Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. rodericrinehart
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Finally knocked off The Witcher 3, The Last of Us 1 and 2, Spiderman, and bodies Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Two of the greatest games ever made are RPGs, march the beat of their own drummer, and represent everything good about gaming with maximum quality and no microtransactions!
  2. awais142
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    A GAME THAT ACTUALLY WORKS!? ISNT INFESTED WITH CHINESE MARKET TACTICS?! A A FULL GAME??? WOAAA. This company has gone far and beyond delivering us an actual masterpiece.
  3. newsom96
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Just a great game. Everything I wanted from Larian's next game. Add in the fact that the early access campaign was productive and didn't overstay it's welcome, and you have a product worthy of every cent.
  4. SteinGates
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    A great deep dive in DnD experience. Every piece of the game is a handcrafted to make your choices relevant. Its probably the most ambicious RPG game that I ever played, ando certainly creates a new paradigma for the default experience of the genre in the AAA segment.
  5. Sombrajo
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Now I can die peacefully, i wont never play anything with this level of perfection in RPGs
  6. DRMSUX
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    I fkin love this game. Everything works and i can spend 200+ in one go! Just stop to reading this reviews and go buy for a copy for you!
  7. HiD
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. I played the original Baldur’s Gate game when it was released, then it’s sequel, and now more than 20 years later, BG3! It exceeds all my expectations. A classic that will stand next to Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous.
  8. whyteian
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is nothing less than an absolute masterpiece. From the superb D&D 5e mechanics implementation, to the fine graphics and superlative voice acting, to the rich and deep narrative, it is in my opinion one of the best crpg’s ever made and certainly the best of this decade! I really enjoyed early access but I am so looking forward to many hours playing the full game.Baldur’s Gate 3 is nothing less than an absolute masterpiece. From the superb D&D 5e mechanics implementation, to the fine graphics and superlative voice acting, to the rich and deep narrative, it is in my opinion one of the best crpg’s ever made and certainly the best of this decade! I really enjoyed early access but I am so looking forward to many hours playing the full game. Congratulations to everyone at Larian Studios on releasing a fantastic game! … and thank you.… Expand
  9. GeKosGaming
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Great RPG game Ever! Ive Never played in game likr this befor. Im so existed)
  10. tripled24
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    What a beautifully crafted game. Its easy to see right away that a lot of heart and care has gone into this game, something sorely lacking in most games today.
  11. DabinGames
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    The Elden Ring Magic, Absolutly stunning. Never Play DnD. Will do again. Everything feels perfectly planed.
  12. angmarec
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The best possible implementation of D&D as video game. Still with Larian style. Best game of the year
  13. ItsmeDavinci
    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 people are saying this is an amazing game and then giving it a 0 rating.
  14. MementoMori87
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't believe I am going to live the best gaming moments of my life at 36, in 2023 after all the disappointing release of so many games. Baldur's Gate is a Masterpiece, it's not only a game, it's an odd to passion and a love letter for gamers. This game encapsulate all what we love about video games. Enjoy the journey. Thank you Larian for the game.... hats hoy to you.… Expand
  15. LymeGreen
    Aug 4, 2023
    8
    This game is one of the most amazing RPGs ever created. Larion has cemented their selves as a Legendary studio after this.
  16. HunterXJacob
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    This may be my favorite game of all time. So much story, beautiful graphics. Depending on the person I could understand its not their cup of tea, but how can there be any negative reviews for this masterpiece. Shame on you, negative reviews are for broken games and ones with ridiculous monetization.
  17. TBpork
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I love every second I’m playing this game! So happy I know I’m not missing out on quests and items just because I’m not paying any more than I’m supposed to.
  18. gustave154
    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.
  19. Glactyl
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Sou um enorme fã de RPG e honestamente esse é o melhor RPG que eu já joguei na vida, o fato dele emular d&d de forma tão perfeita chega a me emocionar e me dar uma nostalgia braba, pra melhorar eles melhoraram muito os sistemas de algumas coisas que não funcionavam no tabletop, tá gostoso demais jogar esse jogo e acredito que vá seguir assim sempre, recomendo mt
  20. xrglliriazipuny
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    As far as CRPGs go, this is the best from the best devs. A true adaptation of DND with great performance.
  21. Nerevarine
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    10/10. If you're a fan of hardcore, narrative-driven RPGs like what Bioware used to create once upon a time, then you can't ask for anything more than Baldur's Gate III
  22. Anth00
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best game in a decade.
    Thanks larian.

    Enjoy this GOTY, take your time playing this perfect game
  23. ensbzby
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    This game is awesome literally i lost my mind. My first crpg game and i loved that
  24. achemxe
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Excelente, forma de juego agradable, se probó con Steamdeck y funciona a calidad media sin problema
  25. Kraf
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    BG3 is pure enjoyment for me. Larian is hitting 1000 with their CRPGs. This game is all I have been able to think about today at work and I can't wait to have the weekend to really lose myself in it.
  26. Sairento
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    So far I can say the best RPG of decade. I love DoS2 but Larian did it again, they made even better game. I much more prefer BG3 combat system, graphics for cRPG are amazing, story engaging, interesting characters ( ShadowHeart is love). It's rly hard to stop playing. My personal GOAT. I think Larian and maybe Swuare Enix are 2 last studios I still trust. Larian just showed you still canSo far I can say the best RPG of decade. I love DoS2 but Larian did it again, they made even better game. I much more prefer BG3 combat system, graphics for cRPG are amazing, story engaging, interesting characters ( ShadowHeart is love). It's rly hard to stop playing. My personal GOAT. I think Larian and maybe Swuare Enix are 2 last studios I still trust. Larian just showed you still can make quality, complete game. Game is made by players for players!… Expand
  27. Fizalpha
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a true evolution to Divinity: Original Sin 2 while also porting over Dungeons & Dragons 5e mechanics to nearly everything you do. This is the only game I've played that actually feels like Dungeons & Dragons aside from Disco Elysium, though that had no combat mechanics.

    Baldur's Gate 3 is finally out of early access and fully released, and it is a masterpiece of    Baldur's Gate 3 is a true evolution to Divinity: Original Sin 2 while also porting over Dungeons & Dragons 5e mechanics to nearly everything you do. This is the only game I've played that actually feels like Dungeons & Dragons aside from Disco Elysium, though that had no combat mechanics.

    Baldur's Gate 3 is finally out of early access and fully released, and it is a masterpiece of role-playing. It is a game that lets you create your own story and adventure in a vast and rich world, full of choices, consequences, and possibilities. You can play as one of the pre-made characters or create your own from scratch, choosing from a variety of races, classes, backgrounds, and skills. You can recruit up to three companions to join your party, each with their own personality, goals, and secrets. You can explore the Sword Coast and beyond, encountering friends and foes, allies and enemies, mysteries and dangers.

    Baldur's Gate 3 is not just a faithful adaptation of the tabletop game, but also a stunning visual and audio spectacle. The graphics are gorgeous, the animations are fluid, and the environments are detailed. The voice acting is superb, the music is epic, and the sound effect design is well-made for the kind of game it is. The game also runs smoothly on PC, despite being a huge and complex game.

    Overall, Baldur's Gate 3 is an impressive achievement that deserves praise and recognition. It is one of the best RPGs ever made, and one of the closest to emulating the experience of tabletop D&D. It will likely go down as one of the greatest RPGs of all time, if it hasn't already, but especially so once the Workshop modding support is added to enhance replayability. All future RPGs will be compared to this game as they used to be compared to Skyrim and the Witcher 3. It is a game that will keep you hooked for hours, days, or even weeks, and even months or years later you'll find new things you haven't seen before on a previous playthrough keeping you engaged and wanting to come back for more.    … Expand
  28. sarilarinsulo
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Yılın oyunu lakin Nintendo gibi bir bela olduğu için yılın en iyi RPG'si.
  29. xtrmx
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    D4 bad Baseg

    Finally a game actually worth the full 60- Euro's again. Can't fault anything really
  30. iplaythings
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Beter than any game I have played in years. It takes the CRPG genre to an entirely new level. There is a reason the rest of the industry fears this game and has been calling it an "aberration" and telling customers not to expect anything as good as this ever lol.
  31. sergiy2277
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Great game so far. Seams like I can spend 100+ hours in this game. I will update the review once I finish it.
  32. BigOleBallSacks
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    This is a terrific game you dudes. give praise when it is due!!!!
  33. snootchie
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Greatest game ever made. Period. From the spectacular graphics, to the nerve-wracking choices, to the top-tier turn-based combat, to the immensely deep story and characters, Baldur's Gate 3 is a game you don't want to miss out on. Gather your party and venture forth. Now!
  34. KostasTzafi
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Just an overall amazing, unique and so detailed experience! I've always wanted an experience that feels like playing tabletop DnD with the benefits of a videogame and I believe Larian and Baldur's Gate 3 delivered in the most awesome way possible! It surely sets new standards and new paths for future RPGs! The atmosphere, the locations, the music, the story, the characters andJust an overall amazing, unique and so detailed experience! I've always wanted an experience that feels like playing tabletop DnD with the benefits of a videogame and I believe Larian and Baldur's Gate 3 delivered in the most awesome way possible! It surely sets new standards and new paths for future RPGs! The atmosphere, the locations, the music, the story, the characters and interactions are all incredible!… Expand
  35. Acro23
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Larian Studios has impressed once again. They've created an immersive world, full of interesting characters, endless choice and consequence in how you interact with it and fun, thoughtful and addicting combat.
  36. GabuYenn
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Como el juego que es, merece una reseña completa en base al contenido que ofrece
    Emulación de D&D: Baldur's Gate 3 es increíble y mas por acercarse mucho a la experiencia de una campaña de Dungeons & Dragons en mesa. Los sistemas del juego permiten a los jugadores realizar acciones ingeniosas y creativas que normalmente solo se podrían hacer preguntándole a un director de mazmorras    Como el juego que es, merece una reseña completa en base al contenido que ofrece
    Emulación de D&D: Baldur's Gate 3 es increíble y mas por acercarse mucho a la experiencia de una campaña de Dungeons & Dragons en mesa. Los sistemas del juego permiten a los jugadores realizar acciones ingeniosas y creativas que normalmente solo se podrían hacer preguntándole a un director de mazmorras humano. Esto añade una sensación de libertad y posibilidades a las interacciones con el mundo del juego.

    Interacciones Flexibles: El juego ofrece interacciones flexibles entre las habilidades de los personajes y el mundo que les rodea. Cada clase tiene la oportunidad de brillar de formas inusuales, lo que permite a los jugadores experimentar con diferentes estrategias y enfoques.

    Bugs y pulido: Como es típico en los juegos en fase de Early Access, Baldur's Gate 3 tiene algunos bugs y áreas donde el pulido aún es necesario. Esto ha llevado a algunas críticas mixtas, con algunas personas prefiriendo esperar hasta que el juego esté más completo antes de jugarlo, esas personas van a recibir el juego al 100%, pero las que compraron el Early Access tuvieron un descuento impresionante ademas de un adelanto a una pequeña parte de lo que va a ser el juego completo.

    Enorme cantidad de contenido: Baldur's Gate 3 va a tener sin duda alguna cientos de horas de contenido. Con una gran cantidad de clases, razas y conjuros que van a estar disponibles, el juego ofrece una alta capacidad de repetición para los jugadores que disfrutan de explorar diferentes enfoques y opciones en sus aventuras.

    Personalización del personaje: El juego ofrece una amplia gama de opciones de personalización para los personajes del jugador. Con 12 clases y 46 subclases, 11 razas y 33 subrazas, los jugadores tienen la oportunidad de crear personajes únicos y adaptados a su estilo de juego ademas de que estos números probablemente crezcan.

    Calificación:

    ---{Gráficos}---
    ☐ Una locura
    ☑ Hermoso
    ☐ Buenos
    ☐ Normales
    ☐ Malos
    ☐ Malisimos
    ☐ Tetris tiene mejores gráficos

    ---{Gameplay}---
    ☑ Buenardo
    ☐ Está bueno
    ☐ Normal
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Prefiero ver mi perfil de Steam
    ☐ ...

    ---{Audio}---
    ☐ Hiper realista
    ☑ Muy bueno
    ☐ Bueno
    ☐ Normalito
    ☐ Malo
    ☐ Sonido 0%

    ---{Audiencia}---
    ☐ Niños
    ☐ Adolescentes
    ☑ Adultos
    ☐ Humanos
    ☐ Helicópteros

    ---{Requerimientos}---
    ☐ Si te prende la PC, sirve
    ☐ Caja de cartón
    ☐ Normal
    ☐ Demandantes
    ☑ Vas a necesitar gastar un par de dólares de más.. ☐ Vende tu casa para comprar una nueva PC ---{Dificultad}--- ☐ Abrir el juego ☐ Fácil ☐ Normalito ☑ Fácil de aprender / Difícil de perfeccionar ☐ Difícil ☐ Vas a dar asco en el juego ---{Historia}--- ☐ No tiene / no es su objetivo tenerla ☐ Alguna que otra boludez ☐ Normalita ☐ Buena ☐ Una obra de arte ☑ Está mejor la historia del juego que la historia de tu vida ---{Tiempo de juego}--- ☐ 1-5 Horas ☐ 6-18 Horas ☐ 24-48 Horas ☐ 48-100 Horas ☑ ∞ Horas ---{Precio}--- ☐ Gratis ☐ Vale la pena ☐ Si te sobran un par de pesos ☐ Espera a que salga alguna oferta ☑ Es preferible que prendas fuego la guita ---{Errores}--- ☐ Ninguno ☑ Muy pocos ☐ Un poco molesto... ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ El juego es un bug en si ---{Calificación final}--- ☐ ★ ☐ ★★ ☐ ★★★ ☐ ★★★★ ☑ ★★★★★ Conclusión: Un juego que sin duda alguna no te va a hacer perder el tiempo, creo que por lo que vale, estas jugando un juego que tiene muchísimo que retribuirte en contenido    … Expand
  37. iDmL
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece for fans of the genre and a sign that there's still hope for modern games.

    I only hope there won't be too much negativity due to people writing unnecessary reviews cause they're not used to CRPG's as already quite a few exist here ;P
  38. ironmadruga
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra de arte. Criado com carinho nos mínimos detalhes. Tendo um universo de escolhas e todas elas com um peso particular.
  39. Vseznaika
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Game of the Year. Лучшая РПГ десятилетия. Ее будут ставить в пример всем "студиям" AAA. но никто даже не приблизится по качеству BG3
  40. Kojirohyuga40
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Its a masterpiece, a New era for rpg games. Goty 2023 for me. Congratulations
  41. 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 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.
  42. HugeyBear
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing and restores my faith in modern video games developers. I hope more aspire to be like Larian.
  43. HeyTrevor
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Truly a masterpiece from Larian Studios! Huge world, true to D&D tabletop game, fabulous narrative and a fun combat system.
  44. Cismontane
    Aug 4, 2023
    9
    So far, my experience has been very positive. This is a beautiful, lovingly crafted game. I'm still in the first act (which I also played during early access): only had yesterday evening to play so far. PC gamers, this is the 2023 title that's must truly made for us. Some quick points and bug experience report:

    1. Very well-optimized. 4K60 (which I fixed), max settings and the game    So far, my experience has been very positive. This is a beautiful, lovingly crafted game. I'm still in the first act (which I also played during early access): only had yesterday evening to play so far. PC gamers, this is the 2023 title that's must truly made for us. Some quick points and bug experience report:

    1. Very well-optimized. 4K60 (which I fixed), max settings and the game doesn't even blink (Nvidia RTX4080 graphics card, i9 13900KF CPU, SSD). Doesn't even come close to maxing out GPU use.
    2. 1.0 is surprisingly bug-free.
    3. Lots of interactable NPCs and other content added in Act I
    4. Story, character development, and writing, are all superb, all blowing away even previous Larian titles.
    5. I find toggling between multiple choice wheels when using controller to be immersion breaking. I'm very much convinced that this game is best played with keyboard.
    6. Nothing more than minor bugs and inconveniences. The biggest one I observed is that I think the economy may be a little broken (to the player's advantage). I made a couple of purchases that I don't think I was properly charged gold for, or, at least, the right amount of gold. Also, a minor inconvenience at the launcher. The launcher defaults to DX11, forcing one to remember to change the setting to Vulkan (the more sophisticated graphics API option) each time, at launch.    … Expand
  45. Iggy0z
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    We are facing the best rpg of the decade, it has so many options that at first it seems that it can overwhelm but they managed to do it so well that at no time did I feel confused with its mechanics
  46. XRaidenX
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Larian and From Software are the only two studios that I trust. Excelent work.
  47. CrpgLover
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    The best RPG I ever played. A new standard for sure.
    The amount of immersion and reactivity in this game is without precedent.
  48. Givos
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Instant CRPG Masterpiece
    with decisions that matter
    no generic content, everything thoughfully handcrafted
    no ingame payed content
    from a team that love what they do - you can feel it.
  49. InMassiveDebt
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    Score: 7.5/10

    Larian's latest game presents a perplexing dichotomy. On one hand, the studio's talent in crafting immersive worlds and compelling narratives is evident. On the other, glaring flaws significantly detract from the overall experience. The question arises: Are the glowing reviews genuinely reflective of the game's entirety? Or are they merely the impressions of those    Score: 7.5/10

    Larian's latest game presents a perplexing dichotomy. On one hand, the studio's talent in crafting immersive worlds and compelling narratives is evident. On the other, glaring flaws significantly detract from the overall experience.

    The question arises: Are the glowing reviews genuinely reflective of the game's entirety? Or are they merely the impressions of those players boasting about being "60hrs in still in act 1"? What exactly are they doing during this time? Admiring the scenery? Lighting torches in buildings they'll never revisit?

    The ending is a stark reminder of the original "Mass Effect 3" debacle – a conclusion that left fans outraged. For this game, the praise seems misplaced. The abruptness, lack of depth, and multitude of bugs make replayability beyond Act 2 unappealing. Why replay when the payoff is so unsatisfying?

    Performance issues are hard to ignore. Even with a high-end setup, frame rates were inconsistent. Act 3, in particular, was riddled with stutters and memory leaks. This segment's lack of polish is reminiscent of the issues "Cyberpunk" faced at launch. Yet, for some reason, these problems seem to be brushed aside by many.

    The game's narrative suggests cut content, with characters built up in the earlier acts only to be reduced to mere boss fights later on. Raphael is a prime example. Minthara, introduced as the evil choice romance option, is riddled with bugs, making her more of a liability than an asset. Choosing her path means sacrificing two well-developed companions, a trade-off that feels more punishing than rewarding.

    Companion dynamics swing between two extremes: overt flirtation and outright hostility. A middle ground is sorely missing. Some companions, like Haislin, become redundant, especially when others, such as Jaheira, offer so much more.

    While certain aspects of the game, like explicit scenes, are detailed, others, like the final act and inventory UI, are lacking. The imbalance is palpable.

    Many are quick to defend Larian's dedication to the game. However, this is no longer an Early Access title; it's a full release. If these glaring issues are acceptable to some, it's a concerning reflection on the state of the gaming industry.

    BG3, despite its moments of brilliance, is overshadowed by its flaws. The journey, which started with promise, devolves into a different, less satisfying experience by the end. It's hard not to question the authenticity of the overwhelmingly positive reviews, especially when the game's latter stages are so problematic.    … Expand
  50. Hamode
    Sep 6, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After trying the game on a Sony device, I can say that it is the worst game I have played this year. There are drops in game frames and many problems.… Expand
  51. TJohn
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    Despite the high review score, I don't believe this is that great of a game. Within its very specific subgenre this game might be enjoyable to some people (especially those who like D&D, BG, or Larian's other games), but when compared to the broader gaming landscape I don't see a reason to play this game when there are so many better ones out there. The scores for this game areDespite the high review score, I don't believe this is that great of a game. Within its very specific subgenre this game might be enjoyable to some people (especially those who like D&D, BG, or Larian's other games), but when compared to the broader gaming landscape I don't see a reason to play this game when there are so many better ones out there. The scores for this game are disproportionately inflated by fans of the genre/studio as opposed to your average gamer, so take some of the talk about this game with a grain of salt.

    BG3 does have some strengths. For instance the graphics and art style are nice, the audio and voice acting are some of the best I've ever heard, and the combat can be fun at times. But these pros are heavily weighed down by the rest of the game.

    The mechanics and nearly everything you do on the map outside of combat is absolutely horrible in my opinion. The map design and traversal are extremely outdated, it's like the developers forgot about the last 20 years of game design when making it. BG3 maps are small, linear, and full of empty space with nothing to do, just like a lot of outdated 90s RPGs. Navigating the map is like doing a maze with annoying obstacles scattered between paths of nothingness. Say you want to go to the other side of the map, well first you need to waste your time doing an unnecessarily hard battle, then you have to solve a frustrating puzzle/find the key to a locked door/etc, all the while trying to navigate the maze and avoid dead ends. There are ways out of some of these (talking your way out of a battle, picking the lock, etc) but it's not fun, picking the lock, for instance, is just a dice roll. It's not like Skyrim where there's a fun little minigame. And this is essentially how the developers pad the run time, by populating the map with these obstacles that force you into a dice roll. They give you the illusion of choice and 3 or 4 options for how to proceed, but you'll probably end up rolling the dice no matter which option you choose so the end result feels the same with every encounter. I don't hate the use of dice in the game, especially for combat, but for a modern RPG it is annoying that they don't have some mechanics or minigames that require an element of skill. Outside of battle, nearly everything is left to chance which makes for a bland experience. Want to find buried treasure on the map? Dice roll. Want to persuade someone to do something? Dice roll. Want to find a secret passageway? Dice roll. There's very little you as the player can do on your own accord, which takes away some of the thrill of the game for me. I'm not truly discovering these things for myself, the game is rolling the dice and giving them to me if I pass the check.

    The map also has issues with scope, as most of the maps are relatively small (by 2023 standards), and they're extremely linear. Each map essentially equates to a level, and you have to beat one level to advance to the next which is another outdated concept. I personally think the game would've been far better if you started in a hub map (like the city of Baldur's Gate) and then had 5-10 maps surrounding you. Then you could choose which maps to go to based on quests, RP goals, etc. Instead, they took the 90s model of map design and make you do the same levels again and again in the same order with little choice as to which map to do. You can't, for instance, travel directly to the titular city of Baldur's Gate from the beginning of the game without first playing 30-40 hours.

    The combat in the game, as I mentioned earlier, can actually be fun. The problem I ran into though was twofold. First, most encounters are unnecessarily hard, even at explorer level. You often find yourself facing off against enemies that outnumber you 2 or 3 to 1. This is a problem, but the even bigger problem is that there aren't enough small fights you can do to grind up a level or practice a little more to prepare for the big fights. As I said, enemies don't respawn so the few easy fights in the game pass quickly and can't be repeated. If I want to fight, for instance, I can't just run into the forest and find a dynamically spawning pack of wolves. Instead I need to go through the maze and deal with a ton of nonsense only to find one of the scripted battles which is likely way too hard to be a simple fight. There isn't enough side content to make up for this either, I cleared the entire first map and was still only the recommended level for the next zone. Where's all the side content I can do if I want to get ahead?

    So overall I did not like this game, and I haven't even touched on my issues with the story (including its length and content), oversexualization of characters, and lack of replay ability. I love RPGs and tactical combat, but this game is just not something everyone will enjoy (despite the "universal acclaim"). Overall I see why some people would like this game, but for most I'd recommend passing on it.    … Expand
  52. Alexpi9
    Aug 8, 2023
    4
    Good history and artistic works but the combat style isn't the best for me, bit I consider that someone that likes the genre could have a good experience
  53. SirJarg
    Aug 11, 2023
    2
    What to say when you see that something like that got a score of 9.7. Bigger than some classics like Half life, Bioshock, Portal, Vice City, Starcraft, etc.
    You can see the state of the gaming industry, a large part of the game is just a bad movie, 10 minutes of talking, 5 minutes of turn based combat , then another 10 minutes of talking and let's not forget the 5 minutes of cinematic    What to say when you see that something like that got a score of 9.7. Bigger than some classics like Half life, Bioshock, Portal, Vice City, Starcraft, etc.
    You can see the state of the gaming industry, a large part of the game is just a bad movie, 10 minutes of talking, 5 minutes of turn based combat , then another 10 minutes of talking and let's not forget the 5 minutes of cinematic where someone someone moves their lips and eyes as if they are constipated when the narrator explains everything to us, because we are blind and deaf. Some locations are decent, but apart from them everything is pathetic, the "biggest" city its just a joke, no spoiler, but look like a joke how they hyped it and nothing in the end. Companions are annoying and there just to piss of the main character, same with the romances. Gameplay its a turn based 5E system, so bad from the start, the story is full of cliches and predictable, while the endings, only one is decent, no spoilers.    … Expand
  54. Karl_Martell
    Aug 5, 2023
    4
    Not a bad game, but a bad sequel.
    If the game were called Divinity 3, I would rate it nine. If it was called D&D: Original Sin, it would get a decent eight. (More about the differences to D&D later). Unfortunately, the game is called "Baldur's Gate 3".
    I don't mind the turn-based combat system. My main criticism is that the game overall just doesn't feel like playing a BG game in the    Not a bad game, but a bad sequel.
    If the game were called Divinity 3, I would rate it nine. If it was called D&D: Original Sin, it would get a decent eight. (More about the differences to D&D later). Unfortunately, the game is called "Baldur's Gate 3".
    I don't mind the turn-based combat system. My main criticism is that the game overall just doesn't feel like playing a BG game in the Forgotten Realms.

    Sadly, the developers have also failed in creating iconic companions. All companions I've met so far are so unlikeable that I'd prefer to wander the Sword Coast (which, by the way, looks like we're in California) alone. Besides, the NPCs are so exaggerated that you feel like you're playing a level 12 party that has been leveldrained back to level 1. Appearance, history, ambitions and abilities just don't match.

    In addition, there are numerous design decisions that dilute the D&D system for no reason, for example in character creation.

    There are so many game sequels out there that at least somehow attempt to capture the flair of their predecessors. Sudden Strike 4, Fallout 3&4 and recently Jagged Alliance 3 have been able to reproduce the feel of their prequels. In BG3, you get the feeling that the designers hardly cared about the originals.
    All in all, Baldur's Gate 3 feels like the little brother that tries to outrank its older siblings with cocky behavior and fails in direct comparison.    … Expand
  55. gun661
    Aug 5, 2023
    4
    4/10 to balance out the hype.

    Just like the last big gaming releases backed by social media marketing, the release of Baldur's Gate 3 has again pointed to the roots of marketing hypes and public relations: Propaganda. People become devotees up in arms against anyone who stands in the way of its Gloriousness, its Holyness, its Singularity. "GOTY, GOTY, GOTY !!!", consumed and forgotten    4/10 to balance out the hype.

    Just like the last big gaming releases backed by social media marketing, the release of Baldur's Gate 3 has again pointed to the roots of marketing hypes and public relations: Propaganda. People become devotees up in arms against anyone who stands in the way of its Gloriousness, its Holyness, its Singularity. "GOTY, GOTY, GOTY !!!", consumed and forgotten one after the other.

    It's sad to see how the name of Baldur's Gate is used for an entirely different game that is also a part of all this frenetic and agitated hollowness that is shaping the current gaming industry as well as groupthink mentality.

    In this context, the actual game and its content have become pretty much irrelevant.

    BG3 is a professional industry-product. But it has almost nothing in common with the original 2 games. So what's the difference between BG 3 and the original two games which stayed in the memories of a whole generation of gamers?

    - BG 1+2: A personal journey with mysterious locations, epic tales, and legendary treasures to uncover. You start as a nobody that slowly gets involved in grander schemes while growing in power until your party fights the very gods that tried to exploit you. Pacing is great.
    - BG 3: A sequence of beautiful but arbitrary set pieces with random junk loot scattered around. The story starts with a bombastic climax as your lvl 1 party is already breaking out of a giant flying prison made out of tentacles.

    - BG 1+2: At its time an innovative and very fun combat system, "real time with pause", that translated the D&D rules to the computer medium and kept the narrative flowing while still providing a lot of tactical maneuverability because you could pause the action at any time.
    - BG 3: Common and generally slow turn-based system adapted from Divinity Original Sin where archdemons wait in line like orderly citizens.

    - BG 1+2: Charming and endearing characters with a wide range of personalities. Jon Irenicus as an iconic villain.
    - BG 3: In essence and in contrast to the supposed "uniqueness", the companions of BG3 act very trendy. The style is hip, the substance is square. A nod to mainstream fiction which is full of edgy antiheroes.

    - BG 1 + 2: Witty and nuanced high fantasy, reflections on the human condition and the thirst for power.
    - BG 3: Complete checklist of aggravatingly shallow identity politics, that fails to reflect that fiction can be more than just superficial representation without becoming reactionary. A disservice to truely progressive politics because of the heavy-handed moralizing involved.

    - BG 1+2: A gift by crazily talented people that wanted to share their passion.
    - BG 3: A fancy and stylized product based on a famous brand, made by industry experts.

    - BG 1+2: Ran on an average computer, just as Divinity Original Sin 2 which provided the engine for BG3.
    - BG3: Time to upgrade! Overpriced graphic cards have long enough been waiting for such an opportunity.

    After all these years, Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't change direction by building on its predecessors strengths, it rather escalates a sad trend by trying to assimilate the identity and brand of good old games while omitting most of the original's defining content.    … Expand
  56. ace99
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    Combat is incredibly slow, even the smallest skirmishes drag on forever. The dialogue is fan fiction levels of awful. The companions are either annoying or not in any way interesting. To top it off, the entire game is extremely sordid and full of degenerated nonsense. It is very sad to see what Larian has done with the Baldur's Gate IP. Never again.
  57. feerlucas
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The plot of Baldur's Gate 3 feels lost amidst a series of convoluted twists and confusing events. Character motivations often lack depth and coherence, making it difficult for players to truly engage with the narrative.
    Dialogues, an essential part of RPGs, are a letdown in Baldur's Gate 3. Choices often lack real impact on the storyline, and dialogue options fail to adequately reflect the protagonist's personality or history.    … Expand
  58. Krellsho
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    Here is why BG3 sadly is a bad game:

    - Worst camera handling ever in a 3D RPG! Tedious, imprecise, time consuming navigation on PC; can't speak for controller/Steam Deck. Larian either has no Game Systems Designer or a really bad one. - A UI that is miles behind the UIs of e.g. Solasta or Dragon Age Origins. Icons and text are way too small. Tooltips on abilities and spells lack    Here is why BG3 sadly is a bad game:

    - Worst camera handling ever in a 3D RPG! Tedious, imprecise, time consuming navigation on PC; can't speak for controller/Steam Deck. Larian either has no Game Systems Designer or a really bad one.
    - A UI that is miles behind the UIs of e.g. Solasta or Dragon Age Origins. Icons and text are way too small. Tooltips on abilities and spells lack important information. A spellbook that is an embarassment. The item sort function only works in one inventory menu, not in others, and there are no item filters. The list continues... When you think Bethesda does bad UIs, try BG3. Abysmal, haha!
    - Bad performance on my relatively fast laptop (GF 3070, 32 GB, Intel 13700). The music stutters and there seem to be some serious issues with the memory-/heap-management code which result in stuttering when assets are loading/swapping.
    - Unfaithfull implementation of 5e rules.
    - 99% of chest/barrel/dead body loot is irrelevant.
    - Landscape and dungeon graphics are oversaturated and except for some characters of really bad quality. Having heard the iconic soundtracks of BG1 and 2, BG3 features one of the most unmemorable sountracks of all RPGs I have ever played, and these go back to Ultima 4.
    - The Gameplay is tedious and mostly boring, the load times >1 min on a 2TB 970 Evo SSD.
    - Turn based combat is a bad choice for BG3. Anybody try to design a battle like the Watcher's Keep last sigil or the Twisted Rune one in turn based mode? Happy failing! :-)
    - Crashes. I had 2 in the first 20 minutes in the character creation.

    BG3 is neither a spiritual successor of BG2 nor a good RPG. It features typical Larian **** gameplay with irrelevant and flat characters, zero tension and the absence of any atmosphere. Typical Larian style color grading makes for a Walt Disney compatible world full of woke boringness. Sadly Swen Vinke and his team didn't have the slightest idea what made BG1 and BG2 great games. They just don't get the grasp of the concept of Baldur's Gate.

    What a disappointment!    … Expand
  59. GemJoe
    Aug 11, 2023
    0
    Whole bunch of hype with no substance. Sure the game is pretty, but when every single dialogue option goes to an in game cutscene even for npcs that say one line and don't have any interactions then it becomes overindulgent. The UI is absolutely terrible. It fights with you every step of the way and will have you constantly save scumming. The actual gameplay is not fun. The max lvl in theWhole bunch of hype with no substance. Sure the game is pretty, but when every single dialogue option goes to an in game cutscene even for npcs that say one line and don't have any interactions then it becomes overindulgent. The UI is absolutely terrible. It fights with you every step of the way and will have you constantly save scumming. The actual gameplay is not fun. The max lvl in the game is 12 so just as your build was starting to feel good boom game ends. Majority of the game is spent at low levels DnD which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.… Expand
  60. Audr1x
    Aug 4, 2023
    4
    Was hopeful that a game that was 120 GB to download wouldn't have as many broken cut scenes... I'm like at a 50% success rate of making it through a cutscene where any of my party doesn't just clip through and ruin the whole experience. Gameplay and everything else is great, but if I have to watch a movie, it should be complete. I'll revisit the game after a few updates and patches.Was hopeful that a game that was 120 GB to download wouldn't have as many broken cut scenes... I'm like at a 50% success rate of making it through a cutscene where any of my party doesn't just clip through and ruin the whole experience. Gameplay and everything else is great, but if I have to watch a movie, it should be complete. I'll revisit the game after a few updates and patches. Fantastic game otherwise, play it if you think there's a smidge of hope you'll enjoy it cause you will.… Expand
  61. Fuzi0n
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    Honestly one of the worst games I have ever played, and I don't even care that it is an Original Sin 2 clone and has nothing in common with Baldur's Gate. The game is very depraved, the dialogue is Reddit tier awful, and the combat is boring and slow. Never again.
  62. Kilandra
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    For the game to put more emphasis on genitals than facial construction and body styles - unreal. I understand they are trying to push all the political wokeness and racey envelopes possible, but this game is a hot pile of garbage compared to older games. I would rather play Skyrim - again, because the level of polish between a 15 year old game and this new one is unquestionable. PleaseFor the game to put more emphasis on genitals than facial construction and body styles - unreal. I understand they are trying to push all the political wokeness and racey envelopes possible, but this game is a hot pile of garbage compared to older games. I would rather play Skyrim - again, because the level of polish between a 15 year old game and this new one is unquestionable. Please spend more time creating robust storylines and different character creation options without jumping directly on the flavor of the year garbage train.… Expand
  63. jeffostter
    Aug 4, 2023
    4
    Game is, OK, nothing beyond it, too expensive, graphics ok, good history, but without action. Probably not my type of game, but, is not good as people are talking...
  64. Vexius
    Aug 6, 2023
    0
    Combat takes 10 hours per fight just to enjoy 2 min of walking around before the next 10hour fight starts.

    This game is 100% not for me wish they didn't make it turn based who the hell wants to take 10 hours per fight to progress nowhere.
  65. Syn2670
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    By far one of the best RPGs I've had the pleasure of playing. There's so much freedom to play how you want whether that's good/evil/both, near limitless replayability, in-depth story, and hours upon hours of gameplay and hidden details/quests if you explore.
  66. ImSebs
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    It's simple. This game showed us how good a game can be in 2023. Not like Bethesda, Ubisoft, Activision, Blizzard, companies with tons of resources but with no quality standards.
  67. Aumine
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I am not one for turn based games, they tend to be my least enjoyed style of game and I usually avoid them. However I knew of the game for a couple years and waited till it came out to play it and to form my opinion on it, and I find it absolutely amazing. This game along with Elden Ring are the only games that I find more than worth the time to play and money to spend on. I have 117 hoursI am not one for turn based games, they tend to be my least enjoyed style of game and I usually avoid them. However I knew of the game for a couple years and waited till it came out to play it and to form my opinion on it, and I find it absolutely amazing. This game along with Elden Ring are the only games that I find more than worth the time to play and money to spend on. I have 117 hours and I have only barely scratched the surface of the 3rd act so far. I find the story to be very good, I also really enjoy the characters and companions of the game as I find them to act more like actual people than bots willing to do whatever you want on a whim. The combat is probably the only thing I can see being an issue for people, I know turn based combat isn't for everyone, and some of the reviews on here show that, but I was of a similar mind before playing this game thinking I would never enjoy a game with turn based combat. Then I played the game and it completely changed my mind. I obviously wouldn't recommend this game to someone who absolutely hates turn based games no matter how good every other aspect of the game is, but having been on the side of not enjoying turn based games that much to (at least) absolutely loving this game I can say with some confidence that I would recommend it to someone that might be on the fence about it, especially if multiplayer is involved, I personally haven't tried it with a few of my friends yet but from what I've heard and the few videos I've seen it looks phenomenal. Overall I cant emphasize how much I would recommend this game. It is simply just the torch in the dark of all the OK to sub-par games that have come out over the past few years.… Expand
  68. xenowar911
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game is the pinnacle of CRPG and RPG so much thing that can modify the game... so many maner to end a fight or start it... everythig is very good. For those AAA publisher with f'n Store.... take it in the nose your game suck as hell you all should take leçons of what is a gamers need.
  69. DaddyDreadPyrat
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    This is a great game that a lot of people waited a long time for. It was worth the wait.
  70. kmdcanada
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Best Fantasy RPG Tactics game ever. I never wanted it to end. All i wanted was more more more.

    It will only get better with time as they fix minor bugs, but i never encountered any that a simple reload didn't fix. Play on hardest setting, because there are so many ways to optimize and have super powerful heros.. especially if you take your time and explore everything. The game is    Best Fantasy RPG Tactics game ever. I never wanted it to end. All i wanted was more more more.

    It will only get better with time as they fix minor bugs, but i never encountered any that a simple reload didn't fix.

    Play on hardest setting, because there are so many ways to optimize and have super powerful heros.. especially if you take your time and explore everything.

    The game is easily a 11 out of 10 if you like DnD    … Expand
  71. Jamvng
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    I've always loved the RPG genre, where the best games create a world that you can immerse yourself in, and characters that you can grow to love, all while giving you the choice to shape it all. CRPGs in particularly really take those points to heart, but I've always found them a little hard to get into. Baldur's Gate 3 takes that focus, turns up the choices, the reactivity, and also turnsI've always loved the RPG genre, where the best games create a world that you can immerse yourself in, and characters that you can grow to love, all while giving you the choice to shape it all. CRPGs in particularly really take those points to heart, but I've always found them a little hard to get into. Baldur's Gate 3 takes that focus, turns up the choices, the reactivity, and also turns up the production values to make an easily accessible, but still super deep RPG where the world reacts to your choices. And you have a ton of freedom on what to do. It's mind boggling. Add to that, well written characters and quests, and you have the GOTY for 2023.… Expand
  72. muldjord
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    I think this is as close as you can get to playing a D&D game as a video game. The sense of freedom in your choices is, quite simply, unmatched. The game has plenty of problems due to the reliance on the D&D ruleset mind you. But I don't think it could be done any better than this. The problems aren't due to the implementation. It's due to the rules themselves often being very black andI think this is as close as you can get to playing a D&D game as a video game. The sense of freedom in your choices is, quite simply, unmatched. The game has plenty of problems due to the reliance on the D&D ruleset mind you. But I don't think it could be done any better than this. The problems aren't due to the implementation. It's due to the rules themselves often being very black and white. Either hit or miss the target. Even when it makes no sense to miss when looking at it visually.

    When you play a D&D game you have a human DM. That DM is interested in making a fun game for the participants. That also means sometimes bending the rules a bit. And Baldur's Gate 3 basically implements this by letting you quick-save and quick-load as much as you want. I'd go as far as calling this a necessity. You will run into some bad luck streaks. Be it in battles or with dialog choices. And quite frankly this can be extremely frustrating when it happens. Especially since much of the D&D rules are hidden behind the veil of stunning graphics and audio. Sometimes it feels like the game is deliberately taunting you.

    As much as I want to, I don't have the patience for a second play-through right away. So I want this play-through to count where it matters to me. And that means spamming that quick-load button to make sure I exhaust those dialog options and ultimately pick the one that suits me. You never know what awaits you at the other end of a dialog choice. Sometimes you thought a choice meant one thing, but then come to realize the tone was completely different to what you thought. It's text, it's not always obvious. And that can ruin some situations when the game tries to squeeze you back into the dialog tree wherever it fits. That sometimes requires a reload. The special class-related choices are also very hard to decipher. The base die throw required for each are not shown until you've chosen the option. That could use a redesign for better transparency (and to save us some quick-loads).

    With all of that said, the game is near perfect when it comes to the entire experience as a whole. There is SO MUCH to experience in this game it baffles me it is even possible. There are some weird bugs here and there. I can imagine that being inevitable as the game tries to deal with all of the outcomes of so insanly many interwoven quests and stories. It has to deal with all of it. And it succeeds in ways no other RPG game has done before it.

    Is it perfect? Of course not. But it is damn close.    … Expand
  73. Jaganntha
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    The best rpg to come out and one of the best games ever, it's not perfect but it captures the true potential that the genre can achieve.
  74. Vikiing
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Game is simply a masterpiece.
    Larian Studio has proven to the industry that is possible to make a huge, refined and completed game without microtransactions. I enjoyed it even if I dont usually like turn based combat.
    Easily GOTY for me.
  75. alejandro09
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This is my first Baldur's Gate game and my first Larian game but i am having a blast. I have played tons of rpg games but the only game stuck with me was Dragon Age Origins and it was my all time favourite rpg since its release. Baldur's Gate 3 surpassed DAO and became the best game i have ever played in my entire life (i have 500+ games in steam and 50+games on ps4). I want to playThis is my first Baldur's Gate game and my first Larian game but i am having a blast. I have played tons of rpg games but the only game stuck with me was Dragon Age Origins and it was my all time favourite rpg since its release. Baldur's Gate 3 surpassed DAO and became the best game i have ever played in my entire life (i have 500+ games in steam and 50+games on ps4). I want to play Divinity titles after this game and then i will play BG3 again. This game is the ratatouille of videogames. Just grab it and immerse yourself.… Expand
  76. sursaa
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Best game ever played.Thx Larian u are best.From Divinity to BG3 i played evry your game. Wont never play anything with this level of perfection in RPGs
  77. roadhouse123
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    I was waiting 23 years. Totally worth it. Gameplay, story, music and npcs are over the top. And it still has classic Baldurs Gate vibe.
  78. Br3ck5lbum
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Great game from a passionate developer. I bought it during early access. Very versatile game with lots of character development and choices.
  79. ElCucuy
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    A long-forgotten sensation from childhood. It's just impossible to stop. Thank you, Sven!
  80. DizzyStyle
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    10/10
    completed game as
    solo char on tactic
    This is an amazing product!
    GJ Larian
  81. eefeef
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Act 1 and Act 2 are masterpieces that synthesize the best of many RPGs that have come before. Act 3 is a little less polished.
  82. RayGunnm
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I am mostly giving my review based on the game soundtrack, but nonetheless I have seen multiple videos and multiple moments where this game delivers something truly special. An occasion for the player to get lost in this world. The soundtrack is absolutely mind blowing. The gentle tones and the ones that makes your blood boil, making you immersed in every single moment of peace, joy,I am mostly giving my review based on the game soundtrack, but nonetheless I have seen multiple videos and multiple moments where this game delivers something truly special. An occasion for the player to get lost in this world. The soundtrack is absolutely mind blowing. The gentle tones and the ones that makes your blood boil, making you immersed in every single moment of peace, joy, battle and sorrow.… Expand
  83. angich
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fabulous game. That's how it's done. Smashing AAA* studios to the ground.
  84. smartyd0m
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    A cure for modern gaming fatigue.

    I'm certain that I'm not alone in this. Modern gaming with its repetitive mechanics, lack of innovation and hyper monetization weighs heavily on gamers, myself included.. To the extent where I find myself avoiding game sessions entirely. Although I would never usually touch a "turn based" game like Baldur's Gate 3. (I'm more of a real-time, run & gun    A cure for modern gaming fatigue.

    I'm certain that I'm not alone in this. Modern gaming with its repetitive mechanics, lack of innovation and hyper monetization weighs heavily on gamers, myself included.. To the extent where I find myself avoiding game sessions entirely.

    Although I would never usually touch a "turn based" game like Baldur's Gate 3. (I'm more of a real-time, run & gun / hack & slash game kind of person).. My girlfriend and I gave BG3 a shot over the weekend to see what the hype was about. And man... We are properly hooked.

    What sold me was how dense and detailed the world feels, where finding a random hidden cave or NPC can lead to fun and engaging questlines that can easily be missed if you run past them. What would usually amount to throwaway dialogue choices in most games now affect branching quests and shape the adventure in big ways, so I imagine multiple playthroughs would feel utterly unique once you leave the initial areas. The situations our characters often found themselves in allows the game to feel dynamic.

    Companions are also well executed and varied. It didn't take long for us to fill our camp with a small village worth of them, and we would often struggle to choose which companions to take along with us as they all offer unique and interesting personalities and perks.

    The game is also proper fun over LAN, something which is sorely missed in modern titles these days. I can see why this game is snatching 10/10's. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough to those who feel that gaming has become a bit stale lately.    … Expand
  85. SnowPoison
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, I played it since the beta, and I am really happy with the release, totally recommended
  86. Ted2040
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've played since Elden Ring. Odr a game I've played like this in a while if ever.
  87. Luciano_bg3
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    cara que RPG fantastico é como se tivesse transportado o RPG de mesa pra dentro dos jogos
  88. jesusofchicago
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Larian earned this. They have been working tirelessly to innovate CRPGs and, as a result, got the license to build with the D&D IP.

    The game is gorgeous, beyond gorgeous. The characters are fascinating and well realized. The plot is engaging. The combat is intense and brilliant. Is this DOS3? No. Not at all. Only a very superficial look would come to that conclusion. When you're    Larian earned this. They have been working tirelessly to innovate CRPGs and, as a result, got the license to build with the D&D IP.

    The game is gorgeous, beyond gorgeous. The characters are fascinating and well realized. The plot is engaging. The combat is intense and brilliant.

    Is this DOS3? No. Not at all. Only a very superficial look would come to that conclusion. When you're exploring the Underdark with a Githyanki, or talking about the beliefs of Sylvanus in a Druid Grove, you will not feel ANY Divinity IP. This is a Forgotten Realms entrenched game, worthy of the Baldur's Gate name.    … Expand
  89. mrgodkin
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    This is 100% GOTY material. the scale of this game is MASSIVE, the story for EVERY SINGLE QUEST is unique, the characters are interesting (except for wyll, idk buddy, you are BORING). While there are some performance issue on an older gpu (i use RX 570 4gb) like the vulkan not working at all and sometimes when it does work, the game will freezes to the point you need to restart pc. But theThis is 100% GOTY material. the scale of this game is MASSIVE, the story for EVERY SINGLE QUEST is unique, the characters are interesting (except for wyll, idk buddy, you are BORING). While there are some performance issue on an older gpu (i use RX 570 4gb) like the vulkan not working at all and sometimes when it does work, the game will freezes to the point you need to restart pc. But the game is absolutely beautiful and immersive, the amount of replayability is near infinite.… Expand
  90. Gurthug
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    I can't give this game a 10 because of some basic oversights by Larian. e.g. no "gruff voice" option in character creation spoiling the roleplaying of any dwarf or half-orc for me. Would be a good DLC to add.
  91. Mikei
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    I've been playing computer games for as long as I can remember, BG1/2 of course too. For the past few years I've thought I'm too old to gamble, but BG3 gets me back into it. The game is just very very good! end of story!
  92. mzadrozny
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Almost perfecf, but act III and evil way still need to be fixed. Cinematics, side quests, larian humor, companions are one of the best in gaming history even if everyone want you in sexual way
  93. Macmenos
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    The best rpg experience on a pc or console.The replay factor is to good and this game is a masterpiece. If no won the Goty this year is a robbery.
  94. madgreek
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    It's the best game I've played in the last 10 years, for sure. The first act has not yet been completed, 100 wonderful hours have been played, I think there will be a lot of interesting things ahead!
  95. johnylopes
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    10/10 Great RPG game Ever!
    this game will be game of the year!!
    Great job Larian Studios.
  96. Pocnias
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ce jeu est excellent malgré quelques bugs assez perturbants comme des éléments du décors qui disparaissent lorsque le jeu se lance de temps en temps. Même après plusieurs centaines d'heures de jeu, je ne me lasse pas de relancer des parties de zéro juste pour amener mes personnages à faire de nouveaux choix comme shooter dans un écureuil ou bien choisir ou non d'aider une petite fille qui a de lourds ennuis. Même les passages plus sombres et gores comme les tours de Hautelunes ne manquent pas d'une certaine beauté créative. Bref un jeu à faire, défaire et refaire au moins une dizaine de fois. À bon entendeur, découvrez !… Expand
  97. Benchmaker
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This is my favorite rpg of all time I have never spent more time in an rpg than BG3. It exceeded my expectations in every way.
  98. Callel
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Facilmente um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei em toda minha vida e facilmente o melhor RPG já feito, são tantas possibilidades, tem uma liberdade absurda, os personagens são ótimos e eu não posso reclamar da jogabilidade que combina muito bem todas as possibilidades que disse anteriormente com combates fluídos e tensos muitas vezes. O mapa é divertidíssimo e as missões excepcionais, euFacilmente um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei em toda minha vida e facilmente o melhor RPG já feito, são tantas possibilidades, tem uma liberdade absurda, os personagens são ótimos e eu não posso reclamar da jogabilidade que combina muito bem todas as possibilidades que disse anteriormente com combates fluídos e tensos muitas vezes. O mapa é divertidíssimo e as missões excepcionais, eu já fiz tanta coisa e ainda tem mais ainda para fazer, estou animado para fazer o 100% dessa obra-prima e já é meu GotY, animado para ver como Baldur's vai se sair no TGA.… Expand
  99. superjhao
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Jogo da minha vida.
    Gráficos lindos, jogabilidade excelente e super imersivo.
  100. Pinguin
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Никогда не думал что смогу наиграть 200+ часов в игре с пошаговой боёвкой ! Спасибо за этот шедевр !
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 112
  3. Negative: 0 out of 112
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 25, 2024
    90
    With a vast world to explore with varied stories and secrets to discover, Baldur's Gate 3 definitely shines. The cast is largely appealing and voice acting is top notch all-around, even if the storytelling and line delivery is varied in its pace. Character progression is somewhat weak in the opening levels but has a strong foundation for a great buildcraft experience, even if it lacks some on the fly experimentation seen in Larian's past efforts. Despite some performance woes in the later parts of the game and controller hangups, this is a journey worth taking for fans of Dungeons & Dragons or those new to the role playing field.
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  2. 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]
  3. RPGamer
    Dec 7, 2023
    100
    Baldur’s Gate III is a title that many would not have thought possible just a few years ago. The game serves to further Larian Studios’s already strong reputation, and the studio deserves massive credit for refusing to panic, taking its time to get things right, and continuing to offer improvements even after launch at an impressive rate. Hopefully, it is able to reap the richly deserved rewards for doing so.
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