Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. xrposiedon
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    10/10 Non gamers even may like this game. My wife who doesnt even play video games, went 6 hours straight on BG3 her first day, followed by her buying it and downloading it as her first game she has ever bought. Yes...its that good for the average person.
  2. Kalle1234
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    From the producers of the great game Divinity 2, they have finally outdone themself and created an even wider and better RPG game that shows us how AAA titles really should look.
  3. yerbalxrdx
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Love it love it love it. Larian is the best, masterpiece just like Divinity Original Sin 2.
  4. pacoguti
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    The best game I've ever played in my life. Flawless and perfect. We need more games like this.
  5. jamesthessj4
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    A ten to stick to those idiots giving it a 0. Is the game perfect, no. Is it a 0? No. Only a brain-dead idiot would give this game a 0.
  6. ssjrayane
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    i think even if you dont like the strategy game turn-based you must give this one a shot
    i hope this game wil be GOTY 2023
  7. Smashz
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE! The way that the story rolls and the possibilities are almost infinite. And also the dev team seems to be really interested in the community feedback.
  8. Orden14
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game of the decade, THE must-play. Even if you're not into dungeons&dragons or not a RPG player at all, Baldur's gate 3 will be able to suck your soul into this wonderful universe.
    Don't be scared of the seemingly hard mechanics the game has to offer, you will learn the core rules quite quickly and grow fond of the game within the blink of an eye. During your character's    Simply the best game of the decade, THE must-play. Even if you're not into dungeons&dragons or not a RPG player at all, Baldur's gate 3 will be able to suck your soul into this wonderful universe.
    Don't be scared of the seemingly hard mechanics the game has to offer, you will learn the core rules quite quickly and grow fond of the game within the blink of an eye. During your character's and his companions' wonderful (or dark) journey, you will write your own epic tale based on all the choices you'll be asked to make.    … Expand
  9. SheijuSucces
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    A rare game without microtransactions, a passion for video games in their purest form, manages to bring together a niche public and a casual audience. 10/10 Larian Studio GOTY
  10. manatheros
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    If you have fine tastes and enjoyed:

    - Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 - Planescape: Torment - Dragon Age: Origins Then you'll be happy to know that Baldur's Gate 3 is a worthy successor, and the game we've awaited for a very long time. It has: - Great combat - Great story and dialogue - A deep, rich, textured world - Interesting choices - Beautiful graphics, animation, and voice    If you have fine tastes and enjoyed:

    - Baldur's Gate 1 and 2
    - Planescape: Torment
    - Dragon Age: Origins

    Then you'll be happy to know that Baldur's Gate 3 is a worthy successor, and the game we've awaited for a very long time.

    It has:
    - Great combat
    - Great story and dialogue
    - A deep, rich, textured world
    - Interesting choices
    - Beautiful graphics, animation, and voice work

    Like with any game, there's a few bugs, ranging from minor to moderate, but they're getting fixed as I type this. Maybe 1% of the time, I wish there were some different dialogue options available or even more freedom in the end game, but for a game of this magnitude, it's a trap to get hypercritical over something small when the whole is so grandiose.

    Swen Vincke is a treasure and must be protected at all costs. That's why he wears that armor. He knows.    … Expand
  11. ands93
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Jogo sensacional! Muito divertido, absolutamente completo em interações e criatividade em combate e ações. Um RPG fiel ao gênero! Impecável!
  12. Ryu-shin
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Honnestly speaking, it's been year I haven't play so long and enjoy so much à game.
    I have 300 hours on it and I still enjoy it, they are always New thing to do.
    It's been years since à real full game was release with no need of dlc or thing like that even if I cry for have one. The positif point : - the scénario -the ost -the gameplay (you like or you dont like it dépend of the view    Honnestly speaking, it's been year I haven't play so long and enjoy so much à game.
    I have 300 hours on it and I still enjoy it, they are always New thing to do.
    It's been years since à real full game was release with no need of dlc or thing like that even if I cry for have one.
    The positif point :
    - the scénario
    -the ost -the gameplay (you like or you dont like it dépend of the view of everyone me I love it.)
    - the fact you can play again and again you have like always New thing to do
    - the multiplayer
    The négative point :
    -some bug but I didnt see it to often
    -the need of good machine for have à good experience But it still à 10 for me I really love it and I still continue play it
    that game is really a love letter from the developper i can only recommand
    that game is my GOTY    … Expand
  13. rainmedwn
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    best crpg of this decade. Larian, u guys r amazing. thx for the experience.
  14. Defianth8
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Is amazing the care they took with every single detail in this game. The best RPG I’ve played since Witcher 3.
  15. pedronson
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    o jogo mais impressionante que já presenciei desde de os grandes clássicos dos anos 90. Que ainda os supera de todas as maneiras possíveis, como é de se esperar pelo avanço de técnicas e tecnologias. Uma obra feita por uma empresa dirigida por pessoas que notavelmente amam o gênero, ao invés de simplesmente empresários que olham apenas análises de mercado
  16. Vashkur
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    49 yrs young here, started on a C64 with Ghostbusters as one of the first games that I fell in love with. It had a cool progression and upgrade mechanic but you had to load it from a Cassette Deck! Anyone under the age of 40 can google that last bit. I played the original BG and BG 2 and I can say that BG3 is honestly one of the best Games I've ever played. Not to mention its a complete49 yrs young here, started on a C64 with Ghostbusters as one of the first games that I fell in love with. It had a cool progression and upgrade mechanic but you had to load it from a Cassette Deck! Anyone under the age of 40 can google that last bit. I played the original BG and BG 2 and I can say that BG3 is honestly one of the best Games I've ever played. Not to mention its a complete gaming experience out of the box! Larian Studios have shown the rest of the industry that you can make a great game that's a financial success, which doesn't treat their player base like blood bags of cash while they Vampire like suck us dry of our hard earned cash with Microtransactions, Loot Boxes etc etc. Everyone at Larian who worked on this, My Gratitude is boundless. And as I was fond of saying during my D and D Days May the wind be always at your back and the road always rise to meet your feet.… Expand
  17. Bluebasil
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    So much replayability, so much depth. Amazing for single player, but also Imo the best multiplayer game by far.
  18. Max_Settings
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Best game in decades. Simply a masterpiece.

    Summary: buy it, play it, love it Gameplay- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Nothing special ☐ Okay ☐ Bad Graphics- ☑ Masterpiece ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Will do ☐ Bad ☐ Awful Audio ☑ Amazing ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad Audience ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Everyone Story- ☑ Lovely ☐ Good ☐ Average ☐    Best game in decades. Simply a masterpiece.

    Summary: buy it, play it, love it

    Gameplay-
    ☑ Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Nothing special
    ☐ Okay
    ☐ Bad

    Graphics-
    ☑ Masterpiece
    ☐ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Will do
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Awful

    Audio
    ☑ Amazing
    ☐ Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad

    Audience
    ☐ Kids
    ☑ Teens
    ☑ Adults
    ☐ Everyone

    Story-
    ☑ Lovely
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Average
    ☐ Not great
    ☐ None

    Difficult-
    ☐ Just press a bunch of buttons
    ☐ Easy
    ☐ Significant brain usage
    ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Not so easy
    ☐ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    Grind-
    ☑ Nothing ☐ Only if you care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isnt necessary to progress ☐ A bit grindy sometimes ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ Insanity Game Time- ☐ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☑ Depends on you ☐ Endless Price ☑ Just buy it ☐ Worth the price ☐ Wait for sale ☐ Maybe if you have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended    … Expand
  19. Heiso
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    C'est l'un des plus grand jeu que j'ai fait, des jeux qui m'ont prit autant de 'passion' sont rare. Je ne voit pas le temps passer il y a tellement de possibilités et il est si dense, il m'a fait l'effet "the witcher" , se retrouver dans un univers si complet que je me retrouve à regarder plein de vidéo sur you tube pour en savoir plus sur l'univers du jeu (donjon & dragon ici) . Ne pasC'est l'un des plus grand jeu que j'ai fait, des jeux qui m'ont prit autant de 'passion' sont rare. Je ne voit pas le temps passer il y a tellement de possibilités et il est si dense, il m'a fait l'effet "the witcher" , se retrouver dans un univers si complet que je me retrouve à regarder plein de vidéo sur you tube pour en savoir plus sur l'univers du jeu (donjon & dragon ici) . Ne pas connaître l'univers du jeu et/ou les autres Baldur n'est pas un frein pour faire le jeu , des résumer des autres jeux existe et you tube a beaucoup d'expert passionné pour nous en apprendre toujours plus. Le jeu est incroyable, sûrement une des meilleures expérience que j'ai jamais eu depuis vraiment très longtemps, j'ai tester énormément de jeu tour par tour et je n'ai jamais vraiment aimé car ça m'ennuyais mais là j'ai appris à aimer ça et me rendre compte que c'est en aucun cas gênant. Bref il faut y jouer vraiment , ça serait louper une expérience que de ne pas essayer ou d'avoir peur du système du jeu qui peut faire peur même pour les néophytes (jamais jouer a de jeu de rôle papier ou autre Baldur / divinity etc) . Foncez ! Larian Studio je vous aime et merci pour votre jeu… Expand
  20. Pixxxx
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Combat was daunting for me because I never played DnD but I feel like all the hours I played Xcom helped a lot. The writing, characters, story, voice acting, cutscenes, game systems is just absolutely perfect. Contrary to salty developers this game DID set a NEW STANDARD. To other studios: maybe if you'd spend time making a fun, rich, satisfying game instead ofAbsolute masterpiece. Combat was daunting for me because I never played DnD but I feel like all the hours I played Xcom helped a lot. The writing, characters, story, voice acting, cutscenes, game systems is just absolutely perfect. Contrary to salty developers this game DID set a NEW STANDARD. To other studios: maybe if you'd spend time making a fun, rich, satisfying game instead of focusing on how to monetize the ever living **** out of them you could achieve such greatness as Larian did. Instead of crying foul LEARN from them and emulate them. If BG3 doesn't win GOTY 2023 this industry is corrupt and I will pirate EVERYTHING except for Larian games.… Expand
  21. c00ckiez
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I've spent an ungodly amount of time on BG1&2 - checking almost every corner, every chest, every interaction, every dialogue, every book. I loved these games.
    From this point of view, BG3 is a worthy successor. Lots of dialogues, choices and events.
    I thought the real-time + pause combat from BG1&2 was perfect - but the turn-based combat in BG3 is SO MUCH BETTER! I'm embarassed to admit    I've spent an ungodly amount of time on BG1&2 - checking almost every corner, every chest, every interaction, every dialogue, every book. I loved these games.
    From this point of view, BG3 is a worthy successor. Lots of dialogues, choices and events.
    I thought the real-time + pause combat from BG1&2 was perfect - but the turn-based combat in BG3 is SO MUCH BETTER! I'm embarassed to admit how many times I placed my dude at the edge of a chasm to seeing him fall down because he was pushed by the enemy. Something so blatantly obvious, but makes combat so refreshing - at least compared to previous BG's.
    I love the enriched rest/camp mechanic, changing surroundings, requiring supplies (finally we have to eat and drink!)
    Graphics and animations are cool, the landspaces are beautiful.
    I love this game and I will consume every tiny bit of it, just like I did with BG1 and BG2.    … Expand
  22. Pepperyounggam
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    What? you still didn't buy this gem of a game yet?

    better stop calling yourself a gamer then....

    also to devs whining about how larian is setting unrealistic standards for gamers...

    This is a standard for games. what you guys have is shameful to be called a standard.

    Just try to earn your bread in another industry plz.
  23. TomeG1
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    After 35 hours still in act 1 but this game is awesome and it saddens me that companies like activision, blizzard, ea, microsoft are so ignorant to the fact that a good and well made game will sell regardless. Not implementing microtransactions or dark patterns in a game and releasing future complete games should not be an option but a mandatory thing for every AAA game that we are payingAfter 35 hours still in act 1 but this game is awesome and it saddens me that companies like activision, blizzard, ea, microsoft are so ignorant to the fact that a good and well made game will sell regardless. Not implementing microtransactions or dark patterns in a game and releasing future complete games should not be an option but a mandatory thing for every AAA game that we are paying for as consumers.… Expand
  24. DavidBayon
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    This game is a 10 stars of 5. I've never post on metacritic before and Larian "make" me want to do it, because they deserve the ducking GOTY. -Complex and at the same time simple lovely/hateful characters -Beautfil, huge, masive and scary enviroments -Huge diversity of enemies and npcs. Plus hundres of ways to manage the battles or even tons of ways to avoid    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    This game is a 10 stars of 5.

    I've never post on metacritic before and Larian "make" me want to do it, because they deserve the ducking GOTY.

    -Complex and at the same time simple lovely/hateful characters
    -Beautfil, huge, masive and scary enviroments
    -Huge diversity of enemies and npcs. Plus hundres of ways to manage the battles or even tons of ways to avoid battles and do it just poisoned beer, rolling dices in a conversation meanwhile your rogue steal them or just avoinding the quest and exploring another area if you will.
    -The music gorgeous
    -If you play it by yourself and play with friends you could choose other pacings, so you wont get bored. Its fricking amazing.

    Ps: I've being playing the game for 135hrs so far, just if you are wondering,    … Expand
  25. Equinox0607
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    En iyi rpg ,oyunun sunduğu özgürlük neredeyse sonsuz , şunu yapabilir miyim diyorsanız büyük ihtimal yapabiliyorsunuzdur.
  26. Xetraid
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game is impeccable, amazing and I truly think they set the standard.

    The endings and Epilogue is not that good, but outside of that this whole game is a must play.
  27. supermiguelito
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    El juego es un sueño, generoso en contenido, maravilloso para sesiones largas y cortas. Me devuelve a aquel niño de 15 años que se paso el Baldurs 1,2 y Expansion. Jugar a este juego me hace feliz. Un auténtico 10.
  28. RayGunnm
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I am mostly giving my review based on the game soundtrack, but nonetheless I have seen multiple videos and multiple moments where this game delivers something truly special. An occasion for the player to get lost in this world. The soundtrack is absolutely mind blowing. The gentle tones and the ones that makes your blood boil, making you immersed in every single moment of peace, joy,I am mostly giving my review based on the game soundtrack, but nonetheless I have seen multiple videos and multiple moments where this game delivers something truly special. An occasion for the player to get lost in this world. The soundtrack is absolutely mind blowing. The gentle tones and the ones that makes your blood boil, making you immersed in every single moment of peace, joy, battle and sorrow.… Expand
  29. Jarlaxle1000
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Es el mejor juego de rol de la historia. Después de jugar mi primera run en este juego, puedo decir que me he enamorado de este tipo de juegos al que hace años que no jugaba. Desde el Dragón Age Origins no he tenido algo tan divertido y a la vez con tanto contenido. Y decir sobre todo que este juego es insuperable.
  30. Sterben_
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    That's awesome game. And that's my first review on metacritic, special for Baldur's Gate 3. My little advice for newbies: do what you want to do, don't lock at consequences, "best's" choices, on guides "how to find a legendary sword on 1lvl" and etc. That's your adventure, be pleasure with it.
    I hope other RPG/CRPG developers will be take an example from Larian.
    Sorry if my English    That's awesome game. And that's my first review on metacritic, special for Baldur's Gate 3. My little advice for newbies: do what you want to do, don't lock at consequences, "best's" choices, on guides "how to find a legendary sword on 1lvl" and etc. That's your adventure, be pleasure with it.
    I hope other RPG/CRPG developers will be take an example from Larian.
    Sorry if my English bad. I'm not native speaker.    … Expand
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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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