The Raven Remastered Review Summary

A gripping Agatha Christie-style point-and-click mystery with well-written characters and strong voice acting, though dated graphics and numerous bugs and glitches hold it back.

Gripping story with twists: Players consistently praise the plot for being suspenseful and full of unexpected twists that keep them guessing until the end. The narrative is described as captivating and well-crafted.

Well-written characters and voice acting: The characters are praised for their depth and interest, and the voice acting is consistently highlighted as excellent and well-matched to the roles.

Logical puzzles of moderate difficulty: Puzzles are generally considered logical and fair, with easy to medium difficulty that allows for smooth progression. Some puzzles may offer a bit of challenge but remain solvable.

Agatha Christie style: The game is frequently compared to Agatha Christie's works, with many noting its strong resemblance to Hercule Poirot novels and classic detective stories. This homage is well-received by fans.

Good music and soundtrack: The soundtrack and music are frequently commended for fitting the atmosphere and enhancing the mood, with some noting the orchestral score as particularly impressive.

Numerous bugs and glitches: A wide range of bugs are reported across clusters, including game-breaking freezes in Chapter 2, cutscenes failing to play, and glitches that require reloading saves. Some describe the game as a buggy mess.

Graphics and animations look dated: Many find the graphics unimpressive, with stiff facial animations and choppy character movements. The remaster's visual improvements are often described as barely noticeable.

Slow character movement speed: Many reviewers complain that characters walk too slowly, making traversal between scenes tedious and sometimes feeling unplayable. Several clusters describe this as a major source of boredom.

Achievements bugged or missing: Achievements often fail to unlock, and the remaster is missing one achievement compared to the original. Players report hidden achievements not triggering after completion.

Awkward and clunky controls: Players repeatedly report that character control feels clumsy, unresponsive, and unintuitive, especially with a controller. This is one of the most frequently cited issues.

Point-and-click adventure core: Overwhelmingly described as a classic point-and-click adventure, often with pixel hunting and inventory puzzles.

Mystery detective narrative: Framed as a detective/mystery game with cinematic storytelling and an Agatha Christie-style whodunit plot.

Multiple character perspectives: Story is told from three different characters' viewpoints, reconstructing events from different angles.

Investigation and puzzle gameplay: Gameplay focuses on exploring, talking to characters, and solving puzzles to find clues.

Logical and easy puzzles: Puzzles are generally logical and not too difficult, with low to moderate difficulty.

Poor remaster optimization: Many players report that the remastered version is poorly optimized, with performance worse than the original. High GPU load, heating, and permanent stuttering are common complaints.

Frequent game-breaking bugs: Several reviewers encountered serious bugs that blocked progress, including a blocker in chapter 2 and a game-breaking bug in the museum's last room. Some had to revert to old saves or could not finish the game.

Cutscene freezes and playback issues: Cutscenes often freeze while dialogue continues, fail to play, or do not return to gameplay. This occurred from episode 2 onward and in specific chapters.

Crashes and stability problems: Players experienced occasional crashes, glitches requiring restarts, and freezes that needed task manager. The remaster crashed multiple times for some.

Linux launch and freeze problems: Linux users reported the game sometimes fails to start, freezes the computer, or fails to launch after updates. One user had no bugs with a specific GPU.

Appeals to Agatha Christie fans: Several reviewers note that fans of Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot, and Miss Marple will especially enjoy the game. The mystery and detective story elements are strong draws.

Targeted at point-and-click fans: Many reviewers recommend the game specifically to fans of the point-and-click genre. They highlight the intriguing storyline and classic adventure mechanics.

Better to buy on sale: Multiple reviewers suggest waiting for a discount, as the game is not considered worth the full price. It is recommended as a good deal when on sale.

General positive recommendations: Many reviewers give the game a straightforward recommendation without specific conditions. The overall sentiment is positive.

Good for detective game enthusiasts: Reviewers highly recommend the game to lovers of detective games, particularly those who enjoy police investigation themes. It is seen as a must-play for fans of the genre.

Community fair range: $10.00 - $15.00.

Game completion: 13.0h.

Session length: 11.0h.

The Raven Remastered can be fun early through its premise, character hook, atmosphere, and dialogue, but the reports most explicitly describe enjoyment fading into a mid-to-late-game slog. Negative reviews calling it simply boring conflict with that arc, but the clearest progression evidence supports fun that drops.

Friction: Wonky controls; Order-dependent point-and-click actions and backtracking; Slow pacing with excessive dialogue; Tedious search for tiny clickable objects; Puzzle bottlenecks that stall progress; Technical glitches such as disappearing objects and restart-required tutorial language issues.

Traditional Point-and-Click Adventure Veteran: Explores scenes, listens to lots of dialogue, and solves adventure-game puzzles at a relaxed pace. Motivation: Solving character-driven mysteries through traditional point-and-click puzzles and dialogue. Stance: buy.

Agatha Christie Mystery Enthusiast: Plays for story, characters, and mystery resolution more than challenging action; enjoys comparing the plot to Christie-style novels and films. Motivation: Experiencing a whodunit plot with twists and classic detective-fiction atmosphere. Stance: buy.

Value-Conscious Remaster Skeptic: Compares the remaster to the original, watches for bugs and technical issues, and waits for sales before buying. Motivation: Getting a meaningful, stable remaster or a fair discount rather than paying full price for a buggy re-release. Stance: sale.

Steam Deck: The Steam Deck and Linux feedback is mixed. Several users report stable or excellent Linux performance, but there are high-impact reports of launch failures, system freezes, and a fatal Chapter 2 progression bug on Steam Deck. Controller input is also frequently described as sluggish or awkward, while one review notes only a minor resolution-ratio issue. No clear evidence of launcher, small-text, or battery-drain barriers appears in this dataset.

Linux and Proton: The reviewed feedback is mostly positive about the native Linux build. Several users call the Linux version excellent or report no Linux-specific bugs, including on an Nvidia GTX 1660. However, there is explicit evidence of occasional Linux startup failure and freezing, plus one post-update launch breakage that has a forum workaround. One user also notes a minor resolution-ratio visual quirk. Overall, the game generally works on Linux with minor launch and troubleshooting friction.

Agatha Christie inspiration: Many reviewers note that the game is heavily inspired by Agatha Christie's novels, with a plot and atmosphere reminiscent of her detective stories.

Remaster of The Raven: The game is a remastered version of The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief, featuring improved graphics but largely unchanged content.

Free for original owners: The remastered version was provided free of charge to owners of the original game, either automatically or as a separate copy.

Graphical improvements only: The remaster primarily offers graphical enhancements, with minimal changes beyond visuals and some bug fixes.

Compared to Hercule Poirot: Reviewers frequently compare the game to Hercule Poirot stories, noting similarities in style and characters.