Pillars of Eternity

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2683 Ratings

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  1. chai_spice
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    Pillars of Eternity is an outstanding game, solid in most respects and spectacular in others. As someone who grew up playing and loving fantasy cRPGs, I was afraid this genre was basically dead; I'm relieved to say that Pillars of Eternity is a fantastic offering. I'd say it easily stands alongside the likes of Baldur's Gate I & II and Planescape Torment, and that's not something I wouldPillars of Eternity is an outstanding game, solid in most respects and spectacular in others. As someone who grew up playing and loving fantasy cRPGs, I was afraid this genre was basically dead; I'm relieved to say that Pillars of Eternity is a fantastic offering. I'd say it easily stands alongside the likes of Baldur's Gate I & II and Planescape Torment, and that's not something I would just throw out there without serious consideration.

    - The mechanics are wonderfully crunchy while still being very accessible to newcomers to the genre. Character creation isn't obtuse and fraught with mechanical pitfalls, nor is it limiting or simple; there are a huge number of diverse and viable builds. The combat is engaging, through-and-through, and it's very satisfying every time I get a unique option in dialogue based on my characters build, which is surprisingly often, considering the huge variety of possible PCs.

    - The visuals are serviceable; that's the most I can say, really. A good art direction goes a long way for compensating for the relative weakness of the graphics.

    - I'm very impressed with the companion NPCs, and although I really wish they'd banter with each other more, they each have their share of interesting dialogues with the PC. I definitely can't see myself ever replacing them with a custom-made party, even after a few playthroughs.

    - The setting. I'm in love with the setting; the races, the nations, the history. It's very thoughtful and rich in detail. I've been soaking up every bit of background lore I can, and I usually don't have the attention span to do that in these games since I tune out the moment things start feeling too dry. I can't say that it's *all* absolutely revolutionary, but it's a well-executed fantasy setting with some extremely novel stuff that puts it above a lot of the other toothless, bland stuff in the genre.    … Expand
  2. clinton56
    Mar 26, 2015
    8
    I rarely write reviews but if you are a fan of Baldurs Gate,Planescape etc then this game will take you to a place that makes you smile.I just hope this game does well maybe we can get more like it in the future
  3. BlazingLion-
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    I played the Beta and now this, I wasn't a backer and I didn't play the Baldur series, however I'm really enjoying this forget what that one guy said about modern RPG's that has nothing to do with this, it's just a taste and what not. You either have it or you don't. This game along Divinity:Original Sin have been some of the most original fun I've had, RPG wise, honestly DragonI played the Beta and now this, I wasn't a backer and I didn't play the Baldur series, however I'm really enjoying this forget what that one guy said about modern RPG's that has nothing to do with this, it's just a taste and what not. You either have it or you don't. This game along Divinity:Original Sin have been some of the most original fun I've had, RPG wise, honestly Dragon age:inquisition was a little lackluster at time so these may actually be more memorable then DA:I for me in the coming years.… Expand
  4. daftshadow
    Mar 26, 2015
    6
    Simply put, if you're one of those old school type of RPGer (Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale), you'll love this game like those giving it a 9 or 10. If you're like me and prefer more modernized RPGs like Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic to Dragon Age Inquisition, this game probably isn't for you. As for me, I can endure it somewhat to the point of continuing to play it to the end as I'veSimply put, if you're one of those old school type of RPGer (Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale), you'll love this game like those giving it a 9 or 10. If you're like me and prefer more modernized RPGs like Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic to Dragon Age Inquisition, this game probably isn't for you. As for me, I can endure it somewhat to the point of continuing to play it to the end as I've grown past of these type of old school 1990's graphic RPGs.

    What more did you expect from a Kickstarter backed game? For what it's worth as a Kickstarter game, it is pretty impressive but at the end of the day it's just not my type of game. This feels more niche than anything.    … Expand
  5. jameskirk2
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Obsidian снова в деле! С каждой игрой они становились лучше, но чёрт возьми, эта игра идеальна! Спасибо за возможность окунуться в совершенно новый мир! Интересные квесты, отличная боевая система. Сопартийцы - блеск. Лучшей игры, в которой можно надолго засесть и представить сложно.Obsidian снова в деле! С каждой игрой они становились лучше, но чёрт возьми, эта игра идеальна! Спасибо за возможность окунуться в совершенно новый мир! Интересные квесты, отличная боевая система. Сопартийцы - блеск. Лучшей игры, в которой можно надолго засесть и представить сложно.
  6. kozzy420
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Best rpg in years! Obsidian have done an amazing job with this game! Amazing writing, great tactical combat and its just a blast to play! Simply amazing, go and buy it now!!!! Godsidian!
  7. partyintheback
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Obsidian has brought role-playing games back to when they were at their best with Pillars of Eternity. More akin to Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate than present day role-playing games, Pillars of Eternity is easily the highest quality RPG of its kind that I've played in years. I don't see any reason that a person who is a fan of role-playing games could rate this any less than an 8. TheObsidian has brought role-playing games back to when they were at their best with Pillars of Eternity. More akin to Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate than present day role-playing games, Pillars of Eternity is easily the highest quality RPG of its kind that I've played in years. I don't see any reason that a person who is a fan of role-playing games could rate this any less than an 8. The writing is superb, the combat is excellent, and the world is a pleasure to explore. I'm eating this game up.… Expand
  8. ROME2BETRAYAL
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    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.

    I don't understand why you wouldn't buy this game if you loved Baldur's Gate.
  9. barakav
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    What makes this game so awesome is the fact that it was made with the help of some of the kickstarter backers themselves during the beta and even before the beta as the developers read and were influenced by some of the posts at the forums .

    Today, many games are developed while the greedy publisher is influencing many design decisions and the developers can't make many of the changes    What makes this game so awesome is the fact that it was made with the help of some of the kickstarter backers themselves during the beta and even before the beta as the developers read and were influenced by some of the posts at the forums .

    Today, many games are developed while the greedy publisher is influencing many design decisions and the developers can't make many of the changes they desire to make in their games because they have to get the constant approval of the publisher.

    Here ,the developers had all the freedom they needed to create the game they wanted to and were only influenced by the fans themselves. This by itself is a practice that deserves all the praise and support any devoted gamer should give. It might help in changing this twisted money grabbing industry and encourage more publishers to include the fans themselves in the development process and to give developers more freedom to create the games they envision.    … Expand
  10. shod4n
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. We're pretty much looking at a new classic among the modern cRPGs. I'm so glad that people from Obsidian had a chance to work on this.
  11. Kamei86
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    An amazing game. If you like Baldur Gates/PST, this game is for you. Great storyline, with interesting characters, an also you can create them like in Icewind Dale. Not good graphics, but... who plays a game for the graphics? Gameplay is all, and this game is superb in that area. A must play is you like rpg.
  12. Erlioth
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Well, all the people giving this 0s and 1s are just trying to bring the user score down because they want to see bloodborne higher or just to troll. First great game in years
  13. Ohm1
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    Essentially, this is an Infinity Engine style game². Storytelling, RPG aspects and stunning 2D visuals are above anything else released in last decade.
  14. metalocke
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    The 4 people that are reviewing Pillars of Eternity with 0s or 1s must be part of Bioware stuff that can't bear the envy of Obsidian making the best RPG in decades while they keep making elaborated dating-sims. Pillars of Eternity is a modern classic and everyone with a liking for true RPGs must play this jewel of a game. As simple as that.
  15. Sanquiz
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    El juego es simplemente perfecto, es una saga en si, es un clasico siendo un juego reciente, lo recomiendo tiene todas las caracteristicas que hacen un a un CRPG perfecto.
  16. Pjk1987
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    Pillars of eternity reminds me of my Baldur's Gate days with deep storytelling, memorable characters and exciting gameplay. Obsidian have passionately created something they can be proud of - this is a masterpiece. The road to eternity series showed me that behind the development process there are real people with real stories so I want to thank all those individuals (both seen and unseen)Pillars of eternity reminds me of my Baldur's Gate days with deep storytelling, memorable characters and exciting gameplay. Obsidian have passionately created something they can be proud of - this is a masterpiece. The road to eternity series showed me that behind the development process there are real people with real stories so I want to thank all those individuals (both seen and unseen) for creating this game with such love through kickstarter. Ignore the 0 rating reviews, I'm not quite sure how someone gives this a 0 rating but unfortunately welcome to metacritic. Played 13+ hours.… Expand
  17. puppetmaster250
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This is a modernized revival, or spiritual successor, of the revered Infinity Engine games. If you like a western RPG that goes heavy on the text/dialog/story/characters/setting, gives you an overwhelming amount of choices, and enables you to control a large party of mechanically complex characters in real-time battle (with pausing for easy delivery of orders), then this is probably theThis is a modernized revival, or spiritual successor, of the revered Infinity Engine games. If you like a western RPG that goes heavy on the text/dialog/story/characters/setting, gives you an overwhelming amount of choices, and enables you to control a large party of mechanically complex characters in real-time battle (with pausing for easy delivery of orders), then this is probably the game for you.

    Ever play Pathfinder or D&D, or the old Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Knights of the Old Republic games? Then the systems here should be *relatively* familiar. And you know what to expect -- incredible versatility, lots of choices in how to build a character, how to grow a character, how to shape your party, and how to approach the story & world.

    And it's made by Obsidian, so it's good that this goes heavy on the text & story, because Obsidian has the best writers in the business.    … Expand
  18. 21-5-73
    Mar 26, 2015
    8
    NO QTE events.
    Bland graphics.
    Great party companions.
    Story driven game.
    Tactical pause combat.
    CCRPG at its purest.

    Wasn't for the occasional #%$! fetch quest, where Dragon Age Inquisition is South pole, PoE is North pole. 'nuff said.
  19. xhorathor
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    today is a great day this game is awesome a brilliant oldschool rpg i'm glad to be a backer and helped to get this project done.
    dont listen to the haters and call of duty kids rpg players will love this game.
  20. iamawesome
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Type of game that i've been waiting for faaaaar too long.

    Rich, immersive, reactive. An actual role-playing game (shocking!). What else needs to be said?
  21. aykunoise
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    This is the dawn of fund-independent gaming companies with kickstarter projects. The game follows the path of its succesors Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale & Planescape Torment. -1 score for not including oldschool romance options and multiplayer support like baldur's gate.
  22. Astagar
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This game isn't for everyone. If you care much about visuals or graphics, and little for story or gameplay, you should try another game. But if you, like me, are into story-driven CRPGs, then you should really go for it! Chris Avellone is a good writer, you can expect a great setting and a good story from this game.
  23. Hadriel
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Marks the return of the greatest RPGs ever made. The tactical combat of Baldur's Gate, the rich story and companions of Planescape: Torment and the gorgeous environments of Icewind Dale, all melded into. It is all that was promised and more. Welcome back Greatness.
  24. Maurintze
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Nothing short of amazing. Everything from the compelling story and beautiful backgrounds to the tactical combat screams awesomeness. It's great to see a game in this day and age creating such an interesting and exciting world with new unique elements, while still keeping what makes the infinity engine-games so wonderful.
  25. Continuity
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    There's no secret that PoE harkens back to older games like Baldur's Gate and the like. Let me just say that for anyone who loved the infinity engine games, this is a must play. But that is not all, this game accomplishes something that few of the older cRPG's managed to achieve: great quest design good dungeon crawling and combat encounters AND absolutely stunning writing. Obsidian hasThere's no secret that PoE harkens back to older games like Baldur's Gate and the like. Let me just say that for anyone who loved the infinity engine games, this is a must play. But that is not all, this game accomplishes something that few of the older cRPG's managed to achieve: great quest design good dungeon crawling and combat encounters AND absolutely stunning writing. Obsidian has taken their strenghts of writing and managed to create incredibly rich and complex lore for the game, and implementing it without resorting to huge exposition dumps. The only minus in my book, is that it could have been optimized better, but that hardly matters. Obsidian have with PoE proven themselves to be the masters of the current cRPG renaissance.… Expand
  26. GeneralGonzo
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    You can say it this way or the other: Baldur´s Gate is back! From the look of the game, the feeling when playing, the customization of your characters, the interaction withe them and the environment - everythinfg feeld like Baldur´s Gate - and plays like it. It´s the great old-school RPG all bakers - and not only them - waited a decade for. Fantastic, deep gameplay, tactical pausableYou can say it this way or the other: Baldur´s Gate is back! From the look of the game, the feeling when playing, the customization of your characters, the interaction withe them and the environment - everythinfg feeld like Baldur´s Gate - and plays like it. It´s the great old-school RPG all bakers - and not only them - waited a decade for. Fantastic, deep gameplay, tactical pausable combat and many many loot to ind.
    I can just say: love it. And recommend it everyone who only slightly loves deep and richt group RpGs, where tactical combat is more important than fast clicking in 1st person view!    … 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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