Baldur's Gate 3

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10,228 out of 11707
  2. Mixed: 333 out of 11707
  3. Negative: 1,146 out of 11707

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  1. zynja
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I've always been a huge fan of Larian Studios. Divinity Original Sin 1 and 2 are at the top of the list for me, and Baldurs Gate 3 is no exception.
    Hopefully the "bots" giving this game a 0/10 get snuffed out; the game truly deserves a perfect score.
  2. Schmander
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Great RPG really great choices! Truly a masterpiece from Larian Studios! fabulous narrative! Great replayability!
  3. simpleflaw
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Rarely does anything truly live up to hype. Once in a generation something can be hyped beyond any imagination and yet, surpass it.

    We have been blessed to experience Baldur's Gate 3 and Elden Ring amassing unimaginable hype, and yet delivering even more than that. BG3 has other developer's crying about how good and expansive it is, and how it can't possibly be the new benchmark for    Rarely does anything truly live up to hype. Once in a generation something can be hyped beyond any imagination and yet, surpass it.

    We have been blessed to experience Baldur's Gate 3 and Elden Ring amassing unimaginable hype, and yet delivering even more than that.

    BG3 has other developer's crying about how good and expansive it is, and how it can't possibly be the new benchmark for video games, that is the best endorsement it could have.

    Cinematic, Breathtaking, Immersive and suffocatingly deep. Larian Studios are truly at the peak of video game development.    … Expand
  4. Shannoneric14
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The epitome of RPG's. So much choice and variability to how you play and solve problems, both combat and plot.
  5. Daft_Tony
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Amazing game beyond any expectations go and buy this game you need to experience it for yourself
  6. nimabear
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece game by a masterclass studio. My previous all-time favorite game, divinity original sin 2, has been replaced by this beauty.
  7. Forrest727
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    SUPPORT GOOD DEV'S WITH YOUR MONEY. Stop supporting horrible business practices. Vote with your wallet. Do not give anymore of your money to Blizzard or Bio-Ware or any other corrupt microtransaction pushing shady sales tactic abusive company. I am voting with my wallet from now on. Larian Studios is an amazing company and this game is an AMAZING throw back to days long past since gamesSUPPORT GOOD DEV'S WITH YOUR MONEY. Stop supporting horrible business practices. Vote with your wallet. Do not give anymore of your money to Blizzard or Bio-Ware or any other corrupt microtransaction pushing shady sales tactic abusive company. I am voting with my wallet from now on. Larian Studios is an amazing company and this game is an AMAZING throw back to days long past since games actually were worth $ and worth your time invested. This game is a great game and well worth the money spent you will get countless hours of enjoyment from it with the ability to replay it over and over again over 17000 different endings. Good luck completing all the content in this game. This is what games used to be and by voting with your wallet you can voice your opinion and steer the evil corrupt money making machine back in the favor of gamers.… Expand
  8. ploo
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Not since Dragon Age: Origins have I had this much run, recently finished playing through my first campaign and I can safely say I've never enjoyed a game this much before.
    Easily my new favourite game of all time, it's massively raised the bar other developers have been lowering for a decade now.
    100/100 easily.
  9. Givo
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I just created account on metacritic for first time to rate this game. Love u Larian
  10. pilongax
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best videogames alltime. Every aspect of the game is refreshing, surprising and breathtaking. Tons of hours of good fun and joy.
  11. Amorelius
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A game to play for years with most possible content, brilliant game mechanics, endless dialogs and video content and wonderful stories.
  12. Senn4237
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I'm a huge fan of CRPGs and this is the greatest I've ever played. A true labor of love from Devs that care. No microtransactions, no broken or missing features.
  13. Kali69
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Excellent Character creation. The characters are so pretty. Combat on tactician is super challenging. Combat choices are endless. You can interact with the environment for Combat as well. There are endless quests. This is a true rpg that I've been waiting on. The music is amazing. Interaction with npcs is top notch. There is so much world building and lore. I love this game so much.
  14. zanerk
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Imersive CRPG with 0 microtrans, a full game that we will be talking about in 10 or 20 years to come, might be the game of a decade.
  15. pagoe93
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Excellent work. A masterpiece! You can feel how much love the developers put into the game. I love getting lost in this world. The world design, the different characters and the countless dialogues are amazing. A clear recommendation!
  16. babyblackdragon
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I played 200 hours in early access but it's merely the beginning of the mind-blowing full game! Larian just rolled a natural 20 in cRPG history. A crown is deserved!
  17. pepdawg18
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPG experiences I've ever had.
    This is a game that runs deep with meaningful choices, strategic combat, and an authentic Dungeons and Dragons world to explore.
    If this isn't GOTY material, then I don't know what is!
  18. bellaiah
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    It's honestly the best RPG i've seen, the creativity behind every quest, every decision you can make, all the dialogue, the story who can shift on a detail. Everything is great. Combat is honestly a real accurate DnD representation, i love it !
  19. tienaras
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. There are some things that are perhaps not as up to snuff as I'd like (camera handling mainly) but those are vastly outpaced by the rest of the game. Fun combat system, good graphics, beautiful storytelling in a world where the choices and decisions you make matter and change the rest of the world as you have come to know it.
  20. Risklotrman
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Just finished the game, and it was a fantastic journey. The choices I made had consequences, and things did not go the way I was hoping, it felt real. Fantastic storytelling, creative and engaging combat encounters that make you think outside the box, and the core game feels rewarding. The cherry on top being that there are no micro-transactions and the game feels complete. 10/10
  21. iBeej
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I have visited metacritic for nearly 2 decades, and never made an account or posted a review. This is the first time I have contributed a review score, due to Baldur's Gate 3.

    I was part of Early Access when it first launched and watched how it grew and improved over time. Larian Studios has built what can only be called a Masterpiece in this cRPG genre. If you are familiar with D&D    I have visited metacritic for nearly 2 decades, and never made an account or posted a review. This is the first time I have contributed a review score, due to Baldur's Gate 3.

    I was part of Early Access when it first launched and watched how it grew and improved over time. Larian Studios has built what can only be called a Masterpiece in this cRPG genre. If you are familiar with D&D 5e mechanics, this game will feel like home to you. Even if you haven't, you will learn it relatively quickly as it does all the math for you. You buy the game, start it up, make a character you think is cool.. pick some spells that sound fun and engage with a rich environment and hundreds of characters through visual/audio story driven dialogs and cutscenes.

    Everything is dynamic and responds to your decisions and how you talk to people. The combat with enemies is turn based, and while this might put some people off.. it's extremely refreshing to have the ability to take your time and think out your strategy and be tactical. Do you see a barrel that explodes? Pick it up (if you have the strength!) and hurl it across the map. Create explosions, push people off cliffs, and wind up powerful god-like spells to slay your adversaries.

    The whole game is an incredible story. It's masterfully created, and after doing 5 playthroughs, each one was different, and not by a few dialog options. Each one was different in entire story altering ways. To be honest, I don't know how Larian pulled it off.. because it just seems magical. And that's what you end up FEELING while you play.. the game feels magical, in a very magical Faerun.

    This is a very special game in this day and age. A fully released game, as polished as Larian could muster, with no shareholders or publishers driving profits as their only agenda. Larian is comprised of passionate artists and developers who wanted to tell a story, by handing over a keys to you, to tell it. There are no microtransactions, or paid anything. It's another reason, this game is special.

    It will no doubt, go down in history as not only, one of the best selling and played video games of all time, but be one of those games that is forever remembered. The journey you took, and how much fun you had while venturing in Faerun. And if you haven't already, you will one day look back and wonder WHY can't more games be like this.

    Well done Larian, you guys are a diamond in the rough. Thank you for sharing this wonderful game with all of us.    … Expand
  22. corall
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is how you must build a wonderful RPG game
    An achievement that every development of RPG games must follow to bring the right sense of freedom, and challenge, to the player
  23. SirMudkip
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Being realistic, yes the game has some awkward animations during dialogs, but it's such a minimal thing that it doesn't matter, the music, story, environment, characters, combat, it's just too good. Also of course being a complete game without micro transactions is an instant 10/10 in my book.

    F u Blzrd :)
  24. Tanyavonhart
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Life is good, God is good, I’m happy, and thats all, thank you Larian Studios
  25. DeadTurtle41
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The best D&D game I've ever seen. It captures all the ridiculous moments you can find on the table top with your friends, and I love it.
  26. Grimkami
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is the absolute pinnacle of gaming. From somebody who has never had a Metacritic account until now, never played any or know any of the rules of dnd. This game is a masterpiece, I was born in 2001 and was a kid when these groundbreaking video games were coming out and just thought it was normal for groundbreaking games like this to be the norm. However, as I have gotten older my loveThis is the absolute pinnacle of gaming. From somebody who has never had a Metacritic account until now, never played any or know any of the rules of dnd. This game is a masterpiece, I was born in 2001 and was a kid when these groundbreaking video games were coming out and just thought it was normal for groundbreaking games like this to be the norm. However, as I have gotten older my love for video games hasn't changed but the passion I have for it has. That feeling of excitement of getting home to play a game like I'm a kid again has returned, I'm thankful to Larian Studio to put all their love and effort into this game and making me remember what true passion for a game feels like.… Expand
  27. Haveyoumetjp
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Absolutely one of the best games I've played. You'll probably find the occasional bug here and there. But the overall stories you explore, the characters, the combat, everything is just very polished and well-designed. This game sets a new bar for RPGs. Play it with friends. You won't regret buying this.
  28. trico
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A truly remarkable masterpiece, Larian has expertly crafted a vibrant and enthralling DND world, which is undeniably their crowning achievement thus far. Throughout the gameplay, I am constantly struck by Larian's commitment, as evidenced by countless intricate game details and designs, superb battle enjoyment and strategic depth, rich and immersive dialogue choices, as well as anA truly remarkable masterpiece, Larian has expertly crafted a vibrant and enthralling DND world, which is undeniably their crowning achievement thus far. Throughout the gameplay, I am constantly struck by Larian's commitment, as evidenced by countless intricate game details and designs, superb battle enjoyment and strategic depth, rich and immersive dialogue choices, as well as an astonishing degree of freedom that effortlessly causes one to lose track of time in the real world. Keep up the fantastic work, Larian!… Expand
  29. Packbot
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Игровой импотенции не существует. Просто до этого момента не выходило настолько прекрасных игр. Все сделано на высшем уровне. От игры совершенно не хочется отрываться
  30. Angeal09
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Storytelling, cinematics, graphics, co-op, local co-op, combat, true permutations, companions, options, blah blah blah blah blah.. the list goes on and on. This game has it all. This game reminds me of the golden days of gaming. Knights of the Old Republic, Mass effect, Dragon age. This game acts a true successor to what a masterpiece is for its time. It’s passion. It’s love. No dlc. NoStorytelling, cinematics, graphics, co-op, local co-op, combat, true permutations, companions, options, blah blah blah blah blah.. the list goes on and on. This game has it all. This game reminds me of the golden days of gaming. Knights of the Old Republic, Mass effect, Dragon age. This game acts a true successor to what a masterpiece is for its time. It’s passion. It’s love. No dlc. No micro transactions. No bulls***. Please, if there’s ever a video game you’re going to play, let it be this one.… 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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