Pillars of Eternity

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. roachtbp
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    Feels like you are playing an old school, classic RPG like Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale, minus the D&D rules, plus modern conveniences and better graphics. Great party-based, tactical combat reminiscent of Baldur's Gate, with characters and a story that also is pretty good and well-written. I welcome an RPG such as this that harkens back to the masterpieces of old. I love this game inFeels like you are playing an old school, classic RPG like Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale, minus the D&D rules, plus modern conveniences and better graphics. Great party-based, tactical combat reminiscent of Baldur's Gate, with characters and a story that also is pretty good and well-written. I welcome an RPG such as this that harkens back to the masterpieces of old. I love this game in every way.… Expand
  5. Freesoul
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    The game we've been waiting for more than a decade !!! and so far it looks like a masterpiece,
    Oldschool gameplay with nowaday tech :)
    Thank you Obsidian !!!
  6. Gratson
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    Finally an RPG that feels like the old classics, with storyling and dialogue that is interesting and well written. The mechanics are close to Baldur's Gate, albeit without all of the fancy-smanshy Dragon Age graphics. If you enjoy classic RPGs like me, and don't require top of the art graphics to enjoy the experience, this is a definite buy.
  7. 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 !
  8. Esett
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Pillars of eternity is a masterpiece. An amazing game filled with beautiful graphics, great writing and awesome music. But the greatest aspect of the game is its game play. It is challenging, quick and deliberate. It is filled with all the pleasures and complexities of turn based D&D combat while at the same time it is refreshing, new and believe it or not logical. You will rarely seePillars of eternity is a masterpiece. An amazing game filled with beautiful graphics, great writing and awesome music. But the greatest aspect of the game is its game play. It is challenging, quick and deliberate. It is filled with all the pleasures and complexities of turn based D&D combat while at the same time it is refreshing, new and believe it or not logical. You will rarely see point blank misses in this game.

    The story is very well told, the characters are interesting, and the choices are there for you to make. You also have a metric ton of options to tweak the experience how you see fit.

    Overall it is a triumph, a masterpiece, living proof that given the right developer Kickstarter can bring quality new franchises to the audience who loves it most. Even if you never loved the original Baldur's Gate, or the other Infinity Engine games, you owe it to yourself as a gamer to try to grasp what it is that fascinates so many people. 10/10.    … Expand
  9. BlackIsle
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    My expectations were very high and Pillars of Eternity exceeded them. This is the best game I have played in the last 15 years. This score of a "10" was not given to offset the "zero" trolls, this is the actual score I would give this game. The future of PC gaming is bright indeed.
  10. sterle2009
    May 26, 2015
    10
    At last! A game as beautiful as Baldur's Gate series! Well I'm still waiting for Torment but that's another story. I'm loving the new classes, complete freedom to specialise your character however you want it and redefinition of the stats. Makes the game so wonderful to play and there's no good or bad builds.
    Well, even with the great mechanics, if the storyline sucks it wouldn't amount    At last! A game as beautiful as Baldur's Gate series! Well I'm still waiting for Torment but that's another story. I'm loving the new classes, complete freedom to specialise your character however you want it and redefinition of the stats. Makes the game so wonderful to play and there's no good or bad builds.
    Well, even with the great mechanics, if the storyline sucks it wouldn't amount to much right? Great news is there's plenty of ambience and story to keep me occupied and staying up "just one more hour" LOL    … Expand
  11. Raf
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Gra to nie tylko powrót do klasyki - to arcydzieło, przeniesienie klimatu z prawdziwych, papierowych RPG na ekran komputera. Magia wylewa się obrazu i otula, zabiera na wspaniałą przygodę. Wszystko w tej grze jest świetne, trzyma najwyższy poziom. To co powoduje, że ta gra jest bardzo groźnym konkurentem dla potężnej produkcji jaką jest Wiedźmin 3, jest narracja i opisy stworzone dłoniąGra to nie tylko powrót do klasyki - to arcydzieło, przeniesienie klimatu z prawdziwych, papierowych RPG na ekran komputera. Magia wylewa się obrazu i otula, zabiera na wspaniałą przygodę. Wszystko w tej grze jest świetne, trzyma najwyższy poziom. To co powoduje, że ta gra jest bardzo groźnym konkurentem dla potężnej produkcji jaką jest Wiedźmin 3, jest narracja i opisy stworzone dłonią prawdziwego artysty. Ogromna część gry rozgrywa się w naszej wyobraźni budując niezapomniany obraz wydarzeń, które tym samym stają się naszym udziałem niczym w doskonałej książce. To najlepsze cRPG od lat i gra. Planescape Torment (produkcja jakże wybitna) może zejść z piedestału, bo oto jego spuścizna, Pillars of Eternity zasiada na tronie wieszcząc zwycięstwo i będąc hołdem dla swego starszego brata !!!… Expand
  12. Zarunil
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    The best thing to happen to the cRPG genre since Baldur's Gate 2. Beautifully hand-drawn backgrounds, interesting characters with great voice acting, a nice new twist on the classic D&D ruleset, an interesting storyline and much more.
  13. tander
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    This is the game RPG fans are waiting for years to come,and it delivered.Rich text grabs your attention every so often,the experience is so sucked in. anyway ,recommended for true RPG lover .
  14. 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.
  15. divine1976
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    Only Kick-starter I backed because I'm a fan of Obsidians games and was not disappointed!

    Can only echo previous reviews: Fantastic writing with choice, customisation and a great tactical old school feel.

    If you like old school RPG's like Baldur's Gate, Torment etc, you are probably already playing, but if not, GO AND BUY IT!
  16. 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.
  17. Noesis
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    This game quite simply sets new high standards in the world of computer RPGs.
    If you were into old school cRPGs, you must absolutely play it (old gamer from the times of Ultima VII, Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment here). But even if you never played one of those games, you should definitely play Pillars of Eternity as well. Because it does much more than just offering an old formula,    This game quite simply sets new high standards in the world of computer RPGs.
    If you were into old school cRPGs, you must absolutely play it (old gamer from the times of Ultima VII, Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment here). But even if you never played one of those games, you should definitely play Pillars of Eternity as well. Because it does much more than just offering an old formula, it innovates and rethinks an old formula to offer a new modern RPG experience.

    Games like this tell you what an incredible experience you can have by investing into amazing writing quality over voiced lines, incredible stories over mainstream movie-like tropes, hand-painted landscapes over flashy 3D and FX, world building and immersion over cheesy entertainment. It's the difference between being amused by something and being fascinated and involved by something. There's nothing wrong in being amused, but you got to try the difference once in a while...

    As a side note: those who reviewed and gave 0s to this masterpiece have just left a record of their absolute incompetence at evaluating games. Everyone has obviously a right to an opinion, but dumb and incompetent opinions speak much more of those who express them than about the subject of their evaluations...    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. Iskhiaro
    May 1, 2015
    10
    I backed this on kickstarter and had high hopes as I approved of the ideas and design decisions made by Obsidian. They really did deliver on all my expectations. The first true gaming kickstarter success story. Other kickstarted games have been good, some have approached greatness, but this is the first to reach it. Game of the Year 2015!
  20. Desdicado
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    Folks I have to say this is genuinely the best game I've played in years, took me back to the days of Baldurs Gate etc.
    Totally gripped me, decent combat, good story, not too text heavy, decent graphics, lovely spell animations, good customisation options and great NPCs, frankly I loved it.
    one of those "just one more mission" games. Spectacular and it was about £15!
  21. 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
  22. ebo974
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    A very good game, just like former Black Isle references such BG 1&2... The way to play is old style, probably not suitable for newer players. I'm really happy to see that more and more RPG are like that. The team progression is really cool, and the places to visit are various and classical. Very great work!
  23. 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.
  24. 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!
  25. 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.
  26. Grumppi
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    I love this game. The gameplay, pacing, open-world feel, writing, characters, animation, etc. are all excellent. Make no mistake though, nostalgia carries this into the upper stratosphere for me when it comes to dishing out a number rating. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't played the old infinity engine games, but love Western-style RPG's like DA:Origins, get started on building someI love this game. The gameplay, pacing, open-world feel, writing, characters, animation, etc. are all excellent. Make no mistake though, nostalgia carries this into the upper stratosphere for me when it comes to dishing out a number rating. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't played the old infinity engine games, but love Western-style RPG's like DA:Origins, get started on building some nostalgia of your own by playing Pillars of Eternity, and loving every minute of it.… Expand
  27. 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?
  28. Wulfburk
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    Best RPG of Obsidian.

    The company has always been shadowed by Bioware and Bethesda, KOTOR 2 to KOTOR 1, NWN2 to NWN1 and New Vegas to Fallout 3 (even though New Vegas is much better than F3) Pillars of Eternity changed the tide. Ever since Mass Effect 2, Bioware has made 4 games, and all 4 of them were utter crap. The atmosphere and the universe, as well as the immersion, of Pillars    Best RPG of Obsidian.

    The company has always been shadowed by Bioware and Bethesda, KOTOR 2 to KOTOR 1, NWN2 to NWN1 and New Vegas to Fallout 3 (even though New Vegas is much better than F3)

    Pillars of Eternity changed the tide. Ever since Mass Effect 2, Bioware has made 4 games, and all 4 of them were utter crap. The atmosphere and the universe, as well as the immersion, of Pillars of Eternity are great and puts Dragon Age to shame.

    The campaign is so great and the universe feels like its been there for a long time, it feels very stabilished. Though different types of games, i felt the same thing when i was playing Mass Effect 1 for the first time. The story unveiling throughout your playthrough improves the game by a lot and you feel very connected to the world and to the plot.    … Expand
  29. ArminW
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    I backed this on Kickstarter for much more than I ever paid for a game before. I desperately wanted this game to happen and thus had absurdly high expectations. Now, after more than 60 hours into the game (within 5 days ant NOT quitting my day job yet...) I can sincerely say: PoE managed to surpass them all.
    So, I'm, giving a 10 for the first time, not because I want this game to be rated    I backed this on Kickstarter for much more than I ever paid for a game before. I desperately wanted this game to happen and thus had absurdly high expectations. Now, after more than 60 hours into the game (within 5 days ant NOT quitting my day job yet...) I can sincerely say: PoE managed to surpass them all.
    So, I'm, giving a 10 for the first time, not because I want this game to be rated highly, but because I truly think that this game, and Obsidian for making it this way, deserve it. I can find nothing among it's short list of minor issues that would warrant to take down my score by even 1 point.
    The Art is gorgeous, and proof that well-painted. lovingly detailed backgrounds beat High-Res textures and technical gimmicks every time. It's simply fun to explore every single area, just to revel in all the detail.
    The writing is a class of it's own, with a major wall of text hitting me like in Planescape:Torment days, a ton of well-rounded and interesting characters far off the beaten cliches, a fantastic world and a story that made me cut hazardously short the third night of sleep in a row...
    Nothing is simple, nothing is black-and white, and no one is simply a fantasy troupe repeated the umptieth time. The choice feel like they really have weight, and my character, with abilities, background and reputation, has never mattered so much (except, perhaps, the aforementioned PS:T)
    And the RPG system that obsidian came up with is to date, hands down, the best compromise between pen&paper complexity and cRPG ease-of-use mechanics I've encountered. It offers endless choices, tactics and possibilities and makes for interesting, tough but fair battles. With *meaningful* difficulty settings (not just numbers raised on enemies) to boot.
    Really, for me, this game is close to perfection and I openly admit - this 46 year old fart has turned into an enthusiastic fanboy. 10. Thank you Obsidian.    … Expand
  30. 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.
  31. fluent
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Fans of Baldur's Gate should be as giddy as I am about this one. It's basically Baldur's Gate 2015. Obsidian nailed it. Congrats for creating one of the best RPGs in the last 15 years!
  32. Messerschmitt
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    A great game. So far I played for about 10 hours and loved every minute of it. Don't listen to the malcontents! This is how crpg supposed to look like: clever mechanics, deep and interesting lore, mysterious plot, many ways of resolving problems (especially in conversations), great music, graphics and atmosphere. The only flaw is that fights tend to be a bit to chaotic. Anyway the game isA great game. So far I played for about 10 hours and loved every minute of it. Don't listen to the malcontents! This is how crpg supposed to look like: clever mechanics, deep and interesting lore, mysterious plot, many ways of resolving problems (especially in conversations), great music, graphics and atmosphere. The only flaw is that fights tend to be a bit to chaotic. Anyway the game is fantastic and it's worth every penny! Stop reading reviews - buy it!… Expand
  33. 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
  34. jack67
    May 26, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in the spirit of Baldur's Gate, without the clunky restraints of AD&D 2nd Edition rules. Pillars of Eternity has an interesting story, excellent side quests and interesting NPCs. This is a text-heavy game influenced by "Planescape: Torment," so if you don't like reading, don't bother with this one. Details abound for those players interested in diving into theThis game is a masterpiece in the spirit of Baldur's Gate, without the clunky restraints of AD&D 2nd Edition rules. Pillars of Eternity has an interesting story, excellent side quests and interesting NPCs. This is a text-heavy game influenced by "Planescape: Torment," so if you don't like reading, don't bother with this one. Details abound for those players interested in diving into the world's fiction.

    Pillars of Eternity is the best of what Kickstarter games has to offer and certainly will be expanded upon by Obsidian. This one is well-worth the money and time.    … Expand
  35. goodman528
    May 25, 2015
    10
    First traditional RPG I have played from beginning to end. I would highly recommend this to everyone, it is the best game I have played in a long time.

    The central theme of the game is the timelessness of human nature, and the role of religion in structuring power in society. That is a very impressive topic for a computer game to tackle. It's definitely a cut above the other games that    First traditional RPG I have played from beginning to end. I would highly recommend this to everyone, it is the best game I have played in a long time.

    The central theme of the game is the timelessness of human nature, and the role of religion in structuring power in society. That is a very impressive topic for a computer game to tackle. It's definitely a cut above the other games that just want to find excuses to get you from one map to the next map to kill more people, and it's definitely a step forward in the history of video game development. The topics touched on in this game include:

    religious fundamentalism
    politicians using scapegoats
    wealth gap and civil unrest
    inheritance of wealth and power in a democracy
    organised crime
    drug addiction

    That list could easily be describing a very serious book about our world today, but it's not, it's about a video game. Isn't that amazing? There are a lot of foreshadowing for a sequel, so there is more to this story then PoE 1. I expect the next game to be even better!

    As a side note: most of the criticism for PoE is about bugs and PoE not being as good as BG. I played 1.05 version of the game and I didn't notice any bugs at all. In fact, PoE is one of the most polished and bug free gaming experiences I have ever had. As for PoE vs BG, I think it's an unfair comparison because there is a 15 year time gap. BG's story was very entertaining, and BG companions had a lot of that 90s charm, but lawfulness/goodness grid alignment and "I am your father" storyline really isn't that good as literature, so get down from that BG pedestal and have some objectivity.    … Expand
  36. 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!
  37. 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.
  38. Aeryx
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    When a game allows you to murder people in town and betray quest givers, you know you are playing a great game. My most memorable moment in Baldur's Gate 2 is when you do a mass murder rampage in town and the guards are sent after you. If you are powerful and skilled enough, you can kill them all. Eventually, the game will send the Magisters, which are the boss of the guards, and they'llWhen a game allows you to murder people in town and betray quest givers, you know you are playing a great game. My most memorable moment in Baldur's Gate 2 is when you do a mass murder rampage in town and the guards are sent after you. If you are powerful and skilled enough, you can kill them all. Eventually, the game will send the Magisters, which are the boss of the guards, and they'll tell you how great they are and then you'll fight, if you kill them, you'll get some really good loot and no more guards will come after you even if you commit crimes. It's really awesome when a game accommodates evil players. PoE allows for such actions, because why not? And you'll know it from the start as the game features some really creative choices, writing and dialog. It will introduce its seriousness by killing off most of your party early on. Funny how games nowadays don't have the cajones to do that. With over 40 hours of fun, I've experimented with builds and even respeced my characters. I love that the game allows this. I like the dark themes and the Stronghold. But the best part I find, is that ALL ITEMS DO NOT HAVE STAT OR LEVEL REQUIREMENTS. This means you can wear the best items in the game right from the start if you know where to find them. This is truly brilliant and makes me wonder why and how so many games missed this important and very immersive attribute of RPG games. The story is also deep and great and complex from a lore perspective. Levelling up is a slow process but meaningful. And if like me, you intend to play Path of the Damned difficulty, you better learn how to min/max stats or your are finished. Real-time with pause gameplay means you have to this fast and have a strategy for enemies. Party formation is critical to your survival and you act like an idiot in PoTD difficulty, you will be dead in seconds. Pillars of Eternity is hardcore CRPG at its finest. But like all great games, it has issues. Some of them include certain types of weapons not having or having very few legendaries while some others have several. The Stronghold doesn't give you too much control over events, such as when bandits attack you even when your party is at the stronghold, they just do damage while you are sleeping and you can't stop them with your party. This isn't a game for people with short attention spans. Despite these issues, PoE is a true winner and the successor of the long lost art of CRPGs.… Expand
  39. faceless-1
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    Obsidian made again superior RPG. They promised Baldurs gate like experience and that is exactly what this game is. This game is not 100% bug free, but i encountered nothing major. Must own to old school RPG fans.
  40. SilentHunterUA
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    I am 20 years old, and i didn't play Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment.
    Everyone compares Pillars Of Eternity to those games.
    I don't get the nostalgia. But! If BG,ID,PT are a lot like PoE, i will play the **** out of them! Because Pillars Of Eternity is just awesome. You can truly ROLE PLAY everyone. Not only you can be a good guy saving the world, but you can kill and    I am 20 years old, and i didn't play Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment.
    Everyone compares Pillars Of Eternity to those games.
    I don't get the nostalgia. But! If BG,ID,PT are a lot like PoE, i will play the **** out of them!
    Because Pillars Of Eternity is just awesome. You can truly ROLE PLAY everyone. Not only you can be a good guy saving the world, but you can kill and slave everyone, and take prisoners to your own dungeon that you build in your own castle! The variety is huge.
    Some side quest are bigger than main quest in other today's RPGs. Even so trivial quest like bringing a lost book to a priest will throw at you originality. Not gonna spoil it for you :)
    Pillars of Eternity - 10/10 [Honest]    … Expand
  41. Mygaffer
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    Pillars of Eternity is a beautiful game that gives players a great bounty of options in how to play it and a smaller than expected learning curve.
    The world is rich without becoming stultifying. The lore is built through the descriptions, dialogue, books and even the design of the world itself. As you progress through the game you will feel like you are exploring a real place and    Pillars of Eternity is a beautiful game that gives players a great bounty of options in how to play it and a smaller than expected learning curve.
    The world is rich without becoming stultifying. The lore is built through the descriptions, dialogue, books and even the design of the world itself. As you progress through the game you will feel like you are exploring a real place and interacting with real people. The themes are deep and consistent throughout the game and can cause genuine moments of reflection in the aware gamer.
    Gameplay works very well, it can feel difficult at first but by paying attention to your stats and abilities you will quickly become efficient at combat and feel a real satisfaction at planning and executing a battle plan against a tough group of enemies. Leveling is rewarding, there is no such thing as grinding, and many of the old school design flaws, like buffing yourself before battle, are gone from this game. You do not have to save scum either, as it is possible to disengage and retreat if a battle is going poorly.
    The art is great, the design amazing, and the soundtrack easy to listen to. This game is something special and something I would not have expected to see the light of day even two years ago. An expansion is already confirmed and all of us should hope for many more stories and adventure to come from the world of Eora where PoE takes place.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. Iduakil
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    I`ve bought the game 1 day after release and it totally made to stop playing Cities: Skylines (another great game in this year). I`ve been playing it non stop and will continue to do for a long time for sure. I am sure I`m gona try out at least the PoTD mode and all made adventurers group compared to my current Hard Mode NPC picked party.

    Game is great. I totally received a game I was    I`ve bought the game 1 day after release and it totally made to stop playing Cities: Skylines (another great game in this year). I`ve been playing it non stop and will continue to do for a long time for sure. I am sure I`m gona try out at least the PoTD mode and all made adventurers group compared to my current Hard Mode NPC picked party.

    Game is great. I totally received a game I was hoping I would get. Game is trully a modern BG2. Music, UI, dialogs, options, game flow, active pause, all bring this nostalgic feeling of playing yet another fantastic great game from Black Isle Studios .... take that back - Obsidian. Some mechanics are a bit controversial but all in all it just a matter of taste how you aproach them f.e. rest mechanic, combat, AI abuse. Overall you recieve a wonderful game well worth it`s price. To be completely honest I regret now I didn`t back the game when it was on Kickstarter.

    It`s a fine game and compared to most recent moderns RPGs the game has a real world, a real story. Overall game is a 9/10 but compared to recent BioWare games it`s a damn 10/10 and I`ll go with that score in my review.    … Expand
  45. iseeall
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    A great remake of Baldur's Gate 2, I can only agree on everything with other reviewers who gave 10/10. If you like top-down party-based RPGs with huge non-linear worlds, multitudes of spells/abilities and complex character building - buy this game.
  46. 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...
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. TGMode
    May 9, 2015
    10
    I have been playing games since the early 80s. Initially in the arcade behind a taxi rank then on the first consoles long before Xbox and Nintendo. I have played PC games as long as there have been PCs and in all that time there haven't been many games that can touch this. Youtube and Google can tell you all about the game, gameplay etc but I can tell you that this is a brilliant game madeI have been playing games since the early 80s. Initially in the arcade behind a taxi rank then on the first consoles long before Xbox and Nintendo. I have played PC games as long as there have been PCs and in all that time there haven't been many games that can touch this. Youtube and Google can tell you all about the game, gameplay etc but I can tell you that this is a brilliant game made by people who have played the best games and taking the best bits and making this gem!
    Giving a game a score of 10 means I can't see how it could be better. For me this is a 10. Brilliant!    … Expand
  51. decumos
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    Obsidians, gods of RPGs, return with their new masterpiece! Yes! This is how its done!
    Even small side-quests are well-developed and, more importantly, there are ALWAYS a choice and a controversy. For example, a spirit tell me... scratch that, SHOWS me a vision how he got killed by his friend, stabbed in his back. I decide what a nasty friend was that and that he needs some manners taught    Obsidians, gods of RPGs, return with their new masterpiece! Yes! This is how its done!
    Even small side-quests are well-developed and, more importantly, there are ALWAYS a choice and a controversy. For example, a spirit tell me... scratch that, SHOWS me a vision how he got killed by his friend, stabbed in his back. I decide what a nasty friend was that and that he needs some manners taught into him. So I go to the town and find his friend. However, it turns out that this friend did this because that guy was a cruel dick and was constantly beating his wife.
    Another example: I come to a mill and find that local miller is being harrassed by thugs. Like a good hero, I promise the miller to stop those thugs. I go to the local tavern where thugs are currently reside. But it turns out that those thugs are farmers, and that miller is a douche and a bourgeois scum who buys their wheat at lowest possible price and sells bread at the highest. However, the miller retorts that he sets honest prices, and even gives the bread away for free to those who really needs it.
    And so on and so forth. This is how it SUPPOSED to be in RPGs. I'm so sick of quests like "go bring 50 elfroots" in Dragon Ages, Skyrims and similar games.    … Expand
  52. Gileq
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    At least. Game where players are treated with respect, not as idiots, like in most AAA games. Decent difficulty level, where scaling up is benefitial.
  53. 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.
  54. gracjanski
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Many good improvements to the already great Baldurs Gate & Co. gameplay. So yes, here you can build up many characters, not just one and yes, it is complex :) Finally the inventory is big enough and the graphic looks well. Only the manual should have been bigger (definitive edition)
    The story is good, especially there are a lot of details to discover, for example the story of the world.    Many good improvements to the already great Baldurs Gate & Co. gameplay. So yes, here you can build up many characters, not just one and yes, it is complex :) Finally the inventory is big enough and the graphic looks well. Only the manual should have been bigger (definitive edition)
    The story is good, especially there are a lot of details to discover, for example the story of the world. Sound/Music are perfect.

    But there should be less text to read. And some cinematics to improve the presentation of the story could be great also.    … Expand
  55. Eldryr
    Apr 28, 2015
    10
    Wow, wow and wow, what a great game! There is really nothing more to say. Play it - love it and play it again. :)
    One of the games I can highly recommand - epic!
  56. Galaad97
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    Any sane(or not) fan of the baldur's gate, planescape, IWD series of the past ought to give this one a try. It is deep, lengthy and has so much content that you can delve into this world for very many hours :). The presentation is polished and it is simply a great and fun RPG :)
  57. 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.
  58. janki
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    They did go above and beyond with this game, there is still room for improvement, but it has already blown away all my expectations. The game is amazing.The thing I like the most are dialogue options, they can vary on your stats, culture, background, skills, reputation! It's amazing!

    This is THE CRPG we have been waiting for!
  59. MikeLane
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    I don't give a lot of tens - this is a ten. Classic isomorphic RPG with excellent writing, suitably tough combat, detailed storyline and the joyous immersion of Planescape:Torment, Baldur's Gate and the very best of the golden age of RPGs. If you ever enjoyed an Infinity Engine game, you will love this.
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. darsat
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    So far so good, nothing crappy going on. Graphics are good. Combat system is nice. The game has an initial challenge. I really was worried about prepurchesing this game (from past experiences with other companies) haven't had any regrets so far. So far lovin it! (3hrs)
  65. 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.
  66. DeusXCom
    May 18, 2015
    10
    Pillars of Eternity aka Baldur's Gate 3 aka Infinity Engine games nostalgia strikes back in 2015.... I LOVE IT!

    I'm very glad games like this can still be made today, IE games are among my favourite games of all-time, so I had extremely high hopes for this title and I'm so happy to say my expectations were fully satisfied. Obsidian did not disappoint. It's almost on the level of IE    Pillars of Eternity aka Baldur's Gate 3 aka Infinity Engine games nostalgia strikes back in 2015.... I LOVE IT!

    I'm very glad games like this can still be made today, IE games are among my favourite games of all-time, so I had extremely high hopes for this title and I'm so happy to say my expectations were fully satisfied. Obsidian did not disappoint. It's almost on the level of IE legends and in some areas it goes even further. All the worries about Unity engine and problems I had with Wasteland 2 such as ugly visuals, clunky UI and bugs are a non-issue here, just the opposite, PoE is visually absolutely beautiful and UI is smooth and perfectly functional. There were some glitches at release, but I was smart to wait a few weeks for first patches to come out and I'm glad I did, because as a result I didn't encounter any serious bugs and I could enjoy the game 100%.

    The locations and environments are so gorgeous, you just want to live in this world and explore every inch of it. Right form the character creation, this is a gaming dream, all the different classes to play, talents and spells to choose from, engaging quests to do with tons of difficult choices to make, all the interesting characters and companions you meet on your travels. The sheer amount of content here is just mind-blowing. Tons of amazing loot, lots of unique weapons with their own background stories, extensive bestiary full of various monsters to fight in the tactical combat system that you can pause and micromanage to your leisure, but you're not force to waste your time in turn-base system, so if you're powerful enough, you can just roll and decimate. Welcome addition in the form of little playable book stories with hand drawn visuals and descriptions that you can interact with depending on your stats or available items. For a new world, there is also an impressive lore, histories, stories and all the gods you can read about in books. Stronghold you can claim and take care of and upgrade with majestic mega dungeon under it, which will satisfy every dungeon crawler's wildest dream or even a cute pet system, I could go on, I just love this game so much and I enjoyed every minute of my adventure, and oh boy, there were plenty of minutes to enjoy, my first playthrough took 120+ hours!!!

    Yes, nothing is perfect and there are few shortcomings such as so-so main story that doesn't really grab you and lacks the sense of urgency that you have to keep going. Level cap that I reached in Act2 about halfway through the game is extra annoying, making the second part of the game useless in terms of progress as exp rewards are way too high and the balance is totally off when you can reach the max limit so soon even with 6 member party. Companion AI is basically non-existent and pathfinding is abysmal. Music is pretty bland and forgettable, not reaching the quality of IE legends in the slightest. Voice acting, while good when present, is very sparse and it can be distracting when one line of dialog is voice acted and the next one isn't. And the lack of co-op multiplayer which was always one of the highlights in IE games for me is also disappointing. But none of this really ruins your overall experience and hopefully all these problems will be addressed in potential sequels.

    Pillars of Eternity might not be ranked high up there among the all-time legends, but it's definitely one of the best games I have played in recent years. A shining gem in the current gaming scene and one of the best cRPG's overall. Thanks to Obsidian for creating this and let's hope for more and even better in the future. 10/10    … Expand
  67. 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.
  68. bhavv
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    I have been waiting for a game like this for over 15 years since the greatest RPG games ever made on the Infinity Engine. Pillars of Eternity perfectly captures the legendary strategic pause and play battles from those earlier games, along with fantastic storytelling and a fully immersible game world.

    Regarding a lot of the negative reviews based on the games graphics, its incredibly    I have been waiting for a game like this for over 15 years since the greatest RPG games ever made on the Infinity Engine. Pillars of Eternity perfectly captures the legendary strategic pause and play battles from those earlier games, along with fantastic storytelling and a fully immersible game world.

    Regarding a lot of the negative reviews based on the games graphics, its incredibly ignorant to downvote this game based on its engine when it promised from day one of the kickstarter that it would be a 2D game going back to the Baldurs Gate and Icewind Dale style engine. When other developers release old looking, even 8 bit games like Terraria, Minecraft, Super Meat Bow, Binding of Issac etc etc, the gaming industry and players rave about such graphics being retro and great, yet a game like this that still looks better than a purely flat 8 bit game gets idiots whining that it looks outdated and old.

    People will remain dumb and uneducated, and such people's opinions will continue to stink of ****    … Expand
  69. 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
  70. zaqik
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    Now I truly became too old that I can enjoy Obsidian's games. Pillars of Eternity consist of concentrate nostalgia about easygoing times and entertaiments that CAN be called Games.
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. Lvce
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    Great..Everything, from the combat mechanics to the dialogues it is so inspired that doesn't only looks like BG3, but will feel like too. It is you playing a 15y old game updated in every aspect that is NOT a Hd remastered version. The lore it is monumental and pleasant during it's read-only unveiling. That's a job well done
  74. GogoFFVI
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    A great game with a great story and interesting sidequests with different options to choose from, real attention to detail, nice lore, good gameplay. Stick with it a little after the start and you'll get hooked if you're a fan of rpgs. I've put 90+ hours in this game and still playing, games like skyrim should learn from well written games like Pillars of Eternity.
  75. 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
  76. keemt
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    9/10 but rating it 10 b/c people gave 0s.

    To all the people complaining how buggy it is---I played Skyrim 4 YEARS after release, and had to restart my game 3 times because I needed an UNOFFICIAL non-Bethesda patch or the entire main storyline wouldn't start (dragon soul bug). This game is way less buggy than Skyrim. 6 rarest traits from great RPGs    9/10 but rating it 10 b/c people gave 0s.

    To all the people complaining how buggy it is---I played Skyrim 4 YEARS after release, and had to restart my game 3 times because I needed an UNOFFICIAL non-Bethesda patch or the entire main storyline wouldn't start (dragon soul bug). This game is way less buggy than Skyrim.

    6 rarest traits from great RPGs
    ------------------------------------------
    1. Great Story --8/10
    2. Great character development ---7/10
    3. Choice & Consequence ---5/10
    4. Open world ---9/10
    5. Non-linear quests ----10/10
    6. Anonymous, multiple character generation

    The game has great combat, items, and interesting quests and stories. This is basically a better version of the great Spiderweb Software games, meaning it's a big and tightly made masterpiece with negligible flaws. I found the later parts of the story to be much too wordy, however.    … Expand
  77. juanval
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    Beautiful game. The best of the kickstarter funded games. A perfect sucessor of the Infinity Engine games. If you liked Baldur's Gate Icewind Dale or Planescape Torment, you should play Pillars of Eternity.

    In order to have a better experience of the game, it's recommended, before start playing, to read about the setting: deities, recent and historical events, geography, races,    Beautiful game. The best of the kickstarter funded games. A perfect sucessor of the Infinity Engine games. If you liked Baldur's Gate Icewind Dale or Planescape Torment, you should play Pillars of Eternity.

    In order to have a better experience of the game, it's recommended, before start playing, to read about the setting: deities, recent and historical events, geography, races, factions, regions, etc.

    I love the setting, a mix of renaissance, colonial, medieval era, in which human souls are the center of the plot. I love too the music, companions, the beautiful areas to explore.

    The plot is well written and original. I liked the ending too.

    Combat, one of the main features of the game, is great but the only problem is that the game is not well balanced. Playing on hard mode, I only found 4-5 difficult battles in all the game. The rest was too easy. I reccomend to avoid playing Pillars of Eternity on Normal or Easy mode.

    Now I'll wait to the release of the expansion. I hope to see more games in this beautiful setting. ;D    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. SCompadre
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    Do you need a deep, mature and incredible story? do you like rpg? awesome and complex combat? vasts amounts of choice? look no further, GET. PILLARS. OF. ETERNITY. ASAP.
  80. 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
  81. invizo
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    Already 100 hours in, simply a masterpiece. The only RPG in a long time whose limiting factor is the player's intelligence and ability to micro-manage. POTD difficulty is a god-send and makes the re-playability amazing.
  82. Emphatic
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    Having been a huge fan of the Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale series I can tell you that this is everything it promised to be any more, A true shining gem, if you like Isometric games, you will love it, if like love beautifully crafted stories, you will love it. if you are yearning for an unforgettable RPG experience that hasn't been seen in over a decade, look no further, this game deserveHaving been a huge fan of the Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale series I can tell you that this is everything it promised to be any more, A true shining gem, if you like Isometric games, you will love it, if like love beautifully crafted stories, you will love it. if you are yearning for an unforgettable RPG experience that hasn't been seen in over a decade, look no further, this game deserve all the praise it gets and then some.… Expand
  83. melrief
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Pillars of Ethernity is a masterpiece, a game that shows what developers commitment and crowsourcing love can do. The game is a spiritual successor of Baldur's Gate/Icewind Dale/Planescape: Torment but it also improves most of the aspects, like graphic, sound, the combat system and the character customization. The main difference between those games and PoE is the fact that PoE is not aPillars of Ethernity is a masterpiece, a game that shows what developers commitment and crowsourcing love can do. The game is a spiritual successor of Baldur's Gate/Icewind Dale/Planescape: Torment but it also improves most of the aspects, like graphic, sound, the combat system and the character customization. The main difference between those games and PoE is the fact that PoE is not a D&D game and doesn't use any of the D&D settings. I was a bit worried about this because D&D 2nd edition is very rich and recreating something even similar requires a lot of time, but the PoE team surprised me: the game mechanics are good, sometime even better than old games. The strategy is dominant in every battle and the game is challenging even at lower difficulties. The non-linear progress of the game can be a pain for people used to games with linear progression, but the result is a realistic world in which you must be careful and wise.

    Graphics and sound are amazing. In particular I find the soundtrack inspired and well placed.

    If I have to find a problem in the game, probably I would point out that the story is not completely original; sometimes it resemble a certain game about past lives...but honestly that could be considered a feature of the game, considering that the other game is another masterpiece.

    I recommend this game but not to everybody: the game is challenging, story-driven and sometimes slow, e.g. when reading dialogs. You have to like this kind of games to love this game.    … Expand
  84. 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.
  85. Lomaxnoah
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    Best rpg for a loooong time, actually one of the few i can really call a RPG nowdays. 10/10 no doubt about it. It is really as close to BG as it gets, if you like this kind of game. Go play it now
  86. DarkInside
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    The best RPG since Planescape Torment and Baldurs Gate 2. Great experience and an awesome story.
    this game is better than Divinity Original SIN and Wasteland 2. Great, I need more.
  87. Mamoulian
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    This is it! The long wait is over and yet again thanks to the Kickstarter can we see what huge lie have we been fed by current games publishers. We were taught to give up all hope and think that the glory days of fantastic intelligent gaming are gone. We were taught that only mindless hack and slashers and MMOs are the way of the RPGs now. But we were being lied to over and over again.This is it! The long wait is over and yet again thanks to the Kickstarter can we see what huge lie have we been fed by current games publishers. We were taught to give up all hope and think that the glory days of fantastic intelligent gaming are gone. We were taught that only mindless hack and slashers and MMOs are the way of the RPGs now. But we were being lied to over and over again. 70.000 backers on Kickstarter showed the world of gaming yet again that we can battle commerce by sponsoring games we all really want to play and that we are many. Pillars of Eternity is the fruit of our unified effort, a treat all oldschool RPG lovers deserved. Its huge, bountiful in stories untold, beautiful to behold and perfect to play for many long hours. A perfect gem an RPG. Thank you Obsidian, thank you Kickstarter. This is a dream come true!… Expand
  88. 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
  89. Robobob
    Jul 7, 2016
    10
    It's like the developers took everything that fans loved about old school RPG like Balder's Gate and Icewind Dale and actually made it BETTER! The combat system is much more intuitive than the old silly 2nd edition rules that those older games used. They slimmed down and trimmed the fat off the skill system. Added many cool feats and abilities, some you can use every fight (encounter)It's like the developers took everything that fans loved about old school RPG like Balder's Gate and Icewind Dale and actually made it BETTER! The combat system is much more intuitive than the old silly 2nd edition rules that those older games used. They slimmed down and trimmed the fat off the skill system. Added many cool feats and abilities, some you can use every fight (encounter) and some every day (rest). This is nice as some spellcasters don't necessarily become useless the second they run out of spells. Everything is so similar to D&D, yet tweaked and renamed to make it something original. Deflection instead of Armor Class. Accuracy instead of Attack, etc. There are some cool new classes like Chanter and Cipher that play different than any other class you've seen. Then there are genius additions to the game like you can create your own hirelings for your party if you aren't satisfied with the companion characters. And building your own stronghold is fun. I've been playing on average difficulty and while few of the fights are too easy, the boss fight are just the right perfect challenge.. you have to use a full party's potential to win,as it should be. I could ramble on forever about all the cool changes to the old formula and I literally have nothing negative to say about this game 40hrs in. Perfect. 10/10… Expand
  90. Amfibios
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    guys this is the real deal! i haven't played a more perfect rpg in years! playing it feels like i'm a kid again where i'd start playing a game and then i'd be so excited and into it that i'd be looking forward to keep playing with every chance i get!
    you may have to neglect your responsibilities if u start playing this, u've been warned!
    i never thought someone would step up nowadays    guys this is the real deal! i haven't played a more perfect rpg in years! playing it feels like i'm a kid again where i'd start playing a game and then i'd be so excited and into it that i'd be looking forward to keep playing with every chance i get!
    you may have to neglect your responsibilities if u start playing this, u've been warned!

    i never thought someone would step up nowadays and make a real old school rpg masterpiece like this, i thought i was doomed to be playing only dragon age-y rpgs from now on.    … Expand
  91. 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
  92. Barby
    Aug 20, 2015
    10
    Is like play a tale, a beautiful soundtrack accompanied me through the deep character creation and I've learned its mechanics almost without noticing while I play, there are plenty of text well integrated as a book with illustrations and choices based on your character's stats, the best way to narrate great amount of text I've ever played, I really feel comfortable with my choices, alsoIs like play a tale, a beautiful soundtrack accompanied me through the deep character creation and I've learned its mechanics almost without noticing while I play, there are plenty of text well integrated as a book with illustrations and choices based on your character's stats, the best way to narrate great amount of text I've ever played, I really feel comfortable with my choices, also the background is dynamic through dialogues. The combat system is the best in RPGs, like Dragon Age Origins with the possibility to customize your character even in its portrait, including the whole party. Sincerely the best RPG today.… Expand
  93. 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
  94. charlfourie
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Not only is this a successor to other Infinity Engine games but it the most fun I've had playing one to date. Sitting at 15 hours to far and can't wait to play more.

    Graphics are rich and atmospheric, Sound is wonderful and voiced beautifully, the Combat is brutal and requires a fine hand and then there is the story, words can not describe how rich the world is.

    Buy it now!
  95. 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
  96. SlightlyOP
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    I don't think I'm all that great with words, but I'll try and describe how I feel about this game nonetheless (because I feel passionate about it). It's been a long time since I've played a game that has pulled me in and made me want to get lost in it's world (examples for me personally being Mass effect, Dragon Age Origins and KotOR). This game has. The writing has been brilliant, andI don't think I'm all that great with words, but I'll try and describe how I feel about this game nonetheless (because I feel passionate about it). It's been a long time since I've played a game that has pulled me in and made me want to get lost in it's world (examples for me personally being Mass effect, Dragon Age Origins and KotOR). This game has. The writing has been brilliant, and coming from someone who enjoys reading a lot, that's pretty cool. The whole soul reading aspect of the game was a surprise to me and being able to read about a bunch of the inhabitants of the world helped bring life to it (I'm still bitter about how lifeless the majority of Dragon Age Inquisition felt). And the companions are a pretty fun unique bunch to go on this journey with. Previously I had never really gone too hardcore when it came to combat in games, but in this game it's sort of required that you be at least a little strategic and it's actually making the game more fun (I restarted my first play through because I felt my character was not optimal). I've never played the old infinity engine games, but after I beat this game a few times I'm definitely going to check them out. To my video gaming brethren, if you enjoy RPG's and/or games with great storytelling and/or games with fun strategic combat, please check this game out.… Expand
  97. szszsz
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    its really a ROLE playing game, where you feel your decisions matter while youve got a lot of place to make yout own choices. Not to mention well written plot, characters and couple of genre overall improvements (like speeding up movement, bigger area of effect when it comes to leaving location, easy and logic rpg system, or side quests that are actually connected to the plot - not someits really a ROLE playing game, where you feel your decisions matter while youve got a lot of place to make yout own choices. Not to mention well written plot, characters and couple of genre overall improvements (like speeding up movement, bigger area of effect when it comes to leaving location, easy and logic rpg system, or side quests that are actually connected to the plot - not some dragon-age-pick-up-crystals-bullshieeet).

    only cons i found are rather small maps (but at least they dont feel empty), some side quests using the areas youve been to (eg. you clear the cave full of ogres, then you get a quest to clear it from cultics who are supposed to be there for years already,, feels dumb), leveling cap that can be rather easily met in the mid/late game and battle music which ends exactly when battle ends (instead of some fading), but all of these are really nothing compared to this future classic isometric crpg.

    A MUST HAVE.    … Expand
  98. FlorianGh
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Just finished it after 77 hours. Loving it to death :) Interesting to see that we can still have great written story this days : the story about gods and reincarnation it's pretty mature subject. I hope the little bugs I have seen will be fixed soon and I can't wait to play an expansion and a sequel. I think it's better then BG1 but not 2 and the fact that it's not D&D makes me love itJust finished it after 77 hours. Loving it to death :) Interesting to see that we can still have great written story this days : the story about gods and reincarnation it's pretty mature subject. I hope the little bugs I have seen will be fixed soon and I can't wait to play an expansion and a sequel. I think it's better then BG1 but not 2 and the fact that it's not D&D makes me love it even more. I hope they will implement more options for party AI and random enounters. Arcanum still remains the best RPG for me but I'm happy to see new lore. The graphics in this game is amazing! I don't understand people that says it's mediocre because I understand how much work the put in and it shows : every weapon is made with detail and care, the background , 3D models and lightning looks amazing. Another great thing it's the option to increase the size of the text : I played it at 130% because it has a lot of text and it's really great to not have to stare at the monitor or TV in order to read it with ease. Recently found out that we have no low INT dialogue. I miss that..… Expand
  99. 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.
  100. ProstoTelo
    Apr 1, 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).

    (from gog by koobare)    … Expand
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#6 Best PC Game of 2015
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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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