Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter Image
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

  • Summary: In the midst of the harshest winter in decades, the barbarian tribes have united under a mysterious new king and threaten to take up arms against the people of Ten-Towns. Continue your adventure in five huge new areas that add directly into the original "Icewind Dale."
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  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
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  1. 86
    Still the best video game music anywhere, and the narration is sheer perfection.
  2. If you prefer the simple hack n' slash action almost on par with "Diablo 2," Heart of Winter might just suffice.
  3. 82
    This expansion pack is worth every last cent to a fan of Icewind Dale.
  4. Small innovations and enhancements are sure to attract people who were thrilled with the original game, but are highly unlikely to attract anyone else.

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  1. The expansion to Icewind Dale, this was criticised at launch for tedious areas with lots of the same enemies. It's true that the Gloam Frost is a slog. However, there are some truly exciting moments, too: the Cloak Tower (?) wizards, the white dragon. It gets an 8 for the Trials of the Luremaster expansion -- a free download if you bought this, and a wonderful little knot of storytelling. Expand