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.

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.

This appears to be the largest of the series in terms of choices and lore. As always try to find your games on sale. While I personally feel all of the Geneforge games deserve to be bought for full price...money is money and people need it for other things like eating or having a home I copied and pasted from my own review... I'm lazy... This game is a turn based game Fantasy RPG just like the previous games You will need to read for context during the game. If you don't like reading you won't like the game. You generally get short scenes from the story where you and your companion will speak and you will receive details about them depending on your skills. You choose how to respond and the scene continues. Making choices with words and actions will shape your story and eventual ending. During combat you will experience a Turn based RPG. This game doesn't get rid of old mechanics it just refines them further. This game you have the option between 8 separate classes and around 4 or 5 factions. I haven't finished this yet. I don't know how to complete a certain side yet. I have 60+ hours in Steam and 60+ not in Steam. I just suck at playing as some characters. This game has improved the graphics from the older games quite a bit. You start making choices that can have affects later before you leave the tutorial area. The lore in this game...They pulled from all previous games and tied them together. You will decide the final outcome of the conflict. You are referred to as a walking army. I think the game exaggerates but you are an unaccounted element that must choose a side. Also I've been vague about the game's lore and classes because it was a big draw for me. I loved the lore so I want you to enjoy it without me saying anything. I will say you need to play at least 3 and 4 in order to get proper context. Things are explained within each game well enough but some lore loses its spark if you didn't have knowledge from previous games. I enjoyed this game and this series. 10/10 would buy again. Actually I think I've bought this series 4-5 times now so yes I like the game