Avowed vs KCD2 – Which Should You Play?
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So, you’re in the mood for a new RPG to disappear into for a few dozen (or hundred) hours, and you’ve narrowed it down to Avowed and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2). But which one is right for you?
Well, let’s break it down: Do you want to cast spells and battle fantasy monsters, or would you prefer to struggle with medieval hygiene and get beaten up by bandits for the first ten hours?
The Basics
Avowed
Genre: Action RPG (Fantasy)
Setting: The Living Lands, part of the Pillars of Eternity universe (think: magic, gods, and colonial politics)
Combat: First-person spell-slinging, sword-swinging, and musket-firing mayhem
Story Vibe: Big existential dilemmas, but with a lighthearted, sometimes wacky fantasy feel
Open World? Not quite. Large, explorable zones, but not a seamless open world
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2)
Genre: Medieval RPG / Life Simulator (No Dragons Edition)
Setting: 15th-century Bohemia (historically accurate, minus the inevitable quest where you steal something dumb)
Combat: Realistic sword fights that will humble you before you get good
Story Vibe: A grounded, slow-burn narrative full of politics, war, and medieval hardships
Open World? Yes. And you’ll probably get lost in it at least once
Which One is For You?
Pick Avowed If:
✅ You want a fun RPG, not a “struggle to survive” simulator.
✅ You enjoy spellcasting, muskets, and a world where you don’t have to worry about eating or bathing.
✅ You like Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity universe but don’t feel like managing a party of five.
✅ You prefer action-heavy gameplay that doesn’t punish you for not reading a combat manual.
✅ You like colorful, semi-lighthearted fantasy rather than ultra-serious medieval realism.
Pick KCD2 If:
✅ You want deep, immersive realism—where your clothes, reputation, and combat skills all matter.
✅ You enjoy historical RPGs that don’t let you fireball your way out of a bad situation.
✅ You don’t mind getting your butt kicked early on because the game expects you to earn your skill.
✅ You want a massive, open-world experience with endless ways to interact with NPCs.
✅ You like games where even brewing potions can feel like a medieval chemistry class.
Final Verdict
If you want an RPG that’s fun, fast-paced, and lets you live out a fantasy adventure, go for Avowed. If you want an RPG where you start as a peasant and eventually feel like a competent warrior (after hours of trial and error), then Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is your game.
Either way, you’ll be getting lost in a world full of quests, choices, and probably a few regrettable decisions. Just ask yourself: Do I want to fight dragons, or do I want to fight for the right to read a book?
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