Cabernet is a narrative-driven 2D RPG set in 19th century Eastern Europe, following protagonist Liza's journey after her transformation into a vampire. The game begins with her funeral, where player choices determine her skills and life path. As a vampire, Liza grapples with both newfound supernatural abilities and the thirst for blood, embodying themes of empowerment and societal critique. The narrative explores the generational transmission of cruelty and the impact of wealth disparity, culminating in a compelling tale, despite some glitches that affect gameplay towards the end.
Cabernet's core message of monsters being hereditary goes deeper, exploring humanity's cruelty and societal ills as legacies passed from the rich to the poor.
The cyclical nature of cruelty depicted in Cabernet highlights that society's problems often arise from the new rich inheriting the evils of the old.
Players experience Liza's story beginning with her funeral, as choices set her life’s trajectory in a narrative-driven RPG that confronts deep themes.
Though there are late-game glitches, the narrative and gameplay of Cabernet create a compelling journey reflecting on empowerment and societal structures.
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