Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. Kronaxo
    Aug 15, 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
  2. Onur84
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Während die Siedler und FF 16 mich völlig enttäuscht haben weil sie komplett die Spieler als Dumm bezeichnen, macht dieses spiel alles richtig .
    Angeblich wären Strategie Spiele nicht mehr rentabel, Runden basierende Spiele seien ausgestorben und ff16 wird zu einem devil may cry Abklatsch zeigt dieses Spiel das es auch noch anders geht .

    Ich bin so glücklich mit diesem Spiel. Ihr könnt stolz auf dieses Meisterwerk sein .
    Vielen Dank    … Expand
  3. Skrowski
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
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  4. Tommycheese
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Thank you Larian Studios for taking the time to develop this game. You're doing what Blizzturd used to do before Activision took them over.

    Took 1 week off from work to play this game
    So far I'm loving every moment of the game.
  5. Hastings91
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Top 3 mejores juegos que he jugado en toda mi vida. Hacía años y años que un juego no conseguía que estuviese así de enganchado. Tengo ilusión por jugarlo, por descubrirlo e incluso por fallar en él. No me importa, porque creo que fallar y aprender es parte del camino.

    Han hecho un juego excepcional y tengo una suerte enorme de haber podido contribuir económicamente. Gracias Larian    Top 3 mejores juegos que he jugado en toda mi vida. Hacía años y años que un juego no conseguía que estuviese así de enganchado. Tengo ilusión por jugarlo, por descubrirlo e incluso por fallar en él. No me importa, porque creo que fallar y aprender es parte del camino.

    Han hecho un juego excepcional y tengo una suerte enorme de haber podido contribuir económicamente.

    Gracias Larian Studios por esta maravilla.    … Expand
  6. Dsparil99b
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Great game. As close as a pc game can get to tabletop 5e.
    I hope they keep making more 5e games. To give me something to play between dnd sessions.
  7. kphoek
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    My favorite, and no doubt surely one of the greatest video games of all time.
  8. alex010x
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    The perfect game doesn't exi...
    10/10 GOTY. Huge improvements from the EA, Kudos Larian Studios.
  9. Zadneprox
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    First time in my life... It's... Perfect! (c) Scout from Team Fortress 2

    Absolutly fantastic game! Thank you, Larian!
  10. malak4
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    jogo maravilhoso uma obra de arte em historia, enredo e universo
    cada detalhe incrível para mim o jogo do ano
  11. Cyberturtle
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This game is a unique experience and must play! It keeps surprising me with stuff and places and dialogues!
  12. anihvx
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Absolute godsend of a real Roleplaying Game. Amazing Stories, Characters, Locations, Insane amount of choices that affect and change situations entirely. Incredible amount of diversity on how you can approach situations and combat. Every NPC has personality to them. You can really tell the developers put their heart and soul into this project. Such a breath of fresh air after playing FinalAbsolute godsend of a real Roleplaying Game. Amazing Stories, Characters, Locations, Insane amount of choices that affect and change situations entirely. Incredible amount of diversity on how you can approach situations and combat. Every NPC has personality to them. You can really tell the developers put their heart and soul into this project. Such a breath of fresh air after playing Final Fantasy 16 which was a total let down. It's so incredibly rare to get a game of this quality and love.

    Game of the decade for me personnaly... hands down.    … Expand
  13. Shorty80
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    For me this is best RPG ever. BG3 definitely to beat Fallout 2. Bravo Larian!
  14. ermakAI
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    I like voicing and animation to the point I never skip dialogues. This is the first game in two years, playing which I do not feel guilty for spending my time on it. The role-playing elements are top notch. Huge respect to Larian! This game is the win for the whole players community regardless of your genre preferences, will you play it or not. It sets a standard and gives people goodI like voicing and animation to the point I never skip dialogues. This is the first game in two years, playing which I do not feel guilty for spending my time on it. The role-playing elements are top notch. Huge respect to Larian! This game is the win for the whole players community regardless of your genre preferences, will you play it or not. It sets a standard and gives people good taste for games.… Expand
  15. SilkyJohnson
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    The worst part of this game is trying to make it through an act and not restarting multiple times just to see different interactions and possibilities. This game has set a new standard for gaming in all genres.
  16. hungbuiart
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    for the people who are leaving negative comments saying it's a boring, bad, turn-based game. at this moment today August 13, 2023, at 11:26AM PST. The most concurrent players playing BG3 at the same time reached 815,373 all-time peaks. Your negative posters are just jealous cancers.

    Good job Larian making a fun game for the sake of escapism and fun. Thank you.
  17. Lachmund
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I haven’t been this astonished by a game since TW3 although this game is a much more deep RPG. The amount of probabilities and choices just by playing or using different characters is incredible. A pure labour of love without any micro transactions, season passes or other GaaS crap, well optimised and absolutely huge on content. Like a dream come true… buy this game to support this! I’llI haven’t been this astonished by a game since TW3 although this game is a much more deep RPG. The amount of probabilities and choices just by playing or using different characters is incredible. A pure labour of love without any micro transactions, season passes or other GaaS crap, well optimised and absolutely huge on content. Like a dream come true… buy this game to support this! I’ll buy it again on PS5 when it will release next month.… Expand
  18. EmperorRaom
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best RPG ever made, The developers are what every other company should aim to be.
  19. Pablonenin
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, combate, gameplay, gráficos, personagens, tudo muito bem detalhado, vai ser difícil algum RPG superar esse.
  20. Edmoon9
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Really good,cant stop playing it!
    Time flies fast,fun every corner,well done developers,i can see the passion...
  21. BadlyDone
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Tried it because I loved BG1 and 2. Not a D&D player. Looks fantastic, voice acting is great, stories are compelling, puzzles challenging (though you will probably have to Google a couple), combat super satisfying. Also huge. That's the rest of my life gone.
  22. IMattyI
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Made an account to make a review. Game is easily one of the best in the last decade. A complete game for a one time purchase in 2023? Imagine?
  23. Rosendo98
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Engaging story, interesting companions, amazing voice acting and a fun and vivid world. One of the best games i've ever played
  24. OrioniX
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Larian nos ha traído el mejor rpg de la historia a día de hoy, simplemente espectacular y abrumador. Impresionante!!
  25. Vauri
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Probably going to be game of the year.
    I really love it! There is just so much freedom in this game. So much immersion. It's amazing.
  26. Xeralique
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    550 hours in 3 years and this game still continues to astound me. It's worth every penny.
  27. LynzTories
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Buena jugabilidad, gran historia, personajes secundarios interesantes, un mundo gigante lleno de cosas por hacer, nada vacío. Goty
  28. Jvanderlei
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Game totalmente incrível! Até agora o melhor jogo para quem curte RPG de mesa!
  29. KM2k
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This is the true RPG we have all been waiting for.
    Thank you Larian devs. You're gods now.
  30. Dallon_
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Лучшая игра, которая решила меня метакритик девственности, пришлось зарегаться через три пизды из-за санкций, чтобы написать АСТАРИОН ради тебя я веду себя как полная мразь с неписями, чтобы получить твое одобрение, а потом все равно помогают им!Лучшая игра, которая решила меня метакритик девственности, пришлось зарегаться через три пизды из-за санкций, чтобы написать АСТАРИОН ради тебя я веду себя как полная мразь с неписями, чтобы получить твое одобрение, а потом все равно помогают им!
  31. Mateusdalpozzo
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The game is awesone, great history and mechanics. All the possibilities the player can take are amazing
  32. omanagha
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    jogo incrível, estou consumindo todo conteudo relacionado ao jogo. Na espectativa do lançamento de ps5
  33. Gustavo050
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Literally a masterpiece, worth every cent. Larian as always making good games like Divinity original sin 1 and 2
  34. fritangaplayed
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Great game and thanks to Phil Spencer a great console timed exclusive for the ps5
  35. jbond2605
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a good example of game developers who prioritize the art of creating an immersive gaming experience over purely chasing profits. Although I experienced some smaller bugs.
  36. talaija
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece.
    If BG3 doesn't win GOTY 2023 this industry is corrupted.
  37. enmeen007
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I set up an account just for you. wow! You're the best game I've played in years, ever… Expand
  38. Mithrandiell
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Since I started playing World of Warcraft like 12 years ago I've never seen a game like this, I just can't stop playing, I'm in the last act and yesterday I was thinking about my next character, your companions have soul, they are not just random NPCs that you control in battle, you can speak with the dead and animals, and they can help you in your missions, this game is perfect, there areSince I started playing World of Warcraft like 12 years ago I've never seen a game like this, I just can't stop playing, I'm in the last act and yesterday I was thinking about my next character, your companions have soul, they are not just random NPCs that you control in battle, you can speak with the dead and animals, and they can help you in your missions, this game is perfect, there are some bugs, but I really didn't care about this, it's not like Cyberpunk or AC Unity… Expand
  39. sevev39467
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    BG3 is the BEST RPG ever made and also better than any game I have played in years.
    I highly recommend all of you to play
  40. JJaf
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    BG3 é um tapa na cara da indústria game!
    Não é por acaso que vimos, vários devs procupados, com o novo padrão de qualidade que a Larian apresentou em BG3, será a referência para futiros games do gênero, e aerisco.dizer até mesmo para acrions RPG's.
    É um game obrigatório para todo fã de RPG. Mesmo que você nunca tenha jogado um CRPG, permita-se, se dê essa oportunidade, se você gosta    BG3 é um tapa na cara da indústria game!
    Não é por acaso que vimos, vários devs procupados, com o novo padrão de qualidade que a Larian apresentou em BG3, será a referência para futiros games do gênero, e aerisco.dizer até mesmo para acrions RPG's.

    É um game obrigatório para todo fã de RPG.
    Mesmo que você nunca tenha jogado um CRPG, permita-se, se dê essa oportunidade, se você gosta de.jog9s imersivos, densos em conteúdo, BG3 é para você. O game lhe levará a uma jornada inesquecível, Épica, com um nivel de imersão, raramente visto, o jogador vai de fato interpretar seu personagem realmente se sentirá parte do universo de D&D que a Larian criou, é o mais próximo que temos de um RPG de mesa.

    É incrível atenção aos detalhes, tanto na construção dos personagens, como nas quests, as situações, as opções, formas que podemos resolver ou não, como as nossas decisões vão interferir no mundo, nos personagens. A interação e a ilusão de liberdade criada pela Larian, é muito bem desenvolvida durante a narrativa.

    Os desenvolvedores pensaram em (quase) tudo, é perceptível, logo no início, vemos o cuidado, o carinho e esmero que tiveram em produzir o game.

    Enfim BG3 é um game, simplesmente Fantástico.
    Ainda ouviremos falar de BG3 por muito tempo.
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️    … Expand
  41. AnzoGalez
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Love the game and i agree with it changing the industry with better offerings and also love the fact is dnd
  42. UrchinChieftain
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    The best CRPG to date, but has technical issues, especially in Act 3. The first two acts, however, are amazing.
  43. Grog187
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    After quarantine and having too much time to play games I kinda lost my passion for gaming balders gate was the game that brought that passion back I have about 250 hours on this game and have tried multiple play styles I'm a Huge dnd nerd and the turn based combat was right up my alley story characters and game Play was all amazing to me
    I know balders gate 3 probably isn't for everybody    After quarantine and having too much time to play games I kinda lost my passion for gaming balders gate was the game that brought that passion back I have about 250 hours on this game and have tried multiple play styles I'm a Huge dnd nerd and the turn based combat was right up my alley story characters and game Play was all amazing to me
    I know balders gate 3 probably isn't for everybody alot of people can't really handle the difficulty but it's just like when I first learned dnd it takes time and you have to put your self in the best position to win encounters some people like that and some people dont
    If you like turned based combat that makes you think this game is probably for you    … Expand
  44. Sthylmb
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    New game standard. Baldurs gate is a real dnd campaign tuta u can di play with friend. Every run can be a different game
  45. AMeeDigitalArt
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is one of the best CRPGs ever- plenty to see, do, experience and think about.
    The only Con that I see, imho, is that the game is always stressing you out- death by tadpole, death by curse, refugees running, death by companion death, death by brain, death by Emperor... in no particular order. I remember entering Athkatla and having some time feeling free exploring. You can certainly explore in BG3, but you never feel at ease. The bomb is always there, ready to explode!
    Apart from that, what a joy to see a secsy Minsc and a stressed out Jaheira. Some puzzles and fights are prepared in an exciting way, the story is well narrated with some excellent character design and some scenes will always live rent free in my head. I also like how some areas remind of the glory of religious design in Bg2 (the Umberlee temple). 120h in and I'm looking forward to replay as the Dark Urge when I'm done with the 1st run. Some bugs here and there but this game is definitely an artistic achievement that should be celebrated. I'd wish for Larian to repeat this joyous achievement! Economic & artistic successes can go together, as this game proves.    … Expand
  46. StrikerT1
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Absolutely one of the greatest games I've ever played.

    Larian has outdone themselves again. Divinity Original Sin 1 was incredible and a milestone in RPGs. They have managed to create yet another masterpiece nearly a decade later.
  47. Drenger_Merc
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    I never liked this style of games, figured I'd give it a try, it's now one of my favorite games of all time.
    The story, characters, map, quests, music, gameplay, everything is so well done it had me hooked in the first few dozen minutes. I highly recommend this game to everyone and anyone even if it's not your style.
  48. BaeZel
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Within the first 3 hours of the game you can subjugate a creature via lobotomy, stomp on a giant squids head, murder a squirrel, have a snake bite a child, push a gnome down a cliff, and headbutt a vampire,

    150 hours later and you're assembling pieces of a clowns body parts as if you're trying to summon Exodia the forbidden one.

    10/10
  49. Naxila
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    It's not perfect (mostly technical stuff pertaining to game engine and controls), but I simply cannot stop playing this game and the replayability is second to none! This is what major studios should be aiming to acheive. Despite what developers in other studios say, this game does raise the bar for the entire industry and it does so with class!
  50. Satisfiedpepe
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This is the obvious choice for GOTY. Amazing story telling with a beautiful setting. the mechanics are amazing and the replayability is unbeatable.
  51. pedroroja
    Sep 2, 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.
    I hope they launch DLC's on future.
  52. sufflita
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Jamás había probado un juego así y quiero decir que me enamoró, desde su historia, personajes, trasfondo, hasta las peleas y mecánicas que tiene el mismo, da muchas horas de juego y es bastante accesible, la historia me mantuvo emocionada en muchas ocasiones, me identifique con algunos personajes y fue una experiencia increíble, por esto se ha convertido en mi juego favorito!! esJamás había probado un juego así y quiero decir que me enamoró, desde su historia, personajes, trasfondo, hasta las peleas y mecánicas que tiene el mismo, da muchas horas de juego y es bastante accesible, la historia me mantuvo emocionada en muchas ocasiones, me identifique con algunos personajes y fue una experiencia increíble, por esto se ha convertido en mi juego favorito!! es fácilmente el mejor juego del año… Expand
  53. Velucid
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    This has to be one of the best games of 2023 or if not the number 1 best game of 2023. This gsme has soo much content, great story and gameplay that keeps you playing for hours.
  54. Spitzing
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Il re degli Rpg è tornato. Finalmente senza deludere le aspettative Larian Studios ha saputo far rinascere D&D sul PC. Senza dlc ne season pass, finalmente un Gioco con la G maiuscola.
  55. MochiChick2
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Larian studios did something so SO special Also seeing everyone play the game is so special
  56. Varyahen
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Un juego lleno de detalles. Si esperas jugar sin salirte de las mecánicas habituales, te sabrá a poco. A parte de la trama y la espectacularidad de sus escenas, el potencial de este juego está en la libertad para solucionar encuentros o situaciones de formas muy diferentes. El juego te invita a encontrar otras formas de jugar.
  57. KtRocks95
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Minsc thinks this is the greatest adventure of all time. Just kidding Minsc splits skulls, Minsc does not think. Boo Thinks this is best adventure of all time.
  58. DreamAli
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a great game that throws players into an amazing fantasy world quickly and dramatically, contriving a dire series of events that thrusts a group of unlikely companions into a perilous journey. It is the greatest RPG . The game is overflowing with crossroads, with every step conjuring up yet more paths trying to seduce you off the beaten track. Each of the three actsBaldur's Gate 3 is a great game that throws players into an amazing fantasy world quickly and dramatically, contriving a dire series of events that thrusts a group of unlikely companions into a perilous journey. It is the greatest RPG . The game is overflowing with crossroads, with every step conjuring up yet more paths trying to seduce you off the beaten track. Each of the three acts could be their own epic RPG, jam-packed with elaborate dungeons, strikingly memorable quests and unique stakes, supported by systems that offer a truly intimidating amount of player freedom. Have Fun Adventurers… Expand
  59. Guitboxgeek
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I remember being really excited when Swen and Larian announced the new title and that it would be in early access. Their previous game, Divinity: Original Sins 2 had been such an awesome game, and I was proud to have backed the company in making it. But, when he said that they were going to make the characters act in cut scenes with the camera in close for better details, instead of havingI remember being really excited when Swen and Larian announced the new title and that it would be in early access. Their previous game, Divinity: Original Sins 2 had been such an awesome game, and I was proud to have backed the company in making it. But, when he said that they were going to make the characters act in cut scenes with the camera in close for better details, instead of having to read long texts - I said, "I wonder if this will open the game up to a broader audience?"

    DUH! So happy for Larian!    … Expand
  60. Zushakon
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Larian has done a great thing here, setting a new standard for RPGs.
  61. Hack
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I've just finished the game after 115 hours (with a fair amount of AFK time).

    Going into act 3 the game was a rock solid 10/10 for me, but after finishing the game I have to amend that to a 9/10. Act 3 is noticeably lacking in polish, I had multiple quests bug out, some of which I couldn't complete at all and others that were ruined as a result. And the performance is really bad, with    I've just finished the game after 115 hours (with a fair amount of AFK time).

    Going into act 3 the game was a rock solid 10/10 for me, but after finishing the game I have to amend that to a 9/10. Act 3 is noticeably lacking in polish, I had multiple quests bug out, some of which I couldn't complete at all and others that were ruined as a result. And the performance is really bad, with an RTX 3080 and 13700K I lost about 50fps going from acts 1 & 2 to 3, which made for a choppy experience. And while there were some great quests, the act starts off so slowly, I spent hours just exploring which was made less enjoyable because of the aforementioned performance issues. The start of act 3 is the first time I've felt bored playing the game.

    The length of some fights is another sore spot for me, especially when you add CC into the mix, waiting two minutes for your turn only to get stunned thus skipping it just feels awful, this really became a problem in act 3 with so many enemies on screen at once, the combat became a chore that I had to do in order to get more story content, which was incredible. This was made even worse due to certain friendly NPCs bugging out and not moving/attacking, which caused the game to pause whenever it was their turn (I had this happen on the final fight and others). I think a lot of little things had just started to really grate on me by this point, especially things like the dodgy camera movement and fighting in buildings which was so cumbersome. And I can't count the amount of times the camera bugged during dialog so I ended up looking at a door or wall instead of the character.

    I know I'm being a bit negative but overall it's still an incredible game, with the best story and voice acting that I've ever experienced. I rarely get so invested into characters, but the character development was so so good. And the attention to detail was top class, everything in the game world felt connected, sometimes in unbelievable ways. My friends and I are planning to start a MP campaign now that we've all finished it, which should be fun, but I do hope that Larian can work on fixing some of the issues I mentioned before we make it back to act 3.    … Expand
  62. KywPT
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is not perfect, but close. The controller implementation is just amazing. Having so much fun with it is insane.
  63. ChrisWeasel
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    It doesn't feel like a sequel to Baldur's Gate, but that being said, it is still a great game. Combat can be hard, but you need to think through your actions, which I am sure a lot of people don't like. Sometimes they aren't too forward with actions and bonus actions. But I do really enjoy the game
  64. Seledan
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Ich habe sehr viele Spiele gespielt. Doch keines hatte so einen hohen Grad an liebe und Detail in jeder kleinsten Ecke gehabt!

    Jede Mechanik. Die Geschichte und auch die Charaktere selbst sind sehr gut bis perfekt durchdacht und in sich logisch.
  65. VidarP
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is totally amazing, best game in years and years. Must buy folks, go for it.
  66. Bloubul1
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever. The story, the characters, the world building. Everything is top tier. My only gripe would be the slow combat. But this is more a personal preference than bad game design. And you get real bang for your buck with all the replayability.
  67. Nardvark
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game waited 20+ years for this , I love the story telling, there is definitely a learning curve but nothing you cant get over.. the environment is dense and rich every action there is a reaction lots of puzzles and secrets, read every book and check every crany.

    I will be playing this game for years.. thank you for doing justice to gaming may other follow in your footsteps

    10/10
  68. MacheteDontText
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    Its Divinity 2.5 with a bit worse writing. Even the **** camera is bad, get ze mod!
  69. Whirlmeister
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Its not perfect...
    But it sets its sights so high, tries to achieve so much and offers so much choice that falling slightly short on UI and performance still leaves the most impressive game I've played this decade. I'll be talking about this game for a long time to come.
    In fact the last game which impressed me this much was Mass Effect 2.
  70. borgot123
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The characters, the gameplay, the stories being told, the visual style. Everything clicks:
    The gameplay has incredible depth thanks to the many possible interactions with the environment, the enemies or your party of adventurers. You can pic up an enemy and throw them off a cliff, use them as an improvised weapon or throw them into another foe in range. You can    This game is a masterpiece. The characters, the gameplay, the stories being told, the visual style. Everything clicks:
    The gameplay has incredible depth thanks to the many possible interactions with the environment, the enemies or your party of adventurers. You can pic up an enemy and throw them off a cliff, use them as an improvised weapon or throw them into another foe in range. You can set up ambushes and modify the terrain with barrels. You can combine elemental effects. You can sneak to a potential enemy and pickpocket their potions and grenades so they have no consumables during combat. You can drop your flaming torch on the ground and have your party coat their weapons in fire. etc.
    The characters have layers and personalities which are affected by your actions. There are multiple ways their stories can progress which are affected on multiple levels from your starting choices in character creator to the actions you take during your adventures.
    The visual style is beautiful and on a technical level the game is impressive since the maps are massive and full of objects that can be destroyed, burned, moved around.

    Masterpiece.    … Expand
  71. Carewolf
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, only held back by crashes and scripting issues. But t will likely be a 10/10 befor ethe end of the year.
  72. Sabrewulf1
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    Great game, needs patches, and atm randoms can join your game, and they become permanent to your party. This is not good. I want to make my own party. Make sure your in offline mode at start of character build to stop this or it's a full restart build if it happens. There is also no option to enlarge inventory screens. Icons are tiny at 4k. Will update review when patched. This will be aGreat game, needs patches, and atm randoms can join your game, and they become permanent to your party. This is not good. I want to make my own party. Make sure your in offline mode at start of character build to stop this or it's a full restart build if it happens. There is also no option to enlarge inventory screens. Icons are tiny at 4k. Will update review when patched. This will be a 10 when sorted.… Expand
  73. witcher6999
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Це краща гра останнього десятиріччя. Великим студіям слід повчитися робити ігри у Larian як і раніше від душі!
  74. EviltoastSA
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    It good, but its not the what the hype train is trying to make it out to be. Also nothing is a 10/10 so everyone giving it 10 is an absolute tool. Dont get me wrong its a good quality narrative driven game, but at times i must admit i get bored from all the scavenging and rummaging, and annoying conversations etc. BG 1, BG2 and icewind dale were all better in their day in my opinion. ThereIt good, but its not the what the hype train is trying to make it out to be. Also nothing is a 10/10 so everyone giving it 10 is an absolute tool. Dont get me wrong its a good quality narrative driven game, but at times i must admit i get bored from all the scavenging and rummaging, and annoying conversations etc. BG 1, BG2 and icewind dale were all better in their day in my opinion. There is too much fluff in this game, although a lot of people lose their **** over that. I mean u can kick a squirrel hahaha heheheh hurhurhur....It will quickly get stale in repeated playthroughs.… Expand
  75. Fair344
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I've got 100+ hours in BG3, and this game truly harkens back to the days of Boiware's golden age. As a primarily CRPG fan, I am rejoicing. This is the kind of game that got me into computer games back in the '90s (yes, I'm old), and it saddened me when CRPGs became passe and more and more of my favorite studios moved to an action-oriented style of gaming. Thank you, Larian, for reignitingI've got 100+ hours in BG3, and this game truly harkens back to the days of Boiware's golden age. As a primarily CRPG fan, I am rejoicing. This is the kind of game that got me into computer games back in the '90s (yes, I'm old), and it saddened me when CRPGs became passe and more and more of my favorite studios moved to an action-oriented style of gaming. Thank you, Larian, for reigniting this passion for RPGs and making me feel like a teenager again.

    Also no microtransactions, no day-one DLCs, and no major game-breaking bugs. Nuff said—10/10 from me.    … Expand
  76. kaluk
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Best CRPG and potentially game of all time hands down, so much content and no battlepass, microtransaction ****
  77. Falvin
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    - Larian managed to face legend of BG
    - Fantastic story, great characters, lot of interesting dialogues and interactions with npc
    - Flawless adaptation of D&D ruleset - NO MICRO/MACROTRANSACTIONS, no battlepass, no predatory behaviour of company!!! - Outstanding combat, so many ways to approach enemies, it is ridiculous how many options you have to defeat them - MUSIC!!! - Beautiful    - Larian managed to face legend of BG
    - Fantastic story, great characters, lot of interesting dialogues and interactions with npc
    - Flawless adaptation of D&D ruleset
    - NO MICRO/MACROTRANSACTIONS, no battlepass, no predatory behaviour of company!!!
    - Outstanding combat, so many ways to approach enemies, it is ridiculous how many options you have to defeat them
    - MUSIC!!!
    - Beautiful locations, you feel literally like you are the part of great adventure
    - important choices which affect your story later, esential part of RPG
    - the best rpg since BG2 and I tell you, I played so many rpgs and nothing can be compared with this phenomena
    - this game shows rest of gaming industry its place    … Expand
  78. TiagoAmorim
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Finally the game to unite everyone who likes RPG and bring new people to this niche genre.

    I know it's a game that was treated and taken care of very outside the curve of the games market, but it's inevitable that from here onwards, the public wants RPG's from that level forward. The immersion in the story, the feeling you develop with the npcs are linked to an extremely well-crafted    Finally the game to unite everyone who likes RPG and bring new people to this niche genre.

    I know it's a game that was treated and taken care of very outside the curve of the games market, but it's inevitable that from here onwards, the public wants RPG's from that level forward.

    The immersion in the story, the feeling you develop with the npcs are linked to an extremely well-crafted gameplay. It's what every Dungeons & Dragons player has always wanted.    … Expand
  79. lasmas
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I can kick people off a cliff and pick the corpse and put it on a bag 10/10
  80. bbmk859
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece of a game, a paradigm shift in the RPG Genre. The game was so polished and ready at launch that it actually got hate from devs for being "so good". There is so much content, so many options to play, I mean you can do almost whatever you want.
  81. BlackThoughtz
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Meticulously crafted world. An all time great game. Some technical issues but that's due to the sheer size of what's given.
  82. pooya_t
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best rpg game I played to this date , addicting gameplay, beautiful story, incredible freedom of choices and interactions , game of the year for me !!
  83. Windspear
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    A great game. Larian did an excellent job in following up BG2 with this new chapter in BG Saga. Story, game mechanics and graphucs everything is praiseworthy.
  84. Askaniz
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    A lot of people coming here giving it negative reviews to balance ou the hype.

    So have a 10 to balance out the stupidity.
  85. Franccastell
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Sometimes easy, sometimes difficult, sometimes frustrating but always impressive, good story, well-built characters, lots of animations, good interactions, wonderful graphics.
  86. DnA1337
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    60hrs in, enjoying each twist and turn so far in Act2. Brilliant combat, fantastic voice acting and the freedom that comes with every interaction is simply sublime. 100% my GOTY for 2023
  87. veeminer
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Great gamey I have 40 hours played and I'm at the beginning. Deep interesting gameplay, interesting story, cool characters.
  88. Belmont85
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Im 20+ hours in and I can safely say this is how games should always release. Its D&D perfexrly translated to a screen. Hats off to Larian Studios.
  89. Dionisio50
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Criticar este juego por tener un combate por turnos, es como criticar un shooter por que tienes que disparar. Esa gente no debería poder dejar su critica aquí.
  90. randomPlayer42
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Game is simply amazing. After years of mediocre trash releases and so called "games as a service"-disasters Larian really did it and released a complete and fun game, which takes the player serious and strives to deliver a great experience instead of boring stretched auto-generated content for monetization. I did encounter only one single bug in my 80+ hour playthrough of this giant game,Game is simply amazing. After years of mediocre trash releases and so called "games as a service"-disasters Larian really did it and released a complete and fun game, which takes the player serious and strives to deliver a great experience instead of boring stretched auto-generated content for monetization. I did encounter only one single bug in my 80+ hour playthrough of this giant game, which is basically unheard of nowadays. All in all we need to hold other game publishers responsible from now on to even reach 50 percent of this games polish in their future releases.… Expand
  91. MetaCthulhu
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    It's a good cRPG. Nothing more, nothing less.

    Pros:
    - dialogue
    - characters
    - story arcs/quest design
    - graphics

    Cons:
    - maps that are designed to railroad you
    - atrociuous camera
    - too lengthy dungeon parts
    - there's a combat literally around every corner
  92. l4nok
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    EU NUNCA IMAGINAVA AQUELAS FITAS! NEM EM MASS EFFECT 2 TEM !

    QUEM É FAN DE RPG E QUEM NAO É, COM BDG3 A PESSAO SE SENTE EM CASA. VOCE FAZER OQUE VC QUISER NO JOGO, LIBERDADE TOTAL. GRAFICOS EXCELENTES, UMA FOTOGRAFIA MARAVILHOSA DOS PERSONAGENS COISA DE HOLLYWOOD, A CAMPANHA É DAHORA! ZEREI A PRIMEIRA VEZ COM 72 HORAS E QUERO MAIS ! REPITO ! NEM EM MASS EFFECT 2 VC TEM TANTA    EU NUNCA IMAGINAVA AQUELAS FITAS! NEM EM MASS EFFECT 2 TEM !

    QUEM É FAN DE RPG E QUEM NAO É, COM BDG3 A PESSAO SE SENTE EM CASA.

    VOCE FAZER OQUE VC QUISER NO JOGO, LIBERDADE TOTAL.

    GRAFICOS EXCELENTES, UMA FOTOGRAFIA MARAVILHOSA DOS PERSONAGENS COISA DE HOLLYWOOD, A CAMPANHA É DAHORA! ZEREI A PRIMEIRA VEZ COM 72 HORAS E QUERO MAIS !

    REPITO ! NEM EM MASS EFFECT 2 VC TEM TANTA LIBERDADE ASSIM.

    RESPEITO DIABLO II, POE, MASS EFFECT MAS BALDURS GATE 3 POE TODOS ELES NO BOLSO.

    PARABENS AO ESTUDIO LARIAN QUE FEZ ESSA OBRA-PRIMA!    … Expand
  93. Zorada
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    First game of this genre I have played for some 20 years. I am so glad i picked this up. It runs well on my aged pc with a 1080 card and I have suffered no graphical issues at all. The story drags you in very quickly and to me the game on normal is a fair challenge at first. The game is lovely to look at and quite indepth as it should be as a D&D game. Plenty of things to read and lots toFirst game of this genre I have played for some 20 years. I am so glad i picked this up. It runs well on my aged pc with a 1080 card and I have suffered no graphical issues at all. The story drags you in very quickly and to me the game on normal is a fair challenge at first. The game is lovely to look at and quite indepth as it should be as a D&D game. Plenty of things to read and lots to try to understand but that is I guess part of the charm. I did not pre order or indeed buy it at release but watched some gameplay and thought why not try it. I am glad I did as I see no real hard faults in this game as of yet. Oh did I mention there is NO nasty microtransactions in this fine game… Expand
  94. ocecena
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played in my life. Besides the fun combat and gorgeous graphics, the writing is excellent, I'm talking Mass Effect 2 or Dragon Age Origins level.
  95. Landate
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Good game, but there are flaws in the release, I hope that the game will receive LKW and so on, this is a new witcher in this genre
  96. IntCel
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    BG3 = DOS2 + BG2

    The HYPE: The game is a rare combination of many good things, but it's definitely not perfect, nothing is. - AAA budget indie funding - Passionate developers - Talented developers - Experienced developers - Honest developers - Beloved IP Normally no more than 2 of the above come together, especially with how normal it has become for developers to sell their    BG3 = DOS2 + BG2

    The HYPE:

    The game is a rare combination of many good things, but it's definitely not perfect, nothing is.
    - AAA budget indie funding
    - Passionate developers
    - Talented developers
    - Experienced developers
    - Honest developers
    - Beloved IP

    Normally no more than 2 of the above come together, especially with how normal it has become for developers to sell their souls to cunning businessmen with no interest in games or people.

    The CRITICISM:

    I see a lot of criticism that it's just "DOS3" and not BG3.

    I grew up with BG1 and BG2 and really liked them, but the combat always bothered me. These games were made to be a DnD experience on the PC but the combat in DnD is turn-based, while the combat in BG1 and BG2 is an awkward blend of real-time and pausing.
    BG3 does DnD more justice in terms of combat.

    Likewise I can see the DOS2 DNA in BG3, but it is still a DnD game through and through that centers around the DnD city of Baldur's Gate, feeling a lot more matured and true to both previous BG games as well as DnD.    … Expand
  97. Autoatlas
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    The Story and pacing are very good for a story driven game. You could easily spend 200 hours on 1 playthrough like i did. My main criticism is the inventory management, which doesnt have enough filter or options to blend certain item groups in or out. If that would be fixed ar some point, it would be a 10/10
  98. mgungor
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPG games ever. A player who doesn't like the genre will love it. 10/10
  99. Mizuiro
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    A master piece. Only thing I don't like is the excess of humour ( too much undead NPCs in the city interacting with normal people like if this is a normal thing) and the music. The main theme of baldurs 3 is bad, not as epic as baldurs Gate 1 or baldurs Gate 2 main theme. That theme was memorable.
  100. 70Ravenz
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    One of the least ‘casual’ games I’ve played in a long time, and I love it! I mention casual, because my other favorite game this year is Dave the Diver, about as casual and accessible as they come,

    Baldur’s Gate III is completely the opposite and it took me several hours to get a decent handle on the mechanics of the game. And what I mean is that this game is so much more than just a    One of the least ‘casual’ games I’ve played in a long time, and I love it! I mention casual, because my other favorite game this year is Dave the Diver, about as casual and accessible as they come,

    Baldur’s Gate III is completely the opposite and it took me several hours to get a decent handle on the mechanics of the game. And what I mean is that this game is so much more than just a CRPG with a good story and very advanced combat system.

    It’s an amazing story and numerous side quests, a point and click adventure, a true D&D roll playing game with dice rolls on the screen, a deep tactical strategy game and all set to an amazing score and better than average graphics.

    I am actually surprised that there are not some negative reviews only because it is not a quick play or easy to get far into in a couple of hours. I think that’s a testament to the story telling and how even though complex, players are compelled to keep playing to see what’s next.

    Great game!    … Expand
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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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