Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story13 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features an immersive story with great character and plot development, making it enjoyable for fans of the RPG genre.
Players appreciate the humor and charm of the characters, which adds depth to the overall experience.
The game offers a large world to explore with diverse environments and numerous quests, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.

New players may feel lost due to a lack of guidance and context from previous installments, making it difficult to follow the story.
The gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive, with some players finding the combat system and map layouts outdated and frustrating.
There are issues with save management and the potential to miss vital items, which can lead to confusion and hinder progress in the game.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
63%
7%
The story of the game is described as rich and engaging, particularly for those familiar with the previous installments in the Aveyond series, which enhances the overall experience. However, newcomers may find themselves lost due to a lack of guidance and context, making it difficult to fully appreciate the narrative. While some players enjoy the character development and plot twists, others feel the story lacks direction and substance, especially at the beginning.
- “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.”
- “The plot is awesome and the final battle was the best thing about it.”
- “Since I didn't play the previous game (the story looks like it's picking up from another point in time), I was just dropped into this world and randomly learned about the characters.”
- “The small part of the initial story didn't really have any substance for me.”
- “I'm a half hour in and haven't seen any actual story other than go here to get this random thing that should allow you to defeat some guy.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it outdated and frustrating due to poor map layouts and excessive backtracking, while others appreciate the traditional RPG mechanics and engaging story. The visuals and music are praised, but the overall gameplay experience may not appeal to those unfamiliar with classic RPG Maker titles.
- “The visuals, gameplay, and music are absolutely astonishing.”
- “I like the story and the gameplay; keep it up.”
- “It has an interesting story and regular RPG mechanics for a casual game made in RPG Maker.”
- “Being an old RPG Maker game, the gameplay is definitely outdated, and I really dislike the map layouts. It's just full of dead ends everywhere, forcing you to spend unnecessary amounts of time just walking around for no reason, even in towns.”
- “The game mechanics are still the same; though now, you have a mage in Lydia with offensive spells, while Stella is mainly a healer.”
- “Allow me to copy-paste the mechanics from my previous review as nothing changed.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with standout tracks like the elven city soundtrack being particularly praised. However, some players noted a lack of music in outdoor areas, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, while the music complements the stunning visuals and varied landscapes, it may not consistently enhance gameplay.
- “The visuals, gameplay, and music are absolutely astonishing.”
- “I loved Venwood with the elves; it was my favorite city soundtrack in the game.”
- “Besides, the landscapes are now really varied: volcano, beach, jungle, forest, fairy kingdom, desert... the soundtrack is really good.”
- “The pixel art is nice and some time went into crafting the music, but everything else falls flat.”
- “Music is what is expected.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue and a lighthearted tone, with characters like Galahad and Tej'imal engaging in comedic banter reminiscent of a married couple. The writing is described as well-crafted, featuring a blend of sarcasm and typical B-grade humor, ensuring players are entertained throughout the experience.
- “Humorous dialogue throughout; as the dev put it, 'you will laugh ... or else!'”
- “This one is the direct sequel of Lord of Twilight and, as usual, the story is well-written and full of humor: Galahad and Tej'imal are still fighting each other as the married couple they are, Edward is still the naive best friend, Lydia is a real sneaky snob, though she's not against helping Mel, Stella is still suffering from amnesia, and Mel is still an expert in sarcasm, now amplified with Lydia and her gowns.”
- “Typical B-grade sense of humor and style.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some praising their astonishing quality and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of early Final Fantasy and King's Bounty games, while others find them overly simplistic.
- “The visuals, gameplay, and music are absolutely astonishing.”
- “The graphics are very simple.”
- “The graphics and sound are reminiscent of the early Final Fantasy and King's Bounty games.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding; while some enjoy the exploration aspect and prefer to navigate the game independently, others find the battle mechanics unengaging, making grinding less appealing.
- “I love grinding, but I couldn't even get into the battles.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game's story to be deeply moving, describing it as awesome, wholesome, and beautiful, which contributes significantly to the overall emotional experience.
- “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.”

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