Avernum 5 is a classic turn-based fantasy role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by Spiderweb Software for Windows. It’s the second chapter in the Great Trials Trilogy, continuing the subterranean saga of Avernum — a vast underground nation full of danger, mystery, and adventure. In this old-school RPG, you lead a party of four adventurers through sprawling caverns and surface lands brimming with quests, monsters, political intrigue, and rich lore. Combat is strategic and turn-based, emphasizing tactical positioning, character builds, and careful resource management as you explore endless tunnels, ruined keeps, and secret strongholds.
Between hundreds of quests and dozens of unique items, Avernum 5 blends deep storytelling with choice-driven gameplay that rewards exploration and clever planning. Players navigate factional conflicts, unravel conspiracies tied to the Empire and Avernum’s fate, and develop characters using a robust skill system that includes melee disciplines, magic spells, and special abilities. Despite its retro graphics and indie presentation, the game’s writing, world-building, and strategic depth have earned it enduring praise among fans of traditional RPGs. Its immersion comes from open-ended exploration and the freedom to chart your own path through an epic fantasy underworld.
Features:
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Classic turn-based fantasy RPG adventure.
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Huge underground world with countless quests.
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Four-character party with deep customization.
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Strategic tactical combat system.
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Skill system with spells, disciplines, and abilities.
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Rich story with betrayal, mystery, and empire conflict.
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Dozens of scripted encounters and enemies.
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Hundreds of magical items and loot.
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Open-ended exploration with multiple play styles.
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Retro indie charm with modern Windows support.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows XP or later (64-bit supported via Steam).
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Processor: 1.6 GHz or better.
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Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended).
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Storage: ~300 MB free disk space.
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Graphics: 3D accelerated video card.
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DirectX: Version 7.0 or later.
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Display: 1024×768 screen resolution with 32-bit color.
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Sound: DirectX compatible audio device.
