Desert Revenant

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Desert Revenant is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Kreationware and was released on September 22, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Desert Revenant" is a roguelike deck-building RPG set in a storyful Arabian world, where your decisions alter the course of your adventure. With multiple playable characters, a focus on minions and summons, and stunning visuals, this game offers in-depth and addictive gameplay that values skill and knowledge over grinding. Experience two maps at launch, each with dozens of hand-crafted encounters and multiple difficulty levels.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Desert Revenant features a unique and engaging art style, complemented by a compelling narrative and immersive gameplay.
The game offers a variety of strategic choices and mechanics that provide depth and satisfaction, especially when abilities synergize effectively.
Despite being in Early Access, the game feels polished and has received positive updates, making it a promising title for fans of RPGs and card games.

The user interface and game systems can be opaque, leading to confusion about mechanics such as damage calculation and enemy encounters.
Many players have reported bugs and issues with card combos not functioning as intended, which detracts from the overall experience.
The difficulty curve is steep, with some players finding the game excessively challenging, especially compared to similar titles like Slay the Spire.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and enjoyable mechanics, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master. However, some players find the user interface and game systems somewhat opaque, leading to confusion about damage calculations and enemy actions. Despite these issues, the game shows promise with its unique art style and engaging turn-based gameplay.
- “The gameplay is right on the money, everything is smooth and it feels 'good' to play.”
- “A unique fun, indie feeling art style matched with an excellent gameplay experience.”
- “Another gameplay issue is that you can't tell exactly what the enemies are going to do.”
- “The mechanics are easy to learn, but the game itself is hard to master.”
- “Still far from complete, but very promising campaign and turn-based gameplay!”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game is highly praised for its compelling storytelling and engaging writing, making it a standout in the card game genre. Players appreciate the beautiful intro cinematic and the way the narrative keeps them invested, elevating the experience beyond mere combat. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy rich storytelling alongside strategic gameplay.
- “Interesting and strategic game in its unique style with a great story line.”
- “The story is compelling as well.”
- “I have to add that the intro cinematic is really beautiful and the story keeps you invested and doesn't let you feel like you're just running around killing creatures.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are praised for their unique and fun indie art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the cohesive integration of visuals with the narrative, adding depth and lore to the game, making it stand out in the RPG genre.
- “A unique fun, indie feeling art style matched with an excellent gameplay experience.”
- “Excellent art style, and the theme is awesome, very uncommon in RPGs!”
- “The narrative, through visuals, dialogs, progressions, and abilities is very well woven and homogeneous, adding an additional layer of lore to improve the experience even more.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised as top-notch, with reviewers highlighting the amazing theme and soundtrack as standout features.
- “The theme and soundtrack are just amazing.”
- “The theme and soundtrack are just amazing.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its self-referential and ironic elements, particularly highlighted by the amusing contradiction of having a tutorial option that appears to be absent despite being enabled by default. This playful approach adds a layer of comedic confusion that resonates with players.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny character interactions add a delightful layer of comedy to the overall experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its significant bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players who genuinely want to enjoy it. Stability issues appear to be a major concern, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “I really want to like this, but by the mighty jinn this game is buggy.”