Avowed Reviews
Avowed has its moments when players are invading a camp full of thugs and monsters, where the sparks can fly and the blades can clash. Between those moments are insufferable dialogues with a cast of characters you won’t care for, in a setting that never feels convincing. It’s a shallow and dumb game that could be a guilty pleasure if you got it for $20.
The wait has been worth it, and Obsidian has once again produced an absolutely brilliant work. A must-see for role-playing fans and those who enjoyed Pillars of Eternity.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Avowed is full of good ideas, but half of them feels half-baked. Still, it offers the best first-person combat experience among fantasy RPG's in years.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Obsidian's signature is evident throughout Avowed, from its richly crafted setting to its deep role-playing mechanics and meaningful quests. That said, Avowed remains an AA title, lacking the extra budget needed to realize its potential fully and if you're expecting vast open worlds, ambitious design, or cutting-edge visuals, you may find yourself disappointed.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Avowed is decent fun and has a beautiful world, but its story, progression and characters leave a lot to be desired
Obsidian continues to expand its formula for how a great RPG should be made. From now on, the bar has been raised a notch for fantasy RPG/FPS games.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Engaging combat, a beautiful world, and intriguing story moments ensure Avowed is an action-RPG worth exploring, but tiresome encounters, progression quirks, and dull companions keep it from achieving divinity.
Avowed doesn't aim to make you a superhero in an epic story on great battlefields. Instead, it wants you to listen, uncover the narrative page by page, find characters who reveal something important, and perhaps keep you uncertain about your final decision until the very end. A vast array of dialogue and combat choices is somewhat hindered by a lack of enemy variety. Minor visual and technical shortcomings slightly impact the otherwise unique aesthetic of a game that challenges you to reflect on your core principles and values.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Avowed is a solid RPG that combines first-person exploration (although there is also a third-person mode) in the style of titles from Bethesda with the depth of dialogue and choices native to Pillars of Eternity. Although the optimization leaves a lot to be desired, and the side quests could be more original, the engaging storyline and extensive conversation systems make up for many of the shortcomings. The game will undoubtedly appeal to fans of Obsidian games and anyone who appreciates the freedom of conflict resolution. If you are ready to turn a blind eye to the technical pains, Avowed offers a beautiful expedition into the magical world of Eora, which you will remember for a very long time.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Avowed takes a few hours to find its feet, but once it does, this RPG provides an unforgettable journey that never outstays its welcome. Avowed features a jaw-dropping world to explore, complete with a solid cast of intriguing characters and choices that will remain with you long after the credits roll.
Avowed is a game full of fun exploration, an interesting story tied to lackluster combat, and an annoying equipment system that keeps it from reaching its full potential. When I was engaged in Avowed, I would spend hours wandering around, talking to NPCs, and completing quests. However, when the game wasn't firing on all cylinders, I was frustrated and frequently bored. It's a game of high highs and low lows, but the highs were enough to keep me engaged despite the flaws.
I find myself holding back the curtains for great RPGs like these—exploring every corner, completing every side quest, all to delay the inevitable. But in my habit of getting lost in Avowed, I fear I’ve rolled through the end far too soon. And that, more than anything, is a testament to how much I wanted to stay. So if there’s more to uncover, more stories left untold—then please, Avowed, allow me to get lost once more.
A very good RPG that struggles with a divided identity. It's excellent for newcomers, offering accessibility and appeal, but veterans seeking a more complex experience might find themselves craving something that is not there.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Avowed is forceful, solid and very powerful visually but, after almost sixty hours running around the five zones that include the Living Lands, the end catch me off guard and without having fulfilled many of the expectations I had made with its release. After the gems of Grounded and Pentiment, Obsidian fails to offer that personal and unique touch of previous titles. With Avowed, Obsidian has opted to reach the widest possible audience by creating a powerful and very pretty product that doesn't trust the player and softens too much everything we expect to find in a game from the company.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Avowed is a deeply immersive RPG that excels in storytelling, world-building, and meaningful player choices. Its rich narrative, flexible character progression, and strategic combat create an engaging experience that keeps players invested. While the mana system and quest structure can feel restrictive at times, the game’s strong writing, vibrant world, and rewarding gameplay more than make up for it. Obsidian delivers a compelling adventure that stands as one of the best narrative-driven RPGs in recent years.
Avowed is a traditional RPG that stays faithful to the areas where Obsidian's expertise mostly shines while trying to introduce more action into the mix. With a stunning world a deep lore and impactful choices it does, in fact, represent a remarkable experience even though the gameplay suffers from the historical drawbacks of the studio and lacks in some key areas. All in all, Avowed does what it sets to do but rarely manages to solve the weaknesses of its developer
Review in Italian | Read full review
Avowed deepened my love for the RPG genre, delivering nearly 50 hours of immersive storytelling, meaningful choices, and a rich world full of secrets. The first-person perspective enhances the experience, making exploration and companion interactions feel personal and engaging. While performance issues on Xbox Series X and achievement design tied to specific choices were minor frustrations, the game left me eager to dive back in for a second playthrough.
Review in German | Read full review
Without necessarily venturing into something fresh, Avowed gets the brief right in the other areas of an action RPG. A wonderfully constructed world, brilliant and engaging writing, and action that is just satisfying for the most part, it is definitely comfort food for those invested in the genre. Whether playing it safe is the right way to go depends on your wants, but for an enjoyable fantasy adventure, you really cannot go wrong with Avowed.
Obsidian's smaller but more ambitious fantasy RPG offers a good dose of fun. Its unique visuals and characters ideally complete the atmosphere. However, the downside of Avowed is the static world and NPCs.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Avowed is a compact yet rich RPG that proves Obsidian’s mastery in immersive storytelling and meaningful choice, standing tall without needing to reinvent the genre.
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