Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir Expansion
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Video Game Reviews of Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir Expansion
Customer Review: Not for Everyone, but Just Right for Some!
Summary: 4 Stars
There are some of us out there who have been waiting for a game like this - a game where you can exercise the full power of the D&D rule set to create almost your whole party yourself (or your whole party, with a little modding...), like in the old Inifinity Engine days of Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. If you, like me, are one of these people, this game will be just what you've been waiting for. Not perfect, but VERY enjoyble, with a huge amount of party cusotmization and plenty of new and interesting areas to explore with your new custom-made party.
Some people seem to have approached this expansion expecting an in-depth, linear storyline with lots of choices and consequences. That is not the direction that Obsidian decided to take with this particular expansion. See the original campaign and the first expansion, Mask of the Betrayer, if you want that kind of game. Storm of Zehir is for those who love party building and pure adventure, even without much story.
The game does have its flaws, even for fans of the genre like me. It's true that the main storyline is painfully short, so you should concentrate on side-quests. If you try to do EVERYTHING, like me, then you will find plenty to keep you interested for hours on end. This consists mostly of exploring the World Map, in which your skills enable you to detect new encounters and locations to explore. You can use the skills of your whole party on the map, as well as in conversations, which is a big upgrade many players have been waiting for in an RPG like this. Have a character with high Diplomacy and another with high Bluff, and you don't know which one to make talk? No problem in SoZ, because you can switch characters on the fly to which ever one has the right skill!
It's the little things like this that make SoZ such a great game, in my opinion. I can sit and play it over and over again just for the joy of crafting a party with the extremely fleshed-out D&D system now avialable in NWN2 (there are so many choices you could never get bored making characters, even if some of the faces are really ugly...) and customizing and adventuring with them. I hope I've convinced you to consider trying this expansion, because I hope they make more like this in the future!
Customer Review: Storm of Zehir Disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
After playing the great NWN2 and Mask of the Betrayer, this game was a big let-down! The storyline sucks, the overland map is annoying and boring, and the voice acting is horrible. I had problems with the camera angles as well. The trading aspect is utterly ridiculous and boring and there is hardly any interaction with your cohorts. I got so bored I couldn't finish the game. It would be nice to explore a bit without constantly running into the dumb battles which take you to the overland map which involves long loading times. Don't waste your money and time on this; it's nothing near as good as NWN2 and MOTB. Hope they go back to the old format for the next games.Customer Review: Christmas Present for Husband
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this game for my DH for Christmas. He has already played it twice, so I think it is a hit.
This is an expansion pack for Neverwinter Nights 2. My husband has played all of the NWN, starting with the first game. He is a real big fan.
He did tell me that the first time he played, he used one of the characters from his previous game. That gave him too much of an advantage. When you can easily beat everyone in your path, it's not much fun. He than started over with a new character and had a lot more fun.
For fans of NWN, this is a fun new expansion for NWN2, which you must have in order to play this.
Customer Review: Stay away
Summary: 1 Stars
After playing NWN and all expansions, as well as the NWN2 campaign (and Mask of the Betrayer) I was very disappointed with this expansion.
I think the worst problem is that there is no central story line. It really depends on your taste and preference if this is a pitfall or not. For me its a deal breaker, and it becomes chaotic lacking the zest of any of the previous campaign. For me this expansion is boring, and it has become a chore to finish, if I ever will finish. Back for the original campaign nothing could pry me from my computer in the evenings, ditto with Mask of the Betrayer. Now, well, I prefer watching home building shows on TV.
Oh, and yes, it is really bothersome that there are *NO* cut scenes.
Customer Review: If you want a Major Storyline or great companions this isn't it
Summary: 2 Stars
Ok...
I got suckered and to all Neverwinter night fans out there be warned. I saw this on the shelf, saw it was the latest Neverwinter night expansion and thought oh yea.
First thing that catches your eye, it's only ONE CD. Another warning sign, it doesn't take that long to install. That should have been my clue.
I was expecting what you get from all the other NWN titles. A gripping storyline, companions that are unique, talk back and have a personality, and Cutscenes!
Well ladies and Gentleman,
You don't get ANY OF THAT!!! NO cutscenes worth mentioning, no unique companions with personality, you don't get a storyline at all worth mentioning.
It's like the day after new years eve, the garbage man is cleaning up times square. That's basically all that's there to it.
They say money crunch hit the company and it shows. They didn't put enough money into this to do a proper NWN title and it shows. They shouldn't have made this.
Take my advice, Don't buy this garbage. IF you looking for cut scenes, good companions, a great storyline? You just won't get it here, you get just quests and more quests. If you go overland on the overland map expect being under constant attack and rest is a major issue.
GameSpot said it best...They rated it a 6..
Read their review and you will clearly see this is NOT a NWN title to get.
PERIOD
Thank You,
Joseph