Sunderfolk
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Sunderfolk – Official Release Date Trailer
Sunderfolk – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Sunderfolk | Launch Date Trailer
Critic Reviews for Sunderfolk
Sunderfolk isn't great if you play it on your own, but the experience with friends is fantastic and memorable.
Even the parts of the game that feel subpar, like the mundane story, can still be a net positive simply through the power of friendship. Whether folks come together through a weekly game night or through a short session on Discord, Sunderfolk's bold ideas shine through and will hopefully set the stage for more exciting campaigns down the road.
Even with no obligation to continue playing, it’s still a game I’m compelled to return to. Between its intricate character classes, wonderful voice acting from Anjali Bhimani, and how the title balances teamwork and individual player freedom, Sunderfolk is a real gem.
Sunderfolk pulls off a balance of depth and accessibility that few titles do. With its responsive and intuitive smartphone controls and fun co-op strategy, Sunderfolk offers something special, well worth adventuring through.
Sunderfolk is the debut game from Secret Door and Dreamhaven. It expertly facilitates a TTRPG experience for a group of four players, using phones as controllers. It perfectly balances accessibility and depth, making it easy for new players to jump in and tactical veterans to find a challenge. The few weeks I’ve had Sunderfolk for review have been some of the most fun multiplayer experiences I’ve had in years. I look forward to playing a lot more.
Sunderfolk succeeds in creating an ambiance akin to playing tabletop games with friends, where the shared experiences are a meaningful part of the gaming journey.
Sunderfolk knows exactly what it wants to be: an accessible RPG experience that you share with friends. The controls on your phone are smart, the combat is tactical, and the world feels alive and full of choices. There’s no hassle of setting up a board or finding a dungeon master. The game is chock full of content, and for groups of friends who’ve always wanted to try a tabletop RPG but haven’t had the time or inclination to delve into the rules, Sunderfolk is a godsend. It may not be revolutionary in terms of visuals or mechanics, but it carves out a new niche. This should be the perfect introduction to both analogue and digital RPGs. But it still falls a bit short. The game is on the slow side and lacks some streamlining. The phones feel like a cool gimmick. The less than stellar visuals can be partly ignored, but the game simply doesn’t offer enough truly cool moments, whether as a video game or a board game.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Accordingly, you'll need to plan for several game nights. This also speaks in favor of the classic pen-and-paper or "Dungeons & Dragons" experience, as there, too, one or two missions are played in an afternoon or evening—but it takes several iterations to complete a campaign. In conclusion, "Sunderfolk" really does a lot of things right. We hope that more classes and missions will be added at some point.
Review in German | Read full review
