Avernum: Escape from the pit is one of those typical old-school party based RPGs.

To start with the obvious: Graphics and sound effects are (in comparison to any 'modern' game) as poor as you might have thought, yet they are sufficient; as Sid Meier said: the game doesn't take place in your Computer, but in your mind.

Apart from that, everything is as good as you can wish: the world and its rich lore (btw. you schpuld really read the tooltip of towels :P), grand towns and deep dungeons, numerous (very well done) enemies, treasures. The quest are good, the levelling system is simple to understand, yet offers a lot of different options to develop your characters, et cetera, et cetera...

So all in all: If you look for a good RPG with all that belongs to that and have no need for over-fancy graphics, this is your game (especially at this low price) - 5/5

Avernum: Escape From the Pit is another great RPG game with an engaging story and well-written dialog. If you have played some of the previous titles, especially Avadon: Black Fortress then you most likely know what to expect. Do not be deceived by the graphics - they are beautiful and the enormous world is full of life and activity.

If you give this title a go, have in mind that what you will find is a profound experience not only in terms of the story but also in terms of the unique gameplay (the fighting and the RPG system are very deep). A big plus is that you can play this game in high, widescreen resolutions.

Avernum: Escape From the Pit is well worth your money especially if you take into considerations that it is a very long game (over 30 hours), with a lot of text and non-linear, branching story line.

A remake of the original Avernum on their current engine, this title does not disappoint. If you're looking for a tactical cRPG with a large world and you can get immersed in the detail, look no further. Right on Spiderweb Software's page you can download a pretty lengthy demo which is always nice. If you're looking for a game with combat like Fallout 1 & 2, but in a different setting, check this out.

What a great game. If you're a fan of Ultima 7 style RPG's, check this one out. A great interface, a huge world to explore, unique monsters, settings, and lore. The User interface is what did it for me, easy to use and intuitive. The story is suited for people new to the Avernum world, like me. The gameplay is running quests, exploration, and turn based combat. About 6 hours in, half of those on the demo I downloaded from Spiderweb Software's site, the demo is huge apparently, played 3 hours and it was still going when I decided to go ahead and buy the game. My saves were there when I installed the copy I bought from Gamersgate.

Jeff Vogel delivers once again. As usual, this game is light on the graphics, heavy on the storytelling, but the game developer has recently hired a new graphical artist, so you can see at least a small improvement. Don't take that for granted, though; this is still not the most attractive looking game. Still, it has the classic strategic gameplay and open-ended world that Spiderweb Software is known for delivering. A good return to form after the relatively sub-par Avadon.