Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Review

Baldur’s Gate is one of the true classics of video game history. The original game came out back in 1998, but an Enhanced Edition was released for PC and mobile devices in 2012.

That means it’s easier than ever to dive back into this world of swords and sorcery. But is this classic game worth your time when so many other fantasy games are out there?

A Familiar World

If you don’t already know, Baldur’s Gate is set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. That means that players who enjoy playing that classic tabletop game are going to have an easier time understanding elements of the story and the gameplay.

However, that doesn’t mean you need to be a tabletop veteran to dive into Baldur’s Gate. The game is user-friendly, and a number of onscreen tips will help even complete newbies navigate this world.

And the Enhanced Edition has made these tips more plentiful and more useful, making this game one of the most user-friendly introductions to this familiar world.

Heroes Unite

If you have played any of Bioware’s later games, the character selection in this game will feel familiar. As it is in games such as Knights of the Old Republic and Dragon Age, you have a single main character and a number of supporting characters who help in your quests and battles.

These characters generally fall into various RPG tropes such as “gruff wizard.” However, each character has a rich background and complex dialogue that helps them to feel real and unique.

Much of the game’s replay value comes from figuring out how different characters interact and either help or hinder your current character build. And as an added bonus, the Enhanced Edition throws three new characters into the mix.