I don't see any significant changes or improvements over the original game. I have played Neverwinter Nights 2 many times since its release, and this "new and improved" version is pretty much exactly the same. Other than some cosmetic improvements to the UI, I see little here to justify the descriptor "enhanced." I requested and received a refund. Should the game improve in the various ways I had hoped -- camera issues, cleaner graphics, improved AI -- I might give it another try later, but for now, it's a "no." If you already own the original on GOG, you'll find little here "enhanced" enough to justify the price tag.
This game and its sequels are the best stealth games ever made. And yes, they are still amazing to play.
I keep coming back to Tower of Guns. Endlessly fun, and the developer's sense of humor adds an enjoyable touch. This is one of those games that, when you play a round, makes you think "okay, just one more time," and then it's two hours later. Great game!
I've played RPGs since the 1980's. Baldur's Gate 3 isn't just the finest RPG I've played. It is a work of art. BG3 sets a standard that will require other developers to up their game. Simply outstanding on all counts.
I've played NWN since it came out. I applaud Beamdog for bringing this game back for a new generation of players. Sure, there are flashier RPGs these days with more detailed graphics, but NWN in this new iteration delivers the kind of great storytelling and challenging combat it always has. As a Linux user, the game runs perfectly on Pop!_OS. Sounds, graphics, game mechanics are all solid and, yes, improved with Beamdog's Enhanced Edition. I see so many here complaining that much of what Beamdog has done can be achieved with mods, and while that is true, I don't think casual gamers necessarily want to or perhaps know how to install those mods. The price is fair for the visual makeover and the included content, and the fact that Beamdog keeps releasing new content keeps NWN relevant. The value is there whether you are new to NWN or a returning player looking for a satisfying dose of nostalgia. NWN: EE is truly a "good old game" polished up and lightly improved for new players. For that, it is well worth the price.
I was going to purchase this game until I read the developer's comments about Linux support. Apparently, they regret the extra time and effort required to release a Linux version, do not intend to offer Linux versions of their coming games, and Linux support for Supraland itself has been spotty. No doubt the game itself is great, but as Linux gamer, I can't support a company that doesn't support the Linux community. Linux gamers may not be legion like Windows gamers, but we matter, we deserve support, too.
So I've been playing Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. Norse myth, PTSD, and brilliant and unsettling story and atmosphere: been a long time since I played a PC game this absorbing. Those of you who enjoy Viking mythology should give this one a long look, assuming you don't find the unsettling psychological component too unsettling. Really a remarkable example of a computer game ascending to the level of art.
I have played and replayed Thief and Thief II many times over the years. Running them on modern equipment was always difficult and involved many tricks to get them to run, but it was always worth the effort. Thanks, GOG team, for taking the two best games I have ever played and making them work flawlessly again. Of the two, Thief II is the finer game -- Looking Glass Studios kept the best aspects of Thief: The Dark Project and added new abilities and refinements that made Thief II a masterpiece. If you've played Thief II before, you know you are in for a rich and pulse-pounding experience. If you've never played the Thief series before, I envy you. You are about to discover the richest and most compelling gameworld you've ever entered. Stepping into the shoes of the world-weary and gifted Garrett is as close as I've come to forgetting I was playing a game while I was playing a game -- yes, it is that good. Enjoy.
I play this until my fingers ached. NWN is absolutely the best rpg I've ever found. Great story, superb gameplay, and infinitely expandable. Deep and satisfying, NWN provides tons of gameplay just with the original game, but the Underdark and Undrentide expansions are also excellent. You can also purchase mods from Bioware's NWN site or download fan-made expansions, and many of them rival the original game in quality. I own this, but I purchased it from GOG so that I have it all in one package, DRM-free. You can't do better than this one.
