Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition Reviews
Combined, these four games carry over 400 hours of some of the most well written RPG storylines I've ever played. The Enhanced Editions provide a wealth of quality of life improvements that make them bearable for new platforms. While there is bafflingly no touchscreen support for Switch, and the multiplayer is AWOL, there is simply no better way to take these wonderful RPGs on the road than the Nintendo Switch.
An excellent opportunity for those who loved the original to play it again, but newbies will need the patience of a saint to survive the complexity of its gameplay.
The enhancements aren't quite ready for prime-time, but Baldur's Gate II remains one of the greatest RPGs of all time and an unsurpassed D&D experience. The improvements to the interface are fantastic, and if the new content gets the final wax-and-polish it deserves, it will be too.
This Switch version is hands down the best way to play these games. They hold up remarkably well in 2020 thanks to the engaging story and memorable cast of characters.
The new content is fun and adds to the experience, but let's not forget that we're talking about Baldur's Gate II here. While balls-hard and requiring a lot of patience if you're prepared to take it on you'll discover what is arguably the best and deepest RPG of all time, that many people believe represents Bioware at their peak.
If you're a fan of RPGs, you owe it to yourself to play this game. Keep in mind that it's not easy and that the governing system isn't for everyone; however, get past that, and there's a classic that compares to any behemoths of the genre even today. Just don't blame me when you find yourself stuck in the first area; this game is hard, and you will be better for playing.
As a classic RPG with some of the best writing and purest example of D&D mechanics in a videogame you really need to play this, but as a 'remake' this needs more work to be worthy of the same praise as its older brother.
Anyone who loved the original Baldur's Gate through Throne Of Bhaal should of course pick up Siege Of Dragonspear despite the flaws.
Having said that, it is still an outstanding pickup for anyone looking to get into an RPG with a little more teeth than they're used to, and a rejuvenated, reinvigorated return for those old dogs remembering how much fun they had the last time around.
There's no other way to say this: by virtue of being two of the greatest games of all time, this combined edition pack is one of the best releases of the year.
I consider myself both a CRPG fan and a retro enthusiast, but the experience of trying to play Baldur's Gate on Switch is a frustration that I wouldn't wish on anyone. I'm not saying you shouldn't play a Baldur's Gate title in your lifetime; I just don't recommend you get it on Switch. This is an experience that is meant for a PC and the prospect of having in it on the go is not enough to overcome the poor implementation. If you really need to play these games portably, I recommend purchasing a laptop.
While Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition still has the same award-winning content, even adding a little bit of extra stuff, the game is unfortunately still outmatched in today's arena.
GREAT - If you’re up to the challenge, Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editions are great experiences on the Switch. There is easily over 100 hours of entertainment here and although both look a bit dated, I found playing them on the handheld to be a great deal of fun.
If you have ever been curious about the original Baldur’s Gate games but for some reason have never experienced them, this is an excellent way for console players to jump in and give it a shot.