Unleash your summoning powers to defeat the Cyclops Lord! Along with four unusual companions, you must journey through a dangerous land to save your mother from a terrible curse. A challenging adventure awaits!
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Evaluation
Ravva and the Cyclops Curse launched on January 15, 2019 as a self-described short 8-bit platformer, designed from the outset as a complete, standalone adventure. The developer shipped three post-launch patches in fairly quick succession: Patch 1.1 (January 25, 2019), Patch 1.2 (February 15, 2019), and Patch 1.3 (August 6, 2019). Notably, the Patch 1.2 post explicitly stated it was "the second and last big patch planned," confirming the developer's intent to wrap up post-launch support after a small round of polish. A final maintenance patch (1.4) arrived on January 10, 2021, adding minor fixes and speedrunning support.
The developer's more recent communications — an announcement in January 2023 and a launch post in July 2023 — are about an entirely separate sequel, Ravva and the Phantom Library. These posts confirm that Galope Studios moved on to a new game rather than continuing to develop this one. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no outstanding commitments, and no announcement of future content for this title. The game was completed as intended, with all planned patches shipped by August 2019.
Evidence
Patch 1.2 post explicitly states this is 'the second and last big patch planned,' signaling the developer considered major post-launch work complete.
Ravva and the Cyclops Curse is a short 8-bit platform adventure inspired by classic NES games, both in art style and gameplay. You’ll meet Ravva, a young summoner apprentice who is now in a desperate situation. The child’s mother is a powerful summoner, but then a terrible foe emerged: the Cyclops Lord. After an intense fight, he stole the summoner's powers and cast a terrible curse upon her! Now little Ravva must gather all courage available to face a dangerous journey to face the Cyclops and end the curse.
The game will take you through various stages with challenging designs, all of them aiming to test your skills and courage. Use 4 different types of summons to defeat foes and overcome obstacles, each minion being better suited for specific tasks. Find power-ups, scores and secrets around the stages while facing unique enemies and hazards. The game is inspired by classic NES games, including charming art style and fair challenges.
