CNET Editors' review
Monsters throwing fireballs! Alien forces! What more could a role-playing gamer want? Well, for one, a game with some decent graphics. Avernum 2 takes place in an underground prison, and as such it is very, very dark. The program suggests you change screen resolution before launching the game; heed this advice for it's the only way to adjust to the digital gloom. While we were able to make changes to the main characters, other details such as music are hands-off and preset by the program. Graphics, while 3D, are basic and uninspiring. A tutorial is recommended before any of the four main characters encounter fire-throwing monsters, as they torched us faster than we could say Avernum. The game bills itself for fans who "long for the good old days of Ultima and Wizardry," but we fear even those old schoolers may be disappointed.
Publisher's Description
From Spiderweb Software:
Avernum 2 is an epic fantasy role-playing game, featuring a huge world, multitudes of puzzles and quests, and a fascinating story line. It features beautiful 3D, 16-bit graphics, including drawings by well-known fantasy illustrator Phil Foglio, a massive story line with three game-winning quests (complete one or two of them, or even all three), and addictive gameplay.
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4.0 starsout of 32 votes
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4.0 starsout of 31 votes
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"Wonderful....."
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
Even better than Avernum 1, with new areas and new playable races. Again, worth the price for the full game. I don't know why people are complaining about poor graphics - that's the style of the game. It's got a great story, great gameplay, and it's a HUGE game... the hours and hours of gameplay are possible because the graphics are simple... the effort has all gone into a loonggg story. And the graphics certainly don't detract from the game in the least.
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"sorry..."
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
no graphics, no game
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"If I'm a lizard i give it tail, paws, snout down"
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
This is a rotten cheat. The stupid empire portal is BUSTED and registering Crystal Soles is a dirty waste of $$$. Never register without a nice, big BOOK OF CHEATS
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"Excellent, much better than Avernum 1"
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
Try this little people. If you hate the game, you are very silly.
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"Awesome!! I love it!!"
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
This is the best game. I leave it on at night so i have dreams about it, and it is more addictive than any game ever. And when it's night time, i play secretly and no one knows.... MWAHAHAHAHA... great great game tho. 25 bucks is well well worth worth it it it it!!!! Buy it now~!
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"Best RPG ever!"
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
I don't care what you say, this game beats Baldur's Gate, Diablo, Morrowind, and anything else that has come out lately!
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"only wish it was 32 bit instead of 16"
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
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"Well worth your money!"
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
This game is a very good RPG in the old style. It's graphics are good enough to not put off a newer gamer, and it's storyline is superb. The invintory works well and you can build a very customized party. This is a great game, very easy to get addicted to. Grab the demo now!
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"its worth the money"
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
This a sweet game. buy it if your can, its worth it
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"bad"
Version: Avernum 2 1.0
Summary
bad Graphics
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