CNET Editors' review
An engaging and challenging role-playing game, Avernum is not without its flaws. The installation is relatively fast and you soon find yourself in a big maze. You control four characters that were banished to the underworld, and you must escape using brains, brawn, and magic. The default resolution for the game will render your heroes too small to be seen, much less maneuvered. The detailed, ever-present tutorial is handy, however; no hero makes a single senseless move without getting a special warning. If you aren't already a fan of role-playing games, your patience may be tested by the amount of time spent walking and wandering in exploration. However, the game is ultimately immersive and really puts you into the world of heroes, might, magic, and power. Avernum will appeal to existing RPG fans as well as beginners with a willingness to learn the workings of this world.
Publisher's Description
From Spiderweb Software:
In this epic fantasy role-playing game, you have been banished to the underworld, never to see the light of day again. Begin a quest to escape and to gain revenge on the cruel empire that put you there. Avernum is an old-school, fantasy, role-playing game designed for anyone who longs for a huge adventure, enjoys a fascinating tale, or misses the classic days of Ultima and Wizardry. It features beautiful 3D, 16-bit graphics, 80 towns and dungeon levels, an enormous outdoors, and a fascinating story line. Avernum is from Spiderweb Software, makers of Nethergate and the award-winning Exile series.
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4.5 starsout of 34 votes
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4.5 starsout of 34 votes
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"Awesome"
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
Avernum is a great game... it's HUGE, the storeline is engrossing and prety unique, and it will keep you entertained for ages. Worth the price for the full game.
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"I'm luvin it, luvin it, luvin it!"
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
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"This Game Rocks"
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
This game is the most addicting RPG game I've played since Dragon Warrior for Nintendo. Of course, to like the game you'll need to like to think though. This series is highly recommended only if you have many many hours to waste trying to find each and every spell and secret the game has to offer.
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"This game is worth it, except for losers."
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
If you're interested in a large, fun RPG, this is the one for you. If you can't stand THINKING or trying to use your BRAIN, you'll hate this game. If you hate this game, you're dumb.
But you don't hate this game do you? So that makes you a very smart person. Play it. -
"wonderful!"
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
I love this demo!, for myself, i only download, never buy, so its hard to find good games! This is great! its funny how if u kill 1 of those poor excuses 4 cows the whole town suddenly tries to kill u!
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"Ultima? Do your worst!"
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
I am a crazed Ultima fan, as well as Zelda, and well the list goes on and on. Avernum one and two beats the tar out of them all. Fully functional with mouse or keyboard, the quests are numerous to say the least, and the fun? Whoa! I have been playing Avernum 1/2 for years now, and am looking forward to a pc version of 3. Download it, try it, keep it, get hooked on it forever. Have fun, and keep gameing!
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"great!!!!"
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
i played avernum 2 at my mate house andit was ok but then i accidetally downloaded avernum 1 and it was even better!!!!
get it. Its worth it!!!!!!! -
"A good game, worth your money."
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
Although it lacks a few small features from Avernum 2, Avernum is a very good game with a nice isometeric engine and a good invintory and character stat setup. It's quite addictive and well worth your money. Grab the unregistered copy and see for yourself!
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"This RPG rulez!"
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
People like to say, "They just don't make 'em like they used to!" But in this case, they DID, and the results are awesome! In fact, this game exceeds the known bounds of awesomeness! If you love RPGs, than this one's a MUST HAVE! Grab this thing; you won't be disappointed!
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"one of the best rpg's i know"
Version: Avernum 1.0.2
Summary
i hate those new rpg with super graphics and stuff, this is a game where the developers focused on what is most important for an rpg: the story!! who cares about graphics when u can play a game on and on and on for weeks and it won't get boring?
