The Avatar Legends

Overview

The Avatar Legend is an RPG where players control their Xbox Live Avatar. The game was developed and published by Barkers Crest Studios for Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Indie Games).

Story

All the avatar were peacefully enjoying themselves on the Xbox 360 dashboard, until suddenly they all get transported into the world of Avatar Legend.

All the avatars have been stuck inside this land waiting for the one to come and rescue them. The legend says that the one is the only Avatar able to open treasure chests in the world.

When the players avatar gets thrown into this world, they is given the task of opening a chest. Once it is proven that the player has the power to open the chests, the other avatar are excited that the one is finally here to save them from this world.

Gameplay

Players have direct control over their avatar. There are other avatars throughout the world that can be talked to and receive quests from. The game features conversation trees in which players can gather information from other avatars.

Treasure chests can be found throughout the world which contain rewards such as exp, gold items or other pieces of equipment. The combat in the game is separated from the over world section.

Campaign

The Avatar Legends features a 10+ hour single player adventure. The adventure can be played single player or multiplayer by connecting to Xbox Live with up to 5 others.

The single player campaign revolves around asking avatars for quests and advice and buying and unlocking items and combat zones. Combat zones are where players must defeat all the enemies before continuing the adventure.

Quest Builder

The Avatar Legends features a robust quest and map editor. The main adventure was created using this editor.

The editor allows for creation of multiple maps which can be linked together to create a big adventure. Players can create main and side quests, different items and weapons, and different enemies. Avatars from the players friends list can be used as NPCs in the world.

Players can also create text trees for each NPC that can give quests or rewards such as gold, experience, or items.

Custom adventures can be shared online for others to download and play.