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About Zemsky Sobor
Zemsky Sobor is a single-player action-adventure game set in 17th-century Russia during the chaotic Time of Troubles. Developed by Cyberia Nova and released November 4, 2025, it follows Kirsha, a Cossack navigating political upheaval as rival factions vie for power. The game blends historical fiction with personal drama, tasking players with influencing the fate of the Zemsky Sobor, a council aiming to restore order. Set against a backdrop of war and intrigue, it leans into brutal melee combat, stealth encounters, and dialogue-driven choices. The PC-only title prioritizes narrative depth over open-world exploration, offering a linear but morally complex journey through a fractured nation.
Gameplay
Combat in Zemsky Sobor revolves around close-quarters brawling with period-accurate weapons like sabers and pitchforks. Players hack through enemy lines, using parries and ripostes to survive, while stealth lets them bypass guards or assassinate key targets. Between battles, Kirsha explores decaying villages and opulent estates, gathering resources and interrogating NPCs to uncover faction secrets. Each decision, allying with nobles, betraying allies, or negotiating truces, shapes the story’s endgame. Missions often force players to weigh immediate survival against long-term consequences, like burning a village to weaken rebels or sparing a traitor to gain political leverage. The controls are tactile but occasionally sluggish, and the pacing shifts abruptly between tense combat and slow dialogue scenes.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings average 8.7/10, with 78% of players completing the base story. Average playtime is 18 hours, though 30% of completions take over 25 hours. The game’s mood is split: 65% report feeling “tense” and 50% “contemplative,” but only 40% describe it as “curious” due to its grim tone. Critics praise its “compelling narrative” and “weighty combat,” but note “clunky mechanics.” Achievements (45 total) skew toward story milestones, with 12% of players unlocking 100%. At $49.99, it’s 20% more expensive than similar titles, yet 68% of buyers say it’s “worth the price for the story alone.”
PlayPile's Take
Zemsky Sobor is a niche pick for fans of historical drama and branching narratives. Its combat is satisfying but flawed, and the rigid pacing may frustrate some. With 45 achievements and a $50 price tag, it offers moderate replay value for those invested in its political intrigue. Skip if you prefer fast action or open-world freedom. For others, it’s a grim, thought-provoking tale of loyalty and betrayal in a volatile era.
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