Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

1. Mxm0

   Oct 10, 2018

   10

   Literally the best isometric RPG I've played in 30 years as a gamer.
   *and all professional the reviewers say the same sort of thing*
   Don'tLiterally the best isometric RPG I've played in 30 years as a gamer.
   *and all professional the reviewers say the same sort of thing*
   
   Don't sit there reading my review, play the game, play it two player, now go, make haste.… Expand

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2. Kirill_Klimov

   Nov 7, 2020

   10

   [If You Are Ready to Do Nothing Else for the Next Couple of Months]
   
   It is very hard to write about a game that is perfect from nearly every[If You Are Ready to Do Nothing Else for the Next Couple of Months]
   
   It is very hard to write about a game that is perfect from nearly every perspective. Mere enumerating its qualities might take a while. I mean, the variability, the characters, the balance, the plot… The list goes on and on. On the other hand, the only shortcoming is that most adults do not have that much time to submerge into this plethora of choices and, thus, to fully appreciate Divinity: Original Sin 2. However, it is a shortcoming of the players, not of the game per se.
   
   First of all, the variability, hence, the replayability is extraordinary. Starting a game with a different character would give you a totally different experience. Even choosing different combinations of skills deliver an entirely untrodden walkthrough. Are you an undead? Cool, you have to cover your face all the time to avoid being attacked by townsfolk, but on the bright side - you can force locks without lockpicks. Are you an elf? Great, you can eat the flesh of dead people to find out about their previous lives. Or, with a perk “Pet Pal”, you can talk to animals, and that ability is crucial for some quests. The number of combinations is truly endless, so do not expect to experience them all in one sitting.
   
   Next, the characters. They are cool. I am talking about the existing six protagonists that you can choose from. Of course, you can create your own character from scratch, but it is much more interesting to play as someone with sort of “off-screen” motivation, rather than as a simple passer-by in this RPG delight. What is more, even if you choose one of the six default characters as your hero, you can only choose 3 of the rest as your companions. This limitation means that, best case scenario, you have two interesting side stories uncovered. Therefore, to learn about all the 6 main characters, you need to finish the game at least twice. And again, referring to the paragraph above, different companions mean different walkthroughs. For instance, while one of your teammates might have a casual talk with an NPC, another one would kill them. As such, the game constantly surprises you, never allowing you to be sure of anything.
   
   Another accolade goes to the game balance. This feature is often neglected in both positive and negative reviews, but in my opinion, it is one of the most important elements of positive game experience. In its turn, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is balanced perfectly and for each individual gaming style. Whether you like challenging battles or light-hearted speedruns, whether you rely on the support of your teammates or like to experience the in-game world alone, there is always a difficulty setting and a character build that suits you specifically. Furthermore, it might sound that some classes are easier to play than others. Nonetheless, it is not the question of easiness, it is the question of skill. For instance, traditional damage-dealing tanks are often disrespected in many games for their brute force and lack of finesse, but in Divinity: Original Sin 2, you would need to scout and exploit the battlefield in the same manner as you would do playing as a rogue or a wizard.
   
   Last but not least commendable component of this game is the plot. In addition to its malleability (see the paragraph about variability and replayability), the story is… captivating and understandable at the same time, which is a rare combination. So, here you are, a Sourcerer, that is blamed for all the bad things in the world. Around you are people similar to you, who are also blamed for all the bad things in the world. As a result, people who are not like you have decided to put collars on your kin and lock you in, well, concentration camps with additional torture seances - all of that is done, of course, “for your own protection”. All of this sounds real-life relatable, thus, easy to understand and even easier to psych out. Incidentally, you do not even need to play the first part of Divinity: Original Sin because the second part is pretty self-sufficient in terms of narrative.
   
   So, a perfectly balanced and replayable game with interesting characters and engaging plot - what more do you need? In fact, the only thing you might need is time to plunge into this exemplar of an RPG. Do not let 50-something minutes glitchless speedruns of “Divinity” fool you - you will spend an easy hundred of hours only on the first walkthrough, which would probably be instantly followed by the second. Sleepless nights, here we go again…
   
   10 out of 10… Expand

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4. dizertir

   Oct 29, 2019

   10

   На самом деле игра очень интересная, с сюжетом. Проходил на одном дыхании на ПК. Разработчики молодцы! Уделили много внимания механике, сюжетуНа самом деле игра очень интересная, с сюжетом. Проходил на одном дыхании на ПК. Разработчики молодцы! Уделили много внимания механике, сюжету - разнообразным интересным местам. Интересная ветка прокачки - у каждого своя. Тем кто сомневается - но знает что за игра - совет один - брать однозначно.… Expand

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5. pawq

   Nov 20, 2021

   9

   A truly masterfully crafted RPG. Probably the most impressive aspect is the incredible world design, very expansive and detailed at the sameA truly masterfully crafted RPG. Probably the most impressive aspect is the incredible world design, very expansive and detailed at the same time. Combat is fun as hell while remaining a challenge (at least sometimes), and above all is extremely varied, depending both on the circumstances (environment and enemies) and character builds, which means that it doesn't get tedious or repetitive even after more than 150 hours. The dialogues and narration are once again flawless, with writing and voice acting (at least in english) that are a real pleasure to listen to. The story is maybe the weakest point, which is not to say it's anywhere near bad - it's just not as emotionally engaging (at least for me personally) as some other games, such as The Witcher 3. One major pain in the ass was the inability to select and move several items in the inventory at once, which meant I spent more time shuffling about in the inventory in this game that the entire playtime in some not-too-short games... But overall, technical issues were very scarce for a game of this scope, and (apart from the inventory) did not distract me from the awesomeness of the world and the gameplay. Thoroughly recommended :)… Expand

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6. JonsGone

   May 11, 2020

   9

   Very good classic RPG.
   Everything from a presentation perspective is top notch.
   Art is beautiful, story is great, dialogues are extremelyVery good classic RPG.
   Everything from a presentation perspective is top notch.
   Art is beautiful, story is great, dialogues are extremely well written.
   Main characters are all interesting in their own ways and have great storylines .
   Classes are cool.
   Gets bogged down by a few technicalities.
   Aoe terrain effects are way overused.
   Is really hard the whole way through, gets **** by the end.
   Would have benefited from a grid type layout while in combat.
   Great game, play only if you like story heavy games and turn based combat.… Expand

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7. PenetratorGod

   Aug 19, 2023

   8

   It's definitely a much better game than Baldur's Gate 3. I wish the company had continued this series instead of coming out with a new name.It's definitely a much better game than Baldur's Gate 3. I wish the company had continued this series instead of coming out with a new name. Then everything would be as it should be, but BG3 is a big failure.… Expand

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8. Seatz

   May 14, 2022

   0

   Mais do mesmo, game fraquíssimo, se um dia for de graça não vale jogar pois não vale o tempo perdido !

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