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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!

This game is too cool

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game rocks,the plot is cool,the characters are awsome,and it even has a killer soundtrack. Buy this game,it's just too cool, I would even buy it again if I could.

Better than I expected.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: December 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I finished the game and very pleased that I had purchased it. As a fan of the series on PC I was very pleased with the transition to the Playstation. The graphics are great and no lags during combat. The storyline is pretty good but it leaves it open to continue the series same as PC versions do. The character you play is limited to archer, fighter or sorceress with the development a little lacking but you still have control over your stats on advancemnt. The story is slow to develop and the side quests are few and usually completed during your normal quest but this is made up for with playability. Controls are quick and easy to adjust and adjusting camera angles allow for a better experience. Weapons and Armor both enchanted and not are plentiful in types and quantity. Spells are somewhat limited but you develop them to more powerful levels. To any RPG or Baldurs Gate fans they should enjoy the transition to Playstation with this game and hope of future releases in the series.

great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

aside from the obvious spectacular things about this game, this is a 2-player compatible action/rpg game <-- GAME DEVELOPERS TAKE NOTICE!!!!! we need more of these. buy this game right now or you will regret it!!!!!

Good buy not Final Fantasy good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 10
Date: December 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

this game looks great but if you lookin for a great RPG Final Fantasy X is the game to get trust me!

D&D + Diablo = PS2 dynamite!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 21
Date: December 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Although it's set in the Forgotten Realms D&D universe, BG:DA features a gameplay style closer to Diablo than the Baldur's Gate games for the PC. I loved both series, so that makes me happy. And those who worried that BG:DA would be a tepid port of the PC games, rest assured that it is an all new, all different adventure.

The graphics effects and sounds are fantastic, and the soundtrack is as good or better. It's almost worth getting this game just to show off what the PS2 can do.

A few caveats:

- The game could be a bit longer, but the three character choices offer decent replay value. Still, it will leave you wanting more.

- It helps to have a handle on how to use the gamepad. The controls aren't as simple as the point-and-click interface of Diablo and the original Baldur's Gate, but they are well designed.

- Like Diablo, BG:DA is more of an RPG-lite experience than the original Baldur's gate. You only get to choose from three characters that are mostly pre-determined. It's still D&D enough to please me.

- Also like Diablo, the hack and slash action can get a little repetitive in spots. When it looks and sounds as good as it does, I don't mind.

BG:DA is a different experience than the original Baldur's Gate games for the PC, but it's a good one. And you gotta love the gelatinous cube! Definitely recommended.

excellent game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 14
Date: December 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Much like Diablo, this is a great alternative for those like me who don't like traditional RPG's. Simply swing and slay, and that's all it takes, You don't get bogged down in complex battle systems or replay dungeons endlessly to build up you r character. Once enemies are dead, they're permanent floor decorations. To earn new weapons and abilities, you have to keep progressing, and that's why you'll never want to keep progressing , and that's why you'll never want to put the controller down. In fact our inability to pull ourselves away from the controller for hours prompted my girlfriend and i to nickname this bladder's gate. But that isn't the only reason you'll wet yourself. The dark and glommy dungeons hold plenty of surprises to make you jump. And slicing them to bits is a bloody sight to see. Who knew that a zombie can still attack after you slice his body in half? These thrills are best experienced with two players playing cooperatively. USing different classes fighters, sorceress or archer to complement each other's weaknesses is fun in an I ve got you back sort of way, and it makes it easier to beat the game too. Sometimes it's hard to distinguish the two characters apart, despite the sharp graphics. In the middle of fights you can get lost in the carnage, and blocked sites lines caused by dungeon decor add to the confusion. THose slight problems might mix you up, but be clear on one thing this action RPG is the one to get. Just don't forget the Pampers.

ACTION RPG AT ITS BEST!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: December 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Mixing in a little RPG with slashing action, Baldurs Gate delivers on the most exciting game out for ps2. I play mostly sports games, but this one really caught my attention. Only Halo for xbox delivers on all fronts like BG:DA does. Graphics, gameplay, control, sounds.. all are amazing. The ability to power up your characters makes the game intensify as you progress. This one is truly a hit, if you like action games just buy it. If you dont like RPG's in any way, rent it first, but odds are youll be back to buy it. A great game all around, and should not be missed by anyone. Well, maybe some kids, as their are blood and gore effects, but it doesnt send a bad message, just that realistic!!!

Solid action RPG

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: December 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

At first I was a bit disappointed that this was not a real RPG like BG or BG2. Dark Alliance (DA) is more an action RPG like the Diablo games. DA has great graphics and music (far better than Diablo 2) and is pretty addictive. It doesn't make a real impact though. A solid action RPG, but nothing really special.

diablo-like hack and slash /good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have played 2 of the 3 acts and it has taken about 7 hours. based on that the total game should take about 12 hours. you can replay using the other 2 characters.

pros: graphics look good
good hack and slash

cons: too short
the game gets really slow during fight scences with a couple of characters in act2.

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