Three hours before I took Risen out of the mailbox and now I've made the first break to get rid of my enthusiasm. DVD insert and install - done after 15 minutes. No "enter the 29stelligen code". No "the installation is an active online connection required". One has to be back feeling master of his computer. Then start, enjoyable short intro and then you lie on the beach and there you go. Anyone who has played Gothic need to think for a second. Everything goes as you expect. No performance or graphics issues on my mediocre computer. (ALDI from the previous year) running, collect plants, bashing monsters, upgrade, learn, etc., etc. But there's only one word: Gothic feel. And if the world is not as large as in Gothic 3 - me it is right. One has but really lost some track. My recommendation: buy (even in return for waiving DRM) - play - have fun and remember the old times !!