Is Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn Hard? Difficulty Rating 6.1/10

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Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

Full Release (2000)

DIFFICULTY

6.1/10

Difficult

(8 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Players rate Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn as moderately difficult, with enough challenge to stay engaging without becoming overwhelming for most players.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players usually describe the challenge in this game as coming from a few core areas:

Players are punished for poor decisions more than poor reflexes
Progress depends on planning and system understanding
Some sections require experimentation before the correct approach becomes clear
PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections

Who Will Find It Difficult

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn may challenge beginners and players unfamiliar with similar games, but experienced players will usually find it manageable after learning its systems. Players who rated games like Metroid Dread, God of War, and God of War III at a similar challenge level may find Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn broadly comparable in difficulty.

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8 ratings

avg: 6.1

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Based on 8 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 6.1/10. Most players rated this game around 6.

Developer(s)

MumboJumbo, BioWare Edmonton, BioWare

Publisher(s)

MacPlay, Black Isle Studios, Interplay Entertainment

Genre(s)

Role-playing (RPG)

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac

Keywords

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About Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

Every World has conflict. Good and evil. Friend and foe. Safety and danger. In Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, you'll find yourself between these factions. This epic sequel to the Roleplaying Game of the Year will immerse you in a world of intrigue, adventure and fierce combat where your ability to discern the difference between these sides - with the assistance of steel and spell - determines your fate. Set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, Baldur's Gate II is the most stunning Advanced Dungeons and Dragons game to date.

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