Baldur's Gate

THE BAD:
~Dumb AI
~Sometimes repetitive
~Extremely linear

SUMMARY:
Well this game actually turned out to be a success on of the xbox. The past games originated from the PC and PS2 and finally made its way to the xbox. I am pleased to have another excellent RPG game to play.

The game starts you off with the choice of 3 different and unique characters. These characters are the Arcane Archer, Dwarven fighter and an Elvin sorceress. After completing the game with one of these characters you can go back to the start and play the game over with the same character or chose another one. This adds to the lastibility of the game.

The graphics are out standing considering how old the game is. Though the unfortunate thing is the camera angles, which really don't give you a chance to marvel at the graphics. The only time in where you get a close up of the graphics is when you are in a conversation with some one.

The game play is incredibly addictive which will get you hooked on it for hours. Though after those many hours the hack and slash fighting can get a bit repetitive. Though in a brighter view you are getting more and more experience to level up.

There are many unusual monsters you need to battle through and even bosses. The landscape in some areas is wonderful to look at but in other areas it feels depressing. You'll be fighting through dungeons and right up to mountains where it snows.

Whilst defeating these monsters you can get weapons, amour, potions and miscellaneous items. These items can also be obtained by visiting traders that can be found through out the region.

There are some side quests (not much) in which you can do for people but they aren't much as you will most likely encounter something of there troubles a long the way of your journey as this game is extremely linear.

This game has an array of difficulties that can be quite challenging. This also adds to the lastibility of the game. At first this game has 3 difficulties but there is an extra one, which you can unlock along with a character.

As the AI of the enemies are pretty bad. For instance if your smart you can make the game so much easier as the enemies that may be chasing after you might get stuck on something and all you have to do is, say shoot arrows at the enemy.

At the end of the game there will be a cliff hanger that will leave you wanting more and more. At the same time you'll be saying damn I finished the game now I want the second one.

The music and sound are at an average standard, nothing too great, but nothind bad. As this game is extremely long there isn't much different in the sounds.

The other thing is that intrigues a lot of people is the Co-op mode in where you can have a max of 2 people. This adds a lot to the game and makes it more fun and enjoyable. The great thing is if on player dies all you have to do is import another player and you back to playing 2 player.

Results:

Graphics: 9 /10
Gameplay: 8.5 /10
Sound: 8 /10
lastibility: 8.5 /10

Overall: 8.5 /10

Overall this is an enjoyable game and I suggest that you get it.