Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. kyleb2112
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Easily the best high fantasy game ever made, including all the Zeldas and Elden Ring. Nothing comes close when you talk about the quality of writing, acting, character development, and sheer scope.
  2. NouKz
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Após 90 horas! finalizei a campanha e sentir que ainda deixei muita coisa para trás ou escolhas que podem alterar muita coisa , tentei fazer o maximo de secundarias que consegui, tentei utilizar todos os personagens recrutáveis, estou pronto para uma segunda jogatina ainda mais caótica que a primeira.

    Jogabilidade - 10/10 Historia - 10/10 Nivel maximo de personagen - 5/10 (Ai entra    Após 90 horas! finalizei a campanha e sentir que ainda deixei muita coisa para trás ou escolhas que podem alterar muita coisa , tentei fazer o maximo de secundarias que consegui, tentei utilizar todos os personagens recrutáveis, estou pronto para uma segunda jogatina ainda mais caótica que a primeira.

    Jogabilidade - 10/10
    Historia - 10/10
    Nivel maximo de personagen - 5/10 (Ai entra uma triste escolha pela Larian, poderia travar a classe maxima em 12 e level em 20)    … Expand
  3. RealBarranoid
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I'm in my fourties now and I had my fair share of RPGs in my time. No really I do have the time and the resources to play games pretty much as much as I want to. I've been there during Ultima 1-8, Eye of the Beholder, Wizardry, Fallout, Daggerfall, Baldurs Gate 1+2, Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim, Wasteland series, Icewind Dale, Planescape and of course Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Jade Empire,I'm in my fourties now and I had my fair share of RPGs in my time. No really I do have the time and the resources to play games pretty much as much as I want to. I've been there during Ultima 1-8, Eye of the Beholder, Wizardry, Fallout, Daggerfall, Baldurs Gate 1+2, Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim, Wasteland series, Icewind Dale, Planescape and of course Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Jade Empire, Solasta, Expeditions Series, Pillars and Pathfinder...now that I think about it, I guess I really played them all. Seriously that's a lot of games. However, disregarding my life choices, BG3 is exactly what I wanted from the successor of one of my favorite games. Is it perfect? No, nothing is. Is it one if the best RPGs ever? Yes. Yes it is. To this day I know what I did in Daggerfall. I remember what I did in Dragon Age and I get goosebumps listening to the Mass Effect OST. And I'm looking forward to remember my time in BG3 in the same way. Only thing bothering me is the fact that I can't get the BG1 soundtrack out of my had and Larian actually didn't use any part of that.… Expand
  4. VBarbarossa
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is the best game I've played lately.Although it is a turn-based game, I played for hours without getting bored.
  5. CarsnGadgets
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    I played Divinity 2, and expected big things from this game, but I have been blown away by the quality of Baldur's Gate 3, its so much fun and you lose so much time to it without realising it. The depth of the story and scope of the decision making and potential outcomes is stunning. Just an amazing game.
  6. Goku130
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    best game ever very good story with good charactere and a lot of choice with conséquences plus a solid gameplay and a very big world with exellent art style and design
  7. evaw
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
    Waited Divinity OS 3, but received Bladur's gate 3 - anyway it's a good game ;)
  8. sportyspicer
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    This is likely the most immersive and fun rpg ever made. A faithful intuitive d&d adaptation that is intuitive to control without being clunky. Balancing depth amd ease is t easy but larian nailed it.
  9. JackPlack
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    Its one of the best in genre, top 2 canditate for Game of the Year Award.

    ++++++++++++ +7 dialogues and choices, translations, cutscenes. its not so boring as much like DoS1 or 2 +5 graphics and design/style +4 large world +2 archers have more range, could climb, assasinate enemy. There is few new fun things. +1 nice character creation system, but its not perfect    Its one of the best in genre, top 2 canditate for Game of the Year Award.

    ++++++++++++

    +7 dialogues and choices, translations, cutscenes. its not so boring as much like DoS1 or 2
    +5 graphics and design/style
    +4 large world
    +2 archers have more range, could climb, assasinate enemy. There is few new fun things.
    +1 nice character creation system, but its not perfect

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    -5 DnD - i dont complaint about version of system but tabletop "unimmersive" solutions. DnD 123 would be same abstract. ITs PC not some "table game". There was much more fun solutions in even turna based genres. Cloud of blades, adding fire to weapon from little candle, using team healing with one potion by throwing to ground. Its too abstract for me.
    -2 little too much dark companions. Almost every new character has some very evil side.
    -2 story is nice but, is it original? No, its just like a good dream or maybe good tabletop rpg session.
    Its not masterpiece like LoTr or Game of Thrones - its not same scale. Even Fallout 4 was more original but dialogues had less depth. Almost every idea is like CP77 overwrite memory, getting unique powers from "demons", bad "devil is good", "paladin are bad weaker and dumb"
    -1 graphic and physics - god as for turnbased, but gameengine is to weak for realtime fight when u need to look straight ahead. Its not so ambitious game like Bethesda games its, game from lower league.
    -1 bad controls and little dumb AI. I prefer BG2 strategic selecting characters, maybe i dont know I can change this. There is no option to do sync shoot when sneak. Lot of dumb situations when sneaking.
    Lot of dumb situations like enemy passing Dagger Cloud few times same turn or companion which died after fight which also passed Dagger Cloud after auto-quit turn based - won bottle.
    -1 dialogue rolls - why i have chance only from active character?
    -0.5 layout, a specially shops - uncomfortable. No way to change appearance or name    … Expand
  10. gntem8122
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, best game ever, every time i start the campaign feels like a new game.
  11. Wildrums-
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Une histoire et un gameplay qui m'a énormément surpris en très bien. J'encourage ce genre de pépites. Joli travail.
  12. triquoma
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    BG3 is a triumph in modern RPG gaming. It's a game that not only lives up to the legacy of its predecessors but also sets a new standard for storytelling, character development, and immersive gameplay. Larian Studios (a Belgian company) has not only rekindled the magic of Baldur's Gate but has also raised the bar for the entire genre. Prepare to be enchanted, challenged, and utterlyBG3 is a triumph in modern RPG gaming. It's a game that not only lives up to the legacy of its predecessors but also sets a new standard for storytelling, character development, and immersive gameplay. Larian Studios (a Belgian company) has not only rekindled the magic of Baldur's Gate but has also raised the bar for the entire genre. Prepare to be enchanted, challenged, and utterly captivated by this fantastic game.… Expand
  13. Yoda11
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    If you liked DoS2 and AD&D rules, you can only like this BG3. Larian goes so far in terms of RPG mecanics, stories, progression system and multiple choices.
    Everything will have an impact, meaning you can spend 250 hours playing as a "good", finish it and replay another class, doing another choices as a "bad" and you will have a totally new experience.
    Try it, you can spend more than    If you liked DoS2 and AD&D rules, you can only like this BG3. Larian goes so far in terms of RPG mecanics, stories, progression system and multiple choices.
    Everything will have an impact, meaning you can spend 250 hours playing as a "good", finish it and replay another class, doing another choices as a "bad" and you will have a totally new experience.

    Try it, you can spend more than 1000h on this masterpiece    … Expand
  14. ZanEtherial
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A milestone for gaming and Rpg genre. The game industry need to take example from Larian
  15. tinennis
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A must-play. A studio with a true heart to its players, so rare to see in the year 2023. Ironically, we saw a masterpiece rising at the same time as the former reign of Blizzx. collapsed.
  16. TTmallz
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    So I love RPGs but man this one just grabs you. I usually play a game and even though I am enjoying it I am at an age where depression starts affecting me so this game has hit that itch and It is extremely immersive to the point where I am able to play it and enjoy myself. Onto the game. It is very intricate obviously with all the different styles, choices, and paths you can choose. TheSo I love RPGs but man this one just grabs you. I usually play a game and even though I am enjoying it I am at an age where depression starts affecting me so this game has hit that itch and It is extremely immersive to the point where I am able to play it and enjoy myself. Onto the game. It is very intricate obviously with all the different styles, choices, and paths you can choose. The combat is fun and the story is excellent. You can also play with up to 3 other people! Also it is very long with no fluff which I love!!! I wholeheartedly recommend this game to anyone!… Expand
  17. Vipere90break92
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    this is the best game ever, go buy it now u will love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. KauanSC
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei. e ele é facilmente candidato ao jogo do ano.
  19. huntyh
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolutely insane. I pirated it at first as I do with every game (all of them are garbage), but I had to buy it after like 3 hours, I loved it so much. This is how you make games, worth every penny. I hope EA and the rest rot in hell and we get more studios like this.
  20. W4RSCREAM
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game has so much opportunity, features, customization, etc that its absurd. Many games try to be deceptive and act like there's a lot of choices or ways to change the story through your own actions when in reality most dialogue options mean **** all. This game actually delivers on that and so much more. Because of this game I've been able to get friends to get it and even be willingThis game has so much opportunity, features, customization, etc that its absurd. Many games try to be deceptive and act like there's a lot of choices or ways to change the story through your own actions when in reality most dialogue options mean **** all. This game actually delivers on that and so much more. Because of this game I've been able to get friends to get it and even be willing to actually get into DnD and do a campaign together. This might actually be one of THE games of this gen and for sure Larian deserves to get GOTY for BG3. Also unlike other GOTY contenders like Hogwarts Legacy, TOTK, or Diablo 4 its easy to put support behind because Larian doesn't have a history basked in all sorts of isms, doesn't copyright strike random people over OSTs or less, and they refuse to add microtransactions to their game. This is one of the few times where people are actually delivering what gamers want without any catch and I'm just grateful to Larian for that.… Expand
  21. YungPerez
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Its fun, the story is interesting, good graphics, good characters, lots of content, good character customization, definitely GOTY.
  22. Itstimayyy
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I have really bad choice paralysis IRL and the fact that a video game can make you second guess your choices and have them matter later on in your playthrough really shows the company’s care for the game. Every single little reply from your choices has a voice acting. Insane replay value. A world that feels fully immersive and well lived. I wish and hope Larian gets to do more games likeI have really bad choice paralysis IRL and the fact that a video game can make you second guess your choices and have them matter later on in your playthrough really shows the company’s care for the game. Every single little reply from your choices has a voice acting. Insane replay value. A world that feels fully immersive and well lived. I wish and hope Larian gets to do more games like this in the future… Expand
  23. Thrftshopper
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Simply put, Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best roleplaying games I've ever played.
  24. Orazio
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    everything was fine until some mental patient came along and bombarded the game score
  25. Worfy
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Larian did the impossible whit this game. This should be the standard when it comes to high quality gaming . There is no use saying anything about the game itself since is perfect in every way shape and form, simply amazing.Buy it , support the developers , somthing like this comes only once in 10-20 years.I dare say the perfect game. I have over 70 hours of gameplay and im still in act 2Larian did the impossible whit this game. This should be the standard when it comes to high quality gaming . There is no use saying anything about the game itself since is perfect in every way shape and form, simply amazing.Buy it , support the developers , somthing like this comes only once in 10-20 years.I dare say the perfect game. I have over 70 hours of gameplay and im still in act 2 . Its a must play game… Expand
  26. Doanmoc
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    masterpiece of CRPG, I hope larian prove CRPG game is still interesting to intract many players if it is good enough for some producer, such as Obsidian, inxile or Bioware
  27. 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
  28. biohash66
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Honestly one of the best games I have played in a long time. It is a true masterpiece. This genre never really pulled me in but with Baldur I can't put it down. I would reccomend this game to every gamer. The story is very intriguing, the combat is more then fun. Graphics are beautiful and you can truly see the devs put a lot of effort in this game. It all works so well. Not only do theyHonestly one of the best games I have played in a long time. It is a true masterpiece. This genre never really pulled me in but with Baldur I can't put it down. I would reccomend this game to every gamer. The story is very intriguing, the combat is more then fun. Graphics are beautiful and you can truly see the devs put a lot of effort in this game. It all works so well. Not only do they listen to their fans, they go beyond. It is a pinnacle of a game in a time where a lot of anticipated games disappointed or straight up failed and I hope more game devs learn from this game. Going back to play right now… Expand
  29. weed0821
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    It's my first CRPG game and the best game of my life. If you play it yourself, it will be more than anything you imagine. It's a game that makes me wonder if I've lived to play Baldur's Gate, and I think GOTY will definitely get it this year, and I think it will be remembered as a game that will go down in history. This game has made me a huge fan of Larian, and I think I will trust andIt's my first CRPG game and the best game of my life. If you play it yourself, it will be more than anything you imagine. It's a game that makes me wonder if I've lived to play Baldur's Gate, and I think GOTY will definitely get it this year, and I think it will be remembered as a game that will go down in history. This game has made me a huge fan of Larian, and I think I will trust and buy Larian games in the future.… Expand
  30. unfinished2
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    I used to be a turn-based game hater before Baldur's Gate 3 came out, but this masterpiece changed my mind, i bought it thinking i would have an horrible experience thanks to my bias but i ended up playing it for 16 hours straight on release, i finished my first playthrough 90 hours in tactician, 90 hours and i skipped almost every character questline! (except Shadowheart's and Karlach's),I used to be a turn-based game hater before Baldur's Gate 3 came out, but this masterpiece changed my mind, i bought it thinking i would have an horrible experience thanks to my bias but i ended up playing it for 16 hours straight on release, i finished my first playthrough 90 hours in tactician, 90 hours and i skipped almost every character questline! (except Shadowheart's and Karlach's), loved the ambience, the gameplay, the story, the voice acting, the graphics, the narrator, the map layouts, the music, the characters, the little details like random npcs and animals having their own dialogue, how the maps actually feel alive, how your actions have an impact on them!
    Yes, i used to be one of the believers that Tears of the Kingdom would be the game of the year, but that was because i didn't know that this masterpiece of a game would come out a couple months later, Baldur's Gate 3 is so incredibly amazing that it ended the GOTY contest just like that, at least for me.
    I could nitpick about how the game just fades to black after you get the ending and doesn't let you keep playing or finishing other quests but i understand Larian's reason, imagine having a destroyed version of Baldur's Gate city after the final battle, that would be like 30 extra gbs worth of assets (by the way, please give us a lighter version of the game, i'd sacrifice my Ultra textures for a 100gb installation folder any day of the week), i wouldn't have minded being sent back to the normal city with the final quest finished if that meant i could finish other side quests.
    Last but not least, FIX KARLACH'S ENDING, it doesn't matter if Game of the Year edition, DLC or whatever, the fiery babe deserves better, JUST DO IT.    … Expand
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#1 Best PC Game of 2023
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#2 Most Discussed 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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