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Baldur's Gate : Dark Alliance

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Control a human hero in an isometric action RPG, exploring the city and completing quests.

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance for Game Boy Advance was released in 2004, developed by Magic Pockets and published by Destination Software and Ubisoft. The original game was first released in 2001 for PlayStation 2.


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About Baldur's Gate : Dark Alliance

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance for the Game Boy Advance is an action RPG set in the city of Baldur's Gate. While the core narrative and many gameplay systems are shared with the console versions, the adaptation required specific changes for the handheld format.

The visual presentation shifts to a two-dimensional isometric view. Players control a single human character, who can be specialized as a warrior, archer, or wizard. This differs from the console release, which offered distinct races. The city environment features enhanced interactivity, allowing characters to enter numerous buildings, speak with residents, and destroy objects like barrels directly with their weapons.

Gameplay retains the action-oriented combat of the original, though certain actions, such as jumping, are not available. A few new side quests have been incorporated into this portable version.

Baldur's Gate : Dark Alliance Screenshots

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Title screen
Our adventure begins
Fighting rats
Equipment
First map, where adventure starts. Town of Baldur's Gate
Friendly guards by the town's door help you get started
The Elfsong tavern is where you get most info and quests
Where do they find those barmaids?!
Slaying rats in the cellar... At least those are mutant giant rats
One of the first Boss-monsters. Tragic encounter, but we'll be back!
Freeing a hostage from a cell
Happy meeting in Elfsong tavern after adventuring