- Publisher: Interplay
- Release Date: Jun 29, 2000
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Bottom line is this: anyone who enjoys traditional fantasy role-playing games will love Icewind Dale.
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Anyone looking for a classic AD&D gaming experience to hold them over until "Baldur's Gate II" arrives should definitely check out Icewind Dale.
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Daily RadarThough in five years we will not look back on "Icewind Dale" as the game that changed the world, we will likely remember it as one of the most enjoyable RPGs we've had the pleasure to crack open.
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PC GamerA great game for those who loved the hack-and-slash parts of "Baldur's Gate." [Oct 2000, p.110]
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Entertaining and largely compelling fantasy adventuring of Tolkienesque proportions.
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CheckOutWonderful setting, evolving story, varied gameplay and excellent music and acting all converge to create one of the more balanced titles around. Highly recommended.
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If you’re looking for a quick dungeon crawling, hack-and-slash trek through the frozen north with a peppy little story and some great combat then this is definitely a title to get.
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Once in a while, a game comes along that completely takes over your life.
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Heads and shoulders above other games currently on the market touted as RPG's, and I have confidence that even if this game does not sell well it will become a classic RPG.
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Though it's based on the "Baldur's Gate" engine and is also set in the same "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" universe, Icewind Dale's originality and fast pacing make the game uniquely satisfying.
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It doesn't try to do anything new or revolutionary, and as a result, is remarkably fun and easy to play.
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I enjoyed the game immensely, and would recommend it to anyone seeking a good, wholesome CRPG experience.
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The combat, first and foremost, is just plain awesome. With all the tools of the 2nd edition AD&D system available, Black Isle have created some awesome encounters for you to tackle.
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You get the whole enchilada – cool characters, tough villains and a deep storyline all wrapped up in superlative graphics and inventive gameplay with real-time combat to top it off.
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CNET GamecenterThe game is a kick, finally letting players fully exploit the upper end of the AD&D goodie bag, including cool spells and magic items.
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It’s a very solid, attractive, and entertaining game, in a very traditional way.
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May bear some flaws but it's definitely one of the good computer RPGs, and one of the best titles of the summer.
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I'm so in love with this game. If you liked "Baldur's Gate" or "Planescape: Torment," you'll love this game.
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Lends itself much better to multiplayer adventuring as there is no central character and, more importantly, the dialogue trees are kept to a minimum while the exploration and adventure are maxxed out.
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On a slower machine, frustration sets in. But when played on a machine that allows the total scope of this game to shine through, it is a fantastic journey. Tough, you bet – but a lot of fun.
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Da GameboyzFor those of you that may not be sure -- try it!
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It has plenty to keep you on your toes so try this one if you are feeling energetic and itching to swing your sword and throw some fireballs.
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Spank!The game oozes quality like a sponge saturated with some extremely viscous liquid, but it fails on the grounds of lack of innovation and occasional lapses into cliched role-playing game territory.
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The combat intensive dungeon romping is fantastic fun, and recreates the table top AD&D experience like no other game before it.
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The brightest side of the whole project-the sound effects and the soundtrack.
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If you were scared off by some of the puzzle-solving elements of "BG II" you might find the action-oriented aspects of Icewind Dale more to your liking.
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It should leave the most seasoned adventurer hungering for more. The hack-and-slash battles and the progressive storyline should keep the most demanding RPGer happy.
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With gameplay that's addictive and rewarding, you'll find yourself playing it into the wee hours of the night.
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I found myself hopelessly addicted to this pseudo-dungeon crawl, and I have a feeling it isn't just me.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 217 out of 273
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Mixed: 51 out of 273
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Negative: 5 out of 273
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