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Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Action, Fantasy
OpenCritic84IGDB90
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.
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Richly built, dark, plot-driven and overwhelming.
1 profiled raters. Loved most by The Cartographers.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Review "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?"
ACG · Aug 2026
The Blood of Dawnwalker is much more than its Witcher 3 inspirations (Hands-On Impressions)
Skill Up · Jul 2026
A good game, close to a great one. The dread settles in early and never lifts. The world-building is extraordinary; every corner is lived in. Easy to recommend.
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PlayStation UniverseBen FellowsSep 202610/10Supported by sharp combat, deep day-night synergy, a fantastic score, and a lived-in world, the game delivers on its ambitious promises. Minor hiccups like stiff facial animations or initial calendar anxiety do nothing to diminish what Rebel Wolves has achieved here. The Blood of Dawnwalker isn't just an outstanding RPG; it is a landmark statement in game design that proves restraint, atmosphere, and meaningful player agency beat mindless scale every single time. An absolute, brilliantly executed dark fantasy masterpiece.
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ImpulsegamerDean YamakSep 20265/5Join me and stay up until near-dawn playing The Blood of Dawn Walker. It was a brilliant time that tapped into my nostalgic Skyrim and Witcher 3 itch, whilst also offering novel advances on combat mechanics, character progression and the gravity of quest choices. Strongly recommend.
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Cubed3Coller EntragianSep 202610/10Most Western RPGs have been overshadowed this year by an incredible run of JRPGs, both those already released and several more looming on the horizon in the coming months. Against that backdrop, The Blood of Dawnwalker might genuinely be one of the best games 2026 has to offer. It has it all and then some, constantly surprising with consummate professionalism and polish.
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GameRantJosh CottsAug 20266/10The Blood of Dawnwalker has strong ideas and a compelling story, but repetitive design, uneven systems, and constant jank hold it back.
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TheReviewGeekGreg WheelerSep 20265.5/10The Blood of Dawnwalker has a great story and ideas, but repetitive combat and frustratingly undercooked systems leave it feeling less than the sum of its parts.
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IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 24 ratings.
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