Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

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  1. Vagrantglass
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Divinity: Original Sin 2 - PS5
    Co-op playthrough Graphics: 8
    Story: 10
    Sound: 9
    Music: 10
    Gameplay: 9

    Final Score: 9.2

    First time actually finishing a CRPG in a Coop playthrough. The game was great, it was fun to explore and learn the many stories. Highly recommended
  2. bergcamp1001
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Absolute eternal masterpiece. Very long, but super satisfying game with huge variety of mechanics, tactics etc. Just a perfect match in a genre.
  3. Filip1992
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    Realy good game from really good developers ...I hope they will make divinity 3 after buldur's gate 3 if not it's oke I will buy ther nexst game for sure
  4. Casjamin
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    An upgraded version of the first game which was already incredible. This game is a masterpiece
  5. TheCroWolf
    Oct 25, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its really good game fun and all that ...butt you cant really exsplore where you want bcz enemies are level locked so you have to play almost the same way every time yea you have choices and that is cool ...butt this is not tipe off game exaplore where you want… Expand
  6. bananabrainok
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Larian.. keep being you.

    Clearly the result of a passion project. Just pure fun.
  7. Nebroo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game amazing! 12/10
    A big and beautiful world, excellent work on the world, charismatic characters, I really like that there are characters with a history that you empathize with, this is very lacking in the modern game industry, you can talk about the Original sin series endlessly, but it’s better to play and preferably in a cooperative!
  8. briansb
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    An absolutely riveting game that lives up to everything a RPG should aspire to be. The freedom of choice and direction in this game is staggering. The scope is staggering as well, and it was consistently jaw-dropping how much freedom and expansiveness the game offered to you. My only small negative was the balance near the end of the game felt off. I felt immensely overpowered with myAn absolutely riveting game that lives up to everything a RPG should aspire to be. The freedom of choice and direction in this game is staggering. The scope is staggering as well, and it was consistently jaw-dropping how much freedom and expansiveness the game offered to you. My only small negative was the balance near the end of the game felt off. I felt immensely overpowered with my characters, and made the last few areas and encounters trivial. The strategic gameplay of the majority of the game wasn't present -- I felt as though better scaling could have been implemented. Overall however, there is no reason for any RPG fan not to check this out. It's not only one of the best RPGs ever made, but one of the best gaming experiences I've had the pleasure to enjoy.… Expand
  9. RatchetClank111
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    This is one of the best games I've played; however, I still think that at least for the PS4/PS5 a few flaws and annoying things hamper this from being best game ever.

    First, although combat is great in this game, with a wide variety of abilities, it relies WAY too much on environmental statuses like fire, water, electric, etc., and it gets annoying when enemies sometimes can just    This is one of the best games I've played; however, I still think that at least for the PS4/PS5 a few flaws and annoying things hamper this from being best game ever.

    First, although combat is great in this game, with a wide variety of abilities, it relies WAY too much on environmental statuses like fire, water, electric, etc., and it gets annoying when enemies sometimes can just permastun you for it, and just also becomes hard to see as well. Also, I didn't like that basically you get almost all the best spells by act2, and there's four acts total. Another issue is that the game also does rely way too much on character level and gaining XP, so if you go into a fight a few levels below the enemy you have almost no chance of winning. This becomes an issue in the beginning of Act2 and Act4. Also, it's very easy to misclick and thus wasting your action points...

    And some fights are total bs, and sometimes way too high armor/magic resistance number

    Story for the most part is great, although some fatigue sets in Act4 as this game is like75+hours of gameplay. Music is great, voice acting is amazing. Sound effects are very good when you cast spells. The narrator/narration is also very well done, almost like a DM in DND explaining and narrating your adventure. Always fun to use different spells and abilities.

    You can definitely do more than one playthrough, and I do recommend this as you'll probably miss a lot of quests/encounters.    … Expand
  10. Catharsiuse
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    This is not only great game but also, a great story! It is deep and exciting without "fedex' quests. That' is something that for example
  11. Pascal1602
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Loved it. Not as much as the first one but it remains a great concept. A refreshing battle system even though I preferred the one from the first game. However the playable characters are so much better. Each of them has background story which kept me really invested.
  12. Nandah
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    It's the best RPG I've played in this generation. I acquired it initially thinking only at the local coop system, but I've discovered that this is just a plus, the game is really awesome. The art, the music, the combat system, the progress, the choices, the classes, everything was made with lots of real efford of the developers. You can see that they have payed attentioon to the detais,It's the best RPG I've played in this generation. I acquired it initially thinking only at the local coop system, but I've discovered that this is just a plus, the game is really awesome. The art, the music, the combat system, the progress, the choices, the classes, everything was made with lots of real efford of the developers. You can see that they have payed attentioon to the detais, and they made a masterpiece. Congratulations Larian Studios for this work, It brought me lots of joy and fun.… Expand
  13. Rsantoss97
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay and world, liberty of choices like a D&D
    A cool creation mode too
  14. Yagoda123
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Моя любимая рпгшка. Единственное что не понравлилось это некоторые баги такие как квест с тортиком
  15. ManuuuSie
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply a masterpiece for the RPG games of this gen. With some things that could be polished, but in the end it doesnt even matter.
    Waiting anxiously for Divinity 3, home they even surpass this game.



    -SPOILER-
    RIP my character, who died at the end of the game.    … Expand
  16. miggity106
    May 14, 2021
    10
    This is by far the very best RPG I've ever played in my entire life. No bugs great gameplay and graphics. Good story too.
  17. ashleighjos
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. I played this with my boyfriend as my first introduction to turn-based combat, and it was such a good introduction. I was hooked on this game within hours of playing it. Very easy to pick up if you're new to this genre (although I did look up guides for the best builds) and just a very enjoyable game. Great soundtrack and voice acting, and the side quests are just asFantastic game. I played this with my boyfriend as my first introduction to turn-based combat, and it was such a good introduction. I was hooked on this game within hours of playing it. Very easy to pick up if you're new to this genre (although I did look up guides for the best builds) and just a very enjoyable game. Great soundtrack and voice acting, and the side quests are just as interesting as the main story. I'm always recommending this game and I think it is a must play.… Expand
  18. Da3_who_knows
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    I have spend 90+ hours playing this game and i definitely will not want to play it again and this is why. I have played Divinity original sin 1, and i was more or less happy with it. I gave it 8/10 and closed my eyes to all the disadvantages the game had, and god knows there were plenty. I give this one 7/10 even though second part is better than the first one in every way possible. TheI have spend 90+ hours playing this game and i definitely will not want to play it again and this is why. I have played Divinity original sin 1, and i was more or less happy with it. I gave it 8/10 and closed my eyes to all the disadvantages the game had, and god knows there were plenty. I give this one 7/10 even though second part is better than the first one in every way possible. The music is simply amazing. I do not remember the game which had better music and i have played quite many games tbh. The story is soooooo much better than it was in the first part it is simply impossible to compare the two. Characters are much much much better. In all seven available you will definitely find at least one that you will love i guarantee that. The gameplay became even better compared to the first part. I loved the idea of different types of damages and all that came with it. I think it was a great addition to the strategic part of the game and that was really awesome, like you have to develop different builds for your characters so all can do different kind of damage. I really like this. I also liked the fact that you can change your stats in any moment, which was a great issue in the previous part cause many people just ruined the game in the first few hours and were never able to advance further in the game. This was not an issue with the second part, but that definitely does not mean that this game was flawless, god knows it wasn't.

    To begin with, flipping loading time for everything was like 5-7 minutes I **** you not. In the beginning you think it will get better and after you have played more than 50 hours in this game you almost loose your temper every time you make a mistake and have to get back to previous save or when something lags or if there was a bug in a location and the game will simply shut down and you have to load this **** again and that means more time waisted on just waiting for the game to load. Believe me this is supper annoying. Also in my game there was a bug when the game will just close itself whenever i will try to open this bloody cake on the dwarf wedding, which is super annoying cause you need this cake for a mission, i only avoided this problem cause i had Louse in my team, otherwise i don't know what i would have done. I have completed every single side quest that was in the game and i can defiantly say that the second part is harder than the first one, and i think that is where the main issue is. It is not simply harder in the strategical aspect, like you have to think more and stuff, this was actually cool it made me love this game, it was hard in the most boring way. You will just never be good enough for this game, just never. You think you had it all in the previous location you come to the next one and everyone is 2 levels higher than you and you can't do anything with it. You have to find the quests that you think you can do you go half way though it and realise you are just not good enough, your enemies are just better in every way possible, there is nothing you can do. And yeah, you die and have to load the game and wait for the loading for 7 minutes just to realise you need a different saving slot and you have to wait again. And that happened thorough out all 90+ hours of this game. It was unbearable. In the end you somehow complete all the quests, get your best build for your character, spend your last money on the equipment, you feel ready for the final battle... and you are not, You are just not. The final battle was a bloody joke. There was no strategy in it, at all, you just have to somehow survive and pray to be lucky with how your enemies will act, and god knows whatever they do you will not benefit from it. I read all the guides I could find and that did not make live easier. I spend all day for a final battle, just to find out that i do not like any of the endings. ANY OF THEM. Maybe this is just my problem, but if i knew the ending would be such a disappointment, I would have simply watched on YouTube and spend the day doing something else. I liked that this game was not easy, but i think the final battle just ruins all the magic the game had, cause you just want it to end and be over with it. Thinking back, second part is so much better than the first in every way possible except for one, first part got kinda boring in the end, second just became unbearable. I would not recommend it to anyone who didn't play the first part, or who is not the fan of RPG.

    came back to this review and decided that i was wrong. the game is amazing, at least 8/10    … Expand
  19. bskierys
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    The game has its flaws and solo play deserves 9/10 at most and can be comparable to the level of the first Pillars of Eternity game. But the addition of the local split screen coop in a full RPG game for 160 hours is worth noting and deserves a +1 to the score. If you have someone to play with don't hesitate as this is one of the best coop games I ever played. I was not a fan of the firstThe game has its flaws and solo play deserves 9/10 at most and can be comparable to the level of the first Pillars of Eternity game. But the addition of the local split screen coop in a full RPG game for 160 hours is worth noting and deserves a +1 to the score. If you have someone to play with don't hesitate as this is one of the best coop games I ever played. I was not a fan of the first game (mostly because of poor story and music) but I fell in love with this one.

    Pros:
    + Tactical fights are so much better than the ones in Pillars of Eternity. You plan your tactics and cooperate to achieve the best outcome.
    + Leveling system is clear and rewarding. You are embracing each new level with excitement.
    + A lot of branching paths and ways to solve the conflicts. You are creating the story. This is the closest to TTRPG I've ever seen.
    + Amazing music.
    + Local coop – I found it the best way to experience this game.
    + The story presented in the game with all the conflicts presented between characters is so much better than in the first game. it is still sometimes hard to follow with all the side stories but i was curious what will happen next.
    + Crafting and consumables that I actually used, which is not common when I usually play the games.
    + Companions with the arcs related to the main story is a great way to engage the player.

    Cons:
    – You start all the fights with full health and refreshed abilities. this makes most of the encounters very similar (you always start with the same combination of moves).
    – Story is still a secondary thing. It is not the level of storytelling that Witcher or Pillars of Eternity has.
    – The setting is not super interesting PoE wins this round.
    – Fights are tailored to a specific level. If you go to the place you are not supposed to go, you don't stand a chance.
    – The world feels condensed and thus very small. That affects the story that is told like a grand adventure.
    – Too much elemental surfaces. Almost every fight were infested with permanent fire. The world burned all the time.
    – There are a lot of bugs for a 3 year old game (I played it in late 2020).    … Expand
  20. angelknives
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    This game is everything I want from an rpg. i thoroughly enjoyed exploring every little nook and cranny in this game to find every bit of content I could. The game looks gorgeous, and there is a lot to explore. You always feel rewarded for exploring more.
    The story isn't anything especially original, but it is told with a lot of charm. The companion quests are also enjoyable and there are    This game is everything I want from an rpg. i thoroughly enjoyed exploring every little nook and cranny in this game to find every bit of content I could. The game looks gorgeous, and there is a lot to explore. You always feel rewarded for exploring more.
    The story isn't anything especially original, but it is told with a lot of charm. The companion quests are also enjoyable and there are plenty of interesting side quests. Actually, this is one of the few games where I replay all the side quests during every play through.
    All in all this is absolutely one of my favourite games of all time and I can't wait to start another play through.    … Expand
  21. skella
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Rekindled my love for turn based RPGs and RPGs in general.
    Some of the best/consistent voice acting I've ever heard. So many different ways to do things with different outcomes. I hope this becomes a continued set of games that come out every few years.
  22. Venzeles
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    God I dunno where to start.This game is epic.From the original score,characters,stories,it’s perfect in every way.Also if you have do decide which character to choose,I highly recommend to play as Ifan Ben-Mezd.His character development and story is marvelous.
  23. rvp
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    I loved the game. Finally, a great classic RPG again. The story is very interesting. The characters are very likeable. The game length is immense! I love the freedom the game gives you. You can solve quests in so many different ways. The choices you make affect the game directly! The gameplay and the fighting system is a lot of fun! Overall, a great game!
  24. S1XString88
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    One of the most enjoyable gaming experiences I've had for a long time. There's a STEEP learning curve for new players, I had a hard time learning the ropes in Fort Joy but the rewards for pushing through are great. The game is vast, with lots to explore. You can get completely lost in this game for hours at a time which can be both a good, and a bad thing.

    Great gameplay, a fantastically    One of the most enjoyable gaming experiences I've had for a long time. There's a STEEP learning curve for new players, I had a hard time learning the ropes in Fort Joy but the rewards for pushing through are great. The game is vast, with lots to explore. You can get completely lost in this game for hours at a time which can be both a good, and a bad thing.

    Great gameplay, a fantastically designed world, and voice acting throughout only added to my experience. I think the game would benefit from a comprehensive tutorial before Fort Joy. Also, Act 3 and 4 were slightly disappointing compared to Fort Joy and Reapers Coast but altogether the story was solid. A fantastic way to spend 75 hours. The only negative is the fact I'm struggling to find a game to play now I've completed this epic journey!    … Expand
  25. Generalxxbob
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    This is how rpg must work... If u are new in turn base rpg choose explorer difficulty and enjoy such a great game!! A game with everything u want. Exploration, dialogs, open world approach at every single fight (u can go straight, cheese it, trick it and more), lot of characters, tons of builds (this may be a problem)! Nice music, great controls at ps4
  26. Julinitot
    Sep 27, 2020
    8
    Very good tactical rpg with a lot of replayability. Very few games give you that level of freedom, choose your own path, it is even possible to kill guest giver npcs if you feel like it. Combats are fun and challenging, character progression is addictive. Story is average though imo. Last but not least, split screen couch co op give you the opportunity to share this adventure with yourVery good tactical rpg with a lot of replayability. Very few games give you that level of freedom, choose your own path, it is even possible to kill guest giver npcs if you feel like it. Combats are fun and challenging, character progression is addictive. Story is average though imo. Last but not least, split screen couch co op give you the opportunity to share this adventure with your better half. Best feature ever.… Expand
  27. Jajooka
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    It is one of the best games I played maybe my whole life. It is really great. The story is exciting with lots of unexpected twists, and great multi-dimensional characters. Difficulty level is great. Classic is really challenging, then if you like to dig in for nuanced mechanics and min-maxing, and against a bit of an unfair challenge (like I do) you will definetly enjoy replaying it onIt is one of the best games I played maybe my whole life. It is really great. The story is exciting with lots of unexpected twists, and great multi-dimensional characters. Difficulty level is great. Classic is really challenging, then if you like to dig in for nuanced mechanics and min-maxing, and against a bit of an unfair challenge (like I do) you will definetly enjoy replaying it on Tactitian. The one small thing I regret is that I feel there isn't that many viable builds on Tactitian which I would gladly replay again otherwise. All in all, if you like rpg and turned based strategy it is deffinetly a must have.… Expand
  28. massivexploder
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games. A lot of fun. Be patient there is a learning curve. If you like shootem up bang bang games you might want to pass on this one there is a lot to it. If you like turn based rpgs you should buy it immediately.
  29. Vinchezio
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best RPG games I've played in my entire life. It's like I'm a kid again and I'm playing D&D. This is not a Witcher where you run around and stupidly wave your sword, this is really a non-linear role-playing game. If the guys had done Russian dubbing, the translation would have been gold. But even without it, the game is the best.
  30. BobbyH
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Solid game overall, but not too difficult once you get a rhythm going. Love the different origin characters.
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  1. GameCritics
    Nov 30, 2018
    85
    Divinity 2: Original Sin is an excellent RPG that’s packed full of excellent writing, great characters and lengthy adventure filled with inventive and quirky twists on the genre. The combat can be a bit of a slog, there are a few bugs, and the console interface isn’t perfect, but it’s still an absolutely cracking title that will suck up an obscene amount of hours from those who get stuck in. As mentioned at the start of this review, Larian Studios have been making great role-playing games for years and years, and this one stands as one of their very best.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Oct 10, 2018
    90
    Overall, Divinity: Original Sin II is still an excellent RPG experience that uses intuitive mechanics and player choice to an incredible degree to make every encounter challenging and interesting. Divinity II is a beast of an RPG that does many different things incredibly well. It's not perfect from a technical standpoint, and fights and leveling can be frustrating at times, but these are minor quibbles when compared to all of the good stuff that's in the game and works well. If you're in the market for a new RPG with interesting storytelling and an appropriate amount of freedom, make Divinity II your next adventure.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 5, 2018
    88
    Original Sin 2 shakes your hand a little too hard when you first meet. It needs to relax until you get to know it better. It's endlessly surprising, with characters that lose their stiffness over time, in dialogues and battle logs that piece together a dangerous, thoughtful world. It's tough. But the reward is that you get tougher, too. It still needs to clean up some of its tactical sloppiness, though. Having a ton of options in battle is only good if its rules are fair and make sense.
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