Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call

Fun and charming indie RPG with some techincal and design flaws but nothing that stopped me from enjoying the game. Highly recommended, especially once the developers have patched some of the technical flaws. [h3]Pros:[/h3] [list] [*]Fun combat [*]Charming atmosphere [*]Beatiful vistas [*][spoiler]Mooning gnomes[/spoiler] [/list] [h3]Cons:[/h3] [list] [*]UI/UX isn't the most intuitive [*]No key rebind. [*]Performance isn't ideal. [*]Skill progression are tied to finding specific skill books that are easy to miss. [/list]

Performance, was mid (needed DLSS)... but overall bug free and fun intro... gonna play more, looks like a unique experience!

Not a single issue so far and enjoying the game. I see certain things that I'm hoping really set the stage so I'm gonna keep playing!

5.5 hours in and I'm loving this game. Major Fable1 vibes. If your looking for in depth combat systems or to min/max, this isn't your game. If You enjoy basic hack n slash, fable like humor, relaxing music and something that's just fun to play get it. It's worth $30 for me as I'm tired of Ultra High Fidelity sensory overload collectathons. Charming and simple game. YES PLEASE! Edit: Some extra things that should be noted... the games combat system while basic has some odd flaws, parrying doesn't seem to always work, petrification spell does not seem to work properly as it does nothing. vendors seem to be based on stuff you find.. like when you discover a new thing it will be added to a vendor including quest rewards seemingly. Still having a good time though. Probably the most annoying thing about the game is menus and the map. Every time you pick an option is returns you to the top of the menus that includes the map. When you open the map it not the local map.. its the world map and you have click the sub-areas. It would be nice to have a rest option or sleep option at the tavern to skip from night to day. Also some items at this point seem... pointless I.e Quivers and Lanterns types as they don't do anything and the weight system seems unnecessary as dodging does quite seem fully fledged out.

Just finished the game. While I am recommending it, this mainly comes from the fact that it is indie and the price of the product. The game is by no means bad; it just is not amazing or even impressive in any aspect.My favourite feature is the flexibility of build and combat, but over time it also turned out to be one of its flaws. I think it is best described by Oscar Wilde: “There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” Because I could so easily use every combat style (eventually limited by skill points), I felt like I was not a master of anything, since I could be almost everything.I played a melee "paladin" focusing mostly on Regeneration and Weapon Enchant spells, both of which seem to work with any build. As a non-mage, there is no reason not to have these spells permanently active, which eventually made me sad. The graphics are fine (I am one of the few not burned out by UE5), but not amazing. The combat is good, with more skills to combo into that are not mutually exclusive—a nice touch. The world is incredibly well built for a small team, but I wish it was filled with more unique things to do and kill. Quests are present. The cutscenes that progress the main story are just annoying; the story itself may not have been bad, but the presentation was clearly limited by the size of the studio. I think there are amazing ideas in place, especially for character progression, and if the team ever decides to follow up on this, I will look forward to the next iteration. I do not regret buying it or recommending it, but this is where the "indie" and "first-time" treatment ends. Great work, team—looking forward to where you can take this.

The immersive vibe exploring a hand crafted world packed with visuals, POIs, dangers, loot and collectibles is outstanding. Weapons, magic, and skills are fun. Overland traversal, jumping and climbing tiny ledges is deplorably bad. You can tell why they needed to limit you, once you peek beyond any predefined pathing or walls. Accept that it's not open world and you'll have the right framing. NPCs are forgettable assets. Worth it for a chill weekend of gaming.

Ein gutes Aktion-RPG, komplett englisch. Mehrere kleine Maps zum erkunden, was sich auch fast immer lohnt. Verschiedene Kombinationsmöglichkeiten von Waffen, Zaubern, Fallen, Alchemie. Kein 60h und Monster. Wird wohl einer dieser Indie-Perlen bleiben die bei den meisten unter dem Radar fliegen - Schade.

# For English-speaking readers: the English version of this review is below. # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ein tolles Classic-RPG, das mich sofort an meine Kindheit und Jugend erinnert. Ich bin mit solchen Spielen aufgewachsen, und heute muss man schon ziemlich lange suchen, um noch ein RPG dieser Art zu finden, das gleichzeitig für moderne Hardware entwickelt wurde. Wer sich nach dem Gefühl der alten Fable-Zeiten zurücksehnt – weniger wegen des Kampfsystems, sondern vielmehr wegen des Weltaufbaus und der Art, wie man diese Welt entdeckt – sollte sich Vahrin's Call definitiv anschauen. Das Spiel lässt einem Zeit. Man arbeitet sich gemütlich voran, ohne ständig von Questmarkern an die Hand genommen zu werden. Stattdessen wird der eigene Entdeckerdrang belohnt. Es macht Spaß, Gebiete wirklich vollständig abzulaufen, nach versteckten Wegen zu suchen und Dinge selbst zu entdecken. Genau dieses Gefühl fehlt mir bei vielen modernen RPGs. Natürlich merkt man an einigen Stellen, dass hier kein riesiges AAA-Studio dahintersteht. Aber gerade deshalb finde ich bemerkenswert, was das kleine Team geschaffen hat. Ein wirklich tolles Spiel für Fans klassischer RPGs und ein großes Lob an die Entwickler. Ich hoffe sehr, dass Vahrin's Call die Aufmerksamkeit und Unterstützung bekommt, die es verdient. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A great classic-style RPG that immediately takes me back to my childhood and teenage years. I grew up with games like this, and nowadays you really have to search to find this kind of RPG that is actually built for modern hardware. If you miss the feeling of the old Fable days – not necessarily because of the combat system, but because of the way the world is designed and encourages you to explore it – Vahrin's Call is definitely worth checking out. The game lets you take your time. You can progress at your own pace without constantly being led around by quest markers. Instead, it encourages genuine curiosity and exploration. There is something incredibly satisfying about fully exploring an area, looking for hidden paths, and actually discovering things on your own. That feeling is missing from a lot of modern RPGs. Sure, you can tell in some places that this wasn't made by a huge AAA studio, but that honestly makes what this small team has accomplished even more impressive. A genuinely great game for fans of classic RPGs, and huge respect to the developers. I really hope Vahrin's Call gets the attention and support it deserves.