Pillars Of Eternity

With all of the modern graphics and first-person shooters saturating the market, it almost felt as if classic RPGs were a thing of the past. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, came Pillars of Eternity, and it showed just how much demand there was, from old players and new. However, Pillars isn't the complete, nostalgia-filled throwback some expect it to be. Its strength is not just in reinventing old elements, but introducing new ones. Obsidians ode to Baldur's Gate contains not just the typical elves, dwarves and humans, but nations blessed by God, ones at home in the water, and others with fur-covered ears. These elements fit seamlessly into the world, each race, and class with its own struggles and perceptions by others. That depth extends to all aspects of the game, from the beautiful visuals to the world. Players get lost in the world of Eora, where children are born with no soul, and pursue an emotional tale that's perfectly complimented by a well-honed, party-based combat system.