Aveyond 3-4: The Darkthrop Prophecy
- February 13, 2015
- Amaranth Games, LLC
Get on SteamIn "Aveyond 3-4: The Darkthrop Prophecy," players navigate a world of magic and mystery as they follow the story of Galina, a young woman descended from a line of powerful dark mages. With over 60 hours of gameplay, challenging puzzles, and turn-based combat, players must uncover the truth behind the prophecy and decide the fate of Galina's family line. The game features a rich, detailed storyline with memorable characters and a variety of locations to explore.
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Reviews
- The story is well-written and engaging, providing a satisfying conclusion to the series.
- Gameplay improvements, such as early access to haste boots and unique locations, enhance the overall experience.
- The game runs smoothly with no bugs, and the character development and plot twists are enjoyable.
- Players can miss important items and progress, leading to frustration and a feeling of wasted time.
- The game lacks the ability to revisit previous areas, which diminishes the sense of continuity from earlier installments.
- Some battles can feel excessively difficult or reliant on luck, making certain encounters frustrating.
- story28 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story of Aveyond 3 is praised for its engaging narrative and well-executed plot twists, providing a satisfying conclusion to the series. Players appreciate the unique locations and character development, though some feel the later installments had shorter plots. Overall, the story is considered a highlight, especially for those who have followed the series from the beginning, as it ties together various elements and offers meaningful choices.
“I really do love the story with this series; it was a journey playing through it.”
“The story parts of the game were exceptional, and the characters were awesome!”
“Might be my favorite yet in the series; I cared about the plot and wanted to see where it was going.”
“But I am also kind of happy that this storyline is done with.”
“The plot of the last two felt pretty short anyway.”
“Don't start with this one, as you'll be missing tons of backstory.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience has significantly improved from previous entries, with early access to haste boots and no missable content enhancing player engagement. While the ending may be considered lackluster, the game offers hours of enjoyable and challenging gameplay, complemented by a strong story and refined mechanics. Overall, players find the gameplay to be decent and rewarding.
“Gameplay experience improved from the previous entries as haste boots are obtainable early on and nothing important is missable (tip: unequip Edward's sword before doing the trials).”
“The story was good, and the mechanics have vastly improved over the previous games in the series.”
“The game is challenging enough to give you a good amount of gameplay and the story is awesome!”
“The gameplay experience improved from the previous entries as haste boots are obtainable early on and nothing important is missable (tip: unequip Edward's sword before doing the trials).”
“Decent gameplay.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users appreciating the interesting new locations accompanied by a strong soundtrack. Notably, the inclusion of custom music enhances the experience, deviating from the typical RPG Maker soundtracks.
“The new places in the game were interesting and had good music.”
“+ Custom music (not all of the music is built-in RPG Maker music, as one could expect).”
“Not all of the music is built-in RPG Maker music, as one could expect.”
“Not all of the music is built-in RPG Maker music, as one could expect.”
“Not all of the music is built-in RPG Maker music, as one could expect.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate that the emotional depth of the game enhances the believability of character relationships and choices, making the ending feel more satisfying and meaningful. The narrative allows for a more nuanced connection to characters, particularly highlighting that even secondary characters like Stella are given significance rather than being overlooked.
“The emotional depth of the characters made the ending choice feel more believable, allowing me to truly connect with who I rooted for, rather than just following what seemed 'supposed' to be canon.”
“The game beautifully captures the complexity of relationships, making every emotional moment resonate deeply and leaving a lasting impact.”
“I was genuinely moved by the character arcs; their struggles and triumphs felt real, making the emotional stakes incredibly high.”
