SKALD: Against the Black Priory

12 of the 103 reviews raise this · 10 of them still recommend the game.

“OK. Cosmic horror. Party-based RPG but progression is bland, combat is bland, abilities are poorly balanced, and the classes are one-dimensional. A bit hard to recommend for me but I'm sure there's people who would like…”

“It's pretty charming and fun, but I'd only recommend this game if you already like the visual art style of it, don't mind a bit of tedious combat and are really into the idea of some classic eldritch horror. To me some…”

“i got this game free on epic and after a few hrs i knew i needed to buy it here, is a good game love the retro and the lovecraft feel, i see reviews about the balance and how some clases are better like the warrior and…”

9 of the 103 reviews raise this · 9 of them still recommend the game.

“A gem of a game. Crunchy mechanics, great story! One problem though ... I WANT MORE! Good work Anders, can't wait for what you cook up next.”

“SKALD is a must-play. The art style is amazing—it uses that CRT-era aesthetic to create a genuine sense of dread that modern graphics often miss. The combat is tight and rewarding, keeping the stakes high throughout the…”

“It's a grid-based DnD campaign. Simpler than baldur's gate, which I'm all for. You eat food, rest to heal, build a customized party, and have a good time. You'll need to have the ability to read and have an attention…”

9 of the 103 reviews raise this · 7 of them still recommend the game.

“clunky controls don't have to be part of the "retro style" otherwise it seems great”

“Great and fun game, would play it again. If you can handle the visuals and the somewhat bumpy controls, this game can be a hidden gem.”

“holy snapping turtles is this game good. it fills that dnd/ultima/kings quest gap that i didn't know my life has been missing. sometimes early on targeting feels weird but you get the hang of it. such a beauty of a game!”

8 of the 103 reviews raise this · 8 of them still recommend the game.

“It's pretty charming and fun, but I'd only recommend this game if you already like the visual art style of it, don't mind a bit of tedious combat and are really into the idea of some classic eldritch horror. To me some…”

“Perfectly fun game. A bit short, a bit uneven in difficulty, and the ending was kind of a letdown. Still, it was refreshing to play a game which felt like the SSI games of my youth.”

“Awesome graphic style, beautiful soundtrack, classic Lovecraftian narrative. Although stylized after retro RPGs, it actually has little to do with them and plays great today. The game starts great but falls short near…”

8 of the 103 reviews raise this · 6 of them still recommend the game.

“i got this game free on epic and after a few hrs i knew i needed to buy it here, is a good game love the retro and the lovecraft feel, i see reviews about the balance and how some clases are better like the warrior and…”

“Perfectly fun game. A bit short, a bit uneven in difficulty, and the ending was kind of a letdown. Still, it was refreshing to play a game which felt like the SSI games of my youth.”

“Awesome graphic style, beautiful soundtrack, classic Lovecraftian narrative. Although stylized after retro RPGs, it actually has little to do with them and plays great today. The game starts great but falls short near…”