This game is from Bioware and TSR, the authors of Baldur's gate. Like it is relies on the rules of Dungeons and dragons. It's very ric with many new spells and items and a very immersive story, especially with the inclusion of the two add-ons providing for a very long play time and trully epic story. When compared to Baldur's gate, one can regret the smaller size of the party or the inability to use the compagnon's inventory, although it is back in the expansions. The game may appear a bit old but the developpers made players modifications (mods) really easy and there is still a very active fan community providing tons of free, fan made, additionnal adventures available on the web. As for an official sequel, Never Winter NightII has just been announced.
I purchased this title since it was an RPG that seemed to be similar to Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (my favorite RPG of all time). Neverwinter Nights Plantinum performed well as far as graphics are concerned (though not above average) and gameplay wasn't entirely bad. It moved quickly on my computer with little loading time. It has some of the same types of features as Morrowind (you can transport yourself back to the main base to recoup some of what you have lost or regroup yourself for a better attack), but these features are lacking in comparison. After playing Morrowind, this game was disappointing overall. The lack of a first-person view, some really irritating camera angles and NPC voices that only spoke the first line of what they had to say really detracted from the enjoyment of playing this game. Graphics, while good, were nowhere near those found in Morrowind, though loading times were definitely shorter. It has much the same character-generation interface as Morrowind, but with a lot less explanation as to what each choice affects making this task long and arduous instead of enjoyable. Here's the breakdown: Graphics 3/5 Loading Times 4/5 Viewpoints 1/5 Price 4/5 Compatibility 4/5 Replay Value 2/5 Overall 3/5 My recommendation: Pass this game up and enjoy the fabulously created world of Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Better in every aspect and quickly coming down in price, it is simply a much better game and has immensely more Replay value. Neverwinter Nights is a good game the first-time RPG player, but for anyone who has played them before, it will be disappointing.Read full review
This game is great. It provides a faithful recreation of the Forgotten Realms, and was crafted with loving detail. Any fan of Baldur's Gate will love this game. I liked the in-game "books" too, which also serve as a great way to get your feet wet with Forgotten Realms lore, and just adds to the depth of the game. Cons: The help text in the game isn't very useful, so if something sounds confusing in-game (such as Monk abilities, related to armor equipped), look for a faq online.
Not only is this one of my favorite RPG's of all time, it's also one of the best Dungeons and Dragons to game translations I've ever seen. It's got most everything, even -tumble-. Not only that, but the storyline is interesting, and the add-ons are amazing. Neverwinter Nights with its two expansion packs: Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark.the original Never Winter Nights; Platinum Edition, but the entirety of it was amazing. It had been quite a few years since I played this game and it has stood the test of time, in my humble opinion, even though it is not using the new "Pathfinder" Rules. I think that this actually adds to it's authenticity as the older D & D game (D20 system) has remained my preference for actual game play. The BEST simulation of D & D on the PC. It was worth every penny. I am looking forward to re-playing the storyline both in the main game and in the expansion packs. Brilliant Game, I would recommend this to anyone who is in to playing D & D.Read full review
Even though the game was released several years ago and the graphics are showing their age, Neverwinter Nights is still one of the better gaming experiences with extremely deep story and interesting characters. This game is based off of the Dungeons & Dragons universe, pitting your hero (and your friends' if you work over the internet or LAN) against countless wild beats, undead and other classic fantasy monsters. Along the way you will meet animated characters that will help you in your journey, uncover mysteries and grow to be a hero of epic proportions. The Platinum Edition includes both expansions to the original game: Shadows of Undertide and Hordes of the Underdark, allowing you to explore all of the games features and enveloping story. Character leveling is fairly complex, allowing the user to pick from several different skills, feats and abilities. Experienced RPG players should feel right at home and pick up on the system in a matter of minutes, while players that are new to RPG or the D&D system can use the "Recommended" settings or pre-made character leveling types to guarantee they have a formidable character. This version of the game contains all official expansions to the original game, excluding some of the premium modules included on Platinum Editions. However, even without these the game should take several weeks to beat through all of its expansions with a single character and frequent play. The game offers several different classes and alignments, along with many different side missions, so to get to see all of the game multiple play throughs are nearly required. This game was released sometime in 2002 and some of the features show their age. The graphics, while still clear and entirely recognizable, make the characters in the game appear somewhat blocky and the backgrounds a little flat. Also, some of the interfaces in the game seem bulky when compared to modern games. None of these faults hinder the game play too much and can easily be overlooked. Overall, this is an excellent game and also a great value for any PC gamer.Read full review
I like that it is an online game that is free to play. I have friends and family that play the game also. The first game was bought for me for my birthday, but i have since then bought another copy to install on another computer. I would recommend this game to any one who enjoys a roll playing Dungeon and Dragons type game. I have made friends from all over the world that also play the online portion of the game. Installing the game was easy, but downloading the hak paks and misc. files to play it on line is well worth the trouble because it opens up the experience of the game dramatically.
This is an amazing game! I was afraid that it wouldn't run on vista but it does! The character creator isn't the best, but the graphics and game play are top notch. This game has a great tutorial and easy to use commands.
I really enjoy this game. It has the old school D&D feel to it. Great game.
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This is a classic dungeons & dragons game for windows. My teenage son plays with some kids from school and now they can play online without all the books and rules to remember. If you like Diablo then you'll love this RPG title from Blizzard studios.
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