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Deep and immersive RPG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Although this is a sprawling game, Bioware have created a superb in-depth RPG with attention to detail. The conversations can sometimes go on a little too much but generally the characters are interesting and ther storylines are well crafted.

The non linear aspects of the game - with different tasks to be completed along with a journal really help to create this fantasy world. The sheer amount of spells, weapons and objects can become a bit unwieldy at times. However I would recommend this game to those who like RPGs because it is an enjoyable adventure.

Good Roleplay

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is as good as Baldur's Gate, maybe even better, it's fun, bigger, and it gives lot's of hours to delve into this magnificent word.

Better than the first

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn is an all out great game; practially flawless. The grafics are a breakthrough in the birds-eye-view third peson fantasy RPG's. Game play is great, and the story is wonderful. I couldn't stop playing it. The different areas are extremely detailed, down to the flies circling around dead fish lying on tables. The puzzles will rack your brain continuously, but you never get tired of them. It's much more intellectual than the normal hack and slash games like Diablo 2 or something, and you never get tired of it. The only problem that I had with the entire game, is that there are a couple puzzles that you would never guess unless you looked them up up on the internet. But otherwise the game is flawless. If you havn't played, or do not own Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, BUY IT IMEDIATELY.

It is the best game EVER MADE for PC

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

It has to be the coolest game Black Isle has to offer besides Planescape Torment! I wouldn't even compare it to Baldur's Gate 1 because this one blows it out of the water, no comparrison! It has alot of classes to choose from but the pictures are very poor! It is definetely not and easy game to beat, it took me about 4-5 months to beat so if you like long games this is a GREAT GAME FOR YOU.

Fun.Addictive.Compelling.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I am a significantly older player of role-playing games and I must admit that I have never played a PC game that held my interest as well as BG2 did. The effects and coloring were great. The soundtrack was well conceived. And the storyline was very well thoughtout. I don't believe that most PC role-playing games can boast such an in depth story through each chapter (from BG1 through TOB). The replayability through different classes, different alignments allows for some unique role-playing situations that are hard to duplicate. I would not suggest this game for those people that don't truly want to role-play as they will undoubtedly miss some of the best points in the game.

Unimaginably entertaining and engrossing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is, without a doubt, one of the best games I've ever played. With loads of classes and then tons of kits, the replayability of this game is astounding. The spells are amazing and powerful, and you can spend several (real) days searching for one magic sword (anyone say the Holy Avenger+5?). This game is definetly one for everybody who likes RPGs.

Amazing characters; A game that is close to my heart.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Baldur's Gate 2 is a labor of love. It is a rich, staggering epic (to coin a term) that only gets better with repeated play, as you discover new class-specific subplots and new NPC interactions. The characters are the most believably alive, the most richly endearing cast I have ever seen in a game. The writing and especially the voice acting (villain Jon Irenicus must be heard to be believed) rivals the acting in my favorite movies. The NPC's are complex individuals, and any illusion of stereotypes is abolished once you get to know them. The NPC's travel with you and react to situations in their own way; although you control their actions in combat, they have their own opinions and will leave your party if what you're doing strongly opposes their own moral alignments.

Baldur's Gate 2 is more than professional, more than "entertainment product," although it IS smashingly good fun. It is artful. It is alive with possiblities. It is a game that you will cherish.

Best Game Ever is an Understatement

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I got this game in X-Mas of Last year. I am still playing it. The branches the story takes you on are varied and fun. The company AI and the fact that each person has there own story is amazing. Different party members interact differently to you and the world. Their are different paths you can take which determine whether you become good or evil. If you want an engrossing story and cast of Characters, BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!

Helpful Hints

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Alright, there are enough reviews saying this game is awesome, and of course thats true. I did notice at least one that said there was a problem with only being able to create one character, thereby wasting the huge capacity for variation on multiple characters.

Solution: never EVER play single player mode. Always play in multiplayer mode. You can have a single player type game using the multiplayer mode and create and control all the characters! No more "Well I don't like you guys anymore, I'm outa here with all my cool equiment hahaha cya!" Or, "I'm an evil cleric with a bad reputation and you really need a cleric but you're gonna hate me the whole time I'm with ya." Anyways... the multiplayer protocols to choose from vary, pick Serial or IPX or TCP-IP if available (I forget if TCP-IP is an option, Serial should work whether you have a cable or not because the point is not to actually play a game with someone else if you want to play alone, and remember to install the IPX network protocol if you choose that one). Yay, now you can have your very own private "multiplayer" game and create/import characters for every single one of the 6 available player slots.

I love the ability to customize character biographies, as well as the journal you can actually write in, making your own notes or bits of personalized story as you go along. My party has my old character Elric who soloed BG1, some new characters I made up to go with his plot line, and two npc's for kicks and variety, Minsk (sp?) the owner of Boo the incredibly cute Space Hamster, and Aerie simply because I needed another healer and she does eventually stop whining (hehe). The storyline of Elric the Eternal Champion (see books by Michael Moorcock) puts an interesting twist into the child-of-a-god plot line BG1 and 2 present, creating a world interesting to me personally and much more immersive than just a run of the mill created character. And the game throws in little quirks like Aerie's flirting with Elric (since the main character is a male) and I already had a love-interest character for him in my party, so hence I was faced with trying to tell Aerie to back off while not completely hurting her feelings (which is hard to do!). And this is a game? *Laughs*.. more like a living story!

As a thought, another problem mentioned in other reviews was the game crashing, and I do believe the Windows blue screens of death come from a partical effect which can be turned off. I haven't actually played this game in a while due to being terribly addicted to Diablo II (dang you expansion...) but the blue screens do get old. So check out the video options, tweak em a bit, and see if it helps.

So far I think the best part of BG2 is the very open ended feeling to the massive amount of side quests (if you can call them that) including the ability to procure your very own Keep that you can make money off of (raise taxes or what have you) and do the good ol' settling of disputes among your underlings. Does the thief your guards caught die, or will you give him a second chance? And if you let him live, do you tell the victim "tough cookies" or pay him out of your own pocket for the goods stolen? There is a very tangible sense of decision making and power in this game along with the characters feeling alive and real, not just sprites on the screen. Like you could walk into your computer screen and be in a believable medieval world surrounded by loyal comrades ready to embark on the next great adventure.

Fun times 8)

A Game to Revist

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn is Black Isle's follow-up to the groundbreaking Baldur's Gate. Baldur's Gate, released on Nov. 30th 1998, was an accomplishment in the translation of pen and paper role-playing to the personal computer. With an engrossing storyline, colorful non-player-characters, polished gameplay, an attractive presentation and an incredibly detailed fantasy world to inhabit Baldur's Gate was a landmark achievement. And as good as its predecessor was Baldur's Gate II, released less than two years later, improves upon it in every imaginable way.
With a longer main quest, Baldur's Gate II continues the epic story you began in the original. Many of your non-player-companions return in one form or another in the course of the game, which lend the proceedings a much needed feeling of continuity. Additionally, the overarching themes of good versus evil remain, as well as your ability to decide whether to ally yourself with either side. And of course, there is the obligatory awesome, love-to-hate antagonist. Therefore, in terms of story, suspension of disbelief and the gratification that comes with completing any narrative work, you will not be disappointed.
Graphically the game looks comparable to its forbearer in art style and environmental climes yet it benefits, on a technical level, from higher resolution settings as well as more detailed area maps and sprite effects. Due to these aesthetic improvements the hardware requirements are slightly steeper than Baldur's Gate, but because of the relative age of the game most entry level computer as well as many laptops should run it smoothly. Now because of its age the game is no longer particularly impressive graphically. The graphics are definitely dated however, that being said, it is an attractive game and the visuals are consistently of good quality. The textures are sharp and each character's outward appearance changes with the equipment s/he is wearing, which is a must for most RPG fans.
In terms of personal opinion I must recommend this game unconditionally. Although there is a learning curve which must be surmounted any effort put in is well worth your time. This is a game that I have returned to time and time again. I have completed the over 40 hours of gameplay with at least three different characters and each run through the game has brought a deeper appreciation of the open-ended nature this wonderful gem. If you haven't played this game yet... you should.

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