Dustgrave: A Sandbox RPG

this game is genuinely so fun to play! i love the mix of sandbox and rpg elements, and its only getting better with every update. It has a really immersive vibe where you just want to explore (or occasionally get into trouble) its still in early access as i write my review but i am looking forward to the evolution of this game and i already highly recommend checking it out :D

Very solid game backbone especially if you like dungeon & dragons. When I first playing the game, I feel like there is many things that can be improved from the game. The character creation feels lacking in description and there are no clothes customization or clothes equipment showing us how it looks like before. Considering the game is still in early access, I feel like they plan on delivering a great game that have similar vibes to Baldur's Gate and Torchlight combined. Without me knowing, I already spend more than 10 hours in the game. There are many bugs when I first playing but with the constant update, the game getting more stable as it goes. I feel like finding a gem in the rough especially knowing that this game still in Early Access. Looking forward to future progress. Gotta play some more before hitting a reset when it fully release!

Update I wish I could give Dustgrave a sideays thumb. Some QoL improvements, but combat and general play are still not great. Better quest management esp on the overland map would solve a lot of my issues. -------- Dustgrave is still raw and in EA, but I decided to pull the trigger. Much as I loved the idea of Kenshi, I never could get into it due to its combat which was as exciting as writing formulas for Excel. Dustgrave is a little more cozy but finally scratches an itch. Overall it is an okay game ATM, but it has a lot of promise. So far.... The Good Combat is interesting The combination of skills and items is an interesting mechanic Other than character models the world looks good Active and engaged devs Respec characters The Meh Still a very empty game Cannot rotate world map Classes could be more differentiated Randomness between play throughs is good, but a procedural world would be best Maps should be marked better Armor is very sack of potatoes in style The Bad No directional indicators in towns You have to walk to the edge of town to leave, just let us exit Character art is stylized poorly. Everyone is wedge shaped with stubby chubby legs. No fats travel, which entering a town would be nice Not a lot of variety of people / creatures to encounter, which is kinda boring Skill trees are sparse, there needs to be more.

excellent game! It's a sandbox like Battle Brothers with a generated world map and dynamic gameworld. The settlements you visit are very lovely represented. You manage a small party, at the moment up to 4 characters, take on missions from NPCs, fight turn based battles, equip and develop your characters. The character development is rather deep. The only feature I hope they address is to increase the party size to at least 6, considering the build options at your disposal it would be nice to have a bigger party to implement them. From a techical POV, the game runs fine, I've had no crashes and have encountered no bugs so far. Very stable. Fine UI, though a bit more in-game info on the gameplay would help a lot. After having played more, I'd like to add that I've fallen in love with the game. I think it's a piece of art. I love the aesthetics, the music, the gameplay, the way live is represented in the settilements, that everyone is represented as an individual with an own name, even those you face in battle. This all gives the game a very distinquished face. Of course, it needs more content, in order to make the quests less repetitive, but that's an issue for every sandbox game like Mount&Blade, freedom of choice in a vast gameworld combined with a unavoidably limited set of content. The only things I hope get added at some point are modding support and a bigger max party, at least 6 characters like in most CRPGs. I'd like to have at least an archer and a rogue in my party in addition to those I deem essential: a melee damage dealer, a tank, a healer and a mage.

Good, solid game that could use more content but seems well on it's way.

So, I bought this the moment it came out, played and got to the second randomized mission, which... didn't complete. "Okay, sure, early access, big dynamic world, I get it." Tried it again. New world, new character. Second randomized mission, couldn't complete. "Go kill these dudes", dudes are killed, but the quest was on "meet the dudes" even though they were infected. C'mon, guys - I know generated content requires some serious guardrails and stuff, but I feel like your QA process needs some... lots... of refinement. Maybe get it on sale if you're curious, but expect it to be a bit on the buggy side. Wait for release to see if they got stuff like this fixed.

Great concept. Love combat and character leveling. Experiencing a lot of crashing mostly when entering new maps. Some issues with characters as well as other items showing up on the map. Some skill trees don’t look to be configured right. Meaning some kinds don’t look to improve when high level them. A game that needs patching and then I see myself putting a lot of time into it

A Unique Blend of Tactical Combat and Emergent Faction Dynamics – Dustgrave is a Hidden Gem! Dustgrave is a fantastic mix of tactical combat and emergent storytelling that keeps you coming back for more. Set in a persistent, ever-evolving world, the game offers a unique sandbox experience where factions and settlements constantly shift control based on your actions and those of others. The unpredictability of this dynamic world creates endless opportunities for strategic gameplay. The combat is challenging and rewarding, offering deep tactical choices where positioning and resource management are key to victory. Whether you're leading a small group into battle or negotiating with factions, the stakes feel high and the decisions you make have real consequences. One of Dustgrave's standout features is its complex faction system. The relationships you build (or destroy) with various groups can drastically change the course of the game, with settlements changing hands and alliances constantly shifting. It’s a world where nothing stays the same for long, and you can never predict what will happen next. If you're a fan of games like Battle Brothers and Baldur's Gate, Dustgrave will absolutely satisfy your craving for deep strategy and rich world-building. The game rewards careful planning and clever diplomacy, while still offering the freedom to approach every situation in your own way. Whether you’re forging alliances or conquering territories, Dustgrave is an experience you won't soon forget.