Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Rei_the_Tsuki
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    I played the EA since 2020 for about 80h, saw how they worked it WITH the community, potential was at this time already there

    But now, after 110 h and finished my first playthrough, i can say, i was and i am so addicted to this game! It gave me flashbacks to Dragon Age Origins (even i know Baldurs Gate 1/2, i was too young to understand enough) I am a huge RPG (CRPG/JRPG), Pen&Paper/    I played the EA since 2020 for about 80h, saw how they worked it WITH the community, potential was at this time already there

    But now, after 110 h and finished my first playthrough, i can say, i was and i am so addicted to this game! It gave me flashbacks to Dragon Age Origins (even i know Baldurs Gate 1/2, i was too young to understand enough)

    I am a huge RPG (CRPG/JRPG), Pen&Paper/ DnD Fan and writing is extreme important, and the writer did so well.
    I just wish we get a bit more after story (but i think they will add), but it was so so great
    The writer did fool me, Gale left me with a broken heart, greedy Wizard!

    Everything in this game, world, people, mechanics is so great, almost perfect (hello lil bugs)

    The battles even at story mode are not easy, in general its not easy, but its so satisfying, bcs all the time i though: omg yes! i did it, omg i am so great! and next battle i die bcs i didnt act stratetic enough haha

    The music and the voice acting is absolute 1st class, its perfect, absolute

    overall, its for me a masterpiece, a game i missed in the last 10 years, i was always a larian fan, but baldurs gate is now one of my most fav games ever together with dragon age origins, final fantasy X and Even if Tempest

    One note to the end: as an otome player, i enjoyed the romance and friendship with my companions, it was deep written, absolute perfect

    Larian, everyone, thank you so much!    … Expand
  2. skypiota
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    the best of the best his may be my favorite game of all time. So much story, beautiful graphics. If you're a fan of hardcore, narrative-driven RPGs like what Bioware used to create once upon a time, then you can't ask for anything more than Baldur's Gate III
  3. smartyd0m
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    A cure for modern gaming fatigue.

    I'm certain that I'm not alone in this. Modern gaming with its repetitive mechanics, lack of innovation and hyper monetization weighs heavily on gamers, myself included.. To the extent where I find myself avoiding game sessions entirely. Although I would never usually touch a "turn based" game like Baldur's Gate 3. (I'm more of a real-time, run & gun    A cure for modern gaming fatigue.

    I'm certain that I'm not alone in this. Modern gaming with its repetitive mechanics, lack of innovation and hyper monetization weighs heavily on gamers, myself included.. To the extent where I find myself avoiding game sessions entirely.

    Although I would never usually touch a "turn based" game like Baldur's Gate 3. (I'm more of a real-time, run & gun / hack & slash game kind of person).. My girlfriend and I gave BG3 a shot over the weekend to see what the hype was about. And man... We are properly hooked.

    What sold me was how dense and detailed the world feels, where finding a random hidden cave or NPC can lead to fun and engaging questlines that can easily be missed if you run past them. What would usually amount to throwaway dialogue choices in most games now affect branching quests and shape the adventure in big ways, so I imagine multiple playthroughs would feel utterly unique once you leave the initial areas. The situations our characters often found themselves in allows the game to feel dynamic.

    Companions are also well executed and varied. It didn't take long for us to fill our camp with a small village worth of them, and we would often struggle to choose which companions to take along with us as they all offer unique and interesting personalities and perks.

    The game is also proper fun over LAN, something which is sorely missed in modern titles these days. I can see why this game is snatching 10/10's. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough to those who feel that gaming has become a bit stale lately.    … Expand
  4. weed0821
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    It's my first CRPG game and the best game of my life. If you play it yourself, it will be more than anything you imagine. It's a game that makes me wonder if I've lived to play Baldur's Gate, and I think GOTY will definitely get it this year, and I think it will be remembered as a game that will go down in history. This game has made me a huge fan of Larian, and I think I will trust andIt's my first CRPG game and the best game of my life. If you play it yourself, it will be more than anything you imagine. It's a game that makes me wonder if I've lived to play Baldur's Gate, and I think GOTY will definitely get it this year, and I think it will be remembered as a game that will go down in history. This game has made me a huge fan of Larian, and I think I will trust and buy Larian games in the future.… Expand
  5. DOSHIMAN
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game released since Skyrim. Larian made divinity original sin 1 & 2 and were excellent as well but BG3 blows everything out of the water.
  6. Samfig
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Larian continues to one up themselves with a CRPG so meticulously crafted it’s literally scaring triple A developers because now they might have to put in more effort to keep up.
  7. polosat1y
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever existed. One of the best games ever existed.
    On top of that, no agenda, no microtransactions, no loot boxes, no battle passed. Just a pure game.
    Maybe it relates to the CEO who is actually playing his own game and sincerely loves what he is doing. Do not tell EA/Blizzard, let them die already
  8. CleanDogz
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    An immediate lifetime top 5 game
  9. Dokro0
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    Acts 1-2 are great and well delivered.
    Act 3 is where it all starts falling apart, it clearly shows that the game was rushed out to be released without being fully finished and tested out. Cut content that was promoted few months before launch, often occurring bugs, messy story and quest pacing in the later parts of the game, lackluster and seemingly unfinished endings that are short and    Acts 1-2 are great and well delivered.
    Act 3 is where it all starts falling apart, it clearly shows that the game was rushed out to be released without being fully finished and tested out. Cut content that was promoted few months before launch, often occurring bugs, messy story and quest pacing in the later parts of the game, lackluster and seemingly unfinished endings that are short and abrupt. All of those issues in last act of the game sours amazing start and middle part of the game.
    For a studio that was touted as developers releasing "finished and full games" unlike "those others developers", they sadly did just the same thing as those "other devs".    … Expand
  10. mtma
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    After 200+ hours playing the game, I'm still having a lot of fun and trying out different comps and specs. The only thing I would still like to see is VA for player's avatar in Dialogues (I think it makes the exchanges even more immersive) and more characteristic VA for Half-Orcs, Dwarfs, Dragonborn etc. (i.e. races that diverge a lot from the standard human form).
  11. Hamlyfu
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    TO THE DEVOLPERS COMPLAINING, I DONT EXPECT SPIDERMAN DEVOLPERS TO PRODUCE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME MASTER PIECE OF AN RPG. I DONT THINK ANYONE DOES, YOU STARTED A STUPID ARGUEMENT THAT DEVALUES EFFORT IN FAVOR OF CORPORATE GREED AND LAZINESS PLEASE STOP MAKING GAMES OR GO ON A STRIKE OR SUM ****
  12. LukasReVi
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, it has a pretty good story with a good combat system that allows your creativity to flow. To put an example you can just push enemies from cliffs while you distract them somehow, it also has that DnD feeling that you can do almost everything you want.
  13. Isteffy
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    I've played the last two Larian Studios Games tactical games, and it's just so refreshing see how well they upgraded and changed their formula for this new game. I was so sure that Zelda Tears of the Kingdom would steal Game of the Year, until I played this, the 2023 gaming industry has shocked me again with another home-run success.

    The voice acting, story, cinematics, gameplay, and    I've played the last two Larian Studios Games tactical games, and it's just so refreshing see how well they upgraded and changed their formula for this new game. I was so sure that Zelda Tears of the Kingdom would steal Game of the Year, until I played this, the 2023 gaming industry has shocked me again with another home-run success.

    The voice acting, story, cinematics, gameplay, and the control to the player, are by far the best I've seen in a game.

    It's been so entertaining watching the bitter Dragon Age developers cry and moan about Baldur's Gate 3 on Twitter, knowing that they will never reach the heights of BG3, and that the past 15 years of their development, turning a turn-based rpg into an uninspired action rpg was all for waste. The people have spoken; the second age of turn based tactical rpgs is here, and it is Baldur's Gate 3!    … Expand
  14. 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!
  15. Malagra
    Aug 21, 2023
    0
    Combat is incredibly slow, even the smallest skirmishes drag on forever. The dialogue is fan fiction levels of awful. The companions are either annoying or not in any way interesting. To top it off, the entire game is extremely sordid and full of degenerated nonsense. It is very sad to see what Larian has done with the Baldur's Gate IP. Never again.
  16. LaDix
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    It is the perfect DnD game we all have been wanting it story is amazing the characters is amazing and the combat is just what i imagine DnD will look like and feel like.
  17. 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
  18. pafpafpaf
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Best RPG game i ever played in my life. This is a real 10/10.

    (Larian and From Software, best studios)
  19. Fluffy994
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Over 40hrs inn and i love it! All the choices and posebilities you have gives this alot of replayability
  20. Robomaduni
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    I finished the Act1 on early access a few years back. With the full release I knew, what I should expect.
    Since the release I am playing the game at my own pace. I am not close to completing the act1 but I already spent around 50hours with my new char.
    There are too many things to do and almost non of them are boring (except inventory management). I know that: I wont be able to complete    I finished the Act1 on early access a few years back. With the full release I knew, what I should expect.
    Since the release I am playing the game at my own pace. I am not close to completing the act1 but I already spent around 50hours with my new char.
    There are too many things to do and almost non of them are boring (except inventory management).
    I know that: I wont be able to complete the game since it requires too much time for me but it is not a problem, because I feel like I got more than I paid for already.    … Expand
  21. Max1boy
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    So happy this game got the attention it deserves.
    I have never played a CRPG before and thanks to the attention I tried it and I'm enjoying every second of it.
  22. 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.
  23. Xhilami
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Tengo 47 años, y llevo jugando a videojuegos desde mi primer ordenador msx allá por 1988... He jugado a baldurs gate I y II y muy a mi pesar tras las dudas generadas por las cia cuando presentan su productos, he sido reacio a comprar el juego... Pero tras 2 semanas de ver Gameplay, leer opiniones y escuchar a la comunidad, este sábado a las 17:00 compré el juego.
    Refleja los juegos de rol    Tengo 47 años, y llevo jugando a videojuegos desde mi primer ordenador msx allá por 1988... He jugado a baldurs gate I y II y muy a mi pesar tras las dudas generadas por las cia cuando presentan su productos, he sido reacio a comprar el juego... Pero tras 2 semanas de ver Gameplay, leer opiniones y escuchar a la comunidad, este sábado a las 17:00 compré el juego.
    Refleja los juegos de rol al 100% de D&D, han conseguido imbuime en la historia solo con las primeras escenas del videojuego; En mi época éramos jugadores solitarios y este lo vuelve a ser, aunque hay opciones de jugar con los amigos, en ese sentido lo agradezco, quiero vivir la experiencia de juego sin tener que estar en un clan o hermandad, y que me rusheen el contenido para equipar me.
    Tengo un ordenador normalito con una tarjeta gráfica antigua una rx580 y un ryzen 5600x, y va de maravilla, no se necesitan un megaordenador, hasta en eso han acertado.
    Videojuego al más estilo old school, lo voy a disfrutar mucho, muchas veces y poco a poco; ayer mismo dejé el juego en mitad de un combate y se que cuando vuelva estaré en ese mismo instante para continuar, un detalle muy a tener en cuenta, porque todos sabemos que cua do menos te lo esperas,te requieren para algo en casa y en muchos videojuegos es imposible dejarlo al instante y en este se puede.
    Mi valoración actual es de 100 puntos, no puede ser menos. Muy buen videojuego, vale cada céntimo que pagas por el.    … Expand
  24. Xiyoth
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Its about story being written masterfully and it reacting to the world and everything just makes themselfs feel even better that i can give this game a 10/10 and the combat is **** amazing the fact you can shove enyone you want even out of combat, the fact that you can play this 4 man coop is **** amazing. this game is nuts bro.
  25. 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
  26. 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.....
  27. 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.
  28. LeoBortoluz
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Best game of the Year .
    One of the best games in history.
    Larian took care of every detail and delivered a masterpiece
  29. subinfernal
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    the game is so incredibly good that when it falls short it's felt even more. as i finished the game, i found myself wishing that certain aspects had been more thought out, though i really enjoyed most of my 160 hours. despite any of its flaws, i could not praise enough how good and unique of a experience larian offers here, anyone who likes versatile and strategic RPGs with greatthe game is so incredibly good that when it falls short it's felt even more. as i finished the game, i found myself wishing that certain aspects had been more thought out, though i really enjoyed most of my 160 hours. despite any of its flaws, i could not praise enough how good and unique of a experience larian offers here, anyone who likes versatile and strategic RPGs with great role-playing and action/consequences mechanics should play it.

    really, there's no other game that grants such an extensive range of RPG expression and is as enjoyable as this one. it's so full and rich with possibility and personality that it made me want even more and expect so much of everything. unfortunately, this also left me many times disappointed. some actions leave you hoping for consequences that never come. several mechanics lack depth and meaningful outcomes. romance is shallow. some important characters have weak dialogue and narratives. some fights are poorly designed, many times with a hoard of boring enemies that just crowd the rounds, making it feel unnecessarily slow and uncreative. the difficulty is also so inconsistent, mostly tending to easy, even though i was playing on tactician. and i get it, managing a game of this magnitude must be very hard, but it doesn't stop me from feeling it could have been better.

    most of the issues that i'm talking about begin in the third/last act of the game. it feels rushed, meaningful details you got in the previous acts get rarer. bugs and performance issues in this act don't help either. between some fantastic quests, there are a bunch of boring and outright bad ones and unsatisfying resolutions. my character seemed neglected in the final events, with choices becoming inexplicably limited and their consequences underwhelming. the end of the game left me thinking how it could be better, instead of reminding me of the great things i had experienced and honoring all the fantastic things the game has to offer.

    it sucks to not be rewarded more after so many hours of great content, but i really loved most of the game. the downsides mostly come from my own high expectations, fueled by the game's overwhelming positives. overall, solid game, will play again many times.    … Expand
  30. EvolBearMan
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I can't think of a more complete game that enthralls you like this one does. I've never like turn based games but this is a masterpiece. Easy 10/10 for me
  31. RiExcaliber
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    The best game I've tried in my entire life, it's been a long time since I felt a difference when playing video games. The experience and immersion is absolutely wonderful. I came here looking for gold and I found a diamond. Thank you, Larian Studios, for bringing out this little gem.
  32. FourEaredFox
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This is going to be quick because I need to get back to playing Baldurs Gate 3, 10/10
  33. KiliKili
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I bought this game to support fellow gamers and developers, even though it wasn't my usual type. After just a few hours, I was hooked. I even left a game I'd played for over a year. Now, it's my new gaming benchmark alongside MHW/IB, RDR2, BoTW, and FFXIV. What a find – this game has truly raised the bar for me!
  34. Cometer
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    90 hours as per savegame. Just about to get into the second part of the game. I’ll keep it simple. Just because a game is getting a 10/10 score and so many people are praising it doesn’t mean it’s a game for you. If you don’t like DnD mechanics in video game format, turn based combat and heavy story driven, decision based gameplay. This game is not for you. If you want combat and action90 hours as per savegame. Just about to get into the second part of the game. I’ll keep it simple. Just because a game is getting a 10/10 score and so many people are praising it doesn’t mean it’s a game for you. If you don’t like DnD mechanics in video game format, turn based combat and heavy story driven, decision based gameplay. This game is not for you. If you want combat and action at every corner, or a game that clearly guides you in a perfectly linear path, there are better games than this.
    Now if you really love fantasy and specially DnD. if you played or are curious about tabletop DnD, If you are a fan of tv shows, movies and books in a fantasy setting with great lore, really deep and quality storytelling. If you love game mechanics driven by your actions. Where you can use your imagination to surpass obstacles. If you love tactical combat and having fun both discovering and exploiting new ways to progress, well this game is for you. Specifically story is the superpower of this game. It gets you hooked because it keeps you guessing. There is a mystery at every corner and it’s not easy to know who are the good and the bad guys. There are many layers and you will only get the full picture if you take your time to explore. Finding that letter that gives you a clue. Stumbling upon a secret and such. Really thinking about what you say.
    Some will compare BG3 to Divinity Original Sin. Some will claim BG3 is not a real successor to BG2.
    It comes down to the ruleset. BG3 uses DnD 5e ruleset, DnD lore and environments. Divinity uses a ruleset Larian created for that game. The Pathfinder video games use an adapted Pathfinder ruleset. But all of these games share common traits. For instance you can speak with animals in Divinity. And you can do the same in DnD as well. The fact is the Divinity games and the RPG engine Larian built was inspired by tabletop DnD. So it’s not that BG3 is like Divinity. It’s that Divinity shares a lot of common logic with tabletop. Same goes with Solasta. Just to show how close BG3 is to tabletop DnD, the actual maps in BG3 use a standard DnD tabletop grid with each “square” covering about 5 feet if not mistaken. In game if you check the map you can actually see the DnD 5e map grid. When in combat characters walking distance follows the DnD 5e rules. So if anything BG3 is one of the closest adaptations of DnD to video game format along side games like Solasta. You don’t need to know the story of previous games but if you do, BG3 ties with events of previous games and the tabletop campaigns. Between Baldurs Gate 2 and 3 there was the Descent Into Avernus tabletop campaign. Some characters in BG3 participated in these previous campaign events. So yes, BG3 is a DnD game, a real sequel to the previous games obviously with the advantages modern technology provides.
    And right now, the best DnD based CRPG and a contender for game of the year. A game that is shaping the gaming industry because it evolves the formula used to build these type of games. One where players have literally thousands of ways to approach and play how they want.    … Expand
  35. Je600
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Very good game, Im so addicted to it, I never played a game like this before
  36. jasmeralia
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Picked this up when it first launched in EA,and right from the beginning, it showed a huge amount of promise, which they have fully delivered on. I love isometric CRPGs, and this is that but with a cinematic story more akin to something like Mass Effect or Dragon Age: Inquisition. Forgotten Realms is one of my favorite fantasy settings (alongside Krynn and the world from The Wheel of TimePicked this up when it first launched in EA,and right from the beginning, it showed a huge amount of promise, which they have fully delivered on. I love isometric CRPGs, and this is that but with a cinematic story more akin to something like Mass Effect or Dragon Age: Inquisition. Forgotten Realms is one of my favorite fantasy settings (alongside Krynn and the world from The Wheel of Time series), and this embodies the flavor of the Faerûn setting perfectly. There is a huge amount of customization (46 subclasses, not to mention the ability to multi-class). The story and art are incredible, and I can't praise Larian enough for what is clearly a passion project that is a love letter to fans of the genre.

    Despite what many large studios in the industry may want to believe, this does set a new standard and shows that large studios can not only meet but exceed our expectations. In a time when many releases are pushed out long before they are ready or suffer incredible launch failures, this stands out as a notable exception to what has frequently become the norm.

    I'll be picking up a copy for Playstation as well, both to do a multiplayer run with a friend, and because it supports cross-saves, so I can play from my bed on days when my back is acting up. And honestly, it's worth much more than the $60 I paid when it launched in Early Access.    … Expand
  37. fireturkeygood
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    it is not perfect
    but it is a video game should be like
    the final purpose of game is bringing happy to people
  38. ThTghstBlk
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game is practically one of a kind these days. We have gained so much in the last couple of decades of gaming, so much in technical achievements, but games seem to have lost their souls in the process, well not this game, this game may not be the most technically impressive of latest years, although it's no slouch either, but it delivers so much more, not just by modern gamingThis game is practically one of a kind these days. We have gained so much in the last couple of decades of gaming, so much in technical achievements, but games seem to have lost their souls in the process, well not this game, this game may not be the most technically impressive of latest years, although it's no slouch either, but it delivers so much more, not just by modern gaming standards, but by the standards that made so many of us fall in love with gaming in the first place, the kind of standards that birthed your favourite games from decades past. If this game's soul manages to infect at least one more developer/publisher to be better, it will have already done more for gaming that every single executive and share holder in the industry in the last 12 years, and that both invigorates as much as it saddens.… Expand
  39. Zalabar22
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    This game is massive, and I'm in for the long run. The questing, characters, world, RNG, encounters, graphics, sound design... It's all great! I've run into a few bugs and issues, unfortunately dragging down the score a point, but in almost 80 hours of play I can comfortably say this might be my favorite RPG of the year.
  40. Avva
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! A fantastic addition to the classic RPGs collection. Great story, great mechanics, high replayability - you have it all here. Moddable too, so you can enjoy the community's creativity as well.
    A true masterpiece!
  41. RealBarranoid
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I'm in my fourties now and I had my fair share of RPGs in my time. No really I do have the time and the resources to play games pretty much as much as I want to. I've been there during Ultima 1-8, Eye of the Beholder, Wizardry, Fallout, Daggerfall, Baldurs Gate 1+2, Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim, Wasteland series, Icewind Dale, Planescape and of course Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Jade Empire,I'm in my fourties now and I had my fair share of RPGs in my time. No really I do have the time and the resources to play games pretty much as much as I want to. I've been there during Ultima 1-8, Eye of the Beholder, Wizardry, Fallout, Daggerfall, Baldurs Gate 1+2, Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim, Wasteland series, Icewind Dale, Planescape and of course Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Jade Empire, Solasta, Expeditions Series, Pillars and Pathfinder...now that I think about it, I guess I really played them all. Seriously that's a lot of games. However, disregarding my life choices, BG3 is exactly what I wanted from the successor of one of my favorite games. Is it perfect? No, nothing is. Is it one if the best RPGs ever? Yes. Yes it is. To this day I know what I did in Daggerfall. I remember what I did in Dragon Age and I get goosebumps listening to the Mass Effect OST. And I'm looking forward to remember my time in BG3 in the same way. Only thing bothering me is the fact that I can't get the BG1 soundtrack out of my had and Larian actually didn't use any part of that.… Expand
  42. nightorchids
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game recaptures the magic I had when playing Bioware’s Dragon Age Origins in terms of scale, repalayability and players’ choice. No parts of it felt like a filler, it was well written and voice acted and the game feels like a once a decade game, similar to how I feel about other RPGs like Tyranny and Disco Elysium. Larian is now the standards bearer for the entire CRPG genre and aThis game recaptures the magic I had when playing Bioware’s Dragon Age Origins in terms of scale, repalayability and players’ choice. No parts of it felt like a filler, it was well written and voice acted and the game feels like a once a decade game, similar to how I feel about other RPGs like Tyranny and Disco Elysium. Larian is now the standards bearer for the entire CRPG genre and a landmark moment for all of us.… Expand
  43. JimmySkimmy
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I never played any games like this before. I'm blown away, has to be one of the best games I've ever played.
  44. Missklang
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Who would have thought that making an enjoyable non-scummy predatory half-finished cash grab would be a good idea huh. I'm not saying that this should be standard in term of scope, grandeur and polish. It should however be a standard for "what a game should feel like at launch". A finished product, not designed to milk your wallet, not designed to further some agenda, please shareholdersWho would have thought that making an enjoyable non-scummy predatory half-finished cash grab would be a good idea huh. I'm not saying that this should be standard in term of scope, grandeur and polish. It should however be a standard for "what a game should feel like at launch". A finished product, not designed to milk your wallet, not designed to further some agenda, please shareholders or meet enforced deadlines. When the studio cares for their players' experience, it shows. THAT is the standard we want this game to set, and not what other developers whine about. Its not about scope, length. Its about decency, care and respect towards your customers… Expand
  45. Jointventure
    Aug 20, 2023
    3
    Game is full of bugs and irritating mechanics, creators of UI didn't deliver mostly. This game is very annoying.
  46. ChosenLVP
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Pure freedom to make whatever choices you want and your choices actually affect the story. Your free to kill main charachter allies whenever you want and just continue through the game if you want.
  47. Idalaya
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Made an account just for this. I don’t think I’ll be able to enjoy another rpg after this. Just so damn good.
  48. Nirimi
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I've already spent about 70 hours in this game and after finishing the first playthrough, I'm thrilled with how awesome it is. Of course I was hyped before the release and was waiting to finally check it out. And I'm so mega glad that Larian put all their heart into this title and it really shows. The dialogues, the stories, the character designs and their plots, the voice acting, theI've already spent about 70 hours in this game and after finishing the first playthrough, I'm thrilled with how awesome it is. Of course I was hyped before the release and was waiting to finally check it out. And I'm so mega glad that Larian put all their heart into this title and it really shows. The dialogues, the stories, the character designs and their plots, the voice acting, the immersive world and beautiful graphics, and the real flexibility of the gameplay - these are, in my opinion, the most visible pluses of this game. Well, and from me, I'll also say that the biggest blink of an eye was that you can play an evil character, in the sense of, for real, an evil villain. You don't come across that too often in games, so I respect that XD. I honestly think this game will live on for a long time, looking at the growing modder scene and the opening of the game to modifications. I would like to thank Larian for this game, because we probably won't soon meet another studio that creates AAA RPGs with such passion and detail.… Expand
  49. TigerEliam
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best and most well-crafted RPGS of all time. It's clear Larian really cares about the game and the community. chef's kiss
  50. MHForMH
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Cara. Que jogo perfeito. De verdade, eu tô jogando direto, até esse momento é o melhor jogo do ano, e vai ganhar o GOTY se Starfield não estiver a altura, a Larian lançou a masterpiece do ano. Meus parabéns Larian Studios, que jogo do caralho.
  51. Jbarralv24
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Somehow Larian studios made what I thought was imposible, make a game better than Divinity 2, I can't think of a better praise for this or any other game, this is a must play and re-play
  52. Hirslay
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A game from players for players. While going through the game, I felt that I was playing something that was created with passion, love and attention to detail. Breathtaking. Phenomenal. I bought together with 4 friends even though 1 of us always buys the game and we share through family sharing on steam. 100% deserved.
  53. LymeGreen
    Aug 4, 2023
    8
    This game is one of the most amazing RPGs ever created. Larion has cemented their selves as a Legendary studio after this.
  54. xenowar911
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game is the pinnacle of CRPG and RPG so much thing that can modify the game... so many maner to end a fight or start it... everythig is very good. For those AAA publisher with f'n Store.... take it in the nose your game suck as hell you all should take leçons of what is a gamers need.
  55. Louisie
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 = GOTY = GOAT = BEST GAME EVER MADE = PEAK OF THE RPGs = PEAK OF CRPGs = PEAK OF THE GAMING
  56. quantondev
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    There has been no game that feels like this for a really long time. The last time I felt this joy was in Skyrim.

    This is the first game that I feel like a kid coming home from school to play a game. Normally I hate turn-based games but this game does it right and keeps you in. You can do almost anything in this game. And role-play really. Best game I have played. Thanks for    There has been no game that feels like this for a really long time. The last time I felt this joy was in Skyrim.

    This is the first game that I feel like a kid coming home from school to play a game.

    Normally I hate turn-based games but this game does it right and keeps you in.

    You can do almost anything in this game. And role-play really.
    Best game I have played.

    Thanks for making me feel like a kid again Larian Studios.    … Expand
  57. SeetViper
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de 2023, a vuelto a dar vida al genero, no tiene sentido lo que ha echo Larian, es una pasada en todos los aspectos.
    GOTY
  58. Dyminski
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Jogo bão, comprem, vale muito a pena. Jogo imersivo, mas é pra quem gosta de história
  59. Taagh
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    After discovering Larian's work on DOS 2 and played this beauty for tons of hours.

    What a pleasure to discover BG3 !!! i played the early access for hours and now im finally enjoying the whole game, did 110h just on the act1 thank you Larian you legends
  60. angich
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fabulous game. That's how it's done. Smashing AAA* studios to the ground.
  61. Direwolf_Sif
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Just going to say I hate Battle Pass and Microtransactions. I loved games like Gothic, Witcher, Elder Scrolls (Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim, etc)
  62. DarkSceptor
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I've been hoping for something like Elders Scrolls after being disappointed in the online game. This game should make AAA producers shame into actually making games people love and can play. Anyone for an attempt at Diablo 4 or Cyberpunk 2077 that needed a year to become a shadow of the game promised. Makes me sick. I have refused to pay 60-70 USD for a game that needs so much workI've been hoping for something like Elders Scrolls after being disappointed in the online game. This game should make AAA producers shame into actually making games people love and can play. Anyone for an attempt at Diablo 4 or Cyberpunk 2077 that needed a year to become a shadow of the game promised. Makes me sick. I have refused to pay 60-70 USD for a game that needs so much work everyone waits for the 1.1 release to play it. BG3 is the first game since Elder's Scrolls that I paid full price. And at a better price, no stupid raping of users and THIS SHOULD BE the state of the art for all AAA games. Not just RPG. Why should a AAA studio expect users to accept their crappy code, their raping with microtransactions and other **** Why can't they put out a polished game? Because instead of games people love the publisher just wants money flowing in like a cut jugular. And so impressive that Larian did not receive backing and put the company at risk putting this out. Companies controlled by publishers put out what they are forced to put out. Shame the publishers!!!… Expand
  63. Hornzby
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Larian have outdone themselves. Haven't felt this way playing a new game in a long time. Thank you Larian for your hard work and passion. It really shows.
  64. Aumine
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I am not one for turn based games, they tend to be my least enjoyed style of game and I usually avoid them. However I knew of the game for a couple years and waited till it came out to play it and to form my opinion on it, and I find it absolutely amazing. This game along with Elden Ring are the only games that I find more than worth the time to play and money to spend on. I have 117 hoursI am not one for turn based games, they tend to be my least enjoyed style of game and I usually avoid them. However I knew of the game for a couple years and waited till it came out to play it and to form my opinion on it, and I find it absolutely amazing. This game along with Elden Ring are the only games that I find more than worth the time to play and money to spend on. I have 117 hours and I have only barely scratched the surface of the 3rd act so far. I find the story to be very good, I also really enjoy the characters and companions of the game as I find them to act more like actual people than bots willing to do whatever you want on a whim. The combat is probably the only thing I can see being an issue for people, I know turn based combat isn't for everyone, and some of the reviews on here show that, but I was of a similar mind before playing this game thinking I would never enjoy a game with turn based combat. Then I played the game and it completely changed my mind. I obviously wouldn't recommend this game to someone who absolutely hates turn based games no matter how good every other aspect of the game is, but having been on the side of not enjoying turn based games that much to (at least) absolutely loving this game I can say with some confidence that I would recommend it to someone that might be on the fence about it, especially if multiplayer is involved, I personally haven't tried it with a few of my friends yet but from what I've heard and the few videos I've seen it looks phenomenal. Overall I cant emphasize how much I would recommend this game. It is simply just the torch in the dark of all the OK to sub-par games that have come out over the past few years.… Expand
  65. RayGunnm
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I am mostly giving my review based on the game soundtrack, but nonetheless I have seen multiple videos and multiple moments where this game delivers something truly special. An occasion for the player to get lost in this world. The soundtrack is absolutely mind blowing. The gentle tones and the ones that makes your blood boil, making you immersed in every single moment of peace, joy,I am mostly giving my review based on the game soundtrack, but nonetheless I have seen multiple videos and multiple moments where this game delivers something truly special. An occasion for the player to get lost in this world. The soundtrack is absolutely mind blowing. The gentle tones and the ones that makes your blood boil, making you immersed in every single moment of peace, joy, battle and sorrow.… Expand
  66. tsurugi00
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A once in a decade game, a masterpiece at what it is. Definitely the game of the year for 2023 Looking forward to the next larian game.
  67. i2d2
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game is the new platinum standard for all RPG's going forward, not to mention the entire video gaming industry. Not much to say except BUY AND PLAY THIS GAME NOW!!!

    - No microtransactions - No lootboxes - Greatest character creator of all time! - Insane character development and story. - Extremely addictive gameplay, infectious level designs. - Photorealistic and next    This game is the new platinum standard for all RPG's going forward, not to mention the entire video gaming industry. Not much to say except BUY AND PLAY THIS GAME NOW!!!

    - No microtransactions
    - No lootboxes
    - Greatest character creator of all time!
    - Insane character development and story.
    - Extremely addictive gameplay, infectious level designs.
    - Photorealistic and next generation graphics powerhouse.
    - Spellbinding music.
    -Picturesque environments.
    - Endless replayability.
    - Better than Dungeons and Dragons.
    - Equal to Elden Ring, potentially superior to Elden Ring in many ways.
    - Did I mention no live service, but has more content than ANY live service game ever will?

    An easy masterpiece, Larian Studios deserves all the praise and money that exists because Baldur's Gate 3 is the new standard for every next generation PC and console game released going forward. The only game developers who hate this, are those who cannot dupe unsuspecting gamers with greed and garbage practices anymore like the fallen Blizzard. Please Larian, never change your philosophy, we need developers like you, FromSoftware, Santa Monica Studios and id Software now more than ever!    … Expand
  68. metacoffee
    Aug 20, 2023
    6
    i never played a turn based rpg, but it was very complicated to understand what to do in certain situation.
  69. ASTALONTE
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    This game is a masterpiece of a era where good Rpg are not very common.
    Single player campaign, very long with endless possibilities and a quality that will blow your mind.
    Now, game is not perfect. Sometimes it gest "too modern" (you know where I mean) but it s never in our face or a constant. Act III is not of the same super quality tan act I and II. I enjoyed it but I can see some    This game is a masterpiece of a era where good Rpg are not very common.
    Single player campaign, very long with endless possibilities and a quality that will blow your mind.

    Now, game is not perfect. Sometimes it gest "too modern" (you know where I mean) but it s never in our face or a constant. Act III is not of the same super quality tan act I and II. I enjoyed it but I can see some of the complaints being valid.
    The reason I m giving this game a 9 and not a 10 is for the weak companions relationship. I was expecting something like Mass Effect but it s very shallow and sometimes personal moments feels very cheap.
    Other than that is one of the best videogames I played in years. It will take you back to one time where games where fun and they were complete at launch.
    THe production of this game is amazing. The music, the actors and the writing is superb.
    Please you give it a try.    … Expand
  70. 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
  71. Owler
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    This game is literally Divinity Original Sin 3 with 5th DND edition of rule set. Unbelievable boring game mechanics. Unbelievable confusing UI. Unbelievable soulless graphics. This game is not able to bring the world of forgotten realms at all to it's players.
  72. talaija
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece.
    If BG3 doesn't win GOTY 2023 this industry is corrupted.
  73. Olezhka
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This is what games in 2023+ should be, game of the year if not decade! Loved it
  74. CarsnGadgets
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    I played Divinity 2, and expected big things from this game, but I have been blown away by the quality of Baldur's Gate 3, its so much fun and you lose so much time to it without realising it. The depth of the story and scope of the decision making and potential outcomes is stunning. Just an amazing game.
  75. Dezloc
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    It is a fantastic successor to the originals, respects the lore, and improves on gameplay in every way, GOTY contender, if you like RPGs buy and support Larian Studios you won't regret it.
  76. Segaw366
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I have been playing this every chance I have. All the options you can take and ways you can progress makes it feel like a real DnD campaign. Slowly becoming my new favorite game!!
  77. tigerstar186
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    No amount of good core concepts and followthrough can fix what is a fundamentally broken game. BG3 is chock-full of bugs of all sorts that make the game quite literally unplayable, and they only get progressively worse as your save file bloats and time goes on. By the time I reached Act 3, I could no longer progress the main story no matter how many times I reloaded or reinstalled. MadderNo amount of good core concepts and followthrough can fix what is a fundamentally broken game. BG3 is chock-full of bugs of all sorts that make the game quite literally unplayable, and they only get progressively worse as your save file bloats and time goes on. By the time I reached Act 3, I could no longer progress the main story no matter how many times I reloaded or reinstalled. Madder still, they've been in early access getting free testing for how long yet still could not improve the state of it. I have not played such a buggy game at launch since Arkham City, it is miserable. I suspect all the people reviewing positively are not actually far into the game, only seeing the turoial and early areas which have the most polish (yet are still pretty janky). Either that or people are simply lying to themselves about how functional it is. No game should allow you to fall through the world and hardlock you from progressing at launch, I don't care how rocky development was. BG3 is fundamentally broken and I can't in good conscience rate it higher unless they fix it. It is truly sad, as the core gameplay and story are genuinely great.… Expand
  78. tinennis
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A must-play. A studio with a true heart to its players, so rare to see in the year 2023. Ironically, we saw a masterpiece rising at the same time as the former reign of Blizzx. collapsed.
  79. Rotekk
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    The best RPG I've personally played in a very long time. I haven't been this engrossed and enamored since maybe FF7. This absolutely needs to set a precedent of what games need and should be. 100% complete, offline, non-DRM. No paywalls or day one paid content. The game's character, heart, content and open ended non player hating design is so far ahead of all the other game companies thatThe best RPG I've personally played in a very long time. I haven't been this engrossed and enamored since maybe FF7. This absolutely needs to set a precedent of what games need and should be. 100% complete, offline, non-DRM. No paywalls or day one paid content. The game's character, heart, content and open ended non player hating design is so far ahead of all the other game companies that they aren't even in the same ballpark anymore. Do yourself a favor and play it, take your time with it and enjoy everything Larian has created for us. They made it without malice or intent to take advantage of their gamers.

    What a concept, Game makers making good games for players to enjoy and have fun.    … Expand
  80. W4RSCREAM
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game has so much opportunity, features, customization, etc that its absurd. Many games try to be deceptive and act like there's a lot of choices or ways to change the story through your own actions when in reality most dialogue options mean **** all. This game actually delivers on that and so much more. Because of this game I've been able to get friends to get it and even be willingThis game has so much opportunity, features, customization, etc that its absurd. Many games try to be deceptive and act like there's a lot of choices or ways to change the story through your own actions when in reality most dialogue options mean **** all. This game actually delivers on that and so much more. Because of this game I've been able to get friends to get it and even be willing to actually get into DnD and do a campaign together. This might actually be one of THE games of this gen and for sure Larian deserves to get GOTY for BG3. Also unlike other GOTY contenders like Hogwarts Legacy, TOTK, or Diablo 4 its easy to put support behind because Larian doesn't have a history basked in all sorts of isms, doesn't copyright strike random people over OSTs or less, and they refuse to add microtransactions to their game. This is one of the few times where people are actually delivering what gamers want without any catch and I'm just grateful to Larian for that.… Expand
  81. MAstaArmada
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    An Amazing game. loved playing every minute.I think the girlfriend is ready to leave me at this point because how hardcore ive been in it over the last few weeks. 140 hours down and ill drop another 400 easy
  82. Grafas
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Best game i have played in a while, i hope to see more games like this from Larian. Maybe they could make a warhammer 40k crpg.
  83. Arbusto
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This is just plain perfect. The story, the characters, the combat. The imersion....is everything you could ask for on a rpg.
  84. x3style
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolutely legendary, the depth of choices and massive amount of content is mind blowing. It is crazy how low the ration of bugs to content is and how fast they reacted on fixing most of them.
    The game is best enjoyed slowly and methodically to let the exceptional character depth see in and taking your time to think and experiment with how the world and story reacts to you instead of the    Absolutely legendary, the depth of choices and massive amount of content is mind blowing. It is crazy how low the ration of bugs to content is and how fast they reacted on fixing most of them.
    The game is best enjoyed slowly and methodically to let the exceptional character depth see in and taking your time to think and experiment with how the world and story reacts to you instead of the standard roller coaster type games.    … Expand
  85. spens5878
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    120 hours in and I’m having an incredible time With this game. It’s everything I want in a game especially not having to pay more money to play a game I already paid for!
  86. SmQQ
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A light at the tunnel for the entire gaming industry. We finally got a complete game at a good price.
  87. onlyKiba
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Theres is one reason almost aline to crown this this game:Feature Complete. A term I have not heard in a long time. This games offers everything, and delivers what it says. I have not felt this much joy in gaming since the last 10-15 years
  88. Wuldastron
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    The game is dense and rich. Art direction is generally very good. The only downside is lacking enough time to play.

    Easily one of the contenders for GOTY.

    Don't believe the review bombing. Mixed feelings might be valid as not all people like this type of gameplay, but 0? Come on.
  89. catthebob
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Best game I have played in a decade, easy. I have never been so excited for dice rolls before. Thank you for a wonderful game.
  90. Wesley4Hero
    Aug 20, 2023
    5
    Amazing story!
    Play Baldur's Gate 3 and watch Dugeon's and Dragons film!
  91. 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.
  92. DayJobRob
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    The best game of all time this should be the standard game devs push for absolutely stunning Masterpiece can’t put the game down can’t believe something of this quality came out in 2023 with all these other lazy devs like Bungie
  93. Cowan
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Early access done right. As a DND fan I am soo happy to be back in this world figuring out puzzles and having intense combat scenarios. BG3 is deserving of Game of The decade award.

    Glad other game devs are outraged by the success of BG3. It highlights the corrupt money making mindset of the copy paste games we have as of late
  94. Drooly
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I hope this becomes Game of the Year, it's been such a joy seeing Baldur's Gate 3 being celebrated and prospering as much as it is!
  95. Redfield04
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game it's the most close of a perfect rpg experience on digital. The history is amazing and human! Just grateful for played.
  96. FilipeBahia
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game of my life, without exaggeration, there are so many things to say about this game that I simply won't even try it here, it's just that they sold me the idea that it would be the game that would fulfill all my dreams in life and they gave me much more.
  97. myrtenal
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    wanted to leave a review but im too lazy to actually explain my thoughts so here
  98. Slayermax1
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    It truly deserves to be in the race for GOTY this year. This is the most fun i've had the whole year with a game so far.
  99. Diesel87456
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I've never reviewed a game prior to today. BG3 is one of the best games I've touched in the last 5 years, and it's refreshing to not feel the need to reach for my wallet for a battle pass or new characters that are being released. The story is rich and full of detail and the world feels full and interactive, with engaging turn based combat.
  100. Bennettbrawler
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Genuinely one of the best games I have ever played. Blown me away in every aspect. Super replayable and a vast amount of content you could play this game for a VERY VERY long time.
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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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