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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

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

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Quick resume

Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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    Pros

    • Deep and immersive story
    • Complex tactical combat
    • High replayability with many classes and quests
    • Rich character development and relationships
    • Extensive modding community

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and interface
    • Steep learning curve for ad&d rules
    • Some bugs and pathfinding issues
    • Challenging difficulty may frustrate new players
    • Lack of official localization in some languages

    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. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

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    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 extensive freedom in character creation, decision making, and party composition, with many choices affecting story and gameplay."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game involves complex tactical combat based on AD&D 2nd edition rules, requiring skillful management and strategic thinking."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is primarily on single-player story and personal progress; multiplayer exists but is not the main motivation."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Highly replayable with multiple classes, quests, and outcomes; players report returning repeatedly over many years."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Party members interact and cooperate in combat and story, but gameplay is primarily single-player with AI companions."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Extensive character customization, modding community, and multiple ways to approach quests encourage creative play."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize party dynamics and mutual respect rather than dominance; no evidence of trash talk or power imposition."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players use the game to immerse in a rich fantasy world, escaping real life through deep story and roleplaying."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with different classes, party compositions, and strategies; modding further encourages experimentation."

    • Exploration
      4

      "The game world is large and richly detailed, encouraging discovery of new areas, secrets, and quests."

    • Expression
      4

      "Character creation and customization, including portraits and modded content, allow for personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Set in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe with magic, dragons, and mythical creatures."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some social interaction through party members and multiplayer, but primarily a solo experience."

    • Growth
      5

      "Players develop characters through leveling, skill acquisition, and learning complex game mechanics."

    • Health
      -4

      "Long sedentary play sessions reported; no physical activity or health-related gameplay."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and strategic input; pausing is used but not idle gameplay."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Romance options and deep companion relationships provide emotional connection beyond surface-level."

    • Leadership
      4

      "Player leads and manages a party of companions, directing their actions and decisions."

    • Progression
      5

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

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Game can be challenging and demanding, requiring focus and strategic thinking rather than pure relaxation."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Music and sound effects enhance immersion but sensory stimulation is moderate and not overwhelming."

    • Status
      -3

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

    • Story
      5

      "Highly praised narrative with deep character development, branching quests, and immersive lore."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Combat and gameplay require tactical planning, resource management, and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and story provide suspense and challenge, with moments of tension and excitement."

    • Value
      5

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

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves fighting and defeating enemies with spells and weapons; violence is a core gameplay element."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must manage resources and avoid defeat in challenging combat encounters."

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