Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Reviews
Pillars of Eternity II is Obsidian's new masterpiece. It is outstanding and it also features improvements that could mean a lot for the pure RPG for next years. An amazing universe with an exquisite gameplay make this game one of the best of this year so far.
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Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire is a perfect sequel. Interesting story, complex character progression system and tons of things to discover transalte into hours and hours of pure fun.
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The second installment of Pillars is a great example of how sequels should be made.
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Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire is the perfect sequel. An interesting storyline, complex character development and a lot of things to discover will make you spend many, many hours with this title.
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Pillars of Eternity II Deadfire is great addition to what was already a great game, with a few setbacks that could hinder your experience but its still one of the best CRPG games nonetheless.
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Pillars of Eternity 2 is an excellent CRPG that improves upon the original in every single aspect, as well as creating the best naval combat minigame in the history of gaming. Combine that with the huge world, 100 hour quest, supreme non-linearity, and immense replay value afforded by the deep character creation and you have the one game you shouldn't be allowed to miss this year.
Pillars of Eternity II isn't a perfect RPG, but it comes pretty darn close. The game's highly refined dialogue, combat, exploration, and character development systems come together in a way that just feels right for fans of old-school isometric RPG's. Making a sequel to one of the best roleplaying games in recent memory was a tall order to be sure, but Obsidian definitely cleared the bar and then some.
While a bit front-loaded with lore, Pillars of Eternity 2 offers a more intricate and charming story, characters and vastly improved combat encounters. Less of a homage to the "Infinity Engine" era and more of Obisidian's vision on RPGs and storytelling.
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More than just a faithful recreation of an old subgenre, its greatest strength lies in its impeccable writing.
Polished and well-written but a little too familiar, Deadfire offers dozens of hours of RPG fun in a beloved setting.
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 adventures.
All in all, Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire has delivered. Comparing it to the previous game, this sequel has better visuals, in-depth mechanics, and great story-telling. This sequel emphasized on immersion, exploration and shaping the world through decision making. It gave fans what they asked for and more and gives non-fans a chance to explore the cinematic story. It took nostalgia and dressed it up to something fancy. If you have the time and money, take a step back and save Eora. Buy this game.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, within the first couple of hours, contains the phrase "Cannon-fucking your boat to sodden splinters." Pirates might not make everything better – you wouldn't invite them to a booze-free wedding – but they've done wonders in Obsidian's RPG sequel.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is an excellent game with a few minor hiccups that keep it from being perfect.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a lesson in sequel creation. Instead of making some slight alterations, or simply changing the setting, this smooths all the rough edges of the first game, while keeping the plot, writing, and role-playing aspect in top form. While not without flaws, and although the seafaring business is not equally awesome as the rest of the experience, this is, without a single doubt one of the best Dungeons & Dragons-inspired RPGs of the year. Kudos in spades Obsidian Entertainment!
We're starting to run long here, and that's because Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is such a huge game that one review that wants to remain reasonably sized in terms of word length is going to have a hard time getting to everything. So let me leave you with this: Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire rises well above the typical role-playing fair, and will provide an unforgettable experience for those that are willing to put the time to fully embrace what it is offering.
The original Pillars of Eternity is a tough act to follow, but Obsidian has knocked it out of the park once again.
Obsidian has gifted the already cluttered RPG genre with an excellent title that offers hundreds of hours worth of gameplay. Puzzles, ship combat, side quests, exploration, and other activities keep you occupied along the way.
Deadfire is the first time Obsidian gets to work in a sequel of it's own and that's makes the game special. The open world approach to it's narrative is really interesting. They managed to build a new game looking foward the future of the studio but not forgetting the past of the genre.
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If you’re looking for the next, and perhaps greatest, grand cRPG; if you’re aching for an epic single player adventure; if you’re seeking a setting outside the norm; if you’re hoping for a story that takes you in and hangs on, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire fills the bill. It is something special, something you’ll want to play again and again and is a game that will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the genre’s best.