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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

An old-school hack-and-slash action RPG awaits! Pick one of five heroes, defeat monstrous enemies with weapons and spells, loot treasure and level up in this classic D&D fantasy adventure.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Strong cooperative local and remote play
    • Nostalgic and faithful port of classic arpg
    • Multiple characters and customization options
    • Smooth performance including on steam deck
    • Engaging combat and crafting systems

    Cons

    • Some bugs and crashes reported
    • Graphics and audio largely unchanged from original
    • No online multiplayer, only remote play together
    • Price considered high by some for a port
    • Limited story depth and repetitive elements

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players can choose different characters with unique skills and customize equipment, allowing personal playstyle and strategic decisions."

      Capsule for Attack on Titan / A.O.T. Wings of Freedom Attack on Titan / A.O.T. Wings of Freedom

      "Players can choose from multiple characters and customize gear and skills, allowing personal playstyle and decision-making."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game offers challenging combat, skill progression, and difficulty modes that require player skill and strategy."

      Capsule for Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

      "Game offers skill challenges, multiple difficulty levels including Extreme mode, and feedback through combat and crafting systems."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on cooperative and solo play without ranked modes or leaderboards; emphasis on personal and group progression rather than competition."

      Capsule for Viking Squad Viking Squad

      "Focus is on cooperative and solo play without ranked modes or leaderboards; emphasis on personal progression and co-op."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report hundreds of hours of gameplay, replayability through different timetables, routes, and modding support."

      Capsule for Diesel Railcar Simulator Diesel Railcar Simulator

      "Players report hundreds of hours of play, multiple playthroughs, and replayability through character unlocks and difficulty modes."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on couch and online co-op play with teamwork, task sharing, and communication features highlighted."

      Capsule for Wild Woods Wild Woods

      "Strong emphasis on local and remote co-op play; many reviews highlight couch co-op and Remote Play Together functionality."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Crafting system allows creation and repair of tools, clothing, and weapons, encouraging player creativity within survival constraints."

      Capsule for The Long Dark The Long Dark

      "Workshop system allows crafting and customizing weapons and armor, enabling player creativity in builds."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of dominance or power imposition; gameplay is cooperative or solo with balanced interactions."

      Capsule for Chronicon Chronicon

      "Gameplay centers on shared cooperative experience with balanced interactions; no evidence of dominance or power imposition."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersive fantasy escape."

      Capsule for Secrets of Grindea Secrets of Grindea

      "Players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersive fantasy escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with skill combinations, character builds, and crafting; some trial and error involved."

      Capsule for Agarest: Generations of War Zero Agarest: Generations of War Zero

      "Players experiment with different characters, builds, and crafting combinations; some exploration of mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Game features multiple unique locations, optional dungeons, hidden treasures, and secret characters encouraging discovery."

      Capsule for Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4 Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4

      "Game features optional side quests, exploration of varied environments, and discovery of secrets."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character customization and gear appearance allow personal expression within game constraints."

      Capsule for GreedFall GreedFall

      "Character customization through gear and skill choices allows personal expression within game constraints."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Set in a rich Dungeons & Dragons fantasy universe with magic, mythical creatures, and epic storytelling."

      Capsule for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

      "Set in Dungeons & Dragons universe with magic, mythical creatures, and fantasy narrative."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong community and social play through multiplayer co-op and shared experiences."

      Capsule for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

      "Strong community and shared experience through co-op play and multiplayer features."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, learn combat and crafting systems, and improve through progression."

      Capsule for Tinkerlands Tinkerlands

      "Players develop skills, level up characters, and improve gear; learning curve with crafting and combat."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires continuous attention and engagement during combat and exploration."

      Capsule for Ys: Memories of Celceta Ys: Memories of Celceta

      "Requires continuous attention and engagement during combat and exploration."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Co-op play fosters social interaction and bonding with friends or partners."

      Capsule for Escape Simulator Escape Simulator

      "Co-op play fosters social interaction and bonding, though mainly casual and gameplay-focused."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "Players cooperate as equals; no leadership or authoritative roles indicated."

      Capsule for Cat Quest II Cat Quest II

      "Players cooperate as equals; no evidence of leadership or authoritative roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong progression through leveling, gear upgrades, crafting, and unlocking new abilities."

      Capsule for Wigmund Wigmund

      "Strong progression through leveling, gear upgrades, crafting, and unlocking new characters and difficulties."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Balanced challenge and fun gameplay provide flow and tension release, though some difficulty spikes exist."

      Capsule for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

      "Gameplay provides flow and tension release, though some difficulty spikes and challenge exist."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visuals, sounds, and whimsical elements provide sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Goblin Cleanup Goblin Cleanup

      "Visual and auditory elements provide sensory enjoyment; some dated graphics but nostalgic charm."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social status or ranking systems; focus is on personal and cooperative achievement."

      Capsule for Toodee and Topdee Toodee and Topdee

      "No social status or ranking systems; focus on personal and cooperative achievement."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Simple narrative with characters and lore that unfolds during gameplay, though not deeply complex."

      Capsule for LostWinds LostWinds

      "Narrative with characters and plot exists but is considered simple and a vehicle for gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Combat and character builds require tactical thinking and planning, though mechanics remain accessible."

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      "Combat and character builds require some planning and tactical thinking, though gameplay is accessible."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Combat and boss fights provide suspense and challenge, creating moments of tension and relief."

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      "Combat and boss fights provide suspense and challenge, with some tension and relief moments."

    • Value

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      1

      "Mixed opinions on price; some feel it is expensive for a port, others find it worth the nostalgia."

      Capsule for Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

      "Mixed opinions on price; many find value in nostalgia and gameplay hours, some consider price high for a port."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Core gameplay involves combat, defeating monsters, and destruction typical of hack-and-slash ARPGs."

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    • Survival

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      3

      "Players must manage health, avoid death, and strategically overcome threats."

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      "Players manage health, resources, and avoid death; some strategic defense and challenge."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Value, Status.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026