Dancrane212
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Platform(s): Windows PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch
Release Date:
PC - March 26, 2015
PS4, XB1 - August 29, 2017
Switch - August 8, 2019
Genre: CRPG
Price: $49.99/€49.99
Player(s): 1
Format: Digital/Physical (Digital-only on Switch)
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Versus Evil
Size: ~15.8 GB
What is Pillars of Eternity?
Pillars of Eternity is a Computer Role Playing game and a spiritual successor to Infinity Engine titles like the Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale series. In it you take control of a party of characters as you journey the world, growing your abilities, making impactful decisions and engaging in combat.
Is this the game with the turn-based option?
No. Pillars of Eternity 2 is the game that received a turn-based gameplay option; the first game is only playable in the original Real-time with Pause style.
What is Real-time with Pause?
Real-time with Pause means that the combat takes place in real-time where you order your party to move, attack or take some other action. At any time however you can pause the action and issue orders, you can even set the pause to happen after a specific increment of time.
So this works on a controller?
Yup, it's more cumbersome than playing with a mouse and keyboard but the gamepad controls are a serviceable alternative.
How long is the game?
Depending on playstyle the game could take anywhere from 50 to a 100+ hours.
Any starter guides?
Yes.
PCInvasion: https://www.pcinvasion.com/pillars-of-eternity-beginners-guide-tips/
TenTonHammer: http://www.tentonhammer.com/guides/pillars-of-eternity-top-10-tips-for-easy-gameplay
GameRevolution: https://www.gamerevolution.com/feat...ew-starting-pillars-eternity-complete-edition
Combat sounds difficult. How can I deal with that to focus on the narrative?
There is a "Story Time" difficulty mode that tweaks the gameplay to make combat a lot more approachable.
How's the text size?
From the MMORPG review:
Compared to other games on the console (looking at you, Fire Emblem), the text is more than readable within Pillars of Eternity, even in handheld mode. This is huge, since the game heavily relies on interaction with NPCs, and the developers made sure to make dialog boxes huge. They cover almost the entire screen, which feels odd at first to have most of the game screen disappear in favor of chat, though definitely was the right decision here. This, compared to the text log shown at all times on the screen, makes no sense. The log is barely able to show two lines of text and seems like its just a waste of space on the screen. There is an option to go into a scrollable version of it through one of the radial menus, but the display of it feels like a PC leftover.
Touch screen controls?
No.
Massicot said:
A little bit off topic, but just FYI, I've been told Pillars 1 on Switch does not support touchscreen. I'm not sure if this is because Versus Evil is just porting the work Paradox already did for the PS4/XBO version of Pillars 1, or what.
What does the "Complete Edition" come with?
The complete edition contains all the post-release updates and both parts of the Pillars of Eternity: The White March expansion which is integrated into the main scenario.
Physical release for Switch?
Nothing announced so far.
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire was announced for consoles a while ago, is that still coming?
Yes, targeting a release sometime this Winter.
MMORPG 9/10
https://www.mmorpg.com/pillars-of-e...of-eternity-nintendo-switch-review-1000000525
Overall, Pillars of Eternity is both a fantastic port and still a fantastic game. While it may not have a lot of the ease of access features many newer RPGs have, it doesn't need them. This is the type of game that is an experience. While definitely not for everyone, checking every corner of every area provides the player with either new items, or new lore to enhance their experience. Pillars of Eternity plays more like a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and with the ability to take it with you on long commutes or boring events you have to attend, this makes it a great addition to any RPG lover's catalog.
Gamespace 9/10
https://www.gamespace.com/featured/pillars-of-eternity-switch-edition/
Pillars of Eternity's port to the Switch is a great port indeed. It brings the modern classic to the handheld scene for on the go awesomeness. The only lacking feature of this entire release is the controls. Had they included touch capabilities, it would have set it far apart from the other console releases. As it stands now, the mediocre controls truly hinder the game itself. Yet at the same time, the core gameplay is still there, and it's still awesome. While the controls are flawed, it's still playable, just don't expect perfection.
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