Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Perfection, other than the UI which is terrible. You stop noticing it after a while though, and the game becomes fantastic. If you've played BG3, Pillars of Eternity, Divinity, Pathfinder, Rogue Trader, etc, and feel like you don't have anything else to try, and if you haven't tried BG2, it is a must have.

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Having played this game just after launch (25yrs+ ago). At the time it was my all time favourite rpg hands down (maybe tied with ff tactics and ff7/8). My experience of this version has been somewhat a mix of good with a dash of jank. My first bug was my character getting stuck very early on. Consequently I had to work out how to get the console cheat to work in order to move said character. I haven't encountered any other bugs since. I'm only 13 hrs in so early days yet. After over 3000 hrs playing BG3, it was quite jarring to return to 2. Rtwp is okay, however I know how hard some of the later content can be. The one major thing improved in Beamdog's version is no ctd's yet. I'd recommend this version to anyone wanting the nostalgia and has the tolerance for a bit of jank every so often. This game is still a solid 8/10

Finally finished this game after 13 years and thousands of attempts. Not sure if I beat the game, or the game finally got tired of beating me.

bg3 is for queer closet boys that wish they were vamp kids and probably we're placed in that in that situation by actually dressing up as fake goths and getting septum piercings. this game is very good though as well as the initial story in bg1 that also betters your character and has a darker story in ways

Baldurs gate 2 is the best Baldurs gate game and one of the absolute peaks of RPGs. I wouldnt call it my number 1 RPG because Morrowind, final fantasy 6, chrono trigger are still above it for me but BG2 is one of those games where almost everything comes together in a way that very few RPGs manage to do. Its not carried by one amazing thing, its not just the combat or the writing or the world. Its the fact that everything works together and makes the whole experience feel complete. Combat is probably the first thing that shows why BG2 is so good. From the outside it looks like some old system where u just click enemies and pause sometimes but thats really not what this game is. The harder fights are basically puzzles and the game actually expects u to understand how everything works. A mage isnt dangerous because he has more HP, hes dangerous bc he has layers of protection that completely change the fight. U cant just attack him and hope he dies bc ur party can get destroyed in seconds. U need to remove his defenses, choose the right spells and understand what the enemy is doing. The best part is that the game rewards knowledge instead of grinding. When u win a difficult fight it feels like u actually learned something and improved instead of just getting higher numbers. My favorite build is Sorcerer bc it shows one of the things I love about BG2. A Wizard can learn almost every spell in the game but a Sorcerer has to commit to every choice. U cant just change ur entire build whenever u want so every spell u pick actually matters. At first it feels limiting but later it becomes one of the most satisfying parts because ur character feels like something u created yourself. When ur spell selection finally works together it feels way better than just copying the strongest build from somewhere. The world is another reason why BG2 is still remembered. It doesnt need the biggest open world because almost every place has something interesting behind it. U can enter a random building and find a quest that becomes something much bigger than expected. U can get involved with the Shadow Thieves, fight vampires, explore the Underdark or find entire stories that some players might completely miss. A lot of games have side quests just because they need more content but BG2 makes them feel like they actually belong there. U are not just completing another objective, u are discovering something. The writing is probably where BG2 reaches its highest point. The companions dont feel like characters made only for the player. They have their own problems, beliefs and goals. Jaheira has to deal with loss and trying to move forward, Keldorn is a legendary paladin but his own family is falling apart, Viconia constantly fights against how people see her because of where she comes from. They argue with each other, they disagree with u and sometimes they leave because of ur choices. It makes them feel like actual people instead of NPCs waiting for u to click on them. Jon irenicus is also one of the best written villains in RPGs because he isnt interesting only because he is powerful. A lot of villains can be explained in one sentence. Griffith wants his dream, Aizen wants to stand above everyone, black goku believes in his own twisted justice. They all have interesting ideas but their motivations are simple to understand. Irenicus is different because his entire character comes from obsession, loss and destroying himself while chasing something he can never truly recover. He isnt just an obstacle on ur way to the end. He makes other characters question their beliefs and shows how thin the line between ambition and becoming a monster really is. The best part is that u dont have to agree with him to understand why he became like this. The extra content from the enhanced edition also makes the whole experience better. Watchers Keep is one of the best optional areas because it feels like the game testing everything u learned. Every part forces u to use the mechanics and think differently instead of using the same strategy over and over. Throne of Bhaal is not as strong as the original game but I still like what it adds because after spending so much time building ur character and party it finally lets u see what happens when u reach a level of power that feels almost impossible. I think thats what makes BG2 special. It trusts the player. It doesnt explain everything and it doesnt hold ur hand every second. U can fail, learn from ur mistakes and come back stronger. The more u understand the game the better it becomes. Baldurs gate 3 has better graphics, better animations and better presentation but BG2 has a different kind of strength. It has depth where every part connects with another. Combat makes u learn the mechanics, the mechanics make ur choices more meaningful and the writing makes u care about the world and the people inside it. Morrowind, ff6, chrono trigger are still above it for me but BG2 is still one of the absolute peaks of RPGs. Its the best Baldurs gate game and one of those rare games where after more than twenty years u can still understand why people keep coming back to it. [b] 10/10 [/b]

[h1][b] TLDR: The definitive classic CRPG with a legendary villain, vast world, and deep stat-based storytelling, though aged AD&D mechanics and severe mage balance issues remind you this is a 25-year-old game. [/b] [/h1] [h1]PROS: [/h1] ➕Classic CRPG gameplay ➕Tons of class/race/stat options for builds ➕Stat-based dialogue ➕Deep lore and excellent narrative [h1]CONS: [/h1] ➖Advanced D&D (2nd Edition) is IMO not as fun as 5E ➖Some balance issues - Any mage is usually overpowered ➖Some clunky/dated mechanics - inventory/movement/UI ➖Restrictive keybinds - can’t change binds like quick save (Q) to F5 [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/Synikx/recommended/228280?snr=1_5_9__402]My review for Baldur’s Gate 1 (BG1) here.[/url] I should mention that my playtime is short simply because I’ve played BG2 numerous times and didn’t want a full playthrough, just wanted to check out BG2:Enhanced Edition on PC. [h1] [b] Content (Game world/Narrative) – [9/10] [/b] [/h1] The game world is a rich and deep fantasy world consisting of many areas, all from the top-down perspective. Improving from BG1, there is much more diversity and fleshed-out areas full of many quests, secrets, and exploration. This is a great game world. The narrative is very good and continues after the events of BG1. After defeating Sarevok, you are immediately kidnapped by Irenicus, one of the greatest antagonists in gaming history, What follows is an adventure to rescue your friend from a mysterious faction by choosing to align with other factions. You’ll have to make difficult choices and complete quests to further your goals. Aside from the narrative, there is also a vast amount of lore, not only from the side of BG1, but from the world of the Forgotten Realms and the Sword Coast. [h1][b] Gameplay (Mechanics/Difficulty) – [6/10] [/b] [/h1] The gameplay loop consists of completing quests, and going from one quest to the next, in typical RPG fashion. The mechanics are largely a continuation of BG1 - you start off at a higher level than BG1 since this takes place immediately afterward. While the mechanics consist of deep RPG progression and often tons of reading, there is still the issue for me personally that AD&D (2nd Edition), has just simply not aged well, often creating a cumbersome and confusing experience. It also doesn’t help now that the levels have progressed further that any mage class is just ridiculously overpowered. Seriously, all the best builds in the game have some form of mage multi, dual class, or are just a sorcerer. There is some severe balance issues here. Issues aside, I think that BG2 has slightly better mechanics than BG1, because in BG1 it can very much feel like an incomplete experience with not reaching a very high level. In BG2, you start around the same level you ended at in BG1, so things pick up the pace very quickly and full of much more exciting class aspects (even if most of them are mage-related). The game can vary in difficulty, but there is a wide enough range of options to make it work, from Story to Very Hard. [h1] [b] Graphics (Quality/Technical) – [6/10] [/b] [/h1] Again, I believe the graphics are a slight improvement over BG1, but not so much of the engine, which remains the same, but because of the diversity in the areas. There truly feels like much more freedom and a type of vastness with BG2 that BG1 simply lacks. I would say the fidelity is still only around PS2-era, but the improvement in scale make BG2 feel like a better experience. Technical side, the game ran fine for me with no issues. I didn’t notice any bugs, but I also didn’t play for very long. 1440p @ 240hz | installed on SSD [h1] [b] Audio – [7/10] [/b] [/h1] Good music and much more voice acting. This is a solid experience. [h1] [b] Replay Factor (Longevity) – [6/10] [/b] [/h1] I think there’s much more replay value in BG2 than BG1, due to the fact that more class options and builds are available with the higher level. [h1] [b] Final Verdict – [8/10] [/b] [/h1] Baldur’s Gate 2 (BG2) is the definitive classic CRPG, even more so than BG1. While BG1 is a good game and all, BG2 takes the formula to the next level with a massive increase in the scope and size of the game. But there are certain aspects of the game that has not aged well after some ~25 years, namely the Advanced D&D mechanics. The AD&D, or 2nd Edition mechanics is probably my biggest negative, one that is thoroughly fixed with BG3 moving to 5th Edition. I’m not the biggest fan of AD&D due to the severe balance issues with how mage classes are leagues above anything else in power and any good build is going to have mage jam-packed in it for forced use of defensive spells like Mirror Image or Stoneskin. But aside from the aging mechanics, you’ll find a CRPG that defined the genre - a great story full of stat-based decisions that will influence how your game goes. This is an easy recommendation if you enjoyed BG1, and a maybe get it on sale if you’ve only played BG3, as I can understand how some of the mechanics here can be dated. [h1] [b] Recommend? (Price) [Y/N] [/b] [/h1] [h1]Yes[/h1] $20 is a good price considering the amount of content can run you to ~60 hours easily. That said, this is an older game, so it does go on sale for ~$3, which is a steal. You can find my curator page here: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/Synik_GR

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Baldur's Gate II is widely regarded as one of the greatest Western cRPGs ever made, and for good reason. Built on an improved version of BioWare's legendary Infinity Engine, it takes everything that made the original Baldur's Gate great and elevates it to another level. The writing, companions, quests, world-building, and tactical combat are all exceptional, offering an unforgettable adventure with an incredible amount of player freedom and replayability. The game also features one of gaming's most iconic villains, Jon Irenicus, whose unforgettable performance and superb writing make him every bit as compelling as the world you're trying to save. More than two decades later, very few RPGs have managed to match its depth, atmosphere, and quality. For me, this is an absolute must-play and one of the finest RPGs ever created. If you enjoyed the first Baldur's Gate, this sequel is simply indispensable.

Yes! Awesome, great, good. But PLAY BG1 FIRST. It can be played as a standalone adventure, but really it's way better to play BG1 before touching this, because it picks up afterwards with the same characters, references the events of the first game, and even can carry over some things including your previous character for continuity. Both games are capable of running on a potato, too, which is nice to not worry about.