When Baldur’s Gate first released on the PC back in 1998, BioWare had created one of the most beloved and recognizable games to bear the Dungeons & Dragons license, as well as one of the most finely crafted RPG experiences to date.
Fast forward nearly 14 years to the day and we are given Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, a reworked version of the game that hammers out a multitude of bugs found in the original release, as well as introduces brand new characters, storylines, and modes to play through. But for all the accolades it received in the late 90s, how well does the once mighty Baldur’s Gate stand up to RPG juggernauts like Dragon Age: Origins in today’s gaming world?
There’s a weird side effect from playing this game today. I found myself saying to myself, “This is sort of like Skyrim,” and then later realizing that I had it all backwards. When Skyrim or Oblivion came out, I should have been saying, “This game is just like Baldur’s Gate!” It’s clear to see the inspiration this game has had on many of today’s best RPGs. Not only that, but all of theses games are excellent role playing games that have to be experienced.
Check out my full review of Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition here.
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