This is due in part to Avowed’s remarkable writing and not only its dialogue, either.

The books and letters housed by Eora’s most out-of-sight nooks and crannies exemplify as much.

That’s not to say that companions should be overlooked.

Avowed companions Yatzli and Giatta prepared for combat, their weapons drawn

Do I make the correct decision when I free the man who attempted to assassinate me?

Avowed is, after all, an RPG, which means that choices are core to the gameplay.

I often find myself asking my party how they feel about said choices in difficult situations.

Marius from Avowed telling the player about a scent the party has discovered for tracking

More opinionated followers, the cutting-edge animancer Giatta for instance, will openly voice their concerns prompted or not.

Kai’s concern when he confesses his doubts about whether he can fit in among a team.

And Marius' frequent cursing ofblestewhen anxious of traps ahead.

Fighting bugs with Giatta and Kai in Avowed

Sure, I spec Giatta into some heals and shields for utility, but that’s about it.

I also find myself desiring more cinematics or cutscenes.

Avowed’s story is moving as it is, although I was initially skeptical given its breezy opening hours.

The player in Avowed shrugs off being shot with a poisoned arrow, much to the shock of their doctor

Every decision carries weight, drawing me further into Avowed’s clutches.

Choices are important in Avowed, and I live with each one I make as I play.

There’s so much more to Avowed than just its main story.

Looking out at Paradis from the lighthouse in Avowed

Enemies are also plentiful in Avowed, but thankfully, combat is as fun as it is fluid.

Overall, I find just as much enjoyment within the more active gameplay as I do the story.

I’ll not soon forget my time with Avowed chaos, comedy, catastrophe, and all.

Casting fireball on a chieftan xaurip in Avowed

Avowed was reviewed on PC, with a code provided by the publisher.

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