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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 68
  2. Negative: 5 out of 68
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  1. Nov 10, 2020
    10
    The main problem of the game is its VERY hard for beginners. Its because of lack info about enemies, items, perks etc. Thats why beginners tend to create totally useless characters. You have to read a guides about builds or complete the game at least once to create playable build.
    Those who still think that pure mage is useless should search video walkthrough "Red witch build". Proper
    The main problem of the game is its VERY hard for beginners. Its because of lack info about enemies, items, perks etc. Thats why beginners tend to create totally useless characters. You have to read a guides about builds or complete the game at least once to create playable build.
    Those who still think that pure mage is useless should search video walkthrough "Red witch build". Proper mage have NO mana problems. Mages are the best tanks in game no matter how strange it sounds. They do a lot of damage per cast with AoE spells.
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  2. Bjarki
    Apr 20, 2005
    10
    Great game.
  3. JIMF.
    Sep 7, 2003
    10
    Good game, very much like Arcanum and Fallout, good game for fans of Icewind, neverwinters and Divine Divinity.
  4. SmokeyB
    Aug 20, 2003
    8
    It's pretty good.
  5. ScotH.
    Dec 12, 2003
    9
    Well, I think that its a really good game, because there are certain elements that u actually don't see in the Baldur's gate series and the rest. Like the spirit and that u can upgrade your skill points unlike the other games. But the upgrade of skill points is similar to Final Fantasy 10 with the sphere grid. But overall try the demo be4 buying because it might have a different Well, I think that its a really good game, because there are certain elements that u actually don't see in the Baldur's gate series and the rest. Like the spirit and that u can upgrade your skill points unlike the other games. But the upgrade of skill points is similar to Final Fantasy 10 with the sphere grid. But overall try the demo be4 buying because it might have a different spec requirements to the demo. Expand
  6. AndrewJ.
    Aug 14, 2003
    8
    Well I've barely played this game put in an effort to provide early first impressions for those of who plan to buy this I'll tell you this much. This game isn't half bad, but I would not recommend this to those who usualy don't play a lot of rpgs. Aside believe anyone who has played any of the old fallout games of baldur's gate series will find something they like Well I've barely played this game put in an effort to provide early first impressions for those of who plan to buy this I'll tell you this much. This game isn't half bad, but I would not recommend this to those who usualy don't play a lot of rpgs. Aside believe anyone who has played any of the old fallout games of baldur's gate series will find something they like about this game. One thing i like about this game is that quite a few battles require a small amount of strategy to win. Anyway please before you buy this try out the demo. Expand
  7. ChuckF.
    Aug 16, 2003
    8
    Good hack and slash RPG. Modified Fallout rules make for interesting character development. Good story line. Interface is Ok. Graphics pretty good, with nice combat annimation. No crashes. Some odd World map quest problem. NPC suppose to mark map but it doesn't showup. Not sure if its a bug or not.
  8. MichaelW.
    Sep 12, 2003
    9
    Once they get a patch to fix the little bugs it will be great.
  9. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Never understood why the Reviewers dumped on this one, typical "its different so we dont like it" attitude of reviewers of the time. Even though its on par with the Diablo games of the time ,but its not Baldurs gate. So glad Games Media dont have the power over sales they had back when this games came out, cause this game is a gem , many will miss out on.
  10. Oct 6, 2021
    10
    great game great game great game great game great game great game great game great game great game great game
  11. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best game I have ever played. End game can be repetitive but the characters and quests till the mid point are amazing. Especially the time setting and dialogues for each NPC is so good. Melee is op than other classes but you can finish the game with any class.
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Negative: 5 out of 20
  1. 68
    The problem of deciding what kind of game it really wants to be, RPG or Diablo clone, is probably the most serious problem its got.
  2. 65
    Is it a deep role-playing game with a plot-twisting storyline ... or is it a Diablo hack-and-slash clone? Ultimately, it tries to be both, but doesn't succeed at being either.
  3. An excellent game for about 20 hours, with open-ended gameplay, a good balance between combat and quests, and an opportunity for real role-playing. But then the next 20 hours feature a long linear march of boring, repetitive and slow combat, culminating in one of the worst endings I've ever seen.