Cabernet
February 20, 2025
Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?
Critic Score
80.4
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Critic Reviews (12)
Graphics
70.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
90.0
"Cabernet is a game with a lot of heart. It puts so much work into establishing the eastern-European setting, the vampire lore and all of its wonderful characters, which all have impressive voice acting that makes the story more emotional …"
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68.0
Gameplay
62.0
Story
74.0
"Cabernet is a unique vampire games I’ve played, and I enjoyed maintaining the balance managing Liza’s life while dealing with pressing tasks."
Read original review"A few glitches hold it back, but Cabernet is an incredible story-driven RPG that grounds its mythical threats in real-world politics."
Read original review"That said, even with the many issues I encountered in the Switch version of the game, I still found it very compelling, and there’s plenty of reason to replay it to see different outcomes. Here’s hoping the next adventure from …"
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65.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
85.0
"As a fan of vampire stories, Cabernet gave me exactly what I wanted: a narrative-driven RPG that let me be the kind of bloodsucker I wanted to be while dealing with the dramas of vampire society and human relationships that …"
Read original review"A refreshing overall take on becoming and being a vampire, that manages to set itself apart"
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60.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
85.0
"Cabernet is a fantastic experience. The story is so much fun, and the gameplay facilitates it perfectly. The world is fleshed out with a lot of vampire lore that feels very well-developed as you play. The visuals are another huge …"
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86.0
Gameplay
71.0
Story
74.0
"Overall, Cabernet is a fantastic narrative game that allows you just to sit back and enjoy the story, especially on a rainy day. While there are a lot of mechanics to learn, along with a time crunch, and it can …"
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85.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
90.0
"Cabernet is unlike anything I’ve played before, especially within the visual novel genre. The addition of RPG elements is intriguing, but what truly sets it apart is its unique leveling system—gaining experience through decisions and reading books is something I …"
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
80.0
"Whether you find a deeper meaning to the narrative RPG Cabernet, the game still has much to offer and does a wonderful job of keeping you playing. It&s;s educational, fun, relaxing, charming, and emotional, and definitely worth the playthrough."
Read original reviewGraphics
85.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
85.0
"Cabernet delivers a compelling, blood-soaked adventure that’s worth sinking your teeth into."
Read original reviewGraphics
60.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
90.0
"With its vampire story focused more on relationships than horror, Cabernet achieves its goal of being an engaging narrative RPG. Both in its well-written plot and in its choice mechanics, the unlife of a doctor who has just become a …"
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