Pillars of Eternity Beta Discussion [GAME RELEASED, GO TO NEW THREAD]

[Starwars]

Looking like OEI might have a real hit on their hands.

 

[Diablo169]

 

[Jarpie]

The rest are going to be:

 

[AN4RCHID]

Spoiler

He likes it

 

[Infinitron]

RPS review by John Walker: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/03/26/pillars-of-eternity-review/

It’s a triumph. A wonderful, enormous and spellbinding RPG, gloriously created in the image of BioWare’s Infinity classics, but distinctly its own. A classic in every sense.

 

[Nael]

One-and-a-half-Ivan Metacritic?

I just don't see any critics reviews yet.

Spoiler

I may be stupid or smth.
And I agree with you that it was unwise of metacritic to allow user scores before release *sigh*

I dislike Metacritic unless it fits with my personal agenda.

 

[AN4RCHID]

It's starting to look like Obsidian really pulled it off this time

RPS review by John Walker: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/03/26/pillars-of-eternity-review/

“If intricate combat is the aspect that puts you off story-led RPGs, then Easy mode is there for you – but don’t expect to be quite off the hook. ”

Eh, I wish there was a mode where you could just skip the mind-crushingly tedious and grindy combat these games seem to require by law. There’s a mod for DA:O where you can skip battles; let me know when this game gets the same treatment.

 

[Got bored and left]

Holy shit. Someone, please convince me the game's gonna be shit, I'm getting way too hyped for my own good.

And I won't be able to play till tomorrow evening

 

[Tjaron]

http://stevivor.com/2015/03/review-pillars-of-eternity/

The bad:
- Lore can be a little overwhelming.
- Combat will put you down without mercy.

 

[Merlkir]

RPS review by John Walker: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/03/26/pillars-of-eternity-review/

It’s a triumph. A wonderful, enormous and spellbinding RPG, gloriously created in the image of BioWare’s Infinity classics, but distinctly its own. A classic in every sense.

But I don't like him, does that mean the game will be bad? Man..

 

[cvv]

He likes it

He gripes a lot tho.

What I didn't quite understand was the bit about difficulty. The second half up until the boss is a complete faceroll - it's that what he is saying? Just like DOS then.

 

[AN4RCHID]

http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/pillars_of_eternity_review.html - another one of those incomplete reviews:

Pillars is remarkable. It achieves and surpasses its mission to be a 'refresh' of a style of game which died out long-ago, shortly after providing a blueprint for those which superseded it. Had the men and women at Obsidian succeeded only in making something which appealed to old-time fans of the genre, they could have called it a job well done. But they’ve gone one better – Pillars of Eternity is modern, while evoking the past. It’s accessible, but satisfyingly complex. Its quality is undeniable, and it’s particularly heartening to see Obsidian, the underdog RPG studio with a string of thrown-bones and rough diamonds behind it, pour its sweat and passion into something they obviously love – and utterly nail it. Barring disaster, I’ve no doubt this will hold up until the end. I'll let you know in about 200 years.

 

[Infinitron]

Escapist review: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/art...ials/reviews/13681-Pillars-of-Eternity-Review

Bottom Line: It's the best new, isometric RPG to come out in years.

Recommendation: While Pillars of Eternity is certainly banking on a nostalgic fan base, it's still an excellent RPG in its own right. It's a game rich with player agency, giving you tons of control to craft your story or explore different solutions to the presented problems. You know, actual roleplaying not simply a game with a leveling and stat system stapled on.

5/5

 

[Lockkaliber]

I literally can not take the hype

Obsidian haters getting blown the fuck out itt

 

[GrainWetski]

PCGamer review!
http://www.pcgamer.com/pillars-of-eternity-review/

Spoiler

92/100

That's a really low score. Dragon Age 2 got 94, so they obviously only use 90-100.

 

[Merlkir]

Shit, I should get to work, so I'm done with stuff by 5. Graaarhhh....hype.

 

[AN4RCHID]

PCWorld "impressions" - http://www.pcworld.com/article/2902...iritual-successor-youve-been-waiting-for.html

What I'm saying in way-too-many words is this: Obsidian has a reputation for crafting fantastic RPGs, and deservedly so. Pillars of Eternity is, as far as I'm concerned, Obsidian at its best ever.

 

[GloomFrost]

http://stevivor.com/2015/03/review-pillars-of-eternity/

The bad:
- Combat will put you down without mercy.

Challenging combat is "BAD" nowadays??? Are you shitiing me??

 

[Jarpie]

All aboard the hype train! Choo Choo!



I really hope it's grand slam by the sales as well, based on Super Bunnyhop's review Obsidian would deserve it.

 

[polo]

Fuck it, im in.

 

[Zed]

http://stevivor.com/2015/03/review-pillars-of-eternity/

The bad:
- Lore can be a little overwhelming.
- Combat will put you down without mercy.

what the fuck

what a complete full-on mongoloid

how does he even get from A to B in life

 

[AN4RCHID]

First review is up on Metacritic! Gamewatcher - http://www.gamewatcher.com/reviews/pillars-of-eternity-review/12188

Spoiler

9/10

 

[Crooked Bee]

This is bound to end up being the best selling KS RPG judging by these reviews + the fact that it's RTwP + the Infinity Engine nostalgia.

Hopefully this means Obsidian will have enough funds to be able to do not only PoE2, but also some more risky project like a sci-fi RPG for example.

 

[MicoSelva]

Just got my Adventurer's Edition. Everything is bilingual, including the map (Polish version is on the other side).

Polish translation seems pretty cool, I am actually considering playing through the localized version.

Game guide is something like a printed version of the tutorial, it includes hints, classes descriptions, explanation of game's systems, etc.

 

[Infinitron]

Amusing "review": http://www.wired.com/2015/03/pillars-of-eternity/

He spends like half of it apologizing for the fact that he's enjoying a non-popamole RPG.