Nice of Capcom to do the hard yards for us and release the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Tool on Steam. So now everyone can see what a pig the game might be on their system.
As an enthusiastic gamer, I’d like to share some insights about the PC port of Avowed based on my early access, pre-release version. Upon booting up the game on PC, it displays a shaders loading screen. Interestingly, on my Steam Deck, this screen appeared during every startup, but only the first one took a noticeable amount of time. Subsequent boots, however, showed this screen for less than half a minute.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, it’s possible to quickly move between identified spots. As you traverse the realm of Bohemia in KCD2, you’ll uncover key locations such as towns and villages. Unveiling these significant locations will grant you access to quick travel points within those areas. These quick travel points are indicated on the map by a blue icon.
In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you’re immersed in a historical setting, engaging in tough skirmishes and extensive expeditions. The expansive game world can be challenging to traverse without a steed, which at certain moments might make Henry yearn for one.
As a Godless one, washed ashore in the Vital Realms, your adventure begins. Born with unique, sometimes alarming facial characteristics due to divine favor, you are chosen few. Your task is urgent: trace the origin of a contagion that’s transforming the people of this land into mindless, bloodthirsty beings, before it reaches your distant monarch’s domain. While Avowed shares the same universe as Pillars of Eternity, it skillfully separates you in an isolated region, making it accessible for newcomers with minimal prior knowledge. However, it occasionally references historical events to enrich the narrative and help understand the characters’ attitudes towards various factions and occurrences around you. A glossary of significant names and places is provided as they come up during dialogues, offering context and clarity.
Before diving into the Steam Deck’s performance and optimal settings, I’d like to share some insights about the PC port, derived from the pre-release version I’ve been reviewing on Steam. Upon launch, Avowed on a PC displays a shaders screen. On my Steam Deck, this screen appeared during every start-up, however, only the first one took a while. Subsequent boots had this screen for less than thirty seconds.
Obsidian Entertainment has unveiled another remarkable creation, extending the acclaimed series known as Pillars of Eternity with Avowed. While this isn’t the third installment in the series we anticipated, it maintains the distinctive ambiance and visuals that define this franchise by inviting us back to the captivating realm of Eora. Whether you’re unfamiliar with Eora or the tales of POE, fear not about getting lost in its lore as Avowed primarily functions as a self-contained narrative. In Avowed, you embark on a dark fantasy adventure where an imminent evil looms, corrupting creatures, people, and the Living Lands. As a divine entity and Aedyr’s envoy, you employ your godly powers to eliminate a scourge called “Dreamscourge.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, one of the appealing aspects is the inclusion of numerous side missions alongside the main storyline. One such intriguing side mission is the “Mouth of Hell” quest, which becomes accessible upon completion of Main Quest 14 titled “Speak of the Devil.” Here’s what you should know to successfully complete the Mouth of Hell Side Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.