Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  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. THEMagetONE
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece, bugs here and there in Act 3 but not a single time i've felt that it ruined my experience in any way. And ngl i've never ever felt so immersed into a game since i was a kid
  2. LaraCrimson
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    All my life i have dreamed of a game where I could do anything, so much so that I'm currently in higher education as a games developer because i thought it would be the only way to see the game of my dreams. Now it seems larian has beaten me to it and delivered a masterpiece of design. Never have I ever had so many choices, so much freedom, so much potential. Throughout my first and secondAll my life i have dreamed of a game where I could do anything, so much so that I'm currently in higher education as a games developer because i thought it would be the only way to see the game of my dreams. Now it seems larian has beaten me to it and delivered a masterpiece of design. Never have I ever had so many choices, so much freedom, so much potential. Throughout my first and second playthrough much of my time was spent thinking about things to do next time -theres that much to do !. You can test your combat skills, slay your foes, discover secrets, cry, or fall in love (either with a character that puts real people to shame or with the baeuty of Faerun). This is a must play just like elden ring or minecraft or read dead redemtion. Even if it's not your genre, this demands your attention.… Expand
  3. SomberMitsuki
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    A return to what used to be a standard in the gaming industry. A feature complete, microtransactionless game that is well polished. I wasn't one of those hyped for this game. In fact this is my first time playing the series. However doing so takes me back to a time when rpgs had solid fun stories, freedom of choice and yes, not free from the consequences of those choices.

    The combat    A return to what used to be a standard in the gaming industry. A feature complete, microtransactionless game that is well polished. I wasn't one of those hyped for this game. In fact this is my first time playing the series. However doing so takes me back to a time when rpgs had solid fun stories, freedom of choice and yes, not free from the consequences of those choices.

    The combat took a while for me to understand as did most of the systems of the game but once you do you realize there is an unprecedented freedom in how you approach challenges and combat.
    What to be sneaky and set up explosive boxes and flamable bottles to nuke an enemy? You can!! Want to charge in sword swinging, your mage support casting the big spells that go boom while your cleric keeps you healed and healthy, you can!

    I looked at the complaints on here before buying the game and frankly I'm happy a friend made me get and play it anything. Most whining are either.

    1. "Oh no the game has teh gay and pronouns!! how dare it be so woke" seriously grow up. Don't wanna play a gay character? Then don't.
    2. "it's over hyped cause game media" As someone whom doesn't really follow game media any more cause I know they over hype stuff, I can attest these are just people being contrarian. The "it's popular so it must suck" types.
    3. those so brain washed by the game industry that they rush to attack an actual good game cause their favorite dev on twitter said it was bad
    or...
    4. they don't understand d&d at all.    … Expand
  4. Meshkii
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    i never thought i'm gonna enjoy so much playing another game after elden ring ,but o boy let me tell you this one is craaaazyyy ,the graphics ,the environment , characters , choices , combat . there is nothing wrong with this game
  5. Ghaiana
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    I don't like the point and click system, I don't like the combat, I don't like the 3d from above. That all reminds me of games from the nineties. The art work is nice, but I get shivers from the voice over. It's not for me.
  6. spaghettisaddle
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    easily the best game to come out in years. no play through has to be the same. can easily be played through over 5 times due to how many choices actually effect the story. the only argument ive seen that is more of an opinion, is that some people wont like the turn-based combat. a lot of the bad reviews i've seen are just toxic people coming over from the star field reviews
  7. omen3608
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Larian managed to build an absolutely amazing world. Some of the characters strafe a bit far from what I would consider to be a classic fantasy scenario, but the overall experience more than makes up for it. The combat feels satisfying and the sheer amount of ways to approach problems are mind-boggling.
  8. matchworld
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    One of the best CRPG game I have ever played.

    -1 because of ACT 3 bugs during early access launch.
  9. XRaeRX
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Larian made it. original new generation rpg game.the scrips, narrative, characters, amazing
  10. TommyGrim77
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Beautifully handcrafted content, graphics, voice acting, combat, etc etc. GOTY
  11. kntz
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    The best example for the market and game developers worldwide. The real GOTY 2023. So far, Baldur's Gate 3 is the best game of the decade. There is hope for the gaming industry.
  12. KanekoChan
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Ho adorato questo gioco. Si vede che Larian ha passione in quello che fa. Rispetto alle altre case tripla A che ricercano ormai solo il modo di come guadagnare piu' facilmente e di accontentare la massa.
  13. jmcc84
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The PERFECT RPG, Bioware should learn from this game, AAA publishers does'nt make games like this anymore, LAZY developers complaining about the large scope of the game just shows how screwed up the industry is nowadays.
  14. Tomcat2049
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing old-school CRPG with nice visuals, interesting gameplay and great storyline. Perfect game!
  15. Morfalath96
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    500h in and i still want more

    The amount of ways you can approach quests and combats, the amount of freedom of choice and reaction by the game and is incredible. Larian accounted for people to sneak, steal, move objects, etc and have NPCs reacting to that.

    So many hours of cinematic perfection through mo-cap and just great writing overall
  16. Violaoo
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I was never a fan of cRpg games. But good comments online made me try this game. And OHH BOYYY glad i checked it.
    Game is amazing, From Quests to story line, from world to explore to combat, from great amount of spells to fantastic options to create YOUR Own person with skills and acting as you wish.
    This is GOTY for 2023, as a game that didnt had huge budget for promotion in media they    I was never a fan of cRpg games. But good comments online made me try this game. And OHH BOYYY glad i checked it.
    Game is amazing, From Quests to story line, from world to explore to combat, from great amount of spells to fantastic options to create YOUR Own person with skills and acting as you wish.
    This is GOTY for 2023, as a game that didnt had huge budget for promotion in media they nailed it in every ascpet of the game.
    Biggest supprise of 2023 soo far.
    I LOVE IT! (even if i hated crpgs before!)    … Expand
  17. bartekm777
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    A proof that it's possible to make a great game with a soul. More companies should take example from Larian, I played their other games and all of them are really good and each one is better then previous one. Highly recommend to everyone!
  18. AndrePanza
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    The best experience of the year, the ultimate digital D&D experience.
    The game has a good setting, dialogues and everything needed to make an RPG flow, apart from the incredible graphics. I recommend.
  19. zoomer666
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    deducting a single point for Act 3 because it was buggy and that the endings were lackluster on top of the story beats in Act 3 sort of feelings like they were stitched together from the remnants of cut content, they can earn it back with an Enhanced Edition.
  20. MccuddeN
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Bu yılın en iyi oyunu. Yılın oyunu ödülü alması gerek. Starfield daha popüler diye umarım ödülü ona vermezler.
  21. denrussia1
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    GOTY for sure. complete game under 140 hours and want more. waiting for Enchanced edition. ty
  22. xSilverback87
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Baldurs Gate 3 is a perfect gem. They translated Dungeons and Dragons from the table, with paper, pencil and dices to your screen. Characters are well built, story is fascinating you want to know more. It’s perfect
  23. MiguelD
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Never played D&D, but this is just an amazing game. This game has been developed with love and passion with a highly skilled team with high standards and commitment.

    1: Great story and a beautiful world. 2: Great characters. 3: Amazing amount of detail! 4: Side quests that actually make sense. 5: Finally a game that's actually worth your money. 6: A developer and publisher that    Never played D&D, but this is just an amazing game. This game has been developed with love and passion with a highly skilled team with high standards and commitment.

    1: Great story and a beautiful world.
    2: Great characters.
    3: Amazing amount of detail!
    4: Side quests that actually make sense.
    5: Finally a game that's actually worth your money.
    6: A developer and publisher that actually cares about their product and the gaming community.
    7: Next level replay value!
    8: Multiplayer co-op.    … Expand
  24. Edwardtheone
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    It is amazing game. Great expirience. Well done just well done !!! This is Real RPG expirience
  25. BraidzMC
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I don't hand out 10's very often. The last game I considered an imperfect 10 is Dark Souls 1, The game before that was Majora's Mask.
    I say Imperfect 10 because there is no such thing as a true 10, every game has some bugs somewhere.

    It's a 10.

    Game of the generation.
  26. corillian
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    RPG of the Decade....Graphics, Music, Story, Gameplay...it's all Top Notch.
    But it's not for everyone... Action Focused Players will not love this turn-based-combat.

    For me it is Larian's Masterpiece and i hope there is more to come from this developer...
  27. pikotara
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в этом году 12/10 сумасшедшая реиграбельность
  28. Thanandar
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    Weakest Baldurs Game in 2 very important for RPG categories , companions and story . Combat is nice exploration is nice too. But you can feel that its name Baldurs Gate just to get some free marketing . Overall good RPG , very medium Baldurs Gate
  29. anton_ego
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    It's good but not the flawless masterpiece it's being held up as. Characters are very fan services and annoying. Inventory management is a nightmare. The camera is atrocious. Game is very buggy and the quality falls of hard after act 1. 5E is not a great system for combat video games unless you're playing a spellcaster.

    But the rpg aspects are fantastic and it's clearly a labor of    It's good but not the flawless masterpiece it's being held up as. Characters are very fan services and annoying. Inventory management is a nightmare. The camera is atrocious. Game is very buggy and the quality falls of hard after act 1. 5E is not a great system for combat video games unless you're playing a spellcaster.

    But the rpg aspects are fantastic and it's clearly a labor of love. Just hope Larian thinks a bit more about QoL features in the future.    … Expand
  30. hyperreality-
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This game is a must play if you like RPGs, even if you feel like you may not like turn based combat.
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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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