Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. Brajo
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Meu jogo preferido de toda a vida e ainda nao sai do ato1 !!!
    De tanto testar e retestar classes e combinações. Amei s2
  2. Sasha-Scarlet
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    Como jugador de dnd, realmente temía que lo echaran a perder, pero el juego es tan genial, a pesar de que las reglas del juego son un 90% iguales a las del juego de mesa, esta tan automático y optimizado que el gameplay no es para nada tedioso y ayuda muchísimo que el diseño de la historia, personajes y entorno es superinteresante.
    Podría seguir con los detalles de por qué este juego es    Como jugador de dnd, realmente temía que lo echaran a perder, pero el juego es tan genial, a pesar de que las reglas del juego son un 90% iguales a las del juego de mesa, esta tan automático y optimizado que el gameplay no es para nada tedioso y ayuda muchísimo que el diseño de la historia, personajes y entorno es superinteresante.
    Podría seguir con los detalles de por qué este juego es tan bueno, pero tardaría horas, así que lo resumiré con mi calificación de  9 , no le doy un 10, porque la perfección no existe, pero como videojuego, se le acerca muchísimo.     … Expand
  3. arthurmed98
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Melhor rpg que já joguei na vida!

    Os desenvolvedores demonstraram toda paixão fazendo esse jogo com carinho
  4. firegon1
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The best game of all.

    I thought about the actual games, that many have partial contents, and doesn't are make with love.

    This game are a perfect revival of the Dungeon and Dragons in computers, the system that are inspired by Tolkien and literally the structure of medieval fantasy today.

    I think it will take time to appear a game like this.
  5. BeGodNTC
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Cara o jogo é lindo, com certeza merece o GOTY, um dos melhores que joguei na vida. Você sente o amor e o carinho que eles tiveram com o jogo e com a gente, onde em um mundo em que os jogos colocam você pra jogar da maneira deles, a Larian fez o jogo pra gente jogar da nossa maneira, e isso é lindo. Amo vocês Larian Studios Games.
  6. Wolfermiljon
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The beat game I have played in the last 15 years or do. Hopefully my gf wont leave me as I've already put 40h into the game last week. And I dont even like turned based, story driven RPGs
  7. ScentSword
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Não tem como se maravilhar com as inúmeras possibilidades que o jogo lhe permite seguir. Você tem inúmeras possibilidades de segui a trajetória do jogo. Não gosto de actionrpg mas esse jogo me conquistou. Sem microtransação, tem moedinhas para comprar roupinhas.
  8. jaco111
    Aug 16, 2023
    4
    It was a fantastic game until the end of moonrise towers. Afterwards arriving in the city it went completely of the rails. I didn't understand the discussion about woke content on steam until i arrived in the city. The first three experiences after arriving were over the top woke, seemed rather like a parody but i doubt any company dares parody these days concerning woke stuff. Afterwards,It was a fantastic game until the end of moonrise towers. Afterwards arriving in the city it went completely of the rails. I didn't understand the discussion about woke content on steam until i arrived in the city. The first three experiences after arriving were over the top woke, seemed rather like a parody but i doubt any company dares parody these days concerning woke stuff. Afterwards, exploring the city i somehow killed the habitants of about every second house. You saving the city seems worse than any damage, the problem you are trying to avert could cause. Having a choice the people of Baldurs Gate probably would probably happily take another covid shot if that keeps maniacs like you from trying to save them.… Expand
  9. jobejo64
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best game since The Witcher 3...better even. I'll be playing this game more than I played Skyrim...and I won't have to buy it more than once.
  10. WinglessDeath
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I love these game its a master peice and it should be new game standerds! If u want to jack game price up $10 then yea make it as good as these game or better without battle pass and all that money grabbing crap. These is the first time i wrote a review because i love it that much a full game without having to pay for other crap. Its worth playing more then 1 time so many stuff to do!!
  11. MatheusMMM
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, absurd possibilities of choices and to play, it deserves the GOTY! Grade 10.
  12. Zenren
    Aug 16, 2023
    7
    Baldur's Gate 3 is not a bad game. I would in fact say it's a good game, however in the genre that it exists in, Isometric RPG, it's about average. I think what's happening is that a lot of new players, who have no idea what an Isometric RPG is, are suddenly playing the "cool game" and enjoying it. A lot of the additional mechanics, such as shove, are just out of place and contrite. TheBaldur's Gate 3 is not a bad game. I would in fact say it's a good game, however in the genre that it exists in, Isometric RPG, it's about average. I think what's happening is that a lot of new players, who have no idea what an Isometric RPG is, are suddenly playing the "cool game" and enjoying it. A lot of the additional mechanics, such as shove, are just out of place and contrite. The story is lacking and seriously underwhelming. At times you wonder if you're advancing it at all. In the end come for the novelty, but go play Baldur's Gate I&II for great games!… Expand
  13. rwalter
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    gostei muito jogabilidade melhorada comparada ao divinity2 , gostei das adições de cutscenes e musicas, a historia muito bom
  14. Wan06
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Its a masterpice of a game. Point.

    If only have a little interest in RPGs try it out.
  15. Pilatos
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    i don't know what to say.... bought it due to my DND background and the game doesn't disappoint. There are so many options to go through, don't like a NPC? Just get rid of him. :D
  16. James57348
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect, Great game so far, An absolute masterpiece for fans of the genre and a sign that there's still hope for modern games
  17. Furipuri
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    It’s simply the best videogame I’ve ever played. Graphics could be better, but they are not bad in any way.
  18. Aruki
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I strongly believe that this game is the closest "perfect game" that gamers can get their hands on.
  19. CrazyCam88
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing! The amount of choices, complexity, and craftsmanship of the design and voice acting is the best in ever seen in a game! Completely amazing game and by far he best RPG I've ever played in the last 20 years.
  20. Raymanxiv
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    New to the Baldur's Gate series but not new to tactical rpg games. This game is hands down one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life. So rich and beautiful. Also in today's day in age wear companies are half ***ING their games and release them with intention to fill gaps with dlc. This game right is complete and full, so much thought and effort in to every detail andNew to the Baldur's Gate series but not new to tactical rpg games. This game is hands down one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life. So rich and beautiful. Also in today's day in age wear companies are half ***ING their games and release them with intention to fill gaps with dlc. This game right is complete and full, so much thought and effort in to every detail and character. Very wonderful.… Expand
  21. EduFBorges
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    That's the Goty. Baldur's Gate 3 is the best RPG game i ever played since Skyrim, KingdomHearts 2 or The Witcher.
    The game was made with love and you can fell this on the gameplay.

    I love it.
  22. BlackEagle82
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra en el genero sin duda, Muchas variantes los diálogos que aunque no salga un resultado bueno, no te importa el resultado ya que la re jugabilidad es muy alta y te incita a ello una vez terminada la partida
  23. morissonmaciel
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Jogo CRPG definitivo!
    Um dos melhores RPGs desenvolvidos e uma aventura épica. Jogabilidade, personagens, histórias, game design, ambiente, trilha sonora, e, mais do que tudo, respeito ao jogador em lançar um produto em preço cheio extremamente polido. Uma experiência de jogar um board game de D&D moderno, interativo e cheio de ação no computador.
    O combate por turnos (que pode ser a    Jogo CRPG definitivo!
    Um dos melhores RPGs desenvolvidos e uma aventura épica. Jogabilidade, personagens, histórias, game design, ambiente, trilha sonora, e, mais do que tudo, respeito ao jogador em lançar um produto em preço cheio extremamente polido. Uma experiência de jogar um board game de D&D moderno, interativo e cheio de ação no computador.
    O combate por turnos (que pode ser a preocupação de muita gente) é a melhor coisa do jogo, e, mesmo eu que tenho pouquíssima experiência nisso, estou impressionado o quão é bom, inteligente, desafiador e recompensador.
    Certeza que o jogo será muito re-jogável porque os prometidos milhares de finais e tudo que ocorre na sua jornada, que depende bastante da sua sorte nos dados, definem a sua experiência única como um todo.    … Expand
  24. snappyferguson
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    A truly magnificent gaming and role playing achievement that needs to be played by all.
  25. Eowung
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Just amazing !! Goes straight to my hall of fame :)
    It's been a while I havent enjoyed a video game so much.
  26. TheElder
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    As a player of RPG's for over 30 years, I am trying to remember a time when I was this blown away with a videogame. I think I have to go back to Everquest in 1999 and that might not even be fair because it had that first "massively multiplayer" aspect to it.

    BG3 is truly beyond my expectations of what I thought was possible. The game is built specifically for me, but also you, and    As a player of RPG's for over 30 years, I am trying to remember a time when I was this blown away with a videogame. I think I have to go back to Everquest in 1999 and that might not even be fair because it had that first "massively multiplayer" aspect to it.

    BG3 is truly beyond my expectations of what I thought was possible. The game is built specifically for me, but also you, and everyone else. I kind of feel bad for Starfield because the 45 minute video that I was hyped about a month ago just seems dated compared to this.

    I will be playing BG3 for a very long time. Hopefully, this game does truly move the industry. It really feels like a breakthrough moment that has not been seen for 20 years.    … Expand
  27. jnalves10
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    A worthy successor to the classic Infinity Engine games. Masterpiece 10/10.
  28. alduin121
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    No words to describe this masterpiece best game of the decade and hope goty of 2023
  29. kauman189
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Tbh its a masterpiece

    Theres no way some people cant even get more than a 6 in this game its just beatifuill well paced game whit a lot of things to do u cant say this game its a 4 or even a 0 dont be disrpesctfull its okay if u dont understand but just be objective...

    Over all amazing game
  30. Richi1131
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    What really shines the brightest in this game is the sheer endless amount of small stories and details surrounding every character. This is a game to really take your time in and learn why people act the way they do.
  31. clicador
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best rpg all-time. I don't see any game with a better mix of story, dialogs, graphics, mechanics and respect of the community ideas.
  32. dito_rms
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    One of the most carefully created game of all time.
    Good performance, good story, good replay value, without DLC or microtransactions.
  33. brunolykont
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Conheci pouco dos jogos anteriores, o primeiro que Joguei foi o BG2 Dark Aliance, e era um jogo dificil mas incrivel.
    Esse jogo me deixa imersivo, 4h de jogo nele dar uma sensação de minutos, e fazia tempo que um jogo causava isso, muito dialogos bom, tem uma excelente tradução dos textos e dialogo, realmente bem trabalhado, um jogo feito com amor, vontade, e para os Consumidores.
    I got    Conheci pouco dos jogos anteriores, o primeiro que Joguei foi o BG2 Dark Aliance, e era um jogo dificil mas incrivel.
    Esse jogo me deixa imersivo, 4h de jogo nele dar uma sensação de minutos, e fazia tempo que um jogo causava isso, muito dialogos bom, tem uma excelente tradução dos textos e dialogo, realmente bem trabalhado, um jogo feito com amor, vontade, e para os Consumidores.
    I got to know a little about the previous games, the first one I played was BG2 Dark Alliance, and it was a difficult but incredible game.

    This game makes me immersive, 4 hours of playing it feels like minutes, and it's been a while since a game did that, lots of good dialogue, it has an excellent translation of the texts and dialogue, really well crafted, a game made with love, will, and for Consumers.    … Expand
  34. badboykerm
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    My first introduction to DnD and CRPGs. By far it is amazing by all means. Storytelling, npc interactions, attention to detail, combat, and best of all, the knowing that the developers were passionate about this game.
  35. drakma
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    definitely one of the best games ever released. the only thing I would like to see is the game being able to reach level 20 as is the D&D game.
  36. Dargel
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This has become my favorite game ever. Best game in 2 decades. Thanks, Larian!
  37. Beorn_man
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I'm only 30ish hours in to the official release but as someone who played it for about 15-20 hours in early access over 2 years ago they have really put the work into this game. For those who are having a bit of trouble with the complicated UI just know its D&D 5e accurate and the streamlined it more than I thought possible. The fact they were able to covert all this alone is incredible.
  38. Jaguar06
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    An amazing journey Great storytelling. With fun and engaging game play.
  39. xxEverfrostxx
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    Game is very good with a great engaging story. I would have given it a 10 but I question some of the UI choices and inventory management which I think they are working on.
  40. Pabloche_ultra
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu donne une leçon de jeu vidéo au monde ! Ce jeu est un moment du jeu vidéo, un jeu Historique !!
  41. Kaeltis
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    With Baldurs Gate 3 Larian Studios delivers once again, not just another amazing game, but possibly the best CRPG of all time.
  42. flvaranda
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 me fez criar uma conta no metacritic só para poder ter o privilégio de dar uma bela nota 10! Que jogo!
  43. Unfussybear1
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Despite a few bugs in the game BG3 is one of the most beautiful and diverse open game worlds out there, everything and everyone has a response on how you act in the world.
    The D&D elements are very well thought out and the character creation is like one never seen before. A big shout out to Larian Studios for delivering one of the best CRPG's in years. (to come)
  44. alainpierrebr
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    O game é muito bom, tem um mundo fantástico e a história é impressionante. Embora eu não curta muito o estilo de câmera, não resta dúvidas que o jogo merece todo o sucesso que está tendo.
  45. Mightyallx
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. You get everything you expect at launch and the story is just amazing. AAA killer
  46. arroutado
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Creo que es el mejor RPG que he jugado nunca, teniendo a Divinnity OS2 y Disco Elysium como ejemplos de lo más grande jamás realizado, ha venido Baldur's Gate 3 a poner orden en la sala. Además, a los RPG japoneses se los come vivos en la primera hora de juego. Acojonante, 10/10
  47. kil_1973_BR
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    simplesmente perfeito. recomendo fortemente mesmo para quem nao gosta do estilo.
  48. Eleuname
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Too much content, everything feels new everytime. I never liked turn based however this game still managed to make me love It thanks to the variety of spell and situations you can encounter.
  49. benahias
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    really GOTY!! The best possible implementation of D&D as video game. Still with Larian style. Best game of the year
  50. fredi_wlassak
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores RPGs lançados nos últimos anos, como um fã dos Baldurs gate anteriores, da série divinity, e do dungeons and dragons, eu não poderia ficar mais satisfeito com o resultado deste título. Mesmo tendo uma criação de personagem simples, que por sua vez não é um ponto negativo, sua gameplay e história tornam a experiência de joga-lo excelente. Um dos poucos títulos onde suasUm dos melhores RPGs lançados nos últimos anos, como um fã dos Baldurs gate anteriores, da série divinity, e do dungeons and dragons, eu não poderia ficar mais satisfeito com o resultado deste título. Mesmo tendo uma criação de personagem simples, que por sua vez não é um ponto negativo, sua gameplay e história tornam a experiência de joga-lo excelente. Um dos poucos títulos onde suas escolhas realmente trazem consequências para a trama, com personagens bem escritos e cativantes. Este jogo é garantia de horas de diversão, com fator replay muito elevado, onde com cada personagem seu você pode ter uma experiência diferente.… Expand
  51. Cheapskate
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    A captivating story, amazing voice acting, a rich and detailed world where missing a small detail could see you skipping more story than some games have within their entirety. I have been playing for 40 hours and still only feel like I've just scratched the surface. I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Knights of the Old Republic when I was a small child. I can't get enough of it. I'mA captivating story, amazing voice acting, a rich and detailed world where missing a small detail could see you skipping more story than some games have within their entirety. I have been playing for 40 hours and still only feel like I've just scratched the surface. I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Knights of the Old Republic when I was a small child. I can't get enough of it. I'm already planning what I'll do on my second playthrough. Believe the hype. This game gives you more freedom than any other game I've experienced, barring Tabletop games, and this comes pretty damn close to even that in terms of player freedom.… Expand
  52. Diavolo47
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    After years of waiting, Baldur's Gate 3 is finally here, and it's amazing in every way. It feels like playing Dragon Age: Origins back in the day – both are amazing games. I don't have anything bad to say about this game apart from one feature ı liked in the first 2 games there was a mechanic where if you put two companions that don't like each other together, they would eventually fightAfter years of waiting, Baldur's Gate 3 is finally here, and it's amazing in every way. It feels like playing Dragon Age: Origins back in the day – both are amazing games. I don't have anything bad to say about this game apart from one feature ı liked in the first 2 games there was a mechanic where if you put two companions that don't like each other together, they would eventually fight and kill each other. Other than that, the story, gameplay, characters, sidequests, world, and combat – everything is amazing.… Expand
  53. Feppp28_
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The fact that this game has been criticized by AAA studios out there point out that Larian is going the right direction, by doing what the customer want and not some unfinished, full of Micro Transaction sh*t that those companies are used to put out.
  54. Onur84
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Während die Siedler und FF 16 mich völlig enttäuscht haben weil sie komplett die Spieler als Dumm bezeichnen, macht dieses spiel alles richtig .
    Angeblich wären Strategie Spiele nicht mehr rentabel, Runden basierende Spiele seien ausgestorben und ff16 wird zu einem devil may cry Abklatsch zeigt dieses Spiel das es auch noch anders geht .

    Ich bin so glücklich mit diesem Spiel. Ihr könnt stolz auf dieses Meisterwerk sein .
    Vielen Dank    … Expand
  55. TheCrazymonkeh
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, spent far too many hours and have many more to put into it,
    The scope of detail, the random things you can do and the length of the missions and how they change based on previous actions is glorious.

    Love all the haters trying to review bomb it as well, what sad little creatures they are
  56. Chopper56
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best rpg of 2023 and most importantly it performs better than a lot of AAA releases that have been a stuttering mess lately
  57. pepdawg18
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPG experiences I've ever had.
    This is a game that runs deep with meaningful choices, strategic combat, and an authentic Dungeons and Dragons world to explore.
    If this isn't GOTY material, then I don't know what is!
  58. Zemla
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    honest, quality game without microtransactions. Hopefully this will become the standard.
  59. odmirfilho
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Adorei esse jogo, é a experiencia mais proxima de um RPG de mesa que um videogame já chegou. Até pensei que não seria tão bom quanto BG1 e BG2, mas conseguiu me superar. Dificil algum jogo tirar o Goty de 2023 de baldurs gate 3.
  60. treep
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Baldur`s é provavelmente o jogo da minha vida. Um verdadeiro jogo de RPG. Vale a pena pra qualquer pessoa que gosta de rpg, fantasia medieval ou outros gêneros parecidos.
  61. Lucas2959
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    An amazing RPG game, with tons of content and hundreds of hours of guaranteed fun.
  62. coguu_
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game killed all AAA games. The details, history and characters are more imersive, my favorite, i sleep thinking about the game.
  63. MMDark
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    It`s so much fun to play a Pen and paper as a video game with this variety of options and so nice graphics, I love it!
  64. Jumba
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game is the greatest game I have ever played, without comparison. The amount of depth and love put in to this game truly shows. It is an immersive, fun experience every single moment. Plus, as a dungeons and dragons dungeon master and player, this is truly a dream come true.
  65. Deadlock989
    Aug 16, 2023
    2
    Very high quality art design and visual style, but that was the only good thing about the game for me. Sludgy character movement with very awkward and frustrating camera behaviour, e.g. clicking on invisible foreground terrain geometry sends you running backwards. Combat with your humanoid party is like trying to position giant battleships made of glass. But worst of all is the constantVery high quality art design and visual style, but that was the only good thing about the game for me. Sludgy character movement with very awkward and frustrating camera behaviour, e.g. clicking on invisible foreground terrain geometry sends you running backwards. Combat with your humanoid party is like trying to position giant battleships made of glass. But worst of all is the constant sexual overtures from NPCs - it's like Me Too never happened.… Expand
  66. ykamus
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Grandioso, é tudo o que esperávamos de um rpg com a mesma proposta, faz tudo perfeitamente certo e te deixa totalmente imerso neste mundo incrível! 10/10
  67. TheStafflynx
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best game in a decade.
    Thanks larian.

    Enjoy this GOTY, take your time playing this perfect game
  68. benst
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game has blown me away, the story and gameplay is incredible. An absolutely deserved 10/10.
  69. Be3nj
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best game after many years, Bdg is a master piece and deserves game of the year for sure
  70. Shrekoud
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing
    Havent had this sensation since i played the witcher 3.
    Def in my Top 3
    THANK YOU LARIAN FOR ALL THE CRIT SUCCESSES I HAVE ASKED AND YOU HAVE GIVEN
  71. jacobman
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game has so much character. Story writing is fantastic. People in the game, beyond just the main characters, have real personalities and it's easy to get attached to them. The story has so many branches too, which makes it so that your decisions feel like they really impact the game. i'm excited for a second playthrough. This may be the best RPG I've ever played.
  72. Guitboxgeek
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I remember being really excited when Swen and Larian announced the new title and that it would be in early access. Their previous game, Divinity: Original Sins 2 had been such an awesome game, and I was proud to have backed the company in making it. But, when he said that they were going to make the characters act in cut scenes with the camera in close for better details, instead of havingI remember being really excited when Swen and Larian announced the new title and that it would be in early access. Their previous game, Divinity: Original Sins 2 had been such an awesome game, and I was proud to have backed the company in making it. But, when he said that they were going to make the characters act in cut scenes with the camera in close for better details, instead of having to read long texts - I said, "I wonder if this will open the game up to a broader audience?"

    DUH! So happy for Larian!    … Expand
  73. TheFoxx
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Great story, great mechanics, insane freedom and possible ways to solve quests and handle situations. In my point of view the best game ever.
  74. svonton
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I haven't played the original Baldur's Gate series, so I can't judge this game from this perspective, but I played Divinity (and completed it as well), so I can probably say if it is a good game or not, and the short answer is yes. This game is a huge step forward compared to previous Larian games in terms of cinematic quality, story telling, and the plot itself. But let's dive into theI haven't played the original Baldur's Gate series, so I can't judge this game from this perspective, but I played Divinity (and completed it as well), so I can probably say if it is a good game or not, and the short answer is yes. This game is a huge step forward compared to previous Larian games in terms of cinematic quality, story telling, and the plot itself. But let's dive into the review and speak in detail about all aspects of the game. First character creation (yeah, many people talk about it, but I also want to say my small part). Character creation in this game is not about a huge amount of sliders to create a detailed version of yourself or some celebrity (yeah, the boobs slider is missing), but this game is about picking the right class that will fit your race and also ability scores and backgrounds to create your own imbalanced hero of the DND world. That will also affect the variants of dialogs that will be available or not and, as a result, open or close possible ways to complete the whole game. Also, companionship is another important moment that can change as your playstyle and story change because each of them has their own class, race, background, and so on. As a result, even at the start of a game, there can be many layers of complexity that can intimidate players (or not, if you're kind of lazy). Plot branching is another key aspect that can be enjoyed by casual good-story lovers. You can be a bad guy who just wants to get some money or a hero who can save the world (or destroy it because it's funny). Additional features that can increase immersion are good cinematics with excellent graphics, and all of the dialogs are voiced. The gameplay part is similar to previous games (Divinity), except that all your actions need a dice drop. D20? D6? D4? You take all of them. In all other aspects, gameplay is based on the character that you created and used. Yes, it can be simple RMB clicks on enemies or various combinations of spells used to defeat them. The sound part is also a great part of the game; the music is well suited to actions on the screen, and the final musical theme also has good sound. In the final part, let's talk about some issues or bugs that I noticed during my playthrough. Minor visual artifacts in cutscenes closer to the final part of the game are OK; just compare it to the first half that does not contain bugs (thanks to early access) so that problem will be fixed. Another bug is more complicated and related to enemy AI that cun stuck and during the combat just stand and dont do any actions yeah its ok and make battles more easily but it increase time as well because game try to make enemy attack but them desagree with game and just stand and take our time. The last part is kind of strange: there is a moment in the game (trying to tell it without spoilers) where you can refuse the help of a character and say that you're going to do it in another way, and your companion can say that you use an item to rescue another character (and what strange things she can say even if you don't have this item), so in case you don't have the required item, you can get stuck in a location because you don't have it and refuse the offer of another charter, so the one solution is to reload the previous save. So to whom will I recommend this game? Probably to everyone who is not scared of turn-based combat and wants a very well-crafted story with various ways to be told.… Expand
  75. Germyholt
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    one of the best RPGs/game I've played in my life. this is what an AAA game should be. so many games these last ~5 years have been major disappointments with few exceptions (looking at you elden ring) its a breath of fresh air. really knocked this one out of the park
  76. MacGoad
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    Larian’s ‘origin characters’ recieved a lot of bad press since EA begun. Many people – myself included – regard them as overwritten, vapid and unpleasant.

    But you can create a custom character and custom party, so there should be no problem. Yeah, there’s a sly catch. Pick a custom character, and your choice of voice actor – at least for the male – is voiced as a bumbling moron    Larian’s ‘origin characters’ recieved a lot of bad press since EA begun. Many people – myself included – regard them as overwritten, vapid and unpleasant.

    But you can create a custom character and custom party, so there should be no problem.

    Yeah, there’s a sly catch.

    Pick a custom character, and your choice of voice actor – at least for the male – is voiced as a bumbling moron (literally), with the following sample lines inanely uttered over and over:

    ‘Shouldn’t have wished to live in more interesting times’
    ‘I’m weak…mostly’
    ‘All end’s…not as bad as it could have’
    ‘What to do’

    Next up is the ‘custom party’. Except it isn’t custom. The so-called ‘hirelings’ are prohibitively expensive in the early-game (why have any cost at all?). And they cannot be created from scratch, even though the character creation editor allows for it. You select from pre-created appearances – I guess to avoid anyone creating a custom party that isn’t ‘inclusive’ enough. In a private game no one else is going to see.

    As yet another middle-finger to those who don’t like the origin characters, the hirelings are zombies – another contrivance that allows the more bitter of Larian’s staff to have you endure voice lines read, in this instance, by a literal mindless entity.

    You could say the ‘grilled miniature giant space hamsters’ you find across BG3 aren’t an equally angry reference to the popular BG2 Minsc (his defining trait was a pet miniature giant space hamster). So what’s the joke? Because I’m inclined to think something highly suspect is going on at this point.

    Larger than life with brains smaller than miniature giant space hamsters, even the overly-special bores that are the origin characters are, however, more appealing than zombies whose appearance can’t be changed.

    That doesn’t make their gimmicky plots any less nauseating to endure.

    I’m just getting to the end of Act 2, and the amount of major plot that’s hurled at you in clusters – particularly if you do any exploring – reads like the writing team had some kind of identity crisis halfway through.

    Meanwhile, IGN quoted one of the Larian writers as boasting about the sheer quantity of sexual content in the game. You may or may not have heard of the ‘bear sex’ scene revealed during the final marketing push, where Larian capitalised on the thirst for a Druid character nick-named ‘Daddy Halsin’. The scene depicts Halsin transforming into a bear and engaging in a sexual act with Astarion.

    Gale, despite having been pitched as a former lover of a goddess, hits on a male MC so often that it’s the stuff of parody on various forums, and I’ve had to simply stop engaging with him at the ‘camp’.

    ‘Quite ready for you’ Gale creepily whispers occasionally, whenever you happen to just click on him (lest you ever forget he’s up for a bit of ‘magic’ *wink wink*).

    There’s no gender selection anymore, just ‘identity’ and ‘body type’. In other words, Larian is now most definitely an AAA studio, and no doubt has some new employees to help them out in understanding what that really means in modern gaming.

    Buried beneath all of this dross is a serviceable game. The combat is decent and the enemies are almost unique in every battle. But you can see the age-old Larian balance curse kicking in, just as the EA Act 1 content ends.

    Towards the end of Act 1, I’d hit level 7 (out of a max of 12) and was fighting enemies much lower. While that’s evened out over time, the later combat is nowhere near as polished as Act 1 EA, nor is encounter design as creative.

    Then there’s the sheer quantity of magic, rare and ‘unique’ items – I have so many now that I literally just pick them up and don’t want to look at them, even if they’re useful.

    The tone of the art is way off as well, ranging from excellent/detailed to rushed/bland to completely ridiculous. Compare the BG2 wizards (lowkey hooded robes) and fighters (practical, plausible armour) to BG3’s freak-show of over-designed armour, or ‘bare it all’ clothing that looks like something from an S&M dungeon (google the ‘sadist’ from the Act 1 goblin camp).

    I’m only halfway through – and judging by the hate online for the final act (and the complaints of ‘half-finished’), I’ve a feeling I know already where the rest of this is going.    … Expand
  77. Twewy7651
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    As someone who plays different genres of games. I never played anything similar or heard of this saga until a friend recommended this. 60 hours in, I have to say it is truly one of the best games ever created. I never heard of a game in which I could play multiple times and have a different story every single time. It is truly incredible from a design standpoint.

    Do not listen to haters    As someone who plays different genres of games. I never played anything similar or heard of this saga until a friend recommended this. 60 hours in, I have to say it is truly one of the best games ever created. I never heard of a game in which I could play multiple times and have a different story every single time. It is truly incredible from a design standpoint.

    Do not listen to haters or bots managed by greedy companies. Play this game, you will not regret it    … Expand
  78. Vaako
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This might be the best game I have ever played. This game has officially moved Witcher 3 out of the #1 spot in my personal game rankings. Game of the decade for sure. 11/10
  79. Boarneges
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Game of the year? Nah. This is a contender for Game of the Decade.

    A passion project that turned out so good, polished and complete that it sent the video game industry reeling and has AAA developers turning green with envy and doing everything in their power to discredit Larian and this masterpiece they've unleashed on the world. It's stunning graphically, the writing is amazing and    Game of the year? Nah. This is a contender for Game of the Decade.

    A passion project that turned out so good, polished and complete that it sent the video game industry reeling and has AAA developers turning green with envy and doing everything in their power to discredit Larian and this masterpiece they've unleashed on the world.

    It's stunning graphically, the writing is amazing and the voice acting is immaculate. Add to that the weight of your choices actually mattering in the game and the absolute freedom you have in this massive game.

    All that for a fixed price, with no micro transactions or Day 1 DLC purely designed to flesh out a half-cooked game in sight.

    Take a bow, Larian. You've done yourselves proud.    … Expand
  80. Scary_R_US
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    After finally finishing this game, i'm going to taking a short break. (Counts to 5). Ok, breaks over and now i'm off back for playthrough number 2 !!!
    Love this game, awesome!!! buy it, buy it now !!!
  81. ragnar007
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! This is exactly what we should be getting from AAA Devs. One of the best games I've played in 30 years.
  82. FroGuizeira
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Não tenho o que dizer. Obrigado Larian, vocês mandaram bem de mais nesse jogo. 70 depois venho avaliar e ainda tem muito chão. De fato é um GOTY!
  83. Eligius
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The sheer amount of content this game has in insane, the quality of all conversations, the optimizing needs a little work, but it's a million times better than many other games which is crazy to think about. I have played this game for 146 hours at the times of this review and I have barely scratched the surface of the game, although it is true that I have deleted some of my charactersThe sheer amount of content this game has in insane, the quality of all conversations, the optimizing needs a little work, but it's a million times better than many other games which is crazy to think about. I have played this game for 146 hours at the times of this review and I have barely scratched the surface of the game, although it is true that I have deleted some of my characters with much time invested because I changed my mind about their looks. Still tho, I have played enough to understand it's quality, it is incredibly good, I wouldn't say perfect but certainly close to a perfect CRPG. I played Divinity Original Sin 2 for many MANY hours, it is quite similar to Baldur's Gate 3, but every character has been massively improved in this game. Certainly a GOTY… Expand
  84. Jippe89
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Is this a technical flawless game? No, the inventory is bad, changing party members more trouble than it should be, and the camera can be funky.

    Except those nitpicks? It's a brilliant masterpiece!!! It catches the feeling of D&D, without trying to be a TTRPG. The pacing is good, the world is beautiful, voice acting is excellent, quest design is engaging, the story is GOOD, the    Is this a technical flawless game? No, the inventory is bad, changing party members more trouble than it should be, and the camera can be funky.

    Except those nitpicks? It's a brilliant masterpiece!!! It catches the feeling of D&D, without trying to be a TTRPG. The pacing is good, the world is beautiful, voice acting is excellent, quest design is engaging, the story is GOOD, the companions are fantastic(!), and so on.

    Is this a game for everyone? No. But it is an experience for most.    … Expand
  85. DeadTurtle41
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The best D&D game I've ever seen. It captures all the ridiculous moments you can find on the table top with your friends, and I love it.
  86. Speamferkel
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, so much details and love they created this game. This wil be my new standard. I think even that i will play dozens of playthroughs.

    Great job Larian
  87. BEEBOOPS
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Muito pica jogaço da porra sensacional incrivel muito foda do caralho chupa XBOX NOJENTO
  88. Asterria
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Truly the best gaming experience I have had in my life.
    The story is incredible, character side quests captivating and intriguing, the true feeling of D&D in video game form!
  89. tofupandacosmic
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Bladur's Gate 3 is one of the best games ever created. I applaud Larian Studios' work. They clearly put in a lot of time, effort, skill, and most importantly, love, into creating this gem. The amount of choices available to the player, along with the fantastic writing, art direction, score, and voice acting resulted in one of the greatest video games ever. Amazing work!
  90. Ilsirya
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I congratulate larian studio, which released the best rpg game in the world with this budget.
  91. saintjnx
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game has brought everything I have ever looked for in an RPG. And I Truly believe that this is a game that everyone deserves to experience and enjoy. Bringing a new expectation for us as consumers from Triple A studios that use predatory micro transactions fronts and battle passes just to release sub-par experiences just so you fork over your money.

    Your money on this game, will be    This game has brought everything I have ever looked for in an RPG. And I Truly believe that this is a game that everyone deserves to experience and enjoy. Bringing a new expectation for us as consumers from Triple A studios that use predatory micro transactions fronts and battle passes just to release sub-par experiences just so you fork over your money.

    Your money on this game, will be worth every penny, and cast the vote that this is what we want in a game. A polished, finished game with complete experiences.    … Expand
  92. VirusKarl
    Aug 16, 2023
    2
    Overhyped again
    Act 3 its a mess, too many promises and nothing in the end, the city feel empty, bugs, crashed, lag, etc.
    Gameplay its boring and repetitive after a while, at one point(not the end of the game) you clean everything pretty fast, AI its dumb. Writing will make you do a soy face if you're using reddit/twitter, otherwise will make you cringe at best or just skip everything    Overhyped again
    Act 3 its a mess, too many promises and nothing in the end, the city feel empty, bugs, crashed, lag, etc.
    Gameplay its boring and repetitive after a while, at one point(not the end of the game) you clean everything pretty fast, AI its dumb.
    Writing will make you do a soy face if you're using reddit/twitter, otherwise will make you cringe at best or just skip everything at worst
    Companions will try to romance the main character even if you didn't do anything, they call you a bad guy/girl if you refuse them
    This game its a "masterpiece" if you never touched more than 5 RPG's in your entire life or any CRPG    … Expand
  93. Cyanide305
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I really hope that'll be new game quality standard and all this tiny indie - studios will finally understand something
  94. Retanzi
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Play it, just play it.

    Certainly GOTY 2023.
    I'm still not through but i know i'll play it again at least once.
  95. joaquin35
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Si eres un jugador que te apasiona los juegos de rol x turnos una buena historia, cinematicas, graficos lo ost en las batallas hermoso este juego. intriga cada vez que avanza en tu aventura tengo 40 años jugando videojuego me siento como niño GOTY 2023.
  96. Knieperd
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Made an account just to rate this game 10/10. Easely the Game of the year this year.
  97. Meldrath
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Game of the year. 11/10 No micro transactions no **** Just a great world to lose yourself in and do WHAT EVER YOU WANT TO DO. Anyone giving this less then 10/10 is a moron who probably hasn't played games in the decade.
  98. Cophelio
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Just amazing, nothing more to add, game is immersing you into itself like nothing I ever played. Worth every penny.
  99. Keodas
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Fazia tempo que um jogo não me prendia por tanto tempo igual Baldur's Gate 3, eu vou jogar e se passam 5 horas sem eu nem me dar conta. Este jogo é uma obra prima e ele foi a minha primeira experiência com RPG, até então eu tinha preconceito com o estilo de jogo, espero vê-lo como GOTY porque merece muito!
  100. inimizar
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect, Goty has already been chosen, they don't even have to do the competition :)
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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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