In a new launch trailer, mobile-RPG Ravensword: Shadowlands announced that it is making its way to the Switch. The game has received many comparisons to the Elder Scrolls series and looks like it will feel right at home on the handheld console.
Ravensword: Shadowlands is a medieval fantasy RPG developed by indie studio Crescent Moon that was originally released for iOS and Android in March 2013 before making the jump to PC later that year. The title has mixed reviews on Steam, but its smaller scale should make it fit nicely on the lower-powered Switch, especially for fans of the popular Elder Scrolls series.
The comparisons between Ravensword: Shadowlands and the Elder Scrolls series are evident in the released launch trailer. The gameplay looks very similar, with players being able to switch between first and third-person perspectives while wielding various melee and ranged weapons and spells. The trailer also showcases how the game sends players traveling across vast distances of different settings and environments, similar to how players explore the vast worlds of Elder Scrolls games. Ravensword: Shadowlands' trailer even shows the player using various mounts like horses and dragons in a way that looks similar to the options in Skyrim.
The trailer also shows off a variety of different enemies that players can expect to come across in Ravensword: Shadowlands, from wolves and goblins to dragons and a sewer-inhabiting giant worm. Ravensword: Shadowlands also features the ability for players to level up different skills as they progress through the game to tailor their playstyle to their preferences. The HUD also looks inspired by the HUD present throughout recent Elder Scrolls games, which means the title could be a great option for Elder Scrolls fans that are desperately waiting for more news on Elder Scrolls 6.
For Ravensword: Shadowlands's low price point of only $6.99, players shouldn't expect a game that is on the scale of a traditional Elder Scrolls title, but the trailer shows off plenty that makes it look worth it for that modest price point. The Nintendo Switch also seems like a great place for Ravensword: Shadowlands, as the console has become a great platform for smaller indie titles and re-releases of older games from the previous console generation. For any players who are looking for an entirely new fantasy world to explore and become familiar with, Ravensword: Shadowlands seems like a solid option with a more than reasonable price point.
Ravensword: Shadowlands is available now for mobile and PC, with a planned release on April 9 for PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox One.