Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear

 PC
  • Publisher: Beamdog
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2016
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. PC Gamer
    Apr 14, 2016
    71
    As a Baldur's Gate adventure, Siege of Dragonspear works well. While it's not entirely tonally consistent with the original series, it does a good job of inserting itself into the middle of the story without feeling like sacrilege. As a result, though, it requires that you still be invested in that story. The fact is, a decade and a half later, there are much smoother, more enjoyable RPG experiences available.
  2. Games.cz
    May 18, 2016
    70
    Decent expansion to the classic RPG, which -in addition to the inevitable technical limitations- suffers mainly due to the uneven quality of the script. All in all, it is a very good excuse to once again venture into the world of Faerûn.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 28, 2016
    70
    Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear is a good expansion pack, with more content than what we expected.
  5. Game Revolution
    Apr 19, 2016
    70
    Still though, while I can’t find a reason for Siege of Dragonspear not to exist, and while it completely entertained me throughout its unbelievable 30-hour run time, it comes off more as wholly unnecessary.
  6. Destructoid
    Apr 9, 2016
    70
    It's a different sort of game when compared to its brothers, but it works very well in the space it occupies. It's unfortunate that there are quite a handful of technical issues, because otherwise this is a great excuse to head back to the Sword Coast.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 7, 2016
    With Siege of Dragonspear, Beamdog has come on a long way. It’s not perfect, either at matching the style or being a great new RPG in its own right, and future games will need some heavy QA loving. But, as the company’s first big attempt to both follow in BioWare’s wake (the presence of former BioWare people notwithstanding), it’s a good start and at least a good first step to one day giving us that Baldur’s Gate 3 we’ve been waiting so long for – another nostalgia trip, but with a slightly more practiced eye on the future.

Awards & Rankings

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#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#79 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 577 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 194 out of 577
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 577
  3. Negative: 353 out of 577
  1. Bansai
    Apr 6, 2016
    0
    The game just doesn't work properly, it's buggy, multiplayer practically doesn't work, and there are some worriesome changes to someThe game just doesn't work properly, it's buggy, multiplayer practically doesn't work, and there are some worriesome changes to some characters personalities that are not canon with the series, which is weird considering it's a bridge, not a sequel/prequel.… Full Review »
  2. enut_butter
    Apr 3, 2016
    0
    MP doesn't work at all.

    A bunch of politically correct nonsense jammed into the game for no reason. So if you were REALLY wanting to    MP doesn't work at all.

    A bunch of politically correct nonsense jammed into the game for no reason.

    So if you were REALLY wanting to have a transexual as a party member, then this is the game for you.

    Otherwise, avoid like the plague.

    Also corrupts all the mods typically used to play the games.    … Full Review »
  3. Medowin
    Apr 4, 2016
    2
    The graphics for the game somehow managed to be WORSE than the original due to terrible line filters on the sprites. The length of theThe graphics for the game somehow managed to be WORSE than the original due to terrible line filters on the sprites. The length of the campaign is extremely short and the characters are so terribly written that it's cringeworthy and is completely irreverent to established characters.

    If you were hoping this campaign would revive the Baldur's Gate franchise, think again. What a terrible insult to a once great game.    … Full Review »
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