Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • grinding
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In "Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night," players continue their quest to stop a vampire mage from enslaving humanity. Explore a vast world, acquiring new ships, learning Orc language, and discovering hidden realms. Humor is a key feature, providing levity amidst the challenging battles and epic adventure. This is the second chapter in a four-part series, filled with monsters, loot, and diverse civilizations.

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  • Windows
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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a rich and engaging story that captivates players and is well-developed throughout the series.
  • The visuals, gameplay, and music are praised as astonishing, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
  • The game offers a nostalgic old-school RPG feel, making it a great choice for fans of the genre.
  • The gameplay is considered outdated, with frustrating map layouts that lead to excessive backtracking and confusion.
  • Players often feel lost due to a lack of guidance and direction, making it difficult to progress without external help.
  • Leveling up and combat mechanics are criticized for being unengaging, with battles often feeling unbalanced and tedious.
  • story19 mentions

    The story of the Aveyond series is praised for its richness, wholesomeness, and engaging plot, particularly in Aveyond 3, where prior knowledge from earlier games enhances the experience. However, players note that the game lacks guidance, making it challenging to navigate without having played the previous installments in succession. While the narrative and characters are generally well-received, some players found the quest structure confusing and the world map unhelpful, leading to a mixed reception regarding overall engagement with the story.

    • “The story is really good though and drags you in.”
    • “The story is so awesome, wholesome, and beautiful.”
    • “It has a rich story, fun hidden goodies, good battle system, and nice balance between story and battling.”
    • “I played this a long time after I played the first in the series, so I had issues knowing what's where at the beginning of the game and having to rely on Googling because the game seriously lacks guidance in that scenario. My recommendation is if you liked it and want to continue the story, play them in succession; don't leave a long gap where you'll forget the map and what's where.”
    • “As a result of this, the beginning has a bit of a weird start if you didn't play part 1, in which you are kind of brought up to speed on the story, and the end of this specific chapter/part feels a little abrupt.”
    • “I had no fun and the story didn't capture me in the least.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being outdated and featuring poorly designed map layouts with excessive dead ends, leading to frustrating navigation. However, it is also noted that the visuals and music are impressive, adding a contrasting positive element to the overall experience.

    • “The visuals, gameplay, and music are absolutely astonishing.”
    • “Being an old RPG Maker game, the gameplay is definitely outdated. I really dislike the map layouts; they're just full of dead ends everywhere, forcing you to spend unnecessary amounts of time just walking around for no reason, even in towns.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding; while some enjoy the exploration aspect and prefer to navigate the game independently, others find the battles unengaging, making the grinding experience less appealing.

    • “I love grinding, but I couldn't even get into the battles.”
    • “I definitely recommend exploring on your own for most of the game as guides are a little tedious to refer to.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its awesome, wholesome, and beautiful story, which resonates deeply with players.

    • “The story is so awesome, wholesome, and beautiful.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
    • “I felt a profound connection to the narrative that left me in tears.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their stunning quality, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience of the game alongside its gameplay and music.

    • “The visuals, gameplay, and music are absolutely astonishing.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting it as astonishing and complementing the overall experience alongside the visuals and gameplay.

    • “The visuals, gameplay, and music are absolutely astonishing.”
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