Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Wan06
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Its a masterpice of a game. Point.

    If only have a little interest in RPGs try it out.
  2. Cometer
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    90 hours as per savegame. Just about to get into the second part of the game. I’ll keep it simple. Just because a game is getting a 10/10 score and so many people are praising it doesn’t mean it’s a game for you. If you don’t like DnD mechanics in video game format, turn based combat and heavy story driven, decision based gameplay. This game is not for you. If you want combat and action90 hours as per savegame. Just about to get into the second part of the game. I’ll keep it simple. Just because a game is getting a 10/10 score and so many people are praising it doesn’t mean it’s a game for you. If you don’t like DnD mechanics in video game format, turn based combat and heavy story driven, decision based gameplay. This game is not for you. If you want combat and action at every corner, or a game that clearly guides you in a perfectly linear path, there are better games than this.
    Now if you really love fantasy and specially DnD. if you played or are curious about tabletop DnD, If you are a fan of tv shows, movies and books in a fantasy setting with great lore, really deep and quality storytelling. If you love game mechanics driven by your actions. Where you can use your imagination to surpass obstacles. If you love tactical combat and having fun both discovering and exploiting new ways to progress, well this game is for you. Specifically story is the superpower of this game. It gets you hooked because it keeps you guessing. There is a mystery at every corner and it’s not easy to know who are the good and the bad guys. There are many layers and you will only get the full picture if you take your time to explore. Finding that letter that gives you a clue. Stumbling upon a secret and such. Really thinking about what you say.
    Some will compare BG3 to Divinity Original Sin. Some will claim BG3 is not a real successor to BG2.
    It comes down to the ruleset. BG3 uses DnD 5e ruleset, DnD lore and environments. Divinity uses a ruleset Larian created for that game. The Pathfinder video games use an adapted Pathfinder ruleset. But all of these games share common traits. For instance you can speak with animals in Divinity. And you can do the same in DnD as well. The fact is the Divinity games and the RPG engine Larian built was inspired by tabletop DnD. So it’s not that BG3 is like Divinity. It’s that Divinity shares a lot of common logic with tabletop. Same goes with Solasta. Just to show how close BG3 is to tabletop DnD, the actual maps in BG3 use a standard DnD tabletop grid with each “square” covering about 5 feet if not mistaken. In game if you check the map you can actually see the DnD 5e map grid. When in combat characters walking distance follows the DnD 5e rules. So if anything BG3 is one of the closest adaptations of DnD to video game format along side games like Solasta. You don’t need to know the story of previous games but if you do, BG3 ties with events of previous games and the tabletop campaigns. Between Baldurs Gate 2 and 3 there was the Descent Into Avernus tabletop campaign. Some characters in BG3 participated in these previous campaign events. So yes, BG3 is a DnD game, a real sequel to the previous games obviously with the advantages modern technology provides.
    And right now, the best DnD based CRPG and a contender for game of the year. A game that is shaping the gaming industry because it evolves the formula used to build these type of games. One where players have literally thousands of ways to approach and play how they want.    … Expand
  3. Jollygoody
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. What a feeling to finally again play a game that bleeds passion while also circumventing many of the modern gaming pitfalls. It's up there with The Witcher 3 for best and most immersive RPG I've ever played.
  4. keithianw
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I won't post spoilers, so I'll keep this at a very high level. This is the best turn based RPG I have ever played. The graphics for this type of game are fantastic, the music is great (sometimes I just wanted to listen to the music), voice acting very well done, the animations of the NPCs are great, character creation is one of the best out there, world is VERY large, some of the best sideI won't post spoilers, so I'll keep this at a very high level. This is the best turn based RPG I have ever played. The graphics for this type of game are fantastic, the music is great (sometimes I just wanted to listen to the music), voice acting very well done, the animations of the NPCs are great, character creation is one of the best out there, world is VERY large, some of the best side quests in any game, everything feels interconnected, you care about the characters, so much choice and options, endless replay value, it's like Divinity Original Sin on steroids, sometimes I feel like there is some artificial intelligence baked in to the game development because what they accomplished is unreal.

    Its not ALL roses, there are several bugs, some slow downs, but nothing super significant, all of which will be patched in time. This is pretty much expected in a game like this. If small bugs bother you, then just wait a couple of months before starting (but I don't think thats necessary.

    You don't need a knowledge of the previous games to play and if you were a D&D fan when you are young (or now), you'll be in RPG heaven.    … Expand
  5. Obadiah_Jenkins
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This is one of those rare games that actually deserve a 10/10, we haven't seen one in awhile. A complete game, with no micro-transactions, no FOMO mechanics, no battle pass, Bauldr's Gate 3 stands on its own two legs without the need for manipulative corporate addiction tactics to keep a player base. Ignore the toxic negative review bombing, any sane person loves this game.

    I have    This is one of those rare games that actually deserve a 10/10, we haven't seen one in awhile. A complete game, with no micro-transactions, no FOMO mechanics, no battle pass, Bauldr's Gate 3 stands on its own two legs without the need for manipulative corporate addiction tactics to keep a player base. Ignore the toxic negative review bombing, any sane person loves this game.

    I have already played well over 230 hours, 4 different playthroughs (some incomplete) and loved every second of it. I play DnD 5e regularly, and this is the closest thing in the video game world to simulating what it's like. The voice acting and facial expressions are outstanding, the story is captivating. The world design is stunning, the combat is so fun and feels exactly like DnD 5e with a few quality of life changes, I'm so glad they made it turn-based unlike the previous two Bauldr's Gates. You just can't have DnD without turn base combat, it doesn't work! This is by far the best Bauldr's Gate so far and definitely the best CRPG I have ever played. Act 3 could do with a touch up, but knowing Larian, they will go above and beyond to polish any shortcomings, which is why it won't affect my rating.

    Pay no heed to most of the negative reviews, other than the few disappointed by the current endings of act 3 (which still doesn't warrant giving it a negative rating at all). The other negative reviews are just toxic review bombers who are either insane homophobes, bots, DnD hater's or just people who want their pet video game (probably Zelda players) to win GOTY. These degenerates are trying their hardest to bring down the score and defame this absolute gem of a game.

    Well done Larian, you successfully achieved what you set out to do, polish act 3, fix the epilogue and you have made one of the best video games in history! Pay attention gaming industry, be like Larian.    … Expand
  6. think01
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    As a long term D&D player, I cannot express with words how much this game makes me happy.

    Larian has put the most important ingredient into this title: love. And it shows!!
  7. pablobosa
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    only 20 hours in but i can already say this is a 10 for me. Im defenetly biased us i play DND and love baldurs gate 2 and ofc Larian divinities. But in all fairness its an incredibly polished game, very unbuggy even though i lost 1 hour of gameplay because i got affected by the cross save bug, which they patched quickly. Music is amazing, facial expresions real and voice acting superb.only 20 hours in but i can already say this is a 10 for me. Im defenetly biased us i play DND and love baldurs gate 2 and ofc Larian divinities. But in all fairness its an incredibly polished game, very unbuggy even though i lost 1 hour of gameplay because i got affected by the cross save bug, which they patched quickly. Music is amazing, facial expresions real and voice acting superb. Lastly multiplayer is a blast, very easy to jump into someone elses game. Such a feature complete game… Expand
  8. BLADELING
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Finally this generation also has a real RPG that you can get lost in for months and that everyone, absolutely everyone, will play sooner or later.

    In addition, Larian does not squeeze players or abandon games. They will curate it for years, give away digital goodies and zero DLCs. Big time!
  9. Coasted
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Whatever Larian touches seems to turn to gold. Loved Divinity Original Sin 1&2, and I love Baldurs Gate. The best part about this game is, they've made an engaging immersive player experience without the toxic cash/microtransaction shop. You paid for a game, you have a game and a great game at that.

    This is not to say cash/microtransaction shops are bad, they are just bad when a    Whatever Larian touches seems to turn to gold. Loved Divinity Original Sin 1&2, and I love Baldurs Gate. The best part about this game is, they've made an engaging immersive player experience without the toxic cash/microtransaction shop. You paid for a game, you have a game and a great game at that.

    This is not to say cash/microtransaction shops are bad, they are just bad when a developer exclusively builds their game around it like what Blizzard did with D4. PoE did the cash shop right IMO, where D4 did it wrong.    … Expand
  10. theirrelephants
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Magnificent RPG, one of the best I've ever played.

    Great reactivity. Good combat which isn't great only because of how long the animations take, making some big fights an annoying slog. Good story (I'm in act 2) with clear replayability. The retarded body types/vitiwhatever should have been skipped in character creation because it is woke and cringe, but this is counter balanced    Magnificent RPG, one of the best I've ever played.

    Great reactivity. Good combat which isn't great only because of how long the animations take, making some big fights an annoying slog.

    Good story (I'm in act 2) with clear replayability.

    The retarded body types/vitiwhatever should have been skipped in character creation because it is woke and cringe, but this is counter balanced by the only tranny in the game being shoved into a circus where it belongs.    … Expand
  11. Ngoctu
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Highlight that only the 8% of population (that score 0 for silly reason) is actually homophobic and overall people are much better than you would think reading Internet forums
  12. Abuk007
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Absolute Masterpiece! Huge amount of content, fun gameplay, intriguing story, good performance, amazing characters, meaningful decisions, incredible freedom with adapted d&d 5e ruleset and insane replayability both in single player and coop. Must play for any RPG fans!
  13. memtndude1
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    They created a very polished game with a vast world. The graphics are great. The storytelling is great. The characters are alive and awesome. I am about 25 hours in and am loving it. It let's you do a lot of different things in different ways. If you're a bard, you can insult people during dialogue to hurt them. I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a premium product from a game.
  14. Guitboxgeek
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I remember being really excited when Swen and Larian announced the new title and that it would be in early access. Their previous game, Divinity: Original Sins 2 had been such an awesome game, and I was proud to have backed the company in making it. But, when he said that they were going to make the characters act in cut scenes with the camera in close for better details, instead of havingI remember being really excited when Swen and Larian announced the new title and that it would be in early access. Their previous game, Divinity: Original Sins 2 had been such an awesome game, and I was proud to have backed the company in making it. But, when he said that they were going to make the characters act in cut scenes with the camera in close for better details, instead of having to read long texts - I said, "I wonder if this will open the game up to a broader audience?"

    DUH! So happy for Larian!    … Expand
  15. brindle88
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Crazy good game that has exceeded my expectations. Only issue i have is that the companions arent very immersive and i wish magic loot was rarer and more powerfull. Still a ten though.
  16. tlove21
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I thought I could have conceptually grasped the scope of this game. I stayed away from reviews and videos about how to start, so I just went in blind. It is mind-blowing the number of choices, and how easy your game could take a total 180 degrees. It is hardcore FUN!!
  17. Kirnl
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Game of the year Branching storyline the game play the sound track it has it all.
  18. Marcus2389
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a pearl, a letter of love from Larian Studios to all the fans of RPG's and D&D fans, co-op lovers and people who just want to immerse themselves in an amazing and immersive adventure.
    I praise the devs for the incredible work! 2023 has been an amazing year so far for video games on all platforms but especially on PC: it's going to be a very tough battle deciding this    Baldur's Gate 3 is a pearl, a letter of love from Larian Studios to all the fans of RPG's and D&D fans, co-op lovers and people who just want to immerse themselves in an amazing and immersive adventure.
    I praise the devs for the incredible work! 2023 has been an amazing year so far for video games on all platforms but especially on PC: it's going to be a very tough battle deciding this year's game of the year, but I feel BG3 simply nailed it, and it will be impossible to ignore the huge numbers of players and reviews who are enjoying this experience.

    Congrats Larian, keep doing what you doing and gifting us amazing stories to get lost into!    … Expand
  19. kmdcanada
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Best Fantasy RPG Tactics game ever. I never wanted it to end. All i wanted was more more more.

    It will only get better with time as they fix minor bugs, but i never encountered any that a simple reload didn't fix. Play on hardest setting, because there are so many ways to optimize and have super powerful heros.. especially if you take your time and explore everything. The game is    Best Fantasy RPG Tactics game ever. I never wanted it to end. All i wanted was more more more.

    It will only get better with time as they fix minor bugs, but i never encountered any that a simple reload didn't fix.

    Play on hardest setting, because there are so many ways to optimize and have super powerful heros.. especially if you take your time and explore everything.

    The game is easily a 11 out of 10 if you like DnD    … Expand
  20. CHRIIIIIS
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    In a month, I've managed to finish three full playthroughs of Baldur's Gate 3. This is now my favourite RPG of all time. It truly elevates the genre to new heights.

    Presentation is top-notch, with excellent voice acting across the board, beautifully motion-captured scenes, and wonderful music. In fact, there's one late-game boss that has my favourite boss theme of all time, which fits    In a month, I've managed to finish three full playthroughs of Baldur's Gate 3. This is now my favourite RPG of all time. It truly elevates the genre to new heights.

    Presentation is top-notch, with excellent voice acting across the board, beautifully motion-captured scenes, and wonderful music. In fact, there's one late-game boss that has my favourite boss theme of all time, which fits not only the character but the events leading up to it absolutely perfectly (if you know, you know).
    Every single member of the cast knocks it out of the park with their performances - even the minor NPCs with one line of dialogue. It's a joy to interact with them all. And the story is outstanding. There are so many minor interactions and special dialogue lines based on everything from the situation to your race to who's in your party to your class to even your subclass - I played a Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer on my second playthrough and noticed dialogue related to my character's draconic ancestry. It's that complex!

    Combat is quite fast-paced for a turn-based game, and every hit, every spell effect, and every kill is super satisfying. It helps if you enjoy turn-based combat to begin with, but this is some of gaming's best. There's so many little interactions with the environment, like being able to shoot braziers down, push statues over, shove enemies into chasms (a personal favourite), and so on. You can even throw enemies at other enemies! Combat is always exciting and a lot of the encounters are very creative.

    The overall story is just phenomenal. No spoilers, but I found the best way to play is to really get into your character's shoes and properly role-play as them. The bad dice rolls really gave my first character (a bard) that extra level of incompetence as he tried to bungle his way through every encounter. The good dice rolls made my second character (a sorcerer) feel that little bit more intimidating and powerful. I'm not saying it's wrong to "save scum" (i.e; reload a save when you get a bad result on a skill check), but it was so much more fun for me to live with my mistakes.
    All of your companion characters are extremely well-written and all have great moments, ranging from hilarious to tragic. Romance is... abundant. The game's a bit too horny sometimes! But seriously, committing to one character and watching your romance blossom alongside their own personal story is a wonderful experience.

    Questing is excellent. There's so many outcomes, and so many variations of consequences, that no two playthroughs will ever be the same. And that's not hyberbole - as I said, I've done three playthroughs, and they've all been wildly different. The main story eventually leads to the same conclusion, but even that has a bunch of different choices and outcomes. There's a "big choice" at the end but all of the events leading up to it have an impact. It's not like Mass Effect 3's RGB ending by any stretch of the imagination.

    I'm going to echo a lot of player sentiment here, but Baldur's Gate 3 is what I wanted a Dragon Age: Origins sequel to be, in every way. It does everything that game did and then some, bringing that peak Bioware style to the modern age. Hats off to Larian for finally delivering what Bioware unfortunately couldn't. This is easily one of the greatest games ever made, and I hope it inspires more excellent RPGs in the future.    … Expand
  21. badirontree
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The game since the early access have changed a lot... The success is partly because of the feedback.
  22. Eilanzer
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Friend turned into a barbecue after trying to sneak loot.
    BG3 teaching friends not to be greedy! 11/10
  23. 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.
  24. Adovisk
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Simply one of the defining experiences when it comes to D&D-based RPGs. A spectacular piece of work delivered by a company that has shown complete love and respect for its product and its consumers. Extremely fun and addictive.
  25. ayronos
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    After playing over 200 hours on early access, i am past this point in the Main game and i have to say its so perfectly polished, rich, loveable, funny and deep. I freaiking love this game and its a must play for anyone.
  26. Nerevarine
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    10/10. If you're a fan of hardcore, narrative-driven RPGs like what Bioware used to create once upon a time, then you can't ask for anything more than Baldur's Gate III
  27. Andre5K
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The most complex, true to the rules RPG ever created. Game of the decade. This is a true RPG. Made me remember when I played tabletop with friends.
  28. Joryn282
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I didn't expect to enjoy this game since I'm not big on turn-based gameplay, but everything this game does is so good that even the turn-based style of gameplay becomes fun too.
  29. powar_ex
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Ларианты 3 раз подряд прыгают выше головы, отличные диалоги, сложная боевка(на тактике), не линейные локации и сюжет, многие квесты можно пройти разными путями, так же как и пройти локации. Лучшая игра за последние годы, а в жанре конкурентов просто нет.Ларианты 3 раз подряд прыгают выше головы, отличные диалоги, сложная боевка(на тактике), не линейные локации и сюжет, многие квесты можно пройти разными путями, так же как и пройти локации. Лучшая игра за последние годы, а в жанре конкурентов просто нет.
  30. Smoey
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    10/10. I’ve not a huge D&D person and I’m not a hardcore gamer, but the sheer amount of choice, repercussions and variation in the game is mind blowing. It took some getting used to at the start as I had not played similar games, but now I’m just drawn into the gameplay so much. I usually play games for around an hour or two but somehow six hours had passed last night.
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96

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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