Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga
- November 5, 2010
- Larian Studios
- 53h median play time
"Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga" is a historical role-playing game with single-player mode. It is a package deal consisting of "Ego Draconis" and the expansion "Flames of Vengeance," offering an intriguing story, awesome gameplay, and fabulous graphics. The game is known for its humor and additional extras, making it a must-play for RPG fans.
PC
Windows
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- Divinity 2 features a beautiful world with stunning graphics and engaging gameplay, making it a visually appealing RPG.
- The ability to transform into a dragon adds a unique and fun element to the gameplay, allowing for exciting combat and exploration.
- The game offers a rich storyline with humor, memorable characters, and a variety of quests that keep players engaged for many hours.
- The game can start off slow and may feel boring at first as it teaches the basics, which might deter some players.
- Some players have reported issues with the game's performance, including stuttering and low frame rates.
- The second half of the game can become tedious and grindy, with some quests feeling repetitive and lacking depth.
- story59 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, featuring a compelling plot about a warrior joining dragon slayers, complemented by a rich open world filled with side quests. While many players appreciate the humor, character development, and creative quest design, some criticize the pacing and repetitiveness in the latter parts of the game. Overall, the story strikes a balance between epic themes and lighthearted moments, making it a notable aspect of the gameplay experience.
“The story is also quite good, and mixes it up a bit from the traditional sword-and-shield, knights and dragons RPG plots.”
“It is clear that the developers put in a lot of time creating an intricate world with a compelling storyline and tons of side quests.”
“The quests have great writing and multiple outcomes depending on how you try to solve them, such as an early quest where you delve into the secret life of a blacksmith and his wife.”
“Sadly, the game drags a bit towards the middle; there's only so many dragon missions you can do.”
“Flames of Vengeance (the second half of DKS) is a contrived series of fetch quests with little action, little leveling, and brings nothing new or interesting to the table.”
“The plot is a little vague at times, and some of the side quests seem like faffing about when in the middle of 'urgent' quests, and the game does not make the best use of the dragon form, limiting it to moving around and some limited and repetitive dogfighting.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers noting a blend of modern visuals and old-school RPG aesthetics. While some mention that the graphics may not be groundbreaking by current standards, they still contribute to an engaging and immersive game world. Overall, the visuals are described as appealing, enhancing the gameplay experience without being overly demanding on system resources.
“Beautiful visuals, quick-paced and fun combat, and quirky fun vocals.”
“A fantastic action-RPG with an engaging plot and awesome visuals.”
“A throwback to older RPGs with modern graphics, beautiful game world and soundtrack, a smart and quirky sense of humor, and a surprisingly original game plot and setting.”
“Moderate graphics, without being too taxing on the computer.”
“Also, not overly intensive graphically.”
“Good game, fun game, over 60 hours of gameplay, decent graphics.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of linear and open-ended experiences with a variety of combat options and character customization. While some players noted occasional technical issues and a somewhat wooden feel at times, the solid combat systems, impressive art direction, and entertaining storylines contribute to a highly enjoyable experience. Many reviewers expressed excitement for future installments, highlighting the game's depth and replayability.
“The gameplay is fantastic, and as with the earlier games in the series, you can play it any way you like.”
“It has open-ended gameplay and very cool combat systems.”
“The writing is solid, the gameplay is astounding in the variety of options available to you, and the dialogue trees are hilarious.”
“Pretty linear gameplay, but definitely offers new alternative ways to play.”
“The gameplay is solid though sometimes a bit wooden, but overall a very good title.”
“A good game, not without its share of issues, but with a fairly decent combat mechanic behind it, a decent storyline, and the dragon flight mechanics are incontrovertibly awesome.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and inventiveness, often drawing comparisons to classic RPGs like Earthbound. Reviewers highlight the effective combination of a serious plot with quirky, Monty Python-style humor, engaging dialogue, and memorable characters, all enhanced by strong voice acting. Overall, the game is noted for its entertaining writing and the ability to deliver laughs while maintaining depth in its RPG elements.
“There aren't many games that manage to combine a serious overarching plotline with a sense of humor; it's a bit like EarthBound in that regard, and a nice change from the grimdark of Skyrim or Dragon Age.”
“The humor in this game is also spot on, especially with the ability to read minds.”
“The dialogue and humor are also very inventive and entertaining, with a few surprises in store.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as a first-rate score that complements the fantastic story and quirky humor. Reviewers appreciate its nostalgic feel, reminiscent of older RPGs, while enhancing the beautiful game world and overall experience.
“Fantastic story, voice acting (yes, in '09) sarcasm, humor, 9/10, graphics are '09-ish but the musical score is first rate as are the controls.”
“A throwback to older RPGs with modern graphics, beautiful game world and soundtrack, a smart and quirky sense of humor, and a surprisingly original game plot and setting.”
“The music is also a treat.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it offers improved controls and performance with the Dragon Knight Saga attachment, players report significant stuttering issues and a frame rate capped at 30 FPS. However, it does provide various intuitive options for customizing visual performance to mitigate these problems.
“Very fun RPG, with better controls and performance once Dragon Knight Saga was attached.”
“Plenty of intuitive built-in options to help you customize your performance visually and avoid any choppiness or ugliness.”
“Terrible stuttering problems and FPS locked at 30.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and inconsistent performance.”
“Despite having some customization options, the game still struggles to run smoothly on mid-range hardware.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have some bugs, particularly with movie codecs causing significant freezes when checking skills, but many players still find it worthwhile due to improvements in writing, gameplay, and graphics. Overall, while stability issues exist, they do not overshadow the game's positive aspects.
“Especially with the movie codecs glitched, every time you check a skill, the game literally freezes for 1-2 minutes to load up the 'skill movie'.”
“A tiny bit buggy, but I still think it is worth it.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its charm, engaging dialogue, and captivating environments, contributing to its status as a favorite RPG among players.
“It's one of my favorite RPGs of all time with its absolutely charming atmosphere, delightful dialogue, and interesting environments.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the absence of enemy respawns, which eliminates grinding, but this also limits opportunities for engaging with easier mobs for fun. This duality presents a mixed experience, as it reduces repetitive gameplay while restricting player choice in combat.
“The absence of respawning enemies means that grinding is minimized, which can be both a blessing and a curse. It eliminates the repetitive nature of grinding, but also takes away the opportunity to enjoy defeating easier mobs when desired.”
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding rather than tedious, as the progression system is well-balanced and keeps you engaged.”
“I appreciate how the game encourages exploration and strategy over mindless grinding, making each encounter feel meaningful.”
