Icewind Dale 2 Complete

Icewind Dale II was the game that really got me into Roleplaying. I've played the most of the other DnD-based games but this one has always stood out as my favorite. I loved being able to create my own party with their own playstyles and backstories. I loved the atmosphere and the dialogue. I loved the real-time (turn-based) combat mechanics. But beware! This game is balls hard and can be intensely frustrating. I can remember many a hard fought battle where I was on the edge of victory only for some poor rolls to leave my party slaughtered. Also, don't feel like you have to play the first Icewind Dale to play this one. I didn't. If I could I'd rate Icewind Dale a 20/20 because it's a critical hit.

https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/87952/icewind-dale-2-enhanced-edition-is-released/p1 In a bit of context, the Source of Icewind Dale 2 was lost in the entire "fall of Interplay" debacle. So, as is what happens to most projects like this, it falls to a small team of modders to come in like heroes and save the day. They rebuilt the game from the ground up, so they deserve some respect

I have a fairly new computer with windows 10. This version barely works on my system. Have to use windowed mode and due to my high rez widescreen monitor the window is about 10 inches by 10 inches. The game will by default stretch to fit my screen, but it lags so horribly that it is unplayable. I tried to get the widescreen mod and it just crashes over and over. I wish beamdog had been able to find the source code for this. While not my fav title it was worth playing and this version really misses their enhanced edition treatment.

After playing this game for 16 years on and off, I finally just finished it now. Icewind Dale 2 is the last of the Infinity Engine era and a masterpiece in its own right. For its time it was the pinnacle of polish and a welcome sendoff. Luckily, I now know that I wasn't alone in wanting more of these and isometric crpgs have made a comeback with Pillars of Eternity etc... So the game: create your own party and save the 10 towns in an adventure that took me way over 50 hours altogether. In terms of content, without having to buy DLC etc, this game is chock full. Great story, wonderfully written dialogue and very fun combat. At the end you look back at all you've seen and really think you've been through an epic adventure which you created yourself with your personal band of adventurers. Tip: If you want a richer experience with a talking party that banter back and forth with each other, check out the IWD2 NPC project, which mods in a party like in Baldur's Gate. In short, an unreserved recommendation for crpg lovers, both on and off sale. A classic that I will never forget.

Icewind dale II is an odd case. It cuts down on roleplaying scenarios and instead focuses on the combat elements of DnD 3e. And it does so incredibly well. There is huge depth to the combat, so many different classes, spells, and weapons, that anyone who enjoys the combat elements of DnD will adore this game. It's hardest difficulty, Heart of fury, is a powergamer's dream: it's a mode where powergaming is absolutely essential and only the most well constructed parties survive. That said, people who enjoy roleplaying will have less fun with this game, especially since the multiplayer is LAN only. Overall, this game is 5/5 for people who like DnD combat, and 3/5 for roleplayers. I would still recommend this game to anybody looking for a challenge.