Aveyond Review

Aveyond is a classic role-playing-game with elements similar to such titles as Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger. All of the classic RPG elements are there with turn-based battles, loads of items to collect off of fallen foes or purchase at the various shops, leveling up your party members to unlock more skills and spells, and a variety of dark creatures to fight. While the old-school graphics and visual spell effects may not be as flashy as those found in newer titles, they can't help but bring forth a bit of nostalgia for fans of this genre.

Intricate Story

One of the key draws to Aveyond is the intricate story and the variety of characters you can meet along the way. Whether its being captured by slavers, learning the intricacies of the Magic Guilds, or just joking around with the local herbalist, you're sure to find hours of enjoyable gameplay. Additionally, Aveyond differs from other games of this genre by allowing you to further customize your character by marrying someone, purchasing your own mansion, and getting a pet.

Non-Linear to an Extent

While the non-linear aspects to this title can be quite enjoyable for the hard-core RPG fans out there, this also means that the mission goals within your journal can be somewhat vague at times and you'll have to search around quite a bit in some cases to determine just what needs to be done. Another slight problem is that NPC's can block your way at times making you wait for them to move which can get frustrating at times, but this doesn't slow the gameplay down all that much.

Conclusion - A Classic Style RPG Done Right

Overall, Aveyond is a challenging and enjoyable RPG experience that fans of the genre are sure to enjoy. If you are a new gamer looking to get into the RPG genre or an old fan looking for some nostalgic gameplay, then Aveyond is the game for you.