I had wondered if I should tackle this game quickly and get the review out as soon as possible, but the truth is that I couldn’t do this world that injustice. Rather than spending energy engaging in this adventure, I felt consistently re-energized. The sorts of nuances introduced here in terms of storytelling, decision making, and combat would normally be exhausting, but Divinity 2 is simultaneously refreshing and engrossing.

To top it off, Divinity 2 is an experience that requires focus, attention, and strategy. Rarely does any title capture my undivided attention for even thirty hours, let alone over a hundred. Over one hundred game hours later, here it is. I offer my gratitude to the patient RPGFan staff and readers who may be wondering what our take is on Divinity 2, as I have taken the “completionist route” to tackling this behemoth. Admittedly, the quandary surrounding quest design has been a stifling problem to solve - including for this reviewer - but Larian solves the problem deftly, without even appearing as if it’s trying. Although the mechanics aren’t exactly revolutionary, their implementation and novel approach to design should be an exemplar for current and future developers. While several developers and publishers have relied on using old mechanics, refining old mechanics, and even designing games to look pre-modern, Larian Studios serves as one company turning toward the future.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 redefines strategic RPG gameplay and questing.

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