Drova - Forsaken Kin

Some reviews describe Drova as “2D Gothic” and that seems absolutely appropriate to me: Free roaming with no hand-holding, factions, no punishment for misbehavior (if you don't get caught ;-), and areas full of creatures that don't scale but are nearly impossible to defeat without advanced gear... At the same time, that's what entices you to return once you've completed enough messenger quests to earn the Bronze Sword so you can finally kick some monster butt. The map may seem small at first glance, but it's packed with detail and quests with a dark (but sometimes also very charming) tone. An absolute recommendation!

This game is no joke. It's not gonna hand hold you step by step. You gotta fight your way on your own.

A real role playing game - You know, like in good old times, with Story and a lot of Dialog - which i can play leaned back and relaxed with a gamepad. While the story doesn't seem to be that original, which really isn't neccessary to dive in, the rough world is delivered well by the dialog and story telling. Combat feels good and progression - or better the hunt for XP - feels motivating and satisfying. You should be ok with pixelart and a bit of retro style, tho.

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Do you want to be the toughest hombre around that a roach can kick over? You are built like a pack mule and can carry everything you can pick up. Just watch out for the rats, gnats, and flies... some are tough enough to carry YOU home for dinner. Jokes aside there is not much to complain about in the game. You do have to focus on the fighting and you can be at a real disadvantage if you rush off the beaten path. But if you brush up on your skillz and "git gud" as they say you can still fight and take down your opponents even when the fight is completely unfair to you. Just be ready to save a lot. There is an iron man mode for the sadists out there... I am not one. This game really does the genre some justice and even though it is pixelated, don't let that dissuade you. It's still a great looking game with great pixel art graphics. The exploration is pretty great and there are lot of things to discover and do. Don't for get to rob everyone blind, if someone wants to fight... smack'em and loot'em. Just make sure you win... cause they will loot you too! Do be smart about it... and make sure you steal intelligently... you dirty thief you! Wait... I might be projecting that last part.... tee hee.