Roadwarden Reviews
Roadwarden is a fantastic game on PC. A remarkably well-written adventure that sits somewhere between a thick book and an RPG. It's ambitious, atmospheric, and offers countless choices with real consequences. But the Switch 2 version is a disaster. Slow text, buttons that don't work, and an interface that's anything but clear. A simple arrow in the menu would have made a world of difference, but even that's missing. It's a shame, because it completely erodes all the praise the PC version deserved. Where Roadwarden should have drawn you into a dark, thrilling world, only frustration remains here. We'll definitely have to wait for a patch before we can recommend this game.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
A beautifully structured, rich and thoughtful adventure with gentle but decisive RPG elements.
Roadwarden is a beautifully written fantasy world with more mystery than can be solved in a single playthrough, and that's what makes it so intriguing.
Roadwarden is a fascinating text-based RPG that delivers top-notch writing, meaningful and impactful choices, and way more interactivity than you may be expecting from a game of this type. Managing your time, health, armour, and more as you explore and map out a dangerous peninsula gives you plenty to consider as you pick and choose the narrative threads and situations that concern you most.Almost impossible to put down, and definitely something I'll play more than once, this is a genre highlight on Switch that's only slightly let down by a bit of clunkiness on the UI front.
An atmospheric and compelling text-only role-playing game, with a realistic approach to survival and building relationships – where every action and failure comes with lasting consequences.
A dark world with writing and game systems that stand apart from most other RPGs and adventure titles.
Roadwarden is not only an homage to classic text-based adventures but rekindles the genre with a masterful blend of contemporary features that makes for an interactive experience in a memorable universe.
An enjoyable text RPG with well-crafted plot which literally consumes you.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Roadwarden is a fascinating take on the RPG genre that has a lot to love. Its setting is deep and well fleshed out, and the interactions players have with it are impactful and fun to navigate. The stories it tells are often somber but handled in an undeniably human and engaging way. While anyone who doesn’t like reading will want to skip it, I cannot recommend it enough to players intrigued by the possibilities of a detailed, text-based RPG.
Endless Hordes of Shit-Throwing Apes
Roadwarden boasts charming, fitting art, immersive sound direction, and arguably one of the best-written texts in RPGs, with a particular emphasis on the expressiveness and social and natural richness of its world. The game is highly recommended for any fan of textually focused RPGs and lovers of serious interactive fantasy literature alike.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Packed with some of the best writing of 2022, Roadwarden’s story will grip you right from the start. Take your time, read all the entries and get lost in its beautiful and desolate world. It’s the perfect blend of RPG, adventure and visual novel that can stand it on its own against some of the best games of the last 10 years.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review