Anyone looking for role-playing input similar to Baldur’s Gate 3 or currently waiting for the next Dungeons and Dragons session and searching for alternatives might find what they’re looking for in the Steam Autumn Sale. Because a popular game with very good ratings and classic DnD gameplay is currently available for little money.
What kind of game is it? It is about Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire from the developer studio Obsidian Entertainment. The game was released in 2018 and serves as the sequel to Pillars of Eternity. As the captain of a ship, you explore the Deadfire region, which consists of various islands, and confront a treacherous god.
With around 87% positive votes, this title ranks among the most popular games that utilize classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay and offers an alternative for all fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 or Divinity: Original Sin II who are looking for new content.
Currently, you can get the role-playing game on Steam for €9.99 in the standard version. If you want the full experience right away, there is the so-called Obsidian version with all additional content for just about €5 more.
Here you can see the latest project from Obsidian Entertainment in the trailer:
“An almost perfect old-school role-playing game”
What does Pillars of Eternity II offer? In addition to a deep story, the role-playing game not only features turn-based combat but can also be played entirely in turn-based mode. You can choose from 7 different companions and assign them various and even multiple classes. The characters also build relationships with each other, which makes the whole experience even more vibrant.
MeinMMO editor Alexander has invested around 150 hours into the game and was thrilled by the picturesque landscapes and the overall presentation that practically “screams old-school RPG” and allowed him to bask in nostalgia. Players who have celebrated Neverwinter Nights 2 or Baldur’s Gate II will understand what is meant. He also appreciated the freedom of choice and the options provided in the story.
While the graphics may have seen better days (games like Baldur’s Gate 3 or Divinity: Original Sin II set the standard), the overall package is coherent.
What opinions are there in the reviews about it? Many players share the opinion that Pillars of Eternity II is a great old-school role-playing game. Some helpful Steam reviews include:
- User 1Danjl_BOT7 describes the game as “an almost perfect old-school role-playing game” but criticizes, for example, the supposedly inappropriate music
- User andynnos appreciates the world-building and particularly highlights the companions, who he believes have very strong characters but criticizes the pace of the narrative and the balance of the battles
- User mattymattman13 emphasizes the high replay value and believes that Pillars of Eternity II does everything better than its predecessor
Developer Obsidian Entertainment is also the studio behind the new role-playing game Avowed, which is set to be released on February 18, 2025. MeinMMO editor Max has already had a look at it, and you can read how he liked it here: The role-playing game Avowed could finally fill the gap left by Skyrim
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