Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

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  1. Rikoll
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    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.
  2. Slaran
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn is a masterpiece of a game and is the best RPG I have played so I give it a score of 10
  3. Liquid_Cold
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Превосходное продолжение полюбившейся игры, ставшая классикой жанра.
  4. chosenam
    May 29, 2023
    10
    The sense of immersion in the game has increased sixfold by directly controlling a number of jobs, not playing one main character
  5. nomysz
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Excellent! Completed numerous times and spent hours playing with different characters! Polish dubbing was perfect at that times and is known to current days!
  6. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    The best game of always. Superior in all aspects than the spectacular original BG.
    The characters are absolutely incredible, I'll always remember them.
  7. Melowyn
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Han pasado muchísimos años y todavía sigo pensando que es una obra maestra
  8. TC
    Apr 8, 2002
    9
    There's a learning curve in there, although you can just pick up and play. Once you get to grips with spellcasting, and understand combat effects better - then you're completely hooked. The game is brilliant. I can't give it 10, because nothing is ever perfect. But this is close, real close.
  9. TimothyW.
    May 27, 2004
    9
    When i got the game shortly after its release, I swear i heard a choir of angels. This is easily one of the best CRPGs ever made. Not the best, but it comes darn close.
  10. EmanuelS.
    Aug 15, 2004
    9
    This game has only two very small problems with it: 1. The portraits suck 2. You get some warning messages far to much. Besides that it is everything you need from a game! It is AWESOME!!!!
  11. [Anonymous]
    Oct 1, 2002
    9
    THE DWARF! is possibly the coolest looking character (and my favorite). Not only the dwarf but the halfling, and elf. The Half-orc is a nice feature as well as the prestiege classes. I love how they kept the d20 system and I have never beaten the game. I think just making a new character is fun enough that I don't want my characters adventure to end.
  12. MikeW.
    Mar 26, 2002
    9
    This game rocks, it is just a bit confusing to get used to. I havn't played this game for that long, and I am confused as hell, and I am just starting to get used to it.
  13. BillDoor
    Apr 11, 2008
    9
    The only reason this game is not a 10? A few bugs that caused me to re-load old saves and re-do some tough spots. The patches MOSTLY cleared things up, but a few broken plot lines and a vanishing item glitch caused much undo frustration. All fixed with a re-load but irritating none the less. In the year 2008, I still play this game often.
  14. AstralMolary
    Mar 10, 2011
    9
    This is the best RPG, in my opinion. Great plot, excellent characters and very interesting gameplay. Just play it and you'll see for yourself. Unfortunately, right now Bioware is unable make something like it. We can say thanks to EA.
  15. Kazee
    Feb 12, 2012
    9
    No game since has given me the experience of BG II. That might be nostalgia talking, but this game, while definitely dated by today's standards, is one of my all time favorites.
  16. SJ_pl
    Jan 31, 2012
    9
    I don't consider this to be the best game overall. It doesn't have the best graphics, quite good but not tremendus audio and I haven't followed the plot quite carefully. Nevertheless, it's the ONLY game so far that I've finished... three times in a row! And it's a RPG!

    Yes, it's been a while ago and yes - there weren't so many games around but still. The level of depth that this game    I don't consider this to be the best game overall. It doesn't have the best graphics, quite good but not tremendus audio and I haven't followed the plot quite carefully. Nevertheless, it's the ONLY game so far that I've finished... three times in a row! And it's a RPG!

    Yes, it's been a while ago and yes - there weren't so many games around but still. The level of depth that this game offers was unprecedented at that time. I could play a game over and over again taking different decisions, different companions and have a lot of fun doing it. The amount of possibilities seemed endless and I haven't spend half a year playing a single player game since.    … Expand
  17. google_calasade
    May 27, 2011
    9
    Until the Witcher 2, this was the best RPG I've ever played. Stellar for its time, it is still as good today (though the graphics have aged). Its storyline is awesome as are the NPCs and the quests you will take. It has perhaps the best villain ever in Jon Irenicus. It is challenging, fun and immersive. In fact, it still has an active modding community TEN YEARS after release. ThatUntil the Witcher 2, this was the best RPG I've ever played. Stellar for its time, it is still as good today (though the graphics have aged). Its storyline is awesome as are the NPCs and the quests you will take. It has perhaps the best villain ever in Jon Irenicus. It is challenging, fun and immersive. In fact, it still has an active modding community TEN YEARS after release. That alone should tell you how phenemonal this game is.… Expand
  18. KaiEkkrin
    Jun 24, 2011
    9
    This is the quintessential story-based RPG! It's a shame it's a sequel, with a storyline focused on the villain of the piece (Irenicus) and rather disconnected from the broader tale of the Bhaalspawn (see its expansion pack to continue that). It's also a shame it still uses the yucky D&D 2E rules, although to Bioware's credit they added deeply tactical options to spellcasters onlyThis is the quintessential story-based RPG! It's a shame it's a sequel, with a storyline focused on the villain of the piece (Irenicus) and rather disconnected from the broader tale of the Bhaalspawn (see its expansion pack to continue that). It's also a shame it still uses the yucky D&D 2E rules, although to Bioware's credit they added deeply tactical options to spellcasters only bettered by Dragon Age. Everything else about it is wonderful: huge, deeper story than the first Baldur's Gate and introduction of romance subplots with NPCs (love them or hate them; hint, go for Viconia). A true classic.… Expand
  19. Tarkin
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    Ya, it's well made, deep, fun etc. But I was quite disappointed by the story, it lacks any cohesion and the conclusion is very cheap. But on the other hand, the side quests or stories or whatever are actually much more better than the main quest line itself.
  20. Parvarteshwar
    Feb 21, 2012
    9
    One of the great classic games. Excellent writing, superb character development, numerous, varied and enjoyable quests. The world is large and detailed, the characters engaging and memorable. The antagonist is one of the most notorious in gaming and the setting is sufficiently epic for a Greek tragedy. The game is not without it's flaws though. At over a decade old, it's visuals have notOne of the great classic games. Excellent writing, superb character development, numerous, varied and enjoyable quests. The world is large and detailed, the characters engaging and memorable. The antagonist is one of the most notorious in gaming and the setting is sufficiently epic for a Greek tragedy. The game is not without it's flaws though. At over a decade old, it's visuals have not aged well and many mods are required to bring it up to the present day, and even then it's not going to be on the same level as current generation graphics. The game is also the third instalment of a four part series so if you haven't played the previous two games you will be a little lost. The game never penalises you but it is designed for an audience from 1999 when the first two games were still popular. There are also a few balance issues with certain classes, with some being completely useless and others being super-powered. But these problems are quickly drowned away, and the masterpiece tells the story of the god-child with epic brilliance. Oh, and the game is very fun.… Expand
  21. Knyte
    Jan 2, 2012
    9
    Still one of my favorite RPG's even with all the current offerings that are vastly superior in visuals. BGII brings exceptional storytelling and character development into a detailed and realized fantasy world with a great and engaging storyline. They just don't make games like this anymore.
  22. Shiki
    Mar 6, 2012
    9
    The last great game from Bioware. 100 hours worth of content if you do all the side quests. Great characters, one of the best villains (Irenicus), epic music, a legendary journey through the forgotten realms, from Amn to the Underdark, a powerful combat system that gives us a lot of variety during fights, having enemies featuring either strong defense against elements, non magical weapon,The last great game from Bioware. 100 hours worth of content if you do all the side quests. Great characters, one of the best villains (Irenicus), epic music, a legendary journey through the forgotten realms, from Amn to the Underdark, a powerful combat system that gives us a lot of variety during fights, having enemies featuring either strong defense against elements, non magical weapon, or magical weapon, immunities to some form of magic, or having unique abilities, like vampire sucking your levels, mindflayers stunning you and killing you faster if you have low intelligence and so on, all coming from the most popular p&p ruleset. A level of variety that has been absent in Biowarian games since then. The only thing that's truly missing from BG2 are the innovations that were brought by Fallout in the form of consequences to your choices, interaction with the world and factions. BG2 missed that opportunity to jump in the new, more evolved computer RPGs bandwagon but even then, it still manages to be one of the most entertaining cRPG in history. I dare say it kept its place in my top ten RPGs, next to Fallout, Arcanum, Bloodlines, Mask of the Betrayer.… Expand
  23. Markos-
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    This game influenced me so much, amazed me to a point, that it is definitely one of my favourites all-time. It is an improved version of BG1, with another thrilling plot, maybe a bit less interesting than the first.
  24. suneater
    Dec 11, 2012
    9
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. I bought it when it originally came out, loved it then, beat it again last year and still love it. It has very few flaws; the only reason I don't give this a 10 is because of the slow and somewhat overwhelming intro. Fantastic storytelling with an original storyline (no "you are the chosen hero" stuff here), deep & tactical gameplay, and aThis is one of the best games I have ever played. I bought it when it originally came out, loved it then, beat it again last year and still love it. It has very few flaws; the only reason I don't give this a 10 is because of the slow and somewhat overwhelming intro. Fantastic storytelling with an original storyline (no "you are the chosen hero" stuff here), deep & tactical gameplay, and a diverse cast of characters with their own agendas round out a mindblowingly good RPG that has actual roleplaying in it.… Expand
  25. JamesCannon
    Dec 22, 2012
    9
    While this game is great, there are some instances where it will test your patience. First off I dont know how anyone can complete this game without guide. If you did you are one hell of a gamer. The item system is a little too strict. If you do not find one little key or something you maybe screwed. There were a couple of instance where I had re load a saved game because I couldntWhile this game is great, there are some instances where it will test your patience. First off I dont know how anyone can complete this game without guide. If you did you are one hell of a gamer. The item system is a little too strict. If you do not find one little key or something you maybe screwed. There were a couple of instance where I had re load a saved game because I couldnt find some stupid key sitting somewhere. Other than that this is pretty impressive, huge rpg that many of the newer rpgs have copied.… Expand
  26. Rox22
    Dec 6, 2013
    9
    I was utterly in love with this game. I played it for about 6 month solid, exploring every possible story arc. I even had the official walkthrough and it still took 6 months. Wonderful story, beautiful graphics (at the time), a huge cast of deep and well thought out characters. In fact, there is absolutely nothing I can fault this game

    I also have to commend this game for being the    I was utterly in love with this game. I played it for about 6 month solid, exploring every possible story arc. I even had the official walkthrough and it still took 6 months. Wonderful story, beautiful graphics (at the time), a huge cast of deep and well thought out characters. In fact, there is absolutely nothing I can fault this game

    I also have to commend this game for being the first game (that I'm aware of) that had a romance side story that player could choose to have or not with some of the other part members. At them time, this was surprising and a very welcome feature.

    Overall:
    Baldur's Gate 2 is by far one of the most memorable RPGs I have ever played. Few RPGs have and will ever come close to the majesty that is this game.    … Expand
  27. fateappointed
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    Story: 8 out of 10, Graphics: 8 out of 10, Fun: 9 out of 10, Controls: 8 out of 10, Ease to Learn: 7 out of 10, Length: 9 out of 10, Re-play: 5 out of 10, Value: 8 out of 10
  28. DeusXCom
    Aug 5, 2014
    9
    Fantastic sequel to the ultimate masterpiece, that was the first Baldur's Gate. More content, more levels for your characters, more quests, better resolution etc. everything a sequel should have, even dragons! But honestly, for me, it lacked that otherworldly magic of the first Baldur's Gate for me and my experience here wasn't nearly as strong. I also feel it's a bit overrated and myFantastic sequel to the ultimate masterpiece, that was the first Baldur's Gate. More content, more levels for your characters, more quests, better resolution etc. everything a sequel should have, even dragons! But honestly, for me, it lacked that otherworldly magic of the first Baldur's Gate for me and my experience here wasn't nearly as strong. I also feel it's a bit overrated and my theory is that people who prefer the BG2 to the original played it first, but it's a must play nevertheless, both Baldur's, especially when you can (and should) create your chars in BG and then export them and continue with them in BG 2, this is an incredible saga. The one that wasn't surpassed still to this day and might never be. 9/10… Expand
  29. QweSteR
    Nov 13, 2017
    9
    [9.2] Эпохальное продолжение культовой Baldur's Gate! Сюжет сиквела начинается незадолго после событий предшественника. Потомки Баала стали жертвами экспериментов могущественного волшебника, при побеге из лаборатории преодолеют череду испытаний, а уже на свободе потеряют друг друга, чтобы встретиться вновь и отомстить своим мучителям. Главному герою предстоит отправиться в невероятное[9.2] Эпохальное продолжение культовой Baldur's Gate! Сюжет сиквела начинается незадолго после событий предшественника. Потомки Баала стали жертвами экспериментов могущественного волшебника, при побеге из лаборатории преодолеют череду испытаний, а уже на свободе потеряют друг друга, чтобы встретиться вновь и отомстить своим мучителям. Главному герою предстоит отправиться в невероятное путешествие на поиск сестры, в ходе приключения посетит города людей, лесной город эльфов, морской город сахуагинов, пройдёт в сумраке подземных пещер дроу и иллитидов. Помогать потомку Баала будут старые и новые спутники, а противостоять ещё более свирепые противники. Baldur's Gate 2 предоставляет игроку значительно больший опыт приключения и отыгрыша роли, сюжет и локации насыщеннее, а визуализация качественнее. У игры отсутствуют существенные недостатки.… Expand
  30. Nichsdn81
    Dec 11, 2014
    9
    This is a great role playing game that puts many modern day rpg's to shame. The story and characters are top notch, I couldn't put the game down once i started. The combat is tactical and often difficult which makes winning battles feel rewarding. The graphics will obviously be outdated, the game was released in 2000. If you haven't played this game yet you're missing out.
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#1 Best PC Game of 2000
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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95

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Antagonist
    98
    I'd like my life back, Black Isle.
  2. Electric Playground
    95
    For the first time in a single player game, I truly felt I was playing my way through a pen and paper fantasy campaign.
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  3. GamePower
    100
    It's not just vast, but flooded with quests and side adventures. There is always something to do in this game and, after that, there's always something more.
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