Divinity: Original Sin 2 - An RPG Masterpiece

Larian has created in this game a stunning and memorable adventure, full of challenges, memorable characters, interesting locales, and has breathed a much needed bit of life into the strategy and RPG genre. This very well may be the gold standard upon which many other games will be judged for years to come.
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[@michaelkreitzer1369]

It's funny, your complaint that the game doesn't auto scale enemy levels is what's convinced me to buy the game. I really don't like it when games auto scale like that, as it makes the game bland. I want the world to be a scary place. I want there to be places I just shouldn't go until I'm ready. I think the world feels much more natural when enemies are as strong as they are. When enemies auto scale, leveling up and getting new equipment becomes pointless. You don't feel that growth in ability and power. Everything feels the same at level 100 as it does at level 1, only the graphical effects and skins change. All of your criticism based on the static level of enemies I consider positives. You were criticizing, but it sounded like praise to me. :)

[@TheScure]

I agree

[@Tatsufollower]

I also agree

[@DanielChico09]

Agree. There is no point in having levels if they don't change anything.

[@AdvancedSquadLeader]

Yes yes yes, so much this.

[@lucasv5715]

Michael Kreitzer Yes, yes and yes, wish I could agree even more.

[@TheCivildecay]

I love how Bioware stated that "games in a scope of baldur's gate 2 can't be made today, because producing such game with today's technology would cost too much", and then we get The witcher 3 and Divinity: original sin (2) to disprove that whole point. Same goes for EA's famous "people don't want singleplayer games anymore" quote.

[@SuperSteve180]

Translation: We're lazy and want to put in as least work as possible to make a quick buck.

[@Koranthus]

@@SuperSteve180 Guess that Bioware Magic prevents them from making good games.

[@dundalis]

Shiroe, Villain in Glasses BioWare died years ago when they got bought out by the worst gaming company ever

[@SwiftNimblefoot]

Maybe that is why Larian is doing Baldur's Gate 3 instead of Bioware ... the apprentice has become the master. While Bioware did... what? TPS games with some RPG elements (Mass Effect) and a TPS MMO (Anthem). Dragon Age Origins was a step in the right direction, but they immediately backpedalled with the sequels.

[@leopard2690]

Laughs in baldurs gate 3

[@shadiversity]

Oh man, ever since you mentioned you had been playing Divinity in your cuphead video I've been waiting to hear your thoughts on this game. I'm five minutes into your video and already agree completely. For myself this game is AMAZING. I'm so hooked I've restarted three times to try a different party combo, each time just as I pass Fort Joy (and I have another one I want to try dammit!). I know I can change the party with the magic mirror thing but I have to start from the beginning when I try new strats. It's such a joy to pick each skill as you go. I'm 123 hours in and I haven't got very far into the SECOND area. That's how much this game has me by the balls. 123 hours of play in what, maybe 5% or even 2% of the story. One of the best games EVER. Also, TACTICAL DIFFICULTY ALL THE WAY! Now back to your video ^_^

[@SpartanWolf222]

If you want to know something strange here is a odd way to make combat more demanding but also easier. Enabling Lone Wolf with a party of two is insanely easy. Right now it took me 9 hours to get through everything on Fort Joy and the Man at War fight on Classic with me as Fane the Inquistor and Ifan. This combination absolutely destroys EVERYTHING and they are only level 9.

[@GaiaGoddessOfTheEarth]

Shadiversity This is a pleasant surprise seeing you here.

[@redeye6598]

Oh wow, one of my favourite KZbinrs commenting on another one of my favourite KZbinrs videos

[@lunewolf479]

Well hello Shad, what an... unexpected visit.

[@SpartanWolf222]

Bucket Helmets. Rock on a stick. Bone fingers as a lockpick. All sound pretty legit.

[@TheWolverine1984]

Enemies not scaling to your level is not a problem. It's a very important feature of classic RPGs. Enemy scaling is part of Skyrim's and other Bethesda games boring factors. In Skyrim, you can go *anywhere* enter *any* cave and the enemies there would magically and conveniently scale to your level. No matter what, you can beat them. This ties in with the warnings from NPCs and the environment you talked about. In Skyrim, the NPC's can talk all about a legendary bandit who has been terrorizing the city and its guards for years, and anyone who tried to kill him failed. You can hear this while being only *level 2* and rush to the bandit's lair swing your dragon born cock around and exclaim:"Prepare to meet your doom, Filthy Bandit!" and you will succeed in killing this legend while being only level 2 yourself. Divinity is saying - "Screw that!". If you are going to take on a legendary bandit, you better be prepared as hell or you are going to have your ass handed to you. You better go on and level up and complete every quest you can on the entire map before you even think of shoving your nose in the Bandit's Lair.

[@Corrupted]

I always hated these extremely long party turn based rpgs but holy damn, this game is amazing. Im 40 hours in and its addicting af. I actually feel like Im roleplaying different characters and you can really really tell how much love went into small details and quests.. The dialogues and ideas make you smile and realize that the devs are true gamers and want you to love their game as much as they do.. HIGHLY recommend, this is one of the great games of our time.

[@Metaspace2]

I played Divinity Original Sin, and overall was not a fan. I liked the interesting combat system, the beautiful and atmospheric graphics, and the interestingly created world. Also the main story was okay. There were some UI usability issues. What bored me to death were the tedious, extremely lengthy dialoges, which took pages to convey very little information, which after I while I speed clicked through without reading. What I also did not like was the attempt to be humorous; not only do I not fancy this in a fantasy game, I also simply did not find it funny. Also, there are areas in the game where your party is killed without warning, which I find annyoing - save scumming should not be the only way to get through the game. I wonder, is OS 2 better in these respects? I am looking for a coop game without 3D engine. Thanks for your help.

[@jakepietrzak7552]

@@Metaspace2 the story is way better than the first game, and the humour is limited to more acceptable places, there are a few instant death places, but they are mostly telegraphed if you're paying attention. Its pretty great.

[@Metaspace2]

@@jakepietrzak7552 Thank you!

[@TheMCmace]

it's the magic of D&D brudi

[@jerrymoore8701]

If a project like this in 2017 can come out for less than 60. No one, I repeat no one can sell me this bullshit that "Microtransactions help support development" Yeah. Okay.

[@Sandity]

Jerry Moore This game puts triple a gaming to shame.

[@bovicecantwin515]

I wish I could like this more than once

[@johnben93]

But, microtransactions make money go brrrrrrrr.

[@bitesizedhero8030]

I started as The Red Prince and decided from the start that anyone who offended The Red Prince would die horribly. But animals would be protected. It's quite fun to have a conversation, some dumb, lowly slave starts comparing you to vermin and then you calmly end the conversation, take some distance and ROAST that m*f*cker for adressing The Red Prince in such a manner. xD

[@JBrandonMercer123]

28:47 No!! Stop it. Enemies scaling with your level is retarded. What's the point of leveling if it doesn't mean anything? I want to go back and crush things that are lower level. And I don't mind getting crushed if I'm under leveled. Plus, it makes beating higher level enemies feel more rewarding. If I get stronger and all of my enemies also get stronger, it doesn't feel like I've gotten stronger at all. Love the rest of the video.

[@PANCAKEMINEZZ]

Honestly, after seeing the Red Prince's character intro there, I want to play this game just for him. He seems interesting and that voice acting is friggin supreme!

[@Monsteretrope]

A game that doesn't treat me like an idiot? And you can play as lizards? Im sold :P

[@bennemeth625]

I've got one better: a skeleton lizard!

[@silentwatcher4883]

Benedek Nemeth I was just going to say, you can even be an undead lizard

[@ughitstravis9243]

The female lizard is such a good looking model

[@Koranthus]

i enjoy that this game also breaks the trope of Elves being noble beings and lizardmen being primitive barbarians

[@TheSlammurai]

@@ughitstravis9243 My custom origin female lizard turned me into a scalie.

[@TheFreeToaster]

You could say it's beyond divinity

[@Luckyleol]

Nice reference

[@smurfsareoppressed9584]

To divinity and beyond!

[@Nerobyrne]

genius reference :)

[@OttoVonGarfield]

You could say it's Divinity 2 Egodragons. I think I did the pun thing wrong.

[@olivermorris5254]

You could say it's divinity original sin 2

[@charlesc3564]

Rags, in regards to your comment on why they don't just level up the enemies to match your current level, I think it is for 2 reasons: 1. In traditional tabletop gaming, it is not uncommon for the dungeon/game master to have you come across monsters and challenges that your party just isn't ready for. It adds to the feeling that there are bigger things out there, and if you aren't ready for it now and retreat you might be able to defeat them at some point in the future. OR you can stealth/magic/charisma skill your way to victory and defeat the creature despite unlikely odds. And then you have bragging rights lol 2. I think that keeping character levels stagnant is more realistic to real life. The majority of creatures/enemies are not adventurers and therefore are not getting the same experience as the players are. A world where everything is conveniently the same strength as you is not real life, sometimes enemies will be drastically weaker, other times they can be impossibly stronger. It is pretty common in high level campaigns, for the DM to intentionally give you really easy fights/interactions to give you a feeling of control, then throwing an ancient dragon or something equally terrifying to catch you offguard, or make mistakes assuming the fight is easier than it actually is. Tl:dr for a game that mirrors dnd, I appreciate they kept the enemy difficulty similar to how it works in table top games.

[@davecarsley8773]

P A R A G R A P H S

[@joshuaroe1402]

Dave Carsley You are the only one who cares obviously.

[@DrearierSpider1]

This is the magic that happens when a group of really talented and passionate devs have a clear vision and are able to execute it well. A complete, fully fleshed out game with tons of depth, modes, features, content and replayability. No loot boxes, microtransactions or literal cancer DLC. Just a great game at a fair price. What more could any serious gamer ask for.

[@AK474000]

I have 200-ish hours in DoS 2 and I am going through DoS 1 with a friend right now. These are games that put the RP back into RPG. Larian is going to be an all time favorite dev of mine and will be looking forward to whatever comes next.

[@Metaspace2]

I played Divinity Original Sin, and overall was not a fan. I liked the interesting combat system, the beautiful and atmospheric graphics, and the interestingly created world. Also the main story was okay. There were some UI usability issues. What bored me to death were the tedious, extremely lengthy dialoges, which took pages to convey very little information, which after I while I speed clicked through without reading. What I also did not like was the attempt to be humorous; not only do I not fancy this in a fantasy game, I also simply did not find it funny. Also, there are areas in the game where your party is killed without warning, which I find annyoing - save scumming should not be the only way to get through the game. I wonder, is OS 2 better in these respects? I am looking for a coop game without 3D engine. Thanks for your help.

[@AK474000]

@@Metaspace2 ​ DOS 2 has fully voice acted dialogue which takes the bite out of reading through everything. the enhanced edition of DOS1 added fully voice acted dialogue as well. Likely why I didn't feel the tedium of reading through everything. I feel like the humor is done better in DOS2 but millage will vary. I also understand the insta death stuff though that kind of thing has to exist in a capacity or otherwise where are the stakes? Some areas are way outside of your level so you can easily bite off more than you can chew. I find that aspect respectable though I see this game more as a reflection of genuine TTRPGs and Larian is the DM of it so I can compartmentalize that. I understand if people want their video games to be more balanced and fair though when has a TTRPG even DnD every really been all that fair with some of the non-sense you can pull with optimizations. The same is true in DOS1 and DOS2. I think DOS2 is the better of the two the story is more focused (not ground breaking or anything) and the pre-made characters own little backstories make for a nice added spice to things when playing in a full party with them. DOS2 did simplify it's fighting mechanics with the Physical Armor and Magic Armor system which resist certain status effects so long as you have that armor type. I did like the more roll and point based checks of DOS1, each system has their minuses and positives. It is a bit of a mixed bag. I understand the perspective, if you are looking for a more serious atmosphere, the recent Wasteland 3 that cropped up seems to be ticking all of those boxes for people.

[@Metaspace2]

@@AK474000 Thanks a lot!

[@TheHollowClown]

And now the Definitive Edition is in the works. Free for PC players, and with over 1000 changes made to the game. Larian Studios continues to amaze.

[@redknight4805]

NO LEVEL SCALING, PLEASE!

[@charlesdexterward7781]

@29:10 "Why not scale all enemies to my level?" Yes, I too enjoy revisiting beginning-of-game sewer rats when I'm level 100 and finding them equally as challenging as Demogorgon.

[@TheMissileHappy]

That's one reason why I can never finish a full playthrough of Oblivion. It's the most annoying feature.

[@Kytota]

Personally, I consider it the dark horse of this year's potential GOTYs that we've got so far. And if possible, I hope D:OS 2 wins the year outright because I think a victory for Larian would be beneficial to the industry as a whole. It would be proof that indie devs can compete with AAA devs in making a well thought-out experience and hopefully it will set a good example for what future games should be. Because really, we have way too many power fantasies which spoonfeed gamers on a silver platter.

[@AnimeFanFTW25]

I mean, over the years, indies HAVE been crushing AAA games lately. Rocket League is a huge recent example

[@Kytota]

+AnimeFanFTW And I absolutely agree. However, indies still don't seem to get the respect they deserve just because they're not AAA. We even have gamers unwilling to play certain games "because they're indie." So, I'm hoping a few overall GOTY awards change that perception.

[@Luckyleol]

Kytota i believe that Divinity original sin 1 got GOTY

[@AnimeFanFTW25]

I was under the impression that some indies do receive plenty of GOTY awards. Just did a quick google search. Rocket League has over 150 of them. I do get what you're saying, but I do think when indies gets recognition, they get ALOT of it.

[@Kytota]

Yeah, Rocket League did get many "Sport Game of the Year" awards which it totally deserved and the first D:OS did get about 150 awards and nominations for "PC Game of the Year." So, you guys are actually right. But my opinion still remains on why a game like this should win the big one.

[@BrodyWoelke]

As a Head's up, the Creator (Larian Studios) who made divinity are the same guys who are Currently Reviving and Making Balders Gate 3.

[@Pyriphlegeton]

I never play any of the games you discuss...yet I love to listen to you talk about them for hours. You are weirdly entertaining in just...how you think and articulate. Thank you for your content :)

[@Darkcloud0300]

I've played through this game through two entire playthroughs, this game is just as great the second time around, you find all the small things you missed...

[@Corrupted]

Literally one of the best game made in the last 10 years, you NEED to play this if you call yourself a hardcore gamer or have any interest in the artform itself imo

[@AdmiralBison]

Definitely, casual gamers need not apply until they get a few years of RPG experience under their belt first before tackling this game. I recommend the following excellent classics for newbies to start with, as I believe all the conventions of RPGs, tactics, isometrics and strategies from KOTOR, Xcom, Diablo 1/2 and Fallout will help them really get a handle on Divinity 2.

[@Zach-cn4lb]

I've been waiting for this video ever since seeing your tweet putting it in your top 5 of all time.

[@slee3656]

this is one of my favorite games this year and maybe ever I thought it was a very unpopular game and I'm glad more people are into it

[@x2spooky4me]

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is the Dark Souls of RPGs

[@benparent9864]

x2spooky4me I'm on board with this

[@lucasv5715]

x2spooky4me Call of Duty is the Dark Souls of stealth genre

[@benparent9864]

Lucas V rags is the dark souls of youtube commentators :thinking:

[@cazador7131]

I think it's the best video game equivalent of D&D

[@UltiDK]

But Dark Souls is an RPG?

[@SeriouslyMikey]

Must be hard for Rags to play games. You know, being a dog and all.

[@johndesper9425]

Racist piece of trash, implying that dogs are less capable.

[@deedlessdeity218]

He's voice acted well.

[@EatWave]

Mouse and keyboard games are very quadroped friendly. Cats might be more likely to just play with the mouse rather than play games with it, of course.

[@feedthecreature]

Who says you need opposable thumbs to move/click a mouse?

[@TheRyderShotgunn]

me, but i dont matter so i guess there's that

[@Amelanduil]

"The rat hisses at you with sibilant malevolence" man this game sure is fancy as fuck, I love it

[@PedroNevesPlus]

Wonderful speech! So much goes into your narrative of explaining the depts of this game. I want to give this game a try!

[@Goldva]

It's actually amazing how I can clearly remember Septa the Ineffable but I can't remember the name of a single minor NPC in Fallout 4.

[@tomasmachacek3063]

Enemy level scaling is cancer of modern games. Keep it out of RPG´s!

[@bencegergohocz5988]

I kind of disagree... or rether, i dislike the idea of levels in general. How is random smuch bandit in one region stronger than a 10 meters tall demon in another? I much prefer if the enemies get stronger by type rether than level. For example in outward, a weak bandit vs a strong bandit only differes in equipment and maybe magic. Either way, tgey can't take anywhere near as much damage as a giant. Same for you, you have 100hp at tge start and even if you take everything that could increes it, you will only have 220 by the end. Dark souls is another example of somethibg similair.

[@2002THEBOY]

@@bencegergohocz5988 I agree with but still no mob level scaling is better than mon level scaling

[@gibbyg2001]

Thank you!!!!!

[@renanmalone742]

100% agree, my friend👍

[@brandondoor]

Been on this GAME SO HARD its amazing!!!! I freaked out when I saw you posted a vid on it!

[@TinkyTheCat]

Kind of a pleasant surprise to see you covering this game, as I didn't realize you'd played the first one. I have about 80 hours in D:OS2 so far since its release and, while I have had a few quibbles with the experience, overall I've loved every minute of it. So much care and attention to detail in this game.

[@akseli1111]

"Buy it, buy two copies, you'll love it" Instantly reminded me of that handsome guy from Bethesda

[@callumunga5253]

I see you are appealing to your UK audience by releasing your games at a reasonable 12pm.

[@dag5579]

Callum Shamwana videos*

[@JM-pm3ob]

Butmen Teh Derp Night Rizes Most of Europe isn’t anglophone so they’re less likely to watch content in English. Don’t get so defensive lmao.

[@MrTehMerc]

Actually, his internet was just out for awhile.

[@dag5579]

what? are you talking to me?

[@Andoxico]

Midnight is 12am

[@wyndman]

Added it to my library based on your recommendations. Thanks Rags!

[@DrDiddles]

you know what i respect about this video 50 mins AND NOT ONE FUCKING AD ITS SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[@ChuckieCheezit]

Suggestion about the "Tank" Situation, i run a fullclad warrior tank and just put stench on the other 3 party members making enemies focus the decked out warrior

[@juanpablomontalvo4715]

Cheezit Give your casters the “smelly” trait and you’ll get that extra bonus on survivability while having your barter mule have insanely high persuasion and bartering

[@Kydino]

29:07 lol no, fuck that son, this is the exact reason why I'm planning on buying this game.

[@meerz7890]

Same, in my opinion the non linear levelling system is one of my favorite additions to the game - it makes it feel so real

[@tntnuke659]

Rags I hope that you keep on making videos and don't stop

[@yeayea115]

Shield throw and Reactive armor make warrior/geomancy tanks REAL GOOD at dealing damage. since those abilities scale off your Physical armor of yourself (reactive armor) and the physical armor of your shield (shield throw), making them scale INCREDIBLY well at later levels. because of the number bloat.

[@adammdolphin]

Na its fine, I was going to get up in 4hours anyway.

[@iRxyanDestinygtaandmoreL]

xD

[@nofillergamingknight7319]

A Damm Dolphin same here.

[@jemolk8945]

A Damm Dolphin What, you were going to get up at 11 A.M. on a Monday? Or are you out on the West coast?

[@blastinferno776]

The reason the enemy levels are not scaled is because it is a role playing game. If the levels were scaled it would dumb the game down into a mere power fantasy where you destroy all foes you find. That is particularly boring and it is the main reason why Skyrim’s combat feels rather bland as a general; only the bosses are somewhat interesting. Divinity’s system means even the grunts can be a challenge, but even then good strategy always can beat higher level enemies. The enjoyment of beating these tougher enemies is so much more rewarding as well as improving your understanding of game mechanics, which makes you a better player. In this way Larian Studios is using limitations to improve the overall experience of the game.

[@kcweazle]

I was on the fence with this game and after your awesome review and explanations I purchased the game while still listening to it. Thank you for the time and effort that was put into this review. Now to go try out the game.

[@nates8963]

Congratulations, you alone have convinced me that I want this game

[@pieminator6969]

Goddamn, you have good taste in gaming.

[@joshuaford6700]

İntihar İpi LMAO stop acting like you actually are anything but a troll. Besides being a troll is so mainstream and your attempt was shit.

[@joshuaford6700]

İntihar İpi LMAO can you not accept your opinion on this game doesnt mean shit and that your just a troll.

[@kefkapalazzo1092]

@İntihar İpi shit troll is shit.

[@willmeister2958]

" I just don't feel like i have to put "that's how i feel haha" to the end of every fucking sentence." HMMMM " "LMAO stop acting like this game is some obscure shit. Its pretty mainstream and its a pretty casual game. Besides its shit." "HMMM" Curb your hypocrisy.

[@jasono1716]

@No Lümpen your*

[@spiderbat4956]

Not GOTY. GOTY will be either a dull open world collectathon, or a linear third person action adventure game with lots of cutscenes.

[@Sandity]

Thongmaster Well rocket league got goty last year so.

[@BlackM0ngoose]

Zelda got it this year. This was nominated, but we all saw it coming.

[@jimmu8689]

Peaquad Witcher won and that game was amazing possibly the best game I’ve ever played

[@ffxiisucks]

"GOTY will be either a dull open world collectathon", it was BotW, you were right.

[@Scottyy788]

@@ffxiisucks "or a linear third person action adventure game with lots of cutscenes." God of War got game of the year and he was right again.

[@notrel3005]

The first RPG I ever played was Beyond Divinity. I have many fond memories of this series of games.

[@XDarkAllNightX]

Can't believe my favourite doggo made a video about one of my favourite RPGs

[@treymorgan8797]

I have felt more sympathy for a shark in this game than I have for anyone from fallout 4

[@souldry]

I'm dying to play this, I loved the first game so much.

[@akachi6331]

Rags, I fucking adore you. Thank you for making this video which lights our path towards this fucking masterpiece of a game.

[@DarthQuaalude]

YISSSSSS, thanks for another great. Been loving Divinity.

[@ryksy7744]

As a Finn I appreciate this upload time

[@dane7202]

Strategy Games + Rags = F U L L Y E R E C T

[@davidbrener2538]

The Winter Variant *T H I C C*

[@hostilefans1432]

As always thank you for your awesome work you beautiful doge, keep up the good work man!!!

[@wingedhussar2629]

Can't wait to pick this game up! Looks amazing!

[@doctrinedoomsday6953]

29:09 Games with level-scaling ruins the adventure of the game.

[@void735]

after watching this video, i decited to download it and give it a try and holy fuck balls 25 hours have passed and im in trance. Ive been looking for a simple fantasy story like the Witcher that just dossent end after 5-7 hours and a geniune feel of D&D adventure and creativity! i Thank you Rags deeply for recomending this to me. only down side was just as i was gonna leave the Island i realised i had downloaded an Alfa of just the the starting area and now have to play everything again... but that what i get for downloading iguess.

[@Metaspace2]

I played Divinity Original Sin, and overall was not a fan. I liked the interesting combat system, the beautiful and atmospheric graphics, and the interestingly created world. Also the main story was okay. There were some UI usability issues. What bored me to death were the tedious, extremely lengthy dialoges, which took pages to convey very little information, which after I while I speed clicked through without reading. What I also did not like was the attempt to be humorous; not only do I not fancy this in a fantasy game, I also simply did not find it funny. Also, there are areas in the game where your party is killed without warning, which I find annyoing - save scumming should not be the only way to get through the game. I wonder, is OS 2 better in these respects? I am looking for a coop game without 3D engine. Thanks for your help.

[@void735]

@@Metaspace2 yea frankly The story Kinda sucked. Even at The end i bearly knew Who any of all The People were and had a Hard time carring about anyone outside my party. Had The story been less a long railroad to The "acend godhood" plot and was just a less stake adventure i feel The story would problaby be more free and enjoyable

[@thaddeusnero228]

A crab just called me foolish

[@desmondybarra4376]

I just found out about this game a couple days ago and I love it and I was looking for answers if it’s a game that would last for a long time and if it’s worth playing it again but with different classes and stuff and you just answered them and I’m glad I got this game and imma enjoy it even more thank you Rags💯

[@Ahov]

This and Witcher 3 are my favorite rpgs ever.

[@grrizzzy7]

Ahov took me a few tries to get into this game but my god it’s easily the best rpg I’ve played. Previously thought that about witcher 3

[@GORKOLOV]

But Witcher 3 is not RPG at all, more like adventure game, still a god-tier

[@TheSlammurai]

@@GORKOLOV It is, you're just playing a defined role instead of your own created role.

[@antidisestablishmentariani8730]

of /course/ rags is a dragonborn

[@Luckyleol]

He's a lizard

[@zakistrash2996]

Bought this for Christmas cause of your recommendation, and God am I happy I did

[@ggreg15]

I could not agree more with this. 2020 still one of best rpgs ever made. This was well said and a great explanation of this game

[@lordskellington2538]

So, how much costs the season pass and how intrusive are the loot crates in this game?

[@Sandity]

Lord Skellington No season pass,no lootboxes,just a great game with tons of content,coop uo to 4,mod support and solid voice acting.

[@hugolundblad6036]

The Sandity he was joking i think😂

[@TheSlammurai]

If one of your characters doesn't have high Lucky Charm, most of the crates will likely be empty.

[@maskoblackfyre]

Even though I'm a dirty console peasant, this game gives me the feels of my youth, which was spent playing Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment for hours and hours without even realizing that the millennium came and went. This game and the whole Dark Souls series makes me seriously consider buying a PC just to join the Church of Unlimited Frames and play them properly :D

[@maskoblackfyre]

I had a lot more trouble playing Dark Souls 3 (my first DS game ever) on Xbox One because high intensity boss fights used to drop the fps to the teens (below 20) and so you try beating the Nameles King that way :(

[@jackpeers5550]

I think it will eventually come on to consoles because DOS1 came to consoles and seeing as this has made more money it's very possible that it'll come to consoles.

[@theprophetofthepastagod5633]

_Masko_ console player** there’s difference between someone who plays on consoles and someone who is a console peasant

[@maskoblackfyre]

The prophet Of the pasta gods Just joking, dude:)

[@maskoblackfyre]

Christian Rodriguez I can live with the load times, but the unstable fps makes me think about the PC more and more. I was "worried" about having to relearn how to play using k&m for a long time, but I don't have to because I can just plug my controller in and play that way.

[@kingkillertje]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it yet, but Warfare gets the Taunt ability in Act 2, which forces a target to attack the character who used the skill.

[@jakubputynkowski8554]

You have influenced to get this game after you've mentioned talking animals. Can't wait to play it :)

[@ardvarkvv2718]

“So many THOTS”

[@eehop6860]

I Dropped A Bearing Vid Just To Be Here With You Rags, First Comment

[@SmashingSnow]

haven't watched bearing in forever

[@OverGoatfromTT]

eehop Plays lol

[@LunaProtege]

You make this game sound pretty good. The bit that really sells it to me is that you can play as Lizard People though. YAY!

[@ryanchatham9971]

That moment when you click on a Rags video notification out of reflex and his sultry voice is blasted out of your speakers in the middle of econ class.

[@lemonscampi]

Amazing game...65 hours in and nowhere near finished, easily GOTY

[@Scottyy788]

Nah, GOTY was some random 3rd person linear cutscene game.

[@SethKnows]

I woke up with 3 hours of sleep because I have diarrhea, it feels like I have the flu. However, I'm staying up for at least 52 minutes to watch Rags review a game I have no interest in.

[@TheHashtagSquad2K15]

Seth Knows hopefully he convinces you to buy this game and support this amazing studio while also receiving one of the best video game experiences you can possibly get.

[@SethKnows]

The Angry Astronaut I have thought about it, though I do not like turn based games, or top down ones. It seems like an amazing game though.

[@sirjoey3137]

I didn't either Seth, but I read all the reviews saying they didn't either and yet it was still an amazing game, so I tried it and now it's my new favourite game of all time. 130 hours in and I'm kinda sorta near the end of act 2 of 3.

[@SethKnows]

Just for your information, a friend and I picked this up and have played nearly 10 hours so far. We're both thoroughly enjoying it, the combat is challenging, tactical, and very rewarding. I have too many games to play, haha.

[@possessedslig]

@@SethKnows Isometric crpgs ftw!

[@NapoleonBonaparteMAGA]

you sold me 3:58 seconds in, then I saw there was a whole hour- dang gotta buy this game! Way to go RAGS you da man!

[@antanaskiselis7919]

Thank you for bringing my attention to this. Sincerely. :)

[@ambientocclusion171]

Finally a great game, im sick of third person wannabe rpgs and military fps garbage.

[@lucasv5715]

Ambient Occlusion Same.

[@lifeofdeaths]

This game is fantastic, increased IQ in essence, RIP no first

[@CarolanneCarrington]

Oh, this game look's wonderful, I have to try this out for myself.

[@kokichiouma297]

Rags and Divinity original sin 2? Sign me up

[@dragonslayerornstein2834]

Too much great games this year, which possibly means that next year will be shit(AC Origins, Far Cry 5)

[@starbog1]

Nah, Ubisoft in generic/okay area of games recently.

[@keybladelovers]

Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough But Pokemon Kirby Yoshi and supposedly Metroid prime 4

[@RetroDeath]

No way is MP4 a 2018 title.

[@johnwenzel2756]

AC origins is out in like 5 days, not next year

[@dragonslayerornstein2834]

John Wenzel Damn, I never knew that.

[@halestar2967]

Oh and the game has co-op

[@MultiHakkin]

Thanks Rags, for making me buy this game so close to exams...

[@Mr.Grim_USMC]

Its awesome the game wasnt voiced at first but they listened to the community and immediately began voicing over the game before released. This company is great and others could learn something from them. Love these games.

[@squidguy8878]

"PC doesn't have any good exclusives"

[@austinblackburn8095]

This aged like fine milk.

[@takoberu3992]

@@austinblackburn8095 indeed

[@Nerobyrne]

only one downside: No ratlings to play :( Other than that: It will be the next game I buy!

[@Sandity]

Nerobyrne Dont worry theres mod support give the game sometime and somebody will cook it up.

[@LunarX100]

Absolutely amazing game. Have played it through alone...2 man and 4 man. Can't wait for the updated version. Simply beautiful.

[@meris8486]

The most fun I've had with the boys. I normally despise this kind of game but it does almost everything to such an excellent standard that I couldn't help but fall in love. Excellent soundtrack, colourful world, almost Grim Dark lore, punishing combat that's oh so satisfying to master. The narrator makes all the dialogue you'd normally skip a joy to listen to with choices that have major consequences. There's freedom to approach situations in a variety of ways. I remember one time me and the boys stumbled upon a tomb with a collection of Phylactories, containing the souls of powerful necromancers. We smashed em. Then later we were going through a different tomb and found the bodies of dead necromancers on the floor, we'd avoided a very hard fight through exploring the environment thoroughly. I love it!

[@skullthunder3181]

also why does rags hate fallout 4? i love that game i have an insane amount of hours in it

[@Onlytheroadandi]

I think he did two videos on that already. Yeah I also have 200+ hours in it. Oh well.

[@possessedslig]

Absence of real choice and role playing, too much focus on base building nonsense, also the story and voice acting are a mess. I found Fallout 4 very underwhelming

[@flyingpaladin617]

Nobody hates Fallout 4. It's one of the best games ever made. People just pretend to because it's not the same as past titles

[@lavabrainz2780]

3 words, Pillars Of Eternity

[@mr_beezlebub3985]

Lava Brainz that's also a good RPG. Can't wait for the sequel

[@joshuaford6700]

5 words no where near as good

[@GenericUsername-qp1ww]

sux

[@TheCivildecay]

pillars of Eternity was good, but also very dry compared to Divinity original sin2

[@SudsySpudsy]

That ending floored me

[@ZZiiNNggEErr987]

I've been bored of all my games recently and I wanted a good RPG to play, so I think this is just what I need

[@gamezap2592]

I wonder if rags replies?

[@spookyakame5918]

Bamboozled.

[@shrekrecker]

He doesnt love you

[@Rags]

Nope.

[@YourBrain]

Rags The audacity.

[@2ane]

seriously dude? Level scaling? The stupidest mechanic ever introduced to RPGs? The surefire way to turn open world exploration with dangers and surprises into an ubisoft-style of labour task? Making progression feel flat and pointless and ultimately just numbers that dont get reflected in gameplay anymore? BTW there is a "flee" function in the game, yeah most people will just F8 after a character dies to overleveled enemies but getting in such fights is NOT a guaranteed game over.

[@hamerwolf]

Rags' death rattle, 2017 "Ooooh, Okay"

[@TheNomnomnom0815]

Just a quick note on something you said concerning damage types: If you want an intelligence based character that can also attack in melee, just give them a staff. You will still not be able to apply physical statuses, but staves always do magical damage, even in melee, and based on your intelligence. (:

[@WhyBeUgly]

Not my cup of tea, have a like though!

[@Sandity]

WhyBeUgly Its worth getting a crack of it to test it out. I did and i loved it so i bought it. (Usually if i dislike a game itll be gone before the first hour of playing it) Just putting my 2 cents as demos have been all but forgotten.

[@SpartanWolf222]

Just a side-note for people who haven't played DOS2, when Rags says 76 hours (so far) he has probably tried to read, do and explore every nook and cranny. In reality, the in-game hours is probably 30 - 50 hours. The average length of my playthroughs has been 40-50 hrs, and I have started several more with and without friends because I always learn something NEW with each run.

[@JK-gv2bb]

Brian Colfxire i just got to the namelesess isle with 38 hours in and ive skipped alot of side quests

[@SpartanWolf222]

I did "most" of the Reaper's Eye and Fort Joy quests in around 33 hours my first time. The third island is the smallest area of the game, which is fine by me as it is compact; the last island seems bigger than it really is but it feels climatic. I was surprised how quickly the game wraps itself up after Reaper's Eye as I was thinking it would take 60 hours to beat.

[@sirjoey3137]

No Brian you're so wrong it's incredible, Rags is further into the main story than me yet I have 50 hours more than him, I read every set of dialogue, play all missions and talk to everyone. Compared to me Rags is rushing through.

[@SpartanWolf222]

I don't know what to tell you other than I optimize my paths/time; I beat the game doing 90 - 95% of the game in 46 hours. (I checked a wiki for any missed stuff.) Proof: steamcommunity.com/id/Brian_Colfxire/stats/appid/435150/achievements Then again, there are exploits for certain bosses because of how hard they can be. For example, I did not know Mordus could transform if you didn't kill him quick enough. Right now I am at 140 hours across five playthroughs (one complete, one at Nameless Isle with a party of 7, one Undead Lone Wolf with Ifan, one with a friend of mine, and one test run at Tactician.)

[@sirjoey3137]

You don't need proof, obviously you aren't lying it still just doesn't make sense ma man.

[@zerenton3259]

I have 500h in this game and I'm still playing, trying out new things and ways to play this game. Love it

[@epicduck0574]

I like RPGs and strategy games but I've never played a mix of the two. Although Rags giving this such high praise definitely makes me want to check it out.