Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. TheAwesomElf
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Larian Studios has made a perfect blend of their unique gameplay style with Wizard of the Coast's Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons. There is interesting plotlines and quests, with excellent writing and character design. The amount and quality of the content actually fits the 60 dollar price, compared to other games that have less content and more filler for the same price. Truly captivating!
  2. Dariiiiiiii
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    I don't like DND. I don't like turn-based games. I don't like CRPGs.

    I love this game
  3. Shane1
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    Absolute trash and an embarrassment to the preceding games in the series. I'm convinced the positive reviews are mostly bots.
  4. Iribor
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    One of the more enjoyable game I've played this summer
    And a truly refreshing experience for all the RPG genre
  5. 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
  6. ryryan
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Breath of fresh rpg air. Feels very old school, with more options and complexity and great characters.
  7. Seismic2099
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Greatest RPG ever made. Game of The Year. So much content I don't know where to begin.
  8. Beruud
    Aug 25, 2023
    1
    Not exactly sure how this game is so popular. Between the wretched camera that you fight with the entire time, to the directionless quests, to the cringe worthy "romance" garbage, the uninspired NPC's that a 5 year old made up and to top it all off this crappy company yanks things out of your inventory with no warning and then weeks later, puts it back. They don't answer tickets, theyNot exactly sure how this game is so popular. Between the wretched camera that you fight with the entire time, to the directionless quests, to the cringe worthy "romance" garbage, the uninspired NPC's that a 5 year old made up and to top it all off this crappy company yanks things out of your inventory with no warning and then weeks later, puts it back. They don't answer tickets, they don't answer tweets, their marketing is garbage and the customer service is pure trash.

    This game is the pure definition of white knighting. Tons of issues people overlook or play through, and anyone who might have a criticism is chastised.

    I just wish I could get my money back for this waste of time.    … Expand
  9. RealAdamJensen
    Aug 25, 2023
    6
    In no way is it the best CRPG, the controls are awkward, the way-finding of the companions is a joke, and the micromanagement with the inventory is a pain in the...

    The only thing better in Baldur's Gate 3 than in Divinity Original Sin 2 is the cinematic presentation, in everything else D:OS 2 is the better game. And there are literally hundreds of traps, in fact it can be summed up    In no way is it the best CRPG, the controls are awkward, the way-finding of the companions is a joke, and the micromanagement with the inventory is a pain in the...

    The only thing better in Baldur's Gate 3 than in Divinity Original Sin 2 is the cinematic presentation, in everything else D:OS 2 is the better game.

    And there are literally hundreds of traps, in fact it can be summed up like this: way too much of insignificant things.    … Expand
  10. Berinnixi
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Easily has to be game of the year this game has set a new standard for how good games should be if you want to charge £50 for a game
  11. KevinLudky
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Cuando un juego te hace pensar en los personajes, las elecciones que has hecho, las elecciones que todavía querés hacer, el siguiente lugar que querés explorar y la progresión general de la historia DESPUÉS de que hayas cerrado el juego y tal vez estás en la cama o fuera de casa y no puedas esperar para volver a jugar, entonces algo va terriblemente bien.

    Este juego te atrae de una    Cuando un juego te hace pensar en los personajes, las elecciones que has hecho, las elecciones que todavía querés hacer, el siguiente lugar que querés explorar y la progresión general de la historia DESPUÉS de que hayas cerrado el juego y tal vez estás en la cama o fuera de casa y no puedas esperar para volver a jugar, entonces algo va terriblemente bien.

    Este juego te atrae de una manera que pocas veces sentí en algo, es una experiencia diferente, una realidad diferente, es tu vida propia vista por los ojos del narrador y tu personaje. Vos y tu personaje son uno sólo.

    Yo mismo no soy un jugador de D&D. Es por eso que apenas conozco las reglas, pero el juego te brinda suficiente información para orientarte y, con el tiempo, aprendes cosas "juguetonamente".

    El mundo en el juego parece tan increíblemente vivo. Nunca sientes que estás "trabajando en" misiones porque incluso el registro de misiones está escrito con sugerencias escritas, como si estuvieras tomando notas sobre las cosas tú mismo.

    Deambulando por el mundo, descubres algo interesante en cada esquina y te distraes con algo en el camino hacia una búsqueda y luego hurgas aquí y allá y de repente ha pasado media hora y tienes que recordar a dónde vas realmente. porque has descubierto un lugar oculto que absolutamente querías explorar "sólo brevemente".

    Otro punto a destacar son los personajes. Se siente como viajar con "gente que vive y siente". Cuando recorres el mundo, dependiendo de la combinación que hagas en el grupo, las personas también tienen cosas de qué hablar entre sí, algunos se entienden y bromean, otros se enojan, se hacen comentarios aquí y allá. Parece "real". Y no quiero ni empezar con las relaciones personales que haces con tus compañeros. A veces olvidas que es solo un juego preprogramado.

    ¡Y luego las elecciones morales que tienes que hacer! Un simple encuentro con un NPC puede desencadenar una historia de gran alcance que te dejará sin saber a quién creer. ¿Deberías creerle a alguien y a quién ayudas ya quién no? ¿Deberías ayudar a alguien en absoluto? Todo es posible, nada es obligatorio. Las posibilidades parecen infinitas.

    Básicamente, recién comencé a jugar (llevo 30 hs in game) y solo he visto una parte del mundo hasta ahora, ni siquiera puedo comenzar a imaginar cómo será cuando llegue a la ciudad.

    Estoy seguro de que he olvidado una serie de cosas que me gustaría elogiar. Ahora que lo pienso, realmente no sé cómo voy a justificar comprar otro juego a precio completo en el futuro dada la cantidad y, lo que es más importante, la calidad que obtienes por lo gastado acá. Sé que.. duele gastar una cantidad así elevada de dinero, pero $20.000 (unos 60 €) por este juego en realidad no son suficiente cuando ves lo que obtienes (un juego terminado sin apenas errores, nada que comprar a través de DLC, sin microtransacciones, no tienes que estar en un comprar un pase de temporada cada mes a partir de entonces). Obtienes un juego que es simplemente divertido.

    Podría haber dado un pulgar arriba y dejarlo ahí. Eso es bueno porque nadie leerá esta reseña de todos modos. Pero este GOTY merece tantas palabras como sea posible al respecto. Ni siquiera comencé a hacerle justicia, podría hablar de eso por mucho más tiempo.

    100% recomendación de compra    … Expand
  12. treasoner
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Wow! This game feels really good to play. The attention to detail is exquisite. While there are quests and a main story, you can do things in whatever way your curiousity takes you. The gameplay and mechanics feels like a sandbox that you can experiment with in any way that you want without it feeling like you're forced to do something or that you're missing out if you don't do something.Wow! This game feels really good to play. The attention to detail is exquisite. While there are quests and a main story, you can do things in whatever way your curiousity takes you. The gameplay and mechanics feels like a sandbox that you can experiment with in any way that you want without it feeling like you're forced to do something or that you're missing out if you don't do something. The combat has a slight learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it feels really smooth. There's enough complexity that you can spend hours minmaxing if that's what you enjoy doing, but you don't have to minmax to enjoy the game. Whether you succeed or fail at your rolls impacts the flavor of your gameplay without seriously impacting your ability to progress through the game. It's a nice feeling to succeed on your rolls, but if you fail them, it's not such a big deal that you feel like you have to save scum. If there is a really import dice roll that you don't want to fail, the game gives you many ways to improve the odds of the roll, and if you still fail, you can try again with inspiration dice that you are rewarded with for role-playing your background. The combination of everything makes the gameplay flow in a way that is very smooth and satisfying. I have hardly touched the reload button.

    I could go on and on about every little thing that makes this game great -- art, writing, voice acting, map design, music, sound, etc -- but the main thing for me is that it just feels really good to play. One of the best games I've ever played, for sure.    … Expand
  13. Rakshasa
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    One day years will pass as hard economical days after pandemic will be remembered. And I will talk somewhere that I passed hard times with the help of Larian. Sometimes you give up hope but suddenly something like Baldurs Gate 3 enters your life and makes you believe in positive things.
    Praise you Larian for your passion.
    Lets go to Underdark, Moonrise or Baldur’s lower city for joy and    One day years will pass as hard economical days after pandemic will be remembered. And I will talk somewhere that I passed hard times with the help of Larian. Sometimes you give up hope but suddenly something like Baldurs Gate 3 enters your life and makes you believe in positive things.
    Praise you Larian for your passion.
    Lets go to Underdark, Moonrise or Baldur’s lower city for joy and mystery and real rpg !    … Expand
  14. YungPerez
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Its fun, the story is interesting, good graphics, good characters, lots of content, good character customization, definitely GOTY.
  15. Charonz
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Well worth the end of the long wait. Made me enjoy video games again. Thank you Larian Studios for making another great CRPG after DOS 2.
  16. Default32
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Aside from very minor bugs, the game ran great, played great, had a very good storyline, really interesting characters, entertaining choices and response options, and overall was a thoroughly entertaining. Replayability is high as there are so many story impact full choices that lead to other scenes you will not have seen before. Lots of builds to try as well.
  17. NecroWarlock
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    awesome game. other game makers take note and stop releasing halfassed cash grabs
  18. Ryu-shin
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Honnestly speaking, it's been year I haven't play so long and enjoy so much à game.
    I have 300 hours on it and I still enjoy it, they are always New thing to do.
    It's been years since à real full game was release with no need of dlc or thing like that even if I cry for have one. The positif point : - the scénario -the ost -the gameplay (you like or you dont like it dépend of the view    Honnestly speaking, it's been year I haven't play so long and enjoy so much à game.
    I have 300 hours on it and I still enjoy it, they are always New thing to do.
    It's been years since à real full game was release with no need of dlc or thing like that even if I cry for have one.
    The positif point :
    - the scénario
    -the ost -the gameplay (you like or you dont like it dépend of the view of everyone me I love it.)
    - the fact you can play again and again you have like always New thing to do
    - the multiplayer
    The négative point :
    -some bug but I didnt see it to often
    -the need of good machine for have à good experience But it still à 10 for me I really love it and I still continue play it
    that game is really a love letter from the developper i can only recommand
    that game is my GOTY    … Expand
  19. Hark659
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Honestly this is the most masterpiece game I have ever played for a long time. Sure there was a lot of bugs but mostly in act 3, yet still playable and have great time. . Hell this game still got me hook even I go to work thinking about Baldur's Gate most of the day even wanted to considered have a few sick day! I don't think you'll have a good complete game like this for a while. IHonestly this is the most masterpiece game I have ever played for a long time. Sure there was a lot of bugs but mostly in act 3, yet still playable and have great time. . Hell this game still got me hook even I go to work thinking about Baldur's Gate most of the day even wanted to considered have a few sick day! I don't think you'll have a good complete game like this for a while. I hope this win the game of the year even topped the game in metacritic because it is well deserved. The community of Larian are in great position and hope they continue to stay strong because I want more of them and hope they can do well in Divinity Sin 3.

    My favourite thing about this game is that you have decision and you would be in conflicted by your consequence which also would shape your story. Bad or Good, it's still beautiful and you have rewarding moments. You would be amazed or shocked. Even the companion was fun to toy with.

    Also I never thought turn based game especially in Baldur's gate 3 would be so much fun and can be challenging,. Even if you're not a big fan of turned base but I suggestion you should try it anyway. A lots of games these day are in hurry and want to speed thing, so It's time to slow down once a while and enjoy every amount of the game so that you learn to appreciated it.

    Again, it is masterpiece and well done (aside of few buggy). We need more complete game like it. Thanks Larian for this beast game.    … Expand
  20. BigLes
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This game is undoubtedly GOTY material, it’s one of the best games I’ve ever played.

    While it’s adaptation of 5e D&D may not be for everyone, I believe the game does a good job in toning some aspects down with its “Explorer” difficulty as to appeal to a more casual audience who may not have experience with D&D or wit 5e
  21. aadl
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    Just another trash larian's game. Decisions does not have any sense again. They make it in 4th game in the row. Disgusting humor. Filth everywhere. Worst rpg-oriented game studio. 0/10
  22. Muskillo
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 40 years as a player. In all my life I have never seen anything like it. If there is a perfect game, this is it. It leaves everything else at the height of the bitumen.… Expand
  23. Arkarash
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    The best RPG game. This should be the standard for RPGs from now on, I would buy all adventures designed with this engine.
  24. johnylopes
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    10/10 Great RPG game Ever!
    this game will be game of the year!!
    Great job Larian Studios.
  25. KingAldric
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Has been an amazing journey from start to finish. Did have some minor bugs in act 3 but other that that it was nearly flawless. Can't wait for further optimizations for this and please roll for stats and add avernus content
  26. Irrad84
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    It's become a second full time job but this one doesn't pay me and I don't resent it.
  27. ionutz7m
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    90 hours into Act 1, hooked since I started playing.

    So much to do, so little time.
  28. PBLegend0
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    After reading the insanely dumb & terribly written bad reviews, I decided to add my own to counter act them.
  29. SS010174
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Have been playing crpgs for more than 20 years. I’m a veteran gamers in general. Never bothered to leave a review for any game. But here guys, it is something different. I felt I must put this off my heart as Larian Studio deserves this.
    Very simple and to the point:
    This is the Mona Lisa of gaming history. Period.
  30. MT_BIZ
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    If you've ever wanted a "d&d but a video game" game then I can't reccomend it enough. The story is great, the classes are great, the humor is on point, and with several endings it's repayable to an unexpected degree.
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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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