Arevan

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In "Arevan," an Arevan prince, Maurean, embarks on a quest to investigate mysterious murders in various kingdoms. Joined by companions, he explores pyramids, battles monsters, and solves puzzles, revealing shocking truths leading to a bitter confrontation. This 16-bit style RPG, published on Steam, is from Aldorlea Games, known for best-sellers like "Millennium," "Asguaard," and "Moonchild."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

29%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story8 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game has a deep and twisted story with many places to explore.
Some players found joy and hope while playing, indicating a positive emotional impact.
The game offers a fun experience with quests that can be solved through exploration and interaction with NPCs.

The game suffers from severe lag and performance issues, making it unplayable for many users.
It features low-quality graphics and repetitive audio, contributing to a poor overall experience.
The gameplay is described as generic and lacking originality, with many players recommending to avoid it.

story
26 mentions
31 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as deep and twisted, with a moral about perseverance, but many players find it slow-paced and frustrating due to unclear objectives and difficult quest item locations. While some appreciate the potential for a rich narrative and character interactions, others criticize it for being simplistic and lacking engaging plot hooks. Overall, the story has its merits but is often overshadowed by gameplay issues that hinder enjoyment.
- “The story is deep and twisted.”
- “The problem is... this game has an absolutely wonderful story and battle system.”
- “The storyline is quite interesting, though I would have liked to see more interactions between all the characters.”
- “- It's just way too slow to even enjoy playing it, so I never even got into the story before giving up.”
- “Tldr: kiddish plot with immature themes.”
- “- The game has no early plot hook, no obvious way forward, letting you roam and waste time, not even a clear place to go for combat or recruitment.”
music
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as original and thoughtfully composed, providing a relaxing experience for players. However, it seems to shift in tone and intensity, particularly during more intense moments, which may affect the overall ambiance.
- “The music is original and well thought out, especially when you get to the vengeance of explosive freezing rates.”
- “The music is square one original and thought out, but once you get to the vengeance of explosive freezing rates, it loses its appeal.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
graphics
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, lack of full HD support, and absence of graphics customization options, which detracts from the experience for modern PC gamers. Reviewers also noted a reliance on stock assets, contributing to an overall unimpressive visual presentation.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “- Not too thrilled by the very stock asset feeling and low quality of all the visuals.”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab that relies on low-quality, stock assets and minimal development effort. Reviewers express concern that such practices tarnish the reputation of amateur developers and contribute to the proliferation of subpar content on platforms like Steam.
- “This kind of cash grab construction kit shovelware from bad actors like Andorlea gives amateur developers a bad name.”
- “It's horribly basic, riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, full of stock copy-pasted RPG Maker assets... no real game development has taken place here, this is just a cash grab, it's shovelware polluting Steam for profit.”
gameplay
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and repetitive, with many reviewers noting the low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, it is described as lacking excitement and originality, typical of RPG Maker shovelware.
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “I just can't take it anymore in the non-stop thrills of boring and repetitive gameplay!”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally view grinding positively, particularly for its effectiveness in farming resources and enhancing gameplay progression. It is often recommended as a strategy for maximizing in-game rewards.