No Rest for the Wicked

The No Rest for the Wicked immerses you in a world devastated by death and despair. The development was carried out by studio Moon Studios, known for another series, and here it is trying a completely different genre. Fights take place in real time and require preparation: stamina, stance and timely dodges are more important than holding down a button. In addition to battles, there is research, resource collection, crafting and settlement development. The world is drawn in detail, and the camera and lighting emphasize the atmosphere. It’s worth mentioning separately about battles: stamina limits actions, so holding down a button leads to a quick death. In addition to battles, there is research, resource extraction and settlement development. The world is drawn carefully, and the camera and lighting work to create atmosphere. The project was released in early access, so some of the systems are still changing, and this should be taken into account when getting acquainted. The design is expressive, and the complexity is high, which is unusual for the work of this studio and therefore curious even to experienced players. Crafting and settlement develop gradually, and how convenient it is to progress further depends on the investment. Opponents differ in their habits, so the same technique does not always work. Settlement and crafting are growing little by little, and investments make the path much easier. Enemies have different habits, so the same technique does not always work. Resources are obtained in battle and on the ground, and workshops turn them into weapons and shelter construction. Between forays there is time to calmly sort out your inventory and prepare equipment for the next task. The game was released in early access, so some of the systems are still being developed. Anyone who likes dark role-playing action games with handicrafts will find this project interesting.