ArcaniA Gold Edition is a role-playing video Game developed by Spellbound, Piranha Bytes, Trine Studios, G3 Community Patch Team, and Mad Vulture Games and published by THQ Nordic. The title was released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The Gold Edition was released in 2011 and included:

• The base Game (Arcania)
• the expansion pack, "Fall of Setarrif."

Gameplay:

ArcaniA Gold Edition is set in a fantasy world called Myrtana. Players control the protagonist, a nameless hero who must complete various quests and fight against multiple enemies to save the world—a nonlinear open-world environment, allowing players to explore the Game world at their leisure. The Game also includes a day and night cycle, with some quests only being available during certain times of the day.

The combat system in ArcaniA Gold Edition is based on a real-time system. Players can use a variety of weapons and spells to defeat their enemies. A skill tree system that allows players to upgrade their character's abilities as they progress through the action. The crafting design will enable players to create potions, weapons, and armour.

The story:

ArcaniA Gold Edition follows the nameless hero as he tries to save the world of Myrtana from a powerful mage named Xardas. Xardas has summoned a powerful demon named Beliar, who threatens to destroy the world. The hero must travel to different parts of the Game world to gather information and allies to defeat Xardas and Beliar.

Throughout the Game, the hero will meet various characters, some of whom will become allies, while others will become enemies. The hero will also have to make choices that will affect the outcome of the Game's story. The "Fall of Setarrif" expansion pack follows a separate account after the base Game events.

Key highlights:

• An open-world environment with Nonlinear action
• The graphics in ArcaniA Gold Edition are decent; the settings are well-designed and detailed
• Day and night cycle, which enables a Real-time combat system
• Sound effects and music are well done, with the music setting the tone for each area of the Game world.
•  Rules are easy to learn and use, with players quickly switching between weapons and spells.
• The Video Game has a skill tree system & Crafting system
•  A decent amount of replayability, with players making different choices and exploring other parts of the Game world.
• A variety of weapons and spells with A diverse cast of characters
• The player has Choices that Affect the Game's Story

An enjoyable action role-playing Game that offers a decent amount of gameplay and story content is worth playing for fans of the genre or those looking for a new open-world Game to explore.