Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

1. kranbro

   Jul 31, 2019

   10

   Games great theres a TON of things to do, the only issue i had is getting through the initial quests. They're very easy to skip over but onceGames great theres a TON of things to do, the only issue i had is getting through the initial quests. They're very easy to skip over but once i read the handbook that the game provided things made more sense plus i met a group of players who helped explain things as well. The game has this cool oracle that you visit and he informs you about the virtues. You can end up being good or evil in the game based on choices made which is really cool. The emote system is the best ive ever seen in a game, the fighting system is smooth and very fun. The class diversity is so cool you can really fine tune your character like you can be a mage specializing in fire or you can specialize in life which makes u a great healer or u can be an expert swordsman with magic mixed in or u can be a combo archer/ swordsman/ mage. Same thing with crafting the crafting system is very deep and you won't become a gm blacksmith overnight thats for sure. Also the game has tons of cool items that you can hang in a home literally everything u can think of and you can build a dungeon in the basement of your home and fully customize it with monsters down there and everything! so awsome. Take care everyone and happy playing :)… Expand

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2. marromc0

   Apr 23, 2018

   10

   I have now played Shroud of the Avatar for about 200 hours.
   my impression of the game continues to grow better as i get more familiar withI have now played Shroud of the Avatar for about 200 hours.
   my impression of the game continues to grow better as i get more familiar with it's nuances.
   I have never tried the single player mode, so far i only have gone online with everybody else.
   The combat system is still an unknown to me as i only use the locked version thus far.
   I have not tried PVP yet.
   I am still not strong enough to go after any areas above a T-3 with reasonable confidence of success.
   I have only gotten to the basic materials in crafting save teleport, recall scrolls and heal/focus potions
   I have not yet been to about 70% of the towns on the map.
   I have met a bunch of very helpful people in game and I really have yet to come across "that player" ( you know who i mean)
   Point is I have realized that even 200 hours later, I have only scratched the surface of what this game might have to offer.
   that is a deep , complex and a rich environment to be sure.
   If you seek a quick hack and slash this one will not suit you. If you want an immersive world where your whim has room to get depleted then jump in.… Expand

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4. Torc

   May 22, 2018

   10

   All I play now.
   
   Too hard for some, it has a steep learning curve but if you can get past it you might be hooked. Crafting like crazy.All I play now.
   
   Too hard for some, it has a steep learning curve but if you can get past it you might be hooked.
   
   Crafting like crazy. The best gear in the game comes from players. Over 1000 recipes and patterns on top of that. Sell gear to an NPC and it ends up in the loot tables.
   
   Use your brain for puzzles. Seriously, if you want to be led by the hand and taken care of, then you're not ready for the quests or the puzzles here.
   
   The housing is cool, and in loot drops. Decorate, throw parties, run a store, make quests for others.
   
   If you are tired of dumb games designed to hold you by the hand, then you could be in for a treat.
   
   Stuff that needs work: The interface, and the FPS. Those keep getting better though, and don't stop me from spending all my game time here.
   
   Try the free trial if you think you're up for it.… Expand

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5. Kripp

   Apr 21, 2018

   8

   Where do I start to find the wonder in this game you need to give it a little time, patience is needed...
   but after that you will be suckedWhere do I start to find the wonder in this game you need to give it a little time, patience is needed...
   but after that you will be sucked in Avatar..
   It is a really long term game if you want to rush and want instant results you will be disappointed!
   
   Let's start with the positive
   
   The Roleplaying in this game is marvelous! the emotes, houses, decorations, smoking your pipe! you can create the perfect roleplaying environment I would say this is THE online roleplaying game where you have so many tools to work with your imagination! You can create songs write books threaten people at their home and find fellow adventurer If you like RP online definitely give it a go
   
   The dungeons are well designed... I still feel the full potential is untapped but the seed is there leveling up requires skill! Its different from all other mmos i played to clear regular mobs in zones you need to think! plan your skills effectively counter with right skills, to specific enemies you can always find a challenge in this game if you are seeking it that is a big plus. and It has lots of untapped potential!
   
   Skills oh man! You have so much freedom so much niche builds you can try out there are lots of things even the veterans miss, If you like character building without heavy restrictions you can really enjoy it. Discover unique combos, skill tree combinations its all up to you!
   
   Housing is really cool, the decoration options are as much as sims maybe more! You can build towns from scratch although a drawback to housing is $$ Wall
   
   Crafting! Really cool you can actually choose specific enchants and make a unique item! Like a special sword you made can be the only one in the game with properties it is a Looooooooooooong grind as it is in an old school MMO ;) Hardcore crafters welcome home and it feels really satisfying after you get there!
   
   PvP seems a bit off the radar but they are focusing on it, I haven't done so much PVP so cant comment on it as much..
   
   there are just so many things about this game to present so why did I give it 8 because the game has so much untapped potential, Town raids, conquers, Raids, Lockpicking, Party quests all these can be implemented this is the MMO with most potential I have no doubt well see how it goes. and most important try it for yourself but dont leave it in an hour if you are actually looking for an mmo, try a little bit look at the skills explore areas finish some quests(some are actually really cool!) talk to some players try to really! get a feeling overall and see for youself You can either be a virtuous knight or a Dark shroud over the realm all up you or just be a gardener :) all up to you… Expand

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6. Carewolf

   Apr 12, 2018

   4

   Disappointing.
   
   I was an original backer from 2013, and this game just doesn't deliver much of anything. The game on release is still veryDisappointing.
   
   I was an original backer from 2013, and this game just doesn't deliver much of anything. The game on release is still very buggy, still has placeholder text and names, and stuff that in game states it is not done yet.
   
   On top of that the missions and world are super boring and lazy implemented, the controls are slugish and bad, the graphics is 10 years dated and music and sound design seems to be absent.… Expand

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7. obscurist

   Aug 23, 2022

   2

   Twenty years a ago it would have been a great game, maybe. Laggy servers and such would have been worse then, but maybe one could have takenTwenty years a ago it would have been a great game, maybe. Laggy servers and such would have been worse then, but maybe one could have taken the graphics as state-of-the-art. Would should I say what hasn't already been said? Clunky controls, clunky combat, indiscutable interaction. An unfinished game, and ghost towns created by early backers who preferred not to play anymore.… Expand

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8. GamerLadyJules

   Jul 17, 2020

   0

   Not a successor by any means. Firstly it’s in the hands of an incompetent dev who will never hand this game over to someone that mightNot a successor by any means. Firstly it’s in the hands of an incompetent dev who will never hand this game over to someone that might actually be able to salvage it and make it shine. He regularly goes on the offensive and just can’t handle criticism. Seems he only cares about how much money lines his pockets.
   
   His ‘community manager’ (fanboi) silences any negativity and bans anyone with an opinion. There are a multitude of fake positive reviews on steam. Everyone gloats about the community being great, but they are fanbois that will white knight and gaslight. The game itself is a mess. It’s not going anywhere fast and has evolved into a barbie sims second life housing and fishing simulator with hot tubs and DJ dance parties, players grinding on each other, garish neon night clubs, floppy hats and stilettos. The run down:
   - The PvP is run with a carebear approach
   - Exploits and bugs galore (pink textures anyone)
   - No real death penalties - No item degradation or gold sink
   - Crafting is pointless
   - Adventuring is pointless
   - Loot rewards are rubbish
   - Grinding is worthless
   - No end game
   - Lacklustre story
   - No coherence or back history between areas of the game
   - No coherence in the theme (Darth Vader Samurai steam punk sims medieval Star Wars)
   - Pets are useless
   - Poor balancing in skills and items
   - Broken economy - No auction house or even seller search system
   - Dungeons attach to player house don’t even function properly
   - No originality in models used
   - Same set of creatures encountered in nearly every area of the game with no proper ai added
   - Stiff animations, bad textures and poor optimisations drag even the beefiest machines to 5fps
   - Couldn’t even fit a physical reward book in a box to send out to backers
   - Excuses, broken promises, shady business practices, and poor management of users personal data
   
   They are working on the second ‘episode‘ and so far the first priority has been implementing housing on a tiny set of islands before any actual gameplay is even live. That’s right, instead of releasing it once it’s a completely finished second game/DLC(what ever it’s trying to be), it’s being released live in an unfinished untested state just to please the big spenders who have (for some insane reason) spent hundreds and even thousands of dollars to move to this new area. Wait isn’t this meant to be a free to play game? /s
   
   And btw that’s how they work in general. Make money first always. Updates and bug fixes barely brush past the test server before being pushed to live. Test server bugs still make it to live constantly. Half implemented systems pushed to live and then forgotten or stated as ‘working as intended’. Development shown live on twitch as if its still in alpha state. The work ethos is ‘whatever’. Honestly not even indie, just bad.
   
   Every update ‘release’ is 80% items to make money, 10% game content and fixing, 10% unrelated Richard Garriott self promotion. Money is their main concern, once they have it, they cease caring. If your looking for a UO successor or an RPG with rich story and good gameplay that takes itself seriously, this is NOT it.… Expand

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