Ravensword: Shadowlands

About

Ravensword: Shadowlands is a single player RPG where you explore a fractured kingdom, collect gear, and fight dark elven forces. Combat switches between melee, ranged, and magic systems each with their own skill trees and equipment. You train weapons and spells separately to build a playstyle that fits how you want to tackle the world. The story follows a royal heir trying to reclaim a legendary sword and stop an invasion after their homeland falls. Exploration and dialogue drive the narrative forward with optional side content scattered throughout. The game earns comparisons to open world RPG staples like Skyrim for its loose structure and loot systems. It holds a 78% on Metacritic and 4.5 out of 5 stars on Steam. Players note the skill customization feels more distinct than typical RPGs with separate progression paths for combat styles. The story has a straightforward fantasy tone without overwhelming lore dumps. While not as polished as modern titles, the mix of exploration and combat options keeps it engaging for fans of classic action RPGs.

Storyline

After the fall of Ravengard, the world descended into chaos. The Kingdom of Tyreas stood alone against a sea of dark elven invaders. The Ravensword was lost, and the dark times began. As a descendant of an ancient line of kings, you alone have the power to wield the Ravensword again and restore that which was lost.