A decaying knight statue, its armor consumed by real-life mushrooms, has mysteriously appeared in London. This haunting installation, created by Xbox, serves as a chilling advertisement for Avowed, immersing onlookers in the game's grim Dreamscourge infection. Nearby posters promoting the Xbox Series X|S version complete the immersive experience, transforming a London street into a portal to Avowed's world.
Xbox has released a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, detailing the creation of this unique promotional piece.
Meanwhile, Avowed has already garnered significant praise. A remarkable 81% of Deluxe Edition players on Steam recommended the game before launch, generating considerable excitement for today's Standard Edition release.
Gaming journalist Jason Schreier shared his enthusiastic appraisal, highlighting the game's world design, storytelling, and combat, but particularly its exploration:
"Avowed has me hooked. Obsidian’s storytelling and combat were expectedly strong, but it’s the world’s design that stands out. Every pathway leads somewhere, every rooftop is accessible, and there’s always a hidden detail waiting to be found. Even after 40 hours, I keep coming back."
However, Schreier also acknowledges a disparity between critical reception and player enthusiasm, drawing a parallel to Fallout: New Vegas:
"Some of the reviews surprise me. It’s the same situation as Fallout: New Vegas—critics were split, but players turned it into a legend. Avowed could follow a similar trajectory."
Fallout: New Vegas, despite an initial Metacritic score of 83, ultimately achieved classic status. Could Avowed be destined for a similar journey to RPG greatness?
