| Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry / Raven's Cry | Reality Pump / TopWare Interactive | 2015 | |
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This plunges you into the dark heart of the Caribbean with the thrilling story of Christopher Raven and his quest for revenge against the pirates who slew his family. Delve deep into the violent times of the 18th century, in a bloody pirate adventure like no other. With his strange and ever present raven circling overhead, Christopher moves like a spectre of death throughout the Caribbean, where the only acceptable outcome is death for either him or his enemies. It's a third person RPG-adventure that combines fast-paced swordplay, thrilling naval battles, and free ranging explorations through undocumented islands and historical towns. A cadre of colourful cutthroats will cross your path on your travels, all with their own motivations and plans, but make sure to choose your crew with care. The combat system is based on the traditional art of fencing, combined with historical firearms, the always messy hook, and good old fashioned street fighting, allowing players to dispatch foes in a variety of grisly ways. Upgrade your abilities and learn new skills that will make your enemies literally tremble in fear. Much like his fearsome hook, Christopher's raven has become a tool of his revenge, strangely seeming to be linked to Christopher, almost as if it understands his wishes... and desires revenge as well. Christopher takes control of various ships on his crusade, and few are acquired legally. He can gain a reputation on the high seas just as easily as he can in port, and your actions will influence your enemies. Christopher is not without resources of his own however, as his ships can be upgraded and customized for a price. Christopher can also fly different flags, misleading his enemies and hiding his identity. Earning gold is critical, and there are a variety of ways to obtain it; from smuggling and trading, to looting and robbing, Christopher must keep his coffers well stocked in order to be prepared for what's to come. The open world of the Caribbean features a robust core storyline as well as dozens of side quests and secrets waiting to be explored. Morally grey decisions influence the story and character interactions, creating a unique gaming experience and psychological elements based on player actions influence the fighting styles and habits of your enemies. Complex and unique skill trees on both land and sea are affected by Christopher's notoriety level and unlockable raven skills give your bird more to do than fly around, as it takes an active role in your adventure. A challenging fighting system based on classic hack'n'slash action and tactical free-flowing combat includes blocks, counters, parries and finishing moves, Special combos with the unique and brutal hook. Detailed and historically accurate weapons and ships bring the 18th century Caribbean to life. Intense naval battles with myriad ships and multiple ammunition types replicate the brutality of historic naval battles. Notoriety and interchangeable flags influence the behavior of the different controlling factions in the Caribbean. Rumors and whispers: information and knowledge are as precious as gold. Keep your ear to the ground and learn hints and information about lost treasures and dangerous enemies. Extensive economic system: knowing where to sell coffee, chocolate and Marijuana and other supplies will give you maximum return on your cargo. Detailed and realistic locations in both the Caribbean and South America. Initially released in January as Raven's Cry in a buggy state to which the developer claimed their publisher forced them to release the game before it was ready. In November, a completed version was released as Vendetta: Curse of Raven's Cry which was also provided free to purchasers of the original game. It features all-new gameplay mechanics, enemies, weapons, quests and upgrades plus brand new English voice-overs. | ||
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