GameSpy
- [82%] Review with screen shots by William Abner. "...the sequel succeeds in being a better game than the original."
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/august02/iwd2/

Game Industry News
- Reviewed by John Breeden, score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
- http://www.gameindustry.com/review/item.asp?id=205

The Armchair Empire
- Preview by Mr. Nash, with screenshots. "...it looks like Black Isle plans to take what worked in the original and run with it."
- http://www.armchairempire.com/Previews/PCGames/icewind-dale-ii.htm

GameZone Online
- [9/10] Review by Michael Lafferty. Features screen shots and part ratings. "Icewind Dale was a good game. Icewind Dale II is a better game."
- http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19777.htm

GameSpot
- [8.3/10] Review by Greg Kasavin. Offers links to screen shot gallery, movies, patch downloads, and game help. "...simply a great role-playing game."
- http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/icewinddale2/review.html

Gamer's Hell
- [6.5/10] Review by Bill "Mephisto_kur" Waker. Offers link to screen shot gallery and part ratings. "Its an expansion pack that has taken too long to get to market."
- http://www.gamershell.com/reviews_IcewindDale2Review.shtml