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Obsidian Entertainment's crowdfunded game, Pillars of Eternity, launched back in 2015 to widespread success, reviving the 90s D&D classic RPG genre. It would go on to receive a sequel, in 2018, which not only launched for PC, but also consoles as well, including the Nintendo Switch. If you're a Nintendo-only gamer and haven't had the chance to experience the original Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian will be bringing the game to the platform, next month. On August 8th, Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition will launch on the Nintendo eShop.

Take your party on the ultimate role-playing experience, Pillars of Eternity finally comes to Nintendo Switch! Created by the masters at Obsidian Entertainment, Pillars of Eternity released to critical acclaim and dozens of awards on PC. Now the fantastical world, tactical combat, and unforgettable storyline can be taken anywhere you go. Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition includes all the additional content from the PC version, including the DLC and expansions. The game has been optimized to play comfortably in front of your TV with controllers or in handheld mode. Easily navigate the game’s detailed character creation, real-time-with-pause combat, and party management thanks to thoughtful updates to UI and controls. 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!

Features:

– Award-winning writing, story and artwork of Pillars of Eternity, along with the expanded world and content of The White March: Parts I & II.
– Expansive character creation that impacts your personal story with races, classes, and character backgrounds to choose.
– An epic universe to explore, filled with intriguing party members and companions, a variety of in-game factions, and a lovingly rendered world to traverse
– All major updates from the original PC version, including a raised level cap, expanded party AI options, and new difficulty levels
– The deep and classic Real-time with Pause Combat System that feeds your inner tactician.

 

[leon315]

A great RPG indeed, but that genre is designed for pc/mouse, people will enjoy far less through controllers

 

[guisadop]

A great RPG indeed, but that genre is designed for pc/mouse, people will enjoy far less through controllers

I used to think the same about Diablo, but Diablo III was far more enjoyable on consoles than PC. Maybe it was designed with consoles in mind, though.

 

[Ghassen-ga]

A great RPG indeed, but that genre is designed for pc/mouse, people will enjoy far less through controllers

Well well , ain't that just subjective ?

 

[leon315]

I used to think the same about Diablo, but Diablo III was far more enjoyable on consoles than PC. Maybe it was designed with consoles in mind, though.

D1 and D2 sure was for mouse, D3 on consoles IS like an Action games. but PoE is not like D3

 

[DANTENDO]

A great RPG indeed, but that genre is designed for pc/mouse, people will enjoy far less through controllers

People wil enjoy more though while playing it relaxing in bed

 

[leon315]

People wil enjoy more though while playing it relaxing in bed

but isn't bed only used for sleeping or child making?

 

[DANTENDO]

but isn't bed only used for sleeping or child making?

I'm sure thers load of people out ther who were made from a desk with a pc on

 

[spotanjo3]

A great RPG indeed, but that genre is designed for pc/mouse, people will enjoy far less through controllers

Nah. I prefer controllers over mouse to be honest. Obviously, you feel the differed way. Not everyone agreed with you. I can't wait for this one on Switch!

 

[Zumoly]

The Switch is being spoiled.

 

[lordelan]

Awesome! But where is my good old friend Icewind Dale?
Wasn't it announced as well back then?

 

[diggeloid]

Awesome, I've been waiting for a classic RPG like this for the switch to keep me busy until we get Baldur's Gate 3. Not sure how I feel about playing with joycons, but hopefully they did a good job porting the interface.

 

[KingVamp]

I have honestly paid no attention to this series, so I don't know how to feel about this.

 

[raxadian]

I used to think the same about Diablo, but Diablo III was far more enjoyable on consoles than PC. Maybe it was designed with consoles in mind, though.

Diablo I Playstation port was inferior to the PC version. There is a homemade port of Diablo I for the Switch that's decent and II seems to not have console version in sight.

I don't get Digital Only games for the switch because unlike with the PS3 and PS4, you can't make backups.

 

[rodan100919]

I just hope this means we'll start hearing news again about the switch port of Deadfire

 

[netovsk]

Loading screens on this game takes forever on the PS4. I wonder how they dealt with the fact that you get A LOT of text to read coupled with a small screen in handheld mode (and even worse on the soon to come switch lite).

I can only imagine what a torture it should be to play PoE on a Switch. Too bad for those who'll dare, if anyone.

 

[DANTENDO]

Loading screens on this game takes forever on the PS4. I wonder how they dealt with the fact that you get A LOT of text to read coupled with a small screen in handheld mode (and even worse on the soon to come switch lite).

I can only imagine what a torture it should be to play PoE on a Switch. Too bad for those who'll dare, if anyone.

eat a carrot a day

 

[netovsk]

eat a carrot a day

Or get to press button A 80 times a minute for each single dialogue because font size had to be this big.

Edit: Considering the 5+ minutes loading screns this game will likely have on a switch, at least there is plenty of time to eat carrots and what not for those who dare to try.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Loading screens on this game takes forever on the PS4. I wonder how they dealt with the fact that you get A LOT of text to read coupled with a small screen in handheld mode (and even worse on the soon to come switch lite).

I can only imagine what a torture it should be to play PoE on a Switch. Too bad for those who'll dare, if anyone.

This. I hate how devs don't seem to understand the need to adjust font sizes in their games while in portable mode.

I can imagine with all the dialogue and text PoE has this will be an absolute nightmare to play when undocked, which is a shame because PoE is an excellent game IMO.

 

[galneon]

Ehh... Think I'll stick with the original Baldur's Gate on PS1.