RivenWorld: The First Era

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RivenWorld: The First Era is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by GameFocal and was released on April 14, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Can you survive the unforgiving medieval world? Welcome to RivenWorld, an open-world, sandbox, survival multiplayer game based in the medieval era.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

RivenWorld has a promising foundation with engaging gameplay mechanics, including crafting and base building, which many players find enjoyable.
The developers are highly responsive to community feedback, actively working on bug fixes and updates, which gives players hope for the game's future.
The medieval theme and immersive world design, along with the fun combat and crafting systems, create a captivating experience for fans of the genre.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, poor optimization, and a lack of a player base, making it difficult to enjoy in its current state.
Many players feel that the game is unfinished and resembles an alpha version, with broken mechanics and unbalanced gameplay.
There are concerns that the game may be a cash grab, as it lacks substantial content and has been criticized for its visual quality and overall execution.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Rivenworld receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the detail and overall aesthetic, especially for an early access title, while others criticize them as visually unappealing and lacking cohesion. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many users emphasize that the engaging gameplay and community support enhance the overall experience. Overall, there is a consensus that while improvements are needed, the game's potential is promising.
- “The game graphics are good for an early access game; I would love to see what it will shape up to be. New content releases and commitment to progress are nice to see.”
- “The graphics in Rivenworld are breathtaking, with attention paid to every detail in the game world.”
- “After playing Rivenworld for some time, I can say that I enjoyed my time there. The game has a big map, and even though the graphics need some tweaks, the unique system of building and loot tables overwhelm the experience.”
- “While I am not one to focus on graphics, this is just a bunch of assets clumped together and looks very visually unappealing.”
- “This is the type of game where I expect the gameplay to be fun, since you can clearly see from the screenshots and trailer that the graphics are objectively terrible.”
- “I can forgive bad graphics if the gameplay is good.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging and challenging mechanics, featuring a mix of strategy and action within a vast, detailed world that encourages exploration and social play. While it is beginner-friendly and offers a promising experience, some players find certain aspects unintuitive, and ongoing bug fixes and updates may disrupt the overall experience.
- “With its vast and detailed world, challenging gameplay mechanics, and dynamic sandbox environment, this game offers a captivating experience for those seeking a true test of survival skills.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and challenging, with a balanced mix of strategy and action.”
- “Good game, nice building mechanics, the medieval type is present and it's fun to explore the world. I can say that it's a promising title; I like playing with friends and chilling after a long day of work. You can learn the mechanics fast, so it's beginner-friendly. You should give it a try since they have a 24-hour demo for free to test it.”
- “The gameplay I did get to experience seems unintuitive.”
- “But they are on all the time helping players and adding new mechanics that change the game a lot... why are they still fixing bugs.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been heavily criticized, with players labeling it a "cash grab" due to its unplayable state and lack of a sustainable player base. Many users regret their purchases and suggest that the game should transition to a free-to-play model, expressing frustration over the developers' handling of feedback and concerns. Overall, the sentiment is that the game's monetization strategy is exploitative and poorly executed.
- “Do not buy this game. I spent 18 hours of gameplay trying to help the devs bring the game to a playable state. I have come back to the game every few days for months, but there is no player base. There was one for 3 days, then nobody ever touched it again. Sadly, I didn't get a refund on this cash grab when I had the chance. I spent $40 getting a copy for me and a friend, just for the game to die within 3 days. Also, the devs ban you when you speak out about the state of the game in Discord. The game needs to become free-to-play. Do not spend your hard-earned cash on this game; it's unplayable.”
- “I hope this was just a misguided release and not a scam/cash grab.”
- “Don't get me wrong, I want a game like this to exist and work, but this is just a rushed cash grab.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being very buggy and of poor quality, leading to a frustrating experience, especially with a lack of active players on servers. Despite these issues, some users still find the game enjoyable.
- “Sadly, not only is it very buggy and of poor quality, but there is zero player base. I spent half an hour with a friend on a dead server (all of them dead).”
- “While still quite buggy (not even 24 hours after release), this game is fun.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally enjoy the grinding aspect of Rivenworld, particularly the hunting, base-building, and crafting elements, which align well with their love for survival games. However, there is a consensus that the balance of loot and resources needs improvement to reduce the grind and enhance the overall experience.
- “Grindy.”
- “The experience of Rivenworld was great for me. I enjoyed hunting the boars and building and securing my base, and I had a lot of friendly encounters and non-friendly ones from time to time. Still, I enjoyed my time in the game since I'm a fan of survival games. I love farming and crafting; the only thing that needs to be balanced is the loot/resources to ease the grind.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is not fully polished or optimized, but it is acknowledged that it is still in its early stages of development. Users note that there are significant optimization issues present.
- “I must be clear that it is not a fully polished and 100% optimized game, but I must commend that it is still in its early stages.”
- “Unoptimized.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its nostalgic RPG elements, complemented by immersive music and sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Players recommend it particularly for fans of the genre, highlighting its strong combat and crafting mechanics alongside its atmospheric qualities.
- “I recommend it to fans of the genre, and I can say that it is a great recommendation, with its strong points being combat and crafting, while still maintaining a good and nostalgic RPG atmosphere.”
- “The music and sound effects immerse you in the game's atmosphere.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised for their detail and ability to immerse players in the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the developers' responsiveness and commitment to community feedback, which further enriches the game's auditory elements.
- “I love this game; the developers are almost 24/7 helping to fix bugs and taking ideas from the Discord community. I love the detail in the music and sound effects; the world pulls you in.”
- “The music and sound effects immerse you in the game's atmosphere.”

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RivenWorld: The First Era is a role playing game.

RivenWorld: The First Era is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 18 hours playing RivenWorld: The First Era.

RivenWorld: The First Era was released on April 14, 2023.

RivenWorld: The First Era was developed by GameFocal.

RivenWorld: The First Era has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

RivenWorld: The First Era is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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