

The game uses 3D graphics, viewed mostly from an isometric perspective. Over-world exploration and combat is action-oriented, while strategic planning and light puzzle-solving move players past storyline obstacles and forward to greater abilities and challenges. Players can make changes to items that have been recorded in the book, such as altering a weapon's strength or switching around a monster's special abilities.įinding and subduing monsters, to collect them in the book, is an important part of play. Enlightened by a magic spirit, the hero sets forth on an epic adventure to fill in those pages, by exploring the world and cataloging the people, places, and monsters that exist there. The hero awakens the next morning to find a magic book nearby, but its pages blank.


As the tale begins, the player's character dreams of the end of the world, and of a book that can create a new one. This and other choices, made throughout the adventure, determine the way the story develops and ends. At the start of the game, players can choose a male or female lead character. Avalon Code is a "by the book" role-playing game that lets players write their own stories.This was our second cruise with them and I would definitely recommend them and would travel with them again. Considering the problems, Avalon handled the change of plans very well with very little inconvenience to us. Unfortunately it was the section of the Rhine Gorge where all the castles are but Avalon organised for us to see it on a smaller boat so we didn't miss out on that section entirely. Consequently we had to change ships and bus it between the two ships. I think I was offered the stateroom with 2 singles and never queried it which I guess I should have.Īs they have had a very warm summer in Europe the water levels on the Rhine have dropped considerably, there was one section of the Rhine that our ship could not get through. Was a bit disappointed that somehow we ended up with 2 single beds in our cabin and my sister who was travelling alone had a nice queen in her room. The quality of the ships and their cabins was excellent. We found Avalon to be a very organised and enjoyable cruise line. The weather was good and the places we visited were very interesting and we saw some very quaint towns with their timbered houses. My husband and I really enjoyed our Romantic Rhine river cruise in August this year. Also, stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade.īefore the end of your European river cruise vacation, stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany's Black Forest - an area of unrivaled natural beauty - best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock. In Strasbourg, France, you'll be amazed by the red-sandstone gothic cathedral with ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Continue your Rhine river cruise to Mainz for a guided walk and visit to the captivating Gutenberg Museum, or take an excursion to Heidelberg to visit the ruins of its red-walled castle. And nearby, in the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, visit the unique Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge - the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. read more city known for its gothic architecture - will be an exciting stop with its famous twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés, and taverns. The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city's "Golden Age." Cologne, Germany - a 2,000 year-old. One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which takes you across Germany - and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent river cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Read 68 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Avalon's 8 Day Romantic Rhine.
