The reviews are in for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire! Here's what the press is saying:
- MMORPG.com - 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. 10/10
- Gamewatcher - This is the game that sets the bar. This is the game that needs to be aspired to. 10/10
- 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. 5/5
- Gamespace - Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire has taken Obsidian’s formula of success and brought it to the new heights. 9.8/10
- CGMagonline - No matter if you’re new to the world of Eora or an experienced traveler, Deadfire is an RPG you have to play 9.5/10
- WorthPlaying - Overall, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire feels like the game of my dreams. 9.5/10
- PCGamesN - It’s an extraordinary game. 92/100
- Ragequit - A highly entertaining and spectacular RPG which will certainly be a candidate for GOTY 2018. 92/100
- 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. 92/100
- 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. 9/10
- Shacknews - Obsidian delivers on every level with their return to the world of Eora. 9/10
- 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. 9/10
- 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. 9/10
- 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. 4.5/5
- 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. 4.5/5
- 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. 4.5/5
- 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. 88/100
- 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. 8.75
- 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. 8.5/10
- 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. 8/10
- The Guardian - Deadfire is an entertaining adventure that will keep anyone with a soft spot for this genre hooked. 4/5