

Talking to a random character might lead to tales of sad memories that have no bearing on the plot but are no less stirring and rewarding for that fact. It's beautiful in other ways, too, though, such as how little stories spring from items and NPCs that other games might be content to leave as part of the scenery.

Everything on the screen speaks of attention to loving detail and thoughtful placement, whether it's the arrangement of flora on a sandy beach or the animations of a winter dragon thankful for being released from its chains. It doesn't hurt that Original Sin 2 is as graphically beautiful as any game of this perspective has ever been. Sometimes you'll find a ghostly knight who's been magically impaled for centuries by playing hide-and-seek with some kid you clicked on out of curiosity. As with so many things in this world, Original Sin 2 encourages you to experiment and hunt for them in the strangest places as they're unmarked by the garish bluntness of a yellow exclamation point hovering over an NPC's head.

This quality extends even to the side quests, which stand out not only for their writing but also for how they're found. It's richly written, too, with everything from the descriptions of the narrator to the most custom responses for specific races or characters being fully voiced. But once you get used to it, you may just have the role-playing experience of your life.“The tale itself achieves a commendable balance of gravitas and lightheartedness that was sometimes missing in the first Divinity: Original Sin. The control scheme may take some getting used to, and you may find yourself getting bogged down in some of the grittier details of the game. Bring even more friends into your game with 4-player online co-op.ĭivinity: Original Sin 2 is very much a love letter to the RPGs of yesteryear, and it’s a proof of how enjoyable those games can still be.

Gain allies, make enemies and experience interesting stories along the way.
