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

22%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game has a deep and twisted story that can provide a fun experience for players who enjoy exploration and engaging with NPCs.
Some players found joy and hope in the game during difficult times, highlighting its potential to provide a positive escape.
The game features a unique narrative twist where players must achieve a bad ending to confront the final boss, adding an interesting layer to the gameplay.

The game suffers from severe lag and performance issues, making it unplayable for many users, especially after recent Windows updates.
It is criticized for being a low-effort RPG Maker asset flip, with generic plots, poor graphics, and a lack of real game development.
Players have reported frustrating navigation due to a lack of a map and an overwhelming number of non-interactive NPCs and objects, leading to a cluttered experience.

story
13 mentions
31 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as deep and twisted, with a moral about perseverance, but it suffers from pacing issues that hinder player engagement. While some players appreciate the narrative's potential and the interconnectedness of quests, others find it frustrating due to unclear objectives and a lack of character interactions. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the story's depth and others criticizing its execution and pacing.
- “The story is deep and twisted.”
- “The game's story is that good.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Tldr: kiddish plot with immature themes.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its originality and thoughtful composition, providing a relaxing experience for players. However, it also features intense moments that can shift the atmosphere dramatically, particularly during high-stakes gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is original and well thought out, especially when you get to the vengeance of explosive freezing rates.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is somewhat original and thought out, but once you get to the vengeance of explosive freezing rates, it loses its appeal.”
graphics
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, lack of full HD support, and absence of customization options, which detracts from the experience for modern PC gamers. Additionally, the use of stock assets contributes to a generic visual feel that fails to impress.
- “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.”
- “I'm not too thrilled by the very stock asset feel and low quality of all the visuals.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, characterized by poor quality, lack of originality, and reliance on stock assets, which undermines the integrity of amateur game development. Reviewers express frustration over the game's superficiality and its contribution to the proliferation of low-effort titles on platforms like Steam.
- “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, shovelware polluting Steam for profit.”
- “This kind of cash grab construction kit shovelware from bad actors like Andorlea gives amateur developers a bad name.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and unengaging, with low-quality retro pixel art that detracts from the overall experience, reminiscent of poorly made RPG Maker titles.
- “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 with the non-stop thrills of boring and repetitive gameplay!”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally recommend grinding for effective farming in the game, suggesting that it enhances resource acquisition and overall progression.