Sacred 3
2014 video game
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| title | Sacred 3 |
| image | Sacred 3 box art.jpg |
| developer | Keen Games |
| publisher | Deep Silver |
| series | Sacred |
| genre | Hack and slash, brawler |
| modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
| platforms | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| released | |
| :: |
| title = Sacred 3 | image = Sacred 3 box art.jpg | developer = Keen Games | publisher = Deep Silver | series = Sacred | genre = Hack and slash, brawler | modes = Single-player, multiplayer | platforms = Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | released =
Sacred 3 is a 2014 hack and slash brawler, part of the Sacred video game series, despite notable differences in both gameplay and design. Deep Silver, which acquired the license to Sacred 3 from former development studio Ascaron Entertainment, announced at Gamescom that the earliest it could publish the game would be in early 2012. The game was finally released on 1 August 2014. It was met with mixed to negative reception.
Another side-scrolling action brawler called Sacred Citadel, acting as a prequel to the Sacred 3 story, was released in 2013 to XBLA, PSN and Steam and developed by Southend Interactive.
Gameplay
There are a variety of classes to choose from but those from Sacred 2: Fallen Angel have not returned. They were replaced by the Safiri Warrior and Ancarian Lancer. Some of the environments from the previous game made a return such as Castle Braverock.
Sacred 3 has four player co-op online and offline. Each ally has his or her own distinct set of active and passive skills. Everyone has a small number of abilities to equip at a time to keep the team from getting overpowered and may allow the combining of team powers to give the player additional ways to take down foes.
Plot
Seraphim – guardians of the legendary "Heart of Ancaria" and their sacred bond between its people had kept the land at peace for centuries, but they've since been forgotten. Lord Zane – ruler of the Ashen Empire – allied himself with Demons, striving to open the gates to the underworld. Bound together by the chains of this evil empire, a resistance of Heroes was forged.
Players will need to defeat the oppressive ruler of Ashen Empire, Zane Ashen, and keep him from obtaining a powerful artifact known as the Heart of Ancaria.
Development
Sacred 3 was developed by Keen Games, for the publisher Deep Silver. Shortly following the Gamescom announcement, Deep Silver called for fan feedback on desired features for Sacred 3 in its official community forums.
In an interview, Martin Wein stated: "For the weakness of Sacred 2 I want to mention the Quality Assurance. As a target for Sacred 3 this will be a very important milestone to be taken care of. It's possible to deliver a bug free game." When asked about possible similarities or differences between the sequel and past installments, Wein stated: "We want to keep the charm of the series and you will stumble upon one or another popular character of the prequels."
Reception
| GR = (PS3) 55.11% (PC) 58.77% (X360) 51.00% | MC = (PS3) 56/100 (PC) 57/100 (X360) 51/100 | Destruct = 5/10 | EuroG = 5/10 | GSpot = 4/10 | GRadar = | GTM = 6/10 | GT = 5/10 | IGN = 6.5/10 | OXM = 5/10 | rev1 = Hardcore Gamer | rev1Score = 3/5 | rev2 = The Escapist | rev2Score = 3/5
The game received "mixed" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.
References
References
- Ridgeley, Sean. (19 August 2010). "Deep Silver announces Risen 2, Sacred 3". Neoseeker.
- (21 January 2010). "Sacred 3: Vorschläge von der Community sind im Trend". Spielradar.de.
- "Interview with Deep Silvers' PR Manager Martin Wein". sacred3.org.
- "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic".
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- (5 August 2014). "Sacred 3 review". IGN.
- (5 August 2014). "Sacred 3 Xbox 360: Nothing is sacred in Keen's action RPG revival". Official Xbox Magazine.
- (5 August 2014). "Review: Sacred 3". Hardcore Gamer.
- (5 August 2014). "Sacred 3 Review - Yawntlet". The Escapist.
- Jim Sterling. (1 August 2014). "Sacred 3 Review - Yawntlet". The Escapist.
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