Pros: Several characters to choose from
Cons: Overhead view can be slightly difficult to get used to.

I bought this game for my girlfriend, who was just beginning to get into role playing-type games. This was an EXCELLENT choice. The graphics are pretty good, but what really makes the game is the level of detail and thought put into buying items/selling/exploring the worlds inside. There are several characters to choose from this time around and they are all very unique.

There are different playing modes too, in case you're someone like me that likes to play on the 'easy' level so you're not dying constantly. I would recommend this for both kids and adults alike. If you've never played the original baldur's gate for PS2, you may want to pick that one up first. You don't need to do so for the story's sake, but rather for the enjoyment. The second game is more advanced, for sure.