Röki

"For those who find puzzle games interesting but the point-and-click genre a little dull, this is a fantastic middle ground that you will happily get lost in."

"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."

"The only downside to this Roki PS5 port is that it fails to use any of the new technology available to it via the DualSense. I would have loved to hear the crunch of snow come via the controller instead …"

"Röki is a heartfelt and heartwarming tale of siblings lost somewhere in the mystical cold of Scandanavia. It is an adventure game that both breaks down barriers and pushes to new heights. It is gorgeous to look at and listen …"

"Folklore powers a heartfelt game of exploration and empathy."

"Röki&s;s puzzle mechanics fit naturally with its fantastic setting and emotional story, as a young girl searches for her lost brother."

"While Röki doesn&s;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."

"Röki is a lovely game with strong characters and a fun, whimsical story. It shakes up its genres enough to be unique, but doesn&s;t try to fix what isn&s;t broken, and doesn&s;t push itself past what it sets out to …"

"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."

"Overall, Roki was a big win in my book. Initially, I found its family-friendly focus to be a detriment to my enjoyment in my first sitting with it. In my second, I began to appreciate more of what it was …"

"A debut game that sets a high standard moving forward for Polygon Treehouse. Truly fitting their mission statement of creating "adventures to feed your soul", Röki is excellent."

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

"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 …"

"With a compact, but dense world to navigate – most of the game takes place in one sprawling interconnected area – you’ll learn your way around in no time. This is aided by the game’s clever fast travel system, which …"

"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 …"

"Nice Scandinavian fairy tale with amusing journey."

"Roki is one of the most pleasant surprises I&s;ve had this year. A lot of highly-touted AAA games have come out and disappointed me on some level, but this story about a young girl trying to keep her broken family …"

"Röki is a trendsetter in the adventure genre, with innovative design and a beautifully crafted world that you&s;ll never want to leave."

"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 …"

"If you don&s;t normally play adventure games, Roki is not a bad place to start. It&s;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 …"

"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."

"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."

"Röki has some good features and interesting ideas, but I didn&s;t see anything groundbreaking."

"If you already played Roki, there&s;s nothing to bring you back in. But if you missed before, then it&s;s absolutely worth getting lost in."

"Röki is a wonderful fairy tale adventure with an affecting story, delicately told. It&s;s a shame that this Switch version doesn&s;t take advantage of the unique console features, but it does nothing to diminish this lovely, warm point and click …"

"Thanks to its gentle nature, pleasant visuals, simple controls, and touching story, Röki is an excellent puzzle-adventure game that will entertain both children and adults. Searching for objects and unraveling mysteries in a snow-covered Scandinavian wilderness teeming with supernatural creatures …"

"Despite offering an original tale presented in a loveable aesthetic, Röki is held back by its core gameplay mechanism."

"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 …"

"Roki is a beautiful and wonderfully-crafted adventure game, carefully weaving Scandinavian folklore into a personal story of family bonds."

"This game is human, and there’s not a better way to describe it. Röki’s earthy magic takes you on an emotional journey unrivalled in the indie scene so far. It strikes the perfect balance between childish wonder and adult themes."

"If you&s;re a fan of puzzle and adventure titles like the Broken Sword series, as well as more intimate character focused experiences that derive a lot of its influence from cultural folklore, such as the aforementioned Never Alone, then Röki …"

"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, …"

"Few of the game&s;s problems would be insurmountable in the face of an engaging narrative."

"Röki’s pleasing aesthetics are well-matched by an absorbing story that always keeps you on your guard."

"Backed by a gorgeous hand-drawn art style and enhanced by incredible sound design, Röki is a magical and touching adventure that will have you captivated until the very end"

"As an adventure game Roki doesn&s;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 …"