Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry

46%
Game Brain Score Based on 130 reviews
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In "Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry," players navigate a treacherous pirate-filled world as Christopher Raven, seeking revenge for his family's murder. With a blend of action, adventure, and RPG elements, the game offers a realistic and immersive experience. As Raven, players can engage in brutal sword fights, explore vast seas, and make morally ambiguous choices that impact the storyline.

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46%
Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews
story22 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions
  • The ship combat is enjoyable and adds a fun element to the gameplay.
  • The game has a unique pirate atmosphere with engaging music and a decent storyline.
  • There are moments of charm and humor that can make the experience entertaining, especially for fans of bad games.
  • The game is plagued by constant crashes and technical issues, making it nearly unplayable.
  • The registration process is overly complicated and frustrating, requiring excessive personal information.
  • Combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
  • story68 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-written, particularly appreciating the revenge plot and pirate themes. However, many others criticized it for being bland, predictable, and lacking depth, with issues such as clunky controls and unfinished quests detracting from the overall experience. While there are moments of intrigue and some interesting characters, the execution often falls short, leaving players wanting more from the narrative.

    • “There is more story (including a few cutscenes) in the game and more quests than anticipated. There is quite a good RPG part, both for the player, getting better items, but also for the ship and its skills. There are many cities which need to be explored, and some gritty dark humor and refreshing language used.”
    • “The story is mature, well written, and has some highlights.”
    • “I highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys a good story and even more so for those who favor pirate RPGs.”
    • “The storyline is a crock; it tries so hard to be badass with swearing in-game, characters talk but their mouths don't open, and they all repeat the same sentences over and over. The animation, gameplay, the way the characters walk and jump, the way you fight battles—literally everything is just so bad, it makes the game totally unplayable no matter how hard you try to get into it.”
    • “The story is clear and understood, but a couple of times I felt like I wanted more explanation, cutscenes, or detail.”
    • “There are so many unfinished plots, missing dialogs, or cutscenes that the only progress the player feels is in the main story and upgrading the ship, even though the upgrades are needed for almost exclusively side missions and faction grind.”
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it clunky, unintuitive, and frustrating, particularly in combat mechanics. While the sailing and naval battles are praised for their complexity and enjoyment, the overall experience is marred by bugs, lackluster RPG elements, and a need for optimization. Despite some fun moments and a decent amount of content, many feel that the game falls short of its potential due to these gameplay issues.

    • “Roughly 25-30 hours of gameplay if you complete a fair share of side quests.”
    • “Many different ships, complex mechanics depending on weather, crew number, ship equipment.”
    • “With regards to gameplay, the best thing is actually sailing around and engaging in naval combat.”
    • “This game broke me though, through its gameplay mostly, unintuitive, clunky, unresponsive, dull, frustrating.”
    • “While the game world, like on the sea when steering the ship or the cities and harbors, looks great (for the time), the gameplay is where it starts to suck.”
    • “I really wanted to see more of the world and the story, but this fight mechanics without any feelable impact ruined it for me.”
  • graphics23 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players noting that they appear dated and reminiscent of titles from 2010, despite the game being released in 2015. While there are instances of graphical glitches and clunky controls, many players appreciate the visuals, especially in sunny environments, and find them decent for the game's age. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive pirate experience, though they are marred by technical issues.

    • “Within the main story, sometimes there will be animated cutscenes in a sort of old-styled stamp press looking artwork.”
    • “Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry is a pirate action-RPG with a mixture of sea battles, pretty graphics, and heavy exploration.”
    • “For a game that's as old as this, it's not a bad looking game - visuals are nice looking, especially on sunny days when you can really get a feeling of what's usually seen as 'Caribbean weather.'”
    • “Graphics look like they are from 2010 (game was released in 2015), the storytelling is minimal, doesn't really get me all that excited to play and the voice acting is cheesy.”
    • “It's hard to count the amount of graphical glitches that are still persisting in Vendetta even though the game was re-released on Steam in what was supposed to be an enhanced edition.”
    • “Also poor are the graphics (almost the same since 2006), controls, UI, and quest log.”
  • stability19 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting a high frequency of bugs, glitches, and crashes that often render it unplayable. While some users have experienced only minor issues, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from significant technical problems, including graphical glitches and missing content, making it a frustrating experience for many. Despite its engaging story and combat, the persistent instability detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Great graphics, awesome story, awesome combat, and bug-free!”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
    • “This game is exceptionally buggy and automatically receives a negative review due to its broken nature.”
    • “The major issue is the game is very buggy, and is often unplayable due to one reason or another.”
    • “*Warning* Vendetta - Curse of Raven's Cry is filled with technical bugs, glitches, missing dialogs, missing cut scenes, game crashes, and other madness driving points, so if you expect a polished quality game, then Vendetta is the wrong choice!”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the lively pirate songs and tavern music that enhance the atmosphere, while others feel the overall soundtrack is limited and occasionally mismatched with the setting. Players appreciate the catchy sea shanties and street performances, but note that the background music can be hit or miss, detracting from the immersive experience. Overall, the soundtrack stands out as a highlight, even if the game itself has its flaws.

    • “What really shines in this game is the work that went into the art and music.”
    • “The graphics actually look pretty good (when they aren't bugging out) and the soundtrack as well as sea shanties were rad.”
    • “Music playing in taverns and on the streets by street performers is just fantastic with lots of various tunes one will recognize as typical tavern and sailor songs.”
    • “There are only very few tracks that are played, and the game does not feel filled with music or other atmosphere-enhancing elements.”
    • “The game overall is very buggy and bad to play; I found that conversations were clippy and sometimes went silent, and music in taverns disappeared when you turned in certain directions.”
    • “The actual background music is kind of hit or miss - it doesn't sound bad, but it doesn't necessarily fit the setting all the time.”
  • optimization13 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting poor performance, frequent frame rate drops, and a lack of overall polish. While some players find charm in the game despite its optimization issues, others struggle with significant technical problems that detract from the experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from a total absence of effective optimization, making it challenging to enjoy fully.

    • “If it was remastered in Unreal Engine 5 and optimized for the latest hardware, it would have some multiplayer cooperative gameplay, allowing you to take charge of the canon crew, sail the ship, and then be part of the boarding session where you jump aboard the ships you try to conquer, then fight onboard those ships like you can on land!”
    • “I am on Linux and the performance is certainly doable for my mid-priced laptop.”
    • “Deep beneath dozens of optimization issues and game-breaking bugs lies a decent game with an interesting plot and interesting characters.”
    • “This game has its own charm, despite ugly optimization (in fact total absence of optimization)...”
    • “All the crap as of now what is still not fixed are - horrible performance 6-80fps (usually around 20) I am well used to play games in low fps so it's only a minor issue to me.”
    • “Deep beneath dozens of optimization issues and game breaking bugs lies a decent game with an interesting plot and interesting characters.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is a standout feature, immersing players in a richly detailed pirate-themed world filled with dreary cities, lush jungles, and seedy locales that enhance the overall experience. While the soundtrack is sparse, the environments effectively capture the essence of the Caribbean and pirate life, making players feel the weight of their choices. Despite some gameplay shortcomings, the atmospheric design is compelling enough to keep players engaged throughout their journey.

    • “The environmental atmosphere walking through dreary cities of pissing pirates, lush and dangerous jungles with trap-filled ancient temples, drug-infused hallucination dreams, and seedy plantation islands was the leading factor that got me to finish the game despite its problems.”
    • “Vendetta lets you dive into an atmospheric 3rd person pirate-styled RPG where, as a captain of your own ship, you sail through the dangerous seas, visit Spanish, French, English, and pirate ports, and find the pirates responsible for your family’s death.”
    • “However, despite all of that, the game does manage to capture the pirate and Caribbean atmosphere incredibly well.”
    • “There are only very few tracks that are played, and the game does not feel filled with music or other atmosphere-enhancing elements.”
    • “For example, I never realized why I used my dagger to nail that man's hand on the brothel table... it made sense considering the game atmosphere/theme, but I never saw it coming, and it felt alien to the character I had built up in my mind.”
    • “Quests are repetitive, but the atmosphere is just right, and that counts for a lot.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of dark, juvenile, and absurd elements, often stemming from its "eastern European jank" and inept writing, which some players find endearing. While the game's flaws, such as poor performance and awkward mechanics, can be frustrating, they also contribute to a comedic experience that players enjoy, particularly in the context of bad game appreciation. Overall, the humor is seen as a redeeming quality that adds a layer of fun, despite the game's shortcomings.

    • “There is quite a good RPG part, both for the player, getting better items, but also for the ship and its skills... there are many cities which need to be explored, and some gritty dark humor and refreshing language used.”
    • “The slight RPG system helps you define how you want to play, and some of the abilities (like using the crow to steal) are just hilarious!”
    • “It's just full of prime Eastern European jank and hilariously inept writing that adds to the game.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the long-term investment leading to rewarding end-game content, many criticize the tedious nature of combat and side quests that require repetitive tasks. Achievements often necessitate additional grinding or replaying, further contributing to the overall grindy feel of the game.

    • “It can be kind of grindy as it takes around 2,000 hours per level, but is so worth it when you reach the end game and get 1 and 1/2 golden gems for free!”
    • “The side quests are, in most cases, just grindy, where it is needed to sink first 2 ships, then stronger 4, and so on.”
    • “It contains Steam achievements, most of which are easy to unlock with normal gameplay; however, some may require replaying the game or grinding for a really long amount of time.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Users generally find the microtransactions in the game to be worthwhile, suggesting that they enhance the overall experience.

    • “The microtransactions are totally worth it.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers fair pricing for in-game purchases.”
    • “The monetization model is balanced and doesn't feel exploitative.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with one user expressing that its boredom was so overwhelming it led to tears.

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Play time

25hMedian play time
20hAverage play time
5-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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