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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: May 23, 2025
Price (USD): $44.99
Current Players: 2.4k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(88%)
world-building
combat system
voice acting
music
exploration
graphics
story
crafting system
bugs and glitches
performance issues
unfinished Act 3
combat imbalance
The general sentiment from players is a mix of admiration and frustration; while many appreciate the game's foundation and atmosphere, drawing favorable comparisons to beloved titles like Skyrim and uniquely presenting the Arthurian legend, its technical issues, especially in later acts, hinder the full enjoyment of the experience. Despite its engaging combat and rewarding exploration, the game’s bugs and performance issues are frequently mentioned as significant detractors, leading some to recommend waiting for improvements before committing fully.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a strong, immersive world-building experience with its dark fantasy setting, blending Arthurian legend with unique lore.
  • The combat system is favored for its variety, incorporating melee, ranged, and magic combat styles with an engaging dodge/parry mechanic reminiscent of soulslike games.
  • There's a significant level of freedom and exploration, with rewarding secret discoveries and hidden quests enhancing the open-world experience.
  • Voice acting and musical scores are praised for enhancing the atmospheric and narrative elements of the game.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, especially in Acts 2 and 3, including broken quests and inconsistent NPC behaviors that can disrupt gameplay.
  • Performance issues are prevalent, with frame rate drops and optimization problems reported by players across different hardware setups.
  • Act 3 is considered unfinished and lacks polish compared to earlier segments of the game, featuring less content and more technical issues.
  • Balancing issues in combat, particularly with enemies being either too easy or overly challenging, leading to an uneven gameplay experience.

    • Mixed Points

  • Graphics and visual design receive mixed feedback; the art style is appreciated for its atmosphere, but technical execution, especially in graphics, is seen as outdated.
  • The story and character development are engaging but are sometimes overshadowed by technical issues and cumbersome quest progressions.
  • The crafting and inventory systems are robust but are criticized for being cumbersome to manage over long play sessions.

    • Common Themes

  • Many players compare the game to Elder Scrolls titles such as Skyrim and Oblivion, noting both its similar and unique elements.
  • There is a consistent theme of the game needing more time for polish, particularly in later acts, with players expressing hope for future patches.
  • Players often praise the game's potential and foundational mechanics while being critical of its current incomplete and buggy state.
    • Updated 6/4/2025, 3:33:56 AM UTC
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