
The Relic: First Guardian
The Relic: First Guardian is a dark action RPG built around fast, brutal combat, precise defence, exploration, and Korean myth-inspired worldbuilding. Its attack system allows continuous strikes while stamina is reserved for dodging and blocking, with magic governed by cooldowns and a dedicated meter. The game offers a semi-open world, bespoke weapon masteries, skill trees, and up to 80 boss encounters. Player reviews consistently identify enjoyable combat, boss fights, atmosphere, and exploration, but also report technical problems, weak visuals, camera and input issues, limited settings, balance concerns, and a price that feels too high. Recent patches and confirmed ongoing fixes make it more suitable for patient players or sale buyers than for polished day-one seekers.
ReleasedJul 30, 2026
Difficulty68/100
PaceFast, combat-led
Reviews100 sampled
Best for: Players who enjoy dark action RPGs with fast combat and parrying










