I’d get to be so smug now.

It adds a lot of replay value, even if the overall plot can mostly only go one way.

But the combat MVP was “guy with massive hammer who hates nails”.

A person sinks into the abyss having been chucked off a boat in Skald: Against The Black Priory.

His entire move set was hit it and hit it again and he never failed me.

I had a tonne of fun with all of them.

Levelling gives you points to unlock class-based feats that are arranged in multiple separate chains.

A party engages in combat in Skald: Against The Black Priory.

Look, if you stock a Hat Of Thievery what do you think is going to happen?

I could probably talk about Skald’s systems for a second whole review, especially the meal prep.

Odds can be tipped either way, and I can see room for all manner of self-imposed challenges.

The overworld map in Skald: Against The Black Priory.

you’re able to take all this description as enthusiastic.

But still a pest.

Overhear me browsing aloud: “Helmet of Awareness?

A wizard raises a barrier to protect themselves against a monstrosity in Skald: Against The Black Priory.

Profane Necklace of Awar… wait, what.”.

It’s not the biggest of RPGs but it teems with the possibility of secrets and consequences.

It’s crunchy but friendly, playfully secretive, and familiar in many ways but nonetheless refreshing.

A character says, “I could do with some rum”, in Skald: Against The Black Priory.

This review is based on a review build of the game provided by the developer.

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Choosing ranger feats in Skald: Against The Black Priory.