Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, développé par BioWare Edmonton, BioWare et MumboJumbo, est sorti le 21 septembre 2000 sur PC, Mac et Linux. Ce jeu de rôle utilise le moteur Infinity et se déroule dans le cadre de campagne des Forgotten Realms, plaçant le protagoniste et ses compagnons capturés par l'elfe mage Jon Irenicus avant leur évasion vers la cité d'Athkatla, où ils doivent réunir des fonds pour sauver Imoen tout en affrontant les desseins du mage. Le titre reprend la formule de son prédécesseur avec un groupe de jusqu'à six combattants évoluant en vue isométrique, un dialogue à embranchements et un combat en temps réel pouvant être mis en pause, tout en proposant un monde plus vaste, de nouvelles classes comme le sorcier ou le moine, et seize personnages recrutables dotés de quêtes propres. La presse a salué l'ampleur de l'aventure, GamePower évoquant un jeu « flooded with quests and side adventures », tandis que CheckOut a jugé qu'il « may very well be the best computer-based role-playing game of all time », et plusieurs joueurs cités sur Metacritic y voient « the gold standard for isometric role-playing games » ou « one of the greatest RPG and videogames of all time ». L'œuvre a reçu un score Metacritic de 95 et une note agrégée de 92,21, avec un temps de parcours principal estimé à 67 heures et demi et une approche complétiste atteignant 133 heures.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« It's not just vast, but flooded with quests and side adventures. There is always something to do in this game and, after that, there's always something more. »
« May very well be the best computer-based role-playing game of all time. »
« The best conventional RPG -- carefully side-stepping "Deus Ex's" entirely different brilliance -- in recent years. »
« Astounding graphics, sound, and storytelling combine to make the definitive fantasy RPG epic, one that will enthrall players for years to come. »
« The rare occasion when the sequel to a classic goes above and beyond its predecessor. Can't wait for III. [Feb 2003, p.94] »
« A great experience. It's as close to a perfect rendition of the D&D universe as we've ever seen. »
« Outstanding writing combined with a good plot, plenty of content, beautiful graphics, and an engrossing soundtrack place Baldur's Gate II alongside some of the best role-playing games ever created. »
« The best RPG action the PC has to offer. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« Baldur’s Gate 2 (including Throne of Bhaal) remains the gold standard for isometric role-playing games. Its masterfully written story, complex tactical combat and unforgettable villain make it an absolute must-play legend, With a classic essence that Baldurs Gate 3 unfortunately lost. »
« This is hands down one of the greatest RPG and videogames of all time. Baldurs Gate 2 has an incredibly rich world with lots of companions with stories some hit or miss. You get to enjoy high level DND and get access to some of the coolest spells and items. Infinite replay value and jon irenicus is one of the best villains of all time. I wasn't expecting this game to hold up but when I played this game it became my obsession for a month straight. This is the perfect RPG and nothing else compares. »
« An epic RPG masterpiece blending deep story, rich characters, and strategic gameplay—an unforgettable journey through Faerûn. »
« Classic masterpiece. The story is great, the characters feel like actual people. Even today, only a few game managed to get even close to this high level of an RPG. »
« The game us based on one of the worst dnd versions, but it is still the best RPG ever. »
« Aside from its gameplay and tech problems, Baldur's Gate 2 also misses the mark with its story. It feels all over the place, with flat characters and boring dialogue that don't make you care. The plot just doesn't have the depth or vibe of the original Baldur's Gate games, leaving you feeling disconnected from the world and its people »
« A mio parere il miglior gioco di ruolo mai sviluppato nella storia dei videogiochi. »
« This game is a CRPG masterpiece that set the bar decades ago and still hasn’t been topped! It’s a love letter to D&D fans, created by a team who understood the source material perfectly. Avoid the "enhanced" edition - it dilutes the original charm with clunky additions and changes that miss the mark. »
