The Sword of Rhivenia
- July 7, 2022
- Hosted Games
Get on Steam"The Sword of Rhivenia" is a text-based interactive medieval fantasy game, where you are a potential heir to the throne in a kingdom previously torn apart by war. Your choices determine if you become a worthy ruler or not, and how your relationships with your siblings and other characters unfold. The game features customizable appearances and personas for a personalized experience.
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Reviews
- The game features interesting characters and engaging relationships that keep players invested in the story.
- The plot has a lot of potential, with intriguing themes and character dynamics that can lead to meaningful choices.
- The writing is generally competent, with moments of tension and well-crafted interactions that enhance the overall experience.
- The ending feels rushed and abrupt, leaving many plot threads unresolved and giving a sense of incompleteness.
- Player choices often seem to lack significant impact on the story, leading to a feeling of being on rails rather than having true agency.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that it doesn't justify its price and leaves them wanting more content.
- story91 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story has been described as engaging and filled with interesting characters, but many reviewers feel it ultimately falls short due to a rushed and unsatisfying ending, leaving numerous plot threads unresolved. While the narrative offers a solid foundation and potential for future installments, its brevity and abrupt conclusion have left players frustrated, with a desire for a more developed and complete experience. Overall, the game is seen as a promising introduction to a larger story, but it requires further refinement in its execution.
“The game has interesting characters, a story with good potential, and solid world-building.”
“Characters and their relationships are interesting and very important; I experienced a bunch of nerve-wracking and epic moments, and there are quite a few intriguing plot points being set up.”
“I really want to love it because it dares to make characters that have their own agendas and you don't know their motivations; it's a much more mature themed story than we normally get, and there is a spectacular build-up.”
“There is a lot of potential in this story and characters, but everything kind of falls short in the ending.”
“The epilogue then completely and utterly destroys the overall story by being a rushed mess.”
“Honestly doesn't feel like the story got going until near the end, and this is doubly troubling because you would never know the story is already ending.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a lack of intricate worldbuilding and management mechanics, leading to a perception that player stats and skills are not significantly impactful, which may disappoint those seeking depth and meaningful choices.
“The gameplay offers a unique blend of choices that significantly impact the player's experience.”
“The mechanics are engaging and provide a satisfying challenge throughout the game.”
“The game features a variety of gameplay elements that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
“If you are looking for a game with very intricate worldbuilding with distinctive cultures and nations, and kingdom or wartime management mechanics - this is not the game for you.”
“This ended up giving me the impression that your stats and skills don't feel relevant to gameplay, which may be a negative to some people.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and accidental comedic moments, such as unintentionally causing chaos among innocents. Players find the lighthearted approach to serious actions, like being forgiven for misdeeds due to a sibling dynamic, adds to the overall fun and charm of the experience.
“Funny, I killed a lot of innocents by accident, but besides that, it was fun.”
“At the end of the day, people may forgive you for horrible stuff because you are the little brother/sister. It's more funny than pro, but anyway.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is seen as somewhat lacking, with some characters needing more depth and substance. However, as a first installment in a series, it provides an enjoyable foundation for future growth.
“The character development of some of the characters could have had more substance, but as a first book and setup for the rest, it was a fun experience.”
“The world-building could have been a bit more detailed and a little less vague; the character development of some characters could have had more substance.”
“The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked the depth needed to make their journeys engaging.”
“I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which made it hard to connect with them.”
