Divinity: Original Sin II

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2570 Ratings

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  1. WaterMellons
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    Amazing voice-acting, fun gameplay and so many thrilling and some hilarious stories. If you and your friends are too shy/awkward or just bad at roleplaying in DnD, then this is a great alternative for you. I haven't completely finished the game as there is just sooo much to do, but i really recommend this. I usually am not a fan of turn-based games so take my word for it - this one's funAmazing voice-acting, fun gameplay and so many thrilling and some hilarious stories. If you and your friends are too shy/awkward or just bad at roleplaying in DnD, then this is a great alternative for you. I haven't completely finished the game as there is just sooo much to do, but i really recommend this. I usually am not a fan of turn-based games so take my word for it - this one's fun and not slow at all (even if your friends tend to be too slow at deciding what spell would be the best next move :) ).… Expand
  2. yamaci17
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    Second best game I've ever played, only beaten by the unbeatable (for me) Skyrim.

    For a long time, I've played a lot of RPG games but none of them came close to Elder Scrolls 5 experience for me. This game was finally up there. What is there to say? The amount of details, content, lore and fun in this game is unmeasurable. Experience is just like how Skyrim is, everyone will have way    Second best game I've ever played, only beaten by the unbeatable (for me) Skyrim.

    For a long time, I've played a lot of RPG games but none of them came close to Elder Scrolls 5 experience for me. This game was finally up there.

    What is there to say? The amount of details, content, lore and fun in this game is unmeasurable. Experience is just like how Skyrim is, everyone will have way different experiences due to different amounts of builds and gameplay styles.

    Amazing story? Check.
    Packed with fun and attention-worthy lore? Check.
    Good graphics and design? Check.

    What else I can want from a game?    … Expand
  3. alexcoa36
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Just has a third re-run, and I am 100% sure, this is the best game I have ever played. Dragon Age is my favorite gaming series, Origins the best out of three, but this...this is just on another level. The writing, fun, unexpected encounters that can happen from this game are endless. It is a true RPG.
  4. ilya-o_o-
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    The game is very addictive. I like the battles a lot. I am a fun of turn-based tactics in general, and this is a fabulous tactics, because each time you face enemies with different sets of abilities, and you have to figure out the best way to approach it. Especially, I like the opportunities to use the landscape features and random objects (e.g. to fence with boxes your range members, soThe game is very addictive. I like the battles a lot. I am a fun of turn-based tactics in general, and this is a fabulous tactics, because each time you face enemies with different sets of abilities, and you have to figure out the best way to approach it. Especially, I like the opportunities to use the landscape features and random objects (e.g. to fence with boxes your range members, so melee enemies cannot reach them)

    I would give the score of 10, but I subtract 1 score for the story, because I find it rather "plain".    … Expand
  5. cchenders40
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    There is nothing about this game that I could say that hasn't already been said. This may be the best CRPG ever made and it may be the best modern RPG in general. This game is a masterpiece. It is so detailed, the story is awesome, the gameplay amazing, the combat endlessly fun and strategic. I just can't express how perfect this game is. Oh and it is HARD and I love it. If you like RPGsThere is nothing about this game that I could say that hasn't already been said. This may be the best CRPG ever made and it may be the best modern RPG in general. This game is a masterpiece. It is so detailed, the story is awesome, the gameplay amazing, the combat endlessly fun and strategic. I just can't express how perfect this game is. Oh and it is HARD and I love it. If you like RPGs you HAVE to play this game.… Expand
  6. seojoon98
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    This is a great game. The basic story plot is in a straight line, but by providing various options in the game, it encourages users to naturally enjoy multiple plays.
  7. Moodd
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    It's a masterpiece! .
    Can't wait for Baldur's Gate 3
  8. Praesi
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    Long Story Short.

    This Game has everything and more a Gamer who like this Kind of Games can possible hope for these Days Divinity Original Sin 2. A Game maybe every 10 Years see the Light of Day. Quests, World, Combatsystem. Hidden Mechanics, perfect coop Gameplay. There are countless possibilities in and out of combat to do things. Unlike most Games today, in Divinity    Long Story Short.

    This Game has everything and more a Gamer who like this Kind of Games can possible hope for these Days

    Divinity Original Sin 2. A Game maybe every 10 Years see the Light of Day.

    Quests, World, Combatsystem. Hidden Mechanics, perfect coop Gameplay.
    There are countless possibilities in and out of combat to do things.

    Unlike most Games today, in Divinity Original Sin 2, you have to use your Brain.
    And thats what this Game is, a no Brainer.
    No Lootboxes, No DLC, No **** Just 100h of pure Fun, made by People who love Games.
    You feel that by every step you make.
    Stop Reading, go to Steam and buy it.    … Expand
  9. wmmoore733
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece! Even at 30 hours in I can say this is one of the very best role playing games I've ever played. A must buy for every CRPG fan!
  10. Galaad97
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    I've spent well over 70 hours playing now and intend to spend many more. This is the best coop experience i've found in a PC game. The game itself is also one of the best, the writing is miles ahead of the first game, the gameply is great and challenging.

    Great work on this one Larian.
  11. Jorgos
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    Great game, I enjoy every minut in my travel through acts...I have no bugs, no FPS drops...maybe I am lucky one? Anyway...this is the game witch AAA game company hate most....game with brain.
  12. Fill3rup_
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    Coming from a gamer that until recently,had never played a CRPG,this game is a revelation,yes it could be challenging to a newcomer,i did find myself fairly lost as to where to go to complete cetain sidequests in Fort Joy,but that area is basically a tutorial area to get you used to the systems.
    Im 58hrs in at the moments and so far only one non-fps game I can remember in the last couple    Coming from a gamer that until recently,had never played a CRPG,this game is a revelation,yes it could be challenging to a newcomer,i did find myself fairly lost as to where to go to complete cetain sidequests in Fort Joy,but that area is basically a tutorial area to get you used to the systems.
    Im 58hrs in at the moments and so far only one non-fps game I can remember in the last couple of years to engross me like this was the Witcher 3. If you play games regularly,you need to try this game..    … Expand
  13. Jaedelyia
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    The superb sequel of an already great game. The game is so good it's hard not to overlook the small flaws here and there, but for the sake of being honest, I'll list the two biggest for me:

    1) "Surfaces", such as poison, water, blood or oil puddles, are the best and worst part of the combat system. Concept is clever and gun, but unfortunately, they are less tactic than in the first one.    The superb sequel of an already great game. The game is so good it's hard not to overlook the small flaws here and there, but for the sake of being honest, I'll list the two biggest for me:

    1) "Surfaces", such as poison, water, blood or oil puddles, are the best and worst part of the combat system. Concept is clever and gun, but unfortunately, they are less tactic than in the first one. In Div:OS1, they were a bit less omnipresent and could be a game changer. Here, they are just freaking EVERYWHERE. Half of the skill will produce a surface, and a big one with that. Even things like poison darts thrown at an enemy will create a big puddle at his feet. It became more a pain and an annoyance you struggle to avoid rather that a tactical element you have to plan and think carefully about. Here, it's just a constant mess.

    2) The crafting system feels half-assed, even more than in the first one. Sure, you can craft great scrolls and there's still clever combination you can explore, but entire categories of recipe (such as weapons or armor) are useless because the items you craft are ridiculously underpowered compared to what you find every now and then in the game. In Div:OS 1, you had to put a few point in crafting skills such as blacksmith, but could produce useful item and weapons. Here, crafting skills are gone, but I fail to see the point of ever crafting a weapon.

    Aside from that, it's a fantastic game that anybody can enjoy, whether you like cRPG or not.    … Expand
  14. momo79
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    Best crpg of the year and one of the best crpg ever...instant classic. Not for cassual gamers. After 80+ hours ingame I want more. And offcourse , must replay with other party :)
    What a refreshment on the scene!
  15. iamthewizard2
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    An absolute Masterpiece!!

    I hated CRPGs in the past and this game changed everything for me...and that's telling you something! CDPR and Larian Studios are the last vestiges of quality RPGs left in the PC gaming world!
  16. JureMure
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    Pros - world, story, music, characters, rpg elements, cost...
    Cons - some bugs

    10/10

    and now some characters :) .................................................................................................................................................................................
  17. WarmlyCalculate
    Oct 19, 2017
    10
    Okay so i am not good at writing reviews, in fact, i am not good at writing, i always get the lowest score in my English exams, but on bright side there was this girl who would help me with my writing, i think cause she felt bad for me, i wanted to make her my gf but she already had a bf :(
    Okay enough about me, lets talk about the game, yes the game, so i was looking online on guides on    Okay so i am not good at writing reviews, in fact, i am not good at writing, i always get the lowest score in my English exams, but on bright side there was this girl who would help me with my writing, i think cause she felt bad for me, i wanted to make her my gf but she already had a bf :(
    Okay enough about me, lets talk about the game, yes the game, so i was looking online on guides on how to write game review on metacritic but to my surprise i found barely any guides at all. One guide suggested to keep my review short and simple, straight to the point. But another guide said list all the pros and cons and give an objective opinion on the game, i did not know which one to follow so my mom suggested i enroll in an english course online. Two weeks later i had completed my online training, i even met a girl there, thought she turned out to be a guy pretending to be a girl. Anyway, now i can finally give this game the review that it deserves.
    It's pretty good.    … Expand
  18. Jeb077
    Oct 13, 2017
    9
    The Divinity Sin series is the best kickstarter games to date. DOS: 2 improves on the original with a better story, expanded skills, and fully voiced NPC's just about everywhere. The heart and hook of this game is the combat system though.

    A new system is in place where your characters have both physical and magical armor. It serves as an important "buffer" before they start taking real    The Divinity Sin series is the best kickstarter games to date. DOS: 2 improves on the original with a better story, expanded skills, and fully voiced NPC's just about everywhere. The heart and hook of this game is the combat system though.

    A new system is in place where your characters have both physical and magical armor. It serves as an important "buffer" before they start taking real damage to hit points. Even more important, armor blocks status effects and this game has a slew of nasty ones. Stunned, Cursed, Burning, Petrified, Diseased, Suffocating, Frozen, Crippled, to name just a few. Once your armor goes, things get ugly real fast. Enemies have both magic and physical armor as well, so here is where the strategy on your part comes into play. You can build a balanced party good for dealing with all enemies, or you can focus on doing one type of damage and have a cakewalk on some enemies, and a nightmare with others. Up to you.

    The game has a good amount of dialogue solvable encounters. You work against a persuausion system where where an NPC has a base attitude stat toward you and then an attribute like intelligence or strength is used to reflect the type of answer you can give. To me some of the attributes didn't make a whole lot of sense. I can see intelligence, wits, and memory being used, but think Finesse and Constitution shouldn't really be able to help you answer questions.

    The crafting system is there, but in a highly neutered state. There is no blacksmithing anymore, just the ability to craft food, potions, arrows, and grenades. Finding an epic recipe and going on a quest for the ingredients make for interesting quests so not sure why they did away with it. Perhaps they ran out of time to implement it.

    Finally I wouldn't be giving an honest review if I didn't comment on the overuse of elements in this game. Sure they were meant to give another layer of strategy to combat, and sometime do, but nearly every skill can produce fire, electric, ice, poison, etc. I don't think level 1 skills in general should have been able to create fire fields and poison clouds. It also makes every battle graphically quite messy, hard to highlight an enemy sometime because they are often overlayed in smoke, poison, and fire.

    There you have it. I give it a 9 despite my quibbles about the elements and crafting. With the fall of Bioware, we are really lucky to have Larian still producing high quality RPGs.    … Expand
  19. goggomobile
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    I truly love this game, it's beautiful to look at and very challenging. It has a very emotional and at times a humorous story line, I'd also like to mention, the sound track is just beautiful. The best part for me personally as a mum, is I can play this with my son as I honestly can't play PC games alone, (unfortunately, there are so few games of this calibre you can play multi players).I truly love this game, it's beautiful to look at and very challenging. It has a very emotional and at times a humorous story line, I'd also like to mention, the sound track is just beautiful. The best part for me personally as a mum, is I can play this with my son as I honestly can't play PC games alone, (unfortunately, there are so few games of this calibre you can play multi players).
    No game is entirely perfect however, the only things I'd change is the number bloating, excessive need to loot and the shops need more variety specifically equipment. I highly recommend this game and I tip my hat to the creators. Well done!    … Expand
  20. Stzero
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Divinity Original Sin II ... a masterpiece of RPG Art.

    This game made me feel emotional. In less then an hour i felt the RPG. I have become the Hero i play ingame. I have felt glorious Wins and dreadfull Treasons. I have make powerfull allys and even lost some. The hole game is a up and down of emotions. Im happy i played it. Definitely one of the best    Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Divinity Original Sin II ... a masterpiece of RPG Art.

    This game made me feel emotional. In less then an hour i felt the RPG. I have become the Hero i play ingame. I have felt glorious Wins and dreadfull Treasons. I have make powerfull allys and even lost some. The hole game is a up and down of emotions. Im happy i played it. Definitely one of the best pure RPG ive ever played.

    Graphics: 9/10
    Sound: 10/10
    Gamedesign: 10/10
    Balance: 9/10
    Story: 11/10
    Scope: 9/10

    MY RATING: 95 >>Masterpiece    … Expand
  21. Proudsoul
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    what an amazing RPG..a Real RPG. As I read the reviews ..those who gave it under an 8 or so they all say ..Play Witcher 3 if you want a "real" RPG experience...it makes me laugh. I love Witcher 3 great Action RPG but not like this . Another complaint is ..its Isometric its old style ..well ok its a RPG who cares I love the way it looks. My favorite complaint " The game is too hard" Wellwhat an amazing RPG..a Real RPG. As I read the reviews ..those who gave it under an 8 or so they all say ..Play Witcher 3 if you want a "real" RPG experience...it makes me laugh. I love Witcher 3 great Action RPG but not like this . Another complaint is ..its Isometric its old style ..well ok its a RPG who cares I love the way it looks. My favorite complaint " The game is too hard" Well maybe you do not know how to play? ..I know most people are used to hack and slash in their RPG but you need to make a plain when you are attacked in this game ..believe me its you not the game play on Explorer if you cant handle it. All in all one of the best RPGs I have played in years and will very likely be the Game of the Year! ..P.S ...Voice acting is amazing ..dont believe me take Pet Pal and talk to a dog/cat/rat/sheep...etc.… Expand
  22. SandyCat
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    This is a very first RPG since NWN that made me lost my sleep and sit until the dawn. I'm kinda suspicions that this is one of these extremely rare cases (nowdays) when developers are fired their marketologists and spend their budget on actual developing instead of buying "stars" and paying to bloggers and streamers. Thanks, Larian!
  23. Loler13gr
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    One of the best RPG games ever. The old-school style might be strange to some people but you should definitely look past that because it's a great gaming experience. The pre-made characters are incredibly interesting but creating your own character is equally worth it. The game itself has huge replay-ability due to the fact that the story is based mainly on what you decide to do both inOne of the best RPG games ever. The old-school style might be strange to some people but you should definitely look past that because it's a great gaming experience. The pre-made characters are incredibly interesting but creating your own character is equally worth it. The game itself has huge replay-ability due to the fact that the story is based mainly on what you decide to do both in the main and the secondary quests. It certainly lives up to it's predecessor.… Expand
  24. YamiHaseo
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    This game is ssssoooo good!
    Everything is well thought and they keep updating it, making it better.
    Special bonus for the battle phase and everything you can do around it.
    even when a fight seems desperate, there's 100 ways to succeed.
    It's been a while since i enjoyed a game like this one!
  25. Pitonas
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    Seriously good game, well worth the money with 120 hours of walk-through time, and vast replay choices, like making party from characters that you haven't played with to experience their stories...
  26. luyuwei999
    Nov 21, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Reminds me of old school text based RPGs, MUDS, Ultima, and D&D and Diablo. Total freedom in leveling old school style including choosing your own stats and skills, but a whole new level in tactical combat. Not only is combat a joy, but the story and writing is reminiscent of Baldur's Gate. Adding a good narrator voice and excellently writtenOne of the best games I have ever played. Reminds me of old school text based RPGs, MUDS, Ultima, and D&D and Diablo. Total freedom in leveling old school style including choosing your own stats and skills, but a whole new level in tactical combat. Not only is combat a joy, but the story and writing is reminiscent of Baldur's Gate. Adding a good narrator voice and excellently written dialogue and voice actors takes this to another level. in a generation this will be a classic of gaming. I'm truly inspired, didn't know great games were still possible.… Expand
  27. Revenskrev
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Divinity 2 dethrones Baldur's Gate 2 as the all time great RPG. Value for money is already off the charts and with the Definitive Edition upgrade due August 31, 2018, it will be even better.
  28. scodypaul
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Someone already said hours feels like minutes playing this game but its true. I have never written a review on a game until now but I am forced to with this game. My wife absolutely hates this game because it tares our marriage apart. I want to lock my self in a room and play this game for 24 hours a day. Thinking about quitting my job, getting a divorce, giving HJs for food money andSomeone already said hours feels like minutes playing this game but its true. I have never written a review on a game until now but I am forced to with this game. My wife absolutely hates this game because it tares our marriage apart. I want to lock my self in a room and play this game for 24 hours a day. Thinking about quitting my job, getting a divorce, giving HJs for food money and playing this the rest of my life. Nicely Done Larian Studios. Hurry up and make another… Expand
  29. ragnarizberserk
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    КАТЕГОРИЧЕСКИ НЕ РЕКОМЕНДУЮ ПОКУПАТЬ ЭТУ ИГРУ!! даже смотреть ее, так как после этого окружающий мир перестанет существовать на долгое время!
  30. charlyjohn
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    _PROS_
    This Game was made with LOVE,
    No Lootboxes -> CHECK, NO DLC's -> CHECK, I spend over 200€ in Kickstarter -> CHECK, BEST RPG of the Year (in Germany) -> CHECK, BEST PC Game 2017 -> CHECK, Spend over 100 Hour -> CHECK, Quick Save/Load button -> CHECK, 4 Player COOP -> CHECK, Controlls -> For Mouse greate, but the Xbox Controlls can be much better, Presentation -> Always    _PROS_
    This Game was made with LOVE,
    No Lootboxes -> CHECK,
    NO DLC's -> CHECK,
    I spend over 200€ in Kickstarter -> CHECK,
    BEST RPG of the Year (in Germany) -> CHECK,
    BEST PC Game 2017 -> CHECK,
    Spend over 100 Hour -> CHECK,
    Quick Save/Load button -> CHECK,
    4 Player COOP -> CHECK,
    Controlls -> For Mouse greate, but the Xbox Controlls can be much better,
    Presentation -> Always very harmonious and varied,
    Soundtrack -> Fantastic,
    Story -> Greate background stories, sometimes better than the mainstory,
    Balance -> Perfect balanced but too many players as my friends are too stupid for that ^^,
    Gameplay Freedom -> OVER 9000!!!,
    Skilltree -> Perfect,
    Mods and Workshop Support -> CHECK,

    _CONS_
    German language -> Unfotunately only Text,
    Bugs -> Only 2 crashes,
    Overlay -> A bit too oldschool controllable,

    _RESULT_
    For such a small game, there are so many complex features that will be removed in the other games. The game evidences how such a small development team can create such a gigantic game world with a permanently varied atmosphere and the greatest freedom of play offers. Although I hate reading because my English is horrible, I've never been so deeply absorbed in lyrics as the game. I usually hate round-based games too, but the game could turn my hate into love and that's why I gave it 10 points.    … Expand
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#1 Best PC Game of 2017
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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 72
  3. Negative: 0 out of 72
  1. Easy Allies
    Mar 1, 2018
    95
    If Divinity: Original Sin 2 had only been an enormous single-player RPG, it would still be far better than most of what you could compare it to. The fact that it has such well-implemented co-op and a user-friendly game master mode gives it a tremendous amount of value at a time where such a thing can feel like a rarity. Even if you never touch all of its various components, you'll still be left with a role-playing game that exemplifies the best aspects of its genre.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    100
    From a great story to a difficult fight, from a beautifully created world to an excellent multiplayer, Divinity: Original Sin II is a unique game offering an unforgettable experience. Despite some mistakes, another RPG giant was born. [Issue#279]
  3. RPGamer
    Jan 22, 2018
    90
    For those looking to get into cRPGs, and even for those just searching for a great RPG, Divinity: Original Sin II is heartily recommended. It has all the virtues that fans of the subgenre have extolled and wraps them up in a way that is much friendlier to newcomers than every other title I've tried. Combine that with fantastic writing, a highly engaging combat system, and great design, and you have another standout RPG in a year packed full of them.
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