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Ritual of Raven

Ritual of Raven

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Released

Release Date: August 7, 2025

Adventure, Fantasy, Isometric View, Farm, RPG Elements, 2D, Indie Games, Singleplayer

An adventure game with elements of an agricultural RPG. Ritual of Raven involves working with plants, but instead of getting our hands dirty we can rely on the help of magical companions. The game also allows us to explore an unstable fantasy world, accompanied by a raven friend.

7.4

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

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Games dedicated to agriculture have accustomed us to the fact that we deal with cultivating the land, caring for plants, and harvesting crops on our own. Developers from the independent German studio Spellgarden Games decided to change this state of affairs. Their project, titled Ritual of Raven, is an adventure game with clearly outlined elements of farming RPGs and it does not allow us to get our hands dirty. Instead, we use magical helpers called Arcana Constructs to work in the field.

Gameplay

In Ritual of Raven we watch the action in an isometric view.

Help in the garden

The gameplay revolves around growing plants. If we were to handle this ourselves we would deprive it of its magical properties, so we must use the services of the aforementioned Arcana Constructs. Making use of the mystical deck of cards, we conjure these helpers to take care of plowing the land, sowing, cultivating crops and harvesting for us. Over time, we gain access to additional creatures that we can employ to work in the garden.

Phases of the moon and inhabitants of the game world

It's worth keeping in mind that our crops are shaped by the phases of the moon. A special temple awaits discovery in the game world, which allows us to control and adapt it to our own needs. When exploring the land, we also get to know its inhabitants, with whom we can talk, learning about the problems that bother them, as well as trade with them and supply them with various ingredients.

Additional classes

The icing on the cake is the ability to decorate the game world using furniture and cosmetic elements, which we buy in the Pistachio store. Over time, the Constructs produce various crystals for us, which we use in magical rituals. We also collect artifacts (which we fish out from other worlds, throwing grabbers into portals), and we also fill our library.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

Developer: Spellgarden Games

Publisher: Team17

Age restrictions: 3+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Ritual of Raven Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
(30 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i3-540 / AMD Phenom II X2 550, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTS 250 / Radeon HD 6670, 1 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
(60 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-6300, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 530 / 1 GB Radeon R7 250, 1 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Ritual of Raven Video Game.

7.4

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 60% of Critics. There are 8 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Nindie Spotlight: 8.1 / 10 by Justin Nation

While built on the general base of a farming sim, Ritual of Raven throws in some magic and rudimentary programming to help spice it up a little

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Video Chums: 7.7 / 10 by Mary Billington

Ritual of Raven is a charming farming sim with a strong emphasis on the quests and story side of the equation with clever puzzles to boot. ??

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Thumb Culture: 4 / 5

Ritual of Raven is a delightfully charming game that celebrates the wonders of both the arcane and the feeling of community, infused with the intricacies of coding. Colourful and cosy, it’s perfect for settling down for a quiet night in. Puzzles and conversations could be explored a little more, but with playtime in double figures and a unique take on farming, there’s enough to keep you coming back for more. Thus it receives the Thumb Culture Gold Award, charged under the sun for a vitality boost!

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92%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (210)

STEAM
User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Charming Art Style: The game features a unique, vibrant pixel art style that many players find delightful and visually appealing.
  • Engaging Story and Characters: The narrative is described as heartwarming, with well-developed characters and a focus on themes of friendship and community.
  • Innovative Gameplay Mechanics: The use of a card-based system to program constructs for farming tasks is seen as a fun and unique twist on traditional farming mechanics. It allows for a level of creativity and automation that appeals to many players.
  • Relaxed Pace: Players appreciate the absence of time pressure, allowing them to explore and engage with the game at their own pace.
  • Quality of Life Features: Some users highlight features like the ability to teleport and sleep to change moon phases as enjoyable aspects of the gameplay.

The main cons of the game

  • Quality of Life Issues: Many reviews mention a lack of quality of life features, such as no automatic inventory sorting, inability to rename fields/chests, and limited save options (only at sleep), which can disrupt gameplay flow.
  • Bugs and Technical Issues: Several players report encountering bugs, including save file corruption and glitches during cutscenes, which hinder the gaming experience.
  • Repetitive Gameplay: Some users feel that the farming mechanics can become tedious over time, particularly due to the card-based programming system that can slow down progress.
  • Cohesion and Usability Problems: Players express frustration with the UI, menu navigation, and the inconsistency of controls, particularly when switching between keyboard and controller.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Expanded Programming Options: Users desire more complexity in the programming mechanics, such as additional commands (e.g., loops, multi-select for cards) to enhance the automation system.
  • Improved Inventory Management: A more robust inventory system with automatic sorting and the ability to label storage would alleviate some organizational frustrations.
  • Enhanced Interaction with NPCs: Some players wish for deeper interactions and more dynamic behaviors from NPCs to make the village feel more alive.
  • More Gameplay Depth: A desire for additional content, such as more side quests or gameplay mechanics, to keep players engaged after completing the main storyline.

Summary

  • Overall, Ritual of Raven is praised for its charm and innovative gameplay but criticized for its technical shortcomings and some design choices that hinder the overall experience. Many players express hope for future updates to address these issues.

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