Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 360 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 291 out of 360
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 360
  3. Negative: 43 out of 360
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  1. Dazan
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    Excelente port. Se ve muy bien conectado a la tele y en portátil. Los fps son estables.
  2. YTG_GAMING
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    One of the best new ports available on the Nintendo Switch!

    I had never heard of Divinity Original Sin 2 until I saw it’s reveal and surprise release that night on the Nintendo Direct. Just seeing the trailer instantly gripped me and I wanted to know more. It was then quite easy to discover that this is also one of the most highly rated RPGs on PC, Xbox One and PS4. This game was an    One of the best new ports available on the Nintendo Switch!

    I had never heard of Divinity Original Sin 2 until I saw it’s reveal and surprise release that night on the Nintendo Direct. Just seeing the trailer instantly gripped me and I wanted to know more. It was then quite easy to discover that this is also one of the most highly rated RPGs on PC, Xbox One and PS4. This game was an instant buy and I can easily say that this game truly truly deserves the praise after from what I’ve experienced so far.

    Divinity OS 2 is an isometric top-down turn-based RPG with an incredibly in-depth combat system and sports some of the best writing and voice acting I’ve ever experienced in any RPG ever. The presentation is absolutely lovely and the world is truly alive with rich personality and charm and there is literally oodles of different ways to approach each situation and each quest.

    In terms of how it runs on the Switch, it runs great and looks great (obviously not as good as the other available versions though), however I have experienced two software crashes in the 50 hours played so far, usually when I am about to do a hard save. Note – Quick save is your friend however make sure it is used in the right places at the right time. I spent two hours trying to revive three companions because of where they were placed and where I last saved. Was a fun two hours but still a hindrance none the less. Battery life you’re looking at about 2-3 hours in handheld. Control system is tricky at first but easy to pick up. I’ve had no issues with reading text in handheld mode.

    Overall a great game that is going to be taking up my time until I complete it. At time of writing, I have played about 50 hours and I’m nearing the end of Fort Joy    … Expand
  3. pgualtieri
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Absolutely the best game you will ever play... ever! Nobody seemed to care that this port was shadow dropped during the last direct.. I would typically check once at least once a month to see if I had missed any news regarding this game coming to the switch.. then out of the blue the game gods at larian blessed us with this wonderful gem! You'll always remember where you were when KennedyAbsolutely the best game you will ever play... ever! Nobody seemed to care that this port was shadow dropped during the last direct.. I would typically check once at least once a month to see if I had missed any news regarding this game coming to the switch.. then out of the blue the game gods at larian blessed us with this wonderful gem! You'll always remember where you were when Kennedy was shot, or when the towers fell, I'll always remember where i was when i heard dos2 hit the switch! Hopefully we can see more larian games on our hybrid system! EVERYBODY NEEDS TO BUY THIS GAME! i don't understand why you wouldn't? Unless you hate greatness! Only thing i wish was that cross saves from ps4 would be possible.. but no biggie! I'll flash put another 100 hours into this wonderful game!… Expand
  4. SlimeKnight33
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    This is probably the best rpg on the Switch. 100+ hours of content if you want it and you can play online with friends. I don’t have a gaming pc but if you have this on Steam you can transfer saves back and forth which makes this a pc gamers best friend to continue playing on the go or on a big screen. I just wish they had local multiplayer in the main campaign and also GM mode (would beThis is probably the best rpg on the Switch. 100+ hours of content if you want it and you can play online with friends. I don’t have a gaming pc but if you have this on Steam you can transfer saves back and forth which makes this a pc gamers best friend to continue playing on the go or on a big screen. I just wish they had local multiplayer in the main campaign and also GM mode (would be perfect for local wireless with Switch).… Expand
  5. Artezzany
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    divinity original sin 2 is one of the most exciting games released, the combination of
    choice and consequence is really unique. The level of care put to every item and choice you take, make for a unique and surprising experience.
  6. kazuki1866
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    Este juego lo recomiendo 100% es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, lo tengo en PS4 Pro y ahora lo compre en Nintendo Switch y que creen es magnifico jugarlo donde quiera que vaya, en el nuevo Nintendo Switch Lite se ve especialmente bien.
  7. Aaargh
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    This game deserves a 10. Even with stick-men as graphical representations, it would still deserves a 10/10. Obviously try to play it on a PC. But if you only have a switch, buy it, play it and realise it is one of the best crpg's in existence. Bought this game during the same time as Zelda BotW. I'm an immense Zelda fan (so I'm biased) but I'll easily put this on the same footing or above.
  8. A_coat
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    Score will definitely increase as I play more, only a few hours in so far. I've never played this game before on any other platform, but I understand it's highly praised and was excited that it was ported to Switch. After a few hours, I am already enjoying feeling the game out but the point of my review is to simply confirm that it runs smoothly on the Switch and seems like a qualityScore will definitely increase as I play more, only a few hours in so far. I've never played this game before on any other platform, but I understand it's highly praised and was excited that it was ported to Switch. After a few hours, I am already enjoying feeling the game out but the point of my review is to simply confirm that it runs smoothly on the Switch and seems like a quality port, even in docked mode. Excited to play more!… Expand
  9. Nevermber
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    I love RPG, so I do not consider myself objective.

    DOS2 is a cool, multi-faceted, long-running game with an incredible story that I went through several times over the past couple of months, but I'm sure I missed something. Races, classes, characters as individuals, interesting quests, unusual non-game characters - all this is mixed here in some magic potion that will enchant the    I love RPG, so I do not consider myself objective.

    DOS2 is a cool, multi-faceted, long-running game with an incredible story that I went through several times over the past couple of months, but I'm sure I missed something.

    Races, classes, characters as individuals, interesting quests, unusual non-game characters - all this is mixed here in some magic potion that will enchant the player.

    Yes, of course, the graphics here are not perfect, but this does not interfere with playing and enjoying the game 100%.

    Written after 165 hours of playing the Nintendo switch.    … Expand
  10. dpruttz
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    What can I say....this is the best RPG ever!!! I had not played this before and was really looking forward to picking it up when it hit the Switch. I was not disappointed, this game has such scope, such choice and as such great consequences. This game will consume my life for weeks even years to come! Great Game 10/10
  11. RealHunter
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Безумно крутая рпг, сначала брал в стиме играл, сейчас проходим на приставке в кооперативе! это оболденно, разнообразия от созданных персонажей и их классов просто невероятное! на данный момент наверное это лучшая рпг века :)Безумно крутая рпг, сначала брал в стиме играл, сейчас проходим на приставке в кооперативе! это оболденно, разнообразия от созданных персонажей и их классов просто невероятное! на данный момент наверное это лучшая рпг века :)
  12. Exstasy
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Лучшая РПГ на моей памяти. Пошаговые бои очень понравились, ну и вариативность. Исполнение на высочайшем уровне.
  13. Ama-SOY
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This is probably the best RPG to date, great story, great gameplay, a challenge to complete.
  14. yitus
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Gran juego! Lo jugué hacia un tiempo en pc, pero que esté disponible para Switch es un gustazo. Ahora puedo jugar al Divinity allá a donde vaya!

    Tengo que reconocer que me ha sorprendido gratamente no solo la buena adaptación de los controles a los Joycons, sino que el juego se ve espectacular, tanto a nivel de gráficos, como de modelos (a penas hay diferencias con los de PC). Desde    Gran juego! Lo jugué hacia un tiempo en pc, pero que esté disponible para Switch es un gustazo. Ahora puedo jugar al Divinity allá a donde vaya!

    Tengo que reconocer que me ha sorprendido gratamente no solo la buena adaptación de los controles a los Joycons, sino que el juego se ve espectacular, tanto a nivel de gráficos, como de modelos (a penas hay diferencias con los de PC).

    Desde luego es uno de los juegos más TOP que existen en Nintendo Switch.    … Expand
  15. vodkaffee
    Mar 3, 2020
    9
    if you are new to western RPGs here's a tip, quick save ALL the time, also great game, very good port, i have played around 120 hours and just once i had a framedrop in a battle and a crash on the game (the game has been patched a lot since then).

    UPDATE: the game keeps adding new content 1 year later, along with patches. The story gets way better the more it advances and you learn how    if you are new to western RPGs here's a tip, quick save ALL the time, also great game, very good port, i have played around 120 hours and just once i had a framedrop in a battle and a crash on the game (the game has been patched a lot since then).

    UPDATE: the game keeps adding new content 1 year later, along with patches.
    The story gets way better the more it advances and you learn how to exploit it.    … Expand
  16. Vlad0908
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    This game will be able to give a non-repeatable drainage, Nintendo Switch is the console of the gods
  17. Ashtryk15
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    The game is great! Thwompthing is just an idiot who doesn't even own a Switch.
  18. MrGoodbarHD
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    This is possibly the best game of this generation. I liked this game so much I bought it for both PC and PS4. Its refreshing to see a game like this.
  19. DungeonMaster
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Being a young gamer, I did not feel the charm of RPG games from the beginning of the zero. But after I plunged into this beautiful fantasy world of Divinity 2, I just played uninterruptedly for 50 hours. The game has very nice graphics. Thanks to Larian Studios for this great game.
    P.S. Waiting for Divinity: Fallen Heroes.
  20. Hecks88
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    Fantastically rich and satisfyingly difficult to master. Probably my favourite rpg on the Switch at the moment.
  21. Curator336
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Great game. Removed much of what I did not like in the first part. Thanks to the developers.
  22. SpideymanSV
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    a great blend of rpg and turn based strategy, a very fun game for either 1 player or 2 player and great fun online with 3 of your closest buddies
  23. xrenderman
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    This is how proper RPG should look like in 2019. And having such a great port with no compromises on the most comfortable platform is just great!
  24. danielscotth
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Where would I even begin? This is hands down the best RPG I’ve played since TES IV: Oblivion or TES V: Skyrim. And I’ve never been able to get into an isometric, classic style rpg before. That’s saying something.

    The amount of player freedom and choice is incredible. The game rewards you for creative and unusual thinking and tactics. The amount of spells and crafting and loot and quests    Where would I even begin? This is hands down the best RPG I’ve played since TES IV: Oblivion or TES V: Skyrim. And I’ve never been able to get into an isometric, classic style rpg before. That’s saying something.

    The amount of player freedom and choice is incredible. The game rewards you for creative and unusual thinking and tactics. The amount of spells and crafting and loot and quests is enormous, and the gameplay (everything from exploration to dialogue to combat) is outstanding.

    The soundtrack is perfect. I enjoy every track. The story has kept me engaged and excited to see what will happen next. The characters are rich and very like able. It seems DOS2 has a near perfect balance between open exploration and linear story-telling. There is so much to do, but you can take your time and do it at your leisure or attempt to forge ahead on the main path if you so choose (though you’d be significantly handicapping yourself by losing out on all that sweet EXP and loot, AND excellent side quests and surprises all strewn out throughout the gorgeous areas).

    So far I’m about 50ish hours in and I can’t stop playing. It’s ridiculously engaging and just downright fun. I’m playing on story mode and feel it’s the perfect amount of challenge without being TOO difficult. Also, it runs very, very well on the Switch. I’ve had no issues whatsoever. The graphical downgrade isn’t bad. It looks gorgeous on the big screen or on portable. It plays well with very little frame drops. The load times are the most annoying part - they are admittedly a little long. But they aren’t a deal breaker.

    Divinity: Original Sin 2 has become one of my all time favorite RPGs ever. It’s singlehandedly made me interested in giving another go with other CRPG’s again, reignited my love for what RPG’s can do, and led me to purchase and give Dragon Age: Origins and Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 a chance. I’m also looking into Pillars of Eternity now as well. This game is beautiful, funny, immersive, addicting, rewarding, and practically bursting with loving attention to detail in every corner. Buy it!!!    … Expand
  25. RagnarX213
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    This game is bananas ! Super addictive once you get past the steep learning curve ! The graphics look great, I dont see much fuzziness but I do have googly eyes so...my only complaint is that it sucks the switches battery power like a tub of whale blubber through a silly straw! So I'll deduct 1 point for that otherwise it's a 10! Seriously id say max play time on a full battery is 2-3This game is bananas ! Super addictive once you get past the steep learning curve ! The graphics look great, I dont see much fuzziness but I do have googly eyes so...my only complaint is that it sucks the switches battery power like a tub of whale blubber through a silly straw! So I'll deduct 1 point for that otherwise it's a 10! Seriously id say max play time on a full battery is 2-3 hours! This game is a strategy rpg fans dream come true and it has layers upon layers of RPG minutiae ! You'll start off being on fire more than Steven Wonder working a fryalator but once you cast some rain spells up on that **** you'll be Gucci bro ! Plus this game has lizard people , which I mean if you're not into that you might as well go put some Legos in your corn chowder! If you can't find a level 69 wizard to LARP with then this is the next best thing !… Expand
  26. Mandiven
    Oct 13, 2019
    9
    Excellent rpg, not in the same class as baldurs gate 2 and planescape torment but very good none the less. Switch port is very playable albeit with a slightly zoomed in version. Steam crossplay saves is what makes this. Play on pc and continue on your switch.
  27. jimmymc
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Simply incredible. Bought this after the BG3 gameplay reveal. I knew the game was well-regarded but never paid much attention as I assumed that it wouldn’t be for me - couldn’t have been more wrong.

    It’s definitely not as pretty on the Switch as it is on other formats, but it’s still a detailed and attractive game and a little blurriness doesn’t make battles any harder to follow. To be    Simply incredible. Bought this after the BG3 gameplay reveal. I knew the game was well-regarded but never paid much attention as I assumed that it wouldn’t be for me - couldn’t have been more wrong.

    It’s definitely not as pretty on the Switch as it is on other formats, but it’s still a detailed and attractive game and a little blurriness doesn’t make battles any harder to follow.

    To be able to play something like this on the go is just wonderful. Note: tons of reviews talk about how hard the combat is, and I’m enough of a wimp that I out it on easy to give myself a fighting chance - while I would definitely recommend saving often (because I have reconsidered decisions a few times), it’s totally manageable for me.

    If you’re on the fence, do watch a couple of gameplay videos - the range of possibilities for each battle and most conversations is just insane.    … Expand
  28. Enterkiou
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso juego. Mi primer encuentro con un RPG clásico estilo dungeon and dragons, y quedé fascinado. Excelente campaña, jamás vi una historia tan completa y con tantas opciones de diálogos, y determinaciones en el destino de los secundarios. Entretención por cientos de horas. Muy recomendado
  29. evildoomfoot
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    WOW, one of my favorite RPGs and a killer port to boot. A must have for switch owners and divinity fans.
  30. ChadTyler
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    This game, Baldur’s gate 2, Planescape torment, and Dragon Age Origins are the best rpgs ever created, in many people's opinion. The switch port is amazing. It uses dynamic resolution and can be blurry at times, however the performance is solid. If you can overclock your switch it’s even better, however that’s unnecessary. I haven’t encountered a bug in 40 hours other than blurry portraitsThis game, Baldur’s gate 2, Planescape torment, and Dragon Age Origins are the best rpgs ever created, in many people's opinion. The switch port is amazing. It uses dynamic resolution and can be blurry at times, however the performance is solid. If you can overclock your switch it’s even better, however that’s unnecessary. I haven’t encountered a bug in 40 hours other than blurry portraits which are fixed by using the magic mirror. If you want to play the best rpg since 2000 this is it, and you can literally play it anywhere. Though if you don’t care about portability, I would obviously recommend pc or ps4, etc.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  1. GamingTrend
    Sep 20, 2021
    90
    If you can’t play on PC, Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Switch is a perfectly fine way to play. It has its issues and quirks that make it more of a companion to the PC version, but being able to play wherever you want makes up for it.
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  2. FNintendo
    Nov 12, 2019
    90
    Divinity: Original Sin II is one of the best games available on the Nintendo Switch and a heaven-sent for RPG fans. With its in-depth gameplay, freedom of exploration and an involving and detailed plot, this is an excellent adaptation to the Nintendo Switch and one which will reward the investment of time and energy that any player puts into it.
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  3. Nintenderos
    Oct 25, 2019
    100
    Divinity: Original Sin II is a masterpiece and a dream come true for RPG fans. This game takes us to a world in which our decisions will influence completely throughout the secondary plots, without forgetting to maintain excellent quality both in storytelling and in combat and personalization. One of the best role-playing games ever created.
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