Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is the first in a series of role-playing games developed exclusively for game consoles. It was developed by Snowblind Studios and released for the PlayStation 2 in 2001, with versions for the Xbox and Nintendo GameCube releasing in 2002. A Game Boy Advance version of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance was also released in 2004, by Magic Pockets. The sequel to the game, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II, was developed by Black Isle Studios for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, releasing in 2004.

Plot
The player must choose between one of three (or five) characters:


 * Vahn : Human Arcane archer
 * Adrianna : elven sorceress
 * Kromlech : dwarven fighter
 * Drizzt Do'Urden : drow ranger (Bonus character)

The game starts when the player character arrives in the city of Baldur's Gate, after a dangerous journey. Shortly after arrival the player is attacked and robbed, and is brought to an inn by guards to recover. There, the first hints about a great evil hiding in Baldur's Gate are revealed, and the player can choose to discover more.

Notable characters
Drizzt Do'Urden • Eldrith • Karne

Notable locations
Regions: Sword Coast • Underdark • Western Heartlands Settlements: Baldur's Gate Geography: Marsh of Chelimber • Mount Burning Eye • Sunset Mountains Landmarks: Chelimber's Crown • Onyx Tower Roads: Adderspine Road

Notable creatures
ankheg • beholder • bugbear • displacer beast • drow • dwarf • fire elemental • frost giant • gargoyle • gnoll • golem • imp • kobold • minotaur • ooze • rat • spider • troll • umber hulk • white dragon • will-o'-wisp • wolf • yeti • zombie