Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. Fladagreat
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I have finished act 2 with two separate characters using good and bad paths, and the amount of freedom is insane. If you play RPGs then buy this game. There is a scale to your choices, not just good or bad, great worldbuilding, great voice acting, great combat like dos2, the writing is awesome, there isn't any political message, good character development, companions aren't just pawns,I have finished act 2 with two separate characters using good and bad paths, and the amount of freedom is insane. If you play RPGs then buy this game. There is a scale to your choices, not just good or bad, great worldbuilding, great voice acting, great combat like dos2, the writing is awesome, there isn't any political message, good character development, companions aren't just pawns, build versatility is crazy good and to top it all off the game looks great.… Expand
  2. chickenbomb
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    A breath of fresh air in a time of half finished games and overpriced DLC just to complete the game. This has been one of the best gaming experiences I've had in years.
  3. GothicRuin
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game with so much choice and very addictive. If you like deep RPG games you will love this
  4. NickRubin86
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    It's an oustanding RPG experience with player agency and world reactivity like never before. It's just great. And in some aspects, for a cRPG, the game is innovative.
    P.S. I've read some negative comments and... plenty of people praising the game with a score of 0? Don't forget the score before you post, people.
  5. Sarnel
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Well-built storyline.
    Money instead of advertising and stars here actually went to the quality of the product.

    Additionally.
    -No paid dlc on release day.
    -No microtransactions.
    -No lootboxes

    Even the recently fashionable political/ideological propaganda is not too intrusive.
  6. Dremlin
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Awesome game. It draws in its non-linearity and variety of everything you can do. There is everything here, from stealthy and thoughtful passage to madness and rash decisions that will most likely complicate the game, but the game does not become less interesting. In general 10/10.
  7. tbourne
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It reminds me of what bioware used to be.
  8. Vinnkz
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I can't explain how much fun I'm having with this game... it's honestly my personal GOTY, and it feels really nice to play with friends too. I'll recommend this for any Tabletop RPG (D&D mostly) fan, it feels like a campaign. But I'll let you know, if you prefer action games, this might not be a good game for you.
  9. VeloraHunter
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Not sure how, but somehow I didn't even see this game coming, and only really heard about it from friends. I have no regrets getting the game and have been having a great time with it. It even has a bit of nostalgia for me, reminding me of other DnD centric games that I played many many years ago. Excellent story telling, gameplay engaging, and paced just right for me. (I admit turnNot sure how, but somehow I didn't even see this game coming, and only really heard about it from friends. I have no regrets getting the game and have been having a great time with it. It even has a bit of nostalgia for me, reminding me of other DnD centric games that I played many many years ago. Excellent story telling, gameplay engaging, and paced just right for me. (I admit turn based may not be for everyone, but hey not everyone is perfect right?) If you are new to DnD systems, the learning curve may be a bit intimidating, but never fear, there is plenty of help available online. Worth every dollar.… Expand
  10. ajalex914
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Excellent story telling, immersive, choices matter, great graphics, characters, just to keep it simple. Reminds me of the older school RPGs that actually had soul (think the original dragon age, earlier mass effects, etc). I bought this game with little expectation because of how games have been lately, now I'm blown away and addicted. It's been a LONG time since I stayed up til earlyExcellent story telling, immersive, choices matter, great graphics, characters, just to keep it simple. Reminds me of the older school RPGs that actually had soul (think the original dragon age, earlier mass effects, etc). I bought this game with little expectation because of how games have been lately, now I'm blown away and addicted. It's been a LONG time since I stayed up til early morning playing something. This needs to be the norm in modern gaming. Masterpiece.… Expand
  11. sar537
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright, before I start I'm going to say that I've completed the game with a custom character on tactician. Despite my review of a 10, the game isn't perfect. I'm giving it a 10 because at the time of this review the User Score is sitting at a 9.3, and frankly I think the game is closer to a 9.5-9.7. I could sit here and go into detail on all the ways the game is amazing, but its much easier to explain all the problems. Note again: There will be direct spoilers as to certain combat encounters and story beats will be directly referenced.
    1). Optimization following act 1 can be subpar. The game can become choppy and I tried several times to fix it to no avail. The first point I noticed it was on the escort section of the path to the moonrise towers.
    2). I think there were missed opportunities in regards to companion dynamics. Some companions get far more love than others in terms of reactions and conversations. The most glaring example is Minthara. I recruited her, and she barely reacted to anything throughout act 2, until the end. She started to become more vocal around act 3, and I was excited to see more interaction only for that to ultimately stagnate to a fairly formulaic set of dialogue options that every companion suffers from in the final act. Additionally, I think that companion romances should generally be opt-in rather than opt-out. Unless it makes sense for the character to be particularly flirty due to personality *cough* Astarion *cough* it feels off when you're just trying to be nice and suddenly everyone thinks you're in a relationship *cough* Gale *cough*.
    3). There were certain departures from the way that 5e's combat system works that I think were ultimately not good decisions. The most egregious example is most likely the bonus action shove. For context during the Cazador fight, I had a cleric cast Sunlight (or w/e the name of the level three light up an opject/area spell is). Then I had a martial character run up to him from where he had run (directly to the edge of the platform which we were fighting upon) and shove him with like an 85-90% chance of success. Theoretically, a bonus action one-shot the boss 80-90% of the time probably shouldn't be in the game. During some of the later fights steps were made to counter this strategy. I'm on the fence about multiple leveled spells per turn, and sneak attack should be a toggle feature such that it can be used on reactions. Or there should be a reaction Attack of Opportunity sneak attack at the bare minimum.
    4). Larian is full of absolute bastards. They fully coded in Undead patron warlock and Conquest paladins as enemies, but didn't make them playable subclasses. I haven't played a warlock, so maybe there are patron specific interactions and adding an additional warlock patron would have required additional work, but I would have played a conquest paladin in an instant if it was in the game. */rant over*
    Now here's the thing. That's all of my problems with this game over a 72 hour playthrough. The combat might not be for everyone, but that's true of any genre. All of these problems don't change the fact that the game is incredibly good. I saw one criticism that BG3 is too dissimilar to the original BG games by virtue of the fact that BG3 is turn based. To that I will say that the original BG games were also turn based, they just disguised the turns by when actions triggered. The story beats that hit, hit hard. I haven't felt the feeling of "Anything is possible" more in probably any game ever, particularly of a narratively heavy game. They recommended uninstalling early access before installing the full game on release, and I said in my review *jokingly* "We'd better be able to **** a mindflayer or the people riot"... It was a joke Larian you sick ****s. However, I asked and they answered and as a matter of respect I obliged. The game feels like a theme park where at most of the rides they put "Here's a big red button, I'm not telling you to push it, but the option is there". DOS 2 was a widely acclaimed game when it came out, and BG3 is effectively DOS 2, but better by pretty much every metric. I think it deserves GOTY, if they decide to release a standalone sequel or DLC I'd buy it happily.
    Finally, as a commentary on the idea that "BG3 is setting a new standard on games, or it should not" all I can say is this, BG3 is extraordinary. I think that if Larian's methods were instituted on a broader scale people would be more likely to get better games. That being said, it likely will not happen and I think the criticism of developers is misattributed because corporations don't view what Larian has done as being the most optimal method of producing profit. That's a shame because it hurts consumers most in the end, and the only impact we can have on that is to support the games that do have time and care put into them.
    Big thanks to Larian for making a great product.    … Expand
  12. Jaxslade
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is honestly one of the greatest experiences I have had gaming in my life props to Larian Studios for making a masterpiece.
  13. FLAWEDAVATAR
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The best RPG I ever played. A new standard for sure.
    The amount of immersion and reactivity in this game is without precedent.
  14. Arhkan
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I've never been a fan of RPG electronic games like Baldurs Gate, Dragon Age and so on. But this is the first title that I actually enjoyed playing. I have over 30 hours in my main save and I'm completely hooked by the narrative, the storytelling ad combat experience. I'm absolutely blown away by the game and I'm so happy that the folks at Larian Studios delivered a feature complete gameI've never been a fan of RPG electronic games like Baldurs Gate, Dragon Age and so on. But this is the first title that I actually enjoyed playing. I have over 30 hours in my main save and I'm completely hooked by the narrative, the storytelling ad combat experience. I'm absolutely blown away by the game and I'm so happy that the folks at Larian Studios delivered a feature complete game with no micro transactions.

    Having a game like this in modern days is like fresh air in the predatory environment that gaming has become nowadays. Congratulations for this masterpiece.    … Expand
  15. wojcio9866
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I've never truly liked crpgs, but I fell in love with this one. Amazing storytelling, great characters with a lot of depth and some hard moral dilemmas. It's amazing that larian achieved this ideal balance between sandbox and linear storytelling, so it's almost like playing tabletop RPG with a perfect dungeon master.
    Unfortunately it has some minor bugs, unclear mechanics and other small    I've never truly liked crpgs, but I fell in love with this one. Amazing storytelling, great characters with a lot of depth and some hard moral dilemmas. It's amazing that larian achieved this ideal balance between sandbox and linear storytelling, so it's almost like playing tabletop RPG with a perfect dungeon master.
    Unfortunately it has some minor bugs, unclear mechanics and other small flaws, but as overall gaming experience it is definitely 10/10 for me.    … Expand
  16. jobert1997
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Ive never played such a masterpiece game in my 25 years life. This game has so many possibilities, so many options that you can be in this dnd world. You can truly become who you want to be. A good guy to save the world, or slaughter all the npcs in the entire game(yes you really can do that holy crap that ship blow my mind). The characters all well design with lively animation captureIve never played such a masterpiece game in my 25 years life. This game has so many possibilities, so many options that you can be in this dnd world. You can truly become who you want to be. A good guy to save the world, or slaughter all the npcs in the entire game(yes you really can do that holy crap that ship blow my mind). The characters all well design with lively animation capture expressions and each npc you talk to then at least twice they give different dialogues and expression. Don't underestimate this game just because it's turn-based. Put down your arrogant you will see it's not simply just turn-based its much more complex and interesting than your conception.… Expand
  17. Asgothh
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    A friend asked me why is Baldur's Gate 3 so hyped?
    Thinking about it a little it comes to the fact that it is indeed a good game. The Community has been so abused in the last years with broken cash-grab proto-games that most of us have forgotten what games once were before corporate greed.
    And that's exactly what BG3 is a good game. Larian Studios shown that the community will appreciate    A friend asked me why is Baldur's Gate 3 so hyped?
    Thinking about it a little it comes to the fact that it is indeed a good game. The Community has been so abused in the last years with broken cash-grab proto-games that most of us have forgotten what games once were before corporate greed.
    And that's exactly what BG3 is a good game. Larian Studios shown that the community will appreciate effort put into a game, the effort of responding to feedback when given, that by making a good game it WILL be profitable.

    That being said, the game is a CRPG fan dream. The adaptations from D&D5e done by Larian are pretty damn good I keep getting surprised when I see something that would actually happen in a D&D table top session being possible in this game. I had around 90 hours in the EA phase and atm I'm still in the first part of the full game and I see around 35 hours of gameplay has passed(and that's only in 1 character so far!). I have full intent to pursue different paths with other characters so I believe this is going to be the most played game in my library.

    If you crave for a D&D adventure and don't have the possibility of playing the tabletop RPG, this is a very good place to satiate your needs.
    Congratulations Larian Studios for what I believe to be a game to be placed among the halls of classics to be remembered for years on end.
    Don't pay attention to the lazy devs that are claiming "anomaly" instead of aspiring to do better work in face of this masterpiece.    … Expand
  18. PocketPoker
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Baldur's gate 3, is the best game of 2023 and one of the best CRPGs ever. Larian did an amazing project.
  19. Szenfeld
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The ultimate DnD experience, a perfect combination of turn-based combat, spectacular scenarios, unforgettable stories, characters that you will love and hate in equal parts. rarely does the video game industry reach this standard of quality. 10/10 .
  20. Ennello
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Ever since Divinity: Original Sin, Larian has earned my trust. With this title they made good on their promise to honor the 20+ year old games I have so much nostalgia for. Truly one of the most immersive games, filled with lovingly crafted characters and stories. One of the easiest 10's in my life.
  21. deffoem
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Picked this up back in October of '20, and have never looked back since. Three years of picking over Act 1 in Early Access and we never once got bored or disinterested, every new patch was a reason to try another run through. The full release of the game is absolutely otherworldly - playing another game at the moment feels like a waste! Never has a game managed to enthral and entertain mePicked this up back in October of '20, and have never looked back since. Three years of picking over Act 1 in Early Access and we never once got bored or disinterested, every new patch was a reason to try another run through. The full release of the game is absolutely otherworldly - playing another game at the moment feels like a waste! Never has a game managed to enthral and entertain me as much as this one has. The potential for replay-ability is crazy, player agency is almost limitless, and the diverse cast of characters extremely lovable and hate-able in their own rights. All the hype, praise, and attention BG3 is receiving is thoroughly and rightfully deserved.

    I had a feeling this was going to become my favourite game of all time three years ago, I'm so glad Larian has proven me right.    … Expand
  22. eyazan
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    its an amazing game with an amazing story, one of the best game play in and rpg game, or game at all. must play
  23. Rhotti
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Every details in-game is perfect, the journey and end is mostly satisfied. The only thing that I found sad is the cut content most from Act 3. The replayability is so good each playthrough always show something new that you miss or didn't notice from the first playthrough. The freedom you have to play how you want to play. The story telling is really good and complete, voice acting andEvery details in-game is perfect, the journey and end is mostly satisfied. The only thing that I found sad is the cut content most from Act 3. The replayability is so good each playthrough always show something new that you miss or didn't notice from the first playthrough. The freedom you have to play how you want to play. The story telling is really good and complete, voice acting and facial expressions of the characters are amazing.… Expand
  24. Jrscadeirant77
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Jogaço, gráficos sensacionais, mecânica de jogo melhor ainda e uma grande história.
  25. Forsaith
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    It's been so long that I had forgotten what truly falling in love (platonically, of course) with a game felt like. This has exceeded every expectation I had for it since supporting it during it's very first days in early access. It has improved in nigh every region, and is an astounding achievement. I can only hope that other publishers and developers will follow Larian's example.
  26. Tuffmadman
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Despite a couple of bugs that will inevitably be fixed by an extremely present dev team, this is easily the best rpg since dragon age origins. I haven't been this attached to a game in years. I love everything about it and feel completely connected to the world and the multitude of characters within.
  27. unicornOne
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Game is pretty, and very in depth for a RPG. Lots of character creation options, pretty maps, and there is so much to do with all the items in game. You can throw things at enemies and it seems like each one has some sort of unique feature.

    The story is pretty great and it is set in the DnD world so that is awesome. Watch game-play before picking up though. Not everyone likes the tactical RPGs.
  28. Orpheus3
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    It's one of the best RPG's i have ever played. Larian never dissapoints. My GOTY.
  29. Juhaownn
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Everybody that rates this game as a zero has zero clue what they are talking about.
  30. ninisturtle
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing passionate game with tons of things to discover and with the freedom to be whoever you want to be, tons of possibilities with the most fun turn based combat ive ever played... this game marks a new era of gaming that im proud to be apart of.
  31. Swatmat
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Just fantastic, a breath of fresh air. The devs who are shaming this should be ashamed of themselves, blizzard, dice, ea, Ubisoft etc, pay attention, this is how it's done. Stop your microtransaction BS
  32. ShadowWizard
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece.

    Best game I've played in years. 10/10. I've not played a turn based RPG like this before but I've really enjoyed playing BG3 so far and look forward to finishing everything the game has to offer. Larian sets a new high standard in RPG's and games in general. BG3 100% deserves game of the year. Great immersion, great story, great voice acting, interesting and fun    Masterpiece.

    Best game I've played in years. 10/10. I've not played a turn based RPG like this before but I've really enjoyed playing BG3 so far and look forward to finishing everything the game has to offer.

    Larian sets a new high standard in RPG's and games in general. BG3 100% deserves game of the year. Great immersion, great story, great voice acting, interesting and fun mechanics. Very refreshing compared to some of the messy broken titles, triple A devs have released in the last few years. This is how its done.

    Well done Larian.    … Expand
  33. rwalter
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    gostei muito jogabilidade melhorada comparada ao divinity2 , gostei das adições de cutscenes e musicas, a historia muito bom
  34. Jughevd
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Never even imagined I would like a game like this. I downloaded it just because of the hype et now I can't stop playing
  35. papoguapo
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Truly a gem hidden amongside all the crap in this corporate money-hungry industry.
  36. bystanderlexu
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    The experience of rolling dice in this work is excellent, not just a simple group running ceremony, but perfectly presents this unique game behavior in the form of video games, this sense of participation, mystery and uncertainty , all built in the vast and fascinating world of Baldur's Gate 3. Larian used their persistence to tell us once again that CRPG is still charming, and what is theThe experience of rolling dice in this work is excellent, not just a simple group running ceremony, but perfectly presents this unique game behavior in the form of video games, this sense of participation, mystery and uncertainty , all built in the vast and fascinating world of Baldur's Gate 3. Larian used their persistence to tell us once again that CRPG is still charming, and what is the true depth and fun of emergent interaction. In my opinion, the massive content and mature design techniques are not the most prominent features of this work. The greatness of CRPG lies in the accumulation and gradual changes step by step, the more ingenious network narrative, and the fighting fun that only increases and does not decrease. It is difficult to guess the development of the world, what kind of identity to participate in, and what kind of world belongs to you, this is what our ideal fantasy world looks like.… Expand
  37. kapzzta
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This is the best the best game I've ever played.
    That's really all I have to say.
  38. CapricornLaw
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    The wait was worth it. Classic RPG game with great animation, lots of choices, dialogue, romancing. Superv work from Larian.
  39. SinfullyBad
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games released in the past 20 years

    Larian did a great job with this one. They made a game based on the mechanics that they've been refining since Divinity: Original Sin and have integrated everything seamlessly into the D&D universe.

    I won't spoil the story for anyone. What I will say, though, is the fact that the sheer amount of content in Baldur's Gate 3 makes it endlessly re-playable. Every new play-through is different, sometimes due to chance, and other times because your response to a character was slightly different. It's also worth mentioning that the quests can be completed in a variety of ways. Are you tasked with killing someone? I wonder what happens if you just knock out that enemy. Do you have to protect a group of people? Why not work with the enemy and betray them at the last moment?
    Baldur's Gate 3 stays true to the D&D formula, giving players freedom that is limited only by their imagination.

    There are thousands of items to find, customize, buy and sell. Most of them can be used in ways you would not expect. The classes are well-defined and fun to play, the difficulty levels are just right, and the amount of voice acting, lore, and cinematics is somewhat scary, to be honest.

    This is what happens when a studio, regardless if its independent or not, respects player more than they hunger for profit. It's clear that a big chunk of the game's budget went into accounting for almost any and every player choice imaginable. There are slight variations for every decision that players take differently than in previous runs, every character can be killed, evil characters can be knocked out instead of eliminated, there's armor to be found, weapons, potions, scrolls, clothing, and musical instruments.

    And did I mention that just like in tabletop D&D, you can talk to every animal in the game and they all have voice lines? Oh yeah, and you can do the same with most corpses that you can find. Cast a spell, ask them your questions and decide what you want to do with that information.

    The game does have minor bugs, but they're very rare, not game-breaking, and a quick save and reload fixes them. Larian's also constantly releasing patches to fix them.

    Baldur's Gate 3 is a milestone in terms of game development, not because it offers massive amounts of content, but because it is a full, open-world CRPG with no micro-transactions, no always-online requirements, and no auction house. What you see is what you get, in the style of games from the 90s and early 2000s. It is a revival of game development for the sake of art and the players, not shareholders.    … Expand
  40. rdavid369
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    In this day in age, Baldur's Gate 3 is a faith restorer! I can't believe what you get for your money! The game is incredible, in every category.

    The story is incredible! The controls are incredible! The graphics are incredible! The game mechanics are incredible! The freedom in the game is incredible! The replayability is incredible! I honestly can't think of one thing I    In this day in age, Baldur's Gate 3 is a faith restorer! I can't believe what you get for your money! The game is incredible, in every category.

    The story is incredible!
    The controls are incredible!
    The graphics are incredible!
    The game mechanics are incredible!
    The freedom in the game is incredible!
    The replayability is incredible!

    I honestly can't think of one thing I dislike about this game, other than failing my savings throws. The game is well-priced and doesn't ask you to spend a penny more! In this day and age, getting all this, for one low price, is insane!

    The original Knights of the Old Republic has been my all-time favorite game for years now and I am confident that BG3 just bumped it to my #2 spot.

    Awesome work Larian! Well done, gg fellas!    … Expand
  41. ratratgirl
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    legit one of the best rpgs i’ve played. the amount of freedom in what you can do is great and the story is a fun classic style dnd and baldurs gate tale
  42. WitlessMystic
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    First review on Metacritic, though I have used it for a long time! Just thought I might pop my ten out of ten here because BG3 deserves it.

    I played the OG Baldur's Gate and BG2 when I was a child. While I never beat it, I have fond memories of reading books, flinging spells, and talking to the NPCs when I was 9 or 10 years old. When I heard BG3 was coming out I was very excited, and    First review on Metacritic, though I have used it for a long time! Just thought I might pop my ten out of ten here because BG3 deserves it.

    I played the OG Baldur's Gate and BG2 when I was a child. While I never beat it, I have fond memories of reading books, flinging spells, and talking to the NPCs when I was 9 or 10 years old. When I heard BG3 was coming out I was very excited, and bought Early Access immediately. I played about 40 hours of early access when it was first released, and back then Larian had made BG3 as an amalgamation of their previous title Divinity: Original Sin 2 and the D&D 5e core mechanics. Because of this, I was worried about Larian's handling of the game. While I enjoyed the story and interactions available, this combination of two disparate systems was not what I wanted out of a Baldur's Gate game. I went on the forums and posted a nice feedback post, and waited patiently for a few years. In the intervening time I played a lot of video games, moved, lived life and mostly forgot about BG3 but for the occasional update about an added class, or a bug fix that I might skim over.

    Now, about three years after early access, I get to have my hands on the full game. Starting with the bad, there are a few bugs here and there. Sometimes the UI borks and you have to reload a save, and sometimes the cameras in dialogue aim in weird ways or are covered by the odd piece of environment you moved during battle. Every once in a while the pathing can get you killed, or because the screen is full of fire and explosions you might accidentally stunning strike your own rogue. But that's about it.

    When it comes to the good of the game it is hard to summarize so I will just talk a little about the things that stand out to me the most, the first being the story. Baldur's Gate and indeed D&D has, for me since I played as a little boy, always been about the characters and the story. When I was the Spawn of Bhaal in the old games and had to overcome that. When the characters really wanted my help with their problems and I disappointed them if I failed to act. That stuck with me. Heck I would say it even taught me how to be a better friend as I grew up. BG3 continues this tradition, and expands upon it with all of the complexity that a more modern game can provide. I wont do any spoilers but, suffice it to say I am enchanted by the characters, and really feel the beats when they succeed or fail. I want to help the people I like, and I want to shatter the people that would stop me from doing so. Not many games give you that feeling of personal responsibility for your story and the stories of your companions, but BG3 does.

    The second thing I will mention is the systems. While there could be some quality of life changes regarding some oversites in UI, the systems for combat are great. As I said before, I had written a forum post when I first played early access about my skepticism of its similarity to Divinity, but they had taken the advice of me and every other fan of D&D, changed it to what we wanted, and made no fuss about it. The results? I feel like I am playing a masterfully homebrewed campaign of D&D 5e, to the point where I certainly have an advantage over a new player, knowing beforehand what a bonus action, a spell slot, and what "gith" are. It made me wary even that the systems could be a little too complex for a casual, none rpg player to enjoy. But as I watched people play on twitch, I can see that the fun of the combat and its ease of use outweigh the sometimes cumbersome system knowledge it might take to understand *precisely* what is going on when you, say, use smite as a bonus action in order to make your attack deal 2d6 more radiant damage to any enemy, multiplied by its resistances, and since you have a cool item, healing you in the process for 2d4. The game makes it understandable through good audio ques, visual design, and UI design. Making RPGs approachable to the masses has long been one of the big barriers to more people playing, and Larian seems to have done it by simply trusting that players are smart enough to get it. How simple, and yet effective.

    To bring this big old post to the end, it is no understatement for me to say that Baldur's Gate 3 has, in many ways, revitalized my faith in the games industry. In the past few years I have felt, like many, that the only way to get something unique and beautiful in a game is to find it in indie developers. Whether it be a system, a story, an art style or some mix of all of those, more and more it feels hard to find a "big budget" game that evokes the sense of awe and wonder that those intimate studios seem to capture. Larian, though, has proved that it is not impossible for a big team to make something wonderful, heartwarming, heart wrenching, and built from the bottom up with love.    … Expand
  43. Tasosdesp
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This game wakes old good nostalgia from the golden gaming era with modern systems and graphics..

    -The story 10/10
    -The Combat 10/10
    -The Cinematics 10/10
    -The Sound 10/10

    Congratulations to all Larian team cause this game have many charismatic people behind it

    What a masterpiece.
  44. Zafirencio
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Truly a masterpiece which will change all cRPGs and directly RPGs in general.

    The story is amazing, it's graphics/sound are perfect and very atmospheric. It's gameplay really resolves DnD 5e system with some tweaks in order to make it more enjoyable than the TTRPG itself. I'm pretty sure Larian will get their GOTY with this game. Really looking forward for more from this studio,    Truly a masterpiece which will change all cRPGs and directly RPGs in general.

    The story is amazing, it's graphics/sound are perfect and very atmospheric. It's gameplay really resolves DnD 5e system with some tweaks in order to make it more enjoyable than the TTRPG itself.

    I'm pretty sure Larian will get their GOTY with this game. Really looking forward for more from this studio, which passed from an Indie studio to a AAA game studio.    … Expand
  45. Phiriyakon
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    best game in this year.

    i have never played game like this before.now i want to try dnd.
  46. EldenLord84
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    I will admit, for the first few hours of BG3 I wasn't sure if it was going to live up to the hype. I am new to CRPGs and D&D, so there was a bit of a learning curve. A little over halfway through act 1 I hit level 5, and everything clicked. I am now 55 hours into the game and I'm just starting act 2.

    Clicking on everything that's clickable and reading every book is an absolute joy,    I will admit, for the first few hours of BG3 I wasn't sure if it was going to live up to the hype. I am new to CRPGs and D&D, so there was a bit of a learning curve. A little over halfway through act 1 I hit level 5, and everything clicked. I am now 55 hours into the game and I'm just starting act 2.

    Clicking on everything that's clickable and reading every book is an absolute joy, as is the combat. It may take a little getting used to if you've never played a game similar to this before, but there's no denying this is one of the best RPGs ever made. Truly well done.    … Expand
  47. Shalashaska2107
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Die Anzahl der Rezensionen, die ich auf Steam geschrieben habe lassen sich an einer Hand abzählen.

    Ich möchte jedoch diesem Spiel und den zahlreichen Menschen dahinter einfach DANKE sagen. Danke für ein Spiel, ein Erlebnis und eine unglaubliche Erfahrung. Ein Rollenspiel, das dich alle Grenzen (sofern es überhaupt welche gibt) alleine erforschen lassen kann. Ein Rollenspiel,    Die Anzahl der Rezensionen, die ich auf Steam geschrieben habe lassen sich an einer Hand abzählen.

    Ich möchte jedoch diesem Spiel und den zahlreichen Menschen dahinter einfach DANKE sagen.

    Danke für ein Spiel, ein Erlebnis und eine unglaubliche Erfahrung.

    Ein Rollenspiel, das dich alle Grenzen (sofern es überhaupt welche gibt) alleine erforschen lassen kann.

    Ein Rollenspiel, das dich dazu bringt am Ende mit deinen Freunden darüber zu sprechen, welche unglaublichen Erlebnisse du gemacht hast.

    Ich brauche nicht weiter auf alle Details einzugehen. Die wurden hier und auch auf zahlreichen anderen Plattformen bewertet. Es war mir jedoch ein großes Bedürfnis einfach mal Danke zu sagen. Danke, dass ihr mit diesem Epos vielleicht sogar eine Zeitenwende in der Gamingindustrie angestoßen haben könntet.    … Expand
  48. Stealth_Meister
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Deep, interconnected storylines between companions and a lovely main storyline!

    No microtransactions, battle pass, or any of that other crap.

    Overall, a very fun time.
  49. pedronson
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    o jogo mais impressionante que já presenciei desde de os grandes clássicos dos anos 90. Que ainda os supera de todas as maneiras possíveis, como é de se esperar pelo avanço de técnicas e tecnologias. Uma obra feita por uma empresa dirigida por pessoas que notavelmente amam o gênero, ao invés de simplesmente empresários que olham apenas análises de mercado
  50. Pixxxx
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Combat was daunting for me because I never played DnD but I feel like all the hours I played Xcom helped a lot. The writing, characters, story, voice acting, cutscenes, game systems is just absolutely perfect. Contrary to salty developers this game DID set a NEW STANDARD. To other studios: maybe if you'd spend time making a fun, rich, satisfying game instead ofAbsolute masterpiece. Combat was daunting for me because I never played DnD but I feel like all the hours I played Xcom helped a lot. The writing, characters, story, voice acting, cutscenes, game systems is just absolutely perfect. Contrary to salty developers this game DID set a NEW STANDARD. To other studios: maybe if you'd spend time making a fun, rich, satisfying game instead of focusing on how to monetize the ever living **** out of them you could achieve such greatness as Larian did. Instead of crying foul LEARN from them and emulate them. If BG3 doesn't win GOTY 2023 this industry is corrupt and I will pirate EVERYTHING except for Larian games.… Expand
  51. nandato
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Best game I have ever played. For the first time, it feels like I can really be who I want to be. The characters and the writings are awesome, and the Graphics and Gameplay are just as good. Perfect game and easily my game of the year and favorite game.
  52. TOMEK82
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been waiting for this game for a long time. Excellent game, Larian did the trick. :D… Expand
  53. species_delsol
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Best game ive ever played. Can recommend to anyone who likes RPGs or any new fan!
  54. WP4L
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Honestly there is too much good to sum up in a review. I can finally put down DOS 2 for a few years. Definitely the best RPG to release post 2017. Funny how them not chasing players' money leads to them destroying sales expectations. No gamer would have ever saw that coming.....
  55. DoctorShmeat
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Greatest CRPG of all time, the customization and immense amount of choices alone make this a masterpiece. Combine that with the fun gameplay, interesting story, and compelling characters? 10/10.
  56. Ghosty23
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is nothing less than an absolute masterpiece. The possibilities are almost endless, and the gameplay feels awesome, just like everything else in this perfect game
  57. Axel14
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A Great game, And the best rpg I have ever played. An absolute masterpiece that I highly advice to anyone who likes D&D or any rpgs in general.
  58. Fluffy994
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Over 40hrs inn and i love it! All the choices and posebilities you have gives this alot of replayability
  59. YuBuBa
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    This is the first time I'm rating a game, the game is just awesome! Thank you Larian Studios! You can notice in every corner that there is a lot of love in the game! In my eyes, this art is not only the Title Game of The Year but the Best game of all time!
  60. eipaha
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This game is a dream come true. Being a fan of Larian's former games I really wanted to play more and this one does not leave me dry. Graphics are beautiful and so clean. Everything you do is amplified to the max and your story that you are building with your choices comes alive because of that. Sound design is a masterpiece once again, I cannot really give enough praise for it. Having toThis game is a dream come true. Being a fan of Larian's former games I really wanted to play more and this one does not leave me dry. Graphics are beautiful and so clean. Everything you do is amplified to the max and your story that you are building with your choices comes alive because of that. Sound design is a masterpiece once again, I cannot really give enough praise for it. Having to experience it from the beginning of the EA, I can really appreciate the hard work behind it and how much more we players were given to the release. I'm a fan of turn-based combat and I love to take my time for it, thinking all varieties to go forward so I cannot say a bad word for it. I understand that it's really not for anyone, just like real-time combat isn't fun for me. I still think players can adapt to it quite nicely. This game has been a real treat and I have booked 200 hours already, and there is plenty of hours more to come. I love how one playthrough leaves so many stones unturned for the next ones to reveal them.… Expand
  61. Bigbungusbill
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    If either this or Zelda wins GOTY, the world is in balance. It's been so long since I've become so hooked on something, so attached to these NPCs and wanting to explore every crevice of a map, this is a 10/10 if ever I've played one.
  62. Jertek
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Best RPG experience i had recently!
    Every dialogue counts.

    Great job Larian Studios.
  63. Verres
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    A new standard for RPGs and character dynamics. BG3 actually lets you feel like your character ranging not just from combat, but to character interactions and dialogue.
  64. Soniaamagic
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    It is a very good game.
    I have been playing for 100 hours and it seems to me that it is created with a lot of love.
  65. Budulu
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    Makes turn-based combat interesting by giving it a verticality not often found in other turn-based combat games. I wish some more story was added into the 3rd act, but seeing the support for the game from Larian has me optimistic that BG3, which is already a masterpiece, will become a timeless classic.
  66. Domik888
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    A great game by Larian studio. An amazing adventure. A hugely expanded game with tons of gameplay options. For a fan of rpg games a must-have item. I recommend and look forward to the console release as well. One of the few games to which with a clear conscience I can give 10/10.
  67. loveletters
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    im an old and jaded adult that isnt a fan of crpgs so i was skeptical. im tired of the recently bias of gaming but its true, this is a masterpiece. yes, there are flaws and some reviews have good criticism of the game, the bugs in the late game are unacceptable. luckily, its not Cyberpunk level of bugs so it is playable for most people. That, along with the goodwill they rightful earned,im an old and jaded adult that isnt a fan of crpgs so i was skeptical. im tired of the recently bias of gaming but its true, this is a masterpiece. yes, there are flaws and some reviews have good criticism of the game, the bugs in the late game are unacceptable. luckily, its not Cyberpunk level of bugs so it is playable for most people. That, along with the goodwill they rightful earned, is why they have been given a pass by most gamers. Whether thats right or wrong, you tell me.

    The story and character development ranges in quality from mediocre to masterful. The combat is very fun even though i dislike pretty much every turn based game. Theres so many options for player choice in build, execution and agency that it can be overwhelming (at least in the class i chose). I think ill give more crpgs a chance and thats a great compliment to Larian.

    Any review complaining about "wokeness" can be disregarded as political whining. Larian made the game they wanted to thats not full of microtransactions and thats what i want from devs. I'm glad Larian was in the position to be able to deliver that to us. Even if you're not a fan of the game its a net positive for gamers to have another massive successful in the standard business model.    … Expand
  68. UberEpicZach
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having beat the game with 120 hours, I can confidently say nothing has ever had be so engaged as this game has, the voice acting, the mocap animation, the thousands of different ways to play it -incredible.… Expand
  69. Psalms
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This game made me make an account and care to rate it. I dont care much for opinions, or people putting things on a pedestal but this game deserves GOTY or decade for that matter.

    Everything is well thought out and meticulous. There's actual story that isnt rehashed, and a myriad of options on how to deal with things. Well done, Larian.
  70. Raufo16
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Didn't think any game had a chance of beating TOTK this year for GOTY. But here it is. The best game I've played this year and an absolute must play on PC. Controller support is good too; so console versions will be fun too. But this excels with a mouse and keyboard.
  71. Charlie2009
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    This is an absolutely amazing RPG
    La creación de personajes es una de mis partes favoritas.
    La historia se hace muy entretenida y rejugable.
  72. DRwin
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Absolutely a work of love from the developers. Beautiful graphics & music, amazing writing.. a game where choices actually matter (if you wanted you can just kill off any main character and the game doesn’t miss a beat), but more than that, the game constantly presents moral dilemmas which aren’t easy but certainly are consequential. I can’t imagine I won’t play this through 5-6 times atAbsolutely a work of love from the developers. Beautiful graphics & music, amazing writing.. a game where choices actually matter (if you wanted you can just kill off any main character and the game doesn’t miss a beat), but more than that, the game constantly presents moral dilemmas which aren’t easy but certainly are consequential. I can’t imagine I won’t play this through 5-6 times at least, if not more. Just wow.… Expand
  73. Booki8
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    A fantastic game that is miles ahead of any other in terms of decision-making freedom and player immersion. The camera work takes some getting used to, and combat can sometimes be a bit slow. Customization options are not bad but could be improved.

    The story is generally good and will guarantee many hundreds of hours of gameplay for some, as the world evolves with the player's    A fantastic game that is miles ahead of any other in terms of decision-making freedom and player immersion. The camera work takes some getting used to, and combat can sometimes be a bit slow. Customization options are not bad but could be improved.

    The story is generally good and will guarantee many hundreds of hours of gameplay for some, as the world evolves with the player's decisions, offering a new experience with each playthrough.

    A major downside, however, is the apparent requirement to sleep with a character in the first act if you want to pursue a love story. It makes little sense to do something like this so early on when the characters barely know each other, and it's simply not nice to set such a thing as a prerequisite for love, at least in my opinion.

    The third act, on the other hand, feels somewhat unfinished and rushed and some quests seem to fizzle out into nothing, like with Karlach, who apparently doesn't have a single satisfying ending.

    Otherwise, a top game from which all other RPGs can learn a lot.    … Expand
  74. MrHC
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Yes, I hopped on the hype train for this one. However early access did give me some justification for this.
    The full game still managed to exceed my expectations.
  75. yacineyass_92
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Definitely a masterpiece.The storyline is great , the attention to details impressive and the characters side quests very rich .
  76. sam_fernanndes
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    is an epic and masterful gaming experience that unquestionably deserves a perfect 10. This review aims to justify this rating by highlighting the aspects that make the game a masterpiece in the RPG genre.
  77. MikeSavage
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    "Generation's Game" was my gateway into the Baldur's saga, and what an entrance it was. The depth it adds and the experience it brings to the D&D tabletop is spectacular. It's a shame about the level 12 cap and perhaps some lack of optimization in ACT3, but that would be nitpicking at this point.
  78. lucascismoski
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    The best game i've played in the decade!
    The love the developers put into this is stuning.
    Thank you Larian for this materpiece!
  79. aindtrud
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Larian really knows how to make their games feel so dang immersive and well put together. This one, no doubt, is the biggest and most kick-ass game ever made.
  80. igaby
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Great game, 10 out of 10
    Great storyline, graphics, characters
    hope for GOTY
  81. ftd
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    My first experience with the series began with the third part and I did not regret it, in the game I met a good story and rpg component (one of the best in the history of games), decent graphics, well and the most interesting thing that the game is perfectly implemented cooperative, you can enjoy the game playing with friends stack of 4 people and the game is absolutely friendly to this.My first experience with the series began with the third part and I did not regret it, in the game I met a good story and rpg component (one of the best in the history of games), decent graphics, well and the most interesting thing that the game is perfectly implemented cooperative, you can enjoy the game playing with friends stack of 4 people and the game is absolutely friendly to this. The interface and control is intuitive, reminiscent of Divinity original sin 2 and similar games.… Expand
  82. x360ftw
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    So i have never played DnD .
    i never really played BG 1 & 2 . just a little bit a few months ago. it wasn't really for me, i found them quite janky.
    Baldurs Gate 3 on the other hand is by far the best rpg i have ever played. it is well put together , the interface is fairly intuitive and the voice actors are really very good. it has such an immersive world and the characters are    So i have never played DnD .
    i never really played BG 1 & 2 . just a little bit a few months ago. it wasn't really for me, i found them quite janky.
    Baldurs Gate 3 on the other hand is by far the best rpg i have ever played. it is well put together , the interface is fairly intuitive and the voice actors are really very good. it has such an immersive world and the characters are interesting and fun to have around in your party. the interactions between them can be fantastic and occasionally go in quite unexpected ways. I am very much enjoying all of the core characters stories and find myself actually caring about most of them . even the initially very unlikable gith lady. (she is actually my favorite)

    10/10 because i cant give it 20    … Expand
  83. CoreDave
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    If ever there was a game deserving of a 10 score it's this one. Truly amazing game that has become a full on obsession for that last week since its launch. Fantastic, Bravo, Encore.
  84. Hexley
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    The best fantasy RPG of the last decade and a substantial leap forward presentation wise and mechanically.
  85. thebeik
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This year has been amazing for gaming and this is by far its crown jewel. Haven't had this much pure fun with a game since Elden Ring.

    I've never been into RTS or turn based games with the exception of Persona 5 but man is this one worth picking up. Easy GOTY in my eyes 20 hours deep.
  86. Lord0Shadow
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    simply magnificent, sensational game, even the style of the game is not the best (action) the care with the game makes it deserve one of the best RPGs.
  87. Mass89
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This game is everything I've been looking forward to since the beginning of early access. I don't want to put it down.
  88. austinneitch
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This game has made me realize that I need to give isometric and/or turn based combat video games a chance. Also, it's been quite a few years since I've had to debate whether or not I'm going to call in sick to work just so I can keep playing a video game. This game is easily in my top 5 all time and something I will most likely end up putting 400+ hours into. 105 hours so far and counting.This game has made me realize that I need to give isometric and/or turn based combat video games a chance. Also, it's been quite a few years since I've had to debate whether or not I'm going to call in sick to work just so I can keep playing a video game. This game is easily in my top 5 all time and something I will most likely end up putting 400+ hours into. 105 hours so far and counting. If you're a fan of RPG's but don't like isometric and/or turn based combat video games, I still highly recommend giving this game a chance. Buy it on Steam, MAKE A CHARACTER QUICKLY, and just play for an hour.… Expand
  89. felipepe
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I've played D&D only a handful of times and I've never played previous Baldur's Gate titles but I had a lot of fun playing this game with friends. Besides I think the practices behind this game are something to stand up for.
  90. indor
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This is the best cRPG I've played so far, well maybe the second right after the Witcher 3.

    Despite the fact that this game has some problems, compared to other productions from recent years it is sensational. If you like cRPG and you don't like this game because you think it should be called Divinity 3... I'm sorry for you.
  91. LeoNates
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    30 hours of game and still on the first act, this is one of the games that makes me feel like i'm living inside that world, the options available at the character creations allows me to create someone that i will never be able to be on the real life, thank you Larian Studios for this masterpiece.
  92. Barold
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    A triple A game made by gamers. ill be playing this for years to come. better than Bethesda can do nowadays
  93. Nosferatu95
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Game of the year! 11/10 The game is wonderful. This could be the end of the review, but I'll write about the emotions of a person who likes to play classic RPGs. Firstly, I'm shocked by the graphics, I can't get enough of the characters. The scenes are set perfectly. Dialog options are also more than enough. The game has grown a lot and I say this from a height of 400 hours in early accessGame of the year! 11/10 The game is wonderful. This could be the end of the review, but I'll write about the emotions of a person who likes to play classic RPGs. Firstly, I'm shocked by the graphics, I can't get enough of the characters. The scenes are set perfectly. Dialog options are also more than enough. The game has grown a lot and I say this from a height of 400 hours in early access and observations of its development. I also really like the fights and the step-by-step approach gives me huge options for tactics. I get sincere pleasure from immersion in the game, from communicating with companions, from interesting fights. I love the first parts of Baldur's Gate 1, 2 with all my heart, but the fights there frankly bored me from the first hours of the game. Communication with satellites there was also not enough for me. Everything is fine for me here. And it looks like I will spend hundreds and hundreds more hours in this game.… Expand
  94. TheSeekerThe
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece of the decade, 10 out of 10. You won't find such variability in any other game. I hope other developers will realize that games should be made like this, but the main thing is for publishers to understand it.
  95. jazz1992
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Finally a great product worth my time and money. Thank you Larian Studios for this wonderful product! Can't wait for the new DOS!
  96. C-Horse
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    A full on awesome game!
    The attention to level design and the amount of side quests, that actually feels like tiny story missions. When you buy the game, you get hundred of hours of unique gameplay. And the depth of the story and the characters is so good. 10/10
  97. Sketchanbu
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I never heard of Baldurs Gate and i easn't familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, out of curiosity i bought the early access version.

    I was astonished of how much potential this game had and Larian delivered, all my expectations were fullfilled and more. Larian implemented all of the wishes the fans wanted, and did it in a way that is just out of this World. The Story, the Character    I never heard of Baldurs Gate and i easn't familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, out of curiosity i bought the early access version.

    I was astonished of how much potential this game had and Larian delivered, all my expectations were fullfilled and more.
    Larian implemented all of the wishes the fans wanted, and did it in a way that is just out of this World.
    The Story, the Character progression, the fighting system, the depth, the setting and all this love, detail and effort that went into this game i just can't describe it.
    If i had to compare this game to the recently released Diablo 4, there is no comparison BG 3 is in my opinion already game of the decade.
    If someone would ask how would you describe Baldurs Gate 3 in one word, i would say Mastepiece.    … Expand
  98. Xardok
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This is the defenition of a great RPG. EVERY Developer that wants to develope any kind of RPG should take a close look.
  99. highheadd
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    It's like we are living the golden age of RPG's. Great game with versatility and fun gameplay.
  100. Bellu90
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Gioco stupendo molto bello graficamente e artisticamente,il conparto rpg è meraviglioso, esplorare il mondo di gioco è molto gratificante ogni npc che trovi in game puo dirti cose interessanti o sorprenderti con opzioni di dialogo e rende il mondo di gioco uno dei piu credibili. Si percepisce tutto l'amore che gli sviluppatori ci hanno messo nello sviluppo. Super consigliato
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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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