Avadon 2: The Corruption

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"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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story94 positive mentions

graphics18 negative mentions

Avadon 2 features a rich and engaging story with well-written dialogue that immerses players in its world.
The addition of the Tinkermage class introduces new gameplay mechanics, allowing for creative combat strategies with turret summoning.
The game offers a lengthy playtime with numerous side quests and character interactions, providing a satisfying experience for fans of old-school RPGs.

Combat can feel tedious and unbalanced, with some encounters dragging on due to high enemy HP and frequent respawns.
The game suffers from pacing issues, with forced linearity that disrupts immersion in the storylines.
Graphics and sound design are dated, which may detract from the experience for players accustomed to modern RPG aesthetics.

story
246 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Avadon 2: The Corruption" 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 that the plot structure can feel repetitive and lacks significant innovations, many appreciated the moral complexity and character development throughout the game. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong aspect of the game, with compelling choices and side quests that enhance the player's connection to the world and its characters.
- “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 sidequests 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.”
- “I just think the story structure did much to undermine the enjoyment.”
- “What did put me off the game a bit is how the story arc kind of fizzles out not even halfway through.”
- “It's very hard to get invested in a plot that is, ultimately, about nothing more than squabbles over who gets to control digital land in a digital fantasy world.”
graphics
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as dated and simplistic, reminiscent of early '90s titles, with minimalistic isometric 2D visuals and some 3D rendering. While many players find the aesthetics lacking and even hard on the eyes, they often emphasize that the engaging story and gameplay compensate for the poor graphics. Overall, the visuals may not appeal to everyone, but fans of old-school RPGs are likely to appreciate the nostalgic charm.
- “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.”
- “Worth your time if you like good stories and gameplay, and retro-ish graphics.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “As others have said, this game is graphically moribund.”
gameplay
74 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 the game offers a solid RPG experience with engaging storytelling and balanced mechanics, it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of variety, leading to repetitive gameplay over extended play sessions. Overall, it appeals to fans of old-school RPGs but may feel tedious for those seeking more innovative mechanics.
- “However, the addition of a new character class, the Tinkermage, brings a fresh element to the gameplay.”
- “All in all, Avadon 2 is not the worst RPG out there; it exceeds most JRPGs in terms of rich gameplay.”
- “Amazing RPG with balanced gameplay and an immersive storyline!”
- “Gameplay also suffers from pacing issues.”
- “I don't know why, but the creatures are too tough and the gameplay therefore isn't fun.”
- “It is also, dare I say, overlong for a game which offers so little variety in terms of basic gameplay...”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users noting the absence of background music and relying solely on ambient sound effects. While the intro track features some chanting, it fails to compensate for the overall lack of musical depth, leaving players feeling that the game would benefit significantly from a more robust soundtrack. Some reviewers suggest playing with the sound off and listening to instrumental music instead, highlighting the game's need for better audio to enhance the experience.
- “The intro music track is a little bit different, foregoing the slight discordance in favor of adding a bit of chanting.”
- “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).”
- “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).”
- “There is no music to speak of, only ambient sound effects to set 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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can be excessively tedious, particularly in the later stages, leading to player fatigue. While the game features strong characters and engaging storylines, the repetitive nature of battles and side quests detracts from the overall experience, making it a slog for many players. Balancing difficulty and engagement remains a challenge, with some players feeling that only the most dedicated can endure the grind.
- “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
10 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 can feel cliched. However, the corruption plotline provides engaging and impactful emotional choices, making the factions' issues resonate with real-world relevance. Despite these strengths, some players feel that deeper exploration of significant themes, such as the balance between freedom and safety, lacks emotional depth.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Avadon 2: The Corruption" is praised for its polished writing and effective portrayal of a dystopian medieval setting, successfully maintaining the core elements of the original game.
- “Avadon 2: The Corruption continues this story, staying true to the core mechanics and atmosphere of the original.”
- “The dystopian medieval atmosphere works well, and the writing is polished.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as well-crafted and entertaining, with clever twists that enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “The story is well written, funny at times, and has nice twists.”

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