YAR: Forgotten Throne

YAR: Forgotten Throne is a third-person open-world RPG set in Borea, where a spreading darkness is poisoning forests and wildlife. You take the role of an adventurer and choose a path as a warrior, archer, or Volkhv mage.

Explore varied biomes and settlements, take on quests, fight hostile creatures, and search for resources and secrets. Along the way, you can gather materials, hunt, fish, and take part in activities tied to the world’s Slavic folklore.

Develop your character with attributes and active and passive skills, then use crafting systems such as alchemy, cooking, blacksmithing, and enchanting to make useful gear and supplies. You can also build a home and choose from difficulty modes, including one with limited saving.

In this selected set of reviews, players who enjoy the game often praise its Slavic folklore setting and atmosphere, memorable quests, voice acting and music, and the satisfaction of exploring and developing a character. Some appreciate its old-school, less-guided approach, while others find navigation and combat difficult or frustrating. Reviews also report bugs, interface problems, and performance issues, so experiences vary.