperation of a plague-ridden dystopia. The freedom to explore and shape your character's path adds depth, allowing for a personalized experience where your decisions impact how others perceive and react to you. This lack of boundaries makes for a unique sandbox of survival and social dynamics.
**Story and Mechanics:**
While the main storyline might be linear, it's the urgency and the pacing that make every moment in the game feel critical. Time is a resource as precious as any in-game item, making you truly invest in the unfolding events. However, some might find character movement a bit stiff, and combat can be punishingly hard, but these are minor quibbles in an otherwise stellar experience.
**Visuals and Performance:**
The game's aesthetic contributes greatly to its atmosphere.
**Conclusion:**
Pathologic 2 isn't just a game; it's an experience—a survival narrative. Despite its minor flaws, the game delivers an unparalleled atmospheric adventure. I'm eagerly hoping for a continuation, as I'm not ready to leave this captivating world behind. For anyone willing to dive into a challenging, narrative-driven survival game with a unique setting, Pathologic 2 comes highly recommended.
Glass Prison
Member
I've not played the first one, but from what I've heard it has more depth than the remake. Pathologic 1 has 3 main characters you can choose and they go through different story beats; while the 2nd game has only one (the physician).
I think Pathologic 3 will feature another one of those three characters (the bachelor).
Arachnid
Member
I'll give them a go and report back then. They've been on my list since forever anyway, so it's about time to get through it. Thankfully it's on console and runs smooth, from what I see.
GHG
Gold Member
These are the types of people who is the audience for this game
Not everyone in this thread is like that.
Digital-Aftertaste
Member
Shadowstar39
Member
no clue what this is, but its not woke (skinny lady with boobs) and its horror so count me in.
Is there a pathologic 1 and 2 and if so what systems? Also any good?
Is there a pathologic 1 and 2 and if so what systems? Also any good?
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
Pathologic 2 is on sale for $7 on Steam. Sell me on it. Debating spending $20 on this and the stalker series so far. Both on sale.
grvg
Member
Pathologic 3 is also a remake of pathologic
It just focuses on the bachelor instead of the haruspex
Pathologic 1 had haruspex, changeling and bachelor, pathologic 2 was just the haruspex review but much tighter and more focused
I'm pretty hyped tbh
grvg
Member
It's awesome but stressful. The story is really good. You spend your time minmaxing dumpster diving and ripping off children in trade deals by trading beetles and marbles for vital medicine, bullets etc.
You also get to harvest people's organs and sell them in the black market if you want.
Lots of characters you like will die and it is relatively random. You are a medicine man in a plagued town.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
Gotta say, 3 also being a remake makes me think maybe I should wait. Ha! Game sounds weird and interesting.