Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 424 Ratings

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  1. BEATRICE2232
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This long awaited game is great. So nice to finally have a new game release that is playable and works on day one.
  2. RLHGaming
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I actually feel the game itself is an 8. Very enjoyable, no bugs that I noticed and a freedom of choice you don't find elsewhere. I'm giving it a 10 because the way Larian went about this game is the least-scumbag thing I've seen in the gaming industry in at least a decade. Thank you for this game and your moral compass.
  3. Guilwther
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Esse é simplesmente o jogo da minha vida, tudo que faço é pensando em voltar pro game.
  4. Liquid_Cold
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Старая добрая Балда заиграла новыми красками, отлично играется на современном железе, не стыдно показать своим детям добротную классику!
  5. Bizancio_Askatu
    May 4, 2023
    9
    I am a western RPG fan and I have played a ton of them over the years, now after replaying this game on PS4 I can confirm that IMO BG2 is the best one.
    The companions, locations, dialogues, side quests, world building, enemies and D&D ruleset adoption are just exquisite. It's surprising how modern RPGs lack elements that were present on this game more than 20 years ago and how the current    I am a western RPG fan and I have played a ton of them over the years, now after replaying this game on PS4 I can confirm that IMO BG2 is the best one.
    The companions, locations, dialogues, side quests, world building, enemies and D&D ruleset adoption are just exquisite. It's surprising how modern RPGs lack elements that were present on this game more than 20 years ago and how the current political agenda of the industry has negatively affected them.
    I am not giving it a perfect score because it crashes a lot on Ps4 (specially during the Throne of Bhaal expansion) and because the newly introduced companions are mediocre, woke and forgettable.
    Regarding the PS4 version the controls have been correctly adapted to the pad and the text size can be adapted to be readable on big TVs.    … Expand
  6. Amsheagar
    Oct 20, 2022
    9
    BG 2 is bigger, than BG 1. It is longer, there are more content, the story continues just the first episode started. We worry about all characters, they are like a real person. The interactions between them very good and realistic. i felt joy at the ending. Its really a good game.
  7. RagnarRagnarov4
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Превзошла первую часть. Спутники в игре стали более разговорчивыми, а сайд квесты стали интереснее.
  8. samurainth
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в жанре РПГ. Даже сегодня на фоне большинства современных конкурентов все еще хороша, что многое говорит о качестве современных писателей которые работают над новыми изометрическими РПГ.
  9. widhie75
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    high quality visual, good improve from old version, great sound, great remake game.
  10. chosen0ne
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    BG2 is huge, it's fun, and it's a classic. If you don't like this game, you don't understand RPGs. It's one of the most replayable, most fun games I've ever played. The enhanced edition brings in a lot of welcome changes and new characters to the classic version. I have sunk hundreds of hours into this game and CANNOT RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH. This was a brilliant effort to renew one of myBG2 is huge, it's fun, and it's a classic. If you don't like this game, you don't understand RPGs. It's one of the most replayable, most fun games I've ever played. The enhanced edition brings in a lot of welcome changes and new characters to the classic version. I have sunk hundreds of hours into this game and CANNOT RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH. This was a brilliant effort to renew one of my all time favorite games of the past. The real time strategy with pause element makes you feel like you're overseeing a full battlefield, rather than playing a turn-based combat game (like many modern sprawling RPGs do, like Divinity). The classes and magic systems are so well-realized and interesting that you will want to replay and replay it just to get a taste of all the game has to offer! The NPCs and voice acting are fantastic, the quests are detailed and fun.

    There is a reason this game is considered one of the all-time greats. Buy it.    … Expand
  11. Garathiel
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Best Version of the Game ever, they still put some Upgrades likes new Portraits and Sound Effects in Every Patch ... GREAT GAME!
  12. IllGrim
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Legendary role-playing game. Took me about 300 hours to clear it. It was amazing and unforgettable adventure.
  13. OldManGamerOMG
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Fun game from the past that still outshines most new games in all areas except graphics. Baldur's Gate II is a brilliant game, and still profoundly fun today. I was able to find some of my old offline play saves, which made an enjoyable experience even more so. The game has very few bugs, has an entertaining and in depth story, variety of characters and dialog that makes repeatedFun game from the past that still outshines most new games in all areas except graphics. Baldur's Gate II is a brilliant game, and still profoundly fun today. I was able to find some of my old offline play saves, which made an enjoyable experience even more so. The game has very few bugs, has an entertaining and in depth story, variety of characters and dialog that makes repeated playthroughs fun and engaging, numerous dungeons and dragons.

    The enhanced edition made some questionable additions, but we set it right by staying true to the character's persona. In all, I was able to enjoy killing Hexxat 7 times, and did not realize she was an attempt of a party member addition until the quest would not display finished. "Look's like the Cloak of Dragomir is OldManGamer's now."

    Vampire kills woman pleading for her life in front of you and then says how you will make a great team. 10/10 would kill Hexxat again.    … Expand
  14. hazsch
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Baldur's Gate 2 is, to many people, the best RPG of all time (myself included).

    I'm unsure of what people are complaining about with the price... it's $20. It also goes on sale all the time. I've played well over a 300 hours of the original and spent a good chunk of time with the Enhanced Edition. The new content Beamdog added has been fantastic (though I wish we'd get some Siege of    Baldur's Gate 2 is, to many people, the best RPG of all time (myself included).

    I'm unsure of what people are complaining about with the price... it's $20. It also goes on sale all the time.

    I've played well over a 300 hours of the original and spent a good chunk of time with the Enhanced Edition. The new content Beamdog added has been fantastic (though I wish we'd get some Siege of Dragonspear related content in here... Corwin and M'Khiin, anyone?) and the base game is what should come up when you search "perfection" on Google. The characters, areas, music and story are absolutely phenomenal. The way the game shows you the mechanics and the numbers of the game has been completely streamlined by Beamdog, and you no longer actually have to understand THAC0 to be good at the game.

    The mod support for this game is out of this world. Not as robust as Neverwinter Nights, but there are people out there today creating amazing content for this game, as there have been for the last 20 years.

    I could go on, but there are people singing their praise about this game everywhere. Every "top 10 RPGs" list has this game on it. It is the RPG that defined the genre as something truly incredible. Baldur's Gate 2 sits on a throne, and the Enhanced Edition is the definitive version of it.

    Buy it. Play it. Love it.    … Expand
  15. BlackWidow
    Dec 15, 2019
    8
    The original is one of the best games ever made, and I already wrote a review for it some years ago. A perfect 10. It deserves no less. However, this EE version by Beamdog does not deserve that type of score. Close, but no way can it touch what the Black Isle team did so many years ago. Yet, Beamdog did some great things to it. The widescreen support, new journal, interface, and zooming inThe original is one of the best games ever made, and I already wrote a review for it some years ago. A perfect 10. It deserves no less. However, this EE version by Beamdog does not deserve that type of score. Close, but no way can it touch what the Black Isle team did so many years ago. Yet, Beamdog did some great things to it. The widescreen support, new journal, interface, and zooming in and out are wonderful. My biggest beef are the new NPCs. They are just terrible. The recorded voices is the worst part. They just don't seem to fit. They sound out of place with the rest of the NPC voices. First time I heard Neera, I was like, "What the hell was that?" Bloody sick it is. Any who, a great effort, and I do like it. But again, it'll never surpass the original. 8/10.… Expand
  16. anastiel
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    A remarkable history and with totally improved graphics, without doubt a very beautiful work.
  17. JonesCanada
    Oct 8, 2019
    9
    Loved the iPad version. I played through the PC original several times when it was new. The iPad version works great. I had no issues with the controls, the new content was decent and the new characters made an evil party have a bit more variety. Having one of the greatest and largest games ever on a portable system is amazing. The story and user interface hold up really well. Personally ILoved the iPad version. I played through the PC original several times when it was new. The iPad version works great. I had no issues with the controls, the new content was decent and the new characters made an evil party have a bit more variety. Having one of the greatest and largest games ever on a portable system is amazing. The story and user interface hold up really well. Personally I think it is absolutely worth the price. If you already have a working modded copy it might not be worth it to you but for under $20 I enjoyed some 80 hours of entertainment. Seems like a great deal to me.… Expand
  18. Kunray
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. Truly a classic. Great characters and story; challenging and rewarding combat; huge variety of choices and play styles for endless replayability value. A must-have for RPG fans.
  19. toxyk
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Juegazo, clasico inmortal, de lo mejor del rol europeo....sobran las palabras
  20. Give_em_hell
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    If you think it's just a game you are severely mistaken. This is THE GAME, certainly the best RPG ever created and one of the top 5 games among all PC games ever. The amount of content, the complexity, the meticulous artistic design and everything else it offers was incomparable to anything back in its time. Just buy it, play it ;)
  21. Draconis13
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    When a transcendent level of BOTH Quantity AND Quality collide, you get Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, the great Magnum Opus of our time. One of the most revolutionary video-game series of all time, and THE most ground-breaking RPG saga ever. A perfect rendition of Dungeons and Dragons and one of the best gameplay designs in gaming history. A High fantasy setting and tale that rivals TheWhen a transcendent level of BOTH Quantity AND Quality collide, you get Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, the great Magnum Opus of our time. One of the most revolutionary video-game series of all time, and THE most ground-breaking RPG saga ever. A perfect rendition of Dungeons and Dragons and one of the best gameplay designs in gaming history. A High fantasy setting and tale that rivals The Lord of the Rings. The template for every open world game that came after. Games that you thought were revolutionary, like TES Morrowind or GTA 3, were literally just 3D renditions of Baldur’s Gate 2’s world designed with perfect content-density. In this game, a sword features more character development and better voice acting than the entire Elder Scrolls series.

    -Captured by Mind Flayers
    -Find out What Happened to Montaron
    -Find Proof of Mae'Var's Treachery
    -Gain the Services of Sir Sarles for the Temple
    -Inside the Planar Sphere
    -Investigate and Destroy the Cult of the Eyeless
    -Investigate the Deaths in the Umar Hills
    -Rescue Gerran's Child from Firkraag
    -Rescue Raelis and Haer'Dalis from the Planar Prison
    -Seek Out and Investigate the Fallen Paladins
    -Solve the Riddle in the Sewers
    -Solve the 'skinner' Murders in the Bridge District

    The above would be among the best RPG main stories ever, but they aren't, they are SIDE quests! All for one game, one game that still stands in 2018 with a game world of unparalleled scope, atmosphere, and intrigue. Each of the above-mentioned quests takes hours, and there are dozens more that I didn't even mention, but there's always more to do, even after you finish them.

    The massive scope of Baldur's Gate 2 is decorated with mostly text-based dialogue (though the main story line is almost fully, and fabulously, voice acted). Despite featuring the best side-content in all of gaming's history, the main story is still the best part of the game. Dialogue that represents the best writing the gaming industry has to offer. BioWare's storytelling in this game hasn't been matched for 17 years. Baldur's Gate is not a story about saving the world, like countless other RPGs. Instead, it is a personal story about your character's struggles with his own evil inheritance and corrupted lineage that has led to the people around him suffering because of your tainted blood.

    But it features everything else we all love about the best BioWare games. BG2 Probably still stands as the best cast BioWare has written. 20 deep and intriguing, well developed characters make up the cast of NPCs you get to choose from to form your party of 6. Each of those party members will banter with each other, and will question your decisions, and sometimes your decisions will lead to them leaving you, or even trying to kill you. And if you manage to keep them all there's a classic BioWare style quest that is unique to each companion, and will ultimately shape your relationship with them, for good or for bad.

    There's plenty complex gameplay that overlays a massive adventure here. 7 races, dozens of classes, and HUNDREDS of abilities and spells are all yours to experiment with as you clash with HUNDREDS of different kinds of enemies and monsters that represent some of the coolest beasts in Dungeons and Dragons, who all possess abilities and spells of the same complexity. Decorated with a fantastic inventory UI, THOUSANDS of epic weapons and other equipment to customize your party with, visually stunning spell effects and surprisingly immersive sound effects, this game still boasts the most epic RPG fights in the history of gaming. There's always something new to learn about the combat, so this gameplay will never cease to engage and interest you.

    The main quest features many more well-written characters besides the 20 NPCs that you get to choose. A quest that will take you on unforgettable adventures, not only through the Forgotten Realms, but through human emotion. Torture, imprisonment, war, death, suffering, betrayal, deceit, love, redemption, and atonement are all features in this wonderfully dark and gripping tale.

    The mage Jon Irenicus, the best videogame villain of all time, tries to strip you of your powers, tortures you, and interrogates you on your abominable and inhuman nature. These atrocities will linger with you for the entire game, and often come up in strangely philosophical nightmares whenever you rest. He takes your friends from you, and he steals your very soul, and leads you on the most enthralling fantasy adventure that has ever been crafted, as you chase him through Elven forests, Catacombs full of vampires, alternate planes of existence, cities below the Ocean, Mage Asylums, Islands ruled by barbaric Pirates, treetop Elven cities, The Underdark, Drow cities, Beholder lairs, Mind Flayer cities, a lair of Dragon Demi-Gods, a city besieged by an army of Fire Giants, Gnomish Cities, the ancient prison of the Prince of Demons, and even to the Deepest circle of Hell.    … Expand
  22. skdursh
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    It's Baldur's Gate II, one of the greatest games ever made with some slight enhancements that it allow it to run smoothly on modern hardware. It's always on sale at GOG for super cheap and provides hundreds upon hundreds of hours of engaging storytelling and gameplay. Basically every game made with the Infinity Engine gets a 10/10 from me as it was truly to golden era for RPGs. This isIt's Baldur's Gate II, one of the greatest games ever made with some slight enhancements that it allow it to run smoothly on modern hardware. It's always on sale at GOG for super cheap and provides hundreds upon hundreds of hours of engaging storytelling and gameplay. Basically every game made with the Infinity Engine gets a 10/10 from me as it was truly to golden era for RPGs. This is just a minor update, but all of the original juicy goodness is still there, just shining a little brighter. If you like amazing stories, tactical gameplay and developers that respect your intelligence, then buy this.… Expand
  23. QweSteR
    Nov 13, 2017
    9
    [9.5] Полноценное переиздание состоит из оригинальной игры и дополнения Throne of Bhaal. Улучшенное изображение за счёт поддержки высоких разрешений, перерисовки элементов графики и интерфейса. В наличие новые полезные опции для настройки игрового процесса. Существенных недостатков нет.[9.5] Полноценное переиздание состоит из оригинальной игры и дополнения Throne of Bhaal. Улучшенное изображение за счёт поддержки высоких разрешений, перерисовки элементов графики и интерфейса. В наличие новые полезные опции для настройки игрового процесса. Существенных недостатков нет.
  24. argo2001
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    Игра - абсолютный шедевр, лучшая игра всех времён и народов наравне с Фоллаутом 2.
    Здесь всё на высоте - сюжет, боёвка, квесты.
    Переиздание же, довольно глючное и халтурно сделано, но лучше уж так, чем никак.
  25. mungomunk
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    Simply one if not the best RPG out there. The EE version fixes hundreds of bugs, optimizes the game for modern PCs and even adds new quests, locations and companions to the already existing hundreds of hours of gameplay including the original expansion Throne of Bhaal.

    Additionally the included arena campaign "Black Pits 2" that can be played apart from BG2EE offers a challenge for    Simply one if not the best RPG out there. The EE version fixes hundreds of bugs, optimizes the game for modern PCs and even adds new quests, locations and companions to the already existing hundreds of hours of gameplay including the original expansion Throne of Bhaal.

    Additionally the included arena campaign "Black Pits 2" that can be played apart from BG2EE offers a challenge for newbies and veterans alike due to improved AI.

    Not all of the old MODs are fully supported yet, but that is surely only a matter of time. More important would be that the code of Infinity Engine itself has become much smother and therefore more modable.

    Simply put: You get a huge amount of excellent content for a more than fair price.    … Expand
  26. fearless0
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    Planescape torment is always high on a lot of rpg lists, but i remember playing the original BGII Shadows of Amn and was blown away by the sheer amount of gameplay this had. So many areas to visit, tons of quest, characters and npcs to interact with. The areas with all the background noises and npcs really come to life, giving the whole world an immersive feeling. After playing for weeks iPlanescape torment is always high on a lot of rpg lists, but i remember playing the original BGII Shadows of Amn and was blown away by the sheer amount of gameplay this had. So many areas to visit, tons of quest, characters and npcs to interact with. The areas with all the background noises and npcs really come to life, giving the whole world an immersive feeling. After playing for weeks i kept thinking surely this game cant have more? it did. I honestly spent weeks playing it, loved it and playing the enhanced editions has brought back all those memories. Im still finding little subquests and dialogue choices that i never made before that send you on more subquests. It is no doubt one of the best rpgs out there, and beamdog have done a great job enhancing this.… Expand
  27. Smilingcookie
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    With this version you can enjoy both Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal without having to mod everything yourself. For me beamdog's releases are a great way to experience the classics today without any technological issues.
  28. szszsz
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    anything below 10 is a blasphemy !
    for ~20$ here comes the (probably) best crpg ever made, with dozens hours of gameplay and remarkable replayability in version running smooth and pretty on new desktops.
    no searching on forums, no windows problems, no modding - just install, grab the latest patch and play. and yeah, i got original bg2 as well, unfortunately it looks and feels    anything below 10 is a blasphemy !
    for ~20$ here comes the (probably) best crpg ever made, with dozens hours of gameplay and remarkable replayability in version running smooth and pretty on new desktops.
    no searching on forums, no windows problems, no modding - just install, grab the latest patch and play.

    and yeah, i got original bg2 as well, unfortunately it looks and feels unplayable on my 27'' high res screen.
    so thank you beamdog, best spent 20$ ever.    … Expand
  29. comebackhome
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, you will not regret buying. Anyone considering this should buy because it is a worthy investment both for your money and for your time spent as a gamer on this top quality product/company.
  30. vurt
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    Nice upgrade and well worth the price. The addition of improved pathfinding, zoom function, widescreen and some new characters + many hundreds of bugs fixed is very welcome.

    While mods already does fix some of these issues it's nice to have it all in one package and not having to read up on what works with which mod, google for updates to mods etc. This is usually some hours of work    Nice upgrade and well worth the price. The addition of improved pathfinding, zoom function, widescreen and some new characters + many hundreds of bugs fixed is very welcome.

    While mods already does fix some of these issues it's nice to have it all in one package and not having to read up on what works with which mod, google for updates to mods etc. This is usually some hours of work when you install the game after a few years (i tend to install BG1-2 maye 4-5 years apart). Also mods have a tendency to be abandoned (with bugs and whatnot), Beamdog shows that they are willing to continue to support the game.

    The new characters are really great btw, they blend in very well. Neera is wonderful and charming, love her voice!

    Don't listen to the haters. These are just a small, but very loud, bunch of people who havent done nothing except for playing BG1-2 and maybe Fallout for the last 15 years, still living at home in their parents basement. A rather miserable crowd for sure. This is their Qu ran, no one is allowed to change it except themselves, and god / Allah forbid someone else is doing money on it - oh the horror!    … Expand
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#80 Best PC Game of 2013
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Everyeye.it
    Feb 14, 2014
    90
    It's a great chance for all the fans out there to relive history of western RPG. Enhanced graphics and interface make this a great remaster of an immortal classic.
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  2. God is a Geek
    Feb 3, 2014
    80
    There’s no doubt that Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition is a product of its time, but there’s also no doubt that it’s an absolute classic of the RPG genre.
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  3. PC Gamer
    Jan 31, 2014
    84
    Doesn't do enough to be the uncontested definitive version, but provides a fresh perspective on an exceptional RPG. [March 2014, p.72]
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