Avencast: Rise of the Mage

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. RPG Fan
    81
    If you're looking for a short, fun, single-player romp through magical realms on your PC, this game is a great choice to satisfy that urge.
  2. GameZone
    78
    This is a single-player title that would do well to introduce newer players to the genre, but will give veterans a nice old-school experience.
  3. PC Gamer
    78
    These concerns aside, Clockstone Software has crafted a magically entertaining spell-casting experience--and an unexpectedly decent game. [Apr 2008, p.67]
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  5. GameSpot
    75
    Avencast balances the action-oriented and traditional RPG genres better than you might expect.

Awards & Rankings

94
#94 Best PC Game of 2007
92
#92 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
51
#51 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

User Reviews

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 44
  3. Negative: 6 out of 44
  1. keefbaker
    Oct 16, 2013
    5
    Sadly this didn't do much for me at all. Sure, there are worse RPGs out there, but you know... there are SO many better ones, and given theSadly this didn't do much for me at all. Sure, there are worse RPGs out there, but you know... there are SO many better ones, and given the wealth of games on the market, I'd say there's a lot more on your list before you get down to this one.… Full Review »
  2. romanooos
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    I personally loved the game. The scenario is very good but rather typical, the gameplay adds action and rpg elements to create something mostI personally loved the game. The scenario is very good but rather typical, the gameplay adds action and rpg elements to create something most entertaining and the graphics are sooo awsome ! The only drawback is that I found it TOO hard, even on normal difficulty. Anyway, I would recommend it to any guy who likes fantasy stories and has a lot of patience… Full Review »
  3. Alesio572
    May 15, 2012
    8
    I say that this is a game very difficult to play for the first time, and is very scary!
    Still, you have an arsenal of spectacular spells and    I say that this is a game very difficult to play for the first time, and is very scary!
    Still, you have an arsenal of spectacular spells and the graphic makes this beautiful.
    But it's too short, once you have done everything, to replay the game is boring.
    But it works!    … Full Review »
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