Drova: Forsaken Kin - Review After 100%

Talking about my experiences with Drova, a recently released isometric title blending elements of arpg and crpg in a manner similar to the Gothic series!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:01 Overview
02:13 Technical State
03:07 Difficulty
04:02 Character Creation
04:40 Story Set Up & Thoughts
07:06 Progression Systems
10:18 Gameplay & World
14:02 Combat
17:16 Steam Deck
17:47 Positives/Negatives
18:46 Conclusion
19:46 Wrap Up

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#gaming #gamereviews #drova #crpg

[steveharmon]

This game absolutely pays you back for time invested in it. So many times I went off the beaten path, and almost every time I was rewarded for it. I played for 35 hours before choosing a faction. I was fully invested in the world. When I made that choice at the end of Chapter 1, I had already finished what I needed to finish for Chapter 2, and the game recognized that with a line of dialogue. That alone makes this one of my favorite games.

[thomaspickering]

Really loved this game. Incredibly perfect on the steam deck.

[Darkholow]

Really happy that you decided to 100% this game and release this video, because this game deserves it and it's in my top 10 for this year. The game was phenomenal and I hope other RPG enjoyers see this and give it a chance, because I want more games like these. Thus far for me in the indie RPG scene it was Skald, Drova and Withering Rooms in 2024 as hidden indie gems.

I also wanna thank you Mort for making a "check out Drova" video, because without you I would've of had found one of the best games I've played this year. So thanks again for that and the review! :D

[Esty]

Deffinitelly among my GOTYs. Such a well-crafted rpg. It made me feel like the old games of my childhood.

[juniorceccon]

I quickly read the title. "Drova: Foreskin"🤦

[edt]

Best indie I played all year. Was not on my radar at all until Splattercat played on his channel.

[szwajcer]

Interestingly enough the studio behind the game, Just2D, are college buds from Germany. Piranha Bytes was also a German studio so maybe Germans do love their jank.

[vomm]

Drova is my personal Game of the Year. Of course it's Indie and it smells Indie but is so well made and polished without being fancy, a true RPG gem. I love games where you can feel how much the devs love it themselves. If it had better dialogues, and some characters to bond with, it would be in my top 10 RPGs ever, but so it is at least the best one this year for me.

[dhvandenb]

Awesome! Excellent timing! I have been waiting for this review and I am really glad you just released it!

[Paul.Nastasia]

On my second playthrough. And i'm still having a blast. If it wasn't for your video from some time ago and the Gothic community, i would bever have discovered it as i'm on console and thought it was only on PC

[jacoporegini]

It was an absolute blast. Can't wait for the sequel.

[Raketenkurt]

Great game. I didn't have this on my radar until a couple of days after it's release and it quickly became one of my favorite (maybe the favorite?) titles of the year. Exceptional work by the developers.

[NotXsoXoptic]

Was on the fence but Mort’s words plus the glowing comments, imma pick this up

[RobVespa]

Thanks, Mort. I enjoyed your impressions of Drova and this review has me more intrigued. Looking forward to trying this out. All the best.

[lvdroast]

As someone who grew up on gothic, this was an unexpected throwback and my surprise GOTY, amazing game

[boburrides]

My goty for sure! I absolutely adored every second of the 50 hours I've put into it. Once again an indie reignites my love for games. Can haardly wait for Drova: Elysium

[Arios]

I am very happy that you reviewed this title.

[BasherFehnk]

This game is masterpice that we were missing. Pixel art is top notch. Combat us fluent and fun, character progression is simple and meaninfull, dialogs dont drang too much. Open world, a lot of secrets, the fine fine line where you are rewarded for exploration but not penalized for the lack of it. Its a game for all ages, really. Develop the sequal. Release tomorrow

[mhjmstultiens]

Lot of love for Drova here. Definitely should pick this one up.

[Mereinid]

Thanks, Mortium. This had popped up on my *You might be interested in this." carosel, on Steam. I had it blocked as I don't tend to like blocky oldy style Isometric games. (Ultima type Isometric). But, thanks to you! I am probably going to purchase this for the upcoming weekend. I love me some Jank-Gothic.. So thanks for the upvote and well done. Have a good rest of the week. (I guess I'll get back to work 😉)