Avowed - Third-Person Mode

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Gamerant talks about the 3rd-person mode of Avowed:

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What to Expect From Avowed's Third-Person Mode

Highlights

• Avowed, a fantasy RPG by Obsidian Entertainment, will feature a third-person mode for players who prefer it.
• Despite a focus on first-person mode during marketing, third-person offers a unique perspective with cinematic potential.
• Third-person mode could attract players who prefer customization and cinematic experiences in RPGs.

One of Microsoft's most anticipated games of next year is Avowed. Created by Obsidian Entertainment - the studio behind Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Wilds - Avowed is a fantasy RPG in the Pillars of Eternity universe that places heavy emphasis on both player decisions and combat. While the game bears a resemblance to Obsidian's previous RPG titles, one highly requested feature will allow players to view the Living Lands from multiple perspectives.

The Outer Worlds was met with positive reviews from critics and players alike, but there was a notable absence from the game when compared to many other Bethesda-style RPGs: the ability to toggle to a third-person view. Many fans complained about this omission. Some wondered why they had devoted time to customizing a character that they would never get to see outside of menus, while others who suffer from motion sickness were frustrated about not having the option to change perspectives. After all, the feature made its way into the gameplay of Fallout: New Vegas, which was released in 2010. Though Avowed has primarily shown off first-person gameplay, Obsidian has confirmed that players will have the option to play the game in third-person.

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The Pros of Third-Person in Games Like Avowed
Still, having third-person mode as an option can only benefit the game. The mode will not only be a plus for those already planning to play the game, but it has the potential to draw in players who might have skipped out on the game if it only offered a first-person experience. Being able to view the protagonist while exploring the world or switch to third-person during a climactic boss fight to show off the many combat options in Avowed can make the game much more cinematic. In RPGs that allow for in-depth character customization, people love toggling into third-person to inspect and appreciate the character they meticulously crafted or the armor set they spent hours collecting.

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