 Pillars of Eternity 's graphics and artwork were well received . Gameplanet called the art design in the game " excellent " . Game Informer said that the game 's maps are " thoughtfully crafted " , and that the detail on the characters and their equipment is " incredible " . Metro noted the game 's higher resolution than older isometric games such as Baldur 's Gate , saying that it benefits its " gorgeous " artwork . The review also praised the game 's lighting and particle effects . The Escapist said that the spell effects in the game are " quite visually impressive " and that the character models are an improvement from traditional isometric games ; however , the reviewer said that the backgrounds are not as impressive as " some of the more picturesque older titles " . IGN criticized the game 's art style , calling it " dated " . Gameplanet found the game 's voice acting to be " excellent " , saying that none of it is over acted . Game Informer echoed this statement , and also wrote that the game 's sound and music is " delicate and beautiful " . 
