Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. polkjm
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Larian studio exists as a proof that a privately owned company with a few hundred employees is capable of producing games that are better than any triple-A title. This is because they can focus on delivering an amazing, complete experience, without having to be concerned about shareholders and profits constantly. They clearly have an amazing team, amazing talent, and good management. TheLarian studio exists as a proof that a privately owned company with a few hundred employees is capable of producing games that are better than any triple-A title. This is because they can focus on delivering an amazing, complete experience, without having to be concerned about shareholders and profits constantly. They clearly have an amazing team, amazing talent, and good management. The CEO of the company is a great guy and a big reason why this is a massive success.

    It's a wake up call for these massive, obsolete triple-A studios to step up or fail, and I'm all for it. We need more studios like Larian out there.

    The game itself is the greatest game I've ever played, the absolute pinnacle of the RPG genre. Enough said.    … Expand
  2. Sumai83
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    It is an absolute Masterpiece of a game, finally after such a long time of lifeless profit games a game with heart and soul! I will enjoy it for a very long time, my new favourite game of all time ;)
  3. ENTIFA
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Just I Say Wonderfullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!
  4. Kyrone13
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I’ve only played a few hours but the visuals are stunning, amazing turn based gameplay, and the narrative and storytelling are phenomenal. It’s also really impressive to see all the individual personalities that can join your squad, all are unique and worth developing relationships with. This is shaping up to be one of my favourite games of the last decade.
  5. metalblinga
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Started off pretty alright, but then it blew my FRIGGIN MIND!

    Amazing story, graphics, voice acting and sound design. Kudos to the voice actors, you all deserve awards for your flawless performances The gameplay took a while to get used to, cuz I'm not used to top-down point and click rpgs, but when I finally got used to it, I gotta say, it's one of the best turn-based rpgs I've ever    Started off pretty alright, but then it blew my FRIGGIN MIND!

    Amazing story, graphics, voice acting and sound design. Kudos to the voice actors, you all deserve awards for your flawless performances

    The gameplay took a while to get used to, cuz I'm not used to top-down point and click rpgs, but when I finally got used to it, I gotta say, it's one of the best turn-based rpgs I've ever played.
    Let this be a lesson to Square Enix, you can make AAA turn based RPGs and still make a profit, because there are plenty of people who are interested. I would rather play Persona 5 twice than play Final Fantasy 16 only once.

    To be completely honest, I was gonna just buy the game to support game devs that actually put their heart and soul into making proper "MATURE" rated video games (full frontal and all). Wasn't sure I'd like it much less get absolutely hooked on it lol.
    (On that note, Bring back nudity in the "new" God of War games Sony, we're not kids     … Expand
  6. CloudStrife4195
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best video games I’ve ever played. I haven’t had an experience like this since Mass Effect 2. I’m normally not the type of person to replay games right after finishing them, but with this one I can’t wait to start again with a completely new character, with different choices, and a totally new story. Such an epic game. Highly recommend
  7. Mithrandir-
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    博启第一步，打开括约肌大门！
    基本满足小时候对奇幻的幻想，相当于能够动起来的桌游，只要三百不到，完爆四五百还没啥内容的日式游戏
    Spoken to friends, i'd swear we are not even playing the same game as we have had a completely different experience and story, cannot wait for my next play through and i haven't even got close to finishing my first.    博启第一步，打开括约肌大门！
    基本满足小时候对奇幻的幻想，相当于能够动起来的桌游，只要三百不到，完爆四五百还没啥内容的日式游戏
    Spoken to friends, i'd swear we are not even playing the same game as we have had a completely different experience and story, cannot wait for my next play through and i haven't even got close to finishing my first.
  8. chaparro1009
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    So many choices, from character creation to the final act of the game, that BG3 is practically endlessly replayable. A faithful translation of D&D 5e mechanics with numerous quality of life improvements. Likely the best CRPG ever made.
  9. Terrivan
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Perfection indeed, nothing to say just play the game, enjoy and surprise yourself.
  10. Neuropig
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Fantastico. A melhor experiência que tive com games. Larian demonstrou como se fazer um jogo de alto nível, dando aula às empresas que lançam jogos atualmente (inclua Nintendo nesta observação). Não penas GOTY, mas o jogo de uma década toda.
  11. ian15
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Bão
  12. ljpmatii
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Over 150h in Early Access - awesome. Then started over with full release and I am even more shocked. It got even better. I have over 200h counting loading saves to see other outcomes and licking all the walls. And it was just Act1 with small amount of Act2.
    This is a masterpiece full of content and impossibly good mechanics. A sandbox and a great story altogether. We all know it’s a    Over 150h in Early Access - awesome. Then started over with full release and I am even more shocked. It got even better. I have over 200h counting loading saves to see other outcomes and licking all the walls. And it was just Act1 with small amount of Act2.
    This is a masterpiece full of content and impossibly good mechanics. A sandbox and a great story altogether. We all know it’s a pinnacle of RPG, one of the greatest achievements in games since The Witcher 3.
    It has some flaws which is understandable in such big game, yet still even with lot of bugs and bad next acts (doubt) it’s impossible to lower the score to less than 10.    … Expand
  13. cohri
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    It's Divinity OS2, but more polished and set in the dnd universe. My only gripe is that act 3 tanked my pc comoared to the locations before that. But really everything else is perfection. And yes it's very horny. Though noone is forcing you to engage with it, so just enjoy the rest of the game if that's not your thing.
  14. Vasot
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    One of the very few quality games of 2023. No microtransactions, no battlespass, no awful multiplayer for brainless Tik-Tok / Forthnite fanboys. Just pure old school fun a game with incredible storytelling and thousands of choices in a spectacular game worth every penny if you are a CRPG fan and a scope that's only rivaled by very few other games, if any nothing short of a revelation inOne of the very few quality games of 2023. No microtransactions, no battlespass, no awful multiplayer for brainless Tik-Tok / Forthnite fanboys. Just pure old school fun a game with incredible storytelling and thousands of choices in a spectacular game worth every penny if you are a CRPG fan and a scope that's only rivaled by very few other games, if any nothing short of a revelation in these dark days of gaming.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. yyser
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Easily the best game of this generation, maybe even the best game of all time. The unlimited possibilities of crpg combined with great voice acting and cutscenes is unbelievable.
  17. pablobosa
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    only 20 hours in but i can already say this is a 10 for me. Im defenetly biased us i play DND and love baldurs gate 2 and ofc Larian divinities. But in all fairness its an incredibly polished game, very unbuggy even though i lost 1 hour of gameplay because i got affected by the cross save bug, which they patched quickly. Music is amazing, facial expresions real and voice acting superb.only 20 hours in but i can already say this is a 10 for me. Im defenetly biased us i play DND and love baldurs gate 2 and ofc Larian divinities. But in all fairness its an incredibly polished game, very unbuggy even though i lost 1 hour of gameplay because i got affected by the cross save bug, which they patched quickly. Music is amazing, facial expresions real and voice acting superb. Lastly multiplayer is a blast, very easy to jump into someone elses game. Such a feature complete game… Expand
  18. Evoxs
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Best RPG game of the Decade, very replayable, top tier voice acting, sound design, graphics and attention to detail. Minor bugs and glitches on release, but nothing game breaking. 10/10
  19. roflCyclone
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I've been waiting for something to come along with this level of freedom, character/story building and combat depth ever since Dragon Age: Origins dropped 14 years ago. And it was worth the wait. 100 hours in and I can comfortably say this game is one of the best I've ever played. Hats off to Larian, they gave a masterclass to every other developer on how to do a RPG.
  20. wuy21
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This game is the closest any game has come to the table-top DnD experience in a video game. It is far, far from perfect, however the sheer imagination and experimentation it does, with many of the highest-highs I've ever had in games, it gets an easy 10/10 from me, even with some issues. I also wanted to add a 10/10 review to drown out the only thing negative reviews are saying, which isThis game is the closest any game has come to the table-top DnD experience in a video game. It is far, far from perfect, however the sheer imagination and experimentation it does, with many of the highest-highs I've ever had in games, it gets an easy 10/10 from me, even with some issues. I also wanted to add a 10/10 review to drown out the only thing negative reviews are saying, which is "game is gay, booo". Ya, the game is gay, and it's great.… Expand
  21. Radagskar
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    From the graphics to the story to the characters depth this game is AWESOME in every way!
    Thank you Larian for this masterpiece!
  22. TarHeel
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 became the best game I have ever played. Previous one was Baldur's Gate II.
  23. Solid2312
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made. The other game developers can now learn with Larian Studios how to make a game.
  24. Stelmach
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    If you give this game a fair chance, you CAN'T give it a negative review.
    Yes it is not perfect. Bugs are numerous and are actually tiresome.
    But boy.... this is incredible game. 8+/9- is only fair.
  25. Lucas78
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    I started playing CRPGs in the mid 80s during the "Ultima" era; then the Might&Magics, SSI "Gold Box" series and many many others, including the Infinity Engine ones. Baldur's Gate 3 brings the imagination and creativity of the good old days, of course updated for an entirely new generation. A spectacular outcome for an outstanding Software House. Kudos to you, Larian.
  26. Ariakkan
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    It is a good game but over hyped. It inherits all the problems from Divinity I and II. The camera is horrible, the game is clunky as hell, the map is a nightmare, there are a million bugs (who would have said this had a 3 year early access), inventory management is from the last century, and a long list everyone seems to be completely ignoring. The devs essentially are hiding all theseIt is a good game but over hyped. It inherits all the problems from Divinity I and II. The camera is horrible, the game is clunky as hell, the map is a nightmare, there are a million bugs (who would have said this had a 3 year early access), inventory management is from the last century, and a long list everyone seems to be completely ignoring. The devs essentially are hiding all these problems behind the ridiculous amount of content and diversity in choice options.

    I specifically did not like the new edition of DnD rules - they are oversimplified and a lot of the appeal coming from overall complexity in mechanics and classes is gone. Now we have 'fun' things to do like pushing enemies off screen and throwing objects. It runs boring pretty quickly. I also cannot stand the fixation of Larian with elemental damage (the need to cast water spell to put out a fire surface) - same as before, this is fun the first time but becomes boring very quickly.

    Turn based combat is a step back for the franchise (but Larian can only do Turn based) and a level cap of 12 is a slap on the face (the game in general and the narrative in particular are extremely slow), specially for martial classes you literally go through irrelevant levelling upgrades other than hit points most of the time. I would have preferred a more focused experience in terms of content, dialogue and choice and a level 20 cap to properly develop your characters.

    Having said all of this it is indeed a great game and a very good classic RPG but I really think Obsidian would have done better justice to the franchise as a whole. I miss the fun in the contained experience of Pillars of Eternity and the depth (outside of narrative) from games like Pathfinder.    … Expand
  27. dqualk
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Best RPG I’ve played since probably mass effect. It brings back the fun of the KOTOR days. It’s a great work of art. Lots of fun. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

    The story telling is great. The tactical turn based combat is a lot of fun once you get used to tactically using the environment to your advantage. The cut scenes are beautiful and the story is captivating. I don’t like    Best RPG I’ve played since probably mass effect. It brings back the fun of the KOTOR days. It’s a great work of art. Lots of fun. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

    The story telling is great. The tactical turn based combat is a lot of fun once you get used to tactically using the environment to your advantage. The cut scenes are beautiful and the story is captivating. I don’t like the DEI propaganda plus here and there but they are really not intrusive. Give it a try.    … Expand
  28. Laryos
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    It's just what i wanted, Even better than divinity original sin 2, great job.
  29. HeyJoe-PCRPGHUN
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Was already better than most AAA games in Early Access. Check.
    Play as You really like, many choices, great freedom. Check.
    No hidden, cut out contents, no need to pay for skins, DLCs, no need to pay extra for Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond Editions... Check. And now the full game is even more detailed, refined than the latest, so very last EA version we had, so really cool!    Was already better than most AAA games in Early Access. Check.
    Play as You really like, many choices, great freedom. Check.
    No hidden, cut out contents, no need to pay for skins, DLCs, no need to pay extra for Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond Editions... Check.
    And now the full game is even more detailed, refined than the latest, so very last EA version we had, so really cool! :) They managed to improve on graphics even further too, animations too more slick than before.

    What are You waiting for? GATHER YOUR PARTY! :)

    Since Dragon Age: Origins this the best party-based Fantasy Action-RPG, & actually it's even far more detailed and better than that, & only graphics wise. :)    … Expand
  30. troconnell
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    What an absolutely fantastic game. It took me a little while to get into, but once I did.... man, i was hooked. It's the perfect balance of forgiving and punishing. And the best part? No additional DLC. What you pay for is what you get (one solid and complete game). A masterpiece to say the least. 10/10
  31. Zreks
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    When you give this game a 0 you are basically admitting to mental illness.

    Now onto the review this game is something that people have been waiting for years, since KOTOR, Dragon Age Origins, Mass Effect. If you liked those games, you will love this one. It's a true RPG, your choices TRULY matter, this isn't one of those games, where you are told your choices matter, then you decide    When you give this game a 0 you are basically admitting to mental illness.

    Now onto the review this game is something that people have been waiting for years, since KOTOR, Dragon Age Origins, Mass Effect. If you liked those games, you will love this one.

    It's a true RPG, your choices TRULY matter, this isn't one of those games, where you are told your choices matter, then you decide to do another playthrough and realize that was a lie, because all your choices lead to the exact same outcome.
    Everything about this game screams competency from the developers. They know what they are doing. They aren't just repeating what others have done before them for a quick buck. These guys are truly talented and you should support them.    … Expand
  32. poker2621
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    An excellent follow-up to its decades-old predecessor, Baldur's Gate III sets a new gold standard for RPGs in the modern age. Though it has its fair share of buggy problems, the vibrant world, intriguing storytelling, and captivating gameplay more than make up for its shortcomings.
  33. Rekso
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Today, hating this game is like being a religious fanatic 500 years ago who opposed progress. Although those who are against progress still live somewhere in the deserts. Yes, the game has disadvantages, such as optimization and bugs, but this did not stop me from completing the game in 140 hours and having fun
  34. Tearn
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is how game should be made. Amazing story, amaazing gameplay and amazing company!
  35. naalz
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This game is gorgeous, and the environments are varied. The companions are fascinating and extremely interesting and likeable. Itemization is great, its actually fun to find magic items and learn about all the neat things they can do. Freedom of choice is interwoven in to the very fabric of every fork in the road. Combat is a bit slow, but extremely fun and interesting. They nailed theThis game is gorgeous, and the environments are varied. The companions are fascinating and extremely interesting and likeable. Itemization is great, its actually fun to find magic items and learn about all the neat things they can do. Freedom of choice is interwoven in to the very fabric of every fork in the road. Combat is a bit slow, but extremely fun and interesting. They nailed the feeling of 5E D&D. The game is mind-boggingly repayable as every narrative choice has the potential of profoundly changing entire outcomes of the game as you play on.… Expand
  36. NickMalykov
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Вероятно лучшая ролевая игра со времен арканум, пленскейпа и оригинальных БГ.
  37. Klusterx
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Truly one of the best game I have played in Years. Made me buy it and not pirate it, which is saying a lot. Play it, it's amazing
  38. Torashi
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Beat the game in 80 hours of playtime and I can't wait to start a new character and try different things. This is a game that makes you want to keep playing it over and over to see everything.
  39. CarlosFigueroa
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Maravilhoso.
    Primeiro jogo de turno, fiquei com receio de não gostar e simplesmente não consigo parar de jogar.
    Receio ficar com dpbg, depressão pós Baldurs Gate :(
  40. popeke
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    one of the greatest games of all time and a new milestone for D&d in video games
  41. Jusler86
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever. Nice stor, graphics and gameplay!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  42. iArtur
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    As a fan of BG1 i like this one very much :) I can higly recommend the game to anyone
  43. A1ucard
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Larian and Valve-Steam(Gabe)
    real creators! and perhaps the last who did not rot in the gaming industry
  44. evernite
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    It is the best CRPG i played since DOS2. Thanks Larian to bring this masterpiece to us. I really enjoy every moment in game.
  45. Ke3al
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This may be my favorite game of all time. So much story, beautiful graphics. Depending on the person I could understand its not their cup of tea, but how can there be any negative reviews for this masterpiece.
  46. Veritas9376
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    A game made with passion 10/10,Larian outdone themselves wish we get more games like this
  47. Erikjpa
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Just perfect, a masterpiece of Larian Studios nothing more need to be said.
  48. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Unfortunately, is not common to see a game release with so much good content as this. That SHOULD be the standard! Larian has reafirmed what we all where thinking for a long time: instead of doing an unforgetable experience, most AAA developers are more concerned to get our money while delivering the bare minimum.
  49. Oliveira1
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Another masterpiece from Larian Studios. The best game I have played this year.
  50. HoutarouJ
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo do ano. Estou com 60h do jogo e ainda estou no ato 1 curtindo cada canto do jogo. Dá de perceber que a empresa colocou muito carinho nesse jogo.
  51. DouglasPolli
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Após 207 horas do jogo eu ainda não finalizei a campanha. Jogo da década, obrigado Larian.
  52. IagoLeon93
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo de 2023 fácil! É tão bom que os hater tem que ficar criando continhas fake pra tentar negativar o jogo.
  53. DensetsuOtoko
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é incrível. Como todo jogo deveria ser feito. Um jogo completo sem micro transações
  54. Arsland
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Прекрасная игра! Играю уже который день и мне всё очень нравится. Стоит каждой потраченной копейки. Спасибо Larian !
  55. AlekseyHom
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    А чего вы ждали от разработчиков Divinity? Это лучшая РПГ за последние лет 10 точно.
  56. Nixoid
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Have some problem with graphic and gameplay but in general - perfect game.
    Rec.
  57. SCHYNEYDERMANNN
    Aug 14, 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.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.
  58. krackzytv
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This game is fantastic for someone who has never played a CRPG before or D&D ? I am completely addicted and enjoying every second of it

    no microtransactions battle pass stuff either, what a time to be alive
  59. SequelHater
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Lorian HQ -
    Manager: ok so what do we do romance wise, some gay options some straight options?
    Writer: no. Manager: no??? Writer: no we make them all gay/bi/pan and your character can be trans Legit though you don't hear anybody complaining about the game being woke because if asked, totally straight not at all gay gamers can claim they "made the character straight, don't worry about    Lorian HQ -
    Manager: ok so what do we do romance wise, some gay options some straight options?

    Writer: no.

    Manager: no???

    Writer: no we make them all gay/bi/pan and your character can be trans

    Legit though you don't hear anybody complaining about the game being woke because if asked, totally straight not at all gay gamers can claim they "made the character straight, don't worry about it bro, I'm totally super straight alpha male".

    Some incels were mad about the bear scene though, but they were only mad because "on sight" wasn't playing when they were making love to the bear..    … Expand
  60. Kruzio
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    In Spanish:
    Lo estoy jugando en Steam actualmente llevo 55 horas y 13 de ellas fueron en Early Access.
    Lo negativo: Me he encontrado bugs de recoger objetos que tenía delante y no eran posible recoger. Cinemáticas con colores rotos, literalmente parches de colores. Varias traducciones en castellano que estaban a medias en inglés. El sistema de guardado automático en la nube que no    In Spanish:
    Lo estoy jugando en Steam actualmente llevo 55 horas y 13 de ellas fueron en Early Access.

    Lo negativo:
    Me he encontrado bugs de recoger objetos que tenía delante y no eran posible recoger.
    Cinemáticas con colores rotos, literalmente parches de colores.
    Varias traducciones en castellano que estaban a medias en inglés.
    El sistema de guardado automático en la nube que no me guardaba el juego.

    Positivo:
    Aún así, nada de esto perjudica el juego de forma que bloquee la propia experiencia, la música es buena, la jugabilidad es enorme, la historia y la narración son geniales, las cinemáticas algunas duran poco y se agradece añadiendo que puedes pasar la cinemática.
    Sin micropagos.
    Completo de salida.
    Sin cortar el juego con dlcs.
    Traducido al castellano en su mayoría.
    Rejugable.
    No es un juego como servicio.
    Jugable solo y/o con amigos.
    Sin DRM (en GoG) si lo compras es tuyo, no una licencia de uso que te puedes quedar sin el juego.
    Sin Denuvo (que perjudica siempre la experiencia en PC cada juego que lo tiene).

    Obviamente es un juego que hay que seguir puliendo pero con todo esto a nivel Calidad/Precio es un 9, repito, es un 9 porque sigue teniendo errores para mí resta los bugs de traducción. Pero ya está. Éste debería ser el canon de todo juego, como en los 90, completo de salida con un único pago sin llegar a 70€ que siendo tan grande me parece lógico que cobren 60€ o algo más (porque es gigante).

    Me ha recordado a The Legend of Dragoon, Baten Kaitos, FF VII o X, Golden Sun... Así deberían ser los juegos. Completos de inicio con un único pago y traducidos.

    PD: Yo no conocía Baldur's Gate en videojuego y me está encantado.    … Expand
  61. WHaines
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    It would be a waste of time for me to ramble on when in all reality, after what I would believe to be almost a full playthrough, I probably haven't seen half of what there is to see in this incredible Dungeons and Dragons based RPG from Larian. The amount of dialog options, story paths, encounters, and events in this game is absolutely astounding. Even compared to the Bioware and BlackIt would be a waste of time for me to ramble on when in all reality, after what I would believe to be almost a full playthrough, I probably haven't seen half of what there is to see in this incredible Dungeons and Dragons based RPG from Larian. The amount of dialog options, story paths, encounters, and events in this game is absolutely astounding. Even compared to the Bioware and Black Isle games. The 5th ed. D&D system lends itself perfectly to these types of games with loads of actions and spells available depending on your class and level. The story is as compelling as I've seen in any video game regardless of platform or genre. I find myself being constantly blown away by the twists and turns along the way.
    Technically speaking, it's also a gorgeous looking game and runs very well on my mid-tier system and still looks great with many of the bells and whistles turned down/off.
    The character models are ridiculously detailed and convey a more than adequate amount of emotion. Especially compared to some other games in this genre. Spell effects are A+. The voice acting and sound are top tier as well. TL:DR This is far and away the game of the year. even if you're not the biggest fan of this genre is probably worth a try for the story alone.    … Expand
  62. sirmel
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    The best cRPG EVER, good graphics, amazing history. It is a master class that games should be. a true tabletop DnD experience.

    Also no in game purchases and no DLC on day 0!
  63. Wiseman2
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Game is excellent so far. Wish more companies would move back to the old ways games were. You buy the game, you play it, you beat it. Most the games made today are geared for greed instead of passion for videos games. Put a stop to the, DLC, MICROTRANSACTIONS, P2W trash game.
  64. Shipment24_7
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 was highly recommended to me by several friends and I am so glad I did not miss out. BG3 is a masterclass showcase of the RPG genre and truly captures its essence. The rich storytelling combined with the incredible attention to detail immerses you in a world that is fantastic, in the truest sense of the word. The character and sound designs are amazing, the environment isBaldur's Gate 3 was highly recommended to me by several friends and I am so glad I did not miss out. BG3 is a masterclass showcase of the RPG genre and truly captures its essence. The rich storytelling combined with the incredible attention to detail immerses you in a world that is fantastic, in the truest sense of the word. The character and sound designs are amazing, the environment is beautiful, and the gameplay and story beats are engaging. Player choice feels meaningful and the game encourages you to interact and explore. Bravo to Larian Studios for delivering such a well-executed and refined experience. Larian is a refreshing and welcome outlier amongst AAA game developers in 2023. They are a bright beacon contrasting against the gloomy sea of slapdash cashgrabs, whose developers are so fixated on microtransactions and battle-passes that they neglect to create fun and fulfilling games. I am excited by the high bar set by Larian Studios with Baldur’s Gate 3 and optimistic it will continue to raise industry standards in the AAA space.… Expand
  65. InfertileMaple7
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    First off my review comes from the perspective of a huge Baldur's Gate fan. I loved the first and second BG and I have some expectation for the third installement of the serie. I am also a tabletop player for several decades now and have played most of the DnD based video games since early 2000.

    So as a stand alone game, it is good. The story telling is great and engaging. In truth it    First off my review comes from the perspective of a huge Baldur's Gate fan. I loved the first and second BG and I have some expectation for the third installement of the serie. I am also a tabletop player for several decades now and have played most of the DnD based video games since early 2000.

    So as a stand alone game, it is good. The story telling is great and engaging. In truth it very much feels like Divinity : Baldur's Gate edition over anything else. Both Divinity were good and this is a significant improvement over them, making it also a good game.

    As a cRPG, three things are required for me to love it. Engaging story, multiple pathways to attack encounters and great character building. BG3 is great on two of the three. It has a true engaging story and multiple pathway to adress the encounters. Sadly the character building and combats are rather bad. I didn't remove too many point on this because the issue isn't really Larian's fault it is rather a DnD 5e issue. In short 5e is a shallow RPG focused around roleplaying. This is fine to introduce new player to the tabletop game or for RP focus tabletop groups. But for a video game, it makes the combat experience pretty lacking. BG3 is fairly faithful to the tabletop rules of 5e. But this ends up being one of it's major flaws. I wont get too much into it as this will become a critic of 5e.

    As a successor to the previous Baldur's Gate it's OK, 5/10 at most. What it keeps from previous BG are:
    -Great companions with opposing objectives, world view and affiliations
    -Engaging story
    What it is missing :
    -BG3 railroads you in its story. Previous BG would have the main plot (as all game), but you would go off in the woods just because you could and you would discover new monsters and fauna along with engaging quests. BG3 does have sidequest and objectives, but they are very minor and not very engaging. The most engaging are the companions side quests. All are conveniently placed along your main objectives.
    -BG3 story is fairly tame and lacks in depths and ''epicness''. Previous BG were stories of godhood and divinity. The plot was built upon blocks that were set up from the very beginning of the the trilogy. BG would throw out the typical DnD module tropes in exchange for an epic story. BG3 embraces the DnD tropes where all playable character have to be of equal scope. This misplaced fairness in a video game trades the scope of the story for an equal multiplayer experience. This is a bad trade. Being the companion of the Bhaal Spawn is far more engaging then having your own psychic power.
    What it gives instead:
    -A great multiplayer experience
    -A simple DnD game, easy to pick up and understand without any tabletop experience (unlike most previous DnD game - Looking at you Thac0)
    -Impressive graphics and very fleshout zones overflowing with content

    Overall it's a good game.
    Is it the best game ever? No
    Not event the best cRPG? No, go play other cRPG.    … Expand
  66. gokaygrms
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    The game is great. It is also very good to have Turkish language support. I hope we can see it in other games. A behaviour that all companies should take as an example. Thank you for this.
  67. glaucozc
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Jogo genial, feito com esmero nos mínimos detalhes. Um game must play para todos.
  68. Ihategamefreak
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This should be the Starfield quest quality, but Bethesda is a fkng sht company.
  69. Reovyn
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The bad reviews are either bots, people who can't be good at the game, or people mad their favourite company cant match the quality.

    Baldur's Gate 3 is a phenomenal game, Larian is paving the way and it should absolutely be considered a standard.
  70. albert43
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    10 out of 10. Fully immersed. I had experienced an epic adventure. Thank you Larian!
  71. Gregclsn
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This is the best RPG you can get at this moment and I doubt that will change anytime soon. The game has some bugs and glitches and there are a few QoL changes they could implement but these are very minor gripes in comparison with all the phenomenally good things the game has to offer. Besides Larian already announced two major pathces coming wich will probabmy fix and implement some ofThis is the best RPG you can get at this moment and I doubt that will change anytime soon. The game has some bugs and glitches and there are a few QoL changes they could implement but these are very minor gripes in comparison with all the phenomenally good things the game has to offer. Besides Larian already announced two major pathces coming wich will probabmy fix and implement some of this stuff. But overall this game is an absolute must play, especially for RPG fans. My first playthrough was about 100 hours and I didn't even do every sidequest I had so you definitely get your money's worth.… Expand
  72. AlexTci
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    It's just great! Thanks Larian! I would never have thought that a turn-based game could be so enticing, but it is! I can't tear myself away from it, every evening I sit for hours in this game! And every day I discover something new for myself in this game! I don't think even Starfield can take my attention away from Baldur's Gate. Definitely - this is my game for the next few years, whichIt's just great! Thanks Larian! I would never have thought that a turn-based game could be so enticing, but it is! I can't tear myself away from it, every evening I sit for hours in this game! And every day I discover something new for myself in this game! I don't think even Starfield can take my attention away from Baldur's Gate. Definitely - this is my game for the next few years, which I will replay more than once. I want to see it all!… Expand
  73. holladolla
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This is the game that all rpg fans have been waiting for.
    New standart for game indusry.
    10/10
    Larian for the win! Activision and Ubisoft - BIG L.
  74. Souleater83
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    I have always been a fan of Larian Studios ever since Baldur's gate 2.
    Despite all the positive reviews on early access I managed to stay away as I didn't want to ruin my experience and be able to have a full fresh start upon release of the game.
    The graphics are stunning. The game is well thought through and keeps you on your toes, what may start off as a minor quest to get help from    I have always been a fan of Larian Studios ever since Baldur's gate 2.
    Despite all the positive reviews on early access I managed to stay away as I didn't want to ruin my experience and be able to have a full fresh start upon release of the game.

    The graphics are stunning.
    The game is well thought through and keeps you on your toes, what may start off as a minor quest to get help from a granny at her home may land you in some deep dark caves that remind you of something of a horror circus.
    The music and sound is top notch.
    The gameplay is fun and well thought through.

    I suppose the only potential put off that doesn't apply to me is the learning curve, it's not like some brain dead game like diablo iv that you can just pick up and spam a button to kill everything, you actually have to use your brain a little here and study the environment you are fighting in.

    I really can't fault this game, its an absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  75. RicardoVR
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Es simplemente increíble, recomendado al cien por ciento, te puedes entretener por horas sin problema
  76. Tintler
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Mükemmel, size özgürlüğü sunuyor, olaylara, savaşlara farklı açılardan yaklaşabiliyorsunuz tek bir seçenek yok.
  77. Bugjam8
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    ⁹
    Baldur's Gate 3 es una joya moderna que captura la esencia y la grandeza de los juegos de rol clásicos mientras introduce nuevas y emocionantes mecánicas. Desarrollado por Larian Studios, este título en acceso anticipado lleva la icónica serie a nuevas alturas, ofreciendo una experiencia de juego inmersiva y cautivadora que seguramente atraerá a cualquier amante de los juegos de rol.    ⁹
    Baldur's Gate 3 es una joya moderna que captura la esencia y la grandeza de los juegos de rol clásicos mientras introduce nuevas y emocionantes mecánicas. Desarrollado por Larian Studios, este título en acceso anticipado lleva la icónica serie a nuevas alturas, ofreciendo una experiencia de juego inmersiva y cautivadora que seguramente atraerá a cualquier amante de los juegos de rol.

    1. **Narrativa Profunda y Elecciones Significativas**: Al igual que sus predecesores, Baldur's Gate 3 se basa en una narrativa rica y envolvente. Tu personaje, un "peregrino" infectado por una entidad misteriosa, se embarcará en una búsqueda épica para descubrir la verdad detrás de los acontecimientos que sacuden la región. Las elecciones que tomes en el camino no solo afectarán la historia, sino también cómo los personajes te perciben y cómo evoluciona tu propio personaje.

    2. **Mundo Abierto y Detallado**: El juego te sumerge en el mundo de Dungeons & Dragons, lleno de misterios, criaturas y lugares fascinantes por explorar. Cada rincón del mundo está repleto de detalles y posibilidades. Desde las ciudades bulliciosas hasta los espeluznantes pantanos, la variedad de entornos enriquece la inmersión en el juego.

    3. **Interacciones y Compañeros Memorables**: La selección de personajes compañeros en Baldur's Gate 3 es diversa y repleta de personalidad. Cada uno de ellos tiene una historia y un trasfondo únicos, y tus interacciones con ellos pueden desencadenar eventos fascinantes. La forma en que te relacionas con tus compañeros y otros personajes puede influir en el desarrollo de la historia y en las reacciones futuras.

    4. **Sistema de Combate Táctico y Dinámico**: El sistema de combate de Baldur's Gate 3 combina elementos por turnos con mecánicas en tiempo real. Esto crea una experiencia táctica donde debes planificar y ejecutar estrategias en el fragor de la batalla. Los hechizos, las habilidades y la interacción con el entorno brindan profundidad y emoción a los combates.

    5. **Gráficos Detallados y Atmosféricos**: Los visuales de Baldur's Gate 3 son impresionantes. Los entornos, los personajes y las criaturas están ricamente detallados, lo que crea una experiencia visualmente cautivadora. Los efectos de iluminación y las expresiones faciales realistas también contribuyen a la inmersión en el mundo del juego.

    6. **Acceso Anticipado y Mejoras Continuas**: A pesar de estar en acceso anticipado, Baldur's Gate 3 ya ofrece una experiencia sólida y emocionante. Además, Larian Studios está comprometido a mejorar y expandir el juego en función de los comentarios de la comunidad. Esto significa que, a medida que el juego evoluciona, puedes esperar aún más contenido y mejoras.

    En resumen, Baldur's Gate 3 es una oferta tentadora para todos los amantes de los juegos de rol y las aventuras épicas. Su narrativa profunda, su mundo detallado, sus personajes memorables y su sistema de combate desafiante se combinan para brindar una experiencia de juego de rol moderna pero fiel a las raíces de la serie. Si estás buscando una experiencia inmersiva y emocionante que te permita dar forma a tu propia historia, Baldur's Gate 3 es un juego que seguramente te cautivará y te mantendrá regresando por más.    … Expand
  78. vasalax
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    the game is really well made and polished, if it is your first time playing a turn base game I recommend giving it a try.
  79. Xena89
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Usually i don't like turn based games but im really enjoying this one so far.
  80. HARDSIDE
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Playing BG3 after a 3 year break from early access has me completely enchanted all over again. With a combined effort of patience and early access player feedback, the Larian team has crafted a masterpiece. With this fantastic effort (and of course the Divinty IP), Larian has perfected the CRPG "secret sauce". I'm hopeful both Wizards of The Coast (@wizards) and Larian (@larianstudios)Playing BG3 after a 3 year break from early access has me completely enchanted all over again. With a combined effort of patience and early access player feedback, the Larian team has crafted a masterpiece. With this fantastic effort (and of course the Divinty IP), Larian has perfected the CRPG "secret sauce". I'm hopeful both Wizards of The Coast (@wizards) and Larian (@larianstudios) build on this success, and of course more epic tales in Faerûn !… Expand
  81. MacKingsly
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Feature-complete. Massive amount of content and replayability. Great visuals, soundtrack, voice acting and mechanics. Well made adaptation of IP. No microtransactions. Smooth release.

    in a time of overpriced, buggy, half-assed games, Larian Studios goes against the trend and has released a game that has the big boys shaking in their boots. It doesn't waste your time. It doesn't expect    Feature-complete. Massive amount of content and replayability. Great visuals, soundtrack, voice acting and mechanics. Well made adaptation of IP. No microtransactions. Smooth release.

    in a time of overpriced, buggy, half-assed games, Larian Studios goes against the trend and has released a game that has the big boys shaking in their boots. It doesn't waste your time. It doesn't expect you to constantly open your wallet. It doesn't treat you like a gullible idiot. However great the game is, this release deserves a ten to show bigger developers that this is how customers want to be treated, and to give Larian a solid pat on the back for not being the knife in the back and hand in your bank.

    For those that want to see more stuff like this in the future - buy it to cast your vote.
    For those that don't care about all that, this game is really solid and worth the price - buy it to have a good time.    … Expand
  82. VandetaBG
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    So I wrote a review and the site crashed. Better learn I guess. Anyway in a summary now:

    - best game I played in a long time - as first time CRPG player I recommend giving it about 50h to learn the mechanics and gameplay and just work through them to open the world ... and the world you get is simply amazing. Crafted to perfection. - don't watch guides and spoilers try to do    So I wrote a review and the site crashed. Better learn I guess. Anyway in a summary now:

    - best game I played in a long time

    - as first time CRPG player I recommend giving it about 50h to learn the mechanics and gameplay and just work through them to open the world ... and the world you get is simply amazing. Crafted to perfection.

    - don't watch guides and spoilers try to do yourself that is unique about this game. I don't think ti will work well if you watch the guides and spoilers. mechanics OK but rest is not needed and will ruin the experience

    All in all game is perfect and I enjoyed every hour of my 100h into it until now. Highly recommend!    … Expand
  83. fnenamg
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    At least, the pinnacle of fantasy CRPG. While it's not entirely without flaws, if I don't give this game a 10, there's no game in this world that deserves a 10.
  84. PsycloneVI
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This game is BG2 + DA:O + DOS2 all combined into one epic masterpiece. I believe we have a GOTY on our hands.
  85. EagerAncient
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Such a feeling in playing this masterpiece had given me only Elden Ring, Larian Studios like From Software, they never disappoint.
  86. gAmmaween
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I don't usually write reviews, but man, this game deserves it. The new RPG standard for freedom and storytelling.

    If you love getting a complete game without micro transactions, xp boosts and other disgusting modern day gaming money grabbers, you have to support this game and the studio behind it.
  87. fluff_etc
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    One of the games of the decade. Beautiful presentation and meticulous attention to detail all around.

    A testament to what a studio can accomplish when understanding the source material and what the community wants. So much love and passion has been poured into this game. It's simply fantastic.
  88. Kikookikaboo
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BG3 is a game like there aren't a lot done in modern times.

    - Incredible scope
    - No locked behind payewall content
    - Insane number of choices you can take in your playthrough, with real gameplay consequences
    - Number of possible outcomes provided on quests, or dialogues is insane. There is no real way if failing a quest, I ou to provide a different outcome
    - fully voiced dialogues
    - you can speak with whichever animal, or even corpses, and get dedicated fully voiced dialogues
    - 150h+ of cinematic content
    - 17000 potential iterations and choices you can take that provide with differing endgame
    - the companions all have interesting backstories, and you are fully immersed in fulfilling their companion quests.

    It's just... Insane

    Also, the 5e adaption is on point.. While not fully in line with 5e, they added homebrew rules that provide tons of fun. Despite being turn based, the fights are quick (quicker than DoS2).

    It's just insane.

    Hope the story holds at endgame    … Expand
  89. TecnoLOLgia
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    It's not about the graphics... It's not about the turn-based gameplay...
    It's about the magnificent story... It's about the freedom to play, to use the scenario to your advantage, to create your strategy, to choice your path and deal with the consequences...
    Your money worth here, A huge game with a immense replay factor. I recommend this game to everyone, it's a must to play, (or a    It's not about the graphics... It's not about the turn-based gameplay...
    It's about the magnificent story... It's about the freedom to play, to use the scenario to your advantage, to create your strategy, to choice your path and deal with the consequences...

    Your money worth here, A huge game with a immense replay factor. I recommend this game to everyone, it's a must to play, (or a must to try play) even to who don't like of turn-based RPG.    … Expand
  90. arthurmlira
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This game is so good I already have 450 hours in and I am still finding new content
  91. Kaldrith
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to the haters. This game got me addicted since it released and I can't put it down. Game of the Year 2023.
  92. Doogaloo
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Larian seriously knocked it out of the park with this one. A work of serious creative passion
  93. Nivaech
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Great game that surprises more and more with each passing hour. The presentation of the story, the characters, the visuals, the dialogue and, most importantly, the role-playing component - everything here is done on some almost unattainable level.

    This game reminded me why I once fell in love with video games.
  94. PedroIvo
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráfico muito bonito.
    Batalhas muitos boas.
    A história te prende e cada escolha pode ter levar a um resultado totalmente diferente.
    Jogo espetacular!!!    … Expand
  95. jmachol
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I've got 110 hours in Wrath of the Righteous, and there are some things in that game I wish this one had such as class progression explanation/visualization up front. However, nearly everything else in this game has been wonderful in my 30 hours played so far. I'm still only part way through Act 1 on Tactician as a D&D novice, but there's just so much there for a player like me to goI've got 110 hours in Wrath of the Righteous, and there are some things in that game I wish this one had such as class progression explanation/visualization up front. However, nearly everything else in this game has been wonderful in my 30 hours played so far. I'm still only part way through Act 1 on Tactician as a D&D novice, but there's just so much there for a player like me to go through (including each container or shelf... lord help me).… Expand
  96. Ashantai85
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    An excellent rendition of D&D 5e, almost as though you're playing the tabletop with friends and this is the story before you.
    A deep but not over-complex combat system, literally hundreds of choices for classes, species and choices to make.
    And best of all, it's a complete game without in-game purchases or loot boxes. It's a full product released in the condition they said it would be.    An excellent rendition of D&D 5e, almost as though you're playing the tabletop with friends and this is the story before you.
    A deep but not over-complex combat system, literally hundreds of choices for classes, species and choices to make.
    And best of all, it's a complete game without in-game purchases or loot boxes. It's a full product released in the condition they said it would be. Sadly that's all too rare these days.    … Expand
  97. OctavianS
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Larian's Studio deserve to be on top with this game. Finally a complete game without any micro transactions sh*t. 10/10
  98. vnrock
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I have been waiting for this game forever and it has delivered in all categories and some!! Game of the year!
  99. Aplysiidae
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    The game is perfect in every aspect except for one flaw—it's a nightmare for my sleep.
  100. lion1597530
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    the legend of zelda is also good but BG3 is something more different.
    10/10 i think BG3 could be game of the year.
    Not only fun but represent the big breaking thorough of CRPG, the influence is hard to see these decade. Did raise the bar for all past and future CRPG games. Just as swen said in panel from hell, the peak they bring to the game just same as BG2 did as a pioneer before.    the legend of zelda is also good but BG3 is something more different.
    10/10 i think BG3 could be game of the year.
    Not only fun but represent the big breaking thorough of CRPG, the influence is hard to see these decade.
    Did raise the bar for all past and future CRPG games. Just as swen said in panel from hell, the peak they bring to the game just same as BG2 did as a pioneer before.
    Larian is carring the torch and lead us to show what CRPG could be in the future!
    no matter what GOTY for me!    … Expand
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  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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