Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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  1. socokid
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Some of the bad reviews here are amazingly vapid. This is a better version of the first game in nearly all aspects. I'm 50 hours in (the end is nowhere in sight) and am having a blast... which is all that counts.

    I have a high end PC (7700k, 1080, 1440p display) and I get a constant 120 FPS and have yet to experience a game/quest ending bug. I've had two crashes, both had autosaves that    Some of the bad reviews here are amazingly vapid. This is a better version of the first game in nearly all aspects. I'm 50 hours in (the end is nowhere in sight) and am having a blast... which is all that counts.

    I have a high end PC (7700k, 1080, 1440p display) and I get a constant 120 FPS and have yet to experience a game/quest ending bug. I've had two crashes, both had autosaves that were only a minute or two behind where I was.

    It's a great game with many mechanics (even ship upkeep/sailing/cannon fighting... down to what sort of food you give to your crew and how it affects their moral...) in a world with almost too much to do/explore. Almost all of it voice acted (which is amazing).

    Definitely and highly recommended for anyone into classic RPGs.    … Expand
  2. NotkerBiloba
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Very entertaining! Some challenging battles, endearing characters -- and some companions and NPCs that made me feel feelings, both good and bad. Not sure if I totally buy the premise, but it's fantasy, I guess. :) Can't wait for the next Kickstarter ...
  3. T-Opel
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, almost everything is improved from the first PoE. The combat is much smoother, although I still prefer the combat in Tyranny. Great quests and really good music. There is a lot of reading in the game, so be prepared for that. If you want to do every side quest, the game can last over 50 hours.
  4. klajton
    May 8, 2018
    10
    I'm a big fan of cRPG - I loved ID, IDII, both Baldur's Gate games and now we have the game which can stand comparision to BG2... Obsidian - good work!!! If you 're looking for deep rich beautiful world - buy and play. If you are new - also buy and play… You'll be amazed… Only comparable game for me is Witcher 3...
  5. kozzy420
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Simply amazing and every aspect is improved from the last game. Well done Obsidian, well done.
  6. Sevorast
    May 10, 2018
    10
    The best CRPG since Baldurs Gate 2, a true masterpiece that outdoes the first game in every possible way!

    The morons leaving low scores have not played the game and are just abusing the open nature of this site.
  7. Zoso
    May 11, 2018
    10
    You might think that as a backer, I might be more willing to forgive any shortcomings this game might have, but it's quite the opposite: The more I'm invested in a game and anticipate it, the more I tend to be bitterly disappointed (Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Age 2 are examples).
    Not so this time! I was a bit torn between 9 and 10 as I didn't initially like some of the changes to the    You might think that as a backer, I might be more willing to forgive any shortcomings this game might have, but it's quite the opposite: The more I'm invested in a game and anticipate it, the more I tend to be bitterly disappointed (Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Age 2 are examples).
    Not so this time! I was a bit torn between 9 and 10 as I didn't initially like some of the changes to the combat system, but 10 hours of game play later I can say combat is a lot of fun, although it lacks some of the depths of its predecessor. But the story, NPC, and especially dialogue make more than up for that - I don't miss it at all.
    A serious cointender for best RPG of all time, let's see how it plays out.    … Expand
  8. Kronos362
    May 16, 2018
    10
    A magnificent game. Astounding graphics and fantastic storyline. An absolute must for true rpg fans out there. I was quite literally blown away. The effort that has gone into this game is evident, a joy to behold. It is very refreshing that this has been made in an age where so much content out there is quite mindless and mundane, this is a throw back to a time where you could sit back,A magnificent game. Astounding graphics and fantastic storyline. An absolute must for true rpg fans out there. I was quite literally blown away. The effort that has gone into this game is evident, a joy to behold. It is very refreshing that this has been made in an age where so much content out there is quite mindless and mundane, this is a throw back to a time where you could sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.… Expand
  9. LordoftheDance
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Great RPG. My only "problem" with the game is that there's so much great stuff in the game I sometimes feel like I'm not up to the task. My advice is play through it and enjoy it, don't save scum, and try not to look up stuff online.
  10. dantevil
    May 11, 2018
    10
    Finished pillars of eternity 1 as a priest of berath, pledging my soul to the god of cycles, life and death. Promising to release the thousands of captured souls back to the wheel of reincarnation at the end of the game.

    Started pillars of eternity 2, only to find out I was murdered after the events of the first game by a god who was believed to have been slain during the saints war.    Finished pillars of eternity 1 as a priest of berath, pledging my soul to the god of cycles, life and death. Promising to release the thousands of captured souls back to the wheel of reincarnation at the end of the game.

    Started pillars of eternity 2, only to find out I was murdered after the events of the first game by a god who was believed to have been slain during the saints war.

    My soul then comes face to face with the god I have devoted my life to, the god of life, death, and reincarnation.

    After a brief discussion about how I kept my promise at the end of the first game, my favoured god revealed to me he wants me to come back to life and serve him once again, and slay the being that killed me.

    I refused. It is only right that my soul is allowed to be reborn and return to the cycle, as I have worshipped this diety my whole life.

    My god agreed. I was reborn as a wolf and the credits of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire started to roll.

    Pretty short game but 10/10    … Expand
  11. unfhunt
    May 10, 2018
    10
    Well done!
    My favorite genre. I'm really glad that such type of non-commercial projects are still exist. It makes me to believe that game industry are still has a soul. Just because of someone who can work with such love and passion.Thanks!
  12. OverWind
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Improves on everything. The first one was a bit sluggish, but the tempo in the sequel is perfect. It's like they took all the best parts of PoE1 and Tyranny and put together.
    This is the closest game to Dragon Age: Origins (which is #1 on my list) I've tried, and that's amazing.

    If you like RPG's this is a must buy!
  13. brindle88
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Great game but currently broken unplayable because it is far to easy and nearly impossible to get killed.

    In urgent need of patch to make the POTD difficulty more harder
  14. Vheod
    May 19, 2018
    10
    I'm 54 hours in and I have to say this is an phenomenal game. If you liked the previous title or the old infinity engine games, I can recommend this. This almost as big of an improvement to the original title than BG2 was to BG1...
  15. sgy0003
    May 9, 2018
    10
    "People don't enjoy single-player games anymore" said EA.

    Well, suck on God of war and POEII's success, EA. You see, this might be a news to you, but you don't need to have predatory monetization practice with multiplayer games. All you need is an amazing narrative-driven single-player game. Good game means people love it and that equals more sales. It's a win-win situation EA.
  16. keemt
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever. Real rating is 9 but I gave 10 to compensate for the 0 ratings. Combat is complex and balanced, items are great, and the main story is great although too short. Plenty of interesting choices to make and side quests+factions to play. Lots of exploration to do. PoE1 had more plot for the central story, and much less side-quests, which I prefer. One thing IOne of the best RPGs ever. Real rating is 9 but I gave 10 to compensate for the 0 ratings. Combat is complex and balanced, items are great, and the main story is great although too short. Plenty of interesting choices to make and side quests+factions to play. Lots of exploration to do. PoE1 had more plot for the central story, and much less side-quests, which I prefer. One thing I don't like is that there is nothing extreme in the combat, so advantages are gained from many small adjustments that add up over time. This is what easily allows for so many different ways to do combat, however in a perfect world they could balance more extreme gameplay.… Expand
  17. juanval
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I'm playing it for 40 hours and I love the areas, music, the factions, the setting, the freedom to explore, the plot, dialogues, etc.

    I played Infinity Engine games and I must say that with Pillars of Eternity 2 I'm enjoying the game as I did almost 20 years ago with Baldur's Gate.
  18. krugman25
    May 9, 2018
    10
    By far the most beautiful isometric RPG ever made, as well as the most feature packed and complex.
  19. Rinfor
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Best game i played ever. I loved PoE 1, but i did not like tyranny. I began to play thinking that it would be more like tyrany, but i have never been so wrong. Poe 2 is a more balanced game, have a cool exploration system and a great story.
  20. dolol88888
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    good game a liitle bit short and no main boos to kill i think the dlc can make this game epic lets hope so
  21. Bruny
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    One of the best crpg out there: the open world exploration, the improved graphics and combat, the unique atmosphere of seas adventures that take a leap from the classic fantasy cliché. Hours of fun with a huge replay value make this game a gem that will stay a LOT on my hard disk, recommended beyond measure.
  22. GiantMoth
    May 9, 2018
    10
    This is a once-in-a-generation RPG. It's not just the best role playing game of the past few years -- which isn't really saying much -- it may be the best game since Baldur's Gate II... and, in many respects, it is clearly superior to BGII, as well!

    The graphics are a thing of beauty, the game engine has been thoroughly optimized so that load times are much faster than they were in the    This is a once-in-a-generation RPG. It's not just the best role playing game of the past few years -- which isn't really saying much -- it may be the best game since Baldur's Gate II... and, in many respects, it is clearly superior to BGII, as well!

    The graphics are a thing of beauty, the game engine has been thoroughly optimized so that load times are much faster than they were in the first PoE, the combat (on hard difficulty) is appealingly complex and strategic, the storytelling is very well done, the game is very well-balanced across multiple dimensions, and the overall "open seas exploration" theme is handled admirably. Most importantly of all, it's an extremely engaging and entertaining game to play, with a lot of depth to it.

    This game has surpassed the first PoE just as BGII surpassed the original Baldur's Gate. It is going to go down as a classic. Game of the decade, easy.    … Expand
  23. Aarionn
    May 14, 2018
    10
    POE 2 is what BG2 was to BG!

    I am 30 hours in and the amount of content is amazing! Graphics are great! I never thought I would see another isometric RPG let alone of this graphic quality and beauty.

    I cannot thank enough Obsidian taking a risk and making one of the best cRPG ever! Please give us more!
  24. Hadriel
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is the Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn equivalent in terms of improvement on the original in the series. It is an instant classic and deserves nothing less than a perfect 10/10.
  25. Jaganntha
    May 20, 2018
    10
    It is a beautiful game full of fun activities, the story is good, the audio excellent, the combat entertaining also obsidian always fulfills what it promises. In summary goty 2018
  26. Diethart
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Many people told me that this game is solid but that's it. And progress in compare to PoE1 is unimpressive. Because of this I made myself to play this game only now. And you know what? **** them.
    This game is absolute marvellous. While main plot is not that good, fractions quests and side quests are gorgeous. Many ways to complete them, interesting and touching situations(hello, Gullet!),    Many people told me that this game is solid but that's it. And progress in compare to PoE1 is unimpressive. Because of this I made myself to play this game only now. And you know what? **** them.
    This game is absolute marvellous. While main plot is not that good, fractions quests and side quests are gorgeous. Many ways to complete them, interesting and touching situations(hello, Gullet!), deep characters, good writing.
    Companions is nice. Relationship between them are fascinating. Your previous decisions with characters from PoE1 will affect their relationship and their character now!
    Gameplay changes is ****ing blast. Recharging spells from battle to battle makes fights more dynamic and interesting. Multiclasses create Ship is WAY better than stronghold. Actually that ship reminds me of good old game Space Rangers 1-2. And that is a compliment to PoE2.

    To summ this all up - this game is best roleplaying game in this year in my opinion. It'll give you amazing experience. Even if you don't like this whole pirate stuff.    … Expand
  27. Kain_Stark
    May 8, 2018
    10
    A Great Game in a fantastic Universe. GREAT RPG OLD STILE. An amazing sequel and a great RPG to explore! The best thing is the story-telling and the characters.
  28. BillyCorgan81
    May 8, 2018
    10
    300 hours on Pillars 1... 40 hours on Deadfire Beta... any doubt that i'll love this game !
  29. Ivan9173
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Ещё один шедевр от Обсидиан, ребят, вы лучшие! Obsidian, you're best!
  30. Verthiss
    May 15, 2018
    10
    I'm not a big fan of piratey things but Pillars II is a masterpiece. It builds on foundations of the first game and improves on pretty much everything (other than maybe the companions at first, but they slowly grew on me). Good job Obsidian, keep up with good work. Now just give us good modding tools and we will be forever happy.
  31. Drizzdal
    May 12, 2018
    10
    I play mostly RPGs, and Pillars of Eternity II Deadfire is so far one of the best cRPG's ever for me! Fanstastic atmosphere, realistic graphics, beautiful lighting effects, sound effects and soundtrack, great combat improvement, story is very good for now.....and thanks for walking option :)

    Great job Obsidian, keep it up...
  32. Bringo69
    May 11, 2018
    10
    I am a big fan of CRPG such as Baldur's Gate and this game delivers on all fronts. I am glad that there are still making games like this because we all know that these are nowhere as profitable as multiplayer games with in-game monetization.
  33. Slotharingia
    May 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *Review contains some points that may be considered spoilers *

    Deadfire is a great game. Tons of things to do, lots of quirky details, heaps of laughs, companions with different personalities, some of which you can romance. The player experience is varied and doesn't just involve hitting stuff. There's a huge city to explore, ships and ship combat that can be approached in a variety of ways, scripted interactions and lots of quests that can be resolved in a number of ways, sometimes peacefully, which is nice and adds flavour to different types of characters you create. Multi and subclassing as well as non combat skills you can upgrade (such as diplomacy, bluff, alchemy, explosives, etc) offer endless variations of gameplay. In general, it's a lot of fun and much better than the first one imo. This island setting makes it less sombre than these types of games often are, as in spite of creepy dungeons etc, the overall scenery and ambiance is colourful and pleasant. There are various factions with pros and cons you can help, or not and a complex approval system with companions both for your character and one another.

    Negatives are that the game is buggy and to some extent appears unfinished. A number of quests bug out or make no sense if you do them in the "wrong" order, although as it is open world, the right order is not obvious. Weps have faulty descriptions, etc. You can also end up with negative rep simply by going to the wrong place at the wrong time, and so on. While that's not really bad, I imagine it could be off-putting to some people, especially as you won't know why it happened unless you played it before or google. Also, I imagine it would be very confusing if you haven't played the first game, and the companions from the first game treat you like they do not know you approvalwise, irrespective of your prior relationship with them and are harder to almost impossible to get positive rep with, making the choice to play an established character from a previous game a tad pointless. Combat is arguably too easy at times if you are used to this type of system, and the main story is somewhat lackluster. Finally, the narrator overdramatises to the point of it becoming extremely irritating.

    So all in all a fantastic game that does suffer somewhat from a feeling of having been thrown on the market to reach the ultimate deadline when it wasn't really polished. I do hope these issues are fixed in later patches as it would be a pity to leave something with such potential lacking due to what I can only assume were oversights caused by lack of time.    … Expand
  34. Prenner
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the greatest RPGs of all time. Its on par or better than any RPG you've ever played. Its not even up for debate. Amazing.
  35. bwh31
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    This is probably a 9 out of 10. Maybe a 9.5....but I'll give it a 10 to balance out the 0's. This game is an absolute masterpiece and a treat to play. The trick is....to play it like a role-playing game. Invest in your character and his/her stories. Invest in your companions. Invest in the world. Role play it.
    If you like pen and paper RPGS, and enjoy a great story, great dialog, and    This is probably a 9 out of 10. Maybe a 9.5....but I'll give it a 10 to balance out the 0's. This game is an absolute masterpiece and a treat to play. The trick is....to play it like a role-playing game. Invest in your character and his/her stories. Invest in your companions. Invest in the world. Role play it.
    If you like pen and paper RPGS, and enjoy a great story, great dialog, and great characters, then you will most definitely enjoy this game.    … Expand
  36. Shadowl0rd
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Impresionante, épico... no tengo palabras para elogiar a un juegazo de un calibre espectacular.
    Los cambios con respecto al Pillar 1 son sencillamente perfectos. Un guión que te enganchará desde el primer momento, combates y mágias de todos los colores con un sistema perfectamente equilibrado que te hará disfrutar de cada minuto. Soy seguidor de este tipo de juegos desde hace muchos,    Impresionante, épico... no tengo palabras para elogiar a un juegazo de un calibre espectacular.
    Los cambios con respecto al Pillar 1 son sencillamente perfectos. Un guión que te enganchará desde el primer momento, combates y mágias de todos los colores con un sistema perfectamente equilibrado que te hará disfrutar de cada minuto. Soy seguidor de este tipo de juegos desde hace muchos, muchos años. Baldurs Gates, Icewind, Bards Tales, neverwinter y como no el Pillars 1. Y el único que le aguanta el pulso a este es el Divinity Original Sin 2. Pero aún asi en mi opinion este lo supera de largo. JUEGO OBLIGADO DE TENER. OBRA MAESTRA.    … Expand
  37. kiki78
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    Same as its prequel. This game would be masterpiece. if devs used some normal engine, not this unity half ass crap. Terribad fps on high end machine, characters getting constantly stuck in combat (meele standing in row, one behind another, stuck, not engaging enemy, etc).
    Rest is pretty much beautiful (character animations could use some work as well). Lovely RP possibilities, deep    Same as its prequel. This game would be masterpiece. if devs used some normal engine, not this unity half ass crap. Terribad fps on high end machine, characters getting constantly stuck in combat (meele standing in row, one behind another, stuck, not engaging enemy, etc).
    Rest is pretty much beautiful (character animations could use some work as well). Lovely RP possibilities, deep story, etc. I am giving 9/10, more than it deserves in general, because of these.
    EDIT i decided to play with 3.0.1 after some pause, and fps is average 3x higher. Changing score to 10, and thank you for fix Obsidian, this is finally something.    … Expand
  38. Chameleon187
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Excellent game, building on the solid foundation of the first game to deliver a much deeper and rewarding experience.
  39. Kaniro
    May 27, 2018
    10
    Incredible crpg, Imho, the best one in decades. Far superior to PoE 1, sense of freedom, wonderful exploration. Cant recommend it enough
  40. umbershap
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Great game. Obsidian did it again and deliver us a great RPG experience.
    This game deserves better scores.
  41. segasweden
    May 8, 2018
    10
    An amazing sequel and a great RPG to explore!
    The best thing is the story-telling and the characters.
  42. darksorc
    May 8, 2018
    10
    The storytelling this time around is exquisite! There is a tremendous amount of care spent on the world building and helping the player to feel like they really are visiting this wonderfully crafted fantasy world.

    Combat is as thrilling as ever in CRPGs, with the added flair of just gorgeous artistic interactions and graphics. This is a pure 10 game, and deserves every bit of love    The storytelling this time around is exquisite! There is a tremendous amount of care spent on the world building and helping the player to feel like they really are visiting this wonderfully crafted fantasy world.

    Combat is as thrilling as ever in CRPGs, with the added flair of just gorgeous artistic interactions and graphics.

    This is a pure 10 game, and deserves every bit of love and every minute you have to spare!    … Expand
  43. extrememuslim10
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game! It's definitely a must-buy for players who love rich story telling. Don't just complete the main quests, also try finishing the side quests. In total, it took me more than 60 hours to complete this game. It's definitely worth it. Please don't hesitate to buy it. We need to support talented studios like Obsidian entertainment. I know there are people who'll beAbsolutely beautiful game! It's definitely a must-buy for players who love rich story telling. Don't just complete the main quests, also try finishing the side quests. In total, it took me more than 60 hours to complete this game. It's definitely worth it. Please don't hesitate to buy it. We need to support talented studios like Obsidian entertainment. I know there are people who'll be complaining about this game since there aren't any explosions and fps online matches. But it's not aimed for the general public, it's for the mature audiences who love to read through amazing stories and experience an enriched single-player journey throughout a beautifully crafted fantasy world… Expand
  44. Drael6464
    May 9, 2018
    10
    I have to give this a ten, simply because of how meticulously next gen it is. The graphics (incorporates 3d, animation, light and shadow), the sound-tracking (which is very effective), the full voice acting, the sense of atmosphere and exploration, the new mechanics and focus of player choice. The story itself is full of intrigue and the npc's memorable. It's compelling, immersive andI have to give this a ten, simply because of how meticulously next gen it is. The graphics (incorporates 3d, animation, light and shadow), the sound-tracking (which is very effective), the full voice acting, the sense of atmosphere and exploration, the new mechanics and focus of player choice. The story itself is full of intrigue and the npc's memorable. It's compelling, immersive and satisfying. The setting also introduces a lot of colour. The first one was great, but this sets a new standard for the isometric rpg Renaissance.

    Also noteworthy is it's extensive guides to help players unfamiliar with pen and paper or rpg mechanics, making this style of game more accessible.    … Expand
  45. Sgara
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Improvements everywhere, the wonderful feel of going Sid Meyer's Pirates with an -actual- rpg toon you raise from prequel to stop an Irresistible Force or die trying. Godlike!
  46. bayernforlife
    May 17, 2018
    10
    On of the best CRPG´s i have ever played. A truly outstanding game with lots of choice and consequence. Good work Obsidian.
  47. evesea
    May 17, 2018
    10
    In my opinion, PoE2 is a huge step up from PoE1 (which was also a great game). It improved on many areas, and from what I've noticed hasn't worsened in any aspect that was in PoE 1.

    Damn near everything is voice acted, the writing is vastly improved & the combat is much better. The music is better, the sound is better, the voice acting is better. The graphics look amazing for an    In my opinion, PoE2 is a huge step up from PoE1 (which was also a great game). It improved on many areas, and from what I've noticed hasn't worsened in any aspect that was in PoE 1.

    Damn near everything is voice acted, the writing is vastly improved & the combat is much better. The music is better, the sound is better, the voice acting is better. The graphics look amazing for an isometric (not that it matters), the character models are improved, and the animations are MUCH more fluid. The story is great, the dialogue is so much better (way less pretentious and far more human - More 'pulp fiction' less 'lesbian film festival' ), and the story is engaging. The characters have much more personality, the companion system is vastly improved, and dialogue choice feels even more weighty.

    I could keep going on positives but here are the negatives I can think of: I heard there are bugs (haven't encountered any), the difficulty could be turned up a few notches - it works for a first time, but replays are going to need it to be the first games PoD difficulty, and loading screens (saw a review give it a 2 strictly on loading screens - its inconvenient sure, but really not THAT bad jesus.)

    Anyways, I'd recommend this game to anyone who likes RPGs - especially anyone who likes isometric RPGs. People who don't like RPGs will likely just say its boring because they're talking and not shooting but w/e. Recommended! Go buy now!    … Expand
  48. AndersBjorkman
    May 24, 2018
    10
    I'm a big fan of rpgs. Played Bg1&2, Icewind Dale, Dragon Age, the Witcher series, Planescape torment, Fallout 1&2, and so on. Wasn't a big fan of the first Pillars. Dont know if its because I didnt invest enough time in it. This game, I've played like 30 hours in one week. Was a long time ago since a game really captivated me like this. Some of the characters are lacklusting, and theI'm a big fan of rpgs. Played Bg1&2, Icewind Dale, Dragon Age, the Witcher series, Planescape torment, Fallout 1&2, and so on. Wasn't a big fan of the first Pillars. Dont know if its because I didnt invest enough time in it. This game, I've played like 30 hours in one week. Was a long time ago since a game really captivated me like this. Some of the characters are lacklusting, and the optimization is quite poor. That being said, its a really fun game. The combat mechanics are rewarding, the skill and leveling systems are also rewarding, the story is good, you just have to invest time into it. As a guy said who gave it a low score "its about chasing a big blue dude, just talk everywhere, there is no story". Dont listen to this guy. He's gotta have ADHD (i have a adhd diagnosis, but these game really keeps my interest). The story is in the fine details, all the amazing dialogues, and options. The number of different ways to play this games dialogue and options is quite breathtaking. All in all
    Pros: Good graphics. Good gameplay mechanic. Fun quests (most of them) and story.
    Cons: Bad optimization, some bugs, some lackluster characters (just a few)
    All in all, i give it 10/10 Bhaals.    … Expand
  49. Bytewave
    May 26, 2018
    10
    I really love this game, just as I loved the original. I was tempted to rate it a little lower because it lacks one thing; a little bit of polish. There's still a few bugs and a balance pass is required but Obsidian consistently delivers extended support for their titles and I have no doubt this will be no different.

    Anyone who loves isometric RPGs will at least like this and its only    I really love this game, just as I loved the original. I was tempted to rate it a little lower because it lacks one thing; a little bit of polish. There's still a few bugs and a balance pass is required but Obsidian consistently delivers extended support for their titles and I have no doubt this will be no different.

    Anyone who loves isometric RPGs will at least like this and its only gonna get better.    … Expand
  50. arcchancellor
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    This game is the absolute best isometric rpg to this date, nothing can compete with it. 340 hrs and im still enjoying it.
  51. Archimdus
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    Haven't played a game this fun since Dragon Age: Origins. Have done about 4 or 5 complete playthroughs and plan on doing many more. Satisfies my need for pirates, exploration, companions, fun combat and lots of choices.
  52. AskaFreedom
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    If we forget a few small problems (the not very exciting boat fights, the long loading times) we find ourselves with an RPG close to perfection.
    My favorite game "Fallout 2", has just been destroyed, after 20 years of reign by this Titan.
    The player creates his own story as he moves forward. Very beautiful graphics, a rich, complex and non-Manichean history, colourful characters, a    If we forget a few small problems (the not very exciting boat fights, the long loading times) we find ourselves with an RPG close to perfection.
    My favorite game "Fallout 2", has just been destroyed, after 20 years of reign by this Titan.
    The player creates his own story as he moves forward. Very beautiful graphics, a rich, complex and non-Manichean history, colourful characters, a hundred hours of play, varied and numerous classes... I could talk about it for hours, but I prefer to summarize it for you: It is the best CRPG in the last 20 years.    … Expand
  53. betapoet
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Excellent story, excellent combat system with turn base option, plenty of character customization option, and a world that feels alive and notices the character. Reminds me of the good ole days of dungeons and Dragons, please keep making more of these isometric gems. Baldurs gate and Ice-wind dale designers would be proud. The Voice overs brought this game from a 9 to a 10 to me , IExcellent story, excellent combat system with turn base option, plenty of character customization option, and a world that feels alive and notices the character. Reminds me of the good ole days of dungeons and Dragons, please keep making more of these isometric gems. Baldurs gate and Ice-wind dale designers would be proud. The Voice overs brought this game from a 9 to a 10 to me , I really appreciate the excellent audio in this game.… Expand
  54. beta_Critic
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    I have never played the first Pillars of Eternity; I have to say Deadfire is so well made that it stands alone without any help, superior to any rpg I have played as of yet.

    It is, without spoiling, an amazing game with a depth that is easily missed first play. And also a game which you have a lot of different path for the world and story to take, if you only have the will to find the    I have never played the first Pillars of Eternity; I have to say Deadfire is so well made that it stands alone without any help, superior to any rpg I have played as of yet.

    It is, without spoiling, an amazing game with a depth that is easily missed first play. And also a game which you have a lot of different path for the world and story to take, if you only have the will to find the secrets of the deadfire    … Expand
  55. Zerathiel
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Apparently a lot of people are giving the games 0 because of Deadfires 'Leftist Agenda'.

    Get laid.

    This is an incredibly rich game with a compelling storyline, interesting characters and relationships and an expansive world with plentiful lore. Voice acting is incredible. Lots of options to play classes and characters as you wish. A true soul successor to the old 90's isometric RPG's.
  56. SeaWolf
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Fantastic in depth story telling and stunning art make this tactical rpg worth playing over and over
  57. EvgeniLinuxUser
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The best isometric RPG ever! I see some places where the gameplay could be improved (for example make sea exploration like in Sunless Sea or tactical pause like in Tower of Time or bigger size of location like in Divinity: Original sin) but all together looks flawless.
  58. cruccolo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I believe Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire was not a commercial success because of very poor marketing. I played and loved the first episode in 2016, and I realized a sequel existed only in August 2020, and only because it was mentioned as a positive comparison in another game's review.
    I will give it a 10, despite the very long and unjustified loading times between even small areas. The    I believe Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire was not a commercial success because of very poor marketing. I played and loved the first episode in 2016, and I realized a sequel existed only in August 2020, and only because it was mentioned as a positive comparison in another game's review.
    I will give it a 10, despite the very long and unjustified loading times between even small areas. The gameplay (both real time and turn based) is great, as well as the story, the graphics, the music, the character progression system and the companions (Eder is still the best). I also enjoyed the new naval combat and ship management system, a refreshing evolution of the "player's stronghold" concept. Belfetto! (Almost).    … Expand
  59. Augment
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Shocked at how good this game was, I thought I didn't like CRPG's... I was clearly just choosing the wrong ones. The breadth of class customization can seem a bit daunting, but If you can get over that hump it is a fantastic experience. The world building is exceptionally well done - economics, government, religion, race, npc's just living their lives... it makes DOS2 seem extremelyShocked at how good this game was, I thought I didn't like CRPG's... I was clearly just choosing the wrong ones. The breadth of class customization can seem a bit daunting, but If you can get over that hump it is a fantastic experience. The world building is exceptionally well done - economics, government, religion, race, npc's just living their lives... it makes DOS2 seem extremely amateurish in that regard. Gameplay is fluid, and action is frequent.

    Unfortunate there are so many low votes due to bad optimisation... it quick saves and quick loads better than any game I've played, but going into fresh areas can take quite a while.    … Expand
  60. tontonac
    May 16, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, made with a lot of love. It is not perfect but is probably the best you can do while staying true to the "classic" CRPG genre (including fixed, but absolutely beautiful backgrounds).
  61. agekbaten
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    A huge positive impression. Played 300 hours and did not meet the monotony of them. A very elaborate combat system, masterpiece quests, excellent tracks that are pleasant to listen to separately, well-developed lore, excellent graphics.
    It's surprising that such a small estimate. Of the shortcomings, after an abundance of battles in the game, FPS drops on my rysen 7 2700x and gtx 1070,    A huge positive impression. Played 300 hours and did not meet the monotony of them. A very elaborate combat system, masterpiece quests, excellent tracks that are pleasant to listen to separately, well-developed lore, excellent graphics.
    It's surprising that such a small estimate. Of the shortcomings, after an abundance of battles in the game, FPS drops on my rysen 7 2700x and gtx 1070, after loading from the main menu, everything is fine again.
    Less than 9 out of 10 (due to technical problems) this masterpiece does not deserve, it is a pleasure to pass on high difficulty, since the game has an excellent balance for those who want to understand.
    Sony games (with all due respect) move over and hold the obsidian beer.
    Fine!
    (I put 10 points to increase the overall rating of the game)    … Expand
  62. Nomac69
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Exceptional game and rich world full of nuanced side quests and fulfilling character development.
  63. RedDragonSchool
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Great game, just like its predecessor PoE1. A must have for RTwP fans. There is one caveat only: it's too easy except the hardest difficulty level, so this will be hopefully addressed in the future.
  64. Alvt
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Besides problems witch long loading, pillars of eternity 2 is One the best experience playing classic RPG. The Turn mode works better in this game, the lore is so fantastic, it's One of the most underrated game that I had played.
  65. bigbigtimeboy
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Continues the story (love the writing) and has same great customization, combat system and sense of humour as POE 1 - and the addition of the "moving base" / ship is fantastic! Haven't finished it yet - but totally loving it!
  66. wanderu
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Великолепная ролевая игра, далеко шагнувшая вперед после 1 части. Рекомендую к покупке каждому поклоннику партийных РПГ.
  67. draculdracul
    May 26, 2018
    9
    I just finished playing this game. It was a great ride. Loved it more then POE 1. But there is room for improvement. Especial difficulty level is way to easy for experienced players. Main storyline is a bit simple and short but there is enough content in the game to help you forget that. Loved the multiclass system and after a while i even started to like the ship combat system. I thinkI just finished playing this game. It was a great ride. Loved it more then POE 1. But there is room for improvement. Especial difficulty level is way to easy for experienced players. Main storyline is a bit simple and short but there is enough content in the game to help you forget that. Loved the multiclass system and after a while i even started to like the ship combat system. I think this last also has some room to improve.

    I love the moral conflicts i sometimes experience with quest lines. Loved the side quests. And this is the only game where i read every aspect of quest line. The fact that actors did a great job in the quest dialogue draw me in every questline.

    All with a a worthy sequel to POE but it has room to improve in its current state ( v 1.02) .    … Expand
  68. BlackWidow
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    One of the best RPG experiences (at least for me) since titles such as Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. The original game was trash IMHO, and this was largely due to limited healing options during combat and the poor AI/skill check system. However, the sequel is a super improvement. Obsidian listened to the fans and really outdid themselves. Here's my take on the game...

    THE GOOD    One of the best RPG experiences (at least for me) since titles such as Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. The original game was trash IMHO, and this was largely due to limited healing options during combat and the poor AI/skill check system. However, the sequel is a super improvement. Obsidian listened to the fans and really outdid themselves. Here's my take on the game...

    THE GOOD

    Great Story
    Nice Graphics
    Superb Voice Acting
    Reputation System
    Joinable Factions
    Real Time or Turn-Based Combat
    Awesome Leveling System
    Tons of Replay Value
    Full Day/Night Cycles
    Great Character Creation/Customization
    Dynamic Weather System
    Memorable Characters
    Great Companions
    Nice Loot/Drop System
    Excellent Combat System
    Pirate Themes With Sea Battles
    Fantastic Exploration

    THE BAD

    DLC Is Mediocre
    Long Load Times

    That's about it. The free DLC (5) are worth it and a must imho, but the paid DLC (4) are not that great, as they only add extra quests to the game, and do not impact the Main Story at all. Surely get them though when on sale, but I wouldn't pay full price. The Pirate themes are awesome. You can get ships, assign crew members, ship upgrades, and can sail anywhere, fighting off pirates and other stuff. So yeah. Super great game that no RPG fan should miss. 9/10. Thanks Obsidian.    … Expand
  69. MortalManny
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    Anyone reading this. Path of the Damned difficulty is the best way to play it. I'm giving this a 9 solely based on the game play and not on the crappy story. I've played the first on for hundreds of hours and this one is just as good. Forget the story, play the game. It would've been a 10 if not for the bad story.
  70. Thunderer
    May 14, 2018
    9
    The Good:
    -the graphics are fantastic, easily the best-looking isometric game ever save only for Divinity Original Sin 2 perhaps
    -combat has been improved -multiclassing is lots fun and add tons of replay value -exploring is fun -the game feels far more expansive than the previous one -the side quests are much more involved -the music has been imrpoved -the game feels more reactive    The Good:
    -the graphics are fantastic, easily the best-looking isometric game ever save only for Divinity Original Sin 2 perhaps
    -combat has been improved
    -multiclassing is lots fun and add tons of replay value
    -exploring is fun
    -the game feels far more expansive than the previous one
    -the side quests are much more involved
    -the music has been imrpoved
    -the game feels more reactive to the player
    -the Deadfire Archipelago is a lot more interesting and exotic than the first game's setting
    -the faction relationships are well done

    The Bad:
    -the characters are once again kind of bland; they're not bad, some are even likeable but there are no stand out companions like Minsc and the cast of Baldur's Gate II or even Durance from the previous game
    -load times are slow at times
    -the main plot is a bit unfocused
    -ship-to-ship combat is not fun

    The Ugly:
    -the bugs, not that I didn't expect that from an Obsidian game at launch

    Overall a massive improvement over the original PoE, but still some room for improvement.    … Expand
  71. Ogi79
    May 9, 2018
    9
    Imrpoved on every level compared to PoE 1. Fantastic game so far (did not finish it yet)
  72. DaggettDBeaver
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    A great classical role playing game - of course, only if you like dialogue-heavy CRPGs.

    If you are more the action-loving guy who isn't willing to read tons of text to understand a very different fantasy world - well, then PoE II might not be your game at all. Most negative reviews of this game make clear that it is about taste in genres, after all. You can't review a CRPG negatively    A great classical role playing game - of course, only if you like dialogue-heavy CRPGs.

    If you are more the action-loving guy who isn't willing to read tons of text to understand a very different fantasy world - well, then PoE II might not be your game at all.

    Most negative reviews of this game make clear that it is about taste in genres, after all. You can't review a CRPG negatively because it has "to much text", that's like rating an shooter badly because it has to many firefights...

    After finishing the game i give it 9 / 10 points, simply because it wasn't perfect. There are some minor performance issues, there are some minor bugs and there are some minor design flaws. But all in all, it is a very good game.

    If you like games like Pathfinder: Kingmaker or Divinity: Original Sin II, you will most likely like this game as well, unless you make the mistake to dislike it for not being exactly the same as the aforementioned games ;-) Seriously, try to embrace minor differences instead of disliking them!    … Expand
  73. Generic_
    May 29, 2018
    9
    Pillars of Eternity 2 blossoms from its deep crpg roots and surpasses its predecessor in every way. This is the closest feeling to a tabletop campaign ive experienced in a rpg, i only wish i could of shared it with my friends.
  74. awolcz
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    I liked POE1, but combat was too confusing for me. Thanks to addition of turn based combat, POE2 is 9/10 for me. It hase same excelent story and RPG elements as the first game but adds more improvements and is much more enjoyable to play for me.
  75. Joewashere
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Deadfire represents Obsidian laying down the burden of the Infinity Engine, and as a (perhaps ironic) result the sequel is the superior game in the series. Freed from nostalgic expectations, Obsidian manages to make various improvements to the game systems: The multiclassing system is a fine fit for Josh Sawyer's signature balance philosophy, allowing for an unmatched variety of partyDeadfire represents Obsidian laying down the burden of the Infinity Engine, and as a (perhaps ironic) result the sequel is the superior game in the series. Freed from nostalgic expectations, Obsidian manages to make various improvements to the game systems: The multiclassing system is a fine fit for Josh Sawyer's signature balance philosophy, allowing for an unmatched variety of party compositions; unique items, each with their own mods and upgrade paths, address the blandness found in the first game; the greatly reduced number of filler combat encounters and the swashbuckling open-world put the emphasis on exploration.

    An underappreciated strength is the sheer customization possibilities of the experience: Five difficulty levels, any combination of eleven challenge modes and new game bonuses, extensive AI scripting capabilities and even a turn-based mode ensure any RPG player will find something here to enjoy. And if you still need more, the DLCs are uniformly excellent. Just ignore the plot.    … Expand
  76. Dubeau
    Jun 9, 2018
    9
    Never played the first game. Finished Deadfire in 48 hours. Amazing game. The story is quite engaging and intriguing. Very nice and different characters. You also have morale choice to make from time to time. The graphics are pretty good. I got some skipping when too much lighting were involved. The combat requires tweaking the auto-pause in the options. You can disable it too. There was aNever played the first game. Finished Deadfire in 48 hours. Amazing game. The story is quite engaging and intriguing. Very nice and different characters. You also have morale choice to make from time to time. The graphics are pretty good. I got some skipping when too much lighting were involved. The combat requires tweaking the auto-pause in the options. You can disable it too. There was a bug when a character levelled up, where you have your weapon inventory unequipped the last item. A bit annoying. The quest system leave text indications but they are not really helpful. There is no arrow or objective pointers to where to go and what to do. Because of the amount of side quest it would have been great to be able to know where to go. The music was really sweet and some parts fun to listen. I give the game a 85%. Totally worth buying it if you are into that style of RPG.… Expand
  77. Jemvie
    Jun 8, 2019
    9
    Unmistakably a must play if you're into CRPGs.
    Obsidian did it again. Kudos.
  78. hunnybear
    May 10, 2018
    9
    Truly Obsidian loves what they are doing and it shows. I bet the game will be even better with future patches. My only problem is that the game too easy even on hard mode and the combat is too fast, it is in my opinion easily fixable. Thank you Obsidian papa bless.
  79. dontcarebear
    May 11, 2018
    9
    TL;DR - If you like Classical RPGs or D&D games, buy it.

    The only reason this game gets a 9 out of 10 from me is the fact that I'm bored with classic RPGs (I just don't like the gameplay), but the last 3 titles from Obsidian (PoE1, Tyranny and PoE2) got me playing. Great plot, great story, top down isometric camera with good detail in graphics, brilliant interface (They paid    TL;DR - If you like Classical RPGs or D&D games, buy it.

    The only reason this game gets a 9 out of 10 from me is the fact that I'm bored with classic RPGs (I just don't like the gameplay), but the last 3 titles from Obsidian (PoE1, Tyranny and PoE2) got me playing.

    Great plot, great story, top down isometric camera with good detail in graphics, brilliant interface (They paid attention to EVERYTHING!), time mechanics... you can feel the love that was cast into this golden piece.

    Obsidian deserves praise for this.    … Expand
  80. ahowell95
    May 23, 2018
    9
    Great game all in all, haven't finished the main quest yet, but the side quests I have finished are really fun, especially the pirate quests.

    So ... a couple of things: 1) battle mechanics are out of whack right now, so if you are like me and hate 1st person hack and slash RPGs, and love tactical combat where you can use and control every aspect of what's around you, I would wait a    Great game all in all, haven't finished the main quest yet, but the side quests I have finished are really fun, especially the pirate quests.

    So ... a couple of things:
    1) battle mechanics are out of whack right now, so if you are like me and hate 1st person hack and slash RPGs, and love tactical combat where you can use and control every aspect of what's around you, I would wait a month until they roll out an update, I read it's supposed to be mid-to-early June, that said though there is also some mods you can use to get it closer to what Obsidian is known for, and I expect they will deliver, especially in what I experienced playing the Beta, good combat!! Did anyone else get wiped by the Sand Blights over and over again???

    2) Some of the side quests are too short, but nothing that would stop me from recommending.

    3) Do miss the Endless Path's style dungeon of the first game, but if I remember correctly Baldur's Gate 2 really didn't introduce a huge dungeon until the expansion, so curious what the DLC will deliver.

    4) I actually like the whole ship combat mechanic, adds a good break and options in exploring the world.

    Other than that fun, fun, fun!! And a good RPG.    … Expand
  81. Metashred
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    I am surprised! I absolutely hated the first PoE; everything about it sucked: the dialogue, the story, the game play! PoE2 improves on everything. The graphics and gameplay in particular deserve praise. Very few games get the real-time-with-pause tactical gameplay right ( like the DA series ) and while I would've preferred turned based gameplay, what PoE has to offer is not bad at all!
  82. smittydagoat
    Sep 22, 2018
    9
    I was late to the party and played PoE2 right after I had played through PoE1 for the first time and what a great rpg experience both games were. Improvements from game 1 in almost every area. I know some found the ending lacking but i enjoyed the philosophical finale. Minus 1 point because of some technical issues on high end pc
  83. FrostormNidhegg
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Отличная игра, с одной стороны - классическая изометрическая РПГ с большим количеством текста, диалогов, с другой - игра от Обсидиан, то есть нет явно хороших и плохих сторон и вариантов развития событий, выбирай сам, думай. Помимо обычной РПГ части есть механика с кораблями, отдельная игра по сути встроенная. И личной мой способ заработка огромного количества золота - ссоришься с однойОтличная игра, с одной стороны - классическая изометрическая РПГ с большим количеством текста, диалогов, с другой - игра от Обсидиан, то есть нет явно хороших и плохих сторон и вариантов развития событий, выбирай сам, думай. Помимо обычной РПГ части есть механика с кораблями, отдельная игра по сути встроенная. И личной мой способ заработка огромного количества золота - ссоришься с одной фракцией и начинаешь устраивать абордаж на ее корабли. Я так примерно 200 000 меди заработал, пока не надоело. История хороша, реально хороша, связана с событиями первой части, и позволяет определить судьбу мира. Из минусов - пожалуй то, что нет явных веток квестов - как в Морровинде например - вот ты пришел в гильдию магов и шарашишь на нее, пока Требиониуса не убьешь. А здесь - вот тебе пара квестов от одной из фракций, а потом пока основной сюжет не продвинится - думай чем бы еще заняться. Но количество побочных квестов огромное, скучно точно не будет, я лишь к тому, что нет квестодателей, который бы тебе большие ветви квестов выдавали. Отдельная тема - плавание по островам и самостоятельное изучение того, что там находится - это интересно и вызывает в тебе дух первопроходца путешественника. В общем, советую всем, кто любит классические рпг.… Expand
  84. 2Puyo
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Deadfiire archipelago is such a new mood compared to POE1 and old Baldur's Gate games. It is a fun game that got me hooked to finish it 4 times(Noob numbers) with different endings. My only problem with he story is it was too big. I prefer a small but important story that will echo as time goes by throughout Eora. Ekera?
  85. YPreda
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Jogo completo, todas as histórias são interessantes, há uma infinidade de builds e as tramas envolvendo os companheiros também são bem elaboradas, apesar de algumas ter um fim muito repentino é entendível pelo orçamento limitado com o qual o jogo foi feito. Em fim, estou com 90 horas de jogo e ainda falta muito pra terminar.
  86. Morigames
    May 30, 2022
    9
    Classic. Following the D&D line. A huge LORE with great character involvement. System in the line of old RPGs.
  87. zexxx
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    PoE:II is an improvement in everyway over the original and it sets a very high bar for any RPG to try and follow.

    Masterclass in storytelling and character development with every D&D mechanic you can want in such a game. I enjoyed it immensely and it deserves to be in the hall of fame along Baldur's gate 1&2 and their like. Obsedian are masters of their craft. they present a very    PoE:II is an improvement in everyway over the original and it sets a very high bar for any RPG to try and follow.

    Masterclass in storytelling and character development with every D&D mechanic you can want in such a game. I enjoyed it immensely and it deserves to be in the hall of fame along Baldur's gate 1&2 and their like.

    Obsedian are masters of their craft. they present a very compelling world with complex narratives, gods, characters, myths, magic and mystery.

    While in the first game you had a friggin castle to manage, defend and develop here you've got a ship! with a colorful crew too!

    I love the style of writing in this game which makes every character and location feel like they are truly part of the world. it's a brilliant game and I will be singing it's praises for years to come.

    This is the perfect game for RPG lovers and D&D lovers (though that mechanically this isn't D&D but close).

    A Highly recommended game!    … Expand
  88. Bioreactor1987
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    Хороший представитель жанра. Залетела в список любимых игр рядом с ведьмаком и дивинити ос2.
    Возможно, если бы играл через активную паузу зашла бы гораздо хуже, но пошаговый режим кайфовый.
    Взбесил только dlc seeker slayer survivor.    Хороший представитель жанра. Залетела в список любимых игр рядом с ведьмаком и дивинити ос2.
    Возможно, если бы играл через активную паузу зашла бы гораздо хуже, но пошаговый режим кайфовый.
    Взбесил только dlc seeker slayer survivor.
  89. SegeiNowichkov
    May 22, 2022
    9
    Awesome, but I would like to see more visual affects in the future games. For instance, ship's fights could be animated
  90. Eltop
    Jun 6, 2021
    9
    Tolles oldschool rpg. Das Karibik Setting ist erfrischend. Hat mir besser gefallen als der erste Teil. Die Story ist nicht so sperrig und man hat nochmal mehr Möglichkeiten was die Kämpfe angeht. Die Schiffskämpfe haben mir auch gefallen, auch wenn diese textbasiert sind.
  91. Tiradentes
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    200+ hours into the game I can say it's one of the best game I ever-played.
  92. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Very good cRPG, in the line with the previous game but objectively better game. Improves significantly some questions of the gameplay, but his history, although deep and well written, lacks the freshly of the original PoE. The timeline of the quests appears to be chaotic with strange interrelation between main&secondary quests
  93. Akadrud
    Nov 1, 2021
    8
    I have mixed feelings about this game.. though I think it is worth playing, especially for it's beaufitul graphic. I really loved the atmosphere, the game system, the characters and the really impressive scenery, models, lightning and animation, but I feel it lacks in some parts: the story could be better and more involving for the main character but i won't spoil it: the naval system isI have mixed feelings about this game.. though I think it is worth playing, especially for it's beaufitul graphic. I really loved the atmosphere, the game system, the characters and the really impressive scenery, models, lightning and animation, but I feel it lacks in some parts: the story could be better and more involving for the main character but i won't spoil it: the naval system is pretty useless as it doesn't really has an impact on the game and you can basically ignore it. Some story lines also seems to die, and some others you can completely miss because of no hints whatsoever.… Expand
  94. Mandulum
    Apr 24, 2019
    8
    Favorite Thing: I enjoyed the continuation of the Watcher's story. There was also a nice setup for (hopefully) a third installment.
    Least Favorite Thing: Neketaka. Damn I found that place boring. And you spend so very much time running through it.
    Date Completed: 2019-04-22 Playtime: ~ 39h Enjoyment: 8/10 Recommendation: It's probably not your first time playing a game like this.    Favorite Thing: I enjoyed the continuation of the Watcher's story. There was also a nice setup for (hopefully) a third installment.
    Least Favorite Thing: Neketaka. Damn I found that place boring. And you spend so very much time running through it.

    Date Completed: 2019-04-22
    Playtime: ~ 39h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: It's probably not your first time playing a game like this. You know what to expect.    … Expand
  95. Wols
    May 9, 2018
    8
    i have never played the first Pillars of Eternity, however i love the Baldur Gate series, Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dale etc.

    For me, this RPG game is fantastic. The depth of character customisation, character influence, reputation, party configuration etc etc is immense. A lot of time can be spend looking at gaining those additional one percenters. Obsidian have taken a very solid    i have never played the first Pillars of Eternity, however i love the Baldur Gate series, Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dale etc.

    For me, this RPG game is fantastic. The depth of character customisation, character influence, reputation, party configuration etc etc is immense. A lot of time can be spend looking at gaining those additional one percenters. Obsidian have taken a very solid platform, given it a face lift and then injected a wonderful creation of fluid dynamics.

    Having only played for 4 hours, i know i have but scratched the surface of a massive world of intrigue.

    The only con i can give it is having not played the first PoE, there are significant references stretching back. However Obsidian does a great job at attempting to fill the void in those knowledge gaps.

    Pros:
    - Great character modification/class role creation (both single & multiclass)
    - In depth RPG elements non-character (boats, crafting, weapons, armour etc.)
    - Fantastic graphics
    - Party influence, both global & intra-party with affections/hate
    - Conversation responses: generic, locked (requirements not met) and unlocked (requirement met) leading to a vast array of outcomes

    Cons:
    - Very steep learning curve if you've never played this style of game before
    - Requirement (although minor) to have an understanding of PoE 1. Again obsidian does it's best to mitigate this issue.

    Overall i am thoroughly enjoying this game. Would highly recommend!    … Expand
  96. mondovious
    Jun 25, 2018
    8
    Solid game. I'd rate the first game at 7/10, and this one is a solid improvement in just about every way.
    - combat is better and easier to see what's going on
    - better itemization - ship exploration is cool some nitpicks: - the story is slow at times. To me this has the effect of making the experience feel less epic than it should. - too many spells/abilities are carbon copied    Solid game. I'd rate the first game at 7/10, and this one is a solid improvement in just about every way.
    - combat is better and easier to see what's going on
    - better itemization
    - ship exploration is cool

    some nitpicks:
    - the story is slow at times. To me this has the effect of making the experience feel less epic than it should.
    - too many spells/abilities are carbon copied from the first game    … Expand
  97. bskierys
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obsidian has created yet another great RPG. Like it's predecessor, it stands out as an artistic achievement - graphics, music and storytelling were truly amazing. I felt that the studio has listened to their fans and improved many things that were lacking in the first part. I really enjoyed the climate of the Deadfire archipelago, with it's unique factions, tribes, politics and secrets. The story was much more light-hearted and adventurous than the first one, which often felt too mystical and gloomy. New characters, like Xoti, Maya and Serafen, were really likeable - a big improvement since Durance and Grieving Mother... I also liked how the old ones developed. There were many well-written and interesting side quests - something unusual these days, and I loved the plot of the Winter Beast DLC.

    However, from a perspective of a person that enjoys a good adventure & story rather than combat & character management, I found the latter part to be kind of boring and annoying duty. There were way too many people in my group to care about the skill set & equipment of each and every one of them - it would be much better if I could only focus on the Watcher. As a result, I would often find myself skipping the encounters on auto run - luckily, AI in this game is really well-developed. By the end of the game, I was so tired of fighting, that I basically ran through combat focused DLCs, like FS and SSS, on the easiest difficulty level. It was one of the reasons why getting all achievements in this game felt like a hard slog. Another thing that didn't work for me was fleet management - while restoration of Caed Nua was a cool little side task in the first game, I quickly grew tired of commanding my ship and crew. It felt useless since every sea encounter could be resolved very quickly, by fighting on board, Otherwise, I'd be stuck in naval battles that were neither rewarding, nor interesting, just a never-ending turn-based bore that didn't get any better as I improved my ship. Talking about boring things, the game finale wasn't too exciting - I'm aware that it might be because of decisions made, but it was just an hour-long wall of text. Feels like in-game choices and paths didn't get an equal treatment from the creators. Finally, there was something clearly wrong about how the game was optimized. My game was slower and slower with every quest and decision made, which was really weird. When I loaded my saves from the early stage, they were super-smooth, but near the end it would take forever to load a new location (on SSD) and the game looked like a slide-show at times. There were also occasional crashes. I'm not sure why it was like that, but fortunately it didn't stop me from finishing the game.    … Expand
  98. rustyfeeder
    May 8, 2018
    8
    Pretty good game but not a masterpiece or a classic. It has good graphics, good presentation and that overall feel of streamlining and being new player friendly. Looks like Obsidian really wants to get into that circle of AAA developers with big money and wide audience involved.

    The story is linear just like in the first part. It's on the rails with side quests allowing to make some    Pretty good game but not a masterpiece or a classic. It has good graphics, good presentation and that overall feel of streamlining and being new player friendly. Looks like Obsidian really wants to get into that circle of AAA developers with big money and wide audience involved.

    The story is linear just like in the first part. It's on the rails with side quests allowing to make some choices which won't affect the main story. It feels really familiar, repetitive even. For example after you get your ship you have an option to go and do a quest involving a big castle. This was in BG2, POE1 and it is in POE2.

    Same classes, same character abilities, several same companions. These things add to what apparently is a very samey experience compared to the first part. It's good but I'd want more new things. There's not enough novelty here.

    Graphics look good but holy hell the performance is crap just like in the first game. I'm not a technical expert but 2D maps with a few 3D models and effects and fps is tanking? Why? It's not Starcraft 2 with dozens of fully 3D models on screen. Starcraft 2 runs perfectl fine and this game is a performance slog.

    It also has technical issues at launch including crashes and mouse issues. Like left clicking with your mouse does not work for some reason.

    Overall feeling is it's a pretty polished RPG striving to get attention of a wider audience. Focus on visuals and presentation with linear story and insufficient world interactivity, freedom of choice and innovation.    … Expand
  99. Syrona
    May 8, 2018
    8
    As someone who isn't a super fan of CRPGs, considered Torment: Tides of Numenera to be complete garbage and got a refund, and was super bored after 3 hrs of Pillars of Eternity 1, I have to say I'm very much impressed by PoE 2. I mean it's clearly a super upgrade compared it to PoE 1 in pretty much everything.

    Something that bugged me in PoE 1 was the fact that your followers were    As someone who isn't a super fan of CRPGs, considered Torment: Tides of Numenera to be complete garbage and got a refund, and was super bored after 3 hrs of Pillars of Eternity 1, I have to say I'm very much impressed by PoE 2. I mean it's clearly a super upgrade compared it to PoE 1 in pretty much everything.

    Something that bugged me in PoE 1 was the fact that your followers were utterly brain dead and you had to manually command them to breathe every damn encounter. This is no longer the case in 2, as the game now has an extensive AI behaviour setup, so your followers can now be taught how to breathe on their own.

    Also the fact almost everything is voiceacted, is a super plus, as I hate reading novels and novels of text every time I converse with an NPC.    … Expand
  100. redknight1981
    May 13, 2018
    8
    First impressions! I will write a full review upon finishing the game!

    Now there is a walk option which does so much for those of us who care about immersion and it is a HUGE improvement for roleplaying purposes. The game looks and sounds gorgeous! The addition of voice overs did not affect the amount of text, which is good. There are many options in dialogues, however the dialogues    First impressions! I will write a full review upon finishing the game!

    Now there is a walk option which does so much for those of us who care about immersion and it is a HUGE improvement for roleplaying purposes.

    The game looks and sounds gorgeous! The addition of voice overs did not affect the amount of text, which is good. There are many options in dialogues, however the dialogues dont seem to work the same way. Namely, sometimes when you are given multiple options and you choose one of them, the dialogue just continues and takes away your ability to say other things that you might have wanted to say.

    Writing seems just as competent as in the original game, however the most interesting companions (Durance and Grieving mother) do not return, while the ones you get to play with are kinda Biowarish - which is not a compliment. Companions do seem far more reactive which is a huge improvement over the original, so it's not all doom and gloom - but I just dont understand why do we always have to make 2 steps forward and 1 step back.

    World exploration seems to be far more engaging and almost sand-boxy. Everything seems bigger and better from my short test of the game.

    Importing my save from PoE1 worked as far as I can tell, but it seems that you can change your choices from previous game by choosing other options. I am not sure if this is working as intended, since it is far too easy to override your initial choice with a new one.

    The new combat mechanics are good, but I really prefer the old ones. There is something awkward with the way characters move and position themselves in combat that just doesn't feel right and the automatic health regen after battle makes the whole combat feel a bit dumbed down. The characters feel floaty and I never seem to be able to position them exactly where I want to - unlike in PoE1. In regards to lowering playable chracters from 6 to 5 - HORRIBLE decision! I understand this was done for balancing purposes, but why not give those of us who really do not care about your "balance" a little option at the start of the game to allow us to have a party of 6?

    For some reason, Obsidian decided to change all the voices for your custom characters that existed in the original game. I am flabbergasted by this decision as it is completely unnecesary and it feels strange playing my old character with a completely different voice. Why not keep the old voices and just add the new?

    And lastly, you start from Level 1 again, which is again breaking the consistency of the world. The game does explain it in the very beggining with Eothas taking a portion of your soul, but what about Edér? Why is he Level 1 again? Adding 1 line of how the life of comfort has made them rusty or something similar would fix this little annoyance.

    The game certainly needs a patch or two. Upon starting the game for the first time, my screen was tripple size, so I couldn't even see the options in the main screen. Luckily I could see the edges of the option boxes, so I thumbled my way through various settings until I found resolution options - where for some strange reason my default resolution was set at 4K. I fixed the problem by choosing the right resolution for my screen. Perhaps this was caused due to me modifying my graphics card settings for other games so that I can play them in higher resolution than what my monitor allows (don't ask me why I did this, but I have good reasons). Anyway, whatever is causing this bug, it's not a very good first impression.

    Some items also have wrong descriptions. For example a chainmail might say in its description that it is good against slashing, but then in the bonuses you get a defense against crush damage.

    CONCLUSION: Despite slight annoyances here and there, this is a must-support game for any true roleplayer. My first impression is that we might have a game here that will finally manage to surpass Baldur's Gate legacy. The potential for a true classic has never been greater and I truly hope Obsidian listens to this type of constructive criticism. This is a good game! Really good! But it's still not all the way where it should be due to above mentioned problems.    … Expand
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Critic score distribution:
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  1. RPGamer
    May 7, 2019
    70
    Those with an appreciation for the tabletop games and classic PC games this pays homage to will likely have an enjoyable experience. The learning curve is a bit steep, the seas may get choppy, and the deck can get rather slippery, but with some patience and perseverance, even the greenest sailor can go from lowly deckhand to decorated captain.
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  2. Game Debate
    Oct 22, 2018
    95
    With DLC called 'The Deck of Many Things' and rules system that very closely mirrors the fundamentals of D&D right down to individual spells, it's sort of a crying shame that the powers that control licensing on both sides were unable to consummate this obvious marriage. Pillars of Eternity, for me, is the best D&D series there never was.
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  3. Gamers Heroes
    Sep 4, 2018
    80
    Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is not for everyone. The web of intertwining features and mechanics are as deep as they are complicated, but for those looking for more from their RPGs – more character, more wonder, more life – Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a fantastic homage to the true roots of the RPG genre.
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