Rating: 77.3%
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox and Mac
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up and Adventure
Themes: Action, Fantasy and Historical
Keywords: medieval, magic, death, action-adventure, spin-off, sequel, sword & sorcery, boss fight, necromancy, spider, attributes, customizable characters, leveling up, voice acting, bink video, shopping, bow and arrow, breaking the fourth wall, loot gathering, original soundtrack release, non-player character, potion, melee, real-time combat, difficulty level, based on - tabletop rpg, dark elves, two-handed weapons, cliffhanger, conjuration, illusion, fury, e3 2003 and xbox 360 backwards compatibility
Perspective: Third person
Developer: Black Isle Studios
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment;Interplay Entertainment
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
Summary:
Using the 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons rules set, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II features four new acts of hack-and-slash combat and powerful spell casting. Even more monster types will engage in real-time battles using the same overhead perspective as witnessed in the original game. Each selected character can parlay the experience gained from combat into acquiring new feats and enhanced abilities over time. To help in battle, a new item creation system lets players craft magical weapons and armor using raw materials found during their travels.As before, two heroes can join the adventure in cooperative play on the same screen, with each character differing in the types of feats and powers under his or her command. Equipment can be found or purchased from local merchants using the gold looted from felled creatures or received as payment for quests. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II also features a number of hidden areas, secret characters, and literally hundreds of items to find and use, including potions, scrolls, and wands. In addition, the game features a new branching storyline that offers players a choice where to go next for fortune and honor.
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