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action role-playing game
Risen
By Piranha Bytes, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Risen is a single-player action role-playing game developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic. Released in 2009, it takes place on the island of Faranga, where earthquakes, monsters and hidden treasures frame a fantasy adventure. Your decisions affect the island’s fate, and you can shape your character’s approach by fighting with a sword, learning staff combat or becoming a mage. The game includes side quests and creatures to discover, with the store description citing more than 60 hours of open-world gameplay. On Steam, Risen includes achievements, trading cards, cloud saves and Family Sharing, alongside full controller support. The Steam release is for Windows; listed platforms also include Xbox Series X and Series S. Its Steam age rating is 17, and its Metacritic score is 77.
What players like, and what they don't
- Choices shape the island’s fate
- Sword, staff and mage paths
- Side quests and creatures to find
- Full controller support on Steam
- Steam release is Windows-only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
Risen suits players looking for a single-player fantasy RPG with an open world, side quests and choices that affect the story. Its combat options may appeal to players who want to choose between sword, staff and magic.
Risen centers its adventure on Faranga and the consequences of player choices. Its combat paths and exploration are the main draws for players seeking a single-player fantasy RPG.
