Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Flow_Low
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Easy the best RPG I have ever played. It is truly amazing
  2. Savek
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute gem! The visuals are stunning, the gameplay is addictive, and the story keeps you hooked. Don't miss out on this incredible experience!
  3. BillyBoki
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    10/10 - Character Developement.
    10/10 - Gameplay. At last no bugs !!! Very light game.
    10/10 - Story. Options. Different ways of progression. 17.000 possible endings. 10/10 - Hours of play , replayability. 10/10 - Graphics / Aesthetics 10/10 - Romance Options, New elements to the game 10/10 - Turn Based Combat and Difficulty 10/10 - Character Creations 9/10 - D&D Rules. As for the    10/10 - Character Developement.
    10/10 - Gameplay. At last no bugs !!! Very light game.
    10/10 - Story. Options. Different ways of progression. 17.000 possible endings.
    10/10 - Hours of play , replayability.
    10/10 - Graphics / Aesthetics
    10/10 - Romance Options, New elements to the game
    10/10 - Turn Based Combat and Difficulty
    10/10 - Character Creations
    9/10 - D&D Rules. As for the FLYING movement .

    Best turn based RPG out there !    … Expand
  4. 20G
    Aug 9, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gotta say, this game was excellent until I started getting into the end game. Nearly 80 hours in, and I start to realize that my favorite companion by far, the one who i had spent most of the game with and who I had chosen as my love interest, has NO good endings. At all. It is bad writing and makes no sense, not because they die, but because a big part of her companion quest is about working to fix the issue that is slowly killing her. Hope is dangled in front of you, and ripped away at the end, literally in the ending scene. They've got three endings: die, go to hell to probably become a slave again, or become a mind flayer. that's it. No other ending. Big shame because before the last two minutes the game was a solid 8/10 for me. Really enjoyable aside from a few bugs and crashes. I hope to see another ending for that character possibly patched in, or done in a remastered version, because it really is a shame to have such an unsatisfying ending for a character considering how well written the rest of the game was.… Expand
  5. trapelite
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    A phenomenal RPG from Larian. The passion and creativity that has gone into this masterpiece is unrivalled. I hope Larian inspires more developers not to compromise on their vision, and to push their creativity to new places.
  6. nerzh
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    RPG that we waited for. Thanks Larian (also huge respect for Ukrainian language)
  7. SAINTRON
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    i really like how its made, and i really hope games like this keep being made :D
  8. iamthewizard2
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    an absolute masterclass. this is how you make a AAA game. no DLCs, micros, paywalls. no tricks just a great game.
  9. Tonkatsuu
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Simply the best RPG I have ever played.
    So many choices and options that seriously impact your storyline.
    You can probably play this massive game 5 times and will still not have discovered everything there is to see.
    Amazingly written characters I just can't help to fall in love with.
  10. CanisRufus
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Świetna gra, dawno się tak dobrze nie bawiłem. Rozgrywka zachwyca swoją prostotą mimo rozbudowanego systemu, wystarczy pomyśleć i można rozegrać walkę lub dialog na wiele sposobów.
  11. Andrudis
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is a true masterpiece RPG, definitely a Game of the Year contender. Really difficult to stop playing once you have started.
  12. Myriades
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I have play a lot, I can’t stop playing or thinking about the game, that’s really not often the cases with other games. I think Larian hit everything that I like in an true rpg, choice, consequences, a good story with a good narration, it’s flawless for me, it’s the goty.
  13. Defury
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is easily one of the best games ever created, you feel like you're in a world with endless possibilities and every word or choice you make has ripples in that world. I've never been so enthralled in a game in my life.
  14. mampoa
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    BG2 Veteran - still play to this day.

    This is different no doubt, and BG2 keeps its place, whilst BG3 delivers on its own merits to bringing to life this DnD world. Awesome to have some old characters return as well.
  15. bogdadiys
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Краща гра за останні кілька років і дякую за українську локалізацію)
    Брама Бальдура заслуговує звання гра року і сподіваюсь займе заслужене місце культових ігор поряд зі Скайримом і Відьмаком)
  16. zpinto321
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I loved Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2.
    As such, my expectations were quite high, just not as high as what Baldur's Gate 3 came to be.
    Best RPG ever, period.
  17. killah
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Just amazing game! So much depth and player choice. Amazing graphics. Must play!
  18. Lestato
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Hasta ahora con aproximadamente 25 hrs de juego, está llenando ese vacío que me dejó mass effect y baldursgate 2 (si, jugué la saga original). Llevo tiempo sin jugar un juego que me atrapé tanto. El estudio me dejó sin palabras con la forma de iterar decisiones, es una locura las formas en que puedes desarrollar las misiones y como estás afectan la trama. No sé cómo saldrá starfield,peroHasta ahora con aproximadamente 25 hrs de juego, está llenando ese vacío que me dejó mass effect y baldursgate 2 (si, jugué la saga original). Llevo tiempo sin jugar un juego que me atrapé tanto. El estudio me dejó sin palabras con la forma de iterar decisiones, es una locura las formas en que puedes desarrollar las misiones y como estás afectan la trama. No sé cómo saldrá starfield,pero para mí BG3 es goty.… Expand
  19. Batavier
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Well worth the wait.

    It’s not the same a sitting around the table with your friends, but it’s a good substitution. People are reporting some bugs (ruined save games and such), but I haven’t encountered any, so far. I’m still in Act I. Graphics are good, but not amazing. However, that’s not the main point of this game. Still, they’re a lot better than previous Larian games, so that’s    Well worth the wait.

    It’s not the same a sitting around the table with your friends, but it’s a good substitution. People are reporting some bugs (ruined save games and such), but I haven’t encountered any, so far. I’m still in Act I.

    Graphics are good, but not amazing. However, that’s not the main point of this game. Still, they’re a lot better than previous Larian games, so that’s nice.

    Gameplay. for some people this will be a game that’s too slow. Turn-based isn’t for everyone. I like it though. If you’re a fan of such games, then BG3 will be a great experience.

    UI. a bit clunky at times. Characters sometimes walk into traps they spotted earlier. Spellcasting can be difficult in the beginning of the game. But once figured out, it’s easy to use.

    Story. not the most surprising story out there, especially if you’ve been reading fantasy books and have been playing DnD since the eighties, but it’s well written and entertaining.

    Environment is well designed, recognizable from previous Sword Coast environments. And when there’s an encounter, it’s easy (and advisable) to use the environment to your advantage (I have the high ground).

    All in all, I really like this game. There’s room for improvement, so that’s why I ‘only’ give it a 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  20. pixypolly
    Aug 9, 2023
    7
    70+ hours in in act 3. Didn't played EA, cos I found that waiting for the story for 2 years was too painful with Original Sin 1 and 2. All and all, it's an okay game, entertaining when I don't have to dig through reddit for a way to solve a bug. Certainly not the 10/10 game people made it out to be.

    Pro: - Characters and writing are very, very good. Interesting cast all around. -    70+ hours in in act 3. Didn't played EA, cos I found that waiting for the story for 2 years was too painful with Original Sin 1 and 2. All and all, it's an okay game, entertaining when I don't have to dig through reddit for a way to solve a bug. Certainly not the 10/10 game people made it out to be.

    Pro:
    - Characters and writing are very, very good. Interesting cast all around.
    - Combat is very tactical and very satisfying when you outsmart the enemies, as it is to be expected from Larian.
    - Builds are fun and respec is so cheap you can experiment to your heart content.
    - The world is beautiful, big, and engaging. I search every nook and cranny and usually I find something interesting waiting for me.

    Cons:
    - Bugs and glitches. Loads of them. Especially beyond act 1. My act 2 last boss cutscene glitched out so bad I couldn't tell what was going on.
    - Autosaves are pretty much useless cos they are so few and far in between. Drove me to F5 like a mad person.
    - In-game cinematics are... really awkward. You can tell it's not Larian's strong point and it shows, but they've managed to draw my attention to other good things in Original Sin, but in this game, it's the complete opposite. Camera works are very amateur. The conversation cutscene is alright but when the actions happen it's really, really awkward.
    - I don't know if my game was bugged or not but in Act 2, dialog options and NPCs' lines do not reflect the consequence of my action at all. People talked about dead people as if they are still alive. Minor act 2 spoiler here but I am keeping it as vague as possible. There is this place that totally got destroyed as a consequence of a battle gone wrong, and never once I saw a dialog option that recognizes it (apart from the one dialog immediately following said event). It is an important event that should diverge how quests that tied to it play out. Consider my experience ruined.    … Expand
  21. powpowwowwow
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I would say this is as close as you can get to free form dungeons and dragons in videogame form. The game is grand in scope and has so many nuances and interesting mechanics. I'm new to DnD and CRPG but this presentation of it has me instantly hooked. Hoping for an amazing story with deep lore and characters. A standing ovation is deserved for everyone at Larian Studios for the way theyI would say this is as close as you can get to free form dungeons and dragons in videogame form. The game is grand in scope and has so many nuances and interesting mechanics. I'm new to DnD and CRPG but this presentation of it has me instantly hooked. Hoping for an amazing story with deep lore and characters. A standing ovation is deserved for everyone at Larian Studios for the way they chose to handle this release, especially in the current landscape of the gaming industry. You can really feel the passion and fun permeate through the game, enjoy!… Expand
  22. munkyisbananas
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    An absolute banger. This game was created with so much love and passion for RPGs and DnD, and just FUN gaming. The developers made this the priority over being greedy and it PAID OFF. GREAT JOB!
  23. Liandry
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Es una obra maestra, tanto para la gente que jugamos D&D, como para los que no lo han jugado nunca.
    Si te gusta la fantasía y el Roleo, este va a ser tu juego por excelencia.
    BUENO ✅ -Una infinidad de horas para explorar el mundo y pasarte el juego. -Es 100% rejugable gracias a todas sus diferentes clases, razas, tipos de personajes y diálogos (si lo logras acabar jeje). -Ni una sola    Es una obra maestra, tanto para la gente que jugamos D&D, como para los que no lo han jugado nunca.
    Si te gusta la fantasía y el Roleo, este va a ser tu juego por excelencia.

    BUENO ✅
    -Una infinidad de horas para explorar el mundo y pasarte el juego.
    -Es 100% rejugable gracias a todas sus diferentes clases, razas, tipos de personajes y diálogos (si lo logras acabar jeje).
    -Ni una sola micro transacción.
    -Unos increíbles gráficos y una música espectacular.
    -Puedes jugarlo solo, donde tendrás una inmersión increíble y muchos sentimientos encontrados a la hora de tomar decisiones, o jugarlo con amigos lo que serán todo risas y posiblemente acabéis quemando aldeas enteras y exterminando a toda su gente.

    Malo ❌
    -La facilidad de guardar rápido la partida antes de cada toma de decisión. Con esto me refiero, a que quieras o no, acabarás cogiendo mucho cariño a tu personaje, y tendrás que tomar decisiones muy complicadas, y puedes perder un poco de la emoción de tirar dados, si guardas cada dos por tres antes de cada decisión. (Escribo esto, por poner algo malo).

    Conclusión     … Expand
  24. Sarinkevin23
    Aug 9, 2023
    2
    "Masterpiece" said someone on metacritic 1 day after launch for a game where you need 100+ hours to finish it
    The game has many problems, from the writing, boring and long gameplay (need to wait for each enemy to do his turn, if you fight 10, have fun ) garbage companions, the only good ones are the ones from old games, but that don't count. Overhype again, like Cyberpunk
  25. jepalome
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    What can I say wrong about this game. absolutely nothing bad. Only good things such as tons of cinematics. Epic battles. Exploration. Crafting. Good classes design. Endless possibilities.
  26. Sylsurfer
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is a Gem and i´m so thankfull that Larian Studios show how it should be to make Games for Gamers.
    I love every Aspect of BG3 and i´m forever grateful that we can see such a perfect Release and Treatment from a Puplisher/Studio like yours.
    Thank you Larian Studios love you Guys ! My GOTY ! PS: Attention Rockstar, Blizzard, EA, Ubisoft, Bethesda, Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Sony, and    This is a Gem and i´m so thankfull that Larian Studios show how it should be to make Games for Gamers.
    I love every Aspect of BG3 and i´m forever grateful that we can see such a perfect Release and Treatment from a Puplisher/Studio like yours.
    Thank you Larian Studios love you Guys !
    My GOTY !

    PS:
    Attention Rockstar, Blizzard, EA, Ubisoft, Bethesda, Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Sony, and all other Publishers and Studios,

    See? This is how you truly show appreciation to your Customers/Gamers and earn genuine admiration and Financial success. It's about Time to rethink your Strategies and Embrace a more Ethical approach.
    Put an end to the excessive Reliance on Microtransactions and steer away from predatory and anti-consumer practices. We have enough!    … Expand
  27. kllrcroc
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    THANKS TO LARIAN AND THEIR TEAM FOR THIS WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE OF A GAME.

    Same as every other person who knew this game was coming out I wasn't expecting it to blow up because of how niche a genre it was though I was going to play it and I know this game is going to be dear to me forever. Just mind blowing. It's not easy for me to get immersed in a game but BG3 has done that to a level    THANKS TO LARIAN AND THEIR TEAM FOR THIS WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE OF A GAME.

    Same as every other person who knew this game was coming out I wasn't expecting it to blow up because of how niche a genre it was though I was going to play it and I know this game is going to be dear to me forever. Just mind blowing. It's not easy for me to get immersed in a game but BG3 has done that to a level I wasn't expecting. It reminds me so much of the old Bioware games. I'm not a D&D guy but so I don't know how this game will feel for people who played the old BG games or the board game but I can say that people who know nothing about those games will most likely love this game.
    The only thing that might push some people away is the isometric view and the turn based combat.
    Which I love and can't imagine playing this game any other way.

    Definitely my game of the year.

    ONCE AGAIN THANKS TO LARIAN AND THEIR DEVS AND ALSO THE COMMUNITY WHO HELPED IN THE EARLY ACCESS SINCE 2020.    … Expand
  28. rathashira
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    A genre defining, expansive RPG in the vein of Dragon Age Origins, DND 5e edition. Larian does incredible work, and this is their masterpiece (so far)
  29. Wladd
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    "Baldur's Gate 3" isn't just a game; it's a masterpiece that sets the gold standard for CRPGs (Computer Role-Playing Games). As a long-time fan of the genre, I can confidently say that this game represents the pinnacle of immersive storytelling, strategic gameplay, and technical achievement. Larian Studios has truly outdone themselves, and "Baldur's Gate 3" deserves every bit of its"Baldur's Gate 3" isn't just a game; it's a masterpiece that sets the gold standard for CRPGs (Computer Role-Playing Games). As a long-time fan of the genre, I can confidently say that this game represents the pinnacle of immersive storytelling, strategic gameplay, and technical achievement. Larian Studios has truly outdone themselves, and "Baldur's Gate 3" deserves every bit of its perfect 5/5 rating.

    From the moment I stepped into the world of Faerûn, I was awestruck by the breathtaking visuals and meticulous attention to detail. The environments are richly designed, whether it's the sprawling cityscapes, the eerie dungeons, or the lush forests that beckon exploration. The character models are a work of art, intricately capturing expressions and emotions, making every interaction and cutscene a visual treat.

    But what truly makes "Baldur's Gate 3" shine is its unparalleled storytelling. The game weaves a complex narrative with twists and turns that keep you guessing at every corner. The depth of character development, nuanced dialogue choices, and morally ambiguous decisions elevate the storytelling to a level seldom seen in gaming. Every character you encounter feels like a fully realized individual, each with their own motivations, backstories, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

    The gameplay mechanics are a perfect blend of old-school RPG elements and modern innovations. The turn-based combat system is both tactical and engaging, encouraging strategic thinking and experimentation. The class and character customization options are staggering, allowing players to create unique protagonists that fit their preferred playstyle. The ability to shape the outcome of the story based on your choices and actions makes each playthrough a fresh and exciting experience.

    The attention to detail in the world-building is awe-inspiring. Lore enthusiasts will be delighted by the game's fidelity to the Dungeons & Dragons rule set, which creates a deep and immersive experience for both newcomers and longtime fans. The interconnected quests, hidden secrets, and lore-rich environments make exploring the world of "Baldur's Gate 3" an absolute joy.

    The voice acting and sound design further elevate the game's immersion. From the haunting melodies that set the tone to the distinct voices that bring the characters to life, every auditory element is finely tuned to create an atmosphere that draws you in and refuses to let go.

    In a world where RPGs are a dime a dozen, "Baldur's Gate 3" stands head and shoulders above the rest. Its exceptional storytelling, strategic gameplay, and technical prowess make it the definitive CRPG experience. If you're a fan of rich narratives, strategic battles, and the magic of Dungeons & Dragons, "Baldur's Gate 3" is an absolute must-play. It's not just a game; it's a masterpiece that will leave an indelible mark on the CRPG genre for years to come.    … Expand
  30. fknem
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game that builds on all that made DOS2, but adds so much more your head will spin
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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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