Back in May we got a very early glimpse and some details on an upcoming title called Oraia Rift when developer Compass Games looked to our community for beta testers. That early glimpse of the game showed a very Zelda-influenced action RPG with a colorful look and real-time combat. Well, a lot changed over the course of a few months and last month our own Tasos went hands-on with an in-progress version of Oraia Rift. Some of the changes included switching the tap-to-move system to a virtual stick and changing the combat to a more typical hack ‘n slash variety with a magic spell system layered on top. It all sounded quite good, and as of today you can find out for yourself as Oraia Rift (Free) has officially launched in the App Store.

I’ve goofed around in the early goings of Oraia Rift and I’m liking it so far. There’s a very “homemade" quality to it all that’s rather charming, and the game itself is rather impressive considering the small size of Compass Games. I’m excited to spend more time in this interesting world. So if you like action RPGs and are looking for a new adventure, and you have a few bucks burning a hole in your pocket, consider checking out Oraia Rift, and look for more impressions from folks in our forums.