Avalom: Ancestral Heroes

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Avalom: Ancestral Heroes is a single-player RPG with a vast open world, where mortals and gods coexist. Created by a solo developer, the game offers action-packed combat and freedom to shape your own narrative through choices. With continuous updates based on player engagement, Avalom promises a rich and ever-evolving experience.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique open-world experience that encourages exploration and challenges players to use their map reading skills.
There is a wide variety of character builds and skills available, allowing for diverse gameplay and customization.
The developer is actively updating the game and has improved translation issues, showing promise for future content and enhancements.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play and often unplayable.
The graphics and user interface are poorly designed, leading to a lack of immersion and difficulty in navigation.
There is a significant lack of guidance for new players, resulting in a confusing experience with unclear objectives and mechanics.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and harsh, even on high settings. While some appreciate the unique designs of enemies and the game's potential, others report performance issues and low screen resolution, leading to a generally unfavorable impression of the visual quality.
- “The graphics design on these enemies is pretty good too, and many have unique attacks and different behavior as well; they don't just all rush towards you blindly.”
- “First of all, the graphics are fine; the land is not flat and empty. It's a little rough around the edges, but it's got real promise.”
- “If graphics are not a huge thing for you, then feel free to try, but this does not meet my expectations at all.”
- “The graphics are harsh even with the settings on epic.”
- “I was totally put off by the outdated graphics when I first looked at the game but figured I'd give it an hour.”
- “I cannot recommend it; the graphics are trash, and the screen resolution is not good at all.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, leaving players feeling disconnected and confused. Many find the quest markers absent and the storytelling poorly executed, leading to a disjointed experience that detracts from overall engagement. Improvements in narrative structure and animation are suggested to enhance player immersion.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The narrative unfolds beautifully, with twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The world-building is rich, making the story feel immersive and alive.”
- “Perhaps if the game was some sort of grim fantasy, but with a lack of any clear storyline, who can tell if that is actually the case.”
- “Then you get the horrible animation, storytelling, etc. The depth of this crap never ends, but I'm glad I left it because this piece of shit deserves to die!”
- “So add a bit more to pull that player in and clean it up. Also, add more beginning story; it feels a bit disjointed.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its lack of clear instructions and a dated interface, making it feel crude and unpolished. However, players appreciate the presence of surprises and engaging side events that add depth to the experience.
- “The gameplay is filled with surprises, featuring little side events and unique mechanics that keep it engaging.”
- “The gameplay is crude with no real instructions except to hit ESC and watch a poorly designed, silent video of somebody moving stuff around the inventory.”
- “The dated interface and mechanics are evident everywhere, from the options page to the game world.”
- “The gameplay is filled with lots of surprises, but the little side events and mechanics feel underdeveloped.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting that the developer imposes excessive and unnecessary farming requirements for progress, such as mining large quantities of resources. This has led to a perception that the game lacks respect for players' time and enjoyment.
- “The developer has no respect for players' time and adds unnecessary farming requirements for progress, like mining 100 nodes of this and 200 of that.”
- “I went through some farming nonsense just because I was curious about what else there is in the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs affecting the overall experience.
- “In its current state, it's just too buggy!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and stability issues during gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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The game features a monetization model that includes microtransactions, requiring players to purchase reset scrolls with real money to respec their characters, which has drawn criticism for being exploitative in a single-player context.
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players into spending money to enjoy the experience.”
- “I appreciate that the in-game purchases are optional and don't affect gameplay balance.”
- “The monetization system is transparent, allowing players to choose how they want to support the game without feeling forced.”
- “If you want to respec, they force you to buy reset scrolls for real money - yes, you heard me correctly, the game has microtransactions and is a single-player experience.”
- “The monetization in this game is outrageous; it feels like they designed it to squeeze money out of players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
- “I can't believe how many features are locked behind paywalls. It ruins the enjoyment of the game when everything feels like a cash grab.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the game highly replayable, noting that starting multiple characters enhances its longevity and overall enjoyment. Many hours of gameplay have confirmed its value and appeal, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “After many hours of playing through the game and starting multiple characters, I can confidently say that this game has incredible longevity and replayability. It's definitely worth the money and very enjoyable.”
- “The variety of character builds and choices keeps the game fresh, making me want to dive back in for another playthrough every time.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the different paths and decisions you can make, ensuring that I always find something new to explore.”
- “After many hours of playing through the game and starting multiple characters, I can confidently say that the game lacks longevity and replayability.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, I found that once I completed the main story, there wasn't much incentive to replay it.”
- “The lack of diverse endings and meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”