Divinity 2 - First German Review

While 83% isn't bad, it's lower than I would have imagined from a publication from the game's home country.

Probably the U.S. reviews will eat the game alive as most U.S. based publications are harsh on European based CRPGs (NOT rightfully so IMHO).
 
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Last time I looked GameStar was not from Belgium.
 
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Some european games get over rated and problems overlooked by their home countries as well....but hopefully this one is good really enjoyed the first.
 
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Gorath said:
Last time I looked GameStar was not from Belgium.
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My apolgies there. I guess what I should have said, in order to help people keep from tripping over undotted i's and uncrossed t's, is that the score is a bit low coming from a European based publication.
 
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TheMadGamer said:
is that the score is a bit low coming from a European based publication.
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Is it? Last time I checked, a lot of European publications have a general lower scale than the American one, as in 80%+ is good, compared to America's 90%+ is good.

And if you think a German publication would give a free ride to a Belgian game...uh...that makes no sense. Do American magazines give more positive ratings to Mexican videogames?
 
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Brother None said:
And if you think a German publication would give a free ride to a Belgian game...uh...that makes no sense. Do American magazines give more positive ratings to Mexican videogames?
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I didn't mean to imply that any European publication would give a 'free ride' for any game.

In fact, I think American publishers have been way too harsh reviewing European developed games... always praising graphics and polish over gameplay and substance. All of these are important but a lot of U.S. based games are all-show-no-go wheras European CRPGs for at least the last 5 years have offered some of the most interesting gameplay... yes they tend to be a bit buggy and unpolished, but still, the games are very good and fun.
 
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TheMadGamer said:
I didn't mean to imply that any European publication would give a 'free ride' for any game.
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There is no such thing as a "European Publication". ;)

And yes, the ratings in Germany are usually lower. 80+% is "good".
 
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The most dissapointing thing in these reviews is that the story gets a thumbs down. Thats really too bad, the premise seemed interesting enough.
 
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GhanBuriGhan said:
The most dissapointing thing in these reviews is that the story gets a thumbs down. Thats really too bad, the premise seemed interesting enough.
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That is definitely unfortunate, but I'm glad the overall impression is good.
 
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I'd certainly like to hear more details regarding ups and downs, as this game has been on my list for some time.
 
This was posted at the Larian forums:
Graphics 7/10
+ lots of details
+ lots of variety
- "strange" animations
- muddy textures
- game and cutscene transitions could have been handled better

Sound 9/10
+ very good to fantastic voice actors (german version here of course)
+ lots of variety and fitting music
- environmental stereosounds are weak

Balance 7/10
+ game can be beat with every skillset
+ well done and logical puzzle sections
- only 1 relatively easy difficulty setting
- boss fights too easy (except for final boss)

Atmosphere (8/10)
+ nice mix of traditional fantasy setting and humour/irony
+ fun to explore the world
+ spot on humor
- change of character too quick (not even sure what they mean in german)
- some weak plotlines

Controls/Handling (8/10)
+ good mouse/keyboard handling
+ assignable hotkeys
+ able to teleport
- unclear/confusing inventory
- weak map

Game length (10/10)
+ huge amount of quests, most of which are optional
+ huge and varied world
+ upgradeable player fortress

Quests (10/10)
+ nice story
+ good/evil paths
+ interesting characters
+ surprise twists

Character/Skill system (9/10)
+ you're free to choose what skills you want
+ opportunities to experiment
+ lots of useful skills
+ dragon has own skills

Combat system (6/10)
+ exciting
- no active blocking
- close combat hard to avoid
- dragon flight is limited

Items (10/10)
+ huge amount of items, weapons, and potions
+ powerful set-items
+ you feel your character improving
 
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Dhruin said:
Anyone want to expand in more detail? Please? :)
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From the storytelling, your opponents have twice the oppurtunity to kill you easily. But they only talk to you and then let you go.
 
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txa1265 said:
Well ... here's hoping they get all of that stuff sorted!
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Something like a release-day patch?

Is the game even Gold yet?
 
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