Review: Avowed

When I came for the first time Avowed’s The wonderful world during my preview I was hypnotized by a constantly changing combat system and a breathtaking pretty world. I was sure that this would take place one of the best RPGs in 2025, and now this statement is true for my full game.

Obsidian Entertainment once again published a masterpiece, continuing the phenomenon that is Pillars of eternity number. Though Notorious Is it not the third entry of the series we were counting on, it still reflects the appearance of this franchise, restoring us to the charming world of Eor. Even if you don’t know Eory and events PoeYou don’t have to worry about getting lost in your knowledge like Notorious It is more or less considered an independent piece. Notorious It begins like any other gloomy fantasy, in which the threat of a great evil is the world, broken animals, people and living lands. As both divine and envoy Adyr, you must exploit the power of the deity to end the plague known as “Dreamscourge”.

You can think about Snombourge as a fungal zombie with a fantastic phrase, similar to The last of us’ Clickers, but a bit more colorful. While their designs are quite grotesque (this shot of the opening infected creature is still haunting me), it is a bit pretty in it. In particular, the divine features shown in adapting the characters allow you to exploit this project similar to mushrooms to create a hero differently. The mechanic himself is one of the reasons Avowed’s Adjusting differs from other games, putting live spores on the face and hair. It can be a bit distracting, but fortunately you can turn it off to get a good aged -fashioned appearance of RPG if you want.

There is a classic origin of roles, from a secret scholar to a war hero. Each history of origin strongly affects the dialogues, which can either bring benefits or lead to problems. Regardless of the background chosen, everyone receives the same initial weapons and equipment. At the initial stages there will be many tools to unlock, which I enjoyed very much as someone who often has difficulty choosing one.

A diverse range of weapons, skills and classes is exactly the reason I keep Notorious in such high respect. Too often, we are confined to our RPG classes, limiting our strategies and making experience seem tedious thanks to the same tools over and over again. Notorious It is played much differently, where you can switch between used and connect weapons, which usually never mixes. An ideal example of this is my version of the “wizard with weapons”, which places grimoire in one hand and a pistol in the other. Made me feel like I’m playing Call of duty-It’s fantasy RPG, a concept that I would never imagine before playing Notorious.

When this compilation was not useful for specific combat scenarios, I just switch to the second charging to get better to the situation. Is there an enemy too far? Just quickly change it to your bow and arrows, and Voilà, you are now a wizard. I said it once in my preview and I will say it again: this mechanic is something that I have always wanted in RPGs and all video games. I came across too many scenarios in which I regretted that I did not have an arrow and arrow or magic to take advantage of the enemy’s weakness. WITH NotoriousI have no problems with this, especially since you can keep a lot of weapons at your disposal and quickly send things to the camp with a straightforward click of the button. The load has always been the bane of my existence, but fortunately it will not be a problem in this title.

Although you will have plenty of weapons to exploit, enemies can be mostly brutal. I felt quite sure at the initial stages of Dawnshore, until I got to the ruthlessness of the second region, the emerald stairs. This area makes the game much more tough than it is, but there is no shame in lowering the difficulties when the transition becomes tough. I admit that at this moment I fought for an uncomplicated mode, despite the sanding and collecting improved equipment. It just shows how tough Notorious It can be, whether with a significant escalate in the number of enemy or the strength of the strike of one opponent. I’m sure many Pillars of eternity Fans will appreciate this, given this Poe AND Poe 2The combat experience was sometimes definitely harsh, but still satisfying when you go out victorious.

On the other hand, you will aid your four companions NotoriousAll of which have clear powers to add to their uniqueness. While Kai can remove pollution with his fiery skill, Marius can relieve hunting stress, showing captivating points nearby. Giatta is my favorite because she helped me with a pinch more than I can count. Support characters can sometimes be a hit or longing (I look at you, Donald Duck Z Kingdom Hearts), and Giatta is certainly subject to the first. In total, comrades are an eccentric group that often talks to each other in the camp and in the battle. I listened to their conversations many times because it provided much more insight into their origin and personality.

One of the aspects, which I particularly liked among teammates, is the way they put two cents during the main decisions. Every time I was surprised by the choice, there was usually an option to ask for an opinion on this matter. If I wanted someone who was a bit more balanced by decisions, I would choose Kai. But if I wanted to be messy, I would see what the wild thing has to say.

I was impressed by how influential decisions meant Notoriousplot. There are many opportunities to be bad or good, affecting how the characters react to you and the result of the tasks. Even a petite selection that you make during the tutorial phase affects the future side task, facilitating completing or adding a different goal to the stack. Comrades also comment on how you approach specific situations, expressing your feelings towards your actions.

In addition to the decision, I was also surprised how much he was packing NotoriousA map in which even over 25 hours cannot outline the surface. I have always been drawn into many side tasks, including deciphering treasure maps and helping residents to draw a powerful enemy. In addition, free events often appear, which do not involve any specific mission; They are there to give you more content. I walked and came across some people, which led me to the modern tool.

You will meet a significant number of these scenarios, wherever you are going, and exploration is much more encouraging. I like to have an extensive map with hidden treasures and stories, not one that looks massive and pretty, but somehow seems empty. It’s not like not to say it NotoriousThe world is not visually pleasant because it is because each region has its own unique charm and environmental characteristics.

There are many other topics that I could discuss, but it is probably best to experience it for you. Notorious He is one of the best RPGs I played in 2025, and I’m not even a fanatic of the genre. If this convinced you enough, jump into the game on the Xbox Game Pass first day or PC.