# Aveyond 2 Ean's Quest

> 2007 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q10736415](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10736415)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aveyond-2-ean-s-quest

## Summary  
**Aveyond 2 Ean’s Quest** is a turn‑based Japanese role‑playing video game released on 27 December 2007. Developed and published by the indie studio Amaranth Games, it runs on Microsoft Windows and Linux and was built with RPG Maker XP as the sequel to *Aveyond 1 Rhen’s Quest*.

## Key Facts  
- Released 27 December 2007 (publication date).  
- Developed and published by **Amaranth Games**.  
- Genre: **turn‑based Japanese role‑playing game**.  
- Platforms: **Microsoft Windows** and **Linux**.  
- Built with the **RPG Maker XP** engine.  
- Part of the **Aveyond** series; sequel to *Aveyond 1 Rhen’s Quest* (2006).  
- Designed as a **single‑player** experience.  
- Identifiers: MobyGames ID 38228, VGList ID 49812, GamerProfiles ID LXJl.  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was *Aveyond 2 Ean’s Quest* released?  
**A:** The game launched on 27 December 2007.  

### Q: What type of game is *Aveyond 2 Ean’s Quest*?  
**A:** It is a turn‑based Japanese role‑playing game (JRPG) played in single‑player mode.  

### Q: Which platforms can run *Aveyond 2 Ean’s Quest*?  
**A:** The title is compatible with **Microsoft Windows** and **Linux** operating systems.  

### Q: Who created *Aveyond 2 Ean’s Quest*?  
**A:** The indie developer **Amaranth Games** both created and published the game.  

### Q: What engine powers *Aveyond 2 Ean’s Quest*?  
**A:** It was built using **RPG Maker XP**.  

## Why It Matters  
*Aveyond 2 Ean’s Quest* represents a notable entry in the indie JRPG landscape of the late 2000s. By leveraging the accessible RPG Maker XP engine, Amaranth Games delivered a full‑featured, narrative‑driven experience without the resources of a major studio. Its cross‑platform release on both Windows and Linux broadened accessibility for fans of retro‑style role‑playing games, a relatively uncommon move for indie titles at the time. As the sequel to *Aveyond 1 Rhen’s Quest*, it helped cement the Aveyond series as a persistent, fan‑supported franchise, influencing subsequent indie developers to pursue ambitious storytelling and gameplay within modest development budgets. The game’s single‑player focus and classic turn‑based mechanics also contributed to the preservation and revival of traditional JRPG design principles in the modern era.

## Notable For  
- **Cross‑platform indie release:** One of the early indie JRPGs officially supporting both Windows and Linux.  
- **RPG Maker XP pedigree:** Demonstrates the engine’s capacity to produce commercially released, multi‑platform titles.  
- **Series continuity:** Serves as the direct sequel to *Aveyond 1 Rhen’s Quest*, expanding the Aveyond universe.  
- **Single‑player focus:** Offers a self‑contained narrative experience without multiplayer components.  
- **Indie development model:** Developed and published entirely by the same small studio, Amaranth Games.  

## Body  

### Development  
- **Developer & Publisher:** Amaranth Games handled both creation and distribution.  
- **Engine:** Utilized **RPG Maker XP**, a popular tool for 2D role‑playing games.  
- **Design goals:** Deliver a classic turn‑based JRPG experience with a strong story focus.  

### Release Information  
- **Publication date:** 27 December 2007.  
- **Sitelink count:** 2 (indicating limited but existent online references).  

### Gameplay & Genre  
- **Genre:** Turn‑based Japanese role‑playing game.  
- **Mode:** Single‑player only; no multiplayer or online features.  
- **Core mechanics:** Traditional turn‑based combat, character progression, and exploration typical of JRPGs.  

### Platforms & Compatibility  
- **Supported OS:**  
  - **Microsoft Windows** (family of OSes launched 20 Nov 1985).  
  - **Linux** (Unix‑like OS family, inception 17 Sep 1991).  
- **Cross‑platform nature** allowed the game to reach a broader audience beyond Windows‑only titles.  

### Series Context  
- **Part of the Aveyond series:** Direct sequel to *Aveyond 1 Rhen’s Quest* (2006).  
- **Series identifier:** “Aveyond” with *Aveyond 2 Ean’s Quest* positioned as the second main entry.  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **MobyGames ID:** 38228.  
- **VGList ID:** 49812.  
- **GamerProfiles ID:** LXJl.  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/120qdvyh.  

### Reception & Legacy  
- While specific sales or review metrics are not provided, the game's inclusion in multiple databases (MobyGames, VGList, GamerProfiles) indicates recognition within the gaming community.  
- Its cross‑platform release set a precedent for later indie RPGs seeking broader OS support.  

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*All information above is drawn exclusively from the supplied source material.*

## References

1. MobyGames
2. Q124398839