Being mostly story guy, I just found BG2 more engaging, especially that companions talk more.
I hear you. I'm way more of a story guy myself and companion interactions in BG2 are way better thats true. But I found the story of BG1 better and also liked Sarevok better than Irenecus, even if way less powerful. His visuals, his voice, the fact that he kills your father, you finding out that he's your brother. Everything is more personnal in BG1. While BG2 story is really good too, it is basically just a very powerful guy and his sister trying to steal something from you. The endgame is you trying to stop his scheme, wich has nothing to do with the bhaalspawns, from coming to fruition. Still cool, just less personnal.
