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Ravenbound 2023

Role-playing (RPG), Action, Fantasy, Sandbox

Fear everything and nothing for death brings you closer to victory in this challenging open world action-roguelite. As the Vessel of an ancient power you must use steel and skill to complete your mission in a dangerous fantasy world inspired by Scandinavian folklore.

Role-playing (RPG)Action Fantasy Sandbox Open world norse mythology roguelike roguelitePC (Microsoft Windows)

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Try Hard GuidesErik HodgesMar 202310/10
On the surface, Ravenbound’s simple combat and dour setting might make the game look at bit bland, but what it offers is anything but. In a sea of Roguelikes, Ravenbound remains fresh and engaging and offers a unique experience that fans of the genre would be sore to miss.
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WccftechFrancesco De MeoMar 20237.5/10
Ravenbound’s limited successes do not come from an abundance of new ideas, but combining or juxtaposing old ones. If Ravenbound was a full-price, triple-A game I’d be a lot less forgiving of its flaws. No matter the price, it’s still derivative, janky and in serious need of optimization and bug fixes. But at less than 30 bucks, it’s maybe worth a gamble for fans of open world RPGs and action roguelikes. Provided, that is, that they temper their expectations and can overlook the game’s sometimes messy mechanics and other shortcomings.
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ACGJeremy PenterMar 2023
"Ravenbound has all the elements of an excellent roguelite but they never come together."
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CGMagazineSteven GreenApr 20234/10
Ravenbound mixes some great ideas and beautiful scenery to intrigue the player, but fails to come through on many of the promises made.
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DarkZeroLewis HowarthApr 20234/10
Summing up Ravenbound was a challenge because, despite its flaws, the game isn't bad and I did have a good time when it worked as intended. However, it's just badly executed with the lack of missions, explorations, and many frustrating bugs that make Ravenbound hard to recommend. Systemic Reaction are aware of the issues and are actively talking to their community through patch notes to, hopefully, revive this game and make it the fun roguelite it's asking to be.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Systemic Reaction
Publisher: Systemic Reaction
Released: March 30, 2023
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Engine: Apex

IGDB rating 5.9/10 from 2 ratings.

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