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 Hello. Today  I bring you a story about  the new game 'Avowed' .

 



Avowed is a new first-person action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, scheduled for release in 2024.  Set in the world of Pillars of Eternity,
the game offers strong storytelling and an immersive combat system. Based on recently released game information, I analyzed whether Avowed will live up to expectations.
 

1. Will Obsidian succeed this time?

Obsidian Entertainment is a developer that has left a solid mark on the RPG genre.  With Fallout: New Vegas and  The Outer Worlds ,  they have established themselves as a powerhouse in story-driven RPGs. Avowed   is expected to provide a special experience for existing fans as it expands the Pillars of Eternity
universe into a first-person perspective. However, given Obsidian’s recent actions, it is difficult to guarantee complete success.  The Outer Worlds , despite its excellent setting, left something to be desired due to its lack of content. Will Avowed be able to overcome this problem?

2. How is it different from Skyrim?

In-game screenshots

Since its initial announcement, Avowed  has been compared to The Elder Scrolls  series, especially  Skyrim . While it may seem similar in that it is an open-world fantasy RPG, it actually takes a very different approach.

  • A smaller, denser world : Instead of a vast map like Skyrim, the game offers a more detailed and interactive environment.
  • How Choices Affect the Story : Emphasizes Obsidian’s signature story-driven gameplay
  • Combination of magic and swords : A system that allows you to freely combine magic by equipping it in both hands.

Taking these points into account, Avowed looks like it will offer a very different experience from Skyrim,  with the key difference being that it is not simply an open-world RPG, but a narrative-driven first-person RPG .
 

3. Combat System – Is it satisfying?

Looking at the released combat footage, Avowed has a system that organically utilizes magic and weapons. However,   the question is whether this combat is fun
. The combat system of Avowed that I saw feels like Obsidian  approached The Outer Worlds more than Skyrim. In other words, it is a way to strategically utilize abilities in specific situations rather than simply attacking.

1) Combination of magic and sword

Players can equip spells in both hands and combine them, for example, wielding a fire spell in one hand and a sword in the other to fight. This is   an idea borrowed from  the Elder Scrolls series, but the unique feature is that it allows for a wider variety of spell combinations .

2) Reactive combat

Enemies do not move in simple patterns, but rather respond differently depending on the player's actions. For example, if you use a lot of magic, enemies with high magic resistance will appear, requiring strategy in battle.

3) Creature Design

One of the things that makes combat fun  is the unique enemy designs . The creatures that have been revealed so far for Avowed look rather ordinary, but given the creativity that Obsidian has shown in previous RPGs, there is plenty to look forward to.

 

4. Expectations vs. Concerns

 

✔ Expected Elements

  • Obsidian's signature narrative : how will the choice and consequence system be implemented?
  • Unique magic system : Dual-handed magic combinations have the potential to provide a fresh combat experience.
  • High-density exploration elements : a structure that emphasizes exploration and interaction rather than a simple open world

❌ Factors of concern

  • Lack of impact in battle : The released footage shows a somewhat dull impact
  • Depth of Quests : Compared to Skyrim, it is questionable how interesting the side quests will be.
  • Possibility of not living up to expectations : There is a lot of pressure as it is the first major RPG after Microsoft's acquisition.

 

5. Conclusion – Is it really worth the anticipation?

I think Avowed  is likely to be the best game for fans of Obsidian-style RPGs . However,  it should be noted that users expecting an open world like Skyrim may be somewhat disappointed
. Ultimately, what matters is how well Avowed  can show its own color . Based on the information that has been released so far, it  has the advantage of being a story-oriented first-person RPG , but it seems that we will have to play it to see how well the combat and exploration elements are implemented.
 
Scheduled for release in 2024, it is a game that gamers who want a deep RPG can look forward to!

 

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