Pillars of Eternity

Pillars of Eternity is an isometric role-playing game where the hero and his companions investigate the events that changed their lives. The world is populated by peoples with their own customs, and it is based on the doctrine of souls. The party is assembled according to taste: companions have characters, views and personal stories. Battles take place in real time with a pause, and tactics are based on spells, area attacks and timely healing. In addition to the main line, there are faction quests, side stories, and your own domain that can be built up. Decisions affect relationships and how the journey ends. The battle requires preparation: without potions, scrolls and a properly assembled party, even simple opponents turn out to be dangerous. Some tasks are solved by conversation, if the hero has the appropriate skills. The fortress is obtained according to the plot, and improvements for it are obtained in dungeons. Some opponents are vulnerable to certain types of damage, so the composition of the party is selected in advance. Rest restores strength, but requires supplies. An error in choosing a class is not immediately noticeable, so it’s worth trying different builds. In addition to battles, there is crafting: equipment is assembled from found materials and parts. Some tasks are solved after conversations with the enemy, and not after a fight. Companions gain levels and unlock new skills. Resting in a tavern restores strength, but this costs supplies. Some of the tasks depend on the party’s reputation: the stronger the squad, the more serious tasks they offer. For patient fans of the genre, the game provides a lot of text and space for assemblies.