Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

 iOS
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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
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  1. Slide to Play
    Dec 10, 2012
    100
    Overhaul has done the seemingly impossible and brought one the most important RPGs ever to the iPad. Better yet, they did an amazing job.
  2. DarkZero
    Dec 24, 2012
    90
    So should you buy this game? Well, that depends on your answer to two questions. First – do you have time on your hands? Second – are you willing to play one of the best RPGs ever? If so, take it from me – three weeks, two days, and 95 hours later, I'm still loving this game. You'll love the new upgrades to the original content, and don't be surprised if the game makes you rethink what you thought you enjoyed about RPGs.
  3. TouchGen
    Dec 17, 2012
    80
    As much as I love everything about the game's mechanics, story, and artwork, this specific port does not work as well as it could have.
  5. AppSpy
    Dec 12, 2012
    80
    Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition knows who it's aiming for and hits the mark almost perfectly, but as a result, gamers yet to enjoy the deep complexity of such an RPG may be quickly overwhelmed and even put off by its clunky design.
  6. 148Apps
    Dec 11, 2012
    80
    As a precursor to games such as the Mass Effect or Dragon Age series, it's an immensely important game and one that's aged well.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 11, 2012
    80
    More a re-release than an enhancement, but still a fascinating reminder of how engaging a good role-player can be even without modern graphics.
  8. Modojo
    Dec 10, 2012
    80
    With a steep entry price of $9.99, this probably isn't the game for anyone unsure about whether an unashamedly hardcore, old-school RPG is the right fit for them. If, on the other hand, you played and loved Baldur's Gate back in the day then you already know what to do, and let's be honest you've probably already had your money's worth from the last weekend alone.
  9. TouchArcade
    Jan 30, 2013
    70
    A flawed but admirable port of a game that fundamentally isn't touch-friendly. If you're still on the fence, just know that this game requires commitment. There's gold here, but Baldur's Gate keeps its treasure for the dedicated and does not tolerate dabblers.
  10. RPG Fan
    Apr 1, 2013
    69
    Play it on the PC if you haven't done so. If, like me, you're an old dude that has played this so many times you know almost everything by heart, you'll enjoy having it to take with you wherever you go.
  11. Pocket Gamer UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    60
    If you're not a fan of the original, you'd be best to give this muddled revamp a miss.
  12. IGN
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    The iPad version suffers from terribly cumbersome and unresponsive controls for getting through doorways and looting that make the simplest tasks as challenging as any battle.
  13. Games Master UK
    Feb 9, 2013
    45
    It's a wonderful game, but the mod-friendly PC is original is the one to plump for. [March 2013, p.87]
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  14. 4P.de
    Dec 10, 2012
    39
    Neither visuals nor controls of this once epic adventure are optimized for the tablet. Add to that numerous bugs and crashes and the only advice that I can give you, is to stay away from this.

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 17 out of 46
  1. sssfdg
    Mar 15, 2013
    5
    I have to say I'm new to this type of game. I never played DnD and didn't get into RPG games until 6 years after the original was released.I have to say I'm new to this type of game. I never played DnD and didn't get into RPG games until 6 years after the original was released. This game is text heavy!!! Not that I'm complaining it is more of a warning. Prepare to read a lot... or skip a lot and find yourself lost. The controls work but aren't tight enough to be considered good. I find myself tapping and tapping and tapping to finally highlight one of my characters. IT IS ALSO EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. I consider myself to be an experienced gamer with over 2 decades of experience playing on the hard difficulty on most games. But this game, even on the easiest setting, is impossible to survive. I think I have accomplished in 7 hours what most people would complete in 2. Unless you are a DnD fan and enjoy stressful, highly strategic game play don't get this.… Full Review »
  2. Chongychoo
    Dec 10, 2012
    9
    A terrific rendition of a seminal RPG. Beamdog deserve an almighty thank you for raising the bar even higher on what can be achieved onA terrific rendition of a seminal RPG. Beamdog deserve an almighty thank you for raising the bar even higher on what can be achieved on today's IOS. Using the index finger may not the perfect interface but its pretty damn close much better than I expected - and I'm real fussy. I have the PC ver too but choose to play exclusively on my IPad. Its just better. The game is as brilliant and re-playable as it ever was and its barely crashed in over 8 hours of play. The save system is subtle and intuitive and the graphics and sound are exactly as they should be. There's weeks of play in here for like 7 quid. Wow. What more could you ask for? Amazing stuff. Just buy it and roll on BG II & Planescape Torment… Full Review »
  3. bengoshi
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Thank you, Beamdog, for bringing the sexy classics back!

    BGEE has been out for more than 2 years already and during this time I've spent    Thank you, Beamdog, for bringing the sexy classics back!

    BGEE has been out for more than 2 years already and during this time I've spent next to 500 hours in this game.

    Not only BGEE does provide the most fluent experience of BG1 for me, it also gives the most detailed UI with all the information I need about my characters' attacks, THACO and damage, provides the Quick loot bar, lets me use unique and interesting kits such as the Shadowdancer and the Blackguard.

    BGEE looks wonderful on my big monitor and from time to time I change the level of zoom for more control of the battle.

    I approve the new NPCs: they have their own unmatched personality and good voice-acting. Dorn has become an essential part of any evil group of mine. I like his style and the abilities he brings. Mark Meer's work on voice-acting of Rasaad and Baeloth should be awarded. Neera brings the chance to finally see wild surges with flying cows and summoning demons right in the centre of a peaceful tavern.

    Beamdog has been constantly improving the game after its launch and has been trying to fix even the slightest inconsistencies players report. I appreciate the level of communication between the players and the developers. On a daily basis we can speak with CamDawg, Phillip Daigle and other developers on our feature requests and different bug reports via the forum.

    The multiplayer mode runs fine and has let me and my wife complete BGEE together in what will be remembered as the funniest playthrough for us ever.

    If you ask me, what does BGEE lack, I would answer that an expansion or a DLC would really finish the job. I've read Beamdog has been working on this, so I predict my wish would be fulfilled.

    I could install the SCS mod, the BG2 Tweaks and the BG 1 NPC Project on BGEE so I never ever wished to return to the vanilla version of the game.

    I can advice anyone who's thinking about acquiring BG1 game to choose BGEE.    … Full Review »
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