RPG Codex has posted a first look at Spiderweb Software's Avernum 3. Here's their summary:
Avernum 3 probably won't win any prizes for it's graphics, and a lot of people may not like the interface for it. It is a very fun little RPG, though. The game is loaded with polish, such as little surprises when you're roaming around in the wilderness, interesting dungeon locations, some good bits of humor, and a heck of a lot of scripting everywhere.
If you can get passed the little things in the game, you may find there's a lot to like. Most locations you'll find are well thought out, and have a lot of detail in them. There are a lot of good design elements working within the game itself, even if there may be a few issues with the mechanics around them.
For those interested in trying the game, you can find both the Macintosh and Windows demos on the official site. At 12MB, it shouldn't be too much of a strain even for the lowly modem people. |