There are countless good CRPGs, and the selection is difficult. Therefore, we have chosen the 13 best that we can recommend to you. On this page, we present Pillars of Eternity, whose title brings its own comprehensive world-building.
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment, Red Cerberus
- Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Release Date: March 26, 2015 and May 8, 2018
What kind of games are they? These two games were created by genre veterans at Obsidian Entertainment and are considered the modern revivals of the classic Infinity Engine era. They take place in a completely unique, extremely detailed dark fantasy world where the souls of the deceased play a central role.
The worldbuilding and story are clearly the priorities here, but you should not shy away from text deserts, as the narrative is primarily conveyed through them. An additional factor is introduced in Part 2 with the refreshing, Caribbean-like setting, where you will have to engage intensely with faction wars, pirates, and the management of your own ship, including naval battles.
Why are they so good? The following points make the CRPG particularly special:
- Extremely well-written story and outstanding, complex worldbuilding
- Hybrid of real-time and pause-able, turn-based combat
- Intensive faction wars
- Management of your own ship, including battles at sea
Who should check it out? These two titles are perfect for lovers of very text-heavy adventures, a classic isometric perspective, and challenging, pause-able real-time combat. If you enjoy diving into hundreds of hours of deep, self-created lore, you will absolutely love these games.
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