Siege of Avalon: Anthology

Item: Siege of Avalon: Anthology
Rating: 87
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-07-20

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Summary

Engaging story and rich lore
Strong nostalgic appeal for classic RPG fans
Old-school isometric RPG with extensive reading
Critical technical issues persist
Dated design and mechanics
Problematic companion AI

Emotions

Satisfaction28%Nostalgia22%Frustration16%Disappointment5%Joy5%

Reviews (sample size): 124
Helpful reviews: 85%
Unhelpful reviews: 13%
Protest reviews: 2%

87%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
13%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 348
Negative points: 225
Gameplay points: 371
Perf. points: 21
Rec. points: 94
Misc points: 47

Point	Description	Importance
Engaging Story & Rich Lore Description Players consistently praise the game's strong narrative, deep lore, and engaging quests. The story is described as well-written, captivating, and central to the game's appeal, providing a rich and immersive RPG experience. Importance 99%	Players consistently praise the game's strong narrative, deep lore, and engaging quests. The story is described as well-written, captivating, and central to the game's appeal, providing a rich and immersive RPG experience.	99%
Strong Nostalgic Appeal Description For many, the game evokes strong feelings of nostalgia, often linked to childhood memories. The re-release allows players to revisit a beloved title, and its aged-but-charming graphics and music contribute to this nostalgic appeal. Importance 83%	For many, the game evokes strong feelings of nostalgia, often linked to childhood memories. The re-release allows players to revisit a beloved title, and its aged-but-charming graphics and music contribute to this nostalgic appeal.	83%
Modern System Compatibility & Fixes Description The Steam re-release significantly improves the game's technical performance on modern systems. Players appreciate the native support for higher resolutions (HD/Full HD) and the resolution of long-standing bugs, making the game much more stable and accessible. Importance 47%	The Steam re-release significantly improves the game's technical performance on modern systems. Players appreciate the native support for higher resolutions (HD/Full HD) and the resolution of long-standing bugs, making the game much more stable and accessible.	47%
Classic Underrated RPG Gem Description The game is widely regarded as a classic and an underrated gem within the isometric RPG genre. Many players consider it a must-play for fans of old-school CRPGs, highlighting its enduring quality and unique charm. Importance 44%	The game is widely regarded as a classic and an underrated gem within the isometric RPG genre. Many players consider it a must-play for fans of old-school CRPGs, highlighting its enduring quality and unique charm.	44%
Immersive World & Atmosphere Description The game excels in world-building, creating a unique and immersive fantasy setting distinct from typical D&D influences. Players appreciate the detailed environments, atmospheric design, and the sense of adventure it provides. Importance 37%	The game excels in world-building, creating a unique and immersive fantasy setting distinct from typical D&D influences. Players appreciate the detailed environments, atmospheric design, and the sense of adventure it provides.	37%
Innovative Inventory & Gear System Description The inventory and character customization systems are highly praised, particularly the innovative layered clothing and armor system. This allows for visual variety and strategic depth, with equipped items visibly impacting the character. Importance 19%	The inventory and character customization systems are highly praised, particularly the innovative layered clothing and armor system. This allows for visual variety and strategic depth, with equipped items visibly impacting the character.	19%
Well-Written NPCs & Dialogues Description The game features exceptionally well-written NPCs with unique and evolving dialogues that react to in-game events. This attention to detail in character writing and dialogue significantly enhances immersion and replayability. Importance 14%	The game features exceptionally well-written NPCs with unique and evolving dialogues that react to in-game events. This attention to detail in character writing and dialogue significantly enhances immersion and replayability.	14%
Excellent Atmospheric Music Description The game's soundtrack is consistently praised for being atmospheric, high-quality, and contributing significantly to the overall mood and nostalgic experience. The music is considered a strong point of the game. Importance 8%	The game's soundtrack is consistently praised for being atmospheric, high-quality, and contributing significantly to the overall mood and nostalgic experience. The music is considered a strong point of the game.	8%
Accessible & Enjoyable Gameplay Description The game is generally considered easy to play, especially for certain classes like the mage. While combat can offer some challenge, the overall gameplay experience is described as enjoyable and accessible. Importance 8%	The game is generally considered easy to play, especially for certain classes like the mage. While combat can offer some challenge, the overall gameplay experience is described as enjoyable and accessible.	8%