Learning is your first priority in a world of wizardry, wonder and untold mystery

Apr 16, 2007 13:48 GMT  ·  By

In Avencast: Rise of the Mage, the player has to complete a certain number of quests to sharpen skills and gain knowledge about potions, spell casting, weaponry and melee combat. As the story progresses, your character's purpose becomes clear -things at the academy are not as they appear and when Avencast is descended upon by demonic hordes the very survival of his world is at stake. Armed with over 60 different combat moves and spells, and over one hundred different equipment items plus variations, the player must fight various nightmarish creatures and transcend dimensions into the past. The intriguing plot thickens revealing treachery, deceit, the tragic destiny of a forgotten people, and an astonishing truth that will forever change the battle scarred Wizard.

Without further ado, here's what you'll be getting yourself into with the new assets of Avencast: Rise of the Mage from Clockstone:

■ tons of exciting gameplay set in diverse worlds, keeping you stuck to the screen for hours; ■ over 30 Fantasy Based Monsters with Advanced AI (each with their own combat strategies, attacks, and defensive moves, their reactions depend on the player's behavior, attack strategy, and even health); ■ Strong Player Personification - In third person view, the character's appearance changes as they acquire new equipment, armor, and weapons; ■ cutting edge 3D Engine - allows for a fluid combat system generating special lighting and shadowing effects for a fully engaging experience (looming pillars and large corridors; creatures are more imposing with their highly detailed silhouettes); ■ learn Special Moves from Different Skill Trees - Blood Magic (elementally charged blows with varying speeds, ranges, and damage properties) and Soul Magic (covers all kinds of ranged magic spells allowing better area control) - both allow players to summon reinforcements during combat ■ An RPG by mechanics, but also a game that can be enjoyed by a broad range of players - RPG, Action, and Adventure

If you want to download the new assets just visit the official site, but before you do, check out the screeshots below.

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