AltogetherAndrews
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That sort of makes it more appealing to me. There isn’t a shortage of ”dark and gritty.”
They have some animation work to do, though.
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Avowed Extended Gameplay Breakdown with Obsidian | Official Xbox Podcast
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That sort of makes it more appealing to me. There isn’t a shortage of ”dark and gritty.”
They have some animation work to do, though.
Mister Wolf
Member
In the Visions Of Mana thread someone was complaining it didn't look dark and gritty enough as well. I guess everyone wants a Zack Snyder flick.
Chukhopops
Member
It’s based on the PoE universe, which featured firearms and a very colorful world.
In fact it seems Avowed is taking a lot of the Caribbean / Māori inspiration of PoE 2.
balls of snow
Member
Look they made Alpha Protocol which had the shittest combat but a hell of a choice driven rpg. I dont care about how mid the combat looks, give me branching narrative the likes of Witcher 2.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Taxing features that not every UE5 game uses.
It's interesting to see Obsidian, who aren't exactly known for their technical prowess, push them.
Did someone say Alpha Protocol?
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AltogetherAndrews
Member
We use lumen and nanite in our projects to streamline production, so I guess I don’t get what’s particularly ambitious about it. Potentially messy, sure. But ambitious?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
My post didn't call it Obsidian's most technically ambitious game because they're using those features.
Their last couple of games were Grounded and Pentiment, fantastic games in their own right but not exactly known for tech.
Uhh…Devil May Cry? Final Fantasy 7?
S0ULZB0URNE
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Kacho
Member
I understand this is more of a general complaint, and one I agree with, but both Pillars of Eternity 1 & 2 had guns so it makes sense for Avowed.
Looks pretty similar to Pillars. I'm guessing the footage here is the starter zone and the day/night cycle should play a big role in the overall vibe of an area. There will be plenty of dank ruins to explore later on.
Mister Wolf
Member
Fantasy settings aren't allowed to use gunpowder?
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Not this style for my tastes.
lh032
I cry about Xbox and hate PlayStation.
outer worlds is ehhhhhhhhh
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
The combat and animations just look rough, slow and not even indie standards in 2024.
I also think too many Xbox games are first person. Gears doesn't come out often enough to have consistent 3rd person games.
I like pretty much everything else. I hope the animations and combat improves.
I also think too many Xbox games are first person. Gears doesn't come out often enough to have consistent 3rd person games.
I like pretty much everything else. I hope the animations and combat improves.
StueyDuck
Member
Still looks completely fine. Nothing special, nothing offensive or bad.
Doubt I'll get around to it anytime around release but if that Bethesda fantasy rpg crave ever kicks in I'm sure it's a good choice and there on gamepass for a quickee month.
Both outerworlds and starfield were poop, clearly this genre and sci-fi don't work, so I'll gladly take more skyrim-esque games
Doubt I'll get around to it anytime around release but if that Bethesda fantasy rpg crave ever kicks in I'm sure it's a good choice and there on gamepass for a quickee month.
Both outerworlds and starfield were poop, clearly this genre and sci-fi don't work, so I'll gladly take more skyrim-esque games
Shadowstar39
Member
What is sad is that the western games have been making women look so horrible, that an average at best lady looks feminine and attractive. That is saying something.I'm shocked that they are using an attractive feminine-looking woman in the press material. Seems like a big deal.
New Xbox Wire post too: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/01/22/avowed-developer-direct-side-quest-deep-dive/
Shadowstar39
Member
It was great combat. The whole reason it didn't get a sequel is because of fps fans not releasing it was an rpg. They were too used to casual mass effect 2. Alpha protocol was using actual dice rolls for hits.
I loved it and I hate that I can't play it as its not backwards compatible on series x. , my ps3 is broken (where I have the game) and it got delisted on steam, keys are like $80 now.
Clintizzle
Lord of Edge.
Smash
Balducci30
Member
Even though the graphics aren’t great. It is kinda pleasant on the eyes for some reason
Mister Wolf
Member
Hopefully they allow me to turn off the enemy attack indicators. They are immersion breaking. I turn them off when I play Batman and it makes the game infinitely better.
Mister Wolf
Member
What you give her? I'd say a hot 8.
Phase
Member
That was me, but I just got the wrong impression from the art for the game (which was darker and more detailed) and hadn't seen gameplay of it until that thread was posted. So I was disappointed, but not saying the devs did anything wrong. I hadn't played a mana game except Trials ages ago.
diffusionx
Gold Member
Anyone else think we are going to see a twitter post from Obsidian with black or cream background snd a wall of text with the logo on top in August or September saying how excited they are to bring Avowed to fans but need more time for polish?
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Phase
Member
Yes, 100%. I kept noticing it during the video. It makes the combat look way less fluid and old. That one change might help tremendously.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Mister Wolf
Member
If it stays the way it looks right now then it's not good. I would hope it gets adjusted to a more eye pleasing level in the release build. I don't want it to go away completely. There needs to be some feedback to hitting the enemy otherwise it just looks stupid like Skyrim. I slash visualization they show on enemies when you land a hit is completely unnecessary and needs to go.
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Raonak
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Yes I would imagine there are many upset loons over at Resetera in particular shrieking at the sight of a feminine woman. They would rather she be trans or more masculine so they could feel more safe in their bubbles they occupy or safe spaces haha. As I said, it’s nice to see a dev not cave to these woketards and actually create a feminine looking female character for their new game. The only way to combat the insanity is to fight it head on like this. Bravo to Obsidian and hope more western devs are brave enough to follow suite.
Meanwhile over at Resetera……..
Umm... if anything, her being a person of colour means they're happy about the character.
Maybe you guys can hug it out and jack off to her together.
Kacho
Member
I doubt it. Obsidian runs a tight ship.
Varteras
Gold Member
You've never been to Florida
RickMasters
Member
I like. Digging the art style and use of colour. It’s obsidian so I’m expecting good story and character development.
Mechanically I’m sure it will play fine. Looking forward to it.
Mechanically I’m sure it will play fine. Looking forward to it.
Moriarty1889
Member
You lead the way mate and show every one how it’s done.
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed it, I mentioned this in the other thread (or was it the Direct thread ?) as well that it seemed egregious. They should tone it down before the game releases.
Mister Wolf
Member
I remember discussing it with someone in the Dragon's Dogma thread. I look at hit-stop like seasoning in food. It's necessary but easy to overdo it.
ByWatterson
Member
Guys it looks rough in every way. What are we doing here pretending otherwise?
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
It's a smaller AA RPG that tries to create more approachable combat. Doesn't look like a bar raiser in any way, shape, or form.
Varteras
Gold Member
Did you just quote and respond to yourself?
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
Varteras
Gold Member
Cyberpunkd
Member
That’s not exactly high praise…
twilo99
Member
I reported this to the authorities so should be taken down soon
ChorizoPicozo
Member
i was trying not to laugh in the middle of the night but i just failed!!!Dude, if you need friends just tell me. I'll see what I can do.
Raven117
Member
I thought we were getting something grittier too.
Meh. Too many great games out and coming out to mess around with what looks like average.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Avowed was never billed as a AA RPG. It was always billed as a AAA RPG.
Now that the gameplay footage is out for all of us to see, I believe a lot of folks and "journalists" will gradually shift the narrative that Avowed was always going to be a smaller-scale AA project.
Heaven Angel
Member
Looks intriguing, the only thing which is a huge letdown is the 'First-Person Mode'.
I'll be playing it nonetheless
I'll be playing it nonetheless
sigrad
Member
How'd you play the game already? Are you special?
It feels bad? How would you know that?
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
I hope this turns out good. Plenty of time to tweak systems. I don't like the stun lock time.
Love tge colour choice and quite a lot here. Hope the rest comes together.
I actually enjoyed outer worlds, but I like those types of games.
Love tge colour choice and quite a lot here. Hope the rest comes together.
I actually enjoyed outer worlds, but I like those types of games.