The ancestor of the popular D&D series
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn was a production based on the popular D&D series, and more precisely – Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (2nd Edition), licensed by Wizards of the Coast. The game follows the system of this tabletop title, mimicking its combat mechanics, and emphasising the significance of the active pause, the skilled use of which is crucial for successful battles. All the character classes (such as figher, ranger, thief, mage, sorcerer, cleric and so on) and other mechanics are derived from Dungeons & Dragons series as well.
The gameplay
Much like it was in the games from D&D series, the players in Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition embark on a journey, where they compose their teams of warriors, magicians and other classes to aid them in battles against the fiercest of monsters and other enemies. The combat remains the same as in Baldur's Gate: Shadows of Amn, which means real-time battles which can be paused though in order to give commands to our companions.
As for the list of characters, this version of the game brings back Neera the Wild Mage, Dorn Il-Khan the Blackguard, and Rasaad the Monk, known from Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition. Additionally, exclusive for this very version are two more characters, namely Hexxat the Thief, and Wilson the Bear. Of course, each of them has his or her own character quest, and it is up to the player to follow the path and complete those tasks.
Key features:
- The Final Chapter - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition includes Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal, the epic conclusion of the Bhaalspawn saga. Four New Party Members - Bundled with Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition are four new characters that can join you on your journey.
- The Black Pits 2: Gladiators of Thay - Explore the tactical depth of high-level Dungeons & Dragons combat. Undermine your captors and prey upon their weaknesses while you dodge traps and battle for your life against Demi-Liches, Mind Flayers, and Githyanki.
- Easy Multiplayer - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition makes it easy to find, list, and join multiplayer games, even while behind a firewall.
- Widescreen and More - Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition features full widescreen support, remastered area artwork from original renders, and a host of other interface and gameplay improvements.
