Dungeons &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition
July 15, 2025
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65.3
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Critic Reviews (28)
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"Nostalgia is a powerful toolset and Neverwinter Nights 2 somewhat makes use of it for all the wrong reasons. It many not be the shining example that Baldur&s;s Gate shows but the nostalgic factor and clunkiness somewhat works in its …"
Read original review"If you want to try Neverwinter Nights 2 with slightly polished graphics, with friends, or on a console with a game controller, the Enhanced Edition is clearly the right choice for you."
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65.0
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58.0
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62.0
"There&s;s a strange feeling of, "wait, was it like that before?" with Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition. Accept that this is an earlier game and take it on its own terms, and you&s;ll at least come away with a better …"
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45.0
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60.0
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35.0
"Aside from reactivating multiplayer and adding controller support, it’s a package Aspyr has released with minimal effort. But since its core is so good, if you enjoy party-based D&a;D RPGs, it still manages to be worth playing. A significant part …"
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70.0
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75.0
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85.0
"Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is a respectful and functional remaster of the RPG originally developed by Obsidian Entertainment. The visuals and overall performance have been improved, though the aesthetics remain dated. Modern accessibility options are lacking, and companion AI …"
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90.0
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85.0
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70.0
"Regardless of how you choose to play it – be it on a controller or go old school with keyboard and mouse – Neverwinter Nights 2 proves that it’s still one of Obsidian’s best games."
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35.0
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45.0
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85.0
"Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition does the bare minimum as it brings the game to consoles. It looks a bit better, but that&s;s about it. It&s;s still buggy and rough around the edges, but it is at least Neverwinter Nights …"
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68.0
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73.0
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72.0
"Aspyr has done its utmost to revive the glorious memory of Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition for veteran players while showcasing the grandeur of this series to newcomers."
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30.0
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40.0
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55.0
"On the one hand, the return of the cult game in an improved edition was pleasing, but at the same time, it showed that it can hardly compete with the latest RPGs."
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45.0
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55.0
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55.0
"Dungeons &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition comes with a lot of good points but just as many bad points for a remaster. If you can look past the issues, there&s;s loads of potential, and it&s;s a great way …"
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65.0
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70.0
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80.0
"For long-time fans and RPG purists, Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition is an unapologetic time capsule deeply rooted in tradition and overflowing with options. It’s a game of commitment: rewarding if you push past the awkward start, the jank, and …"
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60.0
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30.0
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"Dungeons &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition no Switch is a classic case of a missed opportunity. It was the chance to show a past icon to new players with due respect and care. Instead, it is a lazy …"
Read original review"While there may be some nostalgic value to it, and there’s no question of the tabletop-honoring bona fides it shows, this still feels pretty aged and can be tough to love"
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70.0
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85.0
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60.0
"Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is a recommendation for those who love D&a;D, but they should expect some bumps along the ride."
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55.0
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70.0
"Ultimately, this re-release proves to be disappointing and uninspired. Despite the undeniable value of its original story and mechanics, it&s;s hard to recommend the console version—especially to those without a strong sense of nostalgia for the game. A missed opportunity …"
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55.0
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68.0
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72.0
"Dungeons &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition brings a classic back for modern audiences. While it retains some of the idiosyncrasies of its time and can be a bit complex, it&s;s still well worth a try, especially with the …"
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25.0
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35.0
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70.0
"Despite being a title worthy of its legacy, the new version of Neverwinter Nights 2 is anything but Enhanced. Aside from graphical upscaling and the fact that it includes all expansions in a single package, the console port is unfortunately …"
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45.0
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50.0
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70.0
"A monumental RPG that still deserves respect, but this so-called enhanced edition does little to honor its legacy. A return made for veterans, not newcomers."
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58.0
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62.0
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47.0
"Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is a decent port of a decent game. The branching dialogue options, deep character customization, and wealth of content to discover make this an appealing offer to CRPG fans, but the occasional glitches and overall …"
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70.0
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25.0
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45.0
"Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition looks better, sure. But if you hoped for a smoother, smarter experience under the hood, you’re in for a rough ride. This is a love letter to longtime fans, but it’s written in smudged ink …"
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70.0
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55.0
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45.0
"Fans of Western RPGs, Dungeons &a; Dragons RPGs, and CRPGs will find much to enjoy about Dungeons &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition. Players new to the game and preferring to play on console, this is the only way …"
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"Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition marks a welcome return for one of the most ambitious and talked-about CRPGs of the 2000s. While it still struggles to shake off some of the original game’s limitations — including problematic camera controls, clunky …"
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"Dungeon &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is a bit of a mixed bag."
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45.0
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62.0
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73.0
"Despite some minor issues, the adventure itself, in its full package as Dungeons &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, is one I’d still recommend to any DnD player."
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"Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition now also brings the classic RPG to resent consoles with full controller support. From the outside, not much else has changed."
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70.0
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60.0
"Despite everything, amidst so many options to play the iconic D&a;D adventures right now, it&s;s up to you to decide if you&s;re nostalgic enough to experience this adventure from the franchise&s;s remote videogame times."
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75.0
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85.0
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90.0
"If you value strategic depth, classic RPG storytelling, and true-to-form D&a;D systems, this Enhanced Edition deserves a spot in your library. Just don’t expect a complete reinvention—this one’s for the adventurers who know what they’re getting into."
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