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{"reviews": {"39250289": {"recommendationid": "39250289", "author": {"steamid": "76561198061647423", "num_games_owned": 148, "num_reviews": 17, "playtime_forever": 1915, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1464941199}, "language": "english", "review": "I'm going to ultimately say no.  And I feel bad saying that, because what the game does well, it does very well.  But what it does badly, it does [i]disastrously.[/i]\n\nThe setting and storytelling are excellent.  Really, really excellent.  It's a complex story with lots of nuanced interactions between a lot of different factions with their own outlooks and agendas.  You fluidly act between them without really locking yourself into a side, and there are plenty of different layers to how the end can play out depending on what you did.  The NPCs are scripted well.  Dungeons are full of neat gimmicks; automated bio-defenses that can be brute forced, disabled, or even \"convinced\" to aid you.  A couple areas have environmental hazards that are pretty unusual for Spiderweb.  The game just generally feels very believably alive in a way a lot of games don't.\n\nThe Shaping gimmick to create your own minions is, at its core, brilliant.  You effectively create them by spending from your [i]max[/i] MP, and can only regain it when the minion dies or you reabsorb it.  They level up over time, so they're effectively as disposable as you make them, and you can shoot for quality or quantity as you feel like, leaving as much or little of a casting pool for yourself as you judge.  It's a really interesting system and it gels perfectly with the story, aesthetic, and themes of playing God that the game centers around.\n\nUnfortunately, it's an excruciating slog to actually play through to [i]see[/i] that story.  The interface and combat is horrendously clunky and dated even as far as Spiderweb games go, but honestly that's the least of the problems.\n\nThe main issue with the game is that enemy attacks have a massive, massive damage range.  Throughout the entire game everyday enemies will be launching attacks that do anywhere from 0 damage (not necessarily a miss -- null damage) to almost twice your max HP for an instant game over.  I wish that was an exaggeration.  Armor has a marginal effect at best, and the numbers are so explosively wide that you practically need statistical analysis to tell an average reduction is happening at all.  And the whole time, your own damage output is generally pretty predictable with much narrower ranges, so you know the dev could've scaled incoming damage properly too and just...didn't.  It's a numbers game and you don't have or ever really get all of the numbers that make it particularly reliable.\n\nIt seems like the game expects you to leverage your created minions to tank these hits for you, but it doesn't really work.  Most creatures' movement range is greater than your sight radius, and unlike later Spiderweb games there is no action penalty for moving around opposing units or attempting to disengage -- so everything just sort of randomly picks a target.  Most of the game is out in the open or in wide spaces that are impossible to bottleneck melee enemies, and even in tight spaces permittivity is wonky because movement isn't grid-based and enemies will usually squeeze through.  Ranged attackers will just shoot you freely.  Even if you just run around a corner out of line of sight and leave your minions in place, enemies will often ignore your minions and pursue you.  And in the event your minion does eat the hit, everything you create up to and including explicitly tanky Thaads are very nearly as prone to instant death as you are, forcing you to run back to town to regain the half-to-a-third of the magic bar you had to semi-permanently invest and recreate it.\n\nThis ends up turning the whole game, every single time combat initiates for a 30-odd hour game, into a quicksave-scum slog that make old-school classics like Baldur's Gate feel downright generous.  With how broken the combat is, I just can't recommend it.  I feel like the fluid faction interplay is the only reason Geneforge wasn't better off as a book.  Because I'm gonna level with you here -- it would be a [i]really kickass book.[/i]", "timestamp_created": 1515657037, "timestamp_updated": 1515658717, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.532020", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "39220830": {"recommendationid": "39220830", "author": {"steamid": "76561198243725378", "num_games_owned": 54, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 680, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 564, "last_played": 1515732677}, "language": "english", "review": "This game was my first RPG ever. I remember when I was \"sharing\" with my 3 siblings and 4 other cousins playing computer games, and this was my go-to game. I fell in love with it when I first played the demo and was not able to purchase it back then. A few years passed and I just couldn't remember the title of the game, I was so happy when my husband tried to search for it and now I am able to play it.\n\nWhat it lacks in audio or visuals, really makes up with the story. It's not just some medival themed game, it has a sort of sci-fi feel which really engrossed me.", "timestamp_created": 1515547136, "timestamp_updated": 1515547136, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "39136114": {"recommendationid": "39136114", "author": {"steamid": "76561198031524616", "num_games_owned": 91, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 7, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1363849200}, "language": "english", "review": "This is one of my all time favorite games. Its an indie game, the interface in Geneforge 1 is a little clunkier than the newer ones, but the story and gameplay is utterly fantastic. After sinking 15+ hours into the demo I decided this was definitey worth my money and never looked back. The detail and care that Jeff Vogel puts into his games is incredible. I've now bought/played them all.", "timestamp_created": 1515286179, "timestamp_updated": 1515286179, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "38816708": {"recommendationid": "38816708", "author": {"steamid": "76561198037344299", "num_games_owned": 160, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 4025, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1514862649}, "language": "english", "review": "I love old school games and this one fits right in. Easy to play, no major glitches that I have come across. An excellent addition to anyone's nostalgic collection.", "timestamp_created": 1514550187, "timestamp_updated": 1514550187, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.520548", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "38774907": {"recommendationid": "38774907", "author": {"steamid": "76561198271164141", "num_games_owned": 93, "num_reviews": 11, "playtime_forever": 470, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1514726449}, "language": "schinese", "review": 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"timestamp_created": 1514457682, "timestamp_updated": 1515409107, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "38149214": {"recommendationid": "38149214", "author": {"steamid": "76561198029894415", "num_games_owned": 170, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 6707, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1512641800}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge 1 is pure, simple perfection, and a large part of my emergence as a gamer. For those liking more story-focused RPG games, it may very well be a hidden gem.\n\nG1 is a testament to how a well-written story will outlast graphical advancements any day, because while graphics become more outdated with time, a good story will last forever. G1 hits you with a curious but well-executed medieval Sci-Fi story, that's simultaneously thoughtful, memorable, and well before it's time. There are no real low points to it either; from start to finish, it remains strong and consistent. You are also very much the master of your own destiny in the game; unlike the future games, which place you into a specific sect as soon as you start the game, G1 has zero hand holding. Beyond the vague reputation of your kind, you're free to do whatever you want, and you can very easily play without allying yourself with the numerous factions presented to you. There's also the option to go completely mad with power, which I personally have a big preference for, and very much appreciate and recommend.\n\nAs a small segue from the storyline point, from a graphics perspective, this game is very primitive. That's not to say it's bad by any means; it's very simplistic spritework (which you can actually view frame-by-frame from files in the main data section), which I personally like a lot. But emphasis should be made that it's VERY simplistic, as even when the game first came out, the graphics were considered primitive. If you're someone who prioritizes prettier graphics over storyline, the Geneforge series will not be for you.\n\nExploration also plays a large role in this game. Beyond finding enemies to kill for XP & loot, and hidden vendors to sell loot too (as vendors have a static amount of buying currency, and you'll very quickly exhaust the main city buyers), you'll find a surprisingly dense amount of lore scattered strategically throughout each map. Enemies are placed in smart locations, traps are both smart & fair, and neither is so oppressive that they cancel each other out; you can very easily do everything and go everywhere in this game, despite what some of the ingame text tries to tell you. I would very much recommend exploring everywhere you find interesting or worthwhile; beyond the aforementioned points about loot & XP, G1 has some of the most memorable map areas of any game I've played to date (Hill of Jars, Shaper Crypt, and Valley of the Wind, to name a few). With that said, you will reach certain level caps where lower-level areas are no longer rewarding enough to explore, which is completely fine, as you can always prioritize them in another playthrough.\n\nCombat is generally simple and well balanced, with positioning and terrain usage/awareness playing key roles in your success or failure (especially on the higher difficulties). Your choice of Shaper (creation user & support mage), Guardian (physical DPS with some creation support), or Agent (magic DPS with some physical options and very limited creation support) will very drastically affect the way you play, with some options being more user friendly than others (in my opinion, Shapers are the easiest to play as, Guardians in the middle, and Agents as the hardest, almost solely due to how well creations do). Unlike some of the future Geneforge games, every class is viable on every difficulty. \n\nWith that said, perhaps one of the very few minorly-negative points I have about G1 is that it's a very offensive-oriented game, though do take in mind that this is most from the perspective of someone that plays solely on Torment difficulty, where taking 2 hits kills you at pretty much every stage of the game. There are no defensive spells, and only one defensive buff exists, which can only be applied with a very rare item set. Furthermore, Anatomy replaces Parry from the future games, so the only option is to pump points into Endurance (which give limited returns), or focus entirely on offensive DPS. As such, melee is theoretically usable but entirely nonviable, and ranging is king. You will live and die on your DPS, positioning, and combat priority. This is also why creations are so good, as they can help supplement in damage (as your own damage will start falling off later on), and tank damage that'd otherwise kill you. With that said, it is entirely natural do die several times during a run, which makes mistakes more forgiving, but kills immersion a bit, as you can run straight into an enemy stronghold to scout out their defenders, than reload and strategically start picking them off (with knowledge you shouldn't have if you were doing everything in one go). With that said, none of these are a real deal breaker, but it does encourage similar play-styles between characters.\n\nAs a small aside, I'd like to point out that, while this game uses a die/%-to-hit system, which I find very easy to despise if implemented improperly, G1 executes it well enough that I'm comfortable liking it. Hits can be a bit more variable in the later stages, as several die are cast for attacks & can lead to a 40% variance in damage sometimes, but the game's forgiving enough that it becomes less of a factor (so you don't get the FTL paradox of losing a run because a series of rolls didn't go your way). It also, mercifully, does away with the 95% to-hit cap from the Avernum series games of the same era.\n\nA few veteran tips; if you can handle the responsibility (and not be tempted to exploit the game), holding down Shift + D, and then typing \"exitzone\" can be used to warp out of towns and dungeons instantly, and hence save a lot of time that'd otherwise be spent backtracking. Likewise, \"clearthisarea\" can be used to a similar effect. Again though, use these responsibly, as both can break game progression. Secondly, G1 has hands down the best secret of the series, which I think every player should get to experience. Without spoiling the secret itself, start at the special totem in Drake's Vale, than work your way clockwise around the mountain, touching each level's special totem in order (you'll know when you've hit the last one). The rest I'll let you experience for yourself.\n\nIn conclusion, Geneforge 1 is one of the closest examples of a perfect game I can think of. It flawlessly merges simple graphics with well-balanced gameplay, and a deep, complex narrative. It offers players with a large, vibrant world to explore, and rewards their efforts with fun challenges & chunks of extra lore. \n\nSome games don't need to unring a bell...\n\n10/10", "timestamp_created": 1512726682, "timestamp_updated": 1512727629, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 4, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.571031", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "37865106": {"recommendationid": "37865106", "author": {"steamid": "76561198124391036", "num_games_owned": 207, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 30708, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1514736315}, "language": "english", "review": "Old game, but still interesting to play, and like the rest of the series going powermad be fun.", "timestamp_created": 1511861360, "timestamp_updated": 1511861360, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.531915", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "37280214": {"recommendationid": "37280214", "author": {"steamid": "76561198113676627", "num_games_owned": 370, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 900, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1503575348}, "language": "english", "review": "Frankly, this game is an often forgotten rpg, that really deserves some more playtime and for $6 on Sale, is there any reason not to get the full series?", "timestamp_created": 1511507555, "timestamp_updated": 1511507555, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.508929", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "37019560": {"recommendationid": "37019560", "author": {"steamid": "76561198025217479", "num_games_owned": 668, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 3260, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1402203508}, "language": "japanese", "review": "\u8aad\u3093\u3067\u697d\u3057\u3080\u30bf\u30a4\u30d7\u306eRPG\u304c\u597d\u304d\u306a\u3089\u304a\u52e7\u3081\u3002", "timestamp_created": 1511435160, "timestamp_updated": 1511435160, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.523810", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "36324927": {"recommendationid": "36324927", "author": {"steamid": "76561198097644433", "num_games_owned": 474, "num_reviews": 209, "playtime_forever": 36, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1448066445}, "language": "english", "review": "no", "timestamp_created": 1509984833, "timestamp_updated": 1509984833, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.124542", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "36031103": {"recommendationid": "36031103", "author": {"steamid": "76561198000833782", "num_games_owned": 459, "num_reviews": 21, "playtime_forever": 3088, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1509179835}, "language": "english", "review": "Strongly recommended for people who are into these types of games. If you like slow, plodding, methodical, difficult tactical turn-based RPGs with a lot of reading, this is one of the best one of those I've ever played. The intro eases you into the mechanics in a way that's incredibly friendly to beginners, so once the game opens up I felt empowered to explore and unravel the mysteries of Sucia island. The setting is completely unique, and although the moment-to-moment writing is nothing special, the world-building and presentation of the backstory were fascinating from beginning to end. If you're interested at all in the old style of punishing but rewarding computer role-playing games, Geneforge 1 is an exemplar of its genre.", "timestamp_created": 1509076505, "timestamp_updated": 1509076505, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.544109", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "35978557": {"recommendationid": "35978557", "author": {"steamid": "76561197974465543", "num_games_owned": 723, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 1614, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1509290268}, "language": "english", "review": "TL;DR - A breathtakingly original, open ended, nuanced, ahead of its time, extremely well written sci-fi yarn about people meddling with overwhelming power and the fallout of using it to create living (intelligent and self-aware) tools of servitude wrapped inside a horribly paced, convoluted, imbalanced, frustratingly buggy, puke green shell.\n\nPacing and balance is the main problem with Geneforge: it takes way too long before anything interesting happens, locations become stale before you get anywhere relevant to the story, enemies and obstacles are painfully repetitious (and lazy- how many freaking maps are nothing but endless turrents/mines put behind every corner and bend)...  the list goes on... talent trees are unforgiving, leveling up is far too grindy (especially after the game stops rewarding you exp for completing quests), core abilites level up purely on random exploration, inventory management is painful, towns are far too big, most abilities are pointless, enemy difficulty goes from too easy to downright stupid so fast you can't even see it, looking for specific quest or story NPCs in the sea of identical NPCs is annoying, save/rest scumming is a core mechanic... you get the idea.\n\nThe one redeeming element of Geneforge- and it's pretty bright considering- is the extremely sharp and hauntingly subtle storyline.  The idea of the shaper knowledge changing your persona as you grow in power, putting you on top of several groups all vying for their own freedom in a hopeless situation is expressed with efficient detail (not a word too few or too many).  All the major factions rest in grey areas where you're simultaneously intrigued and repulsed.  Getting the second hand story of everything else happening on Sucia island mirrors your own journey with surreal flavor; you can't help but be taken aback and become invested in the various outcomes.\n\nUnfortunately, even the brightest parts of Geneforge are not without serious issues.  Allying with the different groups doesn't alter the general game in any real way, there are too many strange side factions introduced so late you can't really care, there is way too much back and forth running around, the Geneforge itself is haphazardly shoehorned into the story, the main antagonist is fun to read about but doesn't make an appearance until the end of the game, and again, everything takes way too long.  It might sound as if I'm nit-picking or being overly critical but due to the amount of wasted, pointless time in Geneforge, little annoyances become overwhelming.\n\nI am familiar with Spiderweb Software and yes, such a huge game is an achievement for such a small dev team (in the early 2000's no less).  Moreover, I don't necessarily wish to tarnish Geneforge's positive Steam reception, but reviewing the game has to take into account both the time it was released as well as the time it's currently being played in.  While Geneforge has a wealth of content (something to be noted and prized in the early 2000s) most of it feels stretched thin like too little butter across too much toast.\n\nIf you're a fan of early PC western RPGs (ie. Fallout, Baldur's gate, or other Spiderweb games), and you've got the patience, you will most likely enjoy Geneforge (especially for it's story).  If you're not (regardless of what age group you're in), you may not find much to compel you here.", "timestamp_created": 1508895171, "timestamp_updated": 1508898005, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 12, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.612357", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "35437738": {"recommendationid": "35437738", "author": {"steamid": "76561198026947856", "num_games_owned": 206, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 5189, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1509569378}, "language": "english", "review": "I picked up the Saga package, all 5 games in the series, a while ago and forgot them. I just recently fired it up, and 20 hours into the first I'm really enjoying it. I can already tell the first game will take me over 100 hours given the map, and am looking forward to it. I'm a sucker for these type of games, and if you enjoy 2D isometrics with turn based combat, good story, good stroytelling, large number of equipment slots, being able to put points where you want on leveling, having up to 8 party members(so far it just seems these are summons though), and multiple factions to join/aid/betray you're gonna like it.", "timestamp_created": 1507013680, "timestamp_updated": 1507013680, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.508929", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "34796265": {"recommendationid": "34796265", "author": {"steamid": "76561198315259494", "num_games_owned": 45, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 17, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1505184359}, "language": "english", "review": "the play style of this game was aquard and hard to use i liked the plot to the game as far as i could get into it but i didnt see the reason to not alow the game to ba minimised when it took up so little of the screen", "timestamp_created": 1504797213, "timestamp_updated": 1504797213, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 4, "weighted_vote_score": "0.272342", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "34675501": {"recommendationid": "34675501", "author": {"steamid": "76561198113946458", "num_games_owned": 200, "num_reviews": 11, "playtime_forever": 2013, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1451732706}, "language": "koreana", "review": "\uc820\ud3ec\uc9c0 \uac13\uac9c. \ucc3d\uc870\uc220\uc0ac\uac00 \ucd5c\uac15\uc77c\uac83\uac19\uc9c0\ub9cc \ucc3d\uc870\uc220\uc0ac\ub85c \uc721\uc131\uc548\ud574\ub3c4 \uc5d4\ub529\uae4c\uc9c0 \uac00\ub294\uac8c \uac00\ub2a5\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4. \ud6c4\ubc18\uc5d0 \ub3c8\uc774 \ub9ce\uc774 \uc313\uc774\uba74 \ub9c8\uc744\uc0ac\ub78c\ub4e4\n \ub2e4 \uc4f0\ub7ec\ub728\ub9ac\uace0 \uc790\ubca8\ub9b0 \ub358\uc9c0\uace0 \ub178\ub294\uac70 \uafc0\uc7bc", "timestamp_created": 1504324483, "timestamp_updated": 1504324483, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502488", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "34136436": {"recommendationid": "34136436", "author": {"steamid": "76561198153472911", "num_games_owned": 95, "num_reviews": 13, "playtime_forever": 1098, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1495380913}, "language": "english", "review": "As a longtime fan of Spiderweb games in general, I have to say that Geneforge is by far my favorite. While the gameplay itself is pretty simple, and (let's be honest) quite repetitive. The heart of this game is in its story. Most notably in the moral crux that it presents, which pretty much boils down to:\n\nIf you have the power to create and end life with the literal wave of a hand, are you morally obligated to grant your creations any rights that you yourself cannot take away?\n\nSome creations treat you as a god, some see you as an equal, and some hate you because they never asked to be created. It's an interesting and thought-provoking concept that's well worth the price. It feels more like a book than a video game, and that's not a bad thing.", "timestamp_created": 1502327245, "timestamp_updated": 1502327245, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.545455", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "33851461": {"recommendationid": "33851461", "author": {"steamid": "76561198124391706", "num_games_owned": 225, "num_reviews": 57, "playtime_forever": 604, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1501453325}, "language": "turkish", "review": "A\u00e7\u0131klama k\u0131sm\u0131nda yazanlar\u0131 sunabildi\u011fini g\u00f6rd\u00fc\u011f\u00fcm nadir oyunlardan. Bu i\u015fi o kadar iyi yap\u0131yor ki, a\u00e7\u0131klamada yazandan ne bir g\u0131d\u0131m fazlas\u0131n\u0131 ne de az\u0131n\u0131 sunuyor size.\n\u00c7ook d\u00fc\u015f\u00fck b\u00fct\u00e7eli, eski moda bir RPG'den ne beklenirse o var. \u0130\u00e7erisinde de boy boy \u00f6zg\u00fcnl\u00fck. Bahsetti\u011fi gibi pek \u00e7ok taraf\u0131 se\u00e7ebiliyor, bir s\u00fcr\u00fc \u015feyi yapabiliyorsunuz ama bunun etkilerini, oyundaki g\u00f6rece duygusal yaz\u0131lar d\u0131\u015f\u0131nda pek bulam\u0131yorsunuz. \u00c7\u00fcnk\u00fc \"b\u00fct\u00e7e\" meselesi.\nGerekli gereksiz bir \u00e7ok item, zorland\u0131\u011f\u0131n\u0131zda bir \u015feyleri yanl\u0131\u015f yapt\u0131\u011f\u0131n\u0131z\u0131 anlaman\u0131z\u0131 sa\u011flayan, g\u00f6rece basit bulmacalar, ak\u0131p giden temel bir hikaye... Yani. Bu oyun hakk\u0131nda daha fazla ne denebilir bilemiyorum.\nBenim \u00f6nermemi sa\u011flayan sahne \u015f\u00f6yle bir \u015fey oldu:\nBiz canl\u0131lar yaratabilen bir b\u00fcy\u00fcc\u00fc/biliminsan\u0131c\u0131 s\u0131n\u0131f\u0131ndan bir \u00f6\u011frenciyiz (ya da, de\u011filiz. Oyunda se\u00e7ti\u011finiz s\u0131n\u0131fa g\u00f6re de\u011fi\u015fiyor bu mevzu). Daha do\u011frusu, bu sanat\u0131 \u00f6\u011frenmek i\u00e7in b\u00fcy\u00fcc\u00fclerin adas\u0131na gitmi\u015fiz fakat orada \u00f6\u011freniyoruz ki adadaki b\u00fcy\u00fcc\u00fcler \u00e7ook uzun zaman \u00f6nce terk etmi\u015fler buray\u0131. Malum gizemi ara\u015ft\u0131r\u0131p bu adadan nas\u0131l kurtulaca\u011f\u0131m\u0131z\u0131n yollar\u0131na bak\u0131n\u0131rken zaman\u0131nda burada yarat\u0131lm\u0131\u015f canl\u0131lar\u0131n art\u0131k ba\u015f\u0131bo\u015f kald\u0131klar\u0131n\u0131, kendi i\u00e7lerinde duygusal \u00e7at\u0131\u015fmalara girdiklerini, bizim gibi b\u00fcy\u00fcc\u00fclerin geri d\u00f6nmesinden korktuklar\u0131n\u0131, geri d\u00f6n\u00fcp onlara emir vermesini ve bri ama\u00e7 eklemesini arzulad\u0131klar\u0131n\u0131 ama kendi kurduklar\u0131 yeni ya\u015fam sistemini de bozmak istemediklerini falan g\u00f6r\u00fcyoruz. Haliyle, toplumda \u00e7e\u015fitli hizipler olu\u015fmu\u015f durumda. Etrafta ne nedir, ne de\u011fildir diye dola\u015f\u0131rken bir \"Bandit Camp\"a denk geliyoruz.  Elemanlar yak\u0131n\u0131m\u0131za yakla\u015f\u0131yor ve ormanlar\u0131ndan ge\u00e7ebilmemiz i\u00e7in bizden 10 alt\u0131n istiyor. Tabii bunu korka korka, utana s\u0131k\u0131la yap\u0131yor. O seviyede bende 800 alt\u0131n falan vard\u0131. Yanii, bu istek asl\u0131nda \u00e7ok zavall\u0131ca :) Neden di\u011ferleri gibi k\u00f6yde ya\u015famad\u0131klar\u0131n\u0131 sordu\u011fumuzda, bu ya\u015fam tarz\u0131n\u0131 daha \u00e7ok sevdiklerini, ihtiya\u00e7lar\u0131n\u0131 k\u00f6yden sat\u0131n ald\u0131klar\u0131n\u0131 s\u00f6yl\u00fcyorlar. Adada ya\u015fayan b\u00fcy\u00fcc\u00fclerin par\u015f\u00f6menlerinden bu ya\u015fam tarz\u0131n\u0131 benimseyenlere \"bandit\" dendi\u011fini \u00f6\u011frenince ge\u00e7mi\u015fler b\u00f6yle ya\u015famaya. Ve, adadaki tek bandit grubu olmakla da gurur duyduklar\u0131n\u0131 s\u00f6yl\u00fcyorlar.\nO ana kadar g\u00f6rd\u00fc\u011f\u00fcm her yarat\u0131\u011fa zorbal\u0131k etti\u011fim halde bu mevzudaki masumiyetten o kadar etkilenmi\u015ftim ki eleman\u0131n eline on alt\u0131n\u0131 tutu\u015fturuverdim.\n\n\u015eimdi. Oyun bu. 3 ayr\u0131 s\u0131n\u0131f var (ben sadece b\u00fcy\u00fcc\u00fc \u015feysini se\u00e7tim ama loreya g\u00f6re \u00e7ok g\u00fczel yedirilmi\u015f t\u00fcm s\u0131n\u0131flar. Oynan\u0131\u015flar\u0131 da \u00f6zg\u00fcn) kendimize \u00e7e\u015fit \u00e7e\u015fit yarat\u0131klar olu\u015fturuyor, onlara ve kendimize level atlat\u0131yor ve diyarda ilerleyip mevzuyu \u00e7\u00f6zmeye \u00e7al\u0131\u015f\u0131yoruz. Hikayeler \u00e7ok seyrek. Ama dolu. Kontroller biraz zor geliyor \u00e7\u00fcnk\u00fc oynan\u0131\u015f\u0131 hem \u00f6zg\u00fcn hem de o oynan\u0131\u015fa dair ip u\u00e7lar\u0131n\u0131n yer ald\u0131\u011f\u0131 y\u00fckleme ekranlar\u0131, biz yaz\u0131y\u0131 okuyana kadar ge\u00e7ip gidiyor. Ama, \u00e7ok ge\u00e7meden kavran\u0131yor mevzu.\n\n\nYani, ne diyece\u011fimi bilemiyorum. Ke\u015fke bu incelemeyi yazmadan \u00f6nce biraz d\u00fc\u015f\u00fcnseydim :/\nEski fallout tarz\u0131 oyunlardan ho\u015flanan, tuhaf bir s\u0131n\u0131f mekani\u011fini deneyimlemek isteyen varsa buyursun arkada\u015flar. Ama \u00f6yle yald\u0131r yald\u0131r bir keyif verdi\u011fini de s\u00f6yleyemeyece\u011fim oyunun. Bir Baldur's Gate b\u00fct\u00e7esi beklenemez sonu\u00e7ta.\nAma yap\u0131mc\u0131lar\u0131n samimiyetini ve u\u011fra\u015f\u0131n\u0131 oyunun her yerinde g\u00f6rebiliyorsunuz. En gereksiz itemlere bile a\u00e7\u0131klamalar eklemi\u015f, hikayeyi minik minik de olsa derinle\u015ftiren betimlemeler yapm\u0131\u015flar ve i\u015fin sosyolojisine elden geldi\u011fince girmeye \u00e7al\u0131\u015fm\u0131\u015flar.\nZaman\u0131n\u0131z varsa, oynad\u0131\u011f\u0131n\u0131za de\u011fer.\n\nED\u0130T: Belirtmeyi unuttum. Oyunda 4 farkl\u0131 zorluk seviyesi var. Keyif almak i\u00e7in, m\u00fcmk\u00fcn olan en y\u00fckse\u011fe ayarlaman\u0131z\u0131 \u00f6neririm \u00e7\u00fcnk\u00fc \"normal\" seviyede bildi\u011finiz Allah gibi tak\u0131lmaya ba\u015flad\u0131m ortamlarda. Belki karakter geli\u015fimiyle falan da ilgilidir. Bilemiyorum.", "timestamp_created": 1501232842, "timestamp_updated": 1501239325, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "33759921": {"recommendationid": "33759921", "author": {"steamid": "76561198042063880", "num_games_owned": 28, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 2472, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1473448786}, "language": "english", "review": "I played all 5 of the geneforges and I love them all.", "timestamp_created": 1500877956, "timestamp_updated": 1500877956, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502712", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "33678207": {"recommendationid": "33678207", "author": {"steamid": "76561198077708269", "num_games_owned": 119, "num_reviews": 22, "playtime_forever": 613, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1514347619}, "language": "english", "review": "Just thought I'd add to the masses recommending this, used to play it loads before I got Steam.\n\nAlso there is a mod for GF1 and 2 that make the textures more pleasant, very easy to use and small. I won't go into some massive rant since there's plenty of very well-thought out reviews around already, but I didn't see the texture mod mentioned so there you go.", "timestamp_created": 1500576044, "timestamp_updated": 1500576044, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 4, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.557429", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "33446209": {"recommendationid": "33446209", "author": {"steamid": "76561198016650106", "num_games_owned": 151, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 1098, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1500144995}, "language": "english", "review": "I bought the game out of nostalga, like I'm sure many of prospective buyers are as well. It's a great story, and amazing gameplay for its time; however, if you are looking for a modern-age game then this is not the game for you.", "timestamp_created": 1499741144, "timestamp_updated": 1511396252, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "33384035": {"recommendationid": "33384035", "author": {"steamid": "76561198063589453", "num_games_owned": 648, "num_reviews": 54, "playtime_forever": 73, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1499543453}, "language": "english", "review": "pretty cool game if you can stand the graphics. also there's a good amount of reading, no voice acting, so you should be aware of that too.", "timestamp_created": 1499543511, "timestamp_updated": 1499543511, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "33311446": {"recommendationid": "33311446", "author": {"steamid": "76561198055677907", "num_games_owned": 683, "num_reviews": 41, "playtime_forever": 410, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1501496094}, "language": "english", "review": "I am simply not the correct demographic for a game with such lack of graphics and sound quality. The game runs at 15 FPS and has terible audio quality that after a while I turned it off and googled generic fantasy music.\n\nHowever, with that said I think ill finish at least this one (since theres 5 of these games) as what iv played so far has been enjoyable.\n\nIf like me, you enjoy this style of game but cant stand the graphics and audio I suggest you give Divinity Original sin a try.", "timestamp_created": 1499347461, "timestamp_updated": 1499347461, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "32730350": {"recommendationid": "32730350", "author": {"steamid": "76561198142948947", "num_games_owned": 34, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 1950, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1514102053}, "language": "english", "review": "loved this game  i found the entire series fun and a time killer and it also has moral choices and so much more! i cant say how much fun this game is.", "timestamp_created": 1498316732, "timestamp_updated": 1498316732, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "31838605": {"recommendationid": "31838605", "author": {"steamid": "76561198101287366", "num_games_owned": 61, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 420, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 33, "last_played": 1515584085}, "language": "english", "review": "Retro graphics, challenging gameplay, overall it's a good game", "timestamp_created": 1495193099, "timestamp_updated": 1495193099, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "31520218": {"recommendationid": "31520218", "author": {"steamid": "76561198099731325", "num_games_owned": 113, "num_reviews": 27, "playtime_forever": 2303, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1495212203}, "language": "english", "review": "Fancy being stranded on a remote island? Ever dreamed of creating an army of compliant monsters willing to die for you? Geneforge can fulfil the dream.\n\nGeneforge is a masterpiece and one of the most extraordinary computer role-playing games I've played so far. The concept and the setting are truly unique here. I love fantasy creatures, isolated islands and hence the ideas of being stranded on a mysterious island and having my own army of monsters. The gameplay mechanics remind me of Fallout 1&2, which is also great.\n\nI look forward to Hi-Res versions of Geneforge Saga and hope that music will be added to the game.", "timestamp_created": 1493799697, "timestamp_updated": 1494047954, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.522293", "comment_count": "2", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "31331752": {"recommendationid": "31331752", "author": {"steamid": "76561198087634357", "num_games_owned": 312, "num_reviews": 16, "playtime_forever": 533, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1469239058}, "language": "brazilian", "review": "historinha massa mas na boa deu um problema na minha maquina e eu perdi um save de 8 horas ..... n\u00e3o deu pra termina o jogo e agora dei uma melhorada na maquina tem coisa mais top pa joga mais recomendo parece pokemon com tibia de camera livre (graficos n\u00e3o t\u00e3o boms como tibia mas esta no mesmo patamar ) com direito a porrada e level up de um bom rpg de evocador legalzinho e vai at\u00e9 o 5 (alem desse tem + 4) se tu tiver tempo livre o saco e umas configura\u00e7\u00f5es de maquina n\u00e3o t\u00e3o boas manda ver fi\u00e3o divers\u00e3o garantida apesar que toda aquela leitura \u00e9 meio cansativa mas divertida .", "timestamp_created": 1492998805, "timestamp_updated": 1492998805, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "31311698": {"recommendationid": "31311698", "author": {"steamid": "76561198066949788", "num_games_owned": 416, "num_reviews": 18, "playtime_forever": 121, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1380144978}, "language": "english", "review": "anyone remember this game? ah this brings me back. so many fight started in town. so many new games made in vain...", "timestamp_created": 1492921130, "timestamp_updated": 1492921130, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.496942", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "31222246": {"recommendationid": "31222246", "author": {"steamid": "76561198041435670", "num_games_owned": 502, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 2285, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1480760174}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge is tough. Geneforge 1 especially. Didn't spec your character right? You'll just die in one area because you're not a tank. Figured out a good build? You'll probably run through the enemy like they're not even there. Want to play a Guardian? No you don't, don't be stupid. Play a Shaper, you idiot.\n\nGeneforge 1 almost feels like a prequel to the rest of the series. Plot-wise, it feels a lot more like 2 than any of the other games. Much more open-world and with more options. It's also the only Geneforge game you won't be able to discuss the philosophy of your sect with other Shapers, so morally it feels a lot more open. \n\nI recommend it, but only if you like these sorts of tactical-RPG-with-no-graphics-and-constant-moral-choices games. It's a really specific genre, but Geneforge 1 does quite well at it.", "timestamp_created": 1492535202, "timestamp_updated": 1492535202, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500792", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "30902586": {"recommendationid": "30902586", "author": {"steamid": "76561197988392568", "num_games_owned": 124, "num_reviews": 31, "playtime_forever": 28, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1491143575}, "language": "english", "review": "I couldn't overcome the user interface issues of this one: it is impossible to play in windowed mode. The user interface is awful and makes me want to leave it early. The inventory system is laughably bad. No sounds except the annoying chirping noise. Couldn't go past the tutorial.", "timestamp_created": 1491143831, "timestamp_updated": 1491143831, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": -1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.341227", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "30751534": {"recommendationid": "30751534", "author": {"steamid": "76561198001207695", "num_games_owned": 236, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 3920, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1490533820}, "language": "english", "review": "Some helpful links:\nhttp://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/17549-avernum-4-mouse-hitching-problem/#entry232161\nhttp://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/19034-nalyd-teaches-you-how-to-run-geneforge-1-4-in-a-window-in-ten-easy-steps/\nhttp://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/21737-geneforge-graphics-enhancement/", "timestamp_created": 1490535857, "timestamp_updated": 1511547473, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.510386", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "30640380": {"recommendationid": "30640380", "author": {"steamid": "76561197996518633", "num_games_owned": 1301, "num_reviews": 41, "playtime_forever": 1751, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1379543570}, "language": "french", "review": "J'ai termin\u00e9 Geneforge en un peu moins de 30 heures !\n\nPutin c'\u00e9tait excellent !\n\nJ'ai fait un rush \u00e0 la fin parce que j'avais envie d'enchainer avec Geneforge 2, histoire de voir l'\u00e9volution de la saga et/ou de mon perso ... bha oui, je connais absolument rien de cette s\u00e9rie, du coup je me suis bien mang\u00e9 la \"r\u00e9v\u00e9lation\" finale de ma partie.\n\nCe que j'ai vraiment ador\u00e9 sur la fin:\n-je n'ai interc\u00e9d\u00e9 pour personne\n-je n'ai aucune id\u00e9e de ce qu'est geneforge\n-je n'ai pas vu le gros m\u00e9chant du jeu\n-je ne sais absolument pas ce qu'il m'est arriv\u00e9\n-je me suis barr\u00e9 de l'ile (le but premier du jeu) en toute discr\u00e9tion (j'ai trich\u00e9 avec la save rapide, mais c'\u00e9tait terrible comme passage )\n-je suis mort \\o/\n-y'a eu tout un texte pour expliquer ce qu'il s'est pass\u00e9 apr\u00e8s mon d\u00e9part, fa\u00e7on Fallout\n\nBref, une vraie putin d'aventure que j'ai men\u00e9 COMME JE LE VOULAIS et qui a fini dramatiquement ... bordel, quoi de plus beau \u00e0 vivre dans un RPG qu'une histoire pareille ?", "timestamp_created": 1490038017, "timestamp_updated": 1490038017, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 5, "votes_funny": 2, "weighted_vote_score": "0.608660", "comment_count": "1", "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "30605237": {"recommendationid": "30605237", "author": {"steamid": "76561198008101589", "num_games_owned": 519, "num_reviews": 63, "playtime_forever": 1905, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1467583922}, "language": "brazilian", "review": "O criador desse jogo \u00e9 uma m\u00e1quina. O cara fez v\u00e1rios RPGs, e se n\u00e3o me engano fez praticamente tudo sozinho. Se voc\u00ea ignorar os gr\u00e1ficos simples, vai ficar de queixo ca\u00eddo com o que o sujeito realizou aqui.\n\nVoc\u00ea pode ditar os rumos do jogo com uma liberdade bastante razo\u00e1vel. Pode se aliar a um grupo ou escraviz\u00e1-lo. Pode optar por salvar ou matar um... treco esquisito. Pode virar um summoner bizarro que invoca v\u00e1rios dinossauros cuspidores de fogo ou ser um guerreiro fort\u00e3o e burraldo. Pode tomar v\u00e1rias decis\u00f5es, fazer mil coisas. \u00c9 um barato, porque \u00e9 um jogo simples e com um look basic\u00e3o, mas tem uma profundidade surpreendente. Vale, no m\u00ednimo, como curiosidade, mas eu acho que \u00e9 um jog\u00e3o de primeira.", "timestamp_created": 1489889415, "timestamp_updated": 1489889415, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 7, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.517120", "comment_count": "2", "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "30216352": {"recommendationid": "30216352", "author": {"steamid": "76561198076174733", "num_games_owned": 117, "num_reviews": 14, "playtime_forever": 20, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1487929138}, "language": "english", "review": "Bought for the nostalgia factor.\n\ndoes not dissapoint\n\n10/10", "timestamp_created": 1488189004, "timestamp_updated": 1488189004, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.508480", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "29890055": {"recommendationid": "29890055", "author": {"steamid": "76561198110214578", "num_games_owned": 425, "num_reviews": 77, "playtime_forever": 25, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1480035344}, "language": "schinese", "review": "\u5927\u6148\u5584\u5305\u5305\u542b\u7684\u6e38\u620f\uff0c\u6211\u7b49\u82f1\u6587\u80fd\u529b\u4e00\u822c\u7684\u8fd8\u662f\u5f88\u5403\u529b\u7684\uff0c\u52a0\u4e0a\u843d\u540e\u65f6\u4ee3\u7684\u753b\u9762\uff0c\u5f88\u96be\u73a9\u4e0b\u53bb\u3002\u7ed9\u597d\u8bc4\u81f4\u656c\u7ecf\u5178\u5427\u3002", "timestamp_created": 1486957179, "timestamp_updated": 1486957179, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.510104", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "29689978": {"recommendationid": "29689978", "author": {"steamid": "76561198105846339", "num_games_owned": 281, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 2027, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1401509689}, "language": "english", "review": "I never heard about this game I just tried to buy and play it a few years ago (~2014).\n\nI was absolutely drown into story and game mechanics soon. In first hour I was like \"ok, that is interesting, but it would be not that good, look at graphics, they do not make enough and deep contenct\". And I was absolutely WRONG!\n\nAmazing game, can recommend.", "timestamp_created": 1486205145, "timestamp_updated": 1486205145, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "29631811": {"recommendationid": "29631811", "author": {"steamid": "76561198170481039", "num_games_owned": 51, "num_reviews": 43, "playtime_forever": 99, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1462101259}, "language": "german", "review": "Hab nur mal kurz reingeschaut.Ist nicht so was f\u00fcr mich.Man hat nen Char mit dem reist man durch verschiede Level und Lootet und erf\u00fcllt Aufgaben.Viel Spass an alle die es zocken.L\u00e4uft gut auf win 10.", "timestamp_created": 1485968543, "timestamp_updated": 1485968543, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "28904973": {"recommendationid": "28904973", "author": {"steamid": "76561198035150567", "num_games_owned": 50, "num_reviews": 7, "playtime_forever": 2820, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1482288565}, "language": "english", "review": "Nice idea for a game, but poor execution. It is an early version of an indie company game so it's not bad. It has potential, but this game just isn't polished enough for the big leagues. The graphics are just good enough to tell friend from foe. Music is non-existent. The sound is either a 10 second loop of kids making noise, or birds chirping. I just muted the game and ran my music in the background. Gameplay is okay for a while, but then it's just boring clearing out the extra areas. For the price it's okay, but I'd recommend avoiding this game. This company has slight improvements in it's other games which are almost the same.", "timestamp_created": 1483282491, "timestamp_updated": 1483282491, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 5, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.341742", "comment_count": "3", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "28835597": {"recommendationid": "28835597", "author": {"steamid": "76561197991097121", "num_games_owned": 609, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 180, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1334732400}, "language": "english", "review": "cool game", "timestamp_created": 1483117951, "timestamp_updated": 1483117951, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.492958", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "28618230": {"recommendationid": "28618230", "author": {"steamid": "76561197996691164", "num_games_owned": 77, "num_reviews": 17, "playtime_forever": 853, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1379373740}, "language": "english", "review": "I played all of Geneforge 1 in 2005 or 2006, right around there.  More recently, I bought the game on Steam about 4 years ago and played some of the beginning.  What do I think of it?  It's a good game--I can't deny this.\n\nBut in many ways it doesn't even come close when compared with some of the titles I feel to be truly great.  When I played it I compared it specifically to Final Fantasy 6 and Chrono Trigger, and the first Dungeon Siege, which were basically the only RPG's I'd played.  Like most typical RPG's your character increases in strength and abilities by killing enemies and completing quests.  But the classes differ vastly.\n\nYour character can be one of three classes: a Shaper, who specializes in creating living creatures directly from magic; an Agent, who is far more focused on using magic spells to inflict the actual damage; and a Guardian, whose specialty is dealing direct physical damage, mostly with swords.  I tested Shaper and Agent, but in the end enjoyed Guardian much more--the other classes seemed playable, but I think Guardian is easiest from my recollection, and didn't require as much micromanagement.  The gameplay is good, and in combat your character gets action points you can spend to move, fight, and use items and abilities.\n\nCombat makes up a lot of Geneforge, though you'll probably also spend lot of time talking to characters in the game, picking up items and selling them and trying to amass enough money to purchase the best items.\n\nBut the best part of the game is the story.  You will learn more about magic, and the Geneforge in particular, a powerful piece of magical machinery that can greatly enhance those who use it properly.  You'll learn about the different magical creations in the game, learn about the different factions in the game (four of them IIRC), and learn about the history of the land you've been stranded in.  And much of the heart of Geneforge is freedom to choose--your character build, your faction, your ending.  If you sufficiently improve your character, you will be able to roll over most enemies.  \n\nAnyway . . . if this review sounds a little bland, perhaps it's because the game itself is kind of bland as well.  There are people who absolutely adore the whole idea of turn-based strategy, the idea of tactically micromanaging the actions of each of your party members, and carefully choosing their equipments and stats.  I used to be one of those people, when I first started playing RPG's, but less so today.  And if you are one of those people--I suspect that you will LOVE Geneforge.\n\nBut these days, I suppose I feel I need more from a game.  I think all the micromanagement has gotten to me over the years.  But also, Geneforge has very little atmosphere or enjoyable character.  It has virtually no music, though it does have atmospheric sounds.  I can't remember the name of a single character from Geneforge--whereas I can remember the names of all the main characters from Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger, even though it's been even longer since I played them.  Geneforge's environments are mostly brown--deserts and dirt, though there is some variety thrown in.  And--while the ability to create life in Geneforge is quite awesome--I didn't even feel that this aspect of gameplay was very fleshed-out.  The story in Geneforge is definitely interesting, and there is a huge volume of writing in the game, so if you're a big fan of reading in your games, I can see it appealing to you.  But frankly, I still feel that both FF6 and CT have significantly more interesting stories, characters, environments, and of course excellent music.\n\nGeneforge is a good game.  Some people love it.  You may.  Someday, I may go through and play the others in the series.  But . . . I didn't find a whole lot be excited by in this title, and I feel its impact is far less than it would have been than if, for example, the creator had even expended minimal effort to create a few characters that are really memorable.\n\n7/10", "timestamp_created": 1482637229, "timestamp_updated": 1483418774, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 4, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.524156", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "28483356": {"recommendationid": "28483356", "author": {"steamid": "76561198041012284", "num_games_owned": 265, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 5714, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1482166023}, "language": "english", "review": "Memeforge 1! You're a Shaper! (you have two decidedly non-shaper classes but nobody cares!) You shape guilt-free slaves as meatshields! You need them because anything that gets through the heavy armour crushing your mighty skeleton of talc will splatter your shapely Shaper backside into a flabby mound of gore with a poke! \"Shape\" doesn't parse like a real word anymore!\nthere's a plot but most people will die a million times and lose interest before they get anywhere with that.", "timestamp_created": 1482228083, "timestamp_updated": 1482228083, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.545455", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "28315507": {"recommendationid": "28315507", "author": {"steamid": "76561198002765275", "num_games_owned": 842, "num_reviews": 12, "playtime_forever": 1410, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1465108225}, "language": "english", "review": "You cannot unring a bell.", "timestamp_created": 1481485017, "timestamp_updated": 1481485017, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.520000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "28007818": {"recommendationid": "28007818", "author": {"steamid": "76561198030609317", "num_games_owned": 196, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 240, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1481680012}, "language": "english", "review": "This is one of my earliest memories of playing games. I can not tell if it is in fact THE earliest. But it is way back there. And every time I go back to it I am reminded how enjoyable it is. Nevermind the terrible graphics, they are actually perfectly fine. They kind of remind me that this game is as much telling a story as entertaining me. And so long a story too! Five full length games all set in one world. It is almost as good as a string of books. That quality of story is what preserves the replayability. It is not like some newer games where one goes back and finds different decisions to make to alter things, though by all means one can do that. It is a good story that can be enjoyed over and over, like a well written book.", "timestamp_created": 1480379028, "timestamp_updated": 1480379028, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "27980229": {"recommendationid": "27980229", "author": {"steamid": "76561198003008411", "num_games_owned": 252, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 1537, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1474932670}, "language": "english", "review": "Played this game a long time ago when a friend in middle school gave me the disk. Was hooked on the series ever since. If you like old-school isometric RPGs, this is in my opinion the best series in the genre.", "timestamp_created": 1480358829, "timestamp_updated": 1480358829, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "27886002": {"recommendationid": "27886002", "author": {"steamid": "76561197998417950", "num_games_owned": 302, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 918, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1397967912}, "language": "english", "review": "The sequel to every Spiderweb game usually improves on the previous entry in every way. This game is no exception to that rule, lacking the polish and balance of the latter games Geneforge 1 still holds up to the rest of the series as an all around solid entry.", "timestamp_created": 1480281164, "timestamp_updated": 1480281164, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "27834905": {"recommendationid": "27834905", "author": {"steamid": "76561198039534494", "num_games_owned": 632, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 1621, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1457374042}, "language": "english", "review": "I wrote a big review fo this that got deleted. Just try the game, it's really good.", "timestamp_created": 1480256430, "timestamp_updated": 1480256430, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "27400038": {"recommendationid": "27400038", "author": {"steamid": "76561198019533325", "num_games_owned": 141, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 1589, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1505085870}, "language": "english", "review": "Spiderweb Software at its finest.", "timestamp_created": 1480059340, "timestamp_updated": 1480059340, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "27211759": {"recommendationid": "27211759", "author": {"steamid": "76561198015394047", "num_games_owned": 363, "num_reviews": 13, "playtime_forever": 1077, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1504220122}, "language": "english", "review": "The most unique, deep, and unafraid RPG I've ever played. It has shaped my gaming ideals and my personal ideals for years. The entire series is amazing, but this one is the most itself out of all of them.", "timestamp_created": 1480002241, "timestamp_updated": 1480002241, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "26993426": {"recommendationid": "26993426", "author": {"steamid": "76561198072060928", "num_games_owned": 133, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 1217, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1460839266}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge was the reason I got Steam. Enough said. It has an amazing original story....and other good things...gameplay and such.\n\n\n\nHave a nice day.\nI Love You, Garett\n\n\n", "timestamp_created": 1479954905, "timestamp_updated": 1479954905, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "26984768": {"recommendationid": "26984768", "author": {"steamid": "76561198082321932", "num_games_owned": 240, "num_reviews": 7, "playtime_forever": 694, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1479954723}, "language": "english", "review": "A game that was a blast from the past for me. Was one of the very first downloadable computer games I had ever played many years ago, and then many years later I found it on here and played it again and still found it enjoyable. For those who like Old-School games with an amazing story and a way to destroy your time, I would recommend this game.", "timestamp_created": 1479952790, "timestamp_updated": 1479952790, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "26871780": {"recommendationid": "26871780", "author": {"steamid": "76561198042253823", "num_games_owned": 297, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 100, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1441738025}, "language": "english", "review": "Played this game for each of the multiple endings before it came to steam, so I've played 100+ hours. The geneforge series is a niche CRPG that allows you to play different playstyles. Graphics are outdated and the sound is pretty bad, but the writing is still good and the mechanics work well. This one was my favourite one personally because of the island setting, but Geneforge 4 were where the grapics updated.", "timestamp_created": 1479933975, "timestamp_updated": 1479933975, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "26468216": {"recommendationid": "26468216", "author": {"steamid": "76561198118748978", "num_games_owned": 79, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 1098, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1413427856}, "language": "english", "review": "I have never written a review on here, but considering this is one of the best games and one of the most underated games ive ever played, ive decided to try my hand at it. Starting off, i know it may say i only have a couple hours on record with the game, but id like to stamp that out now. I played this game years back off an old game engine before steam was a thing, buying it again now is more comfort and support for me, like buying an old book that you read years ago. I have well over 200 hours in the game, and about a thousand in the series. So let me dive in, and let you know what this game is about.\n\n   Geneforge is more than a game, its a book, an experiance, a choice, and a beautiful combat system all in one. It cries out to the imaginiative, the 3 am readers, the DnD players, the indie game searchers. What it lacks in graphics, it makes up 10 fold in story. The game puts you in the middle of an entire world and has you influence the outcome of it. In the first game, you find yourself in this estranged world, where the game gives you a brief history of it, then immediately tears that away. It isolates you, shows you that you must survive, and asks you what to do to survive. But that is only the first part. once you gather your bearings, you have to forge a path. At first the paths seem clear, good or evil, but the more you progress the more you realize there is no good. there is no evil. This game makes you question everything, with the only clear progression being that of power. You single handedly experiance the start of a world rebellion, and reitre as a god or a soldier by the end. The same picks up in each consquensial title later on, each putting you, a young shaper, smack dab in the middle of the biggest points in history of this new world. The hours, weeks, months of text painstakingly put into this game alone makes it a solid game, but the combat is fantastic too. You play a tactics style turn based micromanaging comabt system, sort of like fallout: tactics or final fantasy: tactics. But instead of pre determined abilities, like everything else you determine your path. Conjure up an army to fight for you, use magic and objects to trick your opponets and take them out one by one, or don a helmet and sword and slash your way through hoards, the choice is yous. My by far favorite part of it however, has to be the fact that nothing is safe in this game from you. It emphasizes that your choices can change the entire reality. No npc cannot be killed, although it may be hard. The world will form to what you want it to, if you are brave enough to undergo the task. Dont take this as you cannot lose, for the wrong desicion will put you in a spot where you cannot escape. But understand that you are free to make that deicion, you are free to make any desicion. This is the closest i have ever come to DnD Freeplay. \n\nPro's: Excellent story line, worth of a novel of the highest value.\n          Freerealm as hell, you are free to make any desicion you want, nothing stops you, you shape the future and history alike. \n           LOTS and LOTS of content, as said earlieri  have over 1000 hours in the series as a whole. thats a lot for a single player non grind game.\n          Decent combat tactics system, many ways to play out combat.\n          Can easily engulf you in for weeks.\n          Lots and Lots of Text\nCon's: The graphics are subpar at best, must be able to use your imagination \n           Game doesnt hold your hand at all, in fact quiet the opposite. This may be a con or pro.\n           Again, a LOT of text. again, could be a con or pro depending on your preferance.\n\nOverall i would rate this game a 9/10, Despite the horrid graphics. i honestly believe that if ther were better graphics, there wouldnt be enough reasources to make everything else so amazing. Heres to you, Spiderweb Software.", "timestamp_created": 1478485747, "timestamp_updated": 1478485747, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "26375414": {"recommendationid": "26375414", "author": {"steamid": "76561198072002991", "num_games_owned": 222, "num_reviews": 17, "playtime_forever": 3897, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1452103918}, "language": "polish", "review": "Geneforge 1 - \"Nie ubawi\u0142em si\u0119 tak od czasu Baldur's Gate'a.\"", "timestamp_created": 1478103399, "timestamp_updated": 1478257126, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "26341310": {"recommendationid": "26341310", "author": {"steamid": "76561197962119763", "num_games_owned": 257, "num_reviews": 18, "playtime_forever": 1403, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1443347724}, "language": "english", "review": "Choices that actually mean something, siding with factions actually cuts you off from game content, dialogue that is actually good.  Impossible fights that you can actually win by loads of cheese.  Geneforge has it all.\n\nDon't trust dragons.", "timestamp_created": 1477939873, "timestamp_updated": 1477939873, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "25953559": {"recommendationid": "25953559", "author": {"steamid": "76561198004484176", "num_games_owned": 144, "num_reviews": 129, "playtime_forever": 306, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1489440366}, "language": "english", "review": "Shipwrecked.\nLost.\nSearch for items.\n...\nI put my pants on!\nOn the whole, this game is insanely unbalanced and extrodinarily difficult to even get through the first couple of hours. A lot of pointing and clicking, the stacks and inventory are horrible, and you will beg to level up and be killed within one hit. Look elsewhere for Strat-RPG.", "timestamp_created": 1476038898, "timestamp_updated": 1489440461, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.538835", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "25733897": {"recommendationid": "25733897", "author": {"steamid": "76561198102352454", "num_games_owned": 104, "num_reviews": 20, "playtime_forever": 428, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1475027490}, "language": "english", "review": "I give the game +1, but I don't recommend it for purchase. \n\nToo much of the game isn't explained to the player, so you learn everything through trial and error. You will be dying a lot. You will be reloading a lot, and saving a lot. And I'm just not a massive fan of that mechanism of playing games.\n\nThere were a lot of cool things in the game - like NPCs that take your exp to give you items, and there are small factions you can become allies with. You can do pretty much anything, but this game is over 10 years old and it shows.\n\nIf it's on sale buy it and try it. I like playing older games because I like to see how they were designed and how they function. Upon purchasing this game I had no intention of actually finishing the series, and after my first few hours I think I've found a vast majority of what the game has to offer.\n\nA good game as a case study, but not something I would recommend actually playing to have fun.\n", "timestamp_created": 1475029437, "timestamp_updated": 1475029437, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "25664229": {"recommendationid": "25664229", "author": {"steamid": "76561198000867462", "num_games_owned": 393, "num_reviews": 83, "playtime_forever": 2350, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1475195745}, "language": "english", "review": "[b]Pros:[/b]\n-Immersive storytelling\n-Solid plotline and setting\n-Nonlinear gameplay\n-Choices affect the ending and the game itself\n-Three very different classes\n-Small learning curve\n-Fun gameplay\n-Create your own servant creatures\n\n[b]Cons:[/b]\n-Potato graphics\n-Outdated everything\n-Needs more autosave\n-Entirely text reliant\n\n[b]Overall:[/b] Geneforge is one of those gems that sat in my games library forever that I swore I'd get around to eventually.  I'm glad I finally did.  When I first tried to play it, the graphics and sound and simplistic gameplay turned me off, and I put off playing the game.  However, having picked it back up, I can happily say that the game makes up for the lack of graphics and sound with excellent gamplay and a cool new world to explore.  I was surprised that such a simple design could give so much freedom to the player in how they interact with the world.\n\nThe fact that it's so simple actually works in the game's favor.  Gameplay is straightforward and challenging, but not because the controls are clunky, but because every situation requires careful planning.  The plot is good enough to keep you invested, and at least for me, the gameplay was entertaining enough that I kept playing long after I could have ended the main plotline just because I wanted to explore the world more.\n\nIf you have trouble with games that rely on text to tell the story, this might not be for you.  If you have trouble with older looking games, I'd encourage you to give it a shot.  I'm glad I managed to look past the graphics long enough to let the game grow on me.  And this game has sold me on playing the other four as well.\n\nJust remember to save.\n\n[b]Bottom Line:[/b] Definitely worth the money.  You can usually get the whole saga on a heavy sale, too.", "timestamp_created": 1474698427, "timestamp_updated": 1474698427, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.576941", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "25486212": {"recommendationid": "25486212", "author": {"steamid": "76561197964111471", "num_games_owned": 328, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 1447, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1475857601}, "language": "english", "review": "I Origionally got this game as a demo as a teenager, and for a while thats all I played. I couldn't find it. Then one day to my plesent suprise it showed up on steam. Though I havent finished it yet I've really loved replaying it. I would recomend it to anyone who like old topdown rpgs such as fallout or arcanum, mind this was made by one person.", "timestamp_created": 1473722148, "timestamp_updated": 1473722148, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "25473646": {"recommendationid": "25473646", "author": {"steamid": "76561198170175515", "num_games_owned": 104, "num_reviews": 30, "playtime_forever": 18, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1503714874}, "language": "english", "review": "A unique game, that's for sure. A healthy mix of fantasy and sci-fi where you play as one of three classes; shaper(mage),guardian(warrior), and agent(rogue). They can all use magic, however the shaper is the strongest when it comes to casting spells and shaping. Shaping is a type of magic that is the main bread and butter of the game because you get to create your own minions,pets,followers,soldiers,etc. to fight for you. Eventually you can level up your creations' stats, for example you can increase their strength to make them more effective in a fight. However be prepared to read, cuz this game is like a friggan book. What this games lacks in cutscenes and or intricate animations, makes up for in highly detailed descriptions.", "timestamp_created": 1473648732, "timestamp_updated": 1473648732, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "25098032": {"recommendationid": "25098032", "author": {"steamid": "76561198120773880", "num_games_owned": 310, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 210, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1471981903}, "language": "brazilian", "review": "Todos os Rpgs da desenvolvedora indie Spiderweb Software s\u00e3o excelentes, este n\u00e3o poderia ser diferente, eles seguem o estilo do consagrado Baldur's gate, de combates em turno em um campo de combate que se assemelha a um grid convencional de Dungeons & Dragons. Os personagens s\u00e3o interessantes e o game possui multiplos finais dependendo de suas escolhas. \nEst\u00e1 longe de ser um jogo para crian\u00e7as ou jovens acostumados a gr\u00e1ficos mais modernos, e est\u00f3rias menos complexas. Mas para os jogadores hardcore que n\u00e3o se importam com alto grau de desafio esta \u00e9 uma boa pedida.\n \nContra.\n\nEu gostaria muito que houvesse tradu\u00e7\u00f5es em outras linguagens, um portugues BR ai seria muito legal pra o pessoal que n\u00e3o domina o ingl\u00eas,  acho que daria uma boa visibilidade aos titulos do Estudio tamb\u00e9m, mas certamente \u00e9 um desafio para estudios pequenos trabalhar com tradu\u00e7\u00f5es... uma pena.", "timestamp_created": 1471981787, "timestamp_updated": 1472005187, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.545113", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "24903756": {"recommendationid": "24903756", "author": {"steamid": "76561198079943494", "num_games_owned": 42, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 359, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 3, "last_played": 1515981044}, "language": "english", "review": "Thanks for making me who I am, Spiderweb.", "timestamp_created": 1471152251, "timestamp_updated": 1471152251, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.468750", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "24575295": {"recommendationid": "24575295", "author": {"steamid": "76561198151410043", "num_games_owned": 665, "num_reviews": 17, "playtime_forever": 2214, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1471013292}, "language": "russian", "review": "\u042f \u0432\u043e\u0442 \u0442\u0443\u0442 \u043f\u043e\u0433\u0443\u0433\u043b\u0438\u043b, \u0438 \u0443\u0437\u043d\u0430\u043b, \u0447\u0442\u043e \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f \u041f\u0430\u0443\u0447\u044c\u044f \u041f\u0430\u0443\u0442\u0438\u043d\u043a\u0430 \u0441\u043e\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0438\u0442 \u0438\u0437 \u0442\u0440\u0435\u0445 \u0447\u0435\u043b\u043e\u0432\u0435\u043a, \u0438\u0437 \u043a\u043e\u0442\u043e\u0440\u044b\u0445 \u043e\u0434\u0438\u043d - 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But you can skip to the summary at the end.\n\nREVIEW\n\nGo back to the very early stages of this millenium (when this game was released), and you might remember two things:  (1) fascination with emerging medical technologies surrounding genetic modification and (2) the Infinity Engine at its zenith.  Both of these influences can be found in Geneforge, which takes genetic modification as its theme, and uses a Baldur's Gate-like mechanic for its gameplay (although shorn of D&D rules and a conventional fantasy setting).\n\nLike the Infinity Engine games, Geneforge is an isometric, story-driven RPG which actually respects the *R*.  It takes place in several discrete zones spread out over a world map.  It is text-heavy.  The basic mechanics are much simpler here, however--simpler, but complicated enough to admit of sophisticated strategy.  It is also quite robust, giving many hours of gameplay to anyone interested in exploring everything.\n\nAs an indie game, however, it is graphically ugly.  Much of the text exists to describe what more graphically advanced games would show without words.  The interface is sometimes incovenient, and you'll naturally find yourself irritated with some of the aspects of inventory management--although my own irritation might have a lot to do with my neurotic hoarding/organizing addiction.  (For a reference, check out some of the screenshots posted in the Steam community to get a sense of how loot can get away with you.)\n\nThe open-endedness of the world can also be a curse as much as a blessing:  about halfway through the game, it's easy to lose focus on where you ought to be going.  ([url=https://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/562951-geneforge/faqs/16837]There's a nice FAQ out there, however, which can help out.[/url] If nothing else, check out the Matt P's numeric rating of the difficulty of each zone--this can give you a sense of what areas are best to tackle next.)\n\nTo my mind, there are two main selling points to this game: (1) the novelty of creating and modifying creatures to aid you as you go about, and more importantly (2) the story.  But the attractiveness of the story needs some unpacking.\n\nThe story is open-ended, and it involves you responding to some events on an island surrounding competing factions with conflicting motivations vying for power.  That's nice and all--although you can get that kind of fare elsewhere.  That's not where the real juice of this game lies.  The best part of the story isn't the plot proper, which concerns your character.  It's what has already happened in the *past*, and which you discover incrementally as you proceed.\n\nThink of yourself as a kind of archeologist, doing a dig.  You dig at a site, and discover what a certain society was like.  But if you dig a bit deeper, you might see the remains of a civilization that existed at an even earlier time.  Dig even deeper and...you get the idea.  The way I counted, there were *four* layers of history contained in this game, from the truly ancient to the recent past, and you fill in the pieces of this rich puzzle of what has happened on Sucia Island as you proceed.  (Incidentally, I have no idea if this pattern continues for other games in this saga, although I suspect not.)\n\nIf the idea of playing the role of archeologist sounds like your cup of tea, pick up this game.  (You might also want to pick up Steven Erikson's fantasy novels, but I digress.)\n\nOne final note:  This is the first of a long saga of 5 Geneforge games.  I haven't played those other games, but GF1 is quite satisfactory all on its own as a standalone title.  So, don't feel that you *need* to get drawn into the larger saga to enjoy GF.\n\nSUMMARY\n\n+ Open-ended, with interesting moral themes\n+ Simple but sophisticated gameplay\n+ Great story\n+ The novelty of shaping/creating your allies\n\n- Ugly\n- Lacks direction at times\n- Interface can be clunky\n\nI'd recommend this game to anyone who can appreciate its intellectual flavor and doesn't mind primitive graphics.", "timestamp_created": 1468546810, "timestamp_updated": 1468546810, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.555204", "comment_count": "1", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "24164332": {"recommendationid": "24164332", "author": {"steamid": "76561198038743618", "num_games_owned": 193, "num_reviews": 72, "playtime_forever": 2668, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1426799320}, "language": "english", "review": "One of my favortie games of all time.\n\nWorld, Setting, and Story: You're a shaper (magical sorcerer people who can create life from humaniods to drakes to raptors) about to be some apprentice when ship gets attacked and dies with you on a quarintined island. You find huminoid creations that your ancestors left behind have built 3 separte sects with different philosophies, and that there are human invaders (not your people) on this forbidden island. Learn the secrets on why the island was barred and fight to survive (or use diplomacy). This game has more possible endings than a top rate visual novel.\n\nGameplay and mechanics: excellent leveling system. boost stats with points earned from level up. level from completing quests, killing things, and unlocking things. use magic, use physical combat, use your creations, it's up to you. combat involves an action point system. It's turn based, but you have action points to limit what you can do. Move, use an item, or attack. Your creations that follow you also get their own turn (and really, who doesn't want a pet raptor).\n\nBuy it. It was good enough for several sequels.", "timestamp_created": 1467918746, "timestamp_updated": 1467918746, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "24035143": {"recommendationid": "24035143", "author": {"steamid": "76561198313339821", "num_games_owned": 30, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 499, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1475613678}, "language": "english", "review": "Bow and scrape, creations, for your Shapers have returned to you!\n\nOnly gotten to Pentil so far, but damn I love this game.", "timestamp_created": 1467513538, "timestamp_updated": 1467513538, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.468750", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "23833544": {"recommendationid": "23833544", "author": {"steamid": "76561198109606362", "num_games_owned": 1254, "num_reviews": 30, "playtime_forever": 557, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1441506831}, "language": "english", "review": "as fun as it is underated; Geneforge is an isometrical turn based strategy rpg, the style of the game mechanics is like the original fallout games. You move your character, then you attack or don't. I like the ally mechanic of this game alot; you learn abilities to create allies throughout the game (if you play as a shaper) these allies then get re absorbed into your mana whenever you choose to do so. an interesting feature is that when you are choosing an ally to summon you can enhance certain stats of that ally, but doing so uses your mana (I believe it's mana, I haven't played in some time), or you can choose to do the bare minimum when making the creature and summon multiple allies. I highly recommend this game espescialy for it's cheap sale price right now.", "timestamp_created": 1466958515, "timestamp_updated": 1466958515, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "23053896": {"recommendationid": "23053896", "author": {"steamid": "76561197979280683", "num_games_owned": 103, "num_reviews": 13, "playtime_forever": 619, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1463108916}, "language": "english", "review": "Loved Exile 3.  Bought this because I thought it would be Exile + better technology and new story.  It's not.  The iso is disorienting, the graphics are somehow worse, the controls are almost entirely mouse-based, and bringing up the menu or saving takes FOREVER. There's also no character editor, which it needs because of all the opportunities to ruin your savegames with bugs and bad combat rolls.\n\nThe story is ok.", "timestamp_created": 1463575281, "timestamp_updated": 1463575281, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.424380", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "22856709": {"recommendationid": "22856709", "author": {"steamid": "76561198069204713", "num_games_owned": 98, "num_reviews": 14, "playtime_forever": 357, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1492139053}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge 1\nMy hours of game play dose not reflect my actual game time as I play mostly offline. I have over 52 hours in this game.\n\nThis game is utterly amazing: a different take on CRPG where you are the Shaper and you create your party members through your own abilities.  It is a Fatasy setting with a twist of science fiction blended into a story that is both moving and fantastic. It will lead you into various adventure quests as the story is non-linear.  It has a ton of maps to explore especially when you find that lone canister hidden in a locked away room and you click on it to alter your shapers genetic code--what surprises will the canister yield upon your Shaper--you never know.  \n\nThe game is old, the graphics may not appeal to some, especially to those younger gamers who are accustomed to high fidelity graphics and game play.  This is a turn base combat style game and should not be mistaken as a Diablo clone just because it has an isometric perspective, it is far from a Diablo style game.  If you're new to CRPG and you have purchased this game or had gotten it for free I would suggest playing it on easy mode it can still be quite challenging at times.  The other modes are much too difficult for someone new this format of gaming, once you get the feel of the mechanics, feel free to set your challenges higher: Normal, Tricky , and Torment-- frustration and delight awaits you in those modes.\n\nOverall, this is one of my favorite games next to Planescape: Torment, Ultima 7, and System Shock 2, in fact, I bought the entire saga and am looking forward to playing all five games.", "timestamp_created": 1462682962, "timestamp_updated": 1462683389, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "22193521": {"recommendationid": "22193521", "author": {"steamid": "76561198116615754", "num_games_owned": 30, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 2626, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1457129021}, "language": "english", "review": "Old school type RPG, grahics are not strong. The stories/dialogue are very good, lots of choices to make that effect the outcome of the game.\n\nIf your looking for a Skyrim type game then this is not for you, this will appeal to SSI gold box, Forgotten realms (Baldurs etc) lovers.\n\nGreat indie title and kudos to developer.\n\nRecommended.", "timestamp_created": 1459588285, "timestamp_updated": 1459588285, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "22110849": {"recommendationid": "22110849", "author": {"steamid": "76561198236212294", "num_games_owned": 233, "num_reviews": 18, "playtime_forever": 3546, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1459192671}, "language": "schinese", "review": "\u8fd9\u6e38\u620f\u975e\u5e38\u4e0d\u9519\uff0c\u867d\u7136\u5b83\u5f88\u53e4\u8001\uff0c\u4f46\u662f\u5267\u60c5\u76f8\u5f53\u5438\u5f15\u4eba\u3002\u6574\u4e2a\u6545\u4e8b\u6709\u5176\u72ec\u7279\u7684\u6587\u5316\u6c14\u606f\u3002\u662f\u7684\uff0c\u8fd9\u4e2a\u6e38\u620f\u7684\u8bbe\u5b9a\u5f3a\u5927\u5230\u4e86\u81ea\u6210\u4e00\u4f53\u7684\u5730\u6b65\u3002\u591a\u4e3b\u7ebf\u591a\u7ed3\u5c40\u7684\u8bbe\u5b9a\uff0c\u5bfc\u81f4\u6211\u5373\u4fbf\u901a\u5173\u4ee5\u540e\u4ecd\u4e0d\u80fd\u641e\u6e05\u695a\u5168\u90e8\u7684\u6545\u4e8b\u5185\u5bb9\u3002\n\u5176\u672c\u8eab\u7684\u6218\u6597\u7cfb\u7edf\u4e5f\u662f\u76f8\u5f53\u51fa\u8272\u7684\u3002\u8fd9\u6e38\u620f\u5b8c\u5168\u53ef\u4ee5\u6253\u52309\u5206", "timestamp_created": 1459192852, "timestamp_updated": 1459192852, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.576976", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "22031703": {"recommendationid": "22031703", "author": {"steamid": "76561198023487800", "num_games_owned": 119, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 12699, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1458726589}, "language": "russian", "review": "cool game", "timestamp_created": 1458859679, "timestamp_updated": 1458859679, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.480935", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "21930562": {"recommendationid": "21930562", "author": {"steamid": "76561198101321602", "num_games_owned": 23, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 6098, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1511286026}, "language": "english", "review": "Gene forge has that certain spark and originality you rarely see today. The story is also what makes this game one of a kind. The Shapers, the creations, the magic, all makes it spectacular.  The fact that you decide your fate is also special. The lines between \"good\" and \"bad\" are so wonderfully protrayed. Though this may not be a mainstream game. It's still fantastic.", "timestamp_created": 1458417184, "timestamp_updated": 1458417184, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "21428276": {"recommendationid": "21428276", "author": {"steamid": "76561198005439390", "num_games_owned": 464, "num_reviews": 194, "playtime_forever": 3137, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1456878367}, "language": "english", "review": "A hidden gem. Archaic yet innovative. Why were these ideas not re-used? Why is this game not better known? Also, if you don't like the sprites and UI you can just go into the game files and edit them, and there are several mods that have done this.", "timestamp_created": 1456333525, "timestamp_updated": 1456333525, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "21422200": {"recommendationid": "21422200", "author": {"steamid": "76561197969887501", "num_games_owned": 1835, "num_reviews": 138, "playtime_forever": 883, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1396290765}, "language": "english", "review": "I can only honestly describe Geneforge and it's sequels as wonderful. Sure the graphics are a bit shonky, it may have issues running on your system even but rarely are you going to get as engaging a storyline. The combat and levelling is excellent and every time I see this appear on my steam Library I want to reinstall it.", "timestamp_created": 1456310119, "timestamp_updated": 1456310119, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "21394722": {"recommendationid": "21394722", "author": {"steamid": "76561198128239804", "num_games_owned": 334, "num_reviews": 56, "playtime_forever": 5758, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1480187046}, "language": "spanish", "review": "Geneforge 1 es un juego de rol indie, donde presos en una isla por accidente, emprenderemos un largo viaje buscando la salvaci\u00f3n e intentando descubrir los enigmas que se encierran tras los restos de una civilizaci\u00f3n que anta\u00f1o la habitara.\nNos pondremos en la piel de un Guardian, un Agente o un Shaper, y dependiendo de nuestros tipo de personaje, podremos potenciar unas habilidades u otras.\nGr\u00e1ficamente es un juego sin demasiados alardes, siendo \u00e9ste el apartado m\u00e1s flojo. Cumple sin m\u00e1s, aunque sinceramente, su jugabilidad hace que no importe demasiado. La banda sonora tampoco brilla demasiado, por sencilla y repetitiva.\nSin embargo, su jugabilidad es excelente. Dispondremos de decenas de habilidades a potenciar, de cientos de armas, armaduras y objetos que nos har\u00e1n la vida un poco m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil, y nos enfrentaremos a toda una variedad de personajes a lo largo de nuestro viaje (algunos amigos, otros enemigos) con los que interactuar.\nLa historia es brillante y te enganchar\u00e1 hasta el final, y las misiones principales y secundarias son variadas y divertidas. Su curva de dificultad es muy buena, con zonas tremendamente complicadas que nos dir\u00e1n que por all\u00ed s\u00f3lo podremos pasar si hemos mejorado sobremanera nuestras aptitudes.\nEn cierto modo, este t\u00edtulo bebe claramente de juegos como Fallout o el genial Wasteland. Con \u00e1reas contaminadas que nos da\u00f1ar\u00e1n a cada paso, o con la posibilidad de afiliarnos a alguna de las sectas que moran en estas tierras olvidadas, cambiando con ello el devenir de la historia.\nNuestros pasos, nuestras decisiones, tejer\u00e1n una historia que, al final, desembocar\u00e1 en uno de los diez posibles finales. Cada uno de ellos, castigar\u00e1 o premiar\u00e1 en mayor o menor medida a todos aquellos que nos hemos ido encontrando en la isla.\nEl precio de este t\u00edtulo es bastante bajo, y sus alrededor de entre 80 y 120 horas de juego que te conceder\u00e1, ser\u00e1n de disfrute a poco que te guste este g\u00e9nero. Sin duda una sorpresa que no esperaba, dadas las pocas esperanzas que depositaba en \u00e9l cuando empec\u00e9 a jugarlo. Un t\u00edtulo genial que sirve como ejemplo de c\u00f3mo una jugabilidad brillante puede hacer olvidar unos gr\u00e1ficos simplones. Totalmente recomendable... y es el primero de una saga de cinco t\u00edtulos!\n\nNOTA: 8/10", "timestamp_created": 1456179923, "timestamp_updated": 1456179923, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "4.990025", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "20853459": {"recommendationid": "20853459", "author": {"steamid": "76561198049949381", "num_games_owned": 327, "num_reviews": 126, "playtime_forever": 122, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1480633725}, "language": "english", "review": "A good tactical adventure game with some power-gaming elements.\n\nI like the creativity of the designer(s). The game world is new although I do feel like a digimon or pok\u00e9mon master sometimes. hehe!\n\nDon't be fooled by the simple graphics, this game is better than 80% of bigger budget games out there... same goes for the sequels. :)\n\nGet it at 10$ or less, Worth every penny.", "timestamp_created": 1454176639, "timestamp_updated": 1454176639, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.459770", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "20678385": {"recommendationid": "20678385", "author": {"steamid": "76561198038968636", "num_games_owned": 652, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 978, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1453618075}, "language": "english", "review": "Yeah it's good. Look past the graphics and enjoy the rich story and tactical gameplay and all that jazz.", "timestamp_created": 1453469155, "timestamp_updated": 1453469155, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "20632357": {"recommendationid": "20632357", "author": {"steamid": "76561197993531345", "num_games_owned": 41, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 1717, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1452587267}, "language": "english", "review": "Like mixing Fallout 1 with Pokemon, but with a much deeper story.", "timestamp_created": 1453243898, "timestamp_updated": 1453243898, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "20082291": {"recommendationid": "20082291", "author": {"steamid": "76561198059152033", "num_games_owned": 77, "num_reviews": 14, "playtime_forever": 1694, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1447178716}, "language": "english", "review": "I love this game. It's an old, open ended RPG. Do you want to kill every thing? Go for it. Want to fight with your mind instead? Diplomacy can get the you though.", "timestamp_created": 1451423685, "timestamp_updated": 1451423685, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "19862963": {"recommendationid": "19862963", "author": {"steamid": "76561198118575942", "num_games_owned": 27, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 2693, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1511298389}, "language": "english", "review": "To anyone on the fence about buying this game i have one simple message: Do it!\nThis game, no series, is probably one of the first games i ever played and to this very day i still find myself enjoying these. its definately worth the money. i would pay even more than what its offered at for all of these games because they are so good.\nThis review is more for the entire series as a whole not just this game in particular. \n\nPros:\nCampaign is wonderful(story of a \"powerful\" summoner stranded on a strange island by some unseen force)\nCombat is relatively simple(walk so many paces then smack the thing till it dies, or select your chosen battle spell and click desired enemy)\nDecisions made fairly early on will affect you in later gameplay(learn what each faction has to offer from that faction first before immediately siding with one)\nSimplified Stats(I could easily predict what every stat would affect and even if i didnt the game gives you a detailed analysis of it and even gives examples of how it would be useful)\nPlenty of choices(you can choose just about everything about your character and creations such as: battle formation, armor, preferred fighting style, prefered creations, etc.)\nNo unkillable enemies(i dont think ive found a single npc that cant be killed with enough damage. whether or not you can deal that much damage is entirely up to level and skills)\nGraphics(in my opinion the graphics for this game are perfect and i wouldnt change them even if it were made today)\n\nCons:\nMods(sadly there are no mods for this game, at least not on steam that is)\nResolution(this game is very old so you have to play the game in a very low resolution. if you have multiple moniters this might affect any windows configuration you have setup or even your desktop icons)\n\nThats almost everything i can think of without spoiling what isnt told to you in the first screen of the game.\nSo i hope this was helpful and someone gets to experience these amazing games because of me.\n", "timestamp_created": 1450848959, "timestamp_updated": 1450848959, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "19816029": {"recommendationid": "19816029", "author": {"steamid": "76561198016839744", "num_games_owned": 305, "num_reviews": 94, "playtime_forever": 90, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1407267399}, "language": "english", "review": "The game was pretty fun but it was very difficult since i only played 1.5 hours before i rage quitted", "timestamp_created": 1450663005, "timestamp_updated": 1450663005, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "19657543": {"recommendationid": "19657543", "author": {"steamid": "76561198011517870", "num_games_owned": 299, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 406, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1446135827}, "language": "english", "review": "This game, and the other Geneforges, are the tits.", "timestamp_created": 1449944970, "timestamp_updated": 1449944970, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "19531269": {"recommendationid": "19531269", "author": {"steamid": "76561198045644005", "num_games_owned": 107, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 1414, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1325404800}, "language": "english", "review": "Took a chance on the demo (see the Spiderweb website) and was hooked. Yes, it's pretty old-school and the graphics are hideous - but as far as turn-based RPGs go, Jeff Vogel's catalogue is in a league of its own. A must-try for fans of Neverwinter Nights, Baldur's Gate and ye olde games of yore.", "timestamp_created": 1449424848, "timestamp_updated": 1449424988, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "19274508": {"recommendationid": "19274508", "author": {"steamid": "76561198054936132", "num_games_owned": 432, "num_reviews": 28, "playtime_forever": 2902, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1435770422}, "language": "english", "review": "Turn based RPG with rich history. Completed as pro-serviles.", "timestamp_created": 1448491303, "timestamp_updated": 1448491362, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "19259618": {"recommendationid": "19259618", "author": {"steamid": "76561198042494969", "num_games_owned": 563, "num_reviews": 13, "playtime_forever": 6873, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 52, "last_played": 1515446202}, "language": "english", "review": "It's one of the older games on Steam; but it holds up like it's Atlas. Built primairly around atmosphere, the first of the Geneforge games is adicting to anyone who likes questing and exploration.\n\nIt should be noted that you may start to burn out after a long time if you don't know where you're going. I got stuck wandering for several hours, simply because I didn't go to a bridge to cross. But by that point, I'd pushed myself to near max level and was able to clean through whatever was left.\n\nWith multiple endings, several factions you can join, and a healthy challenge curve between the different classes, there's days of replayability to be found.\n\nPro tips though for anyone playing a shaper class: Intelligence is your friend. I know you only get 6 skill points to spend with each level, and one point in a main stat costs 5 to level up. But it's worth it in the long run. I also spent a lot on fire/magic shaping and leadership and mechanics. Investing in shaping skills will raise the base level and starting stats of any creature you create. Most people will tell you to specialize. I kind of prefered having a mix. I had them both up to around 9 or higher. Anyone that says mechanics is good at 10 is a freakin liar! There were obstacles that required me to have as high as 15 mechanics in the late game! Leadership should be good at 12. Though I've seen some encounters that suggest higher is needed.\n\nYou'll come across 3 factions in the game: The Awakened, Obeyers, and Takers. You'll learn about them as you go. A fair warning: joining the Awakened seems like a good idea because you encounter them first... But they have the least to offer for the majority of the game. It seems as if the game was built more for the Obeyers and Takers.\n\nDifficulty may ramp up at times. Just come back when your a few levels higher and you should be good. But there are 2 levels where you'll get screwed the first 8 times, guaranteed. The power core, and a freezer level. As you walk around, you'll take damage. And if you're out of combat, this will kill you very... VERY quickly at random. Your only means of survival is to bring lots of healing spores and stay in combat mode as often as necessary. The freezer level can at least allow you to shut the cold off at a bit of a risk, should your mechanics skill be high enough.\n\nEnchanted items will also be your friend. So stock up on the best equipment you can find. And don't make your character a work horse. It's not worth it. The game does a really good job at saving things, so you can keep a pile of junk wherever you want in the world (you can fast travel btw).\n\nI'd certainly recommend getting this game, preferably with the collection at a discount. It's well worth the cost of admission.", "timestamp_created": 1448417544, "timestamp_updated": 1448417544, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "19144014": {"recommendationid": "19144014", "author": {"steamid": "76561197998875774", "num_games_owned": 166, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 2745, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1440584256}, "language": "english", "review": "good", "timestamp_created": 1447853277, "timestamp_updated": 1447853277, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.496942", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "18983107": {"recommendationid": "18983107", "author": {"steamid": "76561198059932920", "num_games_owned": 509, "num_reviews": 9, "playtime_forever": 3200, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1447840469}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge 1\n\nGraphics: Simple and functional, no showstopper here.\nControl: Nice and clear tutorial, fixed key binding.\nReplayability: High\n\nGeneforge 1 setting is a typical one for fantasy games, you are alone in a strange land and you are not supposed to be there. The narrative is good,  drives the character smoothly and, most importantly, coherently with the decisions the player had made. Want to be in Team Servile? You can. Want to slaughter traitorous Serviles? You can. You don't care at all about Serviles? Yes, you can ignore all of them.\nThe Shaper is a clean slate. She can be an Avatar of Justice. A Scion of Destruction. A factionless hobo. \nOr the three of them.\nThrough the game the Shaper will stumble over shinny canisters (that should have bio hazard labels all over them), these canisters are the almost only way to learn skills (if you join a faction, the Shaper can \nget a couple of extra skills).\nThe fights are turn based, some are tough as nails some barely cut it. [spoiler](Or maybe is just me going north when expresely warned to not go there in the early stages of the game, who knows?)\t[/spoiler]\nI personally loved the way the story leaves you with more questions than answers, and there are plenty of \nanswers mind you.\n\nThings I learned:\n[spoiler]-The world is a better place thanks to the Shapers.\n-Serviles should never be left behind for whatever reason. Is better for all to destroy them first then leave in panic.\n-Never trade with the Sholai.\t[/spoiler]\n\nBest advice I'll give you: Speak with everybody before wasting Living Tools.\n\ncontinued in Geneforge 2 review", "timestamp_created": 1447134869, "timestamp_updated": 1511849143, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 5, "votes_funny": 4, "weighted_vote_score": "0.558666", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "18854398": {"recommendationid": "18854398", "author": {"steamid": "76561198135143088", "num_games_owned": 567, "num_reviews": 379, "playtime_forever": 7, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1446543173}, "language": "english", "review": "An old isometric RPG involving a society built around a special type of magic known as \"shaping\", which allows the practitioner to create and alter living beings.\n\nIf you're not already familiar with the series then there's a demo available on Spiderweb's website. Check it out and see what you think.", "timestamp_created": 1446546425, "timestamp_updated": 1446546425, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.495663", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "18851589": {"recommendationid": "18851589", "author": {"steamid": "76561198173097647", "num_games_owned": 131, "num_reviews": 9, "playtime_forever": 1946, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1447027305}, "language": "english", "review": "If you looked at the screenshots like I did, then glanced skeptically at all of the positive reviews, you must be thinking that no matter how good the gameplay or story is, this game is an eyesore and will probably test your patience with the outdated graphics. \n\nFortunately, the clunky interface, low resolution, and subpar graphics quickly fades into the background. The story is engaging and mysterious, drawing you to play more to learn about the forbidden island you've been stranded on. The story is text heavy and those who enjoy reading will be happy that the game is, in a certain sense, a constantly evolving novel. The choices you make, dialogues you pursue, and your inclination to support one faction of the island over the other is a consequantial and important part of the game. The writing is excellent and shapes the experience into a memorable one.\n\nIn terms of gameplay, the fighting is turn-based and becomes quite strategic as you delve further into the game. The control scheme is point and click (Diablo-esque). Your character levels up by gaining experience through killing monsters and completing quests, and there are also many containers/tombs which enable you to build up skills as you explore the island. One of the most fun aspects of the gameplay is making a variety of shaper creations, monster-like creatures, to aid you in combat. Your choice of creations can make or break certain battle areas, finding the right combination between different creations is what lends quite a bit of strategy to the battles. \n\nThe game can be quite challenging and you can expect to die pretty often. I had my hand hovering over the quicksave key most of the time.\n\nFinally, the sound is sparse and the music is nonexistent. While sometimes I enjoyed this, I also liked to add in my own music. I really enjoyed listening to Korsakov's Scheherazade while playing. I would recommend playing some favorite instrumental albums which could add to the ambience of the game.\n\n8/10", "timestamp_created": 1446527309, "timestamp_updated": 1446527353, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "18768958": {"recommendationid": "18768958", "author": {"steamid": "76561198079337527", "num_games_owned": 242, "num_reviews": 18, "playtime_forever": 532, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1446210376}, "language": "english", "review": "Old  ,but intersting, simple yet relaxing", "timestamp_created": 1446221452, "timestamp_updated": 1446221452, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "18268450": {"recommendationid": "18268450", "author": {"steamid": "76561197997294536", "num_games_owned": 1246, "num_reviews": 8, "playtime_forever": 7516, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1443641145}, "language": "english", "review": "A great game if you can see past the (all too often moronic) player party AI and clunky interface.\n\nA large open world in the vein of Baldur's Gate, with quite a lot of decision making.\n\nHowever, I lost count of how many times I got wiped out in melee due to clicking the character (end turn) instead of the enemy (attack) which is a matter of pixels. Also frequent was the pathfinding deciding that instead of using the 3 action points walking to the enemy and 5 attacking them, it'd be more fun to spend all 8 running backwards and forwards around invisible obstacles. When most battles can end in 2 or 3 turns, each missed opportunity can lead to you being straight back at that damn 'you are dead' screen.\n\nPossibly not for the easily frustrated.", "timestamp_created": 1443647812, "timestamp_updated": 1443647812, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "18197786": {"recommendationid": "18197786", "author": {"steamid": "76561198095898874", "num_games_owned": 105, "num_reviews": 28, "playtime_forever": 555, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1426960099}, "language": "czech", "review": "Cool", "timestamp_created": 1443252247, "timestamp_updated": 1443252247, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "18177141": {"recommendationid": "18177141", "author": {"steamid": "76561198136561372", "num_games_owned": 10, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 5921, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1446362022}, "language": "english", "review": "This game is amazing. It really leaves you to your imagination. I love reading everything and taking alternate paths to see which is the best one for me. If you're not sure what to do, save the game before making a choice and if you don't like it, just load the last save! Haha, it's uber helpful. This game really is fun, strategy, mystery, the turn base combat is nice. I recommend this game to anyone who likes to read, it has a lot of text. Make sure you increase your leadership skill so you can unlock interesting things to say to the people of the game. Unlocking a new creation is really exciting, too.", "timestamp_created": 1443127976, "timestamp_updated": 1443127976, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "18109596": {"recommendationid": "18109596", "author": {"steamid": "76561198110467509", "num_games_owned": 28, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 3418, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1443516436}, "language": "english", "review": "Great RPG with a unique, mysterious, and above all well-written story. A bit dated, but retro fans will eat this up. Highly recommend!", "timestamp_created": 1442713726, "timestamp_updated": 1442713726, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17715833": {"recommendationid": "17715833", "author": {"steamid": "76561198022751934", "num_games_owned": 274, "num_reviews": 79, "playtime_forever": 2888, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1497537250}, "language": "english", "review": "I could go into all sorts of details about what this game is about, but I legitimately feel like the following statement is all you need to know:\n\nYou literally use magic to create your own party members.\n\nWHY IS THIS NOT A THING IN MORE MODERN GAMES?\n\n\nOn a slightly more serious note...\n\nThis game's story has within it an interesting moral question. You've arrived -- by accident -- on an island filled with shaper creations called serviles. They're more or less the same in physical capability and appearance as humans, but they were created by shapers to do the bidding of said shapers. The island has since been deserted of all shapers for hundreds of years, leaving the serviles with no masters. They've split into three sects based on their views of shapers. There are the Obeyers, who believe that, despite their absence, shapers are still, for all practical purposes, their gods, and should be worshipped as such. Next are the Awakened, who believe that their self-sustinance has severed their ties with shapers, but are also humble enough not to ignore them entirely. Thus, the Awakened view themselves as equal to shapers. Lastly, there are the Takers, who believe that, because they were abandoned, their survival has granted them superiority over shapers. In short, Obeyers < shapers, Awakened = shapers, and Takers > shapers. As a shaper yourself...who will you join?", "timestamp_created": 1440540086, "timestamp_updated": 1441140472, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 8, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.622968", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17625866": {"recommendationid": "17625866", "author": {"steamid": "76561198012361956", "num_games_owned": 193, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 2122, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1356076800}, "language": "english", "review": "Game is older and very simple seeming, but it is amazingly fun. I remember loving it when I was younger, and when I found it on steam, I was so excited. It lost none of its charm over the years. The RPG element of the game outstanding and the story is very very well told for being all text based. Easy 10/10. Will play through again in a few years.", "timestamp_created": 1440056372, "timestamp_updated": 1440056372, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17594380": {"recommendationid": "17594380", "author": {"steamid": "76561198006437930", "num_games_owned": 297, "num_reviews": 24, "playtime_forever": 48, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1439880215}, "language": "english", "review": "Didn't care for this game.", "timestamp_created": 1439880403, "timestamp_updated": 1439880403, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 3, "weighted_vote_score": "0.244101", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17578891": {"recommendationid": "17578891", "author": {"steamid": "76561197992856964", "num_games_owned": 662, "num_reviews": 162, "playtime_forever": 2563, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1439826967}, "language": "english", "review": "The first of five isometric turnbased squad combat RPG's, basically open world, wherein a society of medieval fantasy wizards can create life and abuse the privelege about as much as one would expect.  Memorable zones include the biological hazardous waste dump, a few areas where someone screwed up so bad the water is orange, and a variety of local villages and ancient cultures to disrespect.  Quite a few factions to work with or against, one of which literally worships you.\n\nSolid game from the makers of Exile and Avernum.\n\nGameplay comments: I hate mines.  Combat automatically starts whenever you see an enemy (or sometimes when one is /just/ offscreen), and in some zones they're placed close enough together that you can't actually leave combat, and must move your entire squad unit by unit through the whole level until everything is dead.  I love watching my flock of dragons rampage over everything.  I have seriously considered summoning a herd of pig-cows and trying to use those as my minions, but they walk slightly too slow for my taste.  The dialogue and area design are excellent, though I'm sad I don't have more options.  I really liked unravelling the twisty history of the island, and highly reccomend cheating just enough to have maxed out leadership (talky skill) and mechanics (unlocky skill).  They open a lot of doors, literally and otherwise.", "timestamp_created": 1439796004, "timestamp_updated": 1439801866, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17435767": {"recommendationid": "17435767", "author": {"steamid": "76561198166583520", "num_games_owned": 130, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 5714, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1487286073}, "language": "english", "review": "youll love it", "timestamp_created": 1438989218, "timestamp_updated": 1438989218, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17338554": {"recommendationid": "17338554", "author": {"steamid": "76561198047659943", "num_games_owned": 732, "num_reviews": 101, "playtime_forever": 266, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1438458811}, "language": "english", "review": "Never thought I'd enjoy a top-down RPG with AP-based combat.\n\nNeedless to say, I'm having a lot of fun with it.", "timestamp_created": 1438459207, "timestamp_updated": 1438459287, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.460526", "comment_count": "2", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17225297": {"recommendationid": "17225297", "author": {"steamid": "76561197981201009", "num_games_owned": 118, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 2043, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1455772393}, "language": "english", "review": "Loving this game! Only about 50% through, I'm guessing, but wanted to post this review for anyone considering purchasing this while it's still on sale. Can't stop playing, and my 360 and PS3 are getting dusty -- and I've got Skyrim, Dragon's Dogma, Dark Souls, Demon Souls, etc., all of which are great but are now on hold!\n\nPros:\n* Well-written story, and location, item, and character descriptions are compelling and not too long or short.\n* Turn-based combat, assuming you like that.\n* No loading screen more than 3 seconds -- lightning fast, which means area transitions and other activities are never discouraged. This seems like a minor point, but it isn't. It makes the game feel quick and responsive like driving a Porsche (even though the game looks like a Kia).\n* Some (although not consistent) decent challenge here on occasions, especially based on what creations you choose to bring with you on your adventure. Strategy is rewarded nicely.\n* Love the graphical interface -- almost all information is on the playing screen, which means most (but not all) commands are one mouse-click away.\n* Very low computer demands, playable on old machines.\n\nCons:\n* Minimal graphical treats, very basic map and character and monster animations. However, in my opinion, this adds to the charm of the game, and also makes the game easier on the eyes. After a few hours, it becomes the new normal.\n* Minimal audio treats, no voice-acting (so far) that I can remember. The audio for combat, door slides, and other events is adequate but limited.\n* No cut scenes (so far) that I can remember.\n* Interface could be improved by allowing the same key that opens a pop-up menu to close the same menu when pressed again. Other fans have mentioned this but Spiderweb for some reason has resisted making this improvement.\n* Would be nice if clicking anywhere on screen other than a pop-up closed the pop-up. Would be nice to have the right mouse button select player character and all creatures, instead of forcing player to find and punch the \"0\" on the keyboard every time -- a minor but constant irritation.\n* Would be nice if the hotkeys were customizable.\n\nNote on how to enjoy:\n* Read everything! The material is enjoyable, short, and well written. If you get tired, play something else until you are ready again to read everything. In this game you will create your own mental image and interpretation of the game world, based on what you read, unlike most games in which you will be shown a more explicit graphical representation of everything.\n* Don't read a guide, stay away from forums. They're not necessary (so far). Use trial and error. You can save anywhere.\n* Don't worry about trying to make the perfect build or to select every optimal decision in dialog choices. Immerse yourself in the world and let consequences just happen. The game is not so tough (so far) that you will get stuck.\n* Even if you don't finish this game, or for some reason don't like it much, it should be at least interesting to see what a very small but talented development team can accomplish with limited resources.\n\nEnjoy!", "timestamp_created": 1437852627, "timestamp_updated": 1437853236, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17206258": {"recommendationid": "17206258", "author": {"steamid": "76561198051590616", "num_games_owned": 82, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 3197, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1474573157}, "language": "english", "review": "Out-dated graphics made up for by creative, mysterious storyline.", "timestamp_created": 1437754180, "timestamp_updated": 1437754180, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17202775": {"recommendationid": "17202775", "author": {"steamid": "76561198077358538", "num_games_owned": 408, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 1836, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1454149188}, "language": "english", "review": "big game, big stoy, must buy saga, lost of fun in this gem\n\ni think i have done this fast but havent finisht it, a game for any mod you are\n\nsuper recomend it", "timestamp_created": 1437737451, "timestamp_updated": 1437737451, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17177345": {"recommendationid": "17177345", "author": {"steamid": "76561198134332253", "num_games_owned": 27, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 1921, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1439944270}, "language": "english", "review": "Get ready to die ALOT", "timestamp_created": 1437593497, "timestamp_updated": 1437593497, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "17074950": {"recommendationid": "17074950", "author": {"steamid": "76561198014431520", "num_games_owned": 309, "num_reviews": 8, "playtime_forever": 2205, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1437125295}, "language": "english", "review": "Its fun, graphics are deifinitely dated, the interface a little clunky, but its a retro type game so that is to be expected, but the gameplay gets you hooked, I am finding it great fun and challenging.  Be prepared to die a lot, this might change if u actually good at the game, but as noob to Geneforge, I finding the combat can be very brutal, best pray to the RND gods and save frequently!\n\nI got this as part of the spiderweb bundle, have been tossing up wether to get another spiderweb game called avernium escape from the pit, thought I would take a gamble and support an indie publisher, as the whole bundle is about $45 USD at full price and has 10+ titles in it.  I am starting to think it might be the best $45 I spent on games for many years\n\nHighly recomended, unless you absolutely must have modern graphics or only like first person shooters!\n\n9/10 only coz I been spoilt with prettier games  with more modern interfaces, for gameplay its definitey a 10/10 for me!\n\nGlad I stopped procastinating and spent the dollars :)\n\n\n\n", "timestamp_created": 1437048107, "timestamp_updated": 1437048107, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 11, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.634673", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "16704928": {"recommendationid": "16704928", "author": {"steamid": "76561197963191458", "num_games_owned": 97, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 105, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1446388703}, "language": "polish", "review": "This game is huge and can be summarised In two words... BG with minimalistic graphic and a truly epic fiction story.\nBuy It and Play it Soldier! Spiderweb For The Triumph!", "timestamp_created": 1435260893, "timestamp_updated": 1435260893, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.459916", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "16315503": {"recommendationid": "16315503", "author": {"steamid": "76561198044337641", "num_games_owned": 78, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 4240, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1434141991}, "language": "english", "review": "While the graphics are dated, the story is interesting. Worth your time, especially if you get it on sale.", "timestamp_created": 1434061130, "timestamp_updated": 1434061300, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "16081569": {"recommendationid": "16081569", "author": {"steamid": "76561198008475266", "num_games_owned": 202, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 2199, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1432945828}, "language": "english", "review": "A really well-written indie RPG worth having.\nSo what's in it?\n+ a fantasy setting worthy of a book series\n+ simple, but likeable graphics in isometric view\n+ non-linear gameplay\n+ many choices, many endings\n- UI is not a pleasant shade of green\n- no music\n\nGet all five games. It gets even better.", "timestamp_created": 1433006885, "timestamp_updated": 1433006885, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "15913567": {"recommendationid": "15913567", "author": {"steamid": "76561198126046018", "num_games_owned": 127, "num_reviews": 9, "playtime_forever": 16, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1485063262}, "language": "english", "review": "i like this game but tried to run number 5 and my virusus protection saw malware", "timestamp_created": 1432125884, "timestamp_updated": 1432125884, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": "2", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "15708167": {"recommendationid": "15708167", "author": {"steamid": "76561198097654857", "num_games_owned": 81, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 1953, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1498447796}, "language": "english", "review": "ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! FIRST GAME I PLAYED ON A COMPUTER! LOVE!!!!!!!", "timestamp_created": 1430883923, "timestamp_updated": 1430883923, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "15707035": {"recommendationid": "15707035", "author": {"steamid": "76561198073745162", "num_games_owned": 88, "num_reviews": 14, "playtime_forever": 7040, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 725, "last_played": 1516205761}, "language": "english", "review": "I am someone who likes older games.  Games with character, story, lore, and freedom, as opposed to graphics. So this game fit perfectly. This is an immensly deep world with a storyline, but plenty of choices for optimization for your character, monsters, and the storyline choice.  Plenty of easter eggs and side quests. This game started it all, and all 5 are amazing. 10/10  This company makes amazing games.", "timestamp_created": 1430875563, "timestamp_updated": 1430875563, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "15603838": {"recommendationid": "15603838", "author": {"steamid": "76561198093433254", "num_games_owned": 37, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 2082, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1435708747}, "language": "english", "review": "First off, this is my first review I have ever done, being a person that tends to hide and not let the world know my opinions, that should show how much I appreciate these games. I have been a long time fan of Spiderweb's games for the last 6 or 7 years, I grew up playing these games, given that they were the demos from the Spiderweb website, but I never got bored of the limited length of them. having seen the 45$ 13 game bundle, I jumped on it. I have already beaten most of these games, and am thrilled to have them all now.\nAs far as having an opinion of this game, first and foremost you should remember that this is one of their earlier games, and that it is an indie game. \nNow for the highlights of the games, though the artstyle might have that dated feel to it, it is a charming and unique style the developers have not strayed too far from, each of their different series have slightly different but similar art stlye, that, while simple, are quite intricate.\n\nThe combat is, as others have said, turn based and based on speed stats which can be altered based on skills, items, or gear. The wide variety of companions you can summon makes for a large part of the tactical aspect of the game. You can choose between an average strength army, or a couple strong warrior creatures to assist you. I noticed some people didn't like the game based on all these different areas that have 'monsters so strong you can't beat them' or 'monsters killing me in one hit' but that is the fun of this game, the idea of it is, if you can't win, look for a different path, or try later, or use a different tactic. As long as you don't stick to running in with the same strategy 30 times in a row, dying each time, it shouldn't be too rough.\n\nNow, I might be placing this a little far down the list, but from the get go, you can pick several different characters based on your overall desires of game play, they are all rather diverse and skilled in their own special ways, but as such their skills might cost more or less skill points to learn.\n\nThe depth of the story is all narrated in text, which in my opinion, I found to be more in depth then a cutscene, depending on how fast you read, it can be agonizing or delightful, the choices are almost always going to influence people and potentially anger them, or make them approve of you more. \n\nDispite all my praise I am willing to give the game, no true review would be complete without admitting some flaws with the game (Personal opinion I feel) and so I will list several of the downsides to the game. \n\nFirst and foremost is, that if you ever learn of the little hidden cheat console you can access, it will remove all the fun of the game if you overuse it, I used it once and managed to clear most of the game in about an hour.\n\nSome of the area's do get rather tough, I will admit, I have managed to get a bit stuck in several areas. But there are generally about 4 or 5 areas you can go to at that time, or quests you can finish. With that said, all you need is a little side trip to finish some and you will manage to gear or level up to reach your needs for that challenging area. It is very easily a frustrating game with it's scaling, but worth every moment. \n\nThe noises and sounds, while short and sweet, memorable and appealing, do tend to grate on the nerves after listening to them through the hours of play.\n\nIn conclusion, if you have made it this far, you are either an avid reader of reviews, or you are truly interested in this game, and if you haven't purchased it, I would strongly reccommend it, that is, if you enjoy a nice text based turn based rpg with hundreds of choices and many outcomes. This game has a beautiful art style for it's time, and a long well thought out story that I can only imagine took many months to think out and many more to fine tune and decide upon. A truly unique gem to have among your collection.", "timestamp_created": 1430265238, "timestamp_updated": 1430265238, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "15184875": {"recommendationid": "15184875", "author": {"steamid": "76561198107136032", "num_games_owned": 451, "num_reviews": 21, "playtime_forever": 3563, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1420121773}, "language": "russian", "review": "59 \u0447\u0430\u0441\u043e\u0432 \u0432\u0434\u0443\u043c\u0447\u0438\u0432\u043e\u0439 \u0438 \u043e\u0442\u043b\u0438\u0447\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u0420\u041f\u0413 \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0440\u043e\u043c \u0441\u0442\u0438\u043b\u0435 =) \u041d\u0435 \u0438\u0449\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u0437\u0434\u0435\u0441\u044c \"\u0433\u0440\u0430\u0444\u043e\u043d\u0430\" - \u0435\u0433\u043e \u0437\u0434\u0435\u0441\u044c \u043d\u0435\u0442. \u0417\u0430\u0442\u043e \u0435\u0441\u0442\u044c \u0430\u0442\u043c\u043e\u0441\u0444\u0435\u0440\u0430, \u0441\u043b\u043e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c, \u043c\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0430\u043c\u0438 \u0434\u0430\u0436\u0435 \u0445\u0430\u0440\u043a\u0434\u043e\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c (\u043d\u0430 \u0441\u043b\u043e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u043c \u0443\u0440\u043e\u0432\u043d\u0435 \u0438\u0433\u0440\u044b), \u043e\u0442\u043b\u0438\u0447\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0441\u044e\u0436\u0435\u0442 \u0438 \u043c\u043e\u0440\u0435 \u043f\u043e\u0437\u0438\u0442\u0438\u0432\u0430. \u0421\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0442\u0443\u044e \u0432\u0441\u0435\u043c \u043b\u044e\u0431\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044f\u043c \u0445\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0435\u0439 \u0420\u041f\u0413 (\u0437\u043d\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u0430\u043d\u0433\u043b\u0438\u0439\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0433\u043e \u043d\u0430 \u0445\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0435\u043c \u0443\u0440\u043e\u0432\u043d\u0435 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043f\u043e\u043b\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u043f\u043e\u0433\u0440\u0443\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f - \u043e\u0431\u044f\u0437\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e)", "timestamp_created": 1428066518, "timestamp_updated": 1428066518, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 7, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.640362", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14983456": {"recommendationid": "14983456", "author": {"steamid": "76561198030969444", "num_games_owned": 649, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 1230, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1501014712}, "language": "english", "review": "I don't usually write reviews so I'm not very good at it, so I'll keep it short.\n\nBasiclly don't let the old graphics turn you away. If you can learn to stand them you'll be imersed in a wonderful world and story.\n\nP.S. You can murder any character you meet and kill off entire factions. You know you want too :)", "timestamp_created": 1426921558, "timestamp_updated": 1426921558, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14965728": {"recommendationid": "14965728", "author": {"steamid": "76561198055164815", "num_games_owned": 73, "num_reviews": 13, "playtime_forever": 269, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1404200631}, "language": "english", "review": "A great classic! I really wish they'd reprogram the UI a little to support touch and different screens, but the story is interesting and the graphics work fine (despite being a little simple). This is a great game for people who like fantasy settings, monster creation, and Choose Your Own Adventure games.", "timestamp_created": 1426805246, "timestamp_updated": 1426805246, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.504417", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14965323": {"recommendationid": "14965323", "author": {"steamid": "76561198037887750", "num_games_owned": 282, "num_reviews": 11, "playtime_forever": 25, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1426802413}, "language": "english", "review": "Being a fan of isometric RPG's this game is very table-top'y. Its not a poor game and its in an art style that is able to wistand the test of time due to the nature of the genre. Its a slow game to start, half an hour in and i havent made it past the set of tutorial areas but its good that it is babying me seeing as though the walls of text can feel overwhelming to someone new to the genre. Going through the interface wasnt bad either it is fairly neat and tidy. The only gripe i have is that the automatic camera wasnt working and I am forced to alternate mouse and arrow keys (no wasd support that i could find). i got this in the pack of all five and i was expecting to skip over this one because of how dated it seemed but i think ill give it a more flushed out chance.", "timestamp_created": 1426802777, "timestamp_updated": 1426802777, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14955479": {"recommendationid": "14955479", "author": {"steamid": "76561198107093155", "num_games_owned": 290, "num_reviews": 70, "playtime_forever": 170, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1426642457}, "language": "english", "review": "Very nice classic style game.", "timestamp_created": 1426737230, "timestamp_updated": 1426737230, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14943620": {"recommendationid": "14943620", "author": {"steamid": "76561198092764365", "num_games_owned": 247, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 190, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1426989966}, "language": "english", "review": "This game completely surprises me. Of everything, I think I'm enjoying the story the most, and the gameplay itself only adds to the fun. It makes me feel like I'm playing an old school tabletop RPG, and the graphics are only there to provide a template for my imagination. If anything, it alleviates my guilt over not reading books as often as I play games. More like this would be greatly welcome.", "timestamp_created": 1426662423, "timestamp_updated": 1426662423, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 12, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.623312", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14440391": {"recommendationid": "14440391", "author": {"steamid": "76561198041857765", "num_games_owned": 164, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 1901, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1511450857}, "language": "english", "review": "This game will tickle your fancy", "timestamp_created": 1423792304, "timestamp_updated": 1511451001, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 4, "votes_funny": 6, "weighted_vote_score": "0.461113", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14356960": {"recommendationid": "14356960", "author": {"steamid": "76561198092330531", "num_games_owned": 196, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 3584, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1453941425}, "language": "english", "review": "loved this game for years 10/10", "timestamp_created": 1423251945, "timestamp_updated": 1423251945, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.456308", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14289234": {"recommendationid": "14289234", "author": {"steamid": "76561198095413774", "num_games_owned": 160, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 1429, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1423386387}, "language": "english", "review": "This game is great. Really old, you'll know that as soon as you start playing it but it's a great game overall, textbased sort of talking and choices really. But still running around and fighting. I love this game, not a clue why to be honest just can't get enough of it. Is it worth 21.99? No. But i got all 5 of these games for 5$ or under and i go not regret that sale in the least.", "timestamp_created": 1422836095, "timestamp_updated": 1422836095, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14175497": {"recommendationid": "14175497", "author": {"steamid": "76561198141443084", "num_games_owned": 75, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 411, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1422015980}, "language": "german", "review": "\"In diesem Indie-Fantasy-Rollenspiel kann man aus drei verschiedenen Klassen w\u00e4hlen, man kann eine eigene kleine \u201cArmee\u201d erschaffen und sich durch eine geheimnisvolle Welt mit einer offenen Geschichte k\u00e4mpfen.\n\nDas Spiel an sich gef\u00e4llt mir, aber die Grafik ist schon arg \u201cmittelalterlich\u201d. Ich h\u00e4tte mir statt dessen eine einfache, aber doch ansprechendere Grafik gew\u00fcnscht.\n\nF\u00fcr Nostalgiker wahrscheinlich genau das Richtige!\"\n\n--->https://marshmallowplaysgames.wordpress.com/", "timestamp_created": 1422265289, "timestamp_updated": 1422265289, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14101645": {"recommendationid": "14101645", "author": {"steamid": "76561198055864522", "num_games_owned": 46, "num_reviews": 8, "playtime_forever": 4840, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1421867673}, "language": "english", "review": "Classic, old-school, isometric, turn-based RPG in a unique fantasy setting.  Open-ended, plenty of feeling of agency - choices have consequences and rewards.  Loved every bit of it.  Of course I used the Geneforge, then handed everyone's carcass to them in a sizzling, melted pile.  I'll be plowing through the rest of the saga post-haste, and in order.  What fun we'll have regrowing ourselves into gods.\n\n10/10 Will try to unring a bell again.", "timestamp_created": 1421870445, "timestamp_updated": 1421870445, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 17, "votes_funny": 2, "weighted_vote_score": "0.640347", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "14080933": {"recommendationid": "14080933", "author": {"steamid": "76561198089989828", "num_games_owned": 293, "num_reviews": 83, "playtime_forever": 205, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1421743252}, "language": "english", "review": "Normal mode.\nPunitive.\nTry it for the price. I stoped after some hours  :)", "timestamp_created": 1421756893, "timestamp_updated": 1421756893, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13933779": {"recommendationid": "13933779", "author": {"steamid": "76561197969307618", "num_games_owned": 2301, "num_reviews": 677, "playtime_forever": 11, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1420930920}, "language": "english", "review": "Pretty complex adventure rpg, I do not like the poor artstyle and slow pace", "timestamp_created": 1420936078, "timestamp_updated": 1420936078, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 4, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.221455", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13904606": {"recommendationid": "13904606", "author": {"steamid": "76561198046757039", "num_games_owned": 131, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 21, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1407254041}, "language": "english", "review": "Started up the game\nSpent an hour learning controls and lore and stuff\nGot one-shotted by a cow and hat to start over\nNever picked it up again\n\n10/10", "timestamp_created": 1420781746, "timestamp_updated": 1420781746, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.495751", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13883480": {"recommendationid": "13883480", "author": {"steamid": "76561198025543253", "num_games_owned": 195, "num_reviews": 16, "playtime_forever": 9, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1420897682}, "language": "english", "review": "Is this single player runescape?\n\n10/10", "timestamp_created": 1420658356, "timestamp_updated": 1420658356, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 2, "weighted_vote_score": "0.507692", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13718812": {"recommendationid": "13718812", "author": {"steamid": "76561198059321573", "num_games_owned": 136, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 499, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1419962058}, "language": "english", "review": "I wanted to like this game. I'm sure that the game had many interesting choices to make that led to different stories. I didn't mind the poor graphics one bit, and I'm normally a fan of games like Baldur's Gate.\n\nIn the end, though, I just couldn't get used to the terrible combat. It's infuriating. Make and ugprade a few meat shield creatures coupled with a few ranged ones and you're good to go. Just charge forward and hope that you don't die. And I say hope because it all really does hinge on luck. In games like X-COM, you might need to rely on a few lucky hits, but for the most part, some dumb mistake you made is responsible for your deaths. Your choices matter in games like X-COM. Too bad Geneforge isn't like that.\n\nIn Geneforge, there are a-holes that can instakill your main character everywhere. Seriously, there are areas where more than 75% of the monsters can bring your main character from 100% HP to 0% HP. Even the second hostile monster in the game, the Thahd, can one-shot your main character. All any of those instakilling a-holes have to do is attack your main character, get a decent damage value from the RNG, and land the hit to trigger the game over screen. All you can do about it is pray that their AI picks on your creations rather than your main character or get bad RNG numbers if they do attack your main character. Too bad the AI doesn't always pick on your creatures. Sometimes, they just arbitrarily walk past your meat shield and give your main character a lethal smack, and that's it. And all of that happens on normal difficulty. On harder difficulties like torment, the monsters get better hit chance and damage, which means more one-shots on your main character. That's half the combat: just hoping that some monster doesn't one-shot your main character.\n\nIf you can get over that hurdle, you'll have a good time. I personally couldn't ignore this problem though.", "timestamp_created": 1419964501, "timestamp_updated": 1419964501, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 26, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.539456", "comment_count": "2", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13627744": {"recommendationid": "13627744", "author": {"steamid": "76561198028349114", "num_games_owned": 446, "num_reviews": 13, "playtime_forever": 6126, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1487911298}, "language": "english", "review": "It's alright.", "timestamp_created": 1419651318, "timestamp_updated": 1419651318, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13511651": {"recommendationid": "13511651", "author": {"steamid": "76561197977082865", "num_games_owned": 769, "num_reviews": 64, "playtime_forever": 2172, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1419143030}, "language": "english", "review": "Old school western RPG.\n\nIf you have played anything like Fallout 1-2, or maybe Baldur's Gate, you should feel right at home here. Although it's an early 2000 game, the interface feels like it's from the mid 90s - makes sense, Jeff Vogel is essentially a one man development team.\n\nBut why do I recommend this game? Because Jeff Vogel creates wide open worlds with large amounts of content, alternate paths, and meaningful quests. Throughout my ~35 hours of play, the only parts that felt like a grind/chore were a few specific areas (<1 hour, because I chose to ignore them) that had large swarms of mobs roaming the map, or environmental damaging effects that were too annoying to deal with. The only quests that felt like the reason of being given as \"because fuck you, that's why\" were few, played for good effect, and completely optional. Speaking of optional quests and really open worlds, it is technically possible to beat it by performing the only quest that you get at the very beginning - Get Off Sucia Island. Of course, you miss out on a fair amount of treats Geneforge will offer you. \n\nCombat is alright, but hardly optimal. Pathfinding is trash - you gotta manually path out a lot of movement or face the consequences of letting the pathfinding handle it. RNG can be somewhat harsh - 50 max hp, take 8 damage, take 6 damage, take 41 damage, dead. Frequent saving and/or high risk aversity can negate this. Despite all of that, there is a variety of playstyles, builds, and spells that make combat entertaining enough.\n\nIn summary, if you are willing to overlook the flaws associated with an aged genre, you will find world building and open-ended questing/exploration strong enough to rival the best of titles in that category.\n\nNOTE: There is a slowness issue in this game that is not patched by default. Follow this guide if necessary. http://steamcommunity.com/app/200960/discussions/0/864973123623076155/", "timestamp_created": 1419208191, "timestamp_updated": 1419208191, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.539474", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13147832": {"recommendationid": "13147832", "author": {"steamid": "76561198026990714", "num_games_owned": 158, "num_reviews": 31, "playtime_forever": 2948, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1510623638}, "language": "english", "review": "I raged so hard that the keys on my keyboard flew all over the floor. I still recommend it though. Bought the whole package. I wonder how many hours i will spend pressing the key back to its place.", "timestamp_created": 1417290041, "timestamp_updated": 1417290041, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13057125": {"recommendationid": "13057125", "author": {"steamid": "76561198046407276", "num_games_owned": 4423, "num_reviews": 198, "playtime_forever": 5134, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1508269508}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge from Spiderweb Software is a old school indie RPG Game. It is dated, sure, but it still has a lot of charm.\n\nThe first part of the game introduces the player into the world of Geneforge, the Island Sucia was abandoned 200 years ago and you are stranded on the Island. You have to make a choice which of three selectable classes you will take, later in the game you'll also be member of one of the factions (sects) each with benefits and codex.\n\nThe selection you make during the game will change the outcome of the game, and this long before the genre of visual novels was envisioned. The area of this game isn't exceptionaly large but it has good stories to tell, and a lot of hard obstacles to overcome. The difficulty of the game can at times be misleading, but that isn't a drawback, it is in fact a virtue of the game. \n\nThe game is not a high end graphical game which might come to some as a bad thing, but graphics often don't play such a great role in RPG games, at least not in the elder games. Of course the game still had potential to be even better than what was achieved, but you can play this game and still have a lot of fun, or get utterly frustrated by a random encounter with too many foes that were too strong for you and your creations. \n\nI can recomend this game based alone on the RPG virtues of the time when it was created.", "timestamp_created": 1416761474, "timestamp_updated": 1416761474, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.517647", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13055213": {"recommendationid": "13055213", "author": {"steamid": "76561198008192521", "num_games_owned": 262, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 2989, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1413678926}, "language": "english", "review": "This game does not have any flashy eye candy but it has a well developed story with an interesting take on magic and few technical bugs.\n\nI had a lot of fun with this. The turn based combat was a nice change of pace for me and took me back to the good old days of gaming. \n\nThere is no voice acting so you have to read the dialog. (Shocking, I know.) There is no need to monitor your FPS. This game will be gentle with your graphics card. (and sound card). \nIf these things bother you then this isn't your game.\nIf you like a well thought out story with more than one path to the end game, give this a try.\n\nA fun game from a great little game company.", "timestamp_created": 1416752355, "timestamp_updated": 1416752355, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13037594": {"recommendationid": "13037594", "author": {"steamid": "76561198060556508", "num_games_owned": 114, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 2223, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1417147656}, "language": "english", "review": "I loved these games years ago when I played the first three. The only thing I would add to other reviews is that the $22 price shows up on every search result for Geneforge separately, and my love is not $110 strong. I came to add the set of games to my wishlist, but realized the pack of 5 was $22. Certainly worth it, but not everyone might come as far as I. Y'all should find a way to split the collection to reflect individual prices that can be collected together.", "timestamp_created": 1416647902, "timestamp_updated": 1416647902, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "13000784": {"recommendationid": "13000784", "author": {"steamid": "76561198059631340", "num_games_owned": 213, "num_reviews": 8, "playtime_forever": 1600, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1416366293}, "language": "english", "review": "This is an amazing game, even for its age.  I really love the story, but what was even better is the closure you receive at the end in the form of hand-drawn story panels (this particular aspect really appealed to me).  There are many different endings to find, which helps increase playtime/replayability and overall, I have put more than 50 hours into this game.  \n\nIf you are a fan of RPG's and you don't mind dated graphics, you should definitely give this or the later entries in the series a try.\n\n8/10", "timestamp_created": 1416366880, "timestamp_updated": 1416366955, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 10, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.620996", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12984155": {"recommendationid": "12984155", "author": {"steamid": "76561198020306509", "num_games_owned": 230, "num_reviews": 16, "playtime_forever": 2477, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1416777398}, "language": "english", "review": "This game was shareware title for Mac computers in 2001. In other words: It's old. It really shows that\n\nGraphics are primitive. Sound quality is atrocius. Interface leaves lot to to be desired. Combat is rather simple and performance is rather choppy, especially on Win7.\n\nBut...everything I just wrote doesn't really count if you're die hard RPG fan as I do.\n\nI'm having so much fun with this title like with none other RPG title l played lately.\nWhat really shines here is that it has intriguing story and you can really \"role play\" your character around it.\nVery good writing makes up for it's low quality making the game world very lively and immersive.\nSo few games now focus around such basic concepts that it really stands out.\n\nThis game deserves to be played. \n\n\n", "timestamp_created": 1416248437, "timestamp_updated": 1416248437, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12882108": {"recommendationid": "12882108", "author": {"steamid": "76561198086233742", "num_games_owned": 55, "num_reviews": 11, "playtime_forever": 707, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 1, "last_played": 1515899769}, "language": "english", "review": "Aged like fine wine", "timestamp_created": 1415670108, "timestamp_updated": 1415670108, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.495433", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12788116": {"recommendationid": "12788116", "author": {"steamid": "76561198044186646", "num_games_owned": 388, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 2254, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1452906711}, "language": "english", "review": "The demo of this and the rest of the series alone made up a majority of my childhood as it throws you into the game cutting off the rest of the world after you've poured a dozen hours or so into it. The story is long and interesting and it's a wonder to see how far south things end up in this series. If your a fan of turn based combat (be it you like to bust heads, throw magic or create massive hulking beasts of fire breathing Velociraptors to do your dirty work) This is the game for you. throw a large expansive world, game altering choices and the option to simply destroy everything and leave the island in flames and you've got the perfect game to sink your time into, just keep the Steam App or another computer screen open as this game doesn't have an overlay.", "timestamp_created": 1415117566, "timestamp_updated": 1415117566, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12740311": {"recommendationid": "12740311", "author": {"steamid": "76561198023455767", "num_games_owned": 226, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 2366, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1513674465}, "language": "english", "review": "Great Game, Nuff Said.", "timestamp_created": 1414919482, "timestamp_updated": 1414919482, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.496318", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12719250": {"recommendationid": "12719250", "author": {"steamid": "76561198047688266", "num_games_owned": 46, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 3044, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1396441946}, "language": "english", "review": "what to say about Geneforge? To put it simply: It's an oddly fantastic game. \n\nHaving never heard of the series, I purchased a bundle with all 5 Geneforge games. I really enjoyed my playthough of Geneforge 1, despite the difficulty and dated feel of its isometric graphics. Many of the sound effects are terrible and yet somehow memorable and enjoyable. The entire gameworld is immersive, and the creators succeed at inviting the player into a curious world unlike anything I've found elsewhere. \n\nThe turn-based combat is unique and seamless with world exploration; no cutscenes to a battlefield. Feel free to disagree, but this games combat feels a lot like what Dragon Age would have been (without the dragons) in 2001. You set your party into a formation (some strategy), you scout bad guys, you draw them into battle and then the turn-based system engages right where the characters are standing, based on the players/enemies speed as determined by stats. The balancing is steeped against the player and pots/items/spells saved my creations several times. Oh yeah, did I forget to mention? [spoiler]You're a Shaper, a god-like race of techno-religious beings who fashioned slaves through genetic engineering, albeit 150 years ago before much of the technology was abandoned, ship wrecked on an island populated with the decendants of those slaves.[/spoiler] If you want to know more, or about what the Geneforge is, buy the game!\n\nAside from combat, content-wise it's pretty dense. I was able to get up to 50hrs in a single playthrough, although I explored just about every square inch of map and tried multiple different endings. The story is pushed by text-narration as opposed to characters rendered in 3D, animated w/ voice acting. This makes it impenetrable to many spoilt by games such as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Bioshock, but nevertheless it has it all. Political intrigue, factions, tons of choices that shape the world and your standing within it, hundreds of items and creatures, and dungeon after dungeon to crawl through.\n\nI can't speak to the whole series, although I may play them through in the future, but IMO Geneforge 1 is worth your time for anything under $3. I think I got it for a buck in the bundle and was pleasantly surprised. \n\nUltimately, I give \"Geneforge 1\" 7/10, would genetically modify self again.", "timestamp_created": 1414819691, "timestamp_updated": 1431018224, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 29, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.758619", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12561985": {"recommendationid": "12561985", "author": {"steamid": "76561198067749118", "num_games_owned": 130, "num_reviews": 47, "playtime_forever": 1005, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1413734111}, "language": "english", "review": "All of Spiderweb Software's titles are low on graphics and, as the oldest title available on Steam, Geneforge 1 is no exception; however, it was never built for that. Regardless of what year you play this game, the amount of raw depth and story is outstanding. It has been ten years since I first played this game, the Geneforge series remains one of my favorite games of all time, and I can't recommend it without advising players to start at the beginning.\n\nGeneforge offers what I would personally feel is the goal of all RPGs: to create a story and setting that is compelling in its mystery, intriguing in its, theme, and captivating in its storytelling. The game begins with your character washed up on an island that was barred by the administration of your legendary and powerful magic order. You aren't allowed to be there, and the story is about why that is, what made it that way, and how do you interact with the inhabitants left behind, all while learning more about what your order is about, what they're like, and how you're going to resolve it all when you go back.\n\nI have absolutely never played another game where I wanted to know more strongly what came next, except for its sequel, perhaps. It's something about the setting and the theming that really clicked with both my curiosity and deep fascination with a fictional, magic world. Although the graphics may age and the user-interface be abundantly clunky, the story and writing will always remain the same.\n\nMy recommendation is positive. Highly positive.", "timestamp_created": 1413693399, "timestamp_updated": 1511641070, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 16, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.668634", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12532087": {"recommendationid": "12532087", "author": {"steamid": "76561198036285528", "num_games_owned": 161, "num_reviews": 11, "playtime_forever": 1422, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1435355007}, "language": "english", "review": "Old school graphics? Almost no music? \n\nGreat game! Who cares about those first 2 things if the gameplay and storyline is engaging? I don't. I started off light, just seeking things out, now I'm sleeping only a little while so I can wake up and play some more.", "timestamp_created": 1413587733, "timestamp_updated": 1413587733, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.497866", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12271720": {"recommendationid": "12271720", "author": {"steamid": "76561198074849414", "num_games_owned": 840, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 4252, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1451290974}, "language": "english", "review": "A fantastic innovative fantasy RPG full of immersive dialog and characters, beautiful model design and a very interesting concept behind the plot. You start off small, weak and poor but grow throughout your journey into a untoppable being with great power. The fate of Sucia island rests in your hands, utilizing friends and enemies to make your final escape from it. Multiple ending dialog resulting from decisions made during your whole journey gives much to play for.\n\nAll-round I rate this game 9/10\n", "timestamp_created": 1411886580, "timestamp_updated": 1411886580, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 5, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.504382", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12257869": {"recommendationid": "12257869", "author": {"steamid": "76561198042010388", "num_games_owned": 1412, "num_reviews": 18, "playtime_forever": 121, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1379909646}, "language": "english", "review": "good", "timestamp_created": 1411812527, "timestamp_updated": 1411812527, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.496114", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12193252": {"recommendationid": "12193252", "author": {"steamid": "76561198055506614", "num_games_owned": 78, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 1586, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1476570177}, "language": "english", "review": "This game is a damn English project, and somewhat philisophical. The story at a glance is that of adventure, sorcery, and an interesting take on spellcraft. Upon closer depth the series however, it really invokes deep thought surrounding the meaning and value of life. Is a living and sentient being any less meaningful due to it's spawn from nothingness? If not, then does the shaper have absolute rule over their creatures regardless of their concent? These are the questions you must ask yourself when you play this game, and what you decide to make of yourself in the story.", "timestamp_created": 1411435185, "timestamp_updated": 1473299090, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12188832": {"recommendationid": "12188832", "author": {"steamid": "76561198090868748", "num_games_owned": 89, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 3833, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1503445614}, "language": "english", "review": "One of my favorite games from a long time ago, this game is rather fun. If you're one of those people who enjoy a good indie game that includes science fiction and fantasy, than this game is for you!", "timestamp_created": 1411410097, "timestamp_updated": 1411410097, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502488", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12186307": {"recommendationid": "12186307", "author": {"steamid": "76561198031836806", "num_games_owned": 379, "num_reviews": 38, "playtime_forever": 73, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1373718173}, "language": "english", "review": "I might have enjoyed this game in 1988.", "timestamp_created": 1411393474, "timestamp_updated": 1411393474, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.302731", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12149542": {"recommendationid": "12149542", "author": {"steamid": "76561197998580202", "num_games_owned": 466, "num_reviews": 7, "playtime_forever": 2633, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1411138498}, "language": "german", "review": "---- German Review ----\n\nIch werde die erste \"Review\" auf Deutsch verfassen f\u00fcr Leute die einfach zu faul oder der englischen Sprache nicht m\u00e4chtig sind ;) . Dennoch beginne ich hier nun mehr oder weniger mit einem Englischen Satz meine Review.\n\nFinally - i beat the game.\n\nDas ganze war schwerer als ich anfangs vermutet hatte... zugegeben ich h\u00e4tte mich im Vorfeld \u00fcber die Klassen informieren k\u00f6nnen und h\u00e4tte es dann sicherlich einfach gehabt.\n\nIm Spiel gibt es 3 (Shaper, Guardian, Agent) Klassen, eine davon kann man bei der Charaktererstellung w\u00e4hlen und seine Skillpunkte dann verteilen.\nDie einfachste Klasse hierbei ist der Shaper, die schwierigste der Guardian, dass wusste ich allerdings noch nicht als ich das Spiel begonnen habe, weshalb ich selber den Guardian gespielt habe.\n\n\nDie Welt und Story ist gut gemacht, da wurde sich wirklich M\u00fche gegeben, dass vermisse ich bei vielen neueren Spielen einfach, da dort mehr Wert auf die Grafik als alles andere gelegt wird.\nGrafisch ist das Spiel in die Rubrik \"Retro RPG\" einzuordnen, wem diese Spiele gefallen macht auch hier nichts falsch.\n\nDas Kampfsystem ist runden- und punktebasiert, jede Aktion (Laufen, Items nutzen oder Angreifen) kostet Punkte. Je nach Klasse/Inventar und Ausr\u00fcstung variiert die Punktzahl die man am Anfang eines Zuges hat.\nIm Kampf stehen einem \"selbst erschaffene Kreaturen bei\" , diese kann man erschaffen(bis zu 7 St\u00fcck) und unterst\u00fctzen einem im Kampf.\nEin Tipp m\u00f6chte ich hier abgeben, wenn man 2 Skillpunkte beim erschaffen einer Kreatur in die Rubrik \"Intelligence\" setzt so kann man die Kreatur im Kampf selbst befehligen,\nandernfalls rennt sie rum und greift an wie sie lust und laune hat. Das kann ziemlich nerven wenn man es nicht wei\u00df ;) .\n\n\nDas Spiel selber gibt es nur auf Englisch, die Story muss man aber nicht lesen, weshalb man es auch durchaus spielen kann wenn man kein Englisch kann. Auch wenn ich selber jedem empfehle sich die Story n\u00e4her anzuschauen und mitzulesen.\nIch empfand sie als sehr gelungen und interessant.\n\nDie komplette Geneforge Saga (Teil 1-5 ) gibt es f\u00fcr 19,99\u20ac zu kaufen, oftmals ist sie auch bis zu 80% im Angebot. Das sind dann rund 4\u20ac und die sind diese Spiele allemal wert auch wenn ich selbst bisher nur den ersten Teil gespielt habe.\n\nVon mir also eine klare Kaufempfehlung. Hier und da gibt es einige kleine Ruckler, kann allerdings auch an meiner Kiste gelegen haben ;).\n\nTL:DR\n\n8,5/10\n\nAktualisiert 26.11.2016 f\u00fcr die Steam Awards.", "timestamp_created": 1411139310, "timestamp_updated": 1480160588, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 20, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.691935", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12145543": {"recommendationid": "12145543", "author": {"steamid": "76561198082218981", "num_games_owned": 55, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 5014, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1467061767}, "language": "english", "review": "It's $19.99 per game, but still $19.99 for the entire saga, and steam has a -75% off sale from time to time, allowing you to purchase all 5 games for like $3.99, which is a GREAT deal. I've spent like 40-60 hours per game, and over 100 hours on the fifth one, totalling to over 300 hours of just playing Geneforge; and I still plan on replaying the entire saga one last time when I have the time to!\n\nI'll be frank with you; Geneforge isn't renowned for excellent graphics and pictures (except for perhaps the cool cartoonish drawings you get at the beginning; those are pretty cool), but the storyline is GREAT. The music was awfully disturbing, but that's just my opinion, because I'm a scaredy cat and I don't like having ominous music playing in the background while I'm walking through a dark and creepy forest. And then a monster comes at me from outside my sightlines causing me to throw my mouse at my laptop.\n\nI decided to get the saga near the middle of my summer vacation, so I ended up spending about 8 hours per day just glued to my laptop playing geneforge. Sometimes I forgot to eat. Still no regrets.", "timestamp_created": 1411097322, "timestamp_updated": 1411097322, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500773", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "12124412": {"recommendationid": "12124412", "author": {"steamid": "76561197975298584", "num_games_owned": 804, "num_reviews": 49, "playtime_forever": 1466, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1402694673}, "language": "english", "review": "  For me, [u]Geneforge[/u] is one of the series that represents a hybrid of old school and new for RPG, a transition that came around at a time when developers not only relied on certain conventions (such as the heavy use of textual description in games) but embraced these over the flash and thunder of visual & audio spectacle that would inevitably supplant them in mainstream gaming.  This review is for Geneforge 1 through 5, the complete series.\n\n  Mr. Jeff Vogel and his [i]Spiderweb Software[/i] are involved not just in the Geneforge IP but also the [u]Avernum[/u] series which is enjoyable.  Geneforge was developed in five installments from 2001 to 2008.  Graphics were never a priority with this IP, and in my opinion like most games developed by this company, its greatest strength is story.\n\nSome things that must be talked about when discussing Geneforge:\n[list]\n    [*]Heavy use of text\n    [*]Merciless combat & careful character progression\n    [*]No hand holding or linearity in a huge world\n[/list]\n  Understand that these games feel old by any standard.  People who didn't grow up playing MUDs or other types of games in high school will likely be frustrated by the high amount of text here: it's how you get the dialogue, interact with people and objects, and absorb specific information about every new area you come across in addition to most of the situations that dynamically arise in the game world.  The pace of the game is necessarily slowed down by this feature and many players either don't have the patience or simply aren't inclined to sit through so much content when presented in this format.  Yeah, you have to stop and read.  I urge you to take that time and effort, since the reading provides great detail and insight into the lore, characters and story --not to mention you'll be completely lost on what to do next if you skip through it!\n\n  Combat can be very fun and is especially rewarding after you've repeated an encounter that initially punished you but discovered a viable path to victory.  \"Shaping,\" the act of creating life via magic, is the central theme of Geneforge and translates into an \"essence\" mechanic, a second mana pool the player character spends to summon a host of little minions (or a handful of stronger ones, or a single powerful one; it varies based on the demands of each encounter).  There are a few types of shaping that each come with their own creations (magical, melee, ranged, control, etcetera).  Even on the casual difficulty you need to be smart about how you invest skill points upon leveling up.  Support skills like Leadership and Mechanics are great; they can supposedly be used to beat the game without a combat-viable character.  Melee and ranged specializations are available too, of course, if you aren't into the magic system.  I found the most success with a bit of everything, emphasizing survivability + stats over armor in my gear choices.  Be prepared for some trial and error (or look up some cheats online...but really, don't do that).  There are a couple of succinct and helpful guides out there, though.\n\n  The third item on that list just further drives home the importance of realizing it's a long game with lots of text.  You have very little indication of where to go or what to do even when given a quest.  You'll forge out into the world and earn every inch of progress with meticulous interrogation of NPCs in towns and navigation of treacherous, trap-filled monster infested wildlands in equal measure.  If you skip that text, eventually you'll be having to consult a guide or just roam randomly until you get lucky.  I did not explore every area, complete every quest, hunt down every rare item or talk to everyone I met.  In fact, at times I followed the main questline as closely as is possible in my eagerness to see the main plot play out.  \n\n  Technically the game is very simple but runs without any issue.  It started as demoware on the Mac.  Everything runs fine but looks extremely dated and perhaps feels clunky.  \n\n  The themes dealt with in this story are ones I liked and would enjoy seeing more of in future games.  I found it very pleasing that the story unfolded in episodic manner from one game to the next, especially regarding the recurring characters who I'd grown attached to.  The only criticism I'd level against the story is that it is delivered almost too arbitrarily; I felt at times I would have been better served experiencing the story through my actions rather than being told what to think with a text box.  Overall however, it was an excellent delivery.  Of the cRPGs I've played, this series isn't my favorite but it's up there, although...\n\n  I can only recommend Geneforge to players who have considerable patience and time on their hands for the experience I've described above, and who are craving an \"old school\" game.  It's challenging but good fun.  Defeating your enemies to reach the ending and see how everything wraps up based on your choices is so rewarding.\n\nTIP: Be thorough in exploring, talking, and reading the text for each area.  It'll help in various ways, not just the extra experience points.\nTIP: Guides exist online if you find yourself in an unbeatable fight or unsure of where to go next.", "timestamp_created": 1410917919, "timestamp_updated": 1410917919, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 6, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.510663", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11932544": {"recommendationid": "11932544", "author": {"steamid": "76561198055624111", "num_games_owned": 318, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 645, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1479627099}, "language": "english", "review": "Best isometric RPG series ever!", "timestamp_created": 1409478438, "timestamp_updated": 1409478438, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11928504": {"recommendationid": "11928504", "author": {"steamid": "76561198000878931", "num_games_owned": 731, "num_reviews": 52, "playtime_forever": 2023, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1412872692}, "language": "english", "review": "I have been playing this a lot lately. At first i thought i would hate it but as i got furthur in the game (very slowly) I started to enjoy it. \n\nFIrst of all i have not completed it yet  but i have played enough to probebly write something. \n\nStory \nIf you do not like a lot of reading then you mind as well pass on the game. There is a ton of reading and the game is very heavily story based which is a good thing because so far it has been pretty well written. I won't give anything away so i can't say much just know that it is well worth reading through. Also talk to every npc  that is a must. You also might want something to write down notes. \n\nGameplay\n\ngees where do i start  ... Well i guess the battle gameplay. It is a stradegy turn based rpg. Every turn you have a certain amout of ability ponts. moving, using items, attacking will use ability points. This makes you think a lot about your move during the combat phase which again is a good thing.  As you level up you will gain point in which you can distribute to certain stats. \n\nEventually you will be able to summon creatures to fight by your side. But if you do not keep them happy the will turn on you and start attacking you. Which could turn a battle thats going good in to a nightmare. Which brings another level of stradegy. Also creating creatures effects your essance points base stat. So say you summon one that uses 7 essance points. Your base stat will be ... 21-7 =14  you can gain back that stat by absorbing the creature when you do not need it. \n\nMusic \nThere is not much music here aside from the title screen but enough  form towns with the kids playing and running around to outside where there will be animal sounds. that is more then enough to be enjoyable. \n\nscore 9/10", "timestamp_created": 1409445371, "timestamp_updated": 1409445371, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 6, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.508538", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11859412": {"recommendationid": "11859412", "author": {"steamid": "76561198051926788", "num_games_owned": 180, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 432, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1407846439}, "language": "english", "review": "if you like reading fantasy books I'm sure you like this game.My play time shows 7 hours but I played this game offline so real play time is about 55 hours..probably", "timestamp_created": 1408968288, "timestamp_updated": 1408968379, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.545455", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11803117": {"recommendationid": "11803117", "author": {"steamid": "76561198020273912", "num_games_owned": 93, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 3375, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1409396416}, "language": "english", "review": "This, and the entire bundle are CRAP and a waste of money. I bought at the discounted price, and even at $5, I feel as though I've just bitten into an apple and found I've eaten half a worm and wanna throw up. DON'T BE STUPID LIKE ME. \nRUN AWAY!!!", "timestamp_created": 1408604053, "timestamp_updated": 1408604053, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 7, "votes_funny": 3, "weighted_vote_score": "0.126020", "comment_count": "3", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11709745": {"recommendationid": "11709745", "author": {"steamid": "76561198097794417", "num_games_owned": 188, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 1104, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1487987930}, "language": "english", "review": "Amazing RPG that I really enjoy playing even from way back when it came out in early 2ooo's, highly recommended for any old school RPG fans out there.", "timestamp_created": 1408075176, "timestamp_updated": 1408075176, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11614013": {"recommendationid": "11614013", "author": {"steamid": "76561197994744350", "num_games_owned": 300, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 1778, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1414536682}, "language": "spanish", "review": "Buscaba un juego de rol old school y me encanta este juego. No os pong\u00e1is esc\u00e9pticos por los gr\u00e1ficos u otros detalles porque de momento la jugabilidad y la trama me parecen geniales.", "timestamp_created": 1407586633, "timestamp_updated": 1407586633, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11526772": {"recommendationid": "11526772", "author": {"steamid": "76561198077725913", "num_games_owned": 285, "num_reviews": 469, "playtime_forever": 324, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1447808902}, "language": "english", "review": "i love old school games :)", "timestamp_created": 1407019052, "timestamp_updated": 1407019052, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.472752", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11418250": {"recommendationid": "11418250", "author": {"steamid": "76561198028306964", "num_games_owned": 154, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 2138, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1493392410}, "language": "english", "review": "This tiny game packs a huge punch. For only 10 MB, you get a story and gameplay experience the likes of which is rarely (if ever) found nowadays. While the graphics are fairly ancient, even for when this game was released, the writing's combination of dark humor, fascinating worldbuilding, and complex choices makes this first installment likely the best. Use stealth and diplomacy or might and magic to explore Sucia Island, and possibly unlock the secrets of why this place was abandoned- or even exploit them to give yourself godlike powers.\n\nThere are many ways to win, and many many more ways to lose, but your objective is simple: Escape. Everything else is just icing on the genetically engineered cake.", "timestamp_created": 1406378060, "timestamp_updated": 1406378060, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 4, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.504641", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11385725": {"recommendationid": "11385725", "author": {"steamid": "76561198042497045", "num_games_owned": 523, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 3922, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1444996816}, "language": "english", "review": "This entire series is amazing if you enjoy rpgs. Provides countless hours of exploring and creating characters however you want them to be. You can make a mage who harnesses the power of the geneforge and can kill everyone or the warrior that denounces his own race. It is a super fun game that is not known enough. I would recommend it to all of my friends.", "timestamp_created": 1406176933, "timestamp_updated": 1406176933, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 9, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.508895", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11201119": {"recommendationid": "11201119", "author": {"steamid": "76561198052181513", "num_games_owned": 394, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 174, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1405117423}, "language": "english", "review": "Basically Geneforge 1 is a seemingly run-of-the-mill fantasy RPG where, admittedly, the art and music isn't even all that great. But you'll be hooked after 30 minutes of exploring Sucia Island, which has been barred from Shaper travel for two centuries. There are the typical ruins and monsters, treasures and trash you get with every game like this, but the game's storytelling will suprise you and keep you playing. Combat and map-extensiveness will keep you on your toes and provide a lengthy experience. This is a great game and I highly recommend it if you're looking for something easy to get into and fun to play.\n\nYou can see an extended review I've written here: http://chillfacedanger.wordpress.com/2014/07/12/year-of-gaming-3-geneforge-1/", "timestamp_created": 1405179378, "timestamp_updated": 1405179378, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 5, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.504148", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11097400": {"recommendationid": "11097400", "author": {"steamid": "76561197995402785", "num_games_owned": 1437, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 4216, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1404630154}, "language": "english", "review": "This is an interesting one, although not really a great one.\n\nThe world and lore it establishes are well-done and interesting. You get to encounter different sects, and you can ally yourself with them, betray them later, and then change your mind and do what they probably would have wanted if you hadn't already massacred their town. All of these actions have consequences within the world and how that world reacts to you. Those consequences follow through all the way to the ending of the game, which has a pretty impressive variety of outcomes. This is probably the strongest part of the game and what makes it worth playing through.\n\nThe growth and progression of your character is also well done. You can choose to play Geneforge as three quite different \"classes\". Every level up you get a set of skill points that you can apportion as you wish. The class you choose doesn't dictate what you can do, but it does make it easier/harder to level up certain skills. Skills range from physical combat, magic spells, the ability to \"shape\" creatures to fight for you. General skills, such as Leadership and Mechanics, are also available. Pleasantly, these are actually very useful to find non-combat methods to progress through the game.\n\nAgain all of these things are well done, and are what make the game worth playing. Where it falls apart a bit, is in the interface and to a certain degree, the combat.\n\nCombat is turn-based, and on the surface, can be quite tactical. Timing, and awareness of the positions of both your allies and your enemies are all quite important. Particularly, when you do have allies (such as the creatures you can \"shape\"), you do have to take into account whether or not you or your creatures are blocking a path forward. You can use this both to your benefit and your detriment, by funneling enemies down a corridor into one of your stronger creatures.\n\nIn theory anyway.\n\nThe problem is that, at least in my experience, the game is rather easy. So, tactics more or less go out the window, when you can just click-click-click your way to victory. Positioning at that point becomes more of an annoyance, as you try to coax the pathing algorithms to make sure that you don't waste a turn because you clicked slightly to the left of something, so it paths all the way around and your turn is wasted. And it's even worse that the punishment for this is not death, but a test of your patience, more often than not.\n\nTowards the end of the game, the challenge is upped, but by presenting annoyances, like poisoned areas that do damage to you and your creatures for just being in them. There is an optional area towards the end that serves as a pretty robust challenge, but again, the tactics aren't really that interesting at the end of it. It's more a battle of attrition that you just need to push through.\n\nOverall, the combat side of this game seems like it would be great on paper, but it ends up being boring most of the time, and annoying some of the time. Very rarely is it actually much fun.\n\nI should mention that the presentation of the game is quite old-school, and to top it off, there is no music aside from the title screen of the game. You just get some ambient noise in towns, and sound effects for all the actions. That's it. Honestly, some music would have made some of the more annoying slog parts of the game much more palatable. I mean, it helped a lot when I was just listening to a podcast or some music when I was doing it.\n\nThat being said, despite all the gripes, I would still totally recommend the game. Normally, I'm a gameplay over story/presentation guy, but in this case I can overlook it. What it does right, it does very well. \n\nFrom what I've heard, the series just continues to build on itself as it goes on. Based on what I played, I'm very much looking forward to eventually going through the following games in the series.", "timestamp_created": 1404632336, "timestamp_updated": 1404718028, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 34, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.773377", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11095635": {"recommendationid": "11095635", "author": {"steamid": "76561197985703670", "num_games_owned": 305, "num_reviews": 13, "playtime_forever": 1058, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1405004324}, "language": "english", "review": "This series is a good example of classic-style open world RPGs like Fallout. The story does moral ambiguity very well, particularly as the series goes on. Compare that to a lot of modern games where your only options are \"Barf rainbows and friendship\" or \"Be a complete psychopath.\" And as the type of person who can't seem to choose anything other than rainbows and friendship, this series made me feel [i]really[/i] uncomfortable. (Which is good; stories should make you feel things.)\nWhile the gameplay is good, it can sometimes fall victim to the \"Dominant Strategy\" trope. Dungeon too dangerous for your squishy wizard? Just have your creations scout ahead while you hide in a pantry! Character building isn't [i]completely[/i] open, but it's done in a way that makes sense. Playing as someone specializing in the magical arts? They aren't exactly going be become Conan overnight. [spoiler]And you may think that getting all the stat-increasing canisters you can would be a no-brainer... Think again.[/spoiler]\nAll in all, I'd recommend this series to anyone who enjoys classic PC RPGs, or anyone who enjoys a good (soul-crushing) story.", "timestamp_created": 1404620758, "timestamp_updated": 1404620758, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11025015": {"recommendationid": "11025015", "author": {"steamid": "76561198005555225", "num_games_owned": 381, "num_reviews": 28, "playtime_forever": 1917, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1404324460}, "language": "english", "review": "Before I clarify my thoughts on Geneforge, I must ask a question. What, to you, makes a good game? There are many potential answers to that question, all of them valid. If, however, you rely on graphics for the sake of immersion you will not enjoy Geneforge. Its graphics are rather primitive, even considering their age. If you cannot bring yourself to overlook the game's presentation, that's understandable. But if you can see past the rough edges, you will find an RPG with a lot to offer.\n\n\n\nIf graphics are the lowest point of Geneforge, story is the highest. The game takes place in a creative and well-realized world where science and magic combine into an entire discipline based on creating life. Those who wield this power, called shapers,  hold immense social and political influence over the setting. Entire species owe their existence to these mad scientists of the magic world, and the shapers are quick to bring that up and exploit it. \n\n\n\nOn the island where the plot is set, long-abandoned creations get these quaint ideas like \"free will\" and \"fair compensation\". It's up to the player to decide to what extent they support the rights of the created beings, if at all. Choices like that are common in Geneforge, and railroading the player's decisions is refreshingly rare. None of the story paths is presented as the absolute most ethical--each faction has flaws and benefits, both to the NPCs and to the player. Not allying yourself to any of them is possible but more difficult.\n\n\n\nThe game play itself is adequate, but personally I only saw it as a vehicle to access more of the plot. Make of that what you will.\n\n\nIn summary: Geneforge is a game that must be viewed with certain expectations in mind. There are a number of obvious budget and technical constraints at work, which may turn away those with little tolerance fo such things. Those who can endure despite its flaws will find a game with immense personality, well worth the effort required to uncover its riches. Give it a shot.\n", "timestamp_created": 1404326376, "timestamp_updated": 1404326376, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "11008520": {"recommendationid": "11008520", "author": {"steamid": "76561198011848336", "num_games_owned": 1020, "num_reviews": 18, "playtime_forever": 3297, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1370177475}, "language": "polish", "review": "Gra niesamowicie mnie zaskoczy\u0142a, bior\u0105c pod uwag\u0119, \u017ce nie mia\u0142em wobec niej wysokich oczekiwa\u0144. Rozgrywka jest w znacznym stopniu nieliniowa, \u015bcie\u017cka naszej w\u0119dr\u00f3wki zale\u017cy od nas, mamy woln\u0105 r\u0119k\u0119 w eksploracji wyspy, a ta obfituje w wiele ciekawych lokacji. \n\nMo\u017cemy opowiedzie\u0107 si\u0119 po stronie r\u00f3\u017cnych dost\u0119pnych \"frakcji\", gra oferuje kilka zako\u0144cze\u0144 zale\u017cnych od naszych wybor\u00f3w  (niekt\u00f3re przynosz\u0105 odwrotny skutek od zamierzonego). Zaskakuj\u0105co dobrze napisana, pokusi\u0142bym si\u0119 nawet o stwierdzenie, \u017ce niejednoznaczna moralnie.\n\nInterfejs na pocz\u0105tku mo\u017ce wydawa\u0107 si\u0119 toporny, ale szybko odkryjemy, \u017ce nawigowanie po nim jest \u0142atwiejsze ni\u017c na to wygl\u0105da.\n\nSystem walki turowy, rozwi\u0105zany ca\u0142kiem poprawnie. Tworz\u0105c bohatera wybieramy jedn\u0105 z trzech dost\u0119pnych klas postaci (chocia\u017c jej dalszy rozw\u00f3j zale\u017cy od nas). S\u0105 to klasy:\n-Shaper- s\u0142aba w zwarciu, w walce polega na tworzonych przez siebie stworzeniach (nowe i silniejsze wersje odblokowujemy w trakcie gry), naj\u0142atwiejsza w prowadzeniu\n-Agent- typowo magiczna klasa stawiaj\u0105ca na ofensywne i defensywne zakl\u0119cia, nieco lepsza w walce bezpo\u015bredniej ni\u017c powy\u017cszy\n-Guardian- nastawiona na walk\u0119 w zwarciu, cho\u0107 nadal mo\u017ce u\u017cywa\u0107 magii oraz tworzy\u0107 potwory\n\nUko\u0144czenie pierwszego Geneforge zaj\u0119\u0142o mi 55h. Stara\u0142em si\u0119 przej\u015b\u0107 t\u0119 gr\u0119 na 100%, niestety jedna z trzech najtrudniejszych lokacji (do takich zaliczam takie, gdzie samo przebywanie w nich nas rani i mo\u017ce doprowadzi\u0107 do \u015bmierci, np. w jednej oddychamy zatrutym powietrzem) dost\u0119pnych w grze na tyle mnie zirytowa\u0142a i zm\u0119czy\u0142a, \u017ce odpu\u015bci\u0142em sobie jej eksploracj\u0119.\n\nDo minus\u00f3w zaliczam brak muzyki, chocia\u017c efekty d\u017awi\u0119kowe (np. d\u017awi\u0119k \u015bwiszcz\u0105cego wiatru, gdzie w tle s\u0142ycha\u0107 przelatuj\u0105cego gdzie\u015b ptaka) ca\u0142kiem dobrze buduj\u0105 klimat.\n\nOg\u00f3\u0142em gra jak najbardziej warta polecenia, uchodzi za jedn\u0105 z najlepszych tego ma\u0142ego studia.", "timestamp_created": 1404251463, "timestamp_updated": 1404251463, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.507389", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10959410": {"recommendationid": "10959410", "author": {"steamid": "76561198043032917", "num_games_owned": 195, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 3983, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1374518359}, "language": "english", "review": "Finally something pretty unique in the RPG genre. A game that's not just about seeing how many goblins you can bop on the head or how much gold you've shamelessly stolen by the end of the adventure. \n\nThe Geneforge series is all about story, strategy and whether or not, you're willing to sacrifice Binky (your sadly under-leveled Fyora) for a brand spanking new, just off the line, Terror Vlish (you might name him Keith). Now in any other RPG this is an easy choice - Binky doesn't even have time to say goodbye to his best friend Crispin (a dependable Clawbug), before you've reabsorbed him and used his essence to create Keith. \n\nBut this is the bit that makes Geneforge different - Keith might be better in every possible way, but you two haven't taken a journey together from the Bandit Woods, through the Thorny Fen, and down into the (horrific) Mines. You and Binky have a partnership and you're not about to give him up, not even for Keith (with his awesome name). \n\nEventually you'll either decide to give up Binky (Crispin still gets a far off look in his eyes whenever he smells roasted Ornk) or you'll keep Binky and find another way to survive the Labs. It'll take more healing, planning, tools and a fair bit of luck, but Crispin won't be crying himself to sleep every night. \n\nAnd that's what Geneforge is about. At its core, it's game where you create creatures to fight for you, that you actually weirdly start caring about (sorry Jiggly Puff). It's a journey, both plot and game mechanic wise of hard decisions. At the end you'll never feel completely happy with the choices you've made and that's the sign of a good game. There's no right or wrong in Geneforge, only things you did because you followed your gut.", "timestamp_created": 1404088318, "timestamp_updated": 1404088318, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.545455", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10929775": {"recommendationid": "10929775", "author": {"steamid": "76561198089279329", "num_games_owned": 93, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 937, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1405435027}, "language": "english", "review": "I played for 15 minutes, looking around and picking up items, before I got in my first fight. I hit a cow with a fireball and it killed me in one hit. 10/10", "timestamp_created": 1404019551, "timestamp_updated": 1404019551, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 15, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.517967", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10914217": {"recommendationid": "10914217", "author": {"steamid": "76561198027304073", "num_games_owned": 348, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 68, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1403165488}, "language": "english", "review": "Don't get me wrong; I adore Jeff Vogel and I grew up with hundreds of hours on Exile III. I *really really wanted* to play and love Geneforge. I would *love* to play through the story...but the engine is just impossible to play with.\n\nThe screen is tiny and can't be modified, it forces fullscreen, and for some reason the simplistic sprites introduce *massively* slowed responsiveness as you clear out a map. At times it takes half a second or more between clicking and taking a step, and it makes no sense why this is the case.\n\nThere's another Jeff Vogel game... Avernum: Escape from the Pit. It's fantastic. The issues with the engine are fixed and it runs much smoother. Get *that* one, not Geneforge.", "timestamp_created": 1403980467, "timestamp_updated": 1403980467, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 27, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.583115", "comment_count": "1", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10914083": {"recommendationid": "10914083", "author": {"steamid": "76561198028996471", "num_games_owned": 217, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 2036, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1481510605}, "language": "english", "review": "This game is thje best game I've ever played. Gameplay isn't the best, but makes up for it 2x over in story.", "timestamp_created": 1403980166, "timestamp_updated": 1403980166, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10908997": {"recommendationid": "10908997", "author": {"steamid": "76561198076819000", "num_games_owned": 198, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 797, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1512456824}, "language": "english", "review": "A very fun, challenging, and engrosing old-school game. It puts an interesting twist on the typical fantasy setting.\n\nAnyone that is looking for a fun and cheep rpg should look into picking this up, you will definatly get more than you money's worth out of it.", "timestamp_created": 1403969550, "timestamp_updated": 1403969550, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500953", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10892988": {"recommendationid": "10892988", "author": {"steamid": "76561198034026974", "num_games_owned": 446, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 137, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1431900718}, "language": "english", "review": "I filled my inventory with sticks and rocks.\n\n10/10", "timestamp_created": 1403925142, "timestamp_updated": 1403925142, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 6, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502186", "comment_count": "1", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10551877": {"recommendationid": "10551877", "author": {"steamid": "76561198047474136", "num_games_owned": 130, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 343, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1320649200}, "language": "english", "review": "The Geneforge series is an incredibly unique  top down rpg. Choose to be a beefy melee, or a tricky summoner, or go all out glass cannon with a high damage caster fighter. Worth every penny for the whole series, interesting and engaging story line is worth the time. BONUS!!! its oldschool enough to have cheatcodes so u are good to go for f***-around games.", "timestamp_created": 1403243592, "timestamp_updated": 1403243592, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10310526": {"recommendationid": "10310526", "author": {"steamid": "76561198124007902", "num_games_owned": 47, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 263, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1405057964}, "language": "english", "review": "Bad graphics.\nGood story.\n\nFor adult RPG players.", "timestamp_created": 1401621038, "timestamp_updated": 1401621038, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.507463", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10262297": {"recommendationid": "10262297", "author": {"steamid": "76561197970676974", "num_games_owned": 415, "num_reviews": 17, "playtime_forever": 3183, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1402355007}, "language": "english", "review": "When I looked at the screenshots of this title I immediatly closed this page and moved on to search for some other game. Sometime later I encountered this game again on a sale. So I read a few short reviews and decided to give it a shot.\n\nAnd it was worth it. I am just an hour into the game but I can see already that this is a kind of RPG game that is not made anymore today. I'm a veteran player with strong sentiment towards classic RPG titles. Geneforge repulsed me with its primitive graphics but bought me with strong narrative, gameplay and this oldschool feel. You should definitely give it a try if you're fond of oldschool 2D RPG's.\n\nI shouldn't write a game review without actually finishing it. So I'll share my thoughts after I complete chaptere one. For now, I'm hooked.\n\nUpdate: I've played about 8 hours and the game even gets better. Truly surprised by that.\n\nAlready finished. It loses it's momentum during the second half of the game but all in all I really enjoyed it.", "timestamp_created": 1401275836, "timestamp_updated": 1402402887, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 6, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.514170", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10192910": {"recommendationid": "10192910", "author": {"steamid": "76561198042765631", "num_games_owned": 569, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 2963, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1386883635}, "language": "english", "review": "Probably one of the best RPG's I have played in some time. It's incredibly simple in mechanics, an has the most basic of graphics. It's quite long, quite cheap, has some interesting concepts, plenty of areas to explore, creatures to discover and shape. A great isometric RPG.", "timestamp_created": 1400718240, "timestamp_updated": 1400718240, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 19, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.657337", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10058309": {"recommendationid": "10058309", "author": {"steamid": "76561198045188008", "num_games_owned": 57, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 969, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1399778497}, "language": "english", "review": "man this game is a trip down memory lane... but I don't remember this game being this hard. I must of been a genius stradegist when I was younger or something because I am getting my ass kicked. Oh well", "timestamp_created": 1399605421, "timestamp_updated": 1399605421, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502411", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "10022036": {"recommendationid": "10022036", "author": {"steamid": "76561198111811696", "num_games_owned": 735, "num_reviews": 129, "playtime_forever": 389, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1399346047}, "language": "russian", "review": "\u042f \u043f\u043e\u043a\u0430 \u0447\u0442\u043e \u0442\u043e\u043b\u044c\u043a\u043e \u043d\u0430\u0447\u0430\u043b\u0430 \u0438\u0433\u0440\u0430\u0442\u044c, \u043e\u0434\u043d\u0430\u043a\u043e \u0438\u0433\u0440\u0430 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0438\u0437\u0432\u0435\u043b\u0430 \u043d\u0430 \u043c\u0435\u043d\u044f \u043e\u0433\u0440\u043e\u043c\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435! \u0421\u043e\u0432\u0440\u0435\u043c\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0438\u0433\u0440\u044b, \u0432\u044b\u0433\u043b\u044f\u0434\u044f\u0449\u0438\u0435 \u043f\u043e\u0434\u043e\u0431\u043d\u044b\u043c \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0437\u043e\u043c, \u0437\u0430\u0447\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0443\u044e \u043f\u044b\u0442\u0430\u044e\u0442\u0441\u044f \u0432\u044b\u0435\u0445\u0430\u0442\u044c \u043d\u0430 \u0444\u0430\u043a\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0435 \u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438\u0438 \u0438 \u043d\u0435 \u043e\u0447\u0435\u043d\u044c-\u0442\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0442\u044f\u0442\u0441\u044f \u043e \u0441\u043e\u0434\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043c - 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The graphics are terrible (The first Geneforge game came out in 2002), but looking past them you will find an engrossing story, awesome turn-based strategic gameplay, and a ton of endings and optional locations along the way.  My favorite series by Spiderweb is Geneforge, but all of their games are worth checking out. \n\nSidenote: There is a HUGE deal on steam, which allows you to get all 5 Geneforge games in a bundle for only $20.  Seriously, you are doing yourself a favor by purchasing these.", "timestamp_created": 1398474228, "timestamp_updated": 1398474313, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.521739", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9903860": {"recommendationid": "9903860", "author": {"steamid": "76561197981354175", "num_games_owned": 566, "num_reviews": 78, "playtime_forever": 57, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1326441600}, "language": "english", "review": "I actually played this game ages ago around the time a demo was released for Geneforge 2 I think?\n\nAnyway I do recommend this game, but only to people who are into turn based strategy style rpg combat. The game does have some things to be 'desired', one of them being companions/creations who can genuinely level and a better reason to keep around old ones.\n\n\nThis game has a sort of 'old style' charm to it with simple RPG leveling, stats to put points into and different classes to play. Graphics aren't amazing, but if you really want (like I did) you can go edit them a bit (not sure if you can do this with the steam version ) (I turned my shaper into a hot elf chick cuz I can).\n\nThe gameplay is solid, though it takes a bit to get used to the 'looting' system where you open the grab menu and you look at all the items around you or click containers to view what's inside. Stats and stat paths can determine if you are skilled enough to go certain ways and it's entierly possible to get through the game without REALLY fighting. I played a mixed route and tried my best to see it all and found it difficult because I wasn't specialized, but it was ok in the end since I reached a point where I felt I was 'thinking' about the combat, but also doing quite well by using some items correctly and also by positioned right, etc.\n\nOne of the best reasons to play the game though is the rich story, lore and plot. The game has 'canisters' that can enhance you throughout the game and although I don't want to ruin anything, I will just say that using them can affect the ending. So can a LOT of the actions performed. I think there is anywhere from 3 to 20ish different endings, only around 4 of which I really saw, 1 being death cuz duh it happens.\n\n\n\nSummed up, solid game, old world charm, slow paced, good story. Definitely recommended.", "timestamp_created": 1398203650, "timestamp_updated": 1398203650, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502194", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9898542": {"recommendationid": "9898542", "author": {"steamid": "76561198124348383", "num_games_owned": 256, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 11, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1395565362}, "language": "russian", "review": "\u0418\u0433\u0440\u0430 \u043c\u043e\u0436\u0435\u0442 \u0431\u044b\u0442\u044c \u0438 \u0445\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0430\u044f, \u043d\u043e \u043d\u0430 \u043b\u044e\u0431\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044f", "timestamp_created": 1398160731, "timestamp_updated": 1398160731, "voted_up": false, "votes_up": 12, "votes_funny": 3, "weighted_vote_score": "0.278536", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": 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"timestamp_created": 1395607850, "timestamp_updated": 1397306194, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 15, "votes_funny": 2, "weighted_vote_score": "0.712380", "comment_count": "1", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9601243": {"recommendationid": "9601243", "author": {"steamid": "76561198058042737", "num_games_owned": 135, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 4176, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1395368745}, "language": "english", "review": "Even after all of these years, Geneforge 1 is still a great RPG and worthy of being played by anyone who wants a very good story and multiple endings that change based on your actions.\n\nIf you like exploring to find every nook and cranny, and if you like learning about the game's history by talking to NPCs and reading books, and if you like pondering moral and ethical questions then check out all of Spiderweb Software's games.", "timestamp_created": 1395538593, "timestamp_updated": 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However, I manage to find time to play video games.\n\nI have had this game installed about 2 days now and already logged 8 hours on it. I get so wrapped up in the story that I lose track of time.\n\nI know Steam is selling the Geneforge bundle for the price of one game (the current date is March 22, 2014). That means you get all 5 games for $4. I believe it is well worth your money to purchase this game.", "timestamp_created": 1395535979, "timestamp_updated": 1395535979, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9576079": {"recommendationid": "9576079", "author": {"steamid": "76561198032062695", "num_games_owned": 310, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 2354, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1328947200}, "language": "english", "review": "One of the best settings I've seen in fantasy RPGs. I recommend this to anyone seeking standard fantasy gameplay without standard fantasy tropes.", "timestamp_created": 1395347700, "timestamp_updated": 1395347700, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.492131", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9561543": {"recommendationid": "9561543", "author": {"steamid": "76561197968514473", "num_games_owned": 424, "num_reviews": 80, "playtime_forever": 3310, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1397190506}, "language": "english", "review": "[i] \u201c\u2026 she stares up at you with awe, as if her god has stepped down to earth to face her. Maybe it has.\u201d [/i]\n\nGeneforge is a great turn-based role-playing game experience with a deep and meaningful story in combination with a unique take on magic. What it lacks in graphics it gains twofold in detailed descriptions of events throughout the game. \n\nYour decisions have major impact on the game\u2019s conclusion and gameplay is vastly different depending on which of the three classes you choose. \n\nThe almost total lack of music and no voice acting should be mentioned as the disadvantages of this classic rpg.\n\n[i] Trivia: [/i]\n\nThe attempt of futuristic weapons with devastating effects that simultaneously felt sensible and maintained balance were one of the most difficult gameplay issues the developers had to resolve.\n\n[i] Achievements: [/i]\n\nThe game has no Steam achievements.", "timestamp_created": 1395247903, "timestamp_updated": 1508440858, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 56, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.735476", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9497297": {"recommendationid": "9497297", "author": {"steamid": "76561198079640001", "num_games_owned": 128, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 6562, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1436149898}, "language": "english", "review": "This game is truly a work of art, as are all of Spiderweb Software's games. The graphics aren't very good (and don't progress very much between games) but the story is brilliant, fascinating and at times can actually have you wondering which side to choose. I would recommend this game to anybody interested in a good story with fun gameplay.", "timestamp_created": 1394956192, "timestamp_updated": 1394956192, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 25, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.661687", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9420178": {"recommendationid": "9420178", "author": {"steamid": "76561198063974045", "num_games_owned": 414, "num_reviews": 22, "playtime_forever": 61, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1394332853}, "language": "english", "review": "I have nothing bad to say. I haven't finished the game, although the storyline and interest lever are constant- I don't get bored. Not recommended for those who enjoy fast pace, action pacted gaming. The graphics are clean, and that's my reason to play. Nothing is blurry, and all of the items are clear and easy to understand if they were not explained. The game content itself is creative and keeps me interested.\n\nYou won't have to worry about repetition or ignored detailing to the story that is important. I can't wait to finish and get going on the rest of the series- 10/10", "timestamp_created": 1394551286, "timestamp_updated": 1394551286, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502111", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9216567": {"recommendationid": "9216567", "author": {"steamid": "76561198094367018", "num_games_owned": 207, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 1012, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1393102492}, "language": "english", "review": "The grafics are abysmal, sounds are unremarcable, and at first glance there are very few ways to build your character. So people that care only for those features in games - stay away.\nThose who love old classics like first two fallouts, planescape or arcanum - you will like this game. \nAmazingly made world. Very good story. Lots of well written text. Unforgiving punisments for stupidity - if some action may kill you, the game will NOT tell that to your face, you will have to guess that yourself. So, don't trust inviting pools in the middle of nowhere :)\nAbsolute freedom of movement. There will be no such bullshit when some NPC blocks your path and says \"You must do some stupid quest to pass\" and even if there were you can always just kill him.\nAnyway, I love this game, going to explore it fully and then move to the next part. Those guys developers truly understood what was so amazing in fallout series.", "timestamp_created": 1393066722, "timestamp_updated": 1393066722, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499417", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9149848": {"recommendationid": "9149848", "author": {"steamid": "76561197981583813", "num_games_owned": 248, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 3649, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1448782428}, "language": "english", "review": "Its a Spiderweb software game, you know it has to be good :3", "timestamp_created": 1392609948, "timestamp_updated": 1392609948, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499319", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9143023": {"recommendationid": "9143023", "author": {"steamid": "76561197992193919", "num_games_owned": 583, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 2791, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1374929820}, "language": "english", "review": "This may not look much but it is an amazing RPG.  Spiderweb know how to build these games at their purest level and while it may not have the narrative complexity or mechanical depth of Arcanum or Planescape but the essence is distilled to perfection.  Just enough progress and just enough action to keep you playing way beyond the time you were supposed to sleep.  Even when you quit it has that draw that has you loading the game up again an hour later.\n\nTop notch!", "timestamp_created": 1392574590, "timestamp_updated": 1392574590, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.535731", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9065277": {"recommendationid": "9065277", "author": {"steamid": "76561197971190695", "num_games_owned": 851, "num_reviews": 48, "playtime_forever": 959, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1402835493}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge presents an original setting, masterfully blending sci-fi with fantasy. Here \u201cShapers\u201d are humans able to create and shape life through magic, raise armies of creatures to work and fight for them, and even genetically alter plants to serve as tools and weapons. Everything about the world seems exotic and well-thought, and it\u2019s very interesting to learn about its lore and workings. \n\nThe story starts with your character being washed in the shores of a mysterious island, where rogue creations run wild over abandoned Shaper ruins. As you explore the massive island in search for a way back home, you\u2019ll find the truth behind the abandoned ruins, and will decide the fate of the various factions that inhabit it. The writing is solid, and the game asks you to make some seriously complex decisions, without any banal morality judging you. I\u2019ll add that Geneforge is the only game I ever played where the NPCs managed to change my mind with solid arguments (instead of bribes) after I had decided on a set course of action.\n\nCombat is turn-based with action points, and although it has some annoying limitations (like only one attack per turn), it\u2019s solid. There are three classes to choose from, and they give you freedom to fight any way you want, being able to create hordes of weak monster to fight for you, focus on a large and powerful creatures, cast spells like firebolt and fear, or simply hack and slash your enemies. Non-combat skills like Leadership and Mechanics are also important, as they provide unique ways to avoid conflicts and solve quests. And although it may not seem obvious at first, there\u2019s a great deal of reactivity here as well.\n\nWhen this was release, back in 2001, cRPGs fans had their mouths full, being spoiled with the release of classic such as Arcanum, BG2: Throne of Bhaal, Morrowind, Wizardry 8 and Gothic. So it is understandable that Geneforge, with its unattractive graphics and puke-green UI, went by undetected by most. But it\u2019s a damn shame, and you should fix that now.", "timestamp_created": 1392222475, "timestamp_updated": 1392222498, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 148, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.910255", "comment_count": "3", "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9060969": {"recommendationid": "9060969", "author": {"steamid": "76561198044971829", "num_games_owned": 367, "num_reviews": 14, "playtime_forever": 1124, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1404587925}, "language": "english", "review": "Awesome game, lots of hard choices that make the game meaningful. Both in character development and a roleplaying aspect. You end up constantly searching for more cannisters, wanting more power, but secretly wondering if you are making the 'best choices' for your character (which 'forces' you to explore more of the landscape).\n\nIf you dont care for Steam's DRM protection it is also available on both Desura and (I do believe) GOG, which I would recommend because it is a pain in the neck to get 'work offline' to work consistently, especially if you don't have internet access. Steam is my last choice these days simply due to its abhorrent methods of enforcing DRM.", "timestamp_created": 1392180757, "timestamp_updated": 1392180757, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.424242", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "9021949": {"recommendationid": "9021949", "author": {"steamid": "76561198008995785", "num_games_owned": 775, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 437, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1393691996}, "language": "spanish", "review": "Juego realmente divertido, estas dos primeras horas fueron muy interesantes. Al comienzo me cost\u00f3 iniciar bien la aventura, pero pasado un cierto punto, el juego se vuelve realmente entretenido. Y ahora que lo pienso debo volver a seguir jugando! ;D", "timestamp_created": 1391889532, "timestamp_updated": 1391889532, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "8774781": {"recommendationid": "8774781", "author": {"steamid": "76561198045006329", "num_games_owned": 570, "num_reviews": 30, "playtime_forever": 6165, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1390159716}, "language": "english", "review": "Despite the first impression, the game is quite good. The world you can explore is pretty big and the game has more than one ending, depeding on your doings and the relationship between you and the various factions that dwell the island. The game relies a lot in textual descriptions of the environments you explore and the people you meet to make up for the plain graphics and limited art assets. Recommended if you don't mind a slow-paced game with an \"old school\" feel. Grab it when on sale with the rest of the saga.", "timestamp_created": 1390166101, "timestamp_updated": 1390166101, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.501979", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "8668857": {"recommendationid": "8668857", "author": {"steamid": "76561197989349473", "num_games_owned": 371, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 2116, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1346396400}, "language": "english", "review": "A great game with a huge saga and great potential. It's a old school role playing game which may need your patience to be played at full experience. It's a nice example how a game can be excellent due to it's argument and playability instead of the graphics and fame it may have...", "timestamp_created": 1389476722, "timestamp_updated": 1389476722, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.517080", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "8569006": {"recommendationid": "8569006", "author": {"steamid": "76561197997906370", "num_games_owned": 199, "num_reviews": 7, "playtime_forever": 2921, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1320825600}, "language": "english", "review": "If you're the sort of steely-eyed well-endowed RPG luddite who can't get it up in the morning until he peers owlishly at a fixed isometric camera angle and parses more text than the annotated edition of Infinite Jest then will this be a treat for you.\n\n+ Well written, challenging (sometimes too challenging), multiple endings, fascinating world and story elements.\n\n- Chunky clunky and all round dated UI design, doesn't exactly look like Skyrim.\n\nA niche title to be sure, but the first in a sprawling series of turn based RPG epics that appreciators of the form (i.e; me) will find much in to enjoy.", "timestamp_created": 1388910379, "timestamp_updated": 1388910395, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 24, "votes_funny": 6, "weighted_vote_score": "0.640956", "comment_count": "7", "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "8498747": {"recommendationid": "8498747", "author": {"steamid": "76561198040009639", "num_games_owned": 305, "num_reviews": 3, "playtime_forever": 573, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1352098800}, "language": "english", "review": "An amazing addition to the RPG genre it takes a turn away from party character development focusing on the world, your actions in it and the repercussions of said actions. This gem from Spiderweb allows for a multitude of choices in your actions and playstyle in and out of combat. Do you think that creatures made for the sole purpose of manual labor should stick to manual labor? Do you think that prefrabricated beings can change and evolve acquiring ideas and motivations of their own? Do you like planning out each combat turn by turn or maybe you like to fly by the seat of your pants trusting in the intelligence of your handmade monsters? All of these and many more are choices you can and will make if you choose to step into this colorful world, and I certainly hope you do. As ever the first game is the roughest but as the series continues the story and gameplay improves adding in new monsters, classes and spells which you will use alter the path of the world.\n\nPros\nA fantastic story with moral questions relating to the inhabitants of the world as well as to yourself\nA solid number of monsters to summon allowing you to customize your party for the situation at hand\n(For fans of turn based) Solid turn based gameplay factoring in speed attributes and action points causing a more cautious approach to your actions\n\n\nCons*\nGraphics are a bit dated which for some can be a stickler\nThe game's difficulty does not scale per se so if you push on too fast you will feel the pain but if you take your time you can breeze through areas unless you alter the difficulty\nThe Shaper/Rebel faction dynamic can be a pain at times barring you from acquiring the last rank of a spell or summon key to your personal strategy \n\nOverall it is an extremely enjoyable series that I've spent many hours on before it came to Steam and I would suggest you pick it up if you are a fan of Turn Based RPGs in general.\n\n*And worries for some gamers", "timestamp_created": 1388634287, "timestamp_updated": 1388634287, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 43, "votes_funny": 1, "weighted_vote_score": "0.789972", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "8444100": {"recommendationid": "8444100", "author": {"steamid": "76561198050028702", "num_games_owned": 306, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 1016, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1390802864}, "language": "english", "review": "Launched the game last night \"Just to get started\". 102 minutes later I forced myself to stop before the next area transition. The controls took a little bit of getting used to but other than that the game is awesome so far.\n\nEdit: May not have played this in a while (but have a hard time finding a large enough block of time to ensure I'll be able to get back in and play enough to not fail to sleep or something but this game totally blew my mind since I'd never heard of it before I got it.", "timestamp_created": 1388452637, "timestamp_updated": 1480000597, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499885", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "8385990": {"recommendationid": "8385990", "author": {"steamid": "76561198099845216", "num_games_owned": 22, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 6791, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1389136982}, "language": "english", "review": "crazy great game. 78 hours in and still havent done everything!", "timestamp_created": 1388288923, "timestamp_updated": 1388288923, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.446594", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "8259850": {"recommendationid": "8259850", "author": {"steamid": "76561198093535864", "num_games_owned": 141, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 3666, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1490406134}, "language": "english", "review": "Love it", "timestamp_created": 1387917837, "timestamp_updated": 1387917837, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.496880", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "8146588": {"recommendationid": "8146588", "author": {"steamid": "76561198002242941", "num_games_owned": 86, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 6861, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1383919821}, "language": "english", "review": "Great old school RPG, wish more were like this.  Played for a long time but never finished, is great value for the money.", "timestamp_created": 1387562945, "timestamp_updated": 1387562945, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500384", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "7767347": {"recommendationid": "7767347", "author": {"steamid": "76561197993201815", "num_games_owned": 101, "num_reviews": 21, "playtime_forever": 1782, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1320998400}, "language": "english", "review": "good game", "timestamp_created": 1385477731, "timestamp_updated": 1385477731, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.422009", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "771808": {"recommendationid": "771808", "author": {"steamid": "76561197977919348", "num_games_owned": 805, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 2842, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1403137870}, "language": "english", "review": "Truly inspired storytelling.  What the game lacks in audio/visual detail it more than makes up for with incredible atmosphere and dialogue.  Each game in the series is 40+ hours with a ton of depth and difficult choices to make.", "timestamp_created": 1378616588, "timestamp_updated": 1385418500, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 15, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.671634", "comment_count": "3", "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1069363": {"recommendationid": "1069363", "author": {"steamid": "76561197985832178", "num_games_owned": 640, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 361, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1467484572}, "language": "english", "review": "A great retro RPG largely driven by text and dialouge, but with enough graphics to make for intersting combat and strategy. The story is massive and has an array of branching plots, endings, and moral choices. Certainly worth picking up the saga if you're into the the old jewel games.", "timestamp_created": 1375925234, "timestamp_updated": 1415255093, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "2080306": {"recommendationid": "2080306", "author": {"steamid": "76561198001947332", "num_games_owned": 212, "num_reviews": 23, "playtime_forever": 43, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1376786500}, "language": "english", "review": "Why the fuck did I buy this?\nIt's great, but I don't have time for this shit...", "timestamp_created": 1373932443, "timestamp_updated": 1373932443, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.497249", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3792791": {"recommendationid": "3792791", "author": {"steamid": "76561198027433390", "num_games_owned": 255, "num_reviews": 21, "playtime_forever": 2415, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1374053005}, "language": "english", "review": "I've played quite a bit of Jeff's games, newer ones (Avadon 1 & 2 for example) don't appeal to me nearly as much as the first of the Geneforge games. Why is that? Geneforge 1, 2 & 3 pose moral questions, give you difficult choices to make and present some rather enjoyable gameplay. I seriously wish Spiderweb would make their newer games less linear, I miss the choice element, I miss the freedom and constant worrying about what would change if I tell this guy I think Serviles should be free. I'm currently playing Geneforge 3, after finishing 1 and nearly finishing 2. If you're just starting out with Spiderweb's games, Geneforge 1 is definitely the way to go.", "timestamp_created": 1373928707, "timestamp_updated": 1390428174, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500063", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "2694284": {"recommendationid": "2694284", "author": {"steamid": "76561198011195085", "num_games_owned": 210, "num_reviews": 23, "playtime_forever": 1942, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1514477632}, "language": "english", "review": "Quality RPG if you like old style", "timestamp_created": 1371523382, "timestamp_updated": 1371523382, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502199", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "615353": {"recommendationid": "615353", "author": {"steamid": "76561197973084271", "num_games_owned": 102, "num_reviews": 22, "playtime_forever": 803, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1395526666}, "language": "english", "review": "Love original worlds like isometric Fallout games?  Love managing fighting critters, like Pokemon?  Love the feeling you got clearing out the \"fog of war\" maps in the original Warcraft games?  Love scifi that's not lasers, and fantasy that's not medieval?  Then you're gonna love Geneforge.  Tons o' content, lots of skills to play with, and your own fire-breathing velociraptor named 'Shrieksy'.   What more could a gamer ask for?", "timestamp_created": 1364965897, "timestamp_updated": 1364965897, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "6445952": {"recommendationid": "6445952", "author": {"steamid": "76561198066490672", "num_games_owned": 1028, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 184, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1364454000}, "language": "english", "review": "Fun, great way to kill some time. Turn based third person rpg. Think Fallout 1 meets Summoner. (open world too!)", "timestamp_created": 1364361017, "timestamp_updated": 1364361017, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499821", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3211136": {"recommendationid": "3211136", "author": {"steamid": "76561198018979721", "num_games_owned": 745, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 1023, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1393741344}, "language": "english", "review": "A great Isometric Turn-Based combat RPG. This is how i wish Fallout 1, and 2 Played. This game flew under the radar, but if you give it a chance, you wiill be suprised.", "timestamp_created": 1358808331, "timestamp_updated": 1358808331, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.497399", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "5969048": {"recommendationid": "5969048", "author": {"steamid": "76561198056331754", "num_games_owned": 389, "num_reviews": 9, "playtime_forever": 2390, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1401610649}, "language": "english", "review": "I've loved games by indie developer Spiderweb for a long time now. One of their best game series is the Geneforge series, and I would recommend it to anyone. It's an isometric view without super flashy graphics, but it makes up for it in incredible storytelling with real choices you can make that determines outcome.", "timestamp_created": 1357283200, "timestamp_updated": 1357283200, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3603067": {"recommendationid": "3603067", "author": {"steamid": "76561198025168883", "num_games_owned": 117, "num_reviews": 10, "playtime_forever": 2612, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1461412542}, "language": "english", "review": "What we have found here today [Redacted] Glorious achievement for all shapers everywhere, and [Data expunged] Sucia Island [Redacted] AHHH! MY EYES! They BURN! MY FLESH [Redacted]", "timestamp_created": 1356970919, "timestamp_updated": 1356970919, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "2469543": {"recommendationid": "2469543", "author": {"steamid": "76561198007823333", "num_games_owned": 386, "num_reviews": 80, "playtime_forever": 22, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1354521600}, "language": "english", "review": "Jeff Vogel at his finest. An engaging and fantastically imaginative RPG set on a wonderfully twisted fantasy world. \"Twisted\", in this case, means less \"little girls with meat cleavers\" and more \"you are wizard, god, and mommy all at once\". As Mr. Vogel has embraced the glory that is Steam and its fantastically affordable pricing, there's really no reason you shouldn't own this. If you miss isometric RPGs and ever wanted a firebreathing velociraptor, you owe it to yourself.", "timestamp_created": 1354951673, "timestamp_updated": 1354951673, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "5638229": {"recommendationid": "5638229", "author": {"steamid": "76561198053327765", "num_games_owned": 399, "num_reviews": 9, "playtime_forever": 1127, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1472953557}, "language": "english", "review": "An awesome old style rpg series.", "timestamp_created": 1354423256, "timestamp_updated": 1354423256, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "297795": {"recommendationid": "297795", "author": {"steamid": "76561197967992446", "num_games_owned": 847, "num_reviews": 508, "playtime_forever": 216, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1352966400}, "language": "english", "review": "Spiderweb Software makes very very niche titles. This is all largely done by one guy doing what he knows, but people who don't love RPGs will feel like they've been eating Tolkien-fantasy flavored Caloriemate. However, what makes these games is the story and the sheerminded adherence to old school RPG gaming. I'm not even scratching the surface with Geneforge, but I know I like creating a caveman and using him to kill dinosaurs and cobras with one punch, so take that as a recommendation if you must. But you should play the demo before you consider buying.", "timestamp_created": 1352901712, "timestamp_updated": 1352901712, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499937", "comment_count": "1", "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "4480476": {"recommendationid": "4480476", "author": {"steamid": "76561198037831524", "num_games_owned": 175, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 3861, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1399001478}, "language": "english", "review": "An awesome rpg with a great story, definitley worth playing", "timestamp_created": 1344719308, "timestamp_updated": 1344719308, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1899765": {"recommendationid": "1899765", "author": {"steamid": "76561197999465592", "num_games_owned": 116, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 295, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1385992193}, "language": "english", "review": "Very fun if your into rollplay and strat", "timestamp_created": 1344015361, "timestamp_updated": 1344015361, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1574181": {"recommendationid": "1574181", "author": {"steamid": "76561197994953983", "num_games_owned": 695, "num_reviews": 32, "playtime_forever": 700, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1344063600}, "language": "english", "review": "incredible adventure rpg.", "timestamp_created": 1343878798, "timestamp_updated": 1343878798, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499758", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "221596": {"recommendationid": "221596", "author": {"steamid": "76561197965689679", "num_games_owned": 3477, "num_reviews": 25, "playtime_forever": 5027, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1351494000}, "language": "english", "review": "Concidering this game is from 2001, and made by a single developer, this game really gives you value for the money. The area is huge, and the ammount of time needed to explore everything easily surpasses 60 hours. So if you wish to play an rpg that also implements the \"role playing\"-part this game will hit right home.\n\nThe biggest downside of the game is the graphics. Even in 2001 these graphics were slightly outdated. However, if you don't need the sharpest graphics, this game will give you one hell of a ride.", "timestamp_created": 1343296819, "timestamp_updated": 1343296819, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.531898", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1241441": {"recommendationid": "1241441", "author": {"steamid": "76561197989913534", "num_games_owned": 552, "num_reviews": 17, "playtime_forever": 2004, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1326528000}, "language": "english", "review": "By recommending this I recommend the whole series. Great story, great setting, and pretty lengthy. Very solid RPG, I recommend it to anyone that can see past the graphics.", "timestamp_created": 1342121162, "timestamp_updated": 1342121162, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500063", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3316999": {"recommendationid": "3316999", "author": {"steamid": "76561198020713005", "num_games_owned": 2839, "num_reviews": 39, "playtime_forever": 3293, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1328774400}, "language": "spanish", "review": "De lo mejor en RPG que he jugado. Y sus sucesivas partes son aun mejores!", "timestamp_created": 1342110627, "timestamp_updated": 1342110627, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "4665127": {"recommendationid": "4665127", "author": {"steamid": "76561198040535943", "num_games_owned": 252, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 640, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1402375849}, "language": "english", "review": "First of an absolutly fabulous series of games. It's less than perfect graphics are definatly made up by it's wonderful story, gameplay, and content.", "timestamp_created": 1342109077, "timestamp_updated": 1342109077, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1949126": {"recommendationid": "1949126", "author": {"steamid": "76561198000141413", "num_games_owned": 3935, "num_reviews": 11, "playtime_forever": 1342, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1332918000}, "language": "english", "review": "A little rough but a great start in the series. If you enjoy old school rpgs then buy this series.", "timestamp_created": 1342108895, "timestamp_updated": 1342108895, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 3, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.505333", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "2020549": {"recommendationid": "2020549", "author": {"steamid": "76561198001046455", "num_games_owned": 7836, "num_reviews": 151, "playtime_forever": 1953, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1419984171}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge (part 1) places you on a mysterious island dwelling in a fantasy world that is run by Shapers, the masters of creation. You, yourself a Shaper (or one of the two other classes), don't know anything about the island except it's declared barren, i.e. forbidden to go to. An accident of sorts forces you to try and discover the mystery that is the Sukia Island.\n\nFor those of you who love a good roleplaying game, here's one. The graphics and sounds are simple but the mechanics works and Fogel's script feels magical and creates a  thrilling atmosphere that keeps in touch throughout the game. Why, the game even has replayability value with 3 different professions and 3 different distinct factions to ally with. This is rather lot for such a simple-looking yet deep game.", "timestamp_created": 1339754329, "timestamp_updated": 1339754329, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.501016", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1955996": {"recommendationid": "1955996", "author": {"steamid": "76561198000232912", "num_games_owned": 143, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 7313, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1510070724}, "language": "english", "review": "buy the whole saga if you're going to buy geneforge. A great RPG.", "timestamp_created": 1339115167, "timestamp_updated": 1339115167, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "647624": {"recommendationid": "647624", "author": {"steamid": "76561197974170618", "num_games_owned": 447, "num_reviews": 9, "playtime_forever": 2213, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1340780400}, "language": "english", "review": "If you like old Ulima Style RPGs, pick up the Geneforge Saga (it's 5 games, 1-5) next time it goes on sale for cheap) The graphics have classic pixel era charm (because its a dated series), but the ui allows mouse use and is all around much more predictive of the where game would go after. Spiderweb games other more recent games are also for sale here and elsewhere- Averium 4-6 and the remake of 1, and Avadon: The black fortress. This is some of reto rpg/tbs at its finest.", "timestamp_created": 1337349788, "timestamp_updated": 1337349788, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "270198": {"recommendationid": "270198", "author": {"steamid": "76561197967223692", "num_games_owned": 656, "num_reviews": 26, "playtime_forever": 129, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1327478400}, "language": "english", "review": "Almost completely unplayable, I love the series, but this game really needs to be remade like the first Avernum game.", "timestamp_created": 1336274721, "timestamp_updated": 1336274721, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "2187291": {"recommendationid": "2187291", "author": {"steamid": "76561198003698409", "num_games_owned": 518, "num_reviews": 43, "playtime_forever": 1458, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1334905200}, "language": "english", "review": "The Geneforge Saga is a very incredible series, as it give the player an astounding amount of choice and freedom in what they are able to do.\n\nBasically, you start off stranded on a mysterious island that had previously been effectively blacklisted and abandoned, with the initial aim to find a means of escape. Naturally, there are three (at the point that I'm up to, anyway) rival factions that you can either choose one to side with, attempt to play them all against each other, or even just ignore completely!\n\nWant to be the good guy, who tries to save everyone? Sure! Want to be a marauding psychopath who just wants to kill all in his path? Why not! Want to be a reclusive hermit who just wants to keep to himself, and leave the island quickly and quietly? Alright! Want to just curl up in a ball somewhere, and die? Go for it!\n\nEvery choice is yours to make! Buy Geneforge today! (<- Except that one; that\u2019s mandatory)", "timestamp_created": 1333013354, "timestamp_updated": 1333013354, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.500063", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "159323": {"recommendationid": "159323", "author": {"steamid": "76561197963688296", "num_games_owned": 681, "num_reviews": 157, "playtime_forever": 1954, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1364626800}, "language": "english", "review": "Okay Mister Vogel YOU win THIS round, but I'll be back and maybe I won't like your next game!", "timestamp_created": 1329095566, "timestamp_updated": 1385416963, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.391795", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "823316": {"recommendationid": "823316", "author": {"steamid": "76561197979454531", "num_games_owned": 685, "num_reviews": 28, "playtime_forever": 2151, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1359273600}, "language": "english", "review": "This entire series is a HUGE hidden gem", "timestamp_created": 1326910593, "timestamp_updated": 1326910593, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "309894": {"recommendationid": "309894", "author": {"steamid": "76561197968329649", "num_games_owned": 3698, "num_reviews": 24, "playtime_forever": 413, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1477176848}, "language": "english", "review": "An Intriguing, very oldschool game that is surprisingly original and accessible. Look past the archaic graphics (or fall in love with them if prerended isometric graphics are your sort of fetish) and you'll find a very rewarding RPG that is amazingly comparable to the greats.", "timestamp_created": 1325899402, "timestamp_updated": 1325899402, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "731009": {"recommendationid": "731009", "author": {"steamid": "76561197976808630", "num_games_owned": 544, "num_reviews": 21, "playtime_forever": 3478, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1491068528}, "language": "english", "review": "Old School RPG. Okies so you've got 640 x 480 graphics (or there abouts). But it's not about the look of this game, it's the feel. Rather than having a party of misfits who you keep around because of their skills, you get to literally create and recreate as often as you like your party based off the skills you choose. It's got a hell of a learning curve that leave you with a real sense of achievement when you overcome your obstacles rather than the defacto, fail a few times and then you get given a hint or easy route tho. Yes you will make bad choices, but that's all part of the fun.\n\nYou've also got all the fancy parts about modern games, moral choices, factions to join. But above all else you've got a truely engrossing story line. And the best thing about it the whole saga comes as one package. The rest of the serires follow on in the same universe and rolls.", "timestamp_created": 1325462787, "timestamp_updated": 1325462787, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "4794483": {"recommendationid": "4794483", "author": {"steamid": "76561198041925467", "num_games_owned": 475, "num_reviews": 8, "playtime_forever": 771, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1323158400}, "language": "english", "review": "game series i used to play as a child, cept it was on the demo. It's good game, spiderweb software makes good games, they're just really long is all so you have to play them in short bursts...I wish they'd put the exile series on steam too", "timestamp_created": 1325276686, "timestamp_updated": 1325276686, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499937", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "47375": {"recommendationid": "47375", "author": {"steamid": "76561197960683611", "num_games_owned": 434, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 4340, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1322208000}, "language": "english", "review": "I make raptors kill innocent people in this game.", "timestamp_created": 1325042703, "timestamp_updated": 1325042703, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499937", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3366865": {"recommendationid": "3366865", "author": {"steamid": "76561198021531005", "num_games_owned": 198, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 2183, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1456939307}, "language": "english", "review": "Old school RPG, crappy graphics and simple mechanics but the story and the \"feel\" of the game are just awesome. One of those \"play the way you want\" games, but remember to save often, no autosave can fuck you up sometimes lol.", "timestamp_created": 1325041016, "timestamp_updated": 1325041016, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499937", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3442254": {"recommendationid": "3442254", "author": {"steamid": "76561198022807712", "num_games_owned": 90, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 1497, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1341730800}, "language": "english", "review": "Graphics are definitely out-of-date, but a solid story and can still convey the mood ridiculously well.", "timestamp_created": 1325039414, "timestamp_updated": 1325039414, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "2141572": {"recommendationid": "2141572", "author": {"steamid": "76561198002923005", "num_games_owned": 190, "num_reviews": 7, "playtime_forever": 303, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1409249793}, "language": "english", "review": "Where the story began, a good place to start, and a good game all in all, get over the graphics, and you've got a killer old school rpg", "timestamp_created": 1325038737, "timestamp_updated": 1325038737, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1518290": {"recommendationid": "1518290", "author": {"steamid": "76561197994096145", "num_games_owned": 282, "num_reviews": 26, "playtime_forever": 108, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1488448567}, "language": "english", "review": "first rpg i had ever played. was happy to see it on steam, it may be simple and old but it sucks you in better tahn some of the newer rpg games. note it is hard and you can't change the dificulty but that makes it fun.", "timestamp_created": 1325038240, "timestamp_updated": 1325038240, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.441763", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1640035": {"recommendationid": "1640035", "author": {"steamid": "76561197995731156", "num_games_owned": 2034, "num_reviews": 2, "playtime_forever": 12, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1480130336}, "language": "english", "review": "The Geneforge Saga is made by Jeff Vogel, a man who's been making a living off of being indie, long before it became fashionable.\n\nThough the graphics are a bit dated, if you can look past them, there is a rich world waiting to be discovered. It's a turn-based rpg, with a fun combat system that features creatures that you can summon.\n\nTo say much about the story would spoil it - but I do want to say that it features factions that have a moral complexity rarely seen in AAA titles.", "timestamp_created": 1325038036, "timestamp_updated": 1325038036, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.475593", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "2721318": {"recommendationid": "2721318", "author": {"steamid": "76561198011623595", "num_games_owned": 869, "num_reviews": 6, "playtime_forever": 435, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1329206400}, "language": "english", "review": "Spiderweb have been developing intricate old school titles for quite some time.\nEver since the Exile series in my infancy I have been content to order crude sprites around, mostly to kill other crude sprites. \nThe Exile series achieved a number of impressive feats: Mechanically competent gameplay that offered a variety of approaches, the coveted feel of open world exploration rife with secrets and side quests, a well-executed story, culture and competent descriptive prose, and a scope that contributed to a sense of journey, progress and achievement - even some elements of long-term choice and effect. All this put together in the early to mid 90\u2019s and your customizable party (of all Sliths specializing in polearms) was in for a great time.\nMost of these features - including turn based action-point combat - seem to have been translated more or less to the Geneforge series. Rather than races, a party and free point allocation, Geneforge sees 1 character (and possibly an army of pets)...", "timestamp_created": 1325029786, "timestamp_updated": 1325029786, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.503253", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3933509": {"recommendationid": "3933509", "author": {"steamid": "76561198029313380", "num_games_owned": 1992, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 255, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1372067088}, "language": "english", "review": "Along with the \"Blades of Exile\" series, the \"Geneforge\" series are one of the best, ultra, old-school, hardcore RPGs out there.", "timestamp_created": 1325029107, "timestamp_updated": 1325029107, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 2, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502256", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "2406417": {"recommendationid": "2406417", "author": {"steamid": "76561198006890388", "num_games_owned": 828, "num_reviews": 18, "playtime_forever": 2007, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1478920220}, "language": "english", "review": "Geneforge 1. Feel the retro! The game is relatively good, if you can take the old school. The graphics feel old, the play control definitetly feels old, and the dungeons and difficulty will kick your butt if you don't play carefully, even on Normal difficulty. Which can be good and bad. Further, the strategy elements are actually fairly well done. I started out with a pair of fire spitters, and using the whole \"move and cover\" thing actually works out just about right. \n\nAs a note - if you go for minions, do not let the AI control them. The AI isn't bad at it, but it will drop the ball occassionally with pathfinding and enemy choices, and it tends to go looking for trouble if there isn't an immediate threat.\n\nIf your in the mood for it, few Steam games can scratch that old school rpg/strategy itch better than Geneforge. If that isn't what your after, try Geneforge 3 or 4 for an upgraded version instead.", "timestamp_created": 1324541285, "timestamp_updated": 1324541285, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499769", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "308532": {"recommendationid": "308532", "author": {"steamid": "76561197968302607", "num_games_owned": 1171, "num_reviews": 46, "playtime_forever": 14, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1331452800}, "language": "english", "review": "Reminds me a ton of old Mac shareware RPGs I used to obsess over... or, in other words, Baldur's Gate with an ugly(er) art style, no polish, and no budget. Good for a curiosity.", "timestamp_created": 1322530404, "timestamp_updated": 1385405542, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.502972", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "4419066": {"recommendationid": "4419066", "author": {"steamid": "76561198036844814", "num_games_owned": 64, "num_reviews": 4, "playtime_forever": 287, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1324368000}, "language": "english", "review": "A unique storyline with a very interesting battle system. I played this game when I was younger and it is still one of my favorites in the rpg genre.", "timestamp_created": 1322510806, "timestamp_updated": 1322510806, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "766228": {"recommendationid": "766228", "author": {"steamid": "76561197977767351", "num_games_owned": 513, "num_reviews": 74, "playtime_forever": 2686, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1409102948}, "language": "english", "review": "The Geneforge games are some of the best RPGs ever (with the first and the fifth games in the series being highlights, although all of them are good).  Massive worlds, lots of old-school stats, tons of different ways to play (the character build system has much more variety than most RPGs, and the ability to create companions to fight for you is a nice touch), many different factions to join, ignore, or fight, and lots of freedom to act in a world where your choices actually affect the way the game plays.  Plus, the setting is a refreshing mix of sci-fi and fantasy and, at times, is genuinely strange, as opposed to just the same old boring Tolkeinisms found in most RPGs.  If you can get past the admittedly rough graphics and less than beautiful aesthetics these games are awesome.", "timestamp_created": 1322086449, "timestamp_updated": 1322086449, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 7, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.510782", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "287538": {"recommendationid": "287538", "author": {"steamid": "76561197967680889", "num_games_owned": 643, "num_reviews": 121, "playtime_forever": 314, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1322035200}, "language": "english", "review": "Despite being released in 2001 this game lacks the graphical sophistication of titles of that era. Do not let that fool you though. Geneforge's graphical style is a throwback to those glory days of early pre-console gaming; a visual feast of animated pixels. What we have here is an incredibly immersive RPG reminiscent of the days when games kept you playing not because the last achievement is to kill a bajillion goblins but because it's genuinely interesting. The plot is original and offers multiple endings based upon the many decisions you'll have to make while playing and the turn based, AP driven combat system allows you to play in a variety of styles as suiting your character choice, be it a warrior, rogue or summoner. Throw in a well thought out stat system and this feels less like a video game and more like a DnD adventure with bonus graphical interface. With all 5 titles in the saga available for \u00a316.99 (yes, it's a bundle) how can you not be playing this?", "timestamp_created": 1322010251, "timestamp_updated": 1385418362, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499591", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3730901": {"recommendationid": "3730901", "author": {"steamid": "76561198026703395", "num_games_owned": 491, "num_reviews": 17, "playtime_forever": 382, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1320998400}, "language": "english", "review": "Awesome game, just jumped in and there was no akwardness or heavy history to digest. If you like RPGs then this is a good choice.", "timestamp_created": 1321894819, "timestamp_updated": 1321894819, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499821", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": false, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "3266504": {"recommendationid": "3266504", "author": {"steamid": "76561198019826070", "num_games_owned": 199, "num_reviews": 55, "playtime_forever": 2120, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1322467200}, "language": "english", "review": "Admittedly, I'm not 100% through this game yet, but I'm just absolutely BLOWN AWAY by how awesome this game is. Its gameplay, storytelling and style is reminiscent of the old Baldur's Gate series, and other games of that era. Overall, it's an excellent sci-fi/fantasy epic, and I am thoroughly reassured by the fact that after I finish battling through this game, I have four more games in the series to take a run at.\nThe only downside is that much like other games in this style, there is a tendency to say \"Oh, I'll just do *one more quest*\", and then to end up playing the game for 6 more hours.\nAnyway, great game. Highly recommended.", "timestamp_created": 1321133389, "timestamp_updated": 1321133389, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499769", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "806507": {"recommendationid": "806507", "author": {"steamid": "76561197978921095", "num_games_owned": 946, "num_reviews": 53, "playtime_forever": 2207, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1320912000}, "language": "english", "review": "An amazing RPG. So much old school goodness packed into this game (and series). Similar to Baldurs Gate. If you hate to read this is not the game for you.", "timestamp_created": 1320896399, "timestamp_updated": 1320896399, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "1254742": {"recommendationid": "1254742", "author": {"steamid": "76561197990167963", "num_games_owned": 542, "num_reviews": 21, "playtime_forever": 651, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1355904000}, "language": "english", "review": "I remember finding the demo for this gem on some digital distribution platform pre-bundled with my computer (e.g., bloatware) probably around eight years ago or so and just loving it. I was never fond of isometric RPGs until I played this game. I ended up buying the full game and its sequel and played the crap out of them.\n\nBy some freak chance, I noticed the entire series on sale on Steam yesterday and bought it right away. Since my main computer's busted, I can't play any graphics-intensive stuff, so this is just perfect. Absolutely recommend this, 100%, especially to RPG fans. Not sure if the demo's on Steam, but I'm sure it's around if you want to try it out first.", "timestamp_created": 1320845007, "timestamp_updated": 1320845007, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 1, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499769", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "691340": {"recommendationid": "691340", "author": {"steamid": "76561197975626488", "num_games_owned": 795, "num_reviews": 25, "playtime_forever": 60, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1320476400}, "language": "english", "review": "The Geneforge series is one of those classic RPG's that defined RPG gaming back in the late 90's and early 2000's. I'm honestly surprised that the development team is still around and still making games. This pleases me greatly.", "timestamp_created": 1320666392, "timestamp_updated": 1320666392, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.499821", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "40823471": {"recommendationid": "40823471", "author": {"steamid": "76561197999211413", "num_games_owned": 93, "num_reviews": 5, "playtime_forever": 1786, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 1574, "last_played": 1521590109}, "language": "english", "review": "Very addicting game, could play all day if I could. Need more games with this style these days, if anyone knows some comment on my profile the names", "timestamp_created": 1521095927, "timestamp_updated": 1521095927, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "39695174": {"recommendationid": "39695174", "author": {"steamid": "76561198061024430", "num_games_owned": 62, "num_reviews": 1, "playtime_forever": 2521, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1517403236}, "language": "english", "review": "I asolutely love this game and the series and I have for almost 10 years now since I first found the games on the HP games free trial program. However, with these I have a problem where on games 1-3, whenever I open the pause menu the game freezes up for around 10 seconds. It felt minor at first but it quickly gets grating to not be able to quicksave without the game freezing. Any help is greatly appreciated, and besides this point these games will always be on my list of favorites!", "timestamp_created": 1517182616, "timestamp_updated": 1517182616, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.000000", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}, "39676092": {"recommendationid": "39676092", "author": {"steamid": "76561198076298384", "num_games_owned": 167, "num_reviews": 25, "playtime_forever": 2978, "playtime_last_two_weeks": 0, "last_played": 1516451768}, "language": "english", "review": "good for indie game ,, but Avernum and Avalon series are better at least for me", "timestamp_created": 1517128234, "timestamp_updated": 1517128234, "voted_up": true, "votes_up": 0, "votes_funny": 0, "weighted_vote_score": "0.459502", "comment_count": 0, "steam_purchase": true, "received_for_free": false, "written_during_early_access": false}}, "query_summary": {"num_reviews": 20, "review_score": 8, "review_score_desc": "Very Positive", "total_positive": 237, "total_negative": 17, "total_reviews": 254}}