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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

Pros

  • Extensive player freedom and customization
  • Deep and strategic turn-based combat
  • Engaging story with meaningful choices
  • High replayability and content richness
  • Excellent voice acting and music

Cons

  • Some minor bugs and janky ai reported
  • Inventory management can be cumbersome
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Some players find late game combat repetitive
  • Lack of clear quest guidance can cause confusion

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    5

    "Players have extensive freedom to customize characters, choose playstyles, and solve quests in multiple ways."

  • Competence
    4

    "Combat is challenging and strategic, rewarding skillful planning and tactical thinking."

  • Competition
    0

    "Game supports multiplayer co-op but competition is not a primary focus."

  • Continuation
    5

    "High replayability and long play sessions with multiple playthroughs reported."

  • Cooperation
    4

    "Supports up to 4-player cooperative multiplayer, enhancing teamwork and shared goals."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Players can create and respec characters freely; combat and quest solutions allow creative approaches."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Interactions emphasize shared decision-making and mutual respect rather than dominance."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Highly immersive fantasy world offering deep escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -5

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment."

  • Experimenting
    5

    "Encourages trying new builds, skills, and strategies; players experiment extensively."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Large, detailed world with many secrets and side quests to discover."

  • Expression
    4

    "Character customization and choice of origin stories allow personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Set in a rich fantasy world with magic, mythical races, and supernatural elements."

  • Fellowship
    3

    "Strong community feeling in multiplayer and shared story experiences."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills, knowledge, and strategies through gameplay and exploration."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with long sessions and minimal physical activity."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires sustained attention and focus during combat and exploration."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Players form close bonds with companions and experience emotional storylines."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Players lead party members and make key decisions affecting group outcomes."

  • Progression
    5

    "Character leveling, gear acquisition, and skill upgrades provide strong progression."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Balancing challenge and flow, the game offers satisfying tension release."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable audiovisual presentation with dynamic music and detailed visuals."

  • Status
    0

    "Recognition is mostly internal or among friends; no strong social status focus."

  • Story
    4

    "Engaging narrative with branching quests, character arcs, and meaningful choices."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Complex tactical combat and problem solving are core gameplay elements."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Combat and story provide suspense and excitement with risk and reward."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report high value for time and money due to content depth and quality."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat involves violence but also strategic use of environment and magic."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players manage resources and avoid defeat in challenging combat scenarios."

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