No Rest For The Wicked will be playable on Steam Deck, although recommended PC specs may be a worry

When No Rest for the Wicked was released in Early Access, there was excitement, bt it wasn't without issue. Initially, the game had a staggeringly unsteady frame rate and other technical issues — which is to be expected from a game in Early Access. But developer Moon Studio has rolled out patch after patch, rectifying these issues and more or less changing the game over a series of weeks. I had the opportunity to play No Rest for the Wicked in its earlier stages, marred by frame drops and freezes, and more recently, as the game itself has evened out. And what I’ve found lies beneath is a game that blends the isometric and action RPG genres together in a tantalizing way that could shape up to be something exciting, even if it isn’t exactly original.

After a bit of a bumpy landing on PC, it looks like No Rest for the Wicked is finally finding its feet. The early access action-RPG launched with notable performance problems that developers Moon Studios promised they’d address, starting with several hotfixes over the last few weeks that managed to claw back some frames. The game’s first big patch goes a step further, seemingly boosting the game’s performance to a degree that its minimum and recommended hardware specs have been lowered as a result.

presents many engaging and thrilling boss fights, including the formidable Riven Twins. These torn conjoined twins, branded as heretics and imprisoned, are encountered during the quest as players traverse The Nameless Pass on a mission from Madrigal. Defeating bosses in the game yields significant XP and provides valuable rewards, including specialized weapons and gear, making these encounters a crucial aspect of gameplay.

contains many characteristics of the typical soulslike RPG, including difficult bosses that can half health bars in one hit. For players familiar with the genre, this means that parrying and dodge rolling are essential mechanics to master. Few builds are as evasive as the dual-wield dagger dexterity build.

To celebrate its second launch week anniversary, Moon Studios releases its first Early Access patch for No Rest for the Wicked, a massive update that addresses performance concerns, bug fixes, quality of life updates, and much more. It has been a busy couple of weeks for Moon Studios, after launching its ARPG title in Early Access on Steam. The release of No Rest For the Wicked wasn't as smooth as many had hoped, however, with various issues both on the technical side and certain gameplay mechanics as well.

In , bows introduce a dynamic ranged combat option that allows players to engage enemies from a distance. This versatility is highly advantageous in battles, but utilizing bows effectively requires skillful aiming and a strategic approach to when and how to use them. As a complement to melee combat, bows offer tactical advantages that can decisively influence the outcome of various encounters.

No Rest for the Wicked, the new action-rpg/roguelike from Ori developer Moon Studios is out now in early access and eliciting a mix of responses. Most have been struck by the game’s obvious potential, but some have also complained the game is a bit overly demanding when it comes to PC performance, particularly considering it’s an isometric Diablo-like (albeit a very nice-looking one).

From the start of , it’s clear that money is hard to come by. There are no shortage of needs that will drain your wallet, from meal recipes to armor repairs. To afford the bare necessities and luxury purchases later down the line, making silver becomes increasingly important.

opens up many new features after reaching the partially ruined town of Sacrament. Inside the city walls are dozens of quest givers, merchants, and even houses that are eventually available for purchase. Houses certainly aren't free and require both money and effort.

Merchants are a key part of character progression in . Weapons, armor, upgrades, materials, Runes, and more are most reliably found from the merchants in Sacrament. Although the town has seen better days, the merchants inside are still happy to take coin.

Of Rats and Raiders is a side quest in that leads to the second boss of the game against Falstead Darak. This is a two-phase fight that requires a bit of backtracking in between. Completing this quest is extremely useful as it grants players housing as a reward.

The hotfixes for Moon Studios’ No Rest for the Wicked continue to roll following its launch into Steam Early Access. The sixth hotfix addresses complaints of the game feeling too dark with improvements to rim light rendering in shadows. It improves visibility in darker areas and makes the characters “feel more integrated into the environments.”