Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Definitive Edition

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Vandal
    Aug 17, 2020
    73
    This Definitive Edition brings the PC experience to consoles, and it’s a good option for those who miss Baldur’s Gate, and are happy to discover an indie approach to it.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 21, 2020
    70
    Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a phenomenal game with hundreds of hours of deep CRPG and kingdom management gameplay, but at the time of review it's hampered by bugs that impact how you can enjoy the game, and with reports of progression halting issues and save file corruption. Our advice would be to wait for the bugs to be patched, but ready yourself for a serious commitment to this vast CRPG.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 18, 2020
    70
    With patience you can master the fiddly battle menus, and the wealth of content2 banishes any frustrations to a deep, dark dungeon. Outside of combat menus are a joy to navigate on R2. The sense of immersion helps break down the barriers of the game’s PC origins, as whether it’s cooking campfire meals or using a character’s lore knowledge to seek new narrative pathways, there are roles here you’ll enjoy playing for weeks. [Issue#180, p.76]
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  5. Screen Rant
    Aug 19, 2020
    70
    Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Definitive Edition is the perfect game for those stuck at home needing something to fill their time. There is so much to do and explore that players will be able to spend hundreds of hours in the game and still not see everything that it has to offer. The bugs are the only major issue, and those will likely be addressed by the developer shortly. Despite the glitches, Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Definitive Edition is still one of the best tabletop-inspired RPGs in recent memory, and will captivate veterans of the genre for hours on end.
  6. Worth Playing
    Jan 4, 2021
    65
    Seasoned tabletop players and those who are willing to invest the time and effort into learning the systems could sink their teeth into this one if they're willing to look past its buggy warts, but Kingmaker doesn't offer enough different or intriguing content to win over someone who isn't already invested in this system and world.
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 19, 2020
    65
    Satisfying and frustrating at the same time, Pathfinder Kingmaker does everything right when it comes to its character creator, story, and combat. However, it falters in its Kingdom management and the constant game crashes that start to feel more like a gameplay feature than an actual issue.
  8. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 21, 2020
    60
    Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition is a good game marred by technical problems on the PlayStation 4. As it stands, it is difficult to recommend to anyone in its current state.
  9. GameMAG
    Oct 24, 2020
    50
    If you were looking forward to dive deep into Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Definitive Edition on consoles, you probably should change your plans. At least for the time being, while the devs are trying to fix their game. Meanwhile, if you still crave that classic role-playing experience, just get yourself Pillars of Eternity or Divinity: Original Sin.

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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 50
  3. Negative: 20 out of 50
  1. Jaster83
    Oct 11, 2020
    3
    The gameplay, mechanics, and story are all great, and if not for all the bugs I'd give it a high 8 or a 9, but the game is buggier thanThe gameplay, mechanics, and story are all great, and if not for all the bugs I'd give it a high 8 or a 9, but the game is buggier than Fallout 76 on release. In two days I've had 19 game crashes. These crashes come when saving, so all your progress between the last tine you saved and when the game save you crash while making is just lost. This is my second attempted play through because corrupted saves and weird restrictions on save game file size errors caused me to have to start over. The latest patch didn't fix any issue I was having and added a weird big where I can't pause after combat amd my skill bars disappear until I loot something.

    My advice is at least wait until 2021 to purchase amd they might have some of these issues fixed, but the game has been on PC for years and still has issues, so I don't know. I'll post back in a few months if the situation improves.    … Full Review »
  2. Lestatman
    Sep 11, 2020
    1
    This game should have not been released in this state. This feels more like an early access game with it's constant crashing and massiveThis game should have not been released in this state. This feels more like an early access game with it's constant crashing and massive framerate drops not just in the town centre but on other map areas.

    I've never been so discouraged from exploring in a RPG game as traveling takes forever and with the bonus that it might crash at any time doesn't help and it's a fully priced game as well.    … Full Review »
  3. GCassels
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    A bit dated visually but compelling story and universe. Learning the controls is a bit of a curve but there is some solid fun to be had here.A bit dated visually but compelling story and universe. Learning the controls is a bit of a curve but there is some solid fun to be had here. A must own while we impatiently wait for Baldur's Gate 3.… Full Review »
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