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Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Game Details: Eternity aims to recapture the magic, imagination, depth, and nostalgia of classic RPG's that
Eternity aims to recapture the magic, imagination, depth, and nostalgia of classic RPG's that Obsidian enjoyed making - and playing. Eternity takes the central hero, memorable companions and the epic exploration of Baldur’s Gate, adds in the fun, intense combat and dungeon diving of Icewind Dale, and ties it all together with the emotional writing and mature thematic exploration of Planescape: Torment. Choose to play as one of the six playable races: Human, Aumaua, Dwarf, Elf, Godlike,Eternity aims to recapture the magic, imagination, depth, and nostalgia of classic RPG's that Obsidian enjoyed making - and playing. Eternity takes the central hero, memorable companions and the epic exploration of Baldur’s Gate, adds in the fun, intense combat and dungeon diving of Icewind Dale, and ties it all together with the emotional writing and mature thematic exploration of Planescape: Torment. Choose to play as one of the six playable races: Human, Aumaua, Dwarf, Elf, Godlike, and Orlan. Whether you're playing a stout Dwarf, a towering Aumaua, or one of the otherworldly Godlike, Eternity's plethora of playable races scratch every role-playing itch you may have and allow for deep character customization. [Obsidian]… Expand
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Genre(s): PC-style RPG Third-Person PC-style RPG Role-Playing Western-Style
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Metascore Generally favorable reviews
70 Positive Ratings 98%
1 Mixed Ratings 1%
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)
May 12, 2015
"Is it even possible to return to the roots of isometric RPG, and not only find them healthy but create such a wonderful game from them? Obsidian has proved they could do miracles when their hands are not tied. [Issue#252]"
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GameOver.gr
May 1, 2015
"Renaming the game to "Baldur’s Torment" may be the easiest way to describe the triumph of spirit, design and scope of this masterpiece made lovingly by Obsidian." ... Read full review
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ActionTrip
Mar 27, 2015
" It has so many moving parts that work so incredibly well together with an unbelievably rich history and mythology." ... Read full review
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Gameblog.fr
Mar 30, 2015
"Beautiful and complete, Pillars of Eternity is a captivating game mastered throughout. Despite a lot of text to read and lengthy load times, it stands out as one of the best RPGs of our time." ... Read full review
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Games.cz
Apr 7, 2015
"Pillars of Eternity is an outstanding game. It can be criticized with number of individual issues, but as a whole it works great, almost perfect. I know that all veterans of isometric RPGs will enjoy this game, and I firmly believe that not only them will do so." ... Read full review
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Impulsegamer
Apr 2, 2015
"Pillars of Eternity is indeed great fun for RPG players young and old, and you don’t need a $2000 beast to play it on either." ... Read full review
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RPGamer
Jul 7, 2015
"Pillars is a title that should make old-schoolers happy while still offering a solid core game, story, and a rich setting for new-schoolers." ... Read full review
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8.3
User Score Generally favorable reviews
2,078 Positive Ratings 78%
299 Mixed Ratings 11%
270 Negative Ratings 10%
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Lomaxnoah
Mar 28, 2015
Best rpg for a loooong time, actually one of the few i can really call a RPG nowdays. 10/10 no doubt about it. It is really as close to BG asBest rpg for a loooong time, actually one of the few i can really call a RPG nowdays. 10/10 no doubt about it. It is really as close to BG as it gets, if you like this kind of game. Go play it now… Expand
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mottalol
Mar 27, 2015
Absolutely amazing game.

I always loved RPGs in general (tabletop or in video games) but i've never had played isometric CRPGs, like theAbsolutely amazing game.

I always loved RPGs in general (tabletop or in video games) but i've never had played isometric CRPGs, like the original fallout, baldur's gate and etc, until i've played Wasteland 2. And the playstyle got me in love from it. The amount of choices, the similarity with the tabletop RPG narrative, the challenging complexity of the game and, yet, rewarding playstile...

For someone who likes complex games (not necessary difficult ones, but complex, the kind you have to read some before doing some) this kind of game felt perfect... Everything got me almost instantly.

And then when i was exploring this brave new world for me, Obsidian release Pillars of Eternity.

And let me say to you, this game is ABSOLUTELY amazing. I'm not here to set grades to this or the other games, i'm just saying that THIS game is almost flawless into giving you and AMAZING experience, into rewarding your good decisions or creativity... This is, without a doubt, one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
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GeneralGonzo
Mar 26, 2015
You can say it this way or the other: Baldur´s Gate is back! From the look of the game, the feeling when playing, the customization of yourYou can say it this way or the other: Baldur´s Gate is back! From the look of the game, the feeling when playing, the customization of your characters, the interaction withe them and the environment - everythinfg feeld like Baldur´s Gate - and plays like it. It´s the great old-school RPG all bakers - and not only them - waited a decade for. Fantastic, deep gameplay, tactical pausable combat and many many loot to ind.
I can just say: love it. And recommend it everyone who only slightly loves deep and richt group RpGs, where tactical combat is more important than fast clicking in 1st person view!… Expand
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shelter
Mar 28, 2015
Hats off to Paradox Interactive yet again for a solid game release.
And congratulations to Obsidian for making a great game.
However it'sHats off to Paradox Interactive yet again for a solid game release.
And congratulations to Obsidian for making a great game.

However it's a bit too linear in terms of loot and stuff, at least from what I've seen.
Other than that, it's been very fun to play so far and I really like the art style.… Expand
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Smilingcookie
Apr 29, 2015
It's ok, but not great. For me it's a lot less inspiring than Wasteland 2. Certainly not on par with Baldur's Gate 1 & 2. Still an enjoyableIt's ok, but not great. For me it's a lot less inspiring than Wasteland 2. Certainly not on par with Baldur's Gate 1 & 2. Still an enjoyable crpg. Some of the new classes like the chanter are actually fun to play with and give a fresh taste to the game. Story and setting didn't grasp me so much. It seemed like an uninspired crossover between Planescape torment and dark souls. 7,5/10.… Expand
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dinin70
Aug 3, 2015
Don't look at people saying the combat is boring or the game is buggy. Those are people playing on a Commodore 64 and that unfortunately don'tDon't look at people saying the combat is boring or the game is buggy. Those are people playing on a Commodore 64 and that unfortunately don't have any finger on their hands.

The combat is good, the graphics are great, the gameplay is very intuitive. I really enjoyed playing it, however I can barely recommend it.

You are looking for an old style RPG, ok go for it. You are looking for a new Baldur's Gate? Nope...

I don't think that I enjoyed BG because I was a teenager and now I grew old, the game is just not playing in same league.

- Epicness of BG2 - Forget it. Are you saving the universe, thanks God no. However, are you following such an interesting story as to replace the Lord of Murder himself? No... Or are you seeking who you are and are throwed in a story you don't know where it will end (PST)? Not really... The story is just average.

- Variety of BG2 or even Icewind Dale - Forget it. In those games you were exploring so many places, each of them being extremely different than the previous. Here... No, the World map is just too small... The cities are empties and few things to do. You are in the capital, you feel alone. In BG2, only in Amn (representing a very small part of the game) you had so many quests to do, so many things to make. Every neightboorhood had plenty of zones, plenty of people to speak to...If you were playing a fighter you could your castle, and it was feeling alive. Here in PoR, you are in your castle, stupidly you think that as you are upgrading it people will come, you'll see farmers, bartenders, a court... No... There's just no one throughout the entire game... Feels extremely empty on that side.

Apart from that the game as serious other flaws of which the MOST AWFUL one: loading time... This is just horrible... You cannot camp as many times as you want. Which is a good idea in theory, but practically you just want to quit the game... "Ok, limited camp supplies, I have to watch out, play strategically, cannot screw up". Good, but... You can play as good as you want, your mage-retarded psycho elf is tired after having done 300 meters... So, you are in the Endless Paths, 3 screens away from the surface. 3 loading screens. Then walk up to the tavern, enter the tavern, loading screen. Walk on the first floor, loading screen. Sleep, go away and again 5 other loading screens to go onto battle... Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeesus...

So all in all... The game is good, and any people who like occidental RPG will like it and should go for it, but it's not even 50% as good as Baldur's Gate or IceWind Dale. In every point it's just below...… Expand
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Draethorian
Mar 16, 2023
all the 10s are overrated so you get a 0 for the act 3 difficulty spike, drove me away from the game...
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