How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
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How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
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Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#2Would not forget this game ever, first time had to install using 5CDs, endless hours spent discovering this amazing world and story these guys have built. Hands down to Black Isle Studios for BG series, Icewind Dale and Planescape Torment.
Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#31. I love techno-nostalgic stories, and this is a good one
2. I love how none of the people were technically experienced at video games
3. I wonder if people knew back then that this was going to be such an influential game (after it was famous, but before time had passed)
Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#4If you want to play a modern game that takes you back to Balder’s Gate, definitely check out Divinity Original Sin 2. I never played the first, and I was skeptical about it living up to BG 1 and 2, but after the first couple hours I was hooked. It is very much worthy of the comparison.
Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#5If you want to play a modern game that takes you back to Balder’s Gate, definitely check out Divinity Original Sin 2. I never played the first, and I was skeptical about it living up to BG 1 and 2, but after the first couple hours I was hooked. It is very much worthy of the comparison.
Although you may be sorely disappointed if playing for the story. The Divinity Original Sin 1 was basically garbage in this respect, a poor attempt at doing Discworld, with neither the vision nor talent that Pratchett had.
Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#6Would not forget this game ever, first time had to install using 5CDs, endless hours spent discovering this amazing world and story these guys have built. Hands down to Black Isle Studios for BG series, Icewind Dale and Planescape Torment.
Ahhh, the child of Bhaal has awoken. It is time for more... experiments.
I think I spent hundreds of hours just min-maxing in Irenicus' dungeon.
Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#7Would not forget this game ever, first time had to install using 5CDs, endless hours spent discovering this amazing world and story these guys have built. Hands down to Black Isle Studios for BG series, Icewind Dale and Planescape Torment.
BG 1 and 2 were developed by Bioware. Black Isle developed the Icewind Dale series, also great RPGs.
Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#8If you want to play a modern game that takes you back to Balder’s Gate, definitely check out Divinity Original Sin 2. I never played the first, and I was skeptical about it living up to BG 1 and 2, but after the first couple hours I was hooked. It is very much worthy of the comparison.
Pillars of Eternity has also done a fantastic job in this regard.
Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#91. I love techno-nostalgic stories, and this is a good one 2. I love how none of the people were technically experienced at video games 3. I wonder if people knew back then that this was going to be such an influential game (after it was famous, but before time had passed)
> I wonder if people knew back then that this was going to be such an influential game (after it was famous, but before time had passed).
I don't think anyone could have picked how lasting and influential it would be. It was one of about 3 games I've ever pre-ordered though.
Re: How ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Saved the Computer RPG
#10If you want to play a modern game that takes you back to Balder’s Gate, definitely check out Divinity Original Sin 2. I never played the first, and I was skeptical about it living up to BG 1 and 2, but after the first couple hours I was hooked. It is very much worthy of the comparison.
Although you may be sorely disappointed if playing for the story. The Divinity Original Sin 1 was basically garbage in this respect, a poor attempt at doing Discworld, with neither the vision nor talent that Pratchett had.
Original Sin 2 is much better story-wise, though it's still a game where the best story content is in side quests and environmental storytelling. The animal quests are exceptional.