Baldur's Gate 3

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  1. d_mouse
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    BG3 is probably the best game to come out in the last 15 years and apart from a few bugs causing the game to crash every now and then it's near perfect
  2. BigMikeTheJesta
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    The ONLY reason this isn't a 10/10 is because you can't change your appearance yet after you leave character creation. That's literally my only gripe, and I've put 5o hours into the game in less than a week while working a full-time job.
  3. Jaycottz
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Absolute stellar game, a masterpiece. Intrinsic stories with a great cast. Visually striking imagery and the world itself. Nuances in its voice-acting and great turn-based gameplay. My only major quibbles are the bugs. It's to no surprise that there will be many in a game of such a scope and Larian (the studio behind the game) are constantly pushing out fixes. Still, it can take you out ofAbsolute stellar game, a masterpiece. Intrinsic stories with a great cast. Visually striking imagery and the world itself. Nuances in its voice-acting and great turn-based gameplay. My only major quibbles are the bugs. It's to no surprise that there will be many in a game of such a scope and Larian (the studio behind the game) are constantly pushing out fixes. Still, it can take you out of the immersion from time to time from cutscenes not appearing to characters walking through walls. The other big downside is sometimes the camera really doesn't know what it's doing in battle and cutscenes at times and it can be a little frustrating, and sometimes downright hilarious. Either way, this game is spectacular and is truly a once in a generation type game. I wish other studios gave as much heart and soul to this game like they do instead of running it into the ground with micro-transactions - which this game is free from anything in-game. Major kudos to the team, you should be proud!… Expand
  4. Runaruinous
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    First time playing a Baldur's gate game and I've become hooked on the series.
    I make this after nearly passing up the game based on many of the bad reviews here but then I realized something. Most of complaints i've read are them are either people that don't understand rpgs, or are Whaaaa, th' gay is in this game! It's too woookkeee, whhaaaaaaaa." Glad a loved one got me to play this.    First time playing a Baldur's gate game and I've become hooked on the series.
    I make this after nearly passing up the game based on many of the bad reviews here but then I realized something. Most of complaints i've read are them are either people that don't understand rpgs, or are Whaaaa, th' gay is in this game! It's too woookkeee, whhaaaaaaaa." Glad a loved one got me to play this.

    The characters have depth, there are multiple ways to approach most of the situations you run across in game. Characters have, well, character that includes wants, needs, things they don't like and yes are romanceable. There is *Gasp* nudity, hide the children! Unless you are smart enough to take two seconds to look at NOT ONLY the disclaimer that pops up the first time you boot the game up, but have to go out of your way into the options to allow it in the first place before it even shows up!

    The combat is fun yet frustrating as you puzzle out how to survive an encounter sometimes.
    The frustration is rewarding when it pays off howe3ver and you manage to find those combos of melee, spells, healing and manipulation that works or any of the other ways to progress.

    Can you stack as many boxes to create a platform to a cliff, hells yeah!
    Set up flaming barrels, bottles and then blow someone up casting fireball? It's there!
    Talk an someone back to their senses and aiding you instead of an enemy? Well call me as silk and twice as soft hearted cause I've done it.

    Honestly I remember when games like this were the Norm not the Anomaly Solid game play, few or minimal game breaking glitches a complete experience without getting nickeled and dimed by gambling mechanics or live service bs. Definitely worth the buy.    … Expand
  5. ZeeRoX
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    I heard about this game a few years ago, I didn't touch the early access version, I played it now for the first time when it was released, I didn't know anything about it, I didn't watch videos about it either.

    I can say hands down that this game is amazing! I can't remember when I enjoyed a game like this before, and I am sure this is the best RPG I ever played. There are some    I heard about this game a few years ago, I didn't touch the early access version, I played it now for the first time when it was released, I didn't know anything about it, I didn't watch videos about it either.

    I can say hands down that this game is amazing! I can't remember when I enjoyed a game like this before, and I am sure this is the best RPG I ever played.

    There are some annoyances in the game, that camera problem in combat and some other small things that gets frustrating sometimes, but rest of it is just perfection. The voice actors is incredible and the emotions that radiates from the characters are amazing.

    If there was no annoying glitches and if there was an A.I option for companions, this game would have been a 10 out of 10 for me.

    I can highly recommend this game, if you are a fan of slow paced and story driven RPG, it will be a huge loss for you not play it.    … Expand
  6. Beargore
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    This is a great game to lose yourself in for hours. Is it perfect, no. It has some bugs, it has some issues, but if you love D&D and CRPGs, it is well worth the price tag.
  7. Madbert
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Me está encantando el videojuego y eso que este género no ha sido nunca mi estilo, solían aburrirme y me costaba mucho entenderlos; Pues no sé que ha ocurrido que con este no puedo parar de jugar llevo más de 40 horas y no me canso. Es cierto que me he perdido con alguna misión alguna vez pero he tardado muy poco en encontrar alguna guía o sugerencia que me haya mostrado el camino. ElMe está encantando el videojuego y eso que este género no ha sido nunca mi estilo, solían aburrirme y me costaba mucho entenderlos; Pues no sé que ha ocurrido que con este no puedo parar de jugar llevo más de 40 horas y no me canso. Es cierto que me he perdido con alguna misión alguna vez pero he tardado muy poco en encontrar alguna guía o sugerencia que me haya mostrado el camino. El juego por lo que he leído tiene 12 niveles, actualmente voy por el 8. Los primeros 4 niveles me costaron muchísimo porque no paraba de morir una y otra vez, luego leyendo, resulta que los D&D son así, empiezas con un nivel muy bajo y los enemigos no tanto por lo que una estrategia deficiente o pecar de excesiva temeridad va a desembocar en literalmente la muerte, pero transcurridos estos primeros niveles (que ya os digo, cuesta) la cosa sigue igual de difícil pero ahora tienes más margen de maniobra y si eres un poco listo en tu planteamiento de los ataques puedes salir airoso más veces de las que mueras. En definitiva me encanta. Le doy un 9 por no estar doblado al castellano ya que la voz es fundamental en un juego tan exageradamente narrativo como este. Entiendo que son muchísimas líneas de diálogo y traducir sería caro pero no imposible, además que mis 60 euros valen lo mismo que los 60$ de cualquier estadounidense el cual va a tener una experiencia muchísimo más inmersiva. Dicho esto si no te importa estar 120 horas mínimo leyendo sin parar el juego merece muchísimo la pena. Para mi no es el GOTY porque no es de 10 pero casi.… Expand
  8. GreyHaven25
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely brilliant. The visuals are breathtaking, the voice acting is superb, the quests are interesting and the characters are (for the most part) well written. The dialogue ranges anywhere from sweet to heartbreaking to downright hilarious and the freedom of choice is more in depth than any other game I've played. The only reason I can't give it a 10 is that I feel the endings are a little bit rushed, in fact all of act 3 feels rather incomplete. I would've liked more fleshed out epilogues with all my companions. I spent so long with them, they genuinely feel like friends and then they're just gone. The abruptness of it all leaves me feeling empty.
    Even so, you can tell this game was made with love in every aspect. It shows clearly in each facet of the game and it's the most fun I've had with a game in years.    … Expand
  9. Stearu
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    A very amazing RPG experience which rewards players, who want to see every single corner of the game. Sadly, there are some game elements I don't like, like not being able to access the inventory of your companions which aren't in your party currently, which forced you to switch the companions, just to access certain items, but overall a very great game.
  10. vitorgaioso
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Personalização de personagens foda, liberdade na gameplay, classes misturadas. RPG completo.
  11. Solar_Carpenter
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    This is a very good game. There are many options for the development of events. Perhaps even too much :-) The game is beautiful, the characters are interesting, the locations are good. Flaws? Well, the D&D role-playing system limits the imagination of the game authors :-)
  12. Akhil090579
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Great game
    i don't like the camera angles at points.
    Combat is good and inventive.
    Story is so far interesting
    Graphics ok but not amazing
    Never played dungeons and dragons but it does have a table top aesthetic. You appear to have a lot of latitude in the way you do things.
  13. iguuuuuuuu
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    It's probably my biggest surprise this year and easily one of the best games of 2023.
  14. rappaport
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    GOTY quality.

    This is the quality of games we as a community have been looking for. A modernized return to the classic style rpg. No monetization or gimmicks post release that lock away game play or features. When a game is actually good, there's no need for cash shops and predatory monetization.

    Baldur's Gate 3 has immortalized Larian Studios among gamers.
  15. SirSabza
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    I HAVE FINISHED THE GAME NO SPOILERS (small rant about penultimate fight but wont reveal any characters or story)

    Baldur's Gate 3, is a masterpiece, pure and simple, tons of replay-ability, customization and freedom for characters to do whatever they want within the confides of the game. The classes feel weighty and balanced, and the story is a roller coaster. Pros: Strong cast of    I HAVE FINISHED THE GAME NO SPOILERS (small rant about penultimate fight but wont reveal any characters or story)

    Baldur's Gate 3, is a masterpiece, pure and simple, tons of replay-ability, customization and freedom for characters to do whatever they want within the confides of the game. The classes feel weighty and balanced, and the story is a roller coaster.

    Pros:
    Strong cast of characters, with good humor serious emotional moments and compelling stories.

    Diverse combat with multiple ways to go about tackling opponents.

    Tons or replay ability. There are whole story lines companions and quests locked behind different paths.

    DnD elements actually mesh well with the CRPG gameplay.

    The game looks spectacular.

    Cons:

    Performance is sketchy, even after the Driver update today. Memory leak is a real problem for some people and i was sadly one of them.

    Minor bugs and soft locks, save often!

    The penultimate fight is a slog. I hate the way its layered and no way to rest for 1-2 hours meaning you run out of spell slots REAL quick. It's just a boring fight all and all.

    Mechanic in start of Act 2 forces you to be in turn based mode for 30+ minutes unless you have a torch, which probably you won't because why would you?

    The cons apart from memory leak are very minor which is why it gets a 9/10 for me!    … Expand
  16. n7even
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    I just finished my first playthrough, it took me 120 hours and decided to write a review, first one for me. This game is awesome and Larian exceeded all of my expectations, but it's not a 10 tho. BG3 has issues, so let's start with them, and talk about good stuff later in review.
    - bugs, lots of them. Mostly it would be something minor, like bugged cutscene, or stuff on the table you cant    I just finished my first playthrough, it took me 120 hours and decided to write a review, first one for me. This game is awesome and Larian exceeded all of my expectations, but it's not a 10 tho. BG3 has issues, so let's start with them, and talk about good stuff later in review.
    - bugs, lots of them. Mostly it would be something minor, like bugged cutscene, or stuff on the table you cant reach, companions not jumping over the edge, even tho if you start controlling them they are perfectly capable of making this jump, or other weird jumps, when you hit something mid-air and stuck in there. I had one bug with the quest, and I couldn't finish it, and save was too far to replay everything all over again. Only once I encountered "game-breaking" bug, when one of my companions couldn't travel, and refused to go to the camp, had to replay last 20 minutes again. It's better then most of recent AAA games, but this game is not without a sin
    - 3rd act cinematics. I absolutely loved cinematics at the 1st and 2nd act. But in the most of them in 3rd I was disappointed. Just overall quality, default music playing in epic moment, weird movement, companions shaking, dialogue cut-off or repeat itself and other strange things.
    - camera. Perhaps the worst thing in this game. Camera controls are just bad, and camera itself most of the times is showing inside of the walls or something weird else. It's getting worse with the fights where enemies are on the different levels and with the ladders
    Average stuff
    +- companions. All companions are well written, All of the main companions have an arc, which you can close in multiple ways. Some companions are fun to be around, some are annoying, and thats ok, they voice acting is on point. But GOD DAMN, why are they so HORNY
    +- performance. Most of the game for me was without the issues, usually I've played for around 4 hours and then had to exit game and open it once again, due to FPS drops and I have high-end pc. But act 3 is way different, when I entered the city I had to exit-enter game every 2 hours at least for game to be playable
    +- battles. I love turn based combat, but I can see how it could be an issue for someone who never played games with turn based combat and does not have an experience with dnd ruleset or other tabletop RPGs
    Now to the good stuff
    + audio. I absolutely loved music and voice acting. Several songs from this game are already in my playlist for dnd sessions. Voice acting is on point, my personal favorits are voices of Narrator, Rafael and Mol. God, I love them
    + freedom. This game really awakens your curiosity. I never had an urge to google how to do this quest, or look up where I could get a better sword. Game gives you all the tools, and you have to find the way to use them. Overall world is fun to explore
    + story. Both main and side quests are great. What I love is that most of these side quests carry on later in the game.
    + replayability. I'm absolutely sure, when I'll going to do my 2nd playthrough I'll get absolutely different experience, and it's wonderful
    + memes. Do I really need to explain myself here?
    I haven't tried coop yet, need to try it as well.
    Really hope for the DLC or BG4 already to know what happened with all there characters.    … Expand
  17. azba
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    One of the greatest games I played in a long time. In the same league with games like Elden Ring.

    Tons of fun content. Interesting story, both main story and the side quests. Fun combat with a lot of different ways to fight the fight. Combat may be a little confusing in the beginning if you have not played this kind of game before, but give it a little time and you'll enjoy it. My 2    One of the greatest games I played in a long time. In the same league with games like Elden Ring.

    Tons of fun content. Interesting story, both main story and the side quests. Fun combat with a lot of different ways to fight the fight. Combat may be a little confusing in the beginning if you have not played this kind of game before, but give it a little time and you'll enjoy it.

    My 2 cents about why this game received so much hate from *some* other game developers. The hate happened because this game, just like Elden Ring did, exposes the lazy, the incompetent, and the grifter, who will not or cannot make a really good game, and worry that they will have to up their game or be left behind.    … Expand
  18. DreadX
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Absolutely amazing to finally see a fully developed a game. Have been enjoying literally every second of it
  19. AndrePanza
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    The best experience of the year, the ultimate digital D&D experience.
    The game has a good setting, dialogues and everything needed to make an RPG flow, apart from the incredible graphics. I recommend.
  20. Jozee
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Baldur’s Gate 3 sets a new standard for RPG’s, and don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. I could go on and on about the quests, the writing, the D&D systems and the many adventures I went on in my multiple play throughs; but those aren’t the things that set BG3 apart. What does I hear you asking? Multiplayer! If Starfield was Multiplayer it would be an instant 10/10, please developers takeBaldur’s Gate 3 sets a new standard for RPG’s, and don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. I could go on and on about the quests, the writing, the D&D systems and the many adventures I went on in my multiple play throughs; but those aren’t the things that set BG3 apart. What does I hear you asking? Multiplayer! If Starfield was Multiplayer it would be an instant 10/10, please developers take notes! Make multiplayer a staple feature for RPG’s!

    The only reason I’m giving it a 9 instead of a 10 is because I believe Larian can shoot even higher, and I want to leave them the room to improve! If anyone can make a game better than BG3, it’s the people who made BG3!    … Expand
  21. WarlordBK
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    This game is what i expected plus MUCH MORE!!
    Review will contain no spoilers. Played 60 Hours +
    Negatives - No Professions - There is only alchemy and a blacksmith that uses specific items, Does not use - Gems, Silver/Iron bars ETC, So no Plain weapon/armor crafting.....That only seems to come from very specific items...there is also things like rope in the game i thought would have    This game is what i expected plus MUCH MORE!!
    Review will contain no spoilers. Played 60 Hours +

    Negatives -
    No Professions - There is only alchemy and a blacksmith that uses specific items, Does not use - Gems, Silver/Iron bars ETC, So no Plain weapon/armor crafting.....That only seems to come from very specific items...there is also things like rope in the game i thought would have a use.

    No House?? We have the camp but i cant design the layout.
    I was expecting to have a house i could customize, Maybe there is one further in but i dont look at guides or spoilers.

    Positives
    This game is absolutely amazing, the graphics, the vibe, the music, the animations everything is near perfection....I have never played a game that has kept me so hooked and interested in whats coming next, what areas what hidden secrets and items.

    To give a full review of this game would take me hours of writing, words cannot describe how overjoyed i am playing this game, I wasnt even excited for it to release but now that ive tried it i am absolutely blown away and cant put it down....In 5 days i have 60+ hours played and just cant get enough of this game....

    Everything is unique and extremely well put together ive never seen a game like this.    … Expand
  22. jhart24
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Very good game. This along with Elden Ring are proving big business game developers wrong. I do wish you could have 6 party members and get to level 20. Seems an odd choice to limit these things in a D&D game....
  23. Chipotlex3
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Larian is easily one of the best gaming studios of all time. They just keep getting better. Very happy for them and their accomplishments. Can’t wait to see what they have in store next
  24. nxldusk
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    just finish this game with my friend
    playtime around 80 hours for first blind run and save scum more than 1700+ quick save
    - - - - Graphic - 8.5/10 - - because a lot of bug after first chapter that a little bit annoy but it still ok Gameplay 9/10 - - a bit easy with some build with normal/balance mode (but at first a bit difficult before we reach some level ) will try tactician mode    just finish this game with my friend
    playtime around 80 hours for first blind run and save scum more than 1700+ quick save
    - - - -
    Graphic - 8.5/10
    - - because a lot of bug after first chapter that a little bit annoy but it still ok
    Gameplay 9/10
    - - a bit easy with some build with normal/balance mode (but at first a bit difficult before we reach some level ) will try tactician mode later
    Gameplay with controller 5/10
    - - PLZ DON"T USE CONTROLLER FOR NOW it make a lot of bug after they patch and make a random T-pose / unload background and then freeze and make host freeze too .
    Story 9/10
    - - a lot of decision that can make you play again and again even we save a lot but we still missing some quest on this first round .
    Conclusion
    - - even I not Western RPG lover ( I grown up with Final Fantasy or JRPG more than West RPG ) but this game really fun more than JRPG in many way / choice that you can choose / NPC that feel like not just NPC / hope they can fixed Bug and add more update then will back to enjoy this game of the year again    … Expand
  25. thegreatpapaleo
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I never got into Divinity series due to the way the dialogue plays out.

    I got into this because it has those Mass Effect & Witcher 3 conversation cutscenes.

    I never like the gameplay in Divinity but after playing BG3 for a day and I'm now playing it everyday. Still in ACT 1, clocking in about 40 hours now.

    GOTY 2023 calling it now.
  26. b_mania
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    At a vertern gamer, I kinda lost my interest in games nowadays, also, movies, music...... etc. Entertainment no longer built with passion, only with how much margin they can make. I had my doubt with BG3 because it's a name too big to carry by larian studio, and to my suprise they delivered it. It's not a perfect game, plenty rooms to improve here and there, but it's a game with passion.At a vertern gamer, I kinda lost my interest in games nowadays, also, movies, music...... etc. Entertainment no longer built with passion, only with how much margin they can make. I had my doubt with BG3 because it's a name too big to carry by larian studio, and to my suprise they delivered it. It's not a perfect game, plenty rooms to improve here and there, but it's a game with passion.

    I only hope the map of Baldur's Gate is bigger, I spend a long time imagine visit BG again after all these years, and it's smaller than BG1.    … Expand
  27. Boaz_
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Despite a few bugs at launch, it's an excellent RPG, with turn-based combat as good as D&D, good graphics and a story with many variations... Your gameplay will be unique according to your choices and that's too good!
  28. takanashii
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Baldur's Gate 3 is my first contact with the series and the first game with a turn-based combat mechanism. Regardless, I consider this game one of the best RPGs I've ever played! Very beautiful graphics and satisfying gameplay. In addition, many possibilities and decision-making and approaches to given situations. This is definitely a game that has a chance to be the game of the year!!
  29. xanosta
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Juegazo. Le pondría un 10 si no fuese por algún bug bastante gordo que me tengo encontrado
  30. TandarenZ
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Game of the year for sure. There are/were some camera and AI bugs, but aside from that not much else nitpick on.
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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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