Baldur's Gate

Baldur's Gate
Basic Information
Type(s)	Video Game
Developer(s)	BioWare Corporation
Publisher(s)	Interplay, SEGA, Virgin Interactive, Graphic Simulations
Franchise	Forgotten Realms
Series	Baldur's Gate
Successor title	Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Genre(s)	RPG
Media	CD-ROM
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows and macOS
Retail Features
Ratings
Play Information
Player(s)	1-6
Technical Information
Engine(s)	Infinity
Main Credits
Designer(s)	Ray Muzyka
Retail Minimum Specifications
CPU(s) Intel Pentium 166 MHz
RAM 16 MB 32 MB for Multi-player
GPU(s) DirectX 3.0-compatible
Graphics RAM 4 MB
DirectX 3.0
HDD Space 320 MB
Sound DirectX 3.0-compatible
Optical Drive 4X CD-ROM
European Release Date(s)
Microsoft Windows 1999 macOS July 27, 2001
North American Release Date(s)
Microsoft Windows November 30, 1998 macOS 2000
Japanese Release Date(s)
Microsoft Windows October 30, 1999
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Baldur's Gate is a game developed by Bioware and published in 1998. The game has a sequel, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn.

Story

Main character learns of a threat and must find out the reason behind the enemies actions.

Gameplay

The player can choose from many things to make their characters. There are six races, eight core character classes and eight specialty mage classes. The player can create a party of six from many NPCs. The NPCs can turn against player if player's intentions contradict their own. The game can be played online or locally cooperatively with up to six players but the game still centers on host which ends the game if host is killed. The game is played real time with AD&D second edition rules and has isometric view.

Reception

The Windows version has a 92% average on Game Rankings and Mac has 90%. It has also been awarded many 1998 game and RPG of the year awards and other awards.

Releases

The game has been re-released as part of the following compilations: Baldur's Gate 4 in 1 boxset and Baldur's Gate: the Original Saga. It also has expansion pack Tales of the Sword Coast. There are other Baldur's Gate games: Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance and Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

Sources

• GameFAQs
  Gamespot
• Official
  GameRankings
• IGN

External links

• Official website
• Baldur's Gate Wiki on Wiki