![]() ![]() Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition is without a doubt a brilliant game that nearly singlehandedly revived a genre that has been replaced in the hearts of many by World of Warcraft, The Witcher, or The Elder Scrolls series. That said, if you are willing to spend some time introducing yourself to a world and playstyle you have never explored, that investment will pay out in dividends. It would be generally hard to recommend this game to someone who wants to pick up something and get right into mastering the mechanics. And while this is annoying, and may even require the occasional restart, it was never game-breaking or something that would substantially hinder my recommendation.Īnd, as I've mentioned previously, Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition falls into a genre that is notoriously difficult to get into, simply because of the complex systems. With close to minute-long loading times between maps, occasional staggering, and getting stuck in boxes every five (or so) hours, the game is either deceptively hard to program or the port wasn't executed with the same deft hand that crafted the underlying game. One of the notable downsides is the port to the PlayStation 4 doesn't feel perfect - even on my PlayStation 4 Pro. With that said, Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition isn't trying to capture their audience with brilliant graphics or astounding textures - they will let the gameplay and story do the talking for them. While many older fans of in-depth RPGs may remember the games looking similar, they would likely be surprised on the differences and nuances when taking off their rose-tinted glasses. While the music and the story take an elevated position among the genre, the visuals (which are beautiful in their own right) fall more on the side of HD nostalgia. My only critique is the, at times, sloppy transitions between battle music and what we will be hearing in the background: ![]() On top of that, the music swells, adding instrumental flair thanks to the compositions by Justin Bell. While the voice overs seem to be arbitrarily chosen, normally relegated to the more important story scenes, voice acting was well above par for both the genre and Kickstarted games. With no exaggeration, you feel ruined on fantasy RPG settings once getting to play through Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition.Īlong with the story, both the in-game narration and the music are inspired. Impressively, Obsidian never misses a beat in their 60+ hour game, constantly hitting the right tones with inspired writing that goes above and beyond the standard of the medium. Afterall, you are going to need everyone in the town happy with you if you hope to dethrone the blighted King.Īs anyone with a history of playing Dungeons and Dragons (physically) knows, game sessions and your enjoyment of them rely almost solely on the Dungeon Master's ability to craft a story and provide the mood that develops the environment and characters. Or, perhaps, you will be able to stop the fight altogether with a stoic hold to your morals, or even just buying a round of beer for the right people. Your wave of support on either side can turn the tide of the disagreement, likely ending in the loser's death. even with half the town hanging by their necks for being heretics.Īs the new person of the town, the burden falls on you - not simply because plot dictates it, but because the townpeople are all famished and frankly too weak for either side to win. Shouldn't they get the best crop?" Meanwhile, the mob leader - more than happy to drink his share of the wheat - simply remembers a better time, and can't come to terms with the fact that less wheat is being produced. "Yes," the mill owner admits, "I give a few of them in the mob the worst batch of the wheat, but we have pregnant people suffering in our village. A morose mob storms the grain mill, screaming at the hardworking (yet notably crotchety and frugal) landowner that he has some hidden stores of wheat tucked away to make more money at the expense of the common folk. In the heat of this hex, tensions are boiling over. No one is happy, but thr most important aspect of life to the average person is simply that they can feed their loved ones. A plight has infested the grain crop, and the townspeople are now so obsessed with making sure they are fed (and beer is flowing by the plenty) that they begin to ignore the growing count of bodies swinging from trees. Unfortunately, the village's woes don't end there. In a tiny hamlet, the King has gone mad with power - believing that the purveyors of older religions have welcomed a curse on the town, resulting in the birth of soulless children. ![]()
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