Posted on: May 27, 2019
LunarD3ATH
Games: 290 Reviews: 7
Includes original NWN Diamond Edition.
I put this as a three-star as a sort of "in-the-middle" neutral review to make sure people understand something (hope that doesn't sound confrontational, this is just meant as a PSA for those who don't read descriptions fully; which is also not meant to sound confrontational or accusatory, I don't care what you read, I'm just trying to help you out). This "Enhanced" version, a term I use loosely as it doesn't really contribute much of anything worth noting, actually includes the original Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition (the complete edition of the game, basically). The store link for Diamond in my library has been changed to lead to here and I checked the description: it does indeed state that you will get the original version unaffected if you want it. I can't recommend the original Neverwinter Nights highly enough. I played it before I even knew what "D&D" was and there have been few RPGs that have ever been even close to the love I feel for this game. Even the sequel pales by comparison. It is a masterpiece of world-building, as well as storytelling, and once you realize you can use custom maps to create your own unique armor sets and items (complete with their own descriptions and abilities) or even just your own short and fun little campaign or "breath of fresh air" relaxation spot, this game becomes something you'll want to come back and play every year. Diamond Edition itself is a five-star game. I only avoid giving the Enhanced Edition anything more because from what I've heard it's nothing special and I don't want to give a good review to a version I cannot personally verify. At the same time I won't give a poor review to a game I love without personal experience, either. They haven't raised the price to a ridiculous height, so I see no reason you should avoid picking this up. $20 is a steal for this game and GOG is a good way to buy it, DRM-free, as it was back in the day (well... more or less; start-up disc DRM was a thing by then, I think).
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