Baldur's Gate 3

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  1. TarHeel
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 became the best game I have ever played. Previous one was Baldur's Gate II.
  2. vxxd
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    The bible of good gaming, game of the decade.
    if you are stupid enough to play only clickers(arpg), this game is not for you.
  3. Kumalo
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    For all those who have never played Baldur's Gate the vote will definitely be a 10.
    For those like me who played the old titles it can only be a 7 because the game is really well done but it's a Divinity Original Sin 2 with the DnD 5 rules and nothing more, nothing less.
    where are the things peculiar to Baldur's Gate like: - 6x Member Party - Action Turn Combat without turn to turn    For all those who have never played Baldur's Gate the vote will definitely be a 10.
    For those like me who played the old titles it can only be a 7 because the game is really well done but it's a Divinity Original Sin 2 with the DnD 5 rules and nothing more, nothing less.

    where are the things peculiar to Baldur's Gate like:
    - 6x Member Party
    - Action Turn Combat without turn to turn mode
    - Formation mode where you can organize the battle
    - more isometric view (right now it's too far and not well realized)

    I would have given it an 8/9 if it had another name without mentioning Baldur's Gate that right now it's another things and other genre    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. grandchefpanda
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    The best game I played in the last decade. So many possibilities. The scenario and sub quests are greats, combat is difficult and fun. A really great game in so many ways.
  6. Haltsu
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Larian Studios delivers yet another masterpiece 6 years in the making!

    Pros: + Excellent story + Characters are colorful and unique + Gameplay! Turn based goodness with a lot of different paths and choices you can make to effect the story! + Music is fantastic! + Mastering the games mechanics is very rewarding! Easy to play, hard to master. Cons: - Tutorial could be a bit    Larian Studios delivers yet another masterpiece 6 years in the making!

    Pros:
    + Excellent story
    + Characters are colorful and unique
    + Gameplay! Turn based goodness with a lot of different paths and choices you can make to effect
    the story!
    + Music is fantastic!
    + Mastering the games mechanics is very rewarding! Easy to play, hard to master.

    Cons:
    - Tutorial could be a bit better.
    - Act III has some performance issues and bugs.    … Expand
  7. LoadedTrain987
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is an absolute masterpiece that seamlessly melds captivating storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and engaging gameplay.

    From the moment you take a step into its richly detailed world, you get hit by the intricate character development and the morally complex choices that shaped the narrative. The attention to detail in every aspect, from spellcasting to dialogues, is    Baldur's Gate 3 is an absolute masterpiece that seamlessly melds captivating storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and engaging gameplay.

    From the moment you take a step into its richly detailed world, you get hit by the intricate character development and the morally complex choices that shaped the narrative.
    The attention to detail in every aspect, from spellcasting to dialogues, is nothing short of astonishing. Larian Studios has outdone themselves, creating an RPG that not only pays homage to its legendary predecessors but also sets a new standard for the genre.    … Expand
  8. SonjoDeRue
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Un piccolo miracolo, se non per il gioco in sé (comunque di livello altissimo, con dialoghi stupendi e divertente sia dal lato gestionale RPG che da quello tattico del combattimento), anche per la ventata di aria fresca che ha portato sul mercato, mantenendo e superando le aspettative promesse. Sicuramente uno dei giochi più interessanti del 2023, ma forse della decade
  9. Vivarevulction
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    GAME of THE YEAR.
    Thanks Larian This game is awesome.Best RPG game ever.Buy and play.
  10. ljpmatii
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Over 150h in Early Access - awesome. Then started over with full release and I am even more shocked. It got even better. I have over 200h counting loading saves to see other outcomes and licking all the walls. And it was just Act1 with small amount of Act2.
    This is a masterpiece full of content and impossibly good mechanics. A sandbox and a great story altogether. We all know it’s a    Over 150h in Early Access - awesome. Then started over with full release and I am even more shocked. It got even better. I have over 200h counting loading saves to see other outcomes and licking all the walls. And it was just Act1 with small amount of Act2.
    This is a masterpiece full of content and impossibly good mechanics. A sandbox and a great story altogether. We all know it’s a pinnacle of RPG, one of the greatest achievements in games since The Witcher 3.
    It has some flaws which is understandable in such big game, yet still even with lot of bugs and bad next acts (doubt) it’s impossible to lower the score to less than 10.    … Expand
  11. aetran
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a great game that progressively loses its steam as it goes on. The first half of the game is great, with great RPG elements, enjoyable characters, and a pretty strong storyline with branching choices. The narrative isn't necessarily amazing, but its a great set-up for an extremely open ended DnD adventure, getting the closest to free-form that most games can. LevelBaldur's Gate 3 is a great game that progressively loses its steam as it goes on. The first half of the game is great, with great RPG elements, enjoyable characters, and a pretty strong storyline with branching choices. The narrative isn't necessarily amazing, but its a great set-up for an extremely open ended DnD adventure, getting the closest to free-form that most games can. Level design is similar to DOS2, giving the player tons of freedom for creative ways to solve problems, similar to an immersive sim. There are a few missteps in the earlier sections of the game, most notably are the almost obnoxiously in-your-face companions who all want to sleep with you the moment you meet them, which can be annoying at best and uncomfortable at worst, but they're not too bad as to damage the experience.
    By the second half, however, your choices become increasingly less meaningful, and eventually, the game stops giving you choices you would have had previously. Act 3 drags this game down badly, and should have been entirely cut to serve as a sequel so that it could be better fleshed out. It is terribly buggy, with heaps of cut content (and apparently content that is effectively cut, not activating due to bugs. This completely ruins the "evil" route in the game, and I'm completely baffled they shipped it like that), in addition to performance issues so bad that the game becomes borderline unplayable at times. Performance degrades horribly as sessions go on, although a restart can help. Despite the awful marketing claim of "17,000" endings, there is one, and it is sequel bait, something that comes across as almost insulting after slogging through Act 3. Here, Larian has continued their tradition of half-baked late-game chapters, but this is easily the worst offender. It's so bad that I have taken 2 off of my score, and if it weren't for the fantastic first 20-30 hours, I likely would have lowered my score to a 6 or below. If Act 3 was a stand-alone game, I could not recommend it in good faith.    … Expand
  12. MehdiRaza
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    A breath of fresh air. Got so tired of the same game concepts getting repeated over and over. I can't stress how much we needed this. It's understandable the game might feel overwhelming at the start, but man once you get the hang of it, it's just amazing. Everything about the game is perfect. And it's fine if you save before rolling the dice, we all do it. :p
  13. twowheelsdown
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    I'm finding that I am not a fan of clunkily moving around by mouse clicks, and BG3 has a steep learning curve if you've never played a turn based/D&D style game before. It seriously needs a tutorial for newbs with no prior experience in this style of game. The lack of a decent quest tracking system is also frustrating. Worst though are the game killing bugs, like suddenly being permanentlyI'm finding that I am not a fan of clunkily moving around by mouse clicks, and BG3 has a steep learning curve if you've never played a turn based/D&D style game before. It seriously needs a tutorial for newbs with no prior experience in this style of game. The lack of a decent quest tracking system is also frustrating. Worst though are the game killing bugs, like suddenly being permanently encumbered after the patch, even if you dump your entire inventory down to your skivvies. Suggested online fixes like "kill yourself and then pay 200 gold to revive" aren't a fix at all. There is a game here to like, but it would be a lot more likeable if they had made it more friendly to new players, and of course squashed the game killing bugs.… Expand
  14. Straga
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    The best game I've played since The Witcher 3 in 2016, I daresay my experience with Baldur's Gate 3 is even better. Masterfully crafted world with superb storyline that can be told in more ways than one and it will still be miraculously coherent by the end of it.
  15. Bemehoth87
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Es el juego definitivo del año, la historia la jugabilidad hay infinidad de cosas por hacer seguro me jubilare con este videojuego
  16. Zwors
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Aside from some missing actions, it is the perfect D&D game, also Lae'zel is a ****
  17. Gindolfin
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Sets a new benchmark not only for the CRPG genre but all gaming.
    Excellent Story, graphics, sound. Great combat & dialogue systems.
  18. Dowakin
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    This game is amazing, the reason it's only a 9 and not a 10 is because it's a bit difficult at first, the controls are a bit wobbly, but other than that it's a great game. I recommend, but still wait for the release on the Xbox, it's still not a Sony exclusive.
  19. Jasonsoh79
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    The story and gameplay are both enjoyable and there are many customizable builds and optional paths which affect the game. The only issue is I face some game breaking bugs in chapter 3 of the game and I think it needs some polish. Other than that everything has been great!
  20. crl420
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I know I've only just scratched the surface with the 25+ hours put into this game. Eagerly anticipated this years ago when I first played ealry access. There is actually world changing impact hours after a quest decision was made. So many different directions to go that I can already imagine replay being like a completely new character story arc. I can't wait to see what else thisI know I've only just scratched the surface with the 25+ hours put into this game. Eagerly anticipated this years ago when I first played ealry access. There is actually world changing impact hours after a quest decision was made. So many different directions to go that I can already imagine replay being like a completely new character story arc. I can't wait to see what else this game uncovers for me. My hat is off to Larian Studios. Congratulations on a real winner here.… Expand
  21. YM_Salute
    Aug 23, 2023
    1
    Honestly this game wasn't as good as many made it out to be. Could've been much better. UI bugs are a known issue in this game such as Combat UI bugs, tutorial messages bugs, minor text tweaks, possible blocking issue, Incorrect player portraits, black screen issue, and issues with NPC's crime interrogation dialogue.
  22. Otnisuthunder
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Para mí el número 1 era la saga del Dragon Age pero ahora se coló esta obra maestra en mi number one. Excelente juego, todo elevado a un nivel nunca visto en la historia de los videojuegos.
  23. brsantoshu
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    I've never played this genre of games the same way I've never played souls like games. My first game was Elden Ring where I fell in love with the game and now I'm having the same feeling with Baldurs Gate 3 a new and exciting game.
  24. Tars2000
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Awesome game. Don’t get a lot of time to play games any more, so having something solid with an engaging story is so welcome.
  25. Tygonn
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    The attention to detail, wonderful power of choice, and a plethora of ways to replay, make this game a 10/10 for me. Developers and PR people screaming about how we can’t expect games to be like this should be afraid of consumers finding and experiencing something finally worth while. We won’t forget and I will continue supporting studios producing what we want, not what they think willThe attention to detail, wonderful power of choice, and a plethora of ways to replay, make this game a 10/10 for me. Developers and PR people screaming about how we can’t expect games to be like this should be afraid of consumers finding and experiencing something finally worth while. We won’t forget and I will continue supporting studios producing what we want, not what they think will make them more money.… Expand
  26. FredRN
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. 120h in and still so much to do and explore. Best companion system in the industry with amazing story and your actions and decisions ACTUALLY effect the world and the story. 10/10
  27. Kanr0ss
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Я просто поражен глубиной и захватывающей атмосферой этой RPG игры! От первых минут я погрузился в удивительный мир, полный загадок и приключений. Графика просто потрясающая — каждый уголок этой виртуальной вселенной проработан до мельчайших деталей.помимо захватывающего сюжета, игра также предлагает множество побочных квестов и заданий. Это дарит бесконечные возможности для исследованияЯ просто поражен глубиной и захватывающей атмосферой этой RPG игры! От первых минут я погрузился в удивительный мир, полный загадок и приключений. Графика просто потрясающая — каждый уголок этой виртуальной вселенной проработан до мельчайших деталей.помимо захватывающего сюжета, игра также предлагает множество побочных квестов и заданий. Это дарит бесконечные возможности для исследования мира и взаимодействия с его обитателями. Каждое задание — это отдельная история, добавляющая глубины вселенной игры.

    И, конечно же, нельзя не отметить музыкальное сопровождение. Оно создает неповторимую атмосферу каждой локации и момента игры. Звуки природы, бои, мелодии в городских тавернах — каждая нота добавляет живости и настроения происходящему.

    В заключение, эта RPG игра — настоящий шедевр, который заставил меня поверить в волшебство виртуальных миров. Великолепная графика, захватывающий сюжет, множество возможностей для развития персонажа и атмосферное звуковое сопровождение делают её незабываемой. Однозначно рекомендую всем поклонникам жанра!    … Expand
  28. Spycrabp
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Used to play a few turn-based games on mobile before, and I also played SWTOR but I'm more of an FPS shooter kind of player (Doom Eternal), Paladins, etc.). I'm not a D&D fan but god damn I do love the storytelling in BG3, the combat (though not for everyone), and the exploration. If you are a player looking for action and to get your adrenaline rush, this game is not for you.

    I also    Used to play a few turn-based games on mobile before, and I also played SWTOR but I'm more of an FPS shooter kind of player (Doom Eternal), Paladins, etc.). I'm not a D&D fan but god damn I do love the storytelling in BG3, the combat (though not for everyone), and the exploration. If you are a player looking for action and to get your adrenaline rush, this game is not for you.

    I also love the fact that this game has 0 microtransactions, I've been a victim of this kind of crap for a few years now and just recently realized it's all crap. This game is what we used to play, a complete product right from the get-go.

    And for that, I would like to thank Larian for what they have accomplished.    … Expand
  29. psitarron
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    I am loving this game so far. As someone that grew up with DnD, this is a game that satisfies an itch that's gone unscratched for decades.

    Most modern games put out garbage and monitize everything. They don't respect the players time and money and it shows in the garbage they put out. BG3 goes above and beyond to bring a unique and replayable experience to us, the players. I can also    I am loving this game so far. As someone that grew up with DnD, this is a game that satisfies an itch that's gone unscratched for decades.

    Most modern games put out garbage and monitize everything. They don't respect the players time and money and it shows in the garbage they put out. BG3 goes above and beyond to bring a unique and replayable experience to us, the players. I can also start an adventure with my friends and have a high quality experience. I wish the industry at large would learn from this but they won't because they are greedy. Which is why I no longer buy games until I see the reviews and player experiences. I don't reward them with my business once they ruin the reputation. (cough cough - mass effect, assasin's creed, Cyberpunk, etc.)

    I bought this and it runs great on my mac native right off steam, which I'm surprised by. I may end up buying it again for my PS5 just to reward them extra money for doing it right. it has cross save platform feature which is both thoughtful and practical.    … Expand
  30. Emilio200
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
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  31. ArisaSer2
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    Ты моя радость , ты моё горе Я очень яркая фанатка RPG .Но что сделали наши любимые разработчики из "Larian Studio"
    120 Гб это честно говоря мало в наше время но даже я их не увидела .Куда потратили эти 120 Гб ладно давайте по порядку ,мы сейчас разберемся.
    -Управление и Интерфейс Плохое управление камерой, в 3D RPG даже Solasta справилась с этой задачей зато крутые Larian пролетели    Ты моя радость , ты моё горе Я очень яркая фанатка RPG .Но что сделали наши любимые разработчики из "Larian Studio"
    120 Гб это честно говоря мало в наше время но даже я их не увидела .Куда потратили эти 120 Гб ладно давайте по порядку ,мы сейчас разберемся.

    -Управление и Интерфейс Плохое управление камерой, в 3D RPG даже Solasta справилась с этой задачей зато крутые Larian пролетели этот курс ! Она утомляет а также жрет мои ресурсы в ПК, это управление отняло много времени навигации по курсы .Иконки а также текст маленькие. Во всплывающих подсказках по способностям и заклинаниям отсутствует важная информация. Книга заклинаний, которая вызывает недоумение Функция сортировки предметов работает только в одном меню инвентаря, в других нет, и фильтры предметов отсутствуют я почувствовала себя в Skyrim.Прости меня Bethesda


    - Игровой процесс это твою мать боль я плакать хочу когда начинается бой так как понимаю если я не получу проверку скрытности , я потрачу почти час реального времени на бессмысленный бой .
    Я особенно зла из за "Дайс" если в реальной жизни кость достачно честна то BG3 очень часто ты пролетаешь всякие проверки на характеристики.Диологи это тоже честно говоря боль , если в жизни ты сам выстраивает свой диолог то тут всего пару веток по типу Да/Нет,Почему/Возможно /Никогда добавьте это в любой диолог и ветки и поймёте что я права .
    Катсцены неплохие если бы графика не была такой ландшафтной.

    -Звук . Классический саунд BG , потом пару скрипок , несколько классических звуков фэнтези и все .
    Я бы ещё написала про то что BG3 слишком похож на Ведьмак 3 у них правила их игры происходит только в определенном месте но как только ты выходишь из зоны комфорта то игра становится тусклой .Но если я начну лить только кислоту то меня забанят опять .

    Итог BG3 как многие игры этого года ,это химера .
    Клон Divinity Original Sun,фильма D&D , реального боя нет, из за чего враги порядочно ждут.Поплакала над саундом но это игра должна называться Divinity 3 или D&D но это не BG3 это просто грустно -    … Expand
  32. wizard0013
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    This game is beyond anything else that's out. To say that it's ahead of its time would be doing a great disservice. No video game ever created has touched this level of depth and quality.
  33. zorek1
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Very good game, very good storyline, best experience of all new RPG ever made.
  34. redknight1981
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played pretty much every CRPG worth mentioning since the first Ultima game came out back in the 1980s. To say that I have seen everything and that I am a hard man to impress would be an understatement. My favorite games and golden standard to which I compared every game since the late 90s were the original Baldur's Gate games and Planescape Torment. To be honest when I heard that Larian Studios is making BG3, I was worried. Namely, I played some of their games and I wasn't impressed with what I saw.

    Divinity Original Sin 1 to me was an average game with decent combat mechanics, brilliant point and click adventure/puzzle elements, but unfortunately subpar writing, lore and characters. So, a score of 5/10 seemed appropriate. To me, the worst offender in DOS1 was Larian's tendency to overindulge in overacted humor, which clashed with darker themes of the game. I know this is a bit subjective, but to me the focus on humor completely ruined any immersion I had at the beginning of the game.

    Luckily, Divinity Original Sin 2 was much better in terms of consistency in tone - but I still wasn't too impressed with their writing and the characters. It was noticeably better, but much of Divinity's lore and setting still felt a bit too generic for my taste. Still, improvements in Larian's already excellent design in terms of choices and consequences, freedom and even better point and click adventure/puzzle elements made me give DOS2 a strong 9/10 - despite all of its flaws.

    And now we come to BG3. I was skeptical. When I saw the first gameplay videos... I thought... 'Even if it's as good as DOS2, it might be a good game, but it doesn't look like Baldur's Gate that I remember. It looks like DOS2 mod or at best DOS3!' Yet... I thoroughly enjoyed DOS2, so I decided to give it a try - and oh boy am I glad that I did.
    1. You can't go wrong with DnD system, which is just objectively better than what Larian cooked up with their Divinity games.
    2. Same can be said about the setting and lore. There is just something magical about visiting the Forgotten Realms.
    3. I don't know if Larian hired new writers, but the writing is superb! The story, the characters, my god... I just fell in love with it. Even the characters which at first glance seemed too modern or too weird to fit into Forgotten Realms, I absolutely fell in love with! Case and point, Karlach. When I first met her, she was too loud for me. She liked to swear a lot and when she said she wants to kill some paladins, I thought I would not be adding her to my party anytime soon. I mean, she didn't even look like she belongs in that world, since she gave me the impression like she is some kind of a biker girl from a futuristic Cyberpunk gang. Yet... I took her on a quest once and she was a damn good fighter. Then I started learning about her through conversations... and suddenly her behavior made sense. There is a reason why she is the way she is... and it fits her perfectly. The voice actress did an amazing job and now she is a constant part of all my adventures. The only problem is that all other characters are just as interesting, so it is such a hard choice whenever I need to leave someone behind.
    4. The combat is amazing. Part of it is certainly because of the DnD ruleset, which opens so many more options for each character to shine in its own unique way. But the biggest reason is that every big battle is like a mini-puzzle game in its own right with multiple solutions that feel incredibly satisfying. This might be a slight spoiler, but I came across a hag who quadrupled herself after my conversation with her turned sour. Each of her clones did insane damage for my under-leveled party. Basically 1 shot from her magic blast was enough to kill my characters straight away. And now there were 4 of them. What's worse... her quadruple spell made her almost impossible to hit (with only 20% hit chance). After only 1 turn, my party was pretty much decimated - and I couldn't even hope to land a hit. I was sure, I can't win, but I decided to at least try and hurt her before I meet my creator. In order to achieve this new goal, I could really rely only on one L1 spell. My Eldritch Knight that still barely clinged to life - had magic missile. Magic missile always hits with 100% certainty and it can target multiple targets, but the damage is horrible. So, prepared to meet my doom, I divided my magic missiles so that each of the 4 hags gets their fair share of pain... and... to my surprise, when the magic missile landed, it dispelled the hag's quadruple spell. With her illusion gone, I could finally hit her! A hopeless situation turned to hope if only I could somehow heal my knocked-out party. To make the long story short... I won the encounter!

    Anyway... I haven't felt like this about a video game for a very long time. BG3 is a masterpiece that makes me feel like a kid again. I thought I would never feel like this again. Thank you, Larian!    … Expand
  35. henrygostoso
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Mesmo sendo um RPG de turno esse jogo consegue ser incrível em um nicho que quase ninguém gosta como eu mais ele é aqueles jogos que é tão bom que abrimos excessao
  36. TheCoolMan
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    the game is okay, the gameplay and story are fine but there is a huge problem with the game. There are no microtransactions, I love microtransactions, they are the best part of any game I play most of the time and without them the game just feels empty
  37. Akorolin
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    This adventure is the best thing that happened to me for the first time in many years! Thanks to Lorian, I was introduced to the universe of the forgotten realms. The game is incredibly beautiful and gives a huge range of emotions! THANK YOU!
  38. kerydinho
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    O jogo tem um desenvolvimento e mecânicas muito boas, estão criticando o jogo por absolutamente nada.
  39. TylerDurden_64
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPG's ive ever played. Bought day one, didn't even need to check the reviews. Never played early access. Never watched any lets play's. i just knew with Larians track record and the fact they were willing to leave this game on early access for YEARS, just to make sure the game was polished and exactly the way they wanted it, shows their devotion to making a good D&D/baldursOne of the best RPG's ive ever played. Bought day one, didn't even need to check the reviews. Never played early access. Never watched any lets play's. i just knew with Larians track record and the fact they were willing to leave this game on early access for YEARS, just to make sure the game was polished and exactly the way they wanted it, shows their devotion to making a good D&D/baldurs gate faithful RPG. Cant recommend this game enough, for sure my game of the year and i dont see that changing.… Expand
  40. azba
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    One of the greatest games I played in a long time. In the same league with games like Elden Ring.

    Tons of fun content. Interesting story, both main story and the side quests. Fun combat with a lot of different ways to fight the fight. Combat may be a little confusing in the beginning if you have not played this kind of game before, but give it a little time and you'll enjoy it. My 2    One of the greatest games I played in a long time. In the same league with games like Elden Ring.

    Tons of fun content. Interesting story, both main story and the side quests. Fun combat with a lot of different ways to fight the fight. Combat may be a little confusing in the beginning if you have not played this kind of game before, but give it a little time and you'll enjoy it.

    My 2 cents about why this game received so much hate from *some* other game developers. The hate happened because this game, just like Elden Ring did, exposes the lazy, the incompetent, and the grifter, who will not or cannot make a really good game, and worry that they will have to up their game or be left behind.    … Expand
  41. Reddevil33
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    This game should have come with a warning, I was so excited to play it. I believe the warning should say, " Rebirthed dead dice game, made this way so you cant get the rolls you want, if you have never played d&d before dont buy this game. You will wind up with a product you dont understand and cant use. every time i roll the dice i lose, this game sucks.
  42. sm152
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. For me this is 2023 game of the year, it's so good that I will buy a PS5 version to take advantage of the cloud save when I want to play in the comfort of my sofa
  43. EddieDexx
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    This game really has all for a CRPG type of game. The only downside is that the combat is way too slow-paced due to being turn-based. Would've want realtime with pause like the earlier BG games, at least as an option (kinda like how Arcanum works). Beside that, everything is really great. And the story is really awesome and funny too. It's like KOTOR and Dragon Age Origins on crack.
  44. Zork888
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Baldur's gate 3, ce jeu qui réconcilie le RPG avec le vidéogame. Les personnages sont léchés, tous ont un background hyper intéressant, et les voir évoluer au fil de l'histoire est juste plaisant, sans compter sur les rebondissements ! Graphiquement, pour le peu qu'on ait le matériel adéquat, c'est tout simplement spelndide, les effets sont époustouflants de beauté et on a vraimentBaldur's gate 3, ce jeu qui réconcilie le RPG avec le vidéogame. Les personnages sont léchés, tous ont un background hyper intéressant, et les voir évoluer au fil de l'histoire est juste plaisant, sans compter sur les rebondissements ! Graphiquement, pour le peu qu'on ait le matériel adéquat, c'est tout simplement spelndide, les effets sont époustouflants de beauté et on a vraiment l'impression d'arpenter le monde de BG. Il reste néanmoins quelques petit bugs mais qui seront vite corrigés apparement et qui ne viennet absolument pas gâcher le gameplay (ils sont très rares). Etant fan de JDR sur table, je retoruve vraiment les sensations y afférant. Merci LARIAN, on l'avait révé, vous l'avez fait !!!

    Baldur's gate 3, this game which reconciles the RPG with the video game. The characters are polished, all have a super interesting background, and seeing them evolve over the course of the story is just pleasant, not to mention the twists and turns! Graphically, as long as you have the right equipment, it's simply splendid, the effects are breathtakingly beautiful and you really feel like you're walking through the world of BG. However, there are still a few small bugs but which will apparently be corrected quickly and which absolutely do not spoil the gameplay (they are very rare). Being a fan of tabletop RPGs, I really find the sensations associated with it. Thank you LARIAN, we dreamed it, you did it!!!    … Expand
  45. kris4u4
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    A complete masterpiece. You get the value of your money right away. Tons of hours of enjoyment and replay value. Easy game of the year and of the decade. This is really what games should be, feature complete, no microtransactions and full of content.
  46. ssbikey
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    As someone who is not very familiar with the D&d system, it takes some time to get used to the game, but they have built such an exciting world that I keep thinking about the game.Thanks for the Turkish language support.
  47. Dala42
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    I've been playing computer games for over thirty years and this masterpiece easily surpasses anything I've ever seen.
  48. declu
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    très bon rpg avec une grosse durée de vie de beau graphisme une bonne narration top pour les joueur rpg du genre
  49. leonardbrennare
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Simply the best RPG in the past 10 years
    It's wonderful to see CRPG coming back with full glory
  50. BatLB
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the Game in 91 Hours and in the end got really annoyed and fatigued by dumb narratives giving you the illusion of choice and a chance to win but expecting a 99 roll with a d20. The Characters are annoying and rarely make sense, the sex scenes unnecessary and only in the game to get attention.

    Besides that the game is clunky and you often target the wrong area by accident because the camera sees a story above the floor you are in, or really dumb pathfindig runs into traps or their death. Glitches galore too, especially with the UI and AI characters struggling to walk on elevators.

    Aside that its a OK DnD RPG that felt to me like a modern version of Neverwinter Nights, so if you liked that, check this out.    … Expand
  51. Gouz
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    baldur's gate 3 est un vrai chef d'œuvre. j'ai aimé du début à la fin tracer mon histoire dans celle du jeu on la vit comme un livre enfin c'est mon ressenti.
    Le côté aleatoire d'une partie de d&d est éclipsé par le fait qu'on puisse relancer les dés à l'infini en chargeant la sauvegarde; mais c'est pas si mal ça évite la frustration et permet d'aller vers les choix qu'on souhaite.
    Le    baldur's gate 3 est un vrai chef d'œuvre. j'ai aimé du début à la fin tracer mon histoire dans celle du jeu on la vit comme un livre enfin c'est mon ressenti.
    Le côté aleatoire d'une partie de d&d est éclipsé par le fait qu'on puisse relancer les dés à l'infini en chargeant la sauvegarde; mais c'est pas si mal ça évite la frustration et permet d'aller vers les choix qu'on souhaite.
    Le gameplay des combats est propre malgré quelques bugs assez rare toutefois.
    on s'attache aux personnages qui nous accompagnent, je craignais que la romance gâche un peu mais au final ça rend certaines partie de l'histoire concrètes (c'est pas obligatoire on peu passer complètement à coté. j'étais ému à la fin que l'aventure soit terminée    … Expand
  52. CB1331
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Fun tactical combat, amazing voice acting, and choice based game play. I am not a DnD player and I still love this game. Give it a shot, regardless of your experience with the tabletop game.
  53. Azeriel
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Waited 24 years for this sequel and it's absolutely worth it.

    Game of the Decade
  54. Kiid
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    é o jogo da minha vida porra.

    o jogo claramente tem problemas, mas considerando o tamanho do game e a quantidade de possibilidade de escolhas e ações para se tomar. os bugs nem atrapahando
  55. X-File
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Following suit from the previous games, Baldurs Gate 1, and Baldurs Gate 2, the third installment is an ABSOLUTE masterpiece. This could go down as the greatest video game of all time!
  56. Sagagarnek
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    There are not enough words to explain how miraculous it is for such a game to exist in 2023. A must-play for RPG fans.
  57. R2d32
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    It's a must-play with immense depth, polished role-playing, and turn-based combat. While there are minor bugs, the overall experience far outweighs any minor setbacks you might face. If you're seeking a medieval fantasy adventure unlike any other, Larian delivers. Moreover, it's refreshing to find a game that's complete without paywalls or microtransactions. The studio's passion for theIt's a must-play with immense depth, polished role-playing, and turn-based combat. While there are minor bugs, the overall experience far outweighs any minor setbacks you might face. If you're seeking a medieval fantasy adventure unlike any other, Larian delivers. Moreover, it's refreshing to find a game that's complete without paywalls or microtransactions. The studio's passion for the genre is evident.

    After playing for over 60 hours (and I haven’t finished my first run), I'm eager to explore its replayability and anticipate future DLCs.    … Expand
  58. alienwarefx
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    one of the best games i ever played-it will take you on a journey that you think is going one way and then it takes you somewhere completely different
  59. moonkut
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Best game ever!

    Thanks Larian studios for this masterpiece.

    Really looking forward to this game after Divinity: Original Sin II
  60. Ryzujin
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Top best CRPG all time, Must play right now. Game Of The Year coming thru . Thanks Larian for this masterpiece
  61. Smellslikedrago
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    The best game of the past 20 years for me, hands down, without a doubt. The depth of content, the myriad choices, the customisation. This is a watershed game and developers must take note of what is possible. Any others even attempting to make an rpg or even an action campaign like assassins creed, must pay attention to this. To think i once enjoyed Star Wars fallen order and survivor -The best game of the past 20 years for me, hands down, without a doubt. The depth of content, the myriad choices, the customisation. This is a watershed game and developers must take note of what is possible. Any others even attempting to make an rpg or even an action campaign like assassins creed, must pay attention to this. To think i once enjoyed Star Wars fallen order and survivor - those games are a total joke compared to the quality of this.… Expand
  62. senethril
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    -Position a potion and not explode it
    -Take back a potion is not working, no collision as well
    -potion ground effect length, not days -throw a potion on someone -click a potion and drag is not working -attack on a potion on the ground is not possible -Lillith too ez to kill, the only unit to kill since my game was always took by hackers.. -Thx for removing any ennemy units during a    -Position a potion and not explode it
    -Take back a potion is not working, no collision as well
    -potion ground effect length, not days
    -throw a potion on someone
    -click a potion and drag is not working
    -attack on a potion on the ground is not possible
    -Lillith too ez to kill, the only unit to kill since my game was always took by hackers..
    -Thx for removing any ennemy units during a game
    -So cool i get rez in the fire, but still die
    -Why talk to npc if you don't hire them ?
    -any normal price¿
    Worst online xp? SINCERELY? I LITERRALY DID THE WHOLE BEATCH MAP WO HAVE TO KILL ANYONE AND FINISH NOTHING WITH ONE NPC...    … Expand
  63. MolgraineVI
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    What can i say ? 200+ hours , atm second run ( evil ) and this game dosn't stop to amaze me . Beautifull characthter evolution , every choice matter in the end . Larian's Studios give us a beautifull diamond .
  64. strix0511
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    A great deep dive in DnD experience. Every piece of the game is a handcrafted to make your choices relevant. Its probably the most ambicious RPG game that I ever played, ando certainly creates a new paradigma for the default experience of the genre in the AAA segment.
  65. Ramonc
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Baldur Gate 3 es la definición de juego perfecto de verdad que no le consigo ninguna falla, es muy bueno recomendado para todo
  66. Generalpo
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Lo mejor de lo mejor, juego de la década
  67. Ranchero
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Dios que bueno es este juego realmente me encanta, de lo mejor de este año y de lo mejor en toda la década en su género
  68. Ziru1993
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, muy entretenido, historia perfecta, las mejores misiones secundarias que haya visto en mi vida ❤️
  69. WhichGoosy
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    BG3 is a challenging and unforgiving game but it's so damn good when you overcome those challenges and unforgiving moments.
  70. Sainsah
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Best Game. Honestly, I wasn't expecting such a good job. Thanks larian. You are now among my favourites.
  71. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Not a perfect cRPG but the best cRPG of all time. It's a new standard for the genre.
    Exceptional mechanics, good history, beautiful graphics&sound, and an unique vision of the concept of freedom for a computer game. Other cRPGs, as the original BG I&II, may be better in some points, but neither game is as solid in all features as BG III.
  72. zamsalak
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Already a timeless masterpiece. I am flabbergasted by how on earth the people at Larian managed to create a game this immersive.
  73. Wenchkin
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    A truly amazing game, and a testament to what you can achieve when you have passion and the desire to create something masterful that will grab and hold anyone whom plays it.
    This is a game that is worthy of your time, and that is a great thing as you will be spending lots and lots of time in this glorious game.
  74. tripled24
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    What a beautifully crafted game. Its easy to see right away that a lot of heart and care has gone into this game, something sorely lacking in most games today.
  75. jamespk23
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Best game of the year. Since playing, I'm impressed with everything, both the content, the dialogue, the playing system, the battle, both fun and funny. The developer pays attention to details. And it's such a fun game to play that I don't want to stop playing. Full rating for this game. In the future, if there is a part 4, part 5 or the next part, ask the developer to maintain thisBest game of the year. Since playing, I'm impressed with everything, both the content, the dialogue, the playing system, the battle, both fun and funny. The developer pays attention to details. And it's such a fun game to play that I don't want to stop playing. Full rating for this game. In the future, if there is a part 4, part 5 or the next part, ask the developer to maintain this standard. I guarantee that I will not miss to buy and play again for sure.… Expand
  76. Materasso
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    O melhor RPG que já joguei na vida, me transportou de volta para o ano de 2012 quando joguei Skyrim pela primeira vez... Simplesmente surreal
  77. madgreek
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    It's the best game I've played in the last 10 years, for sure. The first act has not yet been completed, 100 wonderful hours have been played, I think there will be a lot of interesting things ahead!
  78. FERRETDASH
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    The people who are giving this a 0 or really anything less than a 9 or 10/10 are just being deliberately obtuse. Anyone who actually plays this game would instantly see the quality that is there.
  79. Mich571g
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Absolutely gem of a game.

    Gameplay: 10/10 Story: 12/10 Characters: 10/10 Visuals and audio: 11/10 Depth: 10/10 When it comes to bugs, while I have encountered few minor ones, and have crashed 2 times, it is few and far between, and have never been absolutely game breaking. A lot of people say act 3 is buggy and unfinished, but I have personally not had much to any issues there. Love    Absolutely gem of a game.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 12/10
    Characters: 10/10
    Visuals and audio: 11/10
    Depth: 10/10

    When it comes to bugs, while I have encountered few minor ones, and have crashed 2 times, it is few and far between, and have never been absolutely game breaking. A lot of people say act 3 is buggy and unfinished, but I have personally not had much to any issues there.

    Love this game, and Larian    … Expand
  80. quidpro
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 flawlessly blends classic RPG essence with modern gaming. With stunning visuals, immersive storytelling, and strategic gameplay, it's a captivating adventure. Yes, there are occasional bugs but they are countered by Larian Studios' commitment to improvement.

    In Brief: A modern classic, Baldur's Gate 3 masterfully mixes old and new RPG elements. Exciting visuals, rich    Baldur's Gate 3 flawlessly blends classic RPG essence with modern gaming. With stunning visuals, immersive storytelling, and strategic gameplay, it's a captivating adventure. Yes, there are occasional bugs but they are countered by Larian Studios' commitment to improvement.

    In Brief: A modern classic, Baldur's Gate 3 masterfully mixes old and new RPG elements. Exciting visuals, rich storytelling, and tactical gameplay shine, despite being such a niche genre.    … Expand
  81. aezin
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Game is better than literally any other RPG I've played, so it takes my coveted singular 10/10 spot, until another game hits my personal marks better to take that spot. Currently have 170 hours in it, 130 since launch. Have gotten almost to the end of the game and have loved the journey.
  82. Orazio
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    everything was fine until some mental patient came along and bombarded the game score
  83. NanGamer
    Aug 18, 2023
    3
    I played hours of Baldur's Gate 3 and I'm still looking for all that revolution I've seen so many people talk about. They changed the combat system compared to the previous one and if it weren't for some good side quests this would be just another "okay" game. Maybe my expectation was wrong, as I was expecting the game that would reinvent RPG concepts, but no, it's just an ok game withI played hours of Baldur's Gate 3 and I'm still looking for all that revolution I've seen so many people talk about. They changed the combat system compared to the previous one and if it weren't for some good side quests this would be just another "okay" game. Maybe my expectation was wrong, as I was expecting the game that would reinvent RPG concepts, but no, it's just an ok game with some cool side quests and some references to Dungeons and Dragons which are cool. Make sure other games on the market like The Witcher 3 put this game in your pocket.… Expand
  84. zemarsu
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I think enough has been said about this game. It's just amazing. It's beautiful, the OST is amazing, the lore, the characters, the story, the decisions that you have to make, everything is just crazy about this game.
    There are a few bugs here and there but nothing that a save/load couldn't fix. Definitely the best game of the year for me and probably one of my favorites of all time
  85. benndak
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    Buggy and broken game that should have been released a year later. It starts out strong because of Early Access testing and, as usual for Larian Studios, is a complete broken mess at the end that they hope to sort out later.
  86. klerfson
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Baldur's Gate 3!! The long-awaited third entry in the iconic RPG series has proven to be an impressive triumph that captivates players with its rich narrative, engaging gameplay, and attention to detail. Larian Studios has showcased their mastery in capturing the essence of the series while infusing new mechanics and spectacular visuals.

    Graphics and Environments: 9.5/10 The stunning    Baldur's Gate 3!! The long-awaited third entry in the iconic RPG series has proven to be an impressive triumph that captivates players with its rich narrative, engaging gameplay, and attention to detail. Larian Studios has showcased their mastery in capturing the essence of the series while infusing new mechanics and spectacular visuals.

    Graphics and Environments: 9.5/10
    The stunning graphics and meticulously detailed environments make Baldur's Gate 3 stand out. Each location is a visual masterpiece, featuring lush landscapes, bustling cities, and intriguing dungeons that invite thorough exploration. Small details like weather changes and dynamic lighting add an extra layer of immersion.

    Gameplay and Combat: 9.8/10
    Baldur's Gate 3's gameplay strikes a masterful balance between tradition and innovation. The transition to turn-based tactical combat is seamless, allowing players to devise complex strategies and take advantage of the environment. Interactivity with objects and characters offers numerous possibilities, encouraging creative experimentation.

    Narrative and Characters: 10/10
    The narrative is the pulsating heart of this game. Well-written dialogues, challenging moral choices, and deeply developed characters shape the experience. Player decisions carry significant consequences, influencing the world and relationships in genuine ways. Each character is unique, with exceptional voices and engaging stories.

    Customization and Progression: 9.7/10
    Baldur's Gate 3 offers a wide range of customization options for players to create truly unique characters. Skill trees, classes, and dialogue choices allow for personalized progression, ensuring that each player can experience the game uniquely.

    Accessibility and Performance: 9.5/10
    While nearly flawless, the game presents some minor technical issues and optimization that can affect the experience on certain configurations. However, Larian Studios has demonstrated a commitment to providing regular updates, addressing these concerns and enhancing the overall experience.

    Conclusion:
    "Baldur's Gate 3" is an RPG genre gem that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. With an engaging narrative, strategic gameplay, and stunning graphics, this game is a testament to Larian Studios' dedication to creating an experience worthy of the series' rich heritage. Its minor technical issues do not diminish the brilliance of what is truly a modern RPG epic.    … Expand
  87. Federik5k
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This game is and example for the industry, learn bethesda, learn bioware, blizzard, Activision, Microsoft and all those disgusting corpos
  88. xvvolf
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    105 hours and my play through is over, and BG3 has become my favourite game of all time. Kudos to Larian for making such an amazing CRPG, also a big kudos to the voice actors involved (in particular Samantha Beart).
  89. Sunsgaze
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This might be my new favorite game of all time. I've never played DND, but so far I am having a great time learning all the new mechanics. The amount of build variety within a single class is amazing, not even mentioning multiclassing. The dialogue is also top tier. It's entertaining while keeping the story serious and down to earth well as much as a medieval fantasy can be.

    The thing    This might be my new favorite game of all time. I've never played DND, but so far I am having a great time learning all the new mechanics. The amount of build variety within a single class is amazing, not even mentioning multiclassing. The dialogue is also top tier. It's entertaining while keeping the story serious and down to earth well as much as a medieval fantasy can be.

    The thing that brings this game above the others though is the countless decisions that all heavily affect your storyline as well as being able to play as the side characters if you want a true role playing experience.    … Expand
  90. BIGKOALA
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Absolutely love this game!!!! Did a good playthrough first starting an evil playthrough now!! Great characters and story, tons of replayability and not a buggy broken mess on launch!
  91. Nerd2Death
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This is, by far, my favorite RPG I've ever played. It's story is well paced, characters feel real and relatable, gameplay both in and out of combat is engaging. Everything here makes me feel immersed in the world as a whole. Your decisions matter, and I love that a game is treating me with the respect to let it matter. For me, I didn't run into any significant bugs or glitches other than aThis is, by far, my favorite RPG I've ever played. It's story is well paced, characters feel real and relatable, gameplay both in and out of combat is engaging. Everything here makes me feel immersed in the world as a whole. Your decisions matter, and I love that a game is treating me with the respect to let it matter. For me, I didn't run into any significant bugs or glitches other than a momentary pause or walking animation that usually fixes itself rather quickly. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this game.… Expand
  92. Kurinishi
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    The best game of the last decade. A true role-playing experience. The choices I make and their consequences make me feel like I'm in a real story.
  93. preludius
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    BG3 is definitely too short, after 320h in game I feel like was playing just a bit and can smell "the end" is coming... - but I WANT MORE !!! no micro transactions and game loaded with content. True masterpiece!
  94. Capi91
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Es uno de los mejores juegos que he visto en mi vida. Hacía años que no le dedicaba tantas horas a un RPG y y no se me hace pesado en ningún momento. La historia, los personajes, la jugabilidad, la música... es que lo tiene TODO!!!
  95. enrogae1
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, and certainly one of the best CRPGs of all time. Baldur's Gate 3 is a return to form for the industry, bringing us back to the days where games were complete on day 1 and only required minor bug fixing, etc. after launch... all this with an early launch. Despite what some industry folks say, this absolutely sets a new standard for the entireOne of the best games I've ever played, and certainly one of the best CRPGs of all time. Baldur's Gate 3 is a return to form for the industry, bringing us back to the days where games were complete on day 1 and only required minor bug fixing, etc. after launch... all this with an early launch. Despite what some industry folks say, this absolutely sets a new standard for the entire industry and it is one in which the player stands to benefit from a refreshing departure from predatory, stores-as-games development models and corporate greed. Larian deserves all the accolades they receive from this title and I can't wait to see more from this studio. Stop reading reviews and go play the game!… Expand
  96. Eladriel
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I totally love that game. The world is beautiful, the Characters are very well written and I spend hours and hours looking into every corner and talking to a lot off NPC in hope to get another quest. I was always curious about how the backstories of my companions would play out and I'm already planning the next run with a different character and different decisions. Even so I just finishedI totally love that game. The world is beautiful, the Characters are very well written and I spend hours and hours looking into every corner and talking to a lot off NPC in hope to get another quest. I was always curious about how the backstories of my companions would play out and I'm already planning the next run with a different character and different decisions. Even so I just finished the first run I already hope for an expansion where I can continue traveling with my character and the group and just continue there travel together.… Expand
  97. peetkeef
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    To anyone who's giving lower score than 10, you guys need to understand what games are.

    Hands down Larian, best game since The Last of Us 1.
  98. northstarraven
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This game surprised me. It has everything that I enjoyed from Divinity Original Sin 2 and more.
    I am over romance in games, but it's nice to have the option if I wanted too.
    Choices matter in this game. I think it follows D&D pretty well. Few hiccups occur when I do things the computer wasn't expecting. But no crashes or game breaking bugs in over 80s hrs played on steam. Overall a    This game surprised me. It has everything that I enjoyed from Divinity Original Sin 2 and more.
    I am over romance in games, but it's nice to have the option if I wanted too.
    Choices matter in this game. I think it follows D&D pretty well. Few hiccups occur when I do things the computer wasn't expecting. But no crashes or game breaking bugs in over 80s hrs played on steam. Overall a GOTY contender for me.    … Expand
  99. mcmanusaur
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    For me, this game is slightly overrated- a solid 8/10 at least, but hardly the best or biggest RPG of all time or anything like that. Currently there are quite a few basic UI/quality-of-life issues that need to be addressed, which is fairly standard for a newly released game. However, given just how long BG3 was in Early Access, and the fact that Larian decided to release it a month earlyFor me, this game is slightly overrated- a solid 8/10 at least, but hardly the best or biggest RPG of all time or anything like that. Currently there are quite a few basic UI/quality-of-life issues that need to be addressed, which is fairly standard for a newly released game. However, given just how long BG3 was in Early Access, and the fact that Larian decided to release it a month early for some reason, I think it's fair to expect a bit more polish.

    The decision to release the game early (ostensibly to get out ahead of Starfield) looks even more suspect given how much content Larian got cut late in the game. Up until the last couple weeks, they advertised much larger areas of the city of Baldur's Gate than were ultimately included. In light of this, I think the praise Larian is receiving for supposed consumer-friendly practices is somewhat undeserved.

    Some bad design decisions have clearly been carried over from DOS2, such as subpar inventory management and the lack of true pause functionality. Most of all, the lack of control over which party member attempts a skill check is a major problem for a party-based RPG- party members should be able to interject their own insight into conversations more often.

    Even basic stuff, like character movement, switching between party members, and interacting with objects/containers, feels very clunky and unresponsive, even by cRPG standards. BG3 handles traps very poorly; sometimes they're bugged and other times your AI teammates walk straight into them, at best disarming them feels like a chore given how they often come in large groups.

    There is virtually no in-game documentation of class/subclass features, so the player has no idea what options they're actually choosing between unless they do research out-of-game. If you're not careful, given the limited number of backgrounds to choose from, it's easy to make selections that result in wasted duplicate skill proficiencies, and the game does not provide any warning/solution for that.

    Larian has understandably homebrewed a lot of 5e game rules for BG3, but in some cases it's difficult to tell whether something is an intentional change or just the result of buggy implementation. For example, some cantrips are now once per short rest, and even key class features like Sneak Attack can be rather finicky. To me it doesn't really feel like the design decisions/balance changes in BG3 reflect an expert understanding of 5e and its issues.

    The environments are visually impressive and lend themselves to interesting encounter design, which BG3 seems to prioritize above all else. However, I have yet to experience much sense of being immersed in a living world. The combat incorporates some sandbox elements, and there are lots of different dialogue options, but otherwise for a cRPG I wouldn't say that there's a ton of freedom/choice in terms of how you solve problems; for the most part, you either do what an NPC says or alternatively you can fight them.

    As with Larian's previous games, the companions are rather cliched and shallow: vampire, amnesiacs, multiple characters with foreign objects implanted into their torso... Larian are not winning many points for subtlety or creativity in this respect. If those options weren't edgy enough for you, they even have a serial killer origin called "The Dark Urge". Companions are also a bit hyper-sexualized, with much of their content oriented toward romance. Finally, the lack of dwarf/halfling/gnome companions is a strange oversight; overall it feels like Larian prefers the more exotic races like Tiefling, Githyanki, and Dragonborn.

    If you're looking for a polished, meticulously balanced experience in an immersive setting with incredible writing, you'll probably be somewhat disappointed. But that's not to say BG3 doesn't have plenty going for it; it offers co-op multiplayer, its graphics are unrivaled among cRPGs, its turn-based combat is IMO far superior to the real-time with pause of classic Baldur's Gate, and it certainly captures a pulpy, accessible mainstream DnD vibe.    … Expand
  100. jayvenn
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    An amazing game with incredibly deep gameplay mechanics, strategic and satisfying combat, lots of possibilities emerging from even the smallest decisions you make, best rpg game ever and finally a game that fulfills my role playing dreams. I haven't played another game that achieved this level of immersion. I find myself playing hours and hours without realizing how time flies. I will go aAn amazing game with incredibly deep gameplay mechanics, strategic and satisfying combat, lots of possibilities emerging from even the smallest decisions you make, best rpg game ever and finally a game that fulfills my role playing dreams. I haven't played another game that achieved this level of immersion. I find myself playing hours and hours without realizing how time flies. I will go a step further and confidently say, this is the best game I have ever played.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Cubed3
    Mar 25, 2024
    90
    With a vast world to explore with varied stories and secrets to discover, Baldur's Gate 3 definitely shines. The cast is largely appealing and voice acting is top notch all-around, even if the storytelling and line delivery is varied in its pace. Character progression is somewhat weak in the opening levels but has a strong foundation for a great buildcraft experience, even if it lacks some on the fly experimentation seen in Larian's past efforts. Despite some performance woes in the later parts of the game and controller hangups, this is a journey worth taking for fans of Dungeons & Dragons or those new to the role playing field.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    Larian Studios, the creators of the latest installment, have gone to great lengths to make sure they didn't disgrace any of the franchise's building blocks. The love and care is evident in Baldur's Gate 3, though needless to pretend, there aren't a few bricks crumbling here and there in this monument. It's far from a perfect title, but on the whole Baldur's Gate 3 is a brilliant computer RPG that is undoubtedly not to be overlooked. [Issue#329]
  3. RPGamer
    Dec 7, 2023
    100
    Baldur’s Gate III is a title that many would not have thought possible just a few years ago. The game serves to further Larian Studios’s already strong reputation, and the studio deserves massive credit for refusing to panic, taking its time to get things right, and continuing to offer improvements even after launch at an impressive rate. Hopefully, it is able to reap the richly deserved rewards for doing so.
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