Cabernet

Cabernet

February 20, 2025

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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?

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80.4

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Critic Reviews (12)

Bree Maybe Checkpoint Gaming Feb 2025
85.0 /100

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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Jenni Lada Siliconera Feb 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

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."

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Jordan Ramée GameSpot Feb 2025
90.0 /100

"A few glitches hold it back, but Cabernet is an incredible story-driven RPG that grounds its mythical threats in real-world politics."

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Feb 2025
70.0 /100

"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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Julián Ramírez GamerFocus Feb 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

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 …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2025
75.0 /100

"A refreshing overall take on becoming and being a vampire, that manages to set itself apart"

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Mariella Deadman NoobFeed Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Morgan Wagener GamesCreed Feb 2025
92.0 /100

Graphics

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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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Feb 2025
83.0 /100

Graphics

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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Sophie Hiner Pure Nintendo Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

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."

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Tom Greer Quest Daily Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Cabernet delivers a compelling, blood-soaked adventure that’s worth sinking your teeth into."

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Feb 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

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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