Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
What it feels like
The game commits sincerely to its fantasy world-building and emotional beats without irony.
What it's about
An epic secondary world of magic, myth, and dungeon-delving adventure structures the setting. Unraveling the central mystery of the protagonist's origins and the world's hidden truths structures the narrative.
How it plays
Assembling and directing a squad of distinct companion characters is core to the tactical gameplay loop. Combat unfolds in real time but is pausable to queue party orders, enabling tactical planning. Deep stat, skill, and gear combinations enable theorycrafted character specialization across the party.
How it looks and sounds
A fixed three-quarter angled isometric projection frames the explorable world and tactical encounters. A sweeping symphonic soundtrack underscores the epic fantasy adventure.
How it's structured
A bounded, authored story arc with defined beginning, middle, and end is central to Pillars of Eternity's narrative structure. Designed exclusively for solo play with no multiplayer component. Every dungeon, area, and encounter is deliberately authored by Obsidian's designers rather than procedurally generated.
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