Avernum 3: Ruined World

by Spiderweb Software

The Developer Says...

Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!

Players Like...

❤ Expansive World Exploration

Players can freely explore an enormous game world spanning both an "underworld" and a "huge surface continent". The world features over 100 towns and dungeons, many of which dynamically change and evolve over time as the story progresses. This sense of a vast, living world constantly in flux provides a strong impetus for players to thoroughly explore and uncover its secrets.

❤ Flexible Party and Character Building

The game's classless character system allows players to freely customize their party members, choosing from three unique races - humans, nephilim, and slithzerai - and developing a wide array of skills and abilities, from combat disciplines to magical spells. This flexible character building system empowers players to create diverse and specialized party compositions tailored to their playstyle.

❤ Tactical Turn-Based Combat

In combat, players must employ tactical decision-making to devise effective strategies. The turn-based combat system includes a deep pool of spells, battle disciplines, and unique magical artifacts that add complexity and variety to battles. Players praise the combat as challenging yet rewarding, requiring careful planning and execution to overcome formidable foes.

❤ Evolving World and Consequences

A standout feature is the game's "evolving world" mechanic, where the game world and its inhabitants dynamically change over time. Towns can be destroyed, refugees can flee, and disasters can occur, all of which impact the player's experience. This sense of consequential change encourages players to thoughtfully consider the ramifications of their actions.

❤ Player Freedom and Replayability

Beyond the main story, the game offers a wealth of optional content, from side quests to random encounters, allowing players to explore the world at their own pace and in their own way. This open-ended approach, combined with the game's branching storylines and multiple possible endings, contributes to its high replayability value.

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