Baldur's Gate 3

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  1. Meshkii
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    i never thought i'm gonna enjoy so much playing another game after elden ring ,but o boy let me tell you this one is craaaazyyy ,the graphics ,the environment , characters , choices , combat . there is nothing wrong with this game
  2. onslaught1584
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a return to an era of gaming that is all but extinct in today's AAA world. No micro-transactions, a working game with full content at release, and obvious love from the developers poured in to it. It's not often that I can play a game with actual soul anymore.

    What's more, coming off of Diablo 4, it's refreshing to play a game that remembers when games used to be fun.    Baldur's Gate 3 is a return to an era of gaming that is all but extinct in today's AAA world. No micro-transactions, a working game with full content at release, and obvious love from the developers poured in to it. It's not often that I can play a game with actual soul anymore.

    What's more, coming off of Diablo 4, it's refreshing to play a game that remembers when games used to be fun.

    For CRPG fans, RPG fans, and even people who don't typically follow the genre, it's impossible to overstate the appeal of this game. It hits on every criteria one can use to judge a game. The game play is fun, inventive, and dynamic. The story line is engrossing and original while very approachable. The voice acting is professional and demanding. The graphics are beautiful.

    I'm gushing, I know, but this is a game that doesn't just redefine its genre or compete for GOTY in a year with several great titles, it is the new paradigm for a a generation of gaming, much in the same way that Skyrim was. RPGs for the next decade will be compared to this one.

    Play it.    … Expand
  3. futureP
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    A software engineer, a hardware engineer, and their manager are driving to a meeting when the car they are in gets a flat tire.

    The software engineer says, "Let's run diagnostics to see if we can identify the issue." The hardware engineer suggests, "Let's swap out the tire and see if that fixes the problem." The manager chimes in, "How about we get out of the car, and then get back in.    A software engineer, a hardware engineer, and their manager are driving to a meeting when the car they are in gets a flat tire.

    The software engineer says, "Let's run diagnostics to see if we can identify the issue."

    The hardware engineer suggests, "Let's swap out the tire and see if that fixes the problem."

    The manager chimes in, "How about we get out of the car, and then get back in. Maybe it will start working again!"    … Expand
  4. Gman1984
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Highly recommended. Everything I could hope for from an RPG and as someone who grew up playing the BG and BG2 this game despite being different does them justice. It the best translation of modern DnD to a game by far as far as I know. Great presentation as well, acting, visuals, music, all top tier.
  5. Selina_Jade
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Great RPG, if the main character were also voiced, it would be a masterpiece.
  6. cruccolo
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    A well written and well implemented RPG based on the Dungeons and Dragons "Forgotten Realms" setting. A must have for all the fans of D&D, fantasy genre, good storytelling or even fans of tactical combat. It merges the best elements of the original Baldur's Gate/Neverwinter Nights games, the tactics of XCOM, the storytelling of Torment, the complex nuances of fighting of Pillars ofA well written and well implemented RPG based on the Dungeons and Dragons "Forgotten Realms" setting. A must have for all the fans of D&D, fantasy genre, good storytelling or even fans of tactical combat. It merges the best elements of the original Baldur's Gate/Neverwinter Nights games, the tactics of XCOM, the storytelling of Torment, the complex nuances of fighting of Pillars of Eternity, and of course the advanced and deep map design of Divinity Original Sin. Well done to the developers at Larian!… Expand
  7. Jlouis
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This game is something ive seen a lot of buzz around since about 2 years ago....i watched numerous videos and listened to various impressions , ive never played part 1 or 2. but i did dabble in D&D years ago. this game has a learning curve and yes there's a=lot to learn 7 hours in i am hooked. i've been on a 3 year gaming hiatus , this game got me back into gaming. the systems are so deepThis game is something ive seen a lot of buzz around since about 2 years ago....i watched numerous videos and listened to various impressions , ive never played part 1 or 2. but i did dabble in D&D years ago. this game has a learning curve and yes there's a=lot to learn 7 hours in i am hooked. i've been on a 3 year gaming hiatus , this game got me back into gaming. the systems are so deep characters so interesting weapons lore side-quests this is so fun to play AND I Suck at the game but i love it . played on steam deck no fanboy crap .buying for series X when it comes out and PS5 in September.… Expand
  8. sm152
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. For me this is 2023 game of the year, it's so good that I will buy a PS5 version to take advantage of the cloud save when I want to play in the comfort of my sofa
  9. OhNoItsSenpai
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    A full game, with no microtransactions or DLC in 2023?! That alone would easily place this game at a 6 on the scale today, however that's far from this titles only accolade. The game is just fun in general. With plenty of storied characters to choose from, as well as custom characters for a more unique playthrough. The dialogue, branching paths, and even online multiplayer will have youA full game, with no microtransactions or DLC in 2023?! That alone would easily place this game at a 6 on the scale today, however that's far from this titles only accolade. The game is just fun in general. With plenty of storied characters to choose from, as well as custom characters for a more unique playthrough. The dialogue, branching paths, and even online multiplayer will have you not just excited to finish your story but to begin your next one immediately after. This is an example of a game done extremely well, and we can only hope beyond hope to get more games like it. Well worth the price of purchase, as I can't see anyone finding a reason to hate the game. In fact I believe this is one of those titles that several years later will have people delving into it's many stories and secrets.… Expand
  10. BootyToast
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I have not been excited for a game like this since like FF7. This game is the new standard and if games don't reach this, i just won't but them , period. I'm tired of lazy companies just trying to feed off my wallet like vampires. I will now only vote with my wallet, i will support no companies or games that don't treat me like a human being. THIS GAME IS FANTASTIC. Imagine thinking a gameI have not been excited for a game like this since like FF7. This game is the new standard and if games don't reach this, i just won't but them , period. I'm tired of lazy companies just trying to feed off my wallet like vampires. I will now only vote with my wallet, i will support no companies or games that don't treat me like a human being. THIS GAME IS FANTASTIC. Imagine thinking a game is going to be the best game ever created, then it surpasses your expectations. That is insane.… Expand
  11. Rinoalesca
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. I played 2 acts right now and I am really thankful that the world still has developers who care about their games. Thanks Larian keep up that good work
  12. scyre
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece, PERIOD

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  13. GirlGoneGamer
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    It’s Baldur’s Gate… that is all you need to know about this. Baldur’s Gate 2 Dark Alliance was the first game I played to get into the series with my brother and cousins growing up during summer vacation. Since then I’ve played them all and this was one of the games I was HIGHLY ANTICIPATING this year as it seemed like the clear winner for GOTY and how beautiful the game looked. HonestlyIt’s Baldur’s Gate… that is all you need to know about this. Baldur’s Gate 2 Dark Alliance was the first game I played to get into the series with my brother and cousins growing up during summer vacation. Since then I’ve played them all and this was one of the games I was HIGHLY ANTICIPATING this year as it seemed like the clear winner for GOTY and how beautiful the game looked. Honestly pick this game up on pc vs console though the PS5 version is looking great too!!!… Expand
  14. MixmasterDJ
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    20 hours in, this is easily my GOTY already.

    I noped out of EA about 1 hour in as I knew it would be my jam...but this, this is just next level.
    Characters, writing, combat, world building and adventure....everything I wanted for my 22 year wait.

    10/10.
    GOTY 2023.
  15. tonytiger
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    First game I have thoroughly enjoyed in decades. It brings on the type of nostalgia and difficulty that makes games great. It's like they brought back a lost art.
  16. ErayTellezi
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muazzam. Harikulade. 135 saat süren, her anında büyük keyif veren, her yerine girip her şeyi yapmaya çalışsam da muhtemelen hala kaçırdığım şeyleri olan, devasa ama bir o kadar da incelikli bir iş.

    Evladiyelik bir oyun. 2 yılda bir tekrar oynamalık. Bambaşka karakterlerle ve seçimlerle ilerleyerek tekrar tekrar deneyimlenecek bir iş.

    Oyunun en etkileyici yanı seçimler, bunların sayısı, oyunun dünyasını, gidişatı ve karakterleri etkileme derecesi. Daha önce hiçbir rpg'de seçimlerin bu derece mühim olduğunu görmedim. Divinity Original Sin II bile bu seviyede değildi diye hatırlıyorum. Sadece iyi ve kötü rp yapmak da değil mesele ki o yönden de sızı sayısız defa sınıyor. Mesela Işık Hanı diye bir yer vardı, orayı koruyan Isobel diye bir büyücü var. Düşmanlar onu kaçırmak için baskın düzenlediler. Savaşı kaybettiğimde, karanlıktaki tek sığınak olan bu han harabe oldu, içindekiler kötüye dönüştü, Isobel gitti. Oyun epey değişti yani. Araya öyle güzel ara sahne girince oyun icabıydı galiba, bu savaşı kazanmam mümkün değildi diye düşündüm. Sonra oyunun rpg seviyesine gücenmeye karar verdim ve savaşı tekrarladım. Zor da olsa bir kaç denemenin sonunda kızı kaçırmalarını engelledim. Neticede han ve içindekiler sağlıklı kaldı. Hakikaten takdir edilesi bir dizayn. Buna benzer sürüyle şey var.

    Oyun boyunca yanımızda olan companion'lar da şahane tasarlanmış. Hepsinin kendisine özgü bir karakteri, bir problemi var. Oyunun başından sonuna kadar devam eden, ara ara kırılmalar yaşanan, inişleri çıkışları olan, dallanıp budaklanan ve sonunda da çok sağlam finaller yapan görev dizileri var. Hepsiyle beraber olmaktan, bu macerada beraber dövüşmekten büyük keyif aldım. Çoğu, hep hatırlayacağım karakterler.

    Oyunun dünyası çok geniş, onlarca farklı ırk, bunların hikayeleri ve kendilerine özgü özellikleri var. Benim her zamanki gibi en çok ilgimi çeken şeytanlar oldu. Özel sözleşmelerle size güç bahşeden ama her zaman niyetlerinin altında bir piçlik yatan, Doğu mistisizmine bürünmüş iblisler. Burada bir kaç tanesiyle karşılaştık, sözleşme yaptık ve öldürdük. Çok karizmatik karakterler gerçekten.

    Oyun sizi sürekli yan yollara sapmaya teşvik ediyor. Her köşe bucakta ya ilgi çekici bir hikaye ve görev, ya başka bir görev için kritik bir eşya, ya değişik bir karakter ya da sizi güçlendirecek zırh silah vesaire buluyorsunuz. Bu bakımdan oyunun harita tasarımını da çok beğendim. Neredeyse souls oyunları kadar bölgeler birbirlerine bağlı. Alakasız yerlerden girip ummadığım yerlerden çıktığım çok oldu.

    Combat'ın taktikselliği ve çeşitlliği de gayet iyi. Normal saldırılara ek olarak, kısa dinlenme ya da uzun dinlenme sonrası yenilenen saldırılarınız da var. Yani elimdeki en güçlü şeyle vurayım diyemiyorsunuz. Sonraki savaşları düşünmeniz gerekiyor biraz. Özellikle de istediğiniz zaman kamp yapamadığınız düşman bölgelerinde.

    Ben her zamanki partimi kurdum. Kendim damage veren büyücü oldum. İkna yeteneğim vesaire epey yüksekti. Önüme Karlach'ı bir tank gibi konumlandırdım ama dev kılıcyla iyi hasar da veriyordu. Lae'zel ise yine dev kılıçlı ama biraz daha az canlı fakat yüksek hasarlıydı. Astarion ise rogue olarak uzaktan ve aralardan sinsice takılıyordu. Kendi görevleri olmadığı sürece diğer karakterleri gruba dahil etmedim ki her dahil ettiğimde ekibin dengesi bozuldu.

    Oyun boyunca yardım ettiğiniz önemli npc'ler ve gruplarda istediğiniz taktirde son savaşta müttefik olarak size yardım ediyor. Yaptığınız şeylerin karşılığını görmek güzel. Aylin Hanımı hiç unutmayacağım.

    Savşların yapıldığı alanlar da taktikselliğe uygun şekilde tasarlanmış. Sürekli farklı şeylerle mücadele etmek durumunda kalıyorsunuz.

    Bulmacalar tam sevdiğim kıvamda, çok az.

    Görevleri yapmanın her zaman birden fazla yolu var. Oyun bazen hiçbirisini göstermiyor, zamanla siz keşfediyorsunuz. Bazen de bir tanesini gösteriyor ama siz dünyayı keşfedip npc'ler ile konuştukça diğer yolar açığa çıkıyorlar.

    Oyunun görselliği diğer izometrik rpg oyunlarına göre çok çok iyi. Büyü efektleri ve animasyonlar çok gerçekçi görünüyor. Ama asıl ayırıcı özelliği her konuşmaya ara sahne ve seslendirme, oyunculuk kasılmış olması. Diğer crpg'ler gibi text üzerinden ilerlemiyor. sanki Witcher 3 oynuyormuşsunuz gibi hissediyorsunuz. Bu kalibrede bir yapımcı için muazzam iş hakikaten. Ve hepsi çok iyi kotarılmış.

    Sonuçta 9/10 veya 10/10 vereceğimi daha çıkmadan biliyordum ama bazı açılardan benim bile beklentilerimi aştı. Oynadığım en iyi bir kaç oyundan birisi ancak bazı açılardan (seçimler ve hikayeye yön verme) en iyisi. Teşekkürler ve tebrikler Larian Studios.    … Expand
  17. Yimb0
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Been waiting for a Dragon Age: Origins successor for a long time! And this game does it in spades!
  18. Deben71
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    There are games that mark an era, a generation, a style, according to your own tastes of course, in mind as an rpg lover, these games come to me directly: The Witcher 3, Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Neverwinter Night 2 and Deus Ex.
    Baldur's Gates 3 comes straight into the top of those games that mark a life, I bring it a lot closer to The Witcher 3 on generous, mature content and    There are games that mark an era, a generation, a style, according to your own tastes of course, in mind as an rpg lover, these games come to me directly: The Witcher 3, Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Neverwinter Night 2 and Deus Ex.
    Baldur's Gates 3 comes straight into the top of those games that mark a life, I bring it a lot closer to The Witcher 3 on generous, mature content and without any filter, and damn does it feel good in the world of video game too aspheptized and afraid of the pegi 18.
    As a player, I rarely watch streamers or others on BG3 because I don't want to be subject to any choice, I never reload my games (except to open a chest), it's the dice and the fruit of chance that guides my adventure, yes my adventure with a capital A.
    Thank you Larian Studio for this little masterpiece.    … Expand
  19. LazyIcarus
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    I've already spent 150+ hours on this game in 3 weeks, and have started making mods for it.
  20. Faz11160
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    My first time playing a fantasy RPG (other than AC Odyssey and Vallhala). I decided to try this game because someone online said that if you love Mass Effect, you need to try it because the companions, the story and the lore are of the same standard that Bioware has set if not better.
    I was a bit sceptical at the start since Mass Effect is sci-fi and I love space plus the combat for    My first time playing a fantasy RPG (other than AC Odyssey and Vallhala). I decided to try this game because someone online said that if you love Mass Effect, you need to try it because the companions, the story and the lore are of the same standard that Bioware has set if not better.
    I was a bit sceptical at the start since Mass Effect is sci-fi and I love space plus the combat for Baldur's Gate at first seemed meh and odd.
    Anyway once I started playing, I was not disappointed! the characters, the lore and the gameplay though it looked simple are quite complex and interesting. The best part is that your actions and choices make a huge impact on the ending and how the game treats you going forward.
    I had a good experience with Mass Effect's choices but this game nailed it to perfection.
    Still playing the game and loving it. Definitely a game that I recommend playing at least twice as there are so many pathways that can't be explored in just a single play-through.
    This game has set a new standard for RPGs, the complexity of companions, the impact of choices that REALLY make you feel in control, the fun combat and the list goes on.

    Overall 10/10.    … Expand
  21. zorranco
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I'm not even going to try to write a review about this game. Review that you are not likely going to read in a sea of positive reviews :D. I'm just going to say this is Larian, what Bioware and other mythic studios used to be before being bought by greedy companies. That this game is made with love and passion, and that 20 years into the future, it will still be considered as a reference. Buy it.
  22. Bopna
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I'm 30 hrs in, this is the most fun ive had in a long time. Sure, Diablo IV, MW2 etc are really good games. But this i GREAT.
    I have never tried D&D myself but followed it from a distance and i think this game do the 5th edition rulebook justice. Great mechanics and you have an awesome time running around just to discover whats next. It gets better and better and i can't wait to finish    I'm 30 hrs in, this is the most fun ive had in a long time. Sure, Diablo IV, MW2 etc are really good games. But this i GREAT.
    I have never tried D&D myself but followed it from a distance and i think this game do the 5th edition rulebook justice. Great mechanics and you have an awesome time running around just to discover whats next. It gets better and better and i can't wait to finish the story and do another run.    … Expand
  23. TBpork
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I love every second I’m playing this game! So happy I know I’m not missing out on quests and items just because I’m not paying any more than I’m supposed to.
  24. Voland000
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is a very big project is orient on massiv claster of gamers and I give my heart for him!
  25. Jefshadow
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This is a must play for all rpg gamers.
    1. Story good
    2. Characters good
    3. Gameplay good
    This is a AAA game that is a true game no micro transactions no bs gamepass/seasonpass.
    No pay to win bs
    No overpriced game
  26. TofGaming
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I am not a hardcore DND player but I am loving the depth, different choices and different ways you can carry out every quest in this game. I haven't finished the game yet but loving every moment of it, its characters, story, world, lore and gameplay everything is top-tier. A must-play game for every RPG fan regardless of if you like CRPGs or not.
  27. Pasky69
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    40 horas llevo, POR FIN un juego con todas la malditas letras se nota que lo han hecho amantes de los videojuegos auténticos y como los de antes que gran logro
    Deseo ver este juego nominado almenos en los GOTY
  28. kyleb2112
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Easily the best high fantasy game ever made, including all the Zeldas and Elden Ring. Nothing comes close when you talk about the quality of writing, acting, character development, and sheer scope.
  29. Lazarett0
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is the best RPG I've played in YEARS!
    Works at launch
    No microtransactions No day 1 DLC Fun Replayability Great gameplay Looks amazing This is the first pre-order I haven't regretted. I pre-ordered No Man's Sky (And came to love it after a couple years of updates from the devs), Anthem (We all know how that went), some Call of Duty game, and something else. The point is,    This is the best RPG I've played in YEARS!
    Works at launch
    No microtransactions
    No day 1 DLC
    Fun
    Replayability
    Great gameplay
    Looks amazing

    This is the first pre-order I haven't regretted. I pre-ordered No Man's Sky (And came to love it after a couple years of updates from the devs), Anthem (We all know how that went), some Call of Duty game, and something else. The point is, This is huge. Not only did they SELL a game, they FINISHED a game. Which is more than can be said for the last TEN big games I have bought. That's no fault of the studio, I'm guessing it's the CEOs at the top trying to appeal to the investors by getting the product out as soon as possible. I truly appreciate the hard work that went into this game, it's a breath of fresh air.

    The AAA games that have been coming out these last few years are disappointing at best. With Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok being exceptions. Studios like Ubisoft, Activision, EA, and Bethesda have been putting out some really lackluster games. That's not the studio's fault, it's the executives that only want to make a profit from these games. And it's EXTREMELY prevalent. I hope this game's success shows those companies what we want out of a $80-$90 game. (CAD$)

    I'm going to be enjoying this game for a long time. 10/10    … Expand
  30. kw_userfriendly
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    This is my first P&P game I ever played and honestly I was sceptical about the battle system and at first I had my problems with it, but not because of the game, beacause I am so used to the usual combat system that I had to re-think - and that was the best decision I made!
    This game is a masterpiece I am so into the story, the companions, it really pulls me in. In a way I have never    This is my first P&P game I ever played and honestly I was sceptical about the battle system and at first I had my problems with it, but not because of the game, beacause I am so used to the usual combat system that I had to re-think - and that was the best decision I made!
    This game is a masterpiece I am so into the story, the companions, it really pulls me in. In a way I have never experienced before. I am so thankful for this adventure, this game is full of live and love. I will play it for many many many hours. And I will enjoy every minute of it. ;-)    … Expand
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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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