GreedFall
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About GreedFall
GreedFall dropped on September 9, 2019 from developer Spiders and publisher Focus Entertainment. You can find it on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. This single-player title blends adventure with deep role-playing elements and strategic decision-making. The story sends you to a mysterious island teeming with magic, where European settlers clash with native populations protected by supernatural forces. The visual style borrows heavily from 17th-century Baroque art, using muted warm tones against dark backdrops to create grandiose scenes. You arrive alongside mercenaries and treasure hunters to uncover lost secrets and riches while navigating a world defined by shifting alliances and ancient mysteries.
Gameplay
You control a single character through an open-world environment filled with quests that rarely force a linear path. Combat involves real-time action where you manage stamina, dodge attacks, and use magic or weapons depending on your build. The system encourages multiple approaches to objectives since you can talk your way out of trouble, sneak past enemies, or engage in direct firefights. Exploration is key as you cross the island's varied terrain to find hidden loot and complete side missions. Character progression relies on skill trees and gear upgrades that significantly alter how you handle encounters. Dialogue choices matter here too, often changing quest outcomes or unlocking new information without triggering immediate violence.
What Players Think
The PlayPile data shows mixed feelings among players who have logged in over time. IGDB lists a score of 71.9 out of 100 based on 188 ratings. The average playtime sits around the 25-hour mark for most users, though completion rates vary wildly. Only 63 achievements exist in the title, and players unlock just 17.1% of them on average. This low completion number suggests many people stop playing before seeing the ending or finishing all side content. The rarest achievement "A passion for extreme" has a mere 1.20% unlock rate. Community moods range from appreciation for the art direction to frustration with technical bugs and combat pacing that some find repetitive after the first few hours.
PlayPile's Take
GreedFall costs as little as $3.49 on the Humble Store right now, making it an easy buy if you like RPGs with strong narratives. The game shines when you engage in deep conversations or explore its detailed environments, but the combat can feel clunky compared to modern action titles. With 63 achievements to chase, there is enough content for completionists who enjoy grinding. It suits fans of story-driven games where choices shape the world rather than twitch reflexes. Skip this if you want smooth mechanics or a long campaign without repetitive fetch quests. The low price point makes it worth a try despite the technical flaws that hold it back from greatness.
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Single player
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71.9
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