GRAVEN: Deluxe Edition (v16972.0)

In *GRAVEN*, you step into the role of a devoted priest from the Orthogonal order, exiled for a crime committed in defense of another. Awakening adrift in a swamp, you are soon ferried to solid ground by a mysterious stranger who entrusts you with a cryptic warning, a mystical staff, and an enigmatic book. Set in a dark medieval fantasy world, the game challenges you to uncover hidden deceptions, alleviate suffering, and confront eldritch horrors threatening the fabric of reality itself. The narrative unfolds as you explore a richly detailed landscape filled with plague-ridden lands and corrupted seasons, where uncovering the motives of sinister heretical sects is key to restoring balance. *GRAVEN* blends a late 90s aesthetic with modern development techniques, delivering a first-person action-adventure experience marked by atmospheric environments and immersive gameplay. Players engage in diverse activities such as solving intricate puzzles, manipulating the environment to reveal hidden paths, and mastering elemental interactions like freezing rivers or igniting fires to progress. Combat involves battling over twenty unique enemies and three formidable bosses, with opportunities to discover and upgrade weapons through blacksmiths and alchemists, allowing for personalized playstyles. The game encourages exploration by revisiting previous areas with new abilities, uncovering deeper secrets and powers. Additionally, *GRAVEN* offers cooperative multiplayer for up to seven players, adding a layer of chaotic fun to its dark and mysterious world.