Mark Roddison
RPGFanPillars of Eternity (Turn-based) Review | RPGFan
Published 5/8/2026
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91
+2 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 3/26/2015
Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
- Developer
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher
- Obsidian Entertainment, Paradox Interactive
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Critic avg
89
32 scored reviews
Total coverage
32
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Score range
75–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 89 across 32 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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32 included scored reviews
90–10021 reviews · 66%
80–8910 reviews · 31%
70–791 review · 3%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Rob Larkin
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus Pillars of Eternity Review
Published 5/22/2015
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85
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Schreier
KotakuPillars of Eternity: The Kotaku Review
Published 5/1/2015
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100
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalNimrael81
FextralifePillars of Eternity – A Return to RPG Origins – Fextralife
Published 4/27/2015
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90
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAngelina Bonilla
NoobFeedPillars of Eternity
Published 4/24/2015
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86
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalStephen Meyerink
RPGFanRPGFan Pillars of Eternity Review
Published 4/22/2015
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95
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJosh Hawkins
ShacknewsShacknews Pillars of Eternity Review
Published 4/14/2015
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90
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalZack Reese
RPG SitePillars of Eternity Video Review | RPG Site
Published 4/12/2015
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Score
80
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Hurst
Cubed3Cubed3 Pillars of Eternity Review
Published 4/11/2015
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80
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlexander Leach
CGMagazineCGMagazine Pillars of Eternity Review
Published 4/8/2015
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80
-9 vs critic avg
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