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2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: January 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance is a well made game as the other reviews here say - top graphics, playability, etc.

But it is far too short for $US40. I knocked it off over two days whislt also playing RTCW. This game should be $US20.

I recommend that buyers wait until it goes on sale.

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Best game for the Playstation 2 ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 43
Date: November 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Amazing graphics, killer story line and countless hours of awesome game play. This game rocks and is easy to learn!

A good franchise reduced to Diablo-esque dullness.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Has absolutly nothing to do with the PC Baulder's Gate games. Only three charatures classes from the 3rd Edition rules. Limited characture customization for it supposedly benig a AD&D game. To short. Storyline was decent, but that is about it. Bottomline stick to Diablo for your hack and slash games and go buy the PC Baulder's Gate games for better use of the AD&D license. If you really want to try it, just rent it.

Under rated RPG

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is not as popular as it should be. It carries some of the qualities of a RPG(Story line, quests, etc.), but it has odd gameplay. It looks similar to guantlet and has great gameplay. It is also one of the few 2 player RPG. The story line is excellent, keeping you glued to the TV screen. It is a nice addition to the Baldurs Gate series. The only drawback(its a fairly big one) is that there is no character creation. This is something I really like in D&D video games and its not there. You must choose from 3 characters, a mage, fighter or archer. However, the types of characters are well adapted for the unorthodox gameplay. I would recomend it to any RPG fans who are looking for something different. I would highly recomend it to Baldur's Gate or D&D fans. I cant wait for the PS2 sequel.

A really fun game for two

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

My 6-year old and I are playing together and are nearly finished with the game.

The interface accomodates two players quite well in most places, but there are a couple areas - puzzle levels in particular - where it's hard enough for one to get through much less two, so we end up intentionally killing off one of the characters so that the other character can get through the puzzle. This is no problem, since the second character can be easily resurrected at the next save point (which is usually no more than a couple minutes away).

As other reviews have mentioned, DA plays very much like Diablo II, with the ability to increase skills as the players' levels increase. The skills and feats mentioned deviate somewhat from 3rd Edition DnD, but that doesn't detract from the game's fun.

The graphics are gorgeous. On one level in particular, the floors are marble and have a sheen that reflects the player characters as well as the flicker of the torches.

The game is not flawless, however. My biggest complaint is that I think they zoomed out too far from the action. In our two player game we're zoomed out so far that I sometimes have trouble differentiating between my character and my son's. Another complaint is that you never pick up anything useable from the creatures you defeat. Almost without exception, everything I picked up was sold back in town for more useful gear. Even the rewards that are bestowed upon the characters for completing quests weren't worth using.

All in all, though this is a really fun game. We play almost every single night, and the game has held both our interests.

DONT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVES

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: April 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I almost didnt buy this game because of the negative comments some reviewers wrote. If you dont like RPG's, then dont play them! If you like Diablo & Diablo II, you'll love this game.... 2 things I wish they would have done better,

1. More characters
2. More chapters, there is only 3 and while each is pretty long, I was left wanting more!

But if they come out with a 2nd edition or a sequal, Ill forgive them!

Not the same but still great!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

BG Dark Alliance is a great game but much more of a cut 'em up game then BG1 and two. One big change for BG1 and two fans is you don't make your character anymore, instead you choose between three characters: a human archer, a dwarven fighter, and my favorite an elven sorceror. It is a really short game but there is a muiltyplayer option that makes it a lot more fun and it has a lot of replay value and a secret character. One of the best things about it is that they added voice tracks for each character so now you don't have to read the long lines of words every time you talk to someone.

The graphics are really good. they did the magic, water, fire, and ice perfectly. The character movement is very realistic especially when you're fighting. All in all this game is great. If you like adventure games you would be crazy to pass this one up.

A one night stand.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I belive the title about sum's it all up.This is a great RPG for PS2 by Forgotten Realms.But only if you got money to blow or a mind to waste.This is a very short game.It consists of only three towns where you buy and sell items/Equipment.Only three pre-made classes;Dwarf-Warrior,Human-Archer,And a Elven Sorceress.Theres also a hidden charecter some may have heard of "Drizzt" a Dark elf ranger,A intresting charecter you get to unlock a extra mode with and get to play as....But he'll seem useless after the 2 minutes of joy you play with him,for his weapons stay the same forever.Dont expect alot of quests.Also more then one person can play through this game.The perspective is a 3rd person view,with real time battle.If you buy this game dont bother with the sorceress she never gets even half as powerfull as the other two.My opinion is dont buy it untill the other Forgotten Realms games are out.This one game isnt much,but would be worth it if you had them all.I very much so enjoyed this game for the one day I played it,it was only a tease.

An Adventure With All The Yummy Gore

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: December 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Devoid of wisdom regarding the world of Dungeons & Dragons or the pages of The Forgotten Realms, I can however, discern a worthy RPG when I play one. Lavished with the traits of an honorable dungeon-crawler, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance produces a flat-out aura of fantasy carnage. Riotous battle-lust practically oozes from the controller. The screen dumbfounds even the dullest of the dull with its fanciful schemas. There is a top-notch cast of voice-overs from the brilliant folks of Soul Revaer 2. An uncomplicated control scheme runs like child's play. Vivendi Universal's achievement may not cede ground-breaking innovation, but chucks in the best of the hack-and-slash breed. Don't get too excited yet, though. Dark Alliance is not to be mistaken for being wholly unblemished. Underneath its armor are a few perceptible dents. An obstructing, isometric camera view can really fuel some frustration when two players thwart in accord. Avid readers of The Forgotten Realms may even grit their teeth because Dark Alliance's plot is nowhere linked to that of the books, but is an entirely new narrative.

An account of strife and escalating war extricates in the progression of blood-spattering cinematics. If you spend your leisure on Fantasy novels, then Dark Alliance is highly urged with its grand craftsmanship of storytelling. SquareSoft can take a seat and learn from Final Fantasy X's somewhat forced and yappy dialogue. Nothing is more pleasing then seeing characters from books come alive, and Dark Alliance has several characters from Baldur's Gate play some quick or trivial roles. If you eye a D&D zealot grinning about, you'll understand why. The quest itself initiates once the player selects which boots he shall tread thick and thin through. Will it be Adrianna the Eleven Sorceress, Vahn the human Ranger, or Kromlech the Dwarven Fighter? Whichever the player sinks duty into, well preparations is key with an assortment of magical weapons to slay the hundreds of beasts swarming about. Dark Alliance is mainly focused on slashing through caverns and other regions awaiting to challenge the forces of good. When gaining a level, the player selects a handful of points onto different attributes of his character, like increasing strength, intelligence, etc. The plot proceeds as the players progresses from town to town and collects information. Dark Alliance, in one word, is mayhem, limbs are cut off and sprays of blood flutter everywhere. Story advancement takes place in 3 Acts. 2 players can fight in unison, ripping holes through the lines of monster hordes. But if you're the solitary type, the game done alone is an even better undergo since the field map on 2P mode gets squashed in and identifying your character becomes tedious. As a glut of graphically overbearing spells, hobgoblins, and heroes blast onto the screen, the 2P mode slows down dramatically. But what's so great about the fluid combat, is that the controller works like a true architecture. Every button is used and used often. With Real-Time action and with each blade spewing blood and throaty screams, Dark Alliance is as action-packed as a summer blockbuster.

Represented in real-time polygons, Dark Alliance's animation plays with robust attitude. Vivendi Universal conveys their brute of prowess, fabricating an immense world of unending brilliance. Relying profoundly on flesh, clammy monsters, and relentless battlegrounds, the sheer scope outstrips that of Diablo II on the PC. Environments are juiced up, bursting with activity, and containing some of the best environmental effects. Streaming helpings of aesthetics will not have any gamer yawn with gripe. The unyielding action is smooth and breathes red hot gore.

At its brim moments, the 15-hour quest was a very pleasing experience. Not once did I found myself falling into the mess of grogginess, only jamming buttons while shouting slurs at the merciless multitude of enemies. Even if Dark Alliance lacked mind-bending puzzles, which would have been a big plus, the RPG will still entertain those infatuated with of the hack-and-slash genre. Hour upon hour, helpings of flying flesh planted a firm smirk on my face. If your soul is full of blood-lust and desired butchery, by all means get this and satiate that hunger.

*NOTE: This Reviewer is very violent and loves GORE*

Why is this in the Roleplaying Category?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: January 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Ok, this game is in no way shape or form a Roleplaying Game. Interplay is one of the kewlest game designers out there for innovative games, but this one was defiently sub par. I was intrigued being it said "Baldur's Gate" to be like the PC series, with simply a heavy aim on Dungeon Crawling and suped up battle Engine. What a I got was a totally linear, constrained, predictable Diablo Clone. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Diablo. There is Tristram(an Inn) filled with basic people to talk to that provide you with little side quests(Pick up something on your way and bring it back) and some old gruff blacksmith who is all too reminescent of Griswold. And you have no mobility, the rest of the town is a small little alley way that contains fast way points to get into deeper levels of the "Sewers" and "Crypts". It also takes place in Forgotten, the land with o too many heroes and do gooders it's a wonder you even need a town guard. And the plot "forces" you to join the most hypocritcal faction called the "Harpers" and that jsut about ended the game for me. Anyways, I've ranted my part, onto the scoring.

Story is totally bland. You get mugged by some thieves and want to get your money, so you go down into the Cellar/Sewer/Crypt/Thieves Hideout, and that was where I stopped. Also they try to hide the main villian, but it's obvious he's a beholder. Sorry, Interplay let me down and this linear path gets a 1.

Graphics are the best part of this game. The people look life like, your attacks look awesome, and the scencery is detailed being that you have a free moving camera. I would have prefered some better angles, esspcially with co-op but thats alright. also the water effects are awesome. I spent five minutes jumping up and down in the water, that was the best part of the game. Can't bag the game for good graphics, earns a solid 5.

Gameplay runs like Diablo, you traverse through levels with monsters, and look for stairs leading you deeper. Controls aren't to great, mainly that u need to use the D_Pad to sift through skills and it goes the opposite directions, so firing off a spell quick doesnt work out well. 2-Player co-op is fun, but I don't see why you'd wanna solo the game. Overall not engaing, Dynasty Warriors premise is much better, thus this gets a 2.

Sound is there I suppose. You have your dungeon crawling type music, sounds, grunts. I will say voice acting is probably the best I've heard, but thats also cause it wasn't done by a dubbing company. Basically it squares out to an even 3.

Replay i suppsoe if you can stomach the game first time around, you may want to go through again... the exact same thing... with only 3 different characters... again. Yeah, once you beat it, you prolly won't want to pick it up again, altohugh maybe if your friend wants to play a little co-op. Not much here, earning a 2.

Well, I suppsoe that covers it. It's Diablo with super graphics, people expecting more are going to be like me, pawning it off to the nearest GameStop and picking up something that is interesting. Hack away.

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