Avowed’s Choices Are Too Smart for Their Own Good

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Obsidian excels at writing deep RPG stories, but Avowed’s choices may be too nuanced for their own good. Unlike The Witcher 3 or Mass Effect, Avowed rarely delivers cathartic decisions. Is uncertainty always the best approach? Let’s break down why Obsidian's choices feel different.



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