Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. NeonSoul
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 were one of the games of my life. Baldur's Gate 3 will be too. Little can I say about this absolute masterpiece.
  2. Nolanvalois
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best game in YEARS. No other game this year will come close to being as good as this game is.
  3. Kronosx79
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Great RPG, no **** So it is possible, other developers. Take note. No more excuses. Get money as a forefront idea out of your heads. Create art. Its not as complicated as some want it to be. Do it right. Give the people what they want. The data exists and you have it. So use it for good.
  4. Zavran
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, the possibilities for multiple replays are fantastic.
    This game will keep most people entertained with unique and refreshing playthroughs.
  5. mmaleficarvm
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    An incredibly complete RPG, setting a new standard for the genre in terms of gameplay, story, and especially freedom of player choice. The world is so immersive, interactive, and malleable that it truly feels alive in a way that even MMOs have not managed. The overall quality exceeds even the golden age of Bioware RPGs. It is the best game in the turn based RPG genre of the decade so far,An incredibly complete RPG, setting a new standard for the genre in terms of gameplay, story, and especially freedom of player choice. The world is so immersive, interactive, and malleable that it truly feels alive in a way that even MMOs have not managed. The overall quality exceeds even the golden age of Bioware RPGs. It is the best game in the turn based RPG genre of the decade so far, and it belongs in the conversation of best of all time.… Expand
  6. polkjm
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Larian studio exists as a proof that a privately owned company with a few hundred employees is capable of producing games that are better than any triple-A title. This is because they can focus on delivering an amazing, complete experience, without having to be concerned about shareholders and profits constantly. They clearly have an amazing team, amazing talent, and good management. TheLarian studio exists as a proof that a privately owned company with a few hundred employees is capable of producing games that are better than any triple-A title. This is because they can focus on delivering an amazing, complete experience, without having to be concerned about shareholders and profits constantly. They clearly have an amazing team, amazing talent, and good management. The CEO of the company is a great guy and a big reason why this is a massive success.

    It's a wake up call for these massive, obsolete triple-A studios to step up or fail, and I'm all for it. We need more studios like Larian out there.

    The game itself is the greatest game I've ever played, the absolute pinnacle of the RPG genre. Enough said.    … Expand
  7. Sumai83
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    It is an absolute Masterpiece of a game, finally after such a long time of lifeless profit games a game with heart and soul! I will enjoy it for a very long time, my new favourite game of all time ;)
  8. ENTIFA
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Just I Say Wonderfullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!
  9. Alcey88
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, I played BG1 on windows 95 from a big 5 disc foldout book and then BG2 on windows 98 / ME back in the day. I played Icewind dale 1 and 2 and Neverwinter Nights, so I know the universe this is set in and seeing the returning characters and little easter eggs and nods to the old games is fantastic.
    Turn based combat takes a big getting used to but is enjoyable, the companion    Amazing game, I played BG1 on windows 95 from a big 5 disc foldout book and then BG2 on windows 98 / ME back in the day. I played Icewind dale 1 and 2 and Neverwinter Nights, so I know the universe this is set in and seeing the returning characters and little easter eggs and nods to the old games is fantastic.
    Turn based combat takes a big getting used to but is enjoyable, the companion character interaction is great.
    I've been playing WoW, Diablo 2/3/4, FFXIV, PoE, GTA 4 / 5 and more over the past 15 years and BG3 is hands down the best game of the past 10 years.
    It has the best storyline, classes feel different and give nice perks for subclasses that help you in various ways depending how you want to play, I'll definitely be doing a few different playthroughs with various classes and using different companions.
    I still have the BG2 cloth map and book from the box set and wish that I had bought the collectors edition pre-order for BG3.    … Expand
  10. maurisilver
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    El juego es excelente, en tiempos donde ningún estudio se arriesga por miedo a no generar ingresos y terminan lanzando juegos casi standar y con poca originalidad llego este título que es sumamente arriesgado en su propuesta más de nicho y al hacer un juego con tanta pasión y buscando abracar cada detalle y eso es de agradecer. Ojalá sea elegido como el juego del año. Simplemente una joya.
  11. Taxmen
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I've played the game since early access and it has come a long way. its 10/10 for me.
    Great story
    No microtransactions
    No in-game purchases
    No paywalls
    No game passes
    No preorder exploitative content
    No internet connection needed to play.

    Lots of content, highly detailed world on a loved and tested concept.
  12. Poityler
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    More than a game it’s a lesson to studios. Thank you Larian to make feel us respected and not customers only.
  13. Lowendlord
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    A flawless return to the forgotten realms. I'm old enough to have played bg1 and 2 when they came out, and this game is such a rich comeback for this game series. Combat is turn based like real DND. The conversations and story rely on chance dice rolls which are addictively fun. There is so much detail, you could play this game 100 times and not see everything. With the races, classes andA flawless return to the forgotten realms. I'm old enough to have played bg1 and 2 when they came out, and this game is such a rich comeback for this game series. Combat is turn based like real DND. The conversations and story rely on chance dice rolls which are addictively fun. There is so much detail, you could play this game 100 times and not see everything. With the races, classes and other character features there is almost limitless possibilities to try. Seriously this is a goty for me.… Expand
  14. TastyBevRage
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best game I've played in recent memory. Already a cut above the industry standard by providing a full game with no battle passes or micro-transactions and then the game itself is clearly a labor of love. Do yourself a favor and really give this one a go, lose yourself in the choices and surprise yourself!
  15. Odaenathus
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Absolutely the best game I have played in years and I say this as a person that did not use to enjoy turn based rpgs. This is the standard.
  16. warexas
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game lots of dialogue variation in the game and this is a huge win I actually feel like i have agency in a game and my decisions matters a lot more often and I see the repercussion for my decisions much sooner vs i see it at the end of a game.
  17. LookOverThere
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Im 10 hours in and I’m almost done with the tutorial. This game is so dense and feature complete it’s impossible not to give this a shot.
  18. monkeydegamer
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I waited for years to find a game worthy of dusting off my gaming pc and this is it. Baldur's Gate 3 continues to blow me away with all it has to offer. The branching story lines, the attention to detail, the characters, the world, the combat, the graphics, the FREEDOM to play how you want. Everything has surpassed my expectations. A new standard has been set. An easy 10/10 for me.I waited for years to find a game worthy of dusting off my gaming pc and this is it. Baldur's Gate 3 continues to blow me away with all it has to offer. The branching story lines, the attention to detail, the characters, the world, the combat, the graphics, the FREEDOM to play how you want. Everything has surpassed my expectations. A new standard has been set. An easy 10/10 for me. Probably the best game I've ever played.

    I made an account just to give this special game the praise it deserves.    … Expand
  19. sesamechikn
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Great game. Provides the full experience on purchase and doesn't have any microtransactions. One of the best games of 2023.
  20. Synn1986
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    So i have never played DnD or BG game. I have no idea what i am doing here, how ever the game managed to pull me in! I was skeptical because its not my style, but now i am happy i did buy the game.

    There is long road ahead for me, i have so much things to learn and understand, its overwhelming but i think it will be a good journey. This is the experience we have all be waiting, big    So i have never played DnD or BG game. I have no idea what i am doing here, how ever the game managed to pull me in! I was skeptical because its not my style, but now i am happy i did buy the game.

    There is long road ahead for me, i have so much things to learn and understand, its overwhelming but i think it will be a good journey. This is the experience we have all be waiting, big studios say this should not be the standard you judge games. I say yes this is my standard from now on and you wont get a cent if you cant match it.

    This got me back in 2000s when i was playing games just for what they are, we had no MT and ♥♥♥♥, you buy the the game and you play it, that was it and i am happy BG is bringing dead times to players like me.

    Recommended for the 37 year old gamer, have a taste of what gaming was long ago!    … Expand
  21. cesar199529
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo probé por unas horas y fue suficiente para que yo alguien que NUNCA le gusto los juegos por turno quede totalmente enganchado por este juego.
    Sin lugar a duda uno de los mejores del 2023.    … Expand
  22. Feross
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best rpg i have played don't remember the last time i got so excited about a game
  23. RelaxNTakeNotes
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This is my first time reviewing a game and I actually created this account just to review this one. Baldur's Gate 3 has restored my faith in at least 1 company that is creating games still. To play a game that you can feel the passion that went into development is rare and welcoming. 10/10 recomend buying and supporting the team that created such a masterpiece
  24. Deto27
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Let me just say that i created a Metacritic account just to be able to give this game a 10.
  25. Vasheen
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Not much to say that hasn’t been said. I’ve spent a dozen hours in just character creation and respec.
  26. ScottMuggz
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game. Not a massive fan of this genre. But after less than a week I have 35 hours in this game.
    The way you can approach combat, strategy, roleplaying, customisation, choice feels amazing. The world feels alive, fantastic voice acting
  27. Snipertim
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played. PERIOD! The story telling is superb, the consequences of your choices are real and visible , just amazing.
  28. Stefan1245
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made,quited diablo 4 and many other new games just to play this game!!!!! and its fking awsome!!!!!!
  29. villadakilla
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I live to game and this one has been a real treat! A must play for true RPG enthusiasts!
  30. AsrielGoddard
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I'm gonna make my future children play this game the day they tun 16 years old.
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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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