Avadon: The Black Fortress 12+

This is classic, as many have pointed out. Rather than spending limited resources on overblown graphics, Jeff Vogel at Spiderweb focuses on rich story lines and consequential decisions for the player. While this game is much more linear than other of his titles, you still have to make tough choices throughout the game. That increases replay value A LOT. Play through once as the completely loyal Hand of Avadon. Play through again following the characters who offer to lead you astray. Play the arrogant Hand of Avadon or in a more kindly manner. Up the difficulty, etc. All are options throughout the game. This is hours of entertainment and replay richness, making this a very high value proposition in the game market.

Finally, crucially compared to the modern style of games, there are never any in-game payments to upgrade your character or to gain a chance to beat a boss. You bought the entire game when you bought it. Enjoy staying in the game completely and not being ripped out of the experience to spend cash.

It is not only old school in style, old school in depth of content, old school in consequential decisions, but also old school in how it is sold to you. That’s so old school, that it’s rather refreshing!

I used to play all the old RPGs (e.g. Telengard, Sword of Fargoal, Bards Tale, Ultima 1-4, etc.) and wanted a game in that genre so I looked at what was available. Avadon seemed like the best fit and it received great reviews on game rating sites so I thought I'd give it a shot.

Bottom line, THIS GAME ROCKS. Great gameplay, low system requirements, interesting storyline, and lots of stuff to do. Should keep me busy for quite some time and I hope there are sequels to this storyline.

So far I have been playing the game and love it so far. gives it a classic rpg look and feeling.