“It’s Actually Reasonable To Finish”: Avowed Composer Praises The Game’s Appeal To Casual Players

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Following the recent release of , composer Venus Theory has commented on the game's casual appeal compared to other, longer RPGs. Venus Theory, also known as Cameron, is a professional composer and sound designer who discusses different aspects of both music and sound design through the use of his popular YouTube channel of the same name. Having most recently composed music for, Venus Theory has some notable praise for the game itself.

In a recent interview with, Venus Theory praised 's ability to appeal to casual players while still maintaining depth. "" Venus said, highlighting how 's smaller scope allows casual players to more reasonably expect that they might be able to actually finish it — putting it in stark contrast with many other games in its genre, which can span hundreds of hours for a single playthrough.

In particular, Venus appreciates the game's ability to strike a balance between rewarding players for delving deep into the world and sidequests, while still being manageable for those who might not have the time to do so. While has wide-open areas with plenty of secrets to uncover and random quests to complete, players can also choose to focus on the main story. He added:

«I think it's nice that if you are more into the game or really want to explore things, there is the option to really explore every nook and cranny, and you're often rewarded for doing so. I think that was a really good gameplay balance that [Obsidian] struck, which I appreciate because, on the composer end, it was nice to be able to get through the game quickly and understand what happens.

Also, being a busy adult with adult responsibilities and stuff, it's nice to see a game where it's like, 'Wow, I could buy that and play that and not feel like it was a waste of money because I don't have 200 hours to sink into this game.'»

A lot of Avowed’s side content is pertinent to the main story, but none more so than the Ancient Memories, which everyone should seek out.

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