As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that Ravenswatch has managed to captivate me in a way that few games have been able to do lately. Having played and fallen in love with Passtech Games’ Curse of the Dead Gods, I was eagerly anticipating this new offering from the same studio.
Reflecting on it now, it seems like eons since I first peeked at Ravenswatch during its early access phase (it was actually around 1.5 years back). The fact that I’m captivated by it once more serves as a testament to the value of the early access model sometimes. Curse of the Dead Gods initially won me over with its charm, being an isometric roguelike dungeon crawler from Passtech Games. While there are hints of similarity with Hades, Curse of the Dead Gods stands distinctly on its own as a unique gaming experience.
It’s clear that Ravenswatch hails from the same creative minds, as its unique art style showcases a striking contrast between a dark, gothic ambiance and vibrant, humorous graphics, featuring robust character designs and lightning-quick battle sequences.
The story unfolds in the enchanting realm of Reverie, under siege by malevolent nightmares seeking to spoil and dominate it. To counter this, a group of legendary champions are summoned to the land, with the objective of overthrowing the Lord of Nightmares. Among these heroes, you’ll find Beowulf, the massive warrior, the Pied Piper from Hamlin whose abilities transform the game into an engaging twin-stick shooter, the Snow Queen who can immobilize her foes and glide on a river of ice, and Scarlett – more recognized as Little Red Riding Hood. In this tale, she exhibits agility with daggers during daytime and transforms into a massive werewolf once the game transitions from day to night.
Each run has four days and nights, which will tick away no matter what you do. In that time you must fight through Nightmare’s minions, collecting Dream Shards with which you purchase currency from the Sandman. Passtech have squeezed plenty of well-known fairytale or folklore characters into Ravenswatch, including Aladdin, the Three Little Pigs, and even Sun Wukong, which makes the world feel rich and mystical.
While there’s ample space for a compelling story, it lacks depth due to minimal narrative elements. However, you can discover snippets of each character’s past through grimoire entries. Unfortunately, there are no cinematic cutscenes or substantial dialogues to enhance the plot. Additionally, side quests serve primarily as distractions and rewards on your journey to vanquishing the Master of Nightmares, rather than contributing significantly to the narrative.
The characters exhibit a delightful range of diversity, equipped with an array of potent abilities that recharge over time. Uniquely in a roguelike, they all share a common resource called “raven feathers,” functioning as additional lives. This feature significantly alters the gameplay experience, allowing players to strategically decide whether to use a revive to unleash a powerful assault on tough elites or weakened bosses, without fearing that a single risky move will undo their progress.
With each advancement, you’ll get enhancements that offer three different options. Unlike Curse of the Dead Gods, it’s not area-specific; instead, each zone is open for exploration. However, a timer adds a sense of urgency to your actions. It’s beneficial to reach map markers because you might encounter a character requiring assistance or an artifact to boost your journey. The more you discover, the greater the chances of finding them in future loot collections.
Ravenswatch never slows its pace. It’s not unremitting, but rather, you seldom get a chance for idle loitering. If you’re playing with a group (up to four can join), the action is intensely frenetic yet consistently seamless and visually pleasing. As you advance through your runs, you can unlock multiple additional characters, providing numerous possibilities for hero combinations and playstyles.
The main issue (if we can even call it one), is that Ravenswatch becomes challenging when played alone. While solo play is feasible and enjoyable, the unlimited use of Raven Feathers doesn’t quite balance out the difficulty. Since all your abilities are on cooldown, there may be critical moments where you lack the means to clear or manage a swarm of enemies. Even Beowulf won’t withstand many direct attacks before fainting. Healing options are scarce, either through green orbs or leveling up, but the enemies are numerous and diverse, making it easy to feel overpowered.
Played with friends or strangers, though, Ravenswatch is an absolute blast. Gorgeous to look at, smooth and responsive to play, and peppered with the kind of variety that encourages you to keep going back and trying new heroes or pick-ups, it’s another excellent release from Passtech Games and a genuinely superb multiplayer roguelike.
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2024-09-27 16:46