I still think the graphics are rather nice. I like a good 2d engine better than a crappy 3d one. In some cases better than a good 3d engine. Look at Neverwinter Nights: nice engine, but everything is so sterile. Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinity and Baldur's Gate for instance have loads of details NWN doesn't have (not to mention a much more detailed and exciting storyline).

I am in blood
Stepp'd in so far, that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.