Big Download Loves the 90s, Concluded
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In 1998, Canadian developer BioWare had already released a couple of action games for publisher Interplay, but it was the role-playing game Baldur's Gate that established its powerful reputation.
Using the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition rules as its basis, Baldur's Gate provided a massive single player game experience. Players went through a long storyline and became completely involved with the characters. It was the first example of BioWare's commitment to making a game with strong story.
BioWare developed an expansion pack and a sequel to Baldur's Gate, then went on to make RPG's like Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect. While BioWare is working on a new fantasy RPG called Dragon Age: Origins, a new Baldur's Gate title is said to be under development at the game's current owners Atari.
