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7/2/2025, 4:25:19 AM
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Avowed is the definition of a solid 7.5 out of 10. It has strengths, especially in world design and exploration, and the great combat, but it feels like a downgrade and oversimplification compared to Pillars of Eternity. The RPG systems are noticeably weaker and often feel underdeveloped.
Dialogue lacks depth, with very limited impact on the world or characters, there's also lack of RPG in the dialogue. There is barely any reactivity when stealing or interacting with the environment, which hurts immersion. Itemization is another low point. Non-unique items have almost no flavour, and even unique ones often come with disappointing or very basic stats. It is only slightly better than The Outer Worlds in this area.
The story has potential, but the ending boils down to a binary choice with no meaningful grey areas, but I really liked the companions, especially Garus.
In a year that includes a major RPG like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Avowed fails to stand out. It is far from a bad game, but given Obsidian's legacy, it is a clear letdown, let's hope Outer Worlds is better.
Avowed is the definition of a solid 7.5 out of 10. It has strengths, especially in world design and exploration, and the great combat, but it feels like a downgrade and oversimplification compared to Pillars of Eternity. The RPG systems are noticeably weaker and often feel underdeveloped.
Dialogue lacks depth, with very limited impact on the world or characters, there's also lack of RPG in the dialogue. There is barely any reactivity when stealing or interacting with the environment, which hurts immersion. Itemization is another low point. Non-unique items have almost no flavour, and even unique ones often come with disappointing or very basic stats. It is only slightly better than The Outer Worlds in this area.
The story has potential, but the ending boils down to a binary choice with no meaningful grey areas, but I really liked the companions, especially Garus.
In a year that includes a major RPG like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Avowed fails to stand out. It is far from a bad game, but given Obsidian's legacy, it is a clear letdown, let's hope Outer Worlds is better.
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