Eurojank
Ongoing coverage on Eurojank.
Latest coverage
Stop waiting for the Game of Thrones CRPG of your dreams and settle for the pleasant eurojank compromise instead
This article discusses the lack of a proper Game of Thrones CRPG, highlighting Cyanide's 2012 Game of Thrones as a "pleasant eurojank compromise." It contrasts this with potential projects from studios like Warhorse and Obsidian, ultimately praising Cyanide's commitment to the novels despite its low budget and dated presentation.
Piratäventyr och slagsmål – Vi tar(rr) #Spelhelg
Several staff members are sharing their gaming plans for the weekend, which include a variety of titles such as Palworld, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Gothic Remake. Other anticipated games include Corsair Cove, Beast of Reincarnation, and Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
Clair Obscur is flawed on purpose, says director: 'Games that try to be perfect, that try to fix all their flaws—they're usually just really boring'
Guillaume Broche, creative director for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, believes that games with intentional imperfections are more endearing and less boring than those striving for unattainable perfection. He argues that flaws contribute to a game's personality, much like they do in people, and that embracing 'jank' can be a source of fun and character.
Judging by how well Gothic Remake has sold, we still love eurojank
The Gothic Remake has achieved 500,000 sales shortly after its release, indicating a continued appreciation for 'eurojank' RPGs. Despite its rough edges and jankiness, the game maintains a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, suggesting players value its uncompromising and friction-filled design.
Gothic 1 Remake review
Gothic 1 Remake offers a challenging RPG experience that stays true to the original's grim realism, though it retains some of the series' characteristic jank. Developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, the remake features updated graphics and combat but lacks modern conveniences like quest markers. It is recommended for players who appreciate hardcore RPG mechanics and a less forgiving game world.
Despite Gothic Remake's glow-up, it's still the scrappy eurojank RPG it always was, and that's fine with…
Gothic Remake aims to preserve the challenging and open-ended nature of the original eurojank RPG, despite some early-game limitations like invisible walls in the preview build. Developed by Alkimia Interactive, the game retains the core vision of the late Piranha Bytes, offering a sense of discovery and requiring players to work for their progress in a unique penal colony setting.
Flawless victory was never on the cards for eurojank, but I honestly can't tell if it won or lost
The term 'eurojank' describes ambitious but often buggy European games that foster a unique cultural fondness. While many classic eurojank titles are now considered polished AAA games or have faded, the spirit of ambitious, mid-budget development persists despite challenges like publisher insolvency and studio closures. The article reflects on the charm of finding magic amidst imperfections, a characteristic that defined the eurojank era.
