| Release: 2000 Developer: Spiderweb Software OS: 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 CPU: 1.2 GHz GPU: 3D RAM: 1 GB Version: (Full Game) Latest version |
Avernum is an RPG, the action of which takes place in a vast underground world, marked by a harsh, cave landscape filled with dangers, factions and tasks. The world deviates from traditional fantasy settings, focusing on the grim life of exiles forced to survive in a vast underground environment. A vast network of caverns serves as both a home and a prison for those exiled from the surface world, a society that has excluded people for reasons ranging from criminal offenses to political opposition. The user is introduced to Avernum as one of these exiles, tasked with navigating the harsh environment and hostile inhabitants of this prison world. Survival is a daily struggle, with monsters, rival factions, and limited resources constantly testing the resolve of the inhabitants.The game places an emphasis on exploration, allowing the user to traverse the tunnels, towns, and wilderness of Avernum's sprawling network. Various locations in the underground world reveal settlements of other exiles, hidden treasures, and the remains of a lost civilization that hint at the history of the land. Traveling through this world is fraught with dangers, since monstrous creatures, both local and invasive, often attack from the darkness, challenging the gamer, forcing him to adapt and develop strategies. The storylines intertwine with themes of rebellion, survival, and the desire for freedom, forming a complex narrative that reflects the struggles and aspirations of those trapped underground.