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Zarok- never liked this type of game til this came along

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

WOW!!! I played many RPG games with the AD&D style but i found them, just too long to complete boring puzels. But in this game if U realy want to just want to stick to the main plot and finish the game U can. BUT if U one of those people with patients there ane so many sub-plots to the game U will be hooked for ages. DEFINITELY ONE OF THE MOST ADDICTIVE RPG GAMES U will ever play!!!!

BG 2, so much to do, so little time.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

An ... amazing game. I may even go so far as to say an astounding game, possibly even an astonishing game. It kicks some serious...
Theres just so much to do, it is very difficult to do everything. Besides the obvious plot of 'Rescue Friend, Kill Enemy' there are many many side plots to play. There are also different classes to be, such as Monk, Sorcerer, Fighter, Thief and moe besides. Each of these have a special quest of their own to complete adding to the length of the game. You can be male or female, chose from different races such as Elves, humans, halflings and more, and each will affect your transition through the game.
With the possiblility of being male or female comes the surprising twist of forming in game relationships between the Player Charicter (PC)ad the Non Player Charicters(NPC). This may sound tacky, and slightly sad, but can be immensly fun, and strangly satisfying.
As close to walking around bashing Orcs and Dragons as most of us are ever likely to get.
How can I put this... BUY THIS NOW!

one word: awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

i played the game so far for 60 days in "game time". Suffice to say that its the best roleplaying game i have ever played of any pc or console roleplaying game. The story, the settings, dialogue, the deep strategic gameplay makes this game a complete package.

Epic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn is the follow up to the succes Baldur's Gate, and it is improved in every way. If you beat Baldur's Gate you have the opportunity to import your character from that game and thus continuing with the same character. Character creation is now offering more opportunities, adding more character classes, like monk, sorceror and barbarian, on top of those you get so called "character kits" which you can add to the traditional professions like Wizard Slayer and Beserker(for fighters). All of these kits have their pros and cons, so study them careful before deciding. If you choose to start a new character you will start with 89.000 experience points(which was the cap in the original Baldur's Gate game). This will give you a level between 7 and 10 depending on class. One thing that I miss is more character portraits. You only get the same bunch that you got in the original game, and it can be a bit annoying, but that is a minor thing.
The game takes off more or less where the original game left off. The character wakes up, trapped in a cage in some underground dungeon, and getting introduced to your captor. Escaping the dungeon is a pretty easy task, and once out of the dungeon, the plot picks up quickly.
Apart from the main plot there are a mass of cool subquests, and unlike Baldur's Gate, there is ALOT of experience points to be had completing those. You can decide for yourself how many of these you will complete before moving on with the main plot.
Alot of NPC's from Baldur's Gate reappears in this game, although they have cut out the less least attractive ones. Alot of new NPC's have been added too. In SoA they really worked on the NPC interaction in the group, there is a good deal of in-group conversation between the different NPC's which makes the game come to life. Another neat feature is that you can get a romance going with some of the female NPC's in the game, which adds another element. The game is obviously more high powered than the original. You will be able to reach levels between 16 and 19 depending on class. The AI is greatly improved over the original, and you wont have anymore of those annoying episodes where one character is blocking everyone else, trapping them inside a room. The graphics are also better than the original.
If you liked Baldur's Gate you will definately like Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn.

A great role playing game ... but beware if you are a novice

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I started playing BG II without having much experience in BG I, so this might be useful for those who have not lived and breathed BG for the last 2 years. I love the game, but it will take some extra learning to grasp some concepts since you start at a pretty high level. In particular, you will have to do some homework to understand the mage and priest spells. Luckily, there are good online guides. Otherwise, the game is awesome. The graphics are superb, and I really like the way different stories get intertwined during the game. Even if there is a main story line that you are supposed to follow there a plenty of large and small quests that you can do to take a break from the main plot. The balance between smarts and pure battles is pretty good too. I am looking forward for BGIII and NW!!!

Best game in existence

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is the best game I have played in my life. I have played about a few dozen rpg games starting from the Pool of Radiance series on the Commodore 64, and this game is the best. I am just simply voting here and this is not really meant to help people know what the game is about.

The Best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The game was the best game I have ever played I loved it.The people that make this game really know how to make a quest game.I have played a lot of games like Baldurs Gate but not nearly as good!I really dont no what else to say u just need to buy it and find out for your self.If your like me love long lasting exciting quest games this for you.This game rules.

The single best RPG I've ever played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Baldur's Gate II is without a doubt the single best RPG I've ever played. It is one of the few games that I have played through multiple times and loved every minute of it. The game is not completely linear and you have the freedom to wander around completing adventures as you see fit, while increasing your level and power. When you feel like continuing the main storyline, you can choose to do so. In addition, the NPCs that you will join with are one of the most interesting aspects of the game. They are interesting and have thier own stories and subquests, which really bring them to life. In addition, the romances the main character can have with 4 of the NPCs add a whole new level of depth and is what kept me coming back for more. You will want to play multiple times to complete all of the romance subplots.
If you have not played this game yet, don't even think about it, just do it. You won't be sorry until you complete the game multiple times and realize that you have done everything there is to do.

[The]cons are wrong

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well, the only con they have incorrectly listed is the fact that the game is based on 2nd edition rules...while this is partially true (partially, because it is based on the skills and powers extension of 2nd edition rules), it is not a downside to the game. It is not only more fitting for the game, but it allows you to import characters from BG1. Also, the rule system is in many ways superior to the 3rd edition rule set. My friends and I still use 2nd edition (with skills and powers) in our pen-and-paper AD&D campaigns, which makes it harder to find rulebooks, but much more enjoyable.

Simply Incredible

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I did not care much for this game the first two or three times I played it, but for some reason I stuck with it. For a while I could still have taken or left it, although I enjoyed the dialogue- until I got to Spellhold. The plot twist at that point of the game pulled me in, and from that point on I loved it. The excellence of the plot and the script far surpasses any other game I have ever played; by turns philosophical, frightening, humorous, tender, savage, or dreamy. Once I was in love with the plot, I began to like the gameplay more as well; it does an excellent job of putting you in control of multiple characters, and unlike many RPGs there is a great deal of strategy involved. The D and D rules provide a broad enough range of outcomes that it comes off seeming very real indeed; tiny turns of chance can affect the outcome of a battle, and you find yourself depending on your luck, just waiting for the tide to swing your way. The dealings with other characters are also very strategic and realistic; characters are motivated by personal ideals and can be manipulated, lied to, dealt fairly with, or double- and triple-crossed depending on the player. Since you can do quests in any order and your previous actions leave various and not-always-predictable impacts on any and everything, it is also non-linear in other ways. Added to all this is the fact that the game is absolutely huge, with characters beyond count, dozens of expansive locations, and over a hundred hours of play time if you do all the quests. While it has frequent frustratingly difficult battles and quite a few small annoying quirks, it is deeply addictive and fascinatingly complex, and overall a must have for any intelligent gamer.
Note: To avoid the irritation of incessantly changing CDs, do the full install.
Note: Some of the annoying parts, in case that worries you, include characters who will often rush foolishly into battle or balk at your orders; rather frequent (though mercifully quick on a decent machine)loadscreens; the inability to save or change armor in combat; and frequent inhibitions to saving or resting if there happen to be monsters nearbye. The shortcomings of your characters are maddening at times, especially in battle with spellcasting foes. However, there are fairly few bugs and the system requirements are a good deal less demanding than some other games.
I've warned you, but I still highly recommend this game!

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