Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

But Why ThoArron Kluz

70/10

There is a really solid experience to find here as long as your expectations are tempered. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 has such solid gameplay and player options that it is no wonder it is as revered to this day as it is. Unfortunately, some shoddy aspects of the re-release drag it down.

Worth PlayingThe Cookie Snatcher

8.2/10

The anticipated sequel has arrived. Embark on a new adventure in Baldur's Gate and brave terrible dangers in search of fortune, glory, and power. Face a multitude of sinister enemies while traveling through many spectacular environments in this action-packed fantasy game. Rid the lands of chaos, mastering skills, spells, and deadly weapons … the fate of thousands hangs in the balance.

Dark Alliance II is an excellent way to spend some time and a game that, in its vinyl vintage years, continues to be entertaining for reasons beyond nostalgia. If you’re looking for a “Diablo-like” with some interesting level design, a streamlined and efficient approach to questing, and some great water effects (seriously), then you’ll get a good run out of this one.

GameSpotRyan Davis

8/10

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II will surely satisfy players looking for a well-crafted, accessible action RPG experience.

Nintendo World ReportGuillaume Veillette

7/10

Ultimately, if you and a partner have played the more modern co-op action RPGs already and are looking for your next fix, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 holds up where it matters. The gameplay is fun, and the both of you might find its outmoded aspects charming. But if you don’t have a buddy (or spouse, child, etc.) close by to pick up a sword and slay goblins with you, the appeal is much more limited.

Gaming NexusElliot Hilderbrand

7/10

If I hadn't played Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II when I was in high school, would I have enjoyed it now? I don't think so. The simplistic look did not age well. The city of Baldur's Gate feels empty and lifeless. The couch co-op is good; being able to play online would have been great, but only the PC version has that. The only real update was the rapid loading times and smooth frame rate. But I did play this back in high school. The memories carried over from 18 years ago. I'm lucky that the nostalgia was strong enough for me to look past the obvious flaws of Dark Alliance II. Because I was...

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

6/10

Originally released in 2004, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II just made its debut on Nintendo devices. And although the nostalgia is there, I'm sure I would've enjoyed the game more if I'd been able to play it in the early aughts.Read More

WayTooManyGamesAaron Price

6/10

It’s been eighteen years since the original release of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II. Not only is this obvious from looking at it, but being set in the Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition version of Forgotten Realms dates it even further, being the most recent edition at the time. Baldur’s Gate garnered a lot of love in its time, with the series slowing down drastically after the original release of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II, while fans wait for the upcoming Baldur’s Gate III.

MMORPGGarrick Durham-Raley

6/10

More and more old-school RPGs are being remastered, and the shuttered Black Isle Studio’s last-ever published game Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II is the most recent to get a glow-up. The hack-and-slash action RPG hit launched January 2004 on PS2 and Xbox following the very successful first entry Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance from 2001. Now, thanks to Square One Games and publisher Interplay, Dark Alliance II has been remastered and re-released for PC and consoles including the PlayStati...

RPGamerSam Wachter

Kill Stuff, Sell Stuff, Buy Stuff, Repeat. As simple as this formula sounds, it actually works most of the time for Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II.

XboxEraJesse 'Doncabesa' Norris

4/10

Featuring little in the ways of improvements with only the base resolution and framerate changing, and lots in the ways of game-breaking bugs, it’s impossible to recommend this $30 broken mess of a game at launch. Once things are patched up and hopefully working better it might be some couch co-op fun, though only on a deep sale. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II’s “remaster” is a major disappointment.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II has finally been re-released on modern consoles, given the same coat of paint as its predecessor did last year, which is to say seeing the title sporting an upgraded resolution and widescreen support. While the adventure itself is as fun as it has always been, it’s a