Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. ReviewG
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    The CRPG of the decade. Highly recommend. Rise the game development standard.
  2. Zefirny
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Совсем немного не дотягивает до шедевра. Возможно это прозвучит странно, но хотелось бы большего масштаба и разнообразия игровых локаций. По сути это Divinity: Original Sin 2 на максималках и это именно то, что хотел.
  3. MarsCope
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Game of the year goes to Baldur's Gate 3. It's one of the best games I've ever played.
  4. Galvion
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    As a passionate fan of role-playing games, I couldn't wait to dive into the world of Baldur's Gate 3, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

    The game's narrative is nothing short of exceptional, drawing me into a world filled with intrigue, mystery, and moral dilemmas. Every decision I made felt meaningful, and the consequences were both thrilling and thought-provoking. The    As a passionate fan of role-playing games, I couldn't wait to dive into the world of Baldur's Gate 3, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

    The game's narrative is nothing short of exceptional, drawing me into a world filled with intrigue, mystery, and moral dilemmas. Every decision I made felt meaningful, and the consequences were both thrilling and thought-provoking.

    The attention to detail in Baldur's Gate 3 is astounding. The level of immersion is unmatched. I found myself exploring every nook and cranny of the beautifully crafted world, uncovering secrets and engaging in epic battles.

    However, I must mention that while the game is a masterpiece in many ways, the third act felt somewhat less polished compared to the earlier parts. Some aspects could use refinement to match the overall high standard of the game.    … Expand
  5. SlayerReviews
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Great immersive story, attention to detail, voice acting and characters, decent combat. Overall a great game.
  6. LUPERONE
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    an incredible game, completely different from what I had seen so far.
    It has some similarities with Divinity. O.S. that's true, but it completes the experience and adds enough new content and mechanics to say that the goty must absolutely be his.
    Story, freedom of action, mechanics, dialogues and graphics, everything is excellent. There have been other good games this year but the real    an incredible game, completely different from what I had seen so far.
    It has some similarities with Divinity. O.S. that's true, but it completes the experience and adds enough new content and mechanics to say that the goty must absolutely be his.
    Story, freedom of action, mechanics, dialogues and graphics, everything is excellent.
    There have been other good games this year but the real news is this. Must win G.o.t.y. to set an example for future games to come.    … Expand
  7. Strider73
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Es la perfección del RPG, realmente han conseguido que casa paso que des sea una aventura, y una aventura que puede ser completamente diferente de la tuya a la mía. Larian ha conseguido una imposibilidad que nunca pensé que se vería superada por el logro de Obsidian con Fallout New Vegas, pero joder, lo supera a todos los niveles. La música, los personajes, la narración, la performance deEs la perfección del RPG, realmente han conseguido que casa paso que des sea una aventura, y una aventura que puede ser completamente diferente de la tuya a la mía. Larian ha conseguido una imposibilidad que nunca pensé que se vería superada por el logro de Obsidian con Fallout New Vegas, pero joder, lo supera a todos los niveles. La música, los personajes, la narración, la performance de los actores, la historia, no es el juego del año, es el juego de la década.… Expand
  8. heitsantos
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    absolute banger of a game, might need some polishing at the end, but still goty 2023
  9. abs_lord
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Definitely game of the year.
    The game has an incredible level of involvement and replayability, the gameplay does not get boring even after 100 hours of continuous play.
  10. finthehuman
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The new standard for RPGS. I am over 100 hours in and haven't finished the game. I could write a novel on why this game is amazing, but I do not need to.
  11. distru2003
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    this game is absolutely fantastic, one of the most entertaining game of all time
  12. FarshadFido
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Goty,It was awesome, I'm still excited 70 hours later,Graphics, sound, gameplay, everything is great, congratulations must be given to the studio that made the game
  13. cenizoss
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Este juego es una maravilla por todos lados, dialogo, animaciones, personajes, historia, variantes, equipamiento, arte, es una burrada en todo. Lo que si que tiene son un par de bugs y mecánicas que se explican un poco mal, un problema menor dada la BARBARIDAD que es este juego
  14. bwig5598
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences I have ever had.

    Seriously, play this game.
  15. SuperPowerr
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Perfect game, full of activities, choices and a vast fantasy world. The turn-based fights are quite strategic, in fact they are hard but also fun. Each choice changes the plot, so we can start more runs always different. Such a beautiful fantasy hasn't been released in a long time...
  16. wearerealms
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Huge fan of fantasy RPG's and Larian knocked it outta the park. I have played thru Act 1 in EA and now w/ 3 classes on full release and man, no playthrough is the same. Choices have so many unexpected consequences and the character development is phenom. Graphics are gorgeous running on Ultra on an NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti
  17. lonepassenger
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Probably the best thing I have ever played. We need more studios like Larian.
  18. Nebvuk
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Cant say anything new, that was not said by guys before me here. Just unexpectedly amazing game, it has its few flaws but its sooooo gooood that all the flaws are erased from my mind instantly.
  19. AJCorny
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The single best adaptation of a TTRPG into a video game. Storytelling is amazing, characters are amazing, depth is insane. I have not seen or had any two play throughs that were the same. Player freedom at the highest regard. Mods are the cherry on top.
  20. mahmutekrem3169
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    It is clearly the best game ever, it is the best in every branch mentioned in its category, and will it come again? Very difficult. I was playing with one character and i came act 3 then i created one more character to play again until act 3 of course i played different way and this time like i played different game there is too many things that i had never seen before. So we can't justIt is clearly the best game ever, it is the best in every branch mentioned in its category, and will it come again? Very difficult. I was playing with one character and i came act 3 then i created one more character to play again until act 3 of course i played different way and this time like i played different game there is too many things that i had never seen before. So we can't just call game Baldur's Gate
    this is MASTERPİECE    … Expand
  21. Nektaar
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    best game i have played since eldenring, enjoyed every hour spent in this, very immersive game with great gameplay mechanics
  22. Dreamer_GS
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Sadly cant give more than a 10, This game is the epitome of love for creating video games, role-playing games, RPGs. Without a doubt one of the best video games of recent years, excellently well polished, both in mechanics, history, character development... And the music, god how can I forget the music, majestic.
    A game that will be a cult game and an example to follow for many years to    Sadly cant give more than a 10, This game is the epitome of love for creating video games, role-playing games, RPGs. Without a doubt one of the best video games of recent years, excellently well polished, both in mechanics, history, character development... And the music, god how can I forget the music, majestic.
    A game that will be a cult game and an example to follow for many years to come for video game developers. This game has a unique ability to make you think about your next play through while you're still playing your current one.
    The Narrator voice is always on point, BG3 is the kind of game we, players have been waiting for so long.
    NO MICRO-TRANSACTION, no half-cooked trash, FUN AND ENJOYABLE GAME    … Expand
  23. kowaiwashere
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece CRPG, arguably the best and easiest CRPG to get into for an beginner.

    obvious flaws the game presents - long loadingscreen in game where save scumming is prevelant thats bad design - act 3 is half the game and 30 fps doenst feel great - tactician is story mode for other crpg's - quests can break if not done intended way besides that the game still raises the RPG bar    Masterpiece CRPG, arguably the best and easiest CRPG to get into for an beginner.

    obvious flaws the game presents
    - long loadingscreen in game where save scumming is prevelant thats bad design
    - act 3 is half the game and 30 fps doenst feel great
    - tactician is story mode for other crpg's
    - quests can break if not done intended way

    besides that the game still raises the RPG bar with the positives

    -100+ hour adventure
    - wide choice's that influence your experience in act 1,2 and 3
    - easiest to understand ruleset
    - co-op/3/4man party are where the game becomes magic
    - music is toptier, shoutout to rapheal    … Expand
  24. SalamiHaze
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best RPG ever. Dont mind bugs or performance drops when hotfixes are coming lightning fast. Qol and other related, community feedback based reaponses and patches top.

    Answer to some 0/10 people - I can understand its not 8-10/10 game for everyone but giving it something below is just sad. Especially when gamedev is in such a dissapointing shape. If You dont like turn based - dont buy    Best RPG ever. Dont mind bugs or performance drops when hotfixes are coming lightning fast. Qol and other related, community feedback based reaponses and patches top.

    Answer to some 0/10 people - I can understand its not 8-10/10 game for everyone but giving it something below is just sad. Especially when gamedev is in such a dissapointing shape.

    If You dont like turn based - dont buy turn based game

    I dont care if it resembles divinity original sin 3, this is still na awesome game.    … Expand
  25. TonyLex
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    The best looking CRPG by far. Carefully crafted vistas of the magical world are stunning and gameplay-stopping, to make a screenshot, or just to admire for a minute. All the environments are very detailed and the number of things you may call “spectacular” is almost overwhelming.
    Never have I ever heard such a thoroughly voiced RPG. Everyone has a voice, from the narrator, to your    The best looking CRPG by far. Carefully crafted vistas of the magical world are stunning and gameplay-stopping, to make a screenshot, or just to admire for a minute. All the environments are very detailed and the number of things you may call “spectacular” is almost overwhelming.
    Never have I ever heard such a thoroughly voiced RPG. Everyone has a voice, from the narrator, to your companions, to significant figures, insignificant ones, everyone! Wow! That takes a lot of effort. And that’s impressively immersive while doing the actual gameplay. Now, there’s a painful gap in all that excellence. The protagonist. I won’t go into detail here, because there are none. Silence. The sounds are really there as well. All of them, the steps, the crackling of a fire, the bombastic explosions, the little, almost indistinguishable things. And finally, music. Oh yeah, baby, the music. Sometimes it’s quiet and pretty much unnoticeable, but when the drama really hits, so does the melody. It even has songs with vocals! Spot on, beautiful and perfectly adding to the whole experience.
    The sheer amount of unique enemies you’ll face throughout the game stands out. There’s a lot, like really a lot! And all of them feel different, challenging, interesting, awesome. The battles aren’t easily won on the balanced level of difficulty, providing enough resistance to trigger the usage of planning, strategizing, preparation and, sometimes, save load abuse. The interface panels, which are mostly used in combat, are far from perfect, and I’ve found myself struggling with them again and again.
    The world is vast, brimming with life, secrets to discover, places to explore, views to adore, characters to meet, foes to defeat, heights to fall from and break your neck, doors to lockpick, chests to loot, books to read and so much more! So much, that main questline quickly becomes a hindrance, putting pressure on you to move on, while you’d like to take your time, and stay a little more. Every location is different, every situation has its own smell and flavor, nothing repeats, nothing gets boring.
    Kill them all. You can if you want. Another distinguishing feature. There are no OP guards just to limit your murderous cravings. Oh no. You can totally paint it red. And it feels real good, I must admit. When the words fall on def ears, and the weight of a coin purse isn’t an argument, when your charismatic wink doesn’t quite get you what you want, there’s always an option to let your weapon do the talking.
    Character progression. I feel this is where the game falls a bit short. And by “a bit” I mean like 20+ hours short, for me personally. I’ve hit the level cap way to early. That’s a design flaw that should not have made it into release. Level cap is needed, but when it hits should be balanced in the ballpark of the final endgame. The equipment. The amount of it is too low for my taste, some items even not enough to equip all the companions. Again, loot amount is a question of balance, but I found this balance tipped quite wrongly. The loot system as a whole feels clunky and unpolished.
    The story is deep… dark and spills blood and viscera when properly shaken. Couldn’t help myself not to write that. There’s no debate about how gory and darkly and desperately painful the stories in the game are. Little of them have happy endings, little still can instill a smile. A smidge more humor and rainbows wouldn’t have hurt. Here’s what this game is not – hilarious. Not even funny. The story is admirably well-crafted and sufficiently captivating to enjoy watching it unravel. Especially with your own input, in a form of decisions, from which good ones seem to be none. The twists and turns are plenty, nothing is perfectly clear until the very end.
    A lot of hard work went into the (bloody)merry bunch of companions. Their stories are masterfully interwoven with the main theme, their quests are true delights to follow and experience. They are heroes, they are villains, they are mighty and fragile at the same time. And in the end, if handled correctly, they make you proud.
    The protagonist, you, the player, and your very own character, you don’t get the same treatment as companions do. You have no voice. You have no name. Nobody’s proud of you. Your significance is questionable at best. You never feel enough attention or recognition. The game catastrophically fails to bring the main hero forward and give them the treatment they deserve. Larian Studios never delivered in that regard. The previous games were also lacking.
    Just to mention, the game has no DRM!
    Not to rate it a 10 would feel wrong. The biggest and most ambitious CRPG ever created. Crafted with love, dedication, impeccable attention to detail and best interest of gamers to play it in mind. Must play, not only for RPG fans, for every gamer there is. A masterful work of art in an interactive live form. Magnificent!    … Expand
  26. Nerdins
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The game is one of the best games I have ever played. The story, characters, and world is very immersive. It is turn based crpg so that may detract from your enjoyment if you do not like those sorts of games. It is one of those once every 10 years sort of games that push the envelope of what is possible in gaming well done! Oh and best of all no micro transactions and amazing dev. team that cares.
  27. Goldschleim
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    No suelo comprar juegos apenas salen, ni tampoco triples A, pero este juego me encanto desde el inicio y no pude esperar ni 1 segundo para comprarlo, Desde el storytelling hasta el gameplay, las posibilidades son infinitas y su rejugabilidad es garantizada, el mejor juego del 2023, y de los mejores juegos del siglo.
  28. JabbaKadabra
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    My game of the year!
    As a long time DM I have to say that this game is as close as it gets to a tabletop experience. You can see that the developers put so much love and passion in this game and they sure set the bar for RPGs in the years to come. The characters are great, the dialogue is on point, the music beautifully enhances the experience. I can't overstate how much I love this game    My game of the year!
    As a long time DM I have to say that this game is as close as it gets to a tabletop experience. You can see that the developers put so much love and passion in this game and they sure set the bar for RPGs in the years to come. The characters are great, the dialogue is on point, the music beautifully enhances the experience. I can't overstate how much I love this game and I hope we see more like this in the future. I would give an 11/10.    … Expand
  29. Ahidz
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The most perfect open world, trpg game, ever. I have played this game for 20 hours long but not even finished first chapter. Masterpiece.
  30. JeyZ7
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    GOTY 2023!!! best DND based RPG game with nice graphics... minor but not gamebreaking bugs... great story! greaty gameplay! and u can do and be whatever u want to be and handle the story and quests how u want!!! every playthrough is new story to be seen!
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#1 Best PC Game of 2023
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#2 Most Discussed 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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