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Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition [Online Game Code]
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Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition [Online Game Code]

Bottom line: The Atari Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition: Full original Baldur's Gate campaign plus the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion; main trade-off: listing does not state supported platforms; confirm before you buy.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Full original Baldur's Gate campaign plus the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion
  • ✓ Runs on an upgraded, improved version of the Infinity Engine
  • ✓ Adds a new adventure that was not in the 1998 release
  • ✓ Three new party members, incl. monk Rasaad yn Bashir and Neera the wild mage
  • ✓ Digital code delivery, so there is no disc to lose or scratch

Cons

  • ✗ Listing does not state supported platforms; confirm before you buy
  • ✗ Covers the first game only; Baldur's Gate II is not part of this package
  • ✗ Late-1990s isometric design may feel dated next to modern RPGs
  • ✗ Dense D&D rules can overwhelm players new to the genre

Manufacturer description

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition from Atari brings the 1998 Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying classic back for a new generation of players. This online game code unlocks the complete original Baldur's Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack, and never-before-seen content added for this edition. Everything runs on an upgraded and improved version of the Infinity Engine, the same engine that powered the original release. You lead a party through a classic saga of mystery, intrigue, and adventure along the Sword Coast, with the core campaign and its expansion bundled…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Atari Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Atari's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition code?

You get the entire original Baldur's Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack, and new content made for this edition: a new adventure and three new party members.

How is the Enhanced Edition different from the original 1998 Baldur's Gate?

It runs on an upgraded and improved version of the Infinity Engine. It also adds content the 1998 release never had: a new adventure and three new party members.

Who are the new party members in Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition?

The edition adds three new companions. Two of them are the Calishite monk Rasaad yn Bashir and Neera the wild mage. Check the manufacturer's product page for the full roster.

Which platforms does this online game code work on, and how do I redeem it?

The product details here do not specify platform or redemption steps. Check the product listing for supported systems, the redemption platform and any region restrictions before you buy.

Does this include Baldur's Gate II?

No. This edition covers the original Baldur's Gate adventure and its Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, plus the new Enhanced Edition content. The sequel is a separate product.

Key Features

  • Running on an upgraded and improved version of the Infinity Engine
  • Sword Coast expansion pack, and never-before-seen content including a new adventure and three new party member

Full Specifications

BrandAtari
RatedTeen
Release dateJanuary 16, 2013
Terms of UseBy placing your order, you're purchasing digital currency or a license to a digital product, and you agree to ourGames and Software Terms of Useand anyDeveloper or Publisher Terms of Usethat apply.
Type of itemSoftware Download
Return PolicyThis product is non-returnable and non-refundable.

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