Shadows of Amn is MUCH better than those Dark Alliance. MUCH better. And they are completely different, too.

Baldurs Gate 2: Shadows of Amn is, by far, one of the best games ever made. I absolutely love it.

Even after beating every singel side mission, I can still play and enjoy the game over and over again. Also, Watchers Keep in the Throne of Bhaal expansion is one really cool place. If you have and enjoy BG2, but don't have Throne of Bhaal... well, get Throne of Bhaal ASAP! It's so worth the extra money!