Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
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About Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
Avernum 4 is a turn-based RPG set in a large underground realm. You lead a party of adventurers through tactical dungeon crawls, resource management, and a layered story about power and greed. Built by Spiderweb Software, the same team behind the cult-favorite Avernum series, it drops you into a world of clever puzzles, enemy encounters, and hundreds of lootable items. Released in 2025, it plays like a love letter to classic D&D-style RPGs with modern polish. Expect deep strategy, branching choices, and a steep learning curve. This isn’t a flashy game, it’s about grinding out victories through smart planning and party composition.
Gameplay
Each session revolves around managing a six-member squad, each with unique skills and gear. You explore grid-based dungeons, navigating traps and combat by turn. Battles force you to balance attack, defense, and item use. Crafting and looting are central, you’ll spend hours mining for materials, forging weapons, and deciphering enemy weaknesses. Missions mix exploration with story-driven quests, like negotiating with rival factions or solving ancient riddles. The game punishes haste: one misstep in positioning can collapse your party. Sessions often stretch to 3+ hours, with frequent save points but no quick travel. Controls are keyboard-focused, with clunky but functional UI. The grind is real, expect 50+ hours to fully explore the main storyline.
What Players Think
Avernum 4 has a 4.3/5 rating from PlayPile users, with 78% completing the main story. Average playtime clocks in at 28 hours, but 30% of completers hit 60+ hours. Community moods are split: 65% call it “engrossing,” while 25% gripe it’s “slow-paced.” Review snippets praise the “addictive artifact system” and “tense enemy AI,” though some note the “archaic tutorial.” There are 378 achievements, averaging 80 hours to 100% completion. Metacritic scores it 82/100, with critics highlighting its depth but warning it’s “not for casual players.” The Mac port is stable, but Windows users report minor save issues.
PlayPile's Take
This is a must-play for hardcore RPG fans who crave depth over flash. The $29.99 price tag is fair given the content, though the 30-hour price-to-playtime ratio leans toward value. It’s not for everyone, the combat can feel grindy, and the UI isn’t user-friendly. But if you love tactical planning, loot systems, and branching narratives, it’s worth the investment. With 378 achievements and a completion rate under 20%, it’s a niche gem. Pass on it if you want quick wins or flashy visuals. Otherwise, prepare to sink hours into its world.
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