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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Single-player
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

Developers: Questline
Publishers: Awaken Realms
Release Date: 23 May, 2025
Price (USD): HK$ 220.80
Current Players: 965

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Very Positive(88%)
atmosphere
exploration
lore
combat
music
story
dialogue
graphics
combat
quests
bugs
performance
act 3
AI
technical issues
The game captures the essence of an open-world RPG, offering a rich atmosphere and exploratory opportunities that many players find engaging and rewarding. However, the story and dialogue present mixed experiences, with some players finding depth while others find it lacking. The technical issues and lack of polish in later acts, especially with bugs and performance, detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game's music and world-building elements stand out as significant strengths.

Positive Points

  • Many players appreciate the game's atmosphere and setting, often drawing comparisons to titles like Skyrim and Dark Souls but highlighting its unique identity.
  • The game is praised for its exploration and lore, with players noting the world feels rich with stories, history, and engaging lore elements.
  • Combat is considered engaging by many, with a variety of builds and playstyles, allowing for customization and replayability.
  • The music and sound design receive high praise, contributing to the overall immersive experience of the game.

    • Negative Points

  • Players frequently mention issues with bugs and glitches, especially in later acts, which detract from the overall experience.
  • The graphics and performance are often criticized, with players experiencing stuttering and poor optimization despite settings adjustments.
  • Some reviewers feel the game becomes less engaging in the later acts, with Act 3 particularly seen as rushed or less polished compared to earlier parts of the game.
  • There are reports of quest-breaking bugs and inconsistent AI behavior, which can disrupt gameplay and progression.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's story and dialogue receive mixed feedback, with some players finding it rich and engaging, while others criticize it as bland or poorly executed.
  • While combat is generally praised for its variety, some players find it clunky or unbalanced at times, particularly in terms of enemy AI and animations.

    • Common Themes

  • Comparison to Elder Scrolls series, particularly Skyrim, with a mix of dark fantasy elements.
  • The game is seen as an ambitious indie project that succeeds in some areas like atmosphere and worldbuilding but falls short in others such as technical execution and polish.
  • A consistent theme is the appreciation for the exploration and discovery aspects of the game, with rewarding hidden elements and lore scattered throughout.
    • Updated 9/10/2025, 12:01:44 AM UTC
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