Path 06 · Tactical RPG · Larian Studios, 2017
Divinity: Original Sin 2
The game before Baldur's Gate 3, from the same studio. Wild tactical battles, strange companions and a world full of elemental chaos.
Edition reviewed: Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition (2018).
Official artwork © Larian StudiosWhat you do
Build a party, combine fire, oil, water and electricity in turn-based battles, and solve quests with talk, theft or force.
Who it suits
Tactics fans and groups of friends who want to play a big RPG together.
01The first hours
You start as a prisoner on a ship bound for an island fortress. Within hours you are combining spells to set the battlefield on fire, then putting it out with rain.
02Settling in
The middle opens into large maps with tough battles and many quests. Co-op with friends is a highlight: everyone can wander off and cause trouble.
03The long road
It is a long game with a demanding late stage. Battles make natural session lengths, and saving is free whenever you are not in combat.
Why it works
- Brilliant elemental tactics
- Great co-op for up to four
- Huge freedom in quests
Watch out for
- Hard on newcomers
- Inventory management gets messy
The score
Overall 4.7 out of 5 · Legendary · how we score
Our verdict
A tactical masterpiece. Ideal with friends, best in two-hour sessions.
Written by the Quest Lantern desk. Updated 22 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.