![]() Sorcerers intuitively learn new spells with each level but can't learn from scrolls, and the Barbarian is strong and fast and voluntarily invokes a berserker's rage. The Monk receives a bonus for hand-to-hand combat and fights with kicks and punches, but he cannot wear armor or use two-handed weapons. Three new class additions include the Monk, Sorcerer and Barbarian. An entirely new race is introduced: the Half-Orc, spawned from human and orc parentage, is very strong but not so intelligent. Character creation, a top feature in the original, is even better. The mood is darker and more mystical, though many references to areas explored in the first game crop up during play. If needed, pausing the game will bring up the toolbars again. The journal is slightly different, as you can now create your own entries, and the interface toolbars can be hidden, giving you a larger panoramic view of the action. ![]() The interface is the same as the original as you manipulate and use items, move characters and engage in combat with a combination of mouse and configurable hot keys. ![]() This follow-up to Baldur's Gate is artfully designed with graphics, storyline, voices, features, variety and action leagues above its predecessor. Even though the original was a commercial and critical success, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn improves on some shortcomings and enhances gameplay.
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