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Avowed review roundup: 'a solid action RPG'

It's been a four year wait for Avowed, but the reviews are now in

Yes, Pillars fans looking for the sort of depth that comes with that series will need to adjust expectations accordingly, as this is a breezy, spunky, fight-fuelled affair that's more about creating cool loadouts and finding treasure than it is falling in love with an NPC or spending ten hours in your inventory at a time. The inability to clean up side quests after the main story is beaten can be frustrating, but take your time with it and enjoy everything it has to offer, and you'll find plenty of memorable moments.” Overall, then, Avowed seems like a generally enjoyable experience for RPG enthusiasts but probably won’t make many players ‘game of the year’ lists.

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