- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (First quarter of the game); $25.00 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 95/98/2000/NT
- Date added: August 16, 2001
- Total Downloads: 10,284
- Downloads last week: 3
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 34 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 34 votes
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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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Version: Avernum 1.0.2
"I'm luvin it, luvin it, luvin it!"
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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 ... read more >>
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Version: Avernum 1.0.2
"This game is worth it, except for losers."
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.
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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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