Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

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  1. ateo11
    Mar 5, 2020
    9
    game is good in 2020, don't let old reviews deceive you.
    beam is still supporting this title with updates and minor bug fixes
  2. Dark_Ansem
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    A much needed update for a beloved classic. Some things are still being improved, and new modules are being actively developed. Amazing stuff.
  3. Topfpflanze
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    Pretty cool game, though you realize it's pretty "old-school" and at the beginning of a long line of advancements. Some things you can always do, but it only makes sense if you have previously triggered the quest, otherwise it may not be feasible anymore. The difficulty level is pretty static, if you get to this place at first you have to use every trick in the book, but if you get therePretty cool game, though you realize it's pretty "old-school" and at the beginning of a long line of advancements. Some things you can always do, but it only makes sense if you have previously triggered the quest, otherwise it may not be feasible anymore. The difficulty level is pretty static, if you get to this place at first you have to use every trick in the book, but if you get there later it's practically a piece of cake. You always go in pairs - yourself and a henchman. I enjoy the game because it evokes nostalgia, but for newcomers the whole thing takes quite a bit of getting used to.… Expand
  4. OldManGamerOMG
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    This is one of the first games that I started making my own modifications and additions to the game. I enjoyed the game thoroughly and would create extra gameplay for my friends and myself. The fun things you can do with modifying your own game is just about limitless, when the game is made as well as Neverwinter.

    This game is a must play for the role playing elements, and even more so,    This is one of the first games that I started making my own modifications and additions to the game. I enjoyed the game thoroughly and would create extra gameplay for my friends and myself. The fun things you can do with modifying your own game is just about limitless, when the game is made as well as Neverwinter.

    This game is a must play for the role playing elements, and even more so, if you enjoy modifying your games. I recommend playing through once or twice before making any changes or adding to the game, as it is a very well made game on its own as well.    … Expand
  5. hazsch
    May 4, 2020
    9
    I've played the original Neverwinter Nights, and NWN Diamond, and I can solidly say that this is the most definitive way to play this game. With all the updates and the premium modules published by Beamdog since release (with even more coming), this is one of the best games out there.

    A lot of the angry comments* are from the pre-updated version, and since then the game has improved    I've played the original Neverwinter Nights, and NWN Diamond, and I can solidly say that this is the most definitive way to play this game. With all the updates and the premium modules published by Beamdog since release (with even more coming), this is one of the best games out there.

    A lot of the angry comments* are from the pre-updated version, and since then the game has improved exponentially. The improved graphics, quality of life changes, balancing, and patches make this version truly the 'Enhanced Edition' it claims to be.

    You can buy the deluxe package from Steam that includes every premium module and DLC, and it is absolutely worth it. These modules are quality games and can last you up to 80 hours.

    The original campaign by itself is nothing to boast about, but it gets you used to the mechanics and rules of the game. It's still a fun ride, and 100% worth playing, especially if you're wanting to play Neverwinter Nights 2. The base game also comes with the original DLC modules as well. Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark are phenomenal, and I think every RPG fan should play the latter at least once.

    I haven't even mentioned the best part yet, though. The community support for this game is off the charts. Not only does it support every player made module for the original game, but there are a TONNE of new ones being made, since it's so easy to create in the streamlined system of the Enhanced Edition. You will have so much quality content in this game existing already that will last you for over a thousand hours, and no doubt even more in the future (and more premium modules).

    Look. Get this game. Do keep in mind, however, that it is old. It looks old and it plays old, but that doesn't make it a worse game because of it. It runs smoothly and Beamdog has done a fantastic job of making it more accessible to newer audiences. I'm giving Neverwinter Nights EE a 10/10. Buy it on PC.

    *This was also post-Siege of Dragonspear, a DLC Beamdog released for the EE of Baldur's Gate, and it received a lot criticism for including a transgender character (that wasn't a prominent character, and there was even a gross mod that removed her from the game) and people were, to put it lightly, a bit mad at Beamdog. It was honestly undeserved.    … Expand
  6. dsparil
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Why don't people do research before they buy? Not once did Beamdog say the HD graphics will be included at launch it will come later.
    Anyway, I knew what I was buying when I bought it and it is great fun.
  7. Not_Casual
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played and it's been dying since gamespy support was cut, making it extremely annoying to find servers. With renewed support, the best game ever lives again.
  8. Verthiss
    Mar 28, 2018
    9
    I'm not sure why they didn't wait with release until they have all the reworked HD player models done. I'm not sure why they opted to release a lot of enhanced stuff like HD models to Steam Workshop instead of having them in the game by default (and maybe just adding the old ones to the workshop if they really wanted to have them as an option). I don't know why they don't advertise theirI'm not sure why they didn't wait with release until they have all the reworked HD player models done. I'm not sure why they opted to release a lot of enhanced stuff like HD models to Steam Workshop instead of having them in the game by default (and maybe just adding the old ones to the workshop if they really wanted to have them as an option). I don't know why they don't advertise their plans on store page better and clearer so people know exactly what to expect now and in the future. It will obviously cause a backlash because a lot of customers won't notice the difference between EE and old Diamond Edition. It will obviously make some angry people call Beamdog "leeches of the industry" again.

    Still, those who actually follow news from Beamdog will appreciate how good NWN:EE is and how awesome it will be soon.    … Expand
  9. toggle101
    Mar 29, 2018
    8
    Can't go wrong with an enhanced version that unlocks more stuff for modders to play around with. It's not for everyone, but i can't wait to see what new stuff the community comes out in the coming months
  10. jseph1234
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    I have played well over 200 from Neverwinter NIghts and I absolutely love this enhanced edition. Currently I am playing Tyrants of the Moonsea by Ossian Studios and it is a MAGNIFICIENT Story completely inline with all of the other great Forgotten Realms Tales. 10 out of 10

    Highly recommend getting this along with Darkness over Daggerford and Tyrants of the Moonsea DLC's by Ossian Studios
  11. AraxielLion
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    game is good in 2020, don't let old reviews deceive you.
    beam is still supporting this title with updates and minor bug fixes

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  1. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    50
    Neverwinter is still a solid game (especially the Hordes of the Underdark expansion is worth the time) but it was remastered so slightly that the originally hideous game became merely ugly. [06/2018, p.50]
  2. Meristation
    Apr 25, 2018
    80
    The legendary role-playing game comes back to life with very few improvements but with the hope that the updates will do even better. We expected more from Beamdog.
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