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Editors’ Review

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Savara is a vibrant action roguelite where players face divine trials inspired by the warrior god Iop. With challenging battles that test skill and strategy, each choice impacts survival. The game rewards mastery through both failure and progress, offering a high-stakes experience rooted in timing and tactical decision-making.

As Iop’s chosen champion, Savara places you in the midst of grand tournaments, pitting you against fearsome enemies and epic challenges. You’ll collect weapons, forge gear, and unlock divine blessings in a quest to prove yourself. It focuses on rewarding tactical gameplay, offering replayability through its vast customization and equipment options.

Captivating battle mechanics

Savara stands out for its combat system featuring four weapon styles and six variations, offering hundreds of possible combinations. Whether slashing or thrusting, one-handed or two-handed, the game rewards experimentation and well-timed execution. However, its focus on mechanics comes at the cost of storytelling, with a limited narrative outside the main premise that can make the world feel shallow for players seeking deeper lore or character development.

The progression system is another core strength. As you defeat monsters, you collect materials to upgrade gear or make divine offerings for powerful blessings. With over 90 divine powers and customizable talents, each run offers fresh strategic possibilities. However, early gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy without noticeable progression, potentially discouraging players before they reach the more engaging, rewarding aspects of the game’s deeper customization and combat systems.

The game's roguelite structure means that every defeat teaches a valuable lesson. Its vibrant art style contrasts its challenging nature, creating a universe that’s as visually engaging as it is demanding. While fans of Hades or Dead Cells will find a similarly intense experience, the lack of multiplayer or co-op mode may disappoint those hoping to share the challenge with friends or engage in community-driven gameplay.

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Savara 0/1
  • Pros

    • Deep weapon and skill customization
    • High replayability with roguelite structure
    • Tactical combat that rewards timing and planning
    • Unique divine blessing system
  • Cons

    • Limited narrative outside the main premise
    • Can feel repetitive in early runs without progression
    • No multiplayer or co-op mode available

Bottom Line

A demanding but rewarding mythical trial

Savara offers a challenging action roguelite experience with tactical combat, deep customization, and high replayability. Its mythological setting, unique blessing system, and flexible gear crafting give it a distinct edge. Though the steep learning curve may deter some, the game rewards perseverance and mastery, making each run more engaging. Ideal for players who enjoy optimizing builds, it is a rewarding and thoughtful test of skill and strategy.

What’s new in version varies-with-devices

  • Added access to credits in the main menu
  • Added a loading icon before the main menu displays
  • Fixed an issue causing a softlock in the binding window
  • Fixed an issue causing Savara to stay alive if hit after the prestige timer expires
  • Fixed an issue causing an aftershock/lightning duo to trigger more than intended
  • Fixed an armor blessing giving 20% of max health as armor when the maximum is only 15%
  • Fixed some localized texts in Spanish and Portuguese
  • Fixed aftershock duration miscalculation
  • Fixed Okarus armor pieces stacking only once
  • Fixed an issue causing an epic bleed blessing to never end
  • Fixed Ryusalar chest piece effect
  • Fixed some colors in armor customization
  • Fixed hub floor odd shapes
  • Fixed hub training room floor color


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GENERAL
Release
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Version
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OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
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