Massive Open-World RPG 'Ravensword: Shadowlands' Hits the App Store

MacRumors · Dec 19, 2012, 11:37 PM

Crescent Moon Games' much anticipated RPG, Ravensword: Shadowlands was released tonight, after years of development. Shadowlands is the followup to the original 2009 Ravensword game and it features the same open-world gameplay of the first title.

Ravensword: Shadowlands is an exciting iOS release because of the enormity of the game world, the impressive scenery, and the immersive gameplay. Our sister site TouchArcade has posted a review of the app:

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Just as the original Ravensword made its mark for bringing a sought-after genre to iOS, Shadowlands demonstrates just how far the genre has come on the platform, making it one of the most ambitious and enjoyable RPGs of the year.

It sounds cliched, but it's hard to believe I'm playing a game of this caliber on iOS. All too often we see games that sacrifice gameplay depth for visuals or vice versa. Other than a few minor glitches, Ravensword: Shadowlands is the real deal, and is an excellent open-world RPG with a decent story, ample content, deep character customization and beautiful visuals.

The game comes with an extensive list of highlights, including ragdoll physics, Game Center integration, iCloud support, original soundtrack, and reflex-based combat.

Ravensword: Shadowlands is a universal app and it can be downloaded from Apple's App Store for $6.99. [Direct Link]

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ikir · Dec 20, 2012, 01:40 AM

Impressive for an iOS game!

OtherJesus · Dec 20, 2012, 01:46 AM

Think I'm gonna check this one out.

Renzatic · Dec 20, 2012, 01:54 AM

I'm sorry. I can't support any game that endorses dinosaur violence.

needfx · Dec 20, 2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by renzatic

i'm sorry. I can't support any game that endorses dinosaur violence.

win!

TouchMint.com · Dec 20, 2012, 10:08 AM

Now this is game of the year worthy! sorry rayman

johua · Dec 20, 2012, 01:55 AM

Any chance for a free version, I would like to try it first.

apposphere · Dec 20, 2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by johua

Any chance for a free version, I would like to try it first.

Downloading now. I will be doing a review of this game. Subscribe.

http://youtu.be/YUCM6UXKNAw

kylera · Dec 20, 2012, 02:25 AM

Any idea on whether this is like a sequel story-wise to the previous one? Or can I dive straight in and not worry about references to the previous game?

ConCat · Dec 20, 2012, 04:23 AM

Now we need WoW for iPhone.

odinsride · Dec 20, 2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ConCat

Now we need WoW for iPhone.

This is pretty close -

http://orderchaosonline.com/

doobybiggs · Dec 20, 2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by odinsride

This is pretty close -

http://orderchaosonline.com/

hmmm that looks pretty good ...

mrgreen4242 · Dec 20, 2012, 12:20 PM

I'm getting the most bizarre spam from this company. No idea how I got on their mailing list in the first place, but they have it set up so that everyone who replies is to them to be removed from their junk list (per the instructions in the original email) is getting sent to their entire mailing list.

Skika · Dec 20, 2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgreen4242

I'm getting the most bizarre spam from this company. No idea how I got on their mailing list in the first place, but they have it set up so that everyone who replies is to them to be removed from their junk list (per the instructions in the original email) is getting sent to their entire mailing list.

Same here.

SnowLeopard OSX · Dec 20, 2012, 10:39 AM

I'll check out reviews on YouTube, looks promising, but I've already spent so much money in the app store this week.

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