Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Psynapse
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Larian has absolutely knocked this one out of the park. Thank you so much for showing other game devs how to release games.
  2. rodericrinehart
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Finally knocked off The Witcher 3, The Last of Us 1 and 2, Spiderman, and bodies Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Two of the greatest games ever made are RPGs, march the beat of their own drummer, and represent everything good about gaming with maximum quality and no microtransactions!
  3. Stylo
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the most enjoyable experiences of the past 10 years. Must-play!
  4. jadeia
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The absolute cherry of the Baldurs Gate series comes in 20 years after I played the first one, and I was not disappointed. The best CRPG experience I've ever had. Story telling, immersion, free choice and finally a game that respects and rewards you playing it your way. Game of the year no doubt.
  5. dundiditt
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An inspiring and wonderful moment in gaming history! They knocked this one out of the ballpark with their creativity, In my humble opinion, the greatest game I've ever played and the greatest game ever created. In 30 years of gaming, I've never been so taken in by a game and wanting to explore every square inch. There is a learning curve. But once you figure it out, it becomes second nature. Thanks to a team of developers who dared to have passion for what most considered impossible.… Expand
  6. Truthhurts
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Feels like im playing bg2 but with turn based instead of RTWP, alot of strategy involved in character building and turn based combat, game lives up to its predecessors by having a ton of landmass to explore with hidden quests and treasure in every corner of the map

    It lives up to the legacy of baldurs gate and stands at the top with games like kingmaker pathfinder and pillers of    Feels like im playing bg2 but with turn based instead of RTWP, alot of strategy involved in character building and turn based combat, game lives up to its predecessors by having a ton of landmass to explore with hidden quests and treasure in every corner of the map

    It lives up to the legacy of baldurs gate and stands at the top with games like kingmaker pathfinder and pillers of eternity, bravo!    … Expand
  7. The_Ommadawn
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Well, where to begin. BG3 has ruined gaming for me as 95% of games in my Steam library feel incredibly sub-par and lack the effort required to create an immersive experience that compares to BG3. Gaming is escapism from the real world and Larian have crafted a near perfect game (inventory management is a mess). I do not need to expand on my reasons why I feel this way as all the reviewsWell, where to begin. BG3 has ruined gaming for me as 95% of games in my Steam library feel incredibly sub-par and lack the effort required to create an immersive experience that compares to BG3. Gaming is escapism from the real world and Larian have crafted a near perfect game (inventory management is a mess). I do not need to expand on my reasons why I feel this way as all the reviews both critical and user speak for themselves. Those who are giving BG3 bad feedback have not taken the time to learn the mechanics and want an 'on rails' experience like COD. If storytelling and vast adventure is your thing, buy BG3. Take your time learning the spells and abilities you have and enjoy a rare release in gaming history.… Expand
  8. Ethien
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Incroyable!!!
    Le meilleur RPG jamais créé.
    Tout est là. Un chef-d'oeuvre.
  9. x360ftw
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    So i have never played DnD .
    i never really played BG 1 & 2 . just a little bit a few months ago. it wasn't really for me, i found them quite janky.
    Baldurs Gate 3 on the other hand is by far the best rpg i have ever played. it is well put together , the interface is fairly intuitive and the voice actors are really very good. it has such an immersive world and the characters are    So i have never played DnD .
    i never really played BG 1 & 2 . just a little bit a few months ago. it wasn't really for me, i found them quite janky.
    Baldurs Gate 3 on the other hand is by far the best rpg i have ever played. it is well put together , the interface is fairly intuitive and the voice actors are really very good. it has such an immersive world and the characters are interesting and fun to have around in your party. the interactions between them can be fantastic and occasionally go in quite unexpected ways. I am very much enjoying all of the core characters stories and find myself actually caring about most of them . even the initially very unlikable gith lady. (she is actually my favorite)

    10/10 because i cant give it 20    … Expand
  10. zathaia
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played in my life.

    Story is strong. Depth and possibilities are larger than anything I have ever seen. There are a few bugs (as to be expected at launch) due to high complexity. If you are worried about facing a visual bug or two, then just wait a few months before playing this. I have completed the game and never faced any serious bugs (i    This is one of the best games i have ever played in my life.

    Story is strong. Depth and possibilities are larger than anything I have ever seen.

    There are a few bugs (as to be expected at launch) due to high complexity. If you are worried about facing a visual bug or two, then just wait a few months before playing this.

    I have completed the game and never faced any serious bugs (i played first week after launch)    … Expand
  11. robbiengall
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    A modern masterpiece delivering old school cRPG brilliantly. It brings back all the memories from the times when RPG games were the best. What makes me laugh is idiots giving this game score 0 for being a true cRPG, because apparently it's too slow, too strategic, with dice rolls, blah blah. Go play Fortnite and let others enjoy this type of game. It's like me going to play Fortnite orA modern masterpiece delivering old school cRPG brilliantly. It brings back all the memories from the times when RPG games were the best. What makes me laugh is idiots giving this game score 0 for being a true cRPG, because apparently it's too slow, too strategic, with dice rolls, blah blah. Go play Fortnite and let others enjoy this type of game. It's like me going to play Fortnite or Apex Legends and giving it 0 for being too shallow, too fast and too primitive… Expand
  12. Comradepinko
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    A worthy addition to the Baldur's Gate games of old. Great use of D&D ruleset, no garbage microtransactions to milk the customers of their money, great graphics and story, great character customization, and great quest design where I feel like I can approach quests from multiple angles (an improvement over old BG games).

    The long beta process helped this game launch with far fewer bugs    A worthy addition to the Baldur's Gate games of old. Great use of D&D ruleset, no garbage microtransactions to milk the customers of their money, great graphics and story, great character customization, and great quest design where I feel like I can approach quests from multiple angles (an improvement over old BG games).

    The long beta process helped this game launch with far fewer bugs than I'm used to in similar large CRPG releases, which are normally notoriously buggy.

    At this point, I'm happy to pre-order whatever the next game Larian Studios puts out because of my confidence in their vision, talent, and products they've put out.    … Expand
  13. DeN_DarK
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best genre-defining RPG games ever. It overpromise things in Act 1 and don't deliver in Act 3 - plenty of quests end very abruptly and there are plenty of loose ends. They also decided not to include end-slides. But all of this is not important, really.
    Game is brilliant, funny, interesting, challenging and pretty. Story is nice, character writing is really good (even if miss    One of the best genre-defining RPG games ever. It overpromise things in Act 1 and don't deliver in Act 3 - plenty of quests end very abruptly and there are plenty of loose ends. They also decided not to include end-slides. But all of this is not important, really.
    Game is brilliant, funny, interesting, challenging and pretty. Story is nice, character writing is really good (even if miss some diversity in character races - I mean where is all orcs, dwarfs, gnomes and halfling companions?).
    Why 10? Because actually game is much bigger than it should be. They cut plenty from act 3 and still game is huge and much bigger than level cap. So ... in the end they delivered much more than I expected.
    And I hope in year or two Larian will fix Act 3 with Director's Cut edition or DLC. Ot make Act 4 or something.    … Expand
  14. Praesi
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This Game has everything but MTX and Lifeservice BS.

    Story, Charachters, Gameplay, Depth, Graphics, Animations, Lore, Choices andandand. Everything is masterlevel

    It even surpases the the great Divinity Original Sin 2 by alot. Larian went all out with this one.

    If you love RPG´s this here is a must play.
  15. xtrmx
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    D4 bad Baseg

    Finally a game actually worth the full 60- Euro's again. Can't fault anything really
  16. BlackIsle
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 stands as a shining jewel in the crown of modern role-playing games. Every choice is a heartbeat, every challenge a tender waltz of minds and emotions. Its poignant narrative, intertwined with the deep nuances of character journeys and a vast, enchanting world, weaves a tapestry of experiences that ensnare the hearts of both longtime admirers and those stepping into itsBaldur's Gate 3 stands as a shining jewel in the crown of modern role-playing games. Every choice is a heartbeat, every challenge a tender waltz of minds and emotions. Its poignant narrative, intertwined with the deep nuances of character journeys and a vast, enchanting world, weaves a tapestry of experiences that ensnare the hearts of both longtime admirers and those stepping into its embrace for the first time.… Expand
  17. Gravin
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Larian Studios have done the impossible by releasing a full game in 2023 with now strings attached. It's all here! No DLC or cosmetic stuff. The game itself is also a 10/10. Thank you Larian Studios from the whole gaming community!
  18. cmoyano
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Developers just like they did with Elden Ring are jealous of the success of this massive incredible game.
    They say its an anomaly and not a new standard.

    lets get it right boys, its a new standard in CRPG and RPG in general.

    Incredible game.
  19. Doublecross
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    I am 36 years old, and this is the kind of game that has rekindled my love for this genre. We are enterting a new era of storytelling. Last time i felt like this was when i played Mass Effect.
    What an amazing game!
  20. Varyahen
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Un juego lleno de detalles. Si esperas jugar sin salirte de las mecánicas habituales, te sabrá a poco. A parte de la trama y la espectacularidad de sus escenas, el potencial de este juego está en la libertad para solucionar encuentros o situaciones de formas muy diferentes. El juego te invita a encontrar otras formas de jugar.
  21. iamthewizard2
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    an absolute masterclass. this is how you make a AAA game. no DLCs, micros, paywalls. no tricks just a great game.
  22. Etdashou
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Thank you Larian. The respect you shared for this game is great! I will personnally wait for the enhanced edition ;).
  23. CoreDave
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    If ever there was a game deserving of a 10 score it's this one. Truly amazing game that has become a full on obsession for that last week since its launch. Fantastic, Bravo, Encore.
  24. Nerdlife
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    The best CRPG to come out in a long time and a true sucessor to Baldurs Gate.

    The game truly feels like a D&D session.
  25. NativityInBlack
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Masterful game, if you want it to be more imersive or action oriented, fix the camera using the options and map 'W' to be forward, it will be closer to a Witcher 3 type of exploration. Keep in mind it's still a great tabletop RPG simulation.
  26. PresCthulhu
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Player choices matter, the grapics are great, the full PHB is included, the story is stellar, branching... I guess if I try real hard to find negatives I would say it has some bugs. Still the best game that came out it decades.
  27. TIZ
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    A really fun game with great DnD mechanics baked in. A captivating and cohesive story with interesting characters. After recent disappointing games and fantasy series (I’ll keep these anonymous to prevent heated debates), it’s truly exciting that there are still good writers out there and great stories to be told.

    The game itself is great as it allows you to do almost anything you can put    A really fun game with great DnD mechanics baked in. A captivating and cohesive story with interesting characters. After recent disappointing games and fantasy series (I’ll keep these anonymous to prevent heated debates), it’s truly exciting that there are still good writers out there and great stories to be told.

    The game itself is great as it allows you to do almost anything you can put your imagination to. It is also extremely fun to share the experience with friends. On top of that it has great music clearly inspired from divinity 2, amazing combat and impactful story choices. Highly recommend for all fantasy fans!    … Expand
  28. FraserCDN
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Amazing story, so many options and ways to make it unique. Only issue I have is online co-op you can't remove friends from your party.
  29. Stagh
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I played and loved BG1 and BG2/ToB and I can say that BG3 is as good, but with new technology and design.
    Sure, the game has some flaws and bugs (that most probably will be fixed soon) but it is so great that I still give it a 10. It is the first time I give a 10 on Metacritic.
    Kudos to Larian!
  30. SomberMitsuki
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    A return to what used to be a standard in the gaming industry. A feature complete, microtransactionless game that is well polished. I wasn't one of those hyped for this game. In fact this is my first time playing the series. However doing so takes me back to a time when rpgs had solid fun stories, freedom of choice and yes, not free from the consequences of those choices.

    The combat    A return to what used to be a standard in the gaming industry. A feature complete, microtransactionless game that is well polished. I wasn't one of those hyped for this game. In fact this is my first time playing the series. However doing so takes me back to a time when rpgs had solid fun stories, freedom of choice and yes, not free from the consequences of those choices.

    The combat took a while for me to understand as did most of the systems of the game but once you do you realize there is an unprecedented freedom in how you approach challenges and combat.
    What to be sneaky and set up explosive boxes and flamable bottles to nuke an enemy? You can!! Want to charge in sword swinging, your mage support casting the big spells that go boom while your cleric keeps you healed and healthy, you can!

    I looked at the complaints on here before buying the game and frankly I'm happy a friend made me get and play it anything. Most whining are either.

    1. "Oh no the game has teh gay and pronouns!! how dare it be so woke" seriously grow up. Don't wanna play a gay character? Then don't.
    2. "it's over hyped cause game media" As someone whom doesn't really follow game media any more cause I know they over hype stuff, I can attest these are just people being contrarian. The "it's popular so it must suck" types.
    3. those so brain washed by the game industry that they rush to attack an actual good game cause their favorite dev on twitter said it was bad
    or...
    4. they don't understand d&d at all.    … Expand
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Metascore
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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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