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Anno · Aug 30, 2017

tl;dr The only major change from the PC version - controller support and UI - is very well done! Also the game suffers the same technical issues as on PC - occasional slowdown and long loading times. Apparently though they are more than worth sitting through.

Metacritic PS4: 86
Metacritic XBone: N/R (only 3 reviews)
Open Critic: 85

Playstation Universe - 9/10 said:
An epic adventure in absolutely every sense, Pillars of Eternity arrives on PS4 in highly impressive form and confidently stakes its claim as one of the best RPGs of the year.

Hardcore Gamer - 4.5/5 said:
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition is a proper send off before Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is released next year.

COGneccted - 90/100 said:
The particle effects for the various spells look great, and heroes are easily identifiable amongst the maelstrom.

Push Square - 9/10 said:
Pillars of Eternity is a wonderful role-playing game, expertly weaving deep, tactical combat and captivating writing - a combination that will appeal to unabashedly old school gamers, but will also yield abundant rewards for players new to the genre. What Obsidian has crafted here, ostensibly as a love letter to the isometric computer role-playing games of the late '90s, is not merely an exercise in tickling the nostalgia itch of those pining for another Planescape: Torment or Baldur's Gate, but a contemporary to those classics, and one that will surely be held in as high regard in the years to come.

RPG Site - 9/10 said:
Pillars of Eternity is worth looking into for any RPG fan. The game has a great plot and world to explore, and Obsidian has given players enough options to ensure that anyone can see the end of the story, regardless of skill level.

Dual Shockers - 8.5/10 said:
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition is without a doubt a brilliant game that nearly singlehandedly revived a genre that has been replaced in the hearts of many by World of Warcraft, The Witcher, or The Elder Scrolls series. And while those series (and their respective genres) are amazing in their own right, Obsidian's re-imagining of the poorly-aged genre is a must play for any fan of similar games and a great jumping off point for those interested in dabbling in something more complex.

ZTGD - 8.5/10 said:
The excellent music and voice acting, the wonderful writing, and the multitude of ways quests can play out just add up to Pillars being a wonderful RPG to add to the collection. PC players have known this for a while, but console owners can now experience this for themselves.

Playstation Lifestyle - 8/10 said:
Pillars of Eternity was certainly crafted with PC in mind, but it's no less an enjoyable experience on console.

God is a Geek - 8/10 said:
Obsidian's modern masterpiece is less shiny on console, but still a sprawling RPG worth exploring

The Sixth Axis - 8/10 said:
Ultimately, Pillars of Eternity is a stellar entry into its genre, but one that won't win over people who are not already fans. It is huge and richly detailed, with more history than some actual periods of real life, and a rare amount of care and attention. It's probably a better experience on a PC, but it's still definitely worth playing on console if it's your only option.

Cubed3 - 7/10 said:
When it comes to writing and storytelling, Pillars of Eternity is a class act. Obsidian had complete freedom to pursue their vision, and it shows in the impressively-constructed world and excellent characterization. Every side-quest, no matter how minor, has at least some significance in the development of the protagonist. Again, it takes time to adjust to the controls, but they work very well. Players can comfortably lean back, relax, and micromanage when necessary. However, the mediocre frame rate and long load times mar the experience. Still, fans of the genre will appreciate this fantastic game.

Let me know if I missed any.

Atilac · Aug 30, 2017

I hope the gamepad controlls come to pc.

Irobot82 · Aug 30, 2017

Atilac said:
I hope the gamepad controlls come to pc.

Uhm, we've had Steam Controller controls for a very long time and they work very well.

Alienfan · Aug 30, 2017

Atilac said:
I hope the gamepad controlls come to pc.

Controller support isn't on PC yet? Ugh

Anno · Aug 30, 2017

Atilac said:
I hope the gamepad controlls come to pc.

Every indication is that they won't. Paradox handled all the development on this port as Obsidian is working on Deadfire and doesn't want to put the dev time into updating the PC version. The way everyone talks about it makes it seem like there's not a lot of love lost between the companies at the moment.

ThoseDeafMutes · Aug 30, 2017

Alienfan said:
Controller support isn't on PC yet? Ugh

Controller support was never planned or promised; this console port is handled by Paradox Arctic not Obsidian who are busy working on Pillars 2. We are not guaranteed to get controller support for Pillars 2, either.

mike6467 · Aug 30, 2017

Irobot82 said:
Uhm, we've had Steam Controller controls for a very long time and they work very well.

I was delaying playing through this because I can't use a mouse/kb on my couch and my desk is serving an alternate purpose right now. I didn't know they added controller support, that's awesome. I think I'll boot this up tonight (after buying Everybody's Golf, Yakuza and Mario Vs. Rabbids today....)

SlasherJPC · Aug 30, 2017

I wrote the review for ztgd and yeah. Game is great on consoles. Well done!

Irobot82 · Aug 30, 2017

mike6467 said:
I was delaying playing through this because I can't use a mouse/kb on my couch and my desk is serving an alternate purpose right now. I didn't know they added controller support, that's awesome. I think I'll boot this up tonight (after buying Everybody's Golf, Yakuza and Mario Vs. Rabbids today....)

To Be Clear, it's Steam Controller support.

isaacnukem · Aug 30, 2017

Great reviews! Will put on my buy list.

disappeared · Aug 30, 2017

Can I ask maybe a silly question, and this comes in light of having just played Divinity on PS4 last week.

With CRPGs being ported more frequently to consoles, how come mouse + keyboard options aren't there for console owners? I mean lots of people have bluetooth kb and mice now, and console have been supporting bluetooth for a long time.

I'm not saying make m +kb for every game cuz obviously it'd give advantage in certain genres (fps of course) but for single-player RPGs?

mike6467 · Aug 30, 2017

Irobot82 said:
To Be Clear, it's Steam Controller support.

I mean, you said it works, which implies playable at least...I've got an elite controller with the extra paddles on it, which would give additional mapping options. It may be worth a try at least.

Count of Monte Sawed-Off · Aug 30, 2017

The game plays well for the most part. They managed to do real time combat with pause decently enough on a console, which is surprising me.

Irobot82 · Aug 30, 2017

mike6467 said:
I mean, you said it works, which implies playable at least...I've got an elite controller with the extra paddles on it, which would give additional mapping options. It may be worth a try at least.

Yeah for the actual Steam Controller, the one with the dual touchpads. I don't know if there are any mapping for an xbox controller.

IvorB · Aug 30, 2017

This sounds rad. So great to get these games on console.

Gattsu25 · Aug 30, 2017

Irobot82 said:
Yeah for the actual Steam Controller, the one with the dual touchpads. I don't know if there are any mapping for an xbox controller.

Steam lets you remap any controller similar to a Steam Controller.

So you can easily emulate a mouse by remapping an analog stick, etc.

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