Improve AI behavior and tactics

Add more squad commands

Expand level editor assets

Introduce destructible environments

Add more game modes

Improve sound design

Optimize game performance

Enhance vehicle AI

Add more base game content

Improve AI accuracy balance

Add crosshair options

Improve mod compatibility

Add more story content

Improve ragdoll physics

Add multiplayer support

Expand bot customization

Add more environmental variety

Improve UI and controls

Add more built-in vehicles

Address developer communication

Positive Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I feel that the game is pretty good, which gives me a positive impression overall.
  • I find the workshop support to be a significant enhancement, making the game even better.
  • I think the game is practically the Garry's Mod of FPS, which is a strong positive comparison.
  • I appreciate the abundance of amazing mods available, which adds a lot of value to the game.
  • I acknowledge that there are plenty of bad mods, but this doesn't detract significantly from my overall positive experience.
  • I consider the game to be great, which is a strong positive sentiment.
  • I find the game to be pretty cheap compared to other games these days, which is a positive aspect.
  • I conclude that the game is a great game overall, which is a strong positive sentiment.

Positive Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I like this game because it feels similar to Battlefield but is paced much faster and easier to pick up, making it highly enjoyable.
  • I highly recommend this game due to its fast-paced gameplay and accessibility.
  • I appreciate how the developer and community interact, with the developer providing basic features and the community expanding the game with custom maps, weapons, and vehicles.
  • I wish for more squad commands, such as requesting ammo, medic, or suppressing fire, to enhance teamwork and strategy.
  • I would like to see more game modes, such as hostage rescue, defend the village, and CTF, to add variety to the gameplay.
  • I think adding minor destructibility, like grenades creating foxholes or vehicles crushing fences, would improve immersion, though it might not be possible with the current engine.
  • I am satisfied that some of my wishlist items, like transport helicopters as spawn points and base building, have already been addressed by mods.
  • I feel that the addition of fire support options, such as artillery barrages and helicopter gun-runs, would enhance the tactical depth of the game.
  • I am pleased that a large-scale snow map and zombie outbreak modes have been added through mods, fulfilling some of my desires.
  • I believe the game could benefit from deeper squadmate commands, such as repairing vehicles or turrets, to improve coordination.

Positive Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I find Ravenfield to be a modular, customizable, and all-engrossing military sandbox, which makes it highly engaging and enjoyable.
  • I appreciate the game's expansive and active modding community, which significantly enhances its value and replayability.
  • I think the game's core concept of being an FPS with bots is simple yet versatile, allowing for a wide range of gameplay experiences.
  • I enjoy the flexibility of being able to play with as many bots as my hardware can handle, which adds to the game's scalability.
  • I like how the game's time period and setting can be customized through mods, offering endless possibilities for unique scenarios.
  • I find the ability to create or download maps to be a great feature, as it allows for diverse and personalized battlefields.
  • I particularly enjoy playing as U.S. SWAT troops with standard American weaponry, battling against 40K Mechanicus with Imperium weaponry, as it creates an exciting and unique combat experience.
  • I appreciate the variety of battle locations, ranging from small European towns to the beaches of Normandy, which adds to the game's immersive quality.
  • I recommend Ravenfield for anyone looking for a low-stakes game to mess around in, as it provides a fun and stress-free experience.
  • I feel that the modding community is what truly makes the game worthwhile, as it continuously adds new content and keeps the game fresh.

Positive Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I feel that the game is decent on its own, but it truly shines when mods are added to enhance the experience.
  • I find the quick play settings and customization options to be average, but they allow me to tailor the game to my preferences.
  • I enjoy using modded weapons, as they significantly improve the gameplay experience compared to the default options.
  • I love the Archipelago map, especially the revisited version, as it stands out as the best map in the game.
  • I appreciate the modded Chinook CH-47, as it adds a fun and unique element to the gameplay.
  • I am frustrated with the AI squadmates, as they are unintelligent and often fail to contribute effectively to the mission.
  • I find the default weapons to be underwhelming, often forcing me to reset and try new ones during gameplay.
  • I am amused by the irony of the AI squadmates winning the mission for me despite their incompetence.
  • I am surprised and delighted when I achieve a 500-kill victory, even though it feels somewhat undeserved.
  • Overall, I absolutely love this game and rate it 1000/10, despite its flaws and reliance on mods.

Positive Show original review

• Sentiments

  • The game has an abundance of mods, which enhances the experience significantly.
  • The game is described as a 'chef's kiss,' indicating it is exceptionally good.
  • The transition from EA26 to EA27 improved the game, making it better than before.
  • EA26 was described as 'literally unplayable,' highlighting a significant issue with that version.
  • The reviewer's computer 'blew up' with EA26, emphasizing the severity of the issues with that version.
  • EA28 introduced anti-supermaneuverable-aircraft measures, which the reviewer finds to be a good improvement.
  • EA29 added nuclear deterrence capabilities, which the reviewer humorously appreciates.
  • The game now allows time travel, which the reviewer finds to be a very handy feature.

Negative Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I find the concept of Ravenfield ambitious and appreciate the inclusion of multiple vehicles, maps, weapons, and a body physics system, which I really like.
  • I am disappointed by the AI, which is the main focus of the game, as it fails to meet expectations and significantly impacts the overall experience.
  • I find the vehicle AI to be acceptable, but the infantry AI is particularly underwhelming, lacking tactics, cover usage, or meaningful behavior.
  • I observe that the infantry AI often follows set paths, accumulates in specific areas, and engages in pointless massacres without any flanking or retreating behavior.
  • I acknowledge that Ravenfield is developed by a single person, which is impressive, but this does not compensate for the lack of enjoyment I experience due to the poor AI.
  • I express hope that mods and updates could improve the AI and overall game experience, indicating a belief in the game's potential.
  • I update my review in 2024 to state that the AI remains poorly programmed and unfun to fight, even after years of development and modding.
  • I compare Ravenfield unfavorably to Arma 3 with AI mods, which I consider a superior alternative for AI-driven gameplay.
  • I find it bizarre and undeserved that Ravenfield has Overwhelmingly Positive reviews, given its bare-bones nature and reliance on modders.

Negative Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I feel that the game is well done, with good visuals and sound design, which makes it enjoyable in some aspects.
  • I find the game to be too easy, as it primarily involves slaughtering bots without much challenge, which reduces my enjoyment.
  • I appreciate that mods add some variety to the game, but they don't significantly change the gameplay or make it more challenging.
  • I feel that the AI behavior is repetitive and predictable, regardless of the map or mods installed, which makes the game feel monotonous.
  • I think the game lacks meaningful variety, as most mods only offer different weapons or items to kill bots in slightly different ways.
  • I find the gameplay to become boring and repetitive very quickly, which makes it hard for me to recommend the game.
  • I understand that some players might enjoy easy bot-slaughter games like this, but it doesn't appeal to me personally.
  • I feel that the game lacks depth and challenge, which limits its long-term appeal and replayability.
  • I think the game could benefit from improved AI or mods that introduce more complexity and challenge to the gameplay.
  • I feel that the game has potential but falls short due to its repetitive nature and lack of meaningful progression.

Negative Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I feel that the game is unpolished even after a significant amount of time has passed since its release.
  • I believe the game costs too much for the quality and content it provides.
  • I used to like this game and its itch.io rendition, which gives me a sense of nostalgia.
  • I think there are cool mods available for the game, which adds some value to it.
  • I find the game simply annoying to play, which makes it frustrating.
  • I am skeptical about the legitimacy of the game's reviews, as I find it hard to believe it has a 96% positive rating.
  • I feel the game has been abandoned, which contributes to my dissatisfaction with it.

Negative Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I feel that the game's AI is poorly designed and needs a major rework, as it significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
  • I find it frustrating that the enemy AI can spot and accurately hit me from across the map, even on the easiest difficulty setting.
  • I am annoyed that taking cover is irrelevant because enemies can instantly detect and shoot me the moment I emerge.
  • I am disappointed that enemies can land every single hit with laser accuracy, making the game feel unfair and unbalanced.
  • I feel that the game's difficulty is poorly balanced, as even on easy mode, the AI behaves unrealistically and punishes players excessively.

Negative Show original review

• Sentiments

  • I feel the developer is dishonest and naive, promising far too much and never delivering on those promises.
  • I believe the game has looked the same for 7 years, with updates that add frivolous content instead of addressing core flaws.
  • I find the added content to be pure fluff, half-baked, and quickly abandoned for other changes.
  • I think the game lacks decent core content and is poorly optimized, especially with mods.
  • I feel the game is dull and repetitive, making it unplayable for more than 15 minutes at a time.
  • I believe the game is not worth its price and should be valued at £4 at most.
  • I think the modding community is the only thing providing value to the game.
  • I feel the developer lies every few months to keep people mildly interested in the game, which I find sleazy.
  • I believe the game is nothing more than a small physics test engine, despite generating an estimated $20 million.
  • I think the developer should have hired help to improve the game instead of dragging out non-existent development for 7 years.