Avowed, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, is positioned as a successor to the sprawling fantasy gameplay of Skyrim but diverges significantly in its approach. Set in the Living Lands, players assume the role of an emperor's envoy tasked with investigating a disease affecting the island's ecosystem. This setup challenges traditional fantasy narratives by placing the player in an adversarial position within a new environment. The game introduces fresh dynamics, such as the player being a Godlike character, as well as a supernatural observer, adding layers to the narrative that blend ambition and disappointment.
Avowed's premise is unusual, distancing itself from standard fantasy tropes, and presents a conflict between society and nature in the Living Lands.
The player is cast as a government lackey, an interesting inversion of typical fantasy roles, which alienates the character from the local populace.
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