Whether it’s Morrowind, Oblivion, or Skyrim, a lot of us have very fond memories of the Elder Scrolls series of games. Yes, we know there are others in the series, but if we are all being honest these three are the cream of the crop. When it comes to the cream of the crop, the open-world RPG genre has a lot of excellent entries, but the specific vibe of an Elder Scrolls game is often solely reserved for the output of Bethesda Game Studios. Well, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon is here and despite being in Early Access, it already feels like an incredible game that hits those Elder Scroll-esque vibes.
Set within a very grimdark version of the Arthurian legends, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon – like any open-world RPG worth its salt – provides you full freedom (from character creation to playstyle to combat and more) as you embark on a myriad of quests across its open world. Kicking off with you in jail – a rather fitting homage – things take a twisted and somewhat unexpected turn upon your escape, as you come face to face with a zombie. Throw in the massively unsettling giant statue and red and black tendrils you encounter not long after, and it’s fair to say things aren’t quite right in the world of Avalon.
Whilst it’s nice to experience the high-fantasy settings of much of the genre’s fare – including the aforementioned Elder Scrolls series – there’s something deeply refreshing about this more horrifying depiction of might and magic. And it’s a depiction that continues to grow, as each major update to its Early Access state brings with it a whole host of new lore and content for you to sink your teeth into and just like any true RPG, it offers plenty of replayability – even in its current state – thanks to its morality choices and variety of character build options.
To top things off further, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon even has a demo for you to download and enjoy – meaning you can get to grips with the controls, setting and combat without committing to a purchase. That being said, however, if you are an Elder Scrolls fan – or an open-world RPG fan in general – Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon should definitely be your next purchase, as it’s an excellent game with a unique and interesting take on a fantasy setting that is only going to go from strength to strength.
