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Any game with sequels, at least when the sequence is a continuation of the story, will have some retreading. But mr Vogel have gone further than that, by releasing the Avernums/exiles 3 times by now. BTW: I don't mind that, so I guess in that respect I filt the nut's description.
As for the sequels within the series (Avernum 1-6, Avadon 1-3) I don't think there's more retreading here than in other game series. He uses the same engine again and again. But that doesn't trouble me, and I actually think that RPG-lovers should pay more attention to other parts of his games. And one effect of the simplicity and his reuse of engine and assets is that his games have very few bugs on release.
For the record, I have no problems understanding why many people don't like his games.
pibbur who who still doesn't like how the new game series looks.
Firstly, Skyrim was re-released as a remaster just 5 years after release, it wasn't even in a new engine or anything.
Secondly, Queen's Wish isn't that, it's an entirely new game. And, no, I don't even think his use of the word retread has anything to do with any remasters.
Thirdly, he doesn't use the same engine again and again and I think Queen's Wish is his fourth engine (?) at least.
Yes, his main qualities are bug-free interesting games with lots of quality RPG elements. And, yes, there is still room for criticism beyond plastic complaints like graphics and whether he remasters some of his games every 10 years.
Yes, it's easy to understand why anyone doesn't like anything, however, in a discussion we try to converse about points actually raised, you know, to prevent misinformation and to balance out chronic fanboyism and unwarranted hate.
And, yes, the 'look' of the new game is indeed uncomfortable at first glance.
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