Avowed review: Frantically fun gameplay meets a dull world

There’s one rule to stick to when playing Avowed: Don’t constantly compare it to Skyrim. Obsidian’s games are in a tough position, constantly being compared to Bethesda’s most beloved titles, so it’s important to see the game on its own merit — plus, Skyrim is 14 years old now. Sorry. So it’s time to let go, even if it’s hard to shake the feeling you’re playing a modern take on it many hours into Avowed.