The reviews are in for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire! Here's what the press is saying:
- MMORPG - It is something special, something you’ll want to play again and again and is a game that will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the genre’s best.
- Gamewatcher - This is the game that sets the bar. This is the game that needs to be aspired to.
- Windows Central - Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is an amazing game. Obsidian has gifted the already cluttered RPG genre with an excellent title that offers hundreds of hours worth of gameplay.
- Gamespace - Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire has taken Obsidian’s formula of success and brought it to the new heights.
- CGMagonline - No matter if you’re new to the world of Eora or an experienced traveler, Deadfire is an RPG you have to play.
- WorthPlaying - Overall, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire feels like the game of my dreams.
- PCGamesN - It’s an extraordinary game.
- Ragequit - A highly entertaining and spectacular RPG which will certainly be a candidate for GOTY 2018.
- Games Beat - It’s at its best when you’re in these conversations, making choices like you’re in a Choose Your Own Adventure novel, drinking in the results and reckoning with each decision you make.
- Cubed3 - Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a lesson in sequel creation. 9/10
- RPG Site - Paired with strong non-linear gameplay, well-written characters, and packed with a story that’s equal parts grounded and fantastical, it’s easily one of the best RPGs of 2018 so far.
- Shacknews - Obsidian delivers on every level with their return to the world of Eora.
- The Sixth Axis - A genuine joy of a game and one which is simultaneously approachable and impossibly deep, Deadfire is a fantastic sequel and one which you will be thinking even when you are away from its world.
- WCCFTech - Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is an exceptional roleplaying experience that truly lets you forge your own path in a rich, multilayered, grog-soaked world.
- Hardcore Gamer - The influence of tabletop role playing and classic RPGs come together nicely in a vast adventure where player choices matter. 4.5/5
- Slant Magazine - Obsidian's sequel is an achievement not just for the density of its fascinating setting, but for the flexibility with which you may present yourself to it and be perceived within it.
- Twinfinite - Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire rises well above the typical role-playing fare, and will provide an unforgettable experience for those that are willing to put the time to fully embrace what it is offering.
- US Gamer - Deadfire relies on tradition when it's suitable and tries to do something new everywhere else. The end result is one of the best RPGs I've played in recent years.
- PCGamer - Pillars of Eternity II is another fine RPG from Obsidian, brilliantly showcasing the studio's knack for strong world-building, intelligent, expressive writing, and varied quest design.
- Game Informer - It’s the swashbuckling flavor of the Deadfire Archipelago that helps this new project shine, mixing magic, dragons, and mythical gods with pirates, sailing, and a lengthy quest to discover what dangers lurk beyond the horizon.
- IGN - Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire improves upon the Pillars of Eternity formula in nearly every way, creating an RPG loaded with both strong combat and important, character-defining choices that frequently have an impact on your numerous and deep side-story adventures. 8
- Gamespot - The richness of Deadfire takes a while to appreciate, and like the brined sailors that call it come, you'll be left with an indelible attachment to these islands when you do finally step away.
- The Guardian - Deadfire is an entertaining adventure that will keep anyone with a soft spot for this genre hooked.