Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 8, 10, 11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 Espace disque : 9 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 8, 10, 11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i7-2520 or AMD FX™-6300 or better Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 560 Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible
YAR: Forgotten Throne
⚔️ CompareHalf the reviews gush over an open world drenched in Gothic-Russian atmosphere, where 25-hour playthroughs are the norm and long-term players still can’t pry themselves away. The UI, however, is a universal pain point dragging down the experience.
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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 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Interface / UX | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 32 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,8 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Exploration and freedom dominate: 15 positive gameplay mentions out of 15, with 56% of players logging over 25 hours (91% positive in that bracket).
- Story and mood resonate deeply: 2 positive mentions out of 2, with long-session players repeatedly citing narrative beats as the glue holding the game together.
- Sound design elevates immersion: 3 positive mentions out of 7, with atmospheric tracks praised as a standout feature in key scenes.
Weaknesses
- UI sparks universal frustration: 8 negative mentions out of 8, with no positives reported—players call it jarring and unintuitive.
- Content consistency underwhelms: 6 negative mentions out of 13, suggesting pacing issues or uneven quality in side content.
- Bugs surface sporadically but sting: 2 negative mentions out of 3, though only a minority flagged them as game-breaking.
Who is it for?
Devoted fans of atmospheric, lore-rich action-RPGs with open-world sandbox designs will feel at home here. Those unwilling to tolerate clunky menus or occasional technical snags should steer clear.
Verdict
YAR: Forgotten Throne wraps its Gothic-Russian world in a spellbinding atmosphere that players can’t escape—even when the UI fights back. Its 90% Steam score masks a devoted player base willing to overlook quirks for an immersive, long-term adventure. If you prioritize world-building over instant polish, this Russian Gothic sandbox deserves your time.
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