Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced
Get on Play Store"Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced is a classic Dungeons & Dragons RPG, optimized for Android. Immerse yourself in a captivating plot with improved graphics, but be prepared for bugs that may affect gameplay. Relive the experience of this CRPG favorite, now on your mobile device."
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game brings back nostalgic memories for many players who enjoyed it on PC.
- The port allows for a significant amount of content, including user-created modules, enhancing replayability.
- The graphics and gameplay are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the effort put into the mobile adaptation.
- The controls are often described as clunky and difficult to use on mobile devices, making gameplay frustrating.
- Many players report frequent crashes, especially when trying to learn spells or enter certain areas.
- The user interface is criticized for being too small and not optimized for smaller screens, leading to a poor user experience.
- stability57 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, freezes, and unresponsive controls, particularly when using the wizard class or attempting to learn spells. While some players have experienced minimal issues, many others find the game frustratingly unstable, leading to a diminished overall experience. Despite the nostalgia and potential for enjoyment, the persistent technical problems significantly detract from gameplay.
“Runs great on my Galaxy S7.”
“The porting is very great; although I've only finished the first chapter of Wailing Death, the game has been bug-free and has little to no performance issues.”
“Game runs great, brings back lots of happy memories. I have not had any problems with it at all.”
“I absolutely loved playing this game back in the days, I really wanted to relive that experience on my Honor 10 View phone, but it is a bit difficult to play it. Even with such a big screen, I keep selecting the wrong conversation options. The other problem is bugs... I've had all sorts, but mostly my character freezes for whatever reason and I can't attack or move until I click on my character, which ends up killing me most of the time.”
“I would have given 5 stars, but when I'm playing a wizard, the game freezes up completely every time I try and learn a spell from a scroll.”
“These bugs just ruin the game for me. I regret buying the game on the models I bought; also, wizards can't learn spells as the game freezes every time.”
- graphics48 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the smooth performance and excellent resolution on higher-end devices, while others report significant bugs, glitches, and optimization issues, particularly on lower-end Android devices. Many users note that while the graphics may be nostalgic and visually appealing, they can also be outdated and problematic, with issues like pixelation, small text, and improper rendering affecting gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for some, but they are marred by technical difficulties for others.
“Graphics are fantastic and no issues on Samsung S8 that I have noticed.”
“Graphics resolution is excellent in full HD+, smooth running, probably better than the original.”
“Insanely good, very few bugs or glitches and never anything major, just texture; can lag a tad on full graphics specs and text options a little small for smaller phones, best played on a tablet, but overall amazing version of the game.”
“Cloaks/robes glitch horribly, making visuals somewhat lacking.”
“The graphics don't display properly: backgrounds, character portraits, graphics sliders, the text in the list of savegames, etc. I was excited when this game made its way to mobile devices, but like many of Beamdog's releases, it's plagued with bugs at this early stage.”
“The graphics keep pixelating and fading in and out, and the frame rate is horrible.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is largely consistent with the original PC version from 2000, offering extensive hours of play and replayability, though it suffers from some limitations in character build options and occasional technical issues. While the porting has been praised for its stability and bug-free performance on newer devices, players have noted frustrations with graphics, controls, and certain gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the nostalgic D&D mechanics and the solid foundation of the gameplay, though some find it less engaging than expected.
“Seriously hours and hours of gameplay and replay options.”
“The gameplay and graphics are identical to the original version and you can even play offline since it's all downloaded.”
“On SD865 devices, gameplay is fluid and comfortable on a 6.7 display.”
“The game is no different than the original computer version in 2000 in terms of gameplay, with a few exceptions.”
“Completely unplayable when I get the gameplay, black screen just showing NPC names and wall torches?!”
“All the things in a game that would give the player a feeling of progress is numbed down or eliminated as a result of this crappy game mechanic.”
- story28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engagement, with multiple storylines and a classic D&D feel that encourages replayability. However, players have reported significant issues with bugs that hinder progress, uninspiring quests, and problematic content in some side quests, which detracts from the overall experience. While the main storyline is compelling, the execution is marred by technical flaws and inconsistencies that can frustrate players.
“Nothing is 'randomly-generated' and it delivers a good storyline.”
“The storylines are amazing and the character building is one of the best out there.”
“Great story and great graphics.”
“I had no incentive to keep playing after getting completely stuck at the start of the game and not having resources to complete the first story arc chapter.”
“The stories are uninspiring, the characters are cliche, and the quests all follow the same formula.”
“Now beside all choose your path text, imagine a game where text is an integral part of story development and for role play class stats, items descriptions etc, but the text is hardly readable unless you focus several words at a time over 20 seconds working out your pupils as hard as you can, that's my experience in this 'enhanced' game on Android Note 5.”
- optimization23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews indicate that while some improvements have been made to optimization following recent updates, many players still experience performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices and smaller screens. The interface is frequently criticized for being poorly suited for mobile use, with issues such as unresponsive menus and small buttons. Despite these challenges, some users report smooth gameplay on higher-end devices, suggesting that optimization efforts are ongoing but still require further refinement.
“Edit: performance and interface seem much improved since the recent update, looks like they haven't given up on it after all!”
“Now it runs smoothly on max settings on my Pixel Slate!”
“Properly optimized and runs smoothly on my SD-720G with ease, and with the game being updated regularly, it's worth it to buy this game.”
“Optimization could have been better; I had to scale down some graphics which do not work with the Android system.”
“Framerate dips into stuttering even on the lowest settings.”
“Game is not optimized for smaller screens; can you make the UI scale above 1.3? The fonts are really unreadable and make my eyes hurt.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's significant increase in replayability following a major update that introduced an onscreen joystick and improved UI scaling for mobile devices. The ability to install a wide range of community mods further enhances its replay value, making it feel like a full-fledged PC game on mobile. Overall, the game is praised for its unlimited replayability potential.
“This game is a full-blown PC game on a mobile phone with unlimited replayability potential.”
“Being able to install almost all the mods built by the community over the years ensured the replayability of this gem.”
“After the big update (where now you can use an onscreen joystick for movement), the game is much more playable.”
“Being able to install almost all the mods built by the community over the years ensured replayability of this gem.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing frustration over restrictions on installation and storage options, which they feel limits their ability to make in-game purchases. While there are improvements noted in the in-app purchase system, the overall sentiment leans towards viewing the monetization strategy as exploitative.
“Thank you for fixing your in-app purchases with the update.”
“Just a silly little cash grab company.”
“The Steam version sucks too; it's just a cash grab.”
“It would be 5 stars, but it won't allow me to install or move the game to my micro SD card, which has ample room, limiting my options for both additional in-game purchases (which I would definitely be making) and installation of other apps.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by cumbersome camera controls that lead to unintentional character movements. While the resource management adds a layer of challenge, it ultimately results in a repetitive and unenjoyable experience.
“Very resource punishing, which isn't bad, but in the long run, it's ultra grindy and unfun.”
“Rotating the camera is tedious, and more often than not results in you moving the character unintentionally.”
“I will have to go through a long and tedious reversion process to roll back.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in many ports is often seen as a playful effort to market classic games, blending nostalgia with a lighthearted approach to their presentation.
“The game's witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions kept me entertained throughout.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience, especially in light of the outdated graphics.
“The graphics are outdated, and the soundtrack is so repetitive.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character development in the game, highlighting its adherence to classic Dungeons & Dragons mechanics and the thoughtful design of the characters.
“I love the old school D&D mechanics and character design.”
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
“Each character feels unique and evolves in ways that reflect the player's decisions throughout the game.”
