Baldur's Gate 3

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  • Summary: An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. Gather your party and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice andAn ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. Gather your party and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a mind flayer parasite planted in your brain. Resist, and turn darkness against itself. Or embrace corruption, and become ultimate evil.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 112
  3. Negative: 0 out of 112
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    Larian Studios, the creators of the latest installment, have gone to great lengths to make sure they didn't disgrace any of the franchise's building blocks. The love and care is evident in Baldur's Gate 3, though needless to pretend, there aren't a few bricks crumbling here and there in this monument. It's far from a perfect title, but on the whole Baldur's Gate 3 is a brilliant computer RPG that is undoubtedly not to be overlooked. [Issue#329]
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  2. WellPlayed
    Aug 20, 2023
    100
    Simply put, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a masterpiece. Larian Studios has done such a phenomenal job at bringing back an IP that has laid dormant since 2000 (2013 if you count the Baldur’s Gate 2 remaster – I, do not) and inadvertently put out a game that spits in the face of contemporary, predatory game design. While I don’t think it will be the new standard of RPGs, I think it stands as an example for aspiring RPG developers that, when given the appropriate amount of time, an RPG does not have to conform to the lifeless norms that the AAA industry has fed us for so many years. Larian, you have truly outdone yourselves, and your work will more than likely stand as one of the greatest achievements in gaming.
  3. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 6, 2023
    100
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is nothing short of a masterpiece. The story is incredible, the world gorgeous and immersive, voice-over and writing of the highest quality, an amazing soundtrack, everything comes together in near perfect harmony. It’s not only the best RPG of the year, it’s the RPG of a generation.
  4. Digital Trends
    Aug 30, 2023
    100
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a staggering CRPG with a level of player freedom that make its possibilities feel endless.
  5. Hobby Consolas
    Aug 6, 2023
    96
    Baldur's Gate 3 is an outstanding role-playing game, both in terms of its gameplay and its technical aspects (still with areas to be polished via patch), one that, moreover, is destined to become one of the benchmarks of the genre for taking some ideas, such as the election system and its reactive world, to a level that others have not even dreamed of.
  6. But Why Tho?
    Aug 13, 2023
    95
    Baldur's Gate 3 deserves the title of Game of the Year, plain and simple. Having sunk around 100 hours into the game since its launch, and with the city of Baldur's Gate still a distant sight, it's a challenge to tear myself away from the captivating narrative I've woven. Both my impressions from the early access phase and my time with the full release have remained consistent: the game is a masterpiece.
  7. Siliconera
    Aug 24, 2023
    70
    I’m still conflicted with how I feel about Baldur’s Gate III, and I probably will be for a while. While it carries on the legacy of perhaps one of the most influential CRPGs of all time, I’m not sure if it’s better than the first two games that preceded it. It is a different story by a different team and, while it’s deeply connected to those first two games, it is a promising start to more new adventures set in a familiar world that I’ve always loved.

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  1. Positive: 4,370 out of 4688
  2. Mixed: 121 out of 4688
  3. Negative: 197 out of 4688
  1. FantomFBT
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The new standard of RPG games, that all other developers should relate when developing their games. Excellent performance on the Steam Deck.The new standard of RPG games, that all other developers should relate when developing their games. Excellent performance on the Steam Deck. Really nice optimization. No loot boxes, no game pass. Just pure excitement of a good RPG.… Expand
  2. Reveax
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Im usually not a fan of turn based RPGs, but this is some next level experience. Absolutely fascinating, one of the best things I have playedIm usually not a fan of turn based RPGs, but this is some next level experience. Absolutely fascinating, one of the best things I have played in the last few years. 200h~ for the first play-through and I still haven't seen it all.… Expand
  4. chrislink73
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    A spellbinding and enchanting entry in to the widely acclaimed Baldur's Gate series. 23 years after BG2, Larian has managed to make a gameA spellbinding and enchanting entry in to the widely acclaimed Baldur's Gate series. 23 years after BG2, Larian has managed to make a game that built on the original RPG elements, while bringing forth high quality graphics, character depth, an imaginative narrative, and player choice to the forefront. An instant classic that has raised the bar for all past and future cRPG games.… Expand
  5. Blashted
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Exceptional in every way way possible. This game sets a standard that will be hard to match.
  6. i2d2
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game is the new platinum standard for all RPG's going forward, not to mention the entire video gaming industry. Not much to say exceptThis game is the new platinum standard for all RPG's going forward, not to mention the entire video gaming industry. Not much to say except BUY AND PLAY THIS GAME NOW!!!

    - No microtransactions
    - No lootboxes
    - Greatest character creator of all time!
    - Insane character development and story.
    - Extremely addictive gameplay, infectious level designs.
    - Photorealistic and next generation graphics powerhouse.
    - Spellbinding music.
    -Picturesque environments.
    - Endless replayability.
    - Better than Dungeons and Dragons.
    - Equal to Elden Ring, potentially superior to Elden Ring in many ways.
    - Did I mention no live service, but has more content than ANY live service game ever will?

    An easy masterpiece, Larian Studios deserves all the praise and money that exists because Baldur's Gate 3 is the new standard for every next generation PC and console game released going forward. The only game developers who hate this, are those who cannot dupe unsuspecting gamers with greed and garbage practices anymore like the fallen Blizzard. Please Larian, never change your philosophy, we need developers like you, FromSoftware, Santa Monica Studios and id Software now more than ever!    … Expand
  7. ChopkinW_N
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Literally masterpiece! This is must-play game. All aspects of the game are PERFECTLY integrated and HIGH QUALITY made
  8. Gallopher
    Sep 12, 2023
    0
    They mispelled Divinity Original Sin 3. I don't like this one bit. It's NOT Baldur's Gate. Next time, do fekin faced with pause, as was theThey mispelled Divinity Original Sin 3. I don't like this one bit. It's NOT Baldur's Gate. Next time, do fekin faced with pause, as was the original. Or ask to see the % of users that would prefer it. Fekin Pillars of Eternity 2 or even Fallout Tactics could do both. You couldn't.
    No matter how good this game is for some, I hate it to every single piece of code as it it NOT what Baldur's Gate was to the original fans.
    It's a good game with wrong name.    … Expand

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