Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. GougouGaming
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is just perfect. The GOTY by far, but it's by far more than a simple GOTY. It's perfection. I dont think you can play it, and be like "meh, it's ok", it will for sure surprise you and you will want to play it for 12 hours straight. Astonishing, beautiful
  2. edpowers
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Perfection. An absolute gem overall. A very polished game. Amazing depth of character for all NPCs.
  3. Ayumie
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    If this Masterpiece is not getting Goty 2023 we live in a cursed timeline !
  4. Bellu90
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Gioco stupendo molto bello graficamente e artisticamente,il conparto rpg è meraviglioso, esplorare il mondo di gioco è molto gratificante ogni npc che trovi in game puo dirti cose interessanti o sorprenderti con opzioni di dialogo e rende il mondo di gioco uno dei piu credibili. Si percepisce tutto l'amore che gli sviluppatori ci hanno messo nello sviluppo. Super consigliato
  5. Hoboslim
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Such a refreshing game. In a world of fomo, micro-transactions, and exploitation, BG3 feels like what gaming should be; an adventurous journey where you experience and shape the story the way you want it to be told.
  6. Kleptoriumas
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Boy, oh Boy what a game! I played the Divinity series and that was mind blowing.. but this just takes it up a notch...no actually a full feet! Started first playthrough while doing a LAN party and it was so much fun... Now doing a separate one with my friend and we are just cruising enjoying different paths that the game has to offer.

    Sure there are some bugs that can be annoying at    Boy, oh Boy what a game! I played the Divinity series and that was mind blowing.. but this just takes it up a notch...no actually a full feet! Started first playthrough while doing a LAN party and it was so much fun... Now doing a separate one with my friend and we are just cruising enjoying different paths that the game has to offer.

    Sure there are some bugs that can be annoying at some times, but the fact that this studio made a game purely for gamers not for their own greed(micro-transactions, battle passes) deserves a 10. I already can't wait for my third or fourth playthrough. Well done Larian! May you never stop making great games!    … Expand
  7. PungaNobre
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Ao meu ver, já é GOTY. Creio que nenhum outro lançamento desse ano irá proporcionar uma experiência tão incrível quanto essa. Larian tá de parabéns.
  8. jorquin
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best game I've played in a very long time. Possibly the best game I've ever played.
  9. Ulfberg
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    New King has arriverd finally Fallout 2 is on 2nd place in my top game ever.
  10. highheadd
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    It's like we are living the golden age of RPG's. Great game with versatility and fun gameplay.
  11. ApolloGalaxy
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The best game I had play so far. You have liberty to do anything you want, and any action have a reaction. Have romance, combat, history, graphics, build's.
    Also, you can your persona from D&D to the game. I fully recommend.
  12. A-A-RonB
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Finally an RPG that is worthy of the title. GOTY for me. After the disappointment of Diablo IV it is good to get an amazing single player experience from an amazing game. No monetization or live service aspects which is how I want games to be.
  13. The_postalli
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best RPG I've ever played in some time, Baldurs gate is consuming my soul, send help
  14. Natman1025
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Great game. The studio behind this masterpiece had time, budget, and talent to make this colossal piece work. But they made it work, really well in fact. Everything is reactive to what I do, who my character is, and most importantly they made custom origins much more appealing option. Im not bogged down by the fact if I dont play them I loose the cool story like DOS2, and Im not just aGreat game. The studio behind this masterpiece had time, budget, and talent to make this colossal piece work. But they made it work, really well in fact. Everything is reactive to what I do, who my character is, and most importantly they made custom origins much more appealing option. Im not bogged down by the fact if I dont play them I loose the cool story like DOS2, and Im not just a blank slate. I have plenty of background, race, and class options that make the world feel alive.… Expand
  15. Exildor
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best game I have ever played. As a life long gamer this is the first time I have gotten the true Awe and excitement that I got from amazing games as a child. Truly a master piece.
  16. bobbyc88
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This will go down as an all time great of the century no micro transactions , no paywalls , no advertising, no game passes , no level cap or levels behind paywalls , straight 100% game fully complete .. the gameplay mechanics, the story , 17000 branching endings , over 300 hours of voice acting and story , and cinematic videos . Absolutely insane . You have game devs and people who loveThis will go down as an all time great of the century no micro transactions , no paywalls , no advertising, no game passes , no level cap or levels behind paywalls , straight 100% game fully complete .. the gameplay mechanics, the story , 17000 branching endings , over 300 hours of voice acting and story , and cinematic videos . Absolutely insane . You have game devs and people who love micro transactions review bombing the game so they don’t feel stupid for paying for game passes and micro transactions . You know who you people are you clowns… Expand
  17. lemoncheg
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    Pretty cool game with plenty of options and pleasant gameplay. I haven't played Divinity and cannot compare to previous developer's projects but Baldur's Gate 3 is a quality one that was done by really talented people.

    - Graphic: it is great, everything looks awesome and I cannot tell anything bad about it. The locations are detailed and the game is plenty of cool views. During the    Pretty cool game with plenty of options and pleasant gameplay. I haven't played Divinity and cannot compare to previous developer's projects but Baldur's Gate 3 is a quality one that was done by really talented people.

    - Graphic: it is great, everything looks awesome and I cannot tell anything bad about it. The locations are detailed and the game is plenty of cool views. During the whole game (completed 2 acts so far) developers managed to convey the right picture of locations and it makes you fill right atmosphere at the right place.

    - Gameplay: it offers you pretty decent turn-based strategy gameplay, it is not that easy and makes you think and manage your characters properly. You have no tank or healer? Well, you will suffer. But the game aways give you an option to change your party, hire some random mercenaries or simply change your own class or your companions class. There are multiple ways to fight your enemies, burn, freeze them or just push off the cliff or they will do the same to you.

    - Storyline: Haven't finished the game completely but 2 acts give you the full picture of what is going on and what will be your final goal (although it is possible to finish the game in act 2, but no spoilers here). Common thing, you fight the evil forces that want to destroy the whole world.
    Each companions also has their own story that you will reveal during the game and will help to choose their destiny... or just ignore and let them deal with their problems on their own, it is up to you. Still, everyone has their secrets and you are up to discover them, maybe by noticing them doing something weird, like biting you at night?

    - Optimization: it is worth to talk about optimization and bugs. Larian Studios polished completely act 1 and you will not face any difficulties playing this part of the game. But starting from act 2 you will face bugs, glitches and stutters that are not that pleasant when you want to have a smooth gameplay. Talked to one of the NPCs and your interface is gone, opened a chest and you cannot open anymore and so on. They happen not always but you will experience it from time to time. Big cities - oh, it is better to kill everyone there to boost your fps.. like I am serious... it helps to get more fps.

    In general I liked the game and will put 8 our of 10 (-2 points for optimization but developers work on it and I hope it will improve in the future). I have completed 2 acts in about 40 hours so far and I would like to complete the game at least twice. There are so many options to do in the game and I would like to see other solutions and what it will bring to me. Also I want to check Dark Urge character and how it will be different from the original storyline.

    So, it is a game definitely worth buying and playing no matter which platform you use.    … Expand
  18. diegolas4z
    Aug 10, 2023
    7
    Gioco fantastico ma che ha alcuni difetti. Innanzitutto la presenza di alcuni bug in gioco durante le battaglie (non cambia turno tra un personaggio e l'altro e si rimane bloccati, costringendo a ricaricare), inoltre ho riscontrato parecchi crash del gioco che ne minano l'esperienza
  19. rockwilder
    Aug 10, 2023
    5
    I just finished the game after 30-40 hours spent with it. I was really enjoying it and I was ready to give BG3 the highest score possible but the ending really soured it for me. I really don't like how there always seems to be a way out of every situation imaginable but in the end you have to just sit and watch your companion die. Also why can't you keep playing after the final boss isI just finished the game after 30-40 hours spent with it. I was really enjoying it and I was ready to give BG3 the highest score possible but the ending really soured it for me. I really don't like how there always seems to be a way out of every situation imaginable but in the end you have to just sit and watch your companion die. Also why can't you keep playing after the final boss is dead? Straight to credits then all you can do is load a save. I was looking forward to completing all the side quests and finding all the secrets but now I won't. 5/10… Expand
  20. Zarkarin
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Good game, fun D&D experience, heavily influenced by DOS2.

    9/10 instead of 10/10 for pretty much two reasons: 1. The customization leaves much to be desired. Options are pre-set and very limited. 2. In my experience, the visuals when loading (especially in really hectic cutscenes) are buggy, I imagine turning down the graphics would make this easier but I have seen this issue enough    Good game, fun D&D experience, heavily influenced by DOS2.

    9/10 instead of 10/10 for pretty much two reasons:
    1. The customization leaves much to be desired. Options are pre-set and very limited.
    2. In my experience, the visuals when loading (especially in really hectic cutscenes) are buggy, I imagine turning down the graphics would make this easier but I have seen this issue enough that I think the game is just not fully optimized yet.

    Overall the game allows for some creative solutions to problems and is a very fun experience. It's good, worth a shot for D&D fans that like turn based RPGs.    … Expand
  21. Faierbel
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Truly a masterpiece from Larian Studios! Huge world, true to D&D tabletop game, fabulous narrative and a fun combat system. Best game ever
  22. deffoem
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Picked this up back in October of '20, and have never looked back since. Three years of picking over Act 1 in Early Access and we never once got bored or disinterested, every new patch was a reason to try another run through. The full release of the game is absolutely otherworldly - playing another game at the moment feels like a waste! Never has a game managed to enthral and entertain mePicked this up back in October of '20, and have never looked back since. Three years of picking over Act 1 in Early Access and we never once got bored or disinterested, every new patch was a reason to try another run through. The full release of the game is absolutely otherworldly - playing another game at the moment feels like a waste! Never has a game managed to enthral and entertain me as much as this one has. The potential for replay-ability is crazy, player agency is almost limitless, and the diverse cast of characters extremely lovable and hate-able in their own rights. All the hype, praise, and attention BG3 is receiving is thoroughly and rightfully deserved.

    I had a feeling this was going to become my favourite game of all time three years ago, I'm so glad Larian has proven me right.    … Expand
  23. theultraman
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Larian really outdid themselves with Baldur's Gate 3, the amount of freedom you have is incredible. This game truly lets you think outside of the box and do so many rediculous things, it's so much fun. We need more studios to create masterpieces like this, the writing, gameplay, music, it's all so so good.
  24. T0Ny4U2
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    When a game makes you stand up from your chair and walk off what just happened. Absolute masterpiece. Can't wait what Larian does next.
  25. Wulrax
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Amazing game all around, highly recommend. A perfect opening for new dnd players
  26. TheiDTZ
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Larian does it again. Another game, another masterpiece.
    The world is amazing, the characters and their stories are amazing, beautiful animations, goated narrative.
    And finally an AAA that is worth the cost and you don´t pay for a broken game You can clearly see why AAA devs were throwing trash at this game, they were scared of his success and his optimization. Best RPG in the history    Larian does it again. Another game, another masterpiece.
    The world is amazing, the characters and their stories are amazing, beautiful animations, goated narrative.
    And finally an AAA that is worth the cost and you don´t pay for a broken game
    You can clearly see why AAA devs were throwing trash at this game, they were scared of his success and his optimization.
    Best RPG in the history of gaming. And clearly Game of the Year    … Expand
  27. crasmer
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Been playing PC games since the Baldur's gate 1 era. I've poured thousands of hours into BG1, BG2, Icewind dale series, NWN and DA:O. Since those days I've gradually come to accept that I would never experience something of that scope and passion again, that is, until BG3. This game just succeeds on every level and my old ass is hooked like it's never been before, save for when IBeen playing PC games since the Baldur's gate 1 era. I've poured thousands of hours into BG1, BG2, Icewind dale series, NWN and DA:O. Since those days I've gradually come to accept that I would never experience something of that scope and passion again, that is, until BG3. This game just succeeds on every level and my old ass is hooked like it's never been before, save for when I discovered BG2.
    This is the most faithful successor anyone could have hoped for.
    The graphics are great, the world building is jaw-dropping, your companions are just so, so well written and full of life and the voice overs take them to a level unrivalled by whatever else is out there.
    Just reached act 3 with this strange feeling that the game should've been over by now, since the ending of Act II was so epic. I had to remind myself repeatedly that this was only the halfway point.    … Expand
  28. Naseweis
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    In a nutshell: phenomenal game that brings me back to the good old times of gaming
  29. starg00se
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best game. The best RPG. The best tactic. From the best devteam. From the best game designer. With the best sound and music design.
  30. DGS14
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Mejor juego del año, GOTY 2023, por lejos mejor que el zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzelda
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96

Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 112
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  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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