Obsidian Entertainment’s long-awaited Avowed is finally launching next year, and recently I got to check out the fantasy role-playing game’s (RPG) opening hours via a digital preview event. I went in quite wary, having not been blown away by what we’ve seen of the game in various showcases so far; it appeared to be somewhat lacking the magic that makes Obsidian such a highly regarded developer.
Having now played a couple of hours of Avowed, I’m pleased to say that it exceeded my expectations, even in such an early build. While it did bear the usual performance hiccups and odd visual glitches that you’d expect this early on, Avowed is absolutely shining where it counts: in its excellent combat and sharp-witted dialogue.
