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role-playing video game
Venetica
By Deck13 Interactive, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
Venetica is a role-playing game from Deck13 Interactive set in a fantastical version of Venice. Scarlett’s companion is murdered by a secretive group of necromancers, and she discovers that she is the daughter of Death. She must confront the forces threatening the living world, using powers tied to death and the boundary between the living and dead. The story follows her through palaces, villas and dark alleyways in a city populated by merchants, rogues, allies and traitors. Combat pits her against dangerous creatures and, ultimately, their masters; she can also gather allies and use weapons. Venetica is listed for Windows and PlayStation 3, while its Steam listing specifies Windows. Steam features include single-player, trading cards, partial controller support and Family Sharing. Deck13 is listed as both developer and publisher. The listed release information includes 2009 and a Steam release date of January 23, 2015.
What players like, and what they don't
- Story follows Scarlett, daughter of Death.
- Explore palaces, villas and Venice alleyways.
- Combat includes weapons, allies and death powers.
- Steam listing includes Family Sharing.
- Steam lists partial controller support.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player action RPG centered on a story-driven journey through a dark fantasy Venice. Its partial controller support may matter to players choosing how to play on Steam.
Venetica combines a dark fantasy story with exploration and action combat in a fantastical Venice. Its Steam features are single-player focused, with partial controller support and Family Sharing.
