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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
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  1. Imachuemanch
    Aug 21, 2011
    6
    Well... It seems, that this game has everything what's needed to be great sequel of Icewind Dale. There's more fighting, more character development, more locations... But something is getting me bored after few hours. I have no idea why, but it lacks the "touch" that would force me to finish this game and have fun. Maybe that's an atmosphere, because it's noticeable worse than first game had.
  2. KaiEkkrin
    Jun 24, 2011
    6
    A second Icewind Dale, set many years after the first game, with a new player-created party following in the characters' footsteps. This game tries to be more than the first: it's scattered with bits of side plot, puzzles, and strange items, and it uses the new (at the time) and better D&D 3E ruleset. Sadly, it just doesn't work as well. The difficulty is pitched all wrong: it's much too hard in the first and last chapters and too easy for the rest. The awful "resting" mechanic of D&D was retained, which forces stop-offs in bad places during the hard bits, where extra monsters spawn when you rest -- destroying the pace of the game. The puzzles are another pace-breaker, if you don't like that kind of thing: stop progressing and slaying monsters now, and scratch your head at this illogical piece of scenery! Ultimately, the game doesn't flow in the way the first Icewind Dale did. Disappointing.… Expand
  3. RonC.
    Oct 29, 2002
    10
    Not the breadth of story Baldur's Gate II was, but the tweaks to the interface have finally evolved. The graphics are on par with Throne of Bhaal and the AD&D Third Edition rules add an inventive touch to character development that will resuscitate the genre for jaded RPG fans. I didn't play the first one, but you start fresh in this one anyway - no character porting from the first allowed! Since Neverwinter Nights sucks so much, maybe they should seriously revamp this engine into 3D and call it Neverwinter Nights II?… Expand
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  4. BilboBaggins
    Sep 4, 2002
    10
    Tight.
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  5. DragonBoy
    Jun 25, 2003
    10
    Nothing more satisfying than letting a river run red with orc blood.... and that's just the second level :)
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  6. KyleA.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    This game is the love of my life in a way me and my dad beat this game countless times over LAN Black Isle - I appreciate your work.
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  7. EliasO.
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    Yet another brilliant RPG!
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  8. JohnR
    Jun 7, 2008
    9
    Can't give this a 10 as perfect scores must be reserved for perfect games, viz. Baldur's Gate I & 2, Torment. But this and the first Icewind Dale are certainly worthy of the next rank. If you love fantasy RPGs every BioWare/Black Isle Infinity Engine game is a must because they're quite simply the best CRPGs ever created, eclipsing Oblivion, The Witcher, NWN et al, both for their storylines (which are better than most novels) and quality of the writing and imagination in general, and also because of the peerless D&D rules-based tactical combat and character development (the only system that really works, RIP Gary Gygax) and the fact that party-based adventuring from a 3rd person perspective will always be better than the much vaunted, overrated but now seemingly mandatory 1st person perspective. It's a mystery to me why BioWare ditched this engine and it's clear that their games have lost some of their magic since they split with Black Isle (creators of the awesome Fallout series). All RPGs since the Infinity Engine games have been markedly inferior : quite how BioWare and Bethesda can believe that the dialogue and general writing quality in the likes of NWN and Oblivion is even remotely comparable to that in classics such as the Icewind Dales is an utter mystery to me - don't hold out too much hope for Fallout 3 because Bethesda have no idea how to inject any personality into NPCs and while they're not too bad at creating atmospheric game worlds they can't hold a candle to Black Isle/BioWare. Buy both Icewind Dales (they're equally good), both Baldur's Gates (again, can't split them) and Planescape : Torment (best RPG story ever) and you will thank the day you made the decision - because these games are genuine classics, are almost infinitely replayable owing to their depth, breadth and complexity, contain more personality than all other games ever created put together and have stood the test of time.… Expand
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  9. DanielM.
    Jan 11, 2003
    10
    Well, this game was the CRPG of the year for me. I enjoyed Morrowind, but it was a little baren for my tastes. I expected so much more from NWN. Nope, IWD 2 didn't make huge promises, but it came through with huge results.
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  10. TheMitherer
    Oct 23, 2011
    7
    More hardcore than its predecessor this game delights in placing you in very tough situations repeatedly. I got tired of the 'now get out of that' scenario quite quickly and despite my affinity for IE games I only just mustered the motivation to finish the game. The villains I thought were unispiring as were a lot of the locations. I got quite a bit of satisfaction from winning tough battles but sadly that's where the satisfaction started and ended - nothing else about this game seems pleasurable. Worth one playthrough, more if you just like fighting for fighting's sake. Try some summons if you are struggling - they are strangely overpowered for some reason.… Expand
  11. Omegawolf8
    Apr 3, 2011
    10
    This game is probably is one of the BEST RPGs ever. The atmosphere, is exhilarating, the combat is fun, You get to create your own party, this thing is just so good. If you like games, Then BUY this right away.
  12. Kelu
    Mar 28, 2012
    9
    The last game to use the Infinity engine, it represents the technical pinnacle of old-school 2D cRPGs. It was also the first game to use, although not fully implemented due to the engine's limitations, the Dungeons&Dragons 3rd edition ruleset. Although noticeably lacking in plot compared to such giants as Baldur's Gate and Torment, IWD2 caters an enjoyable, action-packed experience, as the journey you embark on with a party of custom charaters will throughoutly test you tactical expertise. The locations are varied and interesting, and so are the foes you will face. All and all, this is a hacky-slashy gem from the time many percieve as the golden era of cRPG genre.… Expand
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Metascore
83 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Gamers' Temple
    86
    Designed for RPG veterans and particularly those familiar with Dungeons & Dragons. The game comes with an excellent and thorough manual, but at well over 100 pages it might be overwhelming to a newbie.
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  2. PC Gamer
    87
    With some nifty tweaks to the engine, A-class writing, and a dazzling implementation of the D&D 3rd Edition rules, ID II is like hauling out yesterday's burrito casserole and realizing that it tastes even better reheated. [Oct 2002, p.87]
  3. Yahoo! Games
    90
    Every bit as good as you’d hope... If any criticism can be found with Icewind Dale II, it's that it may be more than a little inaccessible to the non-"hardcore" role-player.
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