Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

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  • Summary: Embark on a new adventure for fortune, glory and power. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II, the sequel to Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance starts you off on a road full of danger and magic. Face a seemingly endless army of sinister enemies in over 80 levels of finger-numbing action. MasterEmbark on a new adventure for fortune, glory and power. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II, the sequel to Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance starts you off on a road full of danger and magic. Face a seemingly endless army of sinister enemies in over 80 levels of finger-numbing action. Master skills, spells and deadly weapons while traveling through spectacular environments. Customize your character and forge your own weapons. It's up to you to rid the lands of evil by yourself or with a friend. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
  1. Xbox Solution
    98
    The epic adventure is worth completing numerous times with various characters.
  2. Game Over Online
    88
    Just like the first one, but there's more of it...It isn't going to win any new fans over to the genre, but it is very good at what it does.
  3. Deeko
    85
    Does a fine job by providing gamers with a sequel that is rich in story, but familiar enough in gameplay mechanics and style that it will feel like they've never left the city.
  4. Australian GamePro
    80
    Another RPG game that dives straight into action territory, yet without sacrificing all of the depth. It is undeniably entertaining and well presented.
  5. BonusStage
    80
    Personally, I can't wait to see what comes next for the franchise, and who gets the task of expanding the game's particularly engrossing worlds.
  6. Gaming Age
    75
    The levels and quests are less interesting than other RPGs, with less of the puzzle solving and interesting characters that appeared in the original.
  7. Xbox Nation Magazine
    40
    An omelette of a game whose eggs are a bit too runny. [May 2004, p.80]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. LordFaidal
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    Recently revisited this. Still hits the spot. The D&D world is ripe for adventure. Top-down hack and slash action RPG. You get to visit plentyRecently revisited this. Still hits the spot. The D&D world is ripe for adventure. Top-down hack and slash action RPG. You get to visit plenty of interesting places and experience an interesting story. You can also play as the famous Drizzt! Highly recommend giving this game a try. Especially with a friend.… Expand
  2. brettamax
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    The best game of it's kind. Better than the first and More ability to use magical powers which helps reduce the repetitive "press A"The best game of it's kind. Better than the first and More ability to use magical powers which helps reduce the repetitive "press A" hack-and-slash element. Combining the weapons with gems was a great idea.… Expand
  4. chosen0ne
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    Infinitely replayable with all the characters, unlockable or otherwise. I have played this game way more than the first one, and love it moreInfinitely replayable with all the characters, unlockable or otherwise. I have played this game way more than the first one, and love it more too! It's a classic hack 'n slash RPG that's inspired by D&D. Great fun to be had, especially in co-op.… Expand
  5. L.B.
    Jan 28, 2004
    8
    Overall a really good and fun game. I can spend hours and they feel like minutes.
  6. iamevilhomer
    Mar 11, 2018
    8
    I love these types of games. Always super fun with a friend. This is one of the better ones. It can get a little repetitive but that's anyI love these types of games. Always super fun with a friend. This is one of the better ones. It can get a little repetitive but that's any game. It's kind of boring some times unless you're seriously being challenged in the extreme mode.… Expand
  7. RichardS.
    Oct 28, 2005
    7
    Pros: an improvement over the first episode. More characters. More ability to use magical powers which helps reduce the repetitive "press A" Pros: an improvement over the first episode. More characters. More ability to use magical powers which helps reduce the repetitive "press A" hack-and-slash element. Pretty graphics. Upgradeable weapons. More variety. Addicitive. Good, traditional fantasy story elements. Cons: still a very repetitive. Not enough fantasy elements, such as interaction with characters and objects. No enough information - I want to know what the beasts are I am killing and their strengths and weaknesses - there should be an encyclopaedia in the game. I hated the green jellies in the first game - they are still here. Why? Overall a very good game. Not quite as skillful and detailed as KOTOR, but a different, and fun, gaming experience.… Expand
  8. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    3
    J'y avais un peu joué à l'époque avant de le mettre de côté et je comprends pourquoi : plus répétitif, plus lassant, plus chiant que ce truc,J'y avais un peu joué à l'époque avant de le mettre de côté et je comprends pourquoi : plus répétitif, plus lassant, plus chiant que ce truc, tu meurs ! tu meurs d'ennui, littéralement. Certes, ça reste joli (si, si), c'est toujours fluide, l'interface est bien pensée, la VF est soignée... mais c'est d'une longueur et d'une langueur intenables. Le Diablol de la console en somme.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#59 Best Xbox Game of 2004
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#71 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004