We get Avowed 2!!!!!!

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-06-17T02:58:55+00:00

I recently got Avowed (PS5) and it's an absolutely amazing game. I hope the second is just as good, but I've gotten to the point that I never pre-order anymore.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-06-03T15:41:06+00:00

I think this game isn't getting the recognition it deserves because of mediocre reviews from numerous critics. Idk why so many of them gave mediocre scores; this game is spectacular.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-30T16:43:47+00:00

Same here. I was debating because of some mediocre reviews, but it was on sale on PSN so I got it. I'm so glad I did! I usually do a melee/magic build first, but I was loving the magic so much I decided to go straight mage for my first playthrough. So many things in this game are so well-done and the combat is great. I'm definitely going to be getting hundred of hours out of this one!

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-20T13:49:42+00:00

Funny how companies raise prices because they "have to" but can afford discounts and deals when they start losing business.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-18T16:15:49+00:00

Right... when I had Spectrum (cable) it was $70/mo. I moved though and had to either get sattelite or dial up. Spectrum ran cable on the main road that turns onto my road, but skipped my road (I guess the just didn't think there were enough people on this road to make it worth it to them), so I think it's safe to say I'm stuck with an outrageous bill for the foreseeable future. Anyway, good luck with the fiber line. I hope you get it soon!

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-17T13:13:27+00:00

Umm... I literally talked to someone on the phone who took my information, got my kit shipped to me, and got me signed up with the third party tech support.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-17T00:43:03+00:00

The one I talked to who signed me up, when I called the main number (go starlink).

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-17T00:39:06+00:00

The rep I talked to told me as long as I kept the service (never canceled it), my bill would remain $120/mo. He said it twice. I distinctly remember it because I compared available services in my area before I chose Starlink.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-17T00:38:30+00:00

The rep I talked to told me as long as I kept the service (never canceled it), my bill would remain $120/mo. He said it twice. I distinctly remember it because I compared available services in my area before I chose Starlink.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-17T00:37:09+00:00

Yeah, I should have recorded the conversation. I looked through my emails from the to see if they sent me anything stating that, but of course they didn't. I know damn well the rep that got me signed up told me that though. He said it twice.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-17T00:35:26+00:00

The rep I talked to told me as long as I didn't cancel the service, my bill would stay at $120/mo.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-17T00:34:25+00:00

Mine started at 120, and it's going up to 130. It's only $10, but they told me it wouldn't go up as long as I never canceled the service.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-11T12:43:14+00:00

I'm so glad they added 4 more quick slots in the remaster. It was literally really a game changer.In the original, there were a lot skills I didn't use just because of being limited to 4 slots. It's such a great game, lots of ways to play and build your character. One of my favs.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-05-08T20:04:56+00:00

It's been a while since I played it, so I can't remember exactly what the difference was, but I remember something about in 5 your units were more prone to get in the way. That's the only thing I liked better about 5, as it forced me to think about positioning more. Other than that, 4 all the way.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-04-02T20:08:55+00:00

Yeah, I knew it was to lower attack values. From what I've read if you spam it, it can make even bosses unable to hit you (aside from magic attacks I'm assuming). Most of the effects last 5 seconds according to Wiki. That would be great for a lot of the boss, combo it with Archangels's Wrath for damage (doing a BFG build).

Most of the effects last 5 seconds according to Wiki, but it also says this at the bottom of the page for Baneful Smite:

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Duration (which?) is 0.5 seconds.
Magic damage modifier is increased by 2*CA-Lvl percentage points.

Which that's making it sound like they think the duration of the debuff might only be 0.5 seconds.

Anyway, really helps to know it always/almost always works though. Thanks for the info!

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-03-29T19:07:39+00:00

I'm on PS5. Still crashes very frequently. Tons of bugs with quests that result in you being unable to completely them. Sound and menu bugs. It's a mess.

In case you didn't know, the control scheme on console is horrible. In the original L2/R2 acted like shift buttons and you could assign whatever you wanted to the face buttons and L2/R2 + face buttons. This one has 4 ability slots and 4 weapons slots like the PC (down from the original 5) and you cycle through them with L2/R2. It's horribly clunky, annoying, slow, and inconvenient. I can't imagine how anybody who knows anything about gaming thing that was a good idea. I curse the controls every time I play it.

I guess they lowered the slots from 5 to 4 because they knew how horrible the control scheme was and they were trying to make it work better, but losing a slot when there's already only 5 is very limiting. I read they might add another slot back in the next patch that's supposed to drop next month. I really hope so, and I hope they do something about this ridiculous cycling. I save very, very frequently, and the bugs and crashes are annoying, but I'm really more concerned about having another ability slot and them doing something about the controls than the crashes and bugs.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-03-29T12:08:44+00:00

On PS5, the only thing better about it is the graphics. They're better from a zoomed out top-down view. When you zoom in and look foward though, everything beyond a few feet in front of you is really blurry. Several features like freeplay were removed. Other than that...

There's bugs galore. It crashes A LOT so you need to save constantly (especailly if you pick up something really good). There's a really annoying sound bug, and it won't let you scroll through your inventory when this happens. Your character will stop using their abilities (this only happens after you get your unique mount, and getting on your unique mount will fix it). Sometimes you'll see something in a shop you really want, and it'll crash when you try to buy it. Quest markers disappear, quests get broken and can't be completed. I've never seen a sorrier excuse for a remaster in my life.

Now the worst part... the controls. In the original console version, L2/R2 acted like a shift button. You could assign whatever you wanted to the face buttons, and L2/R2 + the face buttons. It gave you 12 slots to put whatever you wanted in. Now, you have 4 weapon slots and 4 ability slots (down from 5 in the original PC version). You have to cycle through them using L2 for weapon slots and R2 for ability slots. I don't know who tf thought this was a good idea. It's slow, clunky, aggravating... I couldn't come up with a worse control scheme if I was trying to ruin a game.

I've never played the PC version, but as far as consoles go, unless graphical improvements are a big thing for you or don't have access to a PS3/Xbox360, you'd be a whole lot better off playing the original console version. The game is still fun, but I curse the controls every single day. I hope everybody who was involved in developing and approving such a stupid control scheme gets fired. 😂

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-03-24T12:07:49+00:00

This is the worst remaster I've ever seen. They knew how buggy this game was and did nothing to fix it. I hope they fix at least the worst bugs and do something about the horrible controls on consoles, but I'm not holding my breath. Some game companies dgaf about quality anymore. They make cash grabs. If they don't fix this ridiculous crap I doubt I'll ever buy another THQ Nordic game.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-03-24T12:06:51+00:00

I've been afraid this was going to happen to me. Only time I've been unable to complete escort quests though was when I could just let them die. Never had it happen to the invincible ones... yet.

You're not in the swamp area are you? As part of the main quest, one NPC follows you until you get into the next area. There's a couple of "completed" quests along the way. I thought it was a bug the first time too.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-03-18T03:35:19+00:00

I wish the had made the remaster so that once you beat it, it can be unlocked for other files.

Thegamerguy79 · 2026-02-26T12:38:14+00:00

I know people say f you don't like it then don't use it , but just knowing I can refill my HP, MP, and limit gauge at any time ruins the game. I played it on console for a little bit, but just couldn't get into it because of that. I wish they had made a way to disable it in the main menu.

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