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Avernum: Escape from the Pit
By Spiderweb Software, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Avernum: Escape from the Pit is a fantasy role-playing game by Spiderweb Software set in an underground nation where banished people struggle to survive. The player is cast into the volcanic pits by the cruel surface ruler, Emperor Hawthorne, and can join the Avernites as they build a new nation. The story offers three possible game-winning quests: pursue safety, escape or revenge, completing one or all three.
The world includes outdoor areas, towns and dungeons, along with many quests and magical artifacts. The listed description also highlights a system with more than 50 spells. Steam features include single-player, achievements, cloud saves, stats and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows and macOS, with an Apr 11, 2012 release date. Its genres include Indie, RPG and Strategy, so it brings strategic elements alongside its role-playing adventure.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three distinct main quest goals.
- World includes towns, dungeons and outdoors.
- More than 50 spells are listed.
- Available for Windows and macOS.
- Single-player is the only listed play mode.
- No multiplayer features are listed.
Who it suits
It suits players who want a substantial fantasy RPG set in an underground world, with quests centered on safety, escape or revenge. Its Windows and macOS listings give players on either platform an option.
Avernum: Escape from the Pit builds its adventure around survival underground and a choice of three broad objectives. Its listed systems and quests make it a fit for players seeking a solo fantasy RPG with strategic elements.
