TheBaldur’s Gatefranchise has gotten a stunning modern revival at the hands of Larian, but the series' console spin-off doesn’t seem to have been so lucky. AlthoughBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliancedid receive a spiritual successor in the form ofDungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance, which unleashes players on the classicDungeons and Dragonssetting of Icewind Dale, it may not have gathered the kind of attention it was looking for. Fortunately, fans of the series can now playBaldur’s Gate: Dark Allianceon PC courtesy of Steam.
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliancewas originally released back in 2001 on the PlayStation 2 console before being ported to a variety of other consoles. The list ofconsolesBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliancecan be played on now includes PS4 and Xbox One. However, this is the first time the classic action RPG has been ported to PC.
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Fans of theBaldur’s Gatefranchise may findBaldur’s Gate: Dark Allianceto be a mix of fresh and old-schoolideas, some of which hold up better than others. However, it can’t be denied that this title took an approach to action RPG combat that has more in common withDiablothan most otherBaldur’s Gatetitles. A trailer for the PC port shared to the Lewis Burnell YouTube channel does a good job of shedding some light onBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance’s approach to enemies, traps, and co-op, among other features.
Apparently,Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliancewill allow players to use Steam remote play for long-distance co-op. This may be good news, as co-op is animportant aspect ofBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliancegameplay. The trailer also shows off several classic monsters found throughoutDungeons and Dragons, including what appears to be a Beholder, a swarm of animated skeletons, and even a massive white dragon.
Additionally, the trailer highlights a number of elements that seem to be borrowed from the platforming genre. One scene follows a player as they leap across a number of floating stone platforms that drop into the abyss after a few seconds, while other scenes appear to show players jumping over the shockwaves from magical attacks. With thefuture ofDungeons and Dragons: Dark Allianceseemingly up in the air, this may be a good time forBaldur’s Gatefans to return to another classic game. Some old games are worth remembering, even if they’ve begun to show their age.
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Allianceis out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One with a Switch version also in the works.
