Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

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  1. Zloybig
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    The best RPG I played for the last 5 years, a combination of skills and spells is something! The story also exciting, graphics and animation, music is amazing! If You are RPG fan you MUST play this game!
  2. 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, сюжету - разнообразным интересным местам. Интересная ветка прокачки - у каждого своя. Тем кто сомневается - но знает что за игра - совет один - брать однозначно.На 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.
  3. 4125MakeItSo
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    Nice old school RPG. Not so strong story line, but very nice RPG gameplay. You can act with many items, use environment in battles. I was really impressed and stop my real life for 2 weeks.Also, normal mode was pretty hard, and it was so good, because new games are too easy.
  4. guitarmaniac004
    Oct 11, 2019
    9
    8/10 if you play alone. 9/10 if you play it with a friend. One of the best turn based games I've ever played.
  5. Salelesa
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This is the first game for me of this type. World, interaction, sound, characters, great story! recommend it to everyone.
  6. JSagittarius
    Mar 5, 2020
    9
    Tak konecne dohrano :D Steam mi ukazuje 113 hodin. Hru co jsem si poridil pred vanoci (byla sleva a vysla cestina, diky prekladetelum z tymu COTT). Konec roku a leden byl ve znameni teto hry. Neskutecne jsem si ji uzil a bavila me uplne stejne jako kdysi prvni dil.

    Svet, rozmanitost, pruzkum, dialogy, humor, pribeh... Vsechno jsem si uzil. Souboje byli zajimave a zabavne. No proste    Tak konecne dohrano :D Steam mi ukazuje 113 hodin. Hru co jsem si poridil pred vanoci (byla sleva a vysla cestina, diky prekladetelum z tymu COTT). Konec roku a leden byl ve znameni teto hry. Neskutecne jsem si ji uzil a bavila me uplne stejne jako kdysi prvni dil.

    Svet, rozmanitost, pruzkum, dialogy, humor, pribeh... Vsechno jsem si uzil. Souboje byli zajimave a zabavne. No proste Larian studio je kralem modernich tahových RPG. Jsem zvedavy jak jim dopadne ten Baldur's Gate 3. Akorat vim ze si ho zahraju az 2 roky po vydani :D Cestina zase chvilku potrva ale aspon budu mit pripadnou Definitive edici nebo tak.

    Jedno negativum bych ale mel. Treti ark to mesto Arx trpel tim ze byl obrovsky. Clovek se citil strasne prehlcene. Coz neni nutne spatne ale po tolika tech hodinach a predchozich zonach z toho mel clovek pocit prejedeni a chtel spis uz dojit nejakemu konci nebo rozuzleni. Takze posledni ark byl spis takova povinnost nez zabava. Aspon takovy pocit jsem z toho mel. Samozrejme spousta veci tam byla super ale bylo jich strasne moc.    … Expand
  7. zdzeee
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    This game makes me feel that I am in a real adventure. This world is so real with many events that I am not expecting to happen. There are so many objects that I can interact with. Overall, the most amazing game I have played recently.
  8. Prometheus1241
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of the best RPGs of all time. It's characters, world, dialogues... man, i just felt completely in love with all of this. And with addition of great plot and amazing tactical combat system this is definitely a 10/10 experience, a must have for all, who like great games. Don't be afraid of big amount of text or tactical fights: when you enter the world of DOS 2 youThis is definitely one of the best RPGs of all time. It's characters, world, dialogues... man, i just felt completely in love with all of this. And with addition of great plot and amazing tactical combat system this is definitely a 10/10 experience, a must have for all, who like great games. Don't be afraid of big amount of text or tactical fights: when you enter the world of DOS 2 you simply forget about this and fly into the world of pleasure...

    P.S. Please, give Borislav Slavov an Oscar! Hans Zimmer from the world of videogames!

    P.S. Damn, please, give the whole Larian an Oscar!!    … Expand
  9. Ita_JM
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    Really great game. The characters are incredible in a way that I create a bound with them then in most of the other games I've played. the overall story is really good and the gameplay is satisfying. And the game is a game that gives you a lot of freedom in a way that encourages role-playing.
    It has some problems though that for me takes the masterpiece title from this game. Firs all the    Really great game. The characters are incredible in a way that I create a bound with them then in most of the other games I've played. the overall story is really good and the gameplay is satisfying. And the game is a game that gives you a lot of freedom in a way that encourages role-playing.
    It has some problems though that for me takes the masterpiece title from this game. Firs all the freedom the game gives is kind of wasted when in the ending most of your decision doesn't matter that much, also the level progression of your equipment is horrible, I would spend hours going after an armor that was usually very good with great peeks and unique characteristics, just for after one level up being able to buy a better armor in any merchant. Another problem is that some mechanics, as the way revival works, doesn't make sense in the lore and are there for the sake of convenience.

    It was a great game I am really looking forward to Baldur's Gate 3 if they improve upon the mistakes of this game, it will truly be a masterpiece.
    8.5.    … Expand
  10. lucascoutinho
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The quality of the side missions of this game is something divine, the creation of the characters, the story, and the variety of possible dialogues makes me happy, Best RPG
  11. sebastienca
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    a must play, best of the best in last ten years. The best RPG I played for the last 5 years!!!!
  12. 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 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    [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
  13. 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't sit there reading my review, play the game, play it two player, now go, make haste.
  14. Mortekai
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    One of the best RPG's that I've played in my 30+ year career. The game is a god damn masterpiece, it's so good it makes me angry
  15. jameson89
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece of storytelling, witty and fun dialogue/item descriptions/all in-game words, brilliantly unfolds with genuine surprises, and challenges... character depth is great as well. Won my heart.
  16. x_jimilan_x
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    This game is so beautiful and detailed! Kudos to the developer team and everyone involved in the creation of such a masterpiece! The game requires patience and reading, but it’s worth it. I would absolutely recommend this game to everyone!
  17. Gregnator
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Divinity original sin 2 is by far the best rpg game in a very long time. You die, you die. This game doesn't hold your hand, and the choices you make HAVE consequences. The creators understand what makes an RPG game good, and not only do they nail it, they do it better. Great RPG game for single or up to 3 other players. With a DnD game mode added on there as well, and a powerful gameDivinity original sin 2 is by far the best rpg game in a very long time. You die, you die. This game doesn't hold your hand, and the choices you make HAVE consequences. The creators understand what makes an RPG game good, and not only do they nail it, they do it better. Great RPG game for single or up to 3 other players. With a DnD game mode added on there as well, and a powerful game Editor tool, everything is possible.… Expand
  18. Critic52
    Jan 13, 2019
    10
    In my opinion a must play for every true RPG fan.
    The level of character creation really makes this game stand out, in comparison to all these
    other over simplified RPG nowadays (Fallout76). The round based fighting system gives the game a fresh feeling and reminds on good old RPG´s like Fallout 2. The story is fun to follow and has some unique situations, but you are not forced to    In my opinion a must play for every true RPG fan.
    The level of character creation really makes this game stand out, in comparison to all these
    other over simplified RPG nowadays (Fallout76).
    The round based fighting system gives the game a fresh feeling and reminds on good old RPG´s like Fallout 2.
    The story is fun to follow and has some unique situations, but you are not forced to follow it
    (all cutscenes and dialoges are skippable).
    i have allready completed the game 4. 2 times alone and twice with friends and its still fun.
    I have the feeling that i encounter with every play through somthing new.
    MY conclusion. The game has potential to entertain for several houndred hours of fun, for
    single- and multyplayer. Like i said a must play.    … Expand
  19. SwordRPG
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Truths......
    PC - Classic Edition - 10/10 BEST!
    Definitive Edition - Xbox and Ps4 - ?/10 (simplified task menus..vb)
    :(
  20. disposable
    May 7, 2022
    0
    Look, I think divinity fans need to realize something here. This game's exp system is completely, utterly shot. A game where using persuasion gives you 0 exp and massacre gives you millions is an embarrassment. If you ever search "best solution to X quest" for something in this game, the answer is always kill everyone. You will only ever be rewarded for murder. You will get nothing forLook, I think divinity fans need to realize something here. This game's exp system is completely, utterly shot. A game where using persuasion gives you 0 exp and massacre gives you millions is an embarrassment. If you ever search "best solution to X quest" for something in this game, the answer is always kill everyone. You will only ever be rewarded for murder. You will get nothing for peaceful resolution.

    There's a number of other issues too, interminable load times, nonsensical difficulty spikes, insufficient difficulty scaling (should be something between classic-explorer), poor character writing (every story character plays like a piss poor skin), terrible economy, limited resurrection when it's very easy to lose characters, unbalanced combat (corpse explosion is the meta and that's it), the "make a huge chest and drop it" thing, but those just reflect Larian's lack of skill. The exp thing reflects Larian's lack of a brain.    … Expand
  21. netlich
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    It has been ages since I enjoyed such a wonderful mix of graphics, narrative, tactical combat and RPG.
    Add an amazing co-op feature which again I haven't experienced for years and it speaks wonders to this game.
    Add the extra content released by the studio and I am a happy fanboy.
  22. 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 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    Very 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
  23. Askkosh
    Sep 6, 2018
    1
    Devinitive edition may be good for ps4 or xbox players.

    On PC menuing is a total ****
  24. Silberstein
    Nov 13, 2018
    0
    I cannot play this. Object interaction is a nightmare. Inventory system seems to be of a 1990s game. Controls are clunky. Camera management and movement are so slow. All of these make the pacing of the game unbearable.

    And something should be done with the propagation of cannibalism and necrophilia.
  25. Lawgun
    Nov 10, 2019
    1
    One of the worst games I ever played, music is passable at best, graphics is generic, camera is awful, characters are clowns, story is irrelevant. Go play Baldur's Gate instead.
  26. wagllgaw
    Nov 28, 2018
    7
    I'm not sure what the hype is around this game. Its and good RPG but it isn't the best in the genre. I played through the first island and thought "That was an interesting challenge but the game just offered more of the same time consuming combat and I lost interest.
  27. Almoststan
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    An extremely good Tactical RPG that shines in its storytelling, world building and branching story paths to completion. But I feel like the combat becomes a bit samey after a while. There is such a massive emphasis on elemental attacks and spells that character levelling starts to feel like you are being forced into making similar builds, or risk getting punished in fights that can, atAn extremely good Tactical RPG that shines in its storytelling, world building and branching story paths to completion. But I feel like the combat becomes a bit samey after a while. There is such a massive emphasis on elemental attacks and spells that character levelling starts to feel like you are being forced into making similar builds, or risk getting punished in fights that can, at times, feel very unfair. This is especially so if you go into a battle first time unprepared, without knowing your environment or what you are up against. Often did I try and prepare as best i can, only to get decimated and succeeding a second time much more easily.… Expand
  28. Maurenos
    May 10, 2020
    7
    A sequel of a well-received video game of 2015 takes you back to the Rivellon and the-all-too-well-known villains and good guys who want to save the world.

    In general, if you are a fan of Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale games, you will be more than satisfied to dive into this fabulous world full of powerful sourcerers, lizard-men, dwarfs, humans, elves, undead, gods, and all the rest who    A sequel of a well-received video game of 2015 takes you back to the Rivellon and the-all-too-well-known villains and good guys who want to save the world.

    In general, if you are a fan of Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale games, you will be more than satisfied to dive into this fabulous world full of powerful sourcerers, lizard-men, dwarfs, humans, elves, undead, gods, and all the rest who were not that important to mention here.

    The story is somewhat like a fairy tale but fortunately not that childish. If you are a fan of a "spoken RPG game" with no violence then this game is not for you. Fights are approximately 70% of this game, 20% goes to exploring and 10% for dialogues.

    The game forces you to have a certain experience level before advancing further. You may try to progress the main story without the suggested level but it will probably be too difficult for a casual player. With no better option, you are forced to complete most of the side quests and gain experience whenever necessary, just to progress the main story further.

    If you don't have something like 100 hours of time for playing this game, then I recommend you look for other title.

    All in all, if you like isometric view, and are a fan of somewhat forgotten RPG games, then this game is definitely for you.    … Expand
  29. 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 !
  30. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    5
    Non un fan dei combattimenti a turni, ma ben realizzato, sotto tutti i punti di vista
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  1. BaziCenter
    Sep 29, 2018
    95
    Original Sin 2 is one the best games in the recent years, and one of the most complete RPGs of all time, period. Everything a hardcore RPG fan would want from a game is on offer here, and you can barely find another title that mixes the classic table-top Role Playing elements with digital media so ingeniously. Not only for RPG fans, but for everybody else, Original Sin 2 is one of the best choices of 2018.
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  2. Softpedia
    Sep 24, 2018
    95
    Divinity: Original Sin II Definitive Edition is so complex that I think everyone will find something to like, whether it’s combat or an exciting story. The best thing I can say about it is that if I’m asked what I liked about it, I can’t pinpoint something. It’s the complete experience and the feeling of joy that it left behind.
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  3. Gameblog.fr
    Sep 18, 2018
    90
    Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition is probably one of the best old-school RPGs you can find on console, a true masterpiece. The PC's version was almost perfect, this one follows the same path. Definitive Edition adds a new tutorial, new game mode (Story Mode) and a rework of Act III for the main campaign and it's great.
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