Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Processeur : Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 7 4800H Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Notes supplémentaires : Supports 21:9 ultrawide display aspect ratio
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Processeur : Intel i5-12650H / Ryzen 7 5800 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Notes supplémentaires : Supports 21:9 ultrawide display aspect ratio
The Relic: First Guardian
Combat dominates the experience, surfacing in 22 of the most frequent keywords. Out of 194 Steam reviews, 48 reviewers gave it a positive rating, resulting in a mixed overall score.
What it's about: Un action-RPG sombre ancré dans les mythes coréens, avec des combats endiablés.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 47 | 35 | 1 | 11 |
| Graphics / art | 37 | 6 | 2 | 29 |
| Value for money | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Performance | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Story / writing | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| Content / longevity | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| Stability / bugs | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Interface / UX | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.
🪤 67 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 16, 2026 · All-time low: €34.99 (Aug 26, 2026)
What creators say (YouTube)
2 review videos analyzed: 0 positive2 mixed0 negative
Créateurs et joueurs convergent sur les critiques concernant la performance technique et les bugs, tous deux soulignant des problèmes majeurs dans ces domaines. En revanche, ils divergent sur l'appréciation du gameplay : les joueurs le jugent globalement positif, tandis que les créateurs, en nombre limité, le décrivent comme mitigé sans véritable enthousiasme.
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Strengths
- Combat-driven gameplay shines: 35 positive mentions out of 47 (74%) highlight engaging combat loops.
- Players who invest time reward the experience: 79% positive sentiment among >25h players and 70% among 10‑25h players.
- Multiplayer mode receives unanimous praise: 1 positive mention out of 1.
- Story elements find modest approval: 6 positive mentions out of 13 (46%).
Weaknesses
- Performance is universally criticized: 0 positive mentions out of 16 (0%).
- Graphics draw more ire than admiration: 29 negative mentions out of 37 (78% negative).
- Pricing is a consistent grievance: 0 positive mentions out of 26 (0%).
- Bugs and UI issues dominate complaints: 0 positive mentions out of 12 bugs and 0 out of 10 UI mentions.
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy intense combat and are willing to invest many hours will find enough to love, but they should be prepared for technical shortcomings and a steep price tag.
Is The Relic: First Guardian worth it in 2026?
As it stands, better to wait: 48% of 194 Steam reviews are positive (player score 42/100). Most-praised strength: Combat-driven gameplay shines. Current price: 34,99€.
Verdict
The Relic: First Guardian delivers a combat‑centric RPG experience that rewards dedication, yet its technical flaws and pricing dampen broader appeal. Those who can overlook performance and visual issues may still have a satisfying adventure.
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