With colorful spellcasting combat in a unique setting for fantasy games, there’s a lot to like here.
Unfortunately, things get rougher the longer the game goes on, with inconsistent writing weighing down the story.
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Your allies don’t always get along.
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Optional, collectible lore entries help a bit, but not much.
That’s compounded by the writing, which eschews any serious tone for quick quips and one-liners.
Swap spells and open fire.
Largely, that holds true.
Magic is divided into three colors: Red Chaos magic, Blue Force magic, and Green Life magic.
Jak can equip one bracer per color of magic, with each bracer having access to one devastating spell.
Talents are key to becoming more powerful.
Most importantly, they all feelextremelygood to use, making the gameplay loop satisfying.
Devyn mentions an aging spell at one point, which would’ve been wild to see.
It’s not enough to completely take away from the experience, but it’s weird enough to notice.
Immortals of Aveum can look very nice.
That certainly shows with impressive particle effects and lighting that made combat a constant delight to watch unfold.
Running onXbox Series X, performance seemed fine, with a mostly-consistent 60 FPS through battles and world exploration.
Immortals of Aveum: Should you buy it?
Colorblindness won’t hold you back.
Overall, Immortals of Aveum is a bit of a mixed bag.
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