Lords Of Ravage Review

Lords of Ravage is a tactical turn-based adventure game set in a dark fantasy setting where you play as one of the three playable characters, with each one becoming available as you complete the story of the previously unlocked character.

Unlike most games, Lords of Ravage features sinister playable characters. Their actions are driven by a desire for power, and the result they get from it isn’t that good either, with many of them ending up on a path to ruin.

Before we head into the in-depth review, if you’re looking for more information about the game, feel free to check out their official Steam page here.

Story

The first character that you can play as in the game is Lord Berold, a lord commander of the Dread Knights. Berold is hungry for power, going as far as to slay his own king because he simply did not agree with his ways. Other characters also have similar backstories, where they’re trying to do something that they shouldn’t.

This leads them to look for the Staff of Arkedon. Each character in their own story is searching for this ancient relic to fulfill their desires for power. And, despite being warned against it, they still choose to go down this path, spelling their ruin.

However, this type of story sets it apart from other titles where the main character is the warrior of justice and is always trying to do the right thing, making the game a breath of fresh air in terms of story.

Though finding the staff in the same location and fighting the same boss with each character does feel a little repetitive, it’s also understandable that it’s there for consistency with the story.

Gameplay

The game has roguelike elements, with many options being randomized in the open world, making each playthrough a slightly different experience.

The turn-based combat is indeed improved by the Edicts and Relics. Furthermore, the option to summon the leader during your turn also makes the game fun and gives you the vibe of becoming the final boss yourself.

There’s also the Menace system in the game, which increases the power of the enemies that you encounter slightly. Menace increases the more you travel across the open world, and can be reduced at some nodes. However, it doesn’t really matter when the penalty is so small.

At 50% Menace, your enemies only have 50% more HP, which isn’t as much of a threat when you’re leading an army of troops yourself.

Sound And Visuals

Lords of Ravage does an exceptional job with the music. It fits well with the dark fantasy theme. It also makes you literally feel ominous for all the dark things you’re doing in the game.

The same goes for visuals. The environment fits the theme well for each scene. The medieval setting speaks through the visuals, and you can feel that your character and troops belong in these harsh places.

Verdict

Lords of Ravage is a great game to play if you’re a fan of the dark fantasy setting or turn-based combat. I had high expectations from the combat, specifically, and I wasn’t disappointed with what it had to offer.

The story for each character is also quite interesting and drastically improved by the visuals and the music. But the last part, where each leader has to face the same enemy to get the ancient relic, felt like it could’ve been a lot better. At that point, it felt like a chore. As if the story had ended before you went to face Emperor Stavross in battle.

Furthermore, the game isn’t difficult, except if you’re playing with Zavris. Fortunately, the game gives you enough options to adjust the difficulty to fit your taste if you want it to be more difficult or easier. There are also tons of options that you can manually adjust.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this game, but only to the fans of the dark fantasy genre or those who appreciate the turn-based combat gameplay.

Developer: Synthetic Domain

Country of Origin: Russia

Publisher: 101XP

Release Date: October 15, 2025 (Steam)

This review is based on a copy of the game provided by the developer. The PC version of the game was played for this review of Lords of Ravage.

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