Posted on: November 7, 2014
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A Breath of Cold Winter Air
As a long-time fan of the Infinity Engine family of games, the question of whether to replay or not to replay Icewind Dale has come up numerous times over the years. Though mechanically identical to Baldur's Gate, the aims and scope are far apart. Where Baldur's Gate focuses heavily on evolving characters and their place within its narrative, Icewind Dale offers a blank slate and leaves that part to the player's imagination. What remains is a less tangled but nonetheless compelling story, which lends itself as a motive for and guide to the player's journey across snowy passages, icy tombs, a cozy warm town built around a giant oak tree, and hordes of fierce adversaries. What makes this release worthwhile over the original, you ask? A few previous reviews appear to be as cold as the blood-stained permafrost under a hero's feet. This cynicism may not be completely unwarranted; the developers' previous "Enhanced Edition" ventures have not been without controversy. Rest assured, however, that Beamdog and friends got it exactly right this time around. The original content of the game has only been minimally tampered with and, in my estimation, for the better. Details that were mostly finished but ultimately cut from the original version of the game, have been restored. The numerous technical improvements found in Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition have carried over, and the game balance has been recalibrated to reflect these. The redesigned user interface looks wonderful and clearly pays homage to the original look. To answer the question posed in the beginning of this review, now could not be a better time to experience Icewind Dale, for new and old players alike. While the benefits of the Enhanced Edition may not seem worthwhile to everybody, there is no doubt that great care has been taken to make this an even greater experience. So whether you opt for this edition or the original, strap on your armor and grab your weapons, for you've got a hell of a cold ride ahead of you.
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