Avernum HD Spiderweb Software "Avernum: Escape From the Pit is an amazing game which will provide hours of fun. I would even go so far as to say it’s … TouchArcade Rating: $9.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details"Avernum: Escape From the Pit is an amazing game which will provide hours of fun. I would even go so far as to say it’s a nearly perfect example of a role-playing game." -AppleTell "8/10" - Inside Mac Games "Fans looking to get into the Avernum series will do very well with Escape from the Pit, and while the improvements beyond the game engine and visuals are relatively modest, there's still a lot to enjoy even if you've played through the game once before already." - GameBanshee "The game’s strong writing carries it through, and earns it a place among the greatest indie RPGs. 9.0/10" - Game Chronicles "It is a tribute to indie gaming as a whole that a game made by such a tiny team can swell into such an involving, engrossing and glorious fantasy epic. - 9/10" - The Digital Fix "If you're looking for a complex single player RPG and value content at the expense of visuals, don't miss this title. 8/10" - Impulse Gamer "Spiderweb Software have provided a vast world in which to get lost, and a hefty quest in which to sink your teeth, which will reward those who can overlook its lack of finesse with many hours of enjoyable adventure." - Indie Game Magazine "Take this one with you on car trips, use it to replace your TV shows on summer break, whatever. No self-respecting fan of RPGs should be without it." - Technology Tell Avernum: Escape From the Pit HD is an epic, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. It is optimized for the iPad and features an enormous world, a fascinating story, and 30+ hours of gameplay. Avernum is the first chapter in an epic tale, the story of imprisonment, rebellion, and the struggle for freedom against overwhelming odds. Avernum: Escape From the Pit features: Epic fantasy adventure in an enormous underworld. Huge outdoors and eighty towns and dungeons. Three separate game-winning quests. Seek safety, escape or revenge. Do just one of them or all three! Unique races and settings make Avernum different from any adventure out there. Dozens of side quests and hundreds of magical artifacts. Rich game system with over 50 spells and battle disciplines and a multitude of beneficial character traits to choose from. The Story: You have been banished to the underworld, never to see the light of day again. The surface is ruled by the cruel Emperor Hawthorne, master of the Empire. All of the known lands are subject to his brutal command. Everyone who speaks out, who misbehaves, who doesn’t fit in is cast into the dark, volcanic pits of Avernum, far below the surface. There, you are expected to die, a victim of starvation, horrible monsters, or simple despair. But not all of the Avernites have surrendered. With magic and steel, they are forging a new nation deep underground. You can join them and fight for safety. Or freedom. Or even, if you dare, revenge on the surface-worlders who tried to destroy you. Information Seller:Spiderweb Software Genre:Role Playing, Strategy Release:Apr 03, 2012 Updated:Nov 18, 2021 Version:1.2.2 Size:172.4 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (10) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal If you've wanted to pick this up but haven't, now might be the time. Issac Well-Known Member May 20, 2011 229 0 0 #2 Issac, Feb 22, 2013 Last edited: Feb 23, 2013 .... MeanTuna Well-Known Member Feb 20, 2012 752 0 16 Writer #3 MeanTuna, Feb 22, 2013 Get this! And while you're at it get all Spiderweb's collection, its worth every cent you spend on it. iPadisGreat Well-Known Member Dec 10, 2012 2,390 0 0 #4 iPadisGreat, Feb 22, 2013 Avernum 1 (Escape from the Pit) is one of the few RPGs I had completed on my iPad. Avadon 2 is coming soon too, and I haven't even started on Avernum 6. So many RPGs so little time... Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,587 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #5 Greyskull, Feb 22, 2013 I played what was i think their first game back in the mid-90's. Well, the shareware version. How does this one compare with their other games in the store? Issac Well-Known Member May 20, 2011 229 0 0 #6 Issac, Feb 23, 2013 Last edited: Feb 23, 2013 I'm done with this... iPadisGreat Well-Known Member Dec 10, 2012 2,390 0 0 #7 iPadisGreat, Feb 23, 2013 Done as in completed Avernum EftP or done as in pissed off with the game? tarek Active Member Nov 12, 2012 44 0 6 #8 tarek, Feb 23, 2013 Great game. I've played through Avadon: The Black Fortress. I've dipped into this game a little and it too lives up to its reputation. The iPad seems an excellent platform for these types of RPGs too. Issac Well-Known Member May 20, 2011 229 0 0 #9 Issac, Feb 27, 2013 Last edited: Feb 27, 2013 Oh... just disregard the post - I was in a state about non-game related things. My apologies for clogging the forums with it! To answer you question: I haven't played the remake (though I am currently playing Avernum 1, which this is based off of), and I can only recommend Spiderweb Software's games from my limited - but thoroughly enjoyable - time with some of the Geneforge series and the Avernum series. Jeff Vogle's games are GREAT in my opinion - like a lot of reviews say, if you yearn for the days of Ultima-like rpg's (in terms of scope, dialogue trees, etc.) then you won't be disappointed. Hope that helps. Royce Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2011 4,240 180 63 #10 Royce, Jul 12, 2013 On sale again (probably not for a few more hours in the US). Red1 Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Nov 26, 2010 2,011 6 38 Pre-occupied 42.1 #11 Red1, Jul 12, 2013 ...or pay-what-you-want for it in the current weekly Humble Bundle (Windows or Mac): https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly PeteOzzy Well-Known Member Oct 30, 2013 4,596 3 0 Norwich, England #12 PeteOzzy, Dec 27, 2013 Back on again, not even hesitating buying this! Andre Well-Known Member Apr 11, 2012 3,643 2 38 #13 Andre, Dec 27, 2013 Thanks... Bool Zero Well-Known Member Dec 14, 2010 1,922 0 36 #14 Bool Zero, Dec 27, 2013 Great must own for CRPG lovers! moon_frogger Member Dec 25, 2013 21 0 1 #15 moon_frogger, Dec 28, 2013 Wow just bought at full price right before the sale Mene <b>ACCOUNT CLOSED</b>: <em>Officially</em> Quit iO Mar 18, 2012 1,873 0 0 #16 Mene, Dec 28, 2013 Sale arghh. I just bought Avadon and can't afford this also.. Oh heck Hope the sale holds to the 4th Pipipitchu Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 1,644 0 0 Civil Servant Rio de Janeiro, Brazil #17 Pipipitchu, Dec 28, 2013 Avernum 6 is going on sale from $6,99 to $2,99 (my magic AppZapp is showing, but App Store not yet). I've never played any Avernum games, so which one would you recommend me? PeteOzzy Well-Known Member Oct 30, 2013 4,596 3 0 Norwich, England #18 PeteOzzy, Dec 28, 2013 I would say Avernum: Escape From the Pit, personally. I enjoyed the setting and story a lot more than the others, though I frankly don't think you could go wrong with any of them. Either way, Avadon seems to have gone back to full price and Avernum 6 is my least favourite so I'd say it makes it easier, Pipipitchu Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 1,644 0 0 Civil Servant Rio de Janeiro, Brazil #19 Pipipitchu, Dec 28, 2013 I'm gonna check some gameplays. Thanks! Pipipitchu Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 1,644 0 0 Civil Servant Rio de Janeiro, Brazil #20 Pipipitchu, Dec 28, 2013 Last edited: Dec 28, 2013 I didn't really enjoyed Baldurs Gate. Are they similar? Baldurs Gate seemed to me complicated with a lot of buttons and almost no explanations. It felt burocratic and UI looked weird, I don't know... (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Get this! And while you're at it get all Spiderweb's collection, its worth every cent you spend on it.
Avernum 1 (Escape from the Pit) is one of the few RPGs I had completed on my iPad. Avadon 2 is coming soon too, and I haven't even started on Avernum 6. So many RPGs so little time...
I played what was i think their first game back in the mid-90's. Well, the shareware version. How does this one compare with their other games in the store?
Great game. I've played through Avadon: The Black Fortress. I've dipped into this game a little and it too lives up to its reputation. The iPad seems an excellent platform for these types of RPGs too.
Oh... just disregard the post - I was in a state about non-game related things. My apologies for clogging the forums with it! To answer you question: I haven't played the remake (though I am currently playing Avernum 1, which this is based off of), and I can only recommend Spiderweb Software's games from my limited - but thoroughly enjoyable - time with some of the Geneforge series and the Avernum series. Jeff Vogle's games are GREAT in my opinion - like a lot of reviews say, if you yearn for the days of Ultima-like rpg's (in terms of scope, dialogue trees, etc.) then you won't be disappointed. Hope that helps.
...or pay-what-you-want for it in the current weekly Humble Bundle (Windows or Mac): https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
Avernum 6 is going on sale from $6,99 to $2,99 (my magic AppZapp is showing, but App Store not yet). I've never played any Avernum games, so which one would you recommend me?
I would say Avernum: Escape From the Pit, personally. I enjoyed the setting and story a lot more than the others, though I frankly don't think you could go wrong with any of them. Either way, Avadon seems to have gone back to full price and Avernum 6 is my least favourite so I'd say it makes it easier,
I didn't really enjoyed Baldurs Gate. Are they similar? Baldurs Gate seemed to me complicated with a lot of buttons and almost no explanations. It felt burocratic and UI looked weird, I don't know...