28.03.2011 19:00
[Risen 2 Misc (english)]
Risen 2: Overview
| Name of the game | Risen 2 - Dark Waters |
| Genre | Roleplaying game (Fantasy) |
| Setting | Pirates, sailing ships, firearms, tropical/Caribbean islands |
| Perspective | 3rd Person (over-the-shoulder camera) |
| Developer | Piranha Bytes (Gothic I - III, Risen 1) |
| Publisher | Deep Silver (Koch Media) |
| Plot | The hero from part one has become a sordid drunkard, plagued by the memories of what happened in Risen 1, and lives on Caldera, the last refuge of the Inquisition. Monsters rise from the depth of the sea and sink many ships which makes the supply situation on the island increasingly critical. He is ordered to investigate one of the many shipwrecks that was washed ashore. There, he meets Patty, daughter of captain Steelbeard from the first game. Apparently, her father has found a way to sail the seas unharmed by the monsters. They team up to search for Patty's father and his secret... |
| Engine | self developed; enhanced Risen 1 engine with licensed components (SpeedTree, PhysX, etc.) |
| Release date | 27th of April, 2012 (PC), 3rd of August, 2012 (Xbox360 and PS3) |
| Platforms | PC (Windows), Xbox 360, Playstation 3 |
| Copy protection | Steam (including boxed version); see copy protection FAQ |
| Game mode(s) | Singleplayer |
| Age ratings | USK: 12 PEGI: 16 |
| Focus on | Story; characters; living world; exploration; replay value |
written by foobar
