Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part II2016

Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part II

2016 Paradox Interactive78Good

Playtime

ModerateTypically 12 hours

Playable on

Game modes

Details

Launch
February 16, 2016
Themes
Fantasy

Overview

Pillars of Eternity - The White March Part 2 - Release Trailer

"All Gods Lie..." Pillars of Eternity: The White March - Part II is the conclusion to the grand expansion pack for Obsidian’s critically acclaimed RPG, Pillars of Eternity. Returning to the frozen north, your party will learn additional secrets about the gods of Eora as they adventure through brand new content. With the aid of a new companion, your party will face challenging new enemies and bosses. Main Features • Climactic Conclusion: Part II offers a climatic conclusion to the White March story, adding a wealth of new content to the world of Pillars of Eternity. • Higher Character Levels: Two new character levels have been included, adding dozens of new and unique abilities to the game while raising the level cap from 14 to 16. • Story Mode: For people who would love to experience the rich and deep story of Pillars of Eternity, Story Mode lets players get through combat more quickly. • Stronghold Improvements: The player stronghold has been updated to give special rewards, add rich...

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Reception

A necessary purchase for those who enjoyed Pillars of Eternity.

The first part of The White March wasn't exactly a bastion of innovation, so fans who were satisfied with it will certainly enjoy this conclusion, as it is undoubtedly the better of the two halves, regardless of its steps toward stagnation. It's telling that, despite having already put around 100 hours into the first two Pillars of Eternity releases,...

This second part is far better than the first: the focus is back on storytelling, and gameplay is fine as well.

Ultimately, it comes down to your own relationship with Pillars. I know, I know. Lazy journalism. But if you've taken a lot of time off and don't feel like you can re-engage with the world in a short time, you'll maybe miss some of the fun. When you roll back into Stalwart and the locals are coming up to you and talking about things you can only vaguely...

The White March Part II wraps up the Pillars of Eternity saga with heavy combat and a one-note mythological quest.