Avencast: Rise of the Mage (2010)

Developer: ClockStone
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 718 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced action RPG focusing on spellcasting and melee combat against demonic hordes in a dark fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players say Avencast is a dated but charming dungeon crawler with a unique combat system that blends fighting-game inputs into spellcasting. The controls feel tanky and enemies are bullet sponges, yet many find the spell variety and dodge mechanics compelling enough to replay every few years.

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