Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, Nintendo Switch, iOS, PlayStation 4, Linux, Mac • 2013

2013

Quick resume

Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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Pros

Deep and immersive story
Complex tactical combat
High replayability with many classes and quests
Rich character development and relationships
Extensive modding community

Cons

Dated graphics and interface
Steep learning curve for ad&d rules
Some bugs and pathfinding issues
Challenging difficulty may frustrate new players
Lack of official localization in some languages

Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

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Motivations

Autonomy

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"Players have extensive freedom in character creation, party composition, exploration order, and tactical combat decisions."

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"Players have extensive freedom in character creation, decision making, and party composition, with many choices affecting story and gameplay."
Competence

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4

"The game involves complex mechanics, skill checks, and challenging combat requiring strategic thinking and mastery."

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"The game involves complex tactical combat based on AD&D 2nd edition rules, requiring skillful management and strategic thinking."
Competition

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-3

"Focus is mainly on single-player campaign; multiplayer exists but is dead and not a major motivation."

Max Payne 3
"Focus is primarily on single-player story and personal progress; multiplayer exists but is not the main motivation."
Continuation

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"Highly replayable with multiple factions and quests; players report habitual returns and long play sessions."

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"Highly replayable with multiple classes, quests, and outcomes; players report returning repeatedly over many years."
Cooperation

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2

"Party-based gameplay with AI companions and tactics, but mostly single-player focused; cooperation is internal to party rather than multiplayer teamwork."

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"Party members interact and cooperate in combat and story, but gameplay is primarily single-player with AI companions."
Creativity

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4

"Extensive character customization, skill builds, crafting, and multiple quest solutions encourage creative approaches."

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"Extensive character customization, modding community, and multiple ways to approach quests encourage creative play."
Domination

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-4

"Interactions are respectful and cooperative within the party; no evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority over others."

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"Interactions emphasize party dynamics and mutual respect rather than dominance; no evidence of trash talk or power imposition."
Escapism

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5

"Players use the game to immerse themselves in a rich fantasy world, escaping real life through story and exploration."

Dragon Age™ Inquisition
"Players use the game to immerse in a rich fantasy world, escaping real life through deep story and roleplaying."
Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or external pressure."

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"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

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"Players experiment with different classes, skill trees, party compositions, and strategies."

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"Players experiment with different classes, party compositions, and strategies; modding further encourages experimentation."
Exploration

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"The game world is large and varied, with many new areas, secrets, and events to discover."

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Expression

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4

"Character creation and customization, along with modding, allow for personal expression."

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Fantasy

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"Set in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe with fantasy creatures, magic, and lore."

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Fellowship

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"Some social interaction in multiplayer but mostly solo experience."

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Growth

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"Players develop characters through leveling, skill acquisition, and learning game mechanics."

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Health

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"Gameplay is sedentary; no physical activity involved, and long play sessions reported."

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Idle

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-4

"Requires continuous attention and micromanagement; pausing is used strategically but not idle play."

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Intimacy

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"Romance options and companion interactions provide emotional connection and relationship building."

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Leadership

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"Players lead and manage a party of companions, directing their actions and development."

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"Player leads and manages a party of companions, directing their actions and decisions."
Progression

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"Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, and unlocking new spells and abilities."

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Relaxation

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"Game is challenging and demanding, requiring focus and strategic thinking, not primarily relaxing."

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Sensation

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"Visual and auditory effects enhance immersion, but stimulation is moderate and not overwhelming."

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Status

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"Focus is on individual story and character development rather than social recognition or popularity."

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Story

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"Highly praised narrative with deep lore, character development, and immersive storytelling."

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Strategy

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"Combat and gameplay require careful planning, tactical thinking, and problem solving."

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Thrill

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Value

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Violence

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"Combat involves fighting and defeating enemies with spells and weapons; violence is a core gameplay element."

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Survival

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"Players must manage resources and avoid defeat in challenging battles."

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