When a new game bears the subtitle of a 'new Obsidian role-playing game', that means expectation from some may already be higher than normal as the studio has a history of developing top quality RPGs.

A perfectly competent RPG that showcases Obsidian’s writing and worldbuilding chops, but has little else to distinguish ...

Avowed” isn’t Obsidian’s perfect RPG, but Xbox’s first big exclusive of the year is a surprisingly nice combat and exploration vehicle with an uneven fantasy story.