Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 64 bit Processeur : Dual Core Processor Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.0 compatible Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
A decade after its original release, this classic CRPG still commands deep devotion: over nine out of ten players keep coming back for more than 25 hours. Its writing weaves the kind of narrative that turns critics into superfans.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 120 | 90 | 9 | 21 |
| Story / writing | 81 | 75 | 0 | 6 |
| Content / longevity | 22 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 21 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| Graphics / art | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 16 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Audio / music | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Performance | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 95 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 04, 2013 · All-time low: €2.39 (Oct 21, 2021)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 93 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- The story is the beating heart: 75 positive mentions out of 81
- Gameplay depth shines through: 90 positive mentions out of 120
- Even veterans extol its content: 18 positive mentions out of 22
- Graphics hold up surprisingly well: 13 positive mentions out of 16
Weaknesses
- Bugs mar the experience for a vocal minority: 14 negative mentions out of 16
- UI frustrates long-time fans: 16 negative mentions out of 21
- Audio splits opinions evenly: 5 positive and 5 negative mentions out of 10
Who is it for?
Anyone who cherishes deep tactical combat and sprawling fantasy narratives will lose themselves in this legendary adventure. It’s a must-play for CRPG purists and newcomers ready for a challenge.
Is Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 10,815 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The story is the beating heart. Current price: 19,50€.
Verdict
Near-universal acclaim masks lingering technical aches, proving that timeless storytelling can outshine even the clunkiest interfaces. For those willing to tolerate a few rough edges, this remains one of the genre’s crown jewels.
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