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SHOULD I PLAY RAZIEL REBIRTH: DUNGEON RAID?

If you’re into action RPGs or enjoyed Raziel: Dungeon Arena, then Raziel Rebirth: Dungeon Raid is worth checking out. I never played the original, but jumping into this release was simple, fast-paced, and relatively intuitive. Though it’s certainly not reinventing the wheel when it comes to Diablo-style hack-and-slash gameplay, building up my character and using new abilities to slay hordes of the undead felt satisfying nonetheless

TIME PLAYED

I’ve spent around four hours on Raziel Rebirth: Dungeon Raid. This has mainly involved questing, getting loot, and building up my ranger. I also had a chance to explore the main city, which serves as a launching point and general hub to interact with other players.

WHAT’S AWESOME ABOUT RAZIEL REBIRTH: DUNGEON RAID?

• Instantly gratifying combat. Raziel Rebirth: Dungeon Raid doesn’t waste much time with long, bogged-down tutorials. As soon as I chose my character class, I was launching arrows and using special abilities against the hordes of the undead. Sure, there were a few things I had to figure out along the way—like the fact I couldn’t switch out gear while in a dungeon. But with the many enemies in my path, I had plenty of opportunities to test my combat skills and new abilities, and figuring out how to use them wasn’t hard.

• The dark fantasy visuals. Looking at the visuals of both the characters and environments really brought me into the world of Raziel Rebirth: Dungeon Raid. Admittedly, these aren’t the top-of-the-line graphics you’ll find in something like Diablo Immortal and Diablo IV, but the combat animations and the monster design were enough to keep me invested. Extra points should also be added because it worked relatively smoothly on my older Samsung device, which I sometimes have issues with while playing games with higher graphic quality.

• Easy on my wallet. Raziel Rebirth: Dungeon Raid didn’t have any payment barriers, which I noticed in my playthrough. Yes, there were things I could spend money on, like in-game currency that I assume comes in handy at later levels, but as of now, nothing stopped my progression. The developers promise “no paywalls, never pay to win” in the game’s description. To their credit, they’re holding true to their word, even if you can pay to make the experience much easier.

WHAT SUCKS ABOUT RAZIEL REBIRTH: DUNGEON RAID?

• System interface. When considering the daily rewards, chat windows, equipment, and other knickknacks, my phone screen was so full of buttons while playing this game that I could barely make out what was what. Add in all the other players and enemies on the screen, and Raziel Rebirth: Dungeon Raid felt a bit overwhelming, especially when I was in the central hub spots.

PLATFORM TESTED:

Android via Samsung Galaxy A03s phone.