Divinity: Original Sin

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. roughsleeper
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    3 DAYS AFTER OFFICIAL RELEASE

    Age 40 and played to death all the CRPG/RPG classics. This is as close to Planescape I've ever seen. A few hours in and regret missing Larian's Kickstarter. I'd have loved to have played the A/B versions and watch this classic evolve. A damn fine game for anyone who loves to stretch their brain and click and test and die and laugh just like back in the    3 DAYS AFTER OFFICIAL RELEASE

    Age 40 and played to death all the CRPG/RPG classics. This is as close to Planescape I've ever seen. A few hours in and regret missing Larian's Kickstarter. I'd have loved to have played the A/B versions and watch this classic evolve.

    A damn fine game for anyone who loves to stretch their brain and click and test and die and laugh just like back in the day.
    It's a game that that demands you think and forces you to try various battle approaches as you progress due to it's balancing. The battles count. It's not an XP hunt.

    After a wonderfully hand drawn intro sequence we're shown an Old School 2D isometric view with up to date visuals and given a brief explanation of you and your companions arrival at a beach. Then, with voice acting and dialogue from 90% of characters being worthy of any past or present classic HBO series, both characters you have created (Yup, you you create two characters of your choice and control them both, or play the whole game in Co-Op with a friend), you argue and lie and attack and trick and each other as well as NPC's.....if you want them to. My two characters currently hate each other and bicker all the time and always start a fight. Typical Battlemages.

    That's freedom of creation. But you can also go solo with MASSIVE stat boosts if you want, but I'll do that on the second run me thinks. As the game will clock in around 100 hours, that's 200 hours of constant gameplay for £30, or 15p per hour.

    There's also a magnificent story telling opportunity for millions of budding scriptwriters to create their own quests via the extensive Mod Toolkit included to add to the already interesting and challenging storyline quests.
    I'll be doing one based on a story from years back if we're able to destroy parts of the environment throughout. We shall see.....

    Not everyone will get this, but Quicksave is king again.
    That moment when the enemy appear on screen and you Quicksave...crap, forgot to check that new unidentified thing...then you're half way through a battle aaaaaaaand your dead. F8. Right.... It's a huge one use fire bomb. Cool......I'll attack THAT Demon first then!
    I really miss this it in games. And talking to chickens.

    I hope the modding community blow our socks off with their tweaks, stories and Dungeons full of the Shiny Shiny to keep us enjoying this exceptional roll based CRPG. An instant Classic.
    Best £30 I've spent on a game in a long time.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. Reahunt
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    My friend and I bought this game to have something to play together, and went into the universe without high expectations... We were blown away. Highly recommended.
  6. fury_angel
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    This is a game that makes you realise how insensitive we've become in our gaming experience. We've allowed ourselves to accept that market giants lowers the standards of gaming under false pretenses of better performance, next gen tech or accessible gameplay.
    This is a game that slaps you in face and makes you wake up from your Matrix-like existence "Wake up Neo!" and reminds us of what    This is a game that makes you realise how insensitive we've become in our gaming experience. We've allowed ourselves to accept that market giants lowers the standards of gaming under false pretenses of better performance, next gen tech or accessible gameplay.
    This is a game that slaps you in face and makes you wake up from your Matrix-like existence "Wake up Neo!" and reminds us of what we once had and what we've lost during the last 10 years!
    There's still a couple of rough edges, true, still that would make this game a 9 out of 10 by my book. But I'll be damned if I didn't kick it up by one more point just cuz these guys had the balls to do what they did!
    This deserves eternal respect!    … Expand
  7. Raes74
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    Impressive old school rpg game. Instant classic.

    Best experience since Baldur's Gate, please help the indie developer promote the game since they delivered a really good game. Thanks to folks like this indie studio PC gaming is on the rise.
  8. IcySpectre
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    Made an account just to review this amazing game. The depth of this game is unparalleled - there are so many secrets and areas to find and explore, the quests are interesting and varied and the combat is challenging. While I was skeptical about turn-based combat at first, I am now really enjoying it. Each encounter is a challenge, with your party often going in outnumbered. Using theMade an account just to review this amazing game. The depth of this game is unparalleled - there are so many secrets and areas to find and explore, the quests are interesting and varied and the combat is challenging. While I was skeptical about turn-based combat at first, I am now really enjoying it. Each encounter is a challenge, with your party often going in outnumbered. Using the elements together (e.g. burning patches of oil or poison, or freezing water to make ice which characters will slip on) is intuitive and adds a great layer of tactics and positioning to the fights which would be impossible in a game with real time combat.

    Coop is also great fun - I have been playing through with a friend for around 20 hours as of this review, and have only just left the area surrounding the first town. The rock, paper, scissors minigame for arguing with your partner is a little clunky, but that is a minor complaint. The powerful editor which comes with the game, and is the same one used by the developers themselves, will hopefully give the game long-term appeal, and I'm looking forward to seeing what custom made adventures people will come up with.

    All in all, if you are a fan of old-school RPGs, or RPGs in general, definitely give this game a go. It's the best £25 I've spent in a long time.    … Expand
  9. Iselin
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    Great game! Neverwinter Nights / Baldur's Gate with 2014 graphics and features... and not hampered by a pen and paper rule-set... deep and satisfying.
  10. Chauden
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    I can't even describe how much fun this game is. It made me use my account here for the first time, if that's any indication! The game is full of humour, deep turn-based combat, secrets, many roleplaying options, multiple solutions for quests, choices and consequences... It's almost too good to be true, but it is true. It has its flaws, of course, every game has. But they're negligible.I can't even describe how much fun this game is. It made me use my account here for the first time, if that's any indication! The game is full of humour, deep turn-based combat, secrets, many roleplaying options, multiple solutions for quests, choices and consequences... It's almost too good to be true, but it is true. It has its flaws, of course, every game has. But they're negligible. The game is awesome, and deserve all the praise it's getting.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. Traumator
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    This is truly an excellent RPG. It never stops to surprise me with "things I had no idea could be done" and it's freaking addictive! The only issue I have with this game is the random drops which can and I hope will be fixed by someone. (either devs or mods) I usually only give a 10 sometimes to compensate for stupid 0s, this is not the case. It's a 10 because it IS an awesome game. GreatThis is truly an excellent RPG. It never stops to surprise me with "things I had no idea could be done" and it's freaking addictive! The only issue I have with this game is the random drops which can and I hope will be fixed by someone. (either devs or mods) I usually only give a 10 sometimes to compensate for stupid 0s, this is not the case. It's a 10 because it IS an awesome game. Great job Larian.… Expand
  13. fingfrenchy
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    After playing for 3 days now I can say this is the cRPG that RPG lovers have been waiting years for. I'm fairly new to the RPG genre, (as in Dragon Age Origins was the first RPG I played, since have played BG2, Planescape Torment, Fallout 2, NWN). This game is so much fun and has so much depth, it's awesome to see a studio bring something like this out in 2014. A few minor hick-ups makeAfter playing for 3 days now I can say this is the cRPG that RPG lovers have been waiting years for. I'm fairly new to the RPG genre, (as in Dragon Age Origins was the first RPG I played, since have played BG2, Planescape Torment, Fallout 2, NWN). This game is so much fun and has so much depth, it's awesome to see a studio bring something like this out in 2014. A few minor hick-ups make this a solid 9/10, but it's gets a 10/10 on the slider to off-set the couple of 0/10 cry baby rage quitters on here : ) Get the game, support the studio, and don't go online looking stuff up, you'll spoil the awesome surprises waiting for you in D:OS!… Expand
  14. Wiseus
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    I will be brief:

    Good old old school game, with amazing new physics and colours.
    And, the most important: it's 1st ever huge RPG that really suited for co-op.
    All in that game just seems to be right for such an oldfug, like me.

    So, just 3 advices:

    - Play with friend(that you are hated).
    - Hard difficulty.
    - Don't play melee.

    Have fun!
  15. muromets
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    One of the best RPG's ever, there is practically no limit in what you can do, and the turn based combat is just perfect, haven't had so much fun in a game of this magnitude in a very long time. This game is best enjoyed when playing with a friend
  16. IE33
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    Great RPG game which provides hours of content.

    +Story +Map design +Combat and great solutions +Fully open world [With tons of content] +Mod support which will make sure that this game will live forever +Difficulty Only one minus as I can think of at the moment is: -Bugs, there is a few annoying bugs in game which can make you unable to proceed with main quest and so on if    Great RPG game which provides hours of content.

    +Story
    +Map design
    +Combat and great solutions
    +Fully open world [With tons of content]
    +Mod support which will make sure that this game will live forever
    +Difficulty

    Only one minus as I can think of at the moment is:

    -Bugs, there is a few annoying bugs in game which can make you unable to proceed with main quest and so on if you will do required quests in wrong order, other than that all is ok.    … Expand
  17. crpgnut
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    Graphically, D:OS looks like Dragon Knight Saga. Some of the graphics are ripped straight from the contents of that game. You can just move the camera now to different zoom levels above the default zoomed in view; which is important in the turn-based battles.

    Archetypes have progressed from Warrior, Wizard, Ranger to a whole host of options. You can still mix and match everything to    Graphically, D:OS looks like Dragon Knight Saga. Some of the graphics are ripped straight from the contents of that game. You can just move the camera now to different zoom levels above the default zoomed in view; which is important in the turn-based battles.

    Archetypes have progressed from Warrior, Wizard, Ranger to a whole host of options. You can still mix and match everything to match your playstyle. If you want to be a bow-wielding ranger with water (healing) magic and dabble in picking pockets, go right ahead. You're only limited by the number of skill points you get in the game. You start out with 5 at character creation and then 1/level to 5, 2/to 10 and then 3/level to the cap of 20, IIRC.

    Loot will sometimes contain skill raising modifiers, so you might find bracers that give +1 to your bow skill or boots that raise your barter skill, etc. Loot is randomly generated on opening a chest or clicking a corpse. There are common, rare, legendary, etc. types of ranges for loot descriptions. Basically white loot has no modifiers, just a character or attribute level to equip. Say a magic staff requires 8 Intelligence, for example. Blue has one modifier, green two or three, orange four or five and there is also some unique gear that is always the same from game to game.

    Crafting is in and you can craft hundreds of items. Much of it is unnecessary, but several recipes are vital to your success. If you want to craft metal items, you'll need some blacksmithing too. You can craft scrolls, spellbooks, armor, weapons, rings, food, and weapons and that's not all. If you have an archer, you might make him your crafter as special arrows are rare and expensive, so crafting your own will limit your out of pocket. Crafting ingredients are common loot.

    The economy is broken as in most loot-focused crpgs. You'll have 100,000 gold by the end of the demo area. You'll be able to buy anything you want before leaving the first town and merchants have cheap stuff that isn't worth buying, with skillbooks being the exception.

    There is no resting but there is also no mana so spells to restore health are free outside of combat and potions are extremely common. There are potions that raise stats temporarily, but they're useless and can be sold. You might keep potions that give resistance to fire, poison, etc because of terrain.

    Combat is turn-based and is very much about controlling the battlefield. Nearly every combat will have environmental hazards that you can use to your advantage and so can the enemy. If you're standing next to a barrel of oil when a fireball goes off, you're going to burn for several rounds. Lightning that hits blood or water will elecrtify the whole area where it is located causing little damage after the initial hit but potentially stunning everyone for multiple rounds. If you have two mages, having one cast rain and the next throw lightning or a freeze spell; this can eliminate the toughest creature(s) in a fight. They're stunned or frozen and won't be able to do anything on their turn. This isn't Blackguards level of planning, but you don't just go in willy-nilly.
    —
    'nut    … Expand
  18. FantasicGamer
    Jul 3, 2014
    0
    Although the game leaves beta, game breaking bugs are still everywhere. Long loading time or save corruption still can happen randomly. The game also have some performance issues which exist during the stages of alpha.

    The plot is also quite linear and boring. Class distinction is meh. The only positive is the interaction with environment during combat.
  19. 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!
  20. Lomaxnoah
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    It has been so long since i played a RPG like this. It is everything i hoped.
    Sure it has its limitation, like the game is not fully voiced, the animations/graphics arent top notch, the UI could use a little work and there are a few bugs, but i can look over all of those things and still give a perfect score, why?
    Because the game excedes in everything else it tries to do, it is so much    It has been so long since i played a RPG like this. It is everything i hoped.
    Sure it has its limitation, like the game is not fully voiced, the animations/graphics arent top notch, the UI could use a little work and there are a few bugs, but i can look over all of those things and still give a perfect score, why?
    Because the game excedes in everything else it tries to do, it is so much like old schools RPGs ,like baldur's gate and the original Neverwinter nights. This style of game is missed by many, unforturnally bioware doesnt make like this since anymore, The last one was Dragon age: Origins.

    A few noteworthy featues:

    -A lot of exploration
    -Tons of dialogs with randoms NPCs,
    -Side quests, just in the first town there are already so much to do, that sometimes you forget the main quest.
    -The combat system is great, turn based done right
    -Two main characters which is something different, great when you are playing Coop
    -Party system, with interaction with companions Bioware style
    -Map/mod creator, if you played Neverwinter Nights back in the day, you remember how important that is. Endless possibilitys there.
    -Good character creator system(it is not as complex as D&D but it is good enought)
    -

    In conclusion, if you are looking for a true RPG experience this is THE game to play right now, if you are looking for another AAA "Action RPG" that are all about combat and quick reward, stay away from this one    … Expand
  21. dragonx5618
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    I've played a total of 32 hours since release (3 days ago) and I have to say this is one of the best single player games I've played, ever! I have yet to try co-op but I've been told it's very fun, the in-depth story along with a fun turn based combat system, and a beautiful world all add up to an amazing game. Good to see a good game coming out of a kickstarter backing.

    The addition of    I've played a total of 32 hours since release (3 days ago) and I have to say this is one of the best single player games I've played, ever! I have yet to try co-op but I've been told it's very fun, the in-depth story along with a fun turn based combat system, and a beautiful world all add up to an amazing game. Good to see a good game coming out of a kickstarter backing.

    The addition of the game editor also means future mods/stories developed by the community are sure to come.

    This game is well worth buying.    … Expand
  22. The_Ommadawn
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    I've waited a long time after Kickstarting this project. It has exceeded my expectations on every level and brings back so many memories of how games SHOULD be created. A perfect score from me.
  23. pr0digy
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best games I have played in a long time, an unbelievable time sink that you enjoy every moment of. As you play new depths to the game are revealed. It's one of those games where not everything can be mentioned because there is just so much game. The first map alone can take 37 hours to complete then you still have 3 more big maps plus 6 smaller maps and that doesntThis is one of the best games I have played in a long time, an unbelievable time sink that you enjoy every moment of. As you play new depths to the game are revealed. It's one of those games where not everything can be mentioned because there is just so much game. The first map alone can take 37 hours to complete then you still have 3 more big maps plus 6 smaller maps and that doesnt include dungeons. Combat is fun but challenging, interactivity with the world is incredible.

    More patches with new content is also coming. Comes with a mod kit (which is actually simple to use), so expect some crazy mods in the future on steamworks. Well done Larian you surpassed my expectations.

    This is a release impression    … Expand
  24. Vaistur
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    The enjoyment what I have been waiting for since BGII, is finally here. I sincerely hope that the developers get the recognition they deserve and that they will have a motivation to work further on almost died out genre, which just got wings again.

    An amazing game!
  25. MrTheFalcon
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    It's like playing Baldur's Gate again for the first time, with all the coolness of modern technology. It's a great game with a great story, great mechanics and it's all very open and interactive.
  26. Shoulderknight
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Another one of the many who registered to metacritic for this review. Amazing. As an older gamer who has been burnt out with games recently. This one sucked me in. So many games get accessibility wrong and lose you in the first few minutes. This one doesn't hold your hand, but it's so well choreographed. This one just works. It reminds me of gaming back in the early 90's and it'sAnother one of the many who registered to metacritic for this review. Amazing. As an older gamer who has been burnt out with games recently. This one sucked me in. So many games get accessibility wrong and lose you in the first few minutes. This one doesn't hold your hand, but it's so well choreographed. This one just works. It reminds me of gaming back in the early 90's and it's got me hopeful again for gaming in general. Great work Larian.… Expand
  27. gamer1001
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Finally a game worth registering to give it a score yes they deserve a 10 and yes you should buy it if you like old school RPG this is the one for you and I hope they make more.

    The time detail and attention that has gone into this game is amazing it puts to shame the pretty but sadly mass produced rpgs we have be fed the last few years.
  28. BobTheSCV
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Overall, I'm thoroughly pleased with the game. It's a no-nonsense classic CRPG that actually has the cojones to challenge its players. Combat is turn-based and requires strategy (it might not quite be XCOM, but it's closer to that than hack and slash-RPGs like Diablo), quests require you to pay attention and think for yourself, and if you do something really stupid, chances are you'reOverall, I'm thoroughly pleased with the game. It's a no-nonsense classic CRPG that actually has the cojones to challenge its players. Combat is turn-based and requires strategy (it might not quite be XCOM, but it's closer to that than hack and slash-RPGs like Diablo), quests require you to pay attention and think for yourself, and if you do something really stupid, chances are you're punished with swift death. All positive things as far as I'm concerned. The writing is solid, sound quality is decent, graphics are a bit cartoony but fit the game.

    There are some technical glitches that can occasionally be annoying, like some background chatter that gets a bit repetitive, and some items/characters can be hard to target (or easy to misclick). But that's minor nuisances at best.

    In the end, I think anyone who grew up playing classic CRPGs like Baldur's Gate 2, or Fallout 1, will probably also enjoy this game. Hopefully it will also find new audiences.    … Expand
  29. Musbayn
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Best RPG I have played in the recent years. It has all what I like including turn-based combat, interesting plot, a lot of decisions and well-done graphics. Nice work for true RPG fans!
  30. Sanquiz
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Tenia mas de 10 años que no me divertia tanto con un juego de ROL, me recuerda mucho a juegos como Ultima VII, la interaccion y los chistes son buenos, no esperes un clon de algun juego conocido, la gente de Larian hace sus juegos con sus propios meritos, lo recomiendo.
  31. CaptainMurica
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    I've played a whole lot of RPGs in my time, from triple-A to indie text adventures, and I can tell you without any shadow of a doubt that this is now in my top 3. This is just an amazing game, especially when you consider that it was crowd funded.
  32. darkemporium
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    This game is totally AWESOME!
    An AAA game funded with Kickstarter.
    + Level design + Story + EPIC Co-op + Tons of quests + Many way to reach your goals + Interaction between Characters (if you co-op too) and with NPC + Humor + No waypoint on the maps for quests + Combat (Turn Based) System + Deep Character generation + Talents, skills ... - this is how an RPG have to be    This game is totally AWESOME!
    An AAA game funded with Kickstarter.

    + Level design
    + Story
    + EPIC Co-op
    + Tons of quests
    + Many way to reach your goals
    + Interaction between Characters (if you co-op too) and with NPC
    + Humor
    + No waypoint on the maps for quests
    + Combat (Turn Based) System
    + Deep Character generation
    + Talents, skills ...

    - this is how an RPG have to be made!

    Thumb up for Larian Studios!!!

    ... ah ... you can create your own adventures with the editor included!    … Expand
  33. GalisCooper
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Every person that likes RPGs and thought-provoking games in general, should say a HUGE thank you to Larian studios for setting the bar so high! Kickstarter games of the genre must now compare to this masterpiece and not be content with "good for a kickstarter game" status.
  34. LeStryfe79
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    If you enjoy an RPG with ultimate freedom, great co-op, and unmatched tactical combat, then Divinity: Original Sin is for you. It's a game about making your own story, instead of following the same worn out path. Furthermore, the editor gave me a fantastic first impression, and I feel like the decades long life of this masterpiece is just beginning.
  35. Zeevy42
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Was a kickstarter backer and very glad I was. The amount of depth in this game is amazing. All the different skills, the dialogue, the crazy amount of quests. And it's not just linear, or one way to do quests. A lot of quests have different ways to complete them, different outcomes. The combat is beautiful, all the skills are so varied and amazing to use. The customization is intense. YouWas a kickstarter backer and very glad I was. The amount of depth in this game is amazing. All the different skills, the dialogue, the crazy amount of quests. And it's not just linear, or one way to do quests. A lot of quests have different ways to complete them, different outcomes. The combat is beautiful, all the skills are so varied and amazing to use. The customization is intense. You can just pick and choose whatever you want. Want to start out with a fire mage/ranger? Sure! Witchcraft/Rogue/Water mage? Why not? The only thing I have to say negative is it is a bit glitchy and buggy, and the way to get skills is a bit annoying, buying the skillbooks from merchants. Also wish the 2 other companions were in the game currently, but there are tons of henchmen of all different classes. This is a party game mostly, you control at least 2-4 members. Highly recommended, you will be totally immersed and won't have your hand held at all!… Expand
  36. xShades
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    If you are a fan of turn based gameplay and innovative charming story telling then you will love this game. You can tell that the developers put a lot of love and effort into this game. Its a crying shame that games like this will only ever be made by crowd funded developers. This is a game made for RPG fans by RPG fans and it does not disappoint. If you call yourself a gamer and you doIf you are a fan of turn based gameplay and innovative charming story telling then you will love this game. You can tell that the developers put a lot of love and effort into this game. Its a crying shame that games like this will only ever be made by crowd funded developers. This is a game made for RPG fans by RPG fans and it does not disappoint. If you call yourself a gamer and you do not have this game, shame on you! Seriously go and buy it right now.. its that good.… Expand
  37. jesusleon
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    very very good, a must for all roleplayers, at first a bit slow, but give it a bit of time and.you will discover a lot and very fun surprises... i am enjoing it a lot.
  38. Eddas
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    I just created an account to make this review. I have not yet finished the game, but I can tell so far (15 hours in) that This game is a must have for all RPG fans:

    - Great interactions with the world and the characters (good randomisation in conversations, items that you can actually pick up and not just look at); - Deep customisation of your party (from visuals to stats and skills);    I just created an account to make this review. I have not yet finished the game, but I can tell so far (15 hours in) that This game is a must have for all RPG fans:

    - Great interactions with the world and the characters (good randomisation in conversations, items that you can actually pick up and not just look at);
    - Deep customisation of your party (from visuals to stats and skills);
    - Lot of choices to level up your character (lots of spells, armor, weapons, skills - both passives and actives);
    - Spells that interact with the world around you: you can cast a rain spell and make everyone around you wet, so they become less resistant to shock spells and more resistant to fire spells; poison clouds explode in contact with fire spells, etc.

    Two things I did not liked so far: camera (a little clunky sometimes, requires getting used to) and te repetitiveness in conversations around you (almost every time you engage in conversation with some NPC, the others around you start talking the same thing over and over again, without stop).

    All things considered, this is a great RPG to play both singleplayer or with another person. Worth the time and the money!    … Expand
  39. Saileng
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Having played 12 hours of their latest Divinity: Original Sin I must say that this is one of the most enthralling and well-made games I've met during last couple of years. Yes, that's the game for nostalgic fans of isometric RPGs from the early 2000s, but it's beautiful, it's polished, optimized and absolutely gorgeous.

    While it is not "perfect" in my eyes - it's more of the Baldur's    Having played 12 hours of their latest Divinity: Original Sin I must say that this is one of the most enthralling and well-made games I've met during last couple of years. Yes, that's the game for nostalgic fans of isometric RPGs from the early 2000s, but it's beautiful, it's polished, optimized and absolutely gorgeous.

    While it is not "perfect" in my eyes - it's more of the Baldur's Gate reincarnation than that of the Planescape, but it features tons of monsters, quests, dialogues, jokes and battles, with very few bugs and stunning music. So for me it's 10 out of 10, a big classic-feeling fantasy role-playing game where you can be witch, rogue, ranger, mage, warrior, you pursue one big main quest while fulfilling dozens of others.

    Attention to details is a strong selling point here. Cats that give you quests. Manipulating the weather to actually make spells like Rain useful. Tactic options in battles. A bit of humor here and there. Exploration. Loot. Crafting, oh, need to try it more.

    I've played it in beta, I will go and play it now, I am going to replay it after I finish and I totally recommend it to all RPG fans. I've been following Larian games since the very first Divinity and I am very happy to see their evolution and growth.    … Expand
  40. bugeric
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    One of the best classical RPG made in recent years.

    I've sinked 15 hours for early beta, and the final version is already a quite polished game since then. Pros: 1. Classical isomatric view with authentic art direction and neat graphic. 2. Depth in story, puzzle and mystery, the 1st murder case is complex and can be solved in multiple ways. A lot of intriguing side quests. 3.    One of the best classical RPG made in recent years.

    I've sinked 15 hours for early beta, and the final version is already a quite polished game since then.

    Pros: 1. Classical isomatric view with authentic art direction and neat graphic.
    2. Depth in story, puzzle and mystery, the 1st murder case is complex and can be solved in multiple ways. A lot of intriguing side quests.
    3. classic and smooth turn based combat using action points. Smart use of elemental magic that counters each other e.g. electrocute enemies if they stand on water, use ice or rain to put out fire.
    4. rich in loot, random status of loot, and a ton of ingredients.
    5. attention to detail, variety of skills to use, complex but not complicated, similar to fallout 1,2.
    6. Online COOP for the campaign!

    Cons: 1. still some bugs, such as by-stand NPC repeating just 1 dialog over and over while you are concentrating to read thru a real conversation.
    2. no dialog voice over (due to small budget)
    3. just 1 skill point after level up is not really useful after high level, because you need to save up more points for specialization. This is quite redundant.
    4. the quests can be very difficult and sometimes misleading with the clues, you might lose your orientation, I am afraid in later stages the quest gets overwhelming and some players just drop out of the game.

    Conclusion, if you enjoys BG1,2 fallout 1,2 you would love this game. totally worth the price.    … Expand
  41. Craigorn
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    I was caught totally unprepared by this game. I did not expect such a masterpiece. It is really addictive and fun adventure, unlike any other that I've played within the past 10 years.

    Bravo, Larian!
    10/10
  42. jeebss
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Registred only to rate this masterpiece and express my feelings.

    I've been busy with gaming for almost 25 years now and i can safely say that this is the first time in a long while i felt the way i did since back in late 90 's.

    Brilliant depth of story, level of design, soundtrack and turn based combat at its best. Just perfect.

    Support Larian, they truly deserve it. 10/10
  43. Beeras
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    It's fantastic so far so I'm glad I backed the game when it was still on Kick starter. The game rewards creative players and encourage exploration which is very uncommon in modern games. Its definitely one of the best RPG in this decade taking inspiration from games like Ultima and in my opinion holds up against the classics.
  44. Sergey0622
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Best game i have ever played. Everyone will must play in Divinity: Original Sin. It's like modern oldschool: Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment, Arcanum and others.
  45. davebaron
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    I was thinking, i grew up and thats why games doesnt give me same satisfaction anymore, i was so wrong, this game will be in top 10 RPG of all time...
  46. Sarnind
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    Great game, the old school is the best, for sure one of the best RPGs made in the last decade, the best turn-based combat ever . This game gives me the same sort of feeling I got when I first played Baldur's Gate I and II. I love it
  47. orctown-troll
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    What surprises me is how long it took a game developer to figure out how to equal or improve Baldur's Gate in the year 2014.

    The answer is finally here. Here we have a game with a big world and MANY ways to interact with it. A game where it is FUN to evolve your character. A game where it is FUN to play around, not running a scripted treadmill, but exploring the environments, and    What surprises me is how long it took a game developer to figure out how to equal or improve Baldur's Gate in the year 2014.

    The answer is finally here. Here we have a game with a big world and MANY ways to interact with it. A game where it is FUN to evolve your character. A game where it is FUN to play around, not running a scripted treadmill, but exploring the environments, and approaching encounters as a way to tell your own story!

    The good news is that Larian have put most of their effort in to refining the engine and the underlying rule set. In the pipeline there will be a creation kit which will allow the player base to create adventures, the best thing to happen in RPG gaming since Neverwinter Nights.

    Larian are putting RPG gaming back on track. Let's not forget that Oblivion is also hard at work on Pillars of Eternity, and Bioware is looking to redeem itself with a (finally) worthy Dragon Age Game. Looks like 2014 maybe the year of the great RPG restoration! praise the RPG gods!

    orctowngrot    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. acmd
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    I deliberately waited for the release and was sure that Larian wouldn't fall into some fishy business with early access like some other companies did, iykwim. DOS constantly updates and now it's very fun, deep, detailed and very addictive. I'm a big fan of old-school hardcore genre, so this game is really a pearl amongst swine:)
  50. batson456
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    I personally feel like this is one of the greatest RPG's to be released in easily the last decade. It captures the magic of old school RPG's while still bringing its own personality. From the moment you start the game, you are presented with a sense of freedom so rarely found in modern RPG's. The combat is tactical, fluid, and rewarding. The character development is outstanding. The dialogI personally feel like this is one of the greatest RPG's to be released in easily the last decade. It captures the magic of old school RPG's while still bringing its own personality. From the moment you start the game, you are presented with a sense of freedom so rarely found in modern RPG's. The combat is tactical, fluid, and rewarding. The character development is outstanding. The dialog is witty and entertaining. The amount of content is absolutely staggering. Most importantly, this game is just a blast to play. I can't wait to spend countless hours exploring this world. I absolute recommend this game to people who enjoyed the Infinity Engine games, Ultima series, or even the original Divine Divinity.… Expand
  51. Tanist
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    If you find reading difficult and prefer to be read to.
    If you have ever said "I think all day at work, I don't want to think in a game!"
    If you can't figure things out without being told. If you define strategic play based on how fast you spam a key. If questing for you means following a bouncing ball to a location flashing "QUEST OBJECTIVE HERE!" If you define a game simply as    If you find reading difficult and prefer to be read to.
    If you have ever said "I think all day at work, I don't want to think in a game!"
    If you can't figure things out without being told.
    If you define strategic play based on how fast you spam a key.
    If questing for you means following a bouncing ball to a location flashing "QUEST OBJECTIVE HERE!"
    If you define a game simply as "Entertainment" or "Fun"
    If you consider thinking, exploring, figuring things out, learning from failure, applying different approaches as being "elitist".

    Then this game may not be for you. Chances are you will be on the steam forums complaining.

    If however you answered no to those and you are someone who has longed for the cRPGs of old. Well... Happy Birthday to you!    … Expand
  52. Mortmal
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    Its indeed the best rpg published since at least a decade , we had a few good things like grimrock blackguard, shadowrun , and MMX , but this one beats them all.
    Think a game like ultima 7 done today with modern graphics and humor and much better tactical combat.Theres an incredible attention to details, and although they ran out of time and couldnt a ddd everything they wanted to , its    Its indeed the best rpg published since at least a decade , we had a few good things like grimrock blackguard, shadowrun , and MMX , but this one beats them all.
    Think a game like ultima 7 done today with modern graphics and humor and much better tactical combat.Theres an incredible attention to details, and although they ran out of time and couldnt a ddd everything they wanted to , its very polished and full of surprises.
    Cant go wrong with this one seriously, if they arent getting 90+ all over the place its because its a small studio who cant bribe like AAA publishers.    … Expand
  53. Miskin
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    Best RPG since Baldur's gate. DOS takes you back to the root of RPG, pen-and-paper is back at its very best with turn based combat, rich character development that covers RPG elements, a rich world with flesh and colour, a screenplay written by novelists who enjoyed what they did, with the best music ever, with freedom to play the game with nearly infinite playstyles. And so many more, butBest RPG since Baldur's gate. DOS takes you back to the root of RPG, pen-and-paper is back at its very best with turn based combat, rich character development that covers RPG elements, a rich world with flesh and colour, a screenplay written by novelists who enjoyed what they did, with the best music ever, with freedom to play the game with nearly infinite playstyles. And so many more, but alas I must go back and play now... It's time to dream again...… Expand
  54. TinEater
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    As a a lover of all things old-school RPG, this game hits all the right notes. No one is making games like this anymore, and Larian has managed to make a really great one. I see a lot of comparisons to Baldur's Gate, but the game has more Ultima VII in its DNA. Everything in the game is interact-able -- everything. The player is free to devise their own solutions to obstacles insteadAs a a lover of all things old-school RPG, this game hits all the right notes. No one is making games like this anymore, and Larian has managed to make a really great one. I see a lot of comparisons to Baldur's Gate, but the game has more Ultima VII in its DNA. Everything in the game is interact-able -- everything. The player is free to devise their own solutions to obstacles instead of blindly following a quest arrow. It almost reminds me of Deus Ex in that regard. Really, I can't recommend this game enough to fans of the genre (people looking for another Diablo-clone will be disappointed though)..… Expand
  55. Haggbart
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    A worthy successor to the hidden gems that are Divine Divinity and Divinity 2. The world is massive and open with lots of reactivity. It's filled with interesting places to see and things to do. You can do just about anything you want, in which order you want. No level scaling here, thankfully.

    The writing is typical of Larian with lots of smart jokes. The tactical turn based combat is    A worthy successor to the hidden gems that are Divine Divinity and Divinity 2. The world is massive and open with lots of reactivity. It's filled with interesting places to see and things to do. You can do just about anything you want, in which order you want. No level scaling here, thankfully.

    The writing is typical of Larian with lots of smart jokes. The tactical turn based combat is much more interesting than today's hack'n slash-rpg's. The elemental magic is a great system, for example cast a lightning spell towards a bunch of enemies standing in a water puddle has a chance of electrifying the puddle and stunning all the enemies. If you cast an ice-spell, you can freeze them solid etc.

    Coop-mode is also a welcome addition, which works great. The character creation and leveling up is deep, and allows for a customized character without being limited by class. You can have a mage wielding a greatsword, or a rogue with expertice in healing. Almost any object in the world can be lifted, used, combined and crafted. You can make potions, weapons, armour and other objects from just about anything. Wear a bucket on your head like a helmet? Sure!

    If you have never tried the previous Divinity-games, it's easy to write this of as a Diablo-clone based on the looks. However, this is so much better and deeper. Imagine Ultima 7 combined with Baldurs Gate 2, with 2014-technology and graphics/sound. If you like rpg's you NEED this game.    … Expand
  56. Ratzing
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    The game isn't perfect, but by gods it's really close. It feels and plays fantastically, the classical cRPG feel is everywhere, the turn combat system is great, the idea of two main characters is fun... So far I couldn't find any major flaw of the game.
    There are few things that irk me, but half of them come from me not paying attention and not thinking (I was surprised that my companion    The game isn't perfect, but by gods it's really close. It feels and plays fantastically, the classical cRPG feel is everywhere, the turn combat system is great, the idea of two main characters is fun... So far I couldn't find any major flaw of the game.
    There are few things that irk me, but half of them come from me not paying attention and not thinking (I was surprised that my companion was randomly opposing my decisions, and it irritated me, until i realized I set his AI on "random". The "loyal" setting makes no problems :P) and rest is just something to get used to (like lack of full 360 degree camera turn and therefore problems with navigating your team with locked screen)    … Expand
  57. nonadventurer
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    I've been playing this game non-stop since release. I'm only taking a break to write this review, go to sleep, and then I'm going back to the game again. It's just that addictive, especially if you enjoy isometric RPGs with a modern look. The character creation and development is detailed but accessible and not at all frustrating (thanks also to the slick user interface), the dialogue isI've been playing this game non-stop since release. I'm only taking a break to write this review, go to sleep, and then I'm going back to the game again. It's just that addictive, especially if you enjoy isometric RPGs with a modern look. The character creation and development is detailed but accessible and not at all frustrating (thanks also to the slick user interface), the dialogue is superb (humorous and snarky), and the amount of things you can do with the environment is just crazy! Teleporting, talking to animals, setting things on fire and putting out the fire with a rain spell, freezing a surface or making it slippery, cooking food from ingredients, stacking things on top of each other or rearranging them in other ways, etc. - it's all here! That alone can take you hours, not to mention the interesting quests and character interaction. The amount and variety of loot is staggering, too. The game is very easy to get into, as it thankfully has a lot of modern conveniences like the item highlight or the global chat. I'm positive that Larian has created a new RPG classic, and I hope it becomes successful enough for them to do a sequel, too.… Expand
  58. Ramireza
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    This Game is realy the savior of the classic cRPG´s. If you enjoyed games like Planescape Torment, Baldurs Gate or Fallout you WILL love this game. It has all the virtues of this RPG classics combined with SUPERB graphics, voice acting (not 100% of course), modern handing and a great UI. Even ppl that didnt know tactical and deep RPG´s should give it a try!
  59. Indik47
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    It`s a truly great RPG and a game that will please many people. Larian wasn`t in my high-score studios list before, but this release is top-notch. I highly recommend this.
  60. ardast
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    I would recommend this game to any RPG fan out there. It is fresh and with great graphics, yet it has that "old school" feel about it. This is a tough game to beat, with open world and many side quests, crafting and silly things to do.
    The combat is great, the manipulation and interaction with the environment is super fun too. The only thing I do not like is that when I click on a party    I would recommend this game to any RPG fan out there. It is fresh and with great graphics, yet it has that "old school" feel about it. This is a tough game to beat, with open world and many side quests, crafting and silly things to do.
    The combat is great, the manipulation and interaction with the environment is super fun too. The only thing I do not like is that when I click on a party member, the inventory screen does not change to that character. Everything else is perfect.
    Buy this game and support this developer. 10/10    … Expand
  61. Galaad97
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    So far, this has to be the best game I have played coming out of crowd funding. Mind you I'm sure there are other great ones but this is the best I have experienced myself.
  62. AzzX
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    This game is more than homage to RPG's of yesteryear, it is an evolution. The amount of passion Larian has put into the game is evident in almost every element - from the gameplay and UI to the incredible soundtrack.

    Playing the full release here and as a RPG fan I could not be happier. Exceeded all expectations!
  63. Angthoron
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Larian has managed to pull off an incredibly ambitious idea with a nearly perfect result. Original Sin a game that is engaging, challenging, fun, and lovingly crafted, with tons of detail and world reactivity.

    The seamless co-op makes the experience even more fun, as your partner will be able to challenge many of your decisions through separate dialogues - or distract a shopkeeper with    Larian has managed to pull off an incredibly ambitious idea with a nearly perfect result. Original Sin a game that is engaging, challenging, fun, and lovingly crafted, with tons of detail and world reactivity.

    The seamless co-op makes the experience even more fun, as your partner will be able to challenge many of your decisions through separate dialogues - or distract a shopkeeper with idle chat while you might rob the store behind his back. Toss in a really easy to use editor with a huge range of options and scripting capability and you might just end up with hundreds of additional user modules like those made for Neverwinter Nights.

    The story is fun and interesting and serves as an excellent excuse to set the party loose upon the huge areas in search of treasure, secrets, side-quests, exploration and puzzle-solving. The writing is often light-hearted but certainly knows how to pull off dramatic moments - a pleasant change from loads of the recent "grimdark" stories.

    The game's combat mechanics are just as great - it's possible to spill oil on the ground to make ground slippery, set it on fire, put the fire out with water, turn the water into an electrocuting deathtrap and then boil out the water with a fireball to turn it into a wall of fog - or freeze it to have everything entering it slip and fall. Melee and bow-based combat is also full of various options, and the classless system permits mixing up skills in any way you'll like. There's even a skill that lets you talk to animals. And a spell that lets you throw people off a cliff.

    The game is also very pleasing graphically, everything is distinct, stylized and detailed - and the music is fantastic. Connecting for co-op is easy and quick enough, though the initial loading time may be a little lengthy.

    Overall, having followed Original Sin's development closely, I can't say it's a "pleasant surprise" - it's the solid dream game that the developers have envisioned, worked on, collected feedback on, and finally delivered. Fantastic and inspirational work.    … Expand
  64. CrusaderRabbit
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Played through the Beta, Now playing the full game.

    Lots to do and explore, great deep crafting, quirky sense of humour.

    Really DOES feel a bit like Ultima 7 (Yes, I'm old...) but that's a good thing.

    Recommended!
  65. Caryfuk
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Really nice and fresh air to crippled theme of new RPGs. Nice dialogues, charming environment and great story. If you liked Baldur's Gate or others old school games, you will love this masterpiece too.
  66. krist2
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Must say that I'm really happy that a game of this kind is made again. And not just another consolized shooter or arpg with handhelding and big quest arrows.
    Larian had a great kickstarter, and the communication with the community was/is outstanding!

    This game has so many elements with crafting, spells, skills etc that it can be played in a varity of ways.
  67. Haba
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Larian took a huge chance with Divinity: Original Sin. Not only is it very much "old school" in design, having challenging turn-based combat, complex character systems and multitude of solutions to problems, it is also the most ambitious co-op cRPG ever. Oh, and did I mention it comes with a complete development kit for making your own games?

    Story-wise it is definitely a Larian game.    Larian took a huge chance with Divinity: Original Sin. Not only is it very much "old school" in design, having challenging turn-based combat, complex character systems and multitude of solutions to problems, it is also the most ambitious co-op cRPG ever. Oh, and did I mention it comes with a complete development kit for making your own games?

    Story-wise it is definitely a Larian game. Quirky humor and general lightheartedness give a very different experience than the traditional RPG epics do. While some may be left longing for a more serious and thought-provoking writing, most will still find the story and it's intrigue immersive enough, especially with the world constantly reacting to your actions.

    While Divinity: Original Sin is certainly not a game for everyone, I have high hopes that the gorgeous audiovisual trappings and accessible modern UI elements and helper systems will introduce a new generation of gamers to a more complex kind of games.

    For the few of us who grew up with Ultimas, this game is that rare 10/10 "game of the decade". No doubt about it.    … Expand
  68. schwacko
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    I've been playing this game for the past month, and I just can't believe how much fun I am having. I am a bit surprised that there are some people giving this game negative reviews though, but I guess if you really don't like turn based games then you will not like this game. My favorite part of the game is the ability to approach quests in different ways. For example my last play throughI've been playing this game for the past month, and I just can't believe how much fun I am having. I am a bit surprised that there are some people giving this game negative reviews though, but I guess if you really don't like turn based games then you will not like this game. My favorite part of the game is the ability to approach quests in different ways. For example my last play through in the beta I decided to kill everyone that I came across to see if I could still complete the quests and sure enough i was able to complete every quest I came across even though I murdered the quest giver, and anyone associated with the quest. Great game, can't wait to get home from work to play the official release.… Expand
  69. Vasot
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Suprisingly great !! Old school RPG fans will like it. The game has a good story with plenty of alternative endings plenty of character plus there is CO-OP support which is rare for a RPG game !!! Gameplay reminds a lot of classic games like Baldurs Gate, Ultima, and other classic PC RPG titles from the late 1990 and early 2000. Only negative for me is that there are no speeches duringSuprisingly great !! Old school RPG fans will like it. The game has a good story with plenty of alternative endings plenty of character plus there is CO-OP support which is rare for a RPG game !!! Gameplay reminds a lot of classic games like Baldurs Gate, Ultima, and other classic PC RPG titles from the late 1990 and early 2000. Only negative for me is that there are no speeches during conversations and that the turn-based combats are a bit boring but for a old school RPG refresh these kind of lacking material are acceptable… Expand
  70. curvy2
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Wow im so amazed ! Don't really no what too say think of all the best RPGs of the last decade its like Boulders-gate, Neverwinter and Ultima7 all in one this could be the best RPG I"ve ever played. You can do whatever you want in it you will not be held by the hand. Im so glad I took the risk and bout it. THANK YOU, Larian Studios
  71. Kriss_A
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    From the second the game starts there is this feeling of adventure and wanderlust, something that we used to have in older RPGs, that weren't agenda driven social justice platforms, when people outside of gaming couldn't influence artists into doing this their way. When stories were genuine and experience were crafted with love and care.
    This applies to much more than the writing, and    From the second the game starts there is this feeling of adventure and wanderlust, something that we used to have in older RPGs, that weren't agenda driven social justice platforms, when people outside of gaming couldn't influence artists into doing this their way. When stories were genuine and experience were crafted with love and care.
    This applies to much more than the writing, and Original Sin has some damn good writing, it's turn based gameplay is easy to get into, but offers a lot of intricacies and interactions to learn and exploit, while providing a challenge to players of all skill levels.
    The environmental interactions and innovative co-op play put much bigger games to shame. Truly it's a wonder that a small European developer like Larian were able to make a game that dwarfs major productions from EA and the like. It just goes to show you, when you LOVE doing what you do, and don't just do it to turn a profit and support some stupid agenda, it will shine through in your work.

    Original Sin is a must for any cRPG fan and considering it's modern look and easy to pick up nature, I am certain that it will bring a lot of newcomers to the genre.

    My only gripe with it is that due to budget management or whatever, Larian weren't able to add NPC reactions to the day/night cycle and weather system, but it's such a small thing in such a massive, uniquely enjoyable game that it doesn't matter.

    Truly an adventure worth experiencing.    … Expand
  72. Contrabardus
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    This is an amazing game. The Beta is over and I've been in on it for quite a while. I just got my hands on the final game, but I've played through it in various stages of completion.

    This is the most I've been impressed by this type of game in years. It's gives me the same sort of feeling I got when I first played Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter. It's got more depth than either of those    This is an amazing game. The Beta is over and I've been in on it for quite a while. I just got my hands on the final game, but I've played through it in various stages of completion.

    This is the most I've been impressed by this type of game in years. It's gives me the same sort of feeling I got when I first played Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter. It's got more depth than either of those games and the sheer scope of it is amazing. This is a huge game and is as close to a pen and paper RPG as I've ever played in a video game.

    The level of detail is great, the dialogue options are varied and you've got two characters that you create yourself that can converse with each other if you wish. The levels and objects are extremely interactive, and there are a ton of spells and skills.

    I seriously haven't been impressed by this type of RPG since the 90's. That's saying a lot as this is probably the biggest leap forward in this type of game since then. Well worth the money and time to play and has a lot of replay value.

    On top of all that, there's an editor that allows players to create their own adventures. I've only poked at it a little and haven't gotten into it yet, but it's an impressive addition to an already great game. There will be tons of replayability for this game.

    This is a serious contender for the best RPG of 2014 without a doubt.

    That said, it's not Skyrim. I'm not going to say it's better or worse than Skyrim, just that it's different. It's also not Diablo despite the similar perspective. It's turn based combat with an overhead view and party management. Combat is similar to the recent X-com games in some ways. That's not for everyone. It's also a bit more involved than the Final Fantasy menu based turn based combat. However, if you're into old school top down RPGs like the top down D&D games or ShadowRun, you should not miss this game. It hits every note right and is well worth playing.

    RPG fans should not miss this game. It's one of the best of it's type ever made.    … Expand
  73. Spluff
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    A welcome return to form for the both Larian studios and the RPG genre in general. One of the best RPGs made in the last decade, if not all time. Gone is the focus on 'cinematic' (read: linear and hackneyed) content and terrible 'action' (read: dumbed down and tedious) combat that plague so many modern RPGs, and instead we have a return to open-ended fantasy adventuring with tactical, turnA welcome return to form for the both Larian studios and the RPG genre in general. One of the best RPGs made in the last decade, if not all time. Gone is the focus on 'cinematic' (read: linear and hackneyed) content and terrible 'action' (read: dumbed down and tedious) combat that plague so many modern RPGs, and instead we have a return to open-ended fantasy adventuring with tactical, turn based battles. Hopefully the quality of this game will be mirrored by other high-profile kickstarter RPGs (Wasteland 2, Pillars of Eternity, Tides of Numenara, etc.) and will usher in a new RPG golden age.… Expand
  74. AgonyEU
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Most of the good things have been said alredy by previous reviewers. Literally the best RPG to come out in at least a decade.

    + Combat
    + Story
    + Maps
    + Excessive dialogue
    + Playful environment
    + Mods
  75. hotdiggahdee
    May 6, 2014
    8
    Playing the BETA and I am surprised at how much FUN i am having even with a few crashes and bugs. I love the depth of this game and cannot WAIT for more content to be included in the final release. That said the game play is great with the turn-based combat. At first you may be put off but then you realize you have to think through what you are doing instead of smashing buttons as fastPlaying the BETA and I am surprised at how much FUN i am having even with a few crashes and bugs. I love the depth of this game and cannot WAIT for more content to be included in the final release. That said the game play is great with the turn-based combat. At first you may be put off but then you realize you have to think through what you are doing instead of smashing buttons as fast as you can. This opens up a lot more enjoyment for the game. The other fun part is the game never takes itself seriously and allows you to laugh at it as it laughs at itself.… Expand
  76. DualHatSystem
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    D:OS is, while still in beta as of right now, shaping up to be one of Larian's best and - most importantly - memorable RPGs.

    The world of Cyseal is large and diverse, built on top of years and years of Divinity lore. We get to combine items (sometimes in the most hilarious ways), actually role-play PCs (for instance, the dialog let's you take on different perspectives), wield elements    D:OS is, while still in beta as of right now, shaping up to be one of Larian's best and - most importantly - memorable RPGs.

    The world of Cyseal is large and diverse, built on top of years and years of Divinity lore. We get to combine items (sometimes in the most hilarious ways), actually role-play PCs (for instance, the dialog let's you take on different perspectives), wield elements and make them work together (water + lightning = pain ^^)... The list goes on.

    Tactical combat is a nice addition, one that I craved for quite some time now. Worth mentioning is the music, composed by veteran musician and metalhead for life (XD), Kirill Pokrovsky. The man has experience and it shows! Also, throughout the game you'll be accompanied by Larian's own trademark humor, which more often than not hits all the right notes.

    The one thing Larian needs to do now is to work on the bugs - but that's why betas exist. Recent feedback from Larian shows they are putting a lot of effort into dealing with problems and I have no doubts they will succeed.

    All in all, I heartily recommend buying and playing D:OS!

    P.S.: user Joebreeze690 commented in his review that "[i]f you enjoyed Dragon Age, you'll be as disappointed as I was." I don't get this sentence. What has my enjoyment of Dragon Age to do with how I enjoy D:OS? You could as well write "If you enjoyed Metroid: Fusion..." or any other game. Fact is that Dragon Age, while still being an RPG, falls into a very different basket than D:OS. If we're really going to compare D:OS to other games, than I'd say it's a lot closer to Ultima series; a spiritual successor, if you will. And for the record, I liked the first DA ;)    … Expand
  77. Joebreeze690
    Apr 11, 2014
    1
    I have spent a couple of hours with this game and have found it to be a great disappointment. While I have no doubt that the creators took advantage of the latest in modern technology, it comes across as primitive. You can't see where you're going and movement is awkward. While the graphics quality is better, it's like playing Ultima, back in the day. I don't have time for this. IfI have spent a couple of hours with this game and have found it to be a great disappointment. While I have no doubt that the creators took advantage of the latest in modern technology, it comes across as primitive. You can't see where you're going and movement is awkward. While the graphics quality is better, it's like playing Ultima, back in the day. I don't have time for this. If you enjoyed Dragon Age, you'll be as disappointed as I was.… Expand
  78. EMG
    Mar 22, 2014
    10
    So far a highly enjoyable if a bit buggy RPG. What is available of the game world at the moment seems vast and detailed, especially the dialogue options. Even when moving items nearby NPC's will question your actions making the whole experience feel more real than some. Many of the bugs however actually add to the games humour and the stealth is definitely the funniest thing. 10/10
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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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