Röki

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Röki is a game about exploration and empathy, with a heartfelt story and gorgeous world.

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Critic Reviews: 41

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# Reviews: 41

Röki is a game about exploration and empathy, with a heartfelt story and gorgeous world.

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Critic Reviews for Röki

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High Score - 96/100

Low Score - 40/100

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41% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

Steve C (TheSixthAxis)

9/10

“Röki is a brilliant and emotional adventure that will appeal to all lovers of adventure games and well-told stories in general. The mature themes are handled in such a wonderfully appropriate way that it would make a perfect family game, and I loved the time I spent with Tove. Rather than a flatpack indentikit product, this is a game that has all the hallmarks of true artisanal craft and skill.”

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Gary Bailey (God is a Geek)

9/10

“With its heartfelt story, loveable characters and unique setting, Röki is a special game. Its adventure will keep you enthralled from start to finish.”

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Lawrence Le (PC Invasion)

8/10

“Röki is the heartfelt story of a family divided, and a lesson about trust, family, and strength. It preserves the magic and message of the folk tales it draws inspiration from.”

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
33bits	Juanma F. Padilla	80 / 100	08-17-2020	Röki is a classic point & click graphic adventure with some small testimonial improvement, which does not risk playability and puts the meat on the spit of narrative and artistic development. For lovers of the genre it will surely not be a playable challenge but they can still enjoy the fantastic story dotted with elements of Scandinavian folklore as we play Tove on her journey to rescue his brother.	Read review
BaziCenter	تیم تحریریه بازی‌سنتر	8 / 10	08-20-2020	As an adventure game Roki doesn’t have much replayability values, and some modern gamers might ignore it due to its 20$ price tag, but if you are willing to spend around 10 hours solving puzzles and stuff, Roki is probably a very good option for you.	Read review
Bazimag	Ali Rezazadeh	8.3 / 10	07-22-2020	Röki is a good first step for Polygon Treehouse which uses its unique art style and nice tunes to tell a charming and sometimes bitter story. They can improve on the gameplay for their next title but we have some smart and different puzzle designs here which is a plus.	Read review
But Why Tho?	Kate Sanchez	8.5 / 10	07-24-2020	When all is said and done though, Röki is a lovable game with deep storytelling, and while the mechanics behind crafting and puzzle-solving isn’t my cup of tea, the narrative and art are. This game offers beauty in its design and emotion in its narrative. At only 12-15 hours of playtime, this is an easy game to pick up and play through.	Read review
Cubed3	David Lovato	6 / 10	08-18-2020	Röki is a lovely game with strong characters and a fun, whimsical story. It shakes up its genres enough to be unique, but doesn’t try to fix what isn’t broken, and doesn’t push itself past what it sets out to accomplish. Environment and creature designs are superb, while their human counterparts (of which there are very few anyway) leave a little more to be desired. It’s a game just about anybody can pick up, play, and be immersed in a world they’re likely not too familiar with, unless they grew up with the folklore this draws inspiration from. A few graphical glitches crop up here and there, but otherwise this is a solid and a fun adventure filled with puzzles, action, and intrigue.	Read review
cublikefoot	Chase Ferrin	Recommended	07-22-2020	It doesn’t really bring anything new to the genre, but it does have a good story going for it and I would say that that is the driving force here anyways. Otherwise, the gameplay is just your standard adventure game setup, although it does get a bit tedious towards the end of the game. It does look good though, better than others I’ve seen in the genre. It might not be an immediate purchase, but it’s worth the look if you can catch it on sale.	Read review
Daily Star	Daniel Hollis	4 / 5 stars	08-18-2020	For fans of point-and-click adventure titles, this is simply a must play and one of the best iterations in years. Everyone else will no doubt find a satisfying and emotionally resonating story that will stick with players for years to come.	Read review
DASHGAMER.com	Dan Rizzo	9 / 10	07-25-2020	While darkness may reign, there is light at the end of the tunnel that leads to hope and an eventual end to despair, and Roki translates this message with in immense level of character, and lovable charm. Roki is an essential, and a must play in 2020.	Read review
Easy Allies	Daniel Bloodworth	3.75 / 5 stars	08-18-2020	Röki’s puzzle mechanics fit naturally with its fantastic setting and emotional story, as a young girl searches for her lost brother.	Read review
Eurogamer	Christian Donlan	Recommended	07-23-2020	Folklore powers a heartfelt game of exploration and empathy.	Read review
Expansive	Sally Willington	Recommended	07-23-2020	Röki is just a well-engineered, well told and ultimately very enjoyable game that will keep you spellbound from beginning to end. It’s simply beautiful and a game that will hold a place in my heart for a long time to come.	Read review
GamePitt	Lynn Caramella	8 / 10	07-24-2020	Röki is a lovely game that revolves around rather dark fairy tales. While I got stuck here and there, which frustrated me, I loved the overall presentation of the game. Exploring the world of this game was a delight to me and I never wanted it to end. Each time I managed to figure out what I was supposed to do or solve a puzzle, it felt rewarding to me, especially when the story continued so I finally manage to find out more about Tove and the villain. I absolutely appreciate the theme of this game, that no one is bad per se but they still have their own demons they have to face. That being said, Röki offers a splendid narrative and was hard for me to put down.	Read review
GameSpew	Kim Snaith	8 / 10	07-22-2020	Röki is a delight from start to finish. It’s hard to put down; its story and characters encapsulate you in their magical world right from the get-go.	Read review
GamingTrend	David Flynn	60 / 100	07-30-2020	While Röki doesn’t do anything particularly new or interesting, it does present a gorgeous world and introduces those unfamiliar with many myths and legends to learn more about.	Read review
GBAtemp	Pranavsingh Dhunnoo	6.5 / 10	07-30-2020	Despite offering an original tale presented in a loveable aesthetic, Röki is held back by its core gameplay mechanism.	Read review
God is a Geek	Gary Bailey	9 / 10	07-22-2020	With its heartfelt story, loveable characters and unique setting, Röki is a special game. Its adventure will keep you enthralled from start to finish.	Read review
Guardian	Tola Onanuga	3 / 5 stars	07-29-2020	Röki’s pleasing aesthetics are well-matched by an absorbing story that always keeps you on your guard.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Boouya	3.9 / 5 stars	08-09-2020	Overall Röki is a thoroughly modern take on the Point and Click genre, adding the ability to highlight intractable objects really gives anyone the ability to play and enjoy this game. The Story is simple enough to understand but you are given multiple threads which especially for older players gives us a more deep and profound take on life and family.	Read review
IND13	Rahul Shirke	4 / 5 stars	07-23-2020	Like a work of Scandinavian wood carving, Röki is a finely-crafted, intricate adventure game that perfectly grasps the essence of puzzles, fairy tales, and family.	Read review
Jump Dash Roll	Jesse Gregoire	9 / 10	07-31-2020	Röki is a trendsetter in the adventure genre, with innovative design and a beautifully crafted world that you’ll never want to leave.	Read review
Luis Alamilla	Luis Alamilla	8.5 / 10	07-26-2020	Video Review	Read review
MonsterVine	Nick Mangiaracina	4 / 5 stars	08-19-2020	Masquerading as simply an adventure game set with Scandinavian folklore in mind, Röki offers so much more and I urge you to give it a shot if this type of game is your bag.	Read review
New Game Network	Alex Varankou	70 / 100	07-31-2020	Roki starts off as a straightforward narrative-focused adventure, and while it looks the part, the game is more of a traditional puzzle title, with a few of the typical downfalls of the genre.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Jordan Rudek	7.5 / 10	10-18-2020	Completionists have dozens of collectables to find and badges to unlock, and the subtle background music evokes the feeling of traipsing through a wintery forest. Even though some of the character designs are a little off-putting, the overall art style is quite attractive. Despite not really bringing anything new to the table, Röki provides a solid puzzle-adventure experience that only drags a little towards the end.	Read review
Noisy Pixel	Azario Lopez	8.5 / 10	07-22-2020	Roki is challenging and captivating during each moment of gameplay. The narrative flows naturally alongside the puzzles, and the world acts as a beautiful set-piece that begs to be explored. Direction and backtracking can bring the pacing down a bit in the later parts, but the conclusion makes every obstacle worth it.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Mert Köse	7 / 10	07-29-2020	Röki has some good features and interesting ideas, but I didn’t see anything groundbreaking.	Read review
PC Invasion	Lawrence Le	7.5 / 10	07-27-2020	Röki is the heartfelt story of a family divided, and a lesson about trust, family, and strength. It preserves the magic and message of the folk tales it draws inspiration from.	Read review
PowerUp!	Leo Stevenson	9.6 / 10	08-17-2020	Röki is a modern-day fairy tale with all the makings of a classic. It tells an incredibly complex, emotionally deep story that brought tears to my eyes more than once	Read review
Press Start	Harry Kalogirou	9 / 10	07-31-2020	As the first showing for Polygon Treehouse, Röki is an incredible first impression. While it doesn’t innovate much within the genre itself, it excels in the areas that matter, and it absolutely delivers the kind of experience you would be looking for from an adventure game.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Katharine Castle	Recommended	07-22-2020	I thought Röki was going to be a cute and throwaway little puzzle game with a light adventure wrapping, but Polygon Treehouse have gone so much further, and so much deeper than I was expecting. Like all great folklore stories, there is a quiet devastation lurking beneath Röki’s picturebook world, elevating this mythic tale of gods and monsters into the pantheon of all-time adventure game greats.	Read review
Screen Rant	Rob Gordon	4 / 5 stars	07-30-2020	Roki is a beautiful and wonderfully-crafted adventure game, carefully weaving Scandinavian folklore into a personal story of family bonds.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Jakub Pokorný	8 / 10	08-05-2020	Nice Scandinavian fairy tale with amusing journey.	Read review
Slant Magazine	Steven Scaife	2 / 5 stars	07-22-2020	Few of the game’s problems would be insurmountable in the face of an engaging narrative.	Read review
SpazioGames	Domenico Musicò	7.5 / 10	07-22-2020	Röki tells a compelling story about what remains of an unfortunate family using a typical dark fairy tale tone. It is a classic adventure game with a modern twist and an amazing art design.	Read review
The Digital Fix	Georgina Howlett	8 / 10	08-03-2020	Röki is a beautiful tale of love, loss and friendship, taking the player on an emotional journey through a fairytale forest inspired by Scandinavian folklore. If you enjoy challenging puzzles, engaging narratives and collectible-hunting, this is the game for you	Read review
The Game Fanatics	Julian Harris	9 / 10	08-18-2020	If you don’t normally play adventure games, Roki is not a bad place to start. It’s a beautiful world with a beautiful story. There are some challenges when it comes to staying on track but that can lead to cool discoveries.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Steve C	9 / 10	08-05-2020	Röki is a brilliant and emotional adventure that will appeal to all lovers of adventure games and well-told stories in general. The mature themes are handled in such a wonderfully appropriate way that it would make a perfect family game, and I loved the time I spent with Tove. Rather than a flatpack indentikit product, this is a game that has all the hallmarks of true artisanal craft and skill.	Read review
ThisGenGaming	Robby Bisschop	8.5 / 10	08-06-2020	Röki will absorb you into its tale of wonders and mystery and you won’t be able to put the game down until you’ve seen the story come to an end. It’s an enchanting journey that modernises the genre and will go down into history as one of the prime examples of an adventure game done right.	Read review
TrueGaming	Unknown	7 / 10	08-08-2020	Röki is a bit easy and playing it is not entirely satisfying. on the other hand though, this is simply a breathtaking and beautiful journey that point & click lovers will appreciate.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Heidi Hawes	9 / 10	07-22-2020	Röki was one of my most anticipated games of 2020 and it blew me away in every way possible. It might have the look of a living children’s book, but its darker themes proves that this is a fairy tale for grownups. I was already impressed with its premise and art design from the trailer, but I wasn’t expecting just how organic everything felt.	Read review

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Röki is an adventure game inspired by Scandinavian folklore; a dark contemporary fairy tale underpinned by a touching narrative, alluring art style, ancient puzzles and atmospheric exploration. We join Tove on a fantastical journey to save her family. A journey that takes her deep into a hidden and long forgotten world of lost folklore filled with strange locations and even stranger creatures. Explore the ancient wilderness, solve it’s mysteries, save your family in this modern adventure game for all.

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