Divinity: Original Sin

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  1. 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
  2. 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    I'm a bit sad the engine feels outdated compared to their previous game title but its gameplay that counts in this day and age of copy bf123456 and cod123456 games and dlc maddnes.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    I'm a bit sad the engine feels outdated compared to their previous game title but its gameplay that counts in this day and age of copy bf123456 and cod123456 games and dlc maddnes.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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. demondred79
    Nov 28, 2014
    5
    Let me sum this up in one word: CUMBERSOME!

    After 35 hours of single and co-op play with a friend (both of us old school RPG players) we just couldn't take it anymore. It's a very polarizing game which explains why there are so many 0/10 and 10/10 scores on this one. Ambitious? Yes. Deep? Yes. Overwhelming amount of loot (and NOT in a good way), poor crafting, bugs, poor camera    Let me sum this up in one word: CUMBERSOME!

    After 35 hours of single and co-op play with a friend (both of us old school RPG players) we just couldn't take it anymore. It's a very polarizing game which explains why there are so many 0/10 and 10/10 scores on this one. Ambitious? Yes. Deep? Yes. Overwhelming amount of loot (and NOT in a good way), poor crafting, bugs, poor camera angles, UI issues in co-op mode, frequently getting lost in quest dead ends....yes.

    The bottomline is this one hell of a frankenstein's monster of a game. We wanted SOOO badly to love this game and the first 15 to 20 hours we were addicted after a steep learning curve. But ultimately it's the overwhelming amount of moving parts that sum to a bogged down adventure that forces you to overthink and slog rather than enjoy.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. AlexSeven
    Jul 4, 2014
    7
    This game reminds me of Baldurs gate, and thats a good thing. the turn based combat is fun and challenging. The graphics is nice and lush, and sounds are well made. The story and details in it is engaging. Excellent fantasy RPG if you want something more meaty to dig into.

    However, this game needs more work. I would wait with buying this if i was you because a lot of what makes an RPG    This game reminds me of Baldurs gate, and thats a good thing. the turn based combat is fun and challenging. The graphics is nice and lush, and sounds are well made. The story and details in it is engaging. Excellent fantasy RPG if you want something more meaty to dig into.

    However, this game needs more work. I would wait with buying this if i was you because a lot of what makes an RPG fun and exciting is missing here and there. Voice acting on a lot of the important characters you meet is not there and you have to read a lot of text instead. Its not catastrophic to have to read, but it takes away immersion. The music, although well done, i feel is not fitting in many places as well. Meeting with the woman of time for example the music was a combo between lounge piano and spanish guitar music which felt weird. I expected something more fantasy/epic and a voice to listen to. That would have drawn me into the story and moment much more (immersion).

    Another thing is the rush of gear looking the same.I found a lot of rare weapons and armor and a lot of them look like the armor and weapon you find in barrels or buy from people. The stats are there and they are what counts of course, but in RPGs you want to feel progression both through story and gear. You want to see that you get stronger and stronger. At least i feel the rare gear could have had a special look from common gear. So far a lot of the magical gear have had at least an effect to them even though they also looked the same as common gear. Hopefully they improve on this through updates. For me its too late though.

    The three negative points above is what stops me from playing it constantly since if they were all ok i wouldnt stop until i finished it because it is a very good game. You can see the amount of work that is in the details, i just wish they took more time before release

    Still i give this a 7/10 which means very good. There arent many (or any) RPG atm with this much awesome in it, and you should definitely buy it, but maybe wait a little bit (if you can).    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. sisho
    Jul 14, 2014
    6
    Divinity: Original Sin is a good game indeed but it won't go further as the groundbreaking title everyone is claiming it to be. The developers put a great deal of effort in making it look and play like the old school rpg titles and the game really shines when it comes to it's re-inventive gameplay, but sadly it is not strong enough to cover the cliché story and foolish dialogs.
  13. 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.
  14. 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...
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. Dracolich6z
    Jul 14, 2014
    7
    I have reviewed this game before but I change my score to a 7 from a 10 due to not being able to continue the game past the last boss, thus ending the hope for more content or mods that allow end game content.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 731
    Jul 11, 2014
    7
    It is definitely a fun game in co-op and a step in the right direction in a genre that has been very underwhelming for the last few years. But I don't really consider this a masterpiece, as it has its fair share for problems like a very forgettable story, lots of bugs, terrible charisma system and shallow characters. It is not meant to be taken seriously but I can't say I am a big fan.It is definitely a fun game in co-op and a step in the right direction in a genre that has been very underwhelming for the last few years. But I don't really consider this a masterpiece, as it has its fair share for problems like a very forgettable story, lots of bugs, terrible charisma system and shallow characters. It is not meant to be taken seriously but I can't say I am a big fan.

    But combat is really where this game shines, it is really fun with a friend and provides some good encounter design and neat challenge. Exploration was alright, I was expecting more but the scope is quite large for a 40$ game. Visuals were pretty good and varied. Soundtrack was alright but nothing to write home about.

    I had good fun for about 60 hours, time will tell if I ever replay it. But as of now, I am more interested in Pillars of Eternity by Obsidian, as I expect it to be more story-driven and bring some of that Black Isle magic back.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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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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