The Official Baldur's Gate 1 Vs 2 Poll!

mch202

I know it was discussed before, But I haven't seen any Poll regarding this, so LET SEE THE NUMBERS!

Which one do you love the most??

Baldurs Gate 1 + Totsc - Open exploration, low level partys.

Baldurs Gate 2 + Tob - NPC Interactions, HLA, More spell etc...

ShapiroKeatsDarkMage

They're both awesome in they're own way.

Nimz

Having only played BG2 and just pre-ordered BG:EE, I am very interested to see the results for this!

Edit: There is no 'View Results' option for the poll if you do not vote!?

mch202

Having only played BG2 and just pre-ordered BG:EE, I am very interested to see the results for this!

Edit: There is no 'View Results' option for the poll if you do not vote!?

Nope... you have to vote in order to see the results

Majoca

I think both games are amazing, I still play them to this date, however I prefer Baldurs gate 1 because of its style and I like starting weak and seeing the transition of power. I also think the story is great and thought Sarevok was an awesome character. I also prefer the NPC, I didnt like XZAR and Montys death in Baldurs Gate 2

FrozenDervish

I like the setting of BG2 more and the feeling of being in the story.

seeka

They are both amazing games, but I voted for the second one due to nostalgia. Have great memories of that one in multiplayer with a good buddy.

Drugar

Close call, but Baldur's Gate 1 because of a villain I like better, more gripping storyline (to me) and Durlag's Tower.
Baldur's Gate 2 has awesome levelling, tons of spells, better interaction, all kinds of epic but at some point it just felt like going down a laundry list of quests.

Awong124

I much preferred the environment of BG1, but much preferred the gameplay of BG2. So basically BG1 TUTU was awesome.

DeathOfNames

I voted BG2, but I did so mainly because of the vast improvements in the engine, graphics and controls. I also prefer Irenicus, and the more "active" party members.

BG2 was an improvement on so many fronts, but of course there were some disappointments... mainly the lack of "wildernes" areas.

It will be interesting to re-evaluate when BG:EE comes out. BG1 has the charm I think, but there's a definite lack of party banter and romance. Also, the sheer power one can attain in BG2 is very... pleasing :-)

elminster

BG1. Namely because I liked the exploration element to it and the sheer amount of homes you could rob. I love all of the random encounters on maps far from civilisation that you don't get nearly as much in BG2. Each game has its own charms, but I prefer BG1.

I also liked the broader weapon categories in BG1.

NWN_babaYaga

I´ll vote after I played BGEE and BG2EE.

Leaf_Eater

I was surprised to see the results come out the way they did. Theres always such hate on bg2 and idolization on bg1

Space_hamster

Bg1 for low level parties, struggle, and exploration .... BG 2 for variety, cool items and locations, high level battles and spells. Both are equal! Nice that we don't have to choose as we are getting both!

Shin

I tend to view them as one game nowadays.. would never start a character in BG1 that I didn't intend to move into BG2, and would never start BG2 without playing the character through BG1 first.

If I absolutely had to separate them and choose one.. probably BG2.

elysX

i like them both, they have their own strong sides. BG 1 is more of an adventure, u know starting like a young kid without exp. going around looking 4 some weapons to pick. growing bigger and stronger.. the second one is alot bigger and more places to explore.

hmm, BG I gives me more nostalgia of my childhood...

g314

Ahhh, this was a challenging question, so I voted both. For the sake of precision, I'd say BG1 55%, BG2 45%. Sorta.

I loved BG1 for the well-done plot, the Iron Throne/Sarevok's conspiracy, the dialogs, the NPCs, free roam, the very city of Baldur's Gate, the interface, the colors. You can literally feel the team was fully involved in the development and care of this game!
BG2 is a little lacking in these parts, but greatly compensates with the great quest that (to me) starts as soon as you leave Athkatla for Spellhold (Ust Natha, the Underdark and Suldanesselar were simply brilliant), magic duels, dual wielding, better banters, romances and dragons. Too bad you can't import your BG1 party. Also, I find it a shame that there was little to no involvement of the Bhaalspawn until ToB starts, which we know it was too short for its potential.

cloakanddagger

I like BG1 because of where you start off. It's a non hostile territory with the exception of a few unruly civilians. Plus you have all of the teachers to help you out if you are a beginner. BG2 you start off in a completely hostile territory and it takes forever to have the freedom to go wherever you want. But BG2 does have more content, better graphics, more gear, and more npc's plus there is just so much more content. There are the love circles, the thieves guild. Both games are very good.

wissenschaft

I prefer Baldurs Gate 1 because its harder starting at lvl 1, the focus on exploration of dark woods and mysterious ruins (I love Rangers for a reason), and mages do not dominate all other classes. Heck, its easy to just ignore mages all together, 1 Bard w/ plenty of wands you can collect in the game is all you need to beat BG1. Just make sure to have a cleric to buff the party and cast hold spells.

Its the same reason I love ToEE (just got to make sure to use the Co8 mod).

Cadmus

Now that you mention it, I find BG 2 really lacks something that BG1 has. In BG1 I felt like my party was constantly on the verge of death and I was almost aimlessly wandering while desperately looking for people, spells, items or anything that would help me complete my hopeless quest.

On the other hand, BG 2 felt a bit more epic. There were dragons to fight, I could get my own stronghold to use as a base of operations. The world wasn't quite as open but there were more interesting places to track down.

I guess in all the ways that the games are different, they are just good in different ways.

wariisop

I like BG 1 slightly more due to the true exploration value. While I will agree the battle system, characters, and weapons were better, I feel that the story was better in BG 1 and the sense of a large world was there.

Kratok

BG2 mostly for more interesting quests (less simple fetch & deliver), more NPC interactions and more variety in areas. I like the lower and higher levels about equally, both have their charm. Likewise the villains I like just about as much, maybe slightly preferring Irenicus. Lots of wilderness to explore is definitely the main advantage of BG1, but for me BG2 is better in most if not all other aspects. Nevertheless BG1 is still also among the best games ever made, especially so after the engine gets upgraded with BG:EE.

Jaxx86

If I could only take one of these games with me to a deserted island with a magical computer, I would choose Baldur's Gate 2 because it has more content and includes ToB. Baldur's Gate one is so well written though and captures a fresh adventuring feeling so I like them both for different reasons. Pretty equally.

Lemernis

I like both games about equally, but if only one was available I would prefer BG1.

kunjal29

BG2 because it felt more epic to me.

Sceptenar

I've played through both games, and both are great. Though I prefer BG2, because I find the gameplay much more enjoyable when you hit the mid range levels, or just about where BG1 ends.

Jerky

I love both games, but I love the adventure in BG1. It just FELT like one, exploration was so fun. BG2 was great, but it was a more serious game, and less areas to explore. BG1 slightly edges out BG2 for me.

LadyRhian

I, too, love them both. Both have good points and flaws, but I got to play BG1 longer than I did BG2 (I had to upgrade my computer system, and the game was not supported in my new system). :P That's a feature request I want to make- system upgrades so the game will work into the future (especially if they want to provide continual downloadable content).

luluscado

BG2 Even if use for the improved banter

Zeckul

BG2 for the highly introspective plot, the fascinating dream scenes, the much improved gameplay (IE really shines at those intermediate levels), the variety and beauty of locales. BG1 has its own charm but BG2 seems clearly the better game of the two.

Twilight_Fox

With the EE, definitely equally.