Pillars of Eternity

As a spiritual successor to some of my favourite RPGs of all time, Pillars of Eternity does those games justice with its ultra-traditional story, presentation and mechanics. But I recommend other people check it out as well, as it offers a sprawling world to explore, and a fantastic cast of companions to interact with, making it the perfect example of a retro genre done right.

Capsule ComputersMateja Simovic

9.5/10

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Nintendo LifePJ O'Reilly

9/10

During the sixty to seventy hours it takes to make your way through the main story and DLC on offer in Pillars Of Eternity (much more should you choose, quite rightly, to meander), you’ll meet a cast of unforgettable travelling companions, fight your way through labyrinthian dungeons, explore deserted Dwarven fortresses, become Lord of your very own stronghold and undertake quests as varied as they are beautifully-written and acted. Obsidian has created a heartfelt tribute to the classic 'Infinity Engine' RPGs of old; one that takes the best of those games, delicately updates them and – in the...

GameSpaceJatobi

9/10

Pillars of Eternity's port to the Switch is a great port indeed. It brings the modern classic to the handheld scene for on the go awesomeness. The only lacking feature of this entire release is the controls. Had they included touch capabilities, it would have set it far apart from the other console releases. As it stands now, the mediocre controls truly hinder the game itself. Yet at the same time, the core gameplay is still there, and it's still awesome. While the controls are flawed, it's s...

ShackNewsJosh Hawkins

9/10

My one disappointment with the choices, however, felt hard to shake. At one point, when you're faced with a faction to choose, the moment falls flat on its face. No matter what choice you make, the moment ends the same. This shattered the illusion of choice, and wasted the pride and responsibility I had felt over the last ten or so hours. The scene was still extremely well written, but having the idea that somehow my choices mattered ripped from my control just sits heavy on my heart.

GamingTrendTim Steffes

90/100

Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity is a love letter to those gamers who remember RPGs of old - when parties were large, adventures were world-sprawling, and you read a book or two worth of words before the world was saved.

Impulse GamerAdmin

The first thing you’re reminded of when you start up Obsidian’s new RPG Pillars of Eternity is that it’s a labour of love. The game was put together with the

Gaming NexusRob Larkin

8.5/10

This is the type of game that needs two scores. One for the diehards of the genre and one for the newbies. The development team catered to their core group, and I feel they made the game that they wanted to play. But ultimately I also feel I have to hold them responsible for making a game that feels inaccessible in so many ways. Once you get over the learning cliff, there is a better game out there than this score represents. Pillars of Eternity is like a speakeasy. If you know the dirty, dark alley you need to go down and have the password for the doorman, there is a wonderful, vibrant, and r...

VG247Kat Bailey

Pillars of Eternity evokes the halcyon days of isometric RPGs.

KeenGamerEwan Gleadow

5/10

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GameSpotBrett Todd

5/10

At the end of eternity

GamepurJan Ole Peek

0/10

Pillars of Eternity II is an excellent game in a genre that has seen a resurgence of quality titles as of late. Continuing on from Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian Entertainment was able to create a brilliant sequel that neither ignores its history, nor forces the gamer to have experienced it. The gameplay never gets stale and the setting of an island world is something I’ve not experienced before. There’s easily 40 – 50 hours worth of story in this game, and you can triple that if you exp...