Game Vs. Game: Aveyond 2 versus Eschalon Book 1
Two well-anticipated indie RPGs were released at the end of last year - Aveyond 2: Ean's Quest and Eschalon: Book 1. Both are excellent role-playing games, both feature turn-based combat, but they are extremely different in style.

So I put up a poll on the forums - which one do you prefer? For whatever reason - quality, style, graphics - I'm kinda curious as to what sort of games YOU are into. Vote in the poll, discuss it in the thread, and let your opinion by known!

Aveyond 2: Ean's Quest is a cute, funny, more "casual" RPG borrowing heavily from the old 16-bit console jRPGs of the Super Nintendo / Genesis / early Playstation era. It's highly story-driven, party-based, and has turn-based combat. Its inspiration is clearly drawn from games like Chrono Trigger and the Final Fantasy series, among many others.




Eschalon: Book 1 instead goes into the more hardcore western RPG, claiming influences from classics like Ultima, Might & Magic, and Wizardry. It's a lot lighter on story, and heavier on open-ended exploration, game mechanics, and character customization.



Vote In the Poll: Aveyond Vs. Eschalon

Labels: Roleplaying Games

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