Geneforge 5: Overthrow

this game kicks so much ass

A fantastic game, I'd be more specific but I'm not the best with words.

This game was a huge part of my childhood. I can't understate how much I enjoy the plot, the RPG style, and the combat system. Unfortunately there are a few game-breaking glitches but even still I'd say its worth the purchase.

The grand finale to the saga of Geneforge did not disappoint The very final game in the saga was not the best, yet definitely the most polished. We also got to see the bigger picture working directly with members of great Shaper Council as an amnesiac wildcard. It took me 47 hours on my first run (minus, as always, hours of afk and some useless fighing, also, I did not finish all the side quests). Finally seeing the triumph of Shapers was very pleasing. The order and calm returned to Terrestia under Alwan's gaze.

The first time I played this game (and the other Geneforge games) was when I was still a child. I could barely read English (but have improved since then). I did not even have money to buy the games. I played the demo's and eventually - ashamed to admit it - I pirated the games. I immersed myself in the games. Got lost in the rich story of it. Now as an (young) adult. I bought all of them. Finished played Geneforge 5 and I still love it! Older me see some flaws in it, yet it is still as enjoyable as ever. This game might not be for everyone, but it is absolutely for me. Yet, I still recommend playing it. The publisher will get around to a remake of it (I hope). So, if the old graphics are a problem for you, there might be that to look forward to. Although to be honest, graphics are not what this game is known for. It is for the story, the fantasy, the turn-based combat, the old style rpg, the incredible choices, etc. So, go ahead and enjoy!

A fitting end to the series. Having played through Geneforge 1-5, I can say that I had countless of hours of fun doing so, and I can easily recommend it to any RPG fans. There's countless of ways to play the game and multiple endings give it tons of replayability. On to other Spiderweb Software creations!

Geneforge is a series from my childhood that I will always cherish and to this day still replay when the urge takes me. Geneforge 5 is the last of the Geneforge series, not counting Mutagen and the possible other remakes, and will always hold a special place in my heart. I highly recommend these games for their unique mechanics, fun combat, and interesting world building.