This is an outdated version of the game
The game was remade 15 years ago, it’s now called escape from the pit. This is an even older version of the game with bad graphics and systems.
The description should make this clear.
Would skip unless you’re a die hard retro gamers
The description should make this clear.
Would skip unless you’re a die hard retro gamers
Great turn based RPG
Easily one of the best written rpgs. Tons of quests, not a micro transaction to be found.
Excellent Alternative to D&D
These games are pretty good for the price. They are easy to learn and absolutely packed with content. If you like RPGs then you won’t be bored because there is a lot to do. The game does require a lot of reading but the writing is fairly decent so I’ve never minded how much reading I was doing. The humor is what really stood out to me. There’s a lot of clever stuff and subtle references that might go over the heads of younger players- 10 or younger. Overall I enjoyed this game and it convinced me to play all of their games. I hope they make some more.
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An Absolute Classic
I played the original version of this game 20 years ago and its remake 10 years ago and never sat down long enough to complete it until recently — and boy I’m glad I did. This game stays interesting from beginning to finish, with an enormous world to explore and an amount of content unrivaled in other iOS RPGs
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Just what I was looking for!
I wanted to find a mobile RPG that was a real RPG, and not some scammy app full of pay walls. Not only does this meet that criteria, but the story line is awesome, the puzzles are compelling (except the lasers in 3; those were a pain in the A), and I could play the whole thing offline. I absolutely love this game. There’s not another mobile app like it. Great development work, thank you! I have played the whole thing, the first one twice, and I could play again. It’s a little different when you make different choices, too.
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Not as good as Exile
Spiderweb’s remakes tend to be worse than the originals. They loose more than they gain. ‘Blades of Exile’ would have been a way better app.
An amazing game and a great way to play it
I first discovered this developer on the computer, and was thrilled to discover that they had released this game on the ipad. It has character classes, an interesting and engaging story, and fun mechanics. The world in the game is absolutely enormous as well. The only thing that might be a turn off for some is that this game is text heavy, but if you like a game that is great classic role-playing with huge replay value, this is it.
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Brilliant
So much bang for your buck - many pleasant hours spent adventuring, with a good story besides! Thanks
Fantastic game
I recently discovered these Games from SpyderGame. I got initially hooked on Avadon and followed up with Avernum EftP. Wow. As I played this during the pandemic lock up in the UK I have had a full 2 weeks of playing! The game has easy combat and use mode. The story telling is superb and I like the fact I can use cheat codes if I get stuck. Most RPGs I just stopped playing in the past as I used to get bored of dying and doing the same fight over and over. I also like the fact I can use different levels of play from easy to super hard. I started On easy and will replay on a higher level.
The game give us also great control on how our characters develop in term of skills. There is so much more to tell. Just get it and play you will love it! Now I will start Avernum 2 and will probably do the full series. Well done to the very talented creator of these games.
The game give us also great control on how our characters develop in term of skills. There is so much more to tell. Just get it and play you will love it! Now I will start Avernum 2 and will probably do the full series. Well done to the very talented creator of these games.
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Great game, many hours of play time
Really great old school RPG. Writing and world building is top notch.
So glad I found this!
I absolutely love everything about this game and my characters are only level 6 at the moment. Can’t wait to continue further and so excited to see there are 3 more to the series I can play after this! I will be quite busy having a blast lol. Great writing, story,skills, ablitlies, items enemy’s u name it. Great job developers! Thanks for creating these!
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Amazing Game
I’m so happy to rediscover this game! Seriously good game!
Avernum Series - Six Genuinely Excellent Games
This is a honest review, no hype. I find the Avernum games excellent value. I bought the original Exile games to play on my Windows XP machine back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Bought them again for my Macbook. Bought them again when I switched to Linux OS. And now buying them again for my iPad. Must have paid over £100 for these games over the years but they are more than worth it.
Very easy to learn how to play, you are instantly into the action, good training episodes at start, then plenty of clues and guides scattered through the game world to give you a plot to follow if you want a story. If you just want to wander at random and have things happen to you and then whack the baddies til they whimper and cry for mummy that is possible too. If you ever get stuck there are many guides and hints available online. You also get an editor so you can create your own characters. Endlessly replayable. Oh, and did I mention, moments of very funny dialogue, with attractive graphics, good audio effects, times when you must make moral decisions and live with the consequences. All these extras show the care put into these games by very talented and dedicated developers.
As far as I know, Spiderware is an independent company making its own products (from a spare room or attic?) and not a massive corporation which is dictated to by accountants chasing pennies. They deserve all the support they can get from a public who appreciate craft values over corporate dullness. I would buy their games just for that reason alone.
Final comment: I played their games as a girl. It inspired me to train as an engineer myself. I ended up in medical research not building games but I was inspired by Spiderware to enjoy tech so buy these games for your kids as well as yourself and who knows where you will end up? One thing for sure, wherever it is you will still come back and play these games for pure nostalgic fun.
Very easy to learn how to play, you are instantly into the action, good training episodes at start, then plenty of clues and guides scattered through the game world to give you a plot to follow if you want a story. If you just want to wander at random and have things happen to you and then whack the baddies til they whimper and cry for mummy that is possible too. If you ever get stuck there are many guides and hints available online. You also get an editor so you can create your own characters. Endlessly replayable. Oh, and did I mention, moments of very funny dialogue, with attractive graphics, good audio effects, times when you must make moral decisions and live with the consequences. All these extras show the care put into these games by very talented and dedicated developers.
As far as I know, Spiderware is an independent company making its own products (from a spare room or attic?) and not a massive corporation which is dictated to by accountants chasing pennies. They deserve all the support they can get from a public who appreciate craft values over corporate dullness. I would buy their games just for that reason alone.
Final comment: I played their games as a girl. It inspired me to train as an engineer myself. I ended up in medical research not building games but I was inspired by Spiderware to enjoy tech so buy these games for your kids as well as yourself and who knows where you will end up? One thing for sure, wherever it is you will still come back and play these games for pure nostalgic fun.
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Thank you
Thank you for updating the app, it’s great.
Game is upside down on iPad Pro
Love the game, but it plays upside down on the iPad Pro, this means that I can't play the game docked in the keyboard and have to then pick it up and turn it around. Please fix.
Great Game
Great storyline
Huge amount of content, well worth the cost
I've just completed this. The game is more expensive than many iOS games but has a huge amount of content and so is well worth the cost. I'd recommend this game.
Original Story Great Game!
Awesome game love the gameplay and awaiting 3rd instalment in the series. Would be great if it ran in landscape mode but still 5/5 from me!
Automatic Death at End of Tutorial
Something's wrong in Avernum, and no, it isn't pillars this time. No matter what I do, the party gets slaughtered at the top of the stairs into Fort Avernum. Right now, the game is a waste of money: don't buy until this is fixed!
Excellent, worth every penny
In the early 90's I spent hours on the original game so I decided to give the remake a try and I can say I am not disappointed. It is excellent value for money when you consider the amount of work that goes into a game like this. Thank you Spiderweb software, I now look forward to my morning commute so I can delve into this fascinating world once again. Works well on iPad mini and stylus.
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