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Sacred Gold

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2008

Should you play it?

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

What works
  • Huge open world with extensive exploration
  • Multiple unique character classes with deep customization
  • High replayability and content volume
  • Strong nostalgic value and engaging lore
  • Supports lan multiplayer
Things to keep in mind
  • Technical issues on modern systems requiring configuration
  • No official online multiplayer support
  • Dated graphics and fixed low resolution
  • Some repetitive combat and questing
  • No official localization in some languages on steam

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Sacred Gold: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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