Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 112
  1. 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. Aug 21, 2023
    Baldur's Gate 3 is awesome. A superlative RPG that allows you play like you want it (almost) without limits. It missions design, story and graphics turn it in one of the best video games ever. [Recommended]
  2. Aug 3, 2023
    Another remarkable feat of a streamlined tabletop experience by Larian Studios. [Early Impressions]
  3. Aug 9, 2023
    Baldur's Gate 3's visuals are both stylish and detailed, and come off looking great on the Steam Deck. It takes a little tweaking of the display options to get the right settings to keep the game running smoothly while still showing off all the beautiful graphics.
  4. Aug 10, 2023
    Nothing can ever truly recapture the freedom that imagination brings to a tabletop game. But Baldur’s Gate 3 is proof that Larian Studios knows how to capture that spirit and develop in pursuit of that feeling.
  5. Aug 18, 2023
    I look forward to playing, and replaying and replaying, Baldur’s Gate 3 for possibly years to come. It’s clearly a role-playing game classic and has already been an overwhelming success for Larian Studios. It’s just unfortunate that I end up comparing the relatively limited power of a video game to the power of my own imagination — and it also feels like a problem the game can’t solve. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a masterpiece of a D&D game in every sense of the word, for good and, sometimes, for ill. [Polygon Recommends]
  6. It's an incredible world to get lost in, and though it may take you 100 hours, you will want to play it again and try new things. It is, in summary, the best Dungeons & Dragons game anyone has made, and probably ever will make - unless there's a sequel in another 20 years. [RPS Bestest Bests]
  7. Aug 3, 2023
    It remains to be seen if the swelling story manages to stick the landing once some more secrets are unveiled, but it's so far, so great for Larian Studios and a riveting installment in the Baldur's Gate franchise. [Review in Progress]
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. 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. Full Review »
  2. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Larian's best game and the best CRPG right now. This game is literally DnD on steroids and easily be the game of the year.
  3. Aug 4, 2023
    10
    The only people giving this a 0 are people who literally want this to be like Diablo 4.

    This is a 10/10 game. Also not sure why some
    The only people giving this a 0 are people who literally want this to be like Diablo 4.

    This is a 10/10 game.

    Also not sure why some people are saying this is an amazing game and then giving it a 0 rating.
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