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But that was 14 years ago, and a follow-up is still likely years away.
So why hasnt anyone doneSkyrimone better?
This is the cleanest pitch forAvowed, the new fantasy game from Obsidian Entertainment.
Unfortunately, Skyrim-like is not the kind of gameAvowedactually is.
Its more interesting than that.
Its also more disappointing than that.
Alas, ambition cuts both ways.
Avowedhas quite a lot going for it.
For one, its premise is unusual, immediately distancing itself from standard fantasy tropes.
This is why people may come toAvowedexpectingSkyrim.
To some, this marriage might sound like the perfect game.
In practice, it is mostly a confused one.
One last note onSkyrim: It isfascinatinghow busted it is.
Similar errors in other media would be disastrous.
Maybe thats the problem withAvowed.
It fits too neatly in the hand, too mannered and disciplined to consider spilling over.
