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  1. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Great immersive story, attention to detail, voice acting and characters, decent combat. Overall a great game.
  2. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Great RPG to play with friends, totally can recommend it! I love the D&D implementation in this game, it's easy to learn but gives challenges, and each fight is like a puzzle that you have to solve.
  3. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    an incredible game, completely different from what I had seen so far.
    It has some similarities with Divinity. O.S. that's true, but it completes the experience and adds enough new content and mechanics to say that the goty must absolutely be his.
    Story, freedom of action, mechanics, dialogues and graphics, everything is excellent. There have been other good games this year but the real
    an incredible game, completely different from what I had seen so far.
    It has some similarities with Divinity. O.S. that's true, but it completes the experience and adds enough new content and mechanics to say that the goty must absolutely be his.
    Story, freedom of action, mechanics, dialogues and graphics, everything is excellent.
    There have been other good games this year but the real news is this. Must win G.o.t.y. to set an example for future games to come.
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  4. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This is a terrific game you dudes. A true adaptation of DND with great performance.
  5. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best epic rpg game for ever literally. i wasn't a fan of d&d games but Baldur's Gate 3 tied me up screen.
  6. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, so much choice, there are options in the game that I did not even think to choose let alone choose another path.
  7. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    An epic hard to duplicate. It's goodness is far beyond our expression. There's one thing I could say: The true and full beauty of the game is inside itself and the only way to get it is to experience it by yourself. That's my best review I can say for a game.
  8. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Es la perfección del RPG, realmente han conseguido que casa paso que des sea una aventura, y una aventura que puede ser completamente diferente de la tuya a la mía. Larian ha conseguido una imposibilidad que nunca pensé que se vería superada por el logro de Obsidian con Fallout New Vegas, pero joder, lo supera a todos los niveles. La música, los personajes, la narración, la performance deEs la perfección del RPG, realmente han conseguido que casa paso que des sea una aventura, y una aventura que puede ser completamente diferente de la tuya a la mía. Larian ha conseguido una imposibilidad que nunca pensé que se vería superada por el logro de Obsidian con Fallout New Vegas, pero joder, lo supera a todos los niveles. La música, los personajes, la narración, la performance de los actores, la historia, no es el juego del año, es el juego de la década. Expand
  9. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Juego increíble. La historia es una de las mejores que yo recuerde. Una pena que no esté en todas las plataformas.
  10. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Tiene que ser increíble poder jugar a este juegazo. Solo me llegaba para una Series S y no por ello voy a criticar la grandiosidad de este juegazo. Aburrido de las pantallas de carga al atravesar cada puerta y de las cinemáticas entre cambios de planeta de Starfield.
  11. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    absolute banger of a game, might need some polishing at the end, but still goty 2023
  12. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Definitely game of the year.
    The game has an incredible level of involvement and replayability, the gameplay does not get boring even after 100 hours of continuous play.
  13. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The new standard for RPGS. I am over 100 hours in and haven't finished the game. I could write a novel on why this game is amazing, but I do not need to.
  14. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    this game is absolutely fantastic, one of the most entertaining game of all time
  15. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Goty,It was awesome, I'm still excited 70 hours later,Graphics, sound, gameplay, everything is great, congratulations must be given to the studio that made the game
  16. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences I have ever had.

    Seriously, play this game.
  17. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Perfect game, full of activities, choices and a vast fantasy world. The turn-based fights are quite strategic, in fact they are hard but also fun. Each choice changes the plot, so we can start more runs always different. Such a beautiful fantasy hasn't been released in a long time...
  18. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best rpg game ever play ! Storys, characters, skill, decisionss, the art… the goty without discussion Expand
  19. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Perfection. Thank you Larian Studios for delivering a game full of passion and love for the world of videogames, role play games, dungeons&dragons and the original legendary Baldur's Gate series. This game is everything it should have been, and even more. A couple of bug in the storyline but so far best game 2023.
  20. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Excellent rpg game based on the DyD, an excellent world, good characters, good story and the most positive aspect of this game is probably the freedom you have, from its character customization you realize all the freedoms that this excellent game gives you. But when you continue in the story you realize that in making decisions and actions to do you have all the freedom that a game canExcellent rpg game based on the DyD, an excellent world, good characters, good story and the most positive aspect of this game is probably the freedom you have, from its character customization you realize all the freedoms that this excellent game gives you. But when you continue in the story you realize that in making decisions and actions to do you have all the freedom that a game can offer you. This game has a lot of endings, that makes it hundreds of hours of entertainment. You can also **** with a bear the best rpg I have ever played and I think the best rpg of this generation. Not only is he a candidate for goty, but I think he is the candidate with the best chance of winning it. Expand
  21. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Soy un jugador de D&D desde 2 edición hasta la actualidad 5 Edición, e jugado Divinity, Baldurs 1,2 y Etc. Realmente mejoro su sistema se nota mucho al mejroar sus juegos en estos años. es un juego de rol donde aqui tu creas tu historia y es lo que es D&D para que nosotros tengamos que crear nuestras propias historias y disfrutarlo como es "La Vida es un rol"

    Tengo 184 Hrs jugadas y
    Soy un jugador de D&D desde 2 edición hasta la actualidad 5 Edición, e jugado Divinity, Baldurs 1,2 y Etc. Realmente mejoro su sistema se nota mucho al mejroar sus juegos en estos años. es un juego de rol donde aqui tu creas tu historia y es lo que es D&D para que nosotros tengamos que crear nuestras propias historias y disfrutarlo como es "La Vida es un rol"

    Tengo 184 Hrs jugadas y aun no termino el juego la verdad es la mejor experiencia que e tenido en todos los video juegos un aplauso para los desarrolladores y a todos los que valoran este tipo de juegos
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  22. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    I’ve never been ‘into’ D&D so this was a dubious purchase for me, but having seen all the reviews, I went for it. I’m so happy I did. This is simply the best game I have ever played, and I’m 54 years old, and was there back in the days when gaming started on computers.

    This is an absolute marvel to play, I have sunk hours and hours into this on PS5 already. If you buy it, be prepared to
    I’ve never been ‘into’ D&D so this was a dubious purchase for me, but having seen all the reviews, I went for it. I’m so happy I did. This is simply the best game I have ever played, and I’m 54 years old, and was there back in the days when gaming started on computers.

    This is an absolute marvel to play, I have sunk hours and hours into this on PS5 already. If you buy it, be prepared to get drawn into a living world where other characters remember you, and your decisions. A world where almost everything, like the real world, has ramifications, if you pick up something that does not belong to you, expect trouble, if you help someone, they are more likely to help you (or maybe even betray you) you are essentially building your own story, I’m currently playing through using my own personal values in the decision making, I expect to die many times LOL.

    The other side of this of course, is zero micro transactions, you buy the game, it’s yours, no trickery, this is getting rarer IMHO and I really value that.

    Thank you Larian Studios, you have won a fan, I love this game and I love the way you treat gamers.

    ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE.
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  23. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Huge fan of fantasy RPG's and Larian knocked it outta the park. I have played thru Act 1 in EA and now w/ 3 classes on full release and man, no playthrough is the same. Choices have so many unexpected consequences and the character development is phenom. Graphics are gorgeous running on Ultra on an NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti
  24. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Probably the best thing I have ever played. We need more studios like Larian.
  25. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Cant say anything new, that was not said by guys before me here. Just unexpectedly amazing game, it has its few flaws but its sooooo gooood that all the flaws are erased from my mind instantly.
  26. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The single best adaptation of a TTRPG into a video game. Storytelling is amazing, characters are amazing, depth is insane. I have not seen or had any two play throughs that were the same. Player freedom at the highest regard. Mods are the cherry on top.
  27. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    It is clearly the best game ever, it is the best in every branch mentioned in its category, and will it come again? Very difficult. I was playing with one character and i came act 3 then i created one more character to play again until act 3 of course i played different way and this time like i played different game there is too many things that i had never seen before. So we can't justIt is clearly the best game ever, it is the best in every branch mentioned in its category, and will it come again? Very difficult. I was playing with one character and i came act 3 then i created one more character to play again until act 3 of course i played different way and this time like i played different game there is too many things that i had never seen before. So we can't just call game Baldur's Gate
    this is MASTERPİECE
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  28. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom o jogo merece o goty.l Expand
  29. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    best game i have played since eldenring, enjoyed every hour spent in this, very immersive game with great gameplay mechanics
  30. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    love it, after 180 hours I can say that am ready for my second playthrough.
  31. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This game is for me the best game of the decade, it’s so ambitious that i got goosebumps thinking of how devs did this, definitely must play
  32. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Sadly cant give more than a 10, This game is the epitome of love for creating video games, role-playing games, RPGs. Without a doubt one of the best video games of recent years, excellently well polished, both in mechanics, history, character development... And the music, god how can I forget the music, majestic.
    A game that will be a cult game and an example to follow for many years to
    Sadly cant give more than a 10, This game is the epitome of love for creating video games, role-playing games, RPGs. Without a doubt one of the best video games of recent years, excellently well polished, both in mechanics, history, character development... And the music, god how can I forget the music, majestic.
    A game that will be a cult game and an example to follow for many years to come for video game developers. This game has a unique ability to make you think about your next play through while you're still playing your current one.
    The Narrator voice is always on point, BG3 is the kind of game we, players have been waiting for so long.
    NO MICRO-TRANSACTION, no half-cooked trash, FUN AND ENJOYABLE GAME
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  33. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo de RPG, quero mt ver as lagrimas dos haters quando esse jogo pegar o GOTY.
  34. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece CRPG, arguably the best and easiest CRPG to get into for an beginner.

    obvious flaws the game presents - long loadingscreen in game where save scumming is prevelant thats bad design - act 3 is half the game and 30 fps doenst feel great - tactician is story mode for other crpg's - quests can break if not done intended way besides that the game still raises the RPG bar
    Masterpiece CRPG, arguably the best and easiest CRPG to get into for an beginner.

    obvious flaws the game presents
    - long loadingscreen in game where save scumming is prevelant thats bad design
    - act 3 is half the game and 30 fps doenst feel great
    - tactician is story mode for other crpg's
    - quests can break if not done intended way

    besides that the game still raises the RPG bar with the positives

    -100+ hour adventure
    - wide choice's that influence your experience in act 1,2 and 3
    - easiest to understand ruleset
    - co-op/3/4man party are where the game becomes magic
    - music is toptier, shoutout to rapheal
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  35. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best RPG ever. Dont mind bugs or performance drops when hotfixes are coming lightning fast. Qol and other related, community feedback based reaponses and patches top.

    Answer to some 0/10 people - I can understand its not 8-10/10 game for everyone but giving it something below is just sad. Especially when gamedev is in such a dissapointing shape. If You dont like turn based - dont buy
    Best RPG ever. Dont mind bugs or performance drops when hotfixes are coming lightning fast. Qol and other related, community feedback based reaponses and patches top.

    Answer to some 0/10 people - I can understand its not 8-10/10 game for everyone but giving it something below is just sad. Especially when gamedev is in such a dissapointing shape.

    If You dont like turn based - dont buy turn based game

    I dont care if it resembles divinity original sin 3, this is still na awesome game.
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  36. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Normally I play first person action or third person action games that don't have a steep learning curve or or require significant time investment to get some kind of enjoyment or value out of. This is the first RPG since Mass Effect trilogy that actually has me hooked. Like any good RPG, your engagement with the world, committing to making choices and experimentation is actually rewarded,Normally I play first person action or third person action games that don't have a steep learning curve or or require significant time investment to get some kind of enjoyment or value out of. This is the first RPG since Mass Effect trilogy that actually has me hooked. Like any good RPG, your engagement with the world, committing to making choices and experimentation is actually rewarded, meaningful and beautifully executed across gameplay systems and story telling. Every once in a while any medium whether it be gaming, movies books or comics, a true masterpieces comes to set new standards. Highly recommend it anyone looking to get lost in an immersive story driven experience. Imagine not growing doing hardcore nerd stuff like magic the gathering or DnD and now being curious as an adult, that's how good it is. Expand
  37. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Superbe RPG parfaitement realisé, sans bug avec un graphisme a la hauteur et des dialogues de haut vol. Digne successeur des Baldur's Gate précédent. Je ne regrette qu'une chose c'est la disparition des pipelines d'actions des précédents BG et l'IA paramétrable des PNJs suiveurs, mais a part cela l'âme des Baldur's Gate est bien là, bravo Larian
  38. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is not a perfect game, but it is an inspired masterpiece and love letter to lovers of the RPG genre and D&D in particular. It has some of the most interesting writing i've ever seen in a video game and the voice acting is among the best I've ever seen in a video game. I've already recommended this game to anyone who will listen.
  39. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    The best looking CRPG by far. Carefully crafted vistas of the magical world are stunning and gameplay-stopping, to make a screenshot, or just to admire for a minute. All the environments are very detailed and the number of things you may call “spectacular” is almost overwhelming.
    Never have I ever heard such a thoroughly voiced RPG. Everyone has a voice, from the narrator, to your
    The best looking CRPG by far. Carefully crafted vistas of the magical world are stunning and gameplay-stopping, to make a screenshot, or just to admire for a minute. All the environments are very detailed and the number of things you may call “spectacular” is almost overwhelming.
    Never have I ever heard such a thoroughly voiced RPG. Everyone has a voice, from the narrator, to your companions, to significant figures, insignificant ones, everyone! Wow! That takes a lot of effort. And that’s impressively immersive while doing the actual gameplay. Now, there’s a painful gap in all that excellence. The protagonist. I won’t go into detail here, because there are none. Silence. The sounds are really there as well. All of them, the steps, the crackling of a fire, the bombastic explosions, the little, almost indistinguishable things. And finally, music. Oh yeah, baby, the music. Sometimes it’s quiet and pretty much unnoticeable, but when the drama really hits, so does the melody. It even has songs with vocals! Spot on, beautiful and perfectly adding to the whole experience.
    The sheer amount of unique enemies you’ll face throughout the game stands out. There’s a lot, like really a lot! And all of them feel different, challenging, interesting, awesome. The battles aren’t easily won on the balanced level of difficulty, providing enough resistance to trigger the usage of planning, strategizing, preparation and, sometimes, save load abuse. The interface panels, which are mostly used in combat, are far from perfect, and I’ve found myself struggling with them again and again.
    The world is vast, brimming with life, secrets to discover, places to explore, views to adore, characters to meet, foes to defeat, heights to fall from and break your neck, doors to lockpick, chests to loot, books to read and so much more! So much, that main questline quickly becomes a hindrance, putting pressure on you to move on, while you’d like to take your time, and stay a little more. Every location is different, every situation has its own smell and flavor, nothing repeats, nothing gets boring.
    Kill them all. You can if you want. Another distinguishing feature. There are no OP guards just to limit your murderous cravings. Oh no. You can totally paint it red. And it feels real good, I must admit. When the words fall on def ears, and the weight of a coin purse isn’t an argument, when your charismatic wink doesn’t quite get you what you want, there’s always an option to let your weapon do the talking.
    Character progression. I feel this is where the game falls a bit short. And by “a bit” I mean like 20+ hours short, for me personally. I’ve hit the level cap way to early. That’s a design flaw that should not have made it into release. Level cap is needed, but when it hits should be balanced in the ballpark of the final endgame. The equipment. The amount of it is too low for my taste, some items even not enough to equip all the companions. Again, loot amount is a question of balance, but I found this balance tipped quite wrongly. The loot system as a whole feels clunky and unpolished.
    The story is deep… dark and spills blood and viscera when properly shaken. Couldn’t help myself not to write that. There’s no debate about how gory and darkly and desperately painful the stories in the game are. Little of them have happy endings, little still can instill a smile. A smidge more humor and rainbows wouldn’t have hurt. Here’s what this game is not – hilarious. Not even funny. The story is admirably well-crafted and sufficiently captivating to enjoy watching it unravel. Especially with your own input, in a form of decisions, from which good ones seem to be none. The twists and turns are plenty, nothing is perfectly clear until the very end.
    A lot of hard work went into the (bloody)merry bunch of companions. Their stories are masterfully interwoven with the main theme, their quests are true delights to follow and experience. They are heroes, they are villains, they are mighty and fragile at the same time. And in the end, if handled correctly, they make you proud.
    The protagonist, you, the player, and your very own character, you don’t get the same treatment as companions do. You have no voice. You have no name. Nobody’s proud of you. Your significance is questionable at best. You never feel enough attention or recognition. The game catastrophically fails to bring the main hero forward and give them the treatment they deserve. Larian Studios never delivered in that regard. The previous games were also lacking.
    Just to mention, the game has no DRM!
    Not to rate it a 10 would feel wrong. The biggest and most ambitious CRPG ever created. Crafted with love, dedication, impeccable attention to detail and best interest of gamers to play it in mind. Must play, not only for RPG fans, for every gamer there is. A masterful work of art in an interactive live form. Magnificent!
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  40. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! ALL negative reviews are disgusting Starfield and Zelda fanboys who don't even own BG3, trying their hardest to review-bomb the clear GOTY, so their games can stand a chance. Ignore them, they are toxic sore losers.
  41. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The game is one of the best games I have ever played. The story, characters, and world is very immersive. It is turn based crpg so that may detract from your enjoyment if you do not like those sorts of games. It is one of those once every 10 years sort of games that push the envelope of what is possible in gaming well done! Oh and best of all no micro transactions and amazing dev. team that cares.
  42. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    No suelo comprar juegos apenas salen, ni tampoco triples A, pero este juego me encanto desde el inicio y no pude esperar ni 1 segundo para comprarlo, Desde el storytelling hasta el gameplay, las posibilidades son infinitas y su rejugabilidad es garantizada, el mejor juego del 2023, y de los mejores juegos del siglo.
  43. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    My game of the year!
    As a long time DM I have to say that this game is as close as it gets to a tabletop experience. You can see that the developers put so much love and passion in this game and they sure set the bar for RPGs in the years to come. The characters are great, the dialogue is on point, the music beautifully enhances the experience. I can't overstate how much I love this game
    My game of the year!
    As a long time DM I have to say that this game is as close as it gets to a tabletop experience. You can see that the developers put so much love and passion in this game and they sure set the bar for RPGs in the years to come. The characters are great, the dialogue is on point, the music beautifully enhances the experience. I can't overstate how much I love this game and I hope we see more like this in the future. I would give an 11/10.
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  44. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The most perfect open world, trpg game, ever. I have played this game for 20 hours long but not even finished first chapter. Masterpiece.
  45. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    GOTY 2023!!! best DND based RPG game with nice graphics... minor but not gamebreaking bugs... great story! greaty gameplay! and u can do and be whatever u want to be and handle the story and quests how u want!!! every playthrough is new story to be seen!
  46. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    the game masterfully delivered everything it promised and much more. without a doubt the best game of the year and one of the best in history.
  47. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    The consistency of the story, dialogues and the weight of the choices you make is just perfect.

    Didn't has as much fun and playing as much as I did in a **** long time.

    Also broke my heart a few times. Really worth every penny.
  48. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game that shames publishers that force developers to put out rushed **** games
  49. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing adventure in a fantastic fantasy world. Chararchers are very creative and well-written, as is the whole plot.
  50. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This is the only game I will ever rate 10/10. Early access already made it out to be a masterpiece, but with the additions of full release it's even better than before.
  51. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I've had early access on my old janky PC for ages, and I genuinely loved the world, the combat, the characters. Given how much I already knew I would enjoy the game, I honestly didn't expect my PS5 experience to surprise me with how much I'm enjoying it! The story has me hooked, and I know I've barely scratched the surface, there seems to be multiple paths to completing all objectives,I've had early access on my old janky PC for ages, and I genuinely loved the world, the combat, the characters. Given how much I already knew I would enjoy the game, I honestly didn't expect my PS5 experience to surprise me with how much I'm enjoying it! The story has me hooked, and I know I've barely scratched the surface, there seems to be multiple paths to completing all objectives, huge story based or small side objectives. I find myself caring more about my companions than most games with a similar crew or gang where I tend to only want to bother with a few. But either through humor or interesting backstory I find myself wanting to engage with my companions more. In short, I love it. Expand
  52. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Best game in a decade. Thanks larian. Enjoy this masterpiece and i really don't know why people are givivng it 0
  53. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Having ventured into the captivating world of Baldur's Gate 3, I must say that my experience was nothing short of extraordinary. This game, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, showcases the pinnacle of modern role-playing adventures.

    The choices you make throughout the game are not only impactful but also deeply entwined with the unfolding storyline, offering a truly
    Having ventured into the captivating world of Baldur's Gate 3, I must say that my experience was nothing short of extraordinary. This game, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, showcases the pinnacle of modern role-playing adventures.

    The choices you make throughout the game are not only impactful but also deeply entwined with the unfolding storyline, offering a truly personalized gaming experience. The attention to detail in every scene is astonishing, making exploration a delight.

    Gameplay-wise, Baldur's Gate 3 shines with its strategic combat system and a vast array of spells and abilities.
    Baldur's Gate 3 has exceeded my expectations on all fronts.
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  54. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This game is just amazing, there is soo much to do and so much to miss. The intricate stories that every character has, all the side quests you're able to do. So much re playability this game has to offer.
  55. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I love how most of the negative reviews here are from people who wanted BG2 in a 3D engine. Crying over how this isn't identical to a 23-year-old game. It's sad, honestly. The game is a masterpiece, and one of the best games to come out in decades.
  56. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    An extraordinary game with abysmal depth and truly breathtaking graphics.

    80 hours already and I can't get enough of it, having loved the first two installments back in the day!

    Gripping story, touching ally characters, dynamic turn-based gameplay!

    Simply the Goty 2023 for me! Huge thanks to Larian Studio!
  57. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Simple.

    It's DND. But a videogame.
    Almost anything you think you can do, you can. The game reacts to it. Very good game. Super fun.

    Wish they would add in encounter creator so this could be used for Online DND.
  58. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece, with an insane replayability, few bugs and a good story. A must try
  59. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    the best Role playing experience i've ever had. I'm 110 hours in and still haven't done everthing because i kinda WANT to explore everything. There are no fillers. Just Quality!
  60. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I played the original Bioware Baldur's Gates on released and replayed them about a year ago prior to playing Baldur's Gate 3. I really enjoyed those games. I am disappointed that BG3 is more like newer CRPGs and doesn't completely scratch the itch but it is still a great game.

    I believe it's the best RPG of the year. Starfield and Diablo 4 can be fun in their own ways, but this game
    I played the original Bioware Baldur's Gates on released and replayed them about a year ago prior to playing Baldur's Gate 3. I really enjoyed those games. I am disappointed that BG3 is more like newer CRPGs and doesn't completely scratch the itch but it is still a great game.

    I believe it's the best RPG of the year. Starfield and Diablo 4 can be fun in their own ways, but this game really does feel like an actual roleplaying game.
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  61. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I bought the game in early access und never touched it until the full release. For me the absolut best game I ever played. Thx Larian.
  62. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    One word is all this game represents and it is EXCELLENCY!

    This game do not punish you if you do your own thing, rather it wants you to be you. Do your crazy and dumb stuff and it still rewards you. insane!
  63. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    De lo mejor que he jugado, es increíble la cantidad de decisiones que puedes tomar y la cantidad de partidas diferentes que puedes tener. El sistema de combate me ha gustado mucho y la historia me ha encantado, para mí un 10.
  64. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    El juego tiene un mundo abierto lleno de vida y detalles. Los personajes son carismáticos y bien desarrollados, y la historia es emocionante y atrapante. El combate es desafiante y estratégico, y las opciones de personalización son casi infinitas.

    Baldur's Gate 3 es un juego imprescindible para los fans del género de rol. Es un título que te mantendrá entretenido durante horas y horas.
  65. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Truley Outstanding best game iv played in forever the gameplay options and builds. Options in combat and conversations. More patches adding extra endings. finished game on 300hrs played still playing a multiplayer game, and started a new playthrough with another class. So much to do and see i really hope theres a BG4. This is like the old days of gaming updated to modern days. Other gamesTruley Outstanding best game iv played in forever the gameplay options and builds. Options in combat and conversations. More patches adding extra endings. finished game on 300hrs played still playing a multiplayer game, and started a new playthrough with another class. So much to do and see i really hope theres a BG4. This is like the old days of gaming updated to modern days. Other games telling me that new gammers need all action non stop to be popular and us old gammers are no longer worth catering for now a game like this pops and young and old are playing it and loving it. truley awesome. Expand
  66. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    As a DnD Lover I'm satisfied with Baldur's Gate 3, in fact my friend and I were looking forward to BG3 when we played BG:DIA about two years ago. And besides, do you know how excited I was when I saw Jaheira and Minsc (and Boo) once again?
  67. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Idk what I can say that hasn't been said about this game. For dnd and strategy/rpg lovers buy it. For people unsure think about it and watch tips and tricks videos about the mechanics of the game so you understand it better before diving head first and so you avoid that feeling like you wasted your money because the game is too complex, as gamers we all know that feeling that you were liedIdk what I can say that hasn't been said about this game. For dnd and strategy/rpg lovers buy it. For people unsure think about it and watch tips and tricks videos about the mechanics of the game so you understand it better before diving head first and so you avoid that feeling like you wasted your money because the game is too complex, as gamers we all know that feeling that you were lied to by the fan base so ill be straight, it's complex but not in a bad way. This game is complex in the level of options of how to handle the situations you can find yourself in. Strategy and understanding the tools at your disposal can be key to demolishing a boss or barely surviving some damn goblins. The more you understand and experiment with this game the more efficient or ridiculous your tactics can become which maximizes my favorite factor when playing games fun. Expand
  68. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Bought this for Mac one Early access, played it on Windows (since it’s not fully released on Mac yet and then bought it for PS5. My fave RPG of all time. If this doesn’t win GOTY, I’d be surprised.
  69. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    The perfect game does not exist but baldur's gate 3 really comes close, a true RPG where the story BASED ON YOUR CHOICES has a REAL impact in the game world. I've finished the game 5 times (I'm starting the 6 run.....) and EVERY time something new happens and/or I find something new or events I already know that have totally new consequences opening up new quests/dialogues or new movies toThe perfect game does not exist but baldur's gate 3 really comes close, a true RPG where the story BASED ON YOUR CHOICES has a REAL impact in the game world. I've finished the game 5 times (I'm starting the 6 run.....) and EVERY time something new happens and/or I find something new or events I already know that have totally new consequences opening up new quests/dialogues or new movies to me simply SUBLIME! Companions are perfectly characterized with a background, feelings, reactions to you and react to how you treat them (in one run shadowheart came to my camp to kill me!!!) simply wonderful. Very nice graphics and animations the close-ups in the face in your companions really convey the feelings they have NEVER seen anything better in a video game. Flaws: I hate the inventory menu and find its options a bit cumbersome but nothing that bad. SOUND: The music is perfect in all situations. Ladies and gentlemen this is not the game of the year but the GAME OF THE DECADE!!! Immense, deep, strategic a game where FINALLY you don't have to hit random keys but reason about the dialogues, in the fights and a boundless lore it feels like you are really in the forgotten realms. THANK YOU LARIAN STUDIOS FOR THIS WONDERFUL GAME and I hope and pray that all software houses learn from the best! Expand
  70. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece. Deep, interesting story arcs, meaningful companions, and brilliantly animated throughout. At time of review I've put over 120 hours into the game and I know there's still hundreds of things to do that I skipped past first time.
  71. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Thats probably the best game in the last 10 years. Better than any nintendo BS, deal with it my brother in Christ.
  72. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Man, when i thought D:OS2 was one of the greatest games i ever played then BG3 has to be top of the list. Im a sucker for crafted roleplay experiences and this game is a dream come true. Some people might say this is a once in a lifetime game but i think this might be the single greated gaming experience to ever be made by artists. AI will make designing games like this even moreMan, when i thought D:OS2 was one of the greatest games i ever played then BG3 has to be top of the list. Im a sucker for crafted roleplay experiences and this game is a dream come true. Some people might say this is a once in a lifetime game but i think this might be the single greated gaming experience to ever be made by artists. AI will make designing games like this even more uneconomical so that BG3 might be the Peak for human-crafted rpgs. Expand
  73. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego jamás creado, hizo que me gusten los juegos de rol por turnos
  74. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This game is unreal. I didn’t know if it would be my cup of tea but my god it’s just mind blowing how engrossing it is. The amount of options available to you is amazing. Think you could play through it 10 times and not find everything. Time just melts away when you are playing it. The writing and voice acting is perfect I don’t think I’ve recognised a single voice twice. You will beThis game is unreal. I didn’t know if it would be my cup of tea but my god it’s just mind blowing how engrossing it is. The amount of options available to you is amazing. Think you could play through it 10 times and not find everything. Time just melts away when you are playing it. The writing and voice acting is perfect I don’t think I’ve recognised a single voice twice. You will be disgusting, angry, elated, cray with laughter, vomit. Everything!

    The game so far has run with no issues except one bit of screen tear when we literally caused the biggest explosion ever. The combat is challenging and one missed place person or rubbish decision can literally lose you a battle. The world is beautifully crafted with so many things you can easily miss or will need a different class to access. It’s mind blowing. For me the best feature is the online co-op, I love playing through a narrative with my mates. They laughs and arguments are unbelievable. It causes conversations you thought you’d never have and find out personality traits you never knew you mates have. It is absolute gaming perfection. I am in no way and rpg fan. I love racing, football, platforming kind of guy but this has changed my look on rpgs. The fact I get to enjoy it with mates just secures it as the best game I have ever played in my life. Keep up the good work Larian. Fantastic
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  75. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I never thought that turn-based strategy would fascinate me so much that I would play 60+ hours. This is the future standard for RPG games. The developers did an excellent job, took into account every detail and created an RPG exactly the way it should be.
    An RPG in which you can really play any role, with different options for completing the game. Great, interactive environment, lively
    I never thought that turn-based strategy would fascinate me so much that I would play 60+ hours. This is the future standard for RPG games. The developers did an excellent job, took into account every detail and created an RPG exactly the way it should be.
    An RPG in which you can really play any role, with different options for completing the game. Great, interactive environment, lively characters. Thoughtful reactions of elements and surroundings. Brilliant! The developers really thought about their players, and did not pour slop on them like other huge companies. Thank you!
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  76. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    By far the best game I have played in the past 10 years. It gives me great hope for the future as I had much given up on the game industry with all of it's micro-transactions and unplayable games on release. Instead Baldur's Gate 3 is a complete game with HUNDREDS of hours of content.

    Your choices matter. Sure there are some required interactions to still tell the intended story, but
    By far the best game I have played in the past 10 years. It gives me great hope for the future as I had much given up on the game industry with all of it's micro-transactions and unplayable games on release. Instead Baldur's Gate 3 is a complete game with HUNDREDS of hours of content.

    Your choices matter. Sure there are some required interactions to still tell the intended story, but this does not mean the interactions don't play out vastly differently. Failure does not mean you miss out on content and instead can give you an entirely different set of content. It is the same for only succeeding. Among your choices is your character creation. I chose a Drow and I never expected so many interactions changing because of this. There is a Goblin camp you go through in act 1 and my experience there was widely different purely because of my race. I was immediately treated with respect and authority without having to do anything where as my friends playing other races had to prove themselves. The game really takes into account the world as a whole that they made the game live inside. All of this breeds so much opportunity for multiple playthroughs.

    I've played through the game solo and with a friend and each time we were both learning new things, interactions, and getting new dialogue. It often felt like I was playing a whole new story, though of course with the same larger story beats. It was very refreshing.

    At this point I have played over 80 hours of the game and I look forward to putting even more into it. Larion studios is actively making updates and adding new cut-scenes and interactions. I can only imagine how the game will have only further improved and evolved in a years time. All that to say even now if Larion did not do any other updates or fixes, it is already a masterpiece. It doesn't NEED any fixes or additional content, but all the updates and added content is most welcome. It feels like it needs to be mentioned that this new content is all free. This is not DLC content. There are no micro-transactions.

    I've never been a fan of turn based games, but that did not stop me from enjoying the game one bit. The story was so gripping I often found myself reading the books to get a better and looking up wiki articles to understand who these mysterious factions were. The world feels alive and I want to know more about it. This all coming from a person who played FF14, which most of my friends rave about the story being the selling point, I instead skipped all cut scenes because I couldn't immerse myself.

    Baldur's Gate 3 has had a huge impact on my ability to sit down and just learn about the world. I tend to prefer 'high octane' gameplay. Fast paced and no time for my brain to feel idle. I had no troubles slowing down and just exploring. I found myself instead wanting to really savor all the interactions. See what all my choices would do. Reloading just for the extra little bit of knowledge dialogue. I felt upset failing history rolls because the little tid-bits of knowledge was truly interesting.

    I am now hooked on the universe and will definitely be looking into The Forgotten Realms horde of novels. Baldur's Gate 3 really knocked this one out of the park. The gameplay is fantastic. The world is so well built. The characters feel alive.

    The main critique I could give about the romance options/origin characters is that they all have some huge insane backstory that makes them all 'interesting' and 'mysterious.' It can feel a bit over the top, but when I think about DnD they all perfectly recreate what a DnD character background would be. Each player would want their character to have an interesting back story and some motivation in the world. They're not all just there to accomplish what the story wants/needs and has their own interests outside of the main story quest.

    Obviously I love this game. It has brought back a feeling from gaming that I thought was long dead. I can only hope Larion Studios continues game development. I will definitely be playing Divinity Original Sin 1/2 after I finish my adventure through Baldur's Gate 3.

    I cannot recommend this game more. I believe it has something for everyone. It is truly a masterpiece.
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  77. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Я ждала эту игру 20 лет. Это лучшая игра за последние годы. Спасибо Larian
  78. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Se perdurará como referência, tanto em games, filmes, series e animações.
  79. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    It is the masterpiece that we have all been waiting years for. NO micro-transactions. NO "live services". Just a masterpiece of a game that every RPG player deserves.
  80. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    In fact, I am very grateful to the developers for such a wonderful game. I literally sat and rejoiced at how cool everything was here. what can I say if I signed up for metacritic just to write a good review
  81. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This quickly became my favorite game of all time, it has great story, exploration, combat and dialogue. It is not a flawless game but its virtues more than compensate for its few shortcomings.
  82. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Definitely not flawless, but it's not my condition to give 10. It's rather how the game made me feel and damn, this game is good. Didn't have that much fun playing in a long, long time
  83. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Hilarious, exciting, incredible gameplay/story/music! Best Rpg in a long time!
  84. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de RPG de todos os tempos!! Puro D&D traduzido para um videogame
  85. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de rol de este año, en verdad me sumergí en la historia más de una vez y he jugado repetitivamente con los diferentes personajes que ofrece el juego, sin duda al momento de estar inmersivo en la historia las horas se me van volando
  86. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Best rpg game I've played in years! So much stuff to do. I'm now on my 3th playthrough and still finding stuff I haven't done.
  87. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I haxe been playing BG3 for 2 years when it was in early access and now I am able to play the full game. BG3 is the best I have seen in a video game that come really close to a Table Top RPG. The story line are great and the is so many this you can do and many paths you can take with this game.
  88. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Semplicemente quasi perfetto. Manca solo la possibilità di esplorare il mondo liberamente dall inizio.
  89. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    For real role-playing games it is a really good title and deserves a 10 out of 10.
    Especially when you play Dungeons and Dragons you immediately feel comfortable and can enjoy the adventure.
    As an RPG beginner it might be a bit difficult, but then why should you get Baldur's Gate 3?
  90. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Ive never played turn based games before, and ive never played D&D. I was a bit afraid of trying Baldurs Gate 3, im an MMORPG veteran, soulslike fan, and sometimes i play shooters. This is an entirely different genre, yet i have to say, this game is one of the best things ever made, one of the most amazing experiences ive ever had. Saying this as a person who has 15 years ofIve never played turn based games before, and ive never played D&D. I was a bit afraid of trying Baldurs Gate 3, im an MMORPG veteran, soulslike fan, and sometimes i play shooters. This is an entirely different genre, yet i have to say, this game is one of the best things ever made, one of the most amazing experiences ive ever had. Saying this as a person who has 15 years of hardcore/semi-hardcore gaming behind them, and works in media/creative industry. Its a true masterpiece, this is how gaming should be. Elden Ring and Baldurs Gate 3 are the 2 prime examples of what developers should aim for. Expand
  91. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This game is just amazing, great story, characters, world and gameplay. Nothing hidden behind a pay wall or any micro transactions. This game represents every good in gaming, just go and buy it.
  92. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Im usually not a fan of turn based RPGs, but this is some next level experience. Absolutely fascinating, one of the best things I have played in the last few years. 200h~ for the first play-through and I still haven't seen it all.
  93. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Bellissimo sia per gli amanti del genere che per i neofiti. Io ho giocato a uno dei giochi, a mio parere, più belli ma sottovalutati della fine degli anni '90: "Hall of Dead: Faery Tale Adventure 2". Ovviamente, in quegli anni sono nati "Baldur's Gate" e "Diablo", che sono stati i padroni assoluti del genere. Tuttavia, "Baldur's Gate 3", con la sua modalità di combattimento a turni e ilBellissimo sia per gli amanti del genere che per i neofiti. Io ho giocato a uno dei giochi, a mio parere, più belli ma sottovalutati della fine degli anni '90: "Hall of Dead: Faery Tale Adventure 2". Ovviamente, in quegli anni sono nati "Baldur's Gate" e "Diablo", che sono stati i padroni assoluti del genere. Tuttavia, "Baldur's Gate 3", con la sua modalità di combattimento a turni e il suo potenziale sistema di esecuzione di qualsiasi tipo di azione, oltre alla grafica fantastica di oggi e all'ambientazione fantasy originale, per me è da considerarsi uno dei videogiochi più belli di tutti i tempi. Grazie. ITALIAN USER

    Beautiful both for genre enthusiasts and newcomers. I played one of the, in my opinion, most beautiful but underrated games of the late '90s: "Hall of Dead: Faery Tale Adventure 2". Obviously, in those years, "Baldur's Gate" and "Diablo" were born and they were the absolute masters of the genre. However, "Baldur's Gate 3", with its turn-based combat mode and its potential system to perform any type of action, in addition to the fantastic graphics nowadays and the original fantasy setting, in my opinion, is to be considered one of the most beautiful video games of all time. Thank you.
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  94. Sep 12, 2023
    10
    I have already done 2 full complete runs on BG3, and doing my 3. run, and guess what, even in my 3. run i am finding dialog options and different scenes, that i didn't see in my first 2 runs, this game is simply ground breaking, it's the lord of the rings on games, or Barcelona in sport, or i don't know what to compare it to, but i get that some people don't like it, some people didn'tI have already done 2 full complete runs on BG3, and doing my 3. run, and guess what, even in my 3. run i am finding dialog options and different scenes, that i didn't see in my first 2 runs, this game is simply ground breaking, it's the lord of the rings on games, or Barcelona in sport, or i don't know what to compare it to, but i get that some people don't like it, some people didn't like Lord Of the Rings, but majority loves it, even today, and this game, will be the same, 10 years from now, people are gonna look back and talk about how this game was ground breaking.

    But care, once you play this game, a lot of the new games, will feel it's "missing" something, simply because, the graphic, the voice acting and music in this game, are just superb, i don't even have a game that i could compare it to, simply because none of the games can reach this games quality, sure some games can reach on game- play, but not in all the catogories, as i said, it's the Lord Of The RIngs of the games...
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  95. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Gioco insensatamente bello. Lo sto rigiocando per la seconda volta ed ho ampiamente superato le 130 ore. I Larian si sono superati nel costruire un mondo interattivo con personaggi realistici ed interazioni valide. L'unica pecca sono alcuni bug che affliggono il gioco, diventando via via peggiori nel secondo e terzo atto. Ma stanno patchando il gioco con frequenza e sono fiducioso cheGioco insensatamente bello. Lo sto rigiocando per la seconda volta ed ho ampiamente superato le 130 ore. I Larian si sono superati nel costruire un mondo interattivo con personaggi realistici ed interazioni valide. L'unica pecca sono alcuni bug che affliggono il gioco, diventando via via peggiori nel secondo e terzo atto. Ma stanno patchando il gioco con frequenza e sono fiducioso che risolveranno tutto. Sto giocando la seconda partita con molta calma, nella speranza di vedere il terzo atto completamente funzionante (e non senza texture come l'ho finito la prima volta...). Però il gioco è talmente realizzato bene che riesco a perdonargli anche problemi tecnici gravi. Expand
  96. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Some bugs especially in polish version on start (already fixed) and worse episode 3, but still diserve for this 10 imho. Love it
  97. Sep 12, 2023
    10
    This game has made me fall in love with gaming all over again. I'm about 75 hours in, and only about halfway through the second act. Its an amazing creation and I cannot praise it enough.
    The story is captivating, the characters are deep and well written, and the choices are endless. I have a second playthrough on the go at the same time and the amount of different things I have seen
    This game has made me fall in love with gaming all over again. I'm about 75 hours in, and only about halfway through the second act. Its an amazing creation and I cannot praise it enough.
    The story is captivating, the characters are deep and well written, and the choices are endless. I have a second playthrough on the go at the same time and the amount of different things I have seen already. Wow. All credit to Larian for this masterpiece. It just shows you don't need a huge budget, a huge PR marketing campaign or cheap loot box style mechanics to make a great game.
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  98. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    It's one of my favorite games of the year. The amount of choices you can make yourself to change the outcome of almost any battle is excellent. There isn't exactly one style of play, as you can experiment with all classes and races, with whatever cantrip or spells, etc. The music hits the feeling of the game, and the comedy in some parts is hilarious, and sometimes it does have its mostIt's one of my favorite games of the year. The amount of choices you can make yourself to change the outcome of almost any battle is excellent. There isn't exactly one style of play, as you can experiment with all classes and races, with whatever cantrip or spells, etc. The music hits the feeling of the game, and the comedy in some parts is hilarious, and sometimes it does have its most serious moments, too. The multiplayer is also fun with main friends, but there are great times to have with even randoms, with everyone having their unique build or just doing individual actions with their character. Expand
  99. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    One of the Best game ever made. I'll buy 5 copies and any dlc or anything they want. Just to support good game developers like this one.
    If your on the fence, buy it, kick back and just play it whatever way you want. You're in for a treat! Enjoy
    Definitely GOTY
  100. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Um jogo perfeito .
    Personagens cativantes ,liberdade e detalhismo.

    A empresa fez com amor e merece mto reconhecimento
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 112
  1. 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.
  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. 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.