Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. bgergely
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    I absolutely loved this game. It reminds me of the old bioware games like dragon age origins. I loved this game. I am excited about what comes next.
  2. Elewir
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    Anyway, the game itself is shallow and filled with bugs from the very beginning. If you enjoy D&D, you can overlook the story, characters and bugs. I'm not sure if you can overlook the awful adaptation of combat though. Or the long rest system.
  3. hugo0
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    O RPG definitivo, lore, personagens secundários e principais, gameplay tática, consequência de escolhas.
  4. Patnasty
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    One if not the best rpg of all time, easy 10. Negative reviews are just trolls.
  5. 2random
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    I remember playing original Baldurs Gate series ages ago. While being fun, those games had a ton of problems. Just to name a few:
    - Unbalanced characters. Some classes were just better than others
    - A huge pile of useless skills with vague descriptions that never worked - Inventory management of the whole party, that took enormous amount of time and effort - Tricky quests and maze-like    I remember playing original Baldurs Gate series ages ago. While being fun, those games had a ton of problems. Just to name a few:
    - Unbalanced characters. Some classes were just better than others
    - A huge pile of useless skills with vague descriptions that never worked
    - Inventory management of the whole party, that took enormous amount of time and effort
    - Tricky quests and maze-like maps that made it hard to figure out where to go next
    - Undefeatable enemies. Say, you are a mage, but the enemy is 100% resistant to magic
    - Weird dice-based random that feels like 50% no matter the actual chance
    There is no way the game like this could work in 2023, so I was really curious about how they would apply the old Baldurs Gate concept to the modern title.
    ...and boy, apply they did!

    Let us start with graphics and music. They are awesome. They are the best. Every asset is so detailed the game could have been a first person RPG. No matter how close you zoom in, or how far you zoom out- the game looks great! Combined with unique ambient and tracks, they create an unforgettable atmosphere- be it a sunny village, or a dark dungeon, they look and feel natural.

    Plot, characters and quests. Every character has their own personality, theirs strengths and weaknesses. Every quest is unique, highly variable and often unpredictable, with dozens of possible outcomes. There is not a single "go kill 10 orks" or "go gather 3 plants". And the easier it sounds, the more tricky it turns out to be. Characters interact with each other, with quests, they react to your choices and offer their opinion about your actions. Voice acting and cutscenes are so great, they could have been a movie on their own.

    Freedom. The game made me feel like my choices actually matter. It is a long forgotten feeling, when you understand there are no plot rails you must follow. It is the plot that follows you! Nothing is predetermined. Nothing forces you to be on the good side. For example, nothing prevents you from attacking any, I repeat, any(!) character. And it's never the end of the road- the plot just unfolds in a way you have never expected it to.

    But the biggest advantage of this game is the sheer amount of content it offers. I have already spent over 50 hours, and it feels like I did not even scratch the surface. It might be hard to describe, but the game just never stops giving. There is one level after another, map after map, quest after quest. Distinctly unique, memorable and different. They are surprisingly intuitive too, and, while there are no quest markers most of the time, you will eventually complete all quests, provided you spend some time exploring. The replayability is also huge, as every action matters, and depending on a way you complete your quests, and companions you choose, the playthrough will also change. And tactical possibilities... they are just endless, with hundreds of skills, items, equipment, spells, environments and strategies you can use. I have never seen a game with this much inside. Those 90Gb were totally worth downloading.

    There are still some things I did not like, though.
    - Performance could use some improvement. Sometimes, the game would just start lagging for absolutely no reason.
    - Characters are indeed unbalanced, some of them are good at single target combat, others can take multiple enemies at once. And then there are some useless ones, with niche skills that can do nothing most of the time. The difference is also huge, and while 1 character does 100 damage per turn, the other one does only 5. So, I imagine being stuck with wrong characters would make for a poor experience. By the way, all items have same "numbes", but different secondary skills. Also, while a melee character can swing their sword indefinitely, a mage can cast a strong spell twice at best.
    - Inventory management it still a bother, albeit a tiny one now, as they did add a ton of quality of life features.
    - Real-dice random is, well, a real dice. No matter how good your character is, even a 98% chance feels more like 50%. On the other hand, 10% chance is also more like 50%, even though you might have to spam save-load a few times.
    - Quests are impossible to beat the way you want, as, just like in real life, things rarely go the way you expect them to. And, while the game tries to warn you sometimes, there are still some extremely frustrating moments when you accept a quest, go to sleep, and wake up just to find that you have failed it.
    - Companions also disappoint. That cute girl just ignores you, even after you maxed out the relationship meter. But that weird guy just keeps hitting on you, even after you said "no" 10 times so far. I guess, developers still have some bugs to fix.

    All in all, the game is totally worth it. I had a ton of fun. There is no scam, like paid DLCs, cosmetic shops, ads or season passes. You just play it, and get the whole experience.    … Expand
  6. Chronfox
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Probably my favorite game since Baldur’s gate 2. I’ve played quite a few cross and it ranks among the best, easily.
  7. Imacritic
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Best game released in a long while. It has been refreshing to say the least.
  8. Bobby3Sticks
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    No game is perfect but this one really comes close to exactly what it wants to be for it's players. Nearly 200 hours played and still feel there's just so much content I have yet to discover.
  9. Micallef
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    I was waiting for the game, I bought it when it was still in early access. Replayed the game 10 times, played 60+ hours! And now, finally, the games have been released, for 180+ hours, I’ve been playing with my friends and at the same time I’m walking around my local company until we reach Act 3, but I savor every dialogue, every book, every corner. The game is incredible, Larian studiosI was waiting for the game, I bought it when it was still in early access. Replayed the game 10 times, played 60+ hours! And now, finally, the games have been released, for 180+ hours, I’ve been playing with my friends and at the same time I’m walking around my local company until we reach Act 3, but I savor every dialogue, every book, every corner. The game is incredible, Larian studios are AMAZING!!! Thank you!… Expand
  10. Talcor
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    I am extremely impressed with this games ability to capture dnd so thoroughly, do you think something should work a certain way like using silence to break a wall stealthily or throwing a potion to heal an ally, or using a goblin as an improvised weapon against an ogre. The story is fantastic and the companions have fantastic questlines. Act 1 alone would be worth the price of this gameI am extremely impressed with this games ability to capture dnd so thoroughly, do you think something should work a certain way like using silence to break a wall stealthily or throwing a potion to heal an ally, or using a goblin as an improvised weapon against an ogre. The story is fantastic and the companions have fantastic questlines. Act 1 alone would be worth the price of this game and a playthrough will easily go over 100 hours.… Expand
  11. Sizuke
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    The narrative I experienced felt meticulously tailored to my character and their decisions, and your experience could be vastly different. Even the moment-to-moment gameplay can vary, depending on your playstyle and how you choose to interact with the world.
    This game is a absolute masterpiece !
  12. hiStoLT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    A future classic. Larian made a master piece that deserves to be the Game of the Year. Best writing, technically excellent, very fun, with millions of possibilities… Top of the top in 2023.
  13. Mysterio56
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Simplement magnifique dans tout les sens du terme, il renouvelle le genre voir ameliore , bravo larian studios, du grand art !!!!!
  14. Patryk556
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Proof that you can make great single player game without microtransaction this days. Best game I have ever played.
  15. GrizzlyBear88
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    MASTERPIECE!!!

    I have 100 hours on it and can’t stop!

    I hope we won’t wait other 20 years for the 4. MUST HAVE
  16. LatiosGigetto
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Holy **** Larian literally saved the RPG genre, I am in awe at how good this game is
  17. Sin2222
    Sep 3, 2023
    4
    This game has a lot of options for dealing with a single situation, and is diverse in terms of endings and different play styles. Yet in terms of terms based combat as a general mechanism, this game has no real innovation whatsoever. Once I’ve become used to the cliche CRPG narrative, the story stops being interesting. The major frame of the game, so to speak, is weak and balance is theThis game has a lot of options for dealing with a single situation, and is diverse in terms of endings and different play styles. Yet in terms of terms based combat as a general mechanism, this game has no real innovation whatsoever. Once I’ve become used to the cliche CRPG narrative, the story stops being interesting. The major frame of the game, so to speak, is weak and balance is the off, so it has to introduce a lot of other “decorative elements” to cover this fundamental flaw. Overall a highly overrated game and not nearly as good as other people seem to regard it.… Expand
  18. Nagat0
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    It is breathtaking. They need to work on act 3 but besides that the game is a piece of art. From world itself across battle system as a classic D&D and last but not least the music which is so good it really takes you into battlefield. There is so much freedom in this game that when you think if some of your idea works, you can try it and in most cases it works alhtrough in good way or bad way
  19. hogir_mir
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This game has so much depth, loads of customization options, and great replayability, it's worth every penny
  20. BenderMH
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    After 120 hours of game I can conclude that this game is a true masterpiece, is by far the best game of this year. I had also purchased other AAA game early access, well, after play it 2 hours, it is not bad, but I returned to play BG3 with no doubt. A masterpiece.
  21. Lahanz
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is the best CRPG I've ever played in my life. I truly believe that it was worth buying the game at full price. It provides an amazing gaming experience, giving you a sense of freedom like no other. It's absolutely deserving of the highest praise and I hope it gets Game of the Year. 10/10
  22. Zowert
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    After spending 200 hours from early launch all the way through to the end of the game after release, I can hands down say this is the greatest RPG ever created. If anybody feels differently it is because they do not enjoy the mechanics of D&D. The character customization/creation is incredible. The Story is engaging and well written. The mechanics are exactly what you would expect from aAfter spending 200 hours from early launch all the way through to the end of the game after release, I can hands down say this is the greatest RPG ever created. If anybody feels differently it is because they do not enjoy the mechanics of D&D. The character customization/creation is incredible. The Story is engaging and well written. The mechanics are exactly what you would expect from a D&D game. This is one of the few games that will reach a 10/10 and I'm happy that I was able to play it in my lifetime. Congratulations to Larian Studios you deserve all the love you get.

    Edit: It is is unacceptable that some endings go to black screen with decision made and consequences experienced.. I will keep the 10/10 for my first playthrough however that ending was absolutely, indescribably terrible for my second. 6/10 4 points lost on bad ending.    … Expand
  23. Sombrajo
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Now I can die peacefully, i wont never play anything with this level of perfection in RPGs
  24. sirdiddymus
    Aug 11, 2023
    6
    Loved alot of the game except the combat & just some of the absolute ridiculousness of it where it got pantomime silly.
  25. pedroroja
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Larian's best game and the best CRPG right now. This game is literally DnD on steroids and easily be the game of the year.
    I hope they launch DLC's on future.
  26. Satisfiedpepe
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This is the obvious choice for GOTY. Amazing story telling with a beautiful setting. the mechanics are amazing and the replayability is unbeatable.
  27. OdioEpRazer
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Um jogo Grandioso! Difícil, porém recompensador, os relacionamentos entre personagens está muito variado e muito bem detalhado graficamente, os diálogos em um todo estão ótimos, as batalhas requerem pensamento e estratégia!! algo raro hoje em dia, Baldur's Gate 3 é um jogo Grandioso, e o melhor do ano com certeza!
  28. vparytskyi
    Sep 2, 2023
    7
    Fantastic experience that have been ruined by bugs and rushed release during the very last stretch of the game
  29. Mithrandiell
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Since I started playing World of Warcraft like 12 years ago I've never seen a game like this, I just can't stop playing, I'm in the last act and yesterday I was thinking about my next character, your companions have soul, they are not just random NPCs that you control in battle, you can speak with the dead and animals, and they can help you in your missions, this game is perfect, there areSince I started playing World of Warcraft like 12 years ago I've never seen a game like this, I just can't stop playing, I'm in the last act and yesterday I was thinking about my next character, your companions have soul, they are not just random NPCs that you control in battle, you can speak with the dead and animals, and they can help you in your missions, this game is perfect, there are some bugs, but I really didn't care about this, it's not like Cyberpunk or AC Unity… Expand
  30. Naxila
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    It's not perfect (mostly technical stuff pertaining to game engine and controls), but I simply cannot stop playing this game and the replayability is second to none! This is what major studios should be aiming to acheive. Despite what developers in other studios say, this game does raise the bar for the entire industry and it does so with class!
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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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