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- Platform: Windows 2000 / 98 / NT / Me / XP
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It's not easy being a child of a god. In Baldur's Gate 2: Shadow of Amn, your character quickly comes to this conclusion after being imprisoned and tortured by a wizard with an unhealthy interest in your parentage. So begins this ambitious RPG based on the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game. Shadow of Amn develops the plot lines, characters and events introduced in the first game into a mature, genuinely interesting fantasy tale and you will be pleasantly surprised by Shadow of Amn's bold story arcs. Baldur's Gate served as a proving ground for the refined game mechanics evident in Shadow of Amn. Now major events are afoot, and the character's choices have a real impact on the universe of the Forgotten Realms.
The game's artificial intelligence has been vastly improved, and the player has many more choices for NPC AI scripts and party communication. Keeping with Shadow of Amn's more mature theme, the party interaction even goes so far as to include possible love interests for your character.
This double pack also includes the BG2 expansion pack, Throne of Bhaal. There are hordes more monsters to fight, a couple of new classes and kits to explore (the Wild Mage, for example), new treasures and artefacts, new quests and new dungeons and the ability to reach an unprecedented Level 40. Why wouldn't you want to meet strange new creatures, unleash strange new spells and listen to even more bizarre voice acting from the lovable Minsc? But the real reason to get this is to see the massive story finally reach a conclusion. There won't be a Baldur's Gate III and Throne of Bhaal lets you see the fate of the character that began as Gorion's young ward so many years ago in the original Baldur's Gate.
A strong plot backed by strong technology makes Baldur's Gate 2 and the Throne of Bhaal expansion stand out as one of the best RPGs you'll ever play. Fans of the AD&D game will love the classic AD&D feel, and fans of the popular Forgotten Realms setting will delight in the people, places and politics found here.--Kelly Harrode
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Stewart Fox
What can I say? This has to be the best thought out, written and acted RPG out there. To say that this is my favourite game is an understatement!
The sheer 'open-endedness' of this game makes it possible to go anywhere, do anything and do it when you want to. It allows for character developement, opportunites to explore and much more. It really makes you value your characters simulated life. The oppourtunites are endless
I have spent so many hours playing this game and exploring and I am still to find and do everything in this game. Don't feel like doing a quest? Then don't! Go do something elses instead! Like I said, endless opportunities.
All in all I think this is a shining example of how to do something and do it right.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Does the title say it all ?? YES Baulder's Gate marks a true land mark in gaming; both in the quality and depth of the experience offered . This epic game allows for character development and change within a go anywhere do anything enviroment.
Become the most powerful mage ever with terrible death magic that can wipe out an entire room of umberhulks in one utterance or the most skillful thief who sees life as one huge chance to get filthy rich , this game allows it all , your ability to control a group of six adventurs allows you to balance the groups strengths and weaknesses with a mix of pure dwarfen strength and elfish magic your group can take on anything !! which is just as well as the level and type of creature's waiting for your merry band is so varied and vile that even a group at the end of the quest and all on the top few levels can still get ripped apart if you fail to prepair. If hack and slash is your thing forget this game but if you love ADD on paper and want to take time to plan battles through using core ADD rules and magic you could not find a better gamming experince, the nonlinear nature of this game , the vast number of quests the ability to change your group make this a game for all time .
Prepare for loss of sleep , sore eyes and a numb bum this ones going to get hold of you and it won't let go!!.
Become the most powerful mage ever with terrible death magic that can wipe out an entire room of umberhulks in one utterance or the most skillful thief who sees life as one huge chance to get filthy rich , this game allows it all , your ability to control a group of six adventurs allows you to balance the groups strengths and weaknesses with a mix of pure dwarfen strength and elfish magic your group can take on anything !! which is just as well as the level and type of creature's waiting for your merry band is so varied and vile that even a group at the end of the quest and all on the top few levels can still get ripped apart if you fail to prepair. If hack and slash is your thing forget this game but if you love ADD on paper and want to take time to plan battles through using core ADD rules and magic you could not find a better gamming experince, the nonlinear nature of this game , the vast number of quests the ability to change your group make this a game for all time .
Prepare for loss of sleep , sore eyes and a numb bum this ones going to get hold of you and it won't let go!!.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Baldur's Gate II has a complex game engine and takes a bit of geting used to, which is a good thing, I find if i sit down with a new game and it's all simple hack and slash I'll have the TV back on after 10 mins. The Plot follows on perfectly from Baldurs Gate and Tales of the Sword Coast and you can even continue with your old character. Baldurs Gate II allows for massive levels and will allow your character to climb to awesome power. The gameplay is perfect, AI is good, the Plot is pure genius, graphics are beautiful and It's basically an all round game that's UNMISSABLE!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
WHEN cRPGs TOUCHED THE SKY
This was the LONGEST the MOST FUN games I have ever played!
The original BG series was excellent in all of storyline, gameplay, music and stability. Read more
The original BG series was excellent in all of storyline, gameplay, music and stability. Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by NeuroSplicer
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic and revolutionary
Not To BE CONFUSED WITH THE BOOKS. (WHICH ARE COMEPLETELY DIFFERENT. THE COMPUTER GAME IS AMAZING.)
The computer game Baldurs gate 2 is nothing short of amazing. Read more
The computer game Baldurs gate 2 is nothing short of amazing. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2008 by d hero1
5.0 out of 5 stars
the sistine chapel of CRPGs
i kid you not. BG1 was a great CRPG but BG2 just adds so many layers onto an already great story, and TOB is the icing on the cake. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2006
5.0 out of 5 stars
oops
oh sorry i forgot to include that YOU HAVE TO BUY IT NOW, or steal it or borrow it or kill a relative for it and inherit it, which ever method you chose you will have to play it... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005 by Nick Marshall-random clubber
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favourite game EVER
Already thoughts in your head appearing? How can this compete to the pinnacle of gaming that is nowadays? Trust me it can. Read more
Published on 17 July 2004 by Games Prophet
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well...
I have only been playing the game 2 days. As an ex-AD&D'er I thought I might like it, but I put it down after 10 mins. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2004 by K. Lacey
5.0 out of 5 stars
The greatest RPG
BG2 and it's great add-on/sequel Throne of Bhaal constitute the biggest, toughest and ultimately best role-playing experience available. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2003 by Mr. T. S. Swann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best
This game, especially with the add on included has got to be the ultimate RPG.
You have a lot of control over your party, you can create them all yourself or just create one... Read more
You have a lot of control over your party, you can create them all yourself or just create one... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2003 by Adam
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