
If you want to play the original NWN2 with these new races and classes, you can. First off, there are new races in the form of the elemental genasi and wood elves, as well as new character and prestige classes. Mask of the Betrayer brings a lot of exciting new things to Neverwinter Nights. In its place is a dark and mysterious hunger, and the ensuing quest to find answers will have you uncover a story of a failed rebellion against the god of death.

The fabled Silver Sword of Gith is gone, including the shard that was embedded in your chest. So with that out of the way, Mask of the Betrayer finds you on the other side of the continent from the city of Neverwinter. Nevertheless, it's still possible to pick up the expansion, create a brand-new level 18 character, and play the game even if you've never played NWN2, though the plot will likely be confusing. Then again, most people who pick up this expansion will probably have played through that epic RPG and will transfer their existing characters over. It's almost impossible to talk about the plot without spoiling the ending of Neverwinter Nights 2. Mask of the Betrayer is a darker, much more epic follow-up to last year's Neverwinter Nights 2. In fact, it's packed with titanic battles. That's not to say that it doesn't feature plenty of action. There's not that much comic relief, and there's a lot more puzzle-solving than before. On the other hand, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, the newly arrived expansion, is a much darker and more cerebral experience.


After all, last year's fantasy role-playing game was packed with tons of colorful characters, humorous dialogue, and, above all else, nonstop action as you battled your way through the game. If Neverwinter Nights 2 was a movie, it'd be a typical summer blockbuster.
