Divinity Original Sin (Enhanced Edition) Review - Still Worth Playing?

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Is Divinity Original Sin: Enhanced Edition worth playing still? Definitely! Its a fantastic RPG with a great mix of exploration, story, character development, player-choice, humour and turn-based combat. Made by Larian Studios (also behind the upcoming Baldurs Gate 3) it has become one of my favourite games. I hope you enjoy my Divinity Original Sin review, and also check out my new players guide if you haven't played before.
0:00 Intro
0:43 Story and Game Mechanics
1:53 Graphics and Sound
3:26 The Good Stuff
10:16 The Bad Stuff
12:39 ​Conclusion and Personal Rating
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[@MarksGameReviews]

Whats your favourite RPG and why? And who is looking forward to Baldurs Gate 3? ►Divinity Original Sin New Player Guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoKbYYdplLhjkKM ►Complete DOS playthrough kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnnIZHd8r7pnbbc

[@cheatpnz]

Divinity Original Sin 2 definitive edition is my favorit rpg of all time

[@cheatpnz]

have not played the first one, so i wanted to check it out

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@cheatpnz I'm hoping to play DOS 2 in the new year and really looking forward to it!

[@cheatpnz]

@@MarksGameReviews it's really good, I`ve just finished it. Bought Dos 1 enchanted edition today. Hope dos1 is just as good

[@frederickone1]

My fav RPG was the Mass Effect games for years played all 3 - 7 times - then the 1st Dragon Age - But I have to say Witcher 3 is my favourite rpg of all time - I got Cyberpunk 2077 on PC but sadly refunded it - Was so looking forward to it for years - Its not what CDPR promised and its a broken mess

[@Quentonic]

Looking forward to the 2nd ones review, absolutely love it

[@frederickone1]

Found your review just now - As both DOS 1 & 2 are on sale and I was just going to buy the 2nd game - But both games are at a great price so thanks to you - I got both games so wish me luck :) - Good review mate so thank you

[@MarksGameReviews]

The best way to buy games - when they're cheap :D Especially when they are as good as this.

[@thuaners]

this is such a fantastic review! thank you! Definitely makes me interested in playing the game :)

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thanks! Hope you have fun with the game, its certainly worth it - especially if you can pick it up on sale somewhere :)

[@rivansan]

Excellent job on the review. Thanks mate.

[@MarksGameReviews]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it. Have you played the Divinity games or are you considering getting into them?

[@drizzt128119]

Really good review, glad i found your channel !

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thanks, and welcome to the channel! Have you played Divinity before?

[@BlinkBoyBrad]

Yooo im so glad you mentioned that bit about the background chatter being annoying affff. Its on a loop so while youre buying/selling or going through your stuff you hear it over and over. I would literally flee after ignoring it for a bit lol DOS2 is the exact same. Amazing games. Great review.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Yeah that drove me crazy after a while! Especially as I livestreamed both games and was trying to chat to the audience while the background npc's talked over me :D

[@mkn8225]

I bought it long long time ago and didn't have timw ti play and forgot abou it. Now i can't wait to try it ou! Great review thou , got me hyped👍

[@MarksGameReviews]

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)

[@firstechelon]

Nice review! Exactly what I was looking for.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the game if you pick it up :)

[@Agent101g]

Hey man, I know this is an old video but thank you for being so thorough while also avoiding spoilers. I am a huge fan of real-time with pause, but I got used to the turn based combat system. I’m playing it on Xbox Series X along with NWN enhanced, now I’m craving more crpg console ports, there aren’t enough yet and not all of them are ported well, but this one is! And it loads a lot faster on XSX than on XOneX.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Yeah I'm loving my CRPG's at the moment too. Keep an eye out for Solasta: Crown of the Magister. Its not made to the same standard as this game, but it is excellent fun none the less.

[@Idkwhtpsipto]

Pillars of Eternity 1 and 2 are very good . Wasteland (probably 3) . We have a bit of choice on console at least .

[@therabbithole993]

Pathfinder is good

[@PunkRockZombie205]

I just started dos2 today, and it's great so far. Huge baulders gate nostalgia. I was gonna play this one 1st but when I heard how long these games are and that they are 1000 years apart in the timeline I figured one was enough. I dont wanna get burnt out and I've got 100+ games on my backlog I'm never gonna get around to as it is, lol

[@MarksGameReviews]

I know the feeling about the backlog of games :D I'm really looking forward to DOS2, how are you finding it so far?

[@PunkRockZombie205]

@@MarksGameReviews I like it. I like how character builds are customizable, you aren't stuck to any set class. Being a rpg fan does have it's drawbacks tho. You don't get to play as many games as everyone else, lol

[@ScentSense]

@@MarksGameReviews quite possibly one of my top 5 games of all time, and I've played a LOT of game. If not top 5 it's definitely, definitely top 10. It's just stunning, deep, well written, incredibly engaging and immersive and super replayable. It sets the standard for CRPGs going forward, absolutely nailing it and revolutionizing certain staple concepts of the genre... I'm reinstalling it now for another Lone Wolf run, and I'm just as excited as my first playthrough lol

[@jimg1787]

That was a good review. Well balanced and thought out.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thanks, glad you hand it useful.

[@ThornySubject]

I agree with your rating, DOS EE is an amazing game! I'm still working my way through the first map area, and there are so many quests and side quests, but I'm enjoying taking my time and the combat is a lot of fun. Having also played the first act of its sequel and also a little bit of the EA of BG3, I think this is still my favourite so far. I love all the humour, and the fact that it doesn't take itself too seriously. For me, the darker themes in say BG3 make that hard to watch at times. I'd rather play a game like DOS EE, or The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk which I also highly recommend.

[@MarksGameReviews]

I love the way that the game encourages you to search a little harder or dig a little deeper into quests as there are often extra bits there - like all the secrets you can turn up when investigating the initial murder! I'm sure I missed some extra bits of story there :)

[@ThornySubject]

@@MarksGameReviews Agreed, and that means you have to get used to, and not get stressed out about, having lots of quests unresolved for some time! By the way, one minor criticism I'd add to your list is that I wish those *£$%^& rats would stay still long enough to be able to be clicked on if you have the PetPal talent :-D

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@ThornySubject Lol yes! I used the chase them around the screen with the mouse pointer too :D

[@calelsun]

I like how naturally you discover everything. Very minimal in terms of handholding and hints.

[@kylelakowski94]

Finally playing this game the last few days. Just wow. Definitely intimidating at first but once you let it hook you it's over.

[@MarksGameReviews]

And the further in you go, the better it gets :D

[@ravipeiris4388]

It's nice to see an updated review/impressions of the game in 2020. I played Original Sin 2 in 2019 and see this amazing game as a bridge to the strategy games genre. Like you, as I await the release of BG 3, as it's being carefully crafted by the talented Larian Studios, I thought 🤔 it be good to revisit the Original Sin prequel. Such a divergent storyline between one and two, isn't it? Going from being the hunter to the hunted, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Yes the stories in the two games do indeed feel quite different. I'm playing through Sin 2 now and absolutely loving it!

[@randalthor6872]

Great comment, Doc : ) I love both games so damn much, but only played the first game a month before DOS2 came out. I might be weird, but I actually like the first game just a tad more. The story and sense of adventure just see a bit more fleshed out. And the ost by Kirill Pokrovsky really made everything so much better ; P

[@edmundduke1296]

dude signing his youtube comments

[@TerribleTom113]

@@edmundduke1296 Yeah, that might be the most pretentious sh*t I've ever seen. 😂😂😂

[@melivysilverroot]

Thank you for this thorough review :) Now I'll know what to play while waiting for BG3 to come out x)

[@MarksGameReviews]

I hope you enjoy this! The sequel is excellent too, although some mechanics change a bit. I'm waiting for BG 3 too :)

[@MarksGameReviews]

Oh and if you want something with more of a DnD feel while waiting for BG 3, I enjoyed Solasta: Crown of the Magister too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ-ZY42Vnc2Lea8

[@melivysilverroot]

@@MarksGameReviews thanks I'll check it out as well :p

[@ThomasMurch]

5:36 - I've been torn between whether I should make Divinity, Tyranny, Baldur's Gate 3, Pillars of Eternity, or Pathfinder my next big fantasy RPG ... they all sound great in different ways, but I think THIS point has finally tipped the scales in Divinity's favour!

[@MarksGameReviews]

Yeah this game really made me laugh a lot. And yet it also has a strong and moving story - a perfect combo :)

[@MrVampura]

you will be disappointed

[@JinalKothariS]

Thank you for this video 🙂

[@MarksGameReviews]

You're welcome :)

[@AbleAnderson]

It’s a truly fantastic game, there’s no doubt about it. I can honestly say I loved it, I’ve beat it twice now. However, the one aspect of the game that I hated with a passion was the ground hazards. Lava terrain, posious gas, electrified air; I found it annoying to navigate these parts. I found myself throwing one of the warping totems to an empty space and then warping to it over and over just to pass certain parts, and I always was frustrated doing this bc it felt like there was some real way you were supposed to do it that I couldn’t figure out. I kept thinking “this can’t be what the devs intended.” And yet, when I would read online, tons of ppl recommended this strategy and said that’s the only way they know how to pass said parts. Idk, awesome games with a couple frustrating aspects

[@petervanderham4725]

Played 2 and BGIII. Never this one. Thanks for this review. Just bought the Enhanced edition. Downloading now.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Hope you enjoy it! I'm half way through DOS2 and loving that, though I couldn't say which game I prefer. They are both great! Different armour system but you'll get used to it quickly. BG3 I have only played the first act so far and am awaiting the full release before revisiting it. I do like the DnD games but I think I prefer the Divinity series.

[@ayoubmorjane7722]

I never had the chance to finish it but I'm gonna watch your play through and hope I'll get the chance to finish it its worth it

[@MarksGameReviews]

Hope you enjoy my playthrough! I had an absolute blast with it.

[@fredericbouchardwong4596]

I enjoyed your review!

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thanks very much! Have you played the game already, or do you intend to pick it up sometime?

[@thuaners]

awesome review!! definitely makes me wanna play the game! :)

[@MarksGameReviews]

Go for it! I hope you enjoy the game as much as I did 😀

[@BlazeShorts820]

Just got this on GOG for about a tenner. Likewise, I've played DOS2 a fair bit, but want to sample more of Larian's back catalogue before Baldur's Gate 3 is fully released.

[@MarksGameReviews]

A bargain at that price! Hope you enjoy it.

[@BlazeShorts820]

Awesome game so far, great murder mystery to solve, loads of undead to kill. What's not to like?

[@warmlycalculated390]

@@BlazeShorts820 Try out Divine Divinity sometime, the combat feels more like Diablo but it's a beautiful, magnificent experience that will feel very different from anything else you've played. The Dragon Knight Saga is good too. Really, I've enjoyed all Larian games.

[@MarkCactus59]

Sup Mark! Subbed.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Hey Mark! Welcome to the channel :)

[@patriot4048]

Excellent review Mark! Just a suggestion, Rising Storm 2 is going to be free on 8 Oct on epic store i heard, thought you might wanna take a look at it

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thanks for the heads-up! I'll keep an eye out for it and will certainly grab it - can't beat free games :)

[@patriot4048]

@@MarksGameReviews 👍

[@Virtual_nomad]

Considering co-op'n this with my girlfriend, found your review very helpful, genuinely informative and relaxed. Great work.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Have fun! I was hoping to co-op this with my wife but we just haven't had time.

[@Virtual_nomad]

@@MarksGameReviews It's like 100-200 hours long right? Or so I've heard, assuming you do the odd side quest and work your way through the main quest line?

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@Virtual_nomad I think my first playthrough when I streamed it was a little over 90 hours. There were a few bits I didn't complete, but streaming usually takes longer than just playing due to talking to the viewers and such.

[@pitbullash]

Just bought this game a week ago! All i can say is wow , just wow ! Such a Good game , hours of quests and looting

[@MarksGameReviews]

Hope you have fun! There is so much scope for different replays, depending on your character choices, quest outcomes, etc.

[@thelightningboy8723]

Is it too hard? or boring?, i have it in my collection, haven't start 😄

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@thelightningboy8723 On standard difficulty its not too hard, though there are some tough individual fights. Just save often and carefully set up the ambush if you fail the fist time anywhere :) One of my favourite RPG's!

[@AndiDrajan]

Thanks. Great review! You convinced me to get the game. Quick question. How well does it play with a controller?

[@MarksGameReviews]

I honestly didn't try using a controller for it, but as there is nothing that requires a lightning fast reaction to move the cursor and select/click on something, I can't see there being any issues.

[@AndiDrajan]

@@MarksGameReviews Thanks for replying. And yeah, that makes sense. I'm getting it on the ps4. That's why I asked.

[@drditup]

recently started the definitive edition on ps4 again. trying to play as two lone rogues because I never played rogue before and it is a new experience, as usual. Some games just deliver your experience. However, the enemies are crazy hard and I need to chug pots, throw bombs and use scrolls and I realized this is what it should be like! managing just thanks to some loot I previously found =) too bad food is so expensive to eat (4ap)

[@MarksGameReviews]

Its fun playing as a rogue isn't it? Very different experience to playing as say, a warrior, but its so satisfying when you pull off a big backstab!

[@ginostrings]

i just started playing yesterday!

[@MarksGameReviews]

Hope you enjoy it :)

[@DannyMexen9]

Started this a couple of weeks ago and I'm blown away

[@MarksGameReviews]

Its great isn't it? What type of characters did you choose?

[@DannyMexen9]

@@MarksGameReviews oh absolutely yes! I'm new to these types of game so my builds are boring. My knight uses Air and is two handed so your big swords and lancers. He picks locks and has telekenisis. My mage has all elemental magic at her disposal. She does the crafting. She has two wands. I have a warrior who is specialized in fire and is two handed. Shield and sword or dagger. She does the identifying and smithing. My archer is a poison based build. She also does the pickpocketing. All can heal. Two can encourage. It's such an amazing time.

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@DannyMexen9 That sounds like an awesome combination!

[@Lust94]

Hey, I've recently completed Divinity original sin 2 without having played 1 first and I'd really like to get this enhanced edition but I don't know if going backwards would ruin the fun due to possible lacking of new mechanics introduced or fixed in the second one! Care to give me an opinion?

[@MarksGameReviews]

I haven't played the sequel yet but am really looking forward to it! I don't think playing this one would ruin your experience as its an amazing game in its own right regarding the story, humour and adventure. But I'm sure it would make you appreciate more some of the things they added in the sequel. My advice would be to wait for the Christmas/Winter sales on Steam and GOG and pick it up then when its a little cheaper. Its still an excellent game that I will happily play through a second time :)

[@tayloromodeo1997]

Dude I am horrible at these games but they have stolen my soul… 😂 I watched the guide too very helpful thank you!!

[@MarksGameReviews]

You're welcome, hope you have fun with it! The sequel is excellent too btw ;)

[@calelsun]

Love it. I've stolen and worn peoples underwear, baked meals and sat down with my party to eat, stolen items & resold them to their previous owners, and all kinds of crazy stuff. Anyone on the fence, give it a shot and atleast an hour to open up a bit. Its as deep of a game as your imagination is. Someone makes you mad? Steal all their stuff or maybe stack all their stuff up into furniture towers and leave garbage all over. Definition of a roleplaying game for me.

[@MarksGameReviews]

It is amazing that you can do so much stuff and have so much freedom in the game, and the story and quests even react to your actions and choices.

[@calelsun]

@@MarksGameReviews in Cyseal when that guy asks if he should steal a fish i was a bit disappointed because i gave him food via the donate option in the trade menu and it didnt affect anything that was said. Was hoping he'd react since he was hungry

[@syko4684]

Hey i just finished dos 2 abd got this one, im wondering if there is some cool gear, cool armor sets etc cuz that keeps me going ?

[@MarksGameReviews]

There are some very cool weapons to acquire later but I don't remember any armour sets. The best bit about the armour system is that you can mix and match pieces together to get the stats and bonuses you want for your particular build.

[@Joy-boy-joy]

The music in this game is possibly the best in any video game imo.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Its good isn't it? The tavern music instantly reminded me of the original Baldur's Gate.

[@randalthor6872]

RIP Kirill Pokrovsky! He was incredible. I lived DOS2's soundtrack, but it just wasn't near a magical as DOS1's ost by Kirill.

[@professoroak9721]

Just grabbed this on steam for 9 bucks. Cheaper than one of my average coffee runs lol. Just built my first pc a few days ago, so i'm looking forward to trying it out after seeing your review!

[@MarksGameReviews]

Well done on building your first PC - you never forget your first ;) Hope you enjoy the game as much as I did!

[@Kit-Talon]

It's just come out on Nintendo Switch too and looks like an great turn-based RPG and definitely one to add to the wish list.

[@MarksGameReviews]

It should work well on the switch as the keyboard and mouse never felt necessary for controlling the game compared to a controller. Though pixel-hunting for that perfect spot to land a fireball or lob a grenade so it covers just the right amount of targets might be a little trickier :p

[@mcknotz]

its the sequel is on switch not the original.

[@Fr0zenP3nguin]

The "smelly panties" in that chest lol 😂 Good review!

[@MarksGameReviews]

The game is full of surprises like that, it makes me want to play it again to see what I missed the first time :)

[@kloon22]

i thought this game was from 2005 or something its from 2015 thats pretty recent in my books super nuce going to play this. thank you for the video.

[@MarksGameReviews]

You're welcome. Its a fantastic game and I hope you enjoy it - should be able to pick it up pretty cheap at the moment in one of the sales. I've just finished the sequel too and that is also excellent! Hopefully I'll have the review out soon.

[@Patrickvdm23]

Playing the console version 100+ hours in atm and im having a blast so far :) Using Jahan and Wolgraff as my companions. Wolgraff is a pain @the start but once he has more movement and AP, he truly becomes a dps monster :) High risk high reward companion.

[@MarksGameReviews]

I didn't find him in my playthrough until near the end of the game :D Don't know how I missed that area. I watched a friend playing him though and those attacks can be brutal!

[@Patrickvdm23]

@@MarksGameReviews Found out about the area after reading a certain book i found. Cant remember which one exactly because im reading all books i find so i won’t miss out on hidden areas and secrets. Reading books is mandatory if you want to figure everything out yourself.. or else some quests and puzzles are just impossible without Google and youtube etc lol. Although, have to admit that i needed help with 2 elemental puzzles that were just to vague to understand, even the book or statue descriptions. They could have done a better job with some puzzles tbh. Good review btw, gave it a like👍

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@Patrickvdm23 Thanks :) Yes some of the puzzles are tricky and obscure. I remember one in the sequel to this, a hidden switch behind a statue. There is no way in hell I would have found it without googling for it, it was so well hidden :D

[@Patrickvdm23]

@@MarksGameReviews Had something similar yesterday @the immaculate church in luculla forest. Was looking for a button or hidden switch to move the alter.. eventually found it behind a pillar. Also the puzzle after that was annoying with 4 hidden buttons where i just randomly push until something happens xD Was pure luck that one. My party is now lvl 17 and just reached Hunter’s Edge, looking for a wizard, guess its that Zandalor dude. Got a feeling im reaching the end. Im also curious about the sequel, is it any good or did you review it? Will play it a lot later cause im afraid to eventually get fatigued by to much/long playing the same. No matter how good or fun a game can be, it always kicks in sooner or later. :)

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@Patrickvdm23 the sequel is also excellent (I didn't review it unfortunately, I lost most of the gameplay footage and just had the stream footage left) but damage and armour work a bit differently. Better or worse? It's hard to say, some people prefer this games damage and some the sequel. It's just slightly different. The game world, characters and stories are superb though.

[@stevzor]

I was looking into playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 and I've heard good things, but I've not played the first one so a question for anyone really, Should I play Divinity: Original Sin 1 before going into 2? I know some say it doesn't really impact the story etc if you go straight into Divinity 2, just trying to approach this with what will hold my attention better as some also recommended playing older titles etc within a certain game franchise but I find depending on the type the older games can be pretty rough. Any thoughts? open to anyone.

[@MarksGameReviews]

I played through 1 before 2 and while the stories are not really connected, there were some characters that appeared again in 2 which was really cool, as I already knew their history (and which isn't explained in 2, as they are not major characters and it doesn't matter for their parts in that game). So its not essential to play through 1 first at all, but I'm glad I did for the few references that popped up. Also the combat system is different in 2, particularly in regards to armour and damage. Not necessarily better or worse, but something you will need to adjust to no matter which order you play the games in. Personally I think I preferred the system in 1, but its just personal preference. They are both incredible games and you will have fun with either :)

[@ace052330]

Love this game. However Divinity Original Sin 2 is imo the better game. Both are amazing but 2 is on top. I have it on PC and Switch both. Mostly play it on PC but it’s nice to play on the the go and continue where I left off on the same save file. It looks amazing on PC tho. 4k Ultra settings at 144 FPS locked is a treat. Switch is definitely not as good and 30 FPS sucks but it’s not as bad on a game like this. It’s amazing it’s even on Switch at all which is awesome. As for Baulders Gate 3 I purchased it around a month ago. Have around 40 hours on it and it’s going to be an amazing game as well. Still buggy and needs work but it’s getting there. Since the newest Druid update I haven’t played it though I’ve seen and heard it’s fantastic. I’m waiting until full release to dive back in. I just started DOS 2 myself about two weeks ago after beating this one. What an amazing game. Anyone interested needs to stop waiting and play it now! 93% on Metacritic, overwhelmingly positive score on Steam, 8.8 Metacritic user score, tons of awards, PC Gamer Game of the Year, 10/10 by Gamespot, 9.6 by IGN, on and on. If your new to the series I’d suggest to start with 2 not this one. While both are fantastic you don’t need to play 1 to enjoy 2 and it has an insane amount of content and play time. You can then go back and play 1 if you love 2 which I’m sure you will.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Looking forward to starting DOS 2 myself soon! Whats your favourite character class/build?

[@ace052330]

@@MarksGameReviews Phew where to begin lol. You will love the game. Your review of the first one tells me that no doubt. It was on sale on Steam for 17.99 not sure if it still is! My favorite build is a battlemage that uses Aerothurge magic. A lot of people call it a Stormchaser. It’s a mage that basically dodges all physical attacks and keeps all enemies stunned, silenced, and blinded the entire time doing insane damage. Since they are silenced they have to attack you with physical attacks which you almost always dodge. As for the most powerful build in the game it’s definitely Archer/Ranger. I paired summoning with my Ranger but I’ve read that pure Ranger is better. Two handed warriors are very strong and duel wielding rogues as well. Really you can’t wrong with anything! A 4 player team of all water builds is fantastic because water increases in damage off of itself. It also freezes then which means they can’t act at all. In DOS 2 there is armor system. It’s very diff from 1 in that you can’t inflict any effects or status until you first strip away the units magic and or physical armor. Same with your chars. Keeping your armor high is very important as you can’t be CCD as long as you have some. They also added some more stats, talents, tags, spells, etc which make it just a huge playground of variety. I’m playing through with a Aerothurge BattleMage, Hydro ranged Mage, Two handed warrior which is half Warfare half necromancy so as it deals damage it heals itself and keeps its armor high by being aggressive, and a Ranger/summoner hybrid. I tried to take two magic units and two physical units for my first go so that given the situation I can remove both types of armor from units well. As if you use magic spells and remove all magic armor from a unit your physical attacking characters still won’t deal vitality damage as they have to go through the physical armor first. So it’s best to focus one or the other per unit. Some even say it’s best to go with an all magic team or all physical team but I wanted a split. You will be fine regardless it’s such a great game.

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@ace052330 Oh nice, a new combat system to learn. I'll look forward to getting my head around that! I played a pure archer in the first game and it was incredibly strong. I tend to play archers a lot as I used be one, lol! But I think I'll go for something slightly different in the next RPG that I play.

[@ace052330]

@@MarksGameReviews Yea totally different. All the interactions are similar plus even new ones. But the armor system makes it a lot diff and harder as well. Very fun. Since magic spells scales off stats it’s almost always best to use a wand and shield on a mage to get the extra physical and magic armor from the shield. Armor system is incredibly important. Once you learn it you basically got it covered. You can make some cool hybrid Ranger/Warrior builds with Spears since they scale from Finesse. It only cost 1AP to weapon swap in combat so you can use spears up close and bows/crossbows from range. Warfare also gives you more damage for both bows and spears so it goes together very well. Like a Warefare Ranger with some Huntsman and scoundrel would prob be super potent. Really everything is strong so enjoy. If you KZbin Eternal Warrior. That’s how I made my Warrior and it shows you some of the armor system in action. Really cool game.

[@alexrogers9051]

The best thing about 1 over 2 is 1 does not use the magic armor physical armor system so you can build fighters tanks or rangers with spells without them being weak snowflakes.

[@dfizzle323]

Can you play the PS4 disc on PS5? Thanks !

[@MarksGameReviews]

I think PS5's are backwards compatible with most PS4 titles, so possibly a yes. I haven't tried though so can't confirm.

[@lanceelopezz223]

Naisuu

[@ahmaalx]

Yooo you have to try the second one its even better

[@MarksGameReviews]

Really looking forward to playing the sequel, I've never heard anyone say a bad word against it!

[@moriyama815]

@@MarksGameReviews I actually played the second one first and it became my favorite game of all time. Now playing the first one.

[@warmlycalculated390]

@@MarksGameReviews DOS2 is a big step up in certain areas, but I really think the combat is weaker than DOS1. DOS2 is all about DPS races and alpha-striking and relying on knockdowns. The vast majority of environmental effects can just be ignored now.

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@warmlycalculated390 I must admit its taking some effort to adjust to the new armour mechanics and remembering that just because a spell is magic, doesn't mean it does magic damage :D But I'm am enjoying DOS2 a lot.

[@warmlycalculated390]

@@MarksGameReviews Side-note: gosh, you are so personable and kind! Thank you for curating a positive environment for game discussion. Anyway, in some ways it may be best to make your entire party only either do physical OR magical damage, simply because of the two health bars. I did a mixed party, but it only worked because I had a dedicated summoner and a dedicated archer, who do both types of damage equally. (Summoners are amazing and I can't recommend them enough btw). The Torturer talent is pretty much required for any DPS mage. But I really do miss the wondrous environmental effects of the first game. In DOS2 you can ignore most of the terrain due to both magic armor and the insane amount of mobility skills that everyone can easily get.

[@freemanluster5681]

Is it true though that when you clear an area nothing ever respawns? In effect limiting upgrading and level cap?

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thats correct. But what would be the point in out-levelling even the end-game bosses?

[@freemanluster5681]

@@MarksGameReviews it doesn't matter I've just started playing and I'm hooked, really great game so far, i love CRPGs, this is a must!!!

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@freemanluster5681 Awesome, glad you like it! It gets even better after the first few hours!

[@kevmeistergaming1582]

Since short i got more intressed in classic rpg actually since i played sea of stars demo are there games in this gerne you suggest i should play ( on console )

[@MarksGameReviews]

Om console I'm not as familiar, but I think both Divinity Original Sin games are there (and they are excellent). Baldur's Gate 3 is coming to console and so far it seems excellent too. Solasta: Crown of the Magister is pretty good, though not in the same league as those other 3. Fun though. I heard the controls on console take a bit of getting used to for that game though.

[@kevmeistergaming1582]

@@MarksGameReviews thanks

[@HorseyWorsey]

OMg thank you for validating my experience with the NPC background jabber. Mara- STFU!! leave Bjorn alone! we're both trying to WORK

[@MarksGameReviews]

Lol! I think I noticed it more as I was streaming the game at the time and it was really distracting when trying to talk to the viewers. I used to have to walk out of towns just to go and sort my inventory or level up in peace!

[@bewee]

I never played this game, but DOS 2 was amazing. Deadfire has been my favorite. Idk why but I really liked it.

[@MarksGameReviews]

I loved DOS 2 also. Not sure which is my favourite between that game and this one, but both are fun :)

[@bewee]

@@MarksGameReviews Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. I loved it, and did 2 play thoughs. I never go through games twice, and I usually get bored halfway through.

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@bewee I still have both Pillars of Eternity games to play - looking forward to them.

[@bewee]

@@MarksGameReviews That's awesome. You won't be disappointed I don't think.

[@KeimpeJ]

I had the sound trouble in Luculla forest a few times.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Where it just cut out? That was weird. But glad it wasn't just me having issues.

[@KeimpeJ]

@@MarksGameReviews It was the game. After your video saving and reloading succeeds every time

[@finix7419]

this is one of my fav games of all times . charming story , chatty npcs, funny banters , meaningful quests,special enemies and locations and it will be even better with faster animation and epic encounter mod p.s I liked div 2 as well but not close to this one at all ,div 2 was a great first play but I can't replay it without getting bored unlike this charming div1 game

[@MarksGameReviews]

I think I might prefer 1 too. Largely for the combat/armour system, but I did have a lot of fun in both games.

[@calelsun]

I'm a very decent thief in it i think. I only steal valuable items and gear for travels. No food or their money. If its a book I'll steal it and read it in private before returning it lol. Not always easy to resist but its fun to weigh the harm you could do to them when deciding what to steal even though of course...its a game and you're hurting nobody.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Steal stuff and ... put it back? What is this strange concept you speak of? :D I often end up with one marchant in the game buying the entire contents of the village that I've stolen :P

[@calelsun]

@@MarksGameReviews i may get to that point but for now I'm somewhat good.

[@KeimpeJ]

10:20. Press the number on your keyboard. :\ I have all my keys centered around my wasd. It works. Try it. 1 is slot 1, 2 is for slot 2. Surprisingly 3 works for slot 3.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Great, and how does that work on the console versions? ;)

[@KeimpeJ]

@@MarksGameReviews Ah.. ;)

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@KeimpeJ I quite liked your earlier suggestion of throwing it out the window :p

[@KeimpeJ]

@@MarksGameReviews Hha you saw that huh. I threw my suggestion out of the window, because some players do like controllers ;)

[@CraftySouthpaw]

The answer to the video title is a resounding YES.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Indeed it is! Have you played the sequel too?

[@CraftySouthpaw]

@@MarksGameReviews Yes, but I still prefer the 1st game so far. The 2nd might be grander scale and give you more character creation options, but I think the 1st is still more fun and engaging.

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@CraftySouthpaw I think I prefer the armour/damage system from the first game. But perhaps its just because I was used to it and need to give the new magic/physical damage system in 2 more time to get used to.

[@CraftySouthpaw]

@@MarksGameReviews Yeah, I don't like some of the mechanical changes in D:OS2 either. I also didn't like the way they rebooted all the character classes from the 1st game with new special moves, which were largely inferior IMO and forced me to learn how to play the classes all over again.

[@undead9786]

I started playing a good 2-3 hours and I just can't get past the "you are both main characters". I wish you could choose one and the other one would be an NPC rather than me choosing dialogues for both the main characters. I just want to be 1 person.

[@MarksGameReviews]

It definitely feels a bit strange at first, but it does make sense in the story why they went with this later on. It was also maybe done like this for multiplayer.

[@theerrantwanderer]

You can set AI personalities for the other character, though the majority of the time that personality will disagree with your choice unless you set it to Loyal

[@leopard2690]

You can feel the difficulties of the development of this game in its quality bc it was a do or die for the studio full with crunch. they lliterally got forced to release the game bc they had no money anymore and no bank wanted to give them more. The CEO put his own money into paying his workers. and it only had 1 writer doing all dialouges. they fixed many problems in the enhanced edition but many things couldnt be fixed. glad this game gave them good money and they could make Original sin 2 way better with more manpower putting the number of writers to 8. with less crunsh and way bettter development quality. But all the problems aside its a fantastic game. I hope you played Original sin 2 divinitive edition bc its a whole level better. also has its problems but no game is perfect

[@MarksGameReviews]

I've got DOS 2 lined up to play in the new year, really looking forward to it!

[@leopard2690]

@@MarksGameReviews hope you get out a review of that too (just found your channel but its pretty good)

[@retrojimmyx]

What is it people like about turn-based combat? Is it more strategic than realtime or action - like more for the 'thinking man' or is it because realtime controller skills presents an obstacle for some people? What is it? Please, someone sell turn-based combat to me!

[@Sean12248]

Because you have to really think hard about the moves you make. That's why I like it at least. Because you can imagine what happens two or three turns down the road.

[@HevyMetlDave]

Turn based combat started with tabletop Dungeons and Dragons, it just never went away.

[@jingtroc23]

Me and my son discovered this game about 5 years back, we have played/finished it every summer since!. And div 2 along side it every summer since it released. The best part is starting a new game and about 5-10 hours in realize you know how you can create a better build!, and both of you don't care about the hours you've already put into the game because it's that good of a game, so you start again creating better builds.. we do this a few times! never gets boring. By the time we are on our definite full length play through to the end we got pencils and paper scattered all over the place with recipes and notes written on them.. it's fantastic. I think divinity helped in bringing the turn based RPG back, as there's been more turn based games in development since divinity done so well and won so many awards.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thats awesome! I love playing co-op games with my kids, but we haven't tried Divinity yet. I've been trying to persuade my wife to give it a go (we used to play World of Warcraft together) but we never seem to have time for it. Great to hear you've enjoyed both games with your son over the years :D

[@crashcrash1349]

Having the ability walking in the shadows makes it so easy to steal and get rich quick lol. This and 2 are 2 of my favourite games

[@MarksGameReviews]

Cool, I'll have to look at that when I play my thief in DOS 2 :) Haven't played that game yet, but looking forward to starting it soon.

[@ayoubmorjane7722]

@@MarksGameReviews its even better than the first one, I just finished it last year, took me months

[@gamingtonight1526]

This game has puzzles. Non-battle puzzles, and battle puzzles.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Thats true, some of the battles are a cool puzzle in themselves!

[@henchgamer6996]

Downloading

[@MarksGameReviews]

Hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think after you've given it 10 hours or so (as it can take a while to get into, at least it did for me.)

[@karlackk]

You are clicking and not activating the skills and items using the numbers in your keyboard, this is why you drag things out of the bars. I'm loving the game, awesome

[@MarksGameReviews]

Its annoying as hell. Thankfully they have added a lock to the bar in the sequel. And for anyone suggesting to just use the keyboard numbers - spare a thought for console players ;)

[@ghostsy]

Great game :)

[@MarksGameReviews]

Aye it was great fun! What sort of character did you play as your main(s)?

[@darkpithagoras88]

Yes, become new standarts

[@thewisetzar5363]

Baldur's gate successor

[@MarksGameReviews]

I think I personally prefer this series the BG games. Not having to rest/memorise spells helps the game flow more in my opinion.

[@dmitrijpopovich9789]

i really like divinity original sin 2

[@MarksGameReviews]

Its on my list of games to play next year, probably when I'm done with Cyberpunk :)

[@5664376]

Have you played part 2 yet?

[@MarksGameReviews]

I'm working through it at the moment, maybe about 25-33% through. I really like it, although it took me a while to get used to the different armour and damage mechanics.

[@5664376]

@@MarksGameReviews I'm gonna start it soon. Just gotta finish Wasteland 3 and then I'll hop right into it

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@5664376 What do you think of Wasteland 3? I really enjoyed it, but I didn't get the ending I was expecting at all. I'll have to do things a little differently next time :)

[@5664376]

@@MarksGameReviews oh it's been amazing so far, completely blows Wasyeland 2 out of the water. The characters and choices are all amazing. I'm always second guessing every decision I make. Pretty sure I'm almost at the end now but im so tempted to replay it.

[@tylerpfaff1625]

Oh man just wait until you play divinity 2 definitive edition.By far best rpg ever for me

[@MarksGameReviews]

I'm really looking forward to it!

[@tylerpfaff1625]

@@MarksGameReviews One hour turnee into 8 for me i cant express it enough how good the game is lol

[@Tihi85]

I prefer graphics in this game than Original Sin 2. When I play original sin 2 90% of the time I am trying to see whats on the screen, I feel blind playing that game.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Interesting, I haven't loaded up 2 yet to try it. Is it a problem with colour, size, or too much clutter and detail?

[@Tihi85]

I think its too detailed maybe it has something to do with camera too. I know when I played DOS I rotated my camera maybe 3 times during the whole game while in DOS2 I am rotating the camera all the time. Also during combat I need to strain myself really hard to see whats going on. As soon as I finished DSO i started DSO2 and game was just hard to look at. I dunno, its weird, maybe I am just getting old =p

[@Thirteen13551355]

Much better than the second one, which is a linear romp with weird scripted events where you kill some smug fucking lizard and he will just revive as if nothing happened.

[@MarksGameReviews]

I think I prefer the armour and damage system from the first game, having played through the 2nd one also now.

[@wiktorwektor123]

10:50 why not just use keyborard number keys and your problem will never occur? You are looking for problem where there is none, because dragging skills/potions from toolbar is your fault.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Using keybindings is a valid workaround for pc players but not so much for those on an Xbox. But not everyone wants to or can use keybindings and it would have been a very simple thing to implement a lock like in most MMO's.

[@wiktorwektor123]

@@MarksGameReviews There is no rush here like in MMO so no need for implementation of something that very few people have trouble with.

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@wiktorwektor123 I think you will find plenty of people had trouble with it according to various forums. Feel free to make a video on your channel explaining how to work around the problem by using keybinds if you want to help players out.

[@7Wolfleader]

I will agree with what the reviewer wrote... Being a World of Warcraft (MMO) player for like..14 years or so, I' am used to toggling spell dragging off/on. Of course, in WoW, with so many abilities on your bars, you won't be using mouse clicking often. Like you said, there is a rush in that type of games. You have to keybind your rotation. But there are some occasional abilities (portals, spesific buffs etc) that I still use with mouse clicks. Anyway, I believe that, a problem that can be solved, should be solved even if it bothers only a "few" people. The solution to this inconvenience is very very simple. It can just be an option in the Menu. Like "Spell Dragging Off - Drag whith Shift Enabled" or smth like that. It will help those who need it and won't disturb those who don't need it. So, problem would be solved.

[@daestka5512]

I would like to ask if is worth playing divinity original sin 1 if you already played 2?? If 2 is awesome I imagine that the 1 should be good too but Im just wandering if 1 will have less features than 2?

[@MarksGameReviews]

I haven't played 2 yet but am really looking forward to it. I believe the story is quite different in 1 and its such a good game I think it will be worth playing still.

[@joshjacobson9846]

I’m so mad I never knew about DOS before now

[@TheGraemi]

I had it laying around for years because the combat seemed difficult. Even got the enhanced edition for free in between. I started it again because of Baldur's Gate 3. 😅 And I liked it. What I also disliked about the original game was that the dialog was not completely voiced but that changed in the EE. 😊

[@hbeezey]

Can't disable screen shake supposedly, pass.

[@MarksGameReviews]

I dislike screen shake in any game and usually turn it off at the first opportunity. I haven't got the game installed at the moment to check, but I don't remember it being an issue while playing.

[@theerrantwanderer]

You can disable screen shake in this game. Check video settings

[@theambercore]

I keep seeing things about picking your race in this game, and I see no such thing. What is everyone talking about? Can we be anything besides human?

[@theambercore]

Playing on PS4.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Not that I could see. Were they talking about the sequel perhaps? I am pretty sure you can have different races in that.

[@irfanaydin360]

i dont know many i played the shit out of DOS 2 but i cant get into DOS 1 the inventory management is pure garbage;(

[@MarksGameReviews]

Really? I'm about 100 hours into 2 now and it feels pretty similar to me. I'm always struggling to find the one thing I'm looking for. I think its one of the few downsides of both games.

[@Emp6ft10in]

I am having a real hard time taking off with this game.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Trouble with the game mechanics, or is it something about the game/story?

[@Emp6ft10in]

@@MarksGameReviews - The game mechanics. Every battle seems like it's just me standing in a giant inferno not sure exactly what's going on or what to do. It's probably just me.

[@MarksGameReviews]

@@Emp6ft10in That is a pretty good description of most combats actually! There are ways to counter the big pool of fire we always seems to be stood in. One is to be careful of using oil and poison spells/arrows/effects, as they produce a surface which can be set alight or instantly combust/explode if there is a fire source present where you use them. Very handy for using on the enemy, but easy to engulf yourself too as we have all done. Start building up some fire resistant sets of armour and gear. You'll want it for some fights later anyway and it can really help in the meantime too. You can just switch it in and out as you need it. Having somebody who can cast water spells is really handy. There is a rain spell that covers a huge area and can put out all those pesky fires under your characters feet. I should also add that managing this gets a lot easier as you get further into the game. You can combine many magical effects with the game surfaces. Like oil and poison can be set alight, water and steam electrified and water can be frozen too making it a very slippery surface indeed. Pro tip - combine any pair of boots with some nails to stop your character slipping on ice ;)

[@xaropevader7329]

So... I hit the first city, found a shovel, dig some dirty pile, an skulled enemy appears, killed me and all npcs around with one hit, uninstall instant lol...

[@TheGraemi]

Exactly my reaction at the first try at the release. Now I love it. You have to accept that you have to fast save and reload or scout first with a fast, stealthy and initiative character which can flee the combat. As a BG1/2 gamer I also thought meh about the turn-based combat but after I went into the fights with more patience I started to love it. I probably got also more mature during the last 9 years.😅

[@xaropevader7329]

@@TheGraemi Haha maybe I can try again later...

[@cyrusvile6622]

In many ways 1 is better then 2. The second makes the combat worse- story is barely better. For its price, go with 1

[@MarksGameReviews]

I think I prefer the combat in 1 also. I'm not convinced the "physical armour & magical armour" system in 2 is as good. But still, I did very much enjoy both games.

[@theerrantwanderer]

Also DOS 1 takes up way less storage space as well- 10 GB compared to around 40-60 GB for DOS 2

[@naioziren6831]

after dos2 this feels like ass for me idk

[@batak6868]

yeah, best just to get baldur's gate 3

[@salty4496]

:)

[@robovinefilms1811]

Cyseal philters me out of this game every time without fail. It's my kryptonite town and maybe my least favorite RPG starting area period. "SLIVER ME EELS,SLIVER ME EELS SLIVER ME EELS" Shut up!!!

[@WorldWalker128]

The game is fun but the STILL UNFIXED save bug that rears its ugly head when your save file size gets close 7,000 kb to makes you unable to make any real progress after awhile. (not everyone seems to be afflicted by this so if any of you aren't, Lucky. You.) Bought the game during a steam-sale. Downloaded it and started playing on tactician with no knowledge of the game beforehand because I apparently like pain. Eventually got to the desert-canyon looking 'forest' with the spiders everywhere. Saved right before I decided to challenge the queen. Got curb-stomped, so I reloaded to try another strategy several times. Eventually I gave up and decided to explore some more and get more EXP. I fought the prick that demanded I use a bloodstone to heal him and then turned around to fight me right after, and after butchering him like the arrogant pig he was I tried to save. I got kicked back to the desktop where two dialog boxes informing me of two errors that were basically the same process but with two folders. Error code 504. The weird thing is, while most people full-on crash and have to restart the program, mine keeps running. It just doesn't save and throws that error code at me. I've wasted a few days searching about for info as to what it is, what causes it, and what fixes or work-arounds there are. 7 years since release, and there does not seem to be an official fix that actually works. There are several potential work-arounds that players have found.....if you have Windows 10 32 bit. I do not. I have 64 bit. So now I'm stuck halfway through a game that I can't beat because it won't let me save anymore. Yes, I've tried deleting other save files. Yes, I've tried making a new profile and copying the most recent save file over. Yes, I looked into altering my in-game settings to one degree or another. Yes, I tried looking up mods that might fix it(no dice. There were also very few mods that looked interesting on Nexus. Try another place if you want those.). Yes, I've tried to 'verify integrity of game files'. Yes, I tried running it as an administrator. (There's another still-unfixed bug involving the song that plays when you encounter bosses or particularly hard enemies that plays, and when it ends no other music will play for that battle unless you save/quicksave and reload in it. But it's not like you can't have music from another source playing in the background.) This is driving me crazy! I love this game, and there is simply no point in trying to play it anymore because any progress I make it lost. I can't believe I'm saying this, but this is making me miss typing in those paragraph-long codes from Yee Old NES days.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Sorry to hear that :( I haven't come across this issue myself fortunately. Is it with the Steam version? Have you tried sending your save file to somebody else (or transferring it to another PC/laptop if you own one) and loading it there? Just to see if the issue is still present.

[@theerrantwanderer]

I've heard about this on the classic version, but not DOS EE. We're you playing the classic version?

[@DoniMusic]

Pretty funny, you say, wew, the writing is so good! Then you highlight two sentences where they use the word "very" in each one... my writer's spirit is offended

[@a.m.pietroschek1972]

I luvvit: Dudes paid by subsidiaries of Larian Studios always find that only Larian Studio games are 6 stars outta 5! 🤣

[@MarksGameReviews]

Are you upset that somebody enjoys a game that you don't, or am I misreading your intent? :)

[@WintersD]

most overrated game in 2010s. Not a bad game but nowhere near a metascore of 90.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Who rated it a metascore of 90? Even so I wouldn't consider it overrated at that. I think it was an excellent game and worth every penny.

[@TedBrazil]

Not the game for me. Too much talking, blah blah blah... I like turn based rpgs, but this is not for me. Unfortunately, I can't get a refund anymore.

[@keepleft]

Damn that mustve been a good paycheck. Next to real classics like Baldur's Gate 2, this game is garbage.

[@MarksGameReviews]

Interesting line of thought. So any opinion that doesn't agree with you has been paid for?

[@ryanjohn3636]

This game is 3 years old they really shouldn't be stamping full price on this game enhanced edition my ass

[@MrVampura]

NO IT'S NOT WORTH PLAYING! game has very bad mechanics. very poor gamedev.

[@Realist-Now]

Yeap,its good game

[@MarksGameReviews]

One of the best :)

[@salty4496]

:)