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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Overhaul Games · Nov 15, 2013

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This epic sequel will immerse you in a world of intrigue, adventure and fierce combat where your ability to discern the difference between these sides - with the assistance of steel and spell - determines your fate. Your story begins anew in the exotic southern kingdom of Amn, amidst the opulence of the sinister capital city of Athkatla. Journey through the fierce, unforgiving wilderness of Amn, and through the treacherous caverns of the Underdark, in your quest for artifacts of awesome power and treasure of inestimable wealth... even challenge dragons, if you dare. Such is the life of a legend.

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  • Destructoid

    Patrick Hancock · Jan 10, 2014

    8.5
    The best way to describe Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition is that it’s very convenient and nice. It’s convenient and nice to not have to install a handful of mods on the original version in order to get it to look not terrible. It’s convenient and nice to have small quality-of-life things added that new players won’t even notice while Baldur's Gate veterans will likely welcome them with open arms.
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  • ZTGD

    Dave Payerle · Jan 03, 2014

    6.5
    It’s not that newcomers can’t enjoy it, but the game almost deliberately stacks the deck against them. As a piece of RPG history, it holds up reasonably well, and gives players another opportunity to enjoy this deep game. However, those experiencing it for the first time will be well served to do some research before diving in.
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  • Game Revolution

    Anthony LaBella · Dec 19, 2013

    6.0
    Outside of those new characters, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition does not really include a whole lot of... enhancements. The re-release does support modern resolutions, and I had no problems whatsoever when I booted the game up for the first time. Rest assured that the pre-rendered backgrounds still look impressive for a 13-year-old game, and there's even an option to zoom in and get a better look at the surroundings.
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  • GameSpot

    Brett Todd · Dec 17, 2013

    7.0
    I have to admit that I am probably most fond of Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition because of nostalgia. Not that this is entirely a bad thing. As much as I've gotten used to modern, hold-your-hand RPGs like Mass Effect 3, there is something to be said for this take-no-prisoners blast from the past, especially if you love old-timey D&D as much as I do. And even if you don't have this particular predilection, you should check the game out anyhow, because an experience as legendary as Baldur's Gate II is well worth the effort.
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  • IGN

    Leif Johnson · Nov 27, 2013

    8.3
    Even revisiting it after all this time, I laughed, I faced daunting challenges, and I wanted to play it again when I was done. The visual and technical improvements may not be extensive enough to entice you if you’ve played heavily modded versions of the original, but for newcomers, this is the definitive experience. Just save before embarking on the new adventures.
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  • Hardcore Gamer

    Ryan Cartmel · Nov 17, 2013

    9.0
    With an epic story, memorable characters, hundreds of hours of dungeon crawling, questing and adventuring, Baldur’s Gate stands tall among the classics. The Enhanced Edition takes all that (and then some) and wraps it in a much more visually pleasing package that will be more acceptable to modern gamers.
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