Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Definitive Edition

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
74

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. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 2, 2020
    90
    I hope this is just the start for Pathfinder in video games, and I like the future that Kingmaker promises. It's a major time commitment, sure, but Pathfinder: Kingmaker has the kind of narrative arc and development that perfectly captures the essence of playing a tabletop RPG, only in digital form. That's something that I haven't really felt since the era of Baldur's Gate itself and for that I really appreciated what the developers have achieved her.
  2. 4P.de
    Aug 20, 2020
    83
    An impeccable console port of the old-school RPG with a decent control scheme and additions to the already deep battle system.
  3. COGconnected
    Sep 8, 2020
    80
    Controls and obnoxious voice acting aside, Pathfinder delivers exactly what it promises and does so very well. I can’t knock a game for not being something I usually play when it does what it sets out to do it so effectively. From the character creation, to the battle system, to the governing system, Pathfinder is incredibly in-depth. It’s very effectively realized and will steal whole hours of your day before you know it. If you miss the height of tabletops and CRPG’s and you love to fiddle with every nuance and detail in your gameplay, then Pathfinder: Kingmaker is definitely the game for you.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Aug 31, 2020
    80
    Pathfinder Kingmaker is therefore confirmed as a good quality product even on consoles, proving to be able to obscure some of its shortcomings behind a truly impressive amount of content that will undoubtedly fully satisfy the expectations of the diehards of the category.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Aug 24, 2020
    80
    If you’re looking for an engaging tabletop RPG experience on the PlayStation 4, then Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition is indeed that game with intuitive turn-based mechanics in a classic archetype setting. Definitely great value for money, especially in a world where we need to stay home at the moment due to COVID-19.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 23, 2020
    80
    A brilliant cRPG, that got even better in this edition thanks to the many solved bugs and the introduction of an "official" turn based mode during fights.
  8. SpazioGames
    Oct 17, 2020
    79
    Thanks to the new turn based combat and the added DLCs, the console version of Pathfinder Kingmaker is on par with the PC one, and comes recommended for all RPG fans.
  9. The Games Machine
    Sep 4, 2020
    78
    Pathfinder Kingmaker is an incredible game full of content, capable of entertaining for a countless number of hours, especially considering the Definitive Edition includes all expansions. The porting, unfortunately, suffers from very poor optimization, and managing combat on a pad might prove a bit of a hurdle.
  10. Meristation
    Sep 29, 2020
    75
    A good rol game with lots of customisation options and hours of adventures.

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User Score
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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