Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. Shoi
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    It has a good feel, the combat is enjoyable. Love the twists and turns that come from choices within the story. No cash shop, and no predatory practices. I can sit and play a game for what it is.
  2. PhilipKnutsson
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    The game of games. This should be the gold standard for a game. This might be one of if not the best game ever made. The last time i had this much fun and was this invested in the world, story, characters.

    I hope more games like this is to come! Well done Larian studios
    This is not a video game, this is the video game
  3. Folks07
    Aug 27, 2023
    5
    Would have been a 8, maybe even a 9, but with all the woke virtue signaling last minute changes for no reason whatsoever, i´ll give it a 5. Should be a 1 to counter the biased 10s, but whatever...
  4. nowitsleah
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I made a girl abandon her faith and then murder her parents to be my wife instead.… Expand
  5. Sasef
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game and awesome rpg
    Just a pure masterpiece of the genre
    Absolutely recommended
  6. karlstad
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    When you buy the game, you unlock all content. No micro-transaction like in every Blizzard game.
    THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE AN RPG! GameOfTheYear23, easily!
  7. skdajlfghsldkfj
    Aug 27, 2023
    3
    Too slow and boring.

    Combat isn't any fun, you are always outnumbered at least 2 to 1 and its just frustrating so Just save before decisions and just reload until you make the saving throw and game is easy mode and you can avoid most combat.
  8. Lofty29
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Amazing va and music, a story that makes you say 5 more minutes at 4am and gameplay that gives you a dozens of ways to solve any problem.
  9. Riot
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    The best RPG game I have ever played. A true GOTY that brings back the true essence or role-playing that I grew up with playing titles like Fallout 1 & 2, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights, or the original Baldur's Gate 1 & 2. This game truly feels that it was made by gamers for gamers, it really pays homage to all the studios that got bought, dismantled, or bankruptedThe best RPG game I have ever played. A true GOTY that brings back the true essence or role-playing that I grew up with playing titles like Fallout 1 & 2, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights, or the original Baldur's Gate 1 & 2. This game truly feels that it was made by gamers for gamers, it really pays homage to all the studios that got bought, dismantled, or bankrupted by the greedy corporations.

    Through BG3 and Larian lives the legacy of Interplay, Black Isle, Obsidian, and many more. Thank you, Larian, keep up the great work and hopefully one day you will be able to buy the Fallout license and make a proper and complete Van Buren game out of it.    … Expand
  10. KimJW
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Since there was no official translation in my country, I used machine translation.
    I joined Metacritic because I wanted to give it a rating.
    A great piece of work that needs no words.
  11. rezo_21
    Aug 27, 2023
    8
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  12. Lastnight1
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    this is a masterpiece a game.A real rpg game . if you don't like a turn-based game,maybe you don t like this game but i think you should give it a chance .The choise is yours
  13. ArminW
    Aug 27, 2023
    7
    Basically, as of today, the game needs 3 entirely different reviews...
    Act 1:
    Wow. The Scope. The depth! The characters, all the possibilities. The fun and fair (yet challenging) combat. The incredible attention to detail. This is probably one of the greatest games ever made! Act 2: Whee, still a fantastic game, but the bugs and glitches start to annoy. And couldn't they have come up    Basically, as of today, the game needs 3 entirely different reviews...
    Act 1:
    Wow. The Scope. The depth! The characters, all the possibilities. The fun and fair (yet challenging) combat. The incredible attention to detail. This is probably one of the greatest games ever made!
    Act 2:
    Whee, still a fantastic game, but the bugs and glitches start to annoy. And couldn't they have come up with *some* quality of life improvements in *3* years of Early Access? Fabulous characters, engaging story, still incredible depth, but quite a bit of tedium in between.
    Act 3:
    Crash, crash, crashedy-crash, crash-crash crashedy crash.
    The game falls apart in act 3, the story meanders and the memory leaks, glitches and constant CTDs almost kill the motivation to finish it.

    Well, maybe after the 2nd patch the game might actually become what most people basically *wish* it to be atm,    … Expand
  14. Flamebarbar
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Baldur’s gate 3 is an amazing game, an absolutele masterpiece. The graphics, voice acting, music, story, gameplay and the dnd adaptation- everything is top notch. I cannot believe some people give this game a 0/10. The only explanation is that they hate fun. If you’re a person how likes fun - this is the game for you.
  15. Aricastles
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game, it's everything I've always dreamt about since I was a kid playing D&D!
  16. Mehailrettl
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    I had a lot of tech problems with it.
    Seems so poorly done after 3 years of "polishing".
    I'll be back after all of the patches.
  17. BrianDavid94
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a little bit of everything; PC (built by me), Xbox, Playstation, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (10) Outstanding.
    A truly elite title that is nearly perfect in every way. This score is given out rarely and indicates a game that cannot be missed.

    It's been years since I've played a game that I enjoyed so much that I play it every chance I get. So far I'm 150 hours in and I believe I'm about to beat the game. Occasionally, I did run into a bug that didn't allow me to continue a quest, but I would just load an old save and loose about an hour of progress to fix it and try to be more careful. Usually It was because I would try to attack while one of my characters were in dialogue/ cutscene. This is a turn-based game and I learned to like because it allowed me to strategies more but usually I don't like turn-based games. I'm also not a D&D player and find the dice rolling a little annoying when in the cutscenes trying to get the story to go where you want to, so I scum save. Surprisingly, I didn't have to reload often. I've enjoyed the story and I could see myself replaying this game. I started a co-op campaign and starting to see how different the game can be based on your choices and it's a remarkable accomplishment.    … Expand
  18. Sadatan
    Aug 27, 2023
    6
    Starts strong but the bug filled rushed ending really takes away from the whole experience. Worth a playthru if you enjoy turn-based crpgs but don't expect a masterpiece.
  19. EvacNow
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    It's genuinely confusing to me that there are people who say they loved the original BG/BG2 and hate this game. This is by far the closest game in spirit to the originals I've ever played. Of course there are characters etc in the originals that are more dear to me, but that's because they were part of my childhood and have had 20 years to build unreasonable amounts of nostalgia. RemovedIt's genuinely confusing to me that there are people who say they loved the original BG/BG2 and hate this game. This is by far the closest game in spirit to the originals I've ever played. Of course there are characters etc in the originals that are more dear to me, but that's because they were part of my childhood and have had 20 years to build unreasonable amounts of nostalgia. Removed from all of that, I think the only character with a genuinely more compelling character arc in the originals is the villain -- the BBEGs in BG3 are definitely pretty run of the mill compared to Irenicus.

    With that said, the game is still a masterpiece. It's one of the least broken major game releases in a while, and it captures a sense of freedom and player agency that very few games since BG2 have. Go throw that non-hostile but annoying NPC off a cliff.    … Expand
  20. salane
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    I bought the game to support good game Designing. I wish I could see more of my familiar Forgotten Realms I used to know from Baldurs Gate 1 and 2, Icewind Dale and Neverwinter Nights. Maybe something changed in d&d 5.0 I'm not aware. But keep going with good work.
  21. roma2341
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This game implemented all my dreams about a good game in the Dungeon and Dragons setting. I completed this game in one breath and want to replay it. I like that this game is cheap and has tons of content, you can jump, fly, teleport, push enemies into the abyss, and see nudity. The world is filled with interesting items, objects, and NPCs. This game doesn't have microtransactions.This game implemented all my dreams about a good game in the Dungeon and Dragons setting. I completed this game in one breath and want to replay it. I like that this game is cheap and has tons of content, you can jump, fly, teleport, push enemies into the abyss, and see nudity. The world is filled with interesting items, objects, and NPCs. This game doesn't have microtransactions. Developers deserve the highest rewards. This game is really the best thing I have ever played and I don't believe that such a great game was created in such a bad time.… Expand
  22. jeanero
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    I did 3 runs and still find new things and dialogues in the 4th; The items in-game doesn't cost money!!! No Microtransaction nor Macrotransaction!! This game should be the standard, don't waste money!
  23. fqj
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the best games ever made. I don't remember having such good feelings since The Witcher 3. This is a MASTERPIECE.
  24. SteveAdams
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    I waited 23 years for a sequel to BG2, which is my favorite RPG ever, and I was not disappointed. After playing the Divinity: Original Sin games, I was so happy to hear that Larian Studios would be making BG3 and they have done the franchise proud in my opinion. It has been a long time since I was this invested in an RPG.

    I often find myself loosing interest in these massive, sprawling    I waited 23 years for a sequel to BG2, which is my favorite RPG ever, and I was not disappointed. After playing the Divinity: Original Sin games, I was so happy to hear that Larian Studios would be making BG3 and they have done the franchise proud in my opinion. It has been a long time since I was this invested in an RPG.

    I often find myself loosing interest in these massive, sprawling RPGs after about 50 hours but I see no sign of that happening with BG3, even after 80/90 hours of my playthrough so far. I still can't wait to get back to adventuring tonight. Skyrim was probably the last RPG to hold my interest that long.

    You can tell this was a labor of love for the developers. So much detail and content has been crammed into every corner of the game world. You can get lost for hours exploring a single dungeon. Take a side tunnel from that dungeon and you could find yourself on another, hours long quest to find and ancient artifact or something similar.
    Even the side quests have interesting, well written stories behind them, a lot of which tie into the main plot in some way. This is refreshing given that most modern RPGs have only simple side quests (fetch/kill, rinse/repeat) that feel shoe-horned into the games just to make them longer, none of that with BG3!

    Graphically BG3 is really beautiful. The open, rural areas look lush and crammed with detail and each dungeon has its own art style and architecture. Some of the below ground locations like ***MINOR SPOILER*** The Grymforge and The Gauntlet of Shar are stunning! I can't wait to get to the city to take a look.

    The characters and voice acting have all been superb. The playable characters each have their own backstory and questlines, which are again, all interesting in their own right. They all have their own agenda and point of view regarding what is happening in the overarching story, and interactions with NPCs can play out very differently depending on who is in your party at the time. Sometimes with hilarious or unexpected outcomes. It all adds to the richness of the game and provides replay value because there is no way you can see all the possible party, NPC and player character interactions in a single playthrough. If anything it can be a bit much, trying to keep up with the party members sub-plots along side the main plotline, but i cant really complain about too much content when the content is of such high quality.

    There are a couple of things which could do with refining. For example, Inventory management and swapping in/out characters from the party can be a bit of a chore and frustrating. There really should be an option to see and interact with the inventories of characters that are not currently in the party. For me this has been the most poorly implemented part of the game.
    The spellbook UI is also poorly done in my opinion and the game doesn't provide enough of an explanation of how it works. Not a problem for experienced cRPG players that are used to the D&D style, but for newer players it must be very confusing. I may be wrong but i dont think it is explained anywhere that, certain spellcasting classes can change spells at will using the spellbook while other classes have to wait for level up.
    However given the commitment the devs have shown and the speed at which hotfixes and patches are coming these things will probably get sorted at some point, if not by the devs, then by the modding community.

    BG3 will definitely not appeal to everyones tastes though. If you can't go 2 minutes without shooting something or without something exploding, this game would probably not be for you. This is a long form adventure best enjoyed at a slow pace so you can really soak up the atmosphere and lore.

    I think BG3 goes to show what can be done when you have a passionate, creative team with equally passionate management and they are allowed to express their creativity through their art, rather than being hobbled by deadlines, shareholder expectations, MTX mechanics and other such corporate BS.
    I really hope some of the big AAA devs (you know, the ones that spend as much as the entire budget of BG3 just on marketing their next garbage, money spinner), take note of what has been done here.

    Does it have a few issues? Yes.
    Is it a perfect game? No. (There is no such thing)
    Does it deserve the hype and the critical acclaim? Yes!!    … Expand
  25. ThinkLiveLife
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Solid game

    Truckloads of content.
    Open world with decisions that actually matter.
    Great writing in a cool world.
    Really fun gameplay.

    Its so good other development companies were upset because it highlights their lazy cash grabs for what they are.
  26. eipaha
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This game is a dream come true. Being a fan of Larian's former games I really wanted to play more and this one does not leave me dry. Graphics are beautiful and so clean. Everything you do is amplified to the max and your story that you are building with your choices comes alive because of that. Sound design is a masterpiece once again, I cannot really give enough praise for it. Having toThis game is a dream come true. Being a fan of Larian's former games I really wanted to play more and this one does not leave me dry. Graphics are beautiful and so clean. Everything you do is amplified to the max and your story that you are building with your choices comes alive because of that. Sound design is a masterpiece once again, I cannot really give enough praise for it. Having to experience it from the beginning of the EA, I can really appreciate the hard work behind it and how much more we players were given to the release. I'm a fan of turn-based combat and I love to take my time for it, thinking all varieties to go forward so I cannot say a bad word for it. I understand that it's really not for anyone, just like real-time combat isn't fun for me. I still think players can adapt to it quite nicely. This game has been a real treat and I have booked 200 hours already, and there is plenty of hours more to come. I love how one playthrough leaves so many stones unturned for the next ones to reveal them.… Expand
  27. pimenese
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This game was designed by a proficient studio for mature players who want to experience a fresh and high quality story. No microtransactions, no mobile shenanigans, they delivered what they promised. So far the best game I have played in easily a decade.
  28. Ikusame
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    Dont normally write reviews for games, rather just let the cards lie. But, I'm quiet tired of how Larian does things. I've played their games, and enjoyed them. Indeed, I enjoyed Baldur's Gate 3. Up til the final act where broken quests, unfinished content, and an ending that is essentially Mass Effects 3's "Your choices didnt matter and t he endings you can pick now are barely differentDont normally write reviews for games, rather just let the cards lie. But, I'm quiet tired of how Larian does things. I've played their games, and enjoyed them. Indeed, I enjoyed Baldur's Gate 3. Up til the final act where broken quests, unfinished content, and an ending that is essentially Mass Effects 3's "Your choices didnt matter and t he endings you can pick now are barely different from one another. Also no companion closure" is unforgiveable.

    Of the last four games Larian has released, not a single one was actually finished. Three of them got definitive editions a year later which boosted sales. The fourth was Dragon Commander which I'm still sad didnt get finished because it was such a fun concept. BG3 is their fifth in a row game that isnt complete and at this point I feel they're doing it intentionally knowing they'll get a boost later when they inevitably do their definitive edition of BG3 that actually finishes the game. And they'll be praised for it, pats on the back for all. And this needs to stop, and they should feel ashamed that they keep doing it.    … Expand
  29. Battlefield12
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    I game that truly deserves the game of the year award, it’s a game that is a first and foremost a game which is rare nowadays.
  30. rastleks
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a Triumph in Gaming!

    I think I am not the only one who sees that the current game market is flooded with products that simply lack the feeling that was present in old games, such as the feeling of exploration, the excitement of waiting for something new and believing that it will be interesting, of experimenting with mechanics and believing that something new will be    Baldur's Gate 3 is a Triumph in Gaming!

    I think I am not the only one who sees that the current game market is flooded with products that simply lack the feeling that was present in old games, such as the feeling of exploration, the excitement of waiting for something new and believing that it will be interesting, of experimenting with mechanics and believing that something new will be found, the feeling that this world is real and that you are part of it and that you are shaping it.

    And I thought that was the problem with me. That I had changed and just got older and lost those feelings. But this game proves that I was wrong.

    Larian just make the game that is great again and gives me those feelings that was lost.

    And, you know, the reasons are simple:
    - Larian was brave enough to actually make the game, and not just make another low-quality but beautiful-looking product designed to sell.
    - The vast, vast majority of modern developers never allow themselves to make content that players will miss. Even in RPGs, content is made so that each variation of it costs as little as possible to develop, and even if the player misses something, it doesn't seem like a waste of resources. It's a business, I get it, but Larian made a real game, not just a business product, so they allowed themselves to make a huge amount of different content that made the world come alive and each player's playthrough truly unique.
    - Larian made a sandbox. The player is free to experiment as he wants, to find the most extraordinary ways to solve this or that problem in the game. But unlike most sandboxes, the player doesn't have to entertain himself and find something to do.

    I want to say a huge thank you to all the developers of this game for bringing back long forgotten feelings and faith in games. I am a developer myself and I thought it would never happen again. When you realise how business works, how games are made by those who have the resources to do it - you get disillusioned with everything, games become just products and gamdev becomes just a business. But thanks to you, I feel like that 14 year old happy teenager again, who is able to enjoy and believe in the gaming world. Thank you, may you continue to do well!    … Expand
  31. tomaszb
    Aug 27, 2023
    6
    The game is good, but it didn't appeal to my taste. The gameplay is average. The game also has a lot of bugs. It's better to wait until they fix everything.
  32. JellyMan_33
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Truly one of the best games and RPGs ever made. Why is it a 10/10?
    - Graphically its gorgeous, animations for spells are cool and there are tons, more on that later. Overall the dungeons, locations, and overall look and feel of the game was polished, detailed and fabulous looking!
    -Sound was fabulous, whether it be the music or the sound effects, everything was pushing the atmosphere.    Truly one of the best games and RPGs ever made. Why is it a 10/10?
    - Graphically its gorgeous, animations for spells are cool and there are tons, more on that later. Overall the dungeons, locations, and overall look and feel of the game was polished, detailed and fabulous looking!
    -Sound was fabulous, whether it be the music or the sound effects, everything was pushing the atmosphere. Again, the music here is great, for long playthroughs it really helps the experience.
    -Gameplay is where this game shines, its shows its' DnD backbones with pride. The checks and systems of DnD work wonderfully here. The amount of choice you have is staggering, the amount of possible outcomes for so many situations is exciting to say the least. Needless to say, if you're a DnD fan and like video games, this is gonna be a hit for you.
    -It works wonderfully for co-op, i've only tried 2 and 3 person groups, but both were seemless. I have not tried cross play however, with PC only being out.
    -Plot/story- The story of the game is well drawn out, it has some amazing characters and backstories that are definitely intriguing. I'm encouraged to see the many directions the plot can go as well for multiple runs. I will say the game's companions are a bit "too horny" lol
    -The amount of content here is staggering, its well worth a full game price tag, I myself know multiple playthroughs will be easily happening. 10/10 without a doubt.

    That said, I would say my one gripe on the game is that the 3rd act doesnt quite punch home. I still think the first act was the most well put together, doesn't take away from the value of the game though! Buy it! Play it!    … Expand
  33. Gwinch
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This game has been a fresh of breath air. Depth is immense. Gorgeously crafted and executed.

    edit: The game has its faults. I'm allocating the score of 10 based on the fact that Larian Studios is quickly and effectively addressing them along with the matter than given their already established track record, we can be sure that they will remaster the less than ideal portions of the    This game has been a fresh of breath air. Depth is immense. Gorgeously crafted and executed.

    edit: The game has its faults. I'm allocating the score of 10 based on the fact that Larian Studios is quickly and effectively addressing them along with the matter than given their already established track record, we can be sure that they will remaster the less than ideal portions of the game based on community feedback.    … Expand
  34. Kramer96
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Gioco immenso,straordinario,meraviglioso, ambientazione fantastica,storia fantastica con tante storie secondarie che alla fine tantoi secondario non sono perchè vanno a completare la trama, uno dei giochi migliori degli ultimi 10 anni, ho impiegato circa 130 ore per finirilo e mi mancavano altre cose, GDR vecchio stile fidatevi non vi annoierete
    Grazie Larian
  35. Kaizz
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    The best CRPG ever, with 17,000 ending this game become the best game people should replay ever. I hope this game will become game of the year 2023.
  36. FilthyMcSwaggin
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Literally infinitely playable. Make choices, scum save, go ahead. It won't matter. You can try as hard as you can to see every scenario play through in one game and it's not gonna **** happen. Entire story lines won't happen bro, so calm down, sit the **** back, and really get into every choice you make without worrying about what could happen if you chose differently. Because EVERYLiterally infinitely playable. Make choices, scum save, go ahead. It won't matter. You can try as hard as you can to see every scenario play through in one game and it's not gonna **** happen. Entire story lines won't happen bro, so calm down, sit the **** back, and really get into every choice you make without worrying about what could happen if you chose differently. Because EVERY playthrough WILL hold new surprises and introduce you to entirely different sides and perceptions about the different scenarios and characters you encounter. 10 out of ****g 10.… Expand
  37. snowyowlenergy
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Yes there are bugs, unfinished plots of teammates,but the gaming experience is still a 10.
  38. 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.
  39. Elhofa
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    The perfect example of how to build a great RPG
    Such a charming and such a rewarding experience
  40. Balinor
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Baldurs gate 3 is the best rpg of the last 20 years larian sets an example of how to listen to your users with the tremendous campaign he did in early access, and I'm sure it enters the top 10 of the best games of all time easy
  41. FenrirNox
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This is the way games used to be made before the industry stopped making art and started making "products" with microtransactions. This game made my year. I thought I was getting tired of gaming when I was just tired of gaming as it is now. I miss eating because I'm so engrossed in the world. Last time a game had me so hooked was Mass Effect 2. Or KOTOR. Game of the year, easily.
  42. Laesis
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    One of the biggest and most fun RPG's you could possibly play. There are so many things you can do, so much choices to make. Every quest feels like it has a thousand different endings, every NPC a million interactions. There's so many small things that can affect what you can do, or how things play out. It's absolutely insane. Genuinely one of the most immersive games around.
  43. tonyroncola
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    the game i've been waiting since i was a kid and played D&D for the first time. Hope to see more things like this come out in the future. thanks larian
  44. Errolbrian22
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Hame of the year no doubt. The hype is real.
    Any fans of rpgs/ fantasy fans will be absolutely in love.
    I'm more used to third person action games so it was a weird transition to point and click/ top down but it's so worth it. The level of choice in how you play your character surpasses anything I've seen in a video game
  45. DarthMalgus
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    Message to Larian and Sven - you cannot sell buggy beta test for a price of a full game.

    It is a scam!

    After 3 weeks of release - still plenty of critical bugs even in chapter 1.
  46. Caiknas
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a tiring game. turn-based combat is one of the most unacceptable elements in terms of the year we are in… Expand
  47. Lowerj
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    This is lot of fun! Choices galore and the combat is solid. There's a lot of little nuances that after you've played a while you can really see the love that went into the development.
    I've only played though most of the first chapter so far and gotten to the last area, or I think its the last area. But I've had a lot more fun than I expected to.
    If I had any complaint, its that now I    This is lot of fun! Choices galore and the combat is solid. There's a lot of little nuances that after you've played a while you can really see the love that went into the development.
    I've only played though most of the first chapter so far and gotten to the last area, or I think its the last area. But I've had a lot more fun than I expected to.
    If I had any complaint, its that now I want to replay BG2 with this system.    … Expand
  48. bbmk859
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece of a game, a paradigm shift in the RPG Genre. The game was so polished and ready at launch that it actually got hate from devs for being "so good". There is so much content, so many options to play, I mean you can do almost whatever you want.
  49. CraigR91
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    A beautiful story with so many choices that lead to multiple opportunities and consequences the game is a true RPG masterpiece! Loving every minute of this game!
  50. jbond2605
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a good example of game developers who prioritize the art of creating an immersive gaming experience over purely chasing profits. Although I experienced some smaller bugs.
  51. Caneos
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    While she very minor bug issues, none have been game breaking. This had been one of the best, most polished, game I've played in a long time. More studios should arrive for this quality.
  52. Navystylz
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Best RPG of our time. Absolutely amazing story-telling, reactivity, replayability, and just all around fun. It's absolutely massive in scope. It should still be up there in Metacritic's top 10 games of all times, unfortunately you get a bunch of entitled idiots who can review bomb with 0s that have no basis in reality, with absurd hyperbolic reasoning. If the game is not for you, that's noBest RPG of our time. Absolutely amazing story-telling, reactivity, replayability, and just all around fun. It's absolutely massive in scope. It should still be up there in Metacritic's top 10 games of all times, unfortunately you get a bunch of entitled idiots who can review bomb with 0s that have no basis in reality, with absurd hyperbolic reasoning. If the game is not for you, that's no reason to give false scores because user issues, rather than issues with the actual game.… Expand
  53. Tcbrueck
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This is not my usual preferred genre of a game, but I absolutely loved it! It's easily in my top ten games of all time.
  54. Blerahhindk
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Game of the decade. Incredible story, infinite options, amazing. And to do this in a consumer friendly way is a vanishingly rare thing in the industry.
  55. SchultzFox
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    I don't think I have enjoyed myself playing any game this much in so long. That's not to say I haven't enjoyed playing other games, but Baldur's Gate 3 just stands on out so much that other games by comparison can't hold a candle. Larian has done such a great job at bring the forgotten realms to life in this game, and giving a d&d experience. It stays true to 5e while giving it a polishI don't think I have enjoyed myself playing any game this much in so long. That's not to say I haven't enjoyed playing other games, but Baldur's Gate 3 just stands on out so much that other games by comparison can't hold a candle. Larian has done such a great job at bring the forgotten realms to life in this game, and giving a d&d experience. It stays true to 5e while giving it a polish that balances out the game, and provides quality of life improvements well suited for a video game version of the d&d. This game looks great, the story is engaging, and the volume of choices you have on how to play is absolutely massive. Sure the game has its bugs and other issues, but those are far overshadowed by the clear time and effort Larian put into delivering us this masterpiece.… Expand
  56. Necrothan
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Finally a good game after so many years of getting **** on by the industry.
  57. Arijunior
    Aug 26, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito bom, por enquanto não joguei muito mas vou me dedicar mais a ele… Expand
  58. candy4all
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    this years greatest game, a solid 10/10 my GOTY for this year. absolutely great
  59. leedro23
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    O verdadeiro RPG de mesa. O único onde você basicamente fazer de tudo e ainda assim o jogo não quebra.
  60. ErayTellezi
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muazzam. Harikulade. 135 saat süren, her anında büyük keyif veren, her yerine girip her şeyi yapmaya çalışsam da muhtemelen hala kaçırdığım şeyleri olan, devasa ama bir o kadar da incelikli bir iş.

    Evladiyelik bir oyun. 2 yılda bir tekrar oynamalık. Bambaşka karakterlerle ve seçimlerle ilerleyerek tekrar tekrar deneyimlenecek bir iş.

    Oyunun en etkileyici yanı seçimler, bunların sayısı, oyunun dünyasını, gidişatı ve karakterleri etkileme derecesi. Daha önce hiçbir rpg'de seçimlerin bu derece mühim olduğunu görmedim. Divinity Original Sin II bile bu seviyede değildi diye hatırlıyorum. Sadece iyi ve kötü rp yapmak da değil mesele ki o yönden de sızı sayısız defa sınıyor. Mesela Işık Hanı diye bir yer vardı, orayı koruyan Isobel diye bir büyücü var. Düşmanlar onu kaçırmak için baskın düzenlediler. Savaşı kaybettiğimde, karanlıktaki tek sığınak olan bu han harabe oldu, içindekiler kötüye dönüştü, Isobel gitti. Oyun epey değişti yani. Araya öyle güzel ara sahne girince oyun icabıydı galiba, bu savaşı kazanmam mümkün değildi diye düşündüm. Sonra oyunun rpg seviyesine gücenmeye karar verdim ve savaşı tekrarladım. Zor da olsa bir kaç denemenin sonunda kızı kaçırmalarını engelledim. Neticede han ve içindekiler sağlıklı kaldı. Hakikaten takdir edilesi bir dizayn. Buna benzer sürüyle şey var.

    Oyun boyunca yanımızda olan companion'lar da şahane tasarlanmış. Hepsinin kendisine özgü bir karakteri, bir problemi var. Oyunun başından sonuna kadar devam eden, ara ara kırılmalar yaşanan, inişleri çıkışları olan, dallanıp budaklanan ve sonunda da çok sağlam finaller yapan görev dizileri var. Hepsiyle beraber olmaktan, bu macerada beraber dövüşmekten büyük keyif aldım. Çoğu, hep hatırlayacağım karakterler.

    Oyunun dünyası çok geniş, onlarca farklı ırk, bunların hikayeleri ve kendilerine özgü özellikleri var. Benim her zamanki gibi en çok ilgimi çeken şeytanlar oldu. Özel sözleşmelerle size güç bahşeden ama her zaman niyetlerinin altında bir piçlik yatan, Doğu mistisizmine bürünmüş iblisler. Burada bir kaç tanesiyle karşılaştık, sözleşme yaptık ve öldürdük. Çok karizmatik karakterler gerçekten.

    Oyun sizi sürekli yan yollara sapmaya teşvik ediyor. Her köşe bucakta ya ilgi çekici bir hikaye ve görev, ya başka bir görev için kritik bir eşya, ya değişik bir karakter ya da sizi güçlendirecek zırh silah vesaire buluyorsunuz. Bu bakımdan oyunun harita tasarımını da çok beğendim. Neredeyse souls oyunları kadar bölgeler birbirlerine bağlı. Alakasız yerlerden girip ummadığım yerlerden çıktığım çok oldu.

    Combat'ın taktikselliği ve çeşitlliği de gayet iyi. Normal saldırılara ek olarak, kısa dinlenme ya da uzun dinlenme sonrası yenilenen saldırılarınız da var. Yani elimdeki en güçlü şeyle vurayım diyemiyorsunuz. Sonraki savaşları düşünmeniz gerekiyor biraz. Özellikle de istediğiniz zaman kamp yapamadığınız düşman bölgelerinde.

    Ben her zamanki partimi kurdum. Kendim damage veren büyücü oldum. İkna yeteneğim vesaire epey yüksekti. Önüme Karlach'ı bir tank gibi konumlandırdım ama dev kılıcyla iyi hasar da veriyordu. Lae'zel ise yine dev kılıçlı ama biraz daha az canlı fakat yüksek hasarlıydı. Astarion ise rogue olarak uzaktan ve aralardan sinsice takılıyordu. Kendi görevleri olmadığı sürece diğer karakterleri gruba dahil etmedim ki her dahil ettiğimde ekibin dengesi bozuldu.

    Oyun boyunca yardım ettiğiniz önemli npc'ler ve gruplarda istediğiniz taktirde son savaşta müttefik olarak size yardım ediyor. Yaptığınız şeylerin karşılığını görmek güzel. Aylin Hanımı hiç unutmayacağım.

    Savşların yapıldığı alanlar da taktikselliğe uygun şekilde tasarlanmış. Sürekli farklı şeylerle mücadele etmek durumunda kalıyorsunuz.

    Bulmacalar tam sevdiğim kıvamda, çok az.

    Görevleri yapmanın her zaman birden fazla yolu var. Oyun bazen hiçbirisini göstermiyor, zamanla siz keşfediyorsunuz. Bazen de bir tanesini gösteriyor ama siz dünyayı keşfedip npc'ler ile konuştukça diğer yolar açığa çıkıyorlar.

    Oyunun görselliği diğer izometrik rpg oyunlarına göre çok çok iyi. Büyü efektleri ve animasyonlar çok gerçekçi görünüyor. Ama asıl ayırıcı özelliği her konuşmaya ara sahne ve seslendirme, oyunculuk kasılmış olması. Diğer crpg'ler gibi text üzerinden ilerlemiyor. sanki Witcher 3 oynuyormuşsunuz gibi hissediyorsunuz. Bu kalibrede bir yapımcı için muazzam iş hakikaten. Ve hepsi çok iyi kotarılmış.

    Sonuçta 9/10 veya 10/10 vereceğimi daha çıkmadan biliyordum ama bazı açılardan benim bile beklentilerimi aştı. Oynadığım en iyi bir kaç oyundan birisi ancak bazı açılardan (seçimler ve hikayeye yön verme) en iyisi. Teşekkürler ve tebrikler Larian Studios.    … Expand
  61. dani0818
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    El mejor videojuego de la historia!hacia mucho tiempo que no me enganchaba tanto a un juego.
  62. Alecaxias
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best game i've played in my life, it's just amazing, how a single decision changes everything, the story is fantastic.… Expand
  63. Mizuiro
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    A master piece. Only thing I don't like is the excess of humour ( too much undead NPCs in the city interacting with normal people like if this is a normal thing) and the music. The main theme of baldurs 3 is bad, not as epic as baldurs Gate 1 or baldurs Gate 2 main theme. That theme was memorable.
  64. shmerbal
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    The best game I've played in years. Can't get enough of it. So much replay value as well!
  65. Gannorton
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Haven't played a game this good in a decade, I will be playing this for years to come
  66. katlo
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    The BEST game of year. GOTY. We need more games like this. It is a jewel and although the tastes of many people will not be the same as mine, I have no doubt that the majority think like me. GOTY.
  67. AhoyhoyJet
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Exactly what RPG gaming needed! Fresh, fun, naughty, deep and overall brilliant game. Voice acting is on point, character animation is quality and gameplay is engaging and quite simply put, a butt ton of fun!

    Well done to everyone involved with the creation of this game, easily my number 1 pick for favourite game.
  68. jvictorff
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    For any tabletop RPG enthusiast, this game is a true treasure, a work of art crafted by genuine genre lovers. Every element - from the graphics to the soundtrack - shines at a level of impressive excellence. The engaging narrative, smooth gameplay, stability, captivating soundtrack, and well-calibrated difficulty come together in a symphony of stunning quality. What has been achieved hereFor any tabletop RPG enthusiast, this game is a true treasure, a work of art crafted by genuine genre lovers. Every element - from the graphics to the soundtrack - shines at a level of impressive excellence. The engaging narrative, smooth gameplay, stability, captivating soundtrack, and well-calibrated difficulty come together in a symphony of stunning quality. What has been achieved here is simply astounding, capable of leaving anyone in awe.

    This experience managed to rekindle my passion for tabletop RPGs, even inspiring me to delve into real-life adventures. Every investment made in this game was worth more than its weight in gold, surpassing all expectations. I sincerely hope that this milestone makes its mark in history and raises the standard for games yet to come.    … Expand
  69. Daybrakgo
    Aug 26, 2023
    2
    In general the combat is the biggest let down along with the bugs especially in Act 3.
    Game is okay otherwise, most highlights for other people are the story but dialogue was very cringe at times. Felt more like a dating simulator than anything else.
  70. Motleyrulez
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Before trying this game i was skeptic and clueless. I am a dungeons and dragon master and player, i love RPG but i ve allways found CRPGs too much boring to play. Despite all of this i decided to give this game a chance, best decision ever... This game is absolutely incredible. The plot is interesting, story telling top notch, dialogues are allways on point and they never gives you moreBefore trying this game i was skeptic and clueless. I am a dungeons and dragon master and player, i love RPG but i ve allways found CRPGs too much boring to play. Despite all of this i decided to give this game a chance, best decision ever... This game is absolutely incredible. The plot is interesting, story telling top notch, dialogues are allways on point and they never gives you more information than you need, tons and tons of different choices to give your story a totally original direction, absolute freedom to explore the map, because we've allways seen walls that you cannot trespass sometime you don t get that you can go over, as i said absolute freedom. Graphic is enjoyable and clean. Combat system? I freakin' love it, i never get bored of experiment, and try new strategies and the fact that is based on D&D makes me feel at home. This Baldur's Gate 3 deserves the 2023's GOTY.… Expand
  71. Borje
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    One of the best game and the best CRPG right now.
    Act 3 needs some polish but i still enjoyed it.
    I have 100% confidence that Larian will patch it up to act 1 and act 2 standard.
  72. frankolino
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    All that you can expect from a RPG. Great storytelling, amazing characters, and a perfectly well implemented D&D skills & combat system. 10/10.
  73. ShockMonkey69
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Next best thing ever since Dragon Age Origins... If it isnt for the some anoying bugs it would be clean 10.
  74. Faten-
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of the decade.
    Please optimize act 3 normally.
    This optimization of the final chord of this wonderful story spoils the experience a bit
  75. Musaargun
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Best game of the decade! Ruined my real life tho. Only downside of the game is every character is hitting on you and trying to get in your pants but that's tolerable.
  76. The_Stoner
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    A Massive game and for me GOTY with lots of content and lots of choices to be made in BG3 world.
    10/10 both in story and in graphics
  77. Axel-Viking
    Aug 26, 2023
    3
    I find it completely terrible, at least, the presence in the game of such a level, a moronic denouement with sex with a bear. but most of all, the sad thing here is that this game affects a generation
  78. Jed1354632
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Finally a game without micro-transactions or loot boxes. Finally a game released without 55gb day 1 patch. Finally a game without a fancy currency that needs you to spend real money in-game.
  79. dream111
    Aug 26, 2023
    6
    Don't play this game if you come from traditional rpg games like Final Fantasy, Dragon age and never have you tried Dnd. Why?

    This game has sooooooo many mechanics and stuff that you have to consider - remember before doing your next move if you don't, you'll end up fuc# up everything and you'll find yourself pressing quick load A LOT it can be frustrating at times specially if you    Don't play this game if you come from traditional rpg games like Final Fantasy, Dragon age and never have you tried Dnd. Why?

    This game has sooooooo many mechanics and stuff that you have to consider - remember before doing your next move if you don't, you'll end up fuc# up everything and you'll find yourself pressing quick load A LOT
    it can be frustrating at times specially if you like challenges and you hate playing games like myself in easy mode or story difficulty.

    Level system and experience is SUPER SLOW, I wipe out every area I see in the game and did side quest and later of 15 hours still in level 5. some enemies can make like 3 actions per turn and you can't ,often you'll find yourself seeing that a lot of the mechanics doesn't make any sense.

    The story begins good and kinda trying to hold for many hours but gameplay is a chore.

    The optimization IS the WORST.
    This game was released as a complete game this years when clearly needs more polishing... it suffers from stutters, severe low fps in certain areas, memory leaks over the time, characters freezes, stuck camera, UI does't respond anymore. Vulkan missing cursor.

    I don't swallow this overhype. It doesn't deserve a must play seal.    … Expand
  80. maxym189
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Definitely the best game ever made after BG1 and 2. I remember being a kid and play those games. They were way before their time. I am happy to say BG3 honors his precedents.
  81. NKmc
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games ever created. Best story, characters, gameplay. Never seen before amount of options, choises, desicions and so much more. Will it be a new trend for gaming industry? I hope so.
    Interaction with virtual world never been so immersive before, and the choises you are making along the way impacting the world around you. This is that makes games so diffrent from    This is one of the best games ever created. Best story, characters, gameplay. Never seen before amount of options, choises, desicions and so much more. Will it be a new trend for gaming industry? I hope so.
    Interaction with virtual world never been so immersive before, and the choises you are making along the way impacting the world around you. This is that makes games so diffrent from movies and books, that makes games like this so unique it's the choises and decision, and the following. You not only be able to see that desicions charecter made and it cosequences but also participate in it, and make like they are your own, and live witn the consequences. Isnt that remind you of the real live?
    Thank you Larian for your hard work.    … Expand
  82. Splido
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Finally a breath of fresh air. The character we play doesn't feel like a puppet anymore, it feels like a real rpg, like we are the one entering that world. So much freedom... it's almost like a dream compared to years of stagnant gameplay from other games.
    We have so many choices in this game... it's amazing. I'm not used to the camera and wish it would work a little different, but apart    Finally a breath of fresh air. The character we play doesn't feel like a puppet anymore, it feels like a real rpg, like we are the one entering that world. So much freedom... it's almost like a dream compared to years of stagnant gameplay from other games.
    We have so many choices in this game... it's amazing. I'm not used to the camera and wish it would work a little different, but apart from that and too few hair styles for my taste, this game is great!    … Expand
  83. Auron98
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Simply the dream of any RPG enthusiast, this game sets a new standard that is unlikely to be surpassed.
  84. Whirlmeister
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Its not perfect...
    But it sets its sights so high, tries to achieve so much and offers so much choice that falling slightly short on UI and performance still leaves the most impressive game I've played this decade. I'll be talking about this game for a long time to come.
    In fact the last game which impressed me this much was Mass Effect 2.
  85. Guillotinehawk
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever. You can literally do anything. You can see the passion and love that has gone into this game to create a vision, a plan, an idea. The ultimate game.
  86. laserchangs
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This such a good game, one of the best RPG, after Divinity Original Sin 2. Larian studios makes fantastic games, and i say, that is GAME OF THE YEAR, obviously. Good D&D maker, like one-step game, and we can complete this game again and again. Another world, were we can make everything.
  87. duffrawr
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Best game I have ever had the honor of playing. 11/10. I am addicted to it and can't stop. I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH
  88. springy99
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game I have played in 40 years of gaming. So much attention to detail, so much to do in so many ways.
  89. Vipere90break92
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    this is the best game ever, go buy it now u will love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  90. Fuddlord
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Tons of fun! Take your time and explore. No need to rush through this one. The game will definitely reward it. Every character has something to give and some of the random stuff that happens is so cool. Frame rates are consistent and the game has been running great on my PC. I would definitely recommend messing around with stuff quite a bit at the beginning. I am still learning things ITons of fun! Take your time and explore. No need to rush through this one. The game will definitely reward it. Every character has something to give and some of the random stuff that happens is so cool. Frame rates are consistent and the game has been running great on my PC. I would definitely recommend messing around with stuff quite a bit at the beginning. I am still learning things I can do. But most of all, I am excited that this game has me excited to game again! Been a while since I sat at work thinking about a game!… Expand
  91. DeepDelver
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This has to be one of the best RPGs I've played in years, and also one of the best games I've played all together. Currently on my second playthrough and still thoroughly enjoying it. Are there some bugs? Sure, but I believe Larian will iron them out given time, no game is without bugs at launch (just look at Fallout: New Vegas as an example).
    This game is also my first real introduction    This has to be one of the best RPGs I've played in years, and also one of the best games I've played all together. Currently on my second playthrough and still thoroughly enjoying it. Are there some bugs? Sure, but I believe Larian will iron them out given time, no game is without bugs at launch (just look at Fallout: New Vegas as an example).
    This game is also my first real introduction to the world of D&D and i'm hooked, i hope Larian continues making great stuff like this.

    I definitely believe this game is deserving of the GOTY award. 10/10    … Expand
  92. WikeTheWizard
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    As close to perfect as one could expect from a game. For it style and genre it plays heavily to its strengths and puts in enough mechanics and concepts to cover for the genres weaknesses. Over-delivers and still keeps improving!
  93. GingerManhammer
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This game outclasses everything released in recent years. It's surprising and refreshing to find something completely devoid of micro transactions, and with NPCs so engaging you can have full conversations with your friends about them. This has even gotten my non-gamer friends to convert. The downside? It has entirely ravaged my sleep schedule.
  94. Aegandor
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    Seeing this game get such a score truly has me questioning my sanity or that of most younger "gamers" and "professional reviewers". Baldur's Gate 3 has a decent first act, albeit nowhere near as good as DOS 1's Cyseal murder investigation or DOS2's Fort Joy, but falls of a cliff afterwards.

    The game starts with great promise. You have so many classes and races to choose from, that it's    Seeing this game get such a score truly has me questioning my sanity or that of most younger "gamers" and "professional reviewers". Baldur's Gate 3 has a decent first act, albeit nowhere near as good as DOS 1's Cyseal murder investigation or DOS2's Fort Joy, but falls of a cliff afterwards.

    The game starts with great promise. You have so many classes and races to choose from, that it's hard to not get excited thinking about what awaits you and the different and unique playthroughs you will make. The first act while largely devoid of good quests is largely carried by the interesting companions who constantly banter and have many things as you slowly settle into the gameworld and find out more about them, as well as the game's refreshing interactivity that allows you to talk with animals, dead people etc. Despite being in EA, there are still lots of bugs about in the 1st Act.

    But slowly the cracks start to show. The player is introduced to factions, events, characters with zero explanation or investment and is expected to care about things that are never shown, discussed, discovered.

    And the the 2nd Act starts and those cracks result in a massive trainwreck. To put it simply there are many issues with this game that prevent it from being a masterpiece , or even a decent RPG altogether:
    1) There are no interesting, complex or memorable quests or moments. In the Witcher Trilogy for example you have stuff like the Vizima investigation, the Lakeside, Flotsam and the choice that leads to two entirely different games (camp/Vergen), the Baron, the Kaer Morrhen prelude and battle, the entirety of Blood and Stone etc. There are quests with interesting characters that allow you to learn more about the world, get invested in the stories of the people you encounter whether they be kings or peasants or nymphs. After nearly 100 hours of BG3, I cannot recall even one quest that kept me on my toes or had me excited and immersed in the game world. Which leads us to
    2) Horrible and non existent world-building and immersion. While games like the Witcher and Dragon Age Origins offer immersive worlds, with their different regions, kingdoms, cities, factions, politics, races, that you can interact with, in BG3 there is no Codex or interest in making the player feel immersed in the world. There is a city called Baldru's Gate somewhere and then there's...err cities? Kingdoms? Empires? The Flaming Fist? The Harpers? The Druids? The Gods? Goblins? A dude called Kethric Thorm? Enver Gortash? Demons? The game never even bothers to tell you what the world you're supposed to be in is like, what the diffferent factions do, how the different races are viewed. You never interact with the different factions and peoples of the world, you never talk to NPCs to see how they view the different races/factions. The end result is a total lack of immersion or investment in what's happening around you. The game does not feel in the slightest like an epic fantasy adventure.
    3) The gameplay. Largely related to the above, the gameplay consists solely of running around killing guys you don't know or care about and rolling dices fore literally hours to open doors, chests and automatically win conversations regardless of what your class, race or overall disposition is related to the person you're speaking to you.
    4) Mute companions post Act1. While your companions seem interesting and heavily involved in the story at first, they become mute following Act1 and act primarily as props.
    5)Terribly rushed. It's obvious this game was intended to be something else and do a lot of different things that are not in the final version. Just to give an example, literally 2 weeks before release the developers were talking about exploring the Upper City of Baldur's Gate but that's not in the game. For a full list just google "Baldur's Gate 3 cut content". This explains why Larian refused to hand out copies beforehand, thus a lot of reviews wrongly and unjustly only rate the first Act (which is also not even close to a 1 to be perfectly honest) and should not be taken seriously, same as the hivemind that called this a masterpiece 3 or 4 days after release despite talking about a 100 hour game.
    6)Lack of RolePlaying, no reason to replay. As mentioned above, your class and race are irrelevant as a bard can intimidate, a fighter can charm, a sorcerer can survive, a barbarian can have arcane knowledge and so on. The game's lackluster story and quests and limited choices and consequences mean there's no point in replaying unlike say games like the Witcher 2

    In short, Baldur's Gate 3 is a terrible RPG, that's carried by a very not suspicious and coordinated PR campaign of "professional" reviwers that never even finished Act 1 before their review and certain "unique" gamers that enjoy throwing dices because it reminds them of D&D board games. If you're looking for the true sequel to Baldur's Gate 2 or the spiritual successor to DAO, this isn't it...    … Expand
  95. somniumest
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    score of 10 simply for making the people shoving substadard shops as games cry like children as they produce their next shooter/ trans simulator.
  96. EinarX
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Sencillamente genial, si te gustan los RPG de D&D Ni te lo pienses, pruébalo!

    Simply great, if you like D&D RPGs Don't even think about it, give it a try!
  97. Dorentus
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    The amount of work put into this game is honestly amazing, as a DnD fan, it ticks all the boxes for a solid rpg. The number ways you are able to approach combat and quests is great for replayability.
  98. Kronosyo
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    So far the best game of this year and only thing close is zelda, this game is big really big and everything feels great, the characters, the animals everything just fits really well and makes one of the best rpgs i have ever played
  99. bonfredo
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Any troll on here who rated this game a 0 is a triggered clown huffing fumes.

    I would give it a nine, as the third act still has some work to be done to achieve perfection. But to troll the trolls an easy ten for the best game I have played at least since the era of KotoR and Dragon Age Origins, and imo this is a better game. I think you have to go back to BG2 in order to find a game of    Any troll on here who rated this game a 0 is a triggered clown huffing fumes.

    I would give it a nine, as the third act still has some work to be done to achieve perfection. But to troll the trolls an easy ten for the best game I have played at least since the era of KotoR and Dragon Age Origins, and imo this is a better game.

    I think you have to go back to BG2 in order to find a game of this game that is arguably better. And even then, it's an argument.

    It in my opinion is better than divinity 2 as well. Which I thought was wonderful.

    Beautiful, immersive, and rife with a playbox full of impactful decisions. This is the closest you can find to playing DND 5e in a video game.

    If you don't like this game you don't like the genre and shouldn't be reviewing it. Leave it alone and let people love something go back to playing your Zelda game.

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  100. I4infinity
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 game for me personally

    Of you are craving for that total play control rpg game, this is the game for you!

    Act 1, I, alongside many others, was an early access tester. And even during early access larian gave us improvements, not to mention that many things in act 1 are completely different in the full game. I was shocked and entertained. 10/10

    Act 2, this is where the innocence ends and the true story begins, at least for me. This is where the stakes are raised and you truly start to get involved in the Red thread of the story. No more innocent Adventure, no, here you are getting full on into the meat of it.

    Act 3, the meat continues and it beats you hard. Many players and reviewers have offered their opinions on the bugs and it being unfinished. I myself have not encountered any bugs so far, doing the "good" playthrough. I do understand the criticism. I also know larian from the original Divinity onwards, and I know for sure that within the year we will have the definitive edition to stamp out any loose ends for once and all. And very likely we will get that as a free expansion, because larian be doing that for all releases.

    In short, is it perfect all the way through, perhaps not. Is it my game of the year and perhaps the decade? Yes!

    This is the most complete rpg game I have ever seen in my 20 years of gaming. I still enjoy every second of the 5th playthrough I started just to do something different, and I have faith that Larian will expand on the game in the most ethical way to us (consumers) possible. Therefore 10/10    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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