Divinity: Original Sin

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  1. n0th1ngs0ul
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    Divinity: Original Sin is easily the best RPG I've played in a long time! The turn-based combat is challenging and fun, nearly perfect. The freedom of choice and the deep characterization of the world is astonishing. The story is good too. This game reminds me of the RPG's golden era, back in the nineties. Congrats from Italy, Larian!
  2. mrrockitt
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Awesome game, so great to see the Baldurs Gate/Ultima type RPG is still popular. This is a 'proper' roleplaying game, not just a combat-heavy, monster-grinding money-spinner!
    Believable characters, wonderful sound and graphics and a great interface.
    Hoping this means the start of many similar game in the near future :)
  3. Soulhex
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    After playing like 50 Hours I can say this is the best RPG i played in the last decade! Simple as that - this the best RPG yet ! 10 out of 10 peerless and well done ! And I just signed up to write this review
  4. wiremap
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    This game is on the top 10 list of my 30+ years of gaming. The intense care and attention to every detail, the level of freedom, the sheer amount of options you have to solve quests is mesmerizing. My only hope is that it will not finish quickly and there will be a lot of DLCs and mods. My hat is off to Larian Studios
  5. AregAr
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    That is how the RPG should look like. Great game, challenging and beautiful. For three days now, I have been wondering just in one city, but there are so much to thinks to do that sometimes you feel you are reading a very interesting adventure book.
  6. Animorganimate
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    I was not expecting Divinity: Original Sin to be this objectively great.

    I've played most of the old Divinity games (but haven't necessarily completed them), so knew I liked Larian's game design; lore; humor and what-not . . . but Original Sin isn't just a great Larian or Divinity game. Divinity: Original Sin is exemplary of what a near-perfect CRPG should be. My favorite CRPG from    I was not expecting Divinity: Original Sin to be this objectively great.

    I've played most of the old Divinity games (but haven't necessarily completed them), so knew I liked Larian's game design; lore; humor and what-not . . . but Original Sin isn't just a great Larian or Divinity game. Divinity: Original Sin is exemplary of what a near-perfect CRPG should be.

    My favorite CRPG from back in the day is Arcanum, and also I love the other top-rated RPGs (Baldur's Gate series, Fallout series, etc), but Original Sin has quickly become not only my GOTY, but one of my top 3 favorite RPGs of all time.

    Everything from the turn-based combat with reactive environments; to the characters and humor and lore; to the exploration and immense satisfaction of completing areas . . . Original Sin is almost perfect.

    The only real issue I have found is NPC chatter is somewhat repetitive and happens during conversations. That's it. I know Larian will fix that in a patch at some point though, so that's why Divinity gets a 10 from me.    … Expand
  7. bwort007
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Wonderful graphics, hardcore rpg elements, good story und a very good tactical fighting. This is the game mature rpg players are waiting for years. The world ist detailed like hell, everywhere u find interesting things and storys.
  8. moogmouth
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    This game was clearly made by passionate people that actually care about playing their own game. An instant classic. Best money I've spent on a game in a long, long time.
  9. 88bohemond88
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    Phenomenal game. I am enjoying it as much as or more than I enjoyed Baldur's Gate 1&2 and Planescape many years ago. I have waited a long time for a high quality turn-based combat RPG like this. The depth is impressive, the storyline is good, and the combat is perfect. I haven't experienced any bugs yet, and have many hours in game now. If you like the genre, definitely give this game a try.
  10. Jannus
    Jul 11, 2014
    10
    Superb game, Larian have excelled themselves particularly on the fun scale and delivered a game that taps right back into the reservoir of all those things we miss about RPGs these days, serving it up fresh. Many of the things associated with oldskool are recreated, improved, even evolved. The attention to detail and the variety offered to the player more than make up for the few flaws,Superb game, Larian have excelled themselves particularly on the fun scale and delivered a game that taps right back into the reservoir of all those things we miss about RPGs these days, serving it up fresh. Many of the things associated with oldskool are recreated, improved, even evolved. The attention to detail and the variety offered to the player more than make up for the few flaws, which are primarily interface frustrations, and could be patched. The tactical combat is the best of its type, the constant possibly of failure is back as the AI will use the landscape too and has access to a similar skillset as yours, which is itself more than satisfying to experiment with and learn, which you'll be encouraged to do, plus character customization actually encourages some roleplay choices both solo & coop.

    This feels like the game we should've had 10 years ago, and should make Larian proud, and others drop to their knees and beg .... "how?".

    Get it . Play it. If its not a future fondly remembered classic already, people will still be talking about it for sure.    … Expand
  11. pasido
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    I'm addicted. I felt hesitant buying the game because I have a hard time getting into single player games, but I'm actually getting into this game big time. This is coming from a multiplayer-only gamer. There are so many good things about this game. I'll just list them here.

    1. The sense of exploration. DOS is a rich world full of hidden treasures. For example you can get around 6000    I'm addicted. I felt hesitant buying the game because I have a hard time getting into single player games, but I'm actually getting into this game big time. This is coming from a multiplayer-only gamer. There are so many good things about this game. I'll just list them here.

    1. The sense of exploration. DOS is a rich world full of hidden treasures. For example you can get around 6000 gold worth of stuff from the Legion Warehouse that you encounter soon after beating the tutorial. It's near the burning ship. You will need to kill the legion guards (fight will be pretty hard) around the warehouse. You will also need Unlock Magic Door scroll (for some reason I had one, don't know how I got it but whatever!). Go in and you will find great equipment and plates that can be sold for a ton of money. Stuff like this just makes me so excited for a game.

    2. The combat is amazing. I just LOVE the combat. It's kind of like playing a game of Magic the Gathering, where you spend "mana" to cast spells, walk around, attack with your sword, etc. The magic system is well thought out, with elements interacting with one another. Fights are TOUGH and you will need to use tactics and your environment to your advantage.

    3. It's like reading a good novel. This game does a great job of immersing you into the world though dialogue.

    4. The game doesn't hold your hand. Quests are text only. You will have to listen to the dialogue and look at your journal to have a clue what the hell is going on.

    5. The music is really really good. All of my roommates have commented on how good the music is while I'm playing the game.

    The cons of this game are only "inconveniences" that can be fixed in future patches like inventory management and some clunky controls. Seriously, the core game design itself is simply perfect. And I'm not trying to overhype this game, I think it deserves the hype and the glowing reviews.    … Expand
  12. Smrajdl
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    10/10 GOTY RPG
    finally game worthy of #pc-master-race, EA should learn from this

    If you liked baldur's gate,icewind dale and NWN,you'll like this too
  13. NyaR
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    I really like this game, there is a lot to explore and multiple ways to play it. Singleplayer and multiplayer are very different experiences. I should have backed it, but I didn't, however I am happy that the game has exceeded my expectations and bought it at full price.
  14. Stingray
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Original Sin is the best RPG we've seen in over 10 years. Sure, it has some flaws - if I could give it a 9.5, I would. But it's closer to a 10 than a 9, so 10 it is.
  15. RockinSmack
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    What a wonderful game. Tons of skills, attributes, gear, stats - DEEP synergy system between skills/environment etc... What an amazing game. Lots of conversations to take part in and idle chatter/ambiance all around. Great music and sound effects. The movement seemed real choppy and awkward at first. - Realized you click the ground and pan the camera around with WASD became much moreWhat a wonderful game. Tons of skills, attributes, gear, stats - DEEP synergy system between skills/environment etc... What an amazing game. Lots of conversations to take part in and idle chatter/ambiance all around. Great music and sound effects. The movement seemed real choppy and awkward at first. - Realized you click the ground and pan the camera around with WASD became much more fluid. I can't give any game a 10 and there are no decimals - 9.4

    If you like Rpg games then don't be a fool, pick this up. There is just no way that you, as an RPG fan, could possibly be disappointed. Rather you will be losing significant amounts of your time in a flash with no regrets to speak of!    … Expand
  16. ToygunS
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    A very strong candidate for game of the year. Great dialogue, dynamic combat and clever quests. It will easily take 60-120 hours of your life and you will love it. I recommend it to anyone playing computer games.
  17. Wildeskind1981
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    This is a true successor to baldurs gate 1&2,Planescape : Torment and so on!
    But : BETTER!
    Yes, this game is better than the glorious BG-series! I think everything is said in the existing reviews, so I just can say : If you are into REAL rpgs then get this game as fast as possible! * BEST tactical combat I have ever experienced * BEST skill-diversity. Every skill matters and is    This is a true successor to baldurs gate 1&2,Planescape : Torment and so on!
    But : BETTER!

    Yes, this game is better than the glorious BG-series!

    I think everything is said in the existing reviews, so I just can say : If you are into REAL rpgs then get this game as fast as possible!

    * BEST tactical combat I have ever experienced
    * BEST skill-diversity. Every skill matters and is interesting!
    * Awesome possibilitys to solve quest. If you think of a way to solve a situation - it is probably possible!
    * The world just invites to explore! The last time I had this feeling was...well...in Baldurs Gate?
    * Spend hours and hours and hours playing around with the game mechanics to steal stuff, try to get into hidden rooms and so on and so on!
    * GET THIS GAME! NOW! support the developers! This can be the game that changes rpgs in the future! Let us show them that real gamers are not dead! We do not need casual-rpgs!

    Game of the year for me so far!    … Expand
  18. blubberguts
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    As someone who's been playing computer games since pong, about 40 years of gaming... I have to tell you that this is currently the best RPG ever made. A big claim, but D:OS deserves it.

    Wonderful graphics, fascinating and deep fighting system, turn based so you can *think* about your moves rather than just reacting, beautiful scenery and monsters, ENORMOUS world, heaps of varied and    As someone who's been playing computer games since pong, about 40 years of gaming... I have to tell you that this is currently the best RPG ever made. A big claim, but D:OS deserves it.

    Wonderful graphics, fascinating and deep fighting system, turn based so you can *think* about your moves rather than just reacting, beautiful scenery and monsters, ENORMOUS world, heaps of varied and interesting loot, great plot with twists and turns that surprise you, this game does everything right.

    Currently standing at 9.0 for the user score, I have to tell you that isn't fair. They deserve a 10 for this.

    Of all the previous greats - Planescape, Planetside, Baldur's Gate, Oblivion, SkyRim - this is the best. It should become the new yardstick for RPG's, eg: "This game is good, but it's no Original Sin.."

    To repeat: This game currently stands rated at 9.0 and it's underrated. It's a 10.

    You must try it, if you like RPG's and like deep games you will love it.    … Expand
  19. Raistx
    Aug 24, 2014
    10
    Overall: very happy with this game.
    It was identified to me as a game similar to Baldur's Gate. The comparison was right. Using modern graphics, the gameplay is enjoyable. My experience was bug free. After a short install I end up playing the game for about 25 hours in one weekend (it's very addictive).
    Minor - I only wish we could have a party bigger than four people. To do - I did not    Overall: very happy with this game.
    It was identified to me as a game similar to Baldur's Gate. The comparison was right. Using modern graphics, the gameplay is enjoyable. My experience was bug free. After a short install I end up playing the game for about 25 hours in one weekend (it's very addictive).
    Minor - I only wish we could have a party bigger than four people.
    To do - I did not tried the coop mode yet (but colleagues are quite happy with it)    … Expand
  20. Lane_Steel
    Jul 28, 2014
    8
    "I can understand why there are so many 9 or 10s here." >> ...gives the game a "0" rating.

    A well constructed and fun game, not worthy a zero rating.
  21. Undre
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    Holy Moly Mother of God! This game is amazing. Took me back to the glory days legendary RPG titles like Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, and Planescape Torment. Larian really nailed it with this title: a near perfect combination of storyline, turn-based combat, exploration, character building, and loot hunting.
  22. FooJones
    Dec 6, 2014
    10
    Don't Believe The Nay Sayers!

    Divinity: Original Sin was the RPG I've been waiting for...for a LONG time. I just want to put this out there really quickly, that I am an RPG veteran, dating back to the mid to late 80s, so I've had my fair share of CRPGs. Anyhoo... Divinity: Original Sin is the prequel to the first Divine Divinity. Like the first game, I had no idea this one even    Don't Believe The Nay Sayers!

    Divinity: Original Sin was the RPG I've been waiting for...for a LONG time. I just want to put this out there really quickly, that I am an RPG veteran, dating back to the mid to late 80s, so I've had my fair share of CRPGs. Anyhoo...

    Divinity: Original Sin is the prequel to the first Divine Divinity. Like the first game, I had no idea this one even existed. I had never heard of Larian Studios at the time of release for Divine Divinity, and happened to pick it up at Best Buy one day, and fell in love right away. The same happened with this game. Somehow, I never knew it was coming and just saw a Web ad one day and immediately downloaded it.

    Character creation is very solid, and can be daunting for those who don't really like to get into too much detail (though not nearly as hardcore as a D&D game). You create two main characters, picking sex, face, portrait, hair, voice, starting skills, attributes, and 2 talents. Depending on what class you pick, these will all be pre-assigned, but you are free to modify and rearrange them if you wish. As the game progresses, you can build your character in anyway you choose, and either stay on the path you chose, or create a hybrid class. Hybrids will not be overpowered machines, but they can easily be viable and fun.

    The story isn't anything extremely original, but it is engaging, especially if you've played the other games. Fans of Divine Divinity will get some chuckles out of Larian's usual humor or some old references, but you don't need to have played the other games to understand this one or enjoy what's going on. The NPC's do feel a bit one dimensional, and there isn't a lot of voice acting, but it's still engaging and there's some lore in books that you find. You can also make your characters argue with each other, and the dialogue options that you pick will alter personality traits, which in turn alter certain skills. This is quite useful to help beef up some skills without wasting valuable skill points.

    Combat is turn based (which I love in an RPG), and does require some thought. Early on, you can't just go off and think you're going to steamroll everything (though towards the end you might be able to do so. I always found battles much easier as the game went on, save for boss battles). You can use objects and the elements to your advantage. Spill water on the ground, toss a lightning spell and electrocute/stun your foes! Great times! If you've played Fallout or Fallout 2, you'll kind of feel the combat system in there a bit, as everything is done with action points. The good news though is you can adjust combat difficulty at anytime, even during combat, if something is too hard and you don't want to wait to try it later when you're better prepared. Spells are quite fun, and there's a lot of useful ones. The only downside to this is that sometimes there are too many spells to deal with, and a lot of them become useless later on as you gain more powerful spells, but that's usually the case with most games.

    For most modern day gamers, questing might be one thing to upset you. Be forewarned that this game isn't a hand holder like today; You will not get direction as to where to go or what to do. You will be given a few hints here and there, then the rest is up to you. There is a journal though that records quests and conversations so you can refer back if you forget what to do.

    My only real gripe with the game is the rock-paper-scissors mini-game. It's fun at first, but it's completely random. Even if you seem to have more points per victory than the NPC you go up against, the computer always seems to win no matter what (maybe I just have bad luck). I rarely ever get a victory.

    While most people seem to hate the camera angles, it doesn't bother me. I get enough of a zoom in or out, and am able to rotate the camera just fine. If you need a full top down view during combat, just press the "B" key (I believe that's the default)

    The graphics are pretty and the world is large and lush. There are several large maps you will travel throughout the game. Those who played Divinity or Beyond Divinity will understand this, and probably relish in it. Just like Divine Divinity, monsters do not respawn during the game, and it isn't like Diablo where a whole new game starts every time you log in. The single player mode saves and stays in the same state. The level cap is somewhere in the 20's, so it's pretty short in terms of leveling, but there's enough content to keep you going for hours.

    To sum it up, Divinity: Original Sin might not be for the faint of heart, or those with short attention spans. It does require quite a bit of thought and strategy, but the game has so much to offer. I'm hoping Larian takes it even further with mods, because there's so much more that can be done with this game. The story is good, the combat is good, and the puzzles are fun and challenging. I highly recommend this underrated gem.    … Expand
  23. Progenitor
    Dec 20, 2014
    9
    The combat system is the absolute best part of this game. The story is engaging and the art style is beautify, but it is the diversity of combat scenarios and solutions that really sold it for me. The only negatives for me were the only average questing system and a few frustrating camera controls.
  24. silvermancz
    Jul 4, 2014
    9
    Without doubt one of the best RPGs i'v played in a long time. Reminds me a lot of old gems like Baldur's gate, though it does not use the same (AD&D) rules but went in a different way. And that is a good thing, the combat is very intense even though it is turn based. Every choice matters and you will likely spend some time pondering which spell to use next or what target to attack. WithWithout doubt one of the best RPGs i'v played in a long time. Reminds me a lot of old gems like Baldur's gate, though it does not use the same (AD&D) rules but went in a different way. And that is a good thing, the combat is very intense even though it is turn based. Every choice matters and you will likely spend some time pondering which spell to use next or what target to attack. With the right strategy, previously impossible fights turn out to be easy and you will soon feel powerful enough to venture further. But don't worry, this is not just about combat. The world feels alive and exploring it brings you rewards in terms of loot, quests and even some easter eggs here and there. I spent perhaps 30 hours in game so far and I look forward to playing much more in the coming weeks. Quests are fun and clever, mostly there are more ways how to complete them and your actions have consequences that can be seen and felt.

    There are however also still some bugs and a few areas might require some polish. I did not encounter any game breaking bugs at all though i saw some annoying glitches - being unable to pickup some loot I had to reload once. Good thing the game keeps several quicksave and autosave slots so i would not worry about savegame corruption. Personally i didn't encounter such issues. Also the "journal" which keeps track of your progress in quests tends to be a bit confusing which is also true for the list of possible teleportation locations. These are however just minor annoyances that can be hopefully fixed in future updates.

    All that said, it would be a huge mistake to miss this game. It offers a lot of content and fun things to do (did i mention crafting your own gear? ), it has nice graphics and awesome music. Larian did an outstanding job and i hope they deliver us more games in the future.    … Expand
  25. TheRulesLawyer
    Jul 7, 2014
    8
    Great interactive world with an internal logic that lets you try all sorts of approaches to problems. Really really steep learning curve. Seriously you will likely scrap your initial party and restart after playing a couple hours. Read some online hints to avoid it. If you're a hardcore player you'll probably love it. If you're used to more forgiving modern RPGs you're in for some frustration.
  26. ignore78
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    This game is AWESOME! It does everything right. at first i thought, why can you turn the camera half the way, but you can fix that in the game option menu, and unlock camera so you can turn around your character all the way! controls in a game is the most important i think. The graphics is beautiful, and its smooth to. you can pick up everything you see in the game, move it aroundThis game is AWESOME! It does everything right. at first i thought, why can you turn the camera half the way, but you can fix that in the game option menu, and unlock camera so you can turn around your character all the way! controls in a game is the most important i think. The graphics is beautiful, and its smooth to. you can pick up everything you see in the game, move it around if you are strong enough.
    i think its great that you have to figure out your self what and how to do things, the game do not hold your hand much. and that is great. the world feels so alive. in real life, there is no tutorial there. you have to figure out where to go and what to do. when you completed a thing you never thought you would, that makes you feel great. dark souls is that way to. no more tutorial based games. hard, challenging, rewarding games is the best there is.    … Expand
  27. CamToo
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    Baldur's Gate style meets the openness of Skyrim and complexity and lack of hand holding of Dark Souls. The ultimate compilation. After years of generic, simple, dunbed down cRPGs we're finally back to the good old "golden age" of the genre. If you enjoyed Planescape, BG, Icewind Dale etc. you will be happy to hear that there's more, and it's called Divinity: Original Sin.
  28. Deeds
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Divinity: Original Sin reminds me of why I love games. For over twenty years I have been a passionate gamer, and Like many adult gamers, I often fondly look back at games and the experiences that will stick with me for life. The games I look back with on with nostalgia aren't perfect, and neither is Divinity: Original Sin, but that's not what makes gaming great. If you are a gamer you will understand that unexplainable feeling of excitement and charm that truly makes the game perfect in your eyes. This is what Divinity: Original Sin is to me.

    The Good:
    - Beautiful World
    - Tons of exploration
    - Great story (often comical)
    - Amazing combat (I hated turn based combat before this game, so don't let that stop you)
    - Large amount of content (I spent 30 hours on the first section of the game)
    - Obviously a labor of love for Larian (A game for gamers by gamers)

    The Bad
    - Very rare stability issues
    - muddy textures up close
    - minor bugs
    - Strange difficulty spikes

    It should be said that this is not the casual gamers RPG. Divinity: Original Sin can be very challenging at times, especially on harder difficulties. Encounters may require multiple attempts and careful planning to overcome. The same can be said with the many environmental puzzles/secrets in the world. Finally, there is no quest guidance, you explore, discover, and complete without any "go here to complete quest" arrows. the difficulty and lack of hand holding is refreshing, and adds to the games value. Like I said before, Divinity: Original sin is not a perfect game, but it is truly rare gaming experience that should be experienced by every RPG fan out there.    … Expand
  29. ZedsDeadBaby
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    30 hours into the game and I still get my ass kicked sometimes, loving it. What a gem of a rpg, interesting story, great tactical combat and visually impressive. Role playing has not been this good for ages, some of the so called AAA rpg,s should have a look at how it should be done. Wonderful.
  30. j0ust
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    This game isn't perfect, but it earns a 10 from me nevertheless. And that's because I can't remember the last time I was finding excuses to sit down for hours at a time to immerse myself in so rich, deep, and multi-faceted a gaming experience. After years of soulless AAA decline, the harbinger of RPG incline is here. Thank you Larian for reminding me what it feels like to be proud of thisThis game isn't perfect, but it earns a 10 from me nevertheless. And that's because I can't remember the last time I was finding excuses to sit down for hours at a time to immerse myself in so rich, deep, and multi-faceted a gaming experience. After years of soulless AAA decline, the harbinger of RPG incline is here. Thank you Larian for reminding me what it feels like to be proud of this genre again.… Expand
  31. MadWasp
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    This game is Jesus Crist in gaming history. We waited it like a messiah. It comes and wins every gamer's heart. A new etalon of RPG. 100*100 Never ever experienced the same in any game. Nothing similar. Giant content too!
  32. Rei_dos_Vermes
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    Divinity: Original Sin is a RPG for people who like to explore, improvise and figure out things by themselves. Even the most ordinary delivery quest is fun to complete because you have to talk to NPCs and look for clues instead of blindly follow a magic arrow like in most modern RPGs.

    The tactical turn-based combat, character customization and crafting systems are intuitive while    Divinity: Original Sin is a RPG for people who like to explore, improvise and figure out things by themselves. Even the most ordinary delivery quest is fun to complete because you have to talk to NPCs and look for clues instead of blindly follow a magic arrow like in most modern RPGs.

    The tactical turn-based combat, character customization and crafting systems are intuitive while keeping a high degree ot complexity and a lot of space for creativity.

    Buy this game. You won't regret. Divinity: Original Sin is the best RPG released in a long time.    … Expand
  33. DoctorPloxo
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    As many others have said, this is the best RPG to come out in the last 10 years.

    If you've ever enjoyed classic, deep RPGs that don't hold your hand and/or enjoy turned based combat - buy it. You will not be disappointed.
  34. Sea69
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    This game is such a win. Hilarious quests with humor, well written dialogues, cool characters, secrets, and such beautiful graphics and effects for a top down rpg. Not to mention that you can play it all in coop with your friend. How do you even make something so beautiful with so limited budget ? This proves that kickstarter is not entirely a joke. And Larian even with limited budget canThis game is such a win. Hilarious quests with humor, well written dialogues, cool characters, secrets, and such beautiful graphics and effects for a top down rpg. Not to mention that you can play it all in coop with your friend. How do you even make something so beautiful with so limited budget ? This proves that kickstarter is not entirely a joke. And Larian even with limited budget can do a better game than Bioware nowadays. I always loved Larian's games, but this time they outdone themselves. Now go, BUY IT!… Expand
  35. smoothmoovs
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    You know those games where it feels like the devs took time to make sure even the little aspects of the games had significant time spent on them? This is one of those games.

    One common flaw in turn based tactical games is the combat is just not tactical enough. D:OS does an amazing job with their skill system combined with the environmental dangers on the battlefield. I found wasn't    You know those games where it feels like the devs took time to make sure even the little aspects of the games had significant time spent on them? This is one of those games.

    One common flaw in turn based tactical games is the combat is just not tactical enough. D:OS does an amazing job with their skill system combined with the environmental dangers on the battlefield. I found wasn't doing well until I was utilizing the environment in almost every battle, and it is awesome.

    Co-op games are so easy to set up! I had 0 issues getting my friend in my game and its fast every game. If I had one issue with the game it comes in this category though. Conversations started by one person is difficult and sometimes not observable by the other player. I want to see that amazing story too!

    Are there bugs? Yes, but nothing gamebreaking and not many considering it just released. The one bug I kept encountering they fixed in one of their 4 small patches in 4 days anyways. I love knowing the devs won't wait forever to patch this game.    … Expand
  36. skyst
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    Divinity: Original Sin is one of the best RPGs to come along in quite some time. It really does feel like an updated, reimagining of the classic adventure/RPGs from the 80s and 90s. The world is large and jam packed with detail. The turn based combat is tight and tense, requiring you to use all of your skills, items and abilities to survive most encounters. The game also has one of theDivinity: Original Sin is one of the best RPGs to come along in quite some time. It really does feel like an updated, reimagining of the classic adventure/RPGs from the 80s and 90s. The world is large and jam packed with detail. The turn based combat is tight and tense, requiring you to use all of your skills, items and abilities to survive most encounters. The game also has one of the best fantasy soundtracks of recent memory.

    Just a handful of points mar a perfect score. There are still some bugs and unfinished bits here and there, which are disappointing. NPC banter is loud, repetitive and annoying. Some balancing issues exist, making a few character aspects or abilities too good. Nothing worth avoiding this gem of a game over, however!    … Expand
  37. Wirbelwind
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Lovely game. Very deep, conversations are interesting to read and the game does not hold your hand - it allows you to explore and discover. Combat is a lot more fun than I thought it would be, you need to keep your head at it. I imagine reviews will be late to this game as it's simply that big.
  38. nestamon
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    This is a great game. As a long time RPG player, I heard some good things and decided to check it out when it was on sale on Steam's Summer Sale. Wow am I impressed. I've put 40 hours into it in the last 6 days and I loved almost every minute of it. Very well put together, great game play and mechanics. Love, love, love it. Don't listen to the idiots blasting about 'game bugs' as IThis is a great game. As a long time RPG player, I heard some good things and decided to check it out when it was on sale on Steam's Summer Sale. Wow am I impressed. I've put 40 hours into it in the last 6 days and I loved almost every minute of it. Very well put together, great game play and mechanics. Love, love, love it. Don't listen to the idiots blasting about 'game bugs' as I haven't seen a single one yet in my 40 hours. I really hope this studio makes more games like this and I cannot wait to see what the user-generated content is going to be like.… Expand
  39. JohnnyDixon
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Amazing game. Turn based combat is so engaging! It's so fun and immersive. The gameplay/graphics/music are incredible. It's got everything that I loved about Baldurs Gate 2, but with insanely modern polish.
  40. Mortensus
    Aug 4, 2014
    10
    La perfection n'existe pas... et pourtant, j'ai trouvé là le jeu que j'attendais depuis des années, un jeu sans concessions à la facilité, où il faut rester attentif et s’immerger dans l'histoire, dans les dialogues, un jeu où l'on prend plaisir à expérimenter les différents combos possibles, où chaque classe, chaque type d'approche a sa chance pourvu qu'elle soit logique et raisonnée.
    Ce    La perfection n'existe pas... et pourtant, j'ai trouvé là le jeu que j'attendais depuis des années, un jeu sans concessions à la facilité, où il faut rester attentif et s’immerger dans l'histoire, dans les dialogues, un jeu où l'on prend plaisir à expérimenter les différents combos possibles, où chaque classe, chaque type d'approche a sa chance pourvu qu'elle soit logique et raisonnée.
    Ce n'est sans doute pas un jeu pour tout le monde, l'humour est décalé et le joueur n'est pas tenu par la main d'un bout à l'autre. Moi j'adore, d'autres vont sans doute détester, car pour "réussir" dans D:OS, il faut s'y investir un minimum.    … Expand
  41. Tarby
    Jul 26, 2014
    9
    Basically what the other ten reviewers said. Nice to have a game that makes you READ the quests to give clues where to go next. I've started to dislike having markers everywhere. Proper hardcore PC RPG unlike recent releases that were obviously made easier for the general console crowd. I have however knocked a point off for the poor inventory and slightly clumsy crafting.
  42. Docdra
    Jul 3, 2014
    8
    Played sporadically before launch and now after launch this is the only thing I'm playing. The game is very reminiscent of Baldur's Gate, so I am enjoying it immensely, but there are still some bugs. Most bugs should be classified as annoyances and since I have not encountered any game breaking bugs as of yet, I'm content.

    Turn-based combat = great - I've missed this in RPGs, everyone    Played sporadically before launch and now after launch this is the only thing I'm playing. The game is very reminiscent of Baldur's Gate, so I am enjoying it immensely, but there are still some bugs. Most bugs should be classified as annoyances and since I have not encountered any game breaking bugs as of yet, I'm content.

    Turn-based combat = great - I've missed this in RPGs, everyone wants real-time 3D, but this trumps a lot of game mechanics if you ask me
    Graphics = good - running things on the highest settings possible without any hitches and it looks good for this type of game

    Story = good- 3 days in and I'm still not sure what direction the story will take, which is a good thing for me

    Voiced dialogue = overall quality is good, but the repetitive nature of some of the NPCs' scripts is torture

    Written dialogue = good - think I've only seen one spelling error so far

    Interactive environment = good - not quite to the degree I was expecting, but not bad

    Stability = good - as noted, no game breaking bugs - way more stable than beta

    Leveling = okay - I honestly don't know about this one yet, it seems a bit slow at the start, but now that I'm a few levels in it seems to be speeding up, which seems backwards to me

    Game world = Considering how much content is crammed into the starting area, I have no idea since I haven't left there yet... I'm considering this a good thing though, as I can see you'll be able to jump around later on, which means you won't be limited to questing in a single area at a time

    Crafting = Probably the one thing that bugs me the most, you need to invest in the ability to craft and early on you'll accumulate a lot of things you won't be able to do anything with; however, this means that you will really weigh the value of that next combat skill upgrade versus a crafting/blacksmithing upgrade - tons of replay value right there alone.

    Overall this beats my expectations of an Kickstarter/Early Access game by quite a bit and since they're still working to improve it, I can't see a downside to owning it. The old school feel in a new skin is perfect, but just remember to save often, very often, and things should be okay.    … Expand
  43. Chomag7
    Jul 1, 2014
    8
    This game is...big. You're gonna find yourself spending hours running quests and dialogues before you even leave the first town. Yep, it's an old school Baldur's Gate type of game with Fallout's turn based combat.
    Combat tends to be very messy if you don't have a strategy and is also pretty difficult, excepting the tutorial areas ofcourse. Also if the enemies are even 1 level higher than    This game is...big. You're gonna find yourself spending hours running quests and dialogues before you even leave the first town. Yep, it's an old school Baldur's Gate type of game with Fallout's turn based combat.
    Combat tends to be very messy if you don't have a strategy and is also pretty difficult, excepting the tutorial areas ofcourse. Also if the enemies are even 1 level higher than your party, you're likely to get your ass whooped, especially if you're fighting a group of such enemies.

    Money is very easy to make in the game, as you can basically go into the rich people's mansions and robe them blind while you distract them with a party member and then switch to another and sneak around picking paintings off the walls and gold/silver stuff from around the house. It's easy to not get caught. Not to mention you will find some very good weapons and armor in some chests. I left the first town after I bought the best equipment that vendors had.

    Melee characters seem to have the role of meatshields while the real damage and utility is possessed by wizards. It's probably very much possible to play an all wizard party with some summons to act as meatshields. Not sure I like that.

    One thing I noticed is that the music is rehashed from other Larian games. Noticed music parts from Divine Divinity and Divinity 2.

    If you play solo make sure to assign an AI personality to one of the two characters, usually the one you don't consider as playing your part, otherwise you're gonna have to manually select dialogue options for both characters and talking to yourself during dialogues is kinda weird. :D    … Expand
  44. Rocksbury
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    As a final game I can say that Divnity: Original Sin is as close to perfect as any RPG has gotten in the last 10 years. It really is a terrific throwback to the old RPGs that defined the genre. It isn't dumbed down, and that is the best thing they could've done. The only thing which does upset me is the lack of an informative journal. Which is what made the older RPGs so great, studyingAs a final game I can say that Divnity: Original Sin is as close to perfect as any RPG has gotten in the last 10 years. It really is a terrific throwback to the old RPGs that defined the genre. It isn't dumbed down, and that is the best thing they could've done. The only thing which does upset me is the lack of an informative journal. Which is what made the older RPGs so great, studying your journal to find out what to do next was often one of the best experiences of the older RPGs, sadly this isn't present in D:OS. The vague journal can often leave you very puzzled and stuck, but still it doesn't detract from the overall experience of the game. The best thing is by far the combat. It's well done for turnbased, the elements and all their weaknesses and strengths definitely always leave you on the balls of your feet and make each fight unique and interesting. Using water spells to wet your enemies, followed by an electric spell to stun them is one of the few combinations you can use in combat to your advantage.

    The graphics are amazing as well, especially for a kickstarter game, like holy **** It looks better than almost anything on Xbox One and PS4 at the moment and it's not even that technically impressive, it just looks really really good.    … Expand
  45. Juunro
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    Best RPG to come out in years; I have experienced none of the bugs people seem to complain about.

    It doesn't particularly surprise me that the great fans of Dragon Age and Fallout 3+ aren't into this; those games were pretty good, but they held your hand and did so very hard. This does not at all; it's combat is brutally hard without the use of tactics and it gives you no indicator    Best RPG to come out in years; I have experienced none of the bugs people seem to complain about.

    It doesn't particularly surprise me that the great fans of Dragon Age and Fallout 3+ aren't into this; those games were pretty good, but they held your hand and did so very hard. This does not at all; it's combat is brutally hard without the use of tactics and it gives you no indicator whatsoever where to go for your quests. Questing in it is far more akin to Baldur's Gate or Morrowind, and that's incredibly refreshing.

    The dialog is funny and plentiful; it is not limited by having every single line voice acted. The systems it uses for combat are fairly intuitive if you have any experience with tabletop gaming. The quests are interesting. The world is interesting, and you can do more to manipulate it in the starting town then you can do for the entirety of the last 5 Bioware games you care to name.

    Buy it if you love RPG's, get ready for a headache and being forced to re-examine how to play them if you love RPG's and are under 20 years old.    … Expand
  46. Solipsistic
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    I just can't give this below a 10. It is def. above 9 worthy. It is a beautifully painted RPG with nothing to hold your hand and everything accessible (if you are willing to put time in effort). I am SO GLAD I picked this up. Wish I was a backer.
  47. scythe_pl
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    The game is a true cRPG, not only did it live up to my expectations, it actually exceeded them. It takes the best from Baldur's Gate and improves upon it. It adds many interesting features, tactics, introduces new mechanics, while keeping the depth and freedom specific to he best RPGs. The combat is challenging, the quests are interesting, the game world is vast and beautiful... Even theThe game is a true cRPG, not only did it live up to my expectations, it actually exceeded them. It takes the best from Baldur's Gate and improves upon it. It adds many interesting features, tactics, introduces new mechanics, while keeping the depth and freedom specific to he best RPGs. The combat is challenging, the quests are interesting, the game world is vast and beautiful... Even the music is great.
    There are some minor flaws in inventory management, some UI "latency" issues - but after a while they are hardly noticeable and overall don't lessen the game experience. All the bugs other people are mentioning - I haven't seen any of them yet.

    This game is a absolute must-have for all who enjoyed Baldur's Gate or Dragon Age: Origins. A definitive must have for all cRPG fans. And a great choice for all others, who are certain to fall in love in the genre after playing Divinity: Original Sin.    … Expand
  48. Mkilbride
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smelly panties. Check.

    Soiled trousers. Check.

    Awesome red-heads.

    Stellar art.

    Buy it, or you're missing out on a great revival of the CRPG genre.    … Expand
  49. godimus
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Finally an RPG that doesn't insult your intelligence by holding your hand..If you are a fan of old school RPG's shut up and buy it. Game is incredible..
  50. gthompson83
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    I was a little reluctant to buy this game, it seems that even though games like Baldur's Gate and Planescape were my favorite, I thought the genre was dead. However, this game give me hope for a future where top down RPG's aren't dead. So I'm 10 hours in and here are my impressions.

    Pros: +Combat - it's turn based but done so well. +Story - Duh it's and RPG this is the bread and    I was a little reluctant to buy this game, it seems that even though games like Baldur's Gate and Planescape were my favorite, I thought the genre was dead. However, this game give me hope for a future where top down RPG's aren't dead. So I'm 10 hours in and here are my impressions.

    Pros:
    +Combat - it's turn based but done so well.
    +Story - Duh it's and RPG this is the bread and butter.
    +Environment - it's huge and very well done.
    +Character Development - I love all of the options and the choices in building your character.

    Cons:
    - To Much Dialogue - it's good for story, bad for conversations not taking 10 minutes.
    - Bugs - so far I haven't had any game breaking bugs but there are a few annoying ones.

    Ok so I'm going to get back to playing the game now.    … Expand
  51. harmattan
    Aug 1, 2014
    10
    A superb game. In a sentence, it's everything that is good about Baldurs Gate, Ultima VII/VIII, Neverwinter Nights, Diablo, Divine Divinity, and the Trine series wrapped up in one package with modern graphics. With other AAA titles holding my attention for a couple hours, I've immensely enjoyed this game for 30+ hours now and I'm not even a quarter through the main quest. GreatA superb game. In a sentence, it's everything that is good about Baldurs Gate, Ultima VII/VIII, Neverwinter Nights, Diablo, Divine Divinity, and the Trine series wrapped up in one package with modern graphics. With other AAA titles holding my attention for a couple hours, I've immensely enjoyed this game for 30+ hours now and I'm not even a quarter through the main quest. Great graphics, excellent dialog and story, terrific combat and customization -- it's the best RPG I've played since Dragon Age Origins and surpasses that game in many ways.

    This game deserves huge accolades, and will keep you happy for a good while.    … Expand
  52. stokny
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    This is an excellent game! Right away it seemed like BGII with a fresh story line and better graphics. As I continue playing, the combat system really starts to stand out. Most battles are epic and very difficult, the turn based system reminds me of FFX in some ways, which is a good thing.

    My only minor complaint is that the UI seems a bit clunky sometimes. I really do not care for the    This is an excellent game! Right away it seemed like BGII with a fresh story line and better graphics. As I continue playing, the combat system really starts to stand out. Most battles are epic and very difficult, the turn based system reminds me of FFX in some ways, which is a good thing.

    My only minor complaint is that the UI seems a bit clunky sometimes. I really do not care for the 'chain' system that controls your party. Sometimes the inventory menus, etc are hard to navigate. I'm just being picky though.

    Bottom Line: If you enjoyed the Baldur's Gate type of games, this is what you've been waiting 10+ years for. If you perhaps missed the boat on the older games but enjoy RPG style games, you will probably love this. I hope the developers sell a million copies and make a ton of money on this so we can get more games like this in the future!    … Expand
  53. Anastasi
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    this is a game of the year. awesome world! super interactive and interesting story. i have spend 80 hour playing this game its super!! every one buy and paly you would like it if you wanna really great RPG
  54. xVinci
    Jul 23, 2014
    9
    The most fine game since Neverwinter Nights 2, a **** of fun to play with a friend in coop. The world is so detailed and lovely designed and the best thing: You'll actually get to THINK again in a game, you'll have to read, explore and actually be interested in stuff, just following dumb quest markers (there are only some for POIs) and clicking text away will leave you wondering.

    Plus    The most fine game since Neverwinter Nights 2, a **** of fun to play with a friend in coop. The world is so detailed and lovely designed and the best thing: You'll actually get to THINK again in a game, you'll have to read, explore and actually be interested in stuff, just following dumb quest markers (there are only some for POIs) and clicking text away will leave you wondering.

    Plus the workshop integration will hopefully mean a ton of mods will be coming.

    Get it, the devs deserve your support.    … Expand
  55. zombieche
    Aug 15, 2014
    9
    The first hours of play I encountered very few fights, spend most of the time talking to people, looking around a city, talking even more and I'll tell you this: I could barely be more pleased with this game.
    This is an RPG is more about conversation, exploration and well, role playing than just mindless combat, loot and meaningless levels, attributes and exp points.
    This is the type of    The first hours of play I encountered very few fights, spend most of the time talking to people, looking around a city, talking even more and I'll tell you this: I could barely be more pleased with this game.
    This is an RPG is more about conversation, exploration and well, role playing than just mindless combat, loot and meaningless levels, attributes and exp points.
    This is the type of game I have been craving in long time. The freedom, immersion and everything was just the thing that really jived with me.
    However, this game is probably not for every. If you enjoy something lighter, more action-y and more like other contemporary RPGs, you should probably look elsewhere, but I'd say give it a try.    … Expand
  56. ragnavirus
    Aug 9, 2014
    8
    Great game with a some flaws.

    1-AMAZING combat(flawless).Best fun in ages 2-Beautiful and detailed scenarios 3-Interesting quests 4-challenging 5-Playing with elements is sooooo cool.(fire,water,thunder,...) Cons: 1-Impossible to find switches (the size of a virus) , makes some quest very hard to finish. 2-Instability(game is very buggy and crashes a lot) but it is    Great game with a some flaws.

    1-AMAZING combat(flawless).Best fun in ages
    2-Beautiful and detailed scenarios
    3-Interesting quests
    4-challenging
    5-Playing with elements is sooooo cool.(fire,water,thunder,...)

    Cons:
    1-Impossible to find switches (the size of a virus) , makes some quest very hard to finish.
    2-Instability(game is very buggy and crashes a lot) but it is playable.Dont trust Scores like 10 or 0.    … Expand
  57. Mandrake42
    Aug 18, 2014
    8
    An incredible experience that has some of the deepest combat I have played in recent years. Turn the entire environment to your advantage. This game took me over 100 hours to solve and they were some of the most compulsive hours I have spent . A few little design issues let it down from a 10 but don't hesitate to pick this up, if you are a fan the RPG's of yesteryear, especially Ultima 7,An incredible experience that has some of the deepest combat I have played in recent years. Turn the entire environment to your advantage. This game took me over 100 hours to solve and they were some of the most compulsive hours I have spent . A few little design issues let it down from a 10 but don't hesitate to pick this up, if you are a fan the RPG's of yesteryear, especially Ultima 7, then you owe it to yourself to play this game.… Expand
  58. Rabbiddog
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    I gotta say, I am so glad I was a backer of this game. Originally I was hesitant and a little apprehensive at backing a Kickstarter game because it was my first and I had read about other projects that failed and people lost their money. But considering how much I enjoyed the original, and a few of their subsequent games. I was willing to take a chance. And I'm glad I did.

    For anyone    I gotta say, I am so glad I was a backer of this game. Originally I was hesitant and a little apprehensive at backing a Kickstarter game because it was my first and I had read about other projects that failed and people lost their money. But considering how much I enjoyed the original, and a few of their subsequent games. I was willing to take a chance. And I'm glad I did.

    For anyone who longs for the days of the Ultima series, or the Baldurs Gate/Icewind Dale (Planescape too) series of Isometric PC games, this is it. Larian has crafted a true successor to those games. Since it's release, I have been playing it almost constantly (all through 4th of July weekend). It has depth and character and is a joy to play. It's challenging too. Even on the normal level, you'll be challenged by the enemies and bosses. Learning which Player Character types do what and using their skills to the fullest is a must. Likewise, learning which enemies do what and what their skills are are also a must.

    The graphics are beautiful (running this on highest settings) and detailed. The game (so far) runs smooth and I have had no crashes. Though I have had the occasional (not game breaking) bug (one bug was sometimes not costing anything to repair gear at a vendor), so far and overall, the game is pretty polished. I will say the limited camera rotation frustrated me to no end. There is an option for full 360 degree rotation, but enabling it comes with a warning that the single player campaign was not designed for it and could cause graphical glitches (or something to that affect). I took a chance and enabled it and I'm glad I did. I have yet to run into any noticeable graphical issues. Having the full camera rotation is so much nicer. Include the Co-op and toolkit and you have a game well worth the Steam price. For those of us who backed it at the lower tiers, we made out like bandits. :D

    I really can't recommend this game enough. It brought back fond memories of those early RPGs and I found myself lost in the game and losing track of time once again, something I have't done playing a game in a long time.    … Expand
  59. coregamer
    Jul 21, 2014
    8
    Divinity is a strong game with lots to discover. The developers didn't hold your hand through the whole game and there's plenty of customization. I'm not getting quite the same sense of making the party own that I would have liked, but the gameplay and combat are really compelling. Definitely worth picking up.
  60. SunKilMoon
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    If I could I would rate this a 9.5.
    The only downside is that movement feels a bit slow, and there can be trouble with clicking to move in combat when instead you wanted to attack (which has to do with the monster's hit-boxes + camera angle being finicky)
    Aside from that, this game is perfect. If you want an RPG that will make you think during combat, conversations and will eat up all    If I could I would rate this a 9.5.
    The only downside is that movement feels a bit slow, and there can be trouble with clicking to move in combat when instead you wanted to attack (which has to do with the monster's hit-boxes + camera angle being finicky)

    Aside from that, this game is perfect. If you want an RPG that will make you think during combat, conversations and will eat up all your time: choose this.

    Combat is great, the environment is pretty, and there are many choices to make.
    Customization is awesome, and I can only hope that the modding community will bring so much more to the table.

    Already the developer has released several patches, and aims to release many more, along with added content.

    Definitely get this game.    … Expand
  61. DeusTerra
    Jul 4, 2014
    10
    This is a great old school RPG in the vein of Ultima. You can interact with the world, in multiple ways, there is a huge number of possible character builds, and an incredibly dense world. There is so much content in the game, it's well worth the asking price. The combat can be challenging and you have to think tactically, but the combat system is excellent in the way you can combineThis is a great old school RPG in the vein of Ultima. You can interact with the world, in multiple ways, there is a huge number of possible character builds, and an incredibly dense world. There is so much content in the game, it's well worth the asking price. The combat can be challenging and you have to think tactically, but the combat system is excellent in the way you can combine various powers to give yourself the tactical edge. Best RPG I've played in a long while.… Expand
  62. Nark
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    Game of the year hands-down. While bad developers like BioWare and Bethesda are busy making dating sims and relying on mods to make their games playable, the people over at Larian have managed to make a computer RPG worthy of the genre. This game feels like it's straight out of the late 90's golden age of RPGs with its storytelling and tactical gameplay, but manages to both look good andGame of the year hands-down. While bad developers like BioWare and Bethesda are busy making dating sims and relying on mods to make their games playable, the people over at Larian have managed to make a computer RPG worthy of the genre. This game feels like it's straight out of the late 90's golden age of RPGs with its storytelling and tactical gameplay, but manages to both look good and perform well in its 3D isometric perspective while doing it. Absolutely worth the money.… Expand
  63. Antart
    Jul 15, 2014
    10
    I have the immense luck of have been initiated in RPGs with the legendary Baldur's Gate saga, and it was a curse too because after that all RPGs seemed casual crap (with so few exceptions)... then it comes Divinity Original Sin with exactly the same gameplay but modernized at the current times: you can fully custom your both characters, the system progression is deep and seems easy atI have the immense luck of have been initiated in RPGs with the legendary Baldur's Gate saga, and it was a curse too because after that all RPGs seemed casual crap (with so few exceptions)... then it comes Divinity Original Sin with exactly the same gameplay but modernized at the current times: you can fully custom your both characters, the system progression is deep and seems easy at starts but turns complex as you level up, the combat system is simply madness being possible to fight in almost any way: direct, stealth, magic, using the environment and elements like crates, using full party, splitting your party, you can even broke a guitar at the head (very funny) or push the caster near your fighters, ALL is possible. The story... if you enjoy reading you will spend HOURS with chit-chat in towns, and if you not, you have no need to talk with anything but quest givers, you can do a LOT of meta-gaming, you can steal every fork of the town, or not, the game greatly rewards the exploration, you get XP only for discover new rooms and moving objects often reveals more things behind them and secret doors, I can speak kilometers of words about how can I enjoy this game but I will resume all of this saying: It is Baldur's Gate, with MORE stuff, modernized and with the toolset to do our own mods. I think that says a lot of this game. Thanks Larian!… Expand
  64. Pesticide
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    This is how a kickstarter campaign should be run.

    I'm a bit sad the engine feels outdated compared to their previous game title but its gameplay that counts in this day and age of copy bf123456 and cod123456 games and dlc maddnes. Game feels complete, multiplayer and coop is mega bonus points with me. Go buy this game, u will feel like playing games from a decade ago, where u had to    This is how a kickstarter campaign should be run.

    I'm a bit sad the engine feels outdated compared to their previous game title but its gameplay that counts in this day and age of copy bf123456 and cod123456 games and dlc maddnes. Game feels complete, multiplayer and coop is mega bonus points with me. Go buy this game, u will feel like playing games from a decade ago, where u had to read and use your brain :)    … Expand
  65. Stormkiller
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    I was a big fan of Baldurs Gate and when I first played this in alpha it was like reliving my younger years. Yay!

    Larian seem to have done something not a lot of other companies do, listen to their fans, taken criticism, praise and ideas, and built upon them to create something that (for me at least) evokes memories of the great RPG's of old, and yet keeps it's own identity while    I was a big fan of Baldurs Gate and when I first played this in alpha it was like reliving my younger years. Yay!

    Larian seem to have done something not a lot of other companies do, listen to their fans, taken criticism, praise and ideas, and built upon them to create something that (for me at least) evokes memories of the great RPG's of old, and yet keeps it's own identity while adding new things into the mix, like the c-op, which is inspired.
    Oh, and the musical score KICKS BOOTY! Give the composer a wage rise!

    Thank you Larian.    … Expand
  66. krugman25
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    I played this game beginning to end and finished much (70-80%) of the side quests. I played through the game with dual Lone-Wolf on the hardest difficulty to get the best possible experience. I have about 100 hours invested in the game as of the writing of this review. Here is a quick rundown of the pro's and cons from my play through.

    *RPG Element - The RPG element of the game is deep    I played this game beginning to end and finished much (70-80%) of the side quests. I played through the game with dual Lone-Wolf on the hardest difficulty to get the best possible experience. I have about 100 hours invested in the game as of the writing of this review. Here is a quick rundown of the pro's and cons from my play through.

    *RPG Element - The RPG element of the game is deep and well fleshed out. This is a break of fresh air considering how shallow and watered down RPG games have been over the past 10 years.
    *Strategy Element - This isn't a run in and destroy everything type of game. Strategy is very much required and with the interaction with environment and very large skill trees it makes for dynamic and rich strategic combat. Even with a perfectly built out team, best gear, best skills/spells, without implementing good strategy you will get destroyed
    *No Grind - One of the first RPGs I have ever played where you don't grind and yet you make it through the game trying to stay ahead of the difficulty curve. Monsters don't re-spawn which means you can level beyond the monster which keeps the game tough, but it also eliminates the type of grinding required in 99% of all RPGs.
    Rewarding Battles - This is a combination of all of the above, most battles, even small trash mob type battles took me anywhere from 15-60 minutes to complete. Again the game puts an emphasis on strategy and instead of grinding the same mob hundreds of times for hours, you fight 1 mob 1 time but they make sure you work for it and you get rewarded as if you had been grinding it for hours.
    Rich World - The world is rich and vibrant. Some of the world feels bright and happy while other parts are dark and foreboding. The developers did a great job at drawing you deep into the game both through story telling and developing a world so real you forget you are playing a game.
    *Good Skill Tree/Loot - The game doesn't shower you in uber gear but it also doesn't keep it out of reach. You feel like you find good gear just often enough to make it rewarding but not so often that it becomes meaningless. My only complain here is that is errs a little to much to the side of being too stingy with gear. There were times where I would go 20-30 hours of gameplay before I found that better pair of gloves. Also there are plenty of well flesh out skill trees. You learn different skill trees, mix and match and try and find the best synergies between different trees. Because of that there is an almost unlimited number of unique character builds.

    I could probably list another half dozen minor things but those are the major pro's that stand out. My only complaint of this game is that the story line starts strong in the beginning but because a bit shallow and far fetched towards the end. Also the graphics are merely "ok". Although the game does have very nice looking spell animation. Overall any minor cons of this game are all but forgotten with all of the good it has going for it.

    It's a breath of fresh air to once again play a real RPG in the 21st century    … Expand
  67. Vayra
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not often do I rate a game with 10 out of 10. Divinity Original Sin does not even deserve a 10/10 in a way as it has been released with some uncanny design choices (mostly in the UI), but still gets the highest score because every other game element is so powerful and the game mechanics offer unsurpassed replayability, depth and tactical choice.

    Divinity:OS is best compared to classics like Baldur's Gate and older TES titles such as Morrowind. Going back to the old-school isometric perspective feels like a sensible, logical and nostalgic choice that shows its merit throughout the whole game. Not once would I consider playing this game in a 3rd or 1st person perspective. Every single piece of environment presents a potential piece of the puzzle to your quest solution which adds greatly to playtime and a sense of discovery and natural immersion.

    Combat and character development rules are original, inventive and understandable, but unforgiving. Imagine destroying a boss made out of lava in one turn, only to walk past its corpse on the next and instantly killing yourself because that boss left a puddle of lava. A simple example of one of the many reasons you will be saving often, retrying encounters and redoing pieces of the game just to experience the myriad of possibilities every little sequence has to offer. Every minute of play is a learning experience, adding new knowledge and depth to the game.

    In addition to the astounding brilliance in gameplay just from the original campaign, Divinity:OS also offers a complete construction kit and encourages a vibrant modding community. The first pieces of community-driven content are already underway and the patching and post-release support is fast, active and to-the-point. Larian keeps listening to the community and still strives to improve the game.

    Indie gaming at its best. RPG has been re-invented and redesigned. Divinity:OS is the new template for the future of the isometric, true Role-Playing Game.    … Expand
  68. Balmy
    Jul 8, 2014
    9
    Unreal.

    I couldn't imagine that a game like this would be made and released in the year 2014. Larian knocked it out of the park on every level AND gave us a level editor, so we can start making our own content.

    Best cRPG in a decade. Nothing even comes close.
  69. AthanasiosT
    Aug 10, 2014
    10
    Following in the tradition of some of it's great predecessors, Divinity is simply a must for RPG fans. Everything in the game is pretty finely tuned, but what I liked more are : 1) the ability to mix magic spells with the surrounding landscape (i.e. setting fire in oil or electrocuting water ponds). 2) the dialogue and text details in everything around you 3) the difficulty of someFollowing in the tradition of some of it's great predecessors, Divinity is simply a must for RPG fans. Everything in the game is pretty finely tuned, but what I liked more are : 1) the ability to mix magic spells with the surrounding landscape (i.e. setting fire in oil or electrocuting water ponds). 2) the dialogue and text details in everything around you 3) the difficulty of some battles. All in all, for me it was a cool bomb for the summer !… Expand
  70. jdog90000
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    This game is really really good, reminds me of playing D&D except it's a video game so there's more visuals. The best thing this game does is having you do things in a way that you don't know if that's what you're supposed to be doing. It's possible that every way I approached an event in the game was pre-designed but it doesn't feel that way at all. Yeah it's not perfect, I've noticedThis game is really really good, reminds me of playing D&D except it's a video game so there's more visuals. The best thing this game does is having you do things in a way that you don't know if that's what you're supposed to be doing. It's possible that every way I approached an event in the game was pre-designed but it doesn't feel that way at all. Yeah it's not perfect, I've noticed "things" happen here and there, I had the game crash once and there's some texture flickering but it's completely overshadowed by the experience. I've spent close to 10 hours in the Cyseal alone so this game goes well above and beyond it's $/hr value.… Expand
  71. CatinBoots
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    This game is good because it draws from strong elements from several series. It has the realistic items and freedom of an elder scrolls game, the strong dialogue and questing of the Baldur's Gate series, and the tactical turn based combat of fallout/arcanum. The game draws all these elements together successfully, allowing for lots of different approaches to the same problem, as well asThis game is good because it draws from strong elements from several series. It has the realistic items and freedom of an elder scrolls game, the strong dialogue and questing of the Baldur's Gate series, and the tactical turn based combat of fallout/arcanum. The game draws all these elements together successfully, allowing for lots of different approaches to the same problem, as well as actually letting puzzles stew in your head for a bit, until you realise the solution might be incredibly simple or almost impossible, but for this one trick you picked up.

    The combat is quite difficult, requiring some saving and loading, which is a staple of older games like this, but perhaps not so welcome now. However, a properly balanced party could probably reason things through and work out that, for example, rain would hamper the efforts of a fire demon.

    The duration of the single player campaign is excellent, with lots of different things to do and see. Overall a worthy game, which promises to soak up lots of time without any grinding or RNG abuse.    … Expand
  72. Auldskul
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    Old School, but with modern graphics, physics. A great product from a company that listens. A few bugs on release, but I have every confidence that they will be addressed. Buy it.
  73. Wik
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    This is the best game I have played in years. Its also the first time in many years, i care about the plot. I read all quest text and it is amazing. Combat, the world, crafting - so much good stuff...
  74. gongal
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    Long awaited masterpiece for every true oldschool RPG entusiast. Don't mind haters opinions, as they are nothing more than youngsters that find Fallout 3 the ULTIMATE RPG EXPERIENCE, and can't stand anything that is not ridiculously action packed.
  75. okamimiyazaki
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    Let me make something clear: this is NOT "Baldur's Gate 3". It is nothing like Baldur's Gate. Pillars of Eternity is the game that is striving to be like the Infinity Engine classics.

    Divinity: Original Sin is more like Diablo with turn-based combat. It's not a terrible game but I'm left feeling unimpressed. Music is okay. A few songs are gorgeous (e.g. character creation music) but    Let me make something clear: this is NOT "Baldur's Gate 3". It is nothing like Baldur's Gate. Pillars of Eternity is the game that is striving to be like the Infinity Engine classics.

    Divinity: Original Sin is more like Diablo with turn-based combat.

    It's not a terrible game but I'm left feeling unimpressed. Music is okay. A few songs are gorgeous (e.g. character creation music) but many are forgettable and dull. The opening cinematic was cheesy. Environmental graphics are nice but the level design is a bit repetitive and I don't feel the urge to explore the world because it's not a very exciting one. Character models are hideous and the character creation is very basic. You'd think that in a game where you create two characters at the start, it wouldn't be this way. I had a lot of trouble attempting to get my male wizard to not look like an identical twin of my male warrior.

    I'm not impressed by the class system. It doesn't have anywhere near the depth of D&D games like NWN, where you have ability points, feats, skill points, spells/abilities, and various unique classes that can be combined in any way. Instead, you just have class 'names' which attempt to make the game look as if there are classes, which there aren't, really. You just pick a few skills and build your own character from scratch. The limited skills are VERY much like D3/WoW and NOTHING like the Forgotten Realms games.

    I don't feel myself enjoying the dialogue as much as PS:T, NWN or BG. It's not as well-written and a lot of it is filler/boring. Still, it's not -that- bad.

    I'll say that the game is somewhat charming and the turned-based combat can be fun/creative, but overall it doesn't deserve the high ratings that it's getting.    … Expand
  76. naomha
    Jul 22, 2014
    10
    A story rich RPG with turn based combat, mighty spells, dastardly rogue skills, heavy handed tank traits and minions? Heck yeah! I'm not going to go through the reiteration of what probably countless others have done. I'll make it simple. It's the best rpg to grace a pc in over 10 years. Easily. It's fun, requires some intelligence and is epic in scope. I put over 120 hours into it postA story rich RPG with turn based combat, mighty spells, dastardly rogue skills, heavy handed tank traits and minions? Heck yeah! I'm not going to go through the reiteration of what probably countless others have done. I'll make it simple. It's the best rpg to grace a pc in over 10 years. Easily. It's fun, requires some intelligence and is epic in scope. I put over 120 hours into it post launch. What game have you bought in the past ten years that is getting crazy good reviews the world over and can boast that kind of playtime? I bet none. If you're an avid rpg fan you deserve to play this game.… Expand
  77. retrobax
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    This is an RPG made by RPG'ers for RPG'ers.
    Most of the previous reviews do this game more justice than I ever could write. I haven't enjoyed a game this much since the first Witcher game was released.
  78. Shang
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    I have been waiting for a game like this ever since I finished BG2. Great setting, great gameplay, strategy, story, graphics. Everything is better than you can ask for. GOTY for me already. If you haven't got it yet, do buy it, you won't regret it if you like a good long RPG.
  79. Plutarch
    Jul 12, 2014
    10
    This is the first time I regret about not giving money to developers at Kickstarter. They did their job and overcome their promises. Divinity is an absolute hit, old-school modern RPG. Just give Larian ur money, don't think. 1010
  80. Bakteeri
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    I was really surprised how enjoyable a turn based game can be, a must have cRPG game. Fluid combat mechanism simple and easy to understand. Hard difficulty could have been a bit more difficult in my opinion, other than that i don't have any major flaw to point out out of this epic game. Single or multiplayer both provide an awesome experience you don't want to miss. Worth every penny.
  81. Sjalka
    Jul 17, 2014
    9
    i am very positively impressed by that game. it features classic RPG elements like top-down-view, turn based combat and improves them with new elements. Graphics are well done, the sound is - acceptable, feeling free to do as one pleases works for the world feels just large enough.

    the quests are plentyful but not always too well done. It is just so easy to overlook some key item (    i am very positively impressed by that game. it features classic RPG elements like top-down-view, turn based combat and improves them with new elements. Graphics are well done, the sound is - acceptable, feeling free to do as one pleases works for the world feels just large enough.

    the quests are plentyful but not always too well done. It is just so easy to overlook some key item ( sometimes literally key ) to proceed and get stuck - there are also situations when the game progression gets bugged ( like attacking an enemy before they had their say can lead to a cull-de-sac eventually )

    the dual character system is a nice novelty that does not so quickly gets old - however the character "arguing system (rock-paper-scissors)" .. well, i do not like it - like at all.

    the game does come with an editor for plenty of new content, truly EXCELLENT combat synergy systems and a huge amount of items to hoard.

    what i did find a bit odd was that the world, despite being full of "stuff" sometimes felt a bit sterile - but i cannot pin down why i had that feeling - the NPCs while not too mobile, are not lazier than NPCs in skyrim or similar - so maybe it is just the top-down-perspective.

    at its core the game does so many things right that all the nitpicks are but meaningless. - a clear 9/10 from me - a game and game concept to build on for sure - and i just love to see such a great example of a top down RPG again.

    oh - and i found the game really hard - and shamefully had to pick "easy" to get my chars rolling for the first hour or so... - so i think it is a tough nut, even for pros.    … Expand
  82. spyganza
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    I have played Dragon commander. That good game.also Divinity: Original Sin is provide good game exp. It's like old school RPG , like F2 or PSTM, you throw choice and choice.......

    10/10
  83. Aresius01
    Jul 11, 2014
    10
    For me absolutely Game of the Year, better best game in 12 years. Mass of hidden content, great turn-base fighting system. Really rich world with many quest. It's game when really you are playing not game playing for you. You can perform tasks on many opportunities for example. In Divinity Original Sin you are doing what you want and like you want. I really love this game.
  84. CrueBrew
    Jul 6, 2014
    10
    The last time I played a great RPG in this style was Dragon Age (the first one) and this one is way better than that and has online Co-op to boot!

    I wish I had known about this game during the kickstarter because I would have loved to been able to back it from the start. I hope it is a great success so that we can see more games like it. If you are a fan of Baulder's Gate and the    The last time I played a great RPG in this style was Dragon Age (the first one) and this one is way better than that and has online Co-op to boot!

    I wish I had known about this game during the kickstarter because I would have loved to been able to back it from the start. I hope it is a great success so that we can see more games like it.

    If you are a fan of Baulder's Gate and the Ultima games, this one is for you!

    I've got about 20 hours in the game of which 15 hours of it is in multiplayer and we haven't had any major problems. No crashes to desktop, no lost connections. Just small bugs like some items not displaying correctly (item still shows as broke after repaired until I trade it). Nothing game break or big.

    I want to say a big THANK YOU to the developers for making a game like this! When Bioware can go from making the great games that it made in the past to making games like Dragon Age 2, it is a sign that these types of games are hard to get made.

    To be fare I haven't finished it but it is hard to imagine something happening by the end of the game to make me change my mind about the game.

    Congratz to Larian Studios for making a great game!    … Expand
  85. Denthamos
    Jul 11, 2014
    10
    For this game I had to create a mc account for to review this. After having no good crpg games for quite some time, the most notable one being Baldur's gate from back in 1998, I was skeptical to buying this game. Decided to give it a shot after seeing the reviews and watching some videos and that skepticism was thrown away. After only an hour into the game I got my friend into the gameFor this game I had to create a mc account for to review this. After having no good crpg games for quite some time, the most notable one being Baldur's gate from back in 1998, I was skeptical to buying this game. Decided to give it a shot after seeing the reviews and watching some videos and that skepticism was thrown away. After only an hour into the game I got my friend into the game as well for some co-op action and together we have been exploring the world.

    I have no regrets about this purchase, even at only half-way through the game even though as the tank for our party I am constantly getting blown up, disintegrated, or even launched around the battlefield like a rocket from my friend who is a elemental wizard.

    Solo or coop, if you enjoyed Baldur's gate, Dragon age, or any of the like games you will enjoy this.    … Expand
  86. Karadoc
    Jul 15, 2014
    10
    Very Addictive for the right person,
    High value for money if you like RPG and Adventure type of games.
    If you like Baldur's Gate or Lion heart , you will love this game.

    Larian Studios delivered a grand game , have been waiting for years to play a game that has so many things going on.Puzzle , Adventure , Tactical Turn Based Combat , Crafting and much more.
  87. Megalithic
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    This is one of the most fun and daunting games I've played in recent years. It has the right combination of beautiful graphics, an enthralling soundtrack, humour and turn-based gameplay (only in combat). If you, as me, like turn-based gameplay like XCOM, combined with a well-written fantasy world filled with minor and major questlines and you are not afraid of reading once a while thenThis is one of the most fun and daunting games I've played in recent years. It has the right combination of beautiful graphics, an enthralling soundtrack, humour and turn-based gameplay (only in combat). If you, as me, like turn-based gameplay like XCOM, combined with a well-written fantasy world filled with minor and major questlines and you are not afraid of reading once a while then this game is made for you! If you are interested in this game, but not quite sure if this will fit your style, just watch some of the gameplay video's, either on youtube or twitch (AngryJoe and ForceStrategyGaming have been playing this game for some hours).

    While there are some minor issues, like the bit chaotic inventory system, some difficulties in camera rotation, this certainly does not have any real impact on the gameplay or overall enjoyment (but I reckon this is personal). Especially since Larian is very busy resolving issues through regular patching. This is why I ranked the game with a 10 in stead of a 9.

    Oh and have I mentioned the soundtrack is fantastic? Been playing it non-stop on the tubes!    … Expand
  88. Yasuchika
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    One of the best games I've played in a while, wonderful world-building, deep turn-based combat system and the game doesn't hold your hand at all after the tutorial dungeon. Co-op is also a lot of fun, though a little bit flawed when it comes to the way dialogue is handled.
  89. Demikly
    Jul 11, 2014
    10
    Wow....just wow... OK, at first I didn't quite 'feel' the feeling everyone was getting from this (not to mention getting my butt kicked left right and centre!)...then it hit me, re-roll: research some builds and BOOM! it's all in the ingrediants!

    Loving the exploration (and rewards for doing so), the freedom, characters and world (I've always loved Divinity's humour and lore). A must    Wow....just wow... OK, at first I didn't quite 'feel' the feeling everyone was getting from this (not to mention getting my butt kicked left right and centre!)...then it hit me, re-roll: research some builds and BOOM! it's all in the ingrediants!

    Loving the exploration (and rewards for doing so), the freedom, characters and world (I've always loved Divinity's humour and lore).

    A must have for ANY RPG player, not just cRPG gamers... a great intro to REAL cRPG gaming for newbies.

    10/10 (would be 9.5, but to counter some of the BLATANT haters, rounded up to 10).    … Expand
  90. Chaeote
    Jul 3, 2014
    8
    All I will say is this: If you want to get the most out of this game, you need to approach it right.

    Don't approach it as a modern video game, cause it won't meet your expectations. It doesn't mark every little NPC on your map, or write out in minute detail every step you need to do to complete a quest. It gives you the info you need, says, "figure it out!" and then kicks you out the    All I will say is this: If you want to get the most out of this game, you need to approach it right.

    Don't approach it as a modern video game, cause it won't meet your expectations. It doesn't mark every little NPC on your map, or write out in minute detail every step you need to do to complete a quest.

    It gives you the info you need, says, "figure it out!" and then kicks you out the door.

    90% of the time, I'll be thinking "This is stupid..." then realize i missed something that was right in front of me, and it becomes "Oh...that actually makes sense now"

    The game, doesn't even play like a modern game, It plays like an old-school D&D game. and I'm not talking Neverwinter Nights, we're talking Baldur's Gate meets Temple of Elemental Evil.

    and that's probably the best way to play it. Don't go expecting crazy action like NWN or Dungeon Siege. Go in expecting to play a nice old-school d20 type game. Just with easier to understand stats.    … Expand
  91. elManicho
    May 18, 2015
    10
    After several patches and 400+ hours playing, I still very much enjoy this game. The combat is fun and challenging, the graphics and voice-acting superb, and the humor in the game is also a fresh gust of air.
    Love the loot and the crafting system is one of the best out there providing useful and sometimes funny items in Larian tradition. And most of the companions are endearing.
    The    After several patches and 400+ hours playing, I still very much enjoy this game. The combat is fun and challenging, the graphics and voice-acting superb, and the humor in the game is also a fresh gust of air.
    Love the loot and the crafting system is one of the best out there providing useful and sometimes funny items in Larian tradition. And most of the companions are endearing.
    The soundtrack in this game is freaking amazing. Whenever I boot up the game, I hesitate to load a save because of the menu-music. Divinity lived to the praise and to its illustrious predecessors, a blast to play for fans of tactical turn based combat particularly, and of course for RPG addicts like me who rejoice at the genre renaissance.    … Expand
  92. Skyl3lazer
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    This is the first game I've ever bothered to write a review for on Metacritic. It's a game that's good enough, I keep expecting it to pull the rug out from under me and actually be a crappy game at some point. But it doesn't. It keeps getting better, and every time I think I've discovered every cool thing you could do in the engine and every cool thing in the campaign, there's somethingThis is the first game I've ever bothered to write a review for on Metacritic. It's a game that's good enough, I keep expecting it to pull the rug out from under me and actually be a crappy game at some point. But it doesn't. It keeps getting better, and every time I think I've discovered every cool thing you could do in the engine and every cool thing in the campaign, there's something else for me to find. There's just one small section (first encounter with Death Knights) that I thought was kinda crappy, but even then it wasn't enough for me to knock a point off. On top of the fantastic experience, it's got fantastic multiplayer, and an amazing modding toolkit, something lacking from recent non-bethesda RPGs.

    If you're a fan of RPGs of the BG/IWD/NWN style, you are wasting money if you buy any other game before you get this one.    … Expand
  93. DarkInside
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    This is the best cRPG in the last years. This game is awesome.
    + Good Story, not the BioWare Neverending Story "Rescue the World"
    + Good Combat
    + Dialogue
    + Coop Mode with best friend
    + Upcoming Mods
    RPG Fans must buy this game!
  94. Esett
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    Where to start with this deep and unbelievably satisfying cRPG?

    The graphics are gorgeous, the sound is great, the music is awesome but who give a f**k about that? The game-play is beyond Godlike. This is the RPG where you can actually role play. If something looks possible, try it, chances are it will work. you can do so many things just in the first few hours of the game that you    Where to start with this deep and unbelievably satisfying cRPG?

    The graphics are gorgeous, the sound is great, the music is awesome but who give a f**k about that? The game-play is beyond Godlike. This is the RPG where you can actually role play. If something looks possible, try it, chances are it will work. you can do so many things just in the first few hours of the game that you wonder constantly how deep does the rabbit hole go?
    I have not played an RPG this interesting . People say it is like Ultima VII. I wouldn't know, have never played any games in the Ultima series. It is the kind of game that gets me excited to explore, to see what is just around the corner. And, even in the starting zone, it manages to not disappoint. There is always something interesting to do, to see.

    Oh, you can talk to animals. And like i always suspected cats are well spoken and dogs are lovable retards. 10/10. Have never played anything like it, and i can't get it out of my head. 10/10.    … Expand
  95. Bighi
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    This is all I wanted in a modern RPG. It's a revival of the great times, with all the good parts of games like Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights, without the bad parts.
  96. The_Reckonist
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    It is so, so deep. Ive been loving every second of it. Spent 4 (four) hours in the game doing nothing but reading and creating characters.... then another 4 (four) walking through the FIRST town. Not even been fighting anyone. Dont expect to have your hand held over game objectives and I hope you like reading text as that is what you will be spending most of your time doing.

    Game of    It is so, so deep. Ive been loving every second of it. Spent 4 (four) hours in the game doing nothing but reading and creating characters.... then another 4 (four) walking through the FIRST town. Not even been fighting anyone. Dont expect to have your hand held over game objectives and I hope you like reading text as that is what you will be spending most of your time doing.

    Game of the Year so far.    … Expand
  97. lightzy
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    While definitely not up to equaling games like Planescape: Torment, Vampires: Bloodlines or Fallout2, this is nevertheless the best RPG of the decade.
    If only the tone was a bit more serious and the story a bit tighter and less campy and mcguffiny, it could have been added as the fourth to those great three.
    Larian are amazing. HUGE long games which are 100% fun all the way through and    While definitely not up to equaling games like Planescape: Torment, Vampires: Bloodlines or Fallout2, this is nevertheless the best RPG of the decade.
    If only the tone was a bit more serious and the story a bit tighter and less campy and mcguffiny, it could have been added as the fourth to those great three.

    Larian are amazing. HUGE long games which are 100% fun all the way through and for $10 less than other big games, !!
    Go Larian, never sell out    … Expand
  98. HumanApproved
    Jul 15, 2014
    10
    I'm truly in love with this game , such a great new elements that I haven't seen before some of them even funny, I wont spoil anything but this is a really refreshing experience turned base rpg, that you should definitely try, someone may find this game a little bit challenging but that the spirit, and I like it.

    finally a true PC game.
  99. Silver1138
    Jul 21, 2014
    10
    This is what RPGs should be like. Tactical, immersive, open, not pull-you-by-the-nose affairs or cinematic extravaganzas. BioWare used to know this better than anyone, but they lost their way. We have seen far too many RPGs where the full weight falls on characters and story, but where gameplay falls short. Original Sin, however, is much more about the game itself, than anything else. ItThis is what RPGs should be like. Tactical, immersive, open, not pull-you-by-the-nose affairs or cinematic extravaganzas. BioWare used to know this better than anyone, but they lost their way. We have seen far too many RPGs where the full weight falls on characters and story, but where gameplay falls short. Original Sin, however, is much more about the game itself, than anything else. It keeps you hooked not because you want to see what happens next, but because you want to brave the next challenge, explore the world and improve your character. In order to progress you will not just use your best skills in cooldown order and repeat, but you have to think about your tactics and adjust them to the situation. It is not perfect, but it is refreshing and interesting to the extreme.… Expand
  100. me-0815
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    A very well made RPG, very much comparable to some of the classics of the genre. Unlike most current mainstream games, it requires patience and thinking in combat as well as the quests. Graphics are great, and the music is indeed fantastic. As is the voice acting as far as it exists, because most of the texts are read-only, which of course is not surprising given the amount of it and theA very well made RPG, very much comparable to some of the classics of the genre. Unlike most current mainstream games, it requires patience and thinking in combat as well as the quests. Graphics are great, and the music is indeed fantastic. As is the voice acting as far as it exists, because most of the texts are read-only, which of course is not surprising given the amount of it and the development budget. In comparison to the greatest RPGs of all time, most notably Baldur's Gate 2, is doesn't offer quite the same amount of epicness in the story nor of character development and interaction. Which does not mean that there isn't plenty of it too, in fact the discussions between the main characters about their actions are one of the highlights in this game as well.

    Any fan of those great RPG classics should like this one very much as well and given the almost complete lack of games like this in the last years, it should be very refreshing for anyone else as well.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best PC Game of 2014
12
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
16
#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 31, 2014
    91
    It's a conscious decision on Larian's part to resurrect tried-and-true threads that run deep into the bones of the CRPG genre. It's a culmination of those efforts and an unapologetic celebration of battle-tested concepts backed by solid co-op. Most of all, it comes together as a grand adventure that hearkens back to sleepless nights buoyed by the roll of a die and a pad of grid paper shared between fellow dungeon crawlers.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    80
    Relatively small Larian Studios finally managed to deliver a really significant game. Original Sin is brimming with ideas on how to bring back old school RPG vibe and make it fit modern times. [Sept 2014, p.50]
  3. GameCritics
    Sep 12, 2014
    75
    As much as I loved the bulk of the game, by the end I was burning out, and burning out fast. Despite that, I'm glad that some studios are still willing to show an almost insane level of ambition in realizing the games they want to make without compromise, even if it does lead to a few dire moments here and there.
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