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Baldur’s Gate 2 (including Throne of Bhaal) remains the gold standard for isometric role-playing games. Its masterfully written story, complex tactical combat and unforgettable villain make it an absolute must-play legend, With a classic essence that Baldurs Gate 3 unfortunately lost.

This is hands down one of the greatest RPG and videogames of all time. Baldurs Gate 2 has an incredibly rich world with lots of companions with stories some hit or miss. You get to enjoy high level DND and get access to some of the coolest spells and items. Infinite replay value and jon irenicus is one of the best villains of all time. I wasn't expecting this game to hold up but when I played this game it became my obsession for a month straight. This is the perfect RPG and nothing else compares.

An epic RPG masterpiece blending deep story, rich characters, and strategic gameplay—an unforgettable journey through Faerûn.

Classic masterpiece. The story is great, the characters feel like actual people. Even today, only a few game managed to get even close to this high level of an RPG.

The game us based on one of the worst dnd versions, but it is still the best RPG ever.

Aside from its gameplay and tech problems, Baldur's Gate 2 also misses the mark with its story. It feels all over the place, with flat characters and boring dialogue that don't make you care. The plot just doesn't have the depth or vibe of the original Baldur's Gate games, leaving you feeling disconnected from the world and its people

A mio parere il miglior gioco di ruolo mai sviluppato nella storia dei videogiochi.

This game is a CRPG masterpiece that set the bar decades ago and still hasn’t been topped! It’s a love letter to D&D fans, created by a team who understood the source material perfectly. Avoid the "enhanced" edition - it dilutes the original charm with clunky additions and changes that miss the mark.

A very good game with a complex combat, deep story and interesting charackters. Do not let you held back by old looking graphics, you will no longer notecing it a few hours in.

This is the best game ever made. Frankly, it doesn't get any better than this and never will. This game is the perfect distillation of the efforts of a team of passionate and driven developers who understand and love the D&D and Forgotten Realms source materials. The collision of incredible writers, developers, musicians, voice actors and artists who made this game will likely never be achieved again. I keep coming back to this game over and over again after decades of playing other RPGs and finding nothing which ever comes close to this experience. If you purchase it now, try to find the non-"enhanced" version, since Beamdog actually made the game worse in their efforts to "enhance" it by adding "modern" conveniences like unneeded quest markers and new companions which stick out like a sore thumb due to how poorly they were written. They also damaged the audio design by rearranging and deleting audio tracks, damaging the original ambiance of the game.

I feel a pang of sadness for the people who never got to experience this game when it was first released. The textbook definition of lightning in a bottle. It became the defining moment for western RPG's and set the bar going forward as it delivered on high quality voice acting, a stunning soundtrack, a large cast of party members, each with their own unique quirks and conflicts, and an insane amount of side quests and magic items. I spent more time replaying this game than I'd care to admit, but it's a banger through and through.

Top best heroic and high fantasy EVER MADE. Best companion of all series. Yes, BG2>BG3. BG2 have more cool companion than overrated BG3.

An absolute must-play, still an absolute highlight even after all these years.

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn remains a timeless masterpiece in the realm of classic RPGs, delivering an unparalleled experience that continues to captivate players even years after its release. Developed by BioWare and released in 2000, this game set a standard for narrative depth, engaging gameplay, and intricate world-building that few titles have matched **** someone who fell in love with this game during my teenage years, I can attest to its enduring appeal. The story is nothing short of epic, weaving a complex tale of intrigue, betrayal, and heroism within the richly detailed Forgotten Realms setting. Every character, from companions to adversaries, is fleshed out with depth and personality, making interactions and choices feel meaningful and **** magic and combat systems in Baldur's Gate II are masterfully crafted. The spellcasting mechanics are deep and rewarding, allowing for a wide range of strategic options in battles. Whether unleashing devastating spells or coordinating party tactics, every encounter feels dynamic and challenging. The character development and progression system also contribute significantly to the game's longevity, offering players the freedom to customize their party members and **** of the game's standout qualities is its sheer scope. Baldur's Gate II is a massive adventure that demands time and dedication. Exploring the sprawling city of Athkatla and its surrounding regions feels like embarking on a true odyssey, filled with hidden treasures, memorable quests, and unexpected twists. The sense of accomplishment upon completing this epic journey is **** its time, Baldur's Gate II was groundbreaking, and its influence on the RPG genre is undeniable. Even today, it remains a benchmark for storytelling, character development, and immersive gameplay. For me, it's a definitive 10 out of 10, reflecting not just its quality at release but also its enduring impact on gaming culture. If you appreciate deep, narrative-driven RPGs, Baldur's Gate II: Shadow

This is one of the best CRPG-s ever made. I wish I could play it again for the first time.

Even I played at 2024, I think it is still quite playable and an iconic game for all times.

In addition to its technical and gameplay shortcomings, Baldur's Gate 2 also struggles to deliver a compelling narrative that resonates with players. The story feels disjointed and unfocused, with poorly developed characters and lackluster dialogue that fail to evoke any emotional investment from the player. The narrative lacks the depth and complexity that defined the original Baldur's Gate games, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world and its inhabitants.

Arghh why does the pacing of CRPGs need to be so goddamn glacial. Not my cup of tea... I never understood how ppl can play these games again and again and again for 100s of hours.

when it comes to ADND games BG2 is one of the best ever made with 100+ hours of gameplay and some of the best written stories bioware have ever done it is a must buy for every RPG fan

An absolute masterpiece, a huge milestone in cRPG and a game that even over 20 years later is still thrilling and amazing to go back to!

I clocked Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 thanks to a tight pause and quick save routine. **** like BG can do the isometric platform justice than all the better for it.

All time favourite rpg, it has everythingyou would ever wish for in that era, and it is still beautiful today.

One of the best RPGs ever made, it was genre standard, with a great immersive world, interesting companions, and Quests.

Han pasado muchísimos años y todavía sigo pensando que es una obra maestra

The best game of always. Superior in all aspects than the spectacular original BG. The characters are absolutely incredible, I'll always remember them.

A timeless RPG masterpiece, where captivating story meets deep gameplay. Characters you'll love, hate, be indifferent to, or find annoying, all with engaging dialogues that enrich your journey.

Excellent! Completed numerous times and spent hours playing with different characters! Polish dubbing was perfect at that times and is known to current days!

Personally, I liked BG1 :-) more than two but that is not to say BG2 isn't amazing as BG1. I really think that together they are an epic pair of games that are still unsurpassed in many ways. I liked the relatively straight-forward main story with the many supporting stories around it. I like how the world feels and behaves and how well grounded it is. you can get lost in it without being reminded you're playing a game (story-wise). The graphics and visual style of this game are very similar but improved over BG1. as with BG1 I think they hold up very well due to their design how they are presented. this true for sound as well. I love BG2 for all the reasons I loved BG1. it's a deep RPG with great mechanics and implementation. it's not held back by trying to say something about modern times or trying to echo present day issues in the game. the story and world takes priority and it shows. I love it. It's a legendary game any RP fan should play. *I use RP liberally as I like most RP games whether they are D&D based on things like Disco Elysium

The only reason this doesn't get a 10 is having to deal with 2nd edition dnd's quirks in a high level campaign, so they get way more exaggerated than the first game. Still great as I did a playthrough in 2023 and had a ton of fun.

Превосходное продолжение полюбившейся игры, ставшая классикой жанра.

The sequel to the great game, that does better almost everything that made the first game so great. Your companions feel more alive, the story goes global into the heroic tones of fighting half-gods and saving the world. The combat mechanics are still a little enigmatic as there are a lot of dice rolling behind your back and stats are not helping if you are not familiar with AD&D system. This can get overwhelming especially when you need to level up your character. But the story and the atmosphere of classic dungeoning is what makes this game great. You will be visiting big cities, discover dark secrets and completing quests for characters that seem to fit just right into this world. There is a lot of reading and the combat is hard to figure out but it is worth it. Update after fresh playthrough in 2023: Still the great game but some solutions seems dated. I love the freedom of exploring the first 3 chapters, but the the quests are not connected to world or each other and are quite fetchquesty. With almost every of them, it looks like the designers had one solution in mind (combat usually). It is visible when we compare old quests to the ones added in enhanced edition, as they are usually better. What is more, after playing modern games like Divinity: Original Sin 2 or Solasta, the combat and leveling in BG2 is significantly worse. I quickly resorted to lower difficulty with auto combat. Also, managing equipment is a pain.

The sense of immersion in the game has increased sixfold by directly controlling a number of jobs, not playing one main character

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Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn is a masterpiece **** and is the best RPG I have played so I give it a score of 10

One of the best RPGs of all time. Great story. Great combat. Finished the game with a Paladin, a Wizard and a Rogue. The combat changes a lot and its allways fresh. The complexity of the wizard character is amazing. Very weak and protected at the beginning and develops into the most powerfull character easily. Besides.. Go back to a era were adventuring were free of woke messagesm and annatural genders, and racial psychosis. A must.

Grande classico dei GDR. Grafica efficace, con una comoda visuale dall'alto che permette una gestione efficace del party. Mondo di gioco vario e pieno di punti d'interesse e misteri da risolvere. **** carismatici e dialoghi sempre vivi e interessanti. Buona varietà di armi, magie e strategie da usare in battaglia. Longevità molto elevata. Un'avventura da non perdere, che rimarrà impressa per sempre.

Really cool game because it was fun and the story was really interesting. Dialogues were in my native language so it was an amazing experience back when the game was released.

My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 9.

Baldur's Gate 2 will always be a masterpiece. It was the pinnacle of D&D Black Isle games, and a true adventure. A game I can't stop playing over the years because it is full of secrets, different ways of resolving a problem, a GOAT villain, a lot of quests, loads of spells with cool looking effects (outdated, but iconic), a very good plot with very charismatic characters and different classes to choose from. Replayability with this game is off the charts. Maybe you forgot to steal from that seemingly powerful mage and maybe he had a scroll you could use. Maybe you haven't explored under every rock where someone could have lost his ring. Or maybe this time you want to have an evil party. Or maybe you just want to try a new class, or kill that dragon. Baldur's Gate 2 will always be a classic. Maybe those who didn't play it back in the day or the new generations won't understand, but Baldur's Gate 2 is, and was a wonderful game that achieved everything you could ask for. A fantasy, pen and paper, D&D world where you can be whoever you want to be. The plot will do the rest.

Minx and boo. Loved this game. Best story telling and exploration at the time. Had so much fun building classes, DnD vibes are spot on.

A quintessential gaming experience. This is one of the most definitive RPGs ever made. D&D come to life in a manner that simply hasn't been recreated all these years later. Buy a copy and let your dreams come true!

By far the best rpg story-wise and for adnd (2n ed.). A legend for its genre and for pc gaming overall.

This is my favorite game of all times. An example how to make the perfect RPG. The Story is great, with tons of secondary and meaningful things to do. There are several characters that team up with you and their personalities and background stories are top notch. One of the things I love is that every time I played, my game was different. You have a real impact on the story and the world. The relationships in the party feel real, your group is not there to cheer you, they have their own thoughts and feelings, they would even disagree with each other.

It's best RPG for me. Unique quests, unique enemies, unique companions, every thing is unique in this beautiful game. Hard to play but, Baldur's Gate serie makes some good memories for me. Sorry for my English, i'm Turkish and its not my main language.

Hands down the best computer RPG game ever created if you like the AD&D. I got this game when it was released and I have played this through at least once a year since then.

A Fabulous Role playing game, I love everything about it. And The Humor and story. It was one of my first crpg's and I love it to this day. A masterpiece of storytelling, wit, challenge, balance. Possibly the best RPG of all time. I played it to completion when first released and I've replayed it many years later with the same joy and immersion. THX.

I can think of no finer way to waste your days than sidequesting your way through the Forgotten Realms. This game is immense, and doesn't punish you for doing it your way. Incredible.

I just can't find anything bad about that game. Everything is great: the storyline, the lore, the characters who have their own feelings and ways to grasp the world they're living in (they're not just bland npcs who will blindly follow you, far from it...) , the incredibly deep gameplay mechanics, the side quests that are not just a list of ridiculous and repetitive tasks to complete like in most RPGs, but actual stories which enhance the whole experience and even, sometimes, make you forget about the main plot (this litterally blew my mind)... The replayability is insane, because the developpers flawlessly transcribe the original D&D II core mechanics, with every single spell and ability (which means... a lot). The amount of work they put in that game is truly insane ( I genuinely can't find a better word ). And I'm not even talking about the art and graphics, at the time of release (still great today, and even better with the Enhanced Edition!)... This game is not only a game: it's an experience, it's a journey. And I urge anyone who haven't experienced it to do so. The only negative: you will find most RPG really dull, after playing this one... And I have the sad feeling this will still be true in 10 years, or maybe more... And yes, I've played both Pillars of Eternity and Divinity, which are great, but still can't compete. Also played Planescape (impressive story, but almost no replayability), and the Icewind Dale Saga (very poor, in comparison, this one...). Not to mention The Elder Scrolls, from Arena to Skyrim from a different point of view, though, centered to the player only. No, really... I'm still waiting for the student who will surpass the master.

Story, companions, fights.. the world of game feels alive. Best games every made.

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