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Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight
Developer Amaranth Games, LLC
Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world. From the Steam store page
132 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Sep 24, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
70
Fresh
92 positive · 39 negative
95% range 62–77%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 92 | 39 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
1 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mixed
127 of 185 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 132 · most liked firstJust finished part 1 of this series and boy am I drowsy... Aveyond has a lot of things going for it with some really pleasant sound design, excellent graphics (for a 16-bit style RPG) and fairly interesting characters with some decently writen parts. It really does look nice and as far as I can tell it's all-original. The sound is especially good with some really well done environment ambience and some really memorable tunes. However, the gameplay itself just really turned me away from…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you have already made experience with RPG Maker games and found them decent enough, you will find this game decent. If you like these games, you will like this one. A classic Top-down RPG game. It shows it was not made with a budget to speak of. This is noticable from the beginning, as the 'Options' menu is the bare minimum. There is no resolution to choose from. Windowed is not recommended because of the resulting low resolution setting. The sound is also restricted to On/Off with no…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Right from the Start, you got no Resolution options, no Sound level. I Mean, is it really that hard? Seriously, the only Sound option you´ve got is "on" or "off". And like flashgames, its way too loud by default. I´m Aware of the fact, that I can change it via the windows soundmixer, but it should belong in the options in the first place. The Gameplay is Boring, like most of these RPGmaker games are, the "Humour", that is advertised isnt there if you´re older then 12. So far i´m not…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is just alright and thats being nice. Intially it was fine, however as you proceed you discover it really lacks depth, ingame looks shoddy lacking creativity, the gameplay is a snooze and the so called humor, perhaps it's there if you're 10. And the the price certainly should not be 10$ it's not even the full story just a part which is super dissapointing. This game is good for a rainy day, however paying full price is not worth it. I may give the sequel a try if it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is only a piece/chapter not a full game, and i felt the description of the game did not let me know that. Granted it was cheap on a bundle, If I had paid full price I would of been upset!! Also several ;points in the game its is more of going over every spot you been again to find some hint or clue for current quest. Also ONE QUEST GIVEN YOU CANT EVEN COMPLETE IN THIS GAME.....ITS FOR THE NEXT PIECE/CHAPTER. It runs well enough. The fighting is smooth. The sound is monotonious but runs…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not downvoting this game because of its engine. It's made using RPG maker, so naturally, the controls and visuals are going to be limitted. However, this isn't a problem if a game makes up for it through gameplay. Unfortunately, this one doesn't. It starts out well enough, but a couple hours in, it becomes one wild goose chase after the next. Let me elaborate. As a general rule of thumb, if the only alternative to searching everywhere for the one obscure way forward, after reading all…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing status: 100% achievement Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): No. Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight is the first episode of the [url=https://aveyond.fandom.com/wiki/Aveyond_3_Orbs_of_Magic]Aveyond 3 Orbs of Magic series, which also counts as the third [url=https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/15386/Aveyond_Saga/]Aveyond series. It's a turn-based RPG Maker game featuring up to 5 playable party members where you have to explore a lot of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DON'T BUY. I'm lucky I got it in a bundle and did not waste 9€... feels like someone wants to make a quick buck with this. I wonder why this is even on sale here. I've seen WAY better games made with RPG-maker for free YEARS ago. (Vampires Dawn I & II for example). Hell, I've even fooled around with one of the RPG-Makers when I was younger and produced better maps than this game has. Just google for games made with RPG-Maker and you'll find a shi*load of games for free in a similar *quality*…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Think old school RPG but really updated. The dark humor in this will have you want to play for hours on end. I loved it. I cant wait till steam has part 2
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hum, where to begin. when the game first starts, it automatically takes up all of your screen. Now this would be fine except for the fact that the resulotion is bad. So I go to the options menu and find it's lackluster at best, yes or no kinda bad. Once in the game it looks ... okay, I mean it's not bad. Just looks so standard and unimaginative. The tutorial is ... weird, you choose between keyboard and mouse controll and then completly ignores the other option even though you will use both…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I recommend this game with caveats. If you like "old-skool" RPGs with turn-based battles and 16-bit graphics, then this just might be your thing. However, if you also like getting a complete game, then be aware that this is just a chapter in an ongoing series. The interchange between characters was nice, but it wasn't frequent enough for me. The journal just contained basic descriptions of the main and side quests you'd undertake. However, not all side quests get logged, so, how do you know…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I remembered Aveyond not because I've played it (RPG isn't really my favorite genre but I can appreciate some of them) but because I was also looking for small games in order to add them into a database. So, yeah, after some hesitation, I finally added all the games available on Steam (safe for the one that was just released). So here I am, after the big storm about achievements, guiding Mel, a young thief, that happened to be a descendant of an evil sorcerer, getting sucked into the evil plan…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have to admit it was my first play through and first I've heard of this game.. Two Thumbs Up. Did a little research and saw that there were 3 in this series and as as 2 original games I would love to see the others added as well in the near future Kinda want to know what happens next !!.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has some fairly solid art and sound design. But everything else is generic, shallow, and half-baked. If you've played a fantasy JRPG before, you've seen this story, met these characters, battled these enemies, and so on. The gameplay is geared around doing lots and lots of backtracking from one end of the map to the other. Halfway through, the story just sort of checks out, and from then on it's a matter of playing "where haven't I gone yet?" to string events together. What seems…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DISCLAIMER: This is a .2 hour review due to offline play, not because I only played this game for 12 minutes. Yes, I did beat the game. No, Steam does not record offline play. Please enjoy the review and have a nice day. Pros -Short RPG game that you can 'enjoy' without thinking about it Cons -Uninspired, cliche story. It isn't even funny. -Uninteresting characters -Combat mechanics that do nothing to invest players into the combat portion of the game -Only enjoyable if you've got absolutely…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aveyond: Lord of Twilight is actually a pretty fun RPG. The gameplay feels like a good SNES RPG, once you get used to the mouse/keyboard combo setup of the game. You can control the movement of your toon with either the directional arrows on the keyboard, or by point-clicking your mouse. It actually isn't a bad setup, just different. The story in Aveyond: Lord of Twilight is very intriguing. There are multiple characters who will join your party throughout the story, and at points in the story…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is on sale right now via Groupees bundle for about 50 cents, very worth it at that price. To get into the story, characters, and overall atmosphere of the game for a bit I must say it was quite different from what I was expecting. The intro image (and main product/cover image) brings to mind a grittier art style and a dark setting. The tone of this game overall ends up being rather light, not laugh-out-loud hilarious unfortunately but charming and quaintly designed. Those who are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →** NOTE BENE: Amaranth Games just {27JUL2026} issued FONT update to fix text readability issue caused by recent Win 11 update. I'm reposting this review as it has disappeared from my Profile Reviews list ? AVEYOND 3-1: Lord of Twilight {A:LoT} is an interesting and enjoyable RPG, that I also consider to be a Visual Novel. Combat is turn-based. I highly Recommend playing through all four episodes … They all are excellent games that combine to make a memorable tale. A:LoT is Chapter 1 in a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like this game, because I enjoy indie RPG Maker titles. But this game is just so tedious and slow. The story, as it were, feels very bland and one dimensional. The characters I've met so far are pretty bland and nonsensical. And the combat... ugh. Even for RPG Maker this battle system is atrocious. The difficulty spikes frequently throughout the game, but not in a fun way. It just feels like enemies do way too much damage and your characters do way too little, and I'm…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aveyond is heaven. I've been there once to enhance my Excalibur.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've scratched my original review entirely now that I've finished the game. From what I understand this is the first part (of four) of the third game in the Aveyond series; a curious place to start for Steam gamers unfamiliar with Amaranth's work. As with most games made with RPG Maker, writing quality weighs heavily upon whether or not a title is worth your time and money. Here Lord of Twilight is thankfully relatively solid. Most attempts at humor fall flat, but character dialogue is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even though it's only part of a series, I actually enjoyed playing the game. Reminded me of the old days when I was playing the old RPG games like Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger. Would recommend if you are in the mood for some nostalgia.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have always been fond of JRPG-style games, even if they do not have the most "expressive" graphics. I have played a few Aveyond games in the form of hour-long trials and I was always disappointed when the pre-allotted time ran out. I'm glad I bought this with Tremor Coins in order to try to finish one Aveyond game for realsies. So, pros: -The music is absolutely beautiful and very atmospheric. -The graphics, while in the limited JRPG style, are still very pleasing to the eye -The interface…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →https://youtu.be/Bdn60QyVGh4 An ancient proficiency ties together the lives of vampires to that of an unknowing sell labeled street urchin. The narrative spends the majority of it's time focusing on how important things will be...later, instead of making it compelling now. This is also seen in the combat which lacks any decision making requiring the player only to press 'fight' until they win. The decision to make loot from fights require an out of combat action to pickup, even when it's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is a great game, fighting is very tactical till you out level the area. The game can be frustrating near the end because there is not much you can accomplish because it is part of 4 games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A blast from the past. It's been a long while since I've played this game series and picking it up once more, years later -> It's still really fun and I look forward to enjoying the rest of the series. So glad it's on Steam. ^^
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the whole Aveyond 3 and 4. If you like these kind of games you will love it. Wish they Aveyond 1 and 2 were available on Steam
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game as part of the Humble Game Making bundle, and the best I can say about it is that it's a great template for what NOT to do when creating your own RPG. The characters are cliche, the heroine unlikeable, and the plot is barely there. Although there is an overworld map that you can stumble upon at times, it can't actually take you anywhere in this game, so the only way to progress is to either use the expensive and inconvenient fast-travel system, or resign yourself to endless…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game made me wish my father had won me in divorce court, so he could have beat me instead of letting me waste my time with this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An interesting story however there's just something lacking that keeps me from wanting to continue. It feels like a grind for some reason I can't put my finger on. The sounds are nice but in the wild there's no music tho there are little things like crickets, bird calls, the sound of rushing water. The story bounces around quite a bit between who you play as which is a downside as for some reason you share inventory. Purchasing weapon and armor upgrades are a pain because they are so few…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was a staple of my early childhood. I think it was on WildTangent or something and I must've played all the free trials I could. Felt amazing to find this again and buy it as an adult. The vibes are so good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(This review is from someone who played the Aveyond series years ago and was hit by a wave of nostalgia, reminding them of the countless hours spent immersed in pixelated adventures during their childhood.) "Aveyond: The Lord of Twilight" takes you on a fun trip down memory lane for anyone who's into old-school RPGs. I remember the time where there was a pre-alloted trial time to play the game and I'd find ways to play the series. The game begins with a charmingly familiar setup: you play as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aveyond 3 Is a great RPG. It has a rich story, fun hidden goodies, good battle system, and nice balance between story and battling. It's a shame STEAM doesn't currently carry their previous installments in the series (Ahriman's Prophecy, Aveoynd: Rhen's Quest, and Aveyond 2: Ean's Quest). Knowing the stories from those previous games makes Aveyond 3 make for a richer story experience and ties in a lot of things you otherwise wouldn't have known about but none of which are essential to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →RPG maker walking sim with a generic fantasy premise and pace of molasses. So we stole a magical artifact but the client was an evil guy all along, what a twist. Then we got enlisted in a spy school. That's in one hour of walking and one real combat encounter. There's no interesting build-up or characters so far, I can't sit through next 6-16 hours people seem to report.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Want a game about vampires that don't sparkle and feels like a classic RPG? I recommend this game, as well as its sequel 'Gates of Night'.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Only the first part of the game, so if you want to finish the story, you have to buy the overpriced sequels.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played as a child and refound the game missed it and love it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very nostalgic, I played this when I was younger and replaying it is still fun. Never got through the whole Chapter so here goes nothing!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Althrough I'm not fan of JRPGs genre, I have to admit Aveyond is created with significant touch of details - size of the cities with interactive NPC, signs, items, and most importantly story that actually IS interesting - something most of the JRPGs do lack. That is as much what I can really appreciate. As I sad, I'm not fan of this genre and got bored after couple of hours. And getting lost during the quest, forcing me to enter each door to see if it is the right one (there are many doors in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was enjoyable. I like that the plot is almost Shakespearian, that the scale of the world feels realistically large, and that the puzzles are randomised so you need to work them out even if you use a guide. The biggest flaw is that this doesn't feel like a complete game. There are subquests which you can begin here but which you can't complete until a future game, and there are treasures you can't obtain until future games, which means exploring isn't enjoyable because you don't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the concept of this game, the story seemed fairly interesting enough that is, and I love other similar rpg games, however, not even an hour in and the controls are really not fluid, it makes maneuvering around towns and other places a headache and the fighting is the most mind-numbing I've played because of how simplistic it is, the fights are also not tuned very well at all. There's also so many props that get in your way that most of the maps so far in my time playing are hard to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just like the old Aveyond games- good storyline, but quite short
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →RPG Maker strikes again! This is another low effort retro-pixel JRPG ripoff spamming the Steam catalog, made with the RPG Maker video game construction kit... in their own words, "Our easy to use tools are simple enough for a child." This isn't even a good RPG Maker game. Near 100% RPG Maker asset flips, which I guess is understandable because instead of spending the time to create game assets, the developer instead seems focused on spamming Steam with almost a dozen of these cookie-cutter…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While not a bad game, it doesn't cross the threshhold for being a great game. Pros: Developed Story and World Cons: Slow movement, overly large maps, combat bland This game has promise, and the limitations may in part be the tool used to make it. If you are VERY patient with your RPG experiences, go for it. Otherwise try one of the others in indy RPG field.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Haven't played much of it yet but it seems like a very bland JRPG. All the combat so far has been mash attack until the game says you've won. A lot of the areas are huge but seem very blank unless you enjoy talking to everyone in a town afraid that you might miss some special item. It's a very casual experience. DEFIANTLY NOT WORTH 10 DOLLARS! Got this game as a part of a Humble Bundle but I can list at least 20 other games under the price of $10 that are better experiences. Even if the game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The gameplay mostly consists of mazes that any 5 year old can solve instantly, the gameplay is then padded by making you go through the same mazes multiple times before continuing to the next maze. The story and writing are simple, laughably simple. In fact that is the only humor found in this game supposedly filled with humor. It will make you laugh only at the ridiculous character and game design choices. Luckily I got this for free in a bundle along with RPG Maker. This was…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very addicting game with truly engaging plot.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story is excellent, and they use perfect music to set the mood. loud in the ball room but when you go upstairs you can still hear it muffled. I cant wait to see how it all plays out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →what can i say this is a great rpg games. story is awsome 4/5 graphics are awsome 4/5 battle style is lacking a bit 3/5 music is great 5/5
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game will run sometimes and other times it will not. It crashes at start up as often as it doesn't. I can't recommend this until the devs patch it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Who do I contact to fix the game? I installed it brand new. No previous files, so after loading in. There is no text in any of the boxes. Every single text is completely gone!!!!! The game is fun to play to pass the time but cant really do that not knowing what I'm selecting. I'll change my recommendation after its fixed but cant really recommend something that is broken.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight is the opening chapter of the Orbs of Magic saga developed by Amaranth Games, LLC and published on Steam by KOMODO. As part of the long-running Aveyond series, it embraces the traditions of classic 2D role-playing games, offering turn-based combat, a large overworld to explore, and a story rooted in prophecy, magic, and reluctant heroism. While firmly grounded in old-school design philosophy, it delivers a surprisingly expansive adventure filled with humor, charm,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I gave this one a try, but there really isn't anything here of substance. There are other games in this series, but Aveyond 3 comprises of 4 separate titles here on Steam. So if you want the complete narrative, you will need to play all 4 parts of Aveyond 3. First, its an rpg maker game for whatever that's worth to you. As I'm writing this review, this game is over 11 years old and made by a handful of people. That being said, I wasn't expecting much when the game began, but what I got was…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No reason to play this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stars received: 2.3/10 _ Note: v.5 [0.0 to 1] = personal impressions [0.4] Controls & Training & Help [0.3] Menu & Settings [0.2] Sound & Music [0.3] Graphics [0.4] Game Design [0.2] Game Story [0.3] Game Content [0.2] Completion time (level/game)? is it Enjoyable & Fun? Could it hold a spot in Favorites? (& if the Game can be repeatedly played again) BONUS point: Multi-Player related BONUS point: Review for VR - if Registration is required with providing PII Game description key-points:…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A short and fun RPG-maker game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →been a fan of aveyond series-- love it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't work correctly on my Windows 10 machine, I'm forced to play in windowed mode. I will not lose my time with this. Wasted money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →weirdly difficult combat. not fun
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game, Will play again 12/12 xD
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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