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
  3. Negative: 1,146 out of 11707

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  1. starwatto
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece.

    There is no way around it. I was not following the game at all during it's development, and going completely blind into it probably even enhanced my experience. This is not just an homage to RPGs of old. This extremely high quality game from AA studio that shows AAA how it's done. The game is polished, well written, extremely fun and just a has a very fair    An absolute masterpiece.

    There is no way around it. I was not following the game at all during it's development, and going completely blind into it probably even enhanced my experience.

    This is not just an homage to RPGs of old. This extremely high quality game from AA studio that shows AAA how it's done. The game is polished, well written, extremely fun and just a has a very fair pricing model.

    More games like this and there is a hope for this industry as a whole.

    Larian ascended to the best RPG studio in the world right now. And rightly so. Please never change.    … Expand
  2. LiEnfild
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I really love CRPG, and BG3 are fantastic game. Amount of freedom in your actions, spell system. character customization and more - i could tell you a lot of points that i liked in this game, and i don`t remember any actual negative - excellent work Larian!
  3. greyGame
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is for sure the best RPG since quite time. So many decision, so many choices to do, to be... Finally a game that challenge you to THINK and not just grind. Thank you Larian for this masterpiece. One disappointing thing though - why shields not visible when not in battle? Hope you'll fix this, or at least give option to show shield or musical instrument while not in battle.
  4. MrSupreme
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is how games used to be made, so other AAA devs be hating because they don't want to put in effort to make a game like this, they would rather focus on making money with in game shops. I dont expect indie devs to match this quality, but any game asking the same price or more, I expect this kind of quality. Stop being butt hurt and complaining.
    Rant over, now for this masterpiece    This is how games used to be made, so other AAA devs be hating because they don't want to put in effort to make a game like this, they would rather focus on making money with in game shops. I dont expect indie devs to match this quality, but any game asking the same price or more, I expect this kind of quality. Stop being butt hurt and complaining.
    Rant over, now for this masterpiece review with about 40h played and trying to avoid any spoilers.

    Visuals:
    The environments are amazing, the locations look and feel amazing, the underground fortress gave me goosebumps, it looks epic like a fantasy game is supposed to be.
    Characters feels expressive, my drow's smug face gives me a giggle sometimes.
    Visuals on the spells feels believable and effects on the ground are marked properly so you can see what is where, and where it is dangerous to traverse etc.

    World Interactions
    They are making this game worth it alone, the amount of effort they put into NPCs is astounding, at first it felt like the usual and then you start noticing the unexpected ones sometimes very well hidden. The amount of times I saved just to take make an alternate interaction just to see wat happens is easily over 100, and most of the times worth it.
    One of the best things I found was a trader that was selling rare items, but reading the description they are all garbage.
    Read descriptions of items, even underwear.

    Gameplay
    The AI is not the worst, they make good decisions 9/10 times, had a few instances where I could see the AI was not sure how to react to my party's location, but overall they will kill you if you don't plan or position properly and this is on Balanced difficulty, so not sure how it is on the higher difficulty.
    Traversing the areas are nice, got lots of waypoints to tp to, so moving back and forth is enjoyable and not punishing.
    UI is pretty decent, got all you skills automatically added or you can make a custom one.

    Story
    Main plot is typical of RGP, but decent overall and reading the books actually tells you more details that you would think. Party member's stories are not bad either some seemed obvious but unexpected twists are still there so good job overall on them.
    Based on the options available so far, it seems you should be able to side with the bad guys, so I will do a bad guy playthrough, after beating the game and see how well it plays out.

    Overall the game is even better than what I expected, same amount of excitement when Monster hunter World released on PC. Also same amount of quality content.

    Thanks Larian Studios for making us an epic game and don't listen to the haters.    … Expand
  5. destik
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Skvělá hra. Vrací mě to do mládí a pocitů BG 1 a 2. Vřele doporučuji všem .
  6. OttoFonKarius
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    отличная игра по вселенной днд которая даст прикурить толстый чёрный сиграр иллитидов всем обитателям фаэруна
  7. Keloxceral
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Honestly, best game this year this game caught me off guard this game better win GOT cause I've played every big release and so far this one has the most replayability and just the most flawless
  8. GGileWP
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    0 microtransactions, a world full of thousands of quests, characters well designed, the story is really cool and the graphics are amazing to be an isometric game, 10/10 to me
  9. Decosse
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Having adored BG1 & 2 (with BG2 being the first game to have ever made me completely lose track of all time when I discovered it was 4am in the morning), I had hoped that BG3 would at least be able to give the same sort of experience.....

    Man did Larian deliver!! BG3 goes way beyond my expectations and it is utterly captivating. The freedom and choices it gives you in just about    Having adored BG1 & 2 (with BG2 being the first game to have ever made me completely lose track of all time when I discovered it was 4am in the morning), I had hoped that BG3 would at least be able to give the same sort of experience.....

    Man did Larian deliver!! BG3 goes way beyond my expectations and it is utterly captivating. The freedom and choices it gives you in just about everything is mind boggling.

    You know a game is good when you spend your days thinking about it when you can't play it.

    Larian Studios deserve all the praise they are getting as the game is nothing short of a masterpiece and I'll be shocked if this isn't a goty candidate.    … Expand
  10. platinogm
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    El juego es impresionante, un obligatorio para todo amante al genero de rol
  11. Truthhurts
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Feels like im playing bg2 but with turn based instead of RTWP, alot of strategy involved in character building and turn based combat, game lives up to its predecessors by having a ton of landmass to explore with hidden quests and treasure in every corner of the map

    It lives up to the legacy of baldurs gate and stands at the top with games like kingmaker pathfinder and pillers of    Feels like im playing bg2 but with turn based instead of RTWP, alot of strategy involved in character building and turn based combat, game lives up to its predecessors by having a ton of landmass to explore with hidden quests and treasure in every corner of the map

    It lives up to the legacy of baldurs gate and stands at the top with games like kingmaker pathfinder and pillers of eternity, bravo!    … Expand
  12. dfhhdhhv
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best crpg I ever played. The world and story reacts to your choices. Free choice in combat style and customization of your class. The very catching story that is tied into the lore of the forgotten world setting. The devs listen to feedback and try their best (and succeeded) to deliver a game that pleases the players
  13. Soulgix
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Can you feel that feeling of joy, of satisfaction, when you see a 0/10, or 4/10 review for BG3?

    Reason? Cos the game is too good and/or they didn't understand what they were getting. Probably balancing out a 10/10 review given on Diablo 4.....simply sad and amusing. As for the Game. 10/10 for some reasons. 1. Amazing story. 2. Incredible replayability, starting from a minimum    Can you feel that feeling of joy, of satisfaction, when you see a 0/10, or 4/10 review for BG3?

    Reason?

    Cos the game is too good and/or they didn't understand what they were getting. Probably balancing out a 10/10 review given on Diablo 4.....simply sad and amusing.

    As for the Game.
    10/10 for some reasons.
    1. Amazing story.
    2. Incredible replayability, starting from a minimum of 14 playthrough (of a 70-100hrs game), considering ONLY good/evil route for all the main characters.
    3. Choice matters. A simple choice at the beginning, killed (or maimed) a main origin char...a branching plot 20 minutes in the game? Then more options 30 minutes into the game? Oh god yes
    4. As for now every dialog is voiced over and acted, even simple dialogs without option, and just a line from the random character you're not supposed to interact with
    5. I killed a goblin after jumping next to him and pushing him out of a cliff........this alone is worth a 10/10

    Oh let me add, to those bots or Diablo 4 fan who are giving poor reviews.

    This game came out less than a week ago and already has a huge amount of 10/10 reviews. That is what happens when you have 3 years of Early access by giving people 25 hours of gameplay to replay to infinity with every class, more than what most games give at full release

    Another reason for a well deserved 10/10    … Expand
  14. MikeTsa7
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Hit around 100 hours played today, came to give it a 10 after just experiencing the end of act 2. This is better than I could have imagined, been gaming since the 90's and I've played almost every big cRPG out there and most AAA RPGs in general. This is on another level of depth and quality, what a game. Hope other studios take notice and I get to play another game like this.
  15. Hoxra
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Big middle finger to AAA industry.
    This is what gamers need but probably don't deserve.
  16. Skif91
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The game surprised me. For the first time in many years, I got so attached to the game. Hope for DLC
  17. Manuel_Amagi
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is a work of art full of mysteries and things to do. For a long time that no game made me want to play 8 hours every day and want more and this game did it
  18. earlyybird
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The few complaints one could cherry pick are heavily outweighed by the good.
    This game understands what makes in game choices fun and what makes an RPG fun in general. The fact that this game promises no microtransactions and is a complete and full experience without milking it's audience for more and more money is a godsend in today's game market.
    The story is engaging, the characters    The few complaints one could cherry pick are heavily outweighed by the good.
    This game understands what makes in game choices fun and what makes an RPG fun in general. The fact that this game promises no microtransactions and is a complete and full experience without milking it's audience for more and more money is a godsend in today's game market.
    The story is engaging, the characters are interesting, and the gameplay is fun with zillions of choices. Fantastic game.    … Expand
  19. OnTheMattack
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Basically a perfect version of what it's trying to be. Literally my only complaint so far is that some mini map quest markers display what quest they're for and others don't. They've done an incredible job of bringing D&D to life.
  20. Pbanas
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Game as good and innovating as original was. Truly masterpiece! It is GOTY for sure and by far. Clearly, a product of love and respect to originals.
  21. Joryn282
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I didn't expect to enjoy this game since I'm not big on turn-based gameplay, but everything this game does is so good that even the turn-based style of gameplay becomes fun too.
  22. Bootsman
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Best game of the decade. Even if you are not a fan of turn based crpgs.. this is the game to get you into the genre.
  23. Jimmytheslime
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time ill give it a 10/10 must play i have 50 hours in the game already and its only been out for a week i put 35 hours in the game in the beta but now the game is in full release i can experience the story fully without limits combat 10/10 loot 10/10 the environments are a 10/10 i couldn't ask for more in a game
  24. F3r62636
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Its a masterpiece, great rpg games. Goty 2023 for me. Congratulations to the developers.
  25. patiphont
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Finally , a crpg with a good graphics and easy to learn mechanics. Thank you Larian Studio
  26. komaz
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    1st time I've enjoyed turn-based combat. The story is interesting and your dialogue choices actually matter (I've reloaded a few saves just to see what happens if I choose something else, and am usually surprised how different the outcomes can be).

    I find myself playing until 2am most nights and feeling like a zombie at work the next day. Rinse and repeat.
  27. Azvasa
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    A beautiful game, it shows what could happen when devs and publishers treat their product as a work of art, not a cash cow.
  28. zorranco
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I'm not even going to try to write a review about this game. Review that you are not likely going to read in a sea of positive reviews :D. I'm just going to say this is Larian, what Bioware and other mythic studios used to be before being bought by greedy companies. That this game is made with love and passion, and that 20 years into the future, it will still be considered as a reference. Buy it.
  29. HonestGamerGirl
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    ACT 2 and 55 hours in. This game is the best game I've ever played in my life. I look forward to replaying it and playing with friends tomorrow in a planned weekly campaign!

    WELL DONE! You earned this 10/10, you actually really did.
  30. tiernan861
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Best rpg game I've ever played, im extremally immersed in the world and characters, playing with friends is a blast. All these other gaming studios and the developers that they employee, need to step there game up. All I got to say is" I never thought I'd see a Bugbear and an Ogre.........." XD
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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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