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Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
By Spiderweb Software, released 1 Jan 2015
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls is a fantasy role-playing adventure from Spiderweb Software, released in 2015 for Windows and macOS. It takes place in Avernum, an underground world of tunnels, caverns, towns and dungeons, where players face an invasion and can pursue up to three separate ways to win. The game describes more than 100 towns and dungeons, over 60 spells and battle disciplines, and many character traits to choose from. It also includes side quests and magical artifacts. Its story is self-contained, so prior experience with other Avernum games is not required. Steam lists single-player, achievements, cloud saves, stats and family sharing. The listed genres include adventure, indie, RPG and strategy. The store description estimates more than 50 hours of gameplay, with the world and quests providing room to explore and decide how to confront the invaders.
What players like, and what they don't
- Self-contained story needs no prior series experience.
- Offers up to three main quests.
- Includes over 100 towns and dungeons.
- Features over 60 spells and battle disciplines.
- Single-player only.
- Listed for Windows and macOS only.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a substantial single-player fantasy RPG with exploration, character choices and several routes to complete its main conflict. Newcomers can follow its self-contained story without previous Avernum experience.
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls offers a large underground setting and multiple ways to finish its central conflict. Its self-contained story makes it accessible to players new to the series.
