Pillars of Eternity

1. Lomaxnoah

   Mar 28, 2015

   10

   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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2. mottalol

   Mar 27, 2015

   10

   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

   • 20 of 35 users found this helpful
4. GeneralGonzo

   Mar 26, 2015

   10

   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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5. lifeofbrian

   Apr 2, 2015

   9

   This game is amazing.
   
   Pros - Rich music - Great atmosphere - Lots of dialogue options - Factions (so that you can never do everyThis game is amazing.
   
   Pros
   
   - Rich music
   - Great atmosphere
   - Lots of dialogue options
   - Factions (so that you can never do every quest in one playthrough)
   - Multiple endings for many quests.
   - Highly replayable
   - Many different classes to choose from, and a lot of variety for how you can build any given class.
   - Good writing
   - Good voice acting (largely)
   - Interesting companions.
   
   Cons
   
   - You have to take your stronghold before you can get 1/2 of the companions.
   - There are only 8 companions (Baldur's Gate 2 had 17 companions)
   - The game forces you to take the stronghold (this is an immersion breaker for people who don't want to be tied down)
   - You can't cast buff spells before battle, but you can cast offensive combat spells and healing spells. This is dumb and breaks immersion. Given that resting (and therefore your ability to cast spells) is supposed to be limited by your access to camping supplies I fail to see why people shouldn't be able to pre-buff, especially given that the game already lets you cast spells outside of combat.
   - Still is buggy. I've had annoying sound issues on occasion.
   - Different priests lack variation regarding spells. A priest of Skaen casts the exact same spells as a priest of any of the other gods. At least Baldur's Gate 2 had a small amount of variety when it came to cleric kits and combat.
   
   Its definitely not a perfect game, and there are some areas (like companion access) where it should have learned lessons from Baldur's Gate. I'd probably give it an 8.6/10, which rounded makes it a 9/10. Given the total lack of games like it in the last decade its still a welcome addition all the same.… Expand

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6. exotikras

   Mar 28, 2015

   8

   When I saw first trailer I thought WOW, like everyone else I think, but now when I can see real graphic on my own PC, it's reallyWhen I saw first trailer I thought WOW, like everyone else I think, but now when I can see real graphic on my own PC, it's really disappointing. Textures are very poor, especially if you zoom in a little bit. Characters levitating on the ground and so on.... But that would not be a big problem if not dialogues. Yes I now it's old school RPG and that's the way it should be, but honestly, sometimes it looks like there is too much of useless text, I started to skipping half of it. So I'm not saying that PoE is bad game, it's good, but just I'm disappointed with it a bit...… Expand

   • 8 of 28 users found this helpful
7. reavor

   Oct 9, 2015

   7

   A solid attempt to revitalize the genre of pause and play RPGs, but with a lot of strange mechanics regarding resting etc. The world inA solid attempt to revitalize the genre of pause and play RPGs, but with a lot of strange mechanics regarding resting etc. The world in general felt kind of lackluster, less bright colors, and without some of the humor permeating the BG games. But the effort to make something original and craft a story trying to tackle some deeper questions is appreciated.… Expand

   • 1 of 5 users found this helpful
8. Draethorian

   Mar 16, 2023

   0

   all the 10s are overrated so you get a 0 for the act 3 difficulty spike, drove me away from the game...

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful

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