Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 333 out of 11707
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  1. immoralchild
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I've been a big fan of Larian studios ever since Divinity: dragon commander. They've outdone themselves with the divinity: original sin series but this game just launched them to stratospheric levels. There are bugs here and there, but it's almost negligible considering the game's insane scope. This game is all that is good in original sin, but none of its shortcomings. Truly one of theI've been a big fan of Larian studios ever since Divinity: dragon commander. They've outdone themselves with the divinity: original sin series but this game just launched them to stratospheric levels. There are bugs here and there, but it's almost negligible considering the game's insane scope. This game is all that is good in original sin, but none of its shortcomings. Truly one of the best games of the decade, it's way up there to the likes of Zelda: tears of the kingdom.… Expand
  2. Akloz
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Gorgeous. Time flies while playing.
    Larian Studios deserves much love. Ty guys
  3. Coolness53
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Thought nothing could beat Baldur's Gate 2 but Larian did it. This is the best CRPG ever made. Congratulations on the entire team that made this game. it is so incredible and jaw dropping in several moments in the game.
  4. Kraahkan
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    10/10! Best game I’ve played all year, and that’s saying something! Every choice presents more and more reason for me to replay this game
  5. Trus
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    To all the greedy studios around, which unfortunately represents 99.9% of the industry, this is what a video game should deliver in 2023. We've been accustomed to half baked, copy paste content year over year, but this gem shows us what we as customers should expect and require from these greedy corps.
  6. kurodakanbei
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Definitely a masterpiece of this decade. For the Larian Studio, it is the most significant landmark it has placed so far. For the game Baldur's Gate, it is a legend following a legend, setting a new standard for all the RPG games. For the whole D&D franchise, it is a carnival for all the players.
  7. RoarinShots
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal experience. There are some issues with bugs as well as gameplay but the entire scope of the game crushes those issues to make them seem like an after thought. It would take a lot of words to write how I truly feel but I will just say that Baldur's Gate 3 has done it.
  8. Esdroso
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    wonderful game, D&D is part of my life and this game is what gives me the most immersion in tabletop rpg.
  9. TheChad
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best games, not of the year but ever. Goes toe to toe with ToTK and FF16, we will see what starfield has to offer but so far this is an easy goty for BG3.
  10. benst
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game has blown me away, the story and gameplay is incredible. An absolutely deserved 10/10.
  11. lucasdrsoares
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a masterpiece. I played 150 hours and just finished my first play through. Greatest game of all time!
  12. xkllm
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The best and quite simply most groundbreaking story RPG of all time. Baldurs Gate 3 transcends the medium of "story telling within a video game" by redefining what was previously thought possible. A game which reimagines the landscape of RPGs and will forever live on as a testament to how truly impactful the label "genre defining" can measure. A game that brings you on a rollercoaster ofThe best and quite simply most groundbreaking story RPG of all time. Baldurs Gate 3 transcends the medium of "story telling within a video game" by redefining what was previously thought possible. A game which reimagines the landscape of RPGs and will forever live on as a testament to how truly impactful the label "genre defining" can measure. A game that brings you on a rollercoaster of captivation and emotion. The best game of this decade, words cannot symbolize truly how important and impactful the release of this game was.… Expand
  13. fillipeop
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mais uma vez a Larian deu aula para o mundo dos jogos. Sem dúvida BG3 vai marcar a indústria dos games para sempre. Os níveis de detalhes e a liberdade que o jogo entrega são de assustar. Depois que começa a jogar, não dá mais pra parar.… Expand
  14. BaronBart
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    From the set pieces, to the map unique camp site- this game is gorgeous.

    The characters are compelling (for a DnD story). The enemy design and mechanics are novel, building on the rock solid basis of the 5e rule set. The music is sublime. Accenting perfectly the keynote moments of the game. Out side of a few quality of life quibbles- that are rapidly being patched out- this game is    From the set pieces, to the map unique camp site- this game is gorgeous.

    The characters are compelling (for a DnD story). The enemy design and mechanics are novel, building on the rock solid basis of the 5e rule set.

    The music is sublime. Accenting perfectly the keynote moments of the game.

    Out side of a few quality of life quibbles- that are rapidly being patched out- this game is perfect.

    I have laughed, I have teared up. I have agonized over dialogues and chooses like never before. I have groaned at the tactical challenge of the combats.

    A standing ovation is well deserved. The best gaming experience since Skyrim.    … Expand
  15. Azgoth
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I've played over 300 hours in early access, Larian has worked really hard to deliver an excellent game.
    The best game of the year so far.
  16. Fyoki
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The only issue with this game, if it can in any way be called an 'issue' is that it's so unbelievably in depth and the plot is so complex and paths so interwebbed that a dlc will surely be impossible if not a work of many more years.

    It's the best RPG I have ever played, there is no competition. Absolute masterpiece. 20/`10
  17. Dani-85
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Hace mucho tiempo (y es bastante) que un juego no me causaba tanta emoción como lo es Baldur's gate 3, te engancha a la primera y siempre quieres saber que sigue más adelante. Es un juego donde tienes que tomar verdaderas decisiones y muchas de ellas traen consecuencias. También es muy, muy rejugable y sobre todo es extenso, al menos si te planteas cumplir todas las misiones que hay paraHace mucho tiempo (y es bastante) que un juego no me causaba tanta emoción como lo es Baldur's gate 3, te engancha a la primera y siempre quieres saber que sigue más adelante. Es un juego donde tienes que tomar verdaderas decisiones y muchas de ellas traen consecuencias. También es muy, muy rejugable y sobre todo es extenso, al menos si te planteas cumplir todas las misiones que hay para explorar. Tiene unos gráficos sorprendentes y el guion es lo máximo... Te hace notar que es un juego desarrollado con mucho cariño.

    Para algunos les parecerá lento al principio y se quejarán, pero por que estos jugadores están acostumbrados solo a matar monstruos a puro click y sin pensar. Y este es un juego que te invita a utilizar la estrategia a que pienses y leas mucho para que sientas una experiencia cercana a lo que es jugar calabozos y dragones. Sin duda es un gran juego que llegara muy lejos y sera reconocido como tal, vale la pena jugarlo.    … Expand
  18. Sxpxs
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The perfect CRPG D&D experience.
    A refreshing wind, especially compared to the generic games which you normally get from of the current gaming industry.
  19. RipCDPR
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    RIP CD Project Red. Long live Larian Studios.

    I am glad we still have game companies like Larian Studios and FromSoftware that are still committed in making good games.

    Good games = Good Story + Good Gameplay + No F###ing Bugs
  20. Nugrahaardi53
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This game is easily game of the decade just like the witcher 3. If you like dragon age origins and divinity original sin 2, then this game is definitely for you
  21. Spiff72
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I totally loved the first two Baldur's Gate, and BG3 is no disappointment it is the best game I have ever played, by far. So amazed by the contents and what I can do in the game. Just fantastic, fun and entertaining. All choices in the game has consequences, good or bad witch add a new layer to the experience.
  22. ReyArthur
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Melhor RPG que eu ja joguei na vida, e olha que é o primeiro rpg que eu jogo de turnos.
  23. MidnightRide
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I don't even know what DnD is and I have never in my life touched a turn-based, and I honestly cringed when I saw the layout of the game from videos but something pushed me to give it a chance and I swear to you it changed my life. I judged it too hard because now I love everything about it. THIS IS AND SHOULD BE The game of the year. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it sooo worthI don't even know what DnD is and I have never in my life touched a turn-based, and I honestly cringed when I saw the layout of the game from videos but something pushed me to give it a chance and I swear to you it changed my life. I judged it too hard because now I love everything about it. THIS IS AND SHOULD BE The game of the year. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it sooo worth it if you are the type who likes to chill and forge your own path, trust me. It reminds me of Dragon Age, and it has been so long since I had such a unique experience in RPG. You will be overwhelmed with the decisions and the freedom offered to you but in a great way.… Expand
  24. War90
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The game is fantastic, it's a proper finished game with 0 micro transactions other than a digital deluxe package. The game doesn't hold your hand at all and you are forced to explore the world and path your own story like a real dnd game. Don't believe the 0/10 reviews because they are probably reveiw bombers trying to unfairly drop the overall score
  25. Swatmat
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Just fantastic, a breath of fresh air. The devs who are shaming this should be ashamed of themselves, blizzard, dice, ea, Ubisoft etc, pay attention, this is how it's done. Stop your microtransaction BS
  26. DougDarko
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da década com toda certeza! É uma ótima representação da experiencia de estar jogando o bom e velho D&D com toda suas complexidade. Isso é o mais próximo de um RPG de mesa que um jogo eletrônico pode chegar. Perfeito!
  27. iherga
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Espectacular, impresionante. Es una obra de arte. Se trata de un juego RPG que combin todo lo que se necesita para pasar hora y hora con amigos
  28. Lunake
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Voice acting, graphics, branching story, NPC's organic movements even in dialogue, game mechanics, and simply everything you can think of - this game takes the cake. It's mind-blowing. And it's complete, free of bugs, and free of all the modern game industry ****

    This game made me enjoy playing a video game, and wanting to go back to it, again.
  29. Philipioss
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I completed this game it was amazing go buy it and support it i havent gamed like this ij years this is game is the light in a age of money grabbing **** games
  30. Fencer308
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is the best game of the year.

    The Good: -Interesting and varied combat encounters, with good pacing, and excellent balance -Quests are all actually meaningful. No one asks you to collect 10 bear asses for their stew. The quests are all heists, or vengeance plots, or rescue missions, or finding out more about your companions' pasts or whatever. It's brilliant. -Though    Baldur's Gate 3 is the best game of the year.

    The Good:
    -Interesting and varied combat encounters, with good pacing, and excellent balance
    -Quests are all actually meaningful. No one asks you to collect 10 bear asses for their stew. The quests are all heists, or vengeance plots, or rescue missions, or finding out more about your companions' pasts or whatever. It's brilliant.
    -Though the characters are mostly archetypes of standard RPG tropes, the excellent voice acting and presentation, as well as the reveal of backstory through quests makes for characters that you grow to care about over time.
    -The overarching story is interesting and meaningful, with an immediate hook for all the potential party members to have a good reason to band together. It starts with smaller stakes and ramps up to something really powerful.
    -Choices are startlingly consequential, from the beginning of the game all the way through the end.

    The Bad:
    -There's a lot of Larian DNA in this, which is mostly good, but also their penchant for strewing the area with 5,000 crates for you to open that are mostly empty or have a single rotten tomato or a broken net or whatever in them is annoying. You'd choose to skip them, only every once in a while they've got actually important items in them, so you spend a lot of time opening crates.
    -The trap sections in this game are truly tedious. I don't mind traps in a game, but they could limit it to one or two per area. Making me walk down a corridor or through a cellar, disarming 30 traps, gets very tedious very quickly, and it's very common.
    -They make some truly bizarre choices in terms of mechanics. For example, why in the world do they make me select what ability score I'm hexing every time I reapply hex? And why do the icons for this move around so that the only ability score I care about - strength - moves around in the prompt every time I cast it? And why is it that all 6 of those options in the prompt use icons that are so similar you have to peer at them to find the one you want each time? The game is full of things like this.
    -It's not always very clear when there's a time pressure on you to do something before some massively consequential event happens and NPCs you care about die.

    The Ugly:
    -The game still has quite a few bugs, some of which result in you dying or locking yourself out of something. I've started saving every 5 minutes or so and save scumming if need be to deal with it. This is still the first week of release though, so I imagine a lot will be ironed out.
    -Some of the mechanics don't work as advertised. For example, Great Weapon Master says you have to be wielding a Heavy weapon to use it, but I'm able to use it with a trident.
    -Reactions seem terribly broken. It's hard to know when or how they will or won't work, even when going into the Reactions menu and setting them to always ask.

    Despite the few bad/ugly bits, I'm going to rate this a 10/10, because it's still far and away the best cRPG I've ever played, and the best game I've played this year at all.    … 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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