Sordwin: The Evertree Saga

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Sordwin: The Evertree Saga is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on March 7, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Set sail for adventure and mystery on the island of Sordwin. Explore the town in secret or in style, meet and mingle with the island's residents, wield weapons and magic and uncover clues before darkness falls!

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story16 positive mentions

The game features a compelling and intricate mystery that keeps players engaged and on the edge of their seats.
Character development and choices significantly impact the story, allowing for diverse playthroughs and meaningful interactions with companions.
The puzzles and skill checks are well-designed, rewarding careful reading and strategic planning, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Some players found the skill checks to be quite challenging, which may require careful planning and character development.
The third installment felt incomplete and less satisfying compared to the previous games, with fewer mysteries and harsher pathing.
Not all new characters and romance options were appealing to players, leading to mixed feelings about the character dynamics introduced in the sequel.

story
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The story is highly praised for its intricate and reactive nature, allowing players to shape their character and narrative through meaningful choices. It unfolds as a contiguous saga, reminiscent of episodic mysteries, where character relationships and plot points carry over, enhancing the depth of the experience. Players appreciate the variety of paths and outcomes based on their decisions, making it a compelling and immersive journey within the Evertree saga.
- “The intricacy, detail, and paths of this storyline, along with the great cast of characters, wonderful mystery, and great choices, is one of the most complex and best-written additions to this collection of choice-based games.”
- “I did play through with two different love interests from the first book, and they each reacted differently to the story in this game, ultimately affecting my main character as well. This variety makes the story even more interesting than the first book.”
- “This game is almost perfect in every aspect: story, character building, skill system, companion interactions, combat, puzzle solving—these elements make you feel like the true hero of this marvelous fantasy story, where your choices truly matter.”
- “It seemed like act 1 of a 3-part story, so I was left wanting more.”
- “Don't get me wrong, the characters are very interesting and fully fleshed out, but they just didn't appeal to me.”
- “I wanted a more challenging and involved story, so I read through all the books of the Evertree saga with a few blind playthroughs each.”
graphics
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The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users suggesting that even those accustomed to more visually advanced RPGs can still appreciate the game's story despite its graphical limitations. Overall, the emphasis seems to be on narrative over visual quality.
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as atmospheric, compelling, and engrossing, with reviewers highlighting that the characterization and pacing contribute effectively to the overall experience.
- “Atmospheric, compelling, engrossing - everything from the characterization to the length was just right.”