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Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance is out in just two weeks' time. If you don't know what it's about then you've been locked in a cupboard for the last couple of years or else you don't have a PC, but Baldurs Gate is one of the most popular RPG series on the PC platform.
This PS2 version is a whole new storyline set in the Forgotten Realms area of Baldurs Gate, and follows the adventures of the hero (you) as you enter Baldurs Gate down on your luck with just your sword strapped to your back.
What's important about this game is not just the fact that graphically it's stunning and brings the PS2 into a new era, but that it's a 'beginners' RPG' in the sense that if you've never played an RPG game before you can get into this one quite quickly, if you hate RPGs you can play this one as an action game, and if you're into RPGs then this one has enough D&D elements in it to keep you stato/beardy types engrossed for a very long time.
And it'll make a nice change from driving very fast the wrong way up highways, shooting policemen, and kicking footballs around.
I really hope that this is a big success as I'm a great RPG fan, and we may see more Baldur's Gate episodes on the PS2 in future if this one takes off (which it should do, take a look around at some of the gameplay videos and screenshots, WHY haven't you pre-ordered it yet????)
This PS2 version is a whole new storyline set in the Forgotten Realms area of Baldurs Gate, and follows the adventures of the hero (you) as you enter Baldurs Gate down on your luck with just your sword strapped to your back.
What's important about this game is not just the fact that graphically it's stunning and brings the PS2 into a new era, but that it's a 'beginners' RPG' in the sense that if you've never played an RPG game before you can get into this one quite quickly, if you hate RPGs you can play this one as an action game, and if you're into RPGs then this one has enough D&D elements in it to keep you stato/beardy types engrossed for a very long time.
And it'll make a nice change from driving very fast the wrong way up highways, shooting policemen, and kicking footballs around.
I really hope that this is a big success as I'm a great RPG fan, and we may see more Baldur's Gate episodes on the PS2 in future if this one takes off (which it should do, take a look around at some of the gameplay videos and screenshots, WHY haven't you pre-ordered it yet????)
Well I dont think I will get it because I presume that the action will get a tad repetitive after a while..with all the slashign and stuff..I mean 70 missions trying to kill things with swords and magic spells will bore you pretty soon. But thats my opinion. before I played the demo I really wanted to get it
Ephemeral Fantasia is worth getting if you live on RPGs
For a cheap price...
For a cheap price...
Check this out for a review:
http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2827479,00.html
I can't wait for this game. I had the original Baldurs gate for my Mac and I really enjoyed it.
Good time for a game like this cos Lord of the Rings might well spark off some RPG mania.
http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2827479,00.html
I can't wait for this game. I had the original Baldurs gate for my Mac and I really enjoyed it.
Good time for a game like this cos Lord of the Rings might well spark off some RPG mania.
If the actual game looks anything like the demo... I ain`t gettin` it!
muggs375 wrote:
> Is that the game where you meet that bloke with the hamster?
LOL another good PC game made by them is Warcraft 2 tides of darkness
> Is that the game where you meet that bloke with the hamster?
LOL another good PC game made by them is Warcraft 2 tides of darkness
Beard.
Big beardy beard games.
Swap the staff of thwapmingbob for the magic nipple of screemthingmorph.
Hey, at least I'm consistent.
beard.
Beard.
Big beardy beard games.
Swap the staff of thwapmingbob for the magic nipple of screemthingmorph.
Hey, at least I'm consistent.
beard.
Beard.
Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance is out in just two weeks' time. If you don't know what it's about then you've been locked in a cupboard for the last couple of years or else you don't have a PC, but Baldurs Gate is one of the most popular RPG series on the PC platform.
This PS2 version is a whole new storyline set in the Forgotten Realms area of Baldurs Gate, and follows the adventures of the hero (you) as you enter Baldurs Gate down on your luck with just your sword strapped to your back.
What's important about this game is not just the fact that graphically it's stunning and brings the PS2 into a new era, but that it's a 'beginners' RPG' in the sense that if you've never played an RPG game before you can get into this one quite quickly, if you hate RPGs you can play this one as an action game, and if you're into RPGs then this one has enough D&D elements in it to keep you stato/beardy types engrossed for a very long time.
And it'll make a nice change from driving very fast the wrong way up highways, shooting policemen, and kicking footballs around.
I really hope that this is a big success as I'm a great RPG fan, and we may see more Baldur's Gate episodes on the PS2 in future if this one takes off (which it should do, take a look around at some of the gameplay videos and screenshots, WHY haven't you pre-ordered it yet????)
This PS2 version is a whole new storyline set in the Forgotten Realms area of Baldurs Gate, and follows the adventures of the hero (you) as you enter Baldurs Gate down on your luck with just your sword strapped to your back.
What's important about this game is not just the fact that graphically it's stunning and brings the PS2 into a new era, but that it's a 'beginners' RPG' in the sense that if you've never played an RPG game before you can get into this one quite quickly, if you hate RPGs you can play this one as an action game, and if you're into RPGs then this one has enough D&D elements in it to keep you stato/beardy types engrossed for a very long time.
And it'll make a nice change from driving very fast the wrong way up highways, shooting policemen, and kicking footballs around.
I really hope that this is a big success as I'm a great RPG fan, and we may see more Baldur's Gate episodes on the PS2 in future if this one takes off (which it should do, take a look around at some of the gameplay videos and screenshots, WHY haven't you pre-ordered it yet????)