(mini-review).

I bought this copy as a backup to my original Platinum-DVD collection (I have over 2500 hours on the non-steam version). Great RPG that is made all the better by a monstrously open and adaptable development platform. Sure, the story leaves something to be desired and really pales in comparison to Baldur's Gate 2, but with all the mods, DLC and self-created content, you certainly make up for quality with a mind-boggling amount of "pretty good quality". The game runs on toasters now and has co-op/singleplayer elements but can also be played in PvP. There are a myriad of MMO and PvP servers online to choose from. This makes NWN a never-ending pandora's box of DnD entertainment. With the exception of really dated graphics and a buggy execution by Beamdog, this game is a gem.

I have 6,000 hours in L4D 2 but in between the better part of a hundred completed campaigns, thousands of hours in MMO/PVP servers and utold *days* modding the platform, I can honestly affirm that NWN still holds the title for my most played gaming title, likely exceeding 6,000. This game has "mega-value" written all over it. A flawed reproduction of a masterpiece.

Highly Recommended!

9/10.

(mini-review). I bought this copy as a backup to my original Platinum-DVD collection (I have over 2500 hours on the non-steam version). Great RPG that is made all the better by a monstrously open and adaptable development platform. Sure, the story leaves something to be desired and really pales in comparison to Baldur's Gate 2, but with all the mods, DLC and self-created content, you certainly make up for quality with a mind-boggling amount of "pretty good quality". The game runs on toasters now and has co-op/singleplayer elements but can also be played in PvP. There are a myriad of MMO and PvP servers online to choose from. This makes NWN a never-ending pandora's box of DnD entertainment. With the exception of really dated graphics and a buggy execution by Beamdog, this game is a gem. I have 6,000 hours in L4D 2 but in between the better part of a hundred completed campaigns, thousands of hours in MMO/PVP servers and utold *days* modding the platform, I can honestly affirm that NWN still holds the title for my most played gaming title, likely exceeding 6,000. This game has "mega-value" written all over it. A flawed reproduction of a masterpiece. Highly Recommended! 9/10.