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Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series

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70%Game Brain Score
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story, gameplay
81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series is a single player role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by DreamForge Intertainment and was released on March 29, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

In the Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series, players explore a sprawling gothic world filled with horrors and challenges. The game is a faithful adaptation of the classic tabletop RPG, with a focus on strategy, character development, and puzzle-solving. Players must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle supernatural foes, and uncover the dark secrets of the land of Barovia.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
music4 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Engaging story and atmosphere that captures the essence of the Ravenloft universe, with plenty of character interactions and voice acting.
  • Offers a nostalgic experience for fans of retro dungeon crawlers, with challenging gameplay and a unique setting.
  • Includes quality of life improvements and a handy automap feature, making exploration and puzzle-solving more manageable.
  • Clunky and outdated user interface that can be difficult to navigate, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
  • Frequent game-breaking bugs and crashes, particularly in the first game, which can disrupt the overall experience.
  • Combat mechanics can be frustrating, with level-draining enemies and a lack of effective spellcasting options, making battles tedious.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Ravenloft is more intricate than typical TSR dungeon crawlers, featuring extensive voice acting, character interactions, and puzzles that enhance the gothic atmosphere of Barovia. While some players found the narrative engaging with its themes of undead and werewolves, others felt it became repetitive, focusing too much on collecting quest items rather than delivering a compelling plot. Overall, the combination of immersive storytelling and atmospheric music creates a memorable experience, despite mixed opinions on the depth of the story itself.

    • “Ravenloft is more story-heavy than other TSR dungeon crawlers.”
    • “Lots of voice acting, character interactions, puzzles, and a great story.”
    • “Add to that the spooky atmospheres enhanced by the great music and the immersive storytelling, and you've got two incredible experiences waiting ahead.”
    • “But the story wasn't that interesting and it just involved getting some quest items in a dungeon, going to the next one, and praying that you have the correct item with you.”
    • “Strahd's possession takes place in Barovia and involves a plot with undead, werewolves, and a generally gothic environment.”
    • “You rush after, swearing to not return until your quest is completed.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its enjoyable mechanics and immersive atmosphere, particularly in the context of dungeon crawling. While some players noted dated elements, the overall experience is enhanced by improvements over previous titles, making it charming and engaging once players adapt to the controls.

    • “And after finishing both, I can say they are a pair of phenomenal dungeon crawlers with amazing atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “It took a bit, but the gameplay really grew on me, especially after I discovered you can navigate with the mouse.”
    • “It takes Menzoberranzan's graphics, gameplay, and mechanics, and improves upon everything.”
    • “After getting over the dated mechanics and game world, it's a very charming game with very charming characters.”
    • “Regarding gameplay, it hasn't changed much.”
    • “It took a bit but the gameplay really grew on me, especially after I discovered you can navigate with the mouse.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric and immersive qualities, particularly during key moments like facing treants, others find the random screams and growls outside of these moments annoying. The overall soundtrack, totaling about four hours, is noted for enhancing the game's spooky atmosphere, though issues with audio mixing can sometimes hinder dialogue clarity. Despite these drawbacks, many players find the music, especially the Barovia theme, to be a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's experience.

    • “Another highlight is the music; there is a lot of it, totaling about 4 hours.”
    • “The music and atmosphere are on point and fit the game well.”
    • “Add to that the spooky atmospheres enhanced by the great music and the immersive storytelling, and you've got two incredible experiences waiting ahead.”
    • “This is made worse by the default audio mixing since sometimes it can be difficult to hear characters speak over the music.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are considered somewhat dated and clunky, yet they serve as a nostalgic time capsule for players. While some users express a desire for graphical upgrades, they appreciate the improvements in gameplay and quality of life features, particularly in classic titles like Pool of Radiance and Eye of the Beholder. Overall, the visuals are deemed interesting given the games' release dates.

    • “Interesting story and visuals given the release date.”
    • “It takes Menzoberranzan's graphics, gameplay, and mechanics, and improves upon everything.”
    • “Sure the graphics are a bit dated and the movement is a bit clunky, but these games are a time capsule.”
    • “Sure, the graphics are a bit dated and the movement is a bit clunky, but these games are a time capsule.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in these dungeon crawlers is highly praised for its unique and immersive qualities, effectively enhanced by a fitting soundtrack that complements the gothic and Egyptian themes. Reviewers highlight the combination of spooky elements, engaging storytelling, and atmospheric music as key factors that elevate the overall gaming experience.

    • “And after finishing both, I can say they are a pair of phenomenal dungeon crawlers with amazing atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “Really enjoyable dungeon crawler, probably one of my favorites, with a super unique atmosphere and setting.”
    • “Add to that the spooky atmospheres enhanced by the great music and the immersive storytelling, and you've got two incredible experiences waiting ahead.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
    • “Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
    • “The ambient sounds are repetitive and dull, which detracts from the overall experience and makes the atmosphere feel lifeless.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the Ravenloft series enjoyable overall, but note that certain aspects, particularly combat, can become tedious and lead to a grinding experience.

    • “The Ravenloft series is good but has a few issues that can make it tedious.”
    • “Combat is also where we get into the more tedious details of the game.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the games is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance free from stuttering or crashes.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series is a role playing game with horror and fantasy themes.

Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series is available on PC and Windows.

Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series was released on March 29, 2022.

Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series was developed by DreamForge Intertainment.

Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft Series is a single player game.

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