{"id":2336,"date":"2018-10-04T14:26:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T12:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-divinity-original-sin-ii-definitive-edition\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:19:07","slug":"review-divinity-original-sin-ii-definitive-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-divinity-original-sin-ii-definitive-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Divinity Original Sin II – Definitive Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Divinity: Original Sin II<\/strong> has garnered widespread critical acclaim as a benchmark in the role-playing genre. This is a true, old-school RPG in every sense of the term. Expect extensive menus and submenus, turn-based combat, visually rich (though occasionally cluttered) graphics, compelling characters, and moments of both intense challenge and rewarding progression. Divinity: Original Sin II<\/em> offers a comprehensive RPG experience, encompassing both triumphs and tribulations.<\/p>\n

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The narrative unfolds several millennia after the events of the first game. Players assume the role of a character \u2013 either a pre-designed hero with unique classes, strengths, and weaknesses, or a custom-built character \u2013 who awakens in a dungeon with amnesia. Aboard a ship, players can choose to explore the lower deck as a tutorial, or immediately engage with the main storyline by ascending to the upper deck. While the initial setup of Original Sin II<\/em> might superficially resemble Diablo<\/strong><\/a>, the core gameplay revolves around turn-based tactical combat reminiscent of games like XCOM<\/strong>. The camera offers full 360-degree rotation and zoom functionality. The game world is replete with interactive elements, including items to collect, containers to open or manipulate, and locked chests and doors to attempt to unlock.<\/p>\n

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Divinity: Original Sin II<\/em> successfully blends modern design sensibilities with classic RPG mechanics. The game’s strengths lie in its intricate narrative, the branching paths and choices available within each chapter, and its subtle yet impactful humor integrated into the dialogue. Voice acting is generally of high quality, complementing the detailed enemy design, environmental aesthetics, and stylized animations. However, the game exhibits performance issues, with frame rate drops and stuttering even on a PS4 Pro<\/a>, despite running the latest Definitive Edition<\/strong>. Visual clutter can obscure details during combat, and the action point system, while familiar, can feel somewhat restrictive. The difficulty curve is relatively steep, particularly in early encounters, often necessitating tactical retreats. Furthermore, battles can be complicated by character pathfinding issues, the tendency of friendly fire from area-of-effect spells, and the occasional awkwardness of precise targeting with a game controller. While the menu system is navigable, its complexity can make inventory management and item distribution feel tedious, especially when critical items like revival spells are not shared across the party, leading to frustrating situations. These issues, while not game-breaking, detract from the overall experience.<\/p>\n

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Divinity: Original Sin II can occasionally suffer from visual clutter.<\/p><\/div>\n

In conclusion, Divinity: Original Sin II<\/em> is a well-written and meticulously crafted RPG that rewards patient players. Be prepared for a significant time investment and a potentially steep learning curve, which may present a lo-fi experience for modern players unfamiliar with traditional turn-based role-playing games. While it shares superficial similarities with Diablo<\/em>, the gameplay is fundamentally different, emphasizing tactical decision-making over action-oriented skill. The game excels in its charming narrative and compelling characters, offering surprising plot twists. We recommend it to dedicated RPG enthusiasts who are willing to engage with its complexities and appreciate its depth. Alternatively, consider playing on a computer with a keyboard and mouse on a high-resolution display for an optimized experience.<\/p>\n