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Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn |
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An epic continuation of the story that began in "Baldur's Gate," this RPG is set along the southern portion of the Sword Coast, a detailed and rich area of the Forgotten Realms called Amn. It features 300 spells and 130-plus monster types compared to only 130 spells and 60 monster types in Baldur's Gate. [Interplay]
PUBLISHER: |
Interplay |
DEVELOPER: |
Bioware |
GENRE(S): |
Role-Playing Game |
PLAYERS: |
6 |
ESRB RATING: |
T (Teen) |
RELEASE DATE: |
September 22, 2000 |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
100
GamePower
It's not just vast, but flooded with quests and side adventures. There is always something to do in this game and, after that, there's always something more.
100
CheckOut
May very well be the best computer-based role-playing game of all time.
100
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
The best conventional RPG -- carefully side-stepping "Deus Ex's" entirely different brilliance -- in recent years.
100
Adrenaline Vault
Astounding graphics, sound, and storytelling combine to make the definitive fantasy RPG epic, one that will enthrall players for years to come.
100
GMR Magazine
The rare occasion when the sequel to a classic goes above and beyond its predecessor. Can't wait for III. [Feb 2003, p.94]
100
Daily Radar
A great experience. It's as close to a perfect rendition of the D&D; universe as we've ever seen.
100
GamePro
The best RPG action the PC has to offer.
100
Quandary
This game could consume you too, it could change your life. Good news on one level but even if it's bad news and all your friends and family disown you, there's still a silver lining. This game is value plus for money!
100
Computer Games Magazine
Outstanding writing combined with a good plot, plenty of content, beautiful graphics, and an engrossing soundtrack place Baldur's Gate II alongside some of the best role-playing games ever created.
98
Gamer's Pulse
By far the best sequel I've ever played.
98
PC Gameworld
With near-seamless integration of the 2nd Edition AD&D; rules, a tight storyline and a good deal of action, I really can't think of an RPG to date that betters it.
98
Da Gameboyz
To me it is like a well-written novel, I just couldn't put it down.
98
Antagonist
I'd like my life back, Black Isle.
96
GamerWeb PC
The enormous amount of characters and choices that you face while playing the game will make it impossible to explore everything in your first go. Well, add to the fact that it will probably take about 200 hours to finish the game in your first try.
96
ActionTrip
An incredible game.
95
GameZone
This program intrigues, and delights. The characters have personalities, the game board is huge and the storyline is liable to go in almost any direction or so it seems.
95
Armchair Empire
Great quests, solid story, very good voice acting, challenging battles, and engaging dialogue and characters make this an RPG that stands head and shoulders above the competition.
95
Electric Playground
For the first time in a single player game, I truly felt I was playing my way through a pen and paper fantasy campaign.
95
Happy Puppy
It's everything you loved about the original (1998's RPG of the year), yet infinitely more refined.
94
IGN
Baldur's Gate II has no peers. It commands your attention and will command your life for months. It's exactly the RPG I've been waiting for.
93
FiringSquad
A masterpiece of game design and development. Like its Black Isle-developed "Planescape" cousin, BG2 is a tour-de-force in computer roleplaying.
92
GameSpy
Epic in scope and delivery and should not be avoided by anyone, novice or veteran. This is most certainly my pick for RPG game of the year.
92
GameSpot
It's a definitive role-playing experience, and the only reason it can't be called the best game in its class is because in a sense there's nothing available that compares to it.
91
PC Gamer
A bigger, prettier, better version of Baldur's Gate that's sure to satisfy. [Dec 2000, p.146]
91
Game Over Online
I'm not exactly sure what Black Isle has for an expected gaming time, but I'd assume it's at least more than BG1 (over 150 hours).
91
Game Revolution
It is the kind of game you could easily find yourself dusting off two years from now and enjoying just as thoroughly.
90
CNET Gamecenter
Possibly the best and biggest RPG you'll ever play.
90
EuroGamer
What we have here is a role-playing game in which little could be improved - the story and quests are captivating, the gameplay tried and tested, and the overall feel is professional and entertaining.
90
Spank!
Where the game scores low is in the repeated use of cliched fantasy fodder in the shape of the narrative, nomenclature, audio and character portraits.
80
All Game Guide
A diversely beautiful and deadly environment filled with amazing characters and a myriad of possibilities. For any fan of the original, this is a must have it's just too good to pass up.
The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 85 User Votes
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