Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight
- February 7, 2014
- Amaranth Games, LLC
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamChapter 1 in a four-part series! Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world. He died before his goal was realized, but the prophecy lingered on. Today, another maniac stands determined to succeed where the sorcerer failed and he nee…
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Aveyond series, with a charming story and likable characters.
- It features well-developed characters and a cohesive storyline that keeps players engaged.
- The graphics and sound design are commendable for an RPG Maker game, enhancing the overall experience.
- The gameplay suffers from tedious backtracking and poorly designed maps, making navigation frustrating.
- Combat mechanics are unbalanced, with difficulty spikes that can lead to a frustrating experience.
- The game is split into multiple parts, which can feel abrupt and incomplete, leaving players wanting more from the story.
- story47 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of Aveyond is a mixed bag, with some players praising its rich narrative, well-developed characters, and engaging twists, while others criticize it for being clichéd, disjointed, and overly reliant on recycled fantasy tropes. Many appreciate the cohesive world-building and the integration of side quests with the main storyline, though some find the pacing slow and the quest design frustrating. Overall, while the story has its strengths, it often feels uneven and can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“There is a progressive storyline and well thought out characters and mechanics. Totally recommend.”
“I love how cohesive the story is and how well the characters are likable.”
“The game does plenty in each entry to tell its own story, build a unique world, and keep you pretty invested.”
“The story, as it were, feels very bland and one-dimensional.”
“You go to random places with no real compulsion to do so, you do random things for random people, and then thankfully by plot contrivance one of the random people gives you your mcguffin for no real reason.”
“Aveyond looks nice, sounds nice, and had potential at the start, but the story just sort of wanders off halfway through and sadly I found the gameplay to be just flat out boring.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it unbalanced, boring, and lacking depth, particularly in comparison to other RPGs. While some appreciate the character development and mechanics, others criticize the reliance on clichés and recycled settings, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, the game is seen as standard and unremarkable, with potential for improvement in future titles.
“There is a progressive storyline and well thought out characters and mechanics. Totally recommend.”
“The gameplay seems really advanced if you consider the year this was released.”
“And when the story works with the gameplay to get me into the game, it's an easy 5 stars from my side.”
“However, the gameplay itself just really turned me away from continuing this series.”
“Aveyond looks nice, sounds nice, and had potential at the start, but the story just sort of wanders off halfway through and sadly I found the gameplay to be just flat out boring.”
“Intially it was fine, however as you proceed you discover it really lacks depth, ingame looks shoddy lacking creativity, the gameplay is a snooze and the so-called humor, perhaps it's there if you're 10.”
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with standout soundtracks that enhance the overall experience, including catchy town themes and engaging battle tunes. While some players noted a desire for more variety, the existing tracks effectively set the mood and complement the gameplay, making exploration and combat enjoyable. Overall, the music is considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.
“The characters are lovable, the soundtrack is amazing, and I really enjoyed the additions from Aveyond 2.”
“The story is excellent, and they use perfect music to set the mood.”
“The soundtrack is really the standout feature here, featuring catchy town themes and one of the better battle tunes I've heard in recent memory.”
“Kudos to waltz music.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered acceptable for its age, with some users noting that they are on par with similar titles like Aveyond 2. While there are criticisms regarding the use of stock assets and limitations typical of RPG Maker, many players find the visuals endearing and fitting for a 16-bit style RPG, contributing to the game's nostalgic appeal.
“The graphics are pretty good, about on par with Aveyond 2.”
“Aveyond has a lot of things going for it with some really pleasant sound design, excellent graphics (for a 16-bit style RPG), and fairly interesting characters with some decently written parts.”
“It's a game that will keep you occupied for hours on end with its endearing graphics, captivating narrative, and nostalgic appeal.”
“Although the graphics are a bit lacking, it's quite acceptable considering it's a really old game.”
“It's made using RPG Maker, so naturally, the controls and visuals are going to be limited.”
“Graphics are nothing to write home about, with much of what's on display being RM stock assets.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and slow, often feeling that the effort put into it yields minimal rewards, such as limited loot and overpriced upgrades. While some appreciate the combat system and suggest that balancing teams can mitigate grinding issues, many still feel that the overall experience is marred by the repetitive nature of farming for resources.
“But this game is just so tedious and slow.”
“Grinding is hardly worth it for just a few additional HP.”
“Purchasing weapon and armor upgrades is a pain because they are so few and far between, not to mention farming for money just to afford those things, and even the items that help you survive, like potions, are overpriced.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is inconsistent, with many players finding it lacking depth and creativity, while some appreciate the dark humor that keeps them engaged. While character dialogue is decent, overall attempts at humor often fall flat, leaving a mixed impression among players.
“The dark humor in this will have you wanting to play for hours on end.”
“Oh, and there is apparently humor.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely absent as a gameplay mechanic, though the character designs are visually appealing and the original assets are well-executed.
“Character designs are attractive, and the handful of original assets are done well.”
“The character development, game mechanic-wise, is nonexistent.”
“Character designs are attractive, though the character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
“There is a severe lack of meaningful character progression throughout the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While many games utilizing this engine experience performance issues, Aveyond is noted for its smooth optimization, providing a seamless gameplay experience.
“Many games using this engine are plagued with slowdown, but Aveyond runs smoothly throughout.”
