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Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Ved is a story-driven, hand-drawn RPG with a unique turn-based combat system and roguelite elements. Set in two different worlds, VED tells the story of Cyrus, a young hero who sets out on a quest to become a master of sword and magic, and save everything he knows from destruction.
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MKAU GamingEmily FranceNov 20248/10VED is perfect for players who love narrative-driven games or want something that feels like an interactive graphic novel. The combat and world mechanics are there to support the story, not overshadow it, so if you’re more into storytelling than stats, this one’s for you.
Read the reviewVED is a relatively short experience, with maybe 10 to 15 hours of total gameplay if you want to experience different story branches and endings. It isn’t without its issues. Most of my concerns relate to the inconsistency between the amazing visual presentation and the poor writing/voice-over work. The unique battle system is certainly worth experiencing, and I hope Karaclan expand on this for future games.
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LadiesGamers.comJames LuffNov 2024VED is an original game that dares to try new things and succeeds at most of them. The decision-making feels meaningful, the dice-roll segments add tension and stakes, and the battles are genuinely epic. The art direction is nothing short of breathtaking. My main gripe is that the story, while captivating, sometimes drags and could use some tightening up. Even so, I wholeheartedly recommend giving it a shot. The hard work of the developers shows, and it’s a journey that deserves to be experienced. A free prologue is available on Steam for those who want to dip their toes into the world of VED before taking the full plunge.
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Game RantMax BormanNov 20245/10VED may have a unique hand-drawn art style and challenging combat mechanics, but the story and writing leave much to be desired.
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MinimapTyler HealyDec 20242.5/5 starsAs much as I enjoyed the turn-based combat and RPG systems, they comprised too small a portion of the overall product for me to recommend VED. I do hope this game can find an audience that appreciates it for what it is; there was clearly a lot of passion put into this project. The development team Karaclan, which consists of three brothers from Lithuania, has been working on VED for twelve years.
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IGDB rating 6.5/10 from 1 ratings.
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