Pillars of Eternity

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  1. Raskol
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    Awsome epic RPG, this works so well even with the old school graphics, played 20 hours and Im still starved for more, this is the kind of game u will binge, so take time from work and friends, get food and refreshment and enjoy. We need to suport game like this, we need more, I want more. Also thank you kickstarter supporters for making this possible.
  2. Brimsurfer
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    This is one hell of a game. Definitely one of the best RPGs since BG series ended. It totally blows away crappy RPGs like DA:I. This game totally worths it. If you like the older Infinity Engine titles, then you are going to love this.
  3. Munkamunku
    Mar 28, 2015
    3
    I've played Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale etc and enjoyed them very much. It's a style of game that doesn't get enough attention these days and I was hoping that Pillars of Eternity would reignite the genre. I have to say that I think it misses the mark. Graphically Pillars is fine and I have no major issues with the gameplay. It seems to have all the elements I would want.

    The problem is    I've played Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale etc and enjoyed them very much. It's a style of game that doesn't get enough attention these days and I was hoping that Pillars of Eternity would reignite the genre. I have to say that I think it misses the mark. Graphically Pillars is fine and I have no major issues with the gameplay. It seems to have all the elements I would want.

    The problem is that the voice acting lets it down badly. I don't think that modern American accents work at all well in a fantasy / medieval setting. They're fine for sci-fi or superhero settings but sound jarring in this type of game.

    I had the same issue with Guild Wars 2 which was also an otherwise good game. I think European accents give these settings an air of authenticity which American one don't. And there are plenty of good American voice actors who can carry it off too. It's a shame, really, as I think this could have been something special.    … Expand
  4. Renzuken
    Mar 28, 2015
    9
    This game has great game play and awesome storytelling. The writing is very deep and engaging, and once you get the feel of the controls in combat and the main story line, you are sucked into the world completely. I have not had this much fun with a isometric RPG since BG2! It's a instant hit and a classic! I wish more publishers would green light studios to create more games like this!
  5. mYiScooTer
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    This game is literally amazing. The art-design is fantastic, the dialogues are very well written and even on the lowest difficult it requires some thinking before every engagement.

    Congratulations Obsidian to this wonderful game!
  6. amandra
    Mar 28, 2015
    9
    I backed this game in Kickstarter. I was always a fan of the original infinity engine games. I also backed Wasteland 2 which was good, but not great.

    I'm only about an hour in and I can say this is the best game I've played in years. I appreciate having a great story, but I'm generally a skimmer. Not in this game. I paused for a second to read all the text and it's blockbuster novel    I backed this game in Kickstarter. I was always a fan of the original infinity engine games. I also backed Wasteland 2 which was good, but not great.

    I'm only about an hour in and I can say this is the best game I've played in years. I appreciate having a great story, but I'm generally a skimmer. Not in this game. I paused for a second to read all the text and it's blockbuster novel level, it's actually entertaining to read. Additionally there's generally excellent voice acting for the first (or couple) layers of dialogue, which really draws you into the characters. After that it's text only which is a great design decision since I find I read much faster than voice acting and generally skip it after the first layer anyway. A great balance.

    Character:
    Character creation took an hour, but it was an enjoyable well informed hour. Little hoverable highlights explain all the details you usually guess at and end up recreating your hero after learning them in game. So far I'm satisfied with my first shot which is a sign of a great character design section. The customization is incredible (characteristics more so than aesthetics). I went for a cypher, a really unique soulsteal-for-mana crowd control caster.

    Interface:
    The interface is fluent and hasn't felt clunky, save for a multi-monitor mouse bug that they're working on.

    Combat:
    The combat is excellent and quite difficult. I've already died in the game (which I consider good). I've come across enemies that can one-shot me (clearly not linear). The interaction between your allies in combat is critical. The pause mechanic is necessary to execute the strategic dance necessary to defeat enemies and it's implemented very well. The only flaw can be the occasional mistarget when things get clumped which would be hard to remedy in an isometric game.

    Graphics:
    I'm playing at max 2560x1600 and I don't know why people complain about the graphics. It's absolutely gorgeous at this level. The prerendered maps look great and really draw you into their world.

    Currently I'd rate this a 9.5 if I could. I think there is room for very minor improvements in their next iteration, but they very nearly delivered a perfect game here so far. I'll update as I approach the end-game.    … Expand
  7. zublits
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    This is a true return to form for Obsidian. It's everything I hoped for from an isometric CRPG in 2015. The writing is excellent, the combat is challenging and surprisingly deep (even on normal), and the presentation is lush and alluring. This is the best game I've played in years.
  8. Falendor
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    PoE is a great example of a game with strong gameplay and storytelling features. Its challenging and complex, but the tooltips and well organized journal will get you through it.
    There are bugs, most are just annoying but you will have to deal with them. Still only about half as buggy as you would expect from a kickstarter game.
  9. user5667
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Divinity looks better but lacks the writing, both are my most recent favorite RPGs in recent memory. This will go down as the game that brought back a genre long lost and forgotten almost. EA needs to pay attention before they release garbage like DA:3 again, this is how you build a RPG, you can see and feel the attention to detail and writing throughout the game that Josh and Team putDivinity looks better but lacks the writing, both are my most recent favorite RPGs in recent memory. This will go down as the game that brought back a genre long lost and forgotten almost. EA needs to pay attention before they release garbage like DA:3 again, this is how you build a RPG, you can see and feel the attention to detail and writing throughout the game that Josh and Team put into it, yeah it's not the flashiest game but the entire package is a 10. Party management is top notch too, a frequently missed part of newer RPGs. Buy it now if you love this genre, it will fully satisfy for long hours ahead.… Expand
  10. Dmitro
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    In Pillars of Eternity has everything she needed to resemble a classic, but it almost got rid of atavism Infinity-rolevok and went to his level. In her more freedom, more factors beyond the control of, and less cliché.

    It's not perfect. We would like to teammates played in the history of a more active role. That in the last hours of the game was more than life itself. To personal    In Pillars of Eternity has everything she needed to resemble a classic, but it almost got rid of atavism Infinity-rolevok and went to his level. In her more freedom, more factors beyond the control of, and less cliché.

    It's not perfect. We would like to teammates played in the history of a more active role. That in the last hours of the game was more than life itself. To personal fortress (as we have here is a personal fortress) gave the gameplay is something else besides linked to the timer settings and missions. I would like a lot. And it does not matter.

    Largely Pillars of Eternity feels like pen test ... but still very successful. We need more such games, now for sure.    … Expand
  11. hips
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    BG/IWD lovers will feel right at home. This is exactly what BG3 should be like, if not better. One of the best things it polishes is the pop-up text box that explains any rules or technical terms(from attributes to DR, etc) in great detail so the players will not be as confused as when they faced the AD&D rules 15 years ago. The rules are even more polished, for example there areBG/IWD lovers will feel right at home. This is exactly what BG3 should be like, if not better. One of the best things it polishes is the pop-up text box that explains any rules or technical terms(from attributes to DR, etc) in great detail so the players will not be as confused as when they faced the AD&D rules 15 years ago. The rules are even more polished, for example there are disengagement penalties, making each encounter more unique depending on the initial position. The dialog is now PS:T style, which embeds descriptive sentences between conversations. There are still other improvements over the original BG2. PoE successfully revives a genre that has laid dormant for 15 years, and will be remembered in gaming history for generations to come.… Expand
  12. Anastasi
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! i can't really describe my feelings...that's like orgasm for an old school player!! that is a must have game, you can.t miss it.
  13. BrockSamsonV
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    You know how you loved things as a kid, and usually when you go back and revisit them you realize how they were not as great as you remembered?

    Not the case here even slightly. Every fond memory of AD&D, BG, Icewind Dale, have been lived up to and then some.

    Perfect immerse fantasy RPG.
  14. yyh5118
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    If you are a true fan of simple design (though artistic), flawless deep storyline, and lots of interactions between characters, then BUY THIS. I have played BG1 and BG2 and some other D&D games, but I can assure you this will be the best among them, and history will remember that way. I was personally very surprised that the company made this game so awesome. I doubted them at first. (IfIf you are a true fan of simple design (though artistic), flawless deep storyline, and lots of interactions between characters, then BUY THIS. I have played BG1 and BG2 and some other D&D games, but I can assure you this will be the best among them, and history will remember that way. I was personally very surprised that the company made this game so awesome. I doubted them at first. (If you are first comer to this genre, you might have to take some time...like 3-4 hours to get used to it.)… Expand
  15. socokid
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    An incredibly fun game, great story, interesting characters and it screams Baldur's Gate 3 2015.

    I will let dorklies discuss how it deserves a zero because they feel the need to change each character's choices every second. (Your companions obviously DO come with AI, no one is actually changing what each of their companions is doing each blow... that would be insane). People can talk    An incredibly fun game, great story, interesting characters and it screams Baldur's Gate 3 2015.

    I will let dorklies discuss how it deserves a zero because they feel the need to change each character's choices every second. (Your companions obviously DO come with AI, no one is actually changing what each of their companions is doing each blow... that would be insane).

    People can talk about kickstarter games and not enough "studio" to produce a AAA monoliths with every bell and whistle, but as far as having fun... the literal point, games like PoE grab you by the heart and do not let go.

    For newcomers to this sort of game... Take it slow, save OFTEN. Relax! You are going to find things you will have to come back to, puzzles that you cannot currently solve, weirdness you will not immediately understand... etc... There is no linear hand holding here. A great thing.

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  16. skyrage
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    First of all, the game is awesome! Its almost everything I had hoped for if there was a BG3. Now, I wanted to comment about some of the bad reviews...a few of them were valid, but alot of them seems to be complaining that PoE is lacking elements of modern RPGs, like Dragon Age. Seriously? The whole premise of the kickstarter project for Obsidian was to go back to its roots and recreate theFirst of all, the game is awesome! Its almost everything I had hoped for if there was a BG3. Now, I wanted to comment about some of the bad reviews...a few of them were valid, but alot of them seems to be complaining that PoE is lacking elements of modern RPGs, like Dragon Age. Seriously? The whole premise of the kickstarter project for Obsidian was to go back to its roots and recreate the classic RPG magic in games like BG that we know and love. They told you this, countless times. And you are giving PoE a bad review cause its too much like BG and not enough like Dragon Age?! WTH, this is like you knowingly walked into a burger joint, order a burger, ate it, then proceed to complain and give the burger joint a bad review cause their burger didnt taste like the pizza you wanted...seriously wth.… Expand
  17. JonnyBigBoss
    Mar 27, 2015
    7
    As someone with little to no cRPG experience I felt I should make the jump with this game. Lesson learned. I got very little from my experience. Though, if you know you're a fan of cRPGs, especially Baldur's Gate, I suspect that you'll love it.
  18. Dix
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Dear Baldur's Gate fans, welcome home! I gathered my party. I ventured forth!

    It has all the important pieces firmly in place: - Great story - Deep gameplay mechanics - The dialogues are well written and utilize the attributes in a clever and interesting way - The party banter is here (yay) - The world is nicely crafted - Added great additional mechanics (Choose your adventure    Dear Baldur's Gate fans, welcome home! I gathered my party. I ventured forth!

    It has all the important pieces firmly in place:
    - Great story
    - Deep gameplay mechanics
    - The dialogues are well written and utilize the attributes in a clever and interesting way
    - The party banter is here (yay)
    - The world is nicely crafted
    - Added great additional mechanics (Choose your adventure style encounters)
    - Doesn't treat the player like an idiot, gives a solid amount of challenge
    - The graphics, music and the atmosphere are ideal, and unbeatable, especially for the heroic fantasy fans
    - Interesting quests, and amazing writing (i have mentioned that before, but can't stress in enough)    … Expand
  19. jadeia
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I've been waiting for this game for over 10 years and Obsidian delivered beyond my expectations. When I realised I'd spent 40 minutes on the character creation screen alone, I knew I had "found my game". Been a long time since that's happened.
  20. Gorion
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    First time I felt compelled to write a review for a game on Metacritic but this game warrants it. This is the kind of wonderful, painstakingly crafted CRPG that truly does not come around very often. Buy...This...Game. Lastly, anyone that would give this game a 0 just to bring down the score is simply a moron.
  21. leeho730
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    It is very surprising and interesting that Infinity Engine game mechanics in 1999 (Baldur's Gate series) can still make a game made 16 years later very enjoyable. Suffice to say if you've enjoyed playing Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale you'll be right at home. I'm glad I've contributed, wish I could have contributed more.
  22. SanctumRevel
    Mar 27, 2015
    6
    to set some things straigt sure for players who know their way around this games is ok for newcomers the lack of quest track enemies level hint or something expierence lack of defeating enemies it s like the game is pushing you to do other things no matter if u want to do it or not the easy dificulty can be frustrating for new commers to this game it s clear that this game was intended forto set some things straigt sure for players who know their way around this games is ok for newcomers the lack of quest track enemies level hint or something expierence lack of defeating enemies it s like the game is pushing you to do other things no matter if u want to do it or not the easy dificulty can be frustrating for new commers to this game it s clear that this game was intended for veterans of D&D and baldurs gate and thats is sad for me… Expand
  23. Damascus
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This 10/10 is for the best writing and rpg-presentation of any game in history. Game-mechanics are better than dnd, but still need both refining and further development.
  24. nomemory
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    This is the type of game I enjoy playing. With all the hyped crap being released lately POE is a breeze of fresh air. I hope publishers and game studios realize that story-rich and complex games can still sell lots of copies and there's no reason to dumb down everything.

    Now let me say something about the game. It is brilliant. The story is way above average, the writing is quite    This is the type of game I enjoy playing. With all the hyped crap being released lately POE is a breeze of fresh air. I hope publishers and game studios realize that story-rich and complex games can still sell lots of copies and there's no reason to dumb down everything.

    Now let me say something about the game. It is brilliant. The story is way above average, the writing is quite qualitative while the combat is very tactical and fun. The game is has a lot of mechanics and careful planning is advised if you don't want to die very often. Did I say the music is great ?

    Now, don't get me wrong POE has some flaws. For example there are no cut-scenes (probably budget issues), there is no voice acting for all the in game dialog. Also I've felt that companions were not well developed and there's no real party interaction (like in Dragon Age).

    All in all, if you are nostalgic about titles like Baldur's Gate and Fallout 2, and you enjoyed the most recent Divinity Original Sin, please buy this game. You will not be dissapointed.

    I am giving it a 9/10.    … Expand
  25. dricks
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I recently finished the Baldur's gate Enhanced Edition, and then comes Pillars of Eternity.
    It's SO GOOD, i can't believe someone dit it : a game as good as Baldur's gate 2, with a real story and stunning gameplay.
    Thank you Obsidian for making my dream come true !
  26. sean10mm
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Do you want a sequel to Baldur's Gate 2, made with better technology, and using a better rule set? Congratulations, this game is EXACTLY that. Seriously, they did an A+ job making Baldur's Gate 3 with a different name and improved mechanics. Unless you just hate all fantasy computer RPGs where you control a party you should buy this game.

    If you read the lower score reviews it's    Do you want a sequel to Baldur's Gate 2, made with better technology, and using a better rule set? Congratulations, this game is EXACTLY that. Seriously, they did an A+ job making Baldur's Gate 3 with a different name and improved mechanics. Unless you just hate all fantasy computer RPGs where you control a party you should buy this game.

    If you read the lower score reviews it's clear that they were pretty much all written by colossal morons. That's a pretty good hint that this is a good game, too.    … Expand
  27. Elisyeas
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    Will try to make it short, since I'm having one hell of a time from hour 1 purchase. One would think that in times of "amazing graphics with ultra GOGO effects", "one-button-does-all strategies" and "10 second learning curve" there is no place for a game like this. Yet, one would be wrong. The whole idea behind PoE was the sheer belief that there is a certain group of gamers, raised amongWill try to make it short, since I'm having one hell of a time from hour 1 purchase. One would think that in times of "amazing graphics with ultra GOGO effects", "one-button-does-all strategies" and "10 second learning curve" there is no place for a game like this. Yet, one would be wrong. The whole idea behind PoE was the sheer belief that there is a certain group of gamers, raised among post-apocalyptic ruins of Necropolis, burned more than once by the flaming breath of Firekraag and all that while searching for an answer to a question "what can change the nature of a man". Such group exists indeed and although hardly a young bunch, they remain incredibly sentimental when it comes to games that require that "little more" of you.

    PoE is not for everyone, I agree. You will learn the game, you will learn what defines your character, you you will learn combat. You will also get your butt handed to you on a plate more than once. You will learn how your attributes affect certain situations in a way you simply do not expect. You will learn that your companions can die and remain dead, should you perform poorly ;-) So if you expect modern learning curve of 5 minutes, brace yourself. Yet in the end, you'll simply enter that magical time machine which made old-school classics so worty of your time.

    I salute every person who contributed to the project and made it possible, both players and producers. I feel like home again ;-)    … Expand
  28. Veska
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    Welcome home, my child.

    Baldurs Gate

    If you sometimes play games as Baldurs Gate, you would love it. This game is game for fans! Hard and long play time.
  29. Liberatus
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This game is reminiscent of some of my favorite RPG's like Neverwinter Nights, Baldur's Gate and Arcanum. The game can be challenging on even normal difficulty which is something else I appreciate, it is definitely not a walk in the park. The only downfall I can see in this game is there is no multiplayer and no extravagant cut-scenes or graphics. The world does have great art and a hugeThis game is reminiscent of some of my favorite RPG's like Neverwinter Nights, Baldur's Gate and Arcanum. The game can be challenging on even normal difficulty which is something else I appreciate, it is definitely not a walk in the park. The only downfall I can see in this game is there is no multiplayer and no extravagant cut-scenes or graphics. The world does have great art and a huge variety of options. Most quests are not mandatory to move forward and there are many solutions for problems where you can make choices that define your character. One of the few perfect 10's I have played.… Expand
  30. kharnikhal
    Mar 27, 2015
    6
    Its basically a 15 year old game published in 2015. If thats your thing, then by all means bump my score up by 2.

    I played on Normal difficulty, no expert-mode and no trial of iron (permadeath). First things first: The graphics are horrible. Zoom in and it actually looks like a game from 2000. There is no anti-aliasing or anisotropic filtering, graphic options are severly lacking and    Its basically a 15 year old game published in 2015. If thats your thing, then by all means bump my score up by 2.

    I played on Normal difficulty, no expert-mode and no trial of iron (permadeath).

    First things first: The graphics are horrible. Zoom in and it actually looks like a game from 2000. There is no anti-aliasing or anisotropic filtering, graphic options are severly lacking and the overall look of the game is blurry and muddy. Not much color to it, its made from shades of brown and grey.

    The battles are alright at first, but when you play further in to the game you will soon realize that you have to be constantly pausing, micromanaging abilities and movement to stay alive, and its pretty tedious. This is especially true with caster classes (wizards, ciphers etc). One little mistake (like your own guy running into your aoe-spell) and you can expect a party wipe. Its essentially a trial and error way of playing. Venture somewhere where the game doesnt want you to go (yet), get killed, load and go do something else. Your own skill has nothing to do with, but some people enjoy this type of stuff. I don't.

    The exploration and enemy level mechanics are archaic, meaning that it constantly puts impossible enemies and quests near your area. This means only one thing: Backtracking. Lots of it. You will have to ignore like half of the quests in the area, move to the next area and take the easier quests there (and you wont have any idea which are easier), level up, buy gear. and backtrack to finish those quests (if you wish). And the problem then is that the rewards for finishing those quests aren't gonna do any good to you since you're already overleveled for that area. Its stupid and I hope it gets patched.

    The story, as far as I could play this game before I got bored (about 5-6 hours), is filled with your standard fantasy-tropes. Evil wizards, ancient evils and all that jazz. The voice acting is quite dull and predictable, nothing good but not unbearable either. Also expect to reads walls and walls (and I mean WALLS) of text. All the time. Every time. You will probably spend more time reading than doing any other activity. At that point I'd rather pick up a decent book than play this game.

    I didn't run into any noticeable bugs or glitches, and the AI pathfinding worked fine for me.
    The best time I had with this game was when I fired it up the first time, and spent maybe an hour figuring out what kind of character I want to create.

    Its not a bad game, it just feels old. Outdated. If this was released 10 years ago, it would've been amazing.    … Expand
  31. cassius23
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    W A R N I N G This game DOES NOT include: - Quicktime events. - Climbing towers. - Poor writing. - Plastic drama. - Tacked-on multiplayer. - Social features. - Microtransactions. - Delusions of being an MMO. - Sesquipedalophobia. - Contempt for its own audience. - Scenes added for the trailer's sake. - Hollywood envy. - Obsessive excessism. - "Press X for Awesome!" - Skyrim's approach toW A R N I N G This game DOES NOT include: - Quicktime events. - Climbing towers. - Poor writing. - Plastic drama. - Tacked-on multiplayer. - Social features. - Microtransactions. - Delusions of being an MMO. - Sesquipedalophobia. - Contempt for its own audience. - Scenes added for the trailer's sake. - Hollywood envy. - Obsessive excessism. - "Press X for Awesome!" - Skyrim's approach to map markers. - Ubisoft's approach to optimization. - Game-breaking DRM. - Spyware. - Malware. - Mass Effect 3's ending (or so I hope).
    Pillars of Eternity is the best goddamn RPG I have played in years. It's atmospheric, genuine, filled with awe and constantly laying down little mysteries you just want to know the answers to.    … Expand
  32. FurballHer0
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    It's big, beautiful and lovingly crafted.
    I'm 8 hours and I'm hooked, if you love fantasy then do yourself a favour and give this a much needed try.

    Losing 1 point due to no coop. The only thing that would make this better is being able to take a friend along with you, even as just a drop in fable 2 style coop.
  33. ace99
    Mar 27, 2015
    3
    The game has very good writing, something that Obsdian always excels at, but the gameplay is extremely dull and shallow. The graphics are also somewhat bland (although the backdrops look very good) and the animations are amateurish at best. Obsidian copied the look and feel Baldur's pretty well, but they completely botched the gameplay and combat.

    This is not the Baldur's Gate 3 we were    The game has very good writing, something that Obsdian always excels at, but the gameplay is extremely dull and shallow. The graphics are also somewhat bland (although the backdrops look very good) and the animations are amateurish at best. Obsidian copied the look and feel Baldur's pretty well, but they completely botched the gameplay and combat.

    This is not the Baldur's Gate 3 we were promised and have all been waiting for. Pillars of Eternity has about as much in common with Baldur's Gate as Dragon Age: Origins does, at the core BG and PoE are radically different games.

    If I had to sum up this game in one sentence: Pillars of Eternity is a completely dumbed down Baldur's Gate 1.5. It is a huge disappointment.    … Expand
  34. Oks
    Mar 27, 2015
    0
    I have three main complaints about the game : First I wish there was an option to turn off voice acting. It is generic as hell and pulls me from the mood. If you are going to do voice acting either do it right or do not do it at all. Second the amount of text and information that keeps getting dumped over you is extremely overwhelming. Everyone is a historian in this game and will notI have three main complaints about the game : First I wish there was an option to turn off voice acting. It is generic as hell and pulls me from the mood. If you are going to do voice acting either do it right or do not do it at all. Second the amount of text and information that keeps getting dumped over you is extremely overwhelming. Everyone is a historian in this game and will not hesitate to give you a tedious history lecture if you open your mouth (this is also extremely desensitizing as well). Thirdly to me the companions are mere meh, standard fantasy/ renaissance flair with the classical over used tropes that were present in previous obsidian fantasy games (the voice acting, which makes them sound like the typical nerds you find in a renaissance flair does not help) . The guy wearing robes and the bunny mask at the beginning of the game made laugh out hard, not necessarily on the character itself but on how I am so over that setting. I am enjoying the combat and the artistic graphics, but everything else is so so. Do not get me wrong, I enjoyed that stuff back in its time. BG, PS:T and NVN are my favorite classics, but I kinda grew up from that setting and just going back makes me feel ugh.....

    I guess I am kinda bummed, I kinda wished obsidian would have moved on from this cliched D&D setting to a more grounded setting with fantastical elements, low fantasy if you like or better to an historical epic . This game is almost 80% D&D fantasy and 20% new flavor renaissance/nirvana setting. I kinda wish it was reversed... Am I the only one feeling this? Is anyone else bummed by the setting?    … Expand
  35. mottalol
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Absolutely amazing game.

    I always loved RPGs in general (tabletop or in video games) but i've never had played isometric CRPGs, like the original fallout, baldur's gate and etc, until i've played Wasteland 2. And the playstyle got me in love from it. The amount of choices, the similarity with the tabletop RPG narrative, the challenging complexity of the game and, yet, rewarding    Absolutely amazing game.

    I always loved RPGs in general (tabletop or in video games) but i've never had played isometric CRPGs, like the original fallout, baldur's gate and etc, until i've played Wasteland 2. And the playstyle got me in love from it. The amount of choices, the similarity with the tabletop RPG narrative, the challenging complexity of the game and, yet, rewarding playstile...

    For someone who likes complex games (not necessary difficult ones, but complex, the kind you have to read some before doing some) this kind of game felt perfect... Everything got me almost instantly.

    And then when i was exploring this brave new world for me, Obsidian release Pillars of Eternity.

    And let me say to you, this game is ABSOLUTELY amazing. I'm not here to set grades to this or the other games, i'm just saying that THIS game is almost flawless into giving you and AMAZING experience, into rewarding your good decisions or creativity... This is, without a doubt, one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  36. Hurleyfromlost
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    If you don't like this game, you probably think Adam Sandler makes good movies.

    The character creation options alone have more content than most games can handle. If you're a fan of real deal old school style RPGs, check out this game. Tons of options, talents, stats, skills, weapons, armor, enemies, spells, and just a ridiculous amount of information for you to get. There is a 90%    If you don't like this game, you probably think Adam Sandler makes good movies.

    The character creation options alone have more content than most games can handle. If you're a fan of real deal old school style RPGs, check out this game. Tons of options, talents, stats, skills, weapons, armor, enemies, spells, and just a ridiculous amount of information for you to get. There is a 90% chance that I'll divorce my wife cause I want to play this game more than I want to spend time with her.

    I have a party of 5 Dwarf Rangers with Crossbows, c'mon man. Are you not entertained?    … Expand
  37. brettonjacks
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Great RPG. Arguably the greatest RPG in years. Ignore the low scores self entitled people are giving this game. They expect WAY TOO MUCH. And most of the time the low scores are because it 1.) doesn't have multiplayer 2.) "Feels outdated", Or " Doesn't belong in today's market" 3.) They experienced a few bugs and got turned off by the game, or are mad you can't use all spells outside ofGreat RPG. Arguably the greatest RPG in years. Ignore the low scores self entitled people are giving this game. They expect WAY TOO MUCH. And most of the time the low scores are because it 1.) doesn't have multiplayer 2.) "Feels outdated", Or " Doesn't belong in today's market" 3.) They experienced a few bugs and got turned off by the game, or are mad you can't use all spells outside of combat or 4.) They're Bloodborne trolls who just want to see that game score as high as it can. It has great writing and any fan of Baldur's gate will enjoy this game. Seriously people, wait for a few mods or patches/updates to the game. Most of your complaints will most likely be fixed. There's always those handful of self entitled people who go into a game with a negative mindset, because that's all they know how to do these days when it comes to gaming. They just look for negatives of the game. Buy this wonderful RPG, you will not regret it. And no i'm not some PR marketing mumbo jumbo person. Maybe just realize the game is good??… Expand
  38. Vamrem
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This is just what Baldur's Gate would have been if it were released today, in fact is the same team, with the same motivations and the people who founded it has the same expectations. An isometric RPG with wide character development, full party control, with 3D "sprites" running over stunning backgrounds painted with extreme care to details. This game feels a "choose your own adventureThis is just what Baldur's Gate would have been if it were released today, in fact is the same team, with the same motivations and the people who founded it has the same expectations. An isometric RPG with wide character development, full party control, with 3D "sprites" running over stunning backgrounds painted with extreme care to details. This game feels a "choose your own adventure book", with pieces of the story narrated among beautiful illustrations, in fact you can take decisions during narrations. A must have RPG and is coming to being the next big reference in the whole RPG genera as the rightful successor of Baldur's Gate.… Expand
  39. Erwinn07
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I haven't had the good ol feeling of playing and enjoying an RPG adventure like this in a LONG time. It's immersive. This is old school but done right and it feels right. Sure, there are some very, very minor things that some folks will nitpick about but I give this game a 10/10. I'm loving it!!

    *Graphics are charming and very well done. The art is fantastic and beautiful. *Combat is    I haven't had the good ol feeling of playing and enjoying an RPG adventure like this in a LONG time. It's immersive. This is old school but done right and it feels right. Sure, there are some very, very minor things that some folks will nitpick about but I give this game a 10/10. I'm loving it!!

    *Graphics are charming and very well done. The art is fantastic and beautiful.
    *Combat is challenging and tactical. You have to know your skills and party well and use them very cleverly in battle. You can die very easily but it's also very satisfying when you defeat a challenging situation in battle through good tactics.
    *The story so far is very intriguing and interesting
    * The races and classes are good IMO. DnDish but with a new twist (Cipher & Chanter)
    * I have experience zero bugs so far

    Obsidian delivered a polished and true gem of a game here. They will even further improve upon it as time goes by.    … Expand
  40. Kain_Stark
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Simply LEGENDARY !!! This is what Baldur's Gate 3 would have been if that game was ever made. Same team, same type of isometric RPG. Epic writing, excellent story and game mechanics, superb Italian Tranlation.

    I don't understand why you wouldn't buy this game if you loved Baldur's Gate.
  41. Pipernus
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This game will make you shed tears of joy if you are one of those who grew up playing infinity engine games like Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale. If you are not, but you like complex and rewarding mechanics, riveting story and beautiful fantasy world, then you should check out why people and reviewers are going crazy obout this game. You won't be disappointed.
  42. KnightSolair
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This game is a rare thing in our days, when the gaming industry goes with the mindless and poor products for the players.You can compared Pillars of Eternity with a good novel in a bookshelf full with junk magazines. Now, we can feel again the old good story, characters and gameplay from the immortal world of fantasy, where the games are been made with the soul and heart, not with theThis game is a rare thing in our days, when the gaming industry goes with the mindless and poor products for the players.You can compared Pillars of Eternity with a good novel in a bookshelf full with junk magazines. Now, we can feel again the old good story, characters and gameplay from the immortal world of fantasy, where the games are been made with the soul and heart, not with the lust for money and consumerism.… Expand
  43. peppersmagik
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I'll admit I doubted the game a little leading up to it's release. It felt like everyone was looking at it through rose tinted glasses, and while this game absolutely fills those nostalgia feels, that's not why it's a great game. Both the writing and combat in this game are amazing. The locations are beautiful but it's the quality writing that just lets your imagination run wild. The storyI'll admit I doubted the game a little leading up to it's release. It felt like everyone was looking at it through rose tinted glasses, and while this game absolutely fills those nostalgia feels, that's not why it's a great game. Both the writing and combat in this game are amazing. The locations are beautiful but it's the quality writing that just lets your imagination run wild. The story and it's side quests come together like a good book you just can't put down. As far as the combat goes it's some of the most rewarding I've played. The game is tough (quicksave often) and many encounters you may find yourself playing a couple times before you get through them. But that's not to say it's a grind either, it's just the right amount of challenge.

    If you're on the fence about this game, get it. You won't be disappointed, plus it's entry price is 25% less than other new releases.    … Expand
  44. adomolis
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This is a game which resembles the true meaning of role playing. Fantastic storytelling, immersive combat, absolutely stunning sound design and a great world to explore. This is a fresh breath of air from all the casual AAA titles that came out the past several year. Imagine its like you've been watching movies all the time, and suddenly you discover that you can read books as well. ThatsThis is a game which resembles the true meaning of role playing. Fantastic storytelling, immersive combat, absolutely stunning sound design and a great world to explore. This is a fresh breath of air from all the casual AAA titles that came out the past several year. Imagine its like you've been watching movies all the time, and suddenly you discover that you can read books as well. Thats what it is. Its slow, but its damn rewarding. The only thing that i would have updated is the backgroun stills. I would have loved a more dynamic backgrounds, i.e. moving grass and tress etc.… Expand
  45. sprocket64
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I truly don't understand the angry 0 reviews. If you wanted a first-person, kill a dragon with my pinky finger, Skyrim-esque, snore fest...why on Earth did you buy this game?
    In my opinion, this game hit every goal it intended and some! It is about interactive storytelling, memorable characters, deep lore, beautiful 2D backgrounds, and tactical, "I am going to have to think about this or    I truly don't understand the angry 0 reviews. If you wanted a first-person, kill a dragon with my pinky finger, Skyrim-esque, snore fest...why on Earth did you buy this game?
    In my opinion, this game hit every goal it intended and some! It is about interactive storytelling, memorable characters, deep lore, beautiful 2D backgrounds, and tactical, "I am going to have to think about this or I might get killed" combat.
    Ignore the instant gratification crowd! PoE is the best "role playing" game in years.    … Expand
  46. BitBandit
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I have played Baldur's Gate I and II, Icewind Dale I and II plus many other games of the same ilk. If you've loved any of these game, you'll love this, the developers have done a stellar job. I've been waithing for a game like this for ages, pure nostalgia with next gen graphics.
  47. Netheriel
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I played Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Icewind Dale 1 and 2. These two sagas are the best thing I ever played on pc. Now I must add at these two even Pillars of Eternity.

    It's an amazing game, period. I hope to see future expansions and sequels.
  48. Dasmar
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    What Baldur's Gate once was in 1998 Pillars of Eternity is today. Outstanding game, if you loved Baldur's Gate buy it now, without thinking. You will not be disappointed.
  49. the_sextein
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Fantastic art direction and great story telling. I am really liking it so far. Pillars Of Eternity is one of the best RPGs to come out this year. It's nice to have the RTS elements that a 6 person party can provide and I love the graphics style of the game. Diablo 3 had an isometric view but it failed to wow me with it's overall look. POE looks really neat and it does it without usingFantastic art direction and great story telling. I am really liking it so far. Pillars Of Eternity is one of the best RPGs to come out this year. It's nice to have the RTS elements that a 6 person party can provide and I love the graphics style of the game. Diablo 3 had an isometric view but it failed to wow me with it's overall look. POE looks really neat and it does it without using advanced graphics capability. Like a beautiful painting that never gets old. It will look great 10 years from now just like the way BG2 continues to look neat even now.

    For me, the tactical combat that this style of game brings to the table is what really sets it apart from other games. I have been craving a game like this for a long time and it's nice to see one come around that has great dialog options with a meaty campaign that gives the gamer a reason to replay the game again and again. I am glad to see a game that doesn't focus on the social element of gaming for a change. Sometimes I like a game that is like a good book where you just relax and shut the rest of the world out and let your imagination run wild.    … Expand
  50. knallfix
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    Plain and simple:
    It's an rpg, a trip back to the glory days, when games where made to entertain and not turned into franchises with season passes, ingame Shops, day 1 dlcs etc.
    And nothing like Bioware's dating simulators of late.
    Great times, Divinity: Original Sin, Wasteland 2, now Pillars of Eternity and Torment on the horizon.
  51. Stendarrtizator
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Best RPG since Baldur`s gate and Planescape. First great game in years. Just what i wont. If you care much about visuals or graphics, You have to change your priorities. :)
  52. anifiend
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Finally a true story-driven RPG. An instant classic. This is the Baldur's Gate 3 that we never had. It brings back memories but also takes the genre one step forward. Good job Obsidian!
  53. Vio
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This game is the successor to the old Infinity Engine games, without a doubt. When the combat starts the game screams BG / IWD at you. It just feels right.
  54. hamsterfish
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I've been playing this game for 8 hours straight after it unlocked on Steam before I noticed it was 3 AM, this game really draws you in. I'm playing it on normal + expert mode and found it to be nicely challenging. The graphics are lovely, the dialogues realistic, the storytelling is mature and excellent and I haven't found any bugs yet. It's nice to finally have a real and meaty RPG againI've been playing this game for 8 hours straight after it unlocked on Steam before I noticed it was 3 AM, this game really draws you in. I'm playing it on normal + expert mode and found it to be nicely challenging. The graphics are lovely, the dialogues realistic, the storytelling is mature and excellent and I haven't found any bugs yet. It's nice to finally have a real and meaty RPG again after a decade of 'RPG's that are really just action adventures. This game is definitely worth buying. Thank you Obsidian :)… Expand
  55. harbadarba
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Great game! Exactly what I wanted from Obsidian when I pledged. If you remember enjoying the infinity engine games, this is a game you need to purchase.
  56. DaWu
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This is by far the best RPG since Baldurs Gate 2. No modern AAA crap. Wonderfull graphics, awesome music and great gameplay. This game is huge. If you liked the old RPGs lige Baldurs Gate or Icewind Dale and if you agree that all Dragon Age titles after part one were pure crap than you will love this game.
  57. avaratz
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I've been waiting 15 years for a game like this, and still can't believe it's here. First off - the technical aspects. The game is beautifully made. Menus are smooth, graphics scalable to lower hardware (my laptop has integrated graphics) but beautiful on my full desktop. The music is perfect. The artwork is just breathtaking. Everything about the game feels polished. The developers reallyI've been waiting 15 years for a game like this, and still can't believe it's here. First off - the technical aspects. The game is beautifully made. Menus are smooth, graphics scalable to lower hardware (my laptop has integrated graphics) but beautiful on my full desktop. The music is perfect. The artwork is just breathtaking. Everything about the game feels polished. The developers really took the fan support to heart, it feels like they have poured every waking hour into this, and really put everything they had into it.

    Playing through the first couple of hours, I was struck by how well written it was. There has evidently been a huge deal of effort put into writing the script for this game, and it shows.

    Gameplay wise, picture Baldur's Gate 2 with enough new gameplay mechanics to ensure that its not too familiar, but enough familiarity that it feels like the sequel to BG2 that never was. This game is amazing. Whether you are an old school RPG fan or not, get it. It genuinely has something for everyone.

    Thank you for having the courage to stick your neck out and make this game Obsidian. You've done a better job than I ever imagined possible. This is a classic that I'll be playing for many years.    … Expand
  58. Zoso
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Brings back all the Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale Memories, but clearly improved from a graphical and sound perspective - and it's huge, but atmospheric nevertheless!
    The Story - as far as I can tell - seems somwhat darker, too, on par with the Witcher or Dragon Age: Origins.
  59. WifWaf
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    It would take my far too many words to sum up this game. If you have played Baldur's Gate or Icewindale. This game is simply beautiful - the developers should be simply proud of themselves. It is a glorious tribute to games of this genre.
  60. Odoakar
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    A marvel of cRPGs. Pillars of Eternity brings the best from Baldurs Gate series, Planescape Torment and Icewind Dale. The atmosphere is amazing, the game setting captivating and the music provides an excellent backdrop to your adventures.

    If you missed the golden age of D&D games, you have to give this game a try. If you liked the games mentioned in the first paragraph, then there is    A marvel of cRPGs. Pillars of Eternity brings the best from Baldurs Gate series, Planescape Torment and Icewind Dale. The atmosphere is amazing, the game setting captivating and the music provides an excellent backdrop to your adventures.

    If you missed the golden age of D&D games, you have to give this game a try. If you liked the games mentioned in the first paragraph, then there is really nothing more to say, you are probably already playing it.

    We need more games like this. PoE is Obsidian's love letter to genre and proof that Kickstarter is able to deliver such high quality games. Buy this game and support this level of craftsmanship. You feel feel better than if you buy another generic sequel.    … Expand
  61. eekz
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Truly a successor of old school cRPGs. Incredibly beautiful locations, nice and stylish characters models and animations, captivating story with unexpected turns. All details in the game are done excactly as they should be done in a classic cRPG. By all means classic reborn and it's one of few true cRPGs in the recent times.
  62. tolle28
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Easily 10/10 buy it now and ignore the trolls below. be victorious against the trolls below and rate a good score if you really played the game. you now it is good.
  63. Ferrante2
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This is a GREAT game. It is like old IE games but with new mechanics, and they are high quality. Engagement is the bigger change I have seen and I really like it, it feels so RPG.
    Music, graphics and writing (oh, the writing!) are first class, more if you compare it with the new titles in and out the genre. (I hate the childish and blurry graphics of Diablo 3, of course).
    Yes, it has    This is a GREAT game. It is like old IE games but with new mechanics, and they are high quality. Engagement is the bigger change I have seen and I really like it, it feels so RPG.
    Music, graphics and writing (oh, the writing!) are first class, more if you compare it with the new titles in and out the genre. (I hate the childish and blurry graphics of Diablo 3, of course).
    Yes, it has some minor bug, just like BG had when it came. It is not a tradition, it is what happens when you deliver a BIG and COMPLEX game like this. Of course, at least we don't have dragons flying backwards...    … Expand
  64. Taesaes
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This game has brought back all of my nostalgic memories back to me, of when I was a 13 year old getting Baldur's Gate II for my birthday. Before, I considered BGII to be the best PC RPG of all time... Pillars of Eternity is shaping up to take that title.
    The role playing elements is far superior to any game I have ever played. Your dialogue choices are catered to what your background is,    This game has brought back all of my nostalgic memories back to me, of when I was a 13 year old getting Baldur's Gate II for my birthday. Before, I considered BGII to be the best PC RPG of all time... Pillars of Eternity is shaping up to take that title.
    The role playing elements is far superior to any game I have ever played. Your dialogue choices are catered to what your background is, and how you shape it in the early game. No more of this "bad or good" nonsense, with dialogue being the exact same. Obsidian went through great lengths to bring us a true role playing experience, I honestly feel like I am sitting at a table playing dnd with my friends, only it is an interactive video game.
    The only issues so far is that it is slightly buggy (one instance where my mouse just stopped working so I had to reboot game).    … Expand
  65. Immersion
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Billed as a spiritual successor to Baldur's gate, this game delivers on all fronts, and improves in many areas. The storytelling, visuals, scripted interactions and fantastic voice acting lend to an immersive atmosphere that you will lose yourself in for hours on end. Combat is not for the faint hearted, and I strongly recommend watching a tutorial or paying attention to the in game helpBilled as a spiritual successor to Baldur's gate, this game delivers on all fronts, and improves in many areas. The storytelling, visuals, scripted interactions and fantastic voice acting lend to an immersive atmosphere that you will lose yourself in for hours on end. Combat is not for the faint hearted, and I strongly recommend watching a tutorial or paying attention to the in game help to get the most out of it if you are new to this kind of game. Bear with it however, and it as. is deep and richly rewarding as the rest of this gem… Expand
  66. belph
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Finally a game that brings back the good old memories of great games, which we lost for so long. It feels like a mix of Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment to me, but it takes the best things and makes the overall experience even better. The graphics are lovely and fitting and the depth of the game is breathtaking.
  67. farcus01
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    i have never written a user review on metacritic because i'm lazy but this game is way too damn good not for me to make a ranking and tell you guys this is literally on par with BG2... the most epic rpg ever.... get it if you're into old school rpg, i can't say anything bad about the game because its really that damn good.
  68. eelegendo
    Mar 26, 2015
    5
    Not a bad one, but over 90%? Are you serious? 10 years ago I would have drooled over it, but now? A bit better than the Enhanced Editions. No translations of voices? Really? 2015?
    Otherwise it is a classic one in any ways: the same old song. A Baldur's with sharper textures. So 0% is also stupid, it isn't that bad.
    With these ratings of 10 here I only see the marketing machine in work.    Not a bad one, but over 90%? Are you serious? 10 years ago I would have drooled over it, but now? A bit better than the Enhanced Editions. No translations of voices? Really? 2015?
    Otherwise it is a classic one in any ways: the same old song. A Baldur's with sharper textures. So 0% is also stupid, it isn't that bad.
    With these ratings of 10 here I only see the marketing machine in work. The first few "reviewers" on top have only 1-2 ratings/reviews. And the negative ones are going to the bottom as always.
    Good for some nostalgia, but FOR THE SAME PRICE AS AN AAA GAME? Oh, I see: they need the money for the marketing...    … Expand
  69. badirontree
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    I had this fear that the game will suck, or It will be missing big on some areas... but thankfully i was wrong
    Even the Graphics are good that i was sure it would like diablo II, so they can deliver all that game-play...
  70. 100kg
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This is how crpg should look like. Awesome story and mechanics, a tons of text, great characters, tactical combat and no "modern" crap, like dialogue wheel, romances etc. Real game, for real old-school players.
  71. Benjamin99
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    Amazing RPG. If you old enough to play Baldurs gate and icewind dale you going to love Pillars of Eternity. I actually think its much better then the latest Dragon age. A must buy for any old school RPG fan.
  72. wolfrider300
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic, but on that note this game it's not for everyone. If all you care about are super 3-D graphics and little to no story, your not going to found that here go somewhere else.
  73. deekin
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    If your a tactical rpg fan looking for a game to fill the void in your gaming schedule left by the shockingly disappointing dragon age 3, this game is for you. After a long day spent exploring the world of Eora i can happily report that pillars of eternity delivers. wonderfully original world with copious amounts of lore and solid writing are to me, a must in the rpg genera and i thinkIf your a tactical rpg fan looking for a game to fill the void in your gaming schedule left by the shockingly disappointing dragon age 3, this game is for you. After a long day spent exploring the world of Eora i can happily report that pillars of eternity delivers. wonderfully original world with copious amounts of lore and solid writing are to me, a must in the rpg genera and i think pillars of eternity hits on all points. The world is the most interesting and original since the first dragon age. The gamplay is smoothed out old school tactical pause combat with enough new elemnts to keep it fresh and entertaining. A welcome and needed addition to the world of pc rpgs.… Expand
  74. rodericrinehart
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    It might not be the RPG of the year (we still need to see The Witcher 3 and Zelda), but I think it will be right there with those two games as RPGs you will love and remember.

    This game is a love letter to old school RPG fans and features a deep and moving story with both voiced dialogue and LOT of text (which I find great). The combat cannot be facerolled like Dragon Age Inquisition (a    It might not be the RPG of the year (we still need to see The Witcher 3 and Zelda), but I think it will be right there with those two games as RPGs you will love and remember.

    This game is a love letter to old school RPG fans and features a deep and moving story with both voiced dialogue and LOT of text (which I find great). The combat cannot be facerolled like Dragon Age Inquisition (a game I loved as well), and is as tactical and punishing as Divinity: Original Sin.

    This is a fabulous game and shining example of all that is right with Kickstarter.    … Expand
  75. ElPsyGin-san
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Ignore the trolls ranting about the graphics and 'bugs'(probably playing the game on a pre 2006 laptop),because they are probably little kids that cant stop playing Skyrim(have nothing against it,love it actually)and have never touched a crpg.

    Ahem,let me start over. 3 words : THANK YOU OBSIDIAN! This game is great,everything about it from character creation to classes to quests to    Ignore the trolls ranting about the graphics and 'bugs'(probably playing the game on a pre 2006 laptop),because they are probably little kids that cant stop playing Skyrim(have nothing against it,love it actually)and have never touched a crpg.

    Ahem,let me start over.
    3 words : THANK YOU OBSIDIAN!
    This game is great,everything about it from character creation to classes to quests to the storyline is top notch and well though out.I love the challenging combat,soundtrack and awe inducing world.If you havent picked this game up,GO DO IT NOW.    … Expand
  76. jehira
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    A great, fun game that reminds me of the old days. There are a few things that need to be tweaked and polished but overall it's a solid release that has kept me occupied for hours already. There have been many failed "Baldurs Gate spiritual successors" - this one is the real deal.
  77. FantasicGamer
    Mar 26, 2015
    0
    Unfortunately, it is just a buggy and quick cash-in nostalgia title via kick-starter.

    Most of the bugs in beta phase are still there in the game, probably even worse in the full release. AI getting stuck, enemies wandering strangely, and companion failing to use ability, or just some mechanics are broken randomly during combat. From the art design and the poor music, it is apparent    Unfortunately, it is just a buggy and quick cash-in nostalgia title via kick-starter.

    Most of the bugs in beta phase are still there in the game, probably even worse in the full release. AI getting stuck, enemies wandering strangely, and companion failing to use ability, or just some mechanics are broken randomly during combat.

    From the art design and the poor music, it is apparent that it is a game made without love of the golden RPG era of Fallout and BG series. Combat is just like some plasic ragdolls colliding on each other without clear depiction of move in animation and impact sound. If you have played Fallout or something similar in the past, you understanding how awesome the impact of combat is in spite of the simple graphic.

    The story is a lackluster one so far, companion and character development are dull as well.

    Also, as a technical side note, the game's min. requirement is 64-bit system, many may wonder why it is so for a game with such small map and low graphic quality. Well, the old beta in fact is just utilizing dual core at most and runs in a 32-bit system. However, just around a month before release, it seems some users had reported crash in some maps in a 32-bit system but not in 64-bit one. So, for whatever reasons, the system requirement is then just boosted up to a modern standard hopefully to reduce complaints of crash after launch.    … Expand
  78. Hozz
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This is BG3 for me. Different mechanics, obviously different lore, but the exact same feel. Better writing. If you liked either BG, or any of the IE, games, I don't see how you could find this game anything less than well worth your money.
  79. coolatis
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    I created a Metacritic account tonight to specifically give this game a 10 out of 10. Pillars of Eternity really does capture the feeling of adventure that few games since Baldurs Gate has been able to achieve. Thank you Obsidian for a job well done!
  80. Zorgling
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    그래픽은 일단 올드 하고 마음에 듭니다. 한글화가 아직 안되어 한글화를 기다리고 있지만 저에게는 딱 맞는 게임이네요. 오늘 더 해보고 마저 리뷰를 작성하도록 하겠습니다.
  81. Rodrigotk
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    I do not have much time to play, more so far the game has been very promising. Side quests with cool stories, super cool combat and spectacular scenery. The game is running super lightweight and so far I have encountered no Bug. If you really like to RPGs, with an impressive narration and very fluid, try this game because it has a great chance to captivate you right away. One veryI do not have much time to play, more so far the game has been very promising. Side quests with cool stories, super cool combat and spectacular scenery. The game is running super lightweight and so far I have encountered no Bug. If you really like to RPGs, with an impressive narration and very fluid, try this game because it has a great chance to captivate you right away. One very important thing ... get ready for just reading a book 1000 pages !!! :)… Expand
  82. Tylaris
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Outstanding masterpiece... I have played it for only a few hours and it was more than enough to realize how much we have been lobotomized by the 'modern' rpgs. I will update this when I finish it, but for now I can't think of a better tribute to all the great classics we loved, while improving almost every aspect of these games.
  83. fanest
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    9.5/10 very very solid so far, i got sucked in a minute played 7h strait, so much stuff to do, i love it, brings back so much good memories of old IE games - u cant but notice that
  84. Schwe1nehund
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    By far one of the best RPGs in years. Personally, Pillars is the cure for a very particular itch. Anyone who grew up with the BGs and Planescapes and Fallouts, or even the Ultimas - you're in for a treat. From the art style, to the (largely) static backgrounds, to the (slightly/intentionally) MIDI-esque music, to the challenging combat (I'm playing on hard), to the stat-heavy role-playingBy far one of the best RPGs in years. Personally, Pillars is the cure for a very particular itch. Anyone who grew up with the BGs and Planescapes and Fallouts, or even the Ultimas - you're in for a treat. From the art style, to the (largely) static backgrounds, to the (slightly/intentionally) MIDI-esque music, to the challenging combat (I'm playing on hard), to the stat-heavy role-playing mechanics - all these facets will wash over older gamers with waves of nostalgia. For anyone who hasn't experienced the joy of a classic crpg experience - this game is a worthy introduction to the genre.

    Thank you Obsidian. In the realm of role-playing developers, you bow to no one.    … Expand
  85. KJosey
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    [I have not finished this game] I'm about 10 hours in and, so far, this is a brilliant game. As the "spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate", some of the aesthetics and feel of the game is similar to that beloved series. However, the indigenous rules set on display in POE deserve a lot of praise for going where D&D has not gone before. Anyone who isn't familiar with D&D can easily pick[I have not finished this game] I'm about 10 hours in and, so far, this is a brilliant game. As the "spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate", some of the aesthetics and feel of the game is similar to that beloved series. However, the indigenous rules set on display in POE deserve a lot of praise for going where D&D has not gone before. Anyone who isn't familiar with D&D can easily pick this up and play, but it's also challenging enough to keep even the nerdiest of the nerds off balance with some difficult game play. There's a couple of minor bugs here and there, which is to be expected, but considering this is a game that will give you anywhere from 50-100 hours of game play, I'll forgive them and know a patch is coming soon. Go get this today. Oh, and if you personally meet any of the negative reviewers, point and laugh at them derisively.… Expand
  86. jaysterdaman
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    I liked the game, character customization was in-depth and almost overwhelming at first with all the options. Game can be very hard and unforgiving at times which is true to the old school Baldur's Gate-like game the developers wanted to make. Started the game up today for the first time and before I knew it, 5 or 6 hours went by and I reluctantly had to put it down. Only downsides wereI liked the game, character customization was in-depth and almost overwhelming at first with all the options. Game can be very hard and unforgiving at times which is true to the old school Baldur's Gate-like game the developers wanted to make. Started the game up today for the first time and before I knew it, 5 or 6 hours went by and I reluctantly had to put it down. Only downsides were low graphics and having to micro-manage the AI. If you can get past that, you have a great game.… Expand
  87. Ryzwych
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Hurts to say it after a long wait, but it SUCKS.

    Don't want to start a debate, but, IMHO, this is the worst work around from Obsidian, and the farthest thing from a true RPG. Simply put, this subproduct is likable only to a minority of hardcore CCRPG players, more so if compared to modern masterwork DA: Inquisition. It lacks the highly praised fetch FedEx quest system from DOA and    Hurts to say it after a long wait, but it SUCKS.

    Don't want to start a debate, but, IMHO, this is the worst work around from Obsidian, and the farthest thing from a true RPG. Simply put, this subproduct is likable only to a minority of hardcore CCRPG players, more so if compared to modern masterwork DA: Inquisition.
    It lacks the highly praised fetch FedEx quest system from DOA and Skyrim, as the popular dialogue wheel mechanism and the combat elements from another Bioware's master piece, Mass Effects 3, where gorgeous and complex button mashing mechanics make fights so brilliant. It lacks first-person shooting mode, QTEs and the mechanism of climbing tower to reveal map, and all the things a true RPG needs to be enjoyable.
    Also, here comes back the annoying character stat building mechanism, and the boring concept of a concept plot ala P.Torment (another great failure) which gives player's frustration to recall memory about the main quest and story line. This is just an insult to all COD fans and action gamers, as well as any potential casual gamers. It diminishes the taste of all gamers around the world via greatly reducing its accessibility. It is a jerk of all trade. This is a game for no one.
    You will hate the return of the old-school tactical view from the mediocre DA:Origins, which only hardcore players who appreciate pausing the game all the time, breaking the pace of combat. Friendly fire is enabled by default, making the game too easy.
    Overall, by adding the complexity and annoyance of old-school RPG, removing the best elements from 2 most famous modern RPGs, as the exciting button mashing combat mechanics to the game, this game has reached the lowest low of RPGs that none in the world could ever reach. This is some anachronistic piece of garbage no one should care for.    … Expand
  88. Doc_Shevek
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This is the game Infinity Engine fans have been waiting over a decade for. We can finally be happy to have a crpg focused on roleplaying rather than action and made for pc without the need to consider console limitations.
  89. Shadeling
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    I'm a long-time fan of Baldur's Gate 1 & 2, the Icewind Dales, Temple of Elemental Evil, Planescape etc and from the moment I first started playing Pillars of Eternity, it felt like I was home again. And it feels absolutely amazing getting that same feeling of enthralled joy I got where those older games could magically dissolve many hours out of each of my days. If this sounds at allI'm a long-time fan of Baldur's Gate 1 & 2, the Icewind Dales, Temple of Elemental Evil, Planescape etc and from the moment I first started playing Pillars of Eternity, it felt like I was home again. And it feels absolutely amazing getting that same feeling of enthralled joy I got where those older games could magically dissolve many hours out of each of my days. If this sounds at all familiar to you then this is a game you won't want to ignore.… Expand
  90. eisberg77
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    this is the worst work around from Obsidian, and the farthest thing from a true RPG. Simply put, this subproduct is likable only to a minority of hardcore CCRPG players, more so if compared to modern masterwork DA: Inquisition.
    It lacks the highly praised fetch FedEx quest system from DOA and Skyrim, as the popular dialogue wheel mechanism and the combat elements from another Bioware's    this is the worst work around from Obsidian, and the farthest thing from a true RPG. Simply put, this subproduct is likable only to a minority of hardcore CCRPG players, more so if compared to modern masterwork DA: Inquisition.
    It lacks the highly praised fetch FedEx quest system from DOA and Skyrim, as the popular dialogue wheel mechanism and the combat elements from another Bioware's master piece, Mass Effects 3, where gorgeous and complex button mashing mechanics make fights so brilliant. It lacks first-person shooting mode, QTEs and the mechanism of climbing tower to reveal map, and all the things a true RPG needs to be enjoyable.
    Also, here comes back the annoying character stat building mechanism, and the boring concept of a concept plot ala P.Torment (another great failure) which gives player's frustration to recall memory about the main quest and story line. This is just an insult to all COD fans and action gamers, as well as any potential casual gamers. It diminishes the taste of all gamers around the world via greatly reducing its accessibility. It is a jerk of all trade. This is a game for no one.
    You will hate the return of the old-school tactical view from the mediocre DA:Origins, which only hardcore players who appreciate pausing the game all the time, breaking the pace of combat. Friendly fire is enabled by default, making the game too easy.
    Overall, by adding the complexity and annoyance of old-school RPG, removing the best elements from 2 most famous modern RPGs, as the exciting button mashing combat mechanics to the game, this game has reached the lowest low of RPGs that none in the world could ever reach. This is some anachronistic piece of garbage no one should care for.    … Expand
  91. Skymax86
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    I've played only 5 hours this far, but i absolutely love it. It feels like Baldurs Gate 2, with some thoughtful improvements and it's the first RPG for years which makes me really excited, it's a shame I have to go to work tomorrow. Buy the game and support the devs, great work!
  92. Hadrijan
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Obsidian managed to deliver a stellar game, looks excellent, sounds great and the writing is fantastic.

    Best RPG that has come out since the days of old Infinity classics without a shadow of a doubt.
  93. Theirlaw
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    Can I just say YES!

    Yes. yes, yes!

    What a fantastic reminder of my youth this is quickly turning in to. I'm feeling the same euphoric game play I had when traversing Shadows of Ahm for the first time, all the while now being pleasant surprised by excellent mechanics.

    Inventory and party management is excellent.

    Lovely audio.

    Classic graphics with a stunning atmosphere.
  94. surnova
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    The wait was worth it. 2 years after the kickstarter campaign, here it is. And it is brilliant, flawless. A masterpiece... The only problem I have, is I can't play it as I want. If I do so, i'll loose my job, some of my friends, 3 or 4 months of real life, and maybe my wife ... Hollydddaaayyys ! Here I am !
  95. Indik47
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    A brilliant adventure and a deep rich atmosphere. Marvellously crafted RPG. One of the best games in years. Any epithets are not enough. If you like deep and rich games - play this one.
  96. Avadon
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    As a 32 year old guy who grew up playing the Infinity Engine RPG's, I was really looking forward to this. It is a love letter to a type of game that I had missed. Or at least thought I had missed.

    PoE is full of flaws, just like the older games. The limited budget is constantly obvious. Most of the dialogue is not voice acted, and the different locations are tied together by "story    As a 32 year old guy who grew up playing the Infinity Engine RPG's, I was really looking forward to this. It is a love letter to a type of game that I had missed. Or at least thought I had missed.

    PoE is full of flaws, just like the older games. The limited budget is constantly obvious. Most of the dialogue is not voice acted, and the different locations are tied together by "story cards" that narrate the cool things that happened in the meantime, rather than cutscenes that show them. I wasn't surprised, I expected that much.

    So, is the story any good? The characters? The lore? The answer in my opinion is that they are... adequate. The story has enough to keep the player going, but is not nearly as epic as Baldur's Gate 2. The characters are ok, they have backstories and everything, but they never transcend the norm to become truly special and memorable. There is no Morte or Ignus here. The lore tries to offer a lot, but without the rich established DnD background to back it up, it often devolves into a confusing mess.

    The combat feels fine at the start, but as the game progresses, the amount of micromanagement that is required to not die becomes quite ridiculous, even on medium difficulty. Icewind Dale did a great job of streamlining that combat system and making it feel more impactful, but PoE throws most of that work out the window and obfuscates the combat through hidden rolls and mechanics that I think most players won't have the patience to fully research.

    It is obvious that Obsidian tried their absolute best with the means they had. PoE is a beautiful game, and also a surprisingly polished game. A lot of planning, a lot of writing, a lot of drawing and countless sleepless nights went into this game. That much is clear. It's a shame that their best is not enough to deliver something truly spectacular, something that you can't wait to come home from work to play.

    If you want to call it "Baldur's Gate 3", be my guest. There it is. Baldur's Gate 3. Warts and all. It's good. But it's not great.    … Expand
  97. Asmodias
    Mar 26, 2015
    6
    Feels like a horrible cash in on early 2000/late 1990 nostalgia. Fundamentally the game is an isometric party based system with a strong plot, but certain flaws drag it down, and the inclusion of a kickstarter only achievement (this coming from a guy who kickstarted) is a bunch of bull.
  98. Ani77
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    one of the best rpgs i have ever played.gameplay is amazing,the combat aswell.never thought it would be sooo good.i love it so much.i am not sure about romances but i hope they put them in an Expansion.Awesome game ,really.thank you Obsidian!
  99. Paplovag
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Insanely good. The fights are challenging, puzzles, stat / race / repu based events. Oh my god. The graphics are good. Im happy with this game, i loved the Baldurs Gate series and the Icewind Dale aswel, and this? This is intense, brain challenging LOVE IT! I miss old games like this. No stupid go kill 5 monster quests. This is RPG guys, not the MMORPG-s. All i miss is the multiplayer. IInsanely good. The fights are challenging, puzzles, stat / race / repu based events. Oh my god. The graphics are good. Im happy with this game, i loved the Baldurs Gate series and the Icewind Dale aswel, and this? This is intense, brain challenging LOVE IT! I miss old games like this. No stupid go kill 5 monster quests. This is RPG guys, not the MMORPG-s. All i miss is the multiplayer. I loved to play with my friends. BG was fun together, this should be fun aswel.… Expand
  100. Vasot
    Mar 26, 2015
    5
    Typical RPG with an outdated gameplay system from the 90's if you are still living in the past this has its merits but for me it is just a very poorly designed game and i am not exactly a big fan of reading big texts and messages if feels like reading a book than playing a real game.. As about the plot-story it becomes a drag really fast it has a lot of cliche moments from other RPGTypical RPG with an outdated gameplay system from the 90's if you are still living in the past this has its merits but for me it is just a very poorly designed game and i am not exactly a big fan of reading big texts and messages if feels like reading a book than playing a real game.. As about the plot-story it becomes a drag really fast it has a lot of cliche moments from other RPG games that i have played in the past so i was not exactly amazed by this. If you are into the old outdated RPG gameplay and pixel graphics from the Intel Pentium 4 period and you do not mind reading big texts all the time well you should not have a problem with this as for me i was expecting something better and something more pleasant… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. RPGamer
    Jul 7, 2015
    70
    Pillars is a title that should make old-schoolers happy while still offering a solid core game, story, and a rich setting for new-schoolers.
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  2. LevelUp
    May 25, 2015
    93
    Pillars of Eternity stands on its own merits without resorting to nostalgia too much. Truly a CRPG masterpiece, the game offers old school, real-time strategic combat, and a vivid world to explore. Not only do you get an overall well-made experience, but also a challenge you haven't seen since the 90's.
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 24, 2015
    82
    A sprawling game in a familiar setting, and a clever tune-up for the cRPG. Just what the backers hoped for. [June 2015, p.74]
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