User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

User score distribution:

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
  1. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    love everything about the game except the turn based combat. kudos to larian studios for making such a great game.
  2. Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Definitely a 10 for me. I've been playing the early release for a while, and the upgrades in the full game release are phenomenal. If you ever wanted to play DnD alone, this is the game for you. Surprised to see some folks giving low scores/reviews just to "balance out" the score. Doesn't that defeat the purpose? Give it an honest review and make your case.
  3. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    The game style may not be for everyone but this game is a total masterpiece.

    Great RPG elements, very different story narratives depending on choices, great soundtrack, great graphics and you can do a lot of funny **** for a game with this style. The only people that give this a red are either mad developers from other studios or people that just dont like this genre. I play pc
    The game style may not be for everyone but this game is a total masterpiece.

    Great RPG elements, very different story narratives depending on choices, great soundtrack, great graphics and you can do a lot of funny **** for a game with this style.

    The only people that give this a red are either mad developers from other studios or people that just dont like this genre.

    I play pc games since i was 4 years old and this is without a doubt the best game i played.
    Expand
  4. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Just got 500+ hours playing this masterpiece and I can't get enough! Best RPG game ever made.
  5. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This game will define RPGs from now onwards. I am here at work fighting my inner self trying to not run away back home and play the game. Absolute masterpiece.
  6. Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This is the best game in a very long time. The standard of how game design should look, unlike the garbage that is now called AAA games.
  7. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Best game of 2023, amazing, no micro-transactions, the devs really care for the game, amazing world, incredible characters, awesome writing
    Baldurs Gate 3 is simply the best the RPG can give in a game
  8. Sep 5, 2023
    10
    The game I've been dreaming of since about 20 years. Beautiful graphics and full of details, top notch quality in every bit of it.
  9. Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Juste génial ! Rien a dire tout est dans la note ! Le scénario est exceptionnel , les personnages tellement fascinant dans leurs histoires ! Tout est génial
  10. Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best experience i had, since i firstly launched Skyrim and The Witcher 3.

    I liked this game so much, that i'll buy a PS5 version, just to play it again on my ps.
    The only concern is D&D mechanics, but it has it's own charm and it's easy to get used to it
  11. Aug 21, 2023
    9
    最好的奇幻角色扮演游戏,拉高了游戏行业的品质上限。剧情丰富,角色可自定义,代入感强,选项多样玩法自由,地图大,战斗有深度策略性强,游玩有门槛,阅读量大,需要学很多东西
  12. Aug 28, 2023
    9
    + Hauptstory/ BegleiterQuest

    - Kamera in Innenräume
    - Das Finale / Ende -im Kampf wenn am noch ne Halbestd. Warten muss das die Gegner ihren Zug machen, super ätzend - Man ist viel zu schnell Max. Level
  13. Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I hope this becomes Game of the Year, it's been such a joy seeing Baldur's Gate 3 being celebrated and prospering as much as it is!
  14. Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Gaming is still alive in this day and age. The depth of this game is unreal, the combat is unfamiliar yet fun and engaging. The amount of twists and turns with light humour is sheer brilliance. I love this game, this will go down as one of my favourite games of all time. The amount of passion and pride this was crafting with comes through at every step, sure its not 100% perfect but givenGaming is still alive in this day and age. The depth of this game is unreal, the combat is unfamiliar yet fun and engaging. The amount of twists and turns with light humour is sheer brilliance. I love this game, this will go down as one of my favourite games of all time. The amount of passion and pride this was crafting with comes through at every step, sure its not 100% perfect but given the scope and scale of this, you can overlook those tiny bugs here and there. Hats off to Larian and thanks for keeping my hope in gaming alive! I can't say I remember the last time I completed a game and instantly restarted a new save. I'll be playing this for months. Expand
  15. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I've been playing this game since it become available on early access. I'm savoring it as a fine bottle of wine. The game is great, is my perfect game. A masterpiece for TTRPG and D&D lovers like me
  16. Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Absolutely overwhelmed all my expectations.
    Imagine a game that makes you think constantly about replaying it more than once while you're still messing around in your current game.
    I can divide the quality of BG3 into 3 parts. Act 1: Fantastic 10/10. An immersive and overwhelming immersive experience. Massive, Exploration, Emotion. Act 2: Amazing 9.5/10. Darkness... and emotions. You
    Absolutely overwhelmed all my expectations.
    Imagine a game that makes you think constantly about replaying it more than once while you're still messing around in your current game.

    I can divide the quality of BG3 into 3 parts.
    Act 1: Fantastic 10/10. An immersive and overwhelming immersive experience. Massive, Exploration, Emotion.
    Act 2: Amazing 9.5/10. Darkness... and emotions. You will have a mixed experience with a bit of Drama and Horror here. Exploration is great but you will feel it to lower back a bit.
    Act 3: Excited -> Overwhelmed -> Curious and lively. Those are the first things that come to you when you step into Act 3 10/10... Then an exciting urban adventure. But the small quest lines started to shorten, it made me a little disappointed. I can say that it is an incomplete delicious taste. you will see what you build from Act 1-2 starting to wobble a bit. 9/10... to the end, it can be said that the part that made me feel a bit disappointed the first time I played. Because bugs start to appear more dense films in the late game. The storylines also begin to end (There's a sketchy feel to the atmosphere). But anyway, the epic and the convergence point at the ending will make your mind excited and satisfied. 7.5-8/10

    But I know that Larian Studios will address these in their big patches quickly. Future expansion, DLC, and mod content for BG3 can be said to be extremely promising.
    Expand
  17. Sep 2, 2023
    9
    This is the best CRPG ever made. It's a long long game that you will enjoy from the start to end.
  18. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Played during early access, playing right now for several hours (but haven't even finished act 1 yet) and oh boy, this game is amazing. This is what we get when developers are not trying to milk every last penny from us, when the devs actually love their game and are trying to create not just a product, but an work of art.

    BG3 is a masterpiece, not only for cRPGs, but for gaming and
    Played during early access, playing right now for several hours (but haven't even finished act 1 yet) and oh boy, this game is amazing. This is what we get when developers are not trying to milk every last penny from us, when the devs actually love their game and are trying to create not just a product, but an work of art.

    BG3 is a masterpiece, not only for cRPGs, but for gaming and storytelling in general. And for those triple-A devs who are calling it an "anomaly", you're better be scared.

    Thanks for the whole team at Larian and everyone who helped the development of this game. Thanks for the early buyers of EA (I've just got it recently, after seeing how things were going).
    Expand
  19. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    A great deep dive in DnD experience. Every piece of the game is a handcrafted to make your choices relevant. Its probably the most ambicious RPG game that I ever played
  20. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Während die Siedler und FF 16 mich völlig enttäuscht haben weil sie komplett die Spieler als Dumm bezeichnen, macht dieses spiel alles richtig .
    Angeblich wären Strategie Spiele nicht mehr rentabel, Runden basierende Spiele seien ausgestorben und ff16 wird zu einem devil may cry Abklatsch zeigt dieses Spiel das es auch noch anders geht .

    Ich bin so glücklich mit diesem Spiel. Ihr könnt stolz auf dieses Meisterwerk sein .
    Vielen Dank
    Expand
  21. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best game ever
    Best game ever

    Best game ever
    Best game ever
    Best game ever

    Best game ever
    Best game ever
    Best game ever
  22. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Thank you Larian Studios for taking the time to develop this game. You're doing what Blizzturd used to do before Activision took them over.

    Took 1 week off from work to play this game
    So far I'm loving every moment of the game.
  23. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Top 3 mejores juegos que he jugado en toda mi vida. Hacía años y años que un juego no conseguía que estuviese así de enganchado. Tengo ilusión por jugarlo, por descubrirlo e incluso por fallar en él. No me importa, porque creo que fallar y aprender es parte del camino.

    Han hecho un juego excepcional y tengo una suerte enorme de haber podido contribuir económicamente. Gracias Larian
    Top 3 mejores juegos que he jugado en toda mi vida. Hacía años y años que un juego no conseguía que estuviese así de enganchado. Tengo ilusión por jugarlo, por descubrirlo e incluso por fallar en él. No me importa, porque creo que fallar y aprender es parte del camino.

    Han hecho un juego excepcional y tengo una suerte enorme de haber podido contribuir económicamente.

    Gracias Larian Studios por esta maravilla.
    Expand
  24. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Great game. As close as a pc game can get to tabletop 5e.
    I hope they keep making more 5e games. To give me something to play between dnd sessions.
  25. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    My favorite, and no doubt surely one of the greatest video games of all time.
  26. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    The perfect game doesn't exi...
    10/10 GOTY. Huge improvements from the EA, Kudos Larian Studios.
  27. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    First time in my life... It's... Perfect! (c) Scout from Team Fortress 2

    Absolutly fantastic game! Thank you, Larian!
  28. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    jogo maravilhoso uma obra de arte em historia, enredo e universo
    cada detalhe incrível para mim o jogo do ano
  29. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This game is a unique experience and must play! It keeps surprising me with stuff and places and dialogues!
  30. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Absolute godsend of a real Roleplaying Game. Amazing Stories, Characters, Locations, Insane amount of choices that affect and change situations entirely. Incredible amount of diversity on how you can approach situations and combat. Every NPC has personality to them. You can really tell the developers put their heart and soul into this project. Such a breath of fresh air after playing FinalAbsolute godsend of a real Roleplaying Game. Amazing Stories, Characters, Locations, Insane amount of choices that affect and change situations entirely. Incredible amount of diversity on how you can approach situations and combat. Every NPC has personality to them. You can really tell the developers put their heart and soul into this project. Such a breath of fresh air after playing Final Fantasy 16 which was a total let down. It's so incredibly rare to get a game of this quality and love.

    Game of the decade for me personnaly... hands down.
    Expand
  31. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    For me this is best RPG ever. BG3 definitely to beat Fallout 2. Bravo Larian!
  32. Aug 6, 2023
    10
    I like voicing and animation to the point I never skip dialogues. This is the first game in two years, playing which I do not feel guilty for spending my time on it. The role-playing elements are top notch. Huge respect to Larian! This game is the win for the whole players community regardless of your genre preferences, will you play it or not. It sets a standard and gives people goodI like voicing and animation to the point I never skip dialogues. This is the first game in two years, playing which I do not feel guilty for spending my time on it. The role-playing elements are top notch. Huge respect to Larian! This game is the win for the whole players community regardless of your genre preferences, will you play it or not. It sets a standard and gives people good taste for games. Expand
  33. Aug 6, 2023
    10
    The worst part of this game is trying to make it through an act and not restarting multiple times just to see different interactions and possibilities. This game has set a new standard for gaming in all genres.
  34. Aug 13, 2023
    10
    for the people who are leaving negative comments saying it's a boring, bad, turn-based game. at this moment today August 13, 2023, at 11:26AM PST. The most concurrent players playing BG3 at the same time reached 815,373 all-time peaks. Your negative posters are just jealous cancers.

    Good job Larian making a fun game for the sake of escapism and fun. Thank you.
  35. Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I haven’t been this astonished by a game since TW3 although this game is a much more deep RPG. The amount of probabilities and choices just by playing or using different characters is incredible. A pure labour of love without any micro transactions, season passes or other GaaS crap, well optimised and absolutely huge on content. Like a dream come true… buy this game to support this! I’llI haven’t been this astonished by a game since TW3 although this game is a much more deep RPG. The amount of probabilities and choices just by playing or using different characters is incredible. A pure labour of love without any micro transactions, season passes or other GaaS crap, well optimised and absolutely huge on content. Like a dream come true… buy this game to support this! I’ll buy it again on PS5 when it will release next month. Expand
  36. Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best RPG ever made, The developers are what every other company should aim to be.
  37. Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, combate, gameplay, gráficos, personagens, tudo muito bem detalhado, vai ser difícil algum RPG superar esse.
  38. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Really good,cant stop playing it!
    Time flies fast,fun every corner,well done developers,i can see the passion...
  39. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Tried it because I loved BG1 and 2. Not a D&D player. Looks fantastic, voice acting is great, stories are compelling, puzzles challenging (though you will probably have to Google a couple), combat super satisfying. Also huge. That's the rest of my life gone.
  40. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Made an account to make a review. Game is easily one of the best in the last decade. A complete game for a one time purchase in 2023? Imagine?
  41. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Engaging story, interesting companions, amazing voice acting and a fun and vivid world. One of the best games i've ever played
  42. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Larian nos ha traído el mejor rpg de la historia a día de hoy, simplemente espectacular y abrumador. Impresionante!!
  43. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Probably going to be game of the year.
    I really love it! There is just so much freedom in this game. So much immersion. It's amazing.
  44. Aug 11, 2023
    9
    550 hours in 3 years and this game still continues to astound me. It's worth every penny.
  45. Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Buena jugabilidad, gran historia, personajes secundarios interesantes, un mundo gigante lleno de cosas por hacer, nada vacío. Goty
  46. Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Game totalmente incrível! Até agora o melhor jogo para quem curte RPG de mesa!
  47. Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This is the true RPG we have all been waiting for.
    Thank you Larian devs. You're gods now.
  48. Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Лучшая игра, которая решила меня метакритик девственности, пришлось зарегаться через три пизды из-за санкций, чтобы написать АСТАРИОН ради тебя я веду себя как полная мразь с неписями, чтобы получить твое одобрение, а потом все равно помогают им!Лучшая игра, которая решила меня метакритик девственности, пришлось зарегаться через три пизды из-за санкций, чтобы написать АСТАРИОН ради тебя я веду себя как полная мразь с неписями, чтобы получить твое одобрение, а потом все равно помогают им!
  49. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The game is awesone, great history and mechanics. All the possibilities the player can take are amazing
  50. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    jogo incrível, estou consumindo todo conteudo relacionado ao jogo. Na espectativa do lançamento de ps5
  51. Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Literally a masterpiece, worth every cent. Larian as always making good games like Divinity original sin 1 and 2
  52. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Great game and thanks to Phil Spencer a great console timed exclusive for the ps5
  53. Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a good example of game developers who prioritize the art of creating an immersive gaming experience over purely chasing profits. Although I experienced some smaller bugs.
  54. Aug 20, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece.
    If BG3 doesn't win GOTY 2023 this industry is corrupted.
  55. Aug 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I set up an account just for you. wow! You're the best game I've played in years, ever Expand
  56. 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
  57. Sep 3, 2023
    10
    BG3 is the BEST RPG ever made and also better than any game I have played in years.
    I highly recommend all of you to play
  58. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    BG3 é um tapa na cara da indústria game!
    Não é por acaso que vimos, vários devs procupados, com o novo padrão de qualidade que a Larian apresentou em BG3, será a referência para futiros games do gênero, e aerisco.dizer até mesmo para acrions RPG's.
    É um game obrigatório para todo fã de RPG. Mesmo que você nunca tenha jogado um CRPG, permita-se, se dê essa oportunidade, se você gosta
    BG3 é um tapa na cara da indústria game!
    Não é por acaso que vimos, vários devs procupados, com o novo padrão de qualidade que a Larian apresentou em BG3, será a referência para futiros games do gênero, e aerisco.dizer até mesmo para acrions RPG's.

    É um game obrigatório para todo fã de RPG.
    Mesmo que você nunca tenha jogado um CRPG, permita-se, se dê essa oportunidade, se você gosta de.jog9s imersivos, densos em conteúdo, BG3 é para você. O game lhe levará a uma jornada inesquecível, Épica, com um nivel de imersão, raramente visto, o jogador vai de fato interpretar seu personagem realmente se sentirá parte do universo de D&D que a Larian criou, é o mais próximo que temos de um RPG de mesa.

    É incrível atenção aos detalhes, tanto na construção dos personagens, como nas quests, as situações, as opções, formas que podemos resolver ou não, como as nossas decisões vão interferir no mundo, nos personagens. A interação e a ilusão de liberdade criada pela Larian, é muito bem desenvolvida durante a narrativa.

    Os desenvolvedores pensaram em (quase) tudo, é perceptível, logo no início, vemos o cuidado, o carinho e esmero que tiveram em produzir o game.

    Enfim BG3 é um game, simplesmente Fantástico.
    Ainda ouviremos falar de BG3 por muito tempo.
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Expand
  59. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Love the game and i agree with it changing the industry with better offerings and also love the fact is dnd
  60. Aug 30, 2023
    10
    The best CRPG to date, but has technical issues, especially in Act 3. The first two acts, however, are amazing.
  61. Aug 31, 2023
    10
    After quarantine and having too much time to play games I kinda lost my passion for gaming balders gate was the game that brought that passion back I have about 250 hours on this game and have tried multiple play styles I'm a Huge dnd nerd and the turn based combat was right up my alley story characters and game Play was all amazing to me
    I know balders gate 3 probably isn't for everybody
    After quarantine and having too much time to play games I kinda lost my passion for gaming balders gate was the game that brought that passion back I have about 250 hours on this game and have tried multiple play styles I'm a Huge dnd nerd and the turn based combat was right up my alley story characters and game Play was all amazing to me
    I know balders gate 3 probably isn't for everybody alot of people can't really handle the difficulty but it's just like when I first learned dnd it takes time and you have to put your self in the best position to win encounters some people like that and some people dont
    If you like turned based combat that makes you think this game is probably for you
    Expand
  62. Sep 1, 2023
    10
    New game standard. Baldurs gate is a real dnd campaign tuta u can di play with friend. Every run can be a different game
  63. Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is one of the best CRPGs ever- plenty to see, do, experience and think about.
    The only Con that I see, imho, is that the game is always stressing you out- death by tadpole, death by curse, refugees running, death by companion death, death by brain, death by Emperor... in no particular order. I remember entering Athkatla and having some time feeling free exploring. You can certainly explore in BG3, but you never feel at ease. The bomb is always there, ready to explode!
    Apart from that, what a joy to see a secsy Minsc and a stressed out Jaheira. Some puzzles and fights are prepared in an exciting way, the story is well narrated with some excellent character design and some scenes will always live rent free in my head. I also like how some areas remind of the glory of religious design in Bg2 (the Umberlee temple). 120h in and I'm looking forward to replay as the Dark Urge when I'm done with the 1st run. Some bugs here and there but this game is definitely an artistic achievement that should be celebrated. I'd wish for Larian to repeat this joyous achievement! Economic & artistic successes can go together, as this game proves.
    Expand
  64. Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Absolutely one of the greatest games I've ever played.

    Larian has outdone themselves again. Divinity Original Sin 1 was incredible and a milestone in RPGs. They have managed to create yet another masterpiece nearly a decade later.
  65. Sep 2, 2023
    10
    I never liked this style of games, figured I'd give it a try, it's now one of my favorite games of all time.
    The story, characters, map, quests, music, gameplay, everything is so well done it had me hooked in the first few dozen minutes. I highly recommend this game to everyone and anyone even if it's not your style.
  66. Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Within the first 3 hours of the game you can subjugate a creature via lobotomy, stomp on a giant squids head, murder a squirrel, have a snake bite a child, push a gnome down a cliff, and headbutt a vampire,

    150 hours later and you're assembling pieces of a clowns body parts as if you're trying to summon Exodia the forbidden one.

    10/10
  67. 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!
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Jamás había probado un juego así y quiero decir que me enamoró, desde su historia, personajes, trasfondo, hasta las peleas y mecánicas que tiene el mismo, da muchas horas de juego y es bastante accesible, la historia me mantuvo emocionada en muchas ocasiones, me identifique con algunos personajes y fue una experiencia increíble, por esto se ha convertido en mi juego favorito!! esJamás había probado un juego así y quiero decir que me enamoró, desde su historia, personajes, trasfondo, hasta las peleas y mecánicas que tiene el mismo, da muchas horas de juego y es bastante accesible, la historia me mantuvo emocionada en muchas ocasiones, me identifique con algunos personajes y fue una experiencia increíble, por esto se ha convertido en mi juego favorito!! es fácilmente el mejor juego del año Expand
  71. Sep 5, 2023
    10
    This has to be one of the best games of 2023 or if not the number 1 best game of 2023. This gsme has soo much content, great story and gameplay that keeps you playing for hours.
  72. Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Il re degli Rpg è tornato. Finalmente senza deludere le aspettative Larian Studios ha saputo far rinascere D&D sul PC. Senza dlc ne season pass, finalmente un Gioco con la G maiuscola.
  73. Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Larian studios did something so SO special Also seeing everyone play the game is so special
  74. 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.
  75. Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Minsc thinks this is the greatest adventure of all time. Just kidding Minsc splits skulls, Minsc does not think. Boo Thinks this is best adventure of all time.
  76. Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a great game that throws players into an amazing fantasy world quickly and dramatically, contriving a dire series of events that thrusts a group of unlikely companions into a perilous journey. It is the greatest RPG . The game is overflowing with crossroads, with every step conjuring up yet more paths trying to seduce you off the beaten track. Each of the three actsBaldur's Gate 3 is a great game that throws players into an amazing fantasy world quickly and dramatically, contriving a dire series of events that thrusts a group of unlikely companions into a perilous journey. It is the greatest RPG . The game is overflowing with crossroads, with every step conjuring up yet more paths trying to seduce you off the beaten track. Each of the three acts could be their own epic RPG, jam-packed with elaborate dungeons, strikingly memorable quests and unique stakes, supported by systems that offer a truly intimidating amount of player freedom. Have Fun Adventurers Expand
  77. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I remember being really excited when Swen and Larian announced the new title and that it would be in early access. Their previous game, Divinity: Original Sins 2 had been such an awesome game, and I was proud to have backed the company in making it. But, when he said that they were going to make the characters act in cut scenes with the camera in close for better details, instead of havingI remember being really excited when Swen and Larian announced the new title and that it would be in early access. Their previous game, Divinity: Original Sins 2 had been such an awesome game, and I was proud to have backed the company in making it. But, when he said that they were going to make the characters act in cut scenes with the camera in close for better details, instead of having to read long texts - I said, "I wonder if this will open the game up to a broader audience?"

    DUH! So happy for Larian!
    Expand
  78. Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Larian has done a great thing here, setting a new standard for RPGs.
  79. Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I've just finished the game after 115 hours (with a fair amount of AFK time).

    Going into act 3 the game was a rock solid 10/10 for me, but after finishing the game I have to amend that to a 9/10. Act 3 is noticeably lacking in polish, I had multiple quests bug out, some of which I couldn't complete at all and others that were ruined as a result. And the performance is really bad, with
    I've just finished the game after 115 hours (with a fair amount of AFK time).

    Going into act 3 the game was a rock solid 10/10 for me, but after finishing the game I have to amend that to a 9/10. Act 3 is noticeably lacking in polish, I had multiple quests bug out, some of which I couldn't complete at all and others that were ruined as a result. And the performance is really bad, with an RTX 3080 and 13700K I lost about 50fps going from acts 1 & 2 to 3, which made for a choppy experience. And while there were some great quests, the act starts off so slowly, I spent hours just exploring which was made less enjoyable because of the aforementioned performance issues. The start of act 3 is the first time I've felt bored playing the game.

    The length of some fights is another sore spot for me, especially when you add CC into the mix, waiting two minutes for your turn only to get stunned thus skipping it just feels awful, this really became a problem in act 3 with so many enemies on screen at once, the combat became a chore that I had to do in order to get more story content, which was incredible. This was made even worse due to certain friendly NPCs bugging out and not moving/attacking, which caused the game to pause whenever it was their turn (I had this happen on the final fight and others). I think a lot of little things had just started to really grate on me by this point, especially things like the dodgy camera movement and fighting in buildings which was so cumbersome. And I can't count the amount of times the camera bugged during dialog so I ended up looking at a door or wall instead of the character.

    I know I'm being a bit negative but overall it's still an incredible game, with the best story and voice acting that I've ever experienced. I rarely get so invested into characters, but the character development was so so good. And the attention to detail was top class, everything in the game world felt connected, sometimes in unbelievable ways. My friends and I are planning to start a MP campaign now that we've all finished it, which should be fun, but I do hope that Larian can work on fixing some of the issues I mentioned before we make it back to act 3.
    Expand
  80. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is not perfect, but close. The controller implementation is just amazing. Having so much fun with it is insane.
  81. Aug 10, 2023
    9
    It doesn't feel like a sequel to Baldur's Gate, but that being said, it is still a great game. Combat can be hard, but you need to think through your actions, which I am sure a lot of people don't like. Sometimes they aren't too forward with actions and bonus actions. But I do really enjoy the game
  82. Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Ich habe sehr viele Spiele gespielt. Doch keines hatte so einen hohen Grad an liebe und Detail in jeder kleinsten Ecke gehabt!

    Jede Mechanik. Die Geschichte und auch die Charaktere selbst sind sehr gut bis perfekt durchdacht und in sich logisch.
  83. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is totally amazing, best game in years and years. Must buy folks, go for it.
  84. Aug 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever. The story, the characters, the world building. Everything is top tier. My only gripe would be the slow combat. But this is more a personal preference than bad game design. And you get real bang for your buck with all the replayability.
  85. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game waited 20+ years for this , I love the story telling, there is definitely a learning curve but nothing you cant get over.. the environment is dense and rich every action there is a reaction lots of puzzles and secrets, read every book and check every crany.

    I will be playing this game for years.. thank you for doing justice to gaming may other follow in your footsteps

    10/10
  86. Aug 12, 2023
    8
    Its Divinity 2.5 with a bit worse writing. Even the **** camera is bad, get ze mod!
  87. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Its not perfect...
    But it sets its sights so high, tries to achieve so much and offers so much choice that falling slightly short on UI and performance still leaves the most impressive game I've played this decade. I'll be talking about this game for a long time to come.
    In fact the last game which impressed me this much was Mass Effect 2.
  88. Aug 18, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The characters, the gameplay, the stories being told, the visual style. Everything clicks:
    The gameplay has incredible depth thanks to the many possible interactions with the environment, the enemies or your party of adventurers. You can pic up an enemy and throw them off a cliff, use them as an improvised weapon or throw them into another foe in range. You can
    This game is a masterpiece. The characters, the gameplay, the stories being told, the visual style. Everything clicks:
    The gameplay has incredible depth thanks to the many possible interactions with the environment, the enemies or your party of adventurers. You can pic up an enemy and throw them off a cliff, use them as an improvised weapon or throw them into another foe in range. You can set up ambushes and modify the terrain with barrels. You can combine elemental effects. You can sneak to a potential enemy and pickpocket their potions and grenades so they have no consumables during combat. You can drop your flaming torch on the ground and have your party coat their weapons in fire. etc.
    The characters have layers and personalities which are affected by your actions. There are multiple ways their stories can progress which are affected on multiple levels from your starting choices in character creator to the actions you take during your adventures.
    The visual style is beautiful and on a technical level the game is impressive since the maps are massive and full of objects that can be destroyed, burned, moved around.

    Masterpiece.
    Expand
  89. Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, only held back by crashes and scripting issues. But t will likely be a 10/10 befor ethe end of the year.
  90. Aug 11, 2023
    8
    Great game, needs patches, and atm randoms can join your game, and they become permanent to your party. This is not good. I want to make my own party. Make sure your in offline mode at start of character build to stop this or it's a full restart build if it happens. There is also no option to enlarge inventory screens. Icons are tiny at 4k. Will update review when patched. This will be aGreat game, needs patches, and atm randoms can join your game, and they become permanent to your party. This is not good. I want to make my own party. Make sure your in offline mode at start of character build to stop this or it's a full restart build if it happens. There is also no option to enlarge inventory screens. Icons are tiny at 4k. Will update review when patched. This will be a 10 when sorted. Expand
  91. Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Це краща гра останнього десятиріччя. Великим студіям слід повчитися робити ігри у Larian як і раніше від душі!
  92. Aug 21, 2023
    8
    It good, but its not the what the hype train is trying to make it out to be. Also nothing is a 10/10 so everyone giving it 10 is an absolute tool. Dont get me wrong its a good quality narrative driven game, but at times i must admit i get bored from all the scavenging and rummaging, and annoying conversations etc. BG 1, BG2 and icewind dale were all better in their day in my opinion. ThereIt good, but its not the what the hype train is trying to make it out to be. Also nothing is a 10/10 so everyone giving it 10 is an absolute tool. Dont get me wrong its a good quality narrative driven game, but at times i must admit i get bored from all the scavenging and rummaging, and annoying conversations etc. BG 1, BG2 and icewind dale were all better in their day in my opinion. There is too much fluff in this game, although a lot of people lose their **** over that. I mean u can kick a squirrel hahaha heheheh hurhurhur....It will quickly get stale in repeated playthroughs. Expand
  93. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I've got 100+ hours in BG3, and this game truly harkens back to the days of Boiware's golden age. As a primarily CRPG fan, I am rejoicing. This is the kind of game that got me into computer games back in the '90s (yes, I'm old), and it saddened me when CRPGs became passe and more and more of my favorite studios moved to an action-oriented style of gaming. Thank you, Larian, for reignitingI've got 100+ hours in BG3, and this game truly harkens back to the days of Boiware's golden age. As a primarily CRPG fan, I am rejoicing. This is the kind of game that got me into computer games back in the '90s (yes, I'm old), and it saddened me when CRPGs became passe and more and more of my favorite studios moved to an action-oriented style of gaming. Thank you, Larian, for reigniting this passion for RPGs and making me feel like a teenager again.

    Also no microtransactions, no day-one DLCs, and no major game-breaking bugs. Nuff said—10/10 from me.
    Expand
  94. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Best CRPG and potentially game of all time hands down, so much content and no battlepass, microtransaction ****
  95. Aug 13, 2023
    10
    - Larian managed to face legend of BG
    - Fantastic story, great characters, lot of interesting dialogues and interactions with npc
    - Flawless adaptation of D&D ruleset - NO MICRO/MACROTRANSACTIONS, no battlepass, no predatory behaviour of company!!! - Outstanding combat, so many ways to approach enemies, it is ridiculous how many options you have to defeat them - MUSIC!!! - Beautiful
    - Larian managed to face legend of BG
    - Fantastic story, great characters, lot of interesting dialogues and interactions with npc
    - Flawless adaptation of D&D ruleset
    - NO MICRO/MACROTRANSACTIONS, no battlepass, no predatory behaviour of company!!!
    - Outstanding combat, so many ways to approach enemies, it is ridiculous how many options you have to defeat them
    - MUSIC!!!
    - Beautiful locations, you feel literally like you are the part of great adventure
    - important choices which affect your story later, esential part of RPG
    - the best rpg since BG2 and I tell you, I played so many rpgs and nothing can be compared with this phenomena
    - this game shows rest of gaming industry its place
    Expand
  96. Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Finally the game to unite everyone who likes RPG and bring new people to this niche genre.

    I know it's a game that was treated and taken care of very outside the curve of the games market, but it's inevitable that from here onwards, the public wants RPG's from that level forward. The immersion in the story, the feeling you develop with the npcs are linked to an extremely well-crafted
    Finally the game to unite everyone who likes RPG and bring new people to this niche genre.

    I know it's a game that was treated and taken care of very outside the curve of the games market, but it's inevitable that from here onwards, the public wants RPG's from that level forward.

    The immersion in the story, the feeling you develop with the npcs are linked to an extremely well-crafted gameplay. It's what every Dungeons & Dragons player has always wanted.
    Expand
  97. Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I can kick people off a cliff and pick the corpse and put it on a bag 10/10
  98. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece of a game, a paradigm shift in the RPG Genre. The game was so polished and ready at launch that it actually got hate from devs for being "so good". There is so much content, so many options to play, I mean you can do almost whatever you want.
  99. Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Meticulously crafted world. An all time great game. Some technical issues but that's due to the sheer size of what's given.
  100. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best rpg game I played to this date , addicting gameplay, beautiful story, incredible freedom of choices and interactions , game of the year for me !!
Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 112
  1. 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.
  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. 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.