Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. blen4k
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The best RPG based on a tabletop role-playing game! There is a very well-ported system of the fifth edition of D&D with a bunch of its own additions that make the game more interesting and more comfortable.
  2. Ces
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Great game. The deeper you go, the better it gets. There is no getting bored in area, top notch story telling, A+ graphics and it runs on everything from a GTX 1060/RX580 at 1080/High 60-100FPS locked to 4K 60 FPS locked with maxed setting on a 10GB RTX 3080 FE. I haven't been this enthralled with a game since I was a child 30 years ago. This is absolutely absurd; and I am not even a bigGreat game. The deeper you go, the better it gets. There is no getting bored in area, top notch story telling, A+ graphics and it runs on everything from a GTX 1060/RX580 at 1080/High 60-100FPS locked to 4K 60 FPS locked with maxed setting on a 10GB RTX 3080 FE. I haven't been this enthralled with a game since I was a child 30 years ago. This is absolutely absurd; and I am not even a big fan of turn based CRPG's! The writing, the options in combat and gameplay in general, this is almost like an entirely new genre. It's a CRPG, but it's also an immersive sim. There are very rarely only 2 or 3 ways to get somewhere; more like "Get there however you like. Fly spell, give it a shot? Fell like jumping down that chasm which says "Death"? Well you might die. Or you might end up in the middle of a city miles below the surface if you cast a feather fall spell first. Lol, you can stack boxes like Minecraft to get over things, or shape change into a smaller creature to get through an opening. Find the pixel perfect coordinates to manage a jump that even the devs didn't anticipate; and the game reacts. Wow does the game react. To the point where I had a character who received bonuses for not wearing any protection running around with just their weapon and otherwise naked. People were commenting. Everything from the person's courage to how the area itself is going to heck in a handbasket. How they had the time to script out, to write out every dialogue tree for all of the options we can make as players is just beyond me, as this takes CRPG choice and consequence to the next, next level. It's like Baldur's Gate 2, a new Deus Ex made by Warren Spectre himself with a team of 1000 and a decade's worth of dev time and X-Com all had their game ideas smooshed into one Genie wish and out popped Baldur's Gate 3.

    I could use all 5000 characters and still have far more to say about this game, but I'll close with: I started playing CRPG's way back at the age of 9 with Pool of Radiance. I've played every D&D release on PC/Console since. I've played most modern RPG's starting with King's Field and FF7 in the mid-late '90s. Love the first two BG games, loved Oblivion, the Mass Effect Series, KotOR, DragonAge Origins, Persona Royale, Wastelands 3, Planescape: Torment and The Witcher 3. Cyberpunk too. Had a blast. This is an entirely new beast. I thought I had freedom in Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Mankind Divided? Not like this. Larian should be given a bonus by the gaming industry as a whole. This is literally unreal. I can only *pray* publishers will give other, smaller devs a shot at making more games like the this. The budget and the time. Just as fantastic would major publishers letting their massive studios beneath them make games that are this in depth in other genres. This is the best game I have played since The Witcher 3, perhaps the best since the original Mass Effect series...maybe the best since Baldur's Gate 2, which at the time of it's release was an absolute marvel. Heh, and Larian should license it's engine out to other devs so they can have as interactive a world as this one, because there is just no way they could have scripted all these possible decisions and had the game out in 20 years. It has to have some type of dynamic quest and story line adjustment because the game would break too many times if it didn't. Unless literally half of the studio was tasked with implementing a solution for every possible choice they could think of and then sql'ing it in...for the entire 6 years of development. There is no other way this many choices would be possible.    … Expand
  3. Hawbash
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I have never seen so much detail and care in any game I have played in my life.
  4. Colinski283
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Game of the decade, amazing RPG! A game which truly sets the bar for all other games to come.
  5. SolNek78
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I've played many crpg, but I haven't seen this level yet. Everything is great in it: the combat system, which was taken over from dungeons and dragons, fascinating and exciting plot, interesting companions with unusual storylines. Larian, you are the best!
  6. wcdsith
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 has set the bar for what is possible in a true RPG. Other developers are angry at how good this game is, they are actually upset that Larian made such an incredible game. How can they compete with such a masterpiece?
  7. Sue_xee
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Good game. The systems and mechanisms are complex and deep indeed, but fun. Making such a game is not an easy thing and this kind of masterpiece should be treasured.
  8. MSB1
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece that is going to easily win GOTY. Much like last years Elden Ring, this is the definition of a once in a decade game.

    Well done Larian. Congratulations on joining Fromsoft in the category of a company producing games that are instant buys due to a dedication to unparalleled quality.
  9. renemateus
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Great game, one of the best rpg I played. Is challenging and makes you have a creative approach to the world. 1000/10
  10. Nagykutya
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Finally! A true masterpiece amongst all the generic copy pasted wasteland of modern videogames.
    An actual rpg where choices matter. Please don’t believe the negative reviews. If you’re an rpg fan and you read through them,you realize that they’re completely irrelevant. Like people complain about the game being slow and too many dialogue options? Rate an rpg 0 because of that? If you want    Finally! A true masterpiece amongst all the generic copy pasted wasteland of modern videogames.
    An actual rpg where choices matter. Please don’t believe the negative reviews. If you’re an rpg fan and you read through them,you realize that they’re completely irrelevant. Like people complain about the game being slow and too many dialogue options? Rate an rpg 0 because of that? If you want fast paced combat with a next to nothing story,go play diablo 4. This is a true crpg masterpiece. Some bugs yes but you know that will be addressed shortly. So many developers promised and failed to deliver. Larian did it. This is it! This is the game all future rpgs will be compared to and let me tell you,it will keep the crown for a looong time based on what the coming soon lineup looks like. If you’re into action games,you can play assassins creed nepal or farcry afghanistan or whatever the next generic instalment will be. Can you not spam reviews based on too many dialogues in an rpg please? Knowledge is key    … Expand
  11. diwilara
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate III" undoubtedly stands among the best role-playing games of all time. From its exceptionally deep and captivating narrative to the multifaceted characters, it is a masterpiece in the realm of computer games.

    Every NPC, every dialogue, and every quest is imbued with the spirit and atmosphere of the "Forgotten Realms." Characters aren't just companions in your journey; they    Baldur's Gate III" undoubtedly stands among the best role-playing games of all time. From its exceptionally deep and captivating narrative to the multifaceted characters, it is a masterpiece in the realm of computer games.

    Every NPC, every dialogue, and every quest is imbued with the spirit and atmosphere of the "Forgotten Realms." Characters aren't just companions in your journey; they have their own histories, motivations, and conflicts, making them realistic and memorable.

    The combat system, based on "Dungeons & Dragons" rules, offers players endless strategic and tactical possibilities. Every confrontation can be a genuine challenge, pushing you to carefully select party members, spells, and abilities.

    In conclusion, "Baldur's Gate III" is not just a game; it's a journey into a world of magic, intrigue, and heroic feats. It's an experience that will stay with you long after the screen goes dark    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. AZ55555
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest RPGs of all times. Awesome character creation, tons of choices and their consequences and perfect representation of D&D in video game format.
  14. arroutado
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Creo que es el mejor RPG que he jugado nunca, teniendo a Divinnity OS2 y Disco Elysium como ejemplos de lo más grande jamás realizado, ha venido Baldur's Gate 3 a poner orden en la sala. Además, a los RPG japoneses se los come vivos en la primera hora de juego. Acojonante, 10/10
  15. Somaage
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    If you like crpg's this is one of the best games with choice and consequence. Pay no mind to the baboons giving 0/10 to a game they've never played. This game oozes passion.
  16. Tsyuko
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Rating can change in time. 40h of early acces + 20h after launch. All I played is act 1. A lot on multiple classes. So far feels good. There is some bug here and there, sometimes navigating characters feel clunky like D4 horse (espetialy when you try to loot while moving and miss the object by even 0.01mm and some of them are small). But the 3 most important things are: Its fun, it hasRating can change in time. 40h of early acces + 20h after launch. All I played is act 1. A lot on multiple classes. So far feels good. There is some bug here and there, sometimes navigating characters feel clunky like D4 horse (espetialy when you try to loot while moving and miss the object by even 0.01mm and some of them are small). But the 3 most important things are: Its fun, it has soul and its not trying to manipalate you.… Expand
  17. AZTORG
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    a masterpiece and a must-play game
    every 10 years you will play such a wonderful game in unique world
  18. Cophelio
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Just amazing, nothing more to add, game is immersing you into itself like nothing I ever played. Worth every penny.
  19. Boomahly
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I am so glad that I bought BG3 3 years ago! This game has been too fun to put down. Your can only be limited by your imagination!
  20. whoaskedhim
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Easily the greatest RPG I have ever played. A towering achievement in the art of video games. My partner and I have already put 96 hours into our first play-through and we've only just now crossed into Act 3. This is the kind of game that will be looked back on for decades. It will dominate discussions about technical quality, breadth of content, depth of decision-making, and ethicalEasily the greatest RPG I have ever played. A towering achievement in the art of video games. My partner and I have already put 96 hours into our first play-through and we've only just now crossed into Act 3. This is the kind of game that will be looked back on for decades. It will dominate discussions about technical quality, breadth of content, depth of decision-making, and ethical standards for game studios. Larian haven't just proven that they're at the very top of the art form, they've also proven they can be truly good to their community and customer without ulterior motives.

    They really did it. They proved that all you have to do is release a great game. They deserve every bit of success that has come their way for what they've delivered.    … Expand
  21. Lucifer_Inferno
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Поздравляю! Лариан с успешным релизом хорошей игры.
    Попробовал игру на PC, и это первая пошаговая sRPG которая меня так затянула, жду релиз на PS5, и обязательно прикуплю диск с игрой, для коллекции классных игр и жанрового разнообразия.
    Данная игра на сотни часов изучения и исследования мира, такие игры сейчас увы редкость, по сему поддержу с удовольствием консольный релиз.    Поздравляю! Лариан с успешным релизом хорошей игры.
    Попробовал игру на PC, и это первая пошаговая sRPG которая меня так затянула, жду релиз на PS5, и обязательно прикуплю диск с игрой, для коллекции классных игр и жанрового разнообразия.
    Данная игра на сотни часов изучения и исследования мира, такие игры сейчас увы редкость, по сему поддержу с удовольствием консольный релиз.
  22. OttoFonKarius
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    отличная игра по вселенной днд которая даст прикурить толстый чёрный сиграр иллитидов всем обитателям фаэруна
  23. ruimilk
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece.
    The details, the tone, I Iaughed, but also turned my face in disgust, I cheered but also avoided situations in fear. The amount of options you have to solve one problem are endless.
    This is what videogames should be, a complete game with heart and soul poured into to it. If it cost 200€ it would still be 100% worth it, a breath of fresh air in this    This game is an absolute masterpiece.
    The details, the tone, I Iaughed, but also turned my face in disgust, I cheered but also avoided situations in fear. The amount of options you have to solve one problem are endless.
    This is what videogames should be, a complete game with heart and soul poured into to it.
    If it cost 200€ it would still be 100% worth it, a breath of fresh air in this mess of a industry.    … Expand
  24. bromaross
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Game of the year for sure and also a new standard for D&D games. Larian becomes new Rockstar, but for another genre.
  25. 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.
  26. NickMalykov
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Вероятно лучшая ролевая игра со времен арканум, пленскейпа и оригинальных БГ.
  27. thiagomaroja
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo da Larian e um dos melhores RPG's da atualidade, muita diversidade de maneiras de jogar com bastante classes e subclasses, a história é ótima e te prende do inicio ao fim e os desenvolvedores além de ouvir o feedback dos jogadores trazem melhorias rapidamente para o jogo, muito diferente de outros estúdios desse tamanho. Este jogo não vai agradar a todos devido ao combate porMelhor jogo da Larian e um dos melhores RPG's da atualidade, muita diversidade de maneiras de jogar com bastante classes e subclasses, a história é ótima e te prende do inicio ao fim e os desenvolvedores além de ouvir o feedback dos jogadores trazem melhorias rapidamente para o jogo, muito diferente de outros estúdios desse tamanho. Este jogo não vai agradar a todos devido ao combate por turno mas deveria receber uma chance por todos que gostam bastante de RPG's… Expand
  28. BoardGameNoob
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played on PC. I had it pre-ordered for PS5 but changed my mind and glad I did! Haven’t played BG since the first game, but the changes here are superb! D&D pencil-and-paper is so tough to get organized these days, so this scratches my RPG itch quite well. Fantastic game. Not perfect, mind you, but superb in every way.
  29. makarasz
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Yes!!!
    Amazing, beautiful, well designed, well voiced over game. Deep characters. Tons of content. Superb mechanics. That’s what every game should be. What’s even better - no **** no “pay to win”, you buy a full working game, no micro transactions. Sweeeeeet!!!!
  30. neo89
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Игра просто супер, а остальные разработчики пусть утруться, и научаться делать отличные игры! Остальные разработчики - завидуйте разработчикам BG3 и их успеху!
  31. Davydov2207
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Это любовь с первого взгляда. И дело не в медведях и их взаимоотношениях с жителями Фаэруна. Это чувство , когда ты ждал чего -то лет двадцать , после вечерних посиделок в NW2 и не мог понять , чего все же не хватало все эти годы и как победить этот голод . И вот она. BG3. Спасибо Larian Studios.Это любовь с первого взгляда. И дело не в медведях и их взаимоотношениях с жителями Фаэруна. Это чувство , когда ты ждал чего -то лет двадцать , после вечерних посиделок в NW2 и не мог понять , чего все же не хватало все эти годы и как победить этот голод . И вот она. BG3. Спасибо Larian Studios.
  32. ONEEX
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    •Приятная графика
    •Хорошая постановка
    •Нормальная оптимизация
    •Звуковое, музыкальное сопровождение
    •Вариативность
    •Качество!
  33. HakkaNoTogame
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Seriously please give Larian the praise they deserve. This is one hell of a game. The amount of branching paths is mind-blowing. I really don't know how the devs pulled this off. The ways you can approach every encounter is just insane! I cannot praise this game enough. Please try it for yourself! The voice acting, dialogue choices, and real role playing are perfect. This is a 100 hourSeriously please give Larian the praise they deserve. This is one hell of a game. The amount of branching paths is mind-blowing. I really don't know how the devs pulled this off. The ways you can approach every encounter is just insane! I cannot praise this game enough. Please try it for yourself! The voice acting, dialogue choices, and real role playing are perfect. This is a 100 hour game you will want to replay over and over to try different classes, races, and choices. Larian just proved, again, they are the best game developers going right now... by far.. just WOW. I cannot put into words how good this game is.… Expand
  34. Galliec
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    It's very rare when I can't stop playing. This year brought so many disappointing games, but this is not one of them.
  35. ONIBAKU666
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Simply amazing, it rewards you for thinking outside the box.
    Not to mention the Interaction with the NPCs, and the world is way above average.


    Just buy it!
  36. princiliaki
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played. The attention on detail is incredible and the story for far is really good.Companions are complex, maps are really large and with many hidden stuff and quests.
    Game of the year for me.As the story progressing the atmosphere is getting a lot more creepy and dark!
  37. vjvirus51
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The best CRPG of all time. A masterpiece and a example how to dev a game. Congrats Larian.
  38. duod181
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Such an amazing game. So happy it released in good shape! Story, combat, dialogue, choices for everything. 10/10!
  39. Chocoflan
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best video game I've played in this time, it's a must for the RPG genre. The best I've seen this year. Thanks, Larian… Expand
  40. thewouf
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best game ever.
    The best CRPG since ... don't know
    The best RPG of the decade
    indeed the goty

    +++
    rich
    d&d rules
    true choices
    nice art
    beautiful music

    ---
    some bugs
    act3 is superb but not finished
  41. Sleywil
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    As someone who’s been playing crpgs since late 90s i can safely say this is one of the most impressive games i’ve ever touched, probably going to take my top 2 after vtmb bloodlines
  42. Pudi
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, even if you never played anything within the genre before, or have never touched DnD.
  43. Ultra164
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of this year. Great performance on 4GB video adapters, beautiful graphic and nice gameplay for everyone not only dnd fans
  44. osa
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Best game ever! Story, characters, fighting, world..everything is so alive!
    Larian
  45. Griever88
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I played Divinity: Original Sin II, and it became one of my most favorite games. When i saw the first footage of Baldur's Gate 3 i wasn't really sure about all that dice rolls. I never played DnD myself, but i liked to watch other people to play some p&p. At the beginning the DnD stuff was a bit overwhelming. But now i've played this game for about 40 hours, and i love it! I'm still in actI played Divinity: Original Sin II, and it became one of my most favorite games. When i saw the first footage of Baldur's Gate 3 i wasn't really sure about all that dice rolls. I never played DnD myself, but i liked to watch other people to play some p&p. At the beginning the DnD stuff was a bit overwhelming. But now i've played this game for about 40 hours, and i love it! I'm still in act 1, because there is soo much stuff to do. I can't rate this game less than 10/10.… Expand
  46. DaxSpa
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    BG3 is a beacon of light for all of the people that love RPG games and Larian is the perfect marriage.

    Personally, I had never played DnD and this game is an awesome entry to it, understanding it has its differences. Its refreshing to be able to play an RPG game that actually feels like it without giving away the classic feel of combat, itemization and exploration.
  47. wad321
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Great game. Not perfect at release, some bugs and little plotholes, but it's a far cry from any other RPG I have played in the last 10 years. Every decision is yours.
  48. Luper
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    After 23+ years of playing games, I think I finally have an answer to what my favorite game of all time is:

    - Unbelievable voice acting and facial animations during dialogue. The writing is incredible. The characters are so likeable, from main questline characters to a random cow on the side of the road. I have the attention span of a gnat, but not 1 conversation in this game has lost    After 23+ years of playing games, I think I finally have an answer to what my favorite game of all time is:

    - Unbelievable voice acting and facial animations during dialogue. The writing is incredible. The characters are so likeable, from main questline characters to a random cow on the side of the road. I have the attention span of a gnat, but not 1 conversation in this game has lost my attention for more than 5 seconds.

    - Your choices matter, and not in the Tod Howard sort of way. The game totally changes depending on your choices of which there are countless. It makes you want to play through the entire game multiple times just to experience how different each playthrough is.

    - Tactical, turn-based combat with so many different ways to approach any given encounter. The difficulty can vary drastically depending on your plan going into a fight, and there is a massive amount of freedom in how you choose to exploit an enemies weaknesses if you are willing to look for them.

    - The character creation and class system is deep, and only becomes deeper as you level up and unlock more skills and traits for your characters. Each class can showcase it's own utility in all things including combat, world traversal and dialogue. Every character in your party will have their uses depending on the situation.

    - The story is phenomenal from start to finish. It initially makes you feel somewhat insignificant as an entity in a massive world with so much going on around you, yet also makes your decisions for you and your party feel important and impactful to the world you inhabit. There are twists you don't expect, as well as tough decisions to make that can drastically change your playthrough. And the game is paced beautifully as it slowly builds and builds in tension and intrigue.

    Overall this game is probably the most shockingly good game I've ever played. I haven't tried any of the previous instalments in the series, and I had hardly heard of it up until it released this month. But it has ended up, in my mind, being a must-win for game of the Year, even in a year with so many great games being released. This is a special piece of media made by people that clearly truly care about what they have made and they deserve all the success they are having for it.    … Expand
  49. GarmaSword
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is what happens when an studio makes games with love and passion, congratulations to Larian, you deserve everything that is coming to you now
  50. MechKatana
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Honestly One of the best RPG I have ever played, it defines the genre.

    Larian studios have not only delivered what they promised on but have gone above and beyond, exceeding every expectations I had for the game. The way the world and the characters react to you is simply amazing, the combat is fun and offers creativity beyond what you would imagine. I am incredibly happy and excited    Honestly One of the best RPG I have ever played, it defines the genre.

    Larian studios have not only delivered what they promised on but have gone above and beyond, exceeding every expectations I had for the game.

    The way the world and the characters react to you is simply amazing, the combat is fun and offers creativity beyond what you would imagine. I am incredibly happy and excited to see new players pick up the game who otherwise would have never gotten into the CRPG scene, and I warmly welcome all of them.

    Great work Larian, thank you for delivering what you promised on! keep doing what you're doing, the community is with you!    … Expand
  51. Paladore
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Larian studios marked a new high in the gaming industry with this amazing game. I played open beta and knew the moment I played it it’s going to be amazing. It’s a turn based game that allows for hundreds of different outcomes during your play through. No In game shop! No spending extra money, which is unheard of in “todays new standards” . I’m already maybe 70 hours into the game and ILarian studios marked a new high in the gaming industry with this amazing game. I played open beta and knew the moment I played it it’s going to be amazing. It’s a turn based game that allows for hundreds of different outcomes during your play through. No In game shop! No spending extra money, which is unheard of in “todays new standards” . I’m already maybe 70 hours into the game and I just got to the new area. The game is well worth it. This company deserves our money.… Expand
  52. Robert88
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Be prepared to go missing for months if not years the sheer amount of content this game has staggering , from nearly 17000 endings to different gameplay elements . Baldur gate 3 is a great game
  53. Swarley74
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Solo or with friends, this game is a must have. We will playing BG3 for years !!
  54. Klusterx
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Truly one of the best game I have played in Years. Made me buy it and not pirate it, which is saying a lot. Play it, it's amazing
  55. ScotterMonkey
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Until playing this game, I was not into turned-base combat or single player experiences. But now I'm addicted and eager to join my friends in a co-op campaign. Loving just how much thought and effort was put into this game! Let it serve as a lesson to all the studios that have been creating games of lower and lower quality over the past 5 years or so.
  56. Vufur
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    May be the best RPG I've ever played. I was cautious at first because I was really a big fan of the first two Baldur's Gate games. But little by little my suspicions disappeared. This is a masterpiece.
  57. Gamblez00r
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This game is sooo good! I don't remember last time I actually would be unable to stop playing a game! Complete game, everything done with love... Awesome job, Larian!
  58. NeutralAsian
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    + Complete Game.
    + Lose track of time when I play it.
    + I don't skip cutscenes because it is not teen cringe or woke cringe. + It has LGBT done the correct way. No forced LGBT scenarios. You have the option to be Straight or to be whatever the fck you want without being forced to do something you are not into. No Rainbow flag anywhere very good. + No cringe teen woke jokes. > I hope    + Complete Game.
    + Lose track of time when I play it.
    + I don't skip cutscenes because it is not teen cringe or woke cringe.
    + It has LGBT done the correct way. No forced LGBT scenarios. You have the option to be Straight or to be whatever the fck you want without being forced to do something you are not into. No Rainbow flag anywhere very good.
    + No cringe teen woke jokes.

    > I hope they add jiggle boob butt physics in Baldur's gate 4. :)

    Overall, 10/10. SOLID GOTY QUALITY GAME.    … Expand
  59. realfire23
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    masterpiece! every tripple A should take that as benchmark how sidequests can be
  60. JohnVictory
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The new stand to CRPG. You MUST play this masterpiece! This may be my favorite game of all time
  61. Macmenos
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    The best rpg experience on a pc or console.The replay factor is to good and this game is a masterpiece. If no won the Goty this year is a robbery.
  62. A_X
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Haven't been sucked in like that by a game in decades. It's rare nowadays that a game actually deserves it's praise.
  63. sneakypepper
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Best time I’ve had playing a game since I was a kid. And I have never liked turn based games before this one.
  64. Caelestiel
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Just got 500+ hours playing this masterpiece and I can't get enough! Best RPG game ever made.
  65. Superbadfish
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    New bar set for RPGs. Very intriguing combat and story that has quite a bit of replay ability.
  66. anastiel
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    As I played the baldur's gate 1 and 2, I'm loving the Baldur's gate 3, the larian hit everything, is a kind of divinity with the system of neverwinter nights 2, is fantastico, recommend to all.
  67. Be3nj
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best game after many years, Bdg is a master piece and deserves game of the year for sure
  68. thebeik
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This year has been amazing for gaming and this is by far its crown jewel. Haven't had this much pure fun with a game since Elden Ring.

    I've never been into RTS or turn based games with the exception of Persona 5 but man is this one worth picking up. Easy GOTY in my eyes 20 hours deep.
  69. 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.
  70. HardwiredMike
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Very great story. Unexpected events. Game of the Year contender. Finished game.
  71. KanRazz
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    it sucked me like a black hole.
    and i fell in love with it.
    I dont remember any game ( i am 32 years old) that made me play it everyday and I still cant stop!
  72. Matheusgrs
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3: Epic RPG Adventure, Flawless Gameplay, Captivating Storyline!

    GOTY
  73. Shimitri
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Although I'm waiting to play on PS5, I'm a fan of Larian since Divinity Original Sin and I'm sure that this game is another pearl from them. So I will give the score right now to compensate the crying babies that are downvoting 0.
  74. Fenjo26
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing! If it had come out when I was at school or university, I would never have finished them. Damn, in this game, you can lubricate a stuck mechanism with the magic of "Oil"! This thing blew my mind. Ogre sex moment... I take off my hat. I bought the game 2 times on different platforms to support the developers.
  75. dzzzordan
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Just wow. Best RPG I have ever play. I dont have time to play but suddenly night od my best friend.
  76. jidorn
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I had high expectation because I was hyped by the first and second games of this trilogy. I wasn't disappointed and the quality of the scripts, the immersion, the game play, everything show me that this game is the best RPG game ever.
  77. Vanos
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legendary Game!!!
    A great game made by Dev that care about their product, fans and players.    … Expand
  78. brssena
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo do mundo, incrível como conseguiram fazer uma obra prima dessas
  79. Suter
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    I just finished this with about 100 hours put in. Not only is this in my top 5 favorite games of all time, it has permanently altered my idea of what a good game is. I cannot wait for expanded content and Baldur's Gate 4 whenever the time comes.
  80. withinmyself
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    I've been playing video games for 30 years. I was really starting to lose hope that any developers or studios would ever push the envelope again. Take risks and challenge themselves. Listen to the players and release a video game worthy of our time and money.

    I can't really nail down ALL the reasons why Baldur's Gate 3 has enslaved me now going on 100 hours. I think it's the entire    I've been playing video games for 30 years. I was really starting to lose hope that any developers or studios would ever push the envelope again. Take risks and challenge themselves. Listen to the players and release a video game worthy of our time and money.

    I can't really nail down ALL the reasons why Baldur's Gate 3 has enslaved me now going on 100 hours. I think it's the entire presentation. They get so many things right. And then they go out of their way to show you more. It just never stops. There's never a lull in the story or in the action. Never a period of just grinding out XP to level up by farming one location over and over again. They didn't just put a new coat of paint on the genre. This is the genre. In fact, I don't know if anyone has ever been making CRPGs correctly so you might be like me and have never experienced something like this. I haven't been this excited for the future of gaming in over a decade. I can't wait to see how other studios respond.

    The inter-connectivity between everything going on in this game borders on unsettling. Like you're being tricked or something. You get these moments where you're like, "Hey, what . . wait a second??" 

    Like this one where I found a stray dog on the road guarding his master's dead body. My Druid could speak with animals and is very persuasive so we were able to talk the dog into coming back to our camp for food and shelter. He ended up staying and is just our dog now. But he found this red ball one random time when I was at camp and he had it in his mouth and I took it, then I used the throw command and the dog chased it. Pretty neat. Kudos. But then about 60 in-game hours later this happened.

    I'm on a main-line quest and I decide to go rogue. I break into this balcony and lock-pick the door from the outside. My party all crowd into the room and there's this un-dead dog barking and going crazy. The game cuts away to a list of prompts to see how I want to proceed.. And one of them reads "Maybe you still have that red ball that Twitch was playing with."

    AND I DID!! I had it with me throughout the whole game. I had the dog sniff it and then I rolled against my Animal Handling to try and calm him down all the way. Which failed after 6 attempted rolls and 3 save games. So I did have to murder that un-dead dog.

    But I couldn't believe that little red ball made such an unexpected appearance way later in the game. Its that connectivity between everything. Even things that don't relate or won't ever be in the same room together. That random chance, or forgetting something small, seeing coincidences and wondering if they mean something. That **** really makes this world feel like an actual place. Random connections and coincidences happen if life all the time. Never thought I'd see it in a game that felt this authentic.

    One last thing while I'm here. I was debating this so I rolled for it. Here we go.

    I've never done this before in any review. There are some games that I cherish dearly. I don't know if I've ever said this about any game. Maybe in a drunk conversation.
    SONIC FRONTIERS IS THE GREATEST F**KING GAME EVER!! FIGHT ME!!!

    But I've never truly believed that I had arrived at that conclusion with any game. And I believed I would live the rest of my life without ever making such a bold and ridiculous claim.

    However, Larien Studios has shown us otherwise. The impossible has been achieved. Baldur's Gate 3, in-my-opinion, is the greatest game ever made. That's a very opinionated and biased statement that is definitely worth debating so I'll leave that at that and finish with what I do know to be absolutely true. Baldur's Gate 3 is my favorite game of all time. Ever.

    This has been a stunning year in gaming. Might end up being the best year in gaming . . . ever. So Baldur's Gate 3 didn't have a blank slate of bored gamers with nothing great to play. Because there has been multiple instances of greatness this year. I think It's fitting that in a year filled with so many great titles, one of them would not only stand high above the rest, but make a play for all-time greatness.

    Now then, you people have wasted enough of my precious BG3 time. I really hope everyone enjoys this amazing and so very special game. If you don't, don't blame my review. Blame your parents.    … Expand
  81. kingsofadam
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Best game ever. Played divinity 2 and genuinely thought that was one of the best games I have ever played and this genuinely tops that.
  82. MorgothDW
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game masterfully executes the D&D experience. In addition to all this, for the size of the game, its graphic quality is incredible and especially the localization of subtitles for different countries. Really a game that elevates the franchise even further and manages to demonstrate what a studio with people passionate about a project is capable of doing. My GOT this year without a doubt.
  83. Heiwa
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This game is simply a masterpiece! Easily on oi the best RPGs I have ever played and one of my favorite games of all time by now.
  84. Katzena
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Honestly, GOTY material. The devs did an amazing job on this. Theres replayability imo. Its fun with friends, if they're not loot ninjas. Good job guys!
  85. Hanoth
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Arguably the best game I have ever played.

    I loved BG 1 & 2 and I loved DOS 1 & 2, so maybe I'm just an easy mark but God damn this game is gooooood.
  86. 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
  87. yekva
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    这是我心中的年度游戏，我甚至觉得对于一个玩家而言，没玩过这款游戏将会是人生中莫大的遗憾
  88. saig-by
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This is the best game in a very long time. The standard of how game design should look, unlike the garbage that is now called AAA games.
  89. PapaJustifyTV
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever made. Period.

    How good is it? Witcher 3 good. Classic Baldur's Gate 1,2 and Fallout 1,2 good. Planescape: Tornment good. Arcanum good. Icewind Dale good. It's a crime, if you're not playing it.
  90. LordRunzel
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    immersive World, great combat, no microtransactions, no in-game shop.

    This game will set new standards for all games to come.
  91. Thought
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This game is 2023 GOTY. Absolute legend and GOAT. You can literally wield salami as a weapon.
  92. spartaman64
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    I was a bit nervous since one of my favorite games of all times was divinity 2 and I was worried this wouldn't live up to the high bar it set. But it turns out I was worrying for nothing and I'm having just as much fun in this game.
  93. VikingMilk
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I've always found D&D pretty daunting. Never really played CRPGs. This is a breath of fresh air. 40 hours in and barely half way through the story. Great story, great characters (not you Gale). Played this game until 2a.m. on day 1 and had to force myself to go to bed. A game hasn't gripped me like this since my teenage years. Bravo Larian!
  94. Alvestam
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, one of the best games i have played, 30 hours in and cant stop, i even dream about the game, and i don't like the genre, that just says it all 10/10
  95. VizualAbstract
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Incredible accomplishment. Both visually and story-wise. There's music for every action, every story beat. Each character, from the most random NPC or animal, to one of the main cast of characters, each have lovingly written lines and expertly performed voice performances.

    Perhaps the greatest game ever made.
  96. AkunDelar99
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    What the f**k? Where is the battle pass? Where is the in-game donation... They don't understand how to make modern games?!
  97. Trora
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Great writing, acting - the scale is enourmous. Hopefully å platform for more in the future
  98. GenoCorp
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    After playing the EA for 500+ hrs. I didn't think the game could improve more.. Oh my.. I was fully wrong. This game has gotten to the point where its the perfect game. The fights, music, diverse exploring etc. just mind blowing,
  99. bwf456
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Great game. Best game I've ever played by far.. so complex and full of choices. Compelling story and great character creator. What a great game!
  100. wallisjo
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Game is great. Great mix of DOS2 and DnD5e. The game is amazing and my group loves it wish we could get together more often. It's one of those games that we keep talking about as a group even when not playing it. It does have some bugs and unclear things where you don't get a first turn or action for some reason and many choices that are unclear or frustrating but the game excels inGame is great. Great mix of DOS2 and DnD5e. The game is amazing and my group loves it wish we could get together more often. It's one of those games that we keep talking about as a group even when not playing it. It does have some bugs and unclear things where you don't get a first turn or action for some reason and many choices that are unclear or frustrating but the game excels in storytelling, giving the player freedom and classic divinity jank tactics.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Cubed3
    Mar 25, 2024
    90
    With a vast world to explore with varied stories and secrets to discover, Baldur's Gate 3 definitely shines. The cast is largely appealing and voice acting is top notch all-around, even if the storytelling and line delivery is varied in its pace. Character progression is somewhat weak in the opening levels but has a strong foundation for a great buildcraft experience, even if it lacks some on the fly experimentation seen in Larian's past efforts. Despite some performance woes in the later parts of the game and controller hangups, this is a journey worth taking for fans of Dungeons & Dragons or those new to the role playing field.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    Larian Studios, the creators of the latest installment, have gone to great lengths to make sure they didn't disgrace any of the franchise's building blocks. The love and care is evident in Baldur's Gate 3, though needless to pretend, there aren't a few bricks crumbling here and there in this monument. It's far from a perfect title, but on the whole Baldur's Gate 3 is a brilliant computer RPG that is undoubtedly not to be overlooked. [Issue#329]
  3. RPGamer
    Dec 7, 2023
    100
    Baldur’s Gate III is a title that many would not have thought possible just a few years ago. The game serves to further Larian Studios’s already strong reputation, and the studio deserves massive credit for refusing to panic, taking its time to get things right, and continuing to offer improvements even after launch at an impressive rate. Hopefully, it is able to reap the richly deserved rewards for doing so.
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