Ravensword: Shadowlands 3d RPG
Get on Play Store"Ravensword: Shadowlands is a 3d action RPG with an interesting plot, delightful gameplay, and amazing visuals. Lots of grinding and bugs may be encountered, but the spectacular soundtrack makes up for it. Overall, it's a massive and engaging game for mobile devices."
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, reminiscent of the Elder Scrolls series.
- The controls are intuitive and responsive, making combat and exploration enjoyable.
- The game offers a vast open world with plenty of quests and opportunities for exploration.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing during loading screens and graphical issues.
- There is a lack of content, with a short main storyline and few side quests, leading to low replay value.
- Controller support is inconsistent, often leading to crashes or unresponsive menus when a controller is connected.
- graphics452 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their quality and detail, especially for a mobile title, while others criticize significant bugs and performance issues on various devices. Some players note that the graphics can appear dated or inconsistent, particularly on newer phones, and express frustration over the lack of adjustable settings to optimize visual performance. Overall, while the graphics are often described as impressive, they are marred by glitches and a lack of customization options, leading to a less than optimal experience for some users.
“The graphics are stunning, the combat is exciting, and the world is large enough to justify exploring in depth.”
“Incredible graphics, good action gameplay but could still use some work seen as there is still lag on a quad-core tegra 3 device... fallout style game would be epic!”
“Amazing graphics and super smooth gameplay on the galaxy s4.”
“The graphics are terrible on more modern phones for some ridiculous reason I cannot find out why and there's zero options about changing it.”
“This game sucks, I'm using a Sony XZS, and I can't change the graphics because this game auto-detects your phone and it sets to the lowest, I think.”
“The worst graphics I've ever seen in Android games, I use Android Marshmallow 8.0 and a 4GB RAM with good specs for gaming but the graphics still suck, worst ever.”
- story323 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth, often completing the main quest and side missions in just a few hours. While some appreciate the engaging premise and graphics, there is a strong desire for more content, including additional quests and a more intricate narrative. Overall, players feel that the storyline could benefit from expansion and clearer quest guidance to enhance the gaming experience.
“The story is gripping.”
“Great graphics, great story, good gameplay - let's face it, it's hard to do 3D gaming with touch.”
“This game is amazing in graphics, gameplay, story, etc. but I would love if you could add a button so I can eat the food manually, like an arrow to tell me where to go during a quest.”
“Unfortunately, the storyline is almost nonexistent, and the sound design is inconsistent at best, and utterly ugly at times.”
“The story is extremely short and pretty bland, easily finished under 10 hours, and that's just because of the grinding you may choose to do.”
“The story is poorly developed with quests like 'I need your help, kill one bear'.”
- stability130 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, especially when using controllers, and various graphical glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players find the game unplayable due to these issues, including freezing during loading screens and combat, as well as visual bugs that affect immersion. While some appreciate the game's potential and story, the overwhelming consensus is that significant improvements are needed to address the stability problems.
“The game runs great and my phone runs a lot better now too.”
“Runs great on my HTC DNA, very responsive.”
“Runs great on my Galaxy S4.”
“The game is extremely buggy and pretty much unplayable.”
“Every time I go to play it, it freezes at the 'Powered by Unity' load up screen.”
“I bought this game thinking that it has nice graphics and smooth gameplay, but it's the opposite (especially the main character's facial features look distorted and the location has many bugs and glitches).”
- gameplay121 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many praising its immersive mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging combat, reminiscent of console RPGs like Skyrim. However, players have noted several issues, including sluggish controls, poor pathfinding, and a lack of clear explanations for game mechanics, which can lead to frustrating experiences. Additionally, some users have reported bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that updates and fixes are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
“Decent open-world RPG with pretty stellar graphics and gameplay for its time.”
“Great graphics and control, very good gameplay.”
“Overall gameplay is fabulous.”
“Needs better explanation of game mechanics, how to use your skills, how to develop, etc. It's frustrating when you are ambushed as you walk in (as soon as the area loads) with maybe a 5% chance of getting lucky enough to not die.”
“The gameplay is sluggish, the menus are not well-defined at all, and there's absolutely no way of knowing what equipment you have on versus how many more slots you have to fill because there is no equipment display in the game.”
“The gameplay is average, graphics better, it could have been a very awesome game, but the storyline is shallow and the biggest problem is that the game is extremely short.”
- music32 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, often comparing it favorably to soundtracks from well-known titles like "Morrowind" and "Oblivion." While some players noted issues with sound effects and glitches, the soundtrack remains a standout feature, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength, elevating the gameplay despite some technical shortcomings.
“The soundtrack is awesome.”
“Great graphics, wonderful music, and an interesting story!”
“Beautiful and well done, the music is so lovely!”
“The music plays, the background of the title screen appears, but nothing else happens.”
“Don't buy unless you want to waste money on a nifty landscape that just plays music!”
“After clicking yes, the starting screen just displays a picture, the background music, and that's it.”
- optimization26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting performance issues, stuttering, and lag, particularly on newer devices. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay on older smartphones, others have noted that the game struggles with graphics and frame rates, especially in more demanding environments. Users are calling for better customization options and updates to improve performance across a wider range of devices.
“The details are amazing, but the optimization is sick!”
“Omg this game can run smoothly on J5 2016, Snapdragon 410, Adreno 301.”
“Runs smoothly on full detail and looks amazing.”
“Only reason why it's not 5 stars is due to optimization issues.”
“Not optimized for newer chipsets or phones, I guess. Mine is a Nova 3i and has a Kirin 710.”
“Very poorly optimized.”
- monetization16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating that in-app purchases are not required to enjoy the game fully, while others criticize the presence of microtransactions in a paid title. Many users express frustration over the high cost of in-app purchases and technical issues that detract from the experience, but overall, the game is seen as enjoyable without the need for additional spending.
“Excellent RPG, without the hassle of microtransactions.”
“Great graphics, large world to explore, good maps for navigation, good mix of action and problem solving, tasks are challenging but not impossible. In-app purchases are available but not required to complete the game.”
“The in-app purchases are a non-factor and are not needed since there's a difficulty slider.”
“All in all, pretty good game, but I'm glad I didn't have to pay for it, especially since even though it cost $7, they still have microtransactions.”
“Well, I rated the game 1 star because I spent like $20 between buying it and in-app purchases, and as soon as I did, I tried to walk into the town and it was glitched all blue and I died instantly. It keeps repeating every time I log in to play. I emailed the developer, no response in a week, no support. The game is full of bugs and glitches. I restarted a new game and the same thing happened—trapped in a glitch, instant death. Hopefully, this will get my money back or at least elicit a response. It really sucks; it doesn't work. Would have been a cool game, too bad.”
“The only thing that bugs me is my sword glitched out and now the handle is in his forearm, and also the in-app purchases are ridiculously expensive. I mean, the game's $7; you guys should lower the in-app purchases.”
- replayability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the experience and finding it fun to revisit, while others criticize it for having low replay value after completing the main content. Many reviews suggest that the game lacks sufficient additional quests and challenges to encourage players to return once the story is finished. Enhancements in content could significantly improve the replay experience for future players.
“A nice Morrowind-esque game with some fun replayability.”
“One of the best RPGs and a very replayable game.”
“I'd say there's replay value too, which is always a bonus.”
“There is no replay value.”
“After completing this game, the replay value is almost zero.”
“So far there seems to be very little replay value.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while it can be enjoyable and necessary for character progression, it often feels tedious and overly time-consuming, especially given the game's short story length. Many users express frustration with the need to grind for gold and equipment, suggesting that the game encourages purchasing in-game currency rather than rewarding players for their efforts. Overall, grinding is seen as a significant part of the experience, impacting both gameplay enjoyment and pacing.
“This game was so fun and can still be when I'm not preoccupied with grinding gold to get the gear I want.”
“The story is extremely short and pretty bland, easily finished under 10 hours, and that's just because of the grinding you may choose to do (though much less is needed at low difficulties).”
“Starts out by wowing us with immersion, but quickly becomes tedious and unguided.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its amusing glitches and bugs, which players find entertaining rather than game-breaking. Many users appreciate the comedic aspects of the gameplay, including the unexpected visual quirks that add a lighthearted touch to the experience. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyment of the game, making it a memorable experience for players.
“And some of the glitches make the game super funny, and none I've found break the game.”
“This has everything: cities, towns, a decent story to get you from point A to point B, and funny glitches/bugs.”
“This game is hands down the closest comparison to the Elder Scrolls series... and the funny thing is, it's able to accomplish this on a mobile device when it couldn't be achieved by another game on consoles or PC!”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally impactful, particularly praising its touching ending, though they express a desire for a longer story to deepen their emotional connection. Despite some technical issues, the overall sentiment reflects a strong emotional attachment to the game, highlighting its potential for greater engagement with additional content and character classes.
“Overall great game, touching ending, need a longer story.”
“Emotional attachment to it.”
