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Bards sing tales of heroes from ages past, but never have the Forgotten Realms so desperately needed a champion. Years have passed since the war between Luskan and Neverwinter, almost enough time for the wounds of war to heal. But the brief peace the Realms have known may be at an end. Tension growing between the mighty city-states means the Sword Coast again teeters on the edge of open war. Unnoticed, a greater danger stalks the City of Skilled Hands. Unbeknownst to the denizens of the North, deep in the Mere of Dead Men, dark forces from across the Realms have been rallied under the banner of a legendary evil. If left unchallenged, all of the North is doomed to fall under its power.
Even in this darkest hour, hope remains. A mysterious relic is borne to Never winter in the hands of a lone hero so that its secrets may be unlocked - secrets that carry the fate of all the North. So begins an epic tale of shattered alliances, noble acts and dark deeds to be told across the Realms for generations to come.
- Experience the long-awaited sequel to the game that revolutionized creating and playing computer role-playing games
- Use the completely rewritten, powerful Obsidian Neverwinter Nights 2 Toolset to create your own adventures, share them with friends, or run them through your adventure directly as the Dungeon Master
- Play online with other gamers and enjoy limitless adventure
- Explore the Forgotten Realms in greater graphical splendour than ever before with a completely new, cutting-edge graphics system and an overland map
- Employ new spells, feats, and advanced prestige classes, based on the enhanced Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 Edition rules
- Recruit up to three companions to assist in your adventures. Improved party control allows for more dynamic tactical decisions in combat and more personal interaction
- Rediscover familiar locations and meet old friends from th
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I found this game very enjoyable and suffered very few glitches, apart form the fact the game occasionally decides to crash in cut scenes that flow between acts. So long as you save often, this really isn't mu of a problem. My other main peeve is that the game does not grow progressively harder, instead the difficult varies constantly. Battling a red dragon is far harder than the end boss encounter, or the end dungeon for that matter.
I had no problem running this on the highest settings and my pc is nothing new (if you have issues with the higher settings, make sure everything is running fine, coz it might not be (as people I've talked about this with have often discovered)).
Many core and prestige classes are present and a dedicated path for both good and the more evil characters for much of the game. These different paths also add different plot points and adventures, making it worthy of replaying. A better system for creating your own items (which I found simple and fun) which I spent alot of time playing about with to create some odd, if powerful items for my characters to use.
All your henchmen are now controllable and you get to gain and lose favour with them (try to gain it though, you'll see why later).
Also, you get your own keep to repair, strengthen and a army to raise (try getting more than 750 men coz that's my record so far!), though the storyline tends to become more linear when you get the keep, the game is alot of fun.
The true down side is the poor ending, it's nothing special in any way, in fact I felt it more of an anticlimax.... Read more ›
I had no problem running this on the highest settings and my pc is nothing new (if you have issues with the higher settings, make sure everything is running fine, coz it might not be (as people I've talked about this with have often discovered)).
Many core and prestige classes are present and a dedicated path for both good and the more evil characters for much of the game. These different paths also add different plot points and adventures, making it worthy of replaying. A better system for creating your own items (which I found simple and fun) which I spent alot of time playing about with to create some odd, if powerful items for my characters to use.
All your henchmen are now controllable and you get to gain and lose favour with them (try to gain it though, you'll see why later).
Also, you get your own keep to repair, strengthen and a army to raise (try getting more than 750 men coz that's my record so far!), though the storyline tends to become more linear when you get the keep, the game is alot of fun.
The true down side is the poor ending, it's nothing special in any way, in fact I felt it more of an anticlimax.... Read more ›
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Cazalinghau
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This isn't a complete review - just a quick note to say that the camera is much improved if you update to the current patch level. There are now 3 camera modes that can be easliy toggled either through the HUD or by pressing the * key - Exploration Mode, Character Mode and Strategy Mode. Each of these modes can be tweaked through the options menu.
For people not used to Baldur's Gate/Neverwinter Night games and want controls and camera to feel more like, say, WoW or Oblivion (like me!) - I would strongly recommend Character Mode. The only wierdness you have to deal with here is that the strafe keys are A-D and the turn keys are Q-E - i.e. the opposite from most games. Of course, this can be easily recitified through the options menu.
The Strategy Mode gives you a longer range top-down view and is there to make it easier to control multiple characters in a battle situation. Exploration Mode is there for people used to NWN 1 and Diablo control style (as I've never played these, I don't really use this). If you use Character Mode to move around and switch to Strategy Mode in a battle then the game feels quite manageable. It's not quite as slick to control as WoW etc., and to be honest you still sometimes get the problem of the people/objects getting in the way of cut scenes. So not perfect then but by no means the game-breaker that it used to be.
One more point - you don't need any of the expansions to get these updates (despite what some other reviews are stating) - and the game has a patch option when you start it up, so it's a simple business to patch the game to the current level (although it will take you some time to catch up with two years of updates!).
For people not used to Baldur's Gate/Neverwinter Night games and want controls and camera to feel more like, say, WoW or Oblivion (like me!) - I would strongly recommend Character Mode. The only wierdness you have to deal with here is that the strafe keys are A-D and the turn keys are Q-E - i.e. the opposite from most games. Of course, this can be easily recitified through the options menu.
The Strategy Mode gives you a longer range top-down view and is there to make it easier to control multiple characters in a battle situation. Exploration Mode is there for people used to NWN 1 and Diablo control style (as I've never played these, I don't really use this). If you use Character Mode to move around and switch to Strategy Mode in a battle then the game feels quite manageable. It's not quite as slick to control as WoW etc., and to be honest you still sometimes get the problem of the people/objects getting in the way of cut scenes. So not perfect then but by no means the game-breaker that it used to be.
One more point - you don't need any of the expansions to get these updates (despite what some other reviews are stating) - and the game has a patch option when you start it up, so it's a simple business to patch the game to the current level (although it will take you some time to catch up with two years of updates!).
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By R. Jones
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
As a fan of the original NWN, and baldurs gate icewind dale etc... i have been equally impressed by the game. It's nothing new, but hey, if i wanted something original i sure as hell wouldn't be playing D&D Rpg games now would i??
The graphics such as spell effects are often spectacular and enjoyable to watch, although i would recommend a high spec pc to play this game on in order to get the full effect.
There are some major worries with the game, mainly the camera. With no exagerration, the camera is absoloutely awful! despite the several camera options top down, driving camera etc.. not a single one of them allows you to flawlessly follow your character and the action. Often i run into fights long before i see the danger coming, as the camera has an awful tendency to "look backwards" as it were instead of showing you whats ahead of you. And after lengthy load times often the first thing you will see is a blank wall or the road at your feet!
Also the AI of your party members is not incredibly helpful, and requires many hours of tweaking before they finally react to situations in a helpful manner.
This aside, the game itself provides hours of entertainment, with an engrossing (if unoriginal) storyline, fantastic (but cliched) characters, and fantastic gameplay.
All i can say is hey - if you like rpgs you'll love this one - if you don't - this isn't about to change your mind!
Cheers!
The graphics such as spell effects are often spectacular and enjoyable to watch, although i would recommend a high spec pc to play this game on in order to get the full effect.
There are some major worries with the game, mainly the camera. With no exagerration, the camera is absoloutely awful! despite the several camera options top down, driving camera etc.. not a single one of them allows you to flawlessly follow your character and the action. Often i run into fights long before i see the danger coming, as the camera has an awful tendency to "look backwards" as it were instead of showing you whats ahead of you. And after lengthy load times often the first thing you will see is a blank wall or the road at your feet!
Also the AI of your party members is not incredibly helpful, and requires many hours of tweaking before they finally react to situations in a helpful manner.
This aside, the game itself provides hours of entertainment, with an engrossing (if unoriginal) storyline, fantastic (but cliched) characters, and fantastic gameplay.
All i can say is hey - if you like rpgs you'll love this one - if you don't - this isn't about to change your mind!
Cheers!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
The major flaw of NWN2 over its predecessor is the camera. Not one option is truly suitable for actually playing the game :(.
The game looks better, and I like the added class choices, but playability has dropped. Playability is the most important attribute in these type of games, which is why I still prefer the original NWN.
NWN2 is the Phantom Menace to NWN1's Star Wars. Sad, but just getting a decent camera option could have given this game 5 stars.
Edit : Have decided to give the game another go and once you complete the far too linear opening, ie until you hit the city proper, it does get better. There are some far superior elements to this game, when compared to the first. Crafting items is almost addictive, and able to upgrade your keep is a nice little bonus. Character creation is better, although some slight improvements could have been made on the 3.5 rules. For example, skills based on specialist schools for wizards, or deity worshipped for clerics would have been nice.
The biggest flaw is still camera, and that along with the (too) linear story line prevents this from being a 5 star game.
The game looks better, and I like the added class choices, but playability has dropped. Playability is the most important attribute in these type of games, which is why I still prefer the original NWN.
NWN2 is the Phantom Menace to NWN1's Star Wars. Sad, but just getting a decent camera option could have given this game 5 stars.
Edit : Have decided to give the game another go and once you complete the far too linear opening, ie until you hit the city proper, it does get better. There are some far superior elements to this game, when compared to the first. Crafting items is almost addictive, and able to upgrade your keep is a nice little bonus. Character creation is better, although some slight improvements could have been made on the 3.5 rules. For example, skills based on specialist schools for wizards, or deity worshipped for clerics would have been nice.
The biggest flaw is still camera, and that along with the (too) linear story line prevents this from being a 5 star game.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good game but the original was better
I hesitated for years to buy this game because I wasn't certain if my AMD Turion 64 x 2 laptop would be fast enough to run it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Austin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Repeat Feedback
Although I returned this item as it ordered by mistake, I already had this game, it was still a good game, service from Bullit software was great
Published 14 months ago by Shadowdude64
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I wanted to find a new rpg game but was not prepared to pay lots of money for one of the new current ones. I opted for this and at £9 pounds it did not disappoint! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Christopher Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars
The very best in "hands-off" role-playing
"Hands-off" type role-playing games are, of course, those belonging to the tried-and-true Black Isle and Bioware tradition, and the Wizardry tradition before that. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Andras Gregorik
1.0 out of 5 stars
Quite simply the worst game I've ever played
I cannot speak for those who actually completed this game as I bought it and played it for about five minutes before turning it off and never touching it again. Read more
Published 21 months ago by hysteriasponge
3.0 out of 5 stars
NWN2
My review my be slightly biased, after spending many years playing the original SSI gold box and excellent Bioware FR titles. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jacks
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent story and gameplay - just a few too many glitches
I think this is an excellent RPG Game in the Dungeons and Dragons theme - and it has serious competition from others in the genre, including the excellent Baldur's Gate series. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. S. Fox
1.0 out of 5 stars
ugly characters design
Despite a great fans of D&D games, and neverwinterNights 1, the characters models in this game are so ugly, I don't want to play this game as soon as I reached the character... Read more
Published 23 months ago by 12345678
5.0 out of 5 stars
RPG RTS D&D
A very, very good game if you love D&D games. This is set in the forgotten Realms world and is excellent. Read more
Published on 11 May 2011 by Mr Sean Wheeler
4.0 out of 5 stars
watch your back
watch your back and keep your health up save at regular intervals
but very easy to spend hours on the game.
Plays well even on basic machine.
but very easy to spend hours on the game.
Plays well even on basic machine.
Published on 7 Mar 2011 by ancientrocker
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