It is not the most complex of affairs, but it keeps you hooked from beginning to end, and the twists and turns keep you thinking throughout. The plot tells of dark powers, friendships, love, loss, and treachery. These are free-flowing with the only restriction that they must be completed before each act ends. You are offered the opportunity to complete side quests for extra gold and items. From here, you will travel across the world to different locations.
You begin your adventure in the medieval town of Baldur’s Gate. Using a linear quest line your hero must move through four acts of this fabled tale. It had a basic but well-written plot that finished on a cliffhanger ending, allowing the developers the freedom to create the much-anticipated sequel. It was the first console release in a long line of Baldur’s Gate games, having been PC exclusive. Originally released in 2001 for the PlayStation, Xbox and GameCube, this RPG adventure Hack ‘n’ Slash title was set in the Forgotten Realms campaign under 3 rd Edition Dungeon and Dragons Rules. This being said, I still adored my time with it, and once I got started, I couldn’t stop playing. Yet sadly, its whole premise is dated, the simple approach doesn’t push you enough, and recent RPGs have a lot more depth to them. Yes, in its day, it was well-received, was afforded plaudits from the gaming community, and was much-loved by its fanbase. I will not sit here and say that this is a masterpiece. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance shows its age.
I remember when this was first released, I loved it then, and couldn’t wait to see how it would compare all these years later. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is a great example of an RPG adventure title keeping things simple, allowing the action and the story to do all the talking. This re-release has stuck to the original mechanics, settings, and story, but has a 4K makeover for 2021.ĭeveloped by Black Isle Studios and published by Interplay Entertainment, this is a classic D&D RPG with a Hack ‘n’ Slash twist, that is viewed from a tabletop perspective.
This is exactly what happened when I saw Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance. I don’t mind returning to an original game, even on a modern console, but when a remake is released, I jump at the opportunity to give it a go. The well-written stories, the memorable heroes, and the glorious quests are all worth another look. Usually, the gameplay becomes dated the graphics look horrific, and playing them quickly becomes a big mistake.
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