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Keep Calm and Carrion (Four Relics of Rivellon)īefore you start, you need to create your own main character.A Hunger From Beyond (Four Relics of Rivellon).Threads of a Curse (Four Relics of Rivellon).Seed of Power (Four Relics of Rivellon).Do not let 50-something minutes glitchless speedruns of “Divinity” fool you - you will spend an easy hundred of hours only on the first walkthrough, which would probably be instantly followed by the second. So, a perfectly balanced and replayable game with interesting characters and engaging plot - what more do you need? In fact, the only thing you might need is time to plunge into this exemplar of an RPG. Incidentally, you do not even need to play the first part of Divinity: Original Sin because the second part is pretty self-sufficient in terms of narrative. All of this sounds real-life relatable, thus, easy to understand and even easier to psych out. As a result, people who are not like you have decided to put collars on your kin and lock you in, well, concentration camps with additional torture seances - all of that is done, of course, “for your own protection”. Around you are people similar to you, who are also blamed for all the bad things in the world. So, here you are, a Sourcerer, that is blamed for all the bad things in the world. In addition to its malleability (see the paragraph about variability and replayability), the story is… captivating and understandable at the same time, which is a rare combination. Last but not least commendable component of this game is the plot. For instance, traditional damage-dealing tanks are often disrespected in many games for their brute force and lack of finesse, but in Divinity: Original Sin 2, you would need to scout and exploit the battlefield in the same manner as you would do playing as a rogue or a wizard. Nonetheless, it is not the question of easiness, it is the question of skill. Furthermore, it might sound that some classes are easier to play than others. Whether you like challenging battles or light-hearted speedruns, whether you rely on the support of your teammates or like to experience the in-game world alone, there is always a difficulty setting and a character build that suits you specifically. In its turn, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is balanced perfectly and for each individual gaming style. This feature is often neglected in both positive and negative reviews, but in my opinion, it is one of the most important elements of positive game experience.

Another accolade goes to the game balance. As such, the game constantly surprises you, never allowing you to be sure of anything. For instance, while one of your teammates might have a casual talk with an NPC, another one would kill them. And again, referring to the paragraph above, different companions mean different walkthroughs.

Therefore, to learn about all the 6 main characters, you need to finish the game at least twice. This limitation means that, best case scenario, you have two interesting side stories uncovered. What is more, even if you choose one of the six default characters as your hero, you can only choose 3 of the rest as your companions. Of course, you can create your own character from scratch, but it is much more interesting to play as someone with sort of “off-screen” motivation, rather than as a simple passer-by in this RPG delight. I am talking about the existing six protagonists that you can choose from. The number of combinations is truly endless, so do not expect to experience them all in one sitting. Or, with a perk “Pet Pal”, you can talk to animals, and that ability is crucial for some quests. Are you an elf? Great, you can eat the flesh of dead people to find out about their previous lives. Are you an undead? Cool, you have to cover your face all the time to avoid being attacked by townsfolk, but on the bright side - you can force locks without lockpicks. Even choosing different combinations of skills deliver an entirely untrodden walkthrough. Starting a game with a different character would give you a totally different experience. First of all, the variability, hence, the replayability is extraordinary. However, it is a shortcoming of the players, not of the game per se. On the other hand, the only shortcoming is that most adults do not have that much time to submerge into this plethora of choices and, thus, to fully appreciate Divinity: Original Sin 2. I mean, the variability, the characters, the balance, the plot… The list goes on and on. Mere enumerating its qualities might take a while. It is very hard to write about a game that is perfect from nearly every It is very hard to write about a game that is perfect from nearly every perspective.