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. MrSupreme
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is how games used to be made, so other AAA devs be hating because they don't want to put in effort to make a game like this, they would rather focus on making money with in game shops. I dont expect indie devs to match this quality, but any game asking the same price or more, I expect this kind of quality. Stop being butt hurt and complaining.
    Rant over, now for this masterpiece    This is how games used to be made, so other AAA devs be hating because they don't want to put in effort to make a game like this, they would rather focus on making money with in game shops. I dont expect indie devs to match this quality, but any game asking the same price or more, I expect this kind of quality. Stop being butt hurt and complaining.
    Rant over, now for this masterpiece review with about 40h played and trying to avoid any spoilers.

    Visuals:
    The environments are amazing, the locations look and feel amazing, the underground fortress gave me goosebumps, it looks epic like a fantasy game is supposed to be.
    Characters feels expressive, my drow's smug face gives me a giggle sometimes.
    Visuals on the spells feels believable and effects on the ground are marked properly so you can see what is where, and where it is dangerous to traverse etc.

    World Interactions
    They are making this game worth it alone, the amount of effort they put into NPCs is astounding, at first it felt like the usual and then you start noticing the unexpected ones sometimes very well hidden. The amount of times I saved just to take make an alternate interaction just to see wat happens is easily over 100, and most of the times worth it.
    One of the best things I found was a trader that was selling rare items, but reading the description they are all garbage.
    Read descriptions of items, even underwear.

    Gameplay
    The AI is not the worst, they make good decisions 9/10 times, had a few instances where I could see the AI was not sure how to react to my party's location, but overall they will kill you if you don't plan or position properly and this is on Balanced difficulty, so not sure how it is on the higher difficulty.
    Traversing the areas are nice, got lots of waypoints to tp to, so moving back and forth is enjoyable and not punishing.
    UI is pretty decent, got all you skills automatically added or you can make a custom one.

    Story
    Main plot is typical of RGP, but decent overall and reading the books actually tells you more details that you would think. Party member's stories are not bad either some seemed obvious but unexpected twists are still there so good job overall on them.
    Based on the options available so far, it seems you should be able to side with the bad guys, so I will do a bad guy playthrough, after beating the game and see how well it plays out.

    Overall the game is even better than what I expected, same amount of excitement when Monster hunter World released on PC. Also same amount of quality content.

    Thanks Larian Studios for making us an epic game and don't listen to the haters.    … Expand
  2. sierz
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    More than 19 years I waited exited for a new game of Baldurs Gate, as soon as this game was in early access I played and enjoyed more than 50 hours that the early access version had. The amount of detail this game have is amazing, the consequences, the narrative, the gameplay. Now I have more than 147 hours on the release version of the game and there is still more content to be enjoided.
  3. 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
  4. JRHawkins
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    I have played this game since early access and it's been amazing to watch it grow and evolve over time. It's polished, funny, dramatic, emotional, tactical, intriguing, and compelling. This is one of the greatest RPGs ever made and this is one of those games that everyone who loves the role-playing experience should check out for themselves!
  5. sickiggy
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Finally a complete game on release. Exact ally what I was looking for. 100% would recommend.NO micro transactions, NO battle pass.
  6. Matsu22
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Deserves an 11 instead of a 10.. ^^
  7. MrSigy
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Most likely game of the year.
    No microtransactions, no DLC, Listening to the consumers.
    A very big project for a company that was truely invested into making this.
    Wish them all the best.
  8. Mightylink
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    No microtransactions, no drm, no always online and it's only $60 at launch. This is such a perfect release in every aspect and deserves a perfect score.
  9. steftor
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    The best RPG of this generation, Larian has knocked it out of the park with this game. A true RPG where decisions matter and no two playthroughs are the same. I will be playing this game for many years to come. oh, I got to tell you, it was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute details.
  10. Vliesie
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Game had a blast playing through it There needs to be major updates to the ending of the game it felt way to sudden not even so much as a party to celebrate or a update of a year later in slide shows of here is every character now just 3 lines and cut to black I was abit wretched by ending but I thought the rest of the game was fantastic definitely something they could fix with a update… Expand
  11. Luger
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This game has become a classic. Thank you Larian Studios for the new standard rpg
  12. Guillotinehawk
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever. You can literally do anything. You can see the passion and love that has gone into this game to create a vision, a plan, an idea. The ultimate game.
  13. orvisdlime
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Its just very thought out and the freedom of possibility is just nuts. I keep thinking im done with the act 1 map and boooommmm there is more
  14. Sillyken
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best Role Playing Game in a while. High replay value and has zero microtransaction.
  15. spens5878
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    120 hours in and I’m having an incredible time With this game. It’s everything I want in a game especially not having to pay more money to play a game I already paid for!
  16. grudgeoms
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece.

    Finally a product that feels like it was made with passion and not a blank check.
  17. Legac3e
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible. I'm just shy of 50 hours into my first play-through and I am only just now finishing up the last side quest that I can find in Act 1 and about to advance into Act 2. So, considering it sounds like I'm no where near done with the main story, (which has been incredible, as have the side quests), I can't wait to see what is in store for me in the rest of the game.

    I    Absolutely incredible. I'm just shy of 50 hours into my first play-through and I am only just now finishing up the last side quest that I can find in Act 1 and about to advance into Act 2. So, considering it sounds like I'm no where near done with the main story, (which has been incredible, as have the side quests), I can't wait to see what is in store for me in the rest of the game.

    I have already gotten more than my monies worth out of the game, and I can't recommend it enough!    … Expand
  18. Torashi
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Beat the game in 80 hours of playtime and I can't wait to start a new character and try different things. This is a game that makes you want to keep playing it over and over to see everything.
  19. gfabian08
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Absolutely perfectly perfect! I feel like a kid again and enjoying every second of it!
  20. Maroonya
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Definitely the new standard especially for AAA. So much fun online and I bet lots of great expansions coming!
  21. Multality
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    O melhor jogo de RPG feito ate o momento. Parabéns Larian Studios, superou a qualidade da serie Divinity que e maravilhosa tambem.
  22. Dorito_Dewnado
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    They know what gamers want. My dick out during cut scenes and a lot of sexy time.
  23. Desinghit
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    no es el mejor juego del año, es el mejor juego de la historia, el más trabajado. simplemente INCREIBLE
  24. icewyrm
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!! Larian KINGS!!!… Expand
  25. Gnarlyivy
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    No micro-transactions
    No in-game purchases
    No paywalls
    No game passes
    No preorder exploitative content
    No internet connection needed to play.

    THIS SHALL BE THE NEW STANDARD FOR AAA GAMES!
  26. Zer0and1
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3" flawlessly intertwines classic RPG charm with contemporary gaming mechanics, solidifying its place as the ultimate masterpiece of our time. An unquestionable 10/10.
  27. Liber_Lion
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Ubisoft, EA, and Activision should shove their micro "P" and let the people talk about how really great this game is and how hardworking Larian studio is, and how happy it makes us her consumers feel, first of all, no micro-transaction a pricy game like everything new on the market but you pay for what you get and here you get a great made RPG story-rich game with amazing RPG DnD likeUbisoft, EA, and Activision should shove their micro "P" and let the people talk about how really great this game is and how hardworking Larian studio is, and how happy it makes us her consumers feel, first of all, no micro-transaction a pricy game like everything new on the market but you pay for what you get and here you get a great made RPG story-rich game with amazing RPG DnD like gameplay inspired turn-based "Larian Style" as we like and not like some other thrash on the market who afraid to lose their money because they make thrash and we are not people for them anymore we are just an easy bu$ck, not a people who enjoy the art, so please look to who you give your bu$ck, give it to someone who appreciates you and makes a great piece of art and not to someone who doesn't cares about giving you a great product and only want's to use you.… Expand
  28. MrChikan
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Bought game, havnt played giving score of 10 for what it is, and also to balance the stupid 0 review's who probably dont own the game.
  29. SniperFury
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    An amazing game where it is was designed with love and crafted with care. Every playable character is unique beautifully voice acted and written well. The game is far superior to any game made today. The love, attention and care payed to the whole without the BS live service or macro transactions. The games gives you in the first 10 hours what other games would give you in 30.
  30. Garadares
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    An awesome and also complete game upon release. Quite a rare sight these days, eh? :D
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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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