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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Role-playing/Isometric Action RPG
RELEASE DATE
02/SEP/00
ESRB RATING
TEEN, Animated Blood, Animated Violence, Use of Tobacco and/or Use of Alcohol
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ALSO AVAILABLE ON
Macintosh, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/baldur--s-gate-ii-ibm-pc-compatible
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DESCRIPTION
In Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, an evil mage has locked you in a dungeon cell with a few of your friends nearby. Explosions and sounds of intense fighting can be heard in the distance as some unknown battle rages. With no clue as to where you are, escape is paramount. Obviously, certain factions deem you a threat and you must discover why.
The game, based on the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons gaming system, accommodates both solo and multiplayer action (up to six players via the Internet). Hand-designed backgrounds set the stage for the fantasy world and perspective is through an isometric viewpoint. Though otherwise played in real-time, battles can be paused for issuance of individual party actions through a turn-based system that allows you to plan tactical movements and change weapons.
In traditional role-playing fashion, you must create your characters before the game begins and select or modify their attributes. During gameplay, you gather information through the use of dialogue trees with NPCs and fight when necessary. Eleven new playable NPCs are featured in addition to five from the original game (Imoen, Jaheira, Minsc, Edwin and Viconia). As in the original Baldur's Gate, weapons, armor, spells and a myriad of items are available through purchase, discovery or booty from downed opponents. Character experience caps are set at 2,950,000 points.
The game introduces new monsters including trolls, umber hulks, vampires, werewolves, beholders, rakshasas, golems, shadows, mind flayers and three types of dragons (black, red and silver). The interface is point-and-click with a full complement of customizable hot keys available for in-game action as well, including a full-screen option that hides the interface. Journal, map, inventory, character record, mage spell, priest spell and option screens are similar to the original with the added option to create custom journal entries.
In multiplayer mode, you can chat with other players, import and export your own characters or create new ones to join existing games. Gameplay in multiplayer is the same as single-player mode except the six characters are controlled independently by up to six human participants. ~ Nick Woods, All Game Guide
Past 14 days
“This is a really amazing and unique RPG game. If you havent played this or the first Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Cost, you got no idea what you're missing out on. The graphics are dated...”
created 18/JAN/2013
“Great & Epic RPG with fun gameplay and dungeons and PvE elements. Also game of my youth.”
“Great & Epic RPG with fun gameplay and dungeons and PvE elements. Also game of my youth.”
created 11/JUL/2012
“You know I've been a BioFan since Baldur's Gate II. Loved KoTOR. Had small issues with KoTOR II but really didn't blame BioWare for that. I even found Jade Empire enjoyable if frustrating at times....”
created 09/MAR/2012
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“Genre: Role-playing Game, Adventure, Fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons The Good: unforgettable and deep story, countless ways to customize party, large item and magic database, very high replayability factor, challenging game play, highly...”
“Genre: Role-playing Game, Adventure, Fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons
The Good: unforgettable and deep story, countless ways to customize party, large item and magic database, very high replayability factor, challenging game play, highly addictive, several races and classes to choose from, great visuals, music and voice acting, massive world to explore.
The Bad: too bad it couldn't be longer.”
created 07/DEC/2011
“Did the Umar sidequest and got the Ranger stronghold. Picked up Mazzy and she replaced Nalia, to add more physical power to the party. I also killed the Shadow Dragon and got the Shadow Dragon...”
created 17/FEB/2011
“Continued playing Baldur's Gate II. Went on the Nalia sidequest (even though I am a Ranger) and recieved information for the other stronghold quests. I'll atleast do the Umar Hills (being a Ranger...”
created 16/FEB/2011
“Went through the first dungeon and acquired Aerie. Then I went to bed because it was 2:00 am and I have work. ”
created 15/FEB/2011
“An Expansion to the Best RPG ever created”
“An Expansion to the Best RPG ever created”
created 21/MAY/2010
“Decided to start another playthrough of Baldur's Gate 2. Currently wreacking all kinds of havoc with my Halfling Paladin. (Sword & board FTW :D)”
created 16/MAY/2010
“Today I accidentally found myself at my favorite game shop where for less than $55 I've bought: Baldur's Gate I + II + all expansions, Icewind Dale I + II + all expansions and Jast Cause 2. This...”
created 14/APR/2010
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“Started playing again. Made an elven sorcerer. Ready to open the sewer door.”
created 13/JAN/2010
“Main villain from Baldur's Gate 2”
created 11/JAN/2010
“LIKE BULDUR'S GATE II: THRONE OF BHAAL DONT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS PLAY AN MMORPG (sry for caps but another warning)”
“LIKE BULDUR'S GATE II: THRONE OF BHAAL DONT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS PLAY AN MMORPG (sry for caps but another warning)”
created 04/JAN/2010
“I came. I saw. I did Jaheira and then lost her when the drow priestess forced me to sleep with her. This game set the standard for all RPGs to this day, and has made me a rabid follower of Bioware and Black Isle. Minsc and Boo will always stand...”
“I came. I saw. I did Jaheira and then lost her when the drow priestess forced me to sleep with her. This game set the standard for all RPGs to this day, and has made me a rabid follower of Bioware and Black Isle. Minsc and Boo will always stand ready...GO FOR THE EYES, BOO! GO FOR THE EYES!”
created 31/DEC/2009
“I played my very first Baldur's Gate game. And it is making my head asplode. I hope it gets easier because I am just lost...so many terms I am unfamiliar with, and ugh. I feel the need for a written...”
created 17/NOV/2009
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