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A true masterpiece of classic RPG design, Pillars of Eternity revives the spirit of old-school CRPGs like Baldur’s Gate and Planescape: Torment while refining them for a modern audience. The game delivers a deep, branching narrative with rich world-building, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story. Its real-time-with-pause combat system is tactical and rewarding, offering plenty of customization for character builds and party strategies. Visually, the hand-painted environments are stunning, complemented by atmospheric music that enhances the immersive experience. The writing is top-tier, with well-developed lore, compelling companions, and thought-provoking themes. Whether you're a longtime CRPG fan or a newcomer, Pillars of Eternity offers an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, intrigue, and strategic combat.

Masterpiece unfortunately hidden behind a slow and uninteresting start. Top notch world, characters, and story, with a mostly good real time with pause combat system behind it. This feels like the real spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate games, unlike the actual BG3 which is more akin to a Dragon Age Origins. I played this directly after BG1 and was actually shocked at how faithful Pillars feels to those games. I'm gonna give this five big booms on the boom meter. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!