Baldur’s Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast (1999)

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Summary

Baldur’s Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast (1999)

Baldur’s Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast is an expansion pack for the award-winning role-playing game Baldur’s Gate. It was developed by BioWare and published by Interplay Entertainment in 1999. The expansion adds new content to the game, including new areas to explore, new quests to complete, and new items to collect.

Gameplay

Tales of the Sword Coast continues the story of Baldur’s Gate, with the player characters traveling to the Sword Coast in search of adventure. The expansion pack introduces a new playable race, the half-orc, and a new character class, the monk. It also adds new spells, feats, and weapons to the game.

The gameplay in Tales of the Sword Coast is similar to that of Baldur’s Gate. The player controls a party of up to six characters, who explore the game world, fight monsters, and complete quests. The game features a real-time combat system, with the player pausing the action to issue commands to their characters.

Plot

The story of Tales of the Sword Coast begins shortly after the events of Baldur’s Gate. The player characters have returned to the Sword Coast, and are looking for new adventures. They soon learn of a powerful artifact called the Sword of Kas, which is said to be hidden somewhere in the region. The player characters set out to find the sword, and along the way they encounter a variety of new characters and challenges.

Reception

Tales of the Sword Coast was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The expansion pack was praised for its new content, its improved gameplay, and its memorable story. It was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.

Legacy

Tales of the Sword Coast is considered to be one of the best expansion packs ever released. It helped to solidify Baldur’s Gate’s status as one of the greatest role-playing games of all time. The expansion pack also helped to pave the way for the release of Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn, which was released in 2000.

Review

Tales of the Sword Coast is an excellent expansion pack that adds a significant amount of new content to Baldur’s Gate. The new areas to explore, quests to complete, and items to collect all help to keep the game fresh and exciting. The new playable race and character class also add some new depth to the gameplay.

Overall, Tales of the Sword Coast is a must-play for any fan of Baldur’s Gate. It’s a great way to extend the game’s story and experience even more of what it has to offer.

Score: 9/10

Additional Information

  • Developer: BioWare
  • Publisher: Interplay Entertainment
  • Release Date: 1999
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Genre: Role-playing game
  • Expansion Pack: Yes
  • Original Game: Baldur’s Gate
  • Setting: Forgotten Realms
  • Number of Players: 1-6
  • ESRB Rating: T for Teen

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9/10

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Ji-yeong is a passionate gamer and whose love for video games blossomed during her childhood. Growing up in the midwest, without many friends, she spent countless hours exploring the enchanting worlds of classic JRPGs like Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger, which sparked not only an enduring love for gaming but also a keen insight into its evolving landscape. Today, Ji-yeong channels her deep-seated passion and nostalgia into thoughtful, engaging reviews that resonate with both longtime gamers and newcomers alike. Her unique perspective, rooted in a rich history of gaming, offers readers a heartfelt journey through the pixels and stories that have shaped her love for this dynamic medium. Her favorite game series of all time is Harvest Moon.

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