Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition Reviews

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is ranked in the 63rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.8 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2019

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.

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8 / 10
Nov 13, 2019

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.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 12, 2014

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.

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GameSkinny
Top Critic
Mar 31, 2016

Anyone who loved the original Baldur's Gate through Throne Of Bhaal should of course pick up Siege Of Dragonspear despite the flaws.

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4 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2019

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.

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Nov 4, 2019

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.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 24, 2013

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.

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games(TM)
games™ Team
Top Critic
Unscored
Dec 11, 2013

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.

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9 / 10
Dec 18, 2013

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.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 26, 2013

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.

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4.5 / 5.0
Nov 17, 2013

Baldur's Gate II is not a game to be missed. With an epic story, memorable characters, hundreds of hours of dungeon crawling, questing and adventuring, Baldur's Gate stands tall among the classics.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2019

Balder's Gate 1 & 2 enhanced editions, despite the age, still feel like a more modern game. Aside from the massive amount of content that alone makes this purchase worth it. The unique gameplay keeps the game interesting. The story and quest are enjoyable and worth a play through.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 4, 2020

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.

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RPG Fan
Top Critic
75%
Nov 20, 2013

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.

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RPG Site
Dani Maddox
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 14, 2019

Despite showing its age a bit, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is still a strong and classic RPG.

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Dec 19, 2013

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition makes some improvements to what is one of, if not the, best RPGs ever made. That said, it may not have done enough to warrant the extra cost when compared to simply buying the original.

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Twinfinite
Twinfinite Staff
Top Critic
2 / 5.0
Nov 16, 2013

I know that Baldur's Gate 2 is an incredibly well-loved game. I get that. I love the original X-Com, but I understand that if some walked into that these days (even an updated version that was cleaned up) it would be very hard to enjoy. This is more of a warning to people that have no experience with Baldur's Gate 2. If you have not played this before, perhaps you should check out the first one. Maybe importing a character and knowing the rules and world a bit would have alleviated many of my frustrations, but as it stands, I don't see the appeal.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2013

One of the best RPGs of all time returns. This new edition succeeds not because of any enhancements added by Beamdog, but because the game BioWare created is still as strong as it ever was with only dated design and mechanics holding it back.

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6 / 10
Oct 14, 2019

Baldur's Gate I & II Enhanced Edition is nothing more than a port of the remasters previously released on PC, clustered in one single cartridge for the Switch. The content is massive, as all the expansions are part of it, but the series deserved a little facelift.

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Oct 15, 2019

Enhanced editions of the first two Baldur's Gate games have finally arrived on consoles.

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