Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
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Average Rating: 4.5
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- Brand: Jack Of All Games
- EAN: 0020626718745
- ESRBAgeRating: Teen
- Label: Vivendi Universal
- Manufacturer: Vivendi Universal
- ManufacturerMinimumAge: 156
- MPN: Unknown
- NumberOfItems: 1
- Platform: GameCube
- ReleaseDate: 2002-11-20
- SKU: 220204
- UPC: 020626718745
- Package Dimensions: 7.40 in x 5.40 in x 0.50 in; 0.25 lb
Customer Reviews
One of the best RPGs
Well, I was skeptical because of a review of a larger gaming website which I typically consult before any purchase. The game was rated good, stressing out the weak graphics of the Gamecube implementation though. But I can hardly resist RPGs and action adventures so it had to be, especially since it's out there for a mere $10 these days. Played it over the weekend, past the credits I'm still wondering what was wrong with the games presentation. Graphics are awesome, detailed, great character animation, pure delight for the eye. Occasional frame rate issues are really minor compared to what else it out there, seen a lot worse. Only thing to get used to is the viewing angle, reminding a bit of the GBA games, high up above, but adding to the appeal. Anyway, this is one of the games that keep you in it's grip, very little combat frustration. And playing in easy mode it's yours to loose. Favorite character is by far the elven sorceress, gives you access to a large number of spells that get really powerful once you level up. Build and equip your character along the way and enjoy the ride. Really the only drawback is that the sequel has not made it to the gamecube (yet ?).
I agree with the others
Very good game if you like D&D. Yep. Very good game.
An easy, worthy replica of D&D!!!
This game is sooooo adicting! Here is a rating list:
CONTROL:
8.9
GRAPHICS:
8.2 (It's too dark!)
FUN:
9.7 (VERY ADDICTING)
ORIGANALITY:
9.0 (Really it's based on D&D, so give it a break.)
OVERALL:
8.8!
So much FUN!
This game is adictive! The sound and visual effects are outstanding. The story line is not boring, the weapons and magic abiliries are really cool.
Fun Classic D&D Game
This is a fun game that brings a lot of the features of classic D&D role playing to the GameCube. It reminds me a lot of classic computer games like Larn with different races and character abilities, experience points, health, and Mana for spells.
I enjoy playing a lot. Your character goes off on quests and meets increasingly difficult foes along the way. It is very addictive and I can play for hours.
The only things that keep this from being a 5-star, can't miss game are the graphics - which have you zoomed out so far you can barely see both the main character and the foes - and the very PC-like look and feel. It doesn't take very good advantage of the GameCube's advanced graphics capability and looks not very different than PC games I played 15 years ago on my 386 with EGA. The very limited attacks - just A button attack, B button cast spell - pale in comparison to even the average Nintendo-64 game.
I would also appreciate a way to tell what kind of monster I am fighting - Giant? Troll? Golem? Who knows? It would add to the story for old D&D-ers.
But with those shortcomings, I do recommend this game and hope they come out with additional GameCube games in the series. When and if they do, I'll be buying. Dark Alliance is faithful in adhering to the D&D genre.