Bogatyr

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Bogatyr is a single player open world hack and slash game with drama and mystery themes. It was developed by the Bratans and was released on January 27, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Bogatyr is a third-person action RPG set in a pseudo-historical fantasy world of Ancient Rus. The main character is a harsh warrior who returned from a ten-year war with the basurmans on the Southern Borders. He finds his native land in desolation. He is taciturn, he does not tell his name to anyone, he has one goal - to save his native land. The hero will have to understand what happened to his n…

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game shows clear passion and effort from the developers, presenting a unique Slavic-themed RPG setting.
Soundtrack and atmosphere are praised as standout elements that enhance the overall experience.
The game is light and short, making it accessible for quick play sessions and can provide some quirky, memorable moments.

The English translation is consistently described as poor and sometimes incomprehensible, harming the story and immersion.
Gameplay mechanics are clunky and unpolished, including broken quests, awkward combat, and issues with quest markers.
The game suffers from technical problems such as bugs, crashes, lag, and lack of meaningful content or depth.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The story is generally considered weak and minimal, with confusing quests and unreliable quest markers that detract from the experience. While some players enjoy the narrative and find it engaging despite imperfect translation, bugs and localization issues sometimes hinder clarity and immersion. Overall, the story is modest but sufficient for the game's value.
- “Confusing quests and odd quest markers that sometimes mean nothing.”
- “The story is barely there.”
- “That's pretty much it for the main story.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music is widely praised for being pleasant and enjoyable, standing out as a highlight of the game. Many users appreciate the soundtrack, with some noting the option to download the OST separately. Overall, the soundtrack adds significant value, especially given the game's indie status and price.
- “The only thing I really enjoyed was the soundtrack.”
- “This game consists of several hours of questionably pleasant gameplay and, I want to outline this once again, great music.”
- “For the rest of the game - world and soundtrack combined are tasty, a pleasure for my eyes and ears for this price.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is widely criticized for its poor mechanics and lackluster experience, offering limited enjoyment despite lasting several hours. However, the game's music is consistently praised as a standout feature.
- “First of all, gameplay mechanics suck.”
- “On the serious side, don't expect too much from the graphics or gameplay point of view.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally good and functional, though not exceptionally impressive. While the visuals are satisfactory, users caution against expecting high-end graphics or gameplay quality.
- “For now everything works ok, graphics are good, English localization is yet not perfect but I did love the game and story inside it after all.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is criticized for resembling low-quality asset flips or cash grabs, raising concerns about the game's value despite the lack of concrete evidence.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is considered amusing but only remains entertaining for a limited time, around three hours. After that, it tends to lose its appeal.