Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 333 out of 11707
  3. Negative: 1,146 out of 11707

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  1. master3243
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Amazing experience. Simply the best RPG of all time. This is something special.
  2. metacriticfasch
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This is probably the closest you can get to create a perfect gaming environment for me. Great story, fantastic game mechanics, and endless possibilities thanks to mods. I really hope the whole industry will take notice.
  3. Paldano
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best game I played in a long time. Thank you for that one. Hioe all of you has much fun.
  4. MothExploit
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 defined my teenage gamer years. I'm so very glad the series has found a worthy developer to carry on the legacy of those older games -- and really, to exceed them in many ways. As far as I'm concerned this is as close to a perfect CRPG as we're ever likely to see. I hope this provides a foundation for a renaissance of digital Forgotten Realms content.
  5. Guigui31
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I spent only 20 hours but I can say it's really engaging. It can be also challenging at times. Coming from DOS2, I feel at home but it's definitely a DnD and Baldur's Gate game. It's a very genuine RPG experience, beautifully crafted so far and I cannot wait to see more and more and more. I rated this a 9 initially but set it to 10 to compensate people who give this game a 0. You areI spent only 20 hours but I can say it's really engaging. It can be also challenging at times. Coming from DOS2, I feel at home but it's definitely a DnD and Baldur's Gate game. It's a very genuine RPG experience, beautifully crafted so far and I cannot wait to see more and more and more. I rated this a 9 initially but set it to 10 to compensate people who give this game a 0. You are allowed to dislike the genre the mechanichs but it can never be a 0, this game is clearly a work of love.… Expand
  6. ixi24
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Amazing, brilliant and beautiful game. Larian I love you ♥♥♥
    May this adventure never end ;)
  7. nzxt_extreme
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Baldur gate 3 is the Platinum standard for making rpg. True Rich experience which offers huge amount of content & replay value years to explore. Larian have literally made an anomaly rpg which will make other developers jealous how they did it. It's an phenomenon experience & if you are rpg player you should not miss out this experience in your life time.
  8. mineirodabahia
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    baldur's gate 3 is a visual treat, packing in all the dungeons & dragons classes we love. it feels like an upgraded divinity 2, with choices and encounters that can go a zillion different ways. seriously, if you're into d&d or just looking for a wild ride, this is your game.
  9. Henry_D
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Modern, fresh, great graphics, characters, story. This aint elden ring crappy evade+button mash type of game. This is legit great. Game of the year contender, cause there is still Starfield, who might show some hope in industry as well.
  10. BaerMitGewehr
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best role-playing game that has ever existed, what you experience here is not comparable and has never been there. I don't want to spoil anyone, but I was more than amused by what I discovered in a barn, for example. I've never experienced anything like this in a video game… Expand
  11. MONSTERDOTO
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece and a new era of crpg.
    Wait for definitive edition ahaha and more story dlc
  12. SirHeathcliff
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    BALDURS GATE IS TERRIBLE FOR GAME DEVELOPERS

    No longer will the game developers have an excuse for why their game sucks and is full of microtransactions. They have had their a** firmly handed to them by Larian Studios who is spanking them and asking "who is your daddy"? This is easily the best RPG that has released in 2 decades and you can tell was made with love, care, and genuine    BALDURS GATE IS TERRIBLE FOR GAME DEVELOPERS

    No longer will the game developers have an excuse for why their game sucks and is full of microtransactions. They have had their a** firmly handed to them by Larian Studios who is spanking them and asking "who is your daddy"?

    This is easily the best RPG that has released in 2 decades and you can tell was made with love, care, and genuine respect for gamers everywhere. With an amazing story that captivates you and has you constantly asking yourself what is happening behind the scenes, phenomenal companions that each feel like their own person who you want to learn everything about, to the streamlined mechanics that feel as smooth as butter.

    Other game developers should feel EMBARASSED that they have been so thoroughly outclassed. All AAA games by big studios should be on this level of quality, but their laziness and greed has held them back to the realm of mediocre. Shame on every large developer that isn't Larian Studios.    … Expand
  13. Hawbash
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I have never seen so much detail and care in any game I have played in my life.
  14. Chocoflan
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best video game I've played in this time, it's a must for the RPG genre. The best I've seen this year. Thanks, Larian… Expand
  15. blaze_ironwood
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    So basically I hate playing this game, but hear me out! Before you jump into conclusions I'd like to explain why I gave this a positive score.

    1. Baldur's Gate 3 spits in the face of PS and Xbox by standing its ground and delivering to PC players first. It's been a long time since a AAA game has given us anything good because normally big studios would develop their games for Consoles    So basically I hate playing this game, but hear me out! Before you jump into conclusions I'd like to explain why I gave this a positive score.

    1. Baldur's Gate 3 spits in the face of PS and Xbox by standing its ground and delivering to PC players first. It's been a long time since a AAA game has given us anything good because normally big studios would develop their games for Consoles first and then throw up a half-finished, half-tested title for the PC gamers. Don't get me wrong, the game is still buggy as hell but what's happening right now is historical and it hasn't been seen since probably 2006-2007.

    2. Another thing that plays a huge role as to why this game will receive a positive score from me is ... yep you've guessed it - no battle passes, no microtransactions, no lootboxes. You pay for the whole game and you get the whole game. Simple. Again, something that nobody does nowadays and yet everybody wants to see more of.

    3. You can literally undress your character completely but when you see that 800K daily player count something seems off, doesn't it? When was the last time you saw a AAA studio do this? I personally haven't.

    4. You can play offline.

    5. AAA title for 60 USDeez - the way it's supposed to be.

    As an fps player I absolutely despise the camera in this game and how it moves separately from the character. The bugs and the crashes don't help my experience either, however I'm willing to support it solely because Larian Studios flashes their butt cheeks in the faces of those conceited nobs at Sony Playstation and Micro&Soft Xbox and shows more backbone than all of the studios in The West combined.    … Expand
  16. Bibikelis
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Игра достойная внимания для всех игроков . Качество наспервом месте + безумные возможности , да вы и сами все знаете
  17. Diego4700
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Ótimo jogo, incrível uma empresa de pequeno porte faz o que empresas gigantes não consegue, parabens
  18. bobbyc88
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This will go down as an all time great of the century no micro transactions , no paywalls , no advertising, no game passes , no level cap or levels behind paywalls , straight 100% game fully complete .. the gameplay mechanics, the story , 17000 branching endings , over 300 hours of voice acting and story , and cinematic videos . Absolutely insane . You have game devs and people who loveThis will go down as an all time great of the century no micro transactions , no paywalls , no advertising, no game passes , no level cap or levels behind paywalls , straight 100% game fully complete .. the gameplay mechanics, the story , 17000 branching endings , over 300 hours of voice acting and story , and cinematic videos . Absolutely insane . You have game devs and people who love micro transactions review bombing the game so they don’t feel stupid for paying for game passes and micro transactions . You know who you people are you clowns… Expand
  19. Karnidge84
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I have been playing Baldur's Gate 3 for a few years during the Early Access times. Once the game fully released, I have been enamored with how in depth and elaborate every aspect of the game is. For someone who has been playing DnD as a DM for over 10 years, I could see why some people might not like the game since it does have dice rolls and skill checks for many aspects of the game. TheI have been playing Baldur's Gate 3 for a few years during the Early Access times. Once the game fully released, I have been enamored with how in depth and elaborate every aspect of the game is. For someone who has been playing DnD as a DM for over 10 years, I could see why some people might not like the game since it does have dice rolls and skill checks for many aspects of the game. The turn based combat is also just like DnD in that players roll for initiative and then characters go in the order that they rolled. Same with the character development, as DnD offers almost limitless combinations for your character to choose from. This is the closest iteration of a true to form video game adaptation of DnD that I could imagine, so well done Larian Studios!… Expand
  20. AlmightyJake
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Owned since Early Acess released in 2020, and am 19 hours into my full release playthrough, and I love it! One of the best RPGs I've ever played. The player freedom reminds me of playing the OG Fallout games from '97 and '98.
  21. Naturenssie
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Created this account just to give this game a 10, it deservers it. It's like playing the witcher, dragon age or mass effect series for the first time.
  22. Chiefaries42
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal. There is a play style for everyone. It has drama, romance, action, great driving story. And it perfectly incorporates several familiar aspects for fans of DnD. I highly recommend this game to anyone who has the time to play it.
  23. flyingsqrl
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I'm only partway through Act 2 and already I feel the need to leave some positive words in a public forum. This game is a treasure. The depth of experience here is one of a kind. There are so many ways to play and express yourself - I'm at a loss for words. I feel lucky to be able to have something like this. It's been a breath of fresh air in this chaotic world. I haven't been thisI'm only partway through Act 2 and already I feel the need to leave some positive words in a public forum. This game is a treasure. The depth of experience here is one of a kind. There are so many ways to play and express yourself - I'm at a loss for words. I feel lucky to be able to have something like this. It's been a breath of fresh air in this chaotic world. I haven't been this excited and then pleased with a game since my childhood. If you're on the fence about this game - don't be. Jump in and have fun. There's only good to be had.… Expand
  24. Ki7sune
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is the first game out of this genre that I'm playing and I'm absolutely loving the characters and how combat works. The only thing I'd personally criticize is that you can't create a party out of only custom characters without a workaround. Tho I can understand that it would take out a lot of interaction and conversation options when there are only custom characters so that's totallyThis is the first game out of this genre that I'm playing and I'm absolutely loving the characters and how combat works. The only thing I'd personally criticize is that you can't create a party out of only custom characters without a workaround. Tho I can understand that it would take out a lot of interaction and conversation options when there are only custom characters so that's totally fine for me, I just wished there was the option even if it was a New Game+ or so.

    As this is my only really negative point and it's really just my personal preference of creating your own chars and classes, I'm still giving the game a 10/10    … Expand
  25. Yetithehuman
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    After 20 hours straight of playing through this game, I can say that it will be incredibly tough for another game to replicate the magic that Larian gave me. This is an astounding achievement.
  26. UnknownRookie
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Never played previous Baldur's Gate games, but damn... This game is so addictive that I never even notice how much I already have hours. Truly masterpiece, would want to have more games like this. Larian Games good luck and wish for another game like this.
  27. Psynapse
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Larian has absolutely knocked this one out of the park. Thank you so much for showing other game devs how to release games.
  28. Razial
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    It is amazing game. Play it since early access. Thank you Larian for this brilliant quolity of your projects!
  29. Zenisist
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Absolutely wonderful rpg of the highest caliber. Set’s a new bar for the genre.
  30. torgnyhylen
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    It is The quintessential ROLEPLAYING experience - and I mean that in the truest sense of the word. An absolute masterpiece. It even improves on many 5e rules.
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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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