Love this game! Grew up playing classic JRPG's and always enjoyed tactical turn-based combat This game is the best of combat with none of the random encounters :)
Raiders of Ruin
- Release Date:
- Dec 2, 2022
- Developer:
- Dennis Gallant
- Publisher:
- Dennis Gallant
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Features
- Over 40 boss fights, each with their own unique mechanics. Expect multiple phases, colourful gimmicks, and ruthless attacks.
- No game-overs: Your progress is saved after every battle. Defeat simply means a chance to try again.
- Study your enemies ahead of time by viewing the Boss Log, where you can find a record of your greatest foes and a description of their attacks. You must prepare to counter their strategies with a plan of your own!
- Class-based combat system that's simple to learn, hard to master. Swap classes before any battle to arm yourself for the fight ahead. Find a combo that works for you and stick to it, or experiment frequently to find the perfect squad.
- 9 main classes to choose from. Need more firepower? Swap that Paladin for a Wizard. Expecting a long fight? Try poisoning your foe with a Rogue.
- Multiple subclasses for most classes, providing even more customization. Should your Ranger be a Hunter, or a Survivalist?
- Innovative rematch system that replaces traditional level-grinding. Instead of fighting normal enemies repeatedly, you will occasionally be given the opportunity to rematch a boss of your choosing for a second chance at its rewards (though this system is entirely optional).
- MIDI soundtrack inspired by PC games of the early 2000's, with some modern twists.
- A backpack that might be alive?
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"I won't waste my time trying to plead with you. We all know how this has to end.
So...
Are you ready for battle?"
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User Reviews
Amazing game. Raiders of ruin is an extremely fun game that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of an old school RPG. I personally enjoy harder games and this game is just that. The bosses are very difficult, so when you finally defeat them it's very rewarding. The game has great balance and a very fun gameplay loop. There are so many bosses and enemies to fight that it never gets old!
Fun game!! Awesome turn based combat that defs kicked my butt a few times. Really enjoyed exploring the best team to bring with me to each fight and the original music was a bonus! Feels nostalgic and fresh at the same time. Had a great time and the price was right!
i am a relative newbie and this game is a challenge for me however I love it!!! also really enjoy the music!!!
Raiders of Ruin is a combat-focused RPG about a group of adventurers on a quest to dethrone Erethann, arbiter of the Underworld. Although the game focuses almost exclusively on battle, it’s very long, has lots to do, and a wide variety of mechanics and gimmicks to keep you on your toes. [u]Let’s Talk About Assets![/u] As a commercial project, all its assets are either original or free to use. The artwork comes from a variety of sources, notably the enemies are from Ækashics Librarium, so they’ve turned up in a couple other games I’ve played. While the art style isn’t unified, it comes together well enough with no serious complaints. The soundtrack is fully custom and put to good use. Despite the gameplay being nearly all battling, it doesn’t have a dedicated battle theme. Instead, the theme of each area plays over regular battles while bosses get their own treatment. What theme plays depends on what kind of boss it is, as each chapter has its own boss theme, while chapt...
Fantastic game. The boss fights are well designed, and will often force you to rethink which classes you're using, to deal with specific mechanics. Combat has a low amount of randomness and is very satisfying. Some critiques... - There's no visual customization for your characters at all. It ruins the suspension of disbelief a bit when changing classes and suddenly your characters look entirely different. - The trash fights between bosses are pretty much pointless when you get to midgame. The exp and gold they give are pitiful. There's a certain class unlock that allows you to destroy them all in 1-2 rounds, though, so at least they don't waste much time. - I would have loved to see some sort of skill tree per class. Overall 9/10 would play an expansion, or maybe I'll try a locked-classes challenge run.
I don't normally play tactical RPGs, but this game - this game I am obsessed with. My partner will ask me to join her in bed, and I say, sure honey, just give me two minutes to beat this siren and her team of dastardly fish. Two hours later, once I've tried several team combinations and a few strategies and still haven't beaten said siren and her team of dastardly fish, I'll roll into bed and she'll ask if I won, I'll say no but that I honestly had fun. Each level and boss is a genuine pleasure to figure out the best way to beat. I love reading the descriptions on the weapons and armour, as the creator clearly had fun writing them. The music is pleasurable to listen to, and I adore the character design, especially for the rogue.
If you enjoy turn-based JRPG combat, highly specialized preset classes, carefully designed boss battles, and unlimited reclasses, then this is a boss rush made for you. Raiders of Ruin is a work of love whose benign retro graphics belie a well-crafted challenge.
I finished the game and all optional bosses. Overall very enjoyable and satisfying game. I played purely for the gameplay, i just skipped through the dialogue to be honest. It feels amazing to finnally overcome a boss when at first it seemed impossible. If you enjoy heavy strategy turn based RPG's, you will love this one. Hope to see more unique games like this from the developer!
great game, fun and enjoyable with good classes and strategy. with 3 hours in my only real complaint is the lack on key bind changing.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 832 MB available space
- Additional Notes: 1280x768 screen size or larger
FAQ
How much does Raiders of Ruin cost?
Raiders of Ruin costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Raiders of Ruin?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or newer Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 832 MB available space Additional Notes: 1280x768 screen size or larger
What platforms is Raiders of Ruin available on?
Raiders of Ruin is available on Windows PC.
Is Raiders of Ruin worth buying?
Raiders of Ruin has 100% positive reviews from 17 players.
When was Raiders of Ruin released?
Raiders of Ruin was released on Dec 2, 2022.
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