Pillars of Eternity (2015)

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 25,962 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 71 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A thoughtful, immersive CRPG where you guide a custom party through a richly detailed fantasy world, shaping the story through deliberate choices and tactical real-time combat.

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What players say

Players praise the rich writing and worldbuilding, but warn that the game demands a lot of reading. The turn-based mode added years after launch is popular among those who found the real-time combat chaotic. A common complaint is that a priest in the party feels almost required for tougher fights. Some players find the early game slow and the frequent backtracking tiresome.

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