Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. volaju
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Not the best Baldur's (I miss the dark side from the serie), but an amazing RPG!
    GOTY of the year surely :)
  2. ooggieboogie
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Pleasantly surprised this game is my game of the year choice. You will get hooked on the story. The game play is so stress free and fun. This is a must play
  3. Egga
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Wow! That’s about all I can say.
    I will complete the review at the end of the first run, but probably i will say only another wow, and than start with the second run
  4. Noctiss976
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    40h de jeux, je donne ici un premier avis. Ce jeux et juste fabuleux, pour moi l'un des meilleurs jeux auquel j'ai joué dans ma vie. Il reste autre jeux à venir cette année, mais pour l'instant il et mon goty. BRAVO LARIAN STUDIO!!
  5. FenrirNox
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This is the way games used to be made before the industry stopped making art and started making "products" with microtransactions. This game made my year. I thought I was getting tired of gaming when I was just tired of gaming as it is now. I miss eating because I'm so engrossed in the world. Last time a game had me so hooked was Mass Effect 2. Or KOTOR. Game of the year, easily.
  6. Marchisio
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Çıtayı öyle bir seviyeye taşıdı ki artık hiçbir oyun insanları tatmin edemeyecek!
  7. fenderloser
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Unlike any experience in my life, I can truly say that this game will be a game people talk about for a long time to come. With an immersive world and story, Latina Studios has created a game that pulls me in more than anything I’ve ever played. As a D&D nerd, my experience is without a doubt biased, but I can still say with utmost confidence this game is something many people will enjoyUnlike any experience in my life, I can truly say that this game will be a game people talk about for a long time to come. With an immersive world and story, Latina Studios has created a game that pulls me in more than anything I’ve ever played. As a D&D nerd, my experience is without a doubt biased, but I can still say with utmost confidence this game is something many people will enjoy for years to come, and is my all time favorite game.… Expand
  8. Gnizzle
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Slam dunk, baby! Didn't think they would be able to surpass the quality of a gemstone like divinity 2, but what do you know - they just did. Than you, Larian, for proving that the gaming industry isn't all crooked and lacklustre. Thanks for not stuffing your pockets with our cash without giving us something memorable in return. I recently bought the cashgrab named 'diablo 4' at full price,Slam dunk, baby! Didn't think they would be able to surpass the quality of a gemstone like divinity 2, but what do you know - they just did. Than you, Larian, for proving that the gaming industry isn't all crooked and lacklustre. Thanks for not stuffing your pockets with our cash without giving us something memorable in return. I recently bought the cashgrab named 'diablo 4' at full price, so playing a soulful game with real and creative content like this was refreshing, to say the least.

    Keep up the amazing work! I hope more studios will see this as a motivation to up their game, because the gaming (and even movie) industry need to be revitalised - and soon. The general expectations of such forms of entertainment are dumbing down each day.    … Expand
  9. Wolfie83
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Great D&D game with a level cap of 12, with turn based combat, 3 difficulty levels, and mod support, follows in foot steps from Divinity Original Sin 2 with 3 acts, 4 player party by default without mods
  10. DeeMc
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I haven't played a D&D game since the old Ultima games, so I wasn't prepared for this.

    Friends said it was a must buy. Some got very emotional playing it. I'm not usually a fan of turn-based games, nor of PC mouse and keyboard gameplay. But the turn-based play is great and I can play with my PS5 controller. The cross save function convinced me to get it for the PS5 too. 10/10 GOTY    I haven't played a D&D game since the old Ultima games, so I wasn't prepared for this.

    Friends said it was a must buy. Some got very emotional playing it.

    I'm not usually a fan of turn-based games, nor of PC mouse and keyboard gameplay. But the turn-based play is great and I can play with my PS5 controller.

    The cross save function convinced me to get it for the PS5 too.

    10/10 GOTY

    Larian has set a new/old standard for games. Quality, fun, and no microtransactions, a feature complete game. I'm hooked.    … Expand
  11. MatheusMMM
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, absurd possibilities of choices and to play, it deserves the GOTY! Grade 10.
  12. caiolbarbosa
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    It's a perfect game. Every detail of the world and characters are carefully looked after. For being on early access for so long, nearly nil technical issues. I'm having a great time with it.
  13. iamsovereignty
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    I haven’t finished my first coop playthrough yet, but already started solo campaign. Great replayability, liked the character creator, liked the story. GOTY 2023 for me.
  14. Deadless
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    played only act1 and already over 30hrs.
    And it's the best RPG game I ever played.
  15. PipPhysicsing
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I have never enjoyed a game so much in my life. I loved Divinity Original Sin 2, and I grew up on the Forgotten Realms books (still waiting to hear about Drizzt in BG3) and this game marries those two together so well.

    I love the environments, the dynamic combat, the dialogue, freedom of quest order and direction, the graphics, the amazing variety of classes and multi-class combos.    I have never enjoyed a game so much in my life. I loved Divinity Original Sin 2, and I grew up on the Forgotten Realms books (still waiting to hear about Drizzt in BG3) and this game marries those two together so well.

    I love the environments, the dynamic combat, the dialogue, freedom of quest order and direction, the graphics, the amazing variety of classes and multi-class combos. This game just has it all.

    The origin characters/companions all have their own stories to experience, and they're even more engaging when you PLAY as them ... this game has at least a thousand hours of fun available to those who want a game with a lot of replayability.

    Brush up on your D&D 5e knowledge before you try it, but know they don't do everything EXACTLY how D&D does.    … Expand
  16. Terry394
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Not only the best game of 2023, but the best game ever, i love everything in this game!!!
  17. Risalor
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Larian studios have done the impossible and delivered a near perfect DnD advanture in the Forgotten realms
  18. Heimgang
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    yaklaşık 8 yıldır böyle bir oyun bekliyordum Witcher 3'ü bitirdiğimden beri kendimi bu denli kaptırabildiğim bir RPG olmamıştı günde 12 saat oynadığım oluyor emeği geçen herkesi güzel gözlerinden öpüyorum ayriyeten oyundaki tüm sıkıntılı fikirleri seçimleri ve cinsel göndermelere hayran kaldım muazzam bir iş gerçekten tüm sapkınlıkları destekliyor ve bu cidden sizin düşünme şeklinize bağlıyaklaşık 8 yıldır böyle bir oyun bekliyordum Witcher 3'ü bitirdiğimden beri kendimi bu denli kaptırabildiğim bir RPG olmamıştı günde 12 saat oynadığım oluyor emeği geçen herkesi güzel gözlerinden öpüyorum ayriyeten oyundaki tüm sıkıntılı fikirleri seçimleri ve cinsel göndermelere hayran kaldım muazzam bir iş gerçekten tüm sapkınlıkları destekliyor ve bu cidden sizin düşünme şeklinize bağlı olarak şekillendirilebiliyor muazzam en az 2-3 kere bitirilmesi gereken her sınıfla ayrı ayrı deneyim edilmesi gereken hatta hatta tüm sınıflarla ayrı ayrı takımlar oluşturulup oynanması gereken her köşesinden detay özen akan muazzam bir eser BA YIL DIM şimdi birazdan yine bi 12 saatlik oynama sürecine gireceğim ulan bu oyun bana okumayı öğretti her büyüyü saatlerce okuyorum savaş alanında nasıl verimli kullanabilirim maksimize edebilirim potansiyelimi diye bu hem sinir bozucu hem de düşünürsek amaç zaten kendi bir yolculuğa çıkmak olduğu için maceraya itmek konusunda elinden tutmayı bırak al ulan işte her şey ortada ne yapıyorsan yap diye seni çocuk parkına salması ve bunu müthiş başarması yönleriyle kalbimi fethetti Zelda Totk oynamadım henüz ama şuanlık söyleyebilirim ki yılın oyunu budur… Expand
  19. retropacman
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    The best RPG I have played in a very long time. Tabletop type combat and tons of choices for the dialog options. This is the game I have been waiting for my whole life for an RPG that is my story the way I want my story. Worth every penny of the price and better yet no microtransactions. You buy the game you get everything that is in the game. If you love RPG's you will love this game.
  20. Wolfos
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Best RPG ever made, I am only lvl 5 but I already see in how many different ways story can go. I want to replay this game at least three more times and I'm sure each one of them will be completely different experience.
  21. Fifcioo
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    i love shadowheart i love karlach i love laezel i love jaheira i love woman
  22. Mr_OrdinaryX
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Best RPG of the decade. Story, mechanics, graphics all add up to a masterpiece.
  23. CorvaSnow
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I've never played a game like this before because I felt I wouldn't enjoy the combat style. The game did a great job of helping me get comfortable with the combat system. I love how many different ways you can play and how each class and race can really change the way things go for you. I haven't finished the game completely because I'm taking my time, but I'm enjoying my party members andI've never played a game like this before because I felt I wouldn't enjoy the combat style. The game did a great job of helping me get comfortable with the combat system. I love how many different ways you can play and how each class and race can really change the way things go for you. I haven't finished the game completely because I'm taking my time, but I'm enjoying my party members and the story so far. Overall, I couldn't be happier that I took the plunge and tried a game that I thought I wouldn't be able to get into.… Expand
  24. dcb213
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Great story, in depth characters/building. It's not easy to jump into, which is one reason it's not a 10. The amount of different play styles that can be had is immense. Exploring is rewarding. The characters side stories and surprisingly meaningful. I like the linear feel with since it allows the devs to tailor the atmosphere to what's going on in the story. Open world games struggle withGreat story, in depth characters/building. It's not easy to jump into, which is one reason it's not a 10. The amount of different play styles that can be had is immense. Exploring is rewarding. The characters side stories and surprisingly meaningful. I like the linear feel with since it allows the devs to tailor the atmosphere to what's going on in the story. Open world games struggle with this and everything just blends in and the story just revolves around big areas that end up looking and feeling the same. Decision making is HUGE. Very few games pull this off. Pc to ps5 is amazing. Overall I'm happy and can talk forever.… Expand
  25. Hirslay
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A game from players for players. While going through the game, I felt that I was playing something that was created with passion, love and attention to detail. Breathtaking. Phenomenal. I bought together with 4 friends even though 1 of us always buys the game and we share through family sharing on steam. 100% deserved.
  26. ToastyReview
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Brilliant game. Must play. Best CRPG ever made and best RPG since Witcher 3, possibly ever.
  27. Pilatos
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    i don't know what to say.... bought it due to my DND background and the game doesn't disappoint. There are so many options to go through, don't like a NPC? Just get rid of him. :D
  28. DropTheL
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Thank you for shipping a complete game with so much diversity. I hope the gaming community’s reaction sends shockwaves throughout the industry.
  29. smartadam
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    What a game, loved every piece of it and will keep me going for months and years in the future.
    Larian and From Software are the only two studios, the two remaining devs still give us gamers hope, will always have my full support if they continue what they are doing.
  30. JediStallion
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Outstanding and a true D&D experience. I will be playing this game for a long time to come.
  31. Darkysk
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    How to say....definitely not the perfect, definitely not for everyone especially for its gameplay, But this game is the dream of the every rpg lover in the world....one step above and we have Ready player one universe....
  32. BellumG89
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I finally have it. My favorite game of all time. I have 500 hours in Pathfinder WotR, and it was my favorite. Now it's time to put even more time into BG3. Good time to be an rpg/dnd 5e fan.
  33. Stormborn80
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I was really nervous when this was first announced. I was afraid it would be another abject failure. I've been waiting for this game my entire adult life. I'd never heard of Larian. Never played Divinity... No one else could have made *this* game. It is absolutely amazing. I started playing DnD as a kid. The first videogame I remember playing was Treasure of Tarmin. Larian has lived upI was really nervous when this was first announced. I was afraid it would be another abject failure. I've been waiting for this game my entire adult life. I'd never heard of Larian. Never played Divinity... No one else could have made *this* game. It is absolutely amazing. I started playing DnD as a kid. The first videogame I remember playing was Treasure of Tarmin. Larian has lived up to my every hope and expanded on my dreams. From character creation to credits, the depth of play is truly awesome. Every decision holds weight and consequence. The sheer range of adaptability allowed is mind boggling. Time to create a second character...… Expand
  34. tdetomi
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Superb D&D experience in a computer. Almost infinite possibilities, real consequence management, amazing visual and storyline. It's a must play if you like RPGs.
  35. Nevyen
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, a near perfect representation of 5E DnD while putting their own spin on it, definitely recommend for any RPG gamer!
  36. Il_Pacciani
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The best RPG I ever played. A new standard for sure.
    At least for D&D inspired games
  37. DMunE
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Yeah this game is an absolute masterpiece. **** blizzard, activision and Ubisoft. Larian is king
  38. R3dK00LA1D
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Such a high quality game with excellent voice acting, story, mechanics and world-building. It is like a love letter to the older BG while updating things for a more modern audience.
  39. jepalome
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    What can I say wrong about this game. absolutely nothing bad. Only good things such as tons of cinematics. Epic battles. Exploration. Crafting. Good classes design. Endless possibilities.
  40. Beargore
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    This is a great game to lose yourself in for hours. Is it perfect, no. It has some bugs, it has some issues, but if you love D&D and CRPGs, it is well worth the price tag.
  41. Direwolf_Sif
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Just going to say I hate Battle Pass and Microtransactions. I loved games like Gothic, Witcher, Elder Scrolls (Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim, etc)
  42. MSpokes
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games I’ve ever played and hate to say it but I don’t get how starfield has earned so many 9/10 and 10/10.
  43. MagisterElk
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Great RPG game, made me feel the same level of excitement as in my childhood with fresh mind 25 years ago when playing 1 and 2 parts. I love deep development of roleplaying aspects, good amounts of lore, some small and touching references to the first two games. Interesting story, great cinematic dialogues and voice acting. As a 5e TTRPG fan glad to see pretty close adaptation of theGreat RPG game, made me feel the same level of excitement as in my childhood with fresh mind 25 years ago when playing 1 and 2 parts. I love deep development of roleplaying aspects, good amounts of lore, some small and touching references to the first two games. Interesting story, great cinematic dialogues and voice acting. As a 5e TTRPG fan glad to see pretty close adaptation of the ruleset in such a massive and well designed computer RPG. Love Larian approach to companions with rich development, interactions and the story for each one. The game world is carefully and passionately filled with tons of small details that create deep feeling of immersion. The game is very hard to pull from, spending night hours and hours playing. Great job Larian, was well worth waiting so many years to get this gem and travel the Forgotten Realms once again!… Expand
  44. BillyBoki
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    10/10 - Character Developement.
    10/10 - Gameplay. At last no bugs !!! Very light game.
    10/10 - Story. Options. Different ways of progression. 17.000 possible endings. 10/10 - Hours of play , replayability. 10/10 - Graphics / Aesthetics 10/10 - Romance Options, New elements to the game 10/10 - Turn Based Combat and Difficulty 10/10 - Character Creations 9/10 - D&D Rules. As for the    10/10 - Character Developement.
    10/10 - Gameplay. At last no bugs !!! Very light game.
    10/10 - Story. Options. Different ways of progression. 17.000 possible endings.
    10/10 - Hours of play , replayability.
    10/10 - Graphics / Aesthetics
    10/10 - Romance Options, New elements to the game
    10/10 - Turn Based Combat and Difficulty
    10/10 - Character Creations
    9/10 - D&D Rules. As for the FLYING movement .

    Best turn based RPG out there !    … Expand
  45. YagamiNite
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. No Microtransaction. Just a full game on a new height. A game of a generation!!!
  46. ArtikaxD
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    100% GOTY. There is no way that some DLC for Zelda will be rated higher than this big and interesting journey.
  47. Hromiros
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece !!!
    Noone in the industry do the games like Larian. This should be standard imho for all other developers. Eapeaially for blizzard whi dissapointed me with D4
  48. rj57
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    insane game,love how this games actually lives up to the hype unlike the other AAA games these days.
  49. kirioz
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    G reat gameplay
    O bviously nice graphics
    T he soundtrack is fantastic
    Y ou must to play
  50. PandaInDaGame
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    If you ever wonder what it is a Dungeon and Dragons run, if you love RPG but you're too young that you don't want to play the first two Baldur Gate's (which are nice, but quite old and not having features that now days are mandatory.) PLAY THIS MASTERPIECE.

    I can't just share my experiences playing because you'll get your own and rarely get to see mine, obviously the main quest is the    If you ever wonder what it is a Dungeon and Dragons run, if you love RPG but you're too young that you don't want to play the first two Baldur Gate's (which are nice, but quite old and not having features that now days are mandatory.) PLAY THIS MASTERPIECE.

    I can't just share my experiences playing because you'll get your own and rarely get to see mine, obviously the main quest is the same but how you get there... Oh, man, there are many ways to do stuff.    … Expand
  51. ZYMROD
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    El verdadero GOTY del año. Un juego solido, con una narrativa exquisita, personajes bien construidos, un sistema de combate pulido, banda sonora de lujo y un diseño creativo a la altura de los tiempos.
  52. MehdiRaza
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    A breath of fresh air. Got so tired of the same game concepts getting repeated over and over. I can't stress how much we needed this. It's understandable the game might feel overwhelming at the start, but man once you get the hang of it, it's just amazing. Everything about the game is perfect. And it's fine if you save before rolling the dice, we all do it. :p
  53. JanHempel
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game showing we,the gamers,can be treated with respekt. Baldurs gate 3 is complete game, complete product, complete expirience with working plethora of mechanics, posibilities and vary good scenario in plural. This is not half ptofuct for full price from gigantic companies. Yes you xan!
  54. slipperyseagull
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    About 50 hours in, and am having an absolute blast. Larian has clearly learned a lot from their previous Games, and it really shows here.
  55. afertita
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    And yet again another outstanding work from Larian. Baldur's gate 3 remind me of the old days playing BG1 and 2. The story surprises you, makes you laugh and keeps you at the border of the chair. Combat is engaging and really enjoyable. It's incredible to see a game made with such love and dedication from a company that know and respect it's customers. Thank you, Larian. Keep the greatAnd yet again another outstanding work from Larian. Baldur's gate 3 remind me of the old days playing BG1 and 2. The story surprises you, makes you laugh and keeps you at the border of the chair. Combat is engaging and really enjoyable. It's incredible to see a game made with such love and dedication from a company that know and respect it's customers. Thank you, Larian. Keep the great work and never deviate from this path… Expand
  56. Dizz561
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Can't remember the last time I had this much fun gaming. If you're a fan of CRPGs or Dungeons & Dragons, this is pretty much an essential experience you should look into getting. The mechanics may be confusing at first to those unfamiliar with tabletop DND or related genres.

    Graphics are beautiful and the musical score is masterpiece tier. The sheer scale of the game and the different    Can't remember the last time I had this much fun gaming. If you're a fan of CRPGs or Dungeons & Dragons, this is pretty much an essential experience you should look into getting. The mechanics may be confusing at first to those unfamiliar with tabletop DND or related genres.

    Graphics are beautiful and the musical score is masterpiece tier. The sheer scale of the game and the different story routes is mind-blowing and I can see myself doing multiple playthroughs.    … Expand
  57. Motto20
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Most in depth game I have ever played. I love CRPG's and RPG's in general and this is a game clearly made by people who will also play the game. Complete game on Launch with nothing you have to buy to get the full experience was a huge plus. I would highly recommend this game even to people who have never played this genre before as the tutorial is very useful in learning the systems.
  58. Aeon777
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best RPG of it's category. Best overall RPG of the last decade. This is so awesome. If you are looking for a medieval-ish adventure in an immersive micro-transaction-free world with strategic combat, optional romance and some pretty entertaining situations, you have to buy it.

    I hope I can see more AA-AAA studios take their example and make games for the love of the game and not as a    Best RPG of it's category. Best overall RPG of the last decade. This is so awesome. If you are looking for a medieval-ish adventure in an immersive micro-transaction-free world with strategic combat, optional romance and some pretty entertaining situations, you have to buy it.

    I hope I can see more AA-AAA studios take their example and make games for the love of the game and not as a means to extort money from consumers. Larian just showed/reminded them how its done with an awesome non-predatory game that is achieving major success on all fronts.    … Expand
  59. Shiftcontrol
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Much like Fallout, Skyrim, The Witcher, Disco Elysium and the latest Pathfinder, Baldur's Gate 3 is another step in the never-ending RPG stairway. It's a game that takes everything that has been done before and moves it (arguably more than) a step further while evolving the genre as a whole.

    After tens of thousands of hours playing videogames throughout my life I can safely say that to this day I haven't played and RPG that gives you so much freedom on your choices and adapts to them so easily. The ripple effect of your choices in one act - even the small ones - will turn into a wave in the next one. You can make the most random and nonsensical choices - and even turn back on them later, and the game will still give you a path forward and make it feel like you're living in an ever-changing world where your decisions matter.

    As a disclaimer I want to say that Baldur's Gate 3 has a lot of bugs, especially in the later acts. It's by no means a perfect game BUT with the amount of choices and different paths the game presents to you, it's impossible for things not to break. However, from my personal experience, every bug I've encountered - including the gamebreaking ones and softlocks - doesn't even make a dent in how great this game is. It doesn't matter if it has bugs because the scope of this game is so big it'd take YEARS of gameplay for anyone to see everything the game has to offer.

    I'll cement this and explain it better in the next part of this review, but I wanted to say this before we get into spoiler territory.

    ____________________________________________________________________________

    Personal experience with mild SPOILERS ahead:

    I'm playing this game with 3 of my friends and we have 70+ hours in this run. While they're doing a Chaotic Good playthrough I'm going full Evil with The Dark Urge. I've slaughtered whole towns behind their back. I've murdered and committed other heinous acts against important Story NPCs while they weren't watching. Every choice I made went against everything they stood for, and a lot of them happened AFTER the whole group interacted with said characters.

    At this point, any other game I've played would've either forced you into a predetermined path with set-in-stone events or simply stopped functioning in one way or another. BG3 is still holding, we're still making choices, NPCs have disappeared, lost their minds or turn against me and the story is still giving us plenty of choices to move forward. The consequences of our (mostly mine) acts can be seen all around us, and they're shaping our path forward, but not forcing anything upon us. If I wanted to redeem myself right now, I could. If all my friends wanted to turn Evil with me, they could. This is the true definition of 'freedom' within an RPG, and that's what shapes BG3 to be the best RPG to this day.    … Expand
  60. Sonn0351
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Reminiscent of the Golden age of PC rpgs, only better. D+D rules, strategic combat, full scope interaction with the world. This game is the absolute gold standard.
  61. Hooded
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The best game in this genre actually is baldur's gate 3! nice work and keep doing what you doing production team.
  62. rathashira
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    A genre defining, expansive RPG in the vein of Dragon Age Origins, DND 5e edition. Larian does incredible work, and this is their masterpiece (so far)
  63. Arte0mixs
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Easily my favourite game! Best game I've played in years! I simply can not put this title down at all, when I'm not playing I am thinking of baldurs gate 3
  64. Hornzby
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Larian have outdone themselves. Haven't felt this way playing a new game in a long time. Thank you Larian for your hard work and passion. It really shows.
  65. Roigar
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Best game of ALL time by far. Larian have outdone themselves with this one. Well done Larian.
  66. lepitninja
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Better than tears of the kingdom 10 of 10. Some of these people are giving this game 0 scores are either mostly trolls or just plain stupid. Now Im not talking about people who just dont dig the combat
    I get that. But there is one person who said that the game has graphics and animations from 2010? WTF lol You gotta have severe brain damage if you actually think that.
  67. IchbinDeinGott
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is the greatest game ever made. Period. GOTY of all times, not just 2023.
  68. Marulol
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've played in recent years. Story is amazing, graphics are great. Combat is slow but strategic. There is no micro transactions in this game which I find rare in popular games these days.
  69. SkepticalHarry
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I'm another early 2000s N64/Xbox/Halo guy who never really experienced top down games or never thought it would peak my interests. It was always fps and third person shooters. After hearing about this game through the decreasing population of Diablo 4 and its lack of Endgame, I needed anything to fill the void. I ended up buying this with my brother and it's been one of the most uniqueI'm another early 2000s N64/Xbox/Halo guy who never really experienced top down games or never thought it would peak my interests. It was always fps and third person shooters. After hearing about this game through the decreasing population of Diablo 4 and its lack of Endgame, I needed anything to fill the void. I ended up buying this with my brother and it's been one of the most unique experiences in gaming I've ever had in my 20 years. The strategy and chess mindset involved is something I never thought a game could be. If you don't plot your moves and turns right, the game gets pretty demanding and challenging, which is a great thing. The challenge is there, the soundtrack is beautiful (think Fable, Kingdoms of Amalur), the graphics are beautiful in they're own comfortable way, similiar to that of Diablo 4 or Path or Exile (I personally love that style). Last but not least the gameplay and story both sit way above water and Id give them both a 9. On top of all the other attributes this game brings to the table, along with such a custom and unique path and dialogue system, this game gets a 10. The last time I gave a 10 to a game was Uncharted 4 so this says something. To all fps guys who never really tried something like this. Give it a try and sit with it for a few hours.… Expand
  70. SmQQ
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A light at the tunnel for the entire gaming industry. We finally got a complete game at a good price.
  71. Defury
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is easily one of the best games ever created, you feel like you're in a world with endless possibilities and every word or choice you make has ripples in that world. I've never been so enthralled in a game in my life.
  72. Valdo653
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Its my favourite tabletop done in a creative way, i love it, its CONTENT, CONNNTEENTTTTT and FUN! The game challenges me in combat, and its savage!
  73. yeetma
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Perfects the cRPG with the huge benefits that come from the matured, familiar, and extremely popular DnD 5th edition ruleset.
  74. bloodqueen
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I have never played a turn-based game and that is why I was hesitant to purchase this. However, I love rpgs and I am glad I purchased it as this game does not disappoint at all. I am having fun and loving the stories and how you have choices. It is incredibly immersive.

    Thank you Larian!!
  75. Kayotix
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Normally dont write reviews but Larian studios hit this one of the the park. AMAZING RPG! Only 33 hours in and its my game of the year easily. From graphics to story to everything in between its a D&D fans dream!! Even if you are new to D&D type games you can jump in easily and learn the ropes. BUY BUY BUY!!
  76. temptempovici
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Game of the decade. Blizzard should learn from this game how to make real quality product, not **** clickers with pay to win system.
  77. Blashted
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Exceptional in every way way possible. This game sets a standard that will be hard to match.
  78. Rin90
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This game is so good that it made me buy 1 and 2 plus I’ll probably but the third one on my PS5 as well.
  79. Frenchhouse91
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    I’ve played D&D for two decades, this is the greatest tabletop style video game that I’ve ever played.
  80. tsurugi00
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A once in a decade game, a masterpiece at what it is. Definitely the game of the year for 2023 Looking forward to the next larian game.
  81. TTTE
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This is just D&D as a video game and as I heard, "If you like D&D then you'll love this game, if you don't like D&D then you'll still love this game."
  82. Christflaco
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es hermoso, te da una libertad que jamás había visto, buen nivel gráfico, buena jugabilidad, una obra maestra!.… Expand
  83. Rocketwheel
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    The Ghrapics and the music is so good. The story? It's amazing. I've never played an rpg this good before! The choices in the game makes such an huge impact on the story and your companions. LARIAN! Amazing work and congratulations for your success. It's hard to find companies like yours today.
  84. thegreatpapaleo
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I never got into Divinity series due to the way the dialogue plays out.

    I got into this because it has those Mass Effect & Witcher 3 conversation cutscenes.

    I never like the gameplay in Divinity but after playing BG3 for a day and I'm now playing it everyday. Still in ACT 1, clocking in about 40 hours now.

    GOTY 2023 calling it now.
  85. Persies
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Can't possibly recommend this game enough. I'm about 120 hours in to the full game, finished my first playthrough with about 110 hours. No, act 3 is not perfect, but the game overall is by far the best bang for your buck you could ask for in gaming. The funny part is, this game is so damn good I wish I could give Larian more money. Just a masterpiece.
  86. Flustercux
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The love, passion and effort Larian put into this game is amazing. This should be the new standard to aim for with game titles, and not the micro transaction riddled battlepass-fest live-service games no one wants.
  87. Kripte
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This is one of the most incredible games in the last 10 years. Single player. Multiplayer. No micro transactions. Beautiful voice acting, rich story, meaningful decisions, I could continue to go on.

    My God I cannot put this game down.
  88. damienpe
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    20+ hours on solo campaign, 10+ hours on party campaign with friends and loving every moment of it.

    Game is released as a finished product on launch, unlike some games from "AAA" developers. No microtransactions in game. No major exploits that destroys the entire experience. No intentional time wasting mechanics in game to slow your progress. Pure RPG experience at its best    20+ hours on solo campaign, 10+ hours on party campaign with friends and loving every moment of it.

    Game is released as a finished product on launch, unlike some games from "AAA" developers.

    No microtransactions in game.

    No major exploits that destroys the entire experience.

    No intentional time wasting mechanics in game to slow your progress.

    Pure RPG experience at its best with endless possibilities.

    The "AAA" developers are shaking in their boots, and hell yeah, they should be.    … Expand
  89. Gingerbread1611
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The first game since The Witcher 3 that has really hooked me.
  90. huuyngo
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    BG3 is the best game I played in 2023. Similar to Elden Ring of 2022, I truly believe BG3 will be game of the year.
  91. Demonico
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    What an exuberant, thrilling, captivating, fun and exciting game this is ! Start to finish it's a blast, addicting top quality RPG, definitely best game of 2023 and definitely one of the best in the last 10 years if not ever !
  92. Phoenix7499
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I've already put around 40 hours into this game and I am still not finished with Act 1. The amount of good content in this game in mind blowing. You can feel it was made with passion in mind and not greed.
  93. Mezzum
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    In the mid-70s, I was a teenager, a friend introduced me to "Dungeons and Dragons". I joined the U.S. Navy when I was 18 (it was 1981) my friends and I played on the ship (while at sea) on the weekends and holidays for HOURS. Now, I'm 60, and THAT GAME is on my PC, just like I remember it. If you have ever played D@D, Get This Game.
  94. askerr7
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. Very enjoyable turn based game with a great story. The customization in the game is nearly limitless. It is nice to see a game being complete on release without micro-transactions in this day and age.
  95. Jamjar
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Replicated 5e d&d perfectly. I don't know how they managed to allow so much player choice, from throwing your small companions and sneaking into a basement through a hole as a mage hand or cat - it is just incredible. The story is great and the dialogue choices are unique. I can't wait to replay as other classes too. One of the greatest games ever made that I'll beMasterpiece. Replicated 5e d&d perfectly. I don't know how they managed to allow so much player choice, from throwing your small companions and sneaking into a basement through a hole as a mage hand or cat - it is just incredible. The story is great and the dialogue choices are unique. I can't wait to replay as other classes too. One of the greatest games ever made that I'll be playing for years.… Expand
  96. ItsAzraelNZ
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Visually Stunning! amazing gameplay and storyline, cutscenes are absolutely gorgeous
  97. Kleptoriumas
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Boy, oh Boy what a game! I played the Divinity series and that was mind blowing.. but this just takes it up a notch...no actually a full feet! Started first playthrough while doing a LAN party and it was so much fun... Now doing a separate one with my friend and we are just cruising enjoying different paths that the game has to offer.

    Sure there are some bugs that can be annoying at    Boy, oh Boy what a game! I played the Divinity series and that was mind blowing.. but this just takes it up a notch...no actually a full feet! Started first playthrough while doing a LAN party and it was so much fun... Now doing a separate one with my friend and we are just cruising enjoying different paths that the game has to offer.

    Sure there are some bugs that can be annoying at some times, but the fact that this studio made a game purely for gamers not for their own greed(micro-transactions, battle passes) deserves a 10. I already can't wait for my third or fourth playthrough. Well done Larian! May you never stop making great games!    … Expand
  98. beretta685
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    It doesnt get better than this. It is just as good or better than DOS2. Its a pure rpg, without all the microtransactions and battlepasses and **** like that.
  99. bacoknight
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    great game. no dlc , no paid to win , no loot boxes just a full game.
    Thank you so much , im enjoying every bit.
  100. xExerionx
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely love this game. Had no idea what I am gettign myself into but wow this beats every expectation I have had. I DID NOT KNOW THEY MAKE GAMES LIKE THIS ANYMORE!
    Support this company absolute champions!!
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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