Show stopping performance issues ruined everything good about Neverwinter Nights 2.

User Rating: 4 | Neverwinter Nights 2 (CD-ROM) PC
By TheXenolith | Review Date:
Neverwinter Nights 2 is disappointing as it seems like a fun game but the game's engine really ruined it for me. If you don't care about frame rate or image quality and you like D&D then this is the game for you. It's sad, as the game has a lot to offer but I simply can't get through the performance barrier. I also do not like the necessity of having to buy the game twice to play on LAN.

The Good:

- Massive world
- OK cinematics
- Decent storyline
- Open ended
- Great character build choices

The Bad:

- Show stopping frame rate issues (even on powerful machines)
- Horrible performance:image quality ratio
- Terrible camera angles
- Bad or terrible interface
- Playing on LAN requires you to buy 2 copies of the game

Play it if:

- You like D&D
- You don't care about frame rate
- You really like Neverwinter Nights
- You already bought 2 copies

Don't play it if:

- You don't like buying something you already own
- You are obsessed about frame rate
- You like pretty graphics
- You dislike D&D
- You expect LAN play

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