Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part I

Pillars of Eternity is one of the best RPG games of the last few years, reaching out to the roots of the genre in an amazing way. The first of the expansions planned for this title leaves no doubt that Obsidian is at their best.

The original Pillars of Eternity earned much deserved high praise when it was released. The White March – Part II keeps those elements that made the game such a success, but also tweaks some of the areas needing improvement. Seeing the results of your questing updated into the game makes you feel personally involved in protecting what you fought to achieve. While Maneha’s story is not as racy as others, she is still a well developed character and worth keeping on your team. Finally, all o...

The White March - Part 1 is a great first expansion for Pillars of Eternity fans that have been in need of new content. A lengthy main quest, varied side tasks, and an enthralling narrative combine to make a worthwhile expansion for veteran players. The White March is best recommended for those players with a high-leveled party of adventurers ready to embark on a challenging quest to enter the Dwarven forge of Durgan's Battery.

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The White March Part I provides some incentive to return to the Dyrwood in the form of a higher level cap, and the delightfully brutal combat, but few of the other new features leave a lasting impression. Despite an avalanche of possibilities provided by the wintry setting and the two ostensibly unique companions, the first half of The White March never feels like more than a side quest that was never implemented. There's still plenty on offer here for players who enjoy Pillars' combat above all else, but it's an expansion best suited to new players rather than veterans.