Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Sylvest3r
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    So much heart & soul present in this masterpiece. Absolutely miles ahead from current developers like ea, activision & bethesda.

    Well done Larian! Gunning for goty.
  2. Franklinpf
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Pretty much GOTY . Gomanis strongly good , and one of the best rpg..........
  3. Revlis89
    Sep 12, 2023
    1
    Waay overrated, gameplay is bored as hell.
    I know this is my opinion
    But i thought after all the positivity ill give it a try, but why.. why praise the game when its not even special? Heck even dark alliance is better
  4. shmitzles
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    I've never played a hundred plus hour game and then wanted to play it all over again right away. BG3 is an amazing experience and one of the best games I have ever played. GOTY for sure.
  5. DiogenesTheDawg
    Sep 12, 2023
    7
    Too easy on Tactician mode. I’m not well-versed in BG3’s mechanics or how Larian Studios (LS) has done things with their past games regarding combat; yet, I’m destroying it on Tactician mode. Create Water + Lightning Bolt, much? Hundreds of scrolls and potions in my inventory, much? I can’t imagine how mind-numbingly dull the lower difficulties are.

    The User Interface (UI) is clunky,    Too easy on Tactician mode. I’m not well-versed in BG3’s mechanics or how Larian Studios (LS) has done things with their past games regarding combat; yet, I’m destroying it on Tactician mode. Create Water + Lightning Bolt, much? Hundreds of scrolls and potions in my inventory, much? I can’t imagine how mind-numbingly dull the lower difficulties are.

    The User Interface (UI) is clunky, sometimes unresponsive, and glitchy. You get scrolls and potions up the *ss, but there’s no autostack feature? Are you kidding? I need to take a 10-minute coffee break to sort through all the crap in my inventory. I’ll select a party member’s portrait, hear a click, but it doesn’t switch over. I'll have a character selected in the merchant menu, highlight a weapon from the merchant, and then the weapon will be compared to a weapon from a different party member. Then I’ll re-highlight the same weapon and it'll compare it to my selected party member's weapon. Are you using dice rolls for the UI?

    According to Morte from Planescape: Torment (PT), tieflings are oftentimes addled or have a mean streak through them because they're a mix between a human and a fiend. Fiends are evil creatures from the Lower Planes. All of this was reflected in PT’s world. In BG3, they're just furries. And that goes for the rest of the non-human NPCs except for creatures like goblins and ogres. Different species with different alignments and behaviors is a big deal in the Forgotten Realms, and some of these species don’t like each other. How did you mess that up? You never watched Lord of The Rings? You don’t remember how dwarves and elves didn’t like each other? Tolkien’s work and the Forgotten Realms are two different things, but I’ve made my point.

    Sexually degenerate content. In BG2 and PT there's sexual/romance content, but it was done tastefully. These games relied more on innuendo and colorful language as opposed to hitting the player over the head with, "Hey, wanna go to a secluded area and f***?", after knowing them for only a day. Also, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but most of your customers are straight men. We don’t want h*mosexual NPCs badgering us for sex. It’s weird. The people who post on your forum about romancing Astarion are in the minority, just like they’re a minority in the general population. If you want more money, then you shouldn’t alienate the majority of your customers to chase the fringe.

    Too many female fighters/barbarians and too many females in leadership positions without good reason. Human women in the Forgotten Realms are no different from women in the real world, which means they’re much smaller and weaker than men. Therefore, a regiment of female soldiers in heavy armor wielding great swords looks stupid. It looks as stupid as if there were an all-children regiment of soldiers wearing heavy armor and wielding great swords. I’m not saying there shouldn’t be any because there are always exceptions; however, when I see a group of Flaming Fists it shouldn’t be 50% male and 50% female or 25%/75%, favoring females. Under normal circumstances, no sane civilization would create a 50% male and 50% female military because there’s this thing called chivalry and another thing called biology. Men by nature want to protect women, and women by nature want to be protected by men. That’s chivalry. One woman can have around 15 children in a lifetime by one or many men; the number of children a civilization can produce will only go up if the number of females goes up. That’s biology. Consequently, it makes absolutely no sense for a civilization to send women to the battlefield. Doing so weakens the military and the future of the civilization. As for leadership, in the real world most leaders are men because men have more testosterone. Testosterone makes you bigger, stronger, and more confident, which inspires others to follow. Do you think Ketheric Thule would be as cool as he is if he were a 5’2’’ female with a high-pitched voice? When I see a 5’2’’ female NPC barking out orders to 6’2’’ chads in a voice that she’s obviously trying to deepen through inflection, because she’s aware of her physical inadequacy, I cringe. Only people who have grown up sitting in front of Netflix can take this kind of thing seriously. Stop letting your Human Resource department control your artistic vision.

    Why do many of the dwarves, gnomes, and elves have the facial features of races found in human beings? They're an entirely different species. This feature makes as much sense as having a cat with an African native’s facial features or a human that looks like a duergar. This only makes sense with half-elves, tieflings, and half-orcs because they're mixed with humans who may have looked African, Asian, etc. Elves, dwarves, and gnomes aren’t humans.    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. Niviix
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    The 200 BRL best invested in my life, I have no words to describe my satisfaction
    Clearly the game of the year
  8. Gallopher
    Sep 12, 2023
    0
    They mispelled Divinity Original Sin 3. I don't like this one bit. It's NOT Baldur's Gate. Next time, do fekin faced with pause, as was the original. Or ask to see the % of users that would prefer it. Fekin Pillars of Eternity 2 or even Fallout Tactics could do both. You couldn't.
    No matter how good this game is for some, I hate it to every single piece of code as it it NOT what Baldur's    They mispelled Divinity Original Sin 3. I don't like this one bit. It's NOT Baldur's Gate. Next time, do fekin faced with pause, as was the original. Or ask to see the % of users that would prefer it. Fekin Pillars of Eternity 2 or even Fallout Tactics could do both. You couldn't.
    No matter how good this game is for some, I hate it to every single piece of code as it it NOT what Baldur's Gate was to the original fans.
    It's a good game with wrong name.    … Expand
  9. zombi_bunnii
    Aug 13, 2023
    0
    couldn’t get into it, didn’t feel very fresh at all. honestly I’d rather just play tabletop D&D
  10. Romulus89
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    This game has made me fall in love with gaming all over again. I'm about 75 hours in, and only about halfway through the second act. Its an amazing creation and I cannot praise it enough.
    The story is captivating, the characters are deep and well written, and the choices are endless. I have a second playthrough on the go at the same time and the amount of different things I have seen    This game has made me fall in love with gaming all over again. I'm about 75 hours in, and only about halfway through the second act. Its an amazing creation and I cannot praise it enough.
    The story is captivating, the characters are deep and well written, and the choices are endless. I have a second playthrough on the go at the same time and the amount of different things I have seen already. Wow. All credit to Larian for this masterpiece. It just shows you don't need a huge budget, a huge PR marketing campaign or cheap loot box style mechanics to make a great game.    … Expand
  11. ShaikatSK
    Sep 12, 2023
    0
    i dont even know why prople loves this. this combat is awful, i mean awful!! ok i get it, the story is great, graphics is good to but whats the point if the gameplay is turn based **** lol
  12. Zaiqoon
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    I have been playing (exploring) the game for the first 3 days.

    It's rich in content, great level of exploration, creative solutions to problems, etc. It's just beautiful! I love the voice cast for this game a lot. It may be a bit more difficult getting into the game for a complete DnD newbie like myself. But, I am getting there. Still view this as the best game of the year and for    I have been playing (exploring) the game for the first 3 days.

    It's rich in content, great level of exploration, creative solutions to problems, etc. It's just beautiful! I love the voice cast for this game a lot.

    It may be a bit more difficult getting into the game for a complete DnD newbie like myself. But, I am getting there. Still view this as the best game of the year and for years to come.    … Expand
  13. gabriel_br
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Primeiro RPG nesse estilo que jogo, fiquei meio em cima do muro para jogar pelo estilo de combate de turno que não me encantava os olhos, mas após ver tantos feedbacks positivos dei uma chance e foi a melhor coisa que fiz! Me encontro viciado no jogo e amando cada detalhe, sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos que já joguei e estou curtindo muito o combate, os turnos dão um toque especial dePrimeiro RPG nesse estilo que jogo, fiquei meio em cima do muro para jogar pelo estilo de combate de turno que não me encantava os olhos, mas após ver tantos feedbacks positivos dei uma chance e foi a melhor coisa que fiz! Me encontro viciado no jogo e amando cada detalhe, sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos que já joguei e estou curtindo muito o combate, os turnos dão um toque especial de dificuldade e deixam o combate mais complexo, recomendo a todos que deem uma chance ao jogo, simplesmente um jogo incrível, na minha visão o melhor jogo do Ano!… Expand
  14. Bluemoonjeon
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Greatest of a All time.
    Amazing experience and unforgettable quality.
    This game must be the standard for upcoming games.
  15. mdSin
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    I have already done 2 full complete runs on BG3, and doing my 3. run, and guess what, even in my 3. run i am finding dialog options and different scenes, that i didn't see in my first 2 runs, this game is simply ground breaking, it's the lord of the rings on games, or Barcelona in sport, or i don't know what to compare it to, but i get that some people don't like it, some people didn'tI have already done 2 full complete runs on BG3, and doing my 3. run, and guess what, even in my 3. run i am finding dialog options and different scenes, that i didn't see in my first 2 runs, this game is simply ground breaking, it's the lord of the rings on games, or Barcelona in sport, or i don't know what to compare it to, but i get that some people don't like it, some people didn't like Lord Of the Rings, but majority loves it, even today, and this game, will be the same, 10 years from now, people are gonna look back and talk about how this game was ground breaking.

    But care, once you play this game, a lot of the new games, will feel it's "missing" something, simply because, the graphic, the voice acting and music in this game, are just superb, i don't even have a game that i could compare it to, simply because none of the games can reach this games quality, sure some games can reach on game- play, but not in all the catogories, as i said, it's the Lord Of The RIngs of the games...    … Expand
  16. philzlz
    Sep 12, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is good and can be even better with a few patches. it is clear many reviewers did not make it until the end or they would have noticed performance problems and a lot of bugs in the last chapter. It took me around 90 hours to complete the game and I loved the voice acting, music and branching paths and stories.

    Unfortunately the last hours left a sour taste in my mouth. The run up to the boss while being bombarded by enemy artillery made me scream "Who the hell came up with this **** and a boss that has to be taken down with a timer running in the background was not fun at all. The ending cutscene took around 5 minutes leaving many questions unanswered. In Larian tradition this will be patched and an enhanced edition released. This is not okay though, if we invest almost a hundred hours into a game we deserve closure.

    I still had a good time with it but am tired of buying products that will get patched throughout the year to deliver a finished game. It is what it is though and I suggest opening the upper city for exploration and splitting the third act into two. The last act was too cramped and the city should be bigger. It is clear the upper city was cut out of the game but planned initially.    … Expand
  17. Hillmaus
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    This is absolutely my GOTY. One of the best CRPGs of all time, this game have everything - deep atmosphere,mind-blowing music, great written companions ( oh my sweet Karlach) , villains are truly badass.....
  18. Artslet
    Sep 12, 2023
    9
    One of the best DnD games. Good story (even not superb), and you can afront the situations with too many choices. You are get really involved in the story
  19. TemiT
    Sep 12, 2023
    9
    I was overwhelmed by the freedom this game offers.

    Never before have I experienced so much decision-making freedom in a game. Every decision, every action, every spared or killed enemy, everything you do matters. You're no longer forced to blindly follow what the developers dictate, you're essentially writing your own story through your choices. Finally, more attention is given to    I was overwhelmed by the freedom this game offers.

    Never before have I experienced so much decision-making freedom in a game. Every decision, every action, every spared or killed enemy, everything you do matters.
    You're no longer forced to blindly follow what the developers dictate, you're essentially writing your own story through your choices.

    Finally, more attention is given to the RP factor in a game. Such immersion is currently unmatched in any other game.    … Expand
  20. SchizoidWarlock
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    This game establishes a before and after in the future RPG formula. Great characters, a very well written story and a vast world.
  21. wallonboy
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Première fois que je prend le temps de noté un jeu mais pour le coup il s'agit du meilleur jeu auquel j'ai joué.
    En ce qui concerne le contenu, ça fait tellement plaisir de voir un jeu sortir avec autant de contenu dès sa sortie.
    Si un studio comme larian est capable de telle prouesse imaginé ce que les tous gros studio pourrais faire si ils arrivaient à s'appliquer et à faire preuve de    Première fois que je prend le temps de noté un jeu mais pour le coup il s'agit du meilleur jeu auquel j'ai joué.
    En ce qui concerne le contenu, ça fait tellement plaisir de voir un jeu sortir avec autant de contenu dès sa sortie.
    Si un studio comme larian est capable de telle prouesse imaginé ce que les tous gros studio pourrais faire si ils arrivaient à s'appliquer et à faire preuve de générosité et de créativité    … Expand
  22. Dinkelberg4207
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    10/10

    Probably one of my favorite if not the favorite games ive ever played. U know a game is good when ure allready planning ur next different playthrough in the 2nd act of the game.
  23. 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
  24. JABELS
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    The attention to detail and work to put the player first in a world of pay to play and dlc explotation. Thank you Larian.
  25. 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
  26. ReviewG
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    The CRPG of the decade. Highly recommend. Rise the game development standard.
  27. Muskybobo
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Very polished modern masterpiece! Movement took a bit to get used to but seriously what games should be. Not just fantasy games but Madden etc. The stuff you used to be able to do in gsmes. No monetization.
  28. scott_324
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    The CRPG dream of my youth, where BG1 and BG2 featured prominently, is alive and well. I'm so glad a new generation is getting to experience the wonder of this amazing genre and series. If you like turn-based RPGs or DND then you should love this.
  29. The_marsy
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    No microtransactions, an actual finished and bug free experience, this is what ALL games should be at, as a basic standard, every other dev team should aim for this as there basic standard. GOTY for sure, even if its not your thing just enjoy a complete game at launch for the first time in 20 years
  30. RufusKing
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    A game that stands out in every way. The story is engaging, with multiple choices that are really meaningful, the NPCs are charismatic, you care about them and you are even capable of falling in love. The mechanics brilliantly translate the rules of D&D 5e, even making adjustments that TTRPG fans may be interested in copying to the tables. 300 hours of play so far and still motivated toA game that stands out in every way. The story is engaging, with multiple choices that are really meaningful, the NPCs are charismatic, you care about them and you are even capable of falling in love. The mechanics brilliantly translate the rules of D&D 5e, even making adjustments that TTRPG fans may be interested in copying to the tables. 300 hours of play so far and still motivated to keep testing new decisions and new builds.… Expand
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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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