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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II PlayStation 2
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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28

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  1. BrandonR.
    Jan 21, 2004
    10
    Don't listen to the SUX-BOX fanboy. The PS2 version is just as good as the system he blows kisses at.
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  2. Marc
    Mar 20, 2004
    8
    This is a solid solid effort. A hank and slash game with just enough to keep you coming back for a few more hours after you have finished it the first time. Poor graphics and level design though. The presentation needed more polish.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Alliancelover
    Apr 21, 2004
    10
    This game is just as good as the first the only big flaw is the scenery was not to far fetched from the first one but the new characters and semi challenging quests make it worth the time and the 50 dollars to purchase.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. JimmyW.
    Aug 21, 2004
    4
    You'll get lost in every level except if your a pro (and ime not a pro) but is still cool how u buy ure own weapons to use am surprised that buldars gate 1 got a higher ranking than this one (the sequel) its o.k but youll spend nearly ure whole time saying "i think ive been here" overall i wouldn't reccomend playing it.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  5. DeemerB.
    Jan 21, 2004
    10
    SUPER!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. JasonJ.
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    It doesn't get any better this this type of game. This is almost exactly what people who play D&D imagine while playing. The improvements over the first one are noteworthy. Mainly the weapon upgrading system. Even 3 years later in 2007, the graphics are still quite amazing. I'm referring to the PS2 version, by the way. The PS2 version is now out of print and I had to pay almost 60 USD to get a new copy, but it was worth it. Let's hope that Wizards of the Coast release more of these types of games. If you want a game that is just as good in play and story-line buy Champions of Norrath too. But play this one first.… Expand
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  7. BenS.
    Jan 19, 2004
    10
    This game is definatly better on the x-box than ps2, and I don't know if anyone notices the all of the not so good reviews (below 8.0) are from ps2 mag. web sites and all of them are saying CoN is going to be better. Hmm I wonder if it's because CoN is a ps2 exclusive. don't believe bad press.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. DarthTheSithKnight
    Feb 17, 2004
    10
    Don't listen to the stupid critic who rated this game below 80. For me it deserves an 11. The game is really similar to the 1st one, almost identical in gameplay and graphics, for which i'm gratefull 'cause the 1st one is one of my favorites videogames ever. And most important of all, and i'm sorry if i hurt any final fantasy susceptibilities, This game has the Best Weapon Customization System I've ever seen in an RPG. It's so addictive, and the combinations of weapons are almost limitless, besides, I can play throgh the game with 5 different caracters? I'm not leavin my console 4 a long time with this one. And coop mode? Sweet!!!!!… Expand
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  9. BenL.
    Feb 18, 2004
    10
    It rocks!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. MTess0129
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    Action/RPG perfection. Awesome game in every way. Excellent replay value, with all the different characters, and the unlockable extreme mode. Love the first game, love this one even more.
  11. Singh
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Look at what the first game did: chapters, D&D level up system and lots of hack and slash. Basic PS2 RPG, now look at the second one. It has all the same things, horrible, horrible game. I'm joking, it takes these three qualities and expands on them. Lets start with chapters: way more chapters, a prologue system and each chapter is longer. Now the Level up system: way more qualities that make it way more like a D&D Game, plus you can level up your class, such as Cleric to Paladin. Hack and Slash, way more enemies and way more kinds of enemies. Now this game resembles a RPG way more than the predecessor and that is a very good thing, with the aforementioned qualities, it already starts to sound more like a DnD game. There is a world map, so you can travel to your locations and see the places in the world. You can also travel back to locations, each time with there being different and more enemies. This way, the city of Baldur's Gate acts as a hub city from where you can travel locations, thus making the game semi open-world. The story, like always, is great, why? Because, I am Mordoc SeLanmere. Then comes the weapon creation system. Not only can you create your own weapons, but you can modify your other ones, as well as armour. This makes sure that rubies and sapphires and rings aren't completely useless. While we can say the first game to be about 10 % RPG and 90 % Action, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II is about 35 % RPG the rest action. This is a great improvement, the only bad thing is, there is not going to be a third one, at least not until Interplay makes a deal with Atari or the Wizards of the Coast.… Expand
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Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. eToychest
    80
    A wonderful example of how to craft a fun and exciting game out of a genre that is ageing poorly. This game shows that there is still some life yet in the hack and slash RPG, and for that I am grateful.
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  2. GameSpy
    75
    While some of the areas are bigger than the ones found in the original, almost all of them are less interesting. The game's dungeons and outdoor areas are, for the most part, boring.
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  3. PSX Nation
    80
    The boys and girls at Black Isle Studios put over 100,000 hours into the development of Dark Alliance II and it shows. Dark Alliance II is a great experience to enjoy either alone or with a friend and greatly improves upon almost every feature available in its 2001 predecessor.
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