Over-prevalent map markers in games have received plenty of criticism, especially after the rise in popularity of the open-world genre over the last couple of decades. Game worlds that are increasingly large frequently succumb to the temptation of adding more optional content in order to compensate for their size, and map markers are often added to said maps to make it easier for players to locate that extra content. Unfortunately, this leads to maps not only feeling cluttered, but also to the overall experience feeling like nothing more than a checklist of chores for players to complete, as they are effectively robbed of the reward of discovery. Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed, however, largely chooses to forego map markers for a refreshing change of pace.