Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance,
This is an amazing game. It is based on the overhead view premise. It plays like a Diablo or Guantlet type of game. In many cases you can feel that these games listed where inspirations. however the game focuses more on the graphics side as everything is rendered in stunning detail. Does this mean it's any less fun. No! This is not your typical hack & slash game. It has a cool element of RPG in the mix which adds to the fun. The ability to upgrade your weapons & armor are testament to this. It is a fun game & your quest to rid the evil from the town is your typical but a storyline that bodes well. The best feature is of course the sounds, they are crystal clear & the voice acting is by far the best to date in a game of this nature. Black Isle Studio's put their best foot forward with this game. Many games will enjoy this game if they give it an honest sitting. Play but remember to save at every opportunity because you can run into a area of powerful creatures & have to start at the very beginging if you don't do so. This game receives a high 9 scorer for it's benchmark acheivements of great graphics & overall fun.