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Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2013

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Quick resume

The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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    Pros

    • Deep and immersive story
    • Complex tactical combat
    • Large open world with exploration
    • High replayability and content volume
    • Faithful adaptation of ad&d ruleset

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and ui
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Some bugs and technical issues
    • Multiplayer is limited and unstable
    • Difficulty spikes and punishing mechanics

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story, Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore a large open world, choose their own party composition, and make meaningful decisions affecting story and quests."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game features complex tactical combat requiring skillful use of spells, positioning, and party management, with a steep learning curve."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience and personal progression; multiplayer is limited and not a major aspect."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long playtimes and high replayability, often playing for dozens or hundreds of hours."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Party-based gameplay involves managing companions with unique personalities and quests, but mostly single-player cooperation."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Character creation and party composition allow for experimentation with classes and builds; some mod support enhances creativity."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions with companions emphasize mutual respect and party dynamics rather than dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Highly immersive fantasy world and story provide strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players explore different character classes, party setups, and tactical approaches to combat."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Large open world with many secrets, side quests, and areas to discover."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization and use of custom portraits allow for personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Set in a rich Dungeons & Dragons fantasy universe with magic, mythical creatures, and epic storytelling."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some community interaction through multiplayer and shared experiences, but primarily single-player."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players learn complex rules, improve tactical skills, and develop characters over long play sessions."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with long sessions and no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and strategic planning during combat and exploration."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Companions have personal stories and relationships, but social interaction is limited to party members."

    • Leadership
      4

      "Player leads a party of companions, directing their actions and managing group dynamics."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up characters, acquiring items, and unlocking abilities."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Game can be slow-paced and requires patience, but also involves tense tactical combat."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Visuals are dated but atmospheric; sound and music contribute to immersion without intense sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Focus is on personal achievement and story rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep narrative with branching quests, character development, and immersive lore."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Combat and character development require careful planning, tactical thinking, and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat encounters can be tense and challenging, providing suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report high value for time and money due to extensive content and replayability."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves fighting monsters and enemies with weapons and magic, but within a fantasy context."

    • Survival
      3

      "Combat and exploration involve managing resources and avoiding death in a dangerous world."

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