Is this game like Diablo 3?

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I was planning on buying this game but I'd like to know more about it before.
Is this game like Diablo 3? And what's the games key features?

[Sentinel 08295]

Originally posted by Count Potatus:

I was planning on buying this game but I'd like to know more about it before.
Is this game like Diablo 3? And what's the games key features?

No but you can head right on out of here now troll. Take your Steam level 26 with you.

[Hextravert]

This is a turn-based game.

[HozzMidnight]

Not at all like Diablo 3. The only similarity is the loot system, which is actually one of the weakest parts of the game.

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Is the game worth it?

[Sentinel 08295]

Originally posted by Count Potatus:

Is the game worth it?

What do you think?

http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/divinity-original-sin

[Aranador]

This game is not like Diablo 3 - because this game is actually good.

[Qiox]

It's just like Diablo 3 in the same way that watching tv is exactly the same as reading a really long book.

[DrQuickbeam]

It looks like (a pretty) Diablo 3, has battles like X-com and has a Skyrim-like system (RPG character building with a rich, in-depth world and narrative, and your actions have consequences). There is a steep learning curve and the game is NOT forgiving. However, its really fun and interesting and is well worth the price.

[DrQuickbeam]

Its also the only turn-based RPG I've ever seen with COOP, which is a whole new way to experience and RPG.

[Mhblis]

DOS is more like Baldurs Gate and Icewind Dale games than it is Diablo series. As said before the combat is like the new Xcom game.

You also don't just do combat you actually have to talk to npc's explore the world, craft gear, work out secrets and traps.

It is a very different experience and if you expect a fast paced game you are out of luck. Though if you enjoy the exploration aspect of the Elderscroll games then this may be just the game for you.

[Kristoffer]

If you enjoy the exploration aspect of the elderscrolls then stay the hell away from this game. There is hardly any exploration to be found.

What really sells this is the combat and funny writing. The story itself isn't very engaging but at least most of the side-quests are good for a laugh.

[J A F F A]

Originally posted by Kristoffer:

If you enjoy the exploration aspect of the elderscrolls then stay the hell away from this game. There is hardly any exploration to be found.

That's not true. There is plenty of exploration and it's totally possible for people to bypass entire areas and sidequests by not exploring completely. The difference here is you don't get the same dungeons and caves with copy-pasted tilesets with the same level-scaled enemies to pad out the game. That is not exploration, that is filler.

What you should be saying is if you thought the combat, writing and gameplay mechanics in Elder Scrolls was any good then stay away.

[Zaniaac]

Originally posted by jpnole:

Originally posted by Count Potatus:

Is the game worth it?

What do you think?

http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/divinity-original-sin

No. No its not. The storyline is weak, the loot system is terrible and you are not given very clear direction. However, the gameplay mechanics are strong, The co-op is pretty with two people but would be better with 4 (Mod for it) the dialoue is pretty great, and the graphics look pretty damn good. I don't think I would of bought it at $40 but I think $25-$30 is a fair price.

[Skybane]

Originally posted by Zaniaac:

No. No its not. The storyline is weak, the loot system is terrible and you are not given very clear direction. However, the gameplay mechanics are strong, The co-op is pretty with two people but would be better with 4 (Mod for it) the dialoue is pretty great, and the graphics look pretty damn good. I don't think I would of bought it at $40 but I think $25-$30 is a fair price.

I think it is interesting how divided people are about how they handled directing the players. I prefer the vague sense of direction they provide, but it seems it is not enough for many people. Sure, I have been stuck and not sure what to do a few times. But it doesn't take much to figure out if you pay attention. Usually it is a matter of remembering some door I didn't open or checking my map and going to a location I didn't explore.

I don't get the complaints about the loot system at all though. No issues here.

[Belnick]

it is nothing like the horrible diablo series