In that eldritch year, when the shadows of a delayed release hung over the doomed town of Redfall, the anticipation and disquietude intermingled like the mist in the night air. The fateful hour was postponed from the Summer of 2022 to the eerie month of September, Anno Domini 2023. Amidst the whispers of trepidation, the acolytes of Arkane Austin laboured to forge their most ambitious creation hitherto, a game that would transcend the boundaries of their previous incantations, such as Prey and Dishonored.
The grand architect of Arkane Austin, Harvey Smith, sought to allay the fears of those awaiting the game's advent, proclaiming the endeavour to be "unlike anything else we've done before." The game, still shrouded in the veils of development, appeared to be progressing apace, and the sorcerers of the studio were confident in the outcome.
In the depths of their arcane tomes, the developers revealed the existence of four protagonists, each gifted with otherworldly abilities, who would tread the accursed soil of the besieged island town, now infested with the abominable creatures of the night. The ghastly tale would not be faced alone, for the brave souls who dared to confront the vampiric menace could forge alliances with their fellow mortals, striving together in the co-operative multiplayer mode against the terrors of the abyss.
Yet, the spectre of delay loomed like an ominous cloud, sowing seeds of unease and skepticism amidst the eager anticipation. Would the game rise like a phoenix from the ashes, or would it succumb to the darkness that enshrouded its development?
As the stars align for the release of Redfall, an opus that promises to enthrall and terrify with its open world and monstrous adversaries, only the inexorable passage of time shall reveal whether it shall attain the lofty heights of its creators' aspirations or descend into the abyss of disappointment. The fates of Arkane Austin, the town of Redfall, and the gaming community are bound together in this crucible, and the outcome shall echo through the annals of history, either as a triumphant ode or a lamentation of despair.
Published Opinion
These websites have published articles expressing concerns about the game's technical performance, its repetitive gameplay, and its lack of originality.
- GameSpot describes Redfall as "a bloody mess."
- Polygon is on record with "Redfall is Arkane defanged."
- Eurogamer says Redfall is "currently a little bit janky."
- The Verge is "not at all convinced that Redfall is a good game."
- PC Gamer published an article titled "...It's not great, folks."
