Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Platiiiinium
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    With over 150 hours player the game does not stop surprising me. Definitely one of the best games I ever played. Great work from Lariat studios
  2. Airufino23
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Grandísimo juego, Larian aun siendo un estudio con pocos recursos han conseguido hacer un juego excelente, no lo juguéis en ps5, va fatal, en pc si es como se disfruta
  3. Zilla85
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    CRPG on an extreme high level. Story telling is insanely good, voiceovers are stunning. Combat is good (even if turn based is just not everybodys cup of tea), the companions are really nice and interesting. Of course, the game still has some bugs, but I haven't encountered any game breakers. But Larian works hard on fixing issues, much harder than bigger companies. The camera has someCRPG on an extreme high level. Story telling is insanely good, voiceovers are stunning. Combat is good (even if turn based is just not everybodys cup of tea), the companions are really nice and interesting. Of course, the game still has some bugs, but I haven't encountered any game breakers. But Larian works hard on fixing issues, much harder than bigger companies. The camera has some design flaws, some work on this topic would be nice.

    BG3 has even more potential: 1-3 more origin characters with different backgrounds (like a half-orc, dwarf, halfling), the content cut from the game, especially in act 3. I'm not much into pre-ordering, but I would order a DLC just now even without knowing about it. For some years, I had not much fun in gaming - the last game I had fun with was vanilla WoW Classic, but now with BG3 I could play the whole weekend :-) if you are into story based RPGs and don't mind turn-based combat, I can recommend this awesome game to you.    … Expand
  4. dedcandance
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    Baldur's Gate has the potential to be nearly as outstanding as KOTOR, but within the context of the DnD
  5. Leonardo9797
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito bom RPG e vdd vale muito a pena.
    História boa com elementos essenciais.
  6. leandrovaldez
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego jamás creado, hizo que me gusten los juegos de rol por turnos
  7. Nananhu
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Man, when i thought D:OS2 was one of the greatest games i ever played then BG3 has to be top of the list. Im a sucker for crafted roleplay experiences and this game is a dream come true. Some people might say this is a once in a lifetime game but i think this might be the single greated gaming experience to ever be made by artists. AI will make designing games like this even moreMan, when i thought D:OS2 was one of the greatest games i ever played then BG3 has to be top of the list. Im a sucker for crafted roleplay experiences and this game is a dream come true. Some people might say this is a once in a lifetime game but i think this might be the single greated gaming experience to ever be made by artists. AI will make designing games like this even more uneconomical so that BG3 might be the Peak for human-crafted rpgs.… Expand
  8. Limitless504
    Aug 4, 2023
    6
    A point and click game boring gameplay decent story
    the graphics are good The voice acting is okay and they put the cutscenes in third person instead of them popping up on the screen which is cool. This review is not to bash the game at all, but to give it the things that people seem to be missing about this game definitely the most overrated game this year but this will differ from    A point and click game boring gameplay decent story
    the graphics are good The voice acting is okay and they put the cutscenes in third person instead of them popping up on the screen which is cool. This review is not to bash the game at all, but to give it the things that people seem to be missing about this game definitely the most overrated game this year but this will differ from opinion to opinion some people have different issues from their own experiences just like mine as well as the missing issues from Tears of the Kingdom.    … Expand
  9. HalfSilent
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Thats probably the best game in the last 10 years. Better than any nintendo BS, deal with it my brother in Christ.
  10. SalamiHaze
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best RPG ever. Dont mind bugs or performance drops when hotfixes are coming lightning fast. Qol and other related, community feedback based reaponses and patches top.

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

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

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

    I dont care if it resembles divinity original sin 3, this is still na awesome game.    … Expand
  11. L0rdw00t
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece. Deep, interesting story arcs, meaningful companions, and brilliantly animated throughout. At time of review I've put over 120 hours into the game and I know there's still hundreds of things to do that I skipped past first time.
  12. JeyZ7
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    GOTY 2023!!! best DND based RPG game with nice graphics... minor but not gamebreaking bugs... great story! greaty gameplay! and u can do and be whatever u want to be and handle the story and quests how u want!!! every playthrough is new story to be seen!
  13. JERICH083
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Bought this for Mac one Early access, played it on Windows (since it’s not fully released on Mac yet and then bought it for PS5. My fave RPG of all time. If this doesn’t win GOTY, I’d be surprised.
  14. Jacke_wie_Hose
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    It is good game only the last act still needs some polish.
    Those who do not have BG3 yet, still waiting something for a great game 10/10
  15. Dreamer_GS
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Sadly cant give more than a 10, This game is the epitome of love for creating video games, role-playing games, RPGs. Without a doubt one of the best video games of recent years, excellently well polished, both in mechanics, history, character development... And the music, god how can I forget the music, majestic.
    A game that will be a cult game and an example to follow for many years to    Sadly cant give more than a 10, This game is the epitome of love for creating video games, role-playing games, RPGs. Without a doubt one of the best video games of recent years, excellently well polished, both in mechanics, history, character development... And the music, god how can I forget the music, majestic.
    A game that will be a cult game and an example to follow for many years to come for video game developers. This game has a unique ability to make you think about your next play through while you're still playing your current one.
    The Narrator voice is always on point, BG3 is the kind of game we, players have been waiting for so long.
    NO MICRO-TRANSACTION, no half-cooked trash, FUN AND ENJOYABLE GAME    … Expand
  16. Iveriad
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Best game I've played so far in 2023 or even in the last decade.
    The game world is big, but every single inch of it is filled with purpose.
    Dialogue is great, puzzle difficulty is just right.

    Update: I am now about to reach a total of 400 hours play time. And the game has yet to grow stale on me. A high replay-ability value because you can explore choices you didn't take in your previous run.
  17. Lezzly
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Zaczynają swoją przygodę z Wrotami Baldura czułem, że moja recenzja jest już praktycznie gotowa, lecz po pewnym czasie moje odczucia były troszkę zmieszane. Swoją recenzje chciałbym rozpocząć od plusów, bo takowych nie brakuje. To co mi się ogromnie podobało w grze to postacie, które możemy w zależności od naszych preferencji przyjąć jako naszych towarzyszy bądź nie. To my mamy wpływ na toZaczynają swoją przygodę z Wrotami Baldura czułem, że moja recenzja jest już praktycznie gotowa, lecz po pewnym czasie moje odczucia były troszkę zmieszane. Swoją recenzje chciałbym rozpocząć od plusów, bo takowych nie brakuje. To co mi się ogromnie podobało w grze to postacie, które możemy w zależności od naszych preferencji przyjąć jako naszych towarzyszy bądź nie. To my mamy wpływ na to w jaki sposób chcemy zbudować swój zespół. Mimo wszystko każda z nich posiada unikalną historię, która przeplata się wraz z naszą w trakcie przechodzenia gry. immersyjnym elementem jest tutaj również tworzenie relacji pomiędzy naszymi bohaterami, dając nam częsty odpoczynek od wątku głównego. Kolejnym plusem jest różnorodność światów. Lokacje jak i osoby/stworzenia jakie przyjdzie nam spotkać starannie oddają klimat miejscu w jakim się znajdujemy. Nie ma tutaj mowy o powtarzalności albo odczuciu, że już odwiedziliśmy dany obszar. Ten świat aż się chce eksplorować, ponieważ w każdym zakamarku czeka na nas nowa przygoda (czasami dosłownie) W dodatku świetnie została skonstruowana tutaj mechanika rozwiązywania zagadek obszarowych, które pobudzają myślenie i naszą ciekawość, nigdy nie wiadomo czy za jakąś szafą nie czeka przejście do nowej podziemnej lokacji w której jacyś ludzie nie mają problemu do rozwiązania. Kolejnym plusem (który trochę mnie przerósł) jest rozwój naszych bohaterów. Ilość czarów, umiejętności pasywnych, zaklęć, atutów, akcji a obok tego jeszcze broni jest tutaj zaskakująco duża, przez co można spędzić przy tym sporo czasu. Ostatnim najważniejszym plusem są moim zdaniem dialogi, których również w grze nie brakuje. Niemalże każda postać ma nam coś do powiedzenia, mniej lub bardziej ciekawego. Bardzo podoba mi się system rzucania kością, co sprawia, że nasze konwersacje są ciekawsze, ponieważ rozmowa nie jest w 100 procentach ustalona przez nas, a przez wynik, którym możemy manipulować, w zależności od umiejętności rozmowy naszych bohaterów. Efektem takiego działania jest również pokazanie graczom, że złe rzuty wcale nie muszą oznaczać złego rezultatu, a mogą przedstawić nam inną ciekawą kontynuacje. Najwyższy czas przejść do minusów. Chciałbym aby te minusy były traktowane z dystansem, ponieważ są one mocno subiektywne i nie muszą wcale oznaczać złego przygotowania ze strony twórców, chociaż ja mam osobiście odmienne zdanie. Po 50 godzinach gry, gdy kończyłem pierwszy akt grało mi się cudownie, raz sobie z kimś pogadałem, raz z kimś powalczyłem, lecz od drugiego aktu zaczęły się problemy. Pojedynki z wrogami często wyglądały tak, że przeciwnicy mający dwa a nawet trzy poziomy mniej ode mnie mielili mnie nieustannie. Miałem wówczas ustawiony poziom trudności Łatwy, ponieważ w drugim akcie na Średnim już się nie dało. Często jednak te pojedynki wygrywałem, ledwo uchodząc z życiem, podnosząc kompanów którzy leżeli na ziemi. Starałem się każdą postać zbudować jak najlepiej się da, zachowując przy tym kontrast obrażeń, kupowałem najlepsze sety jakie się dało, lecz było ciężko w każdej potyczce, ale jakoś się doczołgałem do trzeciego aktu, który dobił mnie już totalnie. Historia toczy się dalej, ale walk trzy razy więcej, co 10 metrów jakaś kolejna walka. Przeciwnicy słabsi poziomem robili ze mną co chcieli. Najbardziej uciążliwy był moment, kiedy moja postać była albo czymś ''zablokowana'' albo chybiła atak, po czym nadchodziła tura przeciwnika... przeciwników, ponieważ była ich cała horda jednocześnie. Ilość pojawiających się kreatur w górnym panelu przyprawiała mnie o dreszcze. W ten sposób, kiedy moje postacie już chybiły wszystkie ataki nadeszła kolej, w której wszyscy przeciwnicy wyprowadzali swoje ciosy. Tyle tego było, że zdążyłbym pójść do kuchni zrobić sobie jedzenie i wrócić mając swoją turę, o ile moje postacie do tego czasu jeszcze stały na nogach. Poczułem wielką ulgę kiedy historia dobrnęła do końca i mogłem zobaczyć zakończenie, ponieważ ostatni pojedynek musiałem resetować kilkanaście razy. Podsumowując. Całość mimo wszystko oceniam bardzo dobrze. Zawsze staram się patrzeć na gry z różnych perspektyw i z ogromną wyrozumiałością, dlatego myślę, że te minusy dla innych mogą nie istnieć, albo nawet być plusami. Mi jednak pozostało cieszyć się historią, bo była ona bajeczna i długo jej nie zapomnę. Serdecznie polecam tę grę wszystkim miłośnikom turowych RPGów, ponieważ bardzo rzadko wychodzą tak dobre produkcje. Larian Studio pokazało, że można stworzyć grę, która nie wymaga większych poprawek po premierze, a co gorsza zachęcania do gry tanim sposobem mikropłatności.… Expand
  18. AndriiEquestria
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    it is better then DoS2 when it comes down to scale and cinematics, however playing conjurer/necromancer is damn boring, since they nerfed Necromancy of Thai. You still likely to enjoy the game if your favorite class is warrior/barbarian/rogue, not so much with orhers
  19. Yiordanu
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    The best RPG I've ever played, and I consider it one of the greatest video games in history. The RPG aspect is simply perfect, filled with decisions that shape your path in the story and carry weight. Incredibly charismatic and human characters, with whom you can easily form a bond, which speaks to impeccable character development.

    The turn-based gameplay, which was considered outdated,    The best RPG I've ever played, and I consider it one of the greatest video games in history. The RPG aspect is simply perfect, filled with decisions that shape your path in the story and carry weight. Incredibly charismatic and human characters, with whom you can easily form a bond, which speaks to impeccable character development.

    The turn-based gameplay, which was considered outdated, is revitalized in this game, making it incredibly entertaining with numerous possibilities and ways to play, including a wealth of builds, combinations, and items that aid in battles. But for me, the biggest highlight of this video game is its ability to make you feel like a part of its world. You truly immerse yourself in the game with every action you take, whether you choose the path of good or evil, you feel that you leave your mark on the game world with your decisions.

    Every technical aspect is very well done, with an outstanding soundtrack, well-crafted atmosphere, and world design, and it's graphically beautiful as well.

    In summary, it's the best RPG I've ever played and a game that sets a new standard in the genre and in video games as a whole. Whether you're not typically drawn to this type of game or turned off by turn-based mechanics, you should definitely give it a try; it won't disappoint, and you'll discover a truly marvelous world.    … Expand
  20. CainLucis
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    As a DnD Lover I'm satisfied with Baldur's Gate 3, in fact my friend and I were looking forward to BG3 when we played BG:DIA about two years ago. And besides, do you know how excited I was when I saw Jaheira and Minsc (and Boo) once again?
  21. Starkiller_uk
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Truley Outstanding best game iv played in forever the gameplay options and builds. Options in combat and conversations. More patches adding extra endings. finished game on 300hrs played still playing a multiplayer game, and started a new playthrough with another class. So much to do and see i really hope theres a BG4. This is like the old days of gaming updated to modern days. Other gamesTruley Outstanding best game iv played in forever the gameplay options and builds. Options in combat and conversations. More patches adding extra endings. finished game on 300hrs played still playing a multiplayer game, and started a new playthrough with another class. So much to do and see i really hope theres a BG4. This is like the old days of gaming updated to modern days. Other games telling me that new gammers need all action non stop to be popular and us old gammers are no longer worth catering for now a game like this pops and young and old are playing it and loving it. truley awesome.… Expand
  22. Thangirou
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    El juego tiene un mundo abierto lleno de vida y detalles. Los personajes son carismáticos y bien desarrollados, y la historia es emocionante y atrapante. El combate es desafiante y estratégico, y las opciones de personalización son casi infinitas.

    Baldur's Gate 3 es un juego imprescindible para los fans del género de rol. Es un título que te mantendrá entretenido durante horas y horas.
  23. Taigo42
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incrível e épico, pra quem joga rpg com certeza vai gostar muito, pra mim é o jogo do ano sem dúvidas.… Expand
  24. ppdenardi
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    By far the best true RPG from this era, on the shoulders of giants, BG3, with its amazing voice actors, caption, history complexity, full of meaningfull choices that really change the game,... we have nothing like it in the game industry. Note, I usually don't like turn based games, but this one is different, it's unique.
  25. AlbertoOlmedo
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    De lo mejor que he jugado, es increíble la cantidad de decisiones que puedes tomar y la cantidad de partidas diferentes que puedes tener. El sistema de combate me ha gustado mucho y la historia me ha encantado, para mí un 10.
  26. Drizztdorage
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This game made me feel like a little kid, trying to beat the genius of our DM in our old D&D gang again. Story is amazing. You can lose yourself in the side quests for hours. The fact that it allows you to have creative freedom to tackle any challenge thrown at you is exactly how a D&D game should be. In every sense, BG3 delivered on expectations and more... well done!
  27. Kirnl
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Game of the year Branching storyline the game play the sound track it has it all.
  28. Daniel__Drake
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Um jogo espetacular, sem dúvidas um dos melhores jogos esse ano, está viciante, quando mais você joga, mais você quer, gráficos, mecânica, designer, áudio, tudo perfeito
  29. Crysknife
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    Anyone who played the original games is going to notice a lot of issues with the writing, they literally use the same excuse twice for why two human characters are still alive well after they should be dead. The irony is that the returning elves from the previous game look far older than what they're supposed to chronologically. Honestly, the returning characters just feel like needlessAnyone who played the original games is going to notice a lot of issues with the writing, they literally use the same excuse twice for why two human characters are still alive well after they should be dead. The irony is that the returning elves from the previous game look far older than what they're supposed to chronologically. Honestly, the returning characters just feel like needless pandering since they really have no baring on what feels like a completely new story (perhaps they shouldn't have made this a "Baldur's Gate" game considering that refers specifically to the Bhaalspawn trilogy). Then you've got the issue with the ending (I've heard they've patched in new ones since I last played), you've essentially got two generic endings (good/bad) which don't really have any bearing on your characters alignment (neutral/chaotic/lawful) and it honestly was/is about as lazy as the controversial ending of the Mass Effect trilogy. I'm not the only one who noticed the ham-stringed romance (not to mention the bestiality option) that felt rushed and honestly like it was an afterthought, it's literally one of the biggest things the community memes on...

    The gameplay doesn't feel like a CRPG in the Baldur's Gate franchise either and the choice to go for turn based combat was a mistake. The graphics would have been good if the game was made in 2014, the game came out looking dated and having technical issues which still haven't been addressed for higher resolution monitors.

    As it stands I know a lot of people have artificially pushed this game because of the controversy surrounding the bear sex, the console wars (Sony fanboys unironically thought it was an exclusive and the belief that this game broke modern AAA conventions because it's slightly less exploitative then most modern releases (so far no forced DLC or micro-transactions, just ignore their use of pre-order culture/betas which anyone born before 2005 would view as a bad thing).    … Expand
  30. nordita
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Attention, long-time gamers! Finally, there's a game that reignites the childlike excitement within me! It's a game that exudes the same love, attention to detail, and quality reminiscent of classic RPGs from the late 90s and early 2000s, yet it seamlessly blends in the modern gameplay and visuals of 2023.

    This true RPG offered me a great sense of freedom when it comes to how I approach    Attention, long-time gamers! Finally, there's a game that reignites the childlike excitement within me! It's a game that exudes the same love, attention to detail, and quality reminiscent of classic RPGs from the late 90s and early 2000s, yet it seamlessly blends in the modern gameplay and visuals of 2023.

    This true RPG offered me a great sense of freedom when it comes to how I approach and resolved quests. Very rarely did I feel like I was limited in how I tackled a problem.

    The storytelling, scenarios, and visuals are nothing short of superb, and the game has lots of memorable and interesting characters to interact with.

    Baldur's Gate 3 is divided into three acts. Unfortunately, the third act experiences a dip in quality due to a handful of bugs and some inconsistencies in quest progression. These hiccups are a result of the intricate web of choices available to players. Additionally, the pacing takes a hit towards the end, making the game feel like it drags on a bit. These issues prevent it from achieving a perfect 10/10 in my eyes.

    Nevertheless, Baldur's Gate 3 remains an absolute must-play for any RPG enthusiast.    … Expand
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#1 Best PC Game of 2023
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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 112
  3. Negative: 0 out of 112
  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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