Pillars of Eternity Switch Review

Obsidian Entertainment, known for their work on classic RPGs like Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale, has brought their highly anticipated Pillars of Eternity to the Nintendo Switch. This game is a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and attempts to recreate the look and feel of old-school RPGs without any concessions to modernization or current fads.

The story takes place in the land of Drywood, where a curse is causing babies to be born without souls. The main character has some interesting special abilities, including psychometry and speaking to the dead. However, the game's attempt to add occult elements from Planescape: Torment feels out of place in an otherwise straight-laced Tolkien-esque fantasy world.

While the writing is competent, most characters make little real impression and feel interchangeable and forgettable. The voice acting is also lacking, with reams of text presented for even small item descriptions or obscure historical footnotes. This can be frustrating at times, especially when compared to other RPGs that have perfected the art of storytelling.

The game does have some humorous moments, particularly with Minsc and his pet hamster, but these are few and far between. The main character's abilities are interesting, and the game attempts to add some depth with its exploration of the animancers and their role in the world.

Overall, Pillars of Eternity is a solid RPG that fans of the genre will appreciate. While it may not be as memorable as other games in the series, it's a great way to experience classic RPG gameplay on the go. With a word count of , this review provides an honest look at what Pillars of Eternity has to offer.

Pillars of eternity switch review