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87 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Summary: A completely new Advanced Dungeons & Dragons adventure with an epic storyline in the tradition of "Baldur's Gate." Includes 3-D technology developed for "Baldur's Gate II" that allows for incredible spell and environment effects. New spells, equipment, and abilities provide a higher level of gameplay. [Interplay]… Expand

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  1. Positive: 29 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Though in five years we will not look back on "Icewind Dale" as the game that changed the world, we will likely remember it as one of the most enjoyable RPGs we've had the pleasure to crack open.
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  2. GameZone
    95
    On a slower machine, frustration sets in. But when played on a machine that allows the total scope of this game to shine through, it is a fantastic journey. Tough, you bet – but a lot of fun.
  3. Da Gameboyz
    94
    For those of you that may not be sure -- try it!
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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. okamimiyazaki
    10
    An amazing game if you like the D&D style RPGs. Fantastic music, good plot, challenging and very memorable. It can be a little bit of a grind at times.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. JohnR
    9
    Another stunningly impressive RPG from Black Isle/BioWare, full to brimming with atmosphere. The Infinity Engine games are immortal in my opinion. The two Icewind Dales are probably inferior to the two Baldur's Gates and Planescape : Torment, but they still wipe the floor with just about every other game under the sun. The attention to detail which the writers lavished on these games deserves a medal ; the quality of the writing simply has no peer. The Black Isle/BioWare collaboration was one of those rare unions, like The Beatles or Monty Python, which are sadly all too rare. I would recommend Icewind Dale (and ID2) to anyone. You can still play it in Vista too with a minor adjustment or two. And there is a thriving modding community still refining these games and adding new content - ten years after Baldur's Gate was released ! I think that says it all really. The Infinity Engine games are the best of all time. End of story.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. Imachuemanch
    8
    It's just a not complicated "team" hack'n'slash, where a really average story is just an excuse to fight stronger and stronger enemies. Well, it's a Baldurs Gate with worse story and different locations. Doesn't mean this game is bad! It's really entertaining, epic, soundtrack kicks your mind, and that's all what I was expecting from this game. Great atmosphere just makes it better. But I just fail to see any role playing game here. Character development does not make a RPG.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes

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