Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

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Release Date: March 27, 2018

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a remastered version of the 2002 bestselling RPG for PC. The project includes the vanilla game as well as the Shadows of Undrentide, Hordes of the Underdark, and Kingmaker expansions. The title enhances the graphics and retains the compatibility with older mods at the same time.

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Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition for PC is a remastered version of the classic RPG by BioWare. The remaster was developed by Beamdog which created several similar productions, including Planescape Torment: Enhanced Edition.

Plot

The project is based on Hordes of the Underdark, and Kingmaker expansion packs.

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The action takes place in Forgotten Realms which are the most popular setting of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop game. The story of the vanilla version of Neverwinter Nights revolves around the eponymous city of Neverwinter that fell victim to a mysterious plague and was therefore quarantined. The player assumes the role of a hero tasked with devising a cure for the plague and investigating its cause.

Mechanics

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a classic PC RPG. While playing, we explore locations, develop our character, perform quests, and fight. Battles take place in real time; the combat system offers an active pause feature that lets us stop the game and calmly issue orders.

The game lets us create our own character from scratch but also offers a set of premade heroes to choose from. In Neverwinter Nights, the player starts out with just the protagonist. Later on, we can recruit a henchman (one in vanilla game and Shadows of Undrentide, two in Hordes of the Underdark), which is controlled by the AI.

Game modes

The game offers an extensive story campaign. Neverwinter Nights alone offers tens of hours of gameplay, while the included expansion packs prolong the fun even further. Moreover, the production puts emphasis on multiplayer mode, letting players freely shape the online gameplay. Even a hundred players can play on a single server, including the Dungeon Masters that control adventures and change them on the fly as needed.

The title also comes with powerful and -friendly modding tools that let us create both single player and multiplayer content.

Technical aspects

Compared to the original, the biggest changes were naturally made in the graphics. Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition features an improved engine that uses the pixel shader technology and offers additional visual effects. The enhancements were also made in the interface; while the entire game was revamped to suit the 1080p and 4K screen resolutions.

What’s praiseworthy, despite these enhancements, Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is fully backward compatible. Not only can we use old save games but also mods. Moreover, the developers worked with the fans and introduced a number of facilities on the basis of their – these include those that make the gameplay and deg mods more pleasurable.

Platforms:

PC Windows March 27, 2018

PlayStation 4 December 3, 2019

Xbox One December 3, 2019

Android December 6, 2018

Nintendo Switch December 3, 2019

Developer: Beamdog

Publisher: Beamdog

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10.

Expansions

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Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition - Doom of Icewind Dale

Expansion

February 21, 2025

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A story expansion for the Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition RPG from 2020, created by a modder named Luke Scull. Doom of Icewind Dale is the first chapter of a fan-commercial story campaign titled The Blades of Netheril, which continues the journey of the Hero of Neverwinter.

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition - Doom of Icewind Dale

Ratings

Game Ratings for Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Video Game.

5.5

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 9% of Critics. There are 17 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

RPG Fan: 74 / 100 by Greg Delmage

A welcome enhancement to a BioWare classic that is worth revisiting if you can see past its aged look, but consoles may not be the best format.

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PlayStation Universe: 8 / 10 by John-Paul Jones

Though the dated presentation and omission of some multiplayer features undeniably rankle, Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition still manages to acquit itself ably as a landmark RPG that deserves to be absorbed by an entirely new generation of gamers.

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TheSixthAxis: 4 / 10 by Gareth Chadwick

Neverwinter Nights remains a fantastic RPG, but the Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 4 fails to recapture that magic. If you can look past the incredibly dated graphics, there's tons of classic role playing to get stuck into, but playing it with a controller and clunky UI is not particularly pleasant. Considering that this is playable on pretty much any computer you can lay your hands on, or even on your phone, I'd steer clear of this particular version unless you desperately want to sit on your couch with a controller to play.

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90%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (7,059)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Rich Storytelling and Lore: Many players appreciate the deep narrative and world-building of the Forgotten Realms, with engaging quests and memorable characters.
Character Customization: The game allows for extensive character creation and development, ing a variety of races and classes, which enhances the role-playing experience.
Community and Modding : The game has a robust modding community that creates additional content, increasing replayability and providing new adventures.
Enhanced Graphics and Audio: The Enhanced Edition features improved graphics, lighting, and remastered audio, making the game more visually appealing and immersive.
Multiplayer Experience: s enjoy the ability to play with friends or meet new players online, adding a social dimension to the gameplay.
Nostalgia Factor: Long-time fans express a strong emotional connection to the game, often citing it as a childhood favorite.

The main cons of the game

Outdated Graphics: While enhanced, the graphics are still considered dated by modern standards, which may detract from the experience for some players.
Interface Issues: Many reviews mention that the interface is cumbersome and not intuitive, making it difficult to navigate and interact with NPCs.
Gameplay Bugs and Technical Issues: s report various bugs, including quest-breaking issues, pathfinding problems, and AI shortcomings for companions and summoned creatures.
Balancing Problems: Some players feel that the game?s difficulty is inconsistent, with certain encounters being too easy or too hard compared to expectations.
Predictable Storyline: Certain players criticize the main plot for being predictable and lacking depth, with a lack of meaningful choices that impact the story.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Improved AI for Companions: Many reviews highlight the need for better AI behavior for henchmen and summoned creatures, particularly in combat situations.
More Engaging Story Elements: Some players desire a more intricate and less linear storytelling approach, with deeper character motivations and more impactful choices.
Better Localization: Non-English speaking players express the need for better localization and translations, particularly for those who enjoyed previous versions that were more accessible.
Quality of Life Enhancements: s suggest that additional quality-of-life features, such as improved inventory management and clearer UI scaling, would enhance the overall experience.
Fixes for Technical Issues: Many players call for patches to address ongoing bugs and performance issues that affect gameplay enjoyment.

Summary

Overall, "Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition" is regarded as a classic RPG with a strong foundation in storytelling and character development, but it faces criticism for its technical shortcomings and dated design elements.

Summary generated on: November 25, 2024

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