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. Emrawww
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. This is wat gaming needs. Full on passion. This takes everything from DOS2 and somehow manages to make it even better. DOS2 was already a 10/10.

    People rating this game below 8 are simply haters or didn't even play the game more that a few hours. You cannot deny that this game is NEEDED in the space especially with all big AAA games releasing with season passes,    Simply a masterpiece. This is wat gaming needs. Full on passion. This takes everything from DOS2 and somehow manages to make it even better. DOS2 was already a 10/10.

    People rating this game below 8 are simply haters or didn't even play the game more that a few hours. You cannot deny that this game is NEEDED in the space especially with all big AAA games releasing with season passes, micro transactions etc. This igame will be remembered as one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  2. LordRunzel
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    immersive World, great combat, no microtransactions, no in-game shop.

    This game will set new standards for all games to come.
  3. Mihai90
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This game is a gem that we must all treasure and enjoy. It is a labor of love made by gamers for gamers. Truly the most accurate representation of a D&D board game brought to our gaming machines. Moreover this game is huge and was not sliced into pieces to be sold separately, which in this day and age should be seen as a remarkable display of backbone and integrity. I almost cried happyThis game is a gem that we must all treasure and enjoy. It is a labor of love made by gamers for gamers. Truly the most accurate representation of a D&D board game brought to our gaming machines. Moreover this game is huge and was not sliced into pieces to be sold separately, which in this day and age should be seen as a remarkable display of backbone and integrity. I almost cried happy tears when I realized what we have here and I hope that Larian will never sell their IP, because this is what we need in order to have the games that we deserve.… Expand
  4. blaze_ironwood
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    So basically I hate playing this game, but hear me out! Before you jump into conclusions I'd like to explain why I gave this a positive score.

    1. Baldur's Gate 3 spits in the face of PS and Xbox by standing its ground and delivering to PC players first. It's been a long time since a AAA game has given us anything good because normally big studios would develop their games for Consoles    So basically I hate playing this game, but hear me out! Before you jump into conclusions I'd like to explain why I gave this a positive score.

    1. Baldur's Gate 3 spits in the face of PS and Xbox by standing its ground and delivering to PC players first. It's been a long time since a AAA game has given us anything good because normally big studios would develop their games for Consoles first and then throw up a half-finished, half-tested title for the PC gamers. Don't get me wrong, the game is still buggy as hell but what's happening right now is historical and it hasn't been seen since probably 2006-2007.

    2. Another thing that plays a huge role as to why this game will receive a positive score from me is ... yep you've guessed it - no battle passes, no microtransactions, no lootboxes. You pay for the whole game and you get the whole game. Simple. Again, something that nobody does nowadays and yet everybody wants to see more of.

    3. You can literally undress your character completely but when you see that 800K daily player count something seems off, doesn't it? When was the last time you saw a AAA studio do this? I personally haven't.

    4. You can play offline.

    5. AAA title for 60 USDeez - the way it's supposed to be.

    As an fps player I absolutely despise the camera in this game and how it moves separately from the character. The bugs and the crashes don't help my experience either, however I'm willing to support it solely because Larian Studios flashes their butt cheeks in the faces of those conceited nobs at Sony Playstation and Micro&Soft Xbox and shows more backbone than all of the studios in The West combined.    … Expand
  5. lorkhan961
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Good game, I'm glad Larian finally made it, ever since the early access I knew it'll be awesome.
  6. Nosferatu95
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Game of the year! 11/10 The game is wonderful. This could be the end of the review, but I'll write about the emotions of a person who likes to play classic RPGs. Firstly, I'm shocked by the graphics, I can't get enough of the characters. The scenes are set perfectly. Dialog options are also more than enough. The game has grown a lot and I say this from a height of 400 hours in early accessGame of the year! 11/10 The game is wonderful. This could be the end of the review, but I'll write about the emotions of a person who likes to play classic RPGs. Firstly, I'm shocked by the graphics, I can't get enough of the characters. The scenes are set perfectly. Dialog options are also more than enough. The game has grown a lot and I say this from a height of 400 hours in early access and observations of its development. I also really like the fights and the step-by-step approach gives me huge options for tactics. I get sincere pleasure from immersion in the game, from communicating with companions, from interesting fights. I love the first parts of Baldur's Gate 1, 2 with all my heart, but the fights there frankly bored me from the first hours of the game. Communication with satellites there was also not enough for me. Everything is fine for me here. And it looks like I will spend hundreds and hundreds more hours in this game.… Expand
  7. nikysolis09
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    best videogame 10/10 GOTY
    Larian Studios has impressed once again. They've created an immersive world, full of interesting characters, endless choice and consequence in how you interact with it and fun, thoughtful and addicting combat.
  8. belph
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Baldur´s Gate 3 is a great game, putting us deep into a great world. Fun fights, great characters, great graphics, awesome sound effects and breathtaking music. A fun story, meeting many old chars from the previous games, Would recommend to play this to everyone.
  9. Sadsadsad
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Baldur's Gate 3 is a stunner, and best CRPG game to date, it's likely to be regarded as one of the best computer role-playing games of all-time… Expand
  10. SiPo
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    First time I’ve ever left a review on Metacritic, thank you Larian it’s everything you could dream of!
  11. CaImdown
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This game is even more amazing than it was during early access. The story is really great, alongside the combat, the immersive world.. it is really hard to find a negative point about the game
  12. Samjatin
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Simply just wow. This is not setting a new standard for RPGs, this is setting a new standard for the whole game industry.
  13. Nightsting
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best game ever, love it. Can't get enough. The problem with newer games like Diablo 4 is the people being them
  14. doublebrutal
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    AAA studios pay attention. This game feels complete on launch and even as someone whose last Turn based game was FF7 & FF8... this is a fun way back into the genre! Polar opposite of the disaster that was Diablo 4!
  15. sprootbash
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    BG3 is such a fairy-tale from beginning to end. Easiest recommendation of my life.
  16. Paldano
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best game I played in a long time. Thank you for that one. Hioe all of you has much fun.
  17. Aaron408
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    My first CRPG and it's incredible. I can't stop playing
  18. HallowedJake
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    By far the best RPG I've played in the last decade. Can't get enough of the combat, role play, music, or world in this game. EVERYTHING is 10/10 about the game.
  19. BryanHarsin
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    As someone who couldn't get into Divinity Original Sin 2 and has never been a CRPG fan, this is an absolute masterpiece. Do you ever play RPGs and are impressed by great rare RPG mechanic, choices that really do matter, quality characters, great customizability, fun loot? This game is that nonstop. I imagine once I finish this I will be going back and giving DOS2 another chance.
  20. CoryyJ
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Never liked turn based games but got dayum this game is amazing. Totally recommend to anyone and everyone.
  21. Riley11
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning for a AAA game devoid of pay walls, in-game purchases, passes, or always-online play. Larian delivered an underdog title deserving of every award the industry can give. They've created a new industry gold standard and proved video games don't have to be a casino to be profitable.
    EA, Ubisoft, Blizzard-Activision, Square Enix,    Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning for a AAA game devoid of pay walls, in-game purchases, passes, or always-online play. Larian delivered an underdog title deserving of every award the industry can give. They've created a new industry gold standard and proved video games don't have to be a casino to be profitable.
    EA, Ubisoft, Blizzard-Activision, Square Enix, Capcom: your days are numbered.    … Expand
  22. Barold
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    A triple A game made by gamers. ill be playing this for years to come. better than Bethesda can do nowadays
  23. GladiatorEric
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Epic excelent work ! Bg3 is defenitely the best RPG I have ever played, very enjoyful fantasy journey
  24. Scooze
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    BG3 has been quite exceptional.

    There really isn't a complaint that I can give it. There are incredibly few bugs (freezing, CtDT) but that is likely a machine stability issue that is personal to myself rather than a genuine performance issue. I typically play several hours without issues, but SAVE OFTEN. As a personal rule, I don't save during battle. It's beautiful to see what's    BG3 has been quite exceptional.

    There really isn't a complaint that I can give it. There are incredibly few bugs (freezing, CtDT) but that is likely a machine stability issue that is personal to myself rather than a genuine performance issue. I typically play several hours without issues, but SAVE OFTEN. As a personal rule, I don't save during battle.

    It's beautiful to see what's been accomplished. I love it dearly. Follow the Larion's lead. You don't have to make every game this immersive, but completing the game before release should be the standard at the least.    … Expand
  25. madeforBG3
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece, and the only real comparison is Divinity 2. The immersion, story, character building and freedom elements are slightly better than Div2, while the rest is about the same.
  26. WolfPack_Gaming
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    The most phenomenal & outstanding piece of artwork in gaming that i've experienced in a LONG time. It has never been SO easy for me to be completely immersed in a game & it's world. This is the epitome of a "Role-Playing Game". Buy. This. Game.
  27. HakkaNoTogame
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Seriously please give Larian the praise they deserve. This is one hell of a game. The amount of branching paths is mind-blowing. I really don't know how the devs pulled this off. The ways you can approach every encounter is just insane! I cannot praise this game enough. Please try it for yourself! The voice acting, dialogue choices, and real role playing are perfect. This is a 100 hourSeriously please give Larian the praise they deserve. This is one hell of a game. The amount of branching paths is mind-blowing. I really don't know how the devs pulled this off. The ways you can approach every encounter is just insane! I cannot praise this game enough. Please try it for yourself! The voice acting, dialogue choices, and real role playing are perfect. This is a 100 hour game you will want to replay over and over to try different classes, races, and choices. Larian just proved, again, they are the best game developers going right now... by far.. just WOW. I cannot put into words how good this game is.… Expand
  28. InfernoRunic
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I've been playing all weekend and I'm constantly blown away by the insane amount of freedom a player has in how the story unfolds. I've caught glimpses of streams and see other players story unfold completely different from my own, I love it!

    It makes me sad that other games don't have this type of player agency. The good thing is that this game has hundreds of hours of gameplay to enjoy :)
  29. LeoNates
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    30 hours of game and still on the first act, this is one of the games that makes me feel like i'm living inside that world, the options available at the character creations allows me to create someone that i will never be able to be on the real life, thank you Larian Studios for this masterpiece.
  30. Andrekessler
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo fantástico, para quem gosta de RPG de mesa e é fã de D&D, é um prato cheio!
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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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