Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition Reviews

A wonderful game, a years that I don't play a game that did me so immerse, the history, the art, the gameplay, the soundtrack. It ins't a repetitive game, your actions and choices make you think and be sympathic with the characters and NPCs, and in some cases they will be with you or against you. For sure I recommend the game and I become a fan of Larian Studios. Thank you and congratulations!

I'd suggest Story Mode for a new person to this game. Your characters are very gear dependent on survival right from the start. Have your main character have points in persuasion to have the story go the way you want it to. Have someone with with lock picking and someone with luck to get some very good random loot toward the end of the game. Good Luck.

An amazing game that offers a vast amount of content. Don’t aim for perfection; instead, explore all the possibilities the game has to offer

I LOVE this game - everything from the gameplay to the soundtrack was an amazing experience. Divinity 2 was my introduction into this genre & I haven't looked back. Highly recommend even now :)

Outstanding game: 1. Professionally crafted – you have all necessary information, hints, screens and controls. You may tune the toolbar exactly for your needs. It is real pleasure. 2. Player friendly – it is not forces the player to waste his time. Usually, you may solve battle situation in few ways, you are not obliged to acts exactly as prescribed by the developers, you may solve quests in different way without harm for the storyline. You may save or load the game at any moment you want, there is no need to wait for some check point to save, and it is very, very useful. Sometimes quests solutions are not evident. But this is subject of interest. The only thing is not perfect – the automatic camera work. But this is not a problem, just a small comment.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a brilliant game, and I personally believe it stands on par with Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s clear that DOS2 laid the foundation upon which BG3 was built, as so many of its core mechanics and design philosophies carry over. While I haven’t played any other entries in the Divinity series and can’t compare it to previous titles, I’ll mostly be drawing comparisons to BG3, given their similarities. [h3]Story[/h3] Without going into too much detail, the story of DOS2 revolves around you and up to three companions as you journey to become Divine. The narrative is well-crafted, and the villains you encounter along the way are compellingly written. Like in BG3, each companion has their own personal story that seamlessly weaves into the main narrative. However, unlike BG3, you must choose three of the available companions, and those you don’t pick become unavailable after Act 1. Fortunately, Act 1 is long enough to experiment with different companions, get a feel for their personalities, and explore their personal quests before making a final decision. Some companion stories are stronger than others, and in my experience, they tend to work best when told in the third person. For example, in my second playthrough, I had Lohse as a companion, and I thought her story was fantastic—one of my favorites. But when I played as Lohse in my third playthrough, I found that her story was much more impactful when experienced through her perspective rather than as her. While I haven’t tested this with every origin character, I imagine many of them work the same way, so I’d generally recommend playing a custom-made character for the best experience. [h3]Gameplay & Combat[/h3] If you’ve played Baldur’s Gate 3, DOS2 will feel very familiar. However, its combat system differs in a few key ways. Instead of the traditional D&D-style system of Movement, Action, and Bonus Action, DOS2 uses a pool of Action Points (AP), allowing for more flexibility in how you approach each turn. Personally, I prefer DOS2’s system, as it gives more freedom in how you execute your moves. It's also worth noting that this game is not based on D&D. It has its own spell system, abilities, and mechanics, so while there’s some overlap, you won’t find staples like Eldritch Blast here. One of my favourite aspects of DOS2 is its environmental interactions in combat. Nearly every surface or cloud you encounter can be altered with different elements. See a puddle of oil? Set it ablaze. Notice a lingering cloud? Cast an electric spell to turn it into a charged storm. Standing in a pool of blood? Cast a healing spell to make it restore health instead of just being a mess on the battlefield. This level of interactivity adds an entire extra layer to combat, which I sorely missed when playing BG3. Another major gameplay mechanic is the armour system. Instead of just a health bar, characters have Physical Armor and Magic Armor, which determine their resistance to certain effects. Physical Armor blocks physical-based status effects like Knockdown, while Magic Armor prevents magical afflictions like being Charmed or Stunned. This system forces you to think strategically—mages naturally have high Magic Armor but weak Physical Armor, making them vulnerable to physical attacks. Conversely, heavily armoured warriors might shrug off physical strikes but struggle against magic casters. This dual-layered armour system adds extra tactical depth and makes encounters more engaging. [h3]Conclusion[/h3] Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a phenomenal game that delivers deep tactical combat, excellent storytelling, and an immersive world filled with meaningful choices. While Baldur’s Gate 3 has refined and expanded upon many of its ideas, DOS2 still holds its own and, in some ways, surpasses it—especially in combat mechanics and environmental interactivity. If you love RPGs, especially ones that challenge your strategic thinking and offer player-driven narratives, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is absolutely worth playing. Whether you’re coming from BG3 or just looking for an outstanding RPG experience, this game is one of the best in the genre.

Started playing several times. Finished game only in honor mode. Killed everyone. GG

I played this game a while ago and somehow forgot to review it... Wonderful game! I won't lie I never really got used to combat in D&D but I did enjoy it here, maybe that makes me weird. I definitely preferred the story of this one over BG3 but it might be nostalgia cuz I played this way before BG3. I loved the companions (Ifan my beloved) and each of their stories respectfully. And I love my stupid summoner build with the giga big ass imp by the end of the tutorial island which me and my friend buffed to the end and beyond cuz it would be funny as fuck for it to punt the enemy 6ft underground. One of my favorite gaming experiences hands down. I am definitely more interested in original stories/worlds Larian makes in the future as good as BG3 was. This game is my reason for that.

Good Pure RPG game which has good world building, Good characters, decent class variability expecially for the magical school variants. For fans of rpgs and tactical turn based combat a definitive win. For the game mechanics for me the importance and insistance on magical&physical armour making it that your phys char (mailny played lone wolf)has to solo certain targets that have their phys armour down and my magical based buddy cant help because they have heaps of magical armor so magic cant cc them was a downside. Great game, but for me most of the weakneses are majorly updated for Baldurs Gate III, which if you are looking to play or try just one RPG High fantasy game w turn based combat go with BG3. If you like come back DOSII.

This game is 8 years old. I just finished it (after a third try, I know, it's just massive). Highly recommended. It is polished, awesome story and good enough balance. And even after going through BG3, I still found it really really great.