Software:The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief
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| Developer(s) | King Art Games |
| Publisher(s) | The Adventure Company[lower-alpha 1] |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows OS X Linux PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 PlayStation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch |
| Release | Windows, OS X, Linux July 23, 2013 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 January 14, 2014 Remastered Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One March 13, 2018 Nintendo Switch January 22, 2019 |
| Genre(s) | Point-and-click adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief is an episodic point-and-click adventure video game developed by King Art Games.
Gameplay
The gameplay incorporates elements of stealth and detective work. It includes some cross-genre gameplay standards such as lockpicking doors and gathering key items. It also includes a point system, which serves as a ranking system and can be used to unlock new areas of the map. One of its main gameplay elements is puzzle solving.[1]
Synopsis
Taking place in 1964, the plot revolves around a set of rubies known as the Eyes of the Sphinx - one stolen by an unknown person wearing a raven mask, and the other in the player character's possession, to be guarded as it is transported to an exhibition in Cairo, Egypt. The player plays as Anton Jakob Zellner, a middle-aged Swiss police constable; clever but inexperienced, who manages to impress Detective Nicolas Legrand enough to aid in his investigation of the theft. Though he has a fond interest in detective novels, Zellner has little experience in detective work.[2]
Development
The game was released for Microsoft Windows via Steam as of July 23, 2013.[3][4] On January 10, 2018, a trailer for The Raven Remastered was released by THQ Nordic. The game was released on March 13, 2018 for Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and was enhanced for Xbox One X. A Nintendo Switch version was released in 2019.[5]
Chapters
- "Chapter 1: The Eye of the Sphinx"
- "Chapter 2: Ancestry of Lies"
- "Chapter 3: A Murder of Ravens"
Reception
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The game received mixed or average reviews from critics on Metacritic with a score of 74.[13] IGN made a favorable comparison between Legacy of a Master Thief and classic literary works such as And Then There Were None.[1] Joystiq praised the game for its writing and voice acting, praising in particular the nuances in main character Zellner's voice, but criticized it for being formulaic with its clunky execution.[14]
Game Informer's review was mixed, expressing excitement for the next installment in the series and finding the game's mystery intriguing enough to cover for "antiquated design", but claimed a cliffhanger ending required one to play all three episodes to feel fulfilled.[2] GameSpot called the game boring and criticized it for glitchy movement.[15]
Notes
- ↑ Remastered version published by THQ Nordic.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Johnson, Neile (July 30, 2013). "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Chapter 1 Review". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-chapter-1-review. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Marchiafava, Jeff (August 1, 2013). "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief – Chapter One review: A Rocky Opening Act For King Art's Adventure Series". Game Informer. http://www.gameinformer.com/games/the_raven_legacy_of_a_master_thief__chapter_one/b/pc/archive/2013/08/01/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-chapter-one-review.aspx. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ↑ "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Chapter I: The Eye of the Sphinx". IGN. http://www.ign.com/games/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief/pc-20003117. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ↑ Martin, Liam (June 3, 2013). "'The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief' interactive graphic novel out now". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140311212404/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a486594/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-interactive-graphic-novel-out-now.html. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- ↑ Nintendo Life. "THQ Nordic Announces Another Three Games For Switch, All Launching In 2019". http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/11/thq_nordic_announces_another_three_games_for_switch_all_launching_in_2019. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ↑ "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief for PC Reviews". 13 September 2021. https://www.metacritic.com/game/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ Johnson, Nellie (13 September 2021). "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Review". https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-chapter-1-review.
- ↑ Petit, Carolyn (13 September 2021). "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief review". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-review/1900-6412004/.
- ↑ "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Review (PS3) | Aces high". 13 September 2021. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps3/raven_legacy_of_a_master_thief.
- ↑ Marchiafava, Jeff (13 September 2021). "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief – Chapter One - A Rocky Opening Act For King Art's Adventure Series". Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/games/the_raven_legacy_of_a_master_thief__chapter_one/b/pc/archive/2013/08/01/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-chapter-one-review.aspx. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief - Chapter One: The Eye of the Sphinx Review | Aces high". 13 September 2021. https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24976.
- ↑ Tucker, John (13 September 2021). "The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief – Chapter 2". https://www.rpgfan.com/episodic/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-chapter-2/.
- ↑ "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief for PC reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ↑ Arendt, Susan (July 29, 2013). "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief review: Inspector, clues, slow". Joystiq. https://www.engadget.com/2013/07/29/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-review/. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ↑ Petit, Carolyn (July 24, 2013). "The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Review". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-raven-legacy-of-a-master-thief-review/1900-6412004/. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
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