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Exploration also feels great, with fun traversal and plenty of secrets.

Obsidian’s new fantasy RPG is a classic example of the form, buoyed by a sense of playfulness and adventure.

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Avowed is the latest game from the RPG masters at Obsidian Entertainment, the Microsoft-owned studio behind hits like The Outer Worlds, Pentiment and Pillars of Eternity. The team has once again ...

“Avowed” takes place in Eora, the same world as Obsidian’s “Pillars of Eternity” franchise. But don’t worry, players don’t need to play them before playing “Avowed.” While “Pillars of Eternity” fans ...

Avowed also handles scaling and progression in an interesting way. All the equipment has four to five tiers of quality, which you can improve with materials you gather from opponents and the ...