So what is this game about? Well, in this genre of fantasy games we got 3 still standing kings.
Baldurs Gate 2
Icewind Dale 2
Planescape Torment
So, this game is NOT another Baldurs Gate 2. If you ll expect that, you ll be greatly disapointed.
Also this game is absolutly NOT another Planescape Torment. Forget it :)))
And finaly YES, this game IS the same type as Icewind Dale 2. If you like games like Icewind Dale 2, then you will like this game too.
Pillars of Eternity got worse engine then Icewind Dale 2, worse game control, worse user interface, worse game options and worse grafic. How is that posible 14 years after Icewind Dale 2, thats unbelievable...
Anyway...
Pillars of Eternity got better and more strategic combat, more ways in character and party development, multiple original endings based on yours decisions, and your decisions are based on your character statistic also. Warrior and similar classes are much more interesting then in Icewind Dale 2 for example. The storyline is very interesting and nice.
A gave 5/5 stars. Its not perfect game. It got flaws. But it is worth to buy and play. There is no other game such Pillars of eternity today. So go for it and try.
PS:
If you (how is THAT posible?) never played game like this, dont buy it. Buy first Baldur Gate 2: the original edition. (Enhanced one is actualy worse then original one)
PS2:
IRONMAN mode in this game is unplayable, dont try it. Waste of time. Even single enemy can wipe entire your party in best gear and with max level. This game is not designed for Ironman mode, trust me.