![]() ![]() The choice of companions throughout Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire are a varied mix. We talked it out, and I believe I helped him to understand that he did what he did because he believed it was for the best, and it helped us to build our friendship. Whilst in Nekataka, I chatted with Aloth who was struggling with some of the decisions he had made in the past. The right trigger lets you use your different actions, such as special abilities or items, and whilst travelling you can chat specifically to party members about any concerns they may have. There’s a lot to take in, but thanks to a hefty tutorial that can be referred to at any time, you’ll pick it up fairly quickly. Each menu is dense, giving plenty of information for you to get stuck into, and you’ll find yourself immersing yourself in every single detail to get your head around the game. ![]() The left trigger pulls up a wheel, and from there you can select your journal, character information, the combat log, and inventory among other things. There’re tons of menus that would be much more accessible with a mouse and keyboard, but Obsidian has managed to adapt the UI to be used with a controller to a reasonable standard. Whilst it plays relatively well on console, it’s clear these types of games are better suited to PC. It’s become its own game within the genre in its own right. CRPGs like Planescape: Torment and Baldur’s Gate are hugely influential to the Pillars series, but with Deadfire, Obsidian have taken the ball and ran with it. Granted, it takes a while to get going, but once the story opens up and you gather some party members to take with you on your travels, it becomes hugely satisfying. I’d been waiting to delve into Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire since it released on PC in 2018, and after only a few hours playing I was hooked. ![]() Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Ultimate Edition brings the PC version to console, but does it hold up? Unlike the original Pillars of Eternity, Deadfire takes you to the high seas, far from the forest of Dyrwood and familiar territory. Behind the politics and power struggles you begin to learn a lot about, there’s a wonderful cast of characters, many beautiful settings, and plenty of opportunities for you to become a key player in the story that unfolds. Travelling across the vast Deadfire Archipelago drags you deeper and deeper into a world that feels very much alive. ![]()
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