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  1. Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Amazing game.

    Beautifull graphics, sounds are amazing. Well thought out game. If you like RPG`s this is one of the best ever made. Vanilla was great but the enhanced edition made it even better.
  2. Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Best turned based RPG on the market. A coop heaven, lots of fun with friends. Now with extra content, control support, and many more enhancements. Play it, enjoy, love it.
  3. Jan 1, 2020
    10
    This RPG has the best battle system I have ever played, an interesting world with tons of exploration and good characters. It starts with the character creation. You can create and build your character as you want without class restrictions. Then there is the awesome battle system. It is so deep and organized. For example: You can use a rain spell to put water on the surface of the ground.This RPG has the best battle system I have ever played, an interesting world with tons of exploration and good characters. It starts with the character creation. You can create and build your character as you want without class restrictions. Then there is the awesome battle system. It is so deep and organized. For example: You can use a rain spell to put water on the surface of the ground. Then you can freeze the water to create a slippery ground (Everyone who moves over that ground can fall down. If they fall their turn ends) or you can electrify it, creating a damaging shock field or you can use a fire spell to remove it / created steam that blocks the enemies vision (Steam can also be electrified if I remember correctly). Another example is that you can put oil on the ground (Movement is decreased) that you can set on fire with everyone in it receiving damage and the burn status (Additional damage over time). I want to say that I find the decreased movement more useful than the additional damage for most of the time. It also taught me to look behind damage in spells and abilities. The debuffs and status effects spells / abilities are a useful tool which can change the tide of battle. And this only scratches the surface. You will like the experimentation with combos and different set ups. The crafting system is well done and totally integrated in the game. For example: You read that part above with the slippery iced ground? You can use nails to improve your boots to avoid slipping (I think a similar system is used in real life). You can still just improve only stats. It should be mentioned that you wont learn all abilities or skills in a branch. I advise to read some FAQs or ability guides to plan ahead. The world building and lore in this game is pretty well done. I liked getting more knowledge about the world, side characters etc. The main story is O.K. It is a bit stereotypical but delivers. The main characters are also a bit on the blank slate for you to develop side. However the side quests and side characters are well done. I find their motives, stories believable and interesting. I often got into moral dilemmas. This is also a good point to mention that you can give your 2 main characters a personality at the beginning of the game. This means that they will discuss and question the others decision at many points in the game. They will decide their approach in a mini game (Give small ability boosts to both in different directions) and can prevent you from some solutions / actions (But can be used to boost many abilities in a small but very useful amount). I want also mentioned the tactical game mode which gives you a new challenge in a unique way. In many games this means that the enemies have higher stats and more abilities. Here many battles are rearrange. Example with !!! Minor Spoilers!!! I started the tutorial battle and saw no changes. Then after my turn ended I realized that an additional enemy was placed behind me just outside my view (Had I slightly changed the camera I would have seen the enemy and started differently). Another example is a battle outside the first town. Lightning hits the ground and reawakened electrified Zombies are added to the battle. Attack them in melee combat and you get shocked / paralyzed. !!! End of spoilers!!! Overall this is purely game of the year material. Bonus: Divinity Original Sin 2 is even better. Expand
  4. Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Great local co-op game. My wife and I we are playing this game split screen and we love it. While my wife is not a gamer she appreciate turn based combat(she has time to think), a lot of non combat quests and we are both surprised by number of options, game allow you to play in so many ways that we love this.

    Technically game is solid, 30 fps works well. There few moments when game
    Great local co-op game. My wife and I we are playing this game split screen and we love it. While my wife is not a gamer she appreciate turn based combat(she has time to think), a lot of non combat quests and we are both surprised by number of options, game allow you to play in so many ways that we love this.

    Technically game is solid, 30 fps works well. There few moments when game drops below this value but this not affect your experience.

    2 tips: - you can block split screen by pressing "left" on d-pad. - it is easier to pick up items from ground by long holding X button. Yellow circle will start growing around you and all items in that circle will be listed in separate window, then you can pick what you want to take.
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  5. Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Fantastic unexpected gem, with being a console player previously never having heard of this game until a Facebook ad caught my eye. Refreshing to the AAA cinematic games, in terms of gameplay its fantastic there is nothing like this really on PS4. Would recommend to any RPG fan
  6. Oct 27, 2015
    10
    One of the best turn based old school rpg's I have ever played. Beautiful graphics, perfect amount of difficulty, good sense of humor, long story with endless side quests, great tactical combat, Rivellon is awesome and I would advise anyone and everyone to give it a shot... For it would be a sin too miss out on such an epic game... an Original sin.
  7. Apr 7, 2016
    10
    Been playing SRPG, RPG, and CRPG for more years than I'd like to admit, but I dare say, if you have a similar taste, then this game is a must for yee console-gamers (or PC)! There's a lot of exploring that is well worth your time, and the dev. certainly have a profound sense of humor! And I'm happy to say that Divinity Original Sin will have a follow up (thanks to another turn via aBeen playing SRPG, RPG, and CRPG for more years than I'd like to admit, but I dare say, if you have a similar taste, then this game is a must for yee console-gamers (or PC)! There's a lot of exploring that is well worth your time, and the dev. certainly have a profound sense of humor! And I'm happy to say that Divinity Original Sin will have a follow up (thanks to another turn via a successful Kickstarter) which just make me even more happy! Larian Studios, I vouch for thee, and long to see what you'll hand me in the follow up! Expand
  8. Mar 7, 2016
    10
    I loved this game. It is a classic, old school isometric RPG in the mould of Balders Gate, but with enough of a twist to keep the classic formula fresh and exciting. Great writing and plot, interesting combat mechanics, great crafting, freedom to interact with pretty much anything and a ton of content make this a joy. The game is challenging and takes time and thought, so may not be forI loved this game. It is a classic, old school isometric RPG in the mould of Balders Gate, but with enough of a twist to keep the classic formula fresh and exciting. Great writing and plot, interesting combat mechanics, great crafting, freedom to interact with pretty much anything and a ton of content make this a joy. The game is challenging and takes time and thought, so may not be for everyone, but if you like old school RPG's and enjoy a challenge, then this is the game for you! Expand
  9. Oct 27, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So this is brilliant if you love couch coop and love rpg's. My buddy and I enjoying ourselves way to much. We even had our girlfriends jump in and drop out. Needless to say this fills a big void in competent, coop, loot, grinding, tactical rpg gaming. It's been about three years since anything close

    Graphics are solid. everything is solid. Joint decision making is a blast. being able to keep adventuring while my buddy goes to town is phenomenal. I have not played alone so I cannot rate that experience but together it is a 10/10 and one of my favorite coop experiences ever.

    The only bad i can think of right now is the menus and character management can be a bit clunky.
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  10. Oct 27, 2015
    10
    It has been a long time since I have played a turn based RPG that captivated me from the get go. From what I have experienced so far, this game is up there with Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights and Dragon Age Origins. The world of Rivelon is beautifully hand crafted complimented by a rich and interesting lore, characters are believable and dialogue (now completely voiced over) adds for aIt has been a long time since I have played a turn based RPG that captivated me from the get go. From what I have experienced so far, this game is up there with Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights and Dragon Age Origins. The world of Rivelon is beautifully hand crafted complimented by a rich and interesting lore, characters are believable and dialogue (now completely voiced over) adds for a deep and immersive experience. The music and sound effects are added polish to an already well designed game. What is most impressive is how they have adapted this masterpiece to consoles in an almost seamless fashion, from control mechanics to split screen coop, something rare in today's gaming industry. More developers need to put this type of effort into their games. Congratulations Larian Studios, you have created an absolute gem. Expand
  11. Oct 28, 2015
    10
    nice game turn based combat its wonderful and everything is voiced its a must buy if you want crpg story and excellent combat and did i mentioned the nice graphics.
  12. Oct 29, 2015
    10
    The base game was already extremely good and was a must buy in my opinion if you like RPGs in the vein of neverwinter nights or baldur's.
    But this? This is even better! Plus it's free if u got the previous version!
    Btter Ui, faster loading times, reworked IA, a new game mode etc etc!! I am very proud I got my hands on this game (PC and Console! ; Couch coop masterrace!) An enhanced
    The base game was already extremely good and was a must buy in my opinion if you like RPGs in the vein of neverwinter nights or baldur's.
    But this? This is even better! Plus it's free if u got the previous version!
    Btter Ui, faster loading times, reworked IA, a new game mode etc etc!!

    I am very proud I got my hands on this game (PC and Console! ; Couch coop masterrace!)

    An enhanced version of a must buy? A mustmustbuy!
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  13. Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Being a long time srpg ,rpg and ,crpg player This game Is a must for consoles. Its vast diversity from the typical arpg makes exploring worth it. From pc to console Thiis company doesn't go wrong the devs are awesome, This is a rare gem you shouldn't pass by 10/10! And with divinity Os 2 kickstarter finished You can only expect more from a excellent dev crew
  14. Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game! Classic role playing at its best! Controls take a little getting used to at the start, but once you have that down they work great, and the graphics look very good on my PS4. I love the turn based combat, works very well on a console.I will advise there is very little hand holding in this game. There are tutorials at the start, but after a bit it is up to you. ThereFantastic game! Classic role playing at its best! Controls take a little getting used to at the start, but once you have that down they work great, and the graphics look very good on my PS4. I love the turn based combat, works very well on a console.I will advise there is very little hand holding in this game. There are tutorials at the start, but after a bit it is up to you. There are plenty of walkthroughs online though if you get stuck. Expand
  15. HSC
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    I know we like to min/max our metactiric scores, to make it seem like we can influence/make up for opposite scores. But this game is a 9 - 10 game no matter where you are at. The original was very good, this is a AAA effort here, they've improved on so many things. It's like a super patch, more time to balance, more dialog to make the story stick better, better direction, all voiced forI know we like to min/max our metactiric scores, to make it seem like we can influence/make up for opposite scores. But this game is a 9 - 10 game no matter where you are at. The original was very good, this is a AAA effort here, they've improved on so many things. It's like a super patch, more time to balance, more dialog to make the story stick better, better direction, all voiced for elegance. On and on, more better. Thank You! Expand
  16. Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Gamepad controls mapping Unmatched RPG depth Fully voiced NPCs Split-screen co-op reat RPG elements, character customization and voice acting. Classic role playing at its best
  17. Dec 6, 2015
    10
    Love this Game The Wife and I have been having so much fun. I do enjoy the graphics design and the story is well written and the characters are well done.

    The soundtrack is a great asset in this game I found myself wanting to go and download them so I can listen the great tracks on my Ipod the customising with your character is fun too there is a lot of options but I still think that if
    Love this Game The Wife and I have been having so much fun. I do enjoy the graphics design and the story is well written and the characters are well done.

    The soundtrack is a great asset in this game I found myself wanting to go and download them so I can listen the great tracks on my Ipod the customising with your character is fun too there is a lot of options but I still think that if they put in races with attributes ect (Dark Elves, Men, Dwarves, High Elves ect) it would be a lot better but doesn't take anything away from the game.

    Co,op is so amazing I have been waiting for a game that I can have fun split screen with my friends and my wife, Co,op in this game is top notch to play with someone and battle over leadership is so much fun and honesty I don't think i have played a game where you can challenge you friend for leadership or disagree with the decision he made in a quest is so good!!!!

    Overall its fun to play the inventory could be better but I still love divinity on ps4 even if the Pc version is better (as it would be) but I think they did a excellent job porting it over to Ps4 Great Job!! Guys
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  18. Jan 15, 2016
    10
    Game is amazing.

    That said its not for everyone, it is very challenging. Sometimes you actually fail in this game a few times before you can figure out the right tactic. This makes it very rewarding. I felt like every encounter mattered. The game focuses you to adjust your tactics to the situation.

    If you like RPGs at all you should enjoy this quite a bit.
  19. Nov 26, 2015
    10
    I just can say: woah. Enhanced version its really kickass (was really disappointed with first edition). Lots of role playing and fun. Ill try to say my honest opinion with this one,

    Pros: Nice fights, really fun and versatile. Role playing is kickass, you can alter quest such in a massive way. Interesting maps, really invites you to discover entire maps and keeps you with mystery
    I just can say: woah. Enhanced version its really kickass (was really disappointed with first edition). Lots of role playing and fun. Ill try to say my honest opinion with this one,

    Pros:
    Nice fights, really fun and versatile.
    Role playing is kickass, you can alter quest such in a massive way.
    Interesting maps, really invites you to discover entire maps and keeps you with mystery through them.
    Intuitive quests, not for lazy minded people.
    Leveling is fun, you can spend a bunch of time thinking what to invest, that's kinda cool imo.
    Enhanced edition improves almost everything, the improve in graphics, effects, optimization its really mindblowing in compared with the last year one. Pretty solid.

    Cons:
    Not best story or dialogues (its kinda weird, but that weird thing maybe keeps you interested).
    Voice acting isnt the best (sometimes its annoying to hear npc speech's)
    Difficulty: not friendly (old fashioned way, you can encounter high lvl mobs that only warns you not to keep going that way lol).
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  20. Dec 5, 2015
    10
    This game is a blast! If you consider yourself an RPG fan you shouldn't miss this one. Even after finishing vanilla version of the game on my Mac I picked it up for PS4 just to enjoy the journey with my GF on splitscreen. Controls mapping seems to be good enough and more importantly consistent throughout menus and little improvement here and there improve the experience a lot.
  21. Jan 12, 2016
    10
    Shocked at how great this is. This is how a real RPG should be and I'm very glad to see that some game companies haven't tossed away the roots of the genre in favor of simplicity (Fallout 4...). Dialogue choices are dynamic, many quests have different branches and many (even main story quests) have alternative outcomes that require a new playthrough. Difficulty is reminiscent of old-schoolShocked at how great this is. This is how a real RPG should be and I'm very glad to see that some game companies haven't tossed away the roots of the genre in favor of simplicity (Fallout 4...). Dialogue choices are dynamic, many quests have different branches and many (even main story quests) have alternative outcomes that require a new playthrough. Difficulty is reminiscent of old-school RPGs, and planning and strategizing is key to winning, even in normal. If you're complaining about how most games developed these days are going easy mode to cater to more casual players, this game is for you. Not only is it difficult, but every fight is rewarding, every level gained is fun to get, and the customizations/builds are great. I wholly enjoyed the true split-screen co-op couch experience and it worked perfectly. I haven't seen games that have done such great couch co-op in a while. Voice acting, 99% of the game is voice acted, and voice acted WELL, which brings the game more to life.

    One tip though: Save A LOT. Abuse Quick save after every battle, every 5 minutes, etc. You'll need to get into the habit of this. This game exemplifies personal freedom, which is a double-edged sword. It WILL let you aggro every NPC possible (even your companions, who will leave you permanently if you piss them off too much) and it also WILL allow you to die even in unintentional circumstances (such as you accidentally triggering a trap that activates a poisonous gas or lava that wipes your party). You'll need to make sure you quick-save a lot in order to reload after you screw up (I screwed up a **** of times...). Also, this game may crash randomly from time to time, I experienced a crash every 10 or so hours, so quick saves will help prevent that.

    I recommend you get this game if you are nostalgic of traditional RPG elements and if you were disappointed in Fallout 4's freedom and are looking for something similar to fallout 3.
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  22. Jan 31, 2018
    10
    DIVINITY: ORIGINAL SIN ENHANCED EDITION one of the best ps4 rpg and one of the best of all time. Unique, pretentious and fun battle system. Great RPG!
  23. May 11, 2019
    10
    When Shang Tsung beat this game for the first time he said "flawless victory". Okay so it's not "flawless", but no game is. I wish the game were more difficult, but it is actually very difficult until you get to mid game, at which point it becomes only slightly difficult. That's about all I can say bad about it. The game sure is a unique experience and playing this game co op with myWhen Shang Tsung beat this game for the first time he said "flawless victory". Okay so it's not "flawless", but no game is. I wish the game were more difficult, but it is actually very difficult until you get to mid game, at which point it becomes only slightly difficult. That's about all I can say bad about it. The game sure is a unique experience and playing this game co op with my brother was probably the most fun and engaging co op experience either of us has ever had; we played the game through twice. Do yourself a big favor and don't read a gamefaqs while playing it. The game is full of a lot of fun and challenging surprises. Expand
  24. Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Awesome game! Incredible experience, one of the best rpg game that I ever played!
  25. Sep 7, 2020
    10
    After two playthroughs I would encourage everyone to try this game out. Maybe together with a friend (couch co-op or both with separate PS4 is possible). The fight system is interesting and there are so many ways to beat the game. Also the humor in this game is fantastic. For skilled players there is a permadeath mode, which really added some spice to the game.
  26. Jul 5, 2023
    10
    RPG maravilhoso. Uma história bem original, muito conteúdo. O fato de poder jogar coop em tela dividida local é muito bom também.
  27. Nov 5, 2021
    10
    This game got me through the pandemic playing online with my friends. Had so much fun with it. Great co-op game.
  28. Nov 9, 2015
    9
    This is a very slow paced isometric turned based game with lots of times spent in menus and with none of the streamlined features that are found in Diablo 3 PS4 Version. This is no Diablo in case you are thinking it is. The first 10 hours I have maybe been in combat 4 times or maybe 5% of the time. So why did I give it a 9. It has a cool story that unfolds from a simple murderThis is a very slow paced isometric turned based game with lots of times spent in menus and with none of the streamlined features that are found in Diablo 3 PS4 Version. This is no Diablo in case you are thinking it is. The first 10 hours I have maybe been in combat 4 times or maybe 5% of the time. So why did I give it a 9. It has a cool story that unfolds from a simple murder investigation. I am only getting to the good stuff at 12 hours (but you should be hooked by 3-5 hours), but I see myself finishing this one because of the story. I also really like the tactical combat and the range of abilities and loot that can be had even early on. A word of caution. The game does not scale enemies (they have preset stats), so if you find yourself in an area with enemies well above your level, you probably should turn back and try a different area. The gate soldiers will warn you. It might be good to listen to them, although I was able to triumph over enemies 2 levels above me (maybe I got lucky since he didn't even get to attack due to my quick kill). Be sure to examine the enemies with a character with a point or two in lore (the archer in the cage has that skill). It will show you enemy strengths and weaknesses. So in short, this is the polar opposite of a hack n slash rpg. Unlike many games these days it requires thinking and planning. Highly recommended for you to give it a try if this sounds even like it might possibly your type of game. I was on the fence and finally got it. I'm so glad I did haven't regretted it. Will have to pick up Fallout 4 later on. This game just won't let me go. Expand
  29. Nov 1, 2015
    9
    everything about this game is awesome! BUT! i get error all the time in fights. Its really frustrating. I must restart the game and do the fight all over again.
  30. Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Divinity Original Sin Enhanced Edition
    New School RPG with an Old School Feel
    Divinity Original Sin tells the story of 2 source hunters that you get to customize at the beginning of the game, customization is pretty basic so you’ll be lucky to get a character to match your likeness even a tiny bit These source hunters are out to solve a town murder, but while solving this murder they’re
    Divinity Original Sin Enhanced Edition
    New School RPG with an Old School Feel
    Divinity Original Sin tells the story of 2 source hunters that you get to customize at the beginning of the game, customization is pretty basic so you’ll be lucky to get a character to match your likeness even a tiny bit
    These source hunters are out to solve a town murder, but while solving this murder they’re sent down a path and realize they need to solve something much larger than this.
    Before you play this game, you need to be self-aware with the kind of gamer you, because while this game is fairly new, the way it’s delivered isn’t.
    Don’t expect a top down Skyrim…
    I was reminded many times of Pokémon, in the sense that every city you go to has its own story that still connects to the main story.., you set out on a journey and that’s it, you’re on your own, see you later or never, the game doesn’t care.
    It will not hold your hand, other than marking the occasional few important places on your map for you to go check out
    This is a 60 hour journey that you’ll need to figure your way through.
    And the only way to do this is to listen to the conversations…
    At first this doesn’t seem like too much to ask, but every character you run into talks longer than your mom does when she bumps into somebody she knows at a grocery store,
    I’m almost certain 15 of the 60 hours was spent sitting through dialog..
    You can skip through any and all, but this isn’t advised as again, it’s the only way you’re going to figure out where to go to next,
    you have to literally immerse yourself into the game world to beat it... you have become your character…
    That being said, if you don’t have the time or patience to literally almost live another life you’re not going to like this game….
    Sure you can follow a guide, but who wants to do that for 60 hours?
    Otherwise, you’ll find this game to be quite the masterpiece
    You’re solving mysteries and puzzles, there are side quests that can help with main quests, tons of npcs to interacts and trade with, and you want to talk to every npc, helps them, get on their good side and sometimes be able to bring them along your journey..
    Their help is much welcomed because outside the city walls the wilderness if full of enemies ready to kill you
    Beyond the problem solving that’s going on, there is a turn based combat system here…
    This fighting system is very simple to understand with tons of skills and spells to learn based on your characters skills that you get to freely choose as you level up...
    You could easily turn a brute to a witch and vice versa….
    Through shops, chests, and bookshelves, you’ll find tons of skill books to teach your characters new moves for battles…
    You have your basic elemental attacks which come in handy since enemies do usually have a weakness, and the environment is completely interactive…
    You can catch things on fire, blow them up, throw poison grenades, it’s all fair game...
    My favorite though is the ability to summon creatures to help you…
    By the end all 4 of my characters could summon at least 1 creature, while only 1 of the 4 were a witch…
    You aren’t forced to stick to certain skills based on your characters stats... there is an insane amount of freedom here…
    Still, it took me a little over halfway through the game to get my team so stacked... so for the first half I had to rely a lot on scroll, which can be used to regenerate a fallen member, summoned creatures, or do elemental attacks…
    I did however feel that I was a little too over powered in the last 40% of the game…
    I hardly had to think during battles..
    It seems as though I’ve figure out the best strategy and it failed maybe 2 times onward…
    but even the final bosses were a breeze…
    This made the final few maps feel like a drag, and you kinda get to see just how repetitive the game real is…
    Still the first half of the game can be insanely challenging at times….
    some bosses 1 hit killing your entire team, having to force you to approach their rooms differently so all of your member don’t take the damage…
    Luckily you can find some epic loot to help with elemental damage, give you some stat boosts, and if all else fails, there is a quick save feature to let you retry as many times as you’d like, or leave, stock up and come back…
    The journey to the credits though is well worth it..
    Especially since your characters feel so real to you
    They will interrupt when they disagree with your dialog choices, causing you to have to rock paper scissors your way through a decision and this really an extra layer to the immersion..
    OF course even better if this other person is sitting on the couch with you, as this game does support split screen coop as well
    Despite feeling more like a puzzle game for the final half, Original Sin is one of the best RPGs in a long time.
    But if you aren’t willing to put in the time and effort this game demands,
    I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it
    I give Divinity Original Sin Enhanced Edition
    a 8.5/10
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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Jan 14, 2016
    92
    Brings the incredibly fun PC-style RPG experience to your console: co-op, physics, and bugs intact.
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    90
    A real feast for RPG-loving console owners and one of the best games to play in co-op. [13/2015, p.47]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 16, 2015
    80
    One of the most exciting PC RPGs of recent years effortlessly makes the transition to PlayStation without losing a drop of its tactical depth in the process. [Christmas 2015, p.82]