Items look as they should, character movements are fluid, and everything is rendered in high detail. Sound is also very good. Get ready for more character to character chatting, clashing of steel on steel, squeaking from Boo, and lashing from Viconia's sharp tongue. The mood set by the music is less somber, yet more intense. 3-D audio is supported.
Environmental effects abound, but are most noticeable underground.
It is surprising on many levels. The one thing i wanted more then anything is to have new npc's. The only thing that turns me off is the fact you lose ariee damn master wraith. The game play works like all other BG's wich are loved and beheld. The abiltiy to have a things on ground highlighted like diablo is a big time saver.