Avernum 3: Ruined World

I've just played all three re-remakes of the Avernum Games now in a row (Escape from the Pit, Crystal Souls, Ruined World) so this is a bit compilation of all three.

From an RPG standpoint, all three are absolutely great games. EFTP is a great fresh exciting experience, Crystal Souls is one of the better actual sequels I've seen and then Ruined World rewards you with an amazingly different experience after getting to the "end" of the Journey.

I know a lot of people have nostalgia for the studio and look on the remakes fondly as they remember the old games - but honestly (as a person who didn't play the old games /w no nostalgia), they really do hold up in terms of pacing and satisfying storytelling.

I'd highly recommend playing all three, in order, to anyone - even modern RPG players looking for a new fix after Baldurs Gate 3 and so on - they might look old, but you give them a bit of time and they really, truly grow on you.

Finally, after more than 2 decades I was able to finish this game!
Exile 3, later to become Avernum 3 and then Avernum 3: Ruined World, managed to fill my teenage years with wonder while trying to find a deep and engaging RPG game for my Pentium 200 MHz PC.
While not graphically intense, it certainly was able to grab one's attention thanks to its great lore and world building.
Now, I only wish to be able to complete A1 and A2 as well - hopefully before another decade passes along.

Had it sitting in my library for ages. It was a fun game and I am glad i played it. Thank you for making it.

Having played the Avernum games on and off for almost 20yrs I always find myself enthralled by the world development and progression from each game to the next. I may go a year or two between playthroughs but it always draws be back. fun little games to sit back and enjoy. Avernum 3: RW was, has been, and is a pleasure to play and just freely roam the world, excellent for those who love to role-play their game characters. Can't wait to see the remake of Avernum 4: Greed and Glory when it gt's released later this year.
Josh

One of the best PC RPGs ever made. I've spent thousands of hours playing the series (originally called Exile), since the mid 90s. Once you're hooked, you're hooked.

Fantastic old-school style RPG. Loads of play time. Interesting and unique world. Well-written game.

This is honestly such a great game, but I really do miss the old character/enemy design. This version is higher quality than a simple sprite, but the designs looked better in the old version, anything from the giants, to the goblins, soldiers, etc.