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"Drova - Teaser" is an upcoming RPG where players explore the hand-crafted world of Draheim as a novice for the Order, completing important tasks and avoiding various dangers. Leveling up and finding new equipment will be crucial to succeed in this mysterious land, where both dangerous creatures and devious intrigues await. Stay up-to-date on development through the game's website, newsletter, Discord, Twitter, and Steam page.

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Play Modes

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

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The teaser offers an engaging story and immersive world, reminiscent of classic RPGs like Gothic.
Combat mechanics are enjoyable and challenging, providing a satisfying experience for players who appreciate skill-based gameplay.
The art style and atmospheric soundtrack contribute to a charming and nostalgic experience, making players excited for the full release.

Some players found the quests and dialogue to be standard and lacking in originality, making the game feel somewhat generic.
The combat system can be difficult to master, and some players experienced frustration with the controls and camera movement during battles.
The teaser is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in the final game.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The game's story is generally engaging and well-received, with players appreciating its depth and the freedom to explore various quest paths. While some found the initial teaser lacking in complexity and detail, many highlighted the interesting world design and charming quests that enhance the narrative experience. Overall, the combination of a solid story, atmospheric graphics, and enjoyable gameplay mechanics contributes to a compelling RPG experience.
- “It has a story that is engaging and that is most important for me.”
- “The story is interesting, and I finished the teaser in one sitting without getting bored or distracted by anything.”
- “The story shines through - it isn't (at this stage at least) too complex.”
- “The demo ended without grabbing my interest in the story or its world.”
- “You are the young novice of an order of knights and sent to find an older, more experienced knight who was on a mission in an inn and to whom contact was lost… spoilers: he is dead!”
- “But in general, it stands to hope that the final game will have something that gives it its own flavor, especially story and world-wise.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging combat mechanics, offering a mix of weapon choices and strategic options, such as parrying and stunning enemies. Players appreciate the narrative depth that allows for varied character choices, enhancing the overall experience. The game also features a well-designed 2D pixel art style, challenging combat, and intuitive mechanics, making it a promising indie title with room for experimentation and player feedback.
- “I love the combat mechanics, the world, and the story.”
- “The combat mechanics are easy to understand and hopefully in the full game hard to master.”
- “A very ambitious indie game - smooth combat, intuitive loot and trade mechanics, like it so far, keep up the good work fellas!”
- “Regarding the combat mechanics: I'm not sure how viable the bow is when compared to the sword and shield. Parrying with the shield and stunning the enemies always felt like the safest choice.”
- “It adds an added grittiness to what could have normally just been a boring, mundane 'drink potions to win' gameplay.”
- “You can tell the developers like the Gothic series a lot and added some modified gameplay elements from the Witcher series.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their appealing art style, which combines nostalgic pixel graphics with atmospheric elements that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the detailed world design and the gothic vibe, noting that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive quality. However, some players have pointed out minor issues with weapon graphics that could benefit from clearer differentiation.
- “The art style is very pretty, the music is great, and it looks overall very promising.”
- “I am into the game a couple of hours only, but so far I am pretty impressed with the world design, the level of difficulty (on the upper end, though), atmospheric graphics, and the story.”
- “The graphics are spot on, the music (atmospheric sounds, etc.) is wonderful, and the gameplay is more fun than you can shake a 2D stick at.”
- “Drova is a somehow classical RPG-adventure game in pixel graphics.”
- “It seemed difficult to run and change weapons - possibly part of that was due to the 'ready weapon' graphics being barely different from the 'weapon away' graphics.”
- “It mixes the art style of Children of Morta with world exploration and the gothic themes from the first and second parts.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive world design, atmospheric graphics, and engaging soundtrack, creating a charming and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of challenging combat mechanics and a medieval-gore aesthetic, contributing to a fun and captivating RPG environment. Overall, the atmosphere enhances the gameplay, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “I am into the game a couple of hours only but so far I am pretty impressed with the world design, the level of difficulty (on the upper end, though), atmospheric graphics, and the story.”
- “Simply a fun and charming little RPG with a really nice atmosphere, looking forward to the full game.”
- “The graphics are spot on, the music (atmospheric sounds, etc.) is wonderful and the gameplay is more fun than you can shake a 2D stick at.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the medieval setting, the ambiance fails to evoke any real sense of danger or excitement.”
- “The game's atmosphere is overshadowed by repetitive sound design and bland visuals.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with a relaxing and immersive soundtrack that complements the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the combination of music and environment as exceptional, contributing to the game's promising medieval-gore atmosphere.
- “The music and environment is just *chef's kiss* amazing and relaxing to play for the whole walkthrough.”
- “The graphics are spot on, the music and atmospheric sounds are wonderful, and the gameplay is more fun than you can shake a 2D stick at.”
- “The music and environment are just *chef's kiss* amazing and relaxing to play for the whole walkthrough.”
- “This is a very promising game in the medieval-gore atmosphere, including the music.”
- “Looks great, has challenging combat, and an atmospheric soundtrack.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly with satisfactory controls and accessibility features.
- “The game runs smoothly, and overall, the controls and accessibility are excellent.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs; it maintains a steady frame rate and responsive controls throughout.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its stability, offering an old-school experience that is both accessible and free from significant bugs or difficulties.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
- “The stability issues really detract from the overall experience.”