RPGamer has reviewed the second installment in the Icewind Dale series, rating the game at 7 out of 10 points.
Here's a bit:Much like any other RPG that accurately simulates the Dungeons & Dragons rules, Icewind Dale II allows you to create a huge variety of characters, expounds on the virtue of exploration, and simplifies the basic battle rules. By equipping your characters in a number of ways and utilizing the 'pause anywhere' feature, you can easily consider your battle strategy - which is a component vital to successfully surviving each mission. With the huge number of spells, items, classes, stats, and feats all covered under the 3rd Edition rules, it becomes difficult to accurately describe combat as it can be an utterly different experience for each player. In essence, however, you are able to select your targets and use the well designed interface to select their potential doom. Everything from magical spells to alternate weapon settings is but a click away, and with the large number of opponents - be they Ice Trolls, Frost Dragons, Goblins, Orcs or any other of the plethora of mythological monsters - this only makes fighting a tireless and enjoyable experience. |