Parents' Guide to

The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief

By Erin Bell, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Fabulous Agatha Christie-style mystery for teens and up.

Game Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360 2013
The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Poster Image

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

  • The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Game: Screenshot #1
  • The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Game: Screenshot #2
  • The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Game: Screenshot #3
  • The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Game: Screenshot #4
  • The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Game: Screenshot #5

Community Reviews

See all
age 2+

Based on 1 parent review

chadok
chadok Adult
December 11, 2014
age 2+

age appropriate for all ages

I've played this game in its entirety, and it is my firm belief that this game is appropriate for children of all ages, and, for those parents trying to get some family time with their children, this is the perfect game to get them, the game, in its entirety, is a giant waste of time, a joke, and you literally spend the entire time on a train... Please, if you love your kids, even a little bit, don't purchase or download this game... They'll hate you forever.
See all 1 parent review

What’s It About?

Set in the mid-20th century, THE RAVEN: LEGACY OF A MASTER THIEF begins when an invaluable ruby called the Eye of the Sphinx is stolen from a London museum by the Raven, Europe's most infamous burglar. The story follows Constable Zellner as he tries to track the thief down and later switches perspectives to let players observe events through the eyes of the thief as the suspenseful mystery heads to its conclusion. Players explore environments such as the Orient Express train, a cruise ship, and an Egyptian museum, talking to people and searching the environment for items to use to solve the game's puzzles and mysteries.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (1):
Kids say (1):

The Raven is an engrossing interactive adventure that can't help but feel inspired by Agatha Christie mysteries. There are many clever ways for players to use and combine inventory items to solve puzzles, and there isn't always only one way to do things, which makes players feel like they have a certain amount of control rather than simply trying to unlock the correct sequence of events to move things forward. The spectacular orchestral soundtrack deserves a special mention, too. The game might be too challenging for the casual player, but mystery buffs will find a worthy challenge.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the game's luxurious settings. If you were writing a mystery novel, where would it take place?

  • Discuss all the characters and their motivations. Were you surprised by the game's ending, or had you already guessed how things would turn out?

  • Where does The Raven rank among other mystery novels, games, and movies you enjoy?

Game Details

Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.

See all recommended game lists

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate