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Developer(s)
Snowblind Studios
Magic Pockets
Publisher(s)
Vivendi Games
Destination Software
Series
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Platform(s)
PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, GameBoy Advance
Release date(s)
PS2
NA December 2, 2001
PAL December 14, 2001
JP September 26, 2002
Xbox
NA October 22, 2002
PAL March 21, 2003
GameCube
NA November 18, 2002
PAL April 25, 2003
GBA
NA February 10, 2004
PAL February 10, 2004
Genre(s)
Action role-playing game
Mode(s)
Single-player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)
ELSPA: 15+
ESRB: Teen
OFLC: M 15+
PEGI: 12+
USK: 12
GBA
ESRB: Teen
PEGI: 12+
USK: 6
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is an action role-playing game developed by Snowblind Studios for the PlayStation 2, and later for the Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance.
Contents
1 Gameplay
2 Game Dynamics
3 Plot
4 The PS2 Game Engine
5 Game Boy Differences
6 Critical Reception
7 See also
8 References //
Gameplay
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance begins with a choice of three pre-built characters: Vahn, Human Arcane Archer: archer with weapon-related magical abilities
Adrianna, Elven Sorceress: spell caster, limited to smaller weapon classes
Kromlech, Dwarven Fighter: strong melee fighter with limited melee magic Once the game has been completed once, an additional character is unlocked and available for regular play as well as a speed bonus level: Drizzt Do'Urden, Drow Ranger/Fighter: strong melee fighter with two scimitars Gameplay strategy is different for all characters: the human relies on ranged attacks and stealth, the elf character can cast magic spells, and the dwarf is an all-around fighter. Additionally, each character has unique side-quests, allowing for replayability.
A local co-op mode is available. The second player can select one of the two unused characters, and plays with the main character on a shared game screen. Game Dynamics
The battle system in the game is simplistic, but allows for customization. Character statistics at the game's beginning are preset, and the player may only customize his or her character's statistics through gaining experience points. Experience points are gained by winning battles, and at specific levels the character gains new ability points to spend on enhancements specific to the character class. The ability choices effect the fighting style of the character. The human archer, for example, can assign experience points to enchanting arrows rather than to strength, which results in a more powerful ranged attack.
Game play is linear, and any current quest must be completed successfully before the story proceeds. There are also relatively few non-player characters (NPCs), of which only those who are part of a quest or side-quest may be interacted with. Weapons, armor and items are only available for purchase from one location at a time in the current region, and are increasingly valuable later in the game. Plot
The game begins with the player character's arrival in the city of Baldur's Gate whereupon he is attacked, robbed, and left for dead. He is brought to the Elfsong Tavern by guards to recover. There, the first hints about a great evil hiding in Baldur's Gate are revealed.
The player begins by clearing the tavern's cellar of rats and vermin, and later discovers a thieves' den in the sewers where it is learned that one of the guests at the inn has been captured by thieves. Delving further into the sewers, the player finds an entrance to the crypt of the local temple where the dead are

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