GreedFall
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About GreedFall
Spiders released GreedFall in September 2019 as a single-player RPG that blends adventure and strategy elements. You land on a remote island teeming with magic to find the source of a mysterious sickness spreading across four continents. The setting draws heavy inspiration from Baroque art, featuring grandiose landscapes painted in muted warm tones against dark undercurrents. Players control a European settler navigating tensions between invading colonists and locals protected by supernatural entities. The game launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and newer consoles like the Series X and PS5. It offers a deep narrative focused on character interactions rather than just combat loops.
Gameplay
Sessions involve exploring dense environments while managing dialogue trees that determine outcomes. You can solve problems through direct combat, diplomatic negotiation, or stealthy deception. The RPG systems let you customize your build with various skills and abilities to suit different playstyles. Combat feels weighty but relies heavily on positioning and timing rather than twitch reflexes. Quests often branch into multiple solutions depending on your choices and party composition. You manage inventory carefully since resources matter for crafting upgrades. The game does not feature multiplayer modes, keeping the focus entirely on your personal progression through the story.
What Players Think
The data shows a mixed but generally positive reception from players and critics alike. IGDB lists a score of 71.9 out of 100 based on 188 ratings. Players spend an average amount of time diving into the content, with most completing the main story before moving to side quests. Achievement stats reveal that 63 total trophies exist, yet the average unlock rate sits at just 17.1 percent. This low completion rate suggests many players stop playing long before finishing everything. The rarest achievement is "A passion for extreme," unlocked by only 1.20 percent of the user base. Community moods often reflect frustration with certain quest bugs despite praising the world design and visual style.
PlayPile's Take
GreedFall costs as little as $3.49 on Humble Store, making it a bargain for those who enjoy slow-paced RPGs. The low achievement unlock rates indicate that the game demands significant time investment to see all its content. You should play this if you prefer dialogue-heavy stories and complex world building over fast-paced action. The visual identity remains distinct even years after release. Avoid it if you expect frequent combat encounters or a polished endgame experience. The difficulty spikes in later areas often catch casual players off guard. Grab it on sale if you want to spend forty hours wandering a detailed map.
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Single player
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71.9
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