Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
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  1. Xequted
    72
    The action can and will get repetitive, and playing the game through more than twice has very little appeal.
  2. Edge Magazine
    70
    What was once a pleasing console compromise now seems overly restrictive post-"Knights of the Old Republic." Despite hints of moral choices and a dusting of side-quests, it soon boils down to a straight slog, mashing the 'A' button as you wander through prettily rendered - if largely linear - dungeons. [Feb 2004, p.100]
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    It offers more of the great hack and slash gameplay that - for some strange reason - no one has emulated properly since the first Dark Alliance. On the other hand, the magic of the original has definitely been diluted, where it really should have been enhanced.
  5. games(TM)
    70
    It's possible to sit through the game in one (admittedly long) sitting and this comes dangerously close to ruining the game. Fortunately, with five initial characters to play as and the typical Dark Alliance secrets, you'll still find yourself going back long after the main adventure is finished. [Feb 2004, p.100]
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  6. 1UP
    70
    There's just something about raising hell and experience points in Dark Alliance II that makes it more addictive than any of the Dark Alliance clones out there.
  7. XGP Gaming
    70
    Fans of the first Dark Alliance, game will love it, but I found that, closer to the end of the game, the storyline felt very thrown together and I wasn't completely satisfied with the way the game ended.
  8. TotalGames.net
    62
    This sequel is everything you'd expect, and not much else. Whether that's a good thing or not is down to your own judgement.
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  9. GMR Magazine
    60
    Although there are plenty of missions to complete and monsters to vanquish, even die-hard D&D fans might struggle to stay awake throughout this game.
  10. Gamestyle
    60
    Make no mistake: within moments of the disk-tray closing, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II weaves an intoxicating spell that compresses hours into minutes with shocking efficiency. A most pleasurable enthralment blinds the eyes to any shortcomings for a time, but with each successive break from play the cracks begin to form.
  11. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    55
    If Dark Alliance II were a creature in the "D&D Monster Manual," it'd be called the Yawnisian Mind Borer, and it would lure victims into repetitive dungeons, make them wander until they fell asleep, then swipe 50 gold from their wallets. [Feb 2004, p.111]

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

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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