Subj : Love Baldurs Gate 3? Need something to play this weekend? Check o To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Aug 09 2024 19:15:05 Love Baldurs Gate 3? Need something to play this weekend? Check out this freebie on Amazon Prime Gaming Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:59:49 +0000 Description: Amazon Prime Gaming is offering Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition for free to download right now and I really recommend it. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Its been a little over a year since Baldurs Gate 3 was released and basically shook up what one can expect from a role-playing game and, indeed, games in general. The level of flexibility, wrapped up in a compelling story and properly interesting characters like Baldurs Gate 3, sucked up masses of awards and overwhelming critical acclaim. But where did it all begin? Well, thats a somewhat tricky answer, but an easy one and a cop-out answer is Baldurs Gate 1. And it just happens to be free on Amazon Prime Gaming to download and play right now; handy if youre hankering for a deep game to dive into this weekend. Released way back in 1998 for the PC, under the development of Bioware, which wasn't the RPG giant it is today, the original Baldurs Gate is rather different from Larians Baldurs Gate 3. It uses an isometric perspective that requires mouse and keyboard control and is firmly in whats now referred to as CRPGs (classic role-playing games); if youve played Pillars of Eternity, youll have a taste of what to expect. Thankfully, Amazon is offering the Enhanced Edition of Baldurs Gate, which should mean itll run smoothly on modern PCs and gaming laptops . And for people who want to explore the origins of Baldurs Gate, are keen for a big hit of nostalgia (if youre a 30-something RPG fan like myself), or want a great classic RPG with a deep story and some old-school Dungeons & Dragons rules, then Baldurs Gate is well worth a download. (Image credit: Stream / Beamdog) Ive not played Baldurs Gate in years, but I have fond memories of being dropped into a world that feels almost painted onto a screen but has surprising flourishes of detail; I could drink in the layout of Candlekeep for hours. The combat and D&D ruleset can be a little head-scratching to get on top of, but when it clicks, it can feel rather satisfying to build up your character and party as you explore the Sword Coast. And theres something relaxing and enjoyable about guiding your party of ragtag heroes via the click of a mouse and a few taps of a keyboard; Baldurs Gate can easily be played one-handed, letting you sip something nice as you absorb the story, lore, and chatter of characters. (Image credit: Steam / Beamdog) If the CRPG bug grabs you, then youre in luck, as Baldurs Gate has more in the form of the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion thats included in the Enhanced Edition. After that, Baldurs Gate 2 Enhanced Edition can be found for bargain prices on the likes of Steam; I managed to get it as part of a previous Games with Prime drop. I utterly lost myself in the story of Baldurs Gate 2, which felt surprisingly fresh compared to a lot of other fantasy fare, so its also well worth checking out. To access Amazon Prime Gaming, all you need is an Amazon Prime membership, as the gaming side is included it's just not always shouted about by Amazon. Amazon Prime has all manner of benefits, but if youre not into committing to a long-term membership, you can grab a 30-day trial; take a look at the box below. Amazon Prime: 30-day free trial If you've never signed up before you can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to get access to Prime Day deals, when they roll around each year.You get the same benefits as paid members, including free delivery, and access to other services such as Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming and more. You can cancel at any time during the trial to avoid paying the regular fee, which is $14.99 / 8.99 per month. If Ive not convinced you that Baldurs Gate is worth looking at, especially if you've thoroughly played Baldurs Gate 3, then there are some other free games you can claim right now. May I suggest the excellent Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the Sith Lords, and the intriguing time-looping The Forgotten City? You might also like... Dragon Age: The Veilguard has removed the tactical camera and won't let you control your companions New Doom and Doom 2 port offers cross-platform play, official mod support, and a huge performance boost One of the best roguelike games is finally coming to PS5 and PS4 this month ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/love-baldurs-gate-3-need-something-to-play-th is-weekend-check-out-this-freebie-on-amazon-prime-gaming --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .