Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. akkarinovelha
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Uma obra-prima, um jogo de verdade onde suas decisões são tão importantes quanto a evolução do personagem. E todos os NPC's são extremamente carismáticos.
  2. Blunderer
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    A very good game so far, I have had a blast.

    Seems a lot of reviews are just copy/pasting to bomb that 0/10 because they just parrot their political opinions, it is a game just play it or don't. I can respect a bad review that is based on the merit of the game itself or personal preferences, but most of these come off like contrarians and don't see the irony in them calling others    A very good game so far, I have had a blast.

    Seems a lot of reviews are just copy/pasting to bomb that 0/10 because they just parrot their political opinions, it is a game just play it or don't. I can respect a bad review that is based on the merit of the game itself or personal preferences, but most of these come off like contrarians and don't see the irony in them calling others 'sheep'.

    So far the game has been really good for me, I am just gonna enjoy playing it for a while and actually have a good time. The game is not a 10/10, but it also isn't a 0/10 unless you are just being disingenuous and got an agenda to contribute to.

    The things I enjoy about the game so far are a mix of the mechanics from Divinity: Original Sin 2, and TTRPG D&D 5e. Both of the positives and cons from each respective property are still there, but the game blends it together decently. Characters are interesting, I definitely have my favorites and some that rub me the wrong way, but at the end of the day I get to choose how to respond to them and who I have in my party.

    Voice acting has got my attention through a lot of the game, some stars shine brighter than others, but an overall good performance. Main issues I have with it are how it feels some of the writing and voice acting are very detailed in some areas, but when you go off the rails a bit there is a lack of voice lines recorded, and a quality dip. Not uncommon in my experience, but I would expect a little better based off the areas of the game given attention.

    I bought the game in early access and already knew I would at the very least enjoy it with friends, I stopped following the progress in development and was surprised to hear the direction they took with romance. The nudity took me by surprise and I was not sure how I felt about that until I realized I could censor it or just not participate in that part of the game, them including it in the game had at least shown me that they were committed to an adult game and were not trying to haggle the ESRB to a lower rating to have a wider audience. That was a problem I had with star wars titles, that didn't want to fully commit to adult themes in order to keep that T rating.

    Alright, now for my BIGGEST ISSUE, in bold for those of you who still care. If you are like me, there is one thing I do not enjoy in my RPGs when it comes to being in this format. Dice are fun and quirky in TTRPGs but I will die on the hill that the inclusion of them in video games just bog down the gameplay, especially when you can save an load whenever you want. Why not just have a skill threshold to meet and succeed rather than roll a natural one on the only thing that character is good at? Weighted dice help, a little. An option to skip the middle man and just play through the story how the characters intend is better for me.

    Also it was just nice to buy a game that doesn't require to be online and isn't already asking for the rest of my wallet. I know it is played up for marketing, but it would be nice if more games followed example and just sold their products honestly. As idealistic as that is I would like to reward that behavior as a consumer.

    People have to stop talking about degeneracy and pretending to be philosophers, you are the bottom of the social food chain, and you look like a fool.    … Expand
  3. zathaia
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played in my life.

    Story is strong. Depth and possibilities are larger than anything I have ever seen. There are a few bugs (as to be expected at launch) due to high complexity. If you are worried about facing a visual bug or two, then just wait a few months before playing this. I have completed the game and never faced any serious bugs (i    This is one of the best games i have ever played in my life.

    Story is strong. Depth and possibilities are larger than anything I have ever seen.

    There are a few bugs (as to be expected at launch) due to high complexity. If you are worried about facing a visual bug or two, then just wait a few months before playing this.

    I have completed the game and never faced any serious bugs (i played first week after launch)    … Expand
  4. Etdashou
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Thank you Larian. The respect you shared for this game is great! I will personnally wait for the enhanced edition ;).
  5. nix1331
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    wow...so some companies DO still care about gamers and the art of games instead of being evil, greedy predators. A masterpiece!
  6. Crazycanuck
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    An RPG Masterpiece. This is not a game, It's an experience. And yes AAA developers, this game does in fact raise the bar and we expect you to do much MUCH better going forward. I can't put the game down. I'm exploring every nook and cranny. I'm a mix of frustration because learning how to effectively use the mechanics and my NPCs party's abilities and building their abilities to workAn RPG Masterpiece. This is not a game, It's an experience. And yes AAA developers, this game does in fact raise the bar and we expect you to do much MUCH better going forward. I can't put the game down. I'm exploring every nook and cranny. I'm a mix of frustration because learning how to effectively use the mechanics and my NPCs party's abilities and building their abilities to work with my play style takes some time to learn and elation when i finally "get it" and i win a hard battle. The stories are deep and insanely interesting. The game doesn't hold my hand and im thankful for that. Im playing on Balanced and the game is a perfect mix of challenge and story. THIS IS HOW YOU RELEASE A GAME. I can't recommend this game strong enough. Buy it, learn it, have patience, You will have your "I get it now" moment to and be richly rewarded.

    Larian studios respects my hard earned money im spending on this game by giving me value for the dollars spent. Larian studios respects my time by releasing a game that is working as intended. Larian Studios respects their customer. It's been made clearly apparent other studios like Blizzard , Activision and recently Rockstar have not shown respect their customers at all for a very long time. Can we say microtransactions, cutting content and selling it as DLC and ridiculous prices for ported unchanged releases'? Shareholders over customers is the modern way of developing games for other studios but noy Larian. .    … Expand
  7. Yesname
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    BG3 got interesting characters and deep, complex, diverse storytelling with uncountable real choices. Also. Larian has elevated the cRPG genre to another level with its fully voice-acted cinematic presentation. There are bugs but the studio works hard to fix them and anyone who knows Larian is sure they fix everything. I dare to claim that BG3 overall is the best cRPG ever created so far.
  8. Einherjar
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Best RPG you could possibly find. Characters, story and especially gameplay is too notch. Endless depth and build variety.
  9. Shataw
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is nothing less than an absolute masterpiece. So much story, beautiful graphics. The best possible implementation of D&D as video game. Still with Larian style. Best game of the year.
  10. Vanakka
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Its so good when you lose yourself in the freedom and get so immersed about the sheer amount of unique dialog trees and choices and you think to yourself did I make the right choice?
  11. Corvus_A
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I was expecting this to be good, i was a fan of the series since BG1 had both games and their expansions, also Icewind dale and planescape torment and played them A LOT!!!
    Tried the early access for like 2 hours and left it on the side to not spoil the story and kept waiting for the full game to be released. Tried to not watch spoiler videos and wanted to have an experience similar to    I was expecting this to be good, i was a fan of the series since BG1 had both games and their expansions, also Icewind dale and planescape torment and played them A LOT!!!
    Tried the early access for like 2 hours and left it on the side to not spoil the story and kept waiting for the full game to be released. Tried to not watch spoiler videos and wanted to have an experience similar to first game, when internet was not as it is today.

    I got blown away with the game, this game not only gave me hope for gaming in general but it reassured me that as long as people with vision, passion and integrity work in this industry everything is going to be ok.

    Don't want to spoil anything for others so i'm going to leave you with this.
    They worked their asses out, they had fun doing so, and we get to have fun in return. Guys and girls if you like RP please go buy the game and play it. You will not believe what you'll get.    … Expand
  12. Sizuke
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    The narrative I experienced felt meticulously tailored to my character and their decisions, and your experience could be vastly different. Even the moment-to-moment gameplay can vary, depending on your playstyle and how you choose to interact with the world.
    This game is a absolute masterpiece !
  13. 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!
  14. Scalz311
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games ever, period. Not much else to say. A triumph for a studio worthy of our time, money, and respect.
  15. codeforfood
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Try it, play it, love it—I don't want to play any other RPG game anymore.
  16. Arbusto
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This is just plain perfect. The story, the characters, the combat. The imersion....is everything you could ask for on a rpg.
  17. jnalves10
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    A worthy successor to the classic Infinity Engine games. Masterpiece 10/10.
  18. Nygaard91
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    In an era where the gaming landscape is often marred with microtransactions, in-game purchases, and various other monetization strategies, BG3 stands out as a beacon of what gaming was and should always be about: pure, unadulterated fun.
  19. x3rx3s
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    What a fantastic CRPG and work of art. A personal game of the year, perhaps of the last 10 years. I am hopelessly addicted. Not without some minor flaws, but a masterpiece nevertheless. Trust the dice? Hmmm.
  20. kil_1973_BR
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    simplesmente perfeito. recomendo fortemente mesmo para quem nao gosta do estilo.
  21. TheBirne
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is the result of massive efforts of people who love what they create. It's creative, very versatile and full of well designed stories and dialogues and allows you as a player to experience it on the way you want. Never experienced THAT level of possibilities, not even in games like Planescape Torment. I will play it at least a second time even if it takes hundreds of hours to finish it.
  22. quantumcat2002
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I havent been this exicited about a game since at least the origianl breath of the wild and maybe not even then. I think this is the most I have enjoyed a game since college 20 years ago. It helps that I am exactly the target audience prefering my games turn based and being an avid DnD fan but I know that others who dont share those traits are loving this game too.
  23. Toxo
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    If you like the genre it's a masterpiece, but you must really like it, because it's very slow. From my point of view it was 74 hours well spent
  24. abstraction21
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I don't write reviews often but this is what a game should be. No Microtransactions and just focused on player experience. I'll give my money to games like this all day even though they are far and few between.
  25. Schopenhauer
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Never in my life I played a game so immersive as as BG3.
    I am inside this story, it feels amazing, I feel invested, involved.
    The combat is just glorious, the dialogues, the characters. Always something different to do.
    How often a game makes you "feel" so much?
    This is not a game, it is an experience.
    BRAVO!
  26. Robobob
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    What I like about this game is that there's dozen of way to complete a quest.
    There's one early "boss" that you can easily shoot out a bridge support underneath him and kill him immediately with 100% success rate, except you get none of his sweet loot.
    In the first Act you need to take a room full of baddies where the everyone will agro against you, so I climbed into the rafters and had    What I like about this game is that there's dozen of way to complete a quest.
    There's one early "boss" that you can easily shoot out a bridge support underneath him and kill him immediately with 100% success rate, except you get none of his sweet loot.
    In the first Act you need to take a room full of baddies where the everyone will agro against you, so I climbed into the rafters and had each of my characters drop a barrels of oil and "smokepowder" into the torches below... blowing everyone up before they can fight back.
    For another fight I chose to snipe at enemies with my thief's bow and quickly go into sneak mode. When the they come looking for me, I stab them in the back from the shadows.
    Not to mention you can talk your way out of most fights.
    This is so much fun and more varied than games like Divinity 2 where every fight feels like a prolonged mini boss fight. Larian also loves their environmental effects like fire, ice, water, etc but thankfully they have toned that down a lot since D2.
    There are also plenty of puzzles that are fun, varied and interesting and nearly all of them aren't essential to the main story so you can totally skip them if that's not your thing.
    There were a ton of bugs and crashes on the first couple days of playing but Larian squashed most of them quick. There's still some graphical quirks and UI annoyances like I need to click on a character portrait multiple times to be successful, but I have no doubt the devs will get to them in time.    … Expand
  27. benahias
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    really GOTY!! The best possible implementation of D&D as video game. Still with Larian style. Best game of the year
  28. JOGS
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Please make me stop playing.... I can't stop :(

    Not much more to be said... it's simply that good
  29. Volitile88
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Ignore anyone giving this absolute master-class in how to create a story driven RPG less than 5. They have no idea what they are talking about and must've played something made by Blizzard...with battle passes, microtransctions, bloated **** gameplay that gets nerfed each season to limit how much fun players get to have, there is only the slog that only wants to maintain your engagement inIgnore anyone giving this absolute master-class in how to create a story driven RPG less than 5. They have no idea what they are talking about and must've played something made by Blizzard...with battle passes, microtransctions, bloated **** gameplay that gets nerfed each season to limit how much fun players get to have, there is only the slog that only wants to maintain your engagement in their chore lists not your entertainment. Baldurs gate 3 is just phenomenal. Turn based combat, exploration, and dialogue focused scenes are basically the main aspects you'll be dealing with. If you don't like that combination just give this one a miss, it's not for you. I've played through twice, both with custom characters. The 2nd being the dark urge origin. My 1st play through I went down the morally good alignment saving people from the baddies and such and it was amazing, there was so many quests and party members to speak with, finding allies who would be in the camp to speak with later for additional lore and dialogue rounding out their smaller quests. The finale of my 1st run was great and I enjoyed the ending I got. The whole marketing thing of 17k endings obviously isn't true there are slight differences and variables dependent on your choices but largely you'll get a handful of endings. I wish there was more of an epilogue for the characters I spent the last 50+ hours with but you get a few final scenes that close of some things and leave others with some speculation. My only complaint is the dark urge and going for an evil, succumbing to this origin characters dark desires often results in a very evil run albeit to some gruesome moments and I dove right in, but this resulted in a smaller number of allies I could choose for my party, losing karlach and wyll because of the choice I made in act 1 provides you with 1 replacement of an enemy turned friend in act 2. Act 3 in my 1st run left me with so much to do in the way of quests but on my dark urge there were was not as many in comparison, but this is . I definitely had more fun in combat with my dark urge, being evil and resorting to violence has some pretty good rewards if you follow it to completion. All in all I've put over 130 hours not including my early access playtime which was about 30 hours and this game is one of the best ever made. For RPG lovers. A welcome change from the never ending live service pieces of **** that have clogged up the industry of late. Triple A Developers should be worried because this is now the standard for RPGs whether they like it or not. The next dragon age, mass effect or whatever else comes out should be compared to BG3.… Expand
  30. Pandemon1c
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is great. Larian has done it right. I really couldn't ask for more...
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

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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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