In the Raven Shadow
- July 11, 2017
- CINEMAX GAMES
Get on Steam"The Raven Shadow" is a true retro adventure game, originally released in 1999, that takes you on a journey with Severin, a young monk falsely accused of immoral acts. To save his life, Severin jumps out of a window and embarks on a journey from the dark Middle Ages to enlightenment, all while being pursued by his accusers. Starring famous Czech actor Jiri Labus, the game offers an immersive and thought-provoking experience.
Reviews
- The game features charming old-school graphics and excellent voice acting by a legendary Czech actor, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a nostalgic point-and-click adventure experience with a mix of humor and interesting puzzles, appealing to fans of the genre.
- Despite some technical issues, the game is still considered a classic and brings back fond memories for many players.
- The story is confusing and lacks a coherent plot, with many illogical puzzles that detract from the gameplay experience.
- The humor often falls flat, relying on outdated jokes and themes that may not resonate with modern audiences.
- Technical issues, such as broken cutscenes and poor sound quality, hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it to be its weakest aspect due to a lack of coherent plot and forced ending. While some appreciated the interesting elements and reasonable puzzle solutions, others criticized the confusing narrative and illogical puzzles that detracted from the overall gameplay experience. The combination of parody and serious themes was also seen as ineffective by several reviewers.
“The story was interesting, and the solutions to the puzzles always seemed reasonable.”
“In the Raven Shadow (Ve Stínu Havrana) is a point-and-click adventure with a nice goofy art style, great voice acting (Lábus nailed it), and quite a mind-numbing story.”
“+cool storytelling”
“The weakest point of the game is paradoxically the story, which doesn’t really have any plot and not much of a point, and the ending felt a bit forced; combining parody elements with serious topics doesn’t really work well here in my opinion.”
“The plot is confusing, there are illogical puzzles, and at some point the gameplay is so poor it's hindering the play.”
“I still can't wrap my mind around the story.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a mix of charming old-school black comedy and twisted elements, appealing primarily to an adult audience. While some players appreciate the Czech dubbing and surprising gameplay moments, others criticize the humor for lacking intelligence and resorting to outdated "boomer" jokes. Overall, the humor is hit-or-miss, with a blend of cute and clever moments overshadowed by less effective comedic attempts.
“Funny game for adults only from 1999 with charming unique old school graphics and nice classic black humor.”
“Very cute and funny.”
“Czech dubbing is hilarious and well performed by Jiří Lábus.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by charming, unique old-school visuals that, while somewhat outdated by today's standards, still retain their appeal. The animation and art style are praised for their quality, contributing to the game's overall humorous and whimsical atmosphere.
“+ funny game for adults only from 1999 with charming unique old school graphics and nice classic black humor.”
“In the Raven Shadow (Ve Stínu Havrana) is a point-and-click adventure with a nice goofy art style, great voice acting, and quite a mind-numbing story.”
“On the technical side, graphics and animation scored very high in its time, and though they may look a bit outdated nowadays, they still retain their charm.”
- music1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features single-guitar melodies that create a ballad-like quality, contributing to its overall charm despite the graphics feeling somewhat outdated.
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience with its emotional depth.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws players into the game's world.”
“The music consists entirely of single-guitar melodies, giving the game an almost ballad-like quality.”
“While the graphics and animation were impressive for their time, the music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its humorous and unexpected elements, providing players with an engaging and entertaining experience.
“The gameplay elements are funny and surprising.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and keep you engaged throughout.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that make the gameplay feel fresh and exciting.”
