The Raven Remastered

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. FNintendo
    Apr 12, 2019
    80
    The Raven Remastered brings back the point and click adventure genre that has been immensely popular in generations past and it does a very good job at that in this edition for the Nintendo Switch. It may not completely reinvent point and click adventures but it makes a good attempt at fixing some of its frustrating aspects and its original, entertaining and involving plot makes a big case for anyone who appreciates the genre to get their hands on this.
  2. DarkStation
    Feb 19, 2019
    80
    I’m betting The Raven flew under a lot of people’s radars, even adventure game fans, so yeah, I’d recommend checking it out if you get a chance. It’s maybe eight-hours long total, but it twists complicates its narrative, and gives a greater depth than expected in a lot of ways. It’s just a good crime story with competent gameplay and a great narrative – and you’re bound to get some joy out of it.
  3. GameSpew
    Jan 22, 2019
    80
    A story that keeps you on the edge of your seat is hugely important to point and click adventures such as The Raven Remastered. And thanks to its clever writing and mostly believable voice acting, it manages to accomplish that. It’s not quite up there with the likes of the original Broken Sword, but it deserves to be remembered as a cult classic. Control issues aside, The Raven Remastered is one of the best point and click style adventures available right now, and its presence on Switch is very much welcome.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 21, 2019
    80
    The Raven Remastered is a single player adventure based on the inspector Zellner's investigation: will he be able to stop The Raven?
  6. Switch Player
    Apr 2, 2019
    70
    The Raven Remastered is a classic whodunit story, with a genuinely intriguing plot and some great voice acting, particularly from the lovable lead Zellner .The load times may be intrusive at times, and I don’t really know what’s remastered about it (Other than some lighting effects maybe?), but its accessible gameplay make it one to recommend to any friend or family member that may be into their crime fiction.
  7. Nintenderos
    Feb 25, 2019
    70
    The story of the game is a bit simple and it is supported thanks to some great characters with good charisma and dubbing. Maybe they have not invented the meta-game, but the intention of KING Art is extraordinary.
  8. SpazioGames
    Jan 27, 2019
    70
    A good remastering of a game belonging to a genre of the past.
  9. Digitally Downloaded
    Jan 24, 2019
    70
    For Christie nuts, The Raven is one of the better attempts to do her style of detective mystery that Christie herself wasn't involved in. It's well performed and convincing, and the age of the game is hardly a concern because, dated as it looks at times, the appeal of this one has to do more about the cerebral. It's all about the storytelling, in other words, and that side of things is spot on.
  10. Worth Playing
    Jun 19, 2019
    69
    Like much else in The Raven Remastered, the music is serviceable but feels like a missed opportunity to leave a stronger impression. That's probably a good way to sum up The Raven Remastered: serviceable but underwhelming. The title shows plenty of promise with its characters and story, but the sluggish gameplay, questionable acting, and mediocre audiovisual presentation drag it down. Mystery fans and avid Christie book readers will find something to like with The Raven's narrative, but the rougher edges make it a tough experience to recommend to all but the most dedicated and patient of players.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. enriverd
    Oct 14, 2019
    8
    A fantastic story that kept me hooked. The puzzles are intriguing and not that difficult and the graphics are correct. A good choice for theA fantastic story that kept me hooked. The puzzles are intriguing and not that difficult and the graphics are correct. A good choice for the graphic adventure lover.… Full Review »
  2. JAG7
    Feb 12, 2023
    7
    Not a bad game. It’s very slow and the characters also move very slow. The loading screens are frequent and become annoying. The story is goodNot a bad game. It’s very slow and the characters also move very slow. The loading screens are frequent and become annoying. The story is good interesting and well narrated.… Full Review »
  3. KatieK
    Jan 30, 2021
    5
    Looking at the other scores this must be down to personal taste, but as a fan of the point and click genre I thoroughly enjoyed it. ILooking at the other scores this must be down to personal taste, but as a fan of the point and click genre I thoroughly enjoyed it. I especially like how you get to see the story from two perspectives. I would compare this game to the broken sword series so if you were into them then certainly give this game a try… Full Review »
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