Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. PhobosGaming1
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Incredible game, just the best experience I have ever had, the surprise for this year of course
  2. pabloAsp17
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos já feitos de todos os tempos. Detalhes e carinho por parte da desenvolvedora, que valorizam os gamers. Campanhas que duram horas e horas; cantinhos a serem explorados; mundo vivo; combate estratégico e divertido; historia engajante... enfim, tudo que um ótimo RPG deve ter e um bom jogo no geral, deveria ter. Maravilhoso!
  3. KoldDuck
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Superlative CRPG

    a game for 2 decades or more. Especially if they release a Game Master mode in coming years (like DoS2)
  4. Pasky69
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    40 horas llevo, POR FIN un juego con todas la malditas letras se nota que lo han hecho amantes de los videojuegos auténticos y como los de antes que gran logro
    Deseo ver este juego nominado almenos en los GOTY
  5. Jarniac
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This might be the best RPG and best game i've ever played, i'm saying this with only 18 hours in, but im 100% confident it'll only get better the more i play it!
  6. Deadlyhazard
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Finally. A game that comes out thats both high quality and fair to consumers. Best game of 2020s so far and I'm a weeaboo who doesn't usually like WRPGs.
  7. toral2
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best CRPG i have ever played. Amount of depth and options are unlike any modern RPG. Must buy for all fans of genre.
  8. BLADELING
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Finally this generation also has a real RPG that you can get lost in for months and that everyone, absolutely everyone, will play sooner or later.

    In addition, Larian does not squeeze players or abandon games. They will curate it for years, give away digital goodies and zero DLCs. Big time!
  9. LurkerRIP
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Passion project... When you see something that was worked on as a passion project you know it. When someone has built something as a passion project, you can see the attention to detail. The corners perfectly shaped, or the lines perfectly drawn. Larian has given us their passion project with this game. It is a masterpiece. Masterpiece is a work I have only used a few times to describe aPassion project... When you see something that was worked on as a passion project you know it. When someone has built something as a passion project, you can see the attention to detail. The corners perfectly shaped, or the lines perfectly drawn. Larian has given us their passion project with this game. It is a masterpiece. Masterpiece is a work I have only used a few times to describe a game. Larian has earned this word. Do not miss this game, for those of you that are thinking "eh, maybe one day I'll play it". When that day comes, you will then say "Why did I wait so long to experience this!"… Expand
  10. Hernan13
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I have been waiting for it for some time, haven't played early access or anything. I have played Divinity 2 and Baldur's Gate 2, and i have to say that for the hours that i currently have played, i have never seen a game with a level of detail on everything as in this game. Everything, is so well done, almost perfect if not perfect, combat, a depth i've seen in very few games, questsI have been waiting for it for some time, haven't played early access or anything. I have played Divinity 2 and Baldur's Gate 2, and i have to say that for the hours that i currently have played, i have never seen a game with a level of detail on everything as in this game. Everything, is so well done, almost perfect if not perfect, combat, a depth i've seen in very few games, quests ,stories ,characters never seen this level in other games, attention to details, few games. The amount of hours and replayability that this game has are not of this world, and every one of them with this quality... Honestly i have no words, we are probably with a game of the decade next to zelda or probably gta 6 when comes out, and by far the best rpg that has ever been done.… Expand
  11. krythix
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Baldurs Gate 3 is a triumph of gaming and return to form for CRPG fans who have patiently waited for the 'next big thing'. This game feels fresh, expansive, and gives players the choice to play the game in a remarkable number of ways. One of those 'special' and rare once in a decade games that sets the bar for other game developers to strive for. The bar has been set with BG3 and I don'tBaldurs Gate 3 is a triumph of gaming and return to form for CRPG fans who have patiently waited for the 'next big thing'. This game feels fresh, expansive, and gives players the choice to play the game in a remarkable number of ways. One of those 'special' and rare once in a decade games that sets the bar for other game developers to strive for. The bar has been set with BG3 and I don't think it will dethroned for the foreseeable future. Run, don't walk to pick this one up. BG3 has rolled a perfect 20 on the die with this release. Brilliant and genius, almost puts other triple A developers to shame. BG3 has NO MICROTRANSACTIONS, no DRM (no Denuvo), and has released in a largely bug free state. Game is very consumer friendly and respectful.… Expand
  12. captaincrabface
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    What an incredible RPG! Great story/characters, unparalleled voice acting, incredible depth of gameplay and dialogue, and the best turn based combat in the whole genre. I'm 30 hours in and can't stop playing. It could well match of surpass my previous favourite game of all time - their last game. Worth playing even if you don't generally like CRPG's - it's not beholden to the past,What an incredible RPG! Great story/characters, unparalleled voice acting, incredible depth of gameplay and dialogue, and the best turn based combat in the whole genre. I'm 30 hours in and can't stop playing. It could well match of surpass my previous favourite game of all time - their last game. Worth playing even if you don't generally like CRPG's - it's not beholden to the past, nostalgia, or old convetions, it pushes the genre into the future. Well done Larian!… Expand
  13. Andre5K
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The most complex, true to the rules RPG ever created. Game of the decade. This is a true RPG. Made me remember when I played tabletop with friends.
  14. renegaderaccoon
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Perfect, every other developer needs to raise the bar. AAA games suck compared to this game.
  15. Skywalkerz
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Larian Studio truly never disappoints! The most flawless video game I have ever played in terms of Narrative, playing this game truly sets you on an adventure with no boundaries.

    Nothing can stop this game from getting GOTY as only Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes close.
  16. Despreza
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The best RPG I ever played. A new standard for sure. I love DoS2 but Larian did it again, they made even better game. BG3 is pure enjoyment for me. There is a reason the rest of the industry fears this game.
  17. Pablonenin
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, combate, gameplay, gráficos, personagens, tudo muito bem detalhado, vai ser difícil algum RPG superar esse.
  18. Jt0429
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Good-
    Excellent presentation, from the cutscenes and visuals to the music and voice-acting. Well-written dialogues and a compelling story with excellent pacing. A great, fully-realized cast. Several fun quests, with memorable characters to meet and impactful decisions to make. Extensive customization and build variety, with numerous options for Spells and actions. Robust combat embodies    Good-
    Excellent presentation, from the cutscenes and visuals to the music and voice-acting. Well-written dialogues and a compelling story with excellent pacing. A great, fully-realized cast. Several fun quests, with memorable characters to meet and impactful decisions to make. Extensive customization and build variety, with numerous options for Spells and actions. Robust combat embodies the chaos of Dungeons and Dragons.

    Bad-
    Some bugs and a bit of cutscene jank take away from the immersion. Frame drops occur later in the game.

    Thoughts-
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is a triumph for many reasons. Story-telling, combat, dialogue, choices, visuals, music, voice-acting, pacing, side quest design, complexity – everything feels spot-on, and the attention to detail is insane. That’s not accounting for the sheer replay value with all the classes, subclasses, spells, paths, decisions and much more. Even with its imperfections, slight as they may be, Larian has once again raised the bar for role-playing games.    … Expand
  19. gabrielarantest
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I have been playing this game since day 1 of early access, so I have been following closely Larian's work. This is a labor of love. The amount of work they have put into this game is just unbelievable. This game is a good adaptation of D&D5e ruleset, with amazing graphics and cinematics, has a great story, dialog choices and freedom of play. It's a worthy successor to BG2, no doubt aboutI have been playing this game since day 1 of early access, so I have been following closely Larian's work. This is a labor of love. The amount of work they have put into this game is just unbelievable. This game is a good adaptation of D&D5e ruleset, with amazing graphics and cinematics, has a great story, dialog choices and freedom of play. It's a worthy successor to BG2, no doubt about that. This is every cRPG enthusiast's wet dream coming true. On top of that, Larian treats their customers with respect. No microtransaction BS and DLCs at launch. They just deliver a good complete game.… Expand
  20. Joelisprettycoo
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Good game. One of few modern games with love and passion put into it. My favorite part about the game is how much choice you have, already from the start when making your character your choices will influence the story, all the way to how you speak to people and act.
  21. lordaeron1
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Stop Reading reviews and go buy the game, this is one of those games that come out once in a lifetime.
    Incredible replayability, mind-blowing mechanics, graphics, story, and everything a true RPG should have. no microtransactions of any kind, NOT LIVE SERVICES!, polished experience, a true quadruple AAAA game. (because AAA games today are horrid). as i said stop reading and just get the    Stop Reading reviews and go buy the game, this is one of those games that come out once in a lifetime.
    Incredible replayability, mind-blowing mechanics, graphics, story, and everything a true RPG should have. no microtransactions of any kind, NOT LIVE SERVICES!, polished experience, a true quadruple AAAA game. (because AAA games today are horrid). as i said stop reading and just get the game, don't waste your time that you could invest in the game :) a true 10 out of 10 game. ( i really missed that kind of games)    … Expand
  22. PedroIvo
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráfico muito bonito.
    Batalhas muitos boas.
    A história te prende e cada escolha pode ter levar a um resultado totalmente diferente.
    Jogo espetacular!!!    … Expand
  23. GetaQ
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    TOP studio created TOP game, maybe the best RPG in these days. For total perfection is missing my native Czech language and tuned functional controller (on PC) (currnetly works , but weird, only in COOP/ split screen mode,
  24. odysseus420
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    As a huge fan of the Baldur Gates franchise this might be the biggest disappointment of all time and I am not exaggerating. The game literally looks like a playstation 2 graphics despite requiring a souped-up laptop to play. Controller support is nonexistent so enjoy playing it with a mouse and keyboard (IN 2023!!). And don't get me started on the historical inaccuracies.. But worst of allAs a huge fan of the Baldur Gates franchise this might be the biggest disappointment of all time and I am not exaggerating. The game literally looks like a playstation 2 graphics despite requiring a souped-up laptop to play. Controller support is nonexistent so enjoy playing it with a mouse and keyboard (IN 2023!!). And don't get me started on the historical inaccuracies.. But worst of all is the story which I won't spoil but rest assured it is a huge slap in the face of the long term fans of the franchise who grew up playing Siege of Dragonspear and hanging out on the subreddit, sharing tips and tales with the awesome community. At this point I honestly believe it would have been better to NOT make a new Baldur Gates so we can keep the great memories instead of this cash-in garbage.… Expand
  25. DarkZero_O
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The best game I've played in 10+ years. An absolute masterpiece. Story, characters, gameplay, variability, attention to detail, graphics - everything is at an incredible high level. I can't believe that this game could come out in our time. 10/10
  26. leaveit
    Aug 7, 2023
    6
    A competent CRPG from the post-quality age. I could write a list of glaring faults (example: no text or voice chat in multiplayer) so long that your eyes would glaze over. Other than that, the game narrowly skates by on the enjoyability of its mechanics. Not a 0/10, not a 10/10; it is truly insane to suggest either score.
  27. JaBoyKin
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best game ever! Best studio ever. Care about the consumer. Most addicting thing ever played
  28. berkayjan11
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    High-quality cutscenes, in-depth dialogues, rich exploring, good optimization and decent turn-based combat you need to think on, and of course possibility of sex with bear LOL. The game has everything we've dreamt of so far. If Starfield does not end up as good as this game, Baldur's Gate 3 is a top candidate for GOTY.
  29. Arninja
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Finally a triple-A game worth playing in a long time. Carefully crafted game with interesting storylines, amazing amount of content and no hidden costs. It just seems unbelievable.
  30. afertita
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    And yet again another outstanding work from Larian. Baldur's gate 3 remind me of the old days playing BG1 and 2. The story surprises you, makes you laugh and keeps you at the border of the chair. Combat is engaging and really enjoyable. It's incredible to see a game made with such love and dedication from a company that know and respect it's customers. Thank you, Larian. Keep the greatAnd yet again another outstanding work from Larian. Baldur's gate 3 remind me of the old days playing BG1 and 2. The story surprises you, makes you laugh and keeps you at the border of the chair. Combat is engaging and really enjoyable. It's incredible to see a game made with such love and dedication from a company that know and respect it's customers. Thank you, Larian. Keep the great work and never deviate from this path… Expand
  31. corrhen
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This is my Witcher 3 in the cRPG genre. Larian hits a nat 20 with that one.
  32. foboz
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    God damn it, this game is good. It is sometimes buggy and glitchy, I had one crash, but nonetheless this should be game of the year, no doubt. Huge worlds and huge gameplay options, the content of this game is ridiculous. So much to explore, so much to do and with so many choices! Everything has an impact to the gameplay, yet still connects to the story! Many characters to get to know andGod damn it, this game is good. It is sometimes buggy and glitchy, I had one crash, but nonetheless this should be game of the year, no doubt. Huge worlds and huge gameplay options, the content of this game is ridiculous. So much to explore, so much to do and with so many choices! Everything has an impact to the gameplay, yet still connects to the story! Many characters to get to know and with the lore to back them up. 51 hours in, just started Act 2. Please never change, Larian!… Expand
  33. Faisal220014
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Insane level of details, so many complex relations with the companions and the NPCs, every decision you make gonna impact the whole story .

    such an amazing game guys
  34. glaucozc
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo genial, feito com esmero nos mínimos detalhes. Um game must play para todos.
  35. Seganes
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The game is amazing, Larian did an excellent job, probably the best game ever done on the D&D IP.
    Could go for GOTY for sure.
    So much possibilities, the writing is excellent, graphics too. Very fun to play and a lot of replayability. I hope the succes is there for Larian (it seems to be there), we need more real RPGs like this, in an era where RPG label is put on any game with a level    The game is amazing, Larian did an excellent job, probably the best game ever done on the D&D IP.
    Could go for GOTY for sure.
    So much possibilities, the writing is excellent, graphics too. Very fun to play and a lot of replayability.
    I hope the succes is there for Larian (it seems to be there), we need more real RPGs like this, in an era where RPG label is put on any game with a level system, and where a lot of RPG IPs are turning more into Action RPGs, this is a relief to see that there is still some place for real role playing games.

    We lost BioWare a long time ago, thanks to EA, Larian is the new king now, so long live to the King!    … Expand
  36. Blashted
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Exceptional in every way way possible. This game sets a standard that will be hard to match.
  37. Drorith
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Baldurs Gate 3 is... an absolute masterpiece, it's everything one could dream of for a D&D game and a sequel to the previous Baldur's Gate games, as someone who has loved Larians previous divinity titles, this goes above and beyond and is just bigger and better.
  38. ToastyReview
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Brilliant game. Must play. Best CRPG ever made and best RPG since Witcher 3, possibly ever.
  39. joanjett
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The game does the romance{or should I say sexmance lol!} a little too much but that's about it
    as far as con's. There is a ton of content in the game if you choose to do it. I have about 50hrs
    in and I'm not even close to act 3. 10 out of 10 for me! Now if only someone could do a complete remake of the old NWN single player game{or a new} That would be Great! I glad it's breaking    The game does the romance{or should I say sexmance lol!} a little too much but that's about it
    as far as con's. There is a ton of content in the game if you choose to do it. I have about 50hrs
    in and I'm not even close to act 3. 10 out of 10 for me! Now if only someone could do a complete
    remake of the old NWN single player game{or a new} That would be Great! I glad it's breaking records....that means more possible games like this!    … Expand
  40. nortasuna
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Tengo 46 años, llevo jugango desde niño y éste es el mejor juego que he jugado nunca. En cuanto a juego de rol, esto es un juego de rol, que hoy le llaman a cualquier cosa, the witcher es un buen juego pero es un juego de aventuras, que puedas subir de nivel y coger objetos no quiere decir que sea de rol. Espero que mucha gente lo apoye, se seguirá hablando de este juego dentro de 20 añosTengo 46 años, llevo jugango desde niño y éste es el mejor juego que he jugado nunca. En cuanto a juego de rol, esto es un juego de rol, que hoy le llaman a cualquier cosa, the witcher es un buen juego pero es un juego de aventuras, que puedas subir de nivel y coger objetos no quiere decir que sea de rol. Espero que mucha gente lo apoye, se seguirá hablando de este juego dentro de 20 años y veo extremadamente complicado que alguien lo mejore, como no sea la propia Larian y también complicado ya que ya han declarado que van a hacer juegos más pequeños. Así que disfrutad del mejor juego de la historia… Expand
  41. Weidenwiesel
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Finally, after years and years of degradation in the videogame industry, comes a game that shows all these horrible other publishes how it's done.
    Thank you Larian for staying true and releasing this finished, working, feature-complete and without the usual crap that plagues other games such as additional ingame monetization and the live service roadman crap.
    This is how videogaming    Finally, after years and years of degradation in the videogame industry, comes a game that shows all these horrible other publishes how it's done.
    Thank you Larian for staying true and releasing this finished, working, feature-complete and without the usual crap that plagues other games such as additional ingame monetization and the live service roadman crap.
    This is how videogaming should be.
    This will set a new standard, whether the turdheads at Ubisoft, Blizzard and Obsidian want it or not.
    This will make all the copy-paste games from all these horrible studios that don't deserve to be in the business look like what they really are: generic bulls1t.

    Thank you Larian.
    End everyone else, buy this.
    This is a game of the century.    … Expand
  42. Nivaech
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Great game that surprises more and more with each passing hour. The presentation of the story, the characters, the visuals, the dialogue and, most importantly, the role-playing component - everything here is done on some almost unattainable level.

    This game reminded me why I once fell in love with video games.
  43. Scope2008
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Baldurs Gate 3 is nothing short of incredible.

    It's evocative story, nuanced characters; and the beautiful presentation of the forgotten realms puts this RPG in a class of its own. The voice acting and script are superb, and every character's personality, preferences, and mannerisms brings them to life in a way that makes you feel attachment to the heroes and hatred for its villains.    Baldurs Gate 3 is nothing short of incredible.

    It's evocative story, nuanced characters; and the beautiful presentation of the forgotten realms puts this RPG in a class of its own.

    The voice acting and script are superb, and every character's personality, preferences, and mannerisms brings them to life in a way that makes you feel attachment to the heroes and hatred for its villains.

    Under the hood, the game has perfectly adapted the dice-rolling tabletop rules for D&D without alienating those new to 5ed rules by making them have to learn the ponderous tome that makes up the rulebook. If you want to learn the ins and outs, or you regularly play 5ed rules at a tabletop you will feel right at home.

    If you don't, then you simply don't need to. All the dicerolling is done in the background and hit chances in the turn based combat shows percentages of your success in killing your enemies.

    I had already racked up 99 hours in early access over the past 2 years, and seeing the development unfold in a way which has included its community at the centre of every decision has been a privilege.

    I look forward to seeing more of BG3, whether that's in DLC or full-blown expansions which raise the level cap to the godlike levels of 20 and beyond.    … Expand
  44. Multality
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    O melhor jogo de RPG feito ate o momento. Parabéns Larian Studios, superou a qualidade da serie Divinity que e maravilhosa tambem.
  45. zkalra
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal work of rt devoid of the trappings of modern day monetization. This is how games ought to be going forth.
  46. 70Ravenz
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    One of the least ‘casual’ games I’ve played in a long time, and I love it! I mention casual, because my other favorite game this year is Dave the Diver, about as casual and accessible as they come,

    Baldur’s Gate III is completely the opposite and it took me several hours to get a decent handle on the mechanics of the game. And what I mean is that this game is so much more than just a    One of the least ‘casual’ games I’ve played in a long time, and I love it! I mention casual, because my other favorite game this year is Dave the Diver, about as casual and accessible as they come,

    Baldur’s Gate III is completely the opposite and it took me several hours to get a decent handle on the mechanics of the game. And what I mean is that this game is so much more than just a CRPG with a good story and very advanced combat system.

    It’s an amazing story and numerous side quests, a point and click adventure, a true D&D roll playing game with dice rolls on the screen, a deep tactical strategy game and all set to an amazing score and better than average graphics.

    I am actually surprised that there are not some negative reviews only because it is not a quick play or easy to get far into in a couple of hours. I think that’s a testament to the story telling and how even though complex, players are compelled to keep playing to see what’s next.

    Great game!    … Expand
  47. redsgobe
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    um rpg massivo que inova o genero de rpg isometricos, embora nao seja perfeito por ter alguns bugs chatos
  48. Luckycamel
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece, as simple as that. And I'm not even a RPG gamer. My only (minor) worry is the mechanics might be overwhelming for newcomers. Be patient and you will be rewarded!
  49. patrickporto
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Perfect combat
    Perfect storytelling
    Perfect sounds

    You should have been playing this game.
  50. NIKJOJO
    Aug 7, 2023
    6
    rpg elemnets are amazing, but the moment to moment gameplay is boring af. sad I can't play it
  51. HenriqueBSantos
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Saia da bolha por achar que o jogo é ruim por ter batalhas por turno,pois é isso que vai te fazer usar suas estratégias e inteligência para vencer as lutas e se aprofundar na história desse belo jogo feito com amor e dedicação por parte da LARIAN STUDIOS.
  52. Aeon777
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best RPG of it's category. Best overall RPG of the last decade. This is so awesome. If you are looking for a medieval-ish adventure in an immersive micro-transaction-free world with strategic combat, optional romance and some pretty entertaining situations, you have to buy it.

    I hope I can see more AA-AAA studios take their example and make games for the love of the game and not as a    Best RPG of it's category. Best overall RPG of the last decade. This is so awesome. If you are looking for a medieval-ish adventure in an immersive micro-transaction-free world with strategic combat, optional romance and some pretty entertaining situations, you have to buy it.

    I hope I can see more AA-AAA studios take their example and make games for the love of the game and not as a means to extort money from consumers. Larian just showed/reminded them how its done with an awesome non-predatory game that is achieving major success on all fronts.    … Expand
  53. palombo
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    D&D faithfully implemented, considering it's a videogame, dephts and mechanics are astonishingly good. Audio ambience is immersive, voice acting is stellar and music is a masterpiece. Combat is never boring, character leveling is engaging, companions are interesting and fun. Even NPCs are great! The world is reactive, feels alive and full of discoveries to be made.
    Menus can be better,    D&D faithfully implemented, considering it's a videogame, dephts and mechanics are astonishingly good. Audio ambience is immersive, voice acting is stellar and music is a masterpiece. Combat is never boring, character leveling is engaging, companions are interesting and fun. Even NPCs are great! The world is reactive, feels alive and full of discoveries to be made.
    Menus can be better, and that's the only downside.    … Expand
  54. hostile
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    A massive world with lots of quests, excellent writing, a true role-playing game with thousands of different choices!
  55. AntiMXT
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    I'm not normally a fan of these kind of games but with the buzz surrounding it and a long weekend at home I thought I'd give it a shot.
    I'm so happy I did, so much to do, so much agency, sprawling unique narratives and reactionary dialogue trees that respond to my playthrough. A huge map that is packed with adventure and intrigue. Also, a game that functions at launch on PC, who would of    I'm not normally a fan of these kind of games but with the buzz surrounding it and a long weekend at home I thought I'd give it a shot.
    I'm so happy I did, so much to do, so much agency, sprawling unique narratives and reactionary dialogue trees that respond to my playthrough. A huge map that is packed with adventure and intrigue. Also, a game that functions at launch on PC, who would of thought that was something that needed to be said... Not a hint of a microtransaction in sight. I love this!    … Expand
  56. Anduron
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    After careful consideration and testing both upon release but also during the early access i only have one relevant sentence to describe this. Now this is gaming.
  57. Terraweo
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    There are very few game development studios who are focused on delivering a truly great game compared to their competitors, Larian Studios is clearly filling the gap that Blizzard, EA and Ubisoft are leaving in the gaming market, they clearly value passion, enjoyment and creativity over money and it shows in BG3.
  58. anticlovek
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    this game is amazing. it reminds me playing old Baldurs gate games and first Dragon age... but it is actually better in all possible ways.. I have played for 25 hours and it is still getting better and better.. roleplaying mechanics and options and ways to go with your character are just amazing.. it is just excelent game with hundreds of hours of FUN. and fun is something that is missingthis game is amazing. it reminds me playing old Baldurs gate games and first Dragon age... but it is actually better in all possible ways.. I have played for 25 hours and it is still getting better and better.. roleplaying mechanics and options and ways to go with your character are just amazing.. it is just excelent game with hundreds of hours of FUN. and fun is something that is missing in a lot of AAA games in recent years.… Expand
  59. Amon2906
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Just the best RPG ever, a must play for sure. Its world, its characters, its reactivity, just everything is on top. There are so many ways you can solve quests its unbelievable.
  60. EmperorRaom
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best RPG ever made, The developers are what every other company should aim to be.
  61. TBpork
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I love every second I’m playing this game! So happy I know I’m not missing out on quests and items just because I’m not paying any more than I’m supposed to.
  62. Shadooo
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best games i've played.

    Played 40 hours... Still in act 1. A worthy successor to BG2.
  63. Razor1138
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Not having Micro Transactions (and not wanting them) ALONE makes this at least an 8. This IS the new standard for an RPG. It's amazing that a company can actually make promises and actually deliver. 30 hours into the game and I'm still in ACT 1....amazing! There is SOOOO much to do in this game. You get XP for Dialog Choices, Killing or for not killing. You actually get to shape your own story.
  64. ilbolza85
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    If i don't give a 10/10 to this game, I'll never give a 10 ever.

    This is the epitome of everything a game developer should do. Abosolute perfection and attention to every detail. Story: amazing. Characters: deep and interesting. Gameplay: simply the best game since WOTR or divinity 2. Graphics: top of the genre. Bugs: almost completely absent. This is it for me, I think even    If i don't give a 10/10 to this game, I'll never give a 10 ever.

    This is the epitome of everything a game developer should do. Abosolute perfection and attention to every detail. Story: amazing. Characters: deep and interesting. Gameplay: simply the best game since WOTR or divinity 2. Graphics: top of the genre. Bugs: almost completely absent.

    This is it for me, I think even Starfield will need to wait a couple of month after launch for me to pick it up.    … Expand
  65. LilacZ
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    From a non-DnD player:

    Impressively expansive and immersive game, but weighed down by spots of flat design, particularly in combat Liked: + Unbelievably large world with enough discoveries to be made throughout multiple playthroughs + Highly engaging and immersive experience when not save scumming + Voiceovers, ost and sound systems are great + Rare game that allows for fully    From a non-DnD player:

    Impressively expansive and immersive game, but weighed down by spots of flat design, particularly in combat

    Liked:
    + Unbelievably large world with enough discoveries to be made throughout multiple playthroughs
    + Highly engaging and immersive experience when not save scumming
    + Voiceovers, ost and sound systems are great
    + Rare game that allows for fully fleshed out multiplayer co-op experience

    Did not like:
    - Game seems to be quite faithful to general DnD systems, a lot of dicerolls that aren't entirely necessary, and very strict turn taking, and makes for a rather slow paced game
    - Loot and leveling were mostly bland, truly exciting abilities / unique loot were quite occasional, with good portion of shinies being unusable due to different class / build
    - Takes quite long to play out turns and events, making multiplayer progress and scheduling for working players quite difficult, there were problems finishing DOS2 with same team and it's only worse now
    - Build variance initially feels like it would be extremely open, but ended up feeling quite narrow, build choices when given were few and several ability options felt mute and uninteresting

    Overall:
    Scope of the game is incredible and unmatched, the novelty of it will surely last a long time. However for a non-DnD player, i felt that some aspects of DnD especially the ones that slow down the pace of the game, should not have translated into an on-screen video game.

    Also, I personally prefer when combat mechanics reached deeper when it comes to synergies and combos, after a while Baldur's Gate 3 combat started to feel too limited to taking honest turns and influencing diceroll numbers, failing a diceroll and ending up doing nothing during your turn feels quite bad especially if you have to wait for 6 enemies to take theirs    … Expand
  66. terryw3316
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    A fantastic game with everything anyone could want from a Dungeons and Dragons RPG. It's the closest you can really come to playing the table top, without actually playing it. The story is great, the freedom of choice is great, the graphics are great, and the Divinity style turn based combat suits the Dungeons and Dragons IP fantastically. This is one of my top rated games of all time.
  67. Tintler
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Mükemmel, size özgürlüğü sunuyor, olaylara, savaşlara farklı açılardan yaklaşabiliyorsunuz tek bir seçenek yok.
  68. Raksu
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    No greedy devs and purely done with love to gamers.
    Game of the year.
    10/10
  69. Gemini838
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. The amount of love that was poured into making this game is plain to see.
  70. Eyad89
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This game will define RPGs from now onwards. I am here at work fighting my inner self trying to not run away back home and play the game. Absolute masterpiece.
  71. Doogaloo
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Larian seriously knocked it out of the park with this one. A work of serious creative passion
  72. ace99
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    Combat is incredibly slow, even the smallest skirmishes drag on forever. The dialogue is fan fiction levels of awful. The companions are either annoying or not in any way interesting. To top it off, the entire game is extremely sordid and full of degenerated nonsense. It is very sad to see what Larian has done with the Baldur's Gate IP. Never again.
  73. Kaldrith
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to the haters. This game got me addicted since it released and I can't put it down. Game of the Year 2023.
  74. tkadi21
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I`m so deep in the game playing for 2 days, that I almost forgot to come and say something good about this game here. I encourage you to play this even tho D&D3 rules and combat might be dry at start, you will love this adventure called Baldur's Gate 3. (P.S: the game is not a continuation of any precedent BG story/game)
    Not a joke, i cannot state how much of a contrast Larian delivered    I`m so deep in the game playing for 2 days, that I almost forgot to come and say something good about this game here. I encourage you to play this even tho D&D3 rules and combat might be dry at start, you will love this adventure called Baldur's Gate 3. (P.S: the game is not a continuation of any precedent BG story/game)
    Not a joke, i cannot state how much of a contrast Larian delivered against Blizzards Diablo IV - and this comparison is needed At Least because both games were heavily expected for years and years if not for so many other reasons...    … Expand
  75. DekuDude
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    This game is huge in both ways: content and quality. Until now I played three sessions with my friends and we all are hyped for what's comming next every time!
  76. Murcast
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Игра не без шероховатостей на старте, но на фоне халтуры, которая выходит в последнее время от крупных студий она является глотком свежего воздуха. Прошел DoS и DoS2 от Ларианов, являюсь поклонником серии. Играл в Бету БГ3 и был очень доволен. На данный момент всё ещё прохожу первый акт, который был немного переработан, столкнулся с парой мелких багов. В остально игрой очень доволен.Игра не без шероховатостей на старте, но на фоне халтуры, которая выходит в последнее время от крупных студий она является глотком свежего воздуха. Прошел DoS и DoS2 от Ларианов, являюсь поклонником серии. Играл в Бету БГ3 и был очень доволен. На данный момент всё ещё прохожу первый акт, который был немного переработан, столкнулся с парой мелких багов. В остально игрой очень доволен.
  77. PipPhysicsing
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I have never enjoyed a game so much in my life. I loved Divinity Original Sin 2, and I grew up on the Forgotten Realms books (still waiting to hear about Drizzt in BG3) and this game marries those two together so well.

    I love the environments, the dynamic combat, the dialogue, freedom of quest order and direction, the graphics, the amazing variety of classes and multi-class combos.    I have never enjoyed a game so much in my life. I loved Divinity Original Sin 2, and I grew up on the Forgotten Realms books (still waiting to hear about Drizzt in BG3) and this game marries those two together so well.

    I love the environments, the dynamic combat, the dialogue, freedom of quest order and direction, the graphics, the amazing variety of classes and multi-class combos. This game just has it all.

    The origin characters/companions all have their own stories to experience, and they're even more engaging when you PLAY as them ... this game has at least a thousand hours of fun available to those who want a game with a lot of replayability.

    Brush up on your D&D 5e knowledge before you try it, but know they don't do everything EXACTLY how D&D does.    … Expand
  78. Lachmund
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I haven’t been this astonished by a game since TW3 although this game is a much more deep RPG. The amount of probabilities and choices just by playing or using different characters is incredible. A pure labour of love without any micro transactions, season passes or other GaaS crap, well optimised and absolutely huge on content. Like a dream come true… buy this game to support this! I’llI haven’t been this astonished by a game since TW3 although this game is a much more deep RPG. The amount of probabilities and choices just by playing or using different characters is incredible. A pure labour of love without any micro transactions, season passes or other GaaS crap, well optimised and absolutely huge on content. Like a dream come true… buy this game to support this! I’ll buy it again on PS5 when it will release next month.… Expand
  79. mEQd
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Great DND based RPG adventure for solo play or with friends. Highly recommended for those who like this genre.
  80. angmarec
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The best possible implementation of D&D as video game. Still with Larian style. Best game of the year
  81. xSilec1
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I am not a big fan of D&D rpg games but this game is really nice! The World, the Story everything is nice!
  82. lee1982
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This isn't a game, it's a work of art. Best RPG ever made in my humble opinion. Congratulations to Larien Studios, you've just created the game of the year.
  83. Majqt
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best RPG I've ever played. Finally a game without microtransactions, but still making a sh** load of money. How is it possible?! Excellent work Larian Studios!
  84. Kazzatell
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I can't stress enough how good this game is! One of the best RPGs ever made, if not the best! This one is must play for all RPG lovers, the amount of depth this game has is surprising me everywhere. Freedom and the ways how to approach every situation in this game is mind-gobbling to me. Larian proved once again that their team is so talented. If I could, I would personaly thank them forI can't stress enough how good this game is! One of the best RPGs ever made, if not the best! This one is must play for all RPG lovers, the amount of depth this game has is surprising me everywhere. Freedom and the ways how to approach every situation in this game is mind-gobbling to me. Larian proved once again that their team is so talented. If I could, I would personaly thank them for one of the most memorable experiences in my gaming carrier. I think that this game deserves rating of 11/10 :)… Expand
  85. PVK99
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best game ever! Never played a game that polished, no dlc, no cosmetics shop, no season pass. Just a really good game!
  86. xtrmx
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    D4 bad Baseg

    Finally a game actually worth the full 60- Euro's again. Can't fault anything really
  87. doneagle_
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Wow, Just Wow, once in a lifetime quality of game. Hope it sets a new standard.
    No DLC, NO micro transactions. Every npc, object, item has 3d models and animations.
    Characters are so well written, voice actors did a tremendous job making me care for these characters.
    Story drives me forward and the pacing is on point. I love this game.
  88. luisclement
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    A piece of art of a video game, just amazing!!! This coming from an active gamer since 1980... Have not had such a great experience since maybe The Witcher 3.
  89. Missingpixel
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    This game is the closest video game has felt to playing actual DND.. playing it in a group of 4 has been a blast so far.
  90. AsrielDreemur
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 have set the bar of what RPG should be. The game is phenomenal, and truly one the best gaming experience I had in a in a very long time. I can't stop singing praise about this game and I'm not even sure where to start, the game offer a rich and breathtaking environment, great voice acting, distinctive characters and classes, with tons of unqiue quests and most importantlyBaldur's Gate 3 have set the bar of what RPG should be. The game is phenomenal, and truly one the best gaming experience I had in a in a very long time. I can't stop singing praise about this game and I'm not even sure where to start, the game offer a rich and breathtaking environment, great voice acting, distinctive characters and classes, with tons of unqiue quests and most importantly the freedom of what you're able to do in this game without any constraint, which is a core substance that what seems to be forgotten by many rpg developer. On a side note, it could be a little intimidating for someone who never played D&D like myself, but learning the game mechanics as you go is also part of the fun about it.

    Now, the game is by no means perfect as there are some issues I like to point out, the game do have some minor bugs here and there but nothing too ground breaking and hopefully fixed in future patches. There's also random FPS drops and crashes but it could be varies with different users experience so I would not go further into it. Another QoL that I hope they implement in the future is adding a pause button for the game.

    Otherwise the game is just perfect, with a tons of replayable value and every time you replay the game its a different exprience and you could never get tired of it. Fingers crossed that with the success Baldur's Gate 3 is having right now, it's a start of the revival of the CRPG genre and hopefully more developers out there realized that everyone still appreciate a great game that is fully furnished and not just DLC expansions, season pass and microtransaction.    … Expand
  91. insanepadawan
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best experience i had, since i firstly launched Skyrim and The Witcher 3.

    I liked this game so much, that i'll buy a PS5 version, just to play it again on my ps.
    The only concern is D&D mechanics, but it has it's own charm and it's easy to get used to it
  92. LoudMuteSwan
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    Bad attempt at turning Baldurs gate into a Diablo game. The Story is bad, and the game play is worse.

    Before level 4: Killed vampire, Hag, mindflayer, devil, harpies, goblins, ogre, gith, artifact killing lvl 2 wizard. and so on...At that pace I would expect to kill demogorgon at lvl 6 and bane at level 12... worse attempt at throwing the entire monsters manual at us at once...
  93. Gerbera25
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Absolute gem of a game, do yourself a favor and play it! No mtx bs, just pure enjoyment..
  94. rindert
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best game ever. Sets the tone for crpgs the coming ten years. Immersing, exciting, interesting. Great storylines. Great combat.
  95. JediStallion
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Outstanding and a true D&D experience. I will be playing this game for a long time to come.
  96. Sribandit
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best RPG, every rpg born thanks to D&D and now it's the next step in the history
  97. Tanghill
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    You can throw a ball and your dog will pick it up and bring it to you.
    And you can have an owl bear cub.
    And it is a complete game - no additional in-game purchasing, pure gold!
  98. BaerMitGewehr
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best role-playing game that has ever existed, what you experience here is not comparable and has never been there. I don't want to spoil anyone, but I was more than amused by what I discovered in a barn, for example. I've never experienced anything like this in a video game… Expand
  99. mohamdu
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    I finally understand why people love Dungeons and Dragons so much. One of the most incredible RPGs ever made, period.
  100. JayBarbar
    Aug 6, 2023
    9
    It has been years since I have played an rpg this thought out, comprehensive and cohesive with its stores, character development and ability to keep me interested in its lore and fantasy. This is a game of the decade.
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 112
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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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