Rank and Play ID: RNP-IGDB-876

Icewind Dale II

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Critic rating

86.0 / 100

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Release

Aug 27, 2002

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

Overview

Icewind Dale II is a captivating role-playing game developed by Black Isle Studios, released in 2002 as the sequel to the acclaimed Icewind Dale. Set in the Forgotten Realms universe of Dungeons & Dragons, the game thrusts players into the harsh, frozen landscapes of Icewind Dale, where they lead a party of adventurers against a looming evil threat. Utilizing an improved version of the Infinity Engine, Icewind Dale II offers enhanced graphics and a more user-friendly interface, while implementing 3rd Edition D&D rules that expand character creation options with new races and classes. The game is celebrated for its challenging combat encounte…

Storyline

The game begins as the player's group of mercenaries arrives by ship to defend Targos. They report to the town palisade and fend off an assault by the goblin army.