Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Great story line!! Wish we could jump and leveling up wasn't so difficult to reach. I mean you have to achieve so many Experience points before leveling up, and the battles give you so little and completing a quest gives little XP as well. That might just be me being newer to playing video games, but still a really fun and inviting game.

Great game with really a really interesting story and amazing world. Every quest feels like it's connected to the world and you often see the impact later on. Combat is fun and challenging, and you are rewarded for using you brain to fight tactically. Only very minor complaint, I wish the gift bag add-on's didn't turn off achievements, especially when some of them are quality of life improvements, and Inventory management could be a little bit better.

Having too much fun with a friend of mine, sometimes doing silly things but still making story progress in a less obvious ways. Game offers great freedom both for gameplay and for characters.
P.S. look into modding, some mods add new classes^^

This game is truly the culmination of everything good about the western cRPG up until BG3 came out, and in my opinion it still slightly takes the spot for my favorite. If you grew up with the genre, this game is something special. It took me almost the first 100 hours to even make it off the boat in Act 2 because I would burn out on Fort Joy, but almost 600 hours and almost a dozen character run throughs later, I cannot express my love for this game enough. Just don't get lost in the first act. There is a lot to do, but not everything needs to be done for every character you play. Like Baldur's Gate 3 though, I will say the latter part of the game almost seems to fly past you with how long the early sections can be, especially on later runs when you already know everything you want to or need to do. The character dialogues, the stories, and world, the crafting and gearing systems, everything about this game is excellently thought out. The combat brings so much new life to cRPG with the way things interact, even compared the BG3 now there is just such a richness to the combat system that a game built off of DnD just will not allow for. Despite my minor complaints about the pacing in parts, 10/10 game for me just on the writing and combat system alone.

I play this as a dad with my two teenage kids. They love it. I love it. You actually have to pay attention to details in the game and can't expect things to be handed to you. You will get stuck at times because you missed talking to the right person or looking in the right barrel, but just imagine it like an escape room that is a great experience because you share it with others. Then you walk through the door and still leave them trapped.

Gameplay, graphics, sound design... all top notch and only helps the experience.

Don't look at my playtime here - I have around 100 hours in CO-OP on PS5 and this game is AMAZING. The co-op experience in the beginning felt weird, but once you get a hang of it it's so fun and feels just like playing DnD maybe with more structure. Amazing fights (though if you are not into "get elements on ground, combine spells and win" turn-based mechanics then maybe it's not for you), amazing characters and loved being a rogue rascal stealing everybody's inventory. The game is not that hard UNLESS you want it to be - then it's BRUTAL.

Also, Fane is daddy and nobody can tell me otherwise.

In my humble opinion this game is better than BG3. Better characters, better writing and overall just more fun to play.
This is Larian when they are at their best.

Also, Sebille called me a good boy.

10/10

The video game that was so good the devs were given the licensing rights to make a dungeons and dragons game.
Divinity Original Sin 2 is like playing a long, epic table top gaming campaign with a very talented, meticulous, and dedicated Game Master. DOSII features really excellent player expression with it's character customization, and you can make some very flexible builds without having to worry about ending up with weak, under powered party. (Necromancer/Fighter, hydromancy/pyromancy, ranger/geomancer are some examples, not to mention mods) Me personally, this system was so much fun, and I made so many cool character builds, that went Baldurs gate 3 came out, I was really missing Larian's classless system compared to the class based Fifth Edition DND rules.

Larian, give us Divinity Orginal Sin III! (please)

Would I recommend this game to others? It depends. Do you enjoy story-driven games filled with lore and backstory? Or do you enjoy innovative turn-based gameplay set in a fantasy setting? If the former, then no. Don't play this game. Go buy Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate, or Pillar's of Eternity. If the latter, then yes, go ahead and play D:OS2.
This game has great music, fun battles with a complex environmental system, and by far the best class building feature of any RPG I have played. But story? *snorts* When it's present, it is heavy-handed and simplistic. But half the time I have found myself stumbling into storylines seemingly halfway through the story, or during one highly confusing occasion right at the punchline. There is also an unfortunate lack of common sense in the storylines too. Like no explanation is ever given as to the difference between Magic and Source. Or why the "Sourcerers" imprisoned at Fort Joy don't just rise up and overthrow their suppressors. Sure, their Source is blocked, but their magic isn't. Nor are they locked up. Or monitored. Or stopped from accessing weapons.
The companions are... interesting in their own rights. But they have no dialogue between each other, nor seemingly realize anyone else exists. Considering how much their quest-lines overlap, this was disconcerting. For instance (spoilers ahead?), Sebille at one point is hunting down Ifan's employer with the express intent to kill him. Yet there is no interaction between Sebille and Ifan. At all.
Unfortunately, at some point I stopped caring about the story of D:OS2 and just kept playing for the next battle, which was fun, but made the interim drag.

Can't believe I never put in a review for a game that is just this amazing. Everything from the story, the voice acting, and the visuals is just incredible. Toss in their support for the modding community and you have perfection.

I went through a play through with my brother and we had the best time on it. No crashing, tons of laughing and strategizing, this game never leaves the install list.

a very good Crg game that is very friendly for players who are new to Crpg genre of games. good story , a very good combat and overall very good game.

Recently started to play again aftger a couple of years and having a new PC.
Game kept crashing on me after a few minutes of play.

If you are running Razer Gear on your PC

Razer Synapse > Connect (usually found under the ... ) > find the DOSII EoCApp.exe > Click Enable This App ( to OFF)

So far this has worked for me.

One of my favorite games of all times. This game is a masterpiece and there is always something new to find and do. This game is basically a 10/10 in almost every single regard.

Do yourself a favor and DON'T CHOOSE TACTICIAN (on your first run). BG3 Tactician knowledge doesn't transfer over at all. Combat system, skill economy, is all different. Watch videos to put you on the right path in terms of builds. It's very easy to get stuck if your stats are all over the place, because you can't respect early on (unless you use in-game add-ons).

For anyone who hasn't played a Larian Studios game, I suggest you pick this one up if you enjoy turn-based strategy games! This is a MUST play. Writing is witty and charming, players have lots of agency in combat, music is BUMPING, lastly you can play as a silly lizard.

Rating: 9/10

Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition is nothing short of a triumph in the realm of role-playing games. Building on the already stellar original, this edition enhances the experience with polished gameplay, refined mechanics, and an expansive narrative that truly immerses players in a rich fantasy world.

One of the standout features of Divinity: Original Sin 2 is its intricate storytelling. The game presents a world teeming with lore, filled with morally complex characters and choices that have meaningful consequences. Each decision you make can drastically alter the course of the narrative, making every playthrough feel unique. The game also offers a variety of origin characters, each with their own compelling backstories, allowing players to experience the world from diverse perspectives.

The tactical turn-based combat system is both challenging and rewarding. Each encounter requires strategic thinking, with environmental interactions and character abilities playing pivotal roles. The introduction of new skills and combos keeps battles fresh, while the ability to manipulate terrain—like igniting oil or creating surfaces that affect movement—adds layers of depth to combat strategy. The Definitive Edition also introduces improved AI, making enemies more challenging and engaging to fight.

Graphically, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is stunning. The hand-painted visuals bring the vibrant world of Rivellon to life, with detailed environments and beautifully animated character models. The sound design complements this with an atmospheric score and well-voiced characters, further enhancing the immersion.

The Definitive Edition includes various quality-of-life improvements, such as a revamped inventory system, better character customization, and refined user interfaces. These enhancements streamline the experience, making it more accessible to newcomers while still providing depth for seasoned players.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition is a benchmark for modern RPGs. With its rich storytelling, strategic combat, and immersive world, it invites players to lose themselves in an epic adventure. Whether you’re a veteran of the genre or new to role-playing games, this title offers an unforgettable experience that is well worth the time investment. It’s a must-play for anyone looking to explore the depths of a beautifully crafted fantasy universe.

This may be an unpopular opinion, but BG3 was the best D&D video game ever to be made in the D&D world. However, I don't believe that BG3 was Larian's best game. In my opinion, DOS2 is the best game that Larian has ever produced, and the best game in this genre that exists. I believe Larians true potential with the D&D world was collared and restrained by Wizards of the Coast and the limitations of the lore and world and mechanics (which is fine, as thats what WOTC wanted). That being said- In my opinion, DOS2 (this game) is the crown jewel of the creativity and potential that Larian studios has crafted and I think it out ranks BG3 in many many ways. So if you liked BG3- Give this one a go, and dont be afraid to explore to your hearts content and loot everything in sight!

Highly recommend with friends who enjoy experiencing games to the fullest. Thorough and extremely detailed, this game has been so fun to explore.

Good:


Combat
Dialogue
Loot/ looting
Dynamic Quests
Story
Item progression
Spell Progression
Shared invetories


Bad:

Not being able to see party members skills, talents, etc. (The game has shared inventories but crucial information about party members is unavailable..makes no sense)

Mini map movement is not intuitive at all.

Worth the buy. It's very difficult compared to BG3 when first starting out, but if you can get over it and get used to it, something just clicks and it becomes a masterpiece. When you start uncovering the secrets of Source and the main conflict of the game, the pushers and players behind the scenes, weaving the tapestry of the world of Rivellon, the charming and often hilarious side quests, the dialogue choices, the multiple outcomes to each quest, the awesome feeling you get when you beat a hard boss and get some sweet loot... It's all undeniably a Larian experience and well worth it. I can see after 58 hours of playing why many say it's better than BG3. I don't necessarily hold that opinion, but I can at least respect it and see why. I have much more left to play to determine that or not. I know that what I thoroughly DO enjoy more in DOS2 than BG3 is the classes available (Inquisitor is just so bad ass), the fun and challenge of playing as an undead, and the heavy use of the environment to your advantage. BG3 definitely had environmental effects and statuses, but DOS2 makes it a much more prominent portion of gameplay and it's really fun to see what you can do when you combine certain spells, items, and the arena around you.

Game is quite fun. I'm still at Fort Joy. Playing on medium difficulty level. You really have to pay attention and plan before every fight.

Fun game, Mechanics are pretty easy. I am going to to another run through.

Wonderful story and level design, so many ways to do the main quest. How many ways can you escape fort joy?!

"We will make them scream"

This is my all time favorite game, I love the attention to detail, the replay value because of the different storylines for all the characters. It is overall a well made game that is worth every cent and far exceeded any expectations I had. The music is incredible, the design is timeless and the finetuning of the already great mechanics from DOS really led to DOSII becoming the masterpiece it is.
After almost 500 hours plaing and replaying this game, I think my review shoulld not need more words, but if you are not convinced yet, I am happy to talk about why divinity is the best game ever for hours nonstop ;)

I am brand new to the Divinity series and I would like to come at this review from a 2024 perspective on behalf of other gamers new to the franchise. I got into DOS2 after playing BG3 because BG3 was probably the best RPG I ever played in my life. I wanted to see if DOS2 had that same magic. In short, yes it does. But I wanted list some pros and cons comparing to BG3 (obviously knowing BG3 came out 7 years after DOS2) for those in my shoes.

Pros

- I liked the story here better than BG3
- VA is just as good as BG3
- Combat system is better than BG3 simply by virtue that it is a home grown system and does not have the same restrictions given that BG3 is based off of D&D 4E. The AP, memory slot, and skill cooldown based on turns in DOS2 is MUCH better than the BG3 combat system built around Action, Bonus Action, spell slot, and especially the "once per long rest" restrictions that I loathed in BG3
- Combat relies more on crowd control than bursting down enemies for big damage. Feels more strategic
- The loot is more fun in DOS2 than in BG3 especially if you are a stat junkie. Seeing "big number go bigger" on your gear is fun.
- The unique loot that has cool set bonuses and special effects are far more streamlined, and unlike BG3 you are far less likely to accidentally miss some crucial loot needed for endgame builds by doing something silly like Long Resting too much or accidentally talking to the wrong person with the wrong party member
- Respeccing your party is far easier, you can just add/remove points in specific skills rather than starting from scratch every time like you had to in BG3

Cons

- While the story is better, the lore and characters are better in BG3. Not really a con but I thought I would mention it here.
- Mild Spoiler: you have a total of 6 companions (in addition to an optional custom origin character) that you meet in Act 1, and you can switch them out whenever you please. However when you move to Act 2 whichever companions in you party ARE YOUR PERMANENT COMPANIONS and you will never be able to change them out again...and the game LITERALLY NEVER EXPLAINS THIS TO YOU. Such an odd and dumb choice by Larian here, I am glad BG3 changed this.
- If you thought the auto pathing in BG3 was bad, DOS2 is far worse. Clearly Larian did some major improvements there
- Line of sight in this game is ridiculously janky. Characters apparently cannot tilt their heads up to look over waist high obstacles or down to look below knee high guard rails. This will kill a few fight for you almost guaranteed
- Casting AOE spells in CC is a pain because the cursor usually wants to auto lock on a target
- Build crafting is far less reliant on loot than in BG3, but also has a lower ceiling since you are not using gear with broken extra abilities to combo with builds. If they ever make DOS3 I would love to see more of the unique loot that they had in BG3 while keeping the frequency, diversity, and power of generic loot in BG2.
- While certain quest and loot lockouts due to irregular game pathing are far less common in DOS2 than in BG3, it still happens. Be cautious.

Overall, if you liked BG3 I can't reccommend DOS2 enough. It truly scratches that same itch.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☑ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☑ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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whats there to say really... its an epic game on all accounts. tons of character builds and options, i found almost all of them viable which is always good. its a good stroy, fun combat and just a good time all together.

Fun combat that rewards lateral thinking, good story, decent characters. Inventory and equipment management can be a bit of a pain, but it's mostly a joy.

Just take Lohse and complete her quest. You will not regret it! Best moment in the entire game for me.

"Oh hey, I wanna play Baldur's Gate but I can't buy it now, let me try this previous title from Larian Studio. After all they are the same studio, I will make up my mind!"

Me, 170 hours later, with all achievements and 6 playthroughs done
"RED PRINCE, MY BELOVED LIZARD BOI, WILL HAVE HIS KINGDOM EVEN IF I HAVE TO KILL EVERY NPC IN THIS FORSAKEN LAND!"

Buy this game, play this game, fall in love with Scaly red boi, repeat

Great story and immersive gameplay.

Amazing game, amazing graphics, just wish the classes had more to them and the story was longer!

Easily one of my top 5 games, right up there with Baldur's Gate 3 and RDR2. Larian quickly became my favourite game Dev team and can't wait to see more from them. Highly recommend D:OS2 to anyody who loves good writing, good strategy, and great role playing.

It should also be said that this game can go with you literally everywhere, I have it on my switch, iPad, and steam (pc and steamdeck) and the cloud saves work wonders, being able to transfer progress between platforms is a modern day gaming miracle.

The world of Rivellon, a thousand years after the events of the first game.
After the death of the spiritual leader, there is a merciless hunt for all users of the magical energy known as Source, to which you belong. Your adventure thus begins in a prison fortress rather sarcastically named Fort Joy, only to then plunge you through a stormy ocean, a wild coast, a tropical island, the shadows of a big city and the depths of your own soul.

And who are you? That is exactly the question. As in most RPGs, you can create your own character, including race, profession, and various stats. Or you choose, in my opinion, the significantly wiser option, and become one of the pre-made heroes who complete their own, carefully constructed, personal tasks, waiting for special adventures in the world.
And what heroes they are! The elf Sebille, like other members of her race, can eat human flesh and thus access the poor victim's memories. It can reveal pieces of the story, or perhaps learn a skill. The Red Prince is the ruler of all the lizards, although he is currently suffering from the slight inconvenience of exile. And the various reptiles he encounters in the world will either love him or hate him. Lohse is possessed by a demon. Fane is an undead skeleton that can only move between humans when it puts on someone's face instead of a mask.

Every moment of frustration and slight disappointment was richly redeemed by a trip to a fascinating and vibrant world, capable of dealing with a solitary adventurer, a dynamic duo and a foursome unleashing unimaginable chaos. 40%

I can't do a deep review like i did for pretty much all my other games because i played this one really little .
The start was good and the story , spell , mechanics are decent .

it's made by the same studio that made Baldurs Gate 3 and infact seems like a prototype of that game . For sure they took all the development tools they made for this one and used them to make Baldurs Gate 3 . The 2 games tho can't be compared other than in the mechanics in baldurs gate 3 everything is better this is just a old game after all .

I guess is fine to get it if you completed baldurs gate 3 and you want another good tactical rpg but i really wanna see what Larian will do after BG3 . I don't think we will see a new game soon from that studio and the next one will be a sequel of Divinity for sure.

I don't usually do back-to-back playthroughs of games this lengthy, but holy shit I just had to find out the other origin character's stories. What a great game. 10/10

Brilliant RPG, full of dark humor and tough choices. Fun and deep combat system, with endless combinations of strategy and tactics. Simple to learn, but impossible to master. Engaging story. Here the developer Larian displays the brilliance that will later lead to Baldur's Gate 3. 10/10

If you are into story and can put up with turn based combat (unlike my friend) this is one of the greatest games of all time. There are countless possibilities when it comes to how to deal with encounters and tons of choices to make along the way.

One of my Top 5 Games I ever played. Larian is a studio that can create stunning games. Divinity Original Sin II is basically the spiritual predecessor of Baldurs Gate III. If you like RPGs then finally start playing DOS II.

One of the greatest RPGs I've ever played, and probably the only turn-based game I've ever enjoyed other than Wildermyth.
Fantastic writing, characters, art, levels, and more than anything, incredibly satisfying combat. My favorite combat of any game, and it's for a genre I usually hate. So much synergy, so much adaptability, what a triumph of game design.
The only game where I don't make a custom character and actually go for a pre-made one. Just exceptional all around.

Great fun, great fight mechanics, lots of fun

very fun turn based RPG game with decent voice acting , a complex story and a vibrant world which offer you a lot's of explorations.

Divinity Original Sin 2 doesn't require you to have played the first game and is also much easier to engage into , you have a large selection of recruitable characters which allow you to customize your party the way you want.

it's visually beautiful and offer a solid soundtrack that make it immersive.

One of the best turned based RPG i played. Story is good, side quest are very good, combat is amazing and can be quite challenging in honour mode especially if your not min/maxing but just roleplaying. Dialogue is well written and the levels/scenery are just amazing. A very well designed game on all aspects and thats why it deserves so much praises. Do not hesitate, buy it if your into RPG.

Had a lot of trouble with this game. I didn't have issues with DOS 1, where I was able to play a less than optimal party and still had fun with it.
Everything I do is a mistake (sounds a lot like life, eh?). So many persuasion checks failed. Cannot open a single chest. Watched guides to give myself and idea, but still felt underpowered throughout the whole game, except in one or two places where I clearly fought way later than I should have had.
Turned to the wiki for help with quests. Act 2, had a lot of quests unfinished and didn't know where to go. Some of the solutions were outside of my skill level (ie, bring this item here, cast this spell, and so on).
I got one shotted so many times. My last fight was against aetera, she summons 2 wolves which kill one of my characters before they can act. A single spell of her removes all of my magic resistance, while I have to use several characters turns to remove hers, and something similar happened in pretty much every fight.
I'm aware there are cheese strategies, I don't want to use them, and this includes using barrels, teleporting away, buffing in dialogue.
So, this doesn't feel like I'm playing a game. I'm half-assing a guide, and stumbling step by step, reading a wiki then trying a bit of my own, making the wrong choice, and going back to the wiki. And reloading a lot. I think there were only 2 fights in the entire playthrough were I didn't need to reload.
So yeah, I didn't understood this game. I have a feeling that trying to play a necro was the wrong choice for a starter character. Oh well, rant over, I'm just venting out of frustration. I wanted to like this game so much.

I love how you can basically do anything and still progress the quests in a bajillion different ways, this type of freedom isn't common in other similar games. At first I was pissed with how one of my companions had to murder an NPC for their quest which another companion needed to talk to for their own quest, but even that has workarounds too! The devs were able to make the game in a way where choices do matter while simultaneously ensuring that you don't screw up your playthrough, which again is very rare to see in other similar games.

As someone who's never touched an CRPG before nor do I have exposure to much DnD media, this definitely opened my eyes to how fun it could be. This game is immensely fun solo or with friends and multiple ways to do quests in the game, making it a very fun experience even on a replay.

Though what makes this game stands out, is the spectacular voice acting and combat mechanics which gets you thinking how to maximize your turn, and trying out different strategies that just somehow works. Though there are certain character builds that outclass others and are easier to play while dishing out insane dps (I'm looking at you, ranger).

Overall, a 9/10 game with my only problem is that not all of the companions in this game are written as equally well as others. I won't elaborate much due to spoilers, but I wish the next instalment to this series balances the companion writing.

you can see the roots of BG3 in this game. it's a very solid game in it's own right but if you were hoping for a BG3 precurser you are out of luck. still worth the time to play.

Challenging, but extremely fun once you start to understand the game mechanics.

Great game but a word of warning. DO NOT RESTART THE GAME LIKE 20 TIMES TO REDO BUILDS you will have a much better experience

Great game that still holds up this many years later. Highly recommend. Just finished with 100ish hours

This was my first CRPG game, loved the lore, the characters, the dialogues, the options you have, overall the game is 9\10.
BUT - I didn't finished it, why?

Because the final fight is like a souls game fight against 6 boss at once, and I didn't even play any souls game!
You'll fall in love with this game, but for god sake, the developer who made the last battle took all of my energy to finish this masterpiece.

P.S. When you go on a quest, check every corner and read every note, because you will miss an impotent item and you will come back to the same place looking for it after a while.