The official add on to Icewind Dale is now with us. Players can once again become lost in the mesmerising world of Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. With one of the strongest storylines for a role-playing game yet, Heart of Winter is one game that you simply cannot miss. If you liked the first instalment, youll love what Heart of Winter has in store.
Firstly, all of your characters from the original game can be used in this update. It is now possible to take your characters past level 20. Be warned, your character alignment will affect what spells you can cast. You could lose the ability to use some spells because you decided to be evil.
The enemies that you must fight in Heart of Winter are much trickier than in Icewind Dale. The programmers have improved the way they fight and how they work together. There are many never before seen monsters that will interfere with your quest, but experience is yours for defeating them.
New to this version are five new areas of the map for you to explore. There is a new city and 100 brand new items and 59 new spells. The menu interface can also be toggled on or off to give you a better view of the action. Additionally, Heart of Winter can support higher resolution modes and it boasts improved 3D acceleration support.
You must forestall the barbarian invasion by discovering the secret that lies within the frozen Heart of Winter. Good luck.