Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. xrposiedon
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    10/10 Non gamers even may like this game. My wife who doesnt even play video games, went 6 hours straight on BG3 her first day, followed by her buying it and downloading it as her first game she has ever bought. Yes...its that good for the average person.
  2. Kalle1234
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    From the producers of the great game Divinity 2, they have finally outdone themself and created an even wider and better RPG game that shows us how AAA titles really should look.
  3. yerbalxrdx
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Love it love it love it. Larian is the best, masterpiece just like Divinity Original Sin 2.
  4. pacoguti
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    The best game I've ever played in my life. Flawless and perfect. We need more games like this.
  5. jamesthessj4
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    A ten to stick to those idiots giving it a 0. Is the game perfect, no. Is it a 0? No. Only a brain-dead idiot would give this game a 0.
  6. ssjrayane
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    i think even if you dont like the strategy game turn-based you must give this one a shot
    i hope this game wil be GOTY 2023
  7. Smashz
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE! The way that the story rolls and the possibilities are almost infinite. And also the dev team seems to be really interested in the community feedback.
  8. Orden14
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game of the decade, THE must-play. Even if you're not into dungeons&dragons or not a RPG player at all, Baldur's gate 3 will be able to suck your soul into this wonderful universe.
    Don't be scared of the seemingly hard mechanics the game has to offer, you will learn the core rules quite quickly and grow fond of the game within the blink of an eye. During your character's    Simply the best game of the decade, THE must-play. Even if you're not into dungeons&dragons or not a RPG player at all, Baldur's gate 3 will be able to suck your soul into this wonderful universe.
    Don't be scared of the seemingly hard mechanics the game has to offer, you will learn the core rules quite quickly and grow fond of the game within the blink of an eye. During your character's and his companions' wonderful (or dark) journey, you will write your own epic tale based on all the choices you'll be asked to make.    … Expand
  9. SheijuSucces
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    A rare game without microtransactions, a passion for video games in their purest form, manages to bring together a niche public and a casual audience. 10/10 Larian Studio GOTY
  10. manatheros
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    If you have fine tastes and enjoyed:

    - Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 - Planescape: Torment - Dragon Age: Origins Then you'll be happy to know that Baldur's Gate 3 is a worthy successor, and the game we've awaited for a very long time. It has: - Great combat - Great story and dialogue - A deep, rich, textured world - Interesting choices - Beautiful graphics, animation, and voice    If you have fine tastes and enjoyed:

    - Baldur's Gate 1 and 2
    - Planescape: Torment
    - Dragon Age: Origins

    Then you'll be happy to know that Baldur's Gate 3 is a worthy successor, and the game we've awaited for a very long time.

    It has:
    - Great combat
    - Great story and dialogue
    - A deep, rich, textured world
    - Interesting choices
    - Beautiful graphics, animation, and voice work

    Like with any game, there's a few bugs, ranging from minor to moderate, but they're getting fixed as I type this. Maybe 1% of the time, I wish there were some different dialogue options available or even more freedom in the end game, but for a game of this magnitude, it's a trap to get hypercritical over something small when the whole is so grandiose.

    Swen Vincke is a treasure and must be protected at all costs. That's why he wears that armor. He knows.    … Expand
  11. ands93
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Jogo sensacional! Muito divertido, absolutamente completo em interações e criatividade em combate e ações. Um RPG fiel ao gênero! Impecável!
  12. Ryu-shin
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Honnestly speaking, it's been year I haven't play so long and enjoy so much à game.
    I have 300 hours on it and I still enjoy it, they are always New thing to do.
    It's been years since à real full game was release with no need of dlc or thing like that even if I cry for have one. The positif point : - the scénario -the ost -the gameplay (you like or you dont like it dépend of the view    Honnestly speaking, it's been year I haven't play so long and enjoy so much à game.
    I have 300 hours on it and I still enjoy it, they are always New thing to do.
    It's been years since à real full game was release with no need of dlc or thing like that even if I cry for have one.
    The positif point :
    - the scénario
    -the ost -the gameplay (you like or you dont like it dépend of the view of everyone me I love it.)
    - the fact you can play again and again you have like always New thing to do
    - the multiplayer
    The négative point :
    -some bug but I didnt see it to often
    -the need of good machine for have à good experience But it still à 10 for me I really love it and I still continue play it
    that game is really a love letter from the developper i can only recommand
    that game is my GOTY    … Expand
  13. rainmedwn
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    best crpg of this decade. Larian, u guys r amazing. thx for the experience.
  14. Defianth8
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Is amazing the care they took with every single detail in this game. The best RPG I’ve played since Witcher 3.
  15. pedronson
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    o jogo mais impressionante que já presenciei desde de os grandes clássicos dos anos 90. Que ainda os supera de todas as maneiras possíveis, como é de se esperar pelo avanço de técnicas e tecnologias. Uma obra feita por uma empresa dirigida por pessoas que notavelmente amam o gênero, ao invés de simplesmente empresários que olham apenas análises de mercado
  16. Vashkur
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    49 yrs young here, started on a C64 with Ghostbusters as one of the first games that I fell in love with. It had a cool progression and upgrade mechanic but you had to load it from a Cassette Deck! Anyone under the age of 40 can google that last bit. I played the original BG and BG 2 and I can say that BG3 is honestly one of the best Games I've ever played. Not to mention its a complete49 yrs young here, started on a C64 with Ghostbusters as one of the first games that I fell in love with. It had a cool progression and upgrade mechanic but you had to load it from a Cassette Deck! Anyone under the age of 40 can google that last bit. I played the original BG and BG 2 and I can say that BG3 is honestly one of the best Games I've ever played. Not to mention its a complete gaming experience out of the box! Larian Studios have shown the rest of the industry that you can make a great game that's a financial success, which doesn't treat their player base like blood bags of cash while they Vampire like suck us dry of our hard earned cash with Microtransactions, Loot Boxes etc etc. Everyone at Larian who worked on this, My Gratitude is boundless. And as I was fond of saying during my D and D Days May the wind be always at your back and the road always rise to meet your feet.… Expand
  17. Bluebasil
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    So much replayability, so much depth. Amazing for single player, but also Imo the best multiplayer game by far.
  18. Max_Settings
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Best game in decades. Simply a masterpiece.

    Summary: buy it, play it, love it Gameplay- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Nothing special ☐ Okay ☐ Bad Graphics- ☑ Masterpiece ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Will do ☐ Bad ☐ Awful Audio ☑ Amazing ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad Audience ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Everyone Story- ☑ Lovely ☐ Good ☐ Average ☐    Best game in decades. Simply a masterpiece.

    Summary: buy it, play it, love it

    Gameplay-
    ☑ Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Nothing special
    ☐ Okay
    ☐ Bad

    Graphics-
    ☑ Masterpiece
    ☐ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Will do
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Awful

    Audio
    ☑ Amazing
    ☐ Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad

    Audience
    ☐ Kids
    ☑ Teens
    ☑ Adults
    ☐ Everyone

    Story-
    ☑ Lovely
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Average
    ☐ Not great
    ☐ None

    Difficult-
    ☐ Just press a bunch of buttons
    ☐ Easy
    ☐ Significant brain usage
    ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Not so easy
    ☐ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    Grind-
    ☑ Nothing ☐ Only if you care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isnt necessary to progress ☐ A bit grindy sometimes ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ Insanity Game Time- ☐ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☑ Depends on you ☐ Endless Price ☑ Just buy it ☐ Worth the price ☐ Wait for sale ☐ Maybe if you have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended    … Expand
  19. Heiso
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    C'est l'un des plus grand jeu que j'ai fait, des jeux qui m'ont prit autant de 'passion' sont rare. Je ne voit pas le temps passer il y a tellement de possibilités et il est si dense, il m'a fait l'effet "the witcher" , se retrouver dans un univers si complet que je me retrouve à regarder plein de vidéo sur you tube pour en savoir plus sur l'univers du jeu (donjon & dragon ici) . Ne pasC'est l'un des plus grand jeu que j'ai fait, des jeux qui m'ont prit autant de 'passion' sont rare. Je ne voit pas le temps passer il y a tellement de possibilités et il est si dense, il m'a fait l'effet "the witcher" , se retrouver dans un univers si complet que je me retrouve à regarder plein de vidéo sur you tube pour en savoir plus sur l'univers du jeu (donjon & dragon ici) . Ne pas connaître l'univers du jeu et/ou les autres Baldur n'est pas un frein pour faire le jeu , des résumer des autres jeux existe et you tube a beaucoup d'expert passionné pour nous en apprendre toujours plus. Le jeu est incroyable, sûrement une des meilleures expérience que j'ai jamais eu depuis vraiment très longtemps, j'ai tester énormément de jeu tour par tour et je n'ai jamais vraiment aimé car ça m'ennuyais mais là j'ai appris à aimer ça et me rendre compte que c'est en aucun cas gênant. Bref il faut y jouer vraiment , ça serait louper une expérience que de ne pas essayer ou d'avoir peur du système du jeu qui peut faire peur même pour les néophytes (jamais jouer a de jeu de rôle papier ou autre Baldur / divinity etc) . Foncez ! Larian Studio je vous aime et merci pour votre jeu… Expand
  20. Pixxxx
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Combat was daunting for me because I never played DnD but I feel like all the hours I played Xcom helped a lot. The writing, characters, story, voice acting, cutscenes, game systems is just absolutely perfect. Contrary to salty developers this game DID set a NEW STANDARD. To other studios: maybe if you'd spend time making a fun, rich, satisfying game instead ofAbsolute masterpiece. Combat was daunting for me because I never played DnD but I feel like all the hours I played Xcom helped a lot. The writing, characters, story, voice acting, cutscenes, game systems is just absolutely perfect. Contrary to salty developers this game DID set a NEW STANDARD. To other studios: maybe if you'd spend time making a fun, rich, satisfying game instead of focusing on how to monetize the ever living **** out of them you could achieve such greatness as Larian did. Instead of crying foul LEARN from them and emulate them. If BG3 doesn't win GOTY 2023 this industry is corrupt and I will pirate EVERYTHING except for Larian games.… Expand
  21. c00ckiez
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I've spent an ungodly amount of time on BG1&2 - checking almost every corner, every chest, every interaction, every dialogue, every book. I loved these games.
    From this point of view, BG3 is a worthy successor. Lots of dialogues, choices and events.
    I thought the real-time + pause combat from BG1&2 was perfect - but the turn-based combat in BG3 is SO MUCH BETTER! I'm embarassed to admit    I've spent an ungodly amount of time on BG1&2 - checking almost every corner, every chest, every interaction, every dialogue, every book. I loved these games.
    From this point of view, BG3 is a worthy successor. Lots of dialogues, choices and events.
    I thought the real-time + pause combat from BG1&2 was perfect - but the turn-based combat in BG3 is SO MUCH BETTER! I'm embarassed to admit how many times I placed my dude at the edge of a chasm to seeing him fall down because he was pushed by the enemy. Something so blatantly obvious, but makes combat so refreshing - at least compared to previous BG's.
    I love the enriched rest/camp mechanic, changing surroundings, requiring supplies (finally we have to eat and drink!)
    Graphics and animations are cool, the landspaces are beautiful.
    I love this game and I will consume every tiny bit of it, just like I did with BG1 and BG2.    … Expand
  22. Pepperyounggam
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    What? you still didn't buy this gem of a game yet?

    better stop calling yourself a gamer then....

    also to devs whining about how larian is setting unrealistic standards for gamers...

    This is a standard for games. what you guys have is shameful to be called a standard.

    Just try to earn your bread in another industry plz.
  23. TomeG1
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    After 35 hours still in act 1 but this game is awesome and it saddens me that companies like activision, blizzard, ea, microsoft are so ignorant to the fact that a good and well made game will sell regardless. Not implementing microtransactions or dark patterns in a game and releasing future complete games should not be an option but a mandatory thing for every AAA game that we are payingAfter 35 hours still in act 1 but this game is awesome and it saddens me that companies like activision, blizzard, ea, microsoft are so ignorant to the fact that a good and well made game will sell regardless. Not implementing microtransactions or dark patterns in a game and releasing future complete games should not be an option but a mandatory thing for every AAA game that we are paying for as consumers.… Expand
  24. DavidBayon
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    This game is a 10 stars of 5. I've never post on metacritic before and Larian "make" me want to do it, because they deserve the ducking GOTY. -Complex and at the same time simple lovely/hateful characters -Beautfil, huge, masive and scary enviroments -Huge diversity of enemies and npcs. Plus hundres of ways to manage the battles or even tons of ways to avoid    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    This game is a 10 stars of 5.

    I've never post on metacritic before and Larian "make" me want to do it, because they deserve the ducking GOTY.

    -Complex and at the same time simple lovely/hateful characters
    -Beautfil, huge, masive and scary enviroments
    -Huge diversity of enemies and npcs. Plus hundres of ways to manage the battles or even tons of ways to avoid battles and do it just poisoned beer, rolling dices in a conversation meanwhile your rogue steal them or just avoinding the quest and exploring another area if you will.
    -The music gorgeous
    -If you play it by yourself and play with friends you could choose other pacings, so you wont get bored. Its fricking amazing.

    Ps: I've being playing the game for 135hrs so far, just if you are wondering,    … Expand
  25. Equinox0607
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    En iyi rpg ,oyunun sunduğu özgürlük neredeyse sonsuz , şunu yapabilir miyim diyorsanız büyük ihtimal yapabiliyorsunuzdur.
  26. Xetraid
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game is impeccable, amazing and I truly think they set the standard.

    The endings and Epilogue is not that good, but outside of that this whole game is a must play.
  27. supermiguelito
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    El juego es un sueño, generoso en contenido, maravilloso para sesiones largas y cortas. Me devuelve a aquel niño de 15 años que se paso el Baldurs 1,2 y Expansion. Jugar a este juego me hace feliz. Un auténtico 10.
  28. 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
  29. Jarlaxle1000
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Es el mejor juego de rol de la historia. Después de jugar mi primera run en este juego, puedo decir que me he enamorado de este tipo de juegos al que hace años que no jugaba. Desde el Dragón Age Origins no he tenido algo tan divertido y a la vez con tanto contenido. Y decir sobre todo que este juego es insuperable.
  30. Sterben_
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    That's awesome game. And that's my first review on metacritic, special for Baldur's Gate 3. My little advice for newbies: do what you want to do, don't lock at consequences, "best's" choices, on guides "how to find a legendary sword on 1lvl" and etc. That's your adventure, be pleasure with it.
    I hope other RPG/CRPG developers will be take an example from Larian.
    Sorry if my English    That's awesome game. And that's my first review on metacritic, special for Baldur's Gate 3. My little advice for newbies: do what you want to do, don't lock at consequences, "best's" choices, on guides "how to find a legendary sword on 1lvl" and etc. That's your adventure, be pleasure with it.
    I hope other RPG/CRPG developers will be take an example from Larian.
    Sorry if my English bad. I'm not native speaker.    … Expand
  31. Sugarroad
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Astonishing game play!!
    I can play my own and it consumes my time.
    It could be the best game in this year. :)
  32. Angelalt04
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    It's the first time I've played something like this and turn-based games have never caught my attention, however I'm in love with this game, it has become my favorite video game.
  33. chivas477
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A dream come true, waiting for official mod support to make it the best game ever made
  34. HexAzur
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I usually enjoy my games quietly and very rarely leave reviews, however Baldur's Gate has earned the praise that it is being given. There hasn't been a game in recent years that has captured my attention quite like this. I'm a novice in the DnD world, but in my opinion it is nothing short of amazing and the voice acting is actually believable and engaging????
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. myrtenal
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    wanted to leave a review but im too lazy to actually explain my thoughts so here
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. tonyroncola
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    the game i've been waiting since i was a kid and played D&D for the first time. Hope to see more things like this come out in the future. thanks larian
  48. talaija
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece.
    If BG3 doesn't win GOTY 2023 this industry is corrupted.
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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)
  53. angich
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fabulous game. That's how it's done. Smashing AAA* studios to the ground.
  54. 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
  55. 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
  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. 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.
  58. species_delsol
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Best game ive ever played. Can recommend to anyone who likes RPGs or any new fan!
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. Gamrax
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece since I devote hundreds of hours into this fantasy world. Great job Larian studio!
  69. Je600
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Very good game, Im so addicted to it, I never played a game like this before
  70. FourEaredFox
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This is going to be quick because I need to get back to playing Baldurs Gate 3, 10/10
  71. 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.....
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. Fluffy994
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Over 40hrs inn and i love it! All the choices and posebilities you have gives this alot of replayability
  79. hknokyy
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Best game I have ever played! A true RPG, you can spend hours and hours in it and only scratch the surface of what you can do. Even more impressively you can come back with a different character and do it all again and you will fell as if you are playing a different game.
  80. 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!
  81. 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.
  82. 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 ****
  83. 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).
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. Keybone
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    What a home run! It is fun, colorful, crazy, and you can do almost anything you dream up. Absolutely worth the money, this could be the best game of the year!
  90. AgesIb
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Best Game Of All Time. Never have i ever played a CRPG before and usualy dont like Turn based games but this game is something else.
  91. Solox21
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Best game since a long time, never get bored of it. The local coop is so much fun!! Epic game
  92. juan873
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego que he probado en mi vida en todos los sentidos: mejor historia, mejor jugabilidad, mejor banda sonora, etc. Simplemente perfecto. Ojala se ganen el GOTY este año porque se lo merecen.
  93. Razzy_82
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    This game is literally finished on release and a perfect RPG. Which is my favourite genre. I went from playing D4 to playing this. Its like black and white
  94. Ahisky
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Incrível! o melhor RPG de turno que já joguei, um dos mundos mais vivos e lindos que já vi, espetacular
  95. ReyZ88
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Exceeded every expectation. 10/10

    BG3 is the new benchmark for gaming and is quite easily the greatest RPG of all time.

    Coming from someone who has been an RPG fanatic for most of my life, this game reaches new heights.

    Incredible work from Larian!
  96. matheusluna
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Baldur1s Gate 3, I almost can't describe how much this game excited me and made me want to play something for hours at a time. Lately companies are only looking for profit and are forgetting that what makes a successful game is a game made with love, game of the year in my opinion and one of my favorite games. Congratulations Estudios Larian, keep producing works of art like these and saveBaldur1s Gate 3, I almost can't describe how much this game excited me and made me want to play something for hours at a time. Lately companies are only looking for profit and are forgetting that what makes a successful game is a game made with love, game of the year in my opinion and one of my favorite games. Congratulations Estudios Larian, keep producing works of art like these and save the money-sucking gaming industry.… Expand
  97. Moeller
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    This might just be my favorite game of all time. And that comes from someone usually not fond of rpg's and turn-based combat.
  98. ReTz_
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    This game is the goty, definitely. Currently it is a huge game, with so many possibilities and an example for the gamer world.
  99. DalkielDamion
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    It is a wonder change. I have been a fan of Baldur's Gate since BG1. I am so happy this game is here. All the hard work that these men and women put into this game really shines.
    The storylines, the characters, the repeat game play. I hope they don't change anything. I hope they continue to keep the game the way that they wanted it to be. There are so many options to choose from. One save    It is a wonder change. I have been a fan of Baldur's Gate since BG1. I am so happy this game is here. All the hard work that these men and women put into this game really shines.
    The storylines, the characters, the repeat game play. I hope they don't change anything. I hope they continue to keep the game the way that they wanted it to be. There are so many options to choose from. One save this happened, reload that save and it might not go the same way.
    Brilliant.
    I enjoy the freedom. When a company says "Play it your wat, do what you want" They really mean it.
    Not like that other piece of not so great of a game from that company that starts with a B.
    This has been the most fun I have had since LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga and Diablo III S28.
    I am hooked, I am addicted.

    THIS GAME IS ADDICTIVE! SO ADDICTIVE! I am not even done with Act 1 and I am already thinking of what character I want to be and do in my second play through. I am excited to get home and launch this game and play it.

    When I think about that other game, *coughs D4* I cringe and do not want to continue playing it.

    GOOD JOB TO ALL THE CREW AT LARIAN STUDIOS!    … Expand
  100. Wandrngwizrd
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Exceeds expectations. Bravo Larian Studios. During a year of phenomenal releases, this one takes the cake.
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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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