The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
" Thrilling adventure with engaging story and rich 1950s Paris setting but frequent bugs and clunky controls "
The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief Review
The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief is a point-and-click adventure game heavily inspired by Agatha Christie's classic mysteries. Players follow a Swiss constable, Jakob Anton Zellner, as he chases a master thief known as "The Raven" across Europe and the Middle East. The game is presented in three chapters, with the second half retelling events from different perspectives, adding depth to the story.
The game features detailed 3D environments set in the 1950s, orchestral music, and strong voice acting that enhances immersion. However, the gameplay mechanics often frustrate players due to clunky controls, slow character movement, and frequent pathfinding bugs. Pixel hunting is occasionally required, and some puzzles are overly simplistic or rigid. Technical issues, especially on Mac and Linux, include crashes, disappearing saves, and graphical glitches.
Despite these flaws, the narrative and characters are engaging, with many players appreciating the homage to classic detective stories. The pacing is uneven, with the first chapter generally regarded as the strongest. Overall, the game is recommended mainly for fans of the genre who can tolerate its imperfections.
Highlights
Players praise the game's storyline as an engaging homage to Agatha Christie's mysteries, with well-written characters and surprising plot twists.
The voice acting is consistently highlighted as natural and fitting, contributing to the atmosphere.
The graphics and environments effectively capture the 1950s setting with rich detail and vibrant colors.
The orchestral soundtrack is noted for its quality and emotional impact, enhancing the narrative experience.
Logical and satisfying puzzles, especially multi-step ones, are appreciated for complementing the story without excessive difficulty.
Criticisms
Common criticisms focus on clunky and slow controls, with characters often getting stuck or moving awkwardly, causing frustration.
Many players report technical issues including bugs, crashes, disappearing save files, and graphical glitches, especially on Mac and Linux platforms.
The gameplay mechanics are sometimes tedious, with excessive pixel hunting and a limited hotspot detection radius.
Puzzles are viewed as too simple or rigid, lacking creativity and challenge.
The pacing is uneven, with later chapters considered weaker and repetitive due to retelling the story from different viewpoints. The ending is divisive, with some finding it unsatisfying or confusing.
Pros
- • Engaging story inspired by Agatha Christie mysteries with well-developed characters.
- • High-quality voice acting that enhances immersion and character believability.
- • Beautifully detailed 1950s environments with rich colors and period-appropriate design.
- • Orchestral soundtrack that effectively supports the game's atmosphere and tension.
- • Logical puzzles that are mostly intuitive and complement the narrative flow.
- • Multiple character perspectives add depth and complexity to the storyline.
- • Generous autosave system minimizes loss of progress despite bugs.
Cons
- • Clunky and slow character movement leads to frequent frustration.
- • Pathfinding bugs cause characters to get stuck or walk in circles.
- • Frequent crashes and disappearing save files especially on Mac/Linux.
- • Pixel hunting required due to small clickable hotspots and limited indicators.
- • Puzzles are overly simplistic or rigid, lacking creativity or challenge.
- • Repetitive story retelling in later chapters reduces narrative impact.
- • Animation quality is awkward and sometimes detracts from immersion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief released?
The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief was released on December 23, 2025.
Who developed The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief?
The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief was developed by KING Art.
Is The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief available on Mac?
Yes, The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief is available on Mac.
Is The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief available on Linux?
Yes, The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief is available on Linux.
What is the Metacritic score for The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief?
The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief has a Metacritic score of 74.
Where can I buy The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief?
You can buy The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief on Steam.
Game Details
'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. Paris, 1960.
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