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Spiderweb Software is an independent video game developer founded in 1994 by Jeff Vogel in
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. Its primary focus is on creating
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. Spiderweb Software is also known for emphasizing storytelling and turn-based gameplay and using a retro style of graphics.


Games


Developed games

Spiderweb Software is most notable for the following RPG video games: * The ''Exile'' trilogy of underground adventures (1995-1997). ** ''
Blades of Exile ''Exile'' is a series of role-playing video games created by Jeff Vogel of Spiderweb Software. They were released as shareware titles for Macintosh and Windows systems. ''Exile III'' was also ported to Linux by a third party. There were four ...
'', a non-canonical continuation featuring a scenario creation kit. * '' Nethergate'', a fantasy game based upon the Roman occupation of Britain (1998). The game was eventually revamped under the title '' Nethergate: Resurrection'' (2007). * The first ''Avernum'' trilogy, which are expanded remakes of the ''Exile'' series, using the Nethergate game engine, with several enhancements to the visual design and gameplay (2000-2002). ** '' Blades of Avernum'', a non-canonical continuation featuring a scenario creation kit. * The five-part ''Geneforge'' series, notable for its unique gameplay involving the creation of creatures to assist the player (2001-2008). * The Second ''Avernum'' trilogy, continuing and ultimately finishing the story of Avernum, using a variation of the ''Geneforge'' game engine (2005-2009). * '' Avadon: The Black Fortress'', the first game in a new trilogy (2011). ''Avadon'' features a new game setting, interface, and combat system. ** '' Avadon 2: The Corruption''. The second game released in the ''Avadon'' trilogy (2013). ** '' Avadon 3: The Warborn''. The third game released in the ''Avadon'' trilogy (2016). * '' Avernum: Escape From the Pit'' (2011), '' Avernum 2: Crystal Souls'' (2015), and '' Avernum 3: Ruined World'' (2018), remakes of the first ''Avernum'' trilogy, with reworked game mechanics, and new graphics and sound effects. * '' Queen's Wish: The Conqueror'', the first game in a new fantasy series (2019). This series focuses on capturing and building fortresses and explores the mechanics and morality of building empires. ** '' Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor''. The second game released in the ''Queen's Wish'' trilogy. It was released on August 24, 2022. * '' Geneforge 1 - Mutagen'' (2021) is a remake of the first '' Geneforge'' game. It was released on February 24, 2021.


Distributed games

The company previously provided distribution services and other support for other shareware developers, including Richard White and '' Crystal Shard''. The games included: * ''Galactic Core'' (developed by Richard White). * ''Lost Souls'' (developed by Richard White). * ''Ocean Bound'' (developed by Richard White). * ''SubTerra'' (developed by Crystal Shard). * ''Homeland: The Stone of Night'' (developed by Dragon Lore). In June 2007, Jeff Vogel announced that the company would no longer be supporting games by other developers, and they are no longer available for download through Spiderweb's main site.


Awards

* ''Exile II: Crystal Souls'' – 1996 "Shareware Game of the Year" (Honorable Mention), * ''Exile III: Ruined World'' – "Shareware Game of the Year", * ''Nethergate'' – "RPG of the Year" (Honorable Mention), '' Computer Games Magazine'' * '' Geneforge 4: Rebellion'' – "Indie RPG of the year" ''
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References


External links


Spiderweb Software's official siteJeff Vogel's Official Company and Gaming Blog
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