Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Roknart
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Its an amazing Game. Very immersive world and you can feel how much Love went into the Game.
  2. drakswolf
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is an incredible game. The story is one of the most engaging I've ever played in a role-playing game. I was immediately drawn into the world of the Forgotten Realms. The characters are all well-developed and interesting, and the voice acting is top-notch.

    One of the things that I really loved about the story is how it gives you a lot of freedom to choose your own path.    Baldur's Gate 3 is an incredible game. The story is one of the most engaging I've ever played in a role-playing game. I was immediately drawn into the world of the Forgotten Realms. The characters are all well-developed and interesting, and the voice acting is top-notch.

    One of the things that I really loved about the story is how it gives you a lot of freedom to choose your own path. You can be a good guy or a bad guy, and your choices will have a real impact on the world around you. I also really appreciated how the game doesn't hold your hand. There are a lot of secrets to discover, and you'll have to be clever to find them all.

    The combat in Baldur's Gate 3 is also really well done. It's challenging but fair, and there are a lot of different strategies that you can use to win. I especially enjoyed the environmental effects that you can use to your advantage. For example, you can knock enemies into lava or poison clouds, or you can use exploding barrels to take out multiple enemies at once.

    Overall, Baldur's Gate 3 is a masterpiece. It's the best role-playing game I've played in years, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good story and challenging combat    … Expand
  3. Austro
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Baldur's gate is the game of 2023 to me ! Hope Larian can make more exelcent CRPG for our oldass!
  4. Milansan777
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Still in the beginning but totally enthralled. My only gripe is the learning curve...but its also part of what makes it so special due to its density. Lots of systems at play here
  5. The_Ommadawn
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Well, where to begin. BG3 has ruined gaming for me as 95% of games in my Steam library feel incredibly sub-par and lack the effort required to create an immersive experience that compares to BG3. Gaming is escapism from the real world and Larian have crafted a near perfect game (inventory management is a mess). I do not need to expand on my reasons why I feel this way as all the reviewsWell, where to begin. BG3 has ruined gaming for me as 95% of games in my Steam library feel incredibly sub-par and lack the effort required to create an immersive experience that compares to BG3. Gaming is escapism from the real world and Larian have crafted a near perfect game (inventory management is a mess). I do not need to expand on my reasons why I feel this way as all the reviews both critical and user speak for themselves. Those who are giving BG3 bad feedback have not taken the time to learn the mechanics and want an 'on rails' experience like COD. If storytelling and vast adventure is your thing, buy BG3. Take your time learning the spells and abilities you have and enjoy a rare release in gaming history.… Expand
  6. Bucket_Axolotl
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Most enjoyment I've had with a game since Portal 2, my only complaint is that I can't play as a Tortle.
  7. MetaCriticallol
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Extremely solid and well made RPG. This is by far the best game I've played in recent years, and I appreciate the attention the developers put into the story, dialog, optionality etc.

    I find the review bombing due to sex in the game interesting... where are all the religious nuts coming from? It's a mature rated video game for adults. Don't buy it for your kids if you don't want them    Extremely solid and well made RPG. This is by far the best game I've played in recent years, and I appreciate the attention the developers put into the story, dialog, optionality etc.

    I find the review bombing due to sex in the game interesting... where are all the religious nuts coming from? It's a mature rated video game for adults. Don't buy it for your kids if you don't want them playing it.    … Expand
  8. Flutterc4t
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Alright just for the start i have to say i have played through only an act 1... buut what i have already seen is just so impressive i already can see how complex dialogue trees are gonna be story is good side quests are on point and most important game is fun to play this should be new industry standard 10/10.
  9. cruccolo
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    A well written and well implemented RPG based on the Dungeons and Dragons "Forgotten Realms" setting. A must have for all the fans of D&D, fantasy genre, good storytelling or even fans of tactical combat. It merges the best elements of the original Baldur's Gate/Neverwinter Nights games, the tactics of XCOM, the storytelling of Torment, the complex nuances of fighting of Pillars ofA well written and well implemented RPG based on the Dungeons and Dragons "Forgotten Realms" setting. A must have for all the fans of D&D, fantasy genre, good storytelling or even fans of tactical combat. It merges the best elements of the original Baldur's Gate/Neverwinter Nights games, the tactics of XCOM, the storytelling of Torment, the complex nuances of fighting of Pillars of Eternity, and of course the advanced and deep map design of Divinity Original Sin. Well done to the developers at Larian!… Expand
  10. Khaloisha
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    That's what anyone would expected from a D&D session. Phenomenal game, choices are everything.
  11. HentaiCritic
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    I don't understand why devs still try to adapt the inferior DnD sytem to digital. You can just make a half decent AP system and don't have a ton of RNG + slow, trivial and dull gameplay
  12. Raeznohrniss
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking adventure! The few flaws it has don't even matter, as almost everything that counts is miles ahead of anything else on the market. I've been waiting for true choice games all my life, and there have been a few, like Wrath of the Righteous, but this one is on another level given its cinematic nature
  13. Heggabronzer
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Exactly the kind of game the gaming year 2023 needed in my opinion. This game has everything that a very good RPG must have. Take a bow, you Triple A companies.

    So far, I have enjoyed every one of my 100 hours of gameplay. Thank you, Larian
  14. Peachboiii
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Greatest thing since DA Origins

    Hope they keep dropping updates, would love to play as a hexblade tho
  15. Yimb0
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Been waiting for a Dragon Age: Origins successor for a long time! And this game does it in spades!
  16. Vexer809
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Epic game. It gets even better as it goes and you level up to gain more skills.

    It's initially quite overwhelming how open ended this is and I'd recommend everyone watch a few combat tutorials to get started as it can be punishing if you mess up. Get over that learning curve and you'll experience a game that will be talked about for a decade or longer.
  17. Yhonatan
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    10/10 one of the best rpgs released this decade with a game that cares about the customer a feature complete game great companions great story telling and decisions to make an improved combat from dos2 and more just 10/10
  18. Cookie101
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This is the best game that has come out in recent times. Your decisions actually carry weight and the story is super fleshed out and brilliantly written. After 70+ hours in the game, I am still nowhere near completion. Baldurs Gate 3 is game of the year 2023
  19. NodeMonkey
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Can't believe I love this game more than the OG BG. Truely blowing mind in a year filled with S tear games.
  20. Farryn
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It's obvious that Larian put a lot of love into making it.
  21. Nimo711
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal game with exciting content. Feels like a breath of fresh air after all these mid AAA games. 2023 GOTY if not game of the decade.
  22. Dackl
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Lovely Game!

    Larian studios outdid themselves again and showed established tripple A Studios how it’s properly done. Big fan of the impactful choices one can make, from morally good to completely evil.
  23. Yur1sr
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Best rpg game of all times, simply incredible and amazing, everything I dreamed of in a game
  24. Crunchez
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I would give it a 9 because I think nothing is ever perfect. Beside some rough edges here and there during dialogs when it come to the camera and maybe a crafting system that feel a bit ''basic'' (same for the inventory unless you use the search bar or micro manage it) it probably one if not the best game I played in the last decade.

    Thing is as crpg goes this is probably the best thing    I would give it a 9 because I think nothing is ever perfect. Beside some rough edges here and there during dialogs when it come to the camera and maybe a crafting system that feel a bit ''basic'' (same for the inventory unless you use the search bar or micro manage it) it probably one if not the best game I played in the last decade.

    Thing is as crpg goes this is probably the best thing you can play period (or atleast on par with the bests if you got some personal favorites.) and anyone who gave it 0 did it out of pure anger for a reason or another because I truly believe that even if it ''not your thing'' you cant help but admit that this game is atleast a 6-7 even if you cant stand some of it aspects, hate the story AND all it flaws/lacks so I went for a 10 just to balance their trolling.    … Expand
  25. jhippocratic42
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I don't say this lightly, and I do say it with a fair bit of bias (given story-heavy RPGs are my favorite genre), but Baldur's Gate 3 is probably my favorite game of all time. I had 80 hours in early access and 50 hours currently. Not finished so consider the meat and potatoes of my review to come, but the joy of playing this game and the level it has me wrapped up in it are unlikeI don't say this lightly, and I do say it with a fair bit of bias (given story-heavy RPGs are my favorite genre), but Baldur's Gate 3 is probably my favorite game of all time. I had 80 hours in early access and 50 hours currently. Not finished so consider the meat and potatoes of my review to come, but the joy of playing this game and the level it has me wrapped up in it are unlike anything in recent history but Elden Ring (which I think is great, but don't scratch my role-playing itch quite as well as this does).

    Truly, truly fantastic.

    Singular con is camera control could use work, not enough to detract a point though.    … Expand
  26. Cidomar
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played.

    The amount of freedom that you have in this game is crazy! And the best part is that each of your actions have game-chaging consequences. Sometimes good, sometimes bad.

    The only reason why I haven't given it a 10 is that act 3 might feel a little bit unpolished compared to the other ones. It's not something game breaking but it's there.
  27. Doobis
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The best game I've played in years, you can do literally anything you want to in this game and your imagination / creativity is very much the only real limit.
  28. Theesank
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Best game ever, 174 hours of cutscenes available, every single character voice acted, combat is complicated but once you get it it becomes second nature. Baldurs gate is literally a city and its size is an entire map with never ending secrets and things to discover. Until the end your a faced with many choices and you literally are not sure which is the right one.

    You can tell, this game    Best game ever, 174 hours of cutscenes available, every single character voice acted, combat is complicated but once you get it it becomes second nature. Baldurs gate is literally a city and its size is an entire map with never ending secrets and things to discover. Until the end your a faced with many choices and you literally are not sure which is the right one.

    You can tell, this game was made by people who wanted to create something from their heart, unlike most games these days which are just cash grab games.    … Expand
  29. MagisterElk
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Great RPG game, made me feel the same level of excitement as in my childhood with fresh mind 25 years ago when playing 1 and 2 parts. I love deep development of roleplaying aspects, good amounts of lore, some small and touching references to the first two games. Interesting story, great cinematic dialogues and voice acting. As a 5e TTRPG fan glad to see pretty close adaptation of theGreat RPG game, made me feel the same level of excitement as in my childhood with fresh mind 25 years ago when playing 1 and 2 parts. I love deep development of roleplaying aspects, good amounts of lore, some small and touching references to the first two games. Interesting story, great cinematic dialogues and voice acting. As a 5e TTRPG fan glad to see pretty close adaptation of the ruleset in such a massive and well designed computer RPG. Love Larian approach to companions with rich development, interactions and the story for each one. The game world is carefully and passionately filled with tons of small details that create deep feeling of immersion. The game is very hard to pull from, spending night hours and hours playing. Great job Larian, was well worth waiting so many years to get this gem and travel the Forgotten Realms once again!… Expand
  30. Glau
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This game is wonderful, you can play it several times and be surprised, even going through the same places. There are several choices and ways to play, to interact. Congratulations to Larian Studios, this game is a masterpiece.
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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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