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Yaga

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Play as Ivan, a one-handed blacksmith with incredibly bad luck, who must take on the impossible tasks given to him by the tzar. All the while the mysterious witch, Baba Yaga, watches over Ivan's fate.

What works

  • Unique slavic folklore setting
  • Engaging story with multiple endings
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style
  • Excellent soundtrack blending folk and modern music
  • Extensive crafting and character progression

Things to keep in mind

  • Combat is repetitive and simple
  • Weapon durability system can be frustrating
  • Maps and quests become repetitive over time
  • Lack of clear tutorial and explanations for mechanics
  • Limited enemy variety and uninspired level design

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Yaga: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Leadership.

Last update: 23/08/2026