Games

Pillars of Eternity

Obsidian Entertainment

2015•Strategy•PEGI 16•About 60 hours

Taste attributes: adventurefantasymonster/alien/supernaturalfastfresh & originalimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questfighting evilsocial commentary

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, sweeping strategy game, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

IGDB rating

81 / 100

329 ratings

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About This Game

Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!

Summary: IGDB

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

AdventureFantasyMonster/alien/supernaturalAll consuming questFighting evilSocial commentary

Keywords

WizardsImmortalityMagicCrpgElvesDialogue treesDwarvesGood vs evil

Where to play

Details

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers: Obsidian Entertainment, Paradox Interactive
Released: 26 March 2015
Series: Pillars of Eternity
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Time to beat: 34h rushed, 60h normally, 87h complete
Age rating: PEGI 16
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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