It's difficult to compare it to BG1 or 2. Just take the test below and find out if NWN is for you.
Q1: There's an official camaign included in the game. Will you buy the game to:[*]just play the OC[*]play the OC in addition to exploring the game's other options[*]not play the OC but do everything else
Q2: There are modules on the internet. Will you:[*]download and play them all[*]download and play the good ones because your internet connection doesn't allow many downloads[*]not download any because they're not a real part of the game
Q3: The game also comes with a toolset. Are you going to:[*]Play with the toolset, then forget about it[*]Dismiss the toolset as an uninteresting addition to the game[*]Create the best modules ever
Q4: Finally, you can play the game in multiplayer mode. Will you:[*]use that a lot[*]try it but give up because your connection doesn't allow much time for playing online[*]not play the game online
Now, look up your score on the table below:
A-> A B C
Q1: 0 2 1
Q2: 2 2 0
Q3: 1 0 3
Q4: 3 1 0
Results are as follows:
0- 4 points:
Don't buy the game
5 - 7 points:
Only buy it if you can't find a better alternative
7 - 10 points:
Buy the game