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Overall rating
5
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5
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A Great Alternative to Hidden Object Adventures
PostedDecember 3, 2011
ariel103
Skill Level:Expert
Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong
Fun Factor
5
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5
Visual/Sound Quality
5
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5
Level of Challenge
5
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5
Out of all of the games offered on Big Fish, "Aveyond," by Amaranth Games, is my favorite. After playing dozens of hidden object adventures, it was very refreshing to see a game with a different objective. Instead of freeing lost souls or escaping the grasp of a mad doctor that runs an insanity ward in the middle of nowhere by finding items that seem quite useless when one aquires them, the object of this game is to fight monsters using a turn-based combat system reminiscent of games of the 1990s.
The main character, Rhen, is a girl from a small village on the western continent. She saves a mysterious woman, and is given her ring just before the annual spring time festival. Not long after, Rhen is whisked away to Galarah, where she is sold as a slave. There, she learns of her unique and powerful gift, and starts on a quest to save the world.
The controls for the game are simple and intuitive. ENTER or SPACEBAR picks up objects, selects options or objects, and begins and advances dialogue. The arrow keys move Rhen or one of her party members around the screen. The mouse may also be used as an alternative to the keyboard. This simple interface is one of the biggest assets to this game. Some other key features are the simple, familiar, yet fascinating story.
The main character, Rhen, is a girl from a small village on the western continent. She saves a mysterious woman, and is given her ring just before the annual spring time festival. Not long after, Rhen is whisked away to Galarah, where she is sold as a slave. There, she learns of her unique and powerful gift, and starts on a quest to save the world.
The whole concept of a chosen one that saves the world is tired, but here it works very well. The story is not cluttered or contrived, but clear and simple, with charming characters. Although the world is in mortal danger, bright, colorful graphics capture the wonder and beauty a fantasy is meant to have. Side quests do not detract from the story, but enrich and add depth to an otherwise linear story.
One thing that is very nice about this game, compared to others in its genre, is the ability to see and avoid monsters and save whenever you are not involved in a fight. Another great feature is the difficulty settings that range from easy to hard. Even in easy mode, battles do require some strategy, so be careful!
All in all, this game was great. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who seeks a hidden object or point and click adventure game alternative.
The main character, Rhen, is a girl from a small village on the western continent. She saves a mysterious woman, and is given her ring just before the annual spring time festival. Not long after, Rhen is whisked away to Galarah, where she is sold as a slave. There, she learns of her unique and powerful gift, and starts on a quest to save the world.
The controls for the game are simple and intuitive. ENTER or SPACEBAR picks up objects, selects options or objects, and begins and advances dialogue. The arrow keys move Rhen or one of her party members around the screen. The mouse may also be used as an alternative to the keyboard. This simple interface is one of the biggest assets to this game. Some other key features are the simple, familiar, yet fascinating story.
The main character, Rhen, is a girl from a small village on the western continent. She saves a mysterious woman, and is given her ring just before the annual spring time festival. Not long after, Rhen is whisked away to Galarah, where she is sold as a slave. There, she learns of her unique and powerful gift, and starts on a quest to save the world.
The whole concept of a chosen one that saves the world is tired, but here it works very well. The story is not cluttered or contrived, but clear and simple, with charming characters. Although the world is in mortal danger, bright, colorful graphics capture the wonder and beauty a fantasy is meant to have. Side quests do not detract from the story, but enrich and add depth to an otherwise linear story.
One thing that is very nice about this game, compared to others in its genre, is the ability to see and avoid monsters and save whenever you are not involved in a fight. Another great feature is the difficulty settings that range from easy to hard. Even in easy mode, battles do require some strategy, so be careful!
All in all, this game was great. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who seeks a hidden object or point and click adventure game alternative.
I recommend this game!