Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance

 PC
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 37
  3. Negative: 13 out of 37
  1. PC Gamer
    Jun 21, 2021
    82
    A furiously entertaining action RPG whose horrible monsters are a delight to slay, whether you're playing solo or co-op.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Jun 21, 2021
    80
    Dark Alliance is an action packed brawler with RPG elements. Icewind Dale has never looked so stunning. Gameplay is fast paced and the combat is rewarding.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Jun 21, 2021
    Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance left us with mixed feelings. Sure it’s been able to capture the distinctive fun and goofiness from the original tabletop game, some map mechanics are interesting and they got the loot portion done just right. Still, combat is so clunky and faulty one can’t help but wish they spent more time polishing it. [Not recommended]
  2. Polygon
    Jun 22, 2021
    Dark Alliance isn’t the best the action-adventure genre has to offer, but it still manages to be a great time with friends and even by myself when I simply wanted to be in the world of The Forgotten Realms. It doesn’t have the depth of Baldur’s Gate or Icewind Dale, or even the Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance games, in terms of narrative presentation, but it was enjoyable all the same. Despite all of the game’s flaws, I am elated at the thought of playing with my group of friends. The one thing Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance is capable of providing, buried deep beneath its technical issues, is a solid multiplayer experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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User Score
3.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 124
  3. Negative: 88 out of 124
  1. SunPraiser
    Jun 23, 2021
    0
    Terrible animation, broken sound, repetitive & clunky combat, and a buggy mess all around. I had high hopes because I loved Dark Alliance onTerrible animation, broken sound, repetitive & clunky combat, and a buggy mess all around. I had high hopes because I loved Dark Alliance on PS2, but this is just uninspired and boring. You would be wise to save your money for one of the other millions of games that are better than this pile of turd.… Full Review »
  2. Eithen
    Jun 23, 2021
    0
    This is the worst game I've tried. It could be fun if they fix all the bugs that exist, but I don't really think this will happen. The mostThis is the worst game I've tried. It could be fun if they fix all the bugs that exist, but I don't really think this will happen. The most annoying part is that you have a button to dodge, but you just can't because it's completely lagged.… Full Review »
  3. leaveit
    Jun 23, 2021
    0
    Hitbox/collision issues every few seconds, grossly unbalanced classes, AI that only activates on physical approach, shockingly repetitiveHitbox/collision issues every few seconds, grossly unbalanced classes, AI that only activates on physical approach, shockingly repetitive enemies and environments. The game is virtually just walking down the same corridor for several minutes before fighting some combination of 5-10 of the same 4 enemy types over and over again. A noticeably inferior game to its namesake, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance - and I can't imagine anyone disagrees.… Full Review »
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