Avadon 2: The Corruption

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Avadon 2: The Corruption is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Spiderweb Software and was released on October 29, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Avadon 2: The Corruption" is a large-scale indie fantasy role-playing game, serving as the second entry in the Avadon trilogy. As a servant of the Black Fortress, you will work as a spy and warrior to protect your homeland from civil war and destruction. The game features five character classes, each with distinct abilities, and offers multiple endings based on your choices, allowing you to save or betray your people.

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story47 positive mentions

graphics9 negative mentions

Avadon 2 offers a rich and engaging story with well-developed characters, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
The addition of the Tinkermage class introduces new gameplay mechanics and strategies, enhancing combat variety.
The game provides a nostalgic experience for fans of old-school turn-based RPGs, with challenging gameplay and a lengthy playtime.

The game suffers from pacing issues, with repetitive backtracking and drawn-out combat that can become tedious.
Graphics and sound design are dated, which may deter players looking for modern visuals and audio.
Difficulty spikes and unbalanced encounters can lead to frustration, especially in later stages of the game.

story
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Avadon 2 is praised for its engaging writing, rich world-building, and the continuation of the narrative from the first game, offering players a deep and immersive experience. While some reviewers noted issues with pacing and repetitive elements, many appreciated the moral complexity and character-driven quests that enhance the overall narrative. Overall, the game is recognized for its compelling storytelling, despite some criticisms regarding its structure and content depth.
- “As a world, and as a story, Avadon intrigues me - I've thoroughly enjoyed reading the dialogue, understanding the mysteries to the best of my ability, and immersing myself in the world that it tries to create.”
- “The writing and the story in general is quite engaging, and if you somehow did skip the first game and simply haven't played a game by this developer previously, the thing to be aware of is this is a reading-centric experience.”
- “Avadon 2 is a sizeable game, it is fairly linear throughout but there are plenty of optional side quests that can be attempted throughout the game, character quests for each of your party are interspersed through the game and serve to break up the main questline with some interesting little detours.”
- “Maybe I'm too old for this now; maybe it just has a much worse story/writing.”
- “I just think the story structure did much to undermine the enjoyment.”
- “The experience was very anticlimactic, and if the story is not top notch, which it isn't, then you're not in for a treat.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely described as dated and simplistic, reminiscent of early '90s titles, with minimalistic isometric 2D visuals and a lack of modern polish. While some players find the retro aesthetic charming, many agree that the graphics are a significant drawback, particularly for those accustomed to contemporary standards. However, the engaging story and gameplay often compensate for the visual shortcomings, making it appealing to fans of old-school RPGs.
- “The graphics are slightly nicer looking and smoother, but it still has that old-school feel, and I love the continuation of the story from the first game :)”
- “People who love old-school isometric CRPGs and don’t mind 'simple' graphics will love this game.”
- “While the graphics are a bit dated, the story and combat are not.”
- “The graphics are like something straight out of the early ‘90s, and you’ll either find that charming or off-putting depending on your taste.”
- “The graphics are bad, the sound is terrible, and the presentation leaves a lot to be desired... but the writing is great, the story and setting are interesting, and the game is a fun old-school RPG.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Avadon 2: The Corruption" retains the core mechanics of its predecessor, featuring turn-based isometric CRPG elements with some minor tweaks, including the introduction of a new character class, the tinkermage. While many players appreciate the solid gameplay and engaging storyline, some criticize pacing issues and a lack of variety, leading to repetitive experiences over extended playtime. Overall, it offers a decent RPG experience with a rich narrative, though it may feel somewhat simplified compared to other titles in the genre.
- “However, the addition of a new character class, the tinkermage, brings a fresh element to the gameplay.”
- “Amazing RPG with balanced gameplay and an immersive storyline!”
- “The combination of size and detail make this game a decent time sink, so be prepared for some fun, gritty CRPG gameplay and make sure to go into it with an open mind and a sharp eye.”
- “Gameplay is the same as the first game, with a few tweaks.”
- “Gameplay also suffers from pacing issues.”
- “The game is also quite long, and although the tactical combat isn’t terrible, it’s not quite rich or varied enough to stay fresh through 60-70 hours of gameplay.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant lack of background music, relying instead on ambient sound effects. Some appreciate the unique intro track featuring chanting, but overall, the absence of a robust soundtrack detracts from the experience, leaving players to suggest alternative music to enhance gameplay. Despite this, the game is still considered enjoyable, especially given its low price point.
- “The intro music track is a little bit different, foregoing the slight discordance in favor of adding a bit of chanting.”
- “The only thing that is missing is nice background music that fills the gap of having no voice acting or a narrator in the game and to hide the basic environment sound loops (it's all text).”
- “It looked great on the Mac (I loved the old 'flat' graphics, best RPG at that time, especially the Mac version with its prettier interface and music).”
- “There is no music to speak of, only ambient sound effects to set the tone.”
- “Classes are very similar, items are very similar, monsters are just about identical with only a couple new additions, almost all of the visuals are recycled and the game still lacks music.”
- “-no background music”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious, particularly in the later stages, leading to player fatigue. While some appreciate the balance of side quests that enhance engagement, many feel that the battles and overall pacing can detract from the enjoyment, making the experience feel like a slog rather than a rewarding challenge. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but suffers from excessive grinding that may deter some players.
- “Honestly, the last 10 hours or so were so tedious that I'm not sure I can muster the energy to care about Avadon 3 - maybe after a break (I did just play Avadon 1, so maybe some fatigue has set in).”
- “Instead, it's a tedious slog that only the most obsessed can manage to get through.”
- “The last third of the game was a bit of a slog, and although the battles were ramped up both in scale and difficulty, they felt more tedious than climactic.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by familiar themes of trauma and choice, particularly through the companions' backstories, which, while cliched, contribute to an engaging corruption plotline with impactful decisions. However, the exploration of deeper societal issues lacks thoroughness and emotional depth, leaving some players wanting more resonance in the narrative. Overall, the game successfully creates emotionally charged scenarios that reflect real-world concerns, though it sometimes falls short in execution.
- “Despite this, the corruption plotline is enthralling, offering emotionally impactful choices.”
- “This makes each of the factions not only easily identifiable, but immediately engaging as the issues at stake are so emotionally charged and relevant to our own world.”
- “While the games do delve into the question of how much freedom citizens should be willing to give up in exchange for safety, the issue is never really tackled with much rigor or emotional resonance.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Avadon 2: The Corruption" effectively maintains the dystopian medieval setting established in the original game, complemented by polished writing that enhances the overall experience.
- “The dystopian medieval atmosphere works well, and the writing is polished.”
- “Avadon 2: The Corruption continues this story, staying true to the core mechanics and atmosphere of the original.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-crafted, featuring clever writing and amusing moments that enhance the overall narrative, complemented by unexpected twists.
- “The story is well written, funny at times, and has nice twists.”

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Avadon 2: The Corruption is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Avadon 2: The Corruption is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 66 hours playing Avadon 2: The Corruption.

Avadon 2: The Corruption was released on October 29, 2013.

Avadon 2: The Corruption was developed by Spiderweb Software.

Avadon 2: The Corruption has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Avadon 2: The Corruption is a single player game.

Similar games include Avadon: The Black Fortress, Pillars of Eternity, Tyranny, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, Avadon 3: The Warborn and others.

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