Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

So this comes out in less than an hour. The first two reviews came out this morning though both were pulled down. It scored a 9.5/10 and a 92/100. Looks like this is going to be something special.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a cRPG that is played from an isometric perspective. It will have immersive dynamic weather and a living, breathing world, where everyone will have their appointments to keep and jobs to do. Both returning and new companions will be available, depending upon the choices made by the player. Companion relationships will play a major role. Other than companions, there will be four sidekicks that can travel with the player. Unlike the first game, Deadfire will feature a customizable boat stronghold that serves as both a mobile base for exploring uncharted islands and scripted ship-to-ship encounters. Newer ships can be both bought or stolen from enemies. Crews can also be hired to look over the ship. Class based gameplay returns, however, each class will have three sub-classes with unique skills.

Your choices in the first game will apparently be reflected in this one so if you played the first on console, it might be worth waiting for the inevitable console release.

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I'm just finishing off my playthrough of the first game for importing and waiting for the bugs to get fixed before jumping into this.

This seems like it'll be something special though. I admit following the development I was nervous as they kept changing things I liked about the first game, but it seems to have settled into a good place.

Also if anyone needs convincing: You can romance a talking sword. Buy this game.

Is there a thread for the original game? If not I'm probs gonna make one as I just got the first game.

Originally posted by Jmanghan
Is there a thread for the original game? If not I'm probs gonna make one as I just got the first game.

I don't think so, but it's a good game.

Btw if you like the Pillars games you should also check out "Tyranny", it was created by the same people and came out in 2016.

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So the game takes place after the villain has already won and you work for him. But you have the option to be able to make a shitload of decisions when you begin the game as to *how* he won. You don't have to do it, but it's an option and it gives you a way of shaping the history of the world. It also has a great magic system.

Originally posted by Surtur
I don't think so, but it's a good game.

Btw if you like the Pillars games you should also check out "Tyranny", it was created by the same people and came out in 2016.

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So the game takes place after the villain has already won and you work for him. But you have the option to be able to make a shitload of decisions when you begin the game as to *how* he won. You don't have to do it, but it's an option and it gives you a way of shaping the history of the world. It also has a great magic system.

Played PoE and Tyranny, enjoyed both. Have had this one for a while now; haven't played it.

Am playing Pathfinder:Kingmaker (basically D&D 3.5 rules iirc), I'm probably about half way through but I've put in down for weeks now, kinda bored with it.