Avernum: Escape From the Pit
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Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
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Avernum is an epic fantasy role-playing adventurer set in an enormous, subterranean nation. Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival and wealth in the monster-infested darkness. You have been banished to the underworld, never to see the light of day again.The surface is ruled by the cruel Emperor Hawthorne, master of the Empire. All of the known lands are subject to his brutal command. Everyone who speaks out, misbehaves or doesn’t fit in is cast into the dark, volcanic pits of Avernum, far below the surface. There, you are expected to die, a victim of starvation, horrible monsters, or simple despair.But not all of the Avernites have surrendered. With magic and steel, they are forging a new nation deep underground. You can join them and fight for safety. Or freedom. Or, if you dare, revenge on the surface-worlders who tried to destroy you. Join your new countrymen, explore a huge game world, hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts, choose from hundreds of quests, and become the hero of the underworld!Key featuresEpic fantasy adventure in an enormous underworld.Huge outdoors, eighty towns and dungeons, and hundreds of quests.Three separate game-winning quests. Seek safety, escape or revenge. Complete just one or all three!Unique races and settings make Avernum different from any adventure out there.Hundreds of side quests and magical artifacts to discover.Rich game system with over 50 spells and battle disciplines and a multitude of beneficial character traits to choose from.
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MINORAvernum 4: Greed and Glory Out For Windows/Mac on October 22nd!
Started in 1994, the cult classic Avernum series is one of the great video game sagas. On October 22, Spiderweb Software returns to this unique underworld nation with Avernum 4: Greed and Glory! Comin
MINORAvernum 4: Greed and Glory Kickstarter. Help make Spiderweb's next new RPG!
We have launched the Kickstarter for our next game, and we're thrilled to finally return to the world of Avernum! Avernum 4: Greed and Glory will be an epic, indie, turn-based fantasy role-playing adv
MINORGeneforge 1 - Mutagen Released!
Geneforge 1 - Mutagen is now out for Windows & Macintosh! It is the first game in a new epic series from Spiderweb Software. It's a unique, truly open-ended fantasy role-playing adventure in a strange
MINORAvernum: Escape From the Pit in The Old School CRPG Bundle
Escape into exciting world of fantasy and adventure! Enjoy this assortment of classic, old school role-playing games, full of fun stories, challenging battle, and sweet loot. Sample the best this ever
MINORNew epic indie retro-RPG, Queen's Wish: The Conqueror, Coming From Spiderweb on 9/11/2019!
Greetings from Spiderweb Software! So, there's a project we've been working on. We first started thinking about it five years ago. We started it for real two years ago. We've put in countless hours bu
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