Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 152 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • gameplay
Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist Game Cover
Starting at $2.99Buy now
Get on Steam

In "Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist," players control melancholic teenager Edward as he navigates the fantasy world of Aveyond. After being chosen to wield a powerful staff, Edward must contend with villainous mages, recruit a diverse party of companions, and unravel the mystery behind the titular shadowy mist enveloping his homeland. The game is a traditional-style RPG with turn-based combat and bullet point-style decision making during conversations, offering multiple branching story paths.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 152 reviews
story60 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming plot with humorous dialogue and well-developed characters, making it engaging and enjoyable.
  • Improvements in animation and graphics from previous titles enhance the overall experience, appealing to both new players and long-time fans of the Aveyond series.
  • The game offers a unique twist by allowing players to control a retired villain on a quest, providing a fresh perspective and plenty of comedic moments.
  • The game suffers from excessive backtracking and poorly designed maps, making navigation tedious and frustrating for players.
  • Many players found the story to lose focus and become boring in the latter half, with fetch quests that feel repetitive and unengaging.
  • Technical issues such as glitches, slow movement speed, and a lack of fast travel options detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • story164 mentions

    The story of the game is generally well-received, starting strong with a humorous and engaging plot that features a retired supervillain reluctantly becoming a hero. However, many players noted that the narrative loses momentum as it progresses, becoming bogged down by fetch quests and convoluted side missions, leading to a rushed and unsatisfying ending. Despite these issues, the character interactions and witty dialogue are praised, making it an enjoyable experience overall, especially for fans of the Aveyond series.

    • “I love the idea of a retired supervillain having to come out of retirement to go on a quest that will lead to him becoming a hero against his will and save the world.”
    • “The dialogue is unique, humorous, and engaging, and the story is rich and well-rounded.”
    • “What I love about this series is the mixture of rich story and humor, paired with classic RPG elements from the old console days.”
    • “The plot also gets bogged down into really annoying fetch quests and then gets wrapped up in a sequel hook for a sequel that never happened.”
    • “The story starts off strong but it begins to lag in the middle.”
    • “In this game, [spoiler] you start off on a quest to find your dog, and even when the game seems to pull out the dramatic plot of an evil demon, [/spoiler] the main characters brush it off as a joke, leaving the whole plot lacking the feel of a real, important goal.”
  • humor66 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever, witty dialogue and engaging character interactions, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Many players appreciate the lighthearted and often corny comedic elements, which provide a refreshing contrast to more serious RPGs. While some noted a decline in humor quality as the game progressed, the majority found it to be a delightful and entertaining journey filled with memorable, funny moments.

    • “Full of humor, and hilarious character interactions.”
    • “It's hilarious, it just flows nicely, and it's absolutely one of the best RPGs I've ever played.”
    • “The dialogue is unique, humorous, and engaging, and the story is rich and well-rounded.”
  • gameplay26 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mixed experience, starting with a rough introduction that can become tedious, particularly towards the end where difficulty spikes unexpectedly. While the battle mechanics are considered basic and sometimes overly easy, the game offers a wealth of side quests and charming humor, appealing to fans of the genre. Overall, it provides a nostalgic experience with decent RPG Maker mechanics, though some players may find the pacing and challenge inconsistent.

    • “A very unique usage of RPG Maker's mechanics.”
    • “Very well put together game with exceptionally charming humor, fun gameplay, and nostalgic call-backs to the previous games.”
    • “Mechanics are great, battles get more challenging as you go along, and tons of side quests.”
    • “As for the gameplay, it starts out rough and then becomes tedious.”
    • “The battle mechanics aren't the most sophisticated I've come across, and even though I play on the easiest setting on purpose, I have never really been even close to losing a battle, which maybe means the easy setting is a bit too overpowered.”
    • “Difficult is fine, but the game shouldn't suddenly change gameplay difficulty/style right at the end — like this one does.”
  • music20 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it beautiful and fitting for various areas, others criticize it for being lackluster or filled with ambient noise instead of engaging tracks. Additionally, there are reports of sound glitches that disrupt the experience, and some users express frustration over the inability to turn off the music and sound effects. Overall, the quality of the music seems to vary significantly among players, with some praising it as a highlight and others deeming it a major flaw.

    • “There's decent background music that's different for the various areas.”
    • “Surely, the music is fascinating as well as previous works.”
    • “The music is more than great as always.”
    • “But my main two major issues that made me dislike the game were bad music/OST and a boring story that I could not get engaged in.”
    • “It's impossible to turn off music, sound, and sound effects.”
    • “I also ran into some sound glitches where music cut out (often after combat), and the only way to bring it back was to exit the area and return.”
  • grinding12 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the latter half, where excessive backtracking and slow traversal detract from the experience. While some appreciate the improvements in later installments, the repetitive nature of the gameplay can lead to frustration and a loss of interest. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, despite some players enjoying the journey.

    • “There's no depth to it and you have to do a fair amount of grinding in the latter half of the game.”
    • “Only time where I dropped so much time into a game, only to decide that the gameplay at the end was just too tedious to continue.”
    • “A lot of tedious back and forth, zig zagging all over.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of this pixel RPG are well-received, with users praising the art style as beautiful and fitting for the genre. Fans of previous Aveyond games and similar RPGs are likely to appreciate the visual presentation. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's appeal alongside its story.

    • “The graphics are good for pixel RPG style.”
    • “What I like about this game is the art style and story.”
    • “Beautiful graphics.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, sound problems, and frustrating softlock scenarios. Players have reported disorienting animation bugs, particularly when navigating stairs, and a lack of a sprint option contributes to slow movement. Additionally, minimizing the game often leads to cursor glitches, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Issues like bland characters, easy ways to get softlocked, glitches, small animation movements that shake the screen when going up or down stairs and give you a headache, and slow movements with no sprint option are just a few to name right now.”
    • “I also ran into some sound glitches where music cut out (often after combat), and the only way to bring it back was to exit the area and return.”
    • “Edit: I forgot to mention that 6 out of 10 times I minimize the game to consult a strategy guide or Google, the game glitches and my mouse cursor blinks and disappears.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers notable replayability through player choices that influence character interactions and battle skills, as well as unwritten side quests that enhance the sense of completion. However, some players feel that these side quests could detract from the main storyline's progression if not managed properly. Overall, the replay value is appreciated, but balance is key to maintaining the game's narrative flow.

    • “There's also a little bit of additional replay value, as you're offered some choices in the game that affect the character's interactions and the battle skills they gain.”
    • “The unwritten side quests are a great source of replay value and add that extra sense of completion to the game.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Players found the character development in Aveyond 4 surprisingly engaging, despite initial reservations about the character design and the presence of anti-heroes. This positive reception indicates that the depth and growth of the characters contributed significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “I enjoyed Aveyond 4 more than I thought I would, since I initially believed I wasn't a fan of the character design and anti-heroes.”
    • “The character development in Aveyond 4 is truly impressive, as it allows players to connect deeply with the protagonists and their journeys.”
    • “Each character in Aveyond 4 evolves in meaningful ways, making their personal stories engaging and relatable.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users express disappointment in the game's emotional impact, citing a lackluster story and poor music as key factors that hindered their engagement and overall enjoyment.

    • “But my main two major issues that made me dislike the game were bad music/OST and a boring story that I could not get engaged in.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Buy Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist

Play time

20hMedian play time
20hAverage play time
20-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

Similar Games