Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Penorama
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I don't remember the last time I actually enjoyed a game every single franchise is meh.... now but this game it has reignited my passion for games
  2. Jimbios
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The new standard for RPG games. The time of MTX hell is comming to an end. Thankyou Larian
  3. Oxymandias
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I have never played a RPG with so many different ways of approaching the story or plot. It is amazing.
  4. Adco
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is exceptional. Larian Studios just did something fantastic with this, there are so many good aspects to the game. Just play it.
  5. Zendeman
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Never played DnD, nor previous Baldur's Gate games, I was never heavy into fantasy world.
    But here I am, absolutely in love with this game, there are so many situations where I'm left with a huge smile on my face when playing this game.
    I never really was a person to play through a story driven single-player game multiple times and here I just can't wait to start again and see all the    Never played DnD, nor previous Baldur's Gate games, I was never heavy into fantasy world.
    But here I am, absolutely in love with this game, there are so many situations where I'm left with a huge smile on my face when playing this game.
    I never really was a person to play through a story driven single-player game multiple times and here I just can't wait to start again and see all the different interactions. The story is great so far, I try to read everything I find and it's amazing how subtle, but meaningful it is.
    And the Voice Acting, my god the Voice Acting, it's simply amazing.
    I've been playing games my whole life and never got so immersed with the world and it's characters.
    And to think that such a gem of a game was brought to us in such a dark times for gaming, thank you Larians.    … Expand
  6. Piponce
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This may be my favorite game of all time. So much story, beautiful graphics. Depending on the person I could understand its not their cup of tea, but how can there be any negative reviews for this masterpiece. Shame on you, negative reviews are for broken games and ones with ridiculous monetization.
    Basically one of the GOAT
  7. kozhilya
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    If you are reading this review to understand whether you should buy this game or not, then my advice will be very simple.

    Give this game a chance. It doesn't matter if you're familiar with the Dungeons & Dragons series, other Larian games, or previous games from the Baldur's Gate series. This game requires no preparation in order to start playing, although some understanding of D&D    If you are reading this review to understand whether you should buy this game or not, then my advice will be very simple.

    Give this game a chance.

    It doesn't matter if you're familiar with the Dungeons & Dragons series, other Larian games, or previous games from the Baldur's Gate series. This game requires no preparation in order to start playing, although some understanding of D&D 5e will be very helpful.

    It doesn't matter if you like the turn-based cRPG genre in general. This genre is definitely not for everyone; BG3 requires a lot of time to be completed. You will probably replay for several hours a single huge fight, which in the reality of the in-game world would last a maximum of a minute, without being able to speed up the animations of characters.

    It doesn't matter if you want full control over your game experience or if you give control to the randomness of the dice. Most of the choices are YOURS in dialogue, and the world will respond to them. And if something did not go as you wanted, nothing stops you from "save scumming" (when you quick reload the game to get the desired outcome) the hell out of this game other than your own forgetfulness of pressing F5. On that note...

    It doesn't matter if you want or don't want that famous bear scene in your play-through. Want a scene with a bear? With a demon? With a vampire? With an alien? Just with a character of the opposite sex? With no one? The world is your oyster.

    That said, It must be pointed out that this game has some things that might be annoying for some players. Ally AI in battles might be too aggressive, so an NPC you want to live will rush forward, will be focused, and will die in a single round of combat, so you'll have to replay the whole battle even if it was the 9th and last one of long combat. The inventory is too old-school and requires a lot of management, especially if you want to swap group compositions from combat to combat. And bugs, which exist but are not regular and are actively fixed by developers.

    But still, these problems are not crucial and might be even better for this style of game, so I'll give this game 10.

    This is a game that has been created for many years by people who really love it.

    This is a game that does not try to suck money out of the player in any way possible.

    This is a game that might be the game of the year at least, or even of the decade, or of all times.

    Thank you, Larian. Praise the absolute!    … Expand
  8. Lethum1986
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    A Love Letter to Baldur's Gate 3, Through the Lens of a Lifelong Gamer

    Ladies and gents, boys and girls, and all lovers of pixelated glory, gather round as I regale you with a tale of a video game experience that's unlike any other. You see, I’ve been basking in the electronic glow of video games since I was a wee lad of 6. Yep, back when pixels were as big as bricks and controllers    A Love Letter to Baldur's Gate 3, Through the Lens of a Lifelong Gamer

    Ladies and gents, boys and girls, and all lovers of pixelated glory, gather round as I regale you with a tale of a video game experience that's unlike any other. You see, I’ve been basking in the electronic glow of video games since I was a wee lad of 6. Yep, back when pixels were as big as bricks and controllers were corded leashes that kept you within a 2-foot radius of the console.

    Fast forward to now, a ripe age of 40. That’s right, I’ve spent 34 illustrious years on this virtual journey, hopping from one digital world to the next. From the blocky landscapes of Pong to the sprawling realms of the latest RPGs, I've seen it all. But nothing, and I do mean nothing, has quite rocked my socks like "Baldur’s Gate 3."

    Let's put this into perspective. Over the years, I've saved princesses more times than I've actually gone on real dates (don't tell my wife). I've built empires, toppled alien invasions, and even made a digital duck jump over pixelated trucks. Yet, all of that pales in comparison to the epicness of Baldur's Gate 3.

    Why? Well, for starters, the characters! Oh, the characters! They're more layered than my mom's lasagna and that’s saying something. Conversations in the game are so riveting, I find myself questioning my social skills outside of it. “Why can’t I persuade the barista like I persuade a goblin chieftain?” I ask, as I sip my not-so-free extra shot latte.

    Then there’s the storyline. It’s like diving into a book where you don’t just read the words, but you live them. With every twist and turn, my heart rate oscillates like a roller coaster, and not just because of my age and questionable diet.

    Oh, and don’t get me started on the graphics. There were moments I had to pinch myself, and not just because I sat for hours and lost feeling in my leg. It’s the kind of visual delight that makes you wonder if you're playing a game or if you've been transported to an alternate reality. Maybe, just maybe, my years of gaming have finally granted me that special power!

    In short, Baldur’s Gate 3 is not just a game. It’s an experience. A tour de force in digital storytelling and a testament to how far we’ve come since those blocky pixels of yore. So here I am, a 40-year-old kid, standing on the virtual mountaintop, shouting, “THIS is the pinnacle of gaming!”

    Thank you, Larian Studios, for reminding me why I’ve been glued to the screen for 34 years and counting. Here's to many more hours of losing myself (and occasionally my legs) in the enchanting world you’ve created.    … Expand
  9. Guilwther
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Esse é o jogo da minha vida, tudo que faço é pensando em voltar pro game.
  10. Momottin
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Absolutely stunning. It's not a bad thing, but you need to be prepared for some bloody battles. I just can't believe it will get better with next patch!
  11. eGAINSBORO
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Yoruma goty yazıp 0 veren insanlar görüyorum, anlam veremeyince geldim oy verdim.
  12. Moshan
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Playing this game feels like being part of a fantasy TV series.

    I love the way the story unfolds, the choices are relevant to the player experience and overall the game is so immersive that often I can't even tell how much time I spent on side activities.

    A brilliant RPG experience!
  13. mojoejoey
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Possibly the most worth-it 60 EUR i spent on games this year. Having played a little of D:OS2 and D:OS, I knew what to expect in terms of combat (turn-based, environmental effects, etc.) and dialogue. It certainly lived up to the hype!

    I only started playing in-person, DnD one-shots with groups of friends, and this game feels very much the same way, and i love it! Dialogue and their    Possibly the most worth-it 60 EUR i spent on games this year. Having played a little of D:OS2 and D:OS, I knew what to expect in terms of combat (turn-based, environmental effects, etc.) and dialogue. It certainly lived up to the hype!

    I only started playing in-person, DnD one-shots with groups of friends, and this game feels very much the same way, and i love it! Dialogue and their consequences are great; the battle system, although could be slow at times, gives your tactical muscles some work out; the art and landscape/environment are top-notch!    … Expand
  14. Valimar
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Played the game for a few hours and it seems cool, I will probably finish it a few times
  15. pekanius
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Best CRPG ever! Thank you, Larian team. I'm already played about 120 hours and didn't get tired. I hope Larian will make more games like this.
  16. ShadowWizard
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece.

    Best game I've played in years. 10/10. I've not played a turn based RPG like this before but I've really enjoyed playing BG3 so far and look forward to finishing everything the game has to offer. Larian sets a new high standard in RPG's and games in general. BG3 100% deserves game of the year. Great immersion, great story, great voice acting, interesting and fun    Masterpiece.

    Best game I've played in years. 10/10. I've not played a turn based RPG like this before but I've really enjoyed playing BG3 so far and look forward to finishing everything the game has to offer.

    Larian sets a new high standard in RPG's and games in general. BG3 100% deserves game of the year. Great immersion, great story, great voice acting, interesting and fun mechanics. Very refreshing compared to some of the messy broken titles, triple A devs have released in the last few years. This is how its done.

    Well done Larian.    … Expand
  17. Syphiss_
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Spent more than one hour simply to create my first character (and that was during the Early Access era!!!) At that point, the game knows you'll never ask for a Steam refund so it offers you the full immersion: oh you want RPG, real role-play, so you need to be able to create your own hero, I've got the tools. This RPG is a SOLID, RICH, ENGAGING, ENTERTAINING experience that, one could say,Spent more than one hour simply to create my first character (and that was during the Early Access era!!!) At that point, the game knows you'll never ask for a Steam refund so it offers you the full immersion: oh you want RPG, real role-play, so you need to be able to create your own hero, I've got the tools. This RPG is a SOLID, RICH, ENGAGING, ENTERTAINING experience that, one could say, establishes a "new standard" (you know it was coming). I find myself trying to explore every path with my good Druid, often chaging form to access new zones and... damn! should I have succeeded this perception check I would have found the button and not used a skill. And when you want to create a new character, choose different paths, know that the developers already know what you'll try during your second playthrough, perhaps even your third and sixteenth. Larian, I will remember this crypt and those armed skeletons, and I now know you knew I would disarm them the second time around. Baldur's Gate 3 is Larian's gift to us players who want and love a true RPG, turn based, with options beyond our dreams. I mean I converted one bad guy leader into a walking corpse, which ultimately led me to be attacked by an entire village of mushroom: how should I have known? Everytime I think of little me enjoying Divine Divinity, I can now add grown up enjoying BG3. I dream of BG3 and different paths and strategies, that's how I know this game good, real good. Thank you Larian, you've won my future support for everything you'll do. Time to continue my search of an Illithid cure.
    PS: some doors are meant to stay closed ;-)    … Expand
  18. Shibewhy
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This is a ridiculously good game. The story, the character arcs, the epic twists and the cutscenes. And all of that combined with D&D5. I've never been so satisfied with a game before.
  19. brummieben
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I was waiting for a game to topple The Witcher 3. I didn't think it would happen in the 2020s.
    Thank you Larian for pouring your hearts into this masterwork and rising above the repetitive nonsense we've become accustomed to.
  20. TheStoneZilla
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Game of the decade right here. I want more games like this. Feature complete on launch, not riddled with microtransactions, and a wonderful crpg experience.
  21. hack-and-hide
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This is truly an amazing game. At the moment I have only reached the second act, but my impressions are extremely positive. Decisions and consequences, environment, dialogues, characters. Everything is amazingly done. I'm really worried about the consequences, about the fate of every character that I've met. Thank you, Larian, for an incredible experience!
  22. Tykes
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I have enjoyed DND 5e for some time and played with friends, always hoping it could be expressed in a modular game, so we could all enjoy it together seamlessly with no need for a DM. BG3 delivers one of the most extensive, enjoyable stories and gameplay for a TRPG I have ever played. Everything feels like it is impactful, your actions matter and to top it off the combat is fantastic. ForI have enjoyed DND 5e for some time and played with friends, always hoping it could be expressed in a modular game, so we could all enjoy it together seamlessly with no need for a DM. BG3 delivers one of the most extensive, enjoyable stories and gameplay for a TRPG I have ever played. Everything feels like it is impactful, your actions matter and to top it off the combat is fantastic. For those who love DND and gaming there is no game better.… Expand
  23. ymoymoymo
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The best RPG. The first well-made DnD game in the world, where unlike Pathfinder and other old slags you play a computer game, not a crookedly transferred board game to computer realities. Larian geniuses
  24. sizo2013
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    simply the best game in 2023 the gameplay story and atmosphere is 10/10 pure 100 hours of joy
  25. eidriaen
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I've been a massive Baldur's Gate fan for years, replaying the games several times. I'm also a DnD DM and seasoned RPG player, and I can honestly say that Larian Studios nailed it!

    The character stories/arcs are engaging and interesting. There is depth to the decisions they make, what they react to, and a variety of personality types. There are sad moments, humorous scenes and moral    I've been a massive Baldur's Gate fan for years, replaying the games several times. I'm also a DnD DM and seasoned RPG player, and I can honestly say that Larian Studios nailed it!

    The character stories/arcs are engaging and interesting. There is depth to the decisions they make, what they react to, and a variety of personality types. There are sad moments, humorous scenes and moral grey areas that are genuinely difficult to decide.

    As a fellow game designer, I commend Larian Studios for how they have implemented DnD 5e mechanics. DnD combat can, at types, be prolonged and sluggish, but they've made the combat feel relatively fast and epic.

    I had already spent over 100h in Early Access, and it's a joy to see all the changes Larian have made in the final release (for the better).

    More game design companies should look at Larian Studios as a blueprint for creating a well-rounded game. This game has been made with passion.    … Expand
  26. Josecl
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, pocos le pueden hacer frente, emocionante y goty del año
  27. BountyClaws
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing. This is the perfect 5e game. Everything you would expect out of a DnD game and more.
    Even if you don't like DnD, or have never played it, this game stands out as one of the best games of all time.
  28. RogiNicba
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    An amazing game. Haven't been so immersed in a game and it's characters for perhaps decades. Highly recommended!
  29. SBGNemec
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Llevo unas 80horas, estoy casi por el final del acto 2 y no deja de sorprenderme la cantidad de cosas por hacer. Llevaba tiempo sin estar tan enganchado a un juego. Y mira que los combates por turno no fue lo mío. Le pondría un 9,5 ya que tiene sus fallos.
  30. Billmz
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is HUGE. There is so much depth in almost every aspect of the game, that it defies belief that ANY game studio, much less one the size of Larian, could have come up with so much great content. It is truly astounding!

    In terms of story, immersion, characters, level progression, monster interaction and variety, magic system, soundtrack, world-building, crafting, and last but    This game is HUGE. There is so much depth in almost every aspect of the game, that it defies belief that ANY game studio, much less one the size of Larian, could have come up with so much great content. It is truly astounding!

    In terms of story, immersion, characters, level progression, monster interaction and variety, magic system, soundtrack, world-building, crafting, and last but not least, player agency - this is quite simply the best video game RPG ever made. Full stop.    … 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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