Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance (Xbox)

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is actually a very fun hack-n-slash adventure game. I think the comparisons some have made to the PC game is unfair. From the outset this game is designed to be a basic gauntlet style game. The limited options are probably due to the fact this was not so much about role play as action. The monsters are varied and you will even be able to fight a dragon in one of the 3 Acts. The game offers two more modes after you finish the main campaign. The first mode sets you as a less powerful character but once you finish this mode you get to unlock one of the three main characters with all their upgrades. The real strength of ...  Read the complete review

Baldur's Gate is generally acknowledged a one of the finest RPGs in existence. The expansions and sequels greatly added to its world, creating a rich and rewarding gaming experience. As a child growing up, you find yourself under threat from an unknown dark force, and you leave the safehaven of your home to investigate. What follows is a deep and dark storyline, which can last for hours, and has immense replay value. You can choose from a variety of character classes, each with their own set of skills. Dark Alliance however, does away with all that and goes down the Gauntlet/Golden Axe road of arcade play and limited character design. The graphics ...  Read the complete review

I bought this game off the back of playing baulders gate tales of the sword coast for the pc. I really shouldnt have bothered. the game is quite simply poor. The gam itself can be finished in under 20 hours with out even trying and once you have completed you wont even want to replay using the special character you have unlocked. The amount of equipment equipable is extremely dissapointing especially after playing the pc games. There wasnt that much of a storyline to get you hocked either. To be honest if you like action games or rpg dont buy this as you will just feel dissapointed and will put you off future games. The second game of baulders gate for the x box is much ...  Read the complete review