Dungeons &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition

Dungeons &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition

July 15, 2025

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65.3

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Critic Reviews (28)

Aaron Jones Game Hype UK Jul 2025
62.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

56.0

"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 …"

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Adam Hambálek SomHráč.sk Jul 2025
80.0 /100

"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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Axel Cushing GameLuster Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

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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Can Arabacı Oyungezer Online Jul 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

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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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine Jul 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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Daniel Kucner GameOnly Jul 2025
65.0 /100
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Eduardo Rebouças Entertainium Jul 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Gareth Chadwick TheSixthAxis Jul 2025
40.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

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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Hamed MohammdPor CriticLenz Jul 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

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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Jakub Pokorný SECTOR.sk Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

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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Jay Claassen NoobFeed Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

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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Jim Smale Gert Lush Gaming Jul 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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João Pedro Vale Nintendo Blast Jul 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

50.0

"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 …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jul 2025
71.0 /100

"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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Luis Mauricio RPGamer Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Marco Licandro Console-Tribe Jul 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

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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Martin Heath GameGrin Jul 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

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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Matheus Yuan PSX Brasil Jul 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

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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Mirko Spallieri Gamesource Italia Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

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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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

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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Morgan Wagener GamesCreed Jul 2025
44.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

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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Nick Mangiaracina MonsterVine Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

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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Nicola Lecis STWGames Italia Jul 2025
77.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

58.0

"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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Paul Renshaw TheXboxHub Jul 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Dungeon &a; Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is a bit of a mixed bag."

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Throgmorton Belmont Niche Gamer Jul 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

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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Tommi Viitanen KonsoliFIN Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"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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Victor Bocato NintendoBoy Jul 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

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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Zachary Holmes TheBigBois Jul 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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