Avowed: Obsidian's Focused Fantasy Adventure for Busy Gamers

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18/11/2025

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In a market where many fantasy games require more than a hundred hours to finish, Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed has drawn notice - offering a shorter role playing adventure. It delivers a fast paced story that most players finish in about twenty five hours, which suits people who have limited gaming time. The game arrived in February 2025 and takes place in the Living Lands, a bright region that already exists in the Pillars of Eternity setting. The main plot deals with a plague called the Dreamscourge that brings corpses back to life. The studio that created the game, wrote a stand alone plot that players who know earlier games and players who are new to the series both understand without extra research. Avowed matters because the team chose a clear structure. A single play through lasts roughly twenty five hours - it answers a common request for premium games that do not consume entire weeks. The story remains engaging plus side areas hold rewards - yet the total time required stays modest. The vivid color palette also separates it from many other fantasy titles. A flexible combat system has received steady praise. The game does not force the player into fixed classes - it allows any combination of weapons and spells. One player fights with a blade and a shield, another pairs a flintlock with magic but also a third calls down lightning - all options work. The player resets skill points at any time - new setups can be tested without penalty. Because players welcomed the concise scope and the combat, conversation has turned to the title's possible effect on future role playing games. The solid base leaves many users interested in extra content, either as downloadable missions or as a second full game - they can spend more time in the Living Lands and its mechanics.

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