Vague Lizards

A game that changed the way we think about video game narratives.

Vague Lizards, developed by PIVKO GAMES and published by Radiance Star, is a small-scale third-person action RPG that leans heavily into humor, folklore-inspired absurdity, and straightforward hack-and-slash combat. Rather than aiming for epic gravitas or deep systemic complexity, the game embraces a deliberately scrappy tone, presenting itself as a rough-edged folk tale brought to life through exaggerated characters, eccentric enemies, and a world that feels both earnest and self-aware. The narrative sets the tone immediately with a premise that borders on parody. In a rural, Old Slavic–inspired setting, the local balance of life is disrupted when strange reptilian creatures steal the sacred Baikal Voditsa, a mystical substance tied to vitality and survival. What follows is less a grand heroic saga and more a chaotic village response, as unlikely warriors rise to confront the titular lizards. The story is intentionally simple, serving primarily as a vehicle to move players from one confrontation to the next, but its humor and cultural flavor give it a personality that distinguishes it from more generic fantasy plots. Gameplay is rooted in third-person melee combat, with players …

why? 10/10

absolute cinema

The Russian game industry is now divided into before and after the release of this game. I think this game has finally shown what a real game should be like. Everything in this game is perfect, from the characters to the dialogue, from the cucumber to the mead. It's a masterpiece for all time. My grandchildren will play this game, and their grandchildren will play it, because it's the best for them. I declare it a victory!

"СМУТНЫЕ ЯЩЕРЫ" - КОГДА ЭВОЛЮЦИЯ СЛИШКОМ УВЛЕКЛАСЬ ПИВОМ Физика движений - отдельный вид искусства. Вы бегаете так, будто его только что выпустили из бара в 5 утра. А анимация атак напоминает мои попытки поймать комара после трёх рюмок текилы. БАГИ ИЛИ ФИЧИ? Когда ваш персонаж застревает в текстурах(лестнице) - это не баг. ВЕРДИКТ: 12/10 БЕГА ПО ЛЕСТНИЦЕ