It's always nice to see a new I.P. enter the market... especially one with impressive pedigree on the creative team and a new world rich with lore and excitement. Welcome to Immortals of Aveum.
"Immortals of Aveum" is a first-person shooter game set in a fantasy world with a rich storyline. Players assume the role of a powerful mage with the ability to wield various elemental spells in combat. The game features a unique blend of magic and gunplay, allowing for a wide range of strategic options in battles against formidable enemies and bosses.
The game features stunning graphics and impressive visual effects, showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5.
The combat system is engaging and fun, allowing players to switch between different types of magic and abilities, creating a dynamic gameplay experience.
The story, while not groundbreaking, has interesting twists and well-developed characters that keep players invested.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frequent crashes and stuttering, even on high-end hardware.
The dialogue and writing can be cringe-worthy and feel forced, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
The gameplay can become repetitive, with many enemies acting as bullet sponges and puzzles that may frustrate players.
story
1,974 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Immortals of Aveum" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging yet predictable, often likening it to a typical superhero narrative filled with clichés and corny dialogue. While some appreciate the character development and world-building, others criticize the plot for being linear and lacking depth, with a few noting that the dialogue can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a fun, visually impressive shooter with a decent story that keeps players interested, despite its flaws.
“The story and lore is incredibly dense and imaginative.”
“The story is engaging enough other than a few twists that were totally guessable, but the lore of the world is where it really shines.”
“The story is good, with some cool twists along the way.”
“The story/world itself is also uninspired, full of borrowed ideas and boring concepts.”
“The story is bland with the classic corny dialogue EA seems to be in love with in recent years, but in comparison to some of their other titles, the writing here is still somehow on the higher end of what they've recently produced.”
“The storyline, which should have been a major strength, is disappointingly bland and predictable.”
optimization
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The optimization of "Immortals of Aveum" has been widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and crashes, even on high-end systems. While some users have managed to achieve decent performance through manual adjustments and settings tweaks, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, making it difficult for a significant portion of the player base to enjoy the experience fully. Despite some improvements noted in patches, many still recommend waiting for further optimization before purchasing.
“Performance was impressive, with smooth frame rates and high settings that made the fantasy world of Aveum truly come alive.”
“The optimization may not be the best but I've seen worse; haven't gotten a single crash or bug so far in around ten hours.”
“Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Immortals of Aveum and I think it was a neatly packed entertainment package which was hindered by high performance requirements.”
“This game has incredibly bad performance.”
“One of, if not the most poorly optimized games I've ever played.”
“The performance in this game is equal to an indie game (or an early Ubisoft release).”
graphics
900 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Immortals of Aveum" have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and vibrant art style made possible by Unreal Engine 5, while others criticize the game's optimization and high hardware requirements. Players noted that while the graphics can be breathtaking, they often suffer from performance issues, including stuttering and crashes, particularly on mid-range systems. Overall, the game is visually impressive but may not meet the expectations set by its ambitious design and technical demands.
“The game is a visual feast, with stunning graphics that leverage the power of high-end hardware to deliver a rich and immersive experience.”
“Immortals of Aveum is graphically stunning and the gameplay feels nice and punchy!”
“The graphics are nothing short of impressive, immersing players in a visually stunning world that showcases the potential of next-gen gaming.”
“The game is horribly - if at all - optimized and crashes frequently, at least for me, and I run what is expected - NVIDIA graphics card with 12 GB VRAM, Windows 11, and Intel processor and still the game crashes every 5 - 30 minutes.”
“And the graphics are extremely disappointing; I really hope this isn't what we're supposed to expect in future UE5 games - fuzzy everything, because even with a 4090 it's unplayable without DLSS or similar, and even with DLSS there are random frame hitches everywhere.”
“From its uninspired graphics to its punishing hardware demands and its ho-hum gameplay, this is a game that will be forgotten as quickly as it was released.”
gameplay
840 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Immortals of Aveum" is generally described as fun and engaging, blending first-person shooter mechanics with magical elements, though it lacks revolutionary features. While many players appreciate the variety of spells and the fast-paced combat, some criticize the repetitive nature of gameplay and performance issues, such as crashes and frame drops. Overall, the game offers a solid experience with enjoyable mechanics, but it is marred by technical flaws and a somewhat simplistic combat system.
“The gameplay is where this game shines, but it can be a tad complex at times.”
“The gameplay felt really nice and has nice mechanics that make most fights feel different and unique.”
“The unique blend of aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay, if your hardware is up to it, give it a try!”
“The gameplay is boring, the characters uninspiring, the dialogue is awful and the combat is jerky, repetitive and aimless.”
“Immortals of Aveum may have an interesting premise, but with a dull story, repetitive gameplay, and poor technical performance, this full-priced first-person shooter lacks magic.”
“The cutscenes have terrible issues with fade out in the background of scenes, they lag terribly, the gameplay itself was mediocre and constantly stuttering and dropping frames.”
music
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique blend of hip-hop, ambient, and industrial elements that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive, generic, or ill-fitting in certain contexts. Many players noted that the soundtrack can feel out of place, particularly during exploration, but some found it enjoyable and well-suited to the game's atmosphere. Overall, while the music has its fans, it also has significant detractors who feel it detracts from the overall experience.
“I also liked the soundtrack; it's a mix of hip-hop, ambient, and industrial that creates a unique soundscape within the fantasy world.”
“The music was spectacular.”
“Fun fast-paced gameplay with a rad soundtrack.”
“The music often feels out of place; it has been a long time since I noticed music feeling this wrong.”
“Oh, and the music is weirdly ill-fitting and frankly terrible.”
“The music is utterly boring.”
humor
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the character banter and witty dialogue genuinely funny, while others criticize it as cringeworthy and overly reliant on predictable quips reminiscent of Marvel films. While there are moments of humor that resonate well, many feel that the writing often misses the mark, leading to a lack of consistency in comedic delivery. Overall, the humor can enhance the experience for some, but it may not appeal to everyone due to its uneven execution.
“The banter between characters is hilarious and freakishly realistic, and the story is intriguing and well polished from start to finish.”
“I really loved the character interactions; some of the dialogues actually had me audibly laughing from how witty the banter is. The story, while somewhat corny, was genuinely fun and took some unexpected turns.”
“There are not many games that make me actually laugh out loud, but this one did get me a few times, especially whenever Devyn was involved; he is just such a strange and hilariously deadpan character sometimes.”
“If you're looking for a bland, predictable story, with dialogue that's sometimes funny, sometimes cringey, and overall poorly written, with bland, typical characters, then yeah, unfortunately I can't.”
“[Cliché and unfunny dialogue, underdeveloped game mechanics, bland story fails to make good use of interesting lore]”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches, particularly related to visual artifacts and stuttering. While some users have managed to run the game smoothly after tweaking settings, the overall consensus is that it is still quite buggy and in need of significant patches to improve performance. Despite these issues, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable and recommend it, albeit with caution regarding its current stability.
“No stuttering, no freezes.”
“After tweaking the graphic settings a bit, the game runs great.”
“Its an okay game; the story is the worst part, but the combat and environmental detail are unreal. It's impressive that it only took them 2 years to put this game together using Unreal Engine 5. The game isn't buggy aside from a few stutters here and there, and is pretty good for the most part.”
“This game features stutters, glitches, visual artifacting, unstable frametimes, DRM Denuvo, EA launcher, and terrible writing and dialogue.”
“Game constantly freezes and crashes.”
“I have a 7900x3d with a 4090 and the performance is decent (everything maxed at 4k with DLSS quality nets me around 100 fps) but there's quite a bit of stuttering, severe frame drops, image ghosting, graphical artifacts, and graphical glitches which bring this game down dramatically unless they do some patching to iron things out.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the challenge and fun in upgrading gear and tackling tougher enemies, many criticize the repetitive nature of grinding, tedious resource collection, and the need to replay sections for missable achievements. Overall, the grinding can feel excessive and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“It is not grindy in the slightest, nor does it have any pay-to-win features you would expect from a typical EA game.”
“Upgrading gear is not tedious, fortunately, though the UI could use some improvement.”
“Story has many plot holes, collecting all stuff after the story is tedious and missable achievements that force you to replay the game should be a thing of the past.”
“I can understand enjoyable, difficult fights; but late in the game it's just tedious chipping away at enemies' health slowly.”
“And blowing up the same barrels and boxes over and over or the overly ornate chests that contain not so ornate goodies is just tedious.”
emotional
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Overall, reviews indicate that "Immortals of Aveum" struggles to evoke emotional engagement, with many players finding the story predictable and the characters lacking depth. While some appreciated the fun combat and occasional strong moments, the narrative's rushed pacing and disconnection left many feeling indifferent. Despite the involvement of notable talent, the game ultimately fails to deliver a compelling emotional experience, making it more suitable for casual play rather than a deeply immersive story-driven experience.
“The combat is fun, and I personally liked the characters. The dialogue doesn't take itself too seriously while still having some strong emotional moments that made me connect with the lead character.”
“It would have been interesting to have choices that affected how the story unfolded, but I felt the story as presented was done in a way that evoked the emotional response I want from a story-driven game.”
“[Unreal Engine 5 graphics can, at times, look breathtaking; hip-hop and electronic music heighten the fast-paced gameplay; puzzle-based side quests where you need to interact with your environment are creative; compelling narrative and acting is strong enough to cause an emotional response.]”
“So to summarize, boring story, don't care about the characters (as they don't make them engaging to talk to, be around, etc. whatsoever) and almost everything in the world looks like an asset.”
“Really such a boring story, poor performance on 4090 4k around 60fps probably because of such a great company Denuvo..., DLSS3 not working properly, all blurry and artifacts.”
character development
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Character development in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the natural story progression and diverse cast, others find the characters one-dimensional and lacking depth. The main character, Jak, is liked but many wish for more backstory and growth, with some noting minimal development throughout the game. Overall, while there are moments of strong character development, many players feel it falls short compared to deeper RPG experiences.
“The story was enjoyable, the character development was present, and the cast was diverse, talented, and quirky.”
“The writing and character development are starting off strong.”
“Story progression feels natural, and I'd say there's a lot of character development.”
“I like Jak as the main character, but I do wish there was more character development for him and that more of his backstory was explained.”
“I will say the storyline has been kind of lacking in my opinion; though all the characters are pretty one-dimensional, it's either do the campaign or do some puzzles to get some loot, with no real side missions for character development or storytelling, which I will say is kind of a disappointment.”
“It's not an RPG in the sense that you won't find deep character development and deep impacts on the direction of the developing story.”
replayability
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The game offers a moderate level of replayability, particularly for players who enjoy exploring different magical specializations and approaches, which can lead to varied experiences in subsequent playthroughs. While some players found the game engaging enough to replay multiple times, others noted that the story's lack of depth may limit its overall replay value. Overall, the customization options and gradual power reveals contribute positively to the game's replayability.
“I replayed this game 3 times, I think (I don't usually do this), so the replay value is high.”
“And yes, replayable and just as fun as the first time around.”
“The game slowly reveals more powers which allows you to go to previously explored regions, greatly increasing the replayability.”
“There is the option for replayability if you fall in love with the game and choose to specialize in one form of magic or another, but for most, this will be a one-time playthrough.”
“The story is a bit lacking, not giving much replay value.”
“Especially when you look for 'entertainment' in a game, more than actual replay value.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics, which is seen as a commendable choice by EA, especially in an industry dominated by live services and free-to-play models. However, its poor advertising and underrated status have contributed to its lack of commercial success, despite offering a generous demo that accurately represents the game. Overall, it is viewed as a refreshing return to traditional single-player gaming experiences.
“[fun spell-shooting combat, tight single-player campaign, well-executed exploration, platforming, likable characters, no microtransactions, no bugs, impressive visuals]”
“Overall, it's worth a pickup and is a reminder of the types of games we saw before live services and free-to-play microtransactions took over the gaming industry.”
“It's unfortunate how underrated it is, and for it to be an EA game with no microtransactions whatsoever is commendable.”
“Almost as if EA made it like that on purpose to be like, 'Look, we made a good single-player game, with no pay-to-win and no microtransactions, and you didn't buy it.'”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, with users noting that it effectively complements the various locations, creating a cohesive and immersive experience. Overall, the quality of the atmosphere is considered to be exceptional.
“The atmosphere and the locations just worked perfectly off each other.”