Baldur's Gate II Review
Price: $14.99
Version Reviewed: 1.2
App Reviewed on: iPad 2
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It is impossible to reflect back on the annals of RPG history without hitting on the classic Baldur’s Gate franchise. Fourteen years after the release of Baldur’s Gate II, Overhaul Games have stepped in and given the second iteration in the series a fresh coat of paint. Can an iOS port of such a beloved title ever live up to the expectations of the nostalgic PC gaming audience? The answer to that question is not as straightforward as one might assume.
Players that enjoyed the game on PC eons ago will still enjoy the nostalgic trip down memory lane because it feels largely unchanged from the original version. It still has the same gigantic scope and compelling world that won over audiences, yet has been modified enough to be playable on an iOS device. But sometimes being playable is only half of the battle.
Describing Baldur’s Gate II as insanely difficult is a borderline understatement. This is the type of punishing experience that should not be attempted by the faint of heart. Those that can conquer the unruly interface will be in for an engrossing adventure, but be forewarned that it will not be an easy road. If there were ever a poster child for the phrase “mileage may vary,” this game is it.