Good Game?

ElesarTheStrong · Post by **ElesarTheStrong** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 10:22 am

I've just got Divine Divinity from Ebay ( £4.50!) and I want your opinion whether it's and good, enjoyable game. My previous RPGs are the entire BG series (BG1-ToB). Do you think I'll like it?

Robnark · Post by **Robnark** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 2:32 pm

well, it beats hitting yourself in the face with a shovel, although the graphics aren't quite as good.

actually, it's alright, and pretty big, and quite fun at times. it's hardly an essential purchase, but there are far worse things out there. not bad at under £5.

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:00 pm

I would be a bit more enthusiastic then Robnark.

I think it's one of the better CRPGs to come along in recent years, though the first dungeon reeks of Diablo. After that point, however, it begins to feel a lot more like Ultima VII, with a huge range of quests, lots of NPCs, a number of interesting puzzles, plenty of spells, skills, and items of interest. Unlike Diablo--and again, like Ultima VII--the landscape is "full," rather than an abstract between Town and Dungeon. You'll want to travel every inch of turf in order to see the odd things that are along with the way. It's pretty interactive, as such things go.

One problem: save often. Do this especially before you move between map zones (there are four in all). Although the game is a lot more stable than it was when it first appeared (and you've downloaded the latest patch, right?) it still has a tendency sometimes to freeze as you travel between map zones.

Robnark · Post by **Robnark** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:26 pm

okay, I'll admit it's not bad. and the skill system is really cool. and it is pretty damn big. it's a game that will stand a lot of playing, even if you don't really get into it.

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:30 pm

Originally posted by Robnark
okay, I'll admit it's not bad. and the skill system is really cool. and it is pretty damn big. it's a game that will stand a lot of playing, even if you don't really get into it.

No need to admit anything, @Robnark. You're entitled to your opinion, and as it's reasonably based, it's just as valid as mine.

Personally, my favorite CRPGs are those that really provide in-depth NPCs, extensive dialog options, great writing, a degree of non-linearity and very interactive surroundings. Few games meet this criteria. DD is among the more interactive of late, as is Anito. But that's for me. It obviously doesn't make the cut for you, and that's alright.

ElesarTheStrong · Post by **ElesarTheStrong** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 10:23 am

Thanks Fable. Do you do know where I can get the patch?
And I'm still waiting for delevery.

fable · Post by **fable** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 7:11 pm

Check the Larian website.

Morcar Cadarn · Post by **Morcar Cadarn** » Mon May 03, 2004 1:46 pm

Who says they can't make a good game in Belgium?

Definetly worth a try, but it got a little repetitive at the end (but then again, if you play 5 hours a day, what doesn't get repetitive...)

fable · Post by **fable** » Tue May 04, 2004 12:53 pm

The Flemish part of Belgium, too. Though the lead designer's girl friend is from the French-speaking part.

Morcar Cadarn · Post by **Morcar Cadarn** » Tue May 04, 2004 1:10 pm

For those who played it...you might have come across a picture of an indian, this is a designer's joke (it's the logo of the soccer team in Gent)

At least one practical joke I get...opposed to the larry and darryl thing in BG

Proud to be flemish

fable · Post by **fable** » Tue May 04, 2004 5:36 pm

There are a number of "in" jokes throughout both DD and BD. For example, in BD, one of your first quests involves a ghost of a prisoner that doesn't realize he's dead, and continues to dig an underground tunnel to safety. His name is Edmond--too obviously Edmond Dante, the so-called Count of Monte Cristo.