Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. ROLANd1405
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I am an "old" gamer, so old that I played BG1 the day it was released.
    I did the same with BG2, and that is still my favourite game of all time.
    Still, I didn't expect much from BG3, I didn't play the early access, I didn't even pay much attention. Perhaps because I didn't want to risk the memories being somehow tainted by a game of the same name that didn't live up to expectations.    I am an "old" gamer, so old that I played BG1 the day it was released.
    I did the same with BG2, and that is still my favourite game of all time.

    Still, I didn't expect much from BG3, I didn't play the early access, I didn't even pay much attention.
    Perhaps because I didn't want to risk the memories being somehow tainted by a game of the same name that didn't live up to expectations.
    But being around the gaming community, it was impossible to overlook the hype of course.
    So I thought, at least give it a try. Very good decision. ;-)
    From the fist minute this game did something strange, something that is rare in our time, it exceeded my expectations.
    And so I can say, it is a worthy successor of BG2 and one of hell of a game.    … Expand
  2. Ayumie
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    If this Masterpiece is not getting Goty 2023 we live in a cursed timeline !
  3. NecroWarlock
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    awesome game. other game makers take note and stop releasing halfassed cash grabs
  4. Avva
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! A fantastic addition to the classic RPGs collection. Great story, great mechanics, high replayability - you have it all here. Moddable too, so you can enjoy the community's creativity as well.
    A true masterpiece!
  5. bbreslin
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Huge fan of DOS1 and 2 and Larian as a whole and this is a culmination of all that they have learned from those games and it is simply a CRPG fans dream come true
  6. Ieronimg
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Its a very interesting game, top Story, nice gameplay, good written charackters
  7. shirocrow
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Amazing. This game is so fun. I’m sure I’ll play through multiple times.
  8. Olezhka
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This is what games in 2023+ should be, game of the year if not decade! Loved it
  9. cadarri73
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    The amount of content is massive. Almost everything on screen has a voice. Voice acting is top notch. The replayability is high. Graphics and effects are incredible. Music is epic. There are bugs yes, but not that are game breaking. Requires alot of saving in first playthrough. Multiplayer changes the game as well and fun with friends if you have the time together.
  10. Xeptik94
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Larian did it again! Outdid themselves again! This is a masterpiece! Alone or with friends! Enjoy!
  11. Lyuzaki
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I really can't believe this game is real. Larian Studios manages to make the RPG genre shine again in a masterly fashion. Oh gosh, it's a masterpiece. One of the few remaining studios to respect the video game medium in an exemplary way, and it feels great. Congratulations to the teams, and many thanks for all your hard work. I'll be playing this game for years to come!
  12. LaDix
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    It is the perfect DnD game we all have been wanting it story is amazing the characters is amazing and the combat is just what i imagine DnD will look like and feel like.
  13. n1ghtf4ll
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Finally a game that is:
    1. Not flooded by micro transactions;
    2. Not flooded by bugs; 3. Not in beta test phase; 4. Not affected by that absurd disease of paid seasonal/temporary battle passes; 5. Not created by developers who want us to believe that their choices are made to improve playability, who know they are lying because they know that by doing so they are destroying fun and    Finally a game that is:
    1. Not flooded by micro transactions;
    2. Not flooded by bugs;
    3. Not in beta test phase;
    4. Not affected by that absurd disease of paid seasonal/temporary battle passes;
    5. Not created by developers who want us to believe that their choices are made to improve playability, who know they are lying because they know that by doing so they are destroying fun and instead trying to create an addictive mechanism;
    6. Finally not created by companies that aim only at the billion-dollar budget and that leverage the playing addiction (I have to unlock the skin to be more; cooler than everyone else, I have to unlock the weapon to be stronger than others) instead of creating that healthy fun, maybe to share with friends.

    Isn't that the real purpose of playing games, which is to have fun? Yes! And this creation can be finally called GAME. Thanks Larian! Loved your games but this one... is a masterpiece.

    Absolutely 10/10, only because I can't give more.

    SPOILER ALERT:
    Thanks also to the other big old studios, who are showing us how NOT to create real games made to entertain, showing us their real goal, which is sucking all our money (who said BIz...)
    Oh, and to those who say it's not a GOTY title, to those who say it's not a standard: hey, you are talking **** wash your mouth first. The other devs are just afraid of getting wiped out by a market made of players asking to go back to the "good standards" of 15-20 years ago, when a published game was finished and you didn't have to pay $1/1Euro more.    … Expand
  14. cry3ngine
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 hat mich von Anfang an in seinen Bann gezogen! Die unglaublich detailreiche Welt, die epische Handlung und die vielfältigen Charaktere haben mich stundenlang fesselt. Die Grafik ist atemberaubend, und die Möglichkeit, Entscheidungen zu treffen, die den Verlauf der Geschichte beeinflussen, verleiht dem Spiel eine unglaubliche Wiederspielbarkeit. Die taktischen Kämpfe sindBaldur's Gate 3 hat mich von Anfang an in seinen Bann gezogen! Die unglaublich detailreiche Welt, die epische Handlung und die vielfältigen Charaktere haben mich stundenlang fesselt. Die Grafik ist atemberaubend, und die Möglichkeit, Entscheidungen zu treffen, die den Verlauf der Geschichte beeinflussen, verleiht dem Spiel eine unglaubliche Wiederspielbarkeit. Die taktischen Kämpfe sind herausfordernd und spannend, und die Entwickler haben wirklich ganze Arbeit geleistet, um die Essenz von Dungeons & Dragons einzufangen. Ich kann gar nicht genug davon bekommen und kann es kaum erwarten, mehr Zeit in dieser fantastischen Welt zu verbringen!… Expand
  15. Nereida
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The game is all that a CRPG fan could dream of, and then more. The writing is superb, the voice acting is unparalleled, and the whole story is ripe with choice and consequence. Me and my partner played separately and we both ended up playing a completely different game. It's just absurd how good this game is. I won't say it's the best game ever, because it's hard to tell with just one weekThe game is all that a CRPG fan could dream of, and then more. The writing is superb, the voice acting is unparalleled, and the whole story is ripe with choice and consequence. Me and my partner played separately and we both ended up playing a completely different game. It's just absurd how good this game is. I won't say it's the best game ever, because it's hard to tell with just one week since release, but it's definitely a genuinely amazing experience like no other I remember, and I'm old enough to have played BG1 and 2 when they were released.… Expand
  16. ThinkLiveLife
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Solid game

    Truckloads of content.
    Open world with decisions that actually matter.
    Great writing in a cool world.
    Really fun gameplay.

    Its so good other development companies were upset because it highlights their lazy cash grabs for what they are.
  17. Soullex
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Çok iyi oyun da sen sevmezsin ya...........................................
  18. Faierbel
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Truly a masterpiece from Larian Studios! Huge world, true to D&D tabletop game, fabulous narrative and a fun combat system. Best game ever
  19. Rakshasa
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    One day years will pass as hard economical days after pandemic will be remembered. And I will talk somewhere that I passed hard times with the help of Larian. Sometimes you give up hope but suddenly something like Baldurs Gate 3 enters your life and makes you believe in positive things.
    Praise you Larian for your passion.
    Lets go to Underdark, Moonrise or Baldur’s lower city for joy and    One day years will pass as hard economical days after pandemic will be remembered. And I will talk somewhere that I passed hard times with the help of Larian. Sometimes you give up hope but suddenly something like Baldurs Gate 3 enters your life and makes you believe in positive things.
    Praise you Larian for your passion.
    Lets go to Underdark, Moonrise or Baldur’s lower city for joy and mystery and real rpg !    … Expand
  20. wcdsith
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 has set the bar for what is possible in a true RPG. Other developers are angry at how good this game is, they are actually upset that Larian made such an incredible game. How can they compete with such a masterpiece?
  21. MSB1
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece that is going to easily win GOTY. Much like last years Elden Ring, this is the definition of a once in a decade game.

    Well done Larian. Congratulations on joining Fromsoft in the category of a company producing games that are instant buys due to a dedication to unparalleled quality.
  22. AZ55555
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest RPGs of all times. Awesome character creation, tons of choices and their consequences and perfect representation of D&D in video game format.
  23. Somaage
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    If you like crpg's this is one of the best games with choice and consequence. Pay no mind to the baboons giving 0/10 to a game they've never played. This game oozes passion.
  24. thiagomaroja
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo da Larian e um dos melhores RPG's da atualidade, muita diversidade de maneiras de jogar com bastante classes e subclasses, a história é ótima e te prende do inicio ao fim e os desenvolvedores além de ouvir o feedback dos jogadores trazem melhorias rapidamente para o jogo, muito diferente de outros estúdios desse tamanho. Este jogo não vai agradar a todos devido ao combate porMelhor jogo da Larian e um dos melhores RPG's da atualidade, muita diversidade de maneiras de jogar com bastante classes e subclasses, a história é ótima e te prende do inicio ao fim e os desenvolvedores além de ouvir o feedback dos jogadores trazem melhorias rapidamente para o jogo, muito diferente de outros estúdios desse tamanho. Este jogo não vai agradar a todos devido ao combate por turno mas deveria receber uma chance por todos que gostam bastante de RPG's… Expand
  25. DaxSpa
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    BG3 is a beacon of light for all of the people that love RPG games and Larian is the perfect marriage.

    Personally, I had never played DnD and this game is an awesome entry to it, understanding it has its differences. Its refreshing to be able to play an RPG game that actually feels like it without giving away the classic feel of combat, itemization and exploration.
  26. ferplus
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    The most perfect RPG video game I´ve ever played. This game makes me rate low other past master pieces, or what I judged like that, because its mere existence. Sometimes when I play I remember that BG3 is a video game, so I can´t expect a total freedom, but is very close to this, the illusion of liberty is as smart and subtle as I´ve never seen before.

    An advise: Never reload unless you    The most perfect RPG video game I´ve ever played. This game makes me rate low other past master pieces, or what I judged like that, because its mere existence. Sometimes when I play I remember that BG3 is a video game, so I can´t expect a total freedom, but is very close to this, the illusion of liberty is as smart and subtle as I´ve never seen before.

    An advise: Never reload unless you party get totally anhilated. Take one decission and asume the consecuences.

    Negative point, IMO: the exigences of leveling forces you to completely clear the Act I and in a way that may become absurd, in a way we can define as "exploit every inch of the map" instead of "make your own adventure". An extreme example: If I chose to follow one path to reach the land of the Act II instead the other path, I asume that I´m missing something and is coherent, but I´ve discovered lately that I´m losing highly valuable PXs, so I ´ve felt tempted to explore that second path even when my party actually has reached the place where that path leads.

    My party arrived the Act II in level 5, recently has reached the 6th level, they´re confronting MASSIVE groups of level 6 to 8 enemies and they just can´t deal with many encounters no matter cares wich tactics I used. But, I must admit, I´m still enjoying being underleveled, it has sense, my party feels scared and must act very cautiously.    … Expand
  27. A_X
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Haven't been sucked in like that by a game in decades. It's rare nowadays that a game actually deserves it's praise.
  28. brssena
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo do mundo, incrível como conseguiram fazer uma obra prima dessas
  29. withinmyself
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    I've been playing video games for 30 years. I was really starting to lose hope that any developers or studios would ever push the envelope again. Take risks and challenge themselves. Listen to the players and release a video game worthy of our time and money.

    I can't really nail down ALL the reasons why Baldur's Gate 3 has enslaved me now going on 100 hours. I think it's the entire    I've been playing video games for 30 years. I was really starting to lose hope that any developers or studios would ever push the envelope again. Take risks and challenge themselves. Listen to the players and release a video game worthy of our time and money.

    I can't really nail down ALL the reasons why Baldur's Gate 3 has enslaved me now going on 100 hours. I think it's the entire presentation. They get so many things right. And then they go out of their way to show you more. It just never stops. There's never a lull in the story or in the action. Never a period of just grinding out XP to level up by farming one location over and over again. They didn't just put a new coat of paint on the genre. This is the genre. In fact, I don't know if anyone has ever been making CRPGs correctly so you might be like me and have never experienced something like this. I haven't been this excited for the future of gaming in over a decade. I can't wait to see how other studios respond.

    The inter-connectivity between everything going on in this game borders on unsettling. Like you're being tricked or something. You get these moments where you're like, "Hey, what . . wait a second??" 

    Like this one where I found a stray dog on the road guarding his master's dead body. My Druid could speak with animals and is very persuasive so we were able to talk the dog into coming back to our camp for food and shelter. He ended up staying and is just our dog now. But he found this red ball one random time when I was at camp and he had it in his mouth and I took it, then I used the throw command and the dog chased it. Pretty neat. Kudos. But then about 60 in-game hours later this happened.

    I'm on a main-line quest and I decide to go rogue. I break into this balcony and lock-pick the door from the outside. My party all crowd into the room and there's this un-dead dog barking and going crazy. The game cuts away to a list of prompts to see how I want to proceed.. And one of them reads "Maybe you still have that red ball that Twitch was playing with."

    AND I DID!! I had it with me throughout the whole game. I had the dog sniff it and then I rolled against my Animal Handling to try and calm him down all the way. Which failed after 6 attempted rolls and 3 save games. So I did have to murder that un-dead dog.

    But I couldn't believe that little red ball made such an unexpected appearance way later in the game. Its that connectivity between everything. Even things that don't relate or won't ever be in the same room together. That random chance, or forgetting something small, seeing coincidences and wondering if they mean something. That **** really makes this world feel like an actual place. Random connections and coincidences happen if life all the time. Never thought I'd see it in a game that felt this authentic.

    One last thing while I'm here. I was debating this so I rolled for it. Here we go.

    I've never done this before in any review. There are some games that I cherish dearly. I don't know if I've ever said this about any game. Maybe in a drunk conversation.
    SONIC FRONTIERS IS THE GREATEST F**KING GAME EVER!! FIGHT ME!!!

    But I've never truly believed that I had arrived at that conclusion with any game. And I believed I would live the rest of my life without ever making such a bold and ridiculous claim.

    However, Larien Studios has shown us otherwise. The impossible has been achieved. Baldur's Gate 3, in-my-opinion, is the greatest game ever made. That's a very opinionated and biased statement that is definitely worth debating so I'll leave that at that and finish with what I do know to be absolutely true. Baldur's Gate 3 is my favorite game of all time. Ever.

    This has been a stunning year in gaming. Might end up being the best year in gaming . . . ever. So Baldur's Gate 3 didn't have a blank slate of bored gamers with nothing great to play. Because there has been multiple instances of greatness this year. I think It's fitting that in a year filled with so many great titles, one of them would not only stand high above the rest, but make a play for all-time greatness.

    Now then, you people have wasted enough of my precious BG3 time. I really hope everyone enjoys this amazing and so very special game. If you don't, don't blame my review. Blame your parents.    … Expand
  30. AkunDelar99
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    What the f**k? Where is the battle pass? Where is the in-game donation... They don't understand how to make modern games?!
  31. Mightylink
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    No microtransactions, no drm, no always online and it's only $60 at launch. This is such a perfect release in every aspect and deserves a perfect score.
  32. Luger
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This game has become a classic. Thank you Larian Studios for the new standard rpg
  33. spens5878
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    120 hours in and I’m having an incredible time With this game. It’s everything I want in a game especially not having to pay more money to play a game I already paid for!
  34. Zer0and1
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3" flawlessly intertwines classic RPG charm with contemporary gaming mechanics, solidifying its place as the ultimate masterpiece of our time. An unquestionable 10/10.
  35. TigerEliam
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best and most well-crafted RPGS of all time. It's clear Larian really cares about the game and the community. chef's kiss
  36. PMS_Jordan
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I never played a Baldur's Gate game before nor D&D. However, this game is top notch! I'm about 26 hours into it so far and I'm loving every minute of it. I'm 99% sure BG3 will end up as my GOTY.
  37. Shax06
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Truly a masterpiece of the RPG genre and the culmination of all the best things from the studio so far.
  38. Naximus
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Well, this is an example, of how games should be done!
    This is a masterpiece.
  39. Ddraig
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    10/10

    This game is in depth, deep, has amazing lore and is a must get for any fan of dungeons and dragons or fantasy crpgs.
  40. FredL
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Larian voulait faire la suite d'une légende... ils l'ont fait et c'est légendaire. Un digne successeur de Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 modernisé et une claque à tous les soit disant "RPG" sortis ces dernières années proposant des "choix". Nous y retrouvons le plaisir de Mass Effect, Jedi the Old Republic ou Witcher mais avec une liberté d'incarnation du personnage que nous souhaitons tout bonnementLarian voulait faire la suite d'une légende... ils l'ont fait et c'est légendaire. Un digne successeur de Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 modernisé et une claque à tous les soit disant "RPG" sortis ces dernières années proposant des "choix". Nous y retrouvons le plaisir de Mass Effect, Jedi the Old Republic ou Witcher mais avec une liberté d'incarnation du personnage que nous souhaitons tout bonnement incroyable.… Expand
  41. Mincs
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Larian ha hecho un trabajo a la altura de muy pocos en donde se le nota el cariño que han puesto al titulo

    Gran libertad Gran historia Grandes personajes Muy rejugable Maravilloso La unica pega que podrian haber profundizado mas en las relaciones entre tus compañeros y que no todo gire entorno al avatar asi como en el campamento eso de que cada uno este clavado en su sitio sin mirarse    Larian ha hecho un trabajo a la altura de muy pocos en donde se le nota el cariño que han puesto al titulo

    Gran libertad
    Gran historia
    Grandes personajes
    Muy rejugable
    Maravilloso

    La unica pega que podrian haber profundizado mas en las relaciones entre tus compañeros y que no todo gire entorno al avatar asi como en el campamento eso de que cada uno este clavado en su sitio sin mirarse creo que ya deberia de quedar en el pasado    … Expand
  42. santoja
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Awesome game! One of the reasons that I didn't give up the on games yet. Keep going Larian studios
  43. lorkhan961
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Good game, I'm glad Larian finally made it, ever since the early access I knew it'll be awesome.
  44. EvolBearMan
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I can't think of a more complete game that enthralls you like this one does. I've never like turn based games but this is a masterpiece. Easy 10/10 for me
  45. shunyk1983
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece ！ I cant wait to explore the world of it again in the coming weekend
  46. Nickusss
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Excellent game! 10 times more than I've expected. In best traditions of Divinity original sin.
  47. avunaos
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Divinity: Original Sin 3 is definetly GOTY potential. Will try every character combination and build potential in the following years :)
  48. TheLibrarianOok
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    A once in a generation game. No micro transactions. No seasonal bs. No in game shop with $20 cosmetics. This is an example of what games should be in their purest state. The passion of this game burns so bright I can’t remember the last time I was so enticed to spend 60 hours on the game and not even finish 1/4 of the content yet. Not because had to go it slow, but because I wanted toA once in a generation game. No micro transactions. No seasonal bs. No in game shop with $20 cosmetics. This is an example of what games should be in their purest state. The passion of this game burns so bright I can’t remember the last time I was so enticed to spend 60 hours on the game and not even finish 1/4 of the content yet. Not because had to go it slow, but because I wanted to explore every nook and cranny. This is one of the best games of all time and it sets the gold standard by witch I will compare every game going forward. Larian studios is punching above their weight with this one. Bloodydam fantastic. 10d10 out of 10… Expand
  49. Seismic2099
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Greatest RPG ever made. Game of The Year. So much content I don't know where to begin.
  50. Dziedzic
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    At its core BG 3 is the closest anyone has come to putting a dnd experience on the computer while it should be noted if you have a problem with 5E you won’t like this as that is what the game is set in, if you have no clue what that means don’t worry about it. This is above and beyond the quality of rpg that fans of the genre have been craving since Dragon Age Origins, no other well knownAt its core BG 3 is the closest anyone has come to putting a dnd experience on the computer while it should be noted if you have a problem with 5E you won’t like this as that is what the game is set in, if you have no clue what that means don’t worry about it. This is above and beyond the quality of rpg that fans of the genre have been craving since Dragon Age Origins, no other well known game short of Larian's own Original sin 2 came close to that level of rpg, but Baldur's Gate 3 while maybe not the continuation of the story told by Obsidian in 1 and 2 has in my eyes more then earned it's place next to those classics.… Expand
  51. Risolu
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    What a game! Thank you larian studios. If this is not Goty then I dont know what is!
  52. SMK1000
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The game is amazing and a worthy successor to Baldurs Gate 2, also its a full game with no microtransactions and that alone is worth supporting these days.

    Oh and enjoy the free clown show on the "negative" review new accounts jealous this is way better than their microtransaction filled corporate trash game lmao
  53. Traz
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Best game I purchased this year and I actually got it at the start of early access years ago. Also happy to see a studio not willing to sell out and force a cash shop on us the player, what you see is what you get and oh boy do you get a lot.
  54. BigBalmore
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    A high quality, and anything can happen experience. I strongly recommend BG3 to RPG genre lovers, and games in general. Icing on the cake is no micro transactions.
  55. GreyHaven25
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely brilliant. The visuals are breathtaking, the voice acting is superb, the quests are interesting and the characters are (for the most part) well written. The dialogue ranges anywhere from sweet to heartbreaking to downright hilarious and the freedom of choice is more in depth than any other game I've played. The only reason I can't give it a 10 is that I feel the endings are a little bit rushed, in fact all of act 3 feels rather incomplete. I would've liked more fleshed out epilogues with all my companions. I spent so long with them, they genuinely feel like friends and then they're just gone. The abruptness of it all leaves me feeling empty.
    Even so, you can tell this game was made with love in every aspect. It shows clearly in each facet of the game and it's the most fun I've had with a game in years.    … Expand
  56. Famous_Mist
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Melhor que Divinity Original Sin 2. É realmente uma obra prima Pouco mais há a dizer .
  57. JimmieD
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I have played in 25 years of gaming. And I’ve play loooots of games… played this 30 hours in one week… that wasn‘t planned!! I don‘t actually have the time to play that much, but I kinda abandoned my friends, family and (even) work somehow, for this game. A sacrifice, this game is more than worth.
  58. Sam80316
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    神作 遊戲自由度高 想幹嘛就幹嘛 很久沒玩過這麼好玩的CRPG了 GOTY
  59. darkshark3
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I was born in '91, I have been playing video games my whole life since the minute my brain could fathom the controls of Doom and Wolf 3D. I have played a lot of video games. I tend to favor action FPSes and similar genres due to that being where I started and thus do not usually enjoy isometric turn based games. Mass Effect and the like is usually more my speed of RPG. I typed all that toI was born in '91, I have been playing video games my whole life since the minute my brain could fathom the controls of Doom and Wolf 3D. I have played a lot of video games. I tend to favor action FPSes and similar genres due to that being where I started and thus do not usually enjoy isometric turn based games. Mass Effect and the like is usually more my speed of RPG. I typed all that to make it abundantly clear; this is by far one of the best games i have ever played and easily the best traditional RPG I have ever put my time into. Hands down.

    I thought Tears of the Kingdom or Dead Space Remake would be my game of the year, they were amazing. This is better. Maybe Armored Core will stand a chance at dethroning it but I doubt it, as amazing as that will probably be. This is a once in a decade or two quality level game.

    Larian deserves all the praise that is being heaped on them.    … Expand
  60. fqj
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the best games ever made. I don't remember having such good feelings since The Witcher 3. This is a MASTERPIECE.
  61. sveniboych3
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking experience.
    Game of the Decade for me and it isn't even close.
  62. Svarcadusk
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Great game. Alas unfinished. 3rd act is at times a mess and the bugged end robbed me of a closing I felt deserving of.
  63. James57348
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect, Great game so far, An absolute masterpiece for fans of the genre and a sign that there's still hope for modern games
  64. tiringdoer
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I played for 30 hours so far
    This is one of the best games I have played since Baldur's gate 2 long long time ago
    it doesn't come with microtransactions that are overwhelming nowadays
    Hope major companies learn from Larian studios' success
  65. Furipuri
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    It’s simply the best videogame I’ve ever played. Graphics could be better, but they are not bad in any way.
  66. guilhermeledo
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Jogo top, muito bom. Feliz por ter jogado, Larian é god e merecem todo sucesso. Espero que haja um melhoramento do ato 3.
  67. bonerpants
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Larian Studio shows the other greedy devs how to make a game when you are in with pashion!
    No microtransactions, no battlepass, no **** just a solid game programmed with love and a heart

    i can throw goblins 10/10
  68. Neuromaster4
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Un vrai chef d'œuvre !
    Largement mérité et bravo a Larian Studios qui nous ont fait un jeu extraordinaire.
    Une histoire captivante avec un Gameplay ultra jouissif et addictif.
    Pour moi actuellement c'est mon GOTY 2023 xD !!! on verra avec les prochains jeux s'il le reste.
  69. Segaw366
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I have been playing this every chance I have. All the options you can take and ways you can progress makes it feel like a real DnD campaign. Slowly becoming my new favorite game!!
  70. stare_mieso
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    after 60h of playing i can say its Masterpiece. The new standard for AAA gaming.
  71. Davidlee56321
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    An absolutely amazing adventure of a game. I couldn't be happier playing it. The developers deserve a lot of praise.
  72. accidentical
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Everything about this game is pure perfection.
  73. zpinto321
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I loved Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2.
    As such, my expectations were quite high, just not as high as what Baldur's Gate 3 came to be.
    Best RPG ever, period.
  74. Jotaxy
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    A melhor experiência que temos hoje no PC para jogar D&D 5E. Um jogo absurdo para quem curte o RPG raiz, leitura e resolver problemas de várias formas diferentes. Um completo Master Piece.
  75. xydisticx
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. They don't make games with passion, and care like this anymore.
  76. Savek
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute gem! The visuals are stunning, the gameplay is addictive, and the story keeps you hooked. Don't miss out on this incredible experience!
  77. Gwindorian
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    It has been long time since I Enjoyed playing a game so much.
    Its a masterpiece !
  78. HawkCrash
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The Best D&D rpg game for PC. Awesome graphics, history and mechanic. The developers delivered a masterpiece.
  79. Ak4sun4
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a masterpiece, a New era for rpg games. Goty 2023 for me. Congratulations… Expand
  80. Kash188
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Absolute f*ing MASTERPIECE.

    In your face Blizzard, thats how you make AAA game.
  81. Samolsa
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Such a Damn good game! minor inventory organization stuff like possible a partition solution could do but its a complete game so far. (24 hrs game time) i would fully recommend this game! Major studios take note, lose the greed and follow this foot steps;
  82. Azuka
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei em no mínimo 10 anos, é inacreditável o trabalho da Larian nessa obra de arte. O GOTY vem.
  83. Preg
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    I could never get into or enjoy anything turn based. However I do enjoy RPG games. PoE, original Diablo, Bethesda games, the witcher, etc etc.

    Turn based has always been such a bore though. Anyway, with the incredible flood of positive reviews this game has received I'll keep it short. As someone who never like turn based game - Baldurs Gate 3 has to be one of the best games in    I could never get into or enjoy anything turn based. However I do enjoy RPG games. PoE, original Diablo, Bethesda games, the witcher, etc etc.

    Turn based has always been such a bore though. Anyway, with the incredible flood of positive reviews this game has received I'll keep it short.

    As someone who never like turn based game - Baldurs Gate 3 has to be one of the best games in recent memory and I can't stop playing it. I can't wait to replay it again with a party. I can't wait to play it again using different classes. It's incredible what the developers have done.

    Highly recommend it.    … Expand
  84. Arodinz
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Baldurs Gate 3 is a true genre defining masterpiece by an extremely talented and well-managed studio.

    It is difficult to find words because I am simply so blown away by the depth of both the game mechanics and the story. The amount of possible interactions in Baldurs gate 3 is just unprecedented. I've been playing PC games and plenty of CRPG's since 1994 but Baldurs gate 3 takes the    Baldurs Gate 3 is a true genre defining masterpiece by an extremely talented and well-managed studio.

    It is difficult to find words because I am simply so blown away by the depth of both the game mechanics and the story. The amount of possible interactions in Baldurs gate 3 is just unprecedented. I've been playing PC games and plenty of CRPG's since 1994 but Baldurs gate 3 takes the cake and is likely the best game I have played in my lifetime. Take what you expect of tags such as "choices matter", "story rich" or "turn-based" and add a multiplier and the end result will be Baldurs Gate 3.

    I hope that the gaming industry giants will thoroughly research both what makes Baldurs Gate 3 the game it is as well as what makes Larian such an amazing studio. I believe the seeds of what would become the studio that could create Baldurs Gate 3 began already with the difficult financial situation Larian was in before Divinity Original Sin I and there's a lot of important lessons to unravel and learn from in how to foster a good culture within a gaming studio, how to lead and manage teams, how to technically develop games and how and when to listen to the community and the gamers.

    Thank you so much Larian for Baldurs Gate 3 -- you have created a truly special gem of a game that a lot of us will love and enjoy for a long time to come.    … Expand
  85. Jerzis
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This game is something very special. I will leave just one word Outstanding.
  86. GreatPadinski
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal CRPG and GOTY for me, probably even best of the last 5+ years. 100% recommend to any gamer. Really hope to see more great RPGs like this in the future!
  87. Ezelsior
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is the best RPG I have played in a very long time. I personally preferred Divinity Original Sin 2's combat, but everything else here is improved from visuals, story, quality of life, cutscenes, etc. This is a rare find in the modern gaming landscape and you are doing yourself a dis-service if you are an RPG fan who does not try this. Also, you do not need to know anything about D&D toThis is the best RPG I have played in a very long time. I personally preferred Divinity Original Sin 2's combat, but everything else here is improved from visuals, story, quality of life, cutscenes, etc. This is a rare find in the modern gaming landscape and you are doing yourself a dis-service if you are an RPG fan who does not try this. Also, you do not need to know anything about D&D to enjoy this game, the experience is even better if you do.… Expand
  88. Azsev81
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Mejor juego de lo que llevamos de año. Infinitas posibilidades, personajes carismáticos, fantástica BSO, magnífica acción... Lo tiene todo, se nota cuando un desarrollador hace un juego con mimo y viendo lo que opina la comunidad. Sin duda un 10/10
  89. Amazae
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is an unparalleled gem in my gaming collection. The freedom it offers isn't just about making choices, but about crafting a personal narrative that feels uniquely mine with every playthrough. The characters spring to life through stellar voice acting, making every interaction memorable. However, it's the captivating music and meticulous motion capture that truly weaveBaldur's Gate 3 is an unparalleled gem in my gaming collection. The freedom it offers isn't just about making choices, but about crafting a personal narrative that feels uniquely mine with every playthrough. The characters spring to life through stellar voice acting, making every interaction memorable. However, it's the captivating music and meticulous motion capture that truly weave magic, immersing me deeply in its fantastical realm.

    Exploring the vast world is an adventure in itself. Every nook and cranny seems to hold secrets, each corner beckoning with the promise of a new tale to be unfolded. The landscapes are not just visually breathtaking, but they resonate with stories, quests, and mysteries that are begging to be unraveled.
    Playing multiplayer is reminiscent of those epic D&D sessions with friends - a mix of strategy, camaraderie, and shared tales of valor. And the depth of content? Staggering. But what truly gets my adrenaline pumping is the character progression. Every level up feels like a triumph, ushering in new avenues of gameplay and strategies.

    In essence, Baldur's Gate 3 isn't merely a game for me. It's a continuously unfolding epic, an evergreen adventure that I deeply treasure.    … Expand
  90. Komperdel
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is a truly enchanting game. I've been playing for 60 hours (just finished the second act), and I just don't understand how the developers made it so that the game does not get boring and does not get boring.

    Stunning 100/10
  91. Slenderfield
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    One the bests games of all time! GOTY 2023
    Thanks Larian.
    History, graphics, classes, races, combat, gameplay...perfect!
  92. Limbytes
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I am nearing 100 hours single player and 5 hrs multiplayer and I want to say this thing is a masterpiece. From the story to the characters and player agency in game, it scratches every RPG itch there is. The amount of flexibility and tools you have at your disposal to solve a problem or tackle an encounter is mind blowing. Anyone who is afraid of jumping in worried about not playing theI am nearing 100 hours single player and 5 hrs multiplayer and I want to say this thing is a masterpiece. From the story to the characters and player agency in game, it scratches every RPG itch there is. The amount of flexibility and tools you have at your disposal to solve a problem or tackle an encounter is mind blowing. Anyone who is afraid of jumping in worried about not playing the previous games, don't bother, it's not needed here. If you're still on the fence about it, I recommend checking any streamer or content on twitch/youtube. Game of the generation this is. Go support it you need.… Expand
  93. tanitar
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I just Beat the game and am going back to start a new character because there is just so much stuff i have missed. Its possible to spend 60+ hours in the first act.
  94. darkspawn27
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. 10 out of 10. Best game I've played in years. Amazing job Larian!!!
  95. Jdege
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    GOTY without a doubt. 50 hs in-game, and still in Act 1 messing around with the world.
  96. Ohb
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Here to combat the clowns!

    Where have all the good men gone And where are all the gods? Where's the streetwise Hercules To fight the rising odds? Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed Late at night, I toss and I turn And I dream of what I need I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta    Here to combat the clowns!

    Where have all the good men gone
    And where are all the gods?
    Where's the streetwise Hercules
    To fight the rising odds?
    Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed
    Late at night, I toss and I turn
    And I dream of what I need
    I need a hero
    I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
    He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
    And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
    I need a hero
    I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
    He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
    And he's gotta be larger than life
    Larger than life
    Somewhere after midnight
    In my wildest fantasy
    Somewhere, just beyond my reach
    There's someone reaching back for me
    Racing on the thunder
    And rising with the heat
    It's gonna take a Superman to sweep me off my feet, yeah
    I need a hero
    I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
    He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
    And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
    I need a hero
    I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
    He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
    And he's gotta be larger than life
    I need a hero
    I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
    Up where the mountains meet the heavens above
    Out where the lightning splits the sea
    I could swear there is someone, somewhere watching me
    Through the wind and the chill and the rain
    And the storm and the flood
    I can feel his approach like a fire in my blood
    (Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood
    Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood, blood)
    I need a hero
    I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
    He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
    And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
    I need a hero
    I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
    He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
    And he's gotta be larger than life I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night    … Expand
  97. Detoxicity
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Finally an RPG that takes advantage of the the next generation of D&D game mechanics while delivering an engaging experience. All of this without microtransactions.
  98. Gnorzlw
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I have played many RPGs in my entire life since it is my fav genre of video games and i can say that, after 60 hours played, Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best i have ever played, if not the best after i complete it. It is insane how good it is.
  99. Ainhasad
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Larian did not disappoint. This game is in my opinion the best adaptation of dnd system there is. The system doesn't hold your hand, you can choose yourself how you want to play the game, with endless choices. What I also like is the heaviness of those choices. Even things that don't seem important at first might impact your playthrough. With that comes a great multiple playthroughLarian did not disappoint. This game is in my opinion the best adaptation of dnd system there is. The system doesn't hold your hand, you can choose yourself how you want to play the game, with endless choices. What I also like is the heaviness of those choices. Even things that don't seem important at first might impact your playthrough. With that comes a great multiple playthrough potential. You can choose if you want to be a knight in shining armor, saving everyone on your way to glory, or if you want to become the next funny mustache man, pillaging and murdering everyone you see. This is quite frankly the best crpg I've ever played… Expand
  100. mrbalzjhonson
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    A game made by gamers and not con artists, finally !
    one of the best game i played over the last years and one of the few that i acutally played and not regreted buying.
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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
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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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