Avernum 2: Crystal Souls (2015)

Developer: Spiderweb Software
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 328 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 47 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A sprawling, turn-based fantasy RPG with deep exploration and strategic combat in a vast underground world.

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What players say

Players praise the story as a direct sequel that makes the Empire's invasion feel dire, and note magic is overpowered. Combat draws mixed feelings: some call the hit-chance and enemy damage frustrating even at high level. The game is a heavy-reading, 80-hour old-school CRPG that runs on anything but lacks quality-of-life features like closing or bashing doors.

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