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Dave Woods
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Icewind Dale 2: 10/10 points |
While not perfect IWD2 is definately a contender for the best RPG of the year. Made with a heavily modified version of the venerable IE, IWD2 is an old but familiar friend, even if the interface and rules were overhauled. Speaking of rules, the implementation of the 3E D&D rules is the best so far (who needs AoO anyway). The story is good and the gameplay a good mix between combat, puzzles and dialog, though with an acknowledged slant towards larger combats (very little one on one stuff). The game is linear, but that isn't a bad thing. The main path is focused, though there are sidequests with some that have more than one way to solve them. In the end its still Point A to B to C... but your stay at point C can include alot of things...
The sound and music are superb, though the music is sparse (a bit of a complaint). It does add to the barreness of the cold north. The area art is amazing, it has a "rugged" feeling to it (which fits the area). The portraits have a similar feel. though there are a few portraits that don't fit the mood. The spell effects are top notch once again, more pronounced than BG2/ToB but not showstopping like PST.
Alas the graphics engine itself is 2D only and is getting old. The avatar animations can't match Morrowind or NWN. Still they get the job done.
Combining everything this is one great game. |
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