Summary

  • No Rest for the Wicked brings a fresh perspective and genre change from the Ori series, promising exciting class customization in an RPG world.
  • With an isometric perspective and focus on exploration and loot, No Rest for the Wicked aims to immerse players in a beautifully crafted world with similarities between it and Dragon's Dogma 2 or Diablo 4.

No Rest for the Wicked is an exciting new project from Moon Studios, the developer responsible for the Ori series. Moon Studios is stepping away from the established 2D perspective featured in the Ori games and opting for both a new viewpoint and genre altogether. As the launch date for No Rest for the Wicked's early access draws closer, there are several elements featured in the game that some fans of Dragon's Dogma 2 and Diablo 4 may find exciting.

Moon Studios knocked it out of the park with the Ori series, but the developer is switching things up with No Rest for the Wicked. In order to set the game apart from other RPG titles, No Rest for the Wicked's approach to classes is an exciting take on the genre, and it will be interesting to see how the game subverts expectations in other ways. Based on trailers, the game looks beautiful, and it could be a great new game for some Dragon's Dogma 2 and Diablo 4 fans to jump into.

How No Rest for the Wicked is Like Dragon's Dogma 2

A Focus on RPG Gameplay

No Rest for the Wicked looks to offer beautiful art direction and a compelling story, but it is first and foremost an RPG experience. Although the game takes an exciting approach with its class systems by allowing players to custom-build their own classes, No Rest for the Wicked is focused on immersing players in its world. Dragon's Dogma 2 offers hours of gameplay, as is the case with many games in the RPG genre, and No Rest for the Wicked sets out for this same goal. RPGs are all about world-building, and it appears that Moon Studios has crafted a world filled with intricate details and interwoven stories.

Exploration

No RPG would be complete without great exploration. Dragon's Dogma 2 is filled with a lot of exciting exploration that No Rest for the Wicked also boasts. As proved with the Ori series, Moon Studios is highly capable of crafting incredible fantasy worlds that are as jaw-droppingly gorgeous as they are compelling. Based on trailers and gameplay footage of No Rest for the Wicked, it appears that Moon Studio is set to bring another wonderful world to life.

How No Rest for the Wicked is Like Diablo 4

Perspective and Loot

The obvious similarity between No Rest for the Wicked and Diablo 4 is the use of an isometric perspective. This is a major departure from what Moon Studios is known for. The studio embracing this specific perspective will feel right at home for longtime fans of the Diablo games, giving an interesting viewpoint to No Rest for the Wicked's world. Additionally, both games feature randomized loot. The inclusion of random loot is something that isn't common in RPGs, but No Rest for the Wicked is taking a chance on the mechanic.

Good vs. Evil

A key theme that both No Rest for the Wicked and Diablo 4 have is the focus on good vs. Evil. In No Rest for the Wicked, a devastating plague known as Pestilence has swept over the land, killing the king and causing the land to descend into chaos. Players take on the role of a Cerim, a holy warrior who is tasked with fighting the devastating plague. Meanwhile, the story of Diablo 4 revolves around players trying to destroy the villain Lilith in order to free Sanctuary from her grip. Although the stories differ, there is still a major focus on the theme of good fighting against evil and plagues wrought on the land.

No Rest for the Wicked can host parties of up to four players, just like Diablo 4.

With the game's early access set to launch on April 18, it will be exciting to see what the RPG is like. No Rest for the Wicked is a new direction for Moon Studios, and after Ori's success, it will be fascinating to see how the studio has evolved.

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Released
April 18, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Developer(s)
Moon Studios
Publisher(s)
Private Division
Number of Players
1-4
Genre(s)
Action RPG