Arcania: Gothic IV is no different, and while the story might have issues with pacing, it won’t distract you from the experience. It lets you play at your own pace, with plenty of great looting objectives and a very detailed and lively world. It’s not overly linear but still occasionally holds your hand. However, while Gothic IV is certainly not without problems, it’s a decent RPG experience for fans of the genre while they wait for the next Elder Scrolls.