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The Dungeons & Dragons Anthology: The Master Collection packages 6 of the most beloved classic RPG video games of the Dungeons & Dragons franchise and their expansions into a single SKU - the ultimate RPG package for the ultimate D&D fan.
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136 of 138 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This the ultimate RPG collection, one that contains only masterpieces and for a great price one can own six of the greatest cRPGs ever released!
All six are isometric Role-Playing games and (with the exception of TEMPLE OF ELEMENTAL EVIL) they are built on variations of the Infinity Engine. They also share similar gameplay mechanics. They are story driven (prepare to do a lot of reading when faced with dialogue options - something I missed in their latest successor, Dragon Age: Origins), and they offer almost an infinite number of customizations for your hero and his companions.
If you are hooked on graphics you should know that these games are no eye-candy anymore. However, we have all played or rather tried to play bad games with impressive graphics and know that a game does not have to offer the latest graphics to grab you, immerse you into its world and offer endless hours of escapist fun.
Because there are tons of reviews on the individual games (links provided), I shall only give brief descriptions of them.
BALDUR's GATE Saga: The Stone years. This includes Baldur's Gate I & Baldur's Gate II, each with its own expansion (this is how it is done, good games are followed by a single solid expansion - not a endless string of DLCs!).
ICEWIND DALE Saga: The Wood years. This includes Icewind Dale with its expansion and Icewind Dale 2. These games are very similar to Baldur's Gate and, although shorter, they are harder and require even more tactical thinking.
TEMPLE OF ELEMENTAL EVIL: The Metal years. Although this game sports the best graphics of the collection, it will require some patience because it is both built as an older Turn-Based RPG (although one can turn it to real-time) and introduces the first version of the character-action wheel (we would later come to see in the NeverWinter Nights games). It is an acquired taste but it does reward climbing the learning curve.
PLANESCAPE - TORMENT: The Bone Years. I consider this to be the best game of the collection - and I am a huge fan of the BG Saga. Planescape is dark and deep and bittersweet and beautiful. It is intelligent and imaginative and the music will enchant you. For ever. If I were to choose one game to play for the rest of my life, this would be it.
A collection of masterpieces not to be missed.
WITH MY HIGHEST RECOMMENDATIONS!
All six are isometric Role-Playing games and (with the exception of TEMPLE OF ELEMENTAL EVIL) they are built on variations of the Infinity Engine. They also share similar gameplay mechanics. They are story driven (prepare to do a lot of reading when faced with dialogue options - something I missed in their latest successor, Dragon Age: Origins), and they offer almost an infinite number of customizations for your hero and his companions.
If you are hooked on graphics you should know that these games are no eye-candy anymore. However, we have all played or rather tried to play bad games with impressive graphics and know that a game does not have to offer the latest graphics to grab you, immerse you into its world and offer endless hours of escapist fun.
Because there are tons of reviews on the individual games (links provided), I shall only give brief descriptions of them.
BALDUR's GATE Saga: The Stone years. This includes Baldur's Gate I & Baldur's Gate II, each with its own expansion (this is how it is done, good games are followed by a single solid expansion - not a endless string of DLCs!).
ICEWIND DALE Saga: The Wood years. This includes Icewind Dale with its expansion and Icewind Dale 2. These games are very similar to Baldur's Gate and, although shorter, they are harder and require even more tactical thinking.
TEMPLE OF ELEMENTAL EVIL: The Metal years. Although this game sports the best graphics of the collection, it will require some patience because it is both built as an older Turn-Based RPG (although one can turn it to real-time) and introduces the first version of the character-action wheel (we would later come to see in the NeverWinter Nights games). It is an acquired taste but it does reward climbing the learning curve.
PLANESCAPE - TORMENT: The Bone Years. I consider this to be the best game of the collection - and I am a huge fan of the BG Saga. Planescape is dark and deep and bittersweet and beautiful. It is intelligent and imaginative and the music will enchant you. For ever. If I were to choose one game to play for the rest of my life, this would be it.
A collection of masterpieces not to be missed.
WITH MY HIGHEST RECOMMENDATIONS!
52 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By punkmunk
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I first played all of these games when they were originally released. Gaming and graphics have advanced far beyond what these games have to offer, but if your like me and you enjoy great writing, a decently lengthy game for your money, and classic sword swinging, spell flinging action, you will at least moderately enjoy these games. I do not recommend them if you have to be able to see the facial expressions of your character, want every blood squirt to show in vivid detail, or can't stand waiting....for anything.
Pros:
1. Excellent top notch writing. Fun intricate characters that you will actually care about.
2. Non-linear gameplay (to a point).
3. Length of the game (you can get anywhere from 50-80 hours out of one game, with the exception of Icewind Dale 1+2). I can't stand shelling out 60 bucks for a game I can beat in 5-10 hours.
4. Engrossing storyline
5. These games have "the magic". You know when you pick up a game and you can't explain why, or how, but you can't stop playing? All of these games have it.... All of them...
6. They work on Windows 7! And yes I have played this version on my Windows 7 PC, it does work. Yeah!
Cons:
1. Graphics are far inferior to what is put out these days (it was top notch when they were released)
2. Speed. There is a lot of simply waiting for your characters to walk from point A to point B on the screen, and they walk slowly...
These games are classics and will always hold a special little nook in the gaming section of my metaphorical heart....
Pros:
1. Excellent top notch writing. Fun intricate characters that you will actually care about.
2. Non-linear gameplay (to a point).
3. Length of the game (you can get anywhere from 50-80 hours out of one game, with the exception of Icewind Dale 1+2). I can't stand shelling out 60 bucks for a game I can beat in 5-10 hours.
4. Engrossing storyline
5. These games have "the magic". You know when you pick up a game and you can't explain why, or how, but you can't stop playing? All of these games have it.... All of them...
6. They work on Windows 7! And yes I have played this version on my Windows 7 PC, it does work. Yeah!
Cons:
1. Graphics are far inferior to what is put out these days (it was top notch when they were released)
2. Speed. There is a lot of simply waiting for your characters to walk from point A to point B on the screen, and they walk slowly...
These games are classics and will always hold a special little nook in the gaming section of my metaphorical heart....
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Lost Lion
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
First, this is a very good buy, especially if you've ever played any of these games before. Even one of these games is worth the $20, much less 6 games! And the Win 7 compatibility on top of that too!!
Unfortunately, there is a Runtime Error occuring when you download the "Heart of Winter" expansion to the original "Icewind Dale" game. Whenever you Create a Character and look at that char's Bio then click Done, or while Importing a Character, there is a runtime error. After some online research it seems that Avast Anti-virus is causing this, and it is a fairly recent problem. (Hopefully Avast will have a patch that fixes this.)
In the meantime to get around this error, you can either skip the Bio's when creating a character, disable Avast temporarily while creating your party (as this error does NOT happen in-game), or add IWD's file to the Avast system. This 3rd option is the best. The steps to doing so are: Click on your Avast icon > Real-time Shields > Behaviour Shields > Expert Settings > Trusted Processes > add in the file to be excluded, for example mine is C:\Program Files\Atari\DnDMC\Icewind Dale\IDMain.exe (your's may be different). Click "Okay".
It's a little annoying, but an easy process. After this, enjoy playing Icewind Dale & Heart of Winter!
Unfortunately, there is a Runtime Error occuring when you download the "Heart of Winter" expansion to the original "Icewind Dale" game. Whenever you Create a Character and look at that char's Bio then click Done, or while Importing a Character, there is a runtime error. After some online research it seems that Avast Anti-virus is causing this, and it is a fairly recent problem. (Hopefully Avast will have a patch that fixes this.)
In the meantime to get around this error, you can either skip the Bio's when creating a character, disable Avast temporarily while creating your party (as this error does NOT happen in-game), or add IWD's file to the Avast system. This 3rd option is the best. The steps to doing so are: Click on your Avast icon > Real-time Shields > Behaviour Shields > Expert Settings > Trusted Processes > add in the file to be excluded, for example mine is C:\Program Files\Atari\DnDMC\Icewind Dale\IDMain.exe (your's may be different). Click "Okay".
It's a little annoying, but an easy process. After this, enjoy playing Icewind Dale & Heart of Winter!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best game ever!
I am so glad I purchased this game. It doesn't cost much and you get tons and tons of fun out of it. It installs and works on Windows 7 fine, if anyone is worried about that. Read more
Published 11 days ago by David A. Burnett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dungeons and Dragons Fans love these
Played Dungeons and Dragons Second Edition and these games follow the second edition rules. Takes some thought to get thru these games.
Published 23 days ago by Ronald McDermott
5.0 out of 5 stars
you just can't beat the classics
I had to have this because I got the new expanded balders gate download from beamdog-worthless, more bugs then an ant hill and they don't issue refunds. Read more
Published 1 month ago by stabbiness
5.0 out of 5 stars
D and D And alot of it!
If you like D+D games this is for you. Older controls but just as ptent a storyline. It has everything in it all the expansions etc... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Johnny B.
4.0 out of 5 stars
happy
i ordered this while i was deployed for the millitary so it took awhile to get but what do u expect but it was in great condition
Published 3 months ago by tyler higgason
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than i expected!
Just awesome! It's everything they advertise, tons of hours of fun. So far, i've played it on win7 and vista, they run smoothly.
Published 3 months ago by Alfredo Saracho
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome nostalgic experience!!
Great collection, hours of fun. Really reminded me of how much fun D&D used to be. Great solution if you can't find anyone to play with.
Published 3 months ago by Byron M. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best of The Best
This collection of Baldur's Gate Series is one of the best PC games anthologies ever created. All the expansion packs are the best according to PC gaming magazines and players. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sam Fisherman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of Good D&D Games
This package of D&D games has a series of good games that will keep you busy for days on end if you allow it to. It can be addicting, so remember to come up for air. Read more
Published 4 months ago by The Keyboard Hound
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great on my Win7 laptop.
I loved these games when they came out in the 90's and am absolutely ga-ga being able to re-discover these great games again. Great product. Great Price.
Published 5 months ago by Matt D
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