Cabernet

Cabernet looks, sounds, and plays beautifully, but most importantly tells a gripping tale of change and hope that just like a captivating book, is hard to put down.

A few glitches hold it back, but Cabernet is an incredible story-driven RPG that grounds its mythical threats in real-world politics.

Fans of vampires have been eating pretty well in the past few years, there have been vampire films, and vampire games, and it seems like our favourite blood-sucking monsters are working their way back into the cultural zeitgeist. The newest to the collection of vampiric video games is Cabernet, a 2D narrative RPG following the main character Liza who is unknowingly thrust into the world of undead and needs to come to terms with everything that entails, both good and bad.

Cabernet is a hugely engaging story-driven take on the vampire tale, boasting a thoroughly likeable, neck-biting protagonist and a smattering of decisions that'll have you second-guessing yourself. Technical issues aside, this is a must-play for fans of the supernatural.

Cabernet offers a rich, narrative-driven experience with well-developed vampire lore, engaging gameplay. Despite minor interaction issues, its immersive story, voice acting, and atmospheric design make it a standout title for fans of this genre.

Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become? Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.