Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga

1. Lessi

   May 27, 2011

   10

   I found this game on steam during the Christmas sale and thought the content seemed interesting, though I was fairly sure that a game with asI found this game on steam during the Christmas sale and thought the content seemed interesting, though I was fairly sure that a game with as cool a premise as being a dragon that I had never even heard of would be little more than fodder. Still it was £14.99 and I was flush with cash, so I went for it..
   
   Its not something I regret, most often in RPGs you will be given a gimmick, that while it sounds cool has little practical effect beyond a few abilities. Such as being a Demigod in a popular Black Isle MMO, this never really threaded into the gameplay, but sure it was the whole reason behind the plot.
   
   In DKS it is regrettably similar, you won't just be chomping people as an enormous flying lizard, or at all for the most part, it is similar to a flying mount. But it is very cool, and really makes you feel powerful when you do use it.
   
   The plot itself is quite intresting, to a degree. It feels quite Dragon Agey to some degree at first, you are a Slayer looking to put an end to a Dragon, but that goes awry rather quickly and the real plot is revealed. There is alot of fine humor in the game, and the single thing that stands out is that it is not a party based game, where PC is guarded and supported by companions and only represents a small portion of the fighting power, yet takes full credit. You will be doing the fighting with your own hands or spells, and barring the slightly bumpy start really get the feeling you are an ancient, godlike being. Able to toast people, cast spells, shoot arrows, stab, read minds and whatever else you fancy.
   
   Its hard to credit the game with being non linear, what it can be credited with is being really, really good, and i'd heartily recommend it. Especially when it languishes in the shadow of the comparatively poorer Dragon Age II. This is how action RPG should be done, in this game you can and must dodge attacks using your characters great agility, rather than have your feet glued to the ground.
   
   Amazing game, I enjoyed it far far more than I expected.
   
   Another bonus I am really anal about is that you have some character customization options, such as gender, voice and hair, which can really break an RPG for me. I like a bit of, or a lot of choice.
   
   Being able to choose deliciously evil or snarky dialogue in nearly every conversation was something I liked, and I got to pick my own words. Not 'click here to reveal'.… Expand

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2. LucasSchmidt

   Feb 7, 2016

   10

   Fantastic game, wuth a amazing history. Criminaly underrated by fanboys, by far the best game in Divinity saga (Original sin is a trash). IFantastic game, wuth a amazing history. Criminaly underrated by fanboys, by far the best game in Divinity saga (Original sin is a trash). I realy want the next… Expand

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4. Chaosmaker

   May 24, 2012

   9

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is surprisingly good and addictive. The story is interesting in itself, with memorable characters and engaging plot twists, fights are nice and require agility, a bit of planning and strategic thinking, and the world is lush and pretty. But not too pretty, mind you :) I didn't expect much of this one, and I was very pleasantly surprised. There are a lot of (meaningful!) dialogues, quests are good, and you can transform to a dragon. It is even more fun that it sounds, because you can practically freely fly around the map then - but still looking out for some things that can hurt you. I thorougly enjoyed this game.… Expand

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5. AzzX

   Mar 8, 2011

   9

   Divinity 2 surprised me how good it was, it starts off like a lot of typical Western RPG's but it suddenly gets epic, it actually takes you byDivinity 2 surprised me how good it was, it starts off like a lot of typical Western RPG's but it suddenly gets epic, it actually takes you by surprise. Divinity 2 is real time action orientated though the RPG elements are fantastic. Highly recommended. The pop culture references and humour in this game also add to its charm.
   
   Fantastic characters and voice acting.
   Enemies do not level up with you unlike oblivion which I love.
   Tons of hidden stuff.
   Great humour and pop culture references.
   No hand holding.
   Difficult choices are required to be made.… Expand

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6. ThingUpstairs

   Mar 9, 2011

   9

   I have tried the Ego Draconis demo (twice), but despite having liked the original Divine Divinity, it failed to impress me. After hearing goodI have tried the Ego Draconis demo (twice), but despite having liked the original Divine Divinity, it failed to impress me. After hearing good things about the DKS, I tried it one more time, and it clicked. It takes a while to get used to the slightly over-the-top fantasy world and the game's special sense of humour; moreover, the combat system in the starting areas appears deceptively simple. It definitely pays not to give up early, as the game only gets better as it progresses (the "Flames of Vengeance" part is especially great). Overall, a very fun game and the best action RPG I have played in ages. It's got good quests, excellent exploration, surprisingly good writing and voice acting, and interesting mechanics (mindreading). I recommend playing on "nightmare" (which is nowhere as difficult as the name would suggest), otherwise the game might become too easy relatively soon.… Expand

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7. InTheRain

   Mar 6, 2012

   8

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall this game was great, it's only real flaw was the graphics and that little stump of lag you'd get every now and then for no reason. The graphics weren't great, but they weren't bad either. The visuals were not trying to be the best they could be but still try to look decent. My major peeve is the game felt small despite all the sub quests and such, there's only one respectable town and it's a village and it gets destroyed halfway through the game. I feel if they added some more towns, locations, and a more open world, this game could of easily been a classic GOTY material game that could of even toppled Fable. It's writing was unbeatable, it's music was fabulous, and you'll never forget a single character you meet.… Expand

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8. EpicCalibur

   Jun 15, 2015

   0

   Got the game and tried both campaigns. Campaign one: you start in a small village. There was a waypoint, I went to the waypoint, and did notGot the game and tried both campaigns. Campaign one: you start in a small village. There was a waypoint, I went to the waypoint, and did not find the quest item/people. I was stuck in the village. No guidance, just running in circles. No combat, no action. I said screw it.
   
   Campaign two: you start in a city after a muddy intro. You talk to people in the city, they babble, and give you a meaningless side quest. I didn't know what the main quest was. There was no waypoint, no guidance. I had no clue what I needed to do, no action, no combat. I was confused at this stupid game. I found a talking tomato giving me a side-quest. The gentlemen's club in the town had no women, just locked doors and puzzles. Then I found a talking tree that zapped people. I died. The graphics can not redeem this pointless game. I gave up on this game.… Expand

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