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Avowed is unlikely to be marked as a trailblazer, but everything it sets out to do it accomplishes with style and confidence.

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Avowed may not be an open-world game, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook when it comes to exploring - there’s lots to see in Eora.

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 ...

“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 ...

Luckily the action is a bit more invigorating. Gathering a total of four potential party members as you explore, you can take ...