Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Feb 17, 2016
    95
    Obsidian Entertainment have managed to have the ante upped, and I feel the entire story told throughout Parts One and Two place The White March on a higher pedestal than most expansions, especially these days. This DLC is more than worth the asking price.
  2. Feb 16, 2016
    93
    In addition to concluding the White March storyline in a suitably epic fashion, Part 2 also marks the ending of the first leg of the beautiful journey we undertook back in September 2012 when the Pillars of Eternity Kickstarter campaign was launched. Here’s to hoping that the journey continues soon with Pillars of Eternity 2.
  3. Mar 29, 2016
    90
    The improvements and the conclusion of the White March expansion are so impressive that the realization we have to wait and pray for PoE2 is depressing.
  4. Mar 24, 2016
    90
    This second part is far better than the first: the focus is back on storytelling, and gameplay is fine as well.
  5. Feb 17, 2016
    90
    The original Pillars of Eternity earned much deserved high praise when it was released. The White March – Part II keeps those elements that made the game such a success, but also tweaks some of the areas needing improvement.
  6. CD-Action
    May 1, 2016
    85
    Offers more of what worked well in Pillars and provides a satisfying ending to the adventure. [04/2016, p.44]
  7. Feb 16, 2016
    85
    Pillars of Eternity: The White March - Part 2 takes gamers back to the snowy mountains of Eora, giving them a chance to revisit the mechanics of the party based RPG experience while introducing a story that's more engaging that the one in the first part and has higher stakes for the entire universe.
  8. Feb 16, 2016
    84
    Hats off to Obsidian Entertainment for creating and curating a fantasy world I can care about again, and here’s hoping for many more adventures in the future.
  9. Feb 17, 2016
    83
    Quotation forthcoming.
  10. Mar 29, 2016
    80
    Compared to the first part this DLC is an overall improvement. You will always find some mistakes, but this time you will gladly overlook them.
  11. Mar 1, 2016
    80
    A roughly ten-hour excursion back into a fantasy world you know and love.
  12. Feb 29, 2016
    80
    Quotation forthcoming.
  13. Feb 23, 2016
    80
    Although short, Pillars of Eternity: The White March: Part 2 is far more entertaining than the expansion's first half.
  14. Feb 18, 2016
    80
    The White March - Part 2 has epic battles and a great storyline, just like Pillars of Eternity.
  15. Feb 16, 2016
    80
    Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part 2 offers a focused, fast-paced endcap to the Watcher's tale, answering all of the lingering questions from Part 1, and then some. The encounter design brings some ongoing problems with Pillars combat to the forefront in several areas, but the overall experience is balanced out by high quality storycraft, interesting new locales, and momentous, world-shaping decisions available to the player.
  16. Feb 16, 2016
    80
    The White March's second half salvages the slow pacing of the first and ultimately redeems Pillars of Eternity's expansion.
  17. Feb 16, 2016
    80
    The White March Part 2 brings this multi-part expansion to a satisfying, and typically well-constructed, conclusion; solidifying Pillars of Eternity as one of the best CRPG titles of recent years.
  18. Feb 17, 2016
    75
    Splitting White March, the Pillars of Eternity expansion, into two parts was a mistake. The game still shines on the story side but diversity of maps and gameplay balance (experienced characters are too strong) suffers a bit. Still, this expansion quenched my thirst for an adventure but as a big fan of Obsidian's game I'd like to hear about the development of Pillars of Eternity II.
  19. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 31, 2016
    70
    The first part of White March was better but it is an excellent DLC as a whole. Next time fewer fights and more companion quests, please. [March 2016]
  20. Mar 30, 2016
    70
    Still plenty of fighting, but second part of The White March expansion also offers more interesting story - successfully raising it above the first episode.
  21. May 19, 2016
    60
    Make no mistake, if you enjoyed what you have played so far of Pillars of Eternity, then it will be worthwhile for you to finish off the saga by playing this expansion pack. It is more of what you loved in your previous experience with this game. With that said, you might be surprised by how much that disappoints you, or how just plain tired you are of it.
  22. Feb 25, 2016
    50
    Too much emphasis on battles and too tight a focus on the main story--as interesting as it can be at times, especially if you’re interested in the mythology of Eora--makes the game something of a forced march that removes the wonder of exploring an open world.

Awards & Rankings

User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 166 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 30 out of 166
  1. Feb 28, 2016
    10
    White March Part 2 is excellent, simply put. The story/atmosphere are really on point for this one. The only criticisms that can be leveledWhite March Part 2 is excellent, simply put. The story/atmosphere are really on point for this one. The only criticisms that can be leveled against it are length and linearity, it's a bit short (and by that I mean still longer than a modern AAA shooter's main campaign) and it's a bit less about exploring open maps.

    By the way, what another reviewer pointed out is correct, the user score was sitting pretty at 9.5+ consistently then over night dropped to around where it is now. Very suspicious, no? Play this expansion for yourself, and see if it deserves a red review, let alone 24 of them...
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  2. Feb 19, 2016
    10
    This is how you do an expansion pack for a great rpg. Obsidian has done some of the best expansion packs and DLC in the past (Mask Of TheThis is how you do an expansion pack for a great rpg. Obsidian has done some of the best expansion packs and DLC in the past (Mask Of The Betrayer, Old World Blues,etc..), so this doesn't come as a huge surprise. Good writing, nice new areas, nice improvements, etc.. If you liked Pillars of Eternity, go pick up this and the first part of the expansion packs. You won't be disapointed! Full Review »
  3. Feb 22, 2016
    10
    Excellent.
    Comes with a complete revision (balance) of the core game; we can say it is now an "Enhanced Edition".
    Inevitable bugs contained
    Excellent.
    Comes with a complete revision (balance) of the core game; we can say it is now an "Enhanced Edition".
    Inevitable bugs contained within will certainly be dealt with as it was the case with previous updates/game rules tweakings.

    It has come a long way, and the game is now very, very, very enjoyable.
    This is the good direction for cRPGs to go, and I am thankful for this gem.
    Two thumbs up!
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