100
Tomas Franzese
Digital Trends
“Avowed embraces what works best about Obsidian Entertainment's games to offer an unforgettable adventure.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Clear and responsive combat system
- Lush and immersive environments
- Deep and rewarding conversation trees
- Wonderful cast of brilliantly written characters
- Genuinely dangerous world
- Story that touches on nature and freedom
Points of Contention
- Lacks a true day/night cycle
- Filler quests can harm pacing
- Companions are pretty useless in a fight
- Occasional bugs
- Limited emergent storytelling
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
Matt Cabral
TechRadar
“If you're a fantasy RPG fan who missed this one the first time around, you're in for a real treat.”
85
Kyle Barr
Gizmodo
“Obsidian managed to thread the needle of interesting open-world design without sacrificing the players’ ability to express their character.”
80
Engadget
Avowed delivers a solid, engaging RPG experience with beautiful visuals, clear combat mechanics, and rich dialogue. It is especially rewarding for players who enjoy a wizard-centric playstyle and immersive worldbuilding.
80
Rhys Wood
TechRadar
“Avowed is an excellent first‑person fantasy RPG that features slick combat feel and moreish exploration.”
