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May 2018
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64 Reviews
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An intricate, vibrant world to explore, Deeply satisfying roleplaying, Novelquality writing, Lush visuals and sound design, Tons of content and replay value, Is there such thing as a bad pirate game
Combat can be oldschool to a fault, Ship battles are slightly underbaked
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is an exceptional roleplaying experience that truly lets you forge your own path in a rich, multilayered, grog-soaked world. Occasionally the game is just a touch too retro for its own good, but, for the most part, Pillars...
Published: 2018-05-08, Author: Jason , review by: venturebeat.com
Above: I touched it.Image Credit: Jason Wilson/GamesBeatPillars of Eternity II: Deadfire puts the gods, warts and all, at the forefront of the story, and at this point, it shines when it focuses on your interactions with these powerful-but-flawed beings...
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Published: 2018-05-08, Author: Andy , review by: pcgamer.com
A massive, bountiful RPG with richly descriptive writing, a well-realised setting, and deep tactical combat...
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire improves upon the Pillars of Eternity formula in nearly every way, creating an RPG loaded with both strong combat and important, character-defining choices that frequently have an impact on your numerous and deep side-story...
Published: 2018-05-08, Author: Daniel , review by: gamespot.com
Excellent writing throughout, Vast world packed with poignant little stories for you to uncover, Art direction creates a striking tone and an inviting setting, Rich, nuanced cast that grow and evolve
Main story is suitably grandiose, with a number of jaw-dropping moments, Sailing around is engaging, and your crew even sings sea shanties, Combat is smoother and more approachable than previous Infinity Engine-style games
The archipelago feels lifeless outside of a few key missions, Companions are one-note, with disappointing storylines, Very buggy. Like, very
Pillars of Eternity felt like a solid foundation for a genre-defining sequel. Now, having finished said sequel, I feel much the same way. There are a lot of interesting ideas at play here, but mostly underutilized, and without the threads to tie it all to...
Amazingly deep world, Tactically satisfying combat, Nautical management
Sailing is underwhelming, Not accessible for curious newcomers
Pillars Of Eternity 2: Deadfire is a truly superb RPG from the masters of the genre. Unlike, say, a Bethesda game or even The Witcher 3, this isn't an accessible entry point for curious newcomers; it's a game that demands the kind of attention and commitm...
Published: 2018-05-16, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: It feels churlish to say this about any game that offers 30+ hours of play, but it could be argued that the original Pillars of Eternity lacked a certain level of scope. Yes the art was lavish, yes the stakes were high, and yes it contained a dungeon bene...
Abstract: Pillars of Eternity is an ambitious and successful gamble on role-playing game nostalgia, aimed squarely at people who enjoyed Baldur's Gate and Planescape: Torment.The first game, released in 2015, brought in $4m in funding on Kickstarter. Its sequel...
