DA2 was definitely not up to snuff. I hated DAI with a passion my first playthru…but it eventually grew on me as it had some great character moments. Honestly, I would replay it again except for the fact that the hair is atrocious and so is the mod support for it. I just can’t be bothered.
Kotor and KOTOR2 !! How did I leave them off my list! KOTOR2 was my favorite star wars story by far. Breaks ny heart that Disney owns the IP…I would very much like to see the Exile’s dark story in film.
It’s true that DAO is not as deep as other rpgs for sure. Still love it tho. And I too still occasionally hear that music in my head!
I also kinda feel that BG3 has more of a DAO vibe than a BG1 vibe, to be honest. Somehow my interactions in camp with the crew and the way they interject during convos is very DAO-like. But then the combat is very DOS-like. Kind of a mush mash.
So in regards to OP…I think capturing BG1 vibe is not possible for two reasons. First, I don’t think this is Larian’s intent at all with this game. Which sucks for BG1 fans because it is called BG! And second, because of nostalgia. Nothing will ever live up to that initial BG magic, meethinks.
But I do hope fans of it will be inspired to play other rpgs in the future if they are new to the genre. Including BG1 and 2.
