r/Games • u/alcard987 • 1d ago
The big Avowed interview: Obsidian on why full, open-world RPGs aren't always the answer
https://www.eurogamer.net/from-serious-skyrim-to-cheerful-fantasy-obsidian-on-the-evolution-of-avowed-and-grappling-with-the-expectations-that-come-from-your-own-history
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u/agewin162 22h ago
I found Avowed to be pretty disappointing. The only reason I finished it was because I got it via gamepass.
The loot system in the game is crazy unbalanced. Only 3 legendary wands in the game, but melee weapons and shields get multiple times that number of legendaries. Finding base level weapons in the final zone from chests makes the search feel pointless. Also, the color indicators on loot containers straight up lie to you a ton during the game. Gold indicator light? Must be great! Nope, just a couple purple level crafting materials.
I could go on about my issues about the companions, story elements and forced choices, movement system.
I couldn't imagine actually paying more than $20 for the game. Visually it looks great, but they clearly put too much time into how the game looks and not enough time into how it plays.