global launch is a complete mess and fail.
nobody said mac os version will come later than pc version.
nobody says where are offline install files 4 hours after the global release.
nobody says that game still cannot be played even after downloading via gog galaxy.
I was going to get this game, until I saw the revew on the second review page, about the bear.... So I have some dignity left I wont buy this. And I was going to. But this is getting out of hand. Them and their bear can shove it.
I played BG1 and 2 since the 80's, still revert back to them very regularly as they are and still remain pure magic. Devs then took the time to make sure players had the best of time playing their games, there was passion and ambition.
I also liked DOS1 and 2 a fair bit, even considering turn based combat is not really my thing, growing up with BG RTWP system.
That being said, I think Larian abused the name and reputation of BG for their own benefit, it is like they polished some cheap dented copper and are trying to sell it as gold.
This game has nothing to do with BG, nothing. Hijacking the name of the city and adding some iconic characters from the original does NOT make it BG. Not every panda can Kung Fu just because it is a panda.
If you're a BG fan you'll be very dissapointed by this DOS-clone claiming to be something it cannot deliver. Larians decision to take away the players choice to play RTWP is one I cannot condone and until they acknowledge their mistake and laziness I will never again play this horrific mismatch of promise and delivery...
The disguise of Larian being a rising star in the gaming community now suddenly avails an old and sad one trick pony that can no longer pull their weight.
I cannot give this game a game-play review, as I will not buy it until it is out of early-access. It has been in development for a very long time, and too many company's take advantage of excited gamer's that cannot wait to play their game. As stated in the title, I would love to buy this game, but I cannot give anyone support until they have completed the project.
This is like buying a car that is only partially built, it maybe be drive able, but will not be fun if your driving it in the rain without roof or windshield.
I will give it a 3 out of 5, only because I love the looks, style, and potential of this game.