Romance of Raskya
Basileus Games, LLC · 2021 · Visual Novel, Choose Your Own Adventure, Alternate History, Sexual Content, Dark Fantasy
PC
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About Romance of Raskya
The city of Dagara is burning.
For years the rapacious legions of Raskya killed and looted their way across the land, seeking glory and the addition of new territory to their empire in the south. At last, the war seemed to be over, with Dagara conquered and made into a Raskyan province. In truth, it was only the setup for the second and final climax of bloodshed.
A traitorous Raskyan general has seized the city and plans to use it and its population as his shield to draw his rival into a final battle against him. That rival and his thousands of bloodthirsty legionaries wait outside the city walls, hammering them with siege engines and delightfully counting the days until they can kill and enslave everyone inside, citizen and soldier alike.
Amidst all this, two lovers seek to reunite. A soldier outside the walls knows his beloved is held hostage within, and that if his side wins she will die horribly in the massacre that will surely follow. He seeks to save her above all else, even working to undermine his own side to increase her chances of survival. Within the city, she receives coded messages from him, as they coordinate a plan to reunite and escape from the bloodshed together.
Viewing the siege from the changing perspective of both lovers, make decisions that will affect the outcome of the war, and whether or not you will have a future together.
Or whether you can even survive.
For years the rapacious legions of Raskya killed and looted their way across the land, seeking glory and the addition of new territory to their empire in the south. At last, the war seemed to be over, with Dagara conquered and made into a Raskyan province. In truth, it was only the setup for the second and final climax of bloodshed.
A traitorous Raskyan general has seized the city and plans to use it and its population as his shield to draw his rival into a final battle against him. That rival and his thousands of bloodthirsty legionaries wait outside the city walls, hammering them with siege engines and delightfully counting the days until they can kill and enslave everyone inside, citizen and soldier alike.
Amidst all this, two lovers seek to reunite. A soldier outside the walls knows his beloved is held hostage within, and that if his side wins she will die horribly in the massacre that will surely follow. He seeks to save her above all else, even working to undermine his own side to increase her chances of survival. Within the city, she receives coded messages from him, as they coordinate a plan to reunite and escape from the bloodshed together.
Viewing the siege from the changing perspective of both lovers, make decisions that will affect the outcome of the war, and whether or not you will have a future together.
Or whether you can even survive.
FEATURES
- A dark and sensual story in a war-torn world where you must fight for your happiness
- Set in a fictional history based on the ancient Mediterranean world
- Switching viewpoints between two protagonists
- 11 possible endings based on your choices
- CGs from multiple artists highlighting the most dramatic moments of military conflict and erotic romance
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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Players praise Romance of Raskya for its engaging story, well-developed characters, and beautiful art that effectively portrays a tragic romance set against a brutal historical backdrop without shying away from the era's savagery. The game is appreciated for its reasonable length (2-7 hours depending on playstyle), multiple endings, and customized engine that feels polished compared to standard visual novel tools. However, the game's darker, grittier tone and unflinching depiction of violence and historical brutality may not appeal to all players, particularly those seeking lighter or more rom
Romance of Raskya is a short VN that takes place in a war setting in which two lovers are trying to become reunited with one another while a large battle is looming to take place at any moment, likely resulting in either one's untimely demise. My first play through took about 2.7 hours to complete, although it definitely was a little shorter than that from leaving the game idle when I had to get up and do a few things around the house. I would estimate skipping through already read dialogue would allow you to see all 11 of the games endings in less than 10 hours, maybe closer to 6 or 7 to keep it safe. The story is interesting, the setting is decently well built up and I liked most of the dialogue between the characters. None of the characters were uninteresting to me, and I enjoyed making decisions on how the two lovers should go about navigating the delicate battle situation that they are in to try and minimize the danger that they are putting themselves in so that they can be reunited. What I did not like about the game was how sexually charged the dialogue was throughout the entire game. The story constantly (and I mean nearly every paragraph) has to remind you how horny ev…4 found this helpful
Romance of Raskya is a unique and well-written exploration of a beautiful love in very stark and disturbing times. This game does not pull its punches; while the visuals aren't very graphic for the most part, the savagery and brutality of the Roman times and Roman warfare is portrayed earnestly, in a way that will endear and horrify you in equal measure. It is not a game for the faint-hearted, but nor does it feel like it inserts shocking scenes gratuitously. In a move I personally applaud, it does not attempt to whitewash this period of history, nor the main character - who, while certainly a lot better than his peers, still holds attitudes that would be considered barbaric or repugnant today. This is not a game which moralises - it's about love in a stark and cruel world, and all the more compelling for it. It also does not fall into the usual romantic visual novel format of "one route per character"; instead, many routes lead down the road to tragedy... but they are portrayed in a very dramatic and satisfying (if harrowing) fashion. Many people will play this for the erotic aspect, but the narrative is not an excuse, and "bad ends" are not a simple poor selection. Many conseq…2 found this helpful
Nice visual novel that takes place during a siege between two hostile sides. Disclaimer: Because most adult visual novels, or visual novels in general, use the same engine, I won't go into detail about the technical aspects. All you need to know is that you can save the game at any moment and that you can skip every piece of text right from the start. Having said that, the engine is heavily customized to such extent that you won’t notice any similarities with titles made with the same engine. The main characters are two lovers who find themselves on opposing sides during wartime. One is a member of the army that is laying siege to the city, while the other is trapped inside a castle. You frequently switch between them. Fortunately, the romance is only a small part of the entire plot. It's an interesting experience reading about wars, betrayals, and other nasty aspects of war. Choices are included, and they are important. There are eleven possible outcomes, the most of which don’t end happily. What I like about the choices is that they take you to a new part of the story rather than just being a couple of extra sentences heading to the same outcome. Another thing to note is …1 found this helpful
I very much enjoyed it.1 found this helpful
A great short visual novel that brims with heart and soul. From the gorgeous art to the engaging story, Romance of Raskya is well worth the price and excites me to see what else this team will create in the future. Give it a shot if you enjoy drama and romance with a grounded pseudo-historical setting.1 found this helpful
Very cute little VN with nice art. If you're into Roman-esq settings, this is worth a look for the price
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