The game that started it all. I would very much recommend buying it ! Great open world map, lots of quests and mobs to fight. Great story and lots of cool spells. Set in the world of dungeon and dragons. Still have lots of fun playing it today. Great mods available too (BG Tutu, etc.).

Unparalleled in its vision, despite the technology given at the time, along with an excellent story, atmosphere, and a plethora of hilarious characters. Baldur's Gate really was the first step into the "epic" RPG genre, you can call Ultima genre busting, but I don't think it had the meat of the combat system backed with the 2nd edition DnD rules that Baldur's does. Don't think you can call yourself an RPG fan unless you've dabbled in this at least a bit. Must buy most certain!

One of the original role-playing games from back in the day. If you love fantasy games and role-playing games then this is a great classic to pick up and try. At times it can be very hard and unforgiving but that makes it fun; gives it a real sense of danger. You create your character from scratch so you really grow attached to him/her because you have made them and they are a part of you. Join with characters you find throughout the world to explore, battle, and have fun.

The game may have been a awesome when it came out but has little to offer in order to compete with the current generation of RPGs. The story is forgettable, the ui is horrible(everything requires several clicks, a lot of vital information is hidden). The companions are really annoying and don't say much beyond their fighting and being selected lines. The engine is produces rather ugly views.

This might be a classic, but it's full of problems that are unforgivable today. The screen resolution is so small it's very difficult to manage your huge sprite-based characters in battle without them stumbling clumsily into danger. Companions need constant micromanagement to avoid having them getting stuck on scenery and a ridiculously hard difficulty at the early stages make for a highly frustrating experience for any newcomer. The first real enemy you meet will one-shot kill you and his bullets are unavoidable/homing. The only way to beat him is through luck and reloading many, many times over. Couple this with the small screen estate, clumsy friendly AI and path finding and you might start wondering why this is considered such a classic.

A very nice game to introduce new players to RPG's great story and fun to play and greatly rewarding for veterans and newbies alike. a very solid buy for hours of enjoyment :)

This is THE best game I have ever played. I started playing it when it first came out with the demo of the first 2 chapters and eventually bought the full game. Has unlimited replay value. I will never forget this game!

Baldur's Gate is a revolutionary game and it changes how computer RPG could be played. The story in Baldur's Gate is epic. If comparing to modern games, it's quite similar to Dragon Age Origins. You can control up to 6 party members engaging in challenging battles and hard decisions. The quality of the writing and the customization is spot-on. The freedom in this game is also great which allows you to explore many inconsequential non-plot areas.

The first chapter of the Baldur's Gate saga.

The first Baldur's Gate it's simply wonderful: more difficult than the second chapter but sometimes more satisfactory (no epic level or devastanting spells). The plot it's very engaging and immersive.

A must buy.

Truly incredible! I'm currently playing Baldur's Gate for the first time, 14 years after it was first released, and I highly recommend it. This game was clearly way ahead of its time and it's still a brilliant adventuring RPG today. So many characters, quests, spells, monsters - I became addicted and said goodbye to the outside world some time ago. You won't regret it!

If you've never played an old school rpg such as this or D&D, you may be put off by many things. After all, I was. The graphics are stale, the rules can be difficult to learn, and the game play may feel very outdated. In the first few hours of play, make no mistake - this game will probably frustrate you.

However, the more you explore the realm and the farther you progress the story, it's astounding how fast you'll get sucked in. The graphics you laughed at will suddenly feel appealing. You'll appreciate the challenge the rule set has to offer (providing you don't turn down the difficulty). The mechanics of the game will also feel at home. The story is brilliantly told. And of course the exploration...you won't want to move on to the next game until you've cleared the fog of war from every zone and unlocked every secret.

For $10 (or $5 when it's on sale), you will be getting at the very minimal 40+ hours of content you will enjoy if you give it a chance. This gem will look great on your shelf and can introduce you to an amazing realm of games like it such as its sequel Baldur's Gate 2, Planescape: Torment, the Icewind Dale series, and the Neverwinter Nights collection. Seriously, don't miss out on this epic adventure!

If anyone is looking for a classic RPG to sink their teeth into, this is one of the most epic legends out there!! With a vast story and a huge exploration value, you can choose to follow the story, find little side quests or like all good rpgs, go off and level yourself up by finding and killings lots of enenmies, be it beasts or humans.

A definite must if you are into the original auto dice roll for damage and defense and like controlling a whole party of different classed characters.

This is the RPG that put Bioware on the map. D&D 2nd edition rules are a little bit tough to understand at first, but once you get a the hang of it you'll sink at least dozens of hours into this game.

This is the game that started it all! Third time I have bought this since it came out in 1998. It is that good.

One of the great things about this game is that your main character can carry over to Baldur's Gate - Shadow of Amn as the story continues. If you get this one, get Shadow of Amn also and get ready for a truly epic adventure that, if you are like me, you will want to revisit again and again!

Has time been kind?

Well. No. It hasn't. What was a groundbreaking game in it's time is now merely good. Don't get me wrong. It's still a good game. Just it has not aged that well. For people that have played through before it's great. Nostalgia cleans those rough edges. For people who have never played it before...you'll probably wonder what all the fuss is about!

A great 2nd Ed. D&D in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, this is one of the great classics. This is the game that launched Bioware into the RPG giant that it is today, as well as Black Isle Studios, later Obsidian Entertainment, responsible for Icewind Dale and Neverwinter Nights II. I played this game when it originally came out on Mac, but the newer operating systems cannot support the older tech like this game. As such, I bought this PC version for a drive down Nostalgia Road.

Runs great even on Win 7. Obviously not a graphics powerhouse, but an excellent game if play for story. I would recommend that you play Baldur's Gate II as well if you like this one, as it finishes the main storyline and allows you to import your character from this game.

best RPG of all time for me. Vast number of maps, dialogues and quests.

Great interaction between the characters, different routes to follow.

Well implemented D&D 2nd edition rules. You ll spend a lot of hours on this game for sure ;)