Baldur's Gate 3

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  1. Parsian
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    60 hours in the game and still not done. This type of game is very daunting and every choice you make from the first few hours in the game will have consequences at the end. If you love Dragon Age Origins and Old School Bioware games, this is the game for you. There is so much content and not only that but the replayability is there when you want to play as the Dark urge, an evil/good60 hours in the game and still not done. This type of game is very daunting and every choice you make from the first few hours in the game will have consequences at the end. If you love Dragon Age Origins and Old School Bioware games, this is the game for you. There is so much content and not only that but the replayability is there when you want to play as the Dark urge, an evil/good character, or even the Origin characters.… Expand
  2. Envenom
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. Larian has created a wonderful video game that perfectly encompasses the table top DND experience. They created a deep, story rich, feature complete game without all the live service crap that every other developer seems to try to shove down players throats. Get lost in it, enjoy. This is a rare gem that every RPG fan needs to play.
  3. Platinum_Rabbit
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Indy studio blows AAA studios out of the water with this epic that will in all likelihood shake and mold the gaming industry for the next decade to come.

    While I never was a fan of turn based strategy or RPG style games. Baldur’s Gate 3 early access got me to open my eyes to it. With the full games release, I’m now completely sold on the idea. But BG3 goes so much further than that. The    Indy studio blows AAA studios out of the water with this epic that will in all likelihood shake and mold the gaming industry for the next decade to come.

    While I never was a fan of turn based strategy or RPG style games. Baldur’s Gate 3 early access got me to open my eyes to it. With the full games release, I’m now completely sold on the idea.

    But BG3 goes so much further than that. The story is extremely compelling, the character development is shockingly good, and the full gameplay experience is extremely optimized.

    While DnD interested me, I’ve yet to play a real table top game of it in my life. Primarily focused on video games, I found this to be a good chance to explore the world of DnD in a format I’m more comfortable with. That’s what got me into the early access. And the early access did the rest.

    100 hours into the game since release with another 120 spent in early access and I’ve beat the game once on a semi-rushed through play though on the easiest difficulty option. If you’re the kind of RPG player who strives to tick off ever possible quest line, you will easily sink over 200+ hours into a single plaything and still not be able to explore all the game has to offer because of branching story paths that you get to choose.

    The combat (while not for everyone) is easier to understand than other CRPG’s I’ve tried now. I’d recommend you okay in easy (it’s still plenty hard).

    The visual aspects are stunning as the characters feel very alive. I think this is from the motion capture they used on peoples faces. But everything works very well together. And don’t get me started on the beauty of Baldur’s Gate itself.

    This game is amazing and even though in a total 220 hours deep into it, I plan on playing it for years to come.    … Expand
  4. MackyLewis
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    A Game that Truly Delivers! With its outstanding content, exceptional gameplay, and remarkable graphics, this title stands out in today's gaming landscape. The story is incredibly intricate and compelling, urging players to dive back in and experience it all over again. One could say that a new benchmark has been established. But you could also say a game that returns to old roots, how aA Game that Truly Delivers! With its outstanding content, exceptional gameplay, and remarkable graphics, this title stands out in today's gaming landscape. The story is incredibly intricate and compelling, urging players to dive back in and experience it all over again. One could say that a new benchmark has been established. But you could also say a game that returns to old roots, how a game should be and how games used to be. After years, we finally have a game made genuinely for players and not merely to appease investors. A must-play!… Expand
  5. Undezu
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPGs ever made, on par with the Bioware of old. It takes the cRPG formula but moves it forward for a new audience, with plenty of choice and consequence. If you look at the story, character development, and gameplay mechanics (it uses the D&D action system, not Divinity Original Sin's multiple action system), you will quickly realize that this is more than just "OriginalOne of the best RPGs ever made, on par with the Bioware of old. It takes the cRPG formula but moves it forward for a new audience, with plenty of choice and consequence. If you look at the story, character development, and gameplay mechanics (it uses the D&D action system, not Divinity Original Sin's multiple action system), you will quickly realize that this is more than just "Original Sin 3" and love it for it.… Expand
  6. BMXTUCKER
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not giving it a 10/10 on principle. Although it deserves praise for that. I'm giving it a 10/10 because this is the most enjoyable game I've played in a decade. I haven't looked forward to getting home from school/work for a video game since I was in high school. There's an incredible amount of freedom given to the player directly. The videogame somehow is delivered in a finished package in a state that plays just like a game of 5e at the table. Every time I've asked myself, "I wonder if I can...?" and saved the game before attempting the thing, I've been able to do it.

    The voice acting is filled with passion and joy for the project, the art and animation is a masterwork in it's field as well. The story and all of it's branches (that i've been able to touch on in my 100+ hours of gameplay) have been incredibly well though out, written, and even foreshadowed. All of the characters are incredibly believable as well. They're all... human... regardless of what race they are in game. By that I mean that I can see their personality existing.

    As you delve deeper into the story and begin meeting... important beings... you will come to find that even their characters are believable.

    Then there is the fact that it's just FUN. I am having a blast pushing enemies down into bottomless caverns, blowing them (and myself on a few occasions) up by using fire spells on explosive barrels, and all together just finding cheesy ways of doing things. In act 2, I found a neat chest that was locked and really wanted to lockpick it but since I was sort of stuck in a place with a demonic fog, the rogue couldn't lockpick it. So I picked the entire chest up, put it in my pocket, and walked away with it... gosh I love it.

    I can't even begin to exalt Baldur's Gate 3 enough. It's a fantastic gaming and story telling experience the likes of which we've never seen before and gosh do I hope we see it again.    … Expand
  7. ApoliticalCurse
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The fact bots are raiding it with negative reviews just proves this game is making waves and managed to piss off big fishes in the industry, also many of them come to imprint their political views instead of anything that has to do with the game, pretty funny stuff.

    Anyways, this game really is between 9 and 10, negative reviewers are just the salt to make it tastier.
  8. Ursache101
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the few games with no microtranzactions or unplayable bugs in the first day. Smooth launch and a very good and complete game exceeding all expectations for a C-RPG.
  9. Schoggomatic
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    I've been playing video games for 25 years since I got my snes with 6 years. I am a typical passionate gamer that plays almost every genre of single player games, but my biggest love were always crpgs. It blowed my mind as I played dragon age origins for the first time as it's release. It was my first crpg and I never expirienced the amount of freedom in choosing between so many skills andI've been playing video games for 25 years since I got my snes with 6 years. I am a typical passionate gamer that plays almost every genre of single player games, but my biggest love were always crpgs. It blowed my mind as I played dragon age origins for the first time as it's release. It was my first crpg and I never expirienced the amount of freedom in choosing between so many skills and builds. The story was amaizing and the companions were extremely well written. I also love pillars of eternity and pathfinder games and especially divinity original sin 2 (what is one of my favourites game of all time), but I always missed the intriguing cut scenes and the full voice over. Baldurs Gate 3 is the combination of the deep tactical combat and great world building of divinity original sin 2 with the great and immersive cut scenes and a extremly intriguing story of dragon age origins combined with a stupendous amount of content. But what blows my mind is the amount of detail in every single side mission, side character, little details in the world in regard to the amount of content. This game is so good that I made a metacritic account and wrote my first game critique only to praise this game. My hype was huge after divinity series and the great early acces but they managed to excel my expectations. I played a lot of games the last 25 years in my life but this is the goat with a wide margin for me. Well done larian, every single game from you in the future is an autobuy for me. This studio and fromsoftware are the kings of rpgs and game developement that shows the middlefinger to every soulless copy and paste game from ubisoft, ea, etc. I hope the studio will continue there course and will give us a lot of fantastic experiences in the future !… Expand
  10. Vinbullet
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    A timeless masterpiece. I have nothing but love for the devs over at larian. The depth of this game is beyond anything I've ever experienced from a video game. I find it fun to discover tricks on my own as opposed to other games where I spend many hours watching guides for peak efficiency. I'm excited to see what happens as the modding community grows.
  11. poobius
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    I played this game for years in early access, and while I had a great time, I had resigned it to one of those games that was just far too ambitious of a project to ever see completion. But boy, was I wrong. While the graphics aren’t anything particularly impressive, the storylines are some of the most creative, well-thought and enticing of any game I have ever played. The combat mechanics,I played this game for years in early access, and while I had a great time, I had resigned it to one of those games that was just far too ambitious of a project to ever see completion. But boy, was I wrong. While the graphics aren’t anything particularly impressive, the storylines are some of the most creative, well-thought and enticing of any game I have ever played. The combat mechanics, as well as the roleplay mechanics, are intricate, but somehow also easy to learn as you level up. The characters are flawed and likeable, while the puzzles leave you with a satisfaction that other games lack. I made an account on ketacritic to say this: this is as close to perfect a game as I have ever played.… Expand
  12. jacqueslejambon
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    A carefully crafted and cohesive story, wonderfully voiced conversation, and beautifully rendered environment. What the developpers at Larian Studios did is nothing short of spectacular and deserve the highest of praises.

    The world of Faerun is blooming with details and secrets, dungeons and monsters, love and intrigue, which will leave you sinking hundreds of hours to complete the    A carefully crafted and cohesive story, wonderfully voiced conversation, and beautifully rendered environment. What the developpers at Larian Studios did is nothing short of spectacular and deserve the highest of praises.

    The world of Faerun is blooming with details and secrets, dungeons and monsters, love and intrigue, which will leave you sinking hundreds of hours to complete the campaign.

    This game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  13. dcmarkz
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Este jogo é top demais, bonito, gameplay excelente, história top. Que venham mais desses!!!
  14. Dovahcriiinge
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    An absolutely incredible game and experience. Overall, if it wasn't for Larian themselves, I would likely give this game a 9/10, but just due to the sheer care put into the game as well as the consumer friendly decisions (no microtransactions, no DRM), they deserve the 10/10.

    As far as the game itself, it is a truly remarkable experience. I just finally beat the game after 141 hours    An absolutely incredible game and experience. Overall, if it wasn't for Larian themselves, I would likely give this game a 9/10, but just due to the sheer care put into the game as well as the consumer friendly decisions (no microtransactions, no DRM), they deserve the 10/10.

    As far as the game itself, it is a truly remarkable experience. I just finally beat the game after 141 hours played. Overall, it was just incredible. I have never played a D&D game because I always felt they would pale in comparison. This game reminded me how fun it is to play a character. I spent over 2 hours in character creation alone.

    From the absolutely incredible (perhaps some of the best even) voice acting I have ever heard, an environment that keeps you guessing what's next, and turn-based combat that had me on my toes trying to figure out what to do next at times, this game truly delivers in every way. I loved how it looked, I loved how it played, I loved the story it delivered. To me, the tale of a good RPG is one where you are considering your next character by the end of the first play through. I was considering my next character by the end of the first Act.

    There are some issues, to be clear. Act 3 can be quite buggy. i came across several bugs that at times I would need to reload earlier saves to resolve. But bugs can always be ironed out. A game needs a good core concept or it can never be fixed, and this game has it in droves. The only real criticism of the game itself is that I did feel as though the ending was missing just a bit more, though not nearly as much as some feel. I just feel like the end could have been slightly more fleshed out at certain points. Still, this did not hinder my enjoyment by much at all.

    I'll say this. There is a singular point in the game where you are fighting this individual who you've been having a mental dance with for some time. During this fight, the music because a duet between this person and someone else, and this person literally sings in the song, as you fight them. It is such an incredible and fun and just... unique moment. I cannot recommend this game enough.

    TL;DR - An incredibly beautiful game with dense storytelling, incredible amounts of player choice, combat that will test your mettle (or not if you just choose easier difficulty), and some of the best music and voice acting I have ever heard. If you are interested in a game that has more cutscenes that any game you have ever played and have an interest in turn-based combat, you should absolutely try this game.    … Expand
  15. lakanani
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    No season's pass, no content cut DLC, no battle pass, no obvious cashgrab micro transactions. No forced online for a single player game. Hundreds of hours of content, and infinite replay value.

    10/10
  16. Tacco1306
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Its one of the best games i played, makes a lot of fun (even if i fail a throw)
  17. azzlann
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Hands down the best game I have ever played. The depth of the characters and the interaction with NPCs is like nothing that has ever been created.
  18. diegodrickards
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Finally another epic RPG with storytelling in the vein of Dragon Age and Mass Effect, along with a complex, yet intuitive combat system which rewards creativity while remaining accessible. Really a lot of fun.
  19. Dazza7
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Best CRPG I have ever played hands down. The most I have enjoyed a game in years. Masterpiece
  20. HippieDruid
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I also made an account just to give this game a 10/10. The lack of scummy monetisation, the engaging story and characters, the fun mechanics and gameplay have all made me fall back in love with video games, after more than a decade of slowly declining interest. Awesome game.
  21. DivineRight
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I've completed game in 90 hours and now i'am in my second playthrough, this is beautyful peace of art and i am absolutely love it
  22. Barnibo
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Gigantic game with ton of choices. Very good writing and incredible voice acting. I loved Larian since Divinity Original Sin and glad to see their coronation from so many people.

    CRPGs are not dead ! And let that be a lesson to other to show that you can produce a finished game without day one DLC !
  23. Totti72
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best Fantasy RPGames ever made! I can't believe how good it is in so many aspects. Everyone here giving 0 ratings is either just trolling or trying to downrank the game because he/she doesn't like one specific aspect, that mostly hasn't anything to do with the gameplay or overall quality of the game.
  24. Xerogaming7200
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I have played many kinds of different games, I found which ones i played a lot more than others. I did not find my self playing turn base comabt. Dragon Quest 11 being the only exception.

    I tried the game at a gaming convention when it first became early acess, even with just 20 minutes of playing a was not too impressed to be honest. But now I can truly see how much they changed    I have played many kinds of different games, I found which ones i played a lot more than others. I did not find my self playing turn base comabt. Dragon Quest 11 being the only exception.

    I tried the game at a gaming convention when it first became early acess, even with just 20 minutes of playing a was not too impressed to be honest. But now I can truly see how much they changed quality and gameplay. I had not had this much fun with a game since Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim. If this game dose not win game of the year I dont think anything else could even compete unless starfiled is a absolute banger. Either way, no game this year will top this flawless masterpiece.    … Expand
  25. Mune
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    A masterfully crafted piece of art, characters are captivating, story is amazing, every quest and ACT feels unique, and I can't get myself to stop playing it. It stole my heart and is absolutely one of the games that everyone should at least try.
  26. Fourside99
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I already put in 120 Hours in 9 days of release and im still in my first play through, do with that information what you want

    the game is incredible
  27. Maluph
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    BALDUR'S GATE 3 is so good , for me this is the GOTY ! Good job Larian studios !
  28. Nattilla11
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    No hay palabras suficientes para describir Baldur's Gate 3, es una experiencia que debe vivirse, una ves te sumerges en su mundo no hay salida, solo puedo alabar una obra tan sublime, estamos ante no solo el posible mejor RPG de la historia junto a The Witcher 3, si no ante uno de los mejores videojuegos jamás echos !
  29. scorchrazor
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Feels just as good as BG2 did. Some bugs but they'll be squashed in time. A gold standard for character customisation and story.
  30. LuizFeitosa17
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This RPG is a masterpiece, far superior to the latest releases from large companies, it deserves our recognition.
  31. DrakeBW
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    (NO SPOILERS) I have over 100hours of this game. Startet when it was first released in early beta and seen what Larion has done to the game. The game has just continued to improve over the years and this final release has not disappointed! So many choices, so many different things to do. Not to much hand holding and the possibility to mess up(a very fun part of dnd). I highly recommend(NO SPOILERS) I have over 100hours of this game. Startet when it was first released in early beta and seen what Larion has done to the game. The game has just continued to improve over the years and this final release has not disappointed! So many choices, so many different things to do. Not to much hand holding and the possibility to mess up(a very fun part of dnd). I highly recommend this game to everyone, even those that are not into RPG for the RP reason. The game has challanging fights as well fights where you feel like a god if you plan and prepare correctly.… Expand
  32. killerkid489
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Game of the year!
    What a game! the graphics are stunning!
    I'm new in this genre and realy didnt thought I would like the turned based combat... but its realy good!
  33. DeadBryam
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I don't like turn based RPG, but BG3 it's the best game I've ever played. The game is absurdly good, it has too much content and detail. I love it.
  34. jlyles1
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The best new game I've played in years. I'm not even that fond of turn based combat, but the combat manages to be fun for the most part. What is really special about BG3 are the story and characters. I get classic Bioware vibes while talking to these companions and finding out more about their past. They feel like real people. The story is full of twists and turns and can beThe best new game I've played in years. I'm not even that fond of turn based combat, but the combat manages to be fun for the most part. What is really special about BG3 are the story and characters. I get classic Bioware vibes while talking to these companions and finding out more about their past. They feel like real people. The story is full of twists and turns and can be progressed in so many different ways. The amount of choices in this game is staggering. What makes it even more special is that those choices have long lasting consequences that you might not feel until 40 hours later. All of these things and BG3 still has a level of polish that puts most AAA studios to shame. It might not be, but this SHOULD be the new standard for RPGs.… Expand
  35. LondonLaw
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Awesome. It works in every way possible. This is the benchmark. Gaming studios lost their way, Larian is here to shove them back on the right path, whether they like it or not.
  36. pipizi
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    伟大且令人惊叹的作品，经典CRPG的强势回归，给了我和去年艾尔登法环一样的体验。刚出第一章我的游戏时间就到了80个小时。目前是我心目中的年度最佳，接下来看看星空和装甲核心的发挥了。
  37. imbooh
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    First time playing a game like this and I'm in love. Perfect game! Not many bugs (I found at most one line of dialogue that was not translated and I had to close and open the game to be able to open the forge, other than that), amazing exploration, beautiful graphics (beautiful ShadowHeart), millions of dialogue options , combat even being turn-based is very complex and dynamic. GameFirst time playing a game like this and I'm in love. Perfect game! Not many bugs (I found at most one line of dialogue that was not translated and I had to close and open the game to be able to open the forge, other than that), amazing exploration, beautiful graphics (beautiful ShadowHeart), millions of dialogue options , combat even being turn-based is very complex and dynamic. Game entered with everything in my top 5 favorite games (only losing to Life is Strange)… Expand
  38. Esdroso
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    wonderful game, D&D is part of my life and this game is what gives me the most immersion in tabletop rpg.
  39. fillipeop
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mais uma vez a Larian deu aula para o mundo dos jogos. Sem dúvida BG3 vai marcar a indústria dos games para sempre. Os níveis de detalhes e a liberdade que o jogo entrega são de assustar. Depois que começa a jogar, não dá mais pra parar.… Expand
  40. Oreinu
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Melhor RPG/game que joguei! É perceptível o carinho dos desenvolvedores por esse jogo. Uma obra prima que transcende os videogames.
  41. viniapenas
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best - if not the best - RPG's that i've ever played. Such a masterpiece.
  42. LordB
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Mass Effect Trilogy and the first Dragon Age were my favorite games for over a decade thanks to their well written and charming characters and enjoyable gameplay. Never thought I would get that sort of feeling from a game ever again honestly. Was running out of love and passion for the genre slowly but surely. With Baldur's Gate 3. Not only did it reignite my passion but it became myMass Effect Trilogy and the first Dragon Age were my favorite games for over a decade thanks to their well written and charming characters and enjoyable gameplay. Never thought I would get that sort of feeling from a game ever again honestly. Was running out of love and passion for the genre slowly but surely. With Baldur's Gate 3. Not only did it reignite my passion but it became my favorite game of all time. The story, THE CHARACTERS like Karlach my beloved Tiefling sweetheart, Shadowheart, ASTARION MY BRO. I just love the cast of characters. **** you Wyll) This game despite it's early bugs is a masterpiece in gaming and to me. My new favorite game of all time. Baldur's Gate 3.… Expand
  43. samsouza1
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Larian não decepciona nunca! comecei a amar rpg após conhecer divinity, agora eles entregam mais uma obra prima.
  44. PeJ
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I am a 44 years old fan.

    I played the first game + addon I played the second one + addon. And .... AT LEAST after 20 years of waiting, here is my BG3. And what a game ! What a classical RPG. Spending 1 h to create my character with spells, skills. And, discover again Faerun Kingdom. This game is just perfect. Of course graphisme are not SOOO fantastic (compare to    I am a 44 years old fan.

    I played the first game + addon
    I played the second one + addon.

    And ....

    AT LEAST after 20 years of waiting, here is my BG3.

    And what a game !
    What a classical RPG.

    Spending 1 h to create my character with spells, skills.
    And, discover again Faerun Kingdom.

    This game is just perfect.
    Of course graphisme are not SOOO fantastic (compare to FF16).
    But it'sd clean, it's natural.

    It's just a real pleasure to spend soem time with this game.

    I Highly recommand all RPG fan to buy this game.

    Avoid this game is a mistake    … Expand
  45. Piponce
    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. Shame on you, negative reviews are for broken games and ones with ridiculous monetization.
    Basically one of the GOAT
  46. Rafixx
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    i love RPG, i love D&D, i play RPG games, and Baldur's Gate 3 is the best of the best!
    GAME OF THE YEAR!!
  47. Mojofingerz
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Best game to come out in years imo!!
    It works, has no paywall, and has hundreds of hours of content.
    For once in years I don't feel like I am being treated as a beta tester for a AAA game. Diablo 4 cost more money and had 4 to 6 hours of main storyline gameplay. This industry has gotten out of control and treats the community like cash cows, providing uncompleted products at a    Best game to come out in years imo!!
    It works, has no paywall, and has hundreds of hours of content.

    For once in years I don't feel like I am being treated as a beta tester for a AAA game.

    Diablo 4 cost more money and had 4 to 6 hours of main storyline gameplay.

    This industry has gotten out of control and treats the community like cash cows, providing uncompleted products at a premium price. Then they add a whole bunch of paywalls to new content and items.

    Buy this game folks. Vote with your money and don't buy the next AAA game from companies like EA who have significant predatory business practices. Show these companies we don't want to pay hundreds of dollars to play a game.    … Expand
  48. Kyrans
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Great game in every aspect, story and gameplay.
    Larian managed to make a wonderful RPG game.
  49. Silter
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Despite the roughness of act 3, this is perhaps one of the best games I've ever played.

    My only gripe is the way this game ends. It just kinda drifts into the aether. You beat the last boss, get 2 minutes of your companions talking about their plans, and that's it. Roll credits, time to go home. You get a massive, rich story in a world filled with mystery and magic while being taken on    Despite the roughness of act 3, this is perhaps one of the best games I've ever played.

    My only gripe is the way this game ends. It just kinda drifts into the aether. You beat the last boss, get 2 minutes of your companions talking about their plans, and that's it. Roll credits, time to go home. You get a massive, rich story in a world filled with mystery and magic while being taken on a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns for the ending to just say "Congrats, you did it."

    Even if the ending ends up teasing you, the journey is more than worth it. Just don't expect to feel "Done" when you've completed it, in more ways than one.    … Expand
  50. haerion
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I really admire games coming from Larian Studio. Divinity 2 has made a golden standard for cRPG to me. This game with all its mechanics, different approaches to every encounter, the conversations and questline was just perfect. Obviously there were some minor issues on the way, but nothing gamebreaking. I feel same but even better for Baldur's Gate 3. It is awesome game with great andI really admire games coming from Larian Studio. Divinity 2 has made a golden standard for cRPG to me. This game with all its mechanics, different approaches to every encounter, the conversations and questline was just perfect. Obviously there were some minor issues on the way, but nothing gamebreaking. I feel same but even better for Baldur's Gate 3. It is awesome game with great and polished mechanics and a really good storyline. I am over 80 hours into it in just 11 days of gameplay and I am loving every part of this game. Strong recommendation and a GOLDEN STANDARD for any future game coming from any greedy and complaining studio.… Expand
  51. SpectralCeltic
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Best Arpg ever. Its crazy how the story keeps you playing forever. Cant grt out of my head this game when Im out of it. Thanks Larian for this piece of art. Industry, take note on how to develop a game with no **** drm and listening at the community. Lariat studios pissed on you.
  52. PKzinn
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    O Jogo é maravilhoso e cheio de detalhes incriveis e momentos emocionantes , simplesmente sensacional ...
  53. LucIow
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    what a game, i must say.
    a game with so many possibilities, that it will leave you speechless, and not only that, it also
    have some beautiful graphic, good sounds, and some lovely, and epic music. we get to make our own adventure, with the costume character, with so many possibilities, all the way to the gender specific options. we also have so many different options with classes, and    what a game, i must say.
    a game with so many possibilities, that it will leave you speechless, and not only that, it also
    have some beautiful graphic, good sounds, and some lovely, and epic music.
    we get to make our own adventure, with the costume character, with so many possibilities, all the way to the gender specific options.
    we also have so many different options with classes, and subclasses, and there is all kind of different magic, and all kind of weapons, and armor, we got play with.
    and the top of all that, you can talk to so many NPCs, and even animals.
    You can really feel the love that has been put into this game!    … Expand
  54. IDarkVin
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Baldur's gate 3 is one of the best games I've ever played in my life. it has a super interesting story line, incredible dialogues and companions with an interesting background that makes you want to explore and get to know them better
  55. camiloflumignan
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 sempre foi uma preocupação grande para os jogares antigos da série, pois tinhamos muito receio da questão da jogabilidade em turnos.
    Também ficamos receosos com a questão do jogo ficar muito parecido com DOS2.
    Não só estávamos errados, como o jogo excedeu todas as expectativas. Parabéns à Larian por entregar finalmente um jogo feito com carinho para os fans novos e    Baldur's Gate 3 sempre foi uma preocupação grande para os jogares antigos da série, pois tinhamos muito receio da questão da jogabilidade em turnos.
    Também ficamos receosos com a questão do jogo ficar muito parecido com DOS2.
    Não só estávamos errados, como o jogo excedeu todas as expectativas. Parabéns à Larian por entregar finalmente um jogo feito com carinho para os fans novos e antigos.
    Muito Obrigado!    … Expand
  56. madrahl
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Best rpg game I played , great story , graphics , setting , lore ,immersion , extensive character creation with a lot of classes , races, backgrounds, great companions.

    The combat of this game is turn based and I know a lot of people don't like this type of gameplay, I was also one of those persons but give the game a try because after playing it grew on me , the game is very complex and    Best rpg game I played , great story , graphics , setting , lore ,immersion , extensive character creation with a lot of classes , races, backgrounds, great companions.

    The combat of this game is turn based and I know a lot of people don't like this type of gameplay, I was also one of those persons but give the game a try because after playing it grew on me , the game is very complex and requires understanding, you have a lot of decisions to make with many outcomes , you can be good , evil , or neutral.
    Perfect game to roleplay in the forgotten realms of dungeons and dragons. This is one of those game that is marked as a "must play" no microtransactions and very good devs. Final review score 10 enjoy :)    … Expand
  57. kasimOG
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    One of the most thoughtful games I've ever played. Every combat encounter is different and creativity is rewarded! I've played 30+ hours since it released and cannot wait to play more. Having played nearly every RPG made in the past twenty years, I can easily say this is the best by far (followed by Witcher 3, Mass Effect (1-3), NWN 1 and BG 1. It feels like I'm a teenager againOne of the most thoughtful games I've ever played. Every combat encounter is different and creativity is rewarded! I've played 30+ hours since it released and cannot wait to play more. Having played nearly every RPG made in the past twenty years, I can easily say this is the best by far (followed by Witcher 3, Mass Effect (1-3), NWN 1 and BG 1. It feels like I'm a teenager again discovering the magic of a playing the stories I've read and imagined since childhood.… Expand
  58. Joker_3324
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The best Game of the year. Mecanics, story, everything is fantastic in this game.
  59. Lezazpi
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    great game. no dlc , no paid to win , no loot boxes just a full game.
    Thank you so much , im enjoying every bit.
  60. MDMarcaum
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    10/10 O jogo é sensacional com historias profundas, D&D 5.0 agregou muito me sinto em uma mesa de RPG de fato! Sensacional o game nunca vi nada igual vale muito a pena jogar é viciante!
  61. rafalemida2
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    primeira vez que venho dar um review para um game... é tao bom que tive a satisfação em escrever
  62. Bea1
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Best main story
    Best Side Qeusts
    Best soundtrack
    Best Game-play
    Good Graphics

    This game is legendary
  63. TheSatanist
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Amazing game with an amazing delivery of story, combat and excitment. Besides the fact this feels like the first "complete", non predatory (with **** DLCs, MT and cut-content) game in ages, it's just super fun to play. Every step through the story feels rewarding, the cutscenes are well written and playing the game in a group of friends or with your partner scales up the fun even more.
  64. wsheath99
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Every few years is a game that completely captures me, and this is the first one in quite some time.
  65. Alinagamergirl
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Best RPG I've ever played,great immersive story,graphics,great addictive gameplay this game has it all,larian have raised the bar very high and shown that a great complete game can be made with no compromises.
  66. Redemp
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    I've got about 60 hours into the game. At this point it's become a breath of fresh air. The story from all aspects seems gripping and compelling. Gameplay is challenging and fun. No shop aka micro-transactions. Looking forward to sinking in a few hundred more hours. Game deserves all the praise its received.
  67. Pangare
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    A trully masterpiece.
    A delightfull D&D CRPG made with passion and enthusiasm.
  68. roseytone
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    My best friends had gotten me into D&D, then into Divinity 2. Having my two most favorite things combined, I had high expectations and Larian delivered 110%. Having 70 hours on my save, I can confidently say this game deserves Game or the Year without a doubt. Now my friends and I explore the Forgotten Realms in a faithful, story-rich and beautiful game that is Balder’s Gate 3.
  69. Rain0
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played
    Baldurs Gate 3 is an huge and amazing game, especially compared to horrendous movie games like FF16 crap
    (final fantasy 16 it was a terrible piece of crap, especially if in comparison with this)
  70. Duplo
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeux de la décennie.
    Futur GOTY 2023 sans aucun doute.
    .................................................
  71. Toasterbrave
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    The writing is simply amazing and every character you meet is interesting. It's one of the best RPGs ever made. In a world full of micro transactions and incomplete buggy games ,Baldur's gate 3 is a breath of fresh air.
  72. fbb927
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Incredible game, and I don't even play turn-based. Remarkable effort from the devs that clearly shows in every department.
  73. Jasea88
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Awesome RPG with tons of contents
    This wonderful adventure is able to immerse yourself into a fascinating fantasy world, with an intriguing story and a truly complex but satisfying gameplay.
    Recommend, especially if you love the genre
  74. vthebeatles
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Aren't masterpieces like divinity, divinity original sin 2 enough to prove Larian Studio's talent?
    I do not appreciate the story Baldur's gate 3 is it a new standard or not? But if we don't consider it as a role model in game development, then we will have junk games like ubisoft, overwatch 2
  75. SonjoDeRue
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Un piccolo miracolo, se non per il gioco in sé (comunque di livello altissimo, con dialoghi stupendi e divertente sia dal lato gestionale RPG che da quello tattico del combattimento), anche per la ventata di aria fresca che ha portato sul mercato, mantenendo e superando le aspettative promesse. Sicuramente uno dei giochi più interessanti del 2023, ma forse della decade
  76. sterdose
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This game was everything I needed for years, I love every aspect and every possibility there is to do that made me forget how much I missed playing a good rpg, congratulations to Larian, they adopted me from the late Bioware
  77. Izzei
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 isn't just a game, it's unforgettable. 10/10. I love every second. i've beaten the game now and I played a druid to level 12. I want MORE storyline and more romance. Would love to have a way to explore upper city after the game "ends" and a some more side quests and selling things and photos. LOVE it. Best game I've ever played.
  78. dho_01
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    First time playing CRGP point and click and first time playing Larian Studios games and i love it well done
  79. heyandriu
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    El juego que más estoy disfrutando en muchos años. A cada rato tengo ganas de seguir jugando y seguir mi historia
  80. Shevchengol
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thid game made me cry as I have been looking for D&D games for more than 10 years. This is so fulfilling. Thanks to the studio to deliver this fine art for us gamers.… Expand
  81. bledion
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Lo que todos los amantes del rol deseábamos y ha llegado perfecto. Las partidas de DyD que jugabas con tus amigos una tarde ahora las tienes en tu casa y puedes jugar cuanto, cuando y cómo quieras. Larian, os habeis lucido.
  82. Xanath
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I spent 40+ hours in act 1 and enjoyed every second the voice acting is amazing and all the companions are well made, a great game from a great studio.
  83. wlcgames
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. An absolute masterpiece. So much story, beautiful graphics. This is the first time I've reviewed a game, I feel compelled to praise this masterpiece
  84. Jdhrj
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Goty offoododofooororororooorototrorroofifoiifkkfkffkfkfkkfkffkkfkffkfkfkkfkkfk
  85. MattPower
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game.
    Launched with no paywall or microtransaction.
    Has the entire campaign at launch with no terrible battle pass or similar cash grab.
    Played flawlessly from the moment I started the story and have not had an issue.
    Multiplayer is perfect.
    The puzzles are amazing with depth and unlimited ways to solve or move ahead.
    Nothing is off limits.
    Perfect game for me.
  86. MTMAX
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Absolute gem of a game! I have 500+ games on Steam and this one has so many possibilities for how you play and shape the game that you experience in a challenging, yet fun and rewarding way. The fact it isn't glutted with micro-transactions, day one DLC, battlepass, and a unnecessary $70 price tag is quite refreshing. Kudos to Larian!
  87. X-File
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Following suit from the previous games, Baldurs Gate 1, and Baldurs Gate 2, the third installment is an ABSOLUTE masterpiece. This could go down as the greatest video game of all time!
  88. memtndude1
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    They created a very polished game with a vast world. The graphics are great. The storytelling is great. The characters are alive and awesome. I am about 25 hours in and am loving it. It let's you do a lot of different things in different ways. If you're a bard, you can insult people during dialogue to hurt them. I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a premium product from a game.
  89. Zemla
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    honest, quality game without microtransactions. Hopefully this will become the standard.
  90. Azeriel
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Waited 24 years for this sequel and it's absolutely worth it.

    Game of the Decade
  91. Vaako
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This might be the best game I have ever played. This game has officially moved Witcher 3 out of the #1 spot in my personal game rankings. Game of the decade for sure. 11/10
  92. odmirfilho
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Adorei esse jogo, é a experiencia mais proxima de um RPG de mesa que um videogame já chegou. Até pensei que não seria tão bom quanto BG1 e BG2, mas conseguiu me superar. Dificil algum jogo tirar o Goty de 2023 de baldurs gate 3.
  93. Jippe89
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Is this a technical flawless game? No, the inventory is bad, changing party members more trouble than it should be, and the camera can be funky.

    Except those nitpicks? It's a brilliant masterpiece!!! It catches the feeling of D&D, without trying to be a TTRPG. The pacing is good, the world is beautiful, voice acting is excellent, quest design is engaging, the story is GOOD, the    Is this a technical flawless game? No, the inventory is bad, changing party members more trouble than it should be, and the camera can be funky.

    Except those nitpicks? It's a brilliant masterpiece!!! It catches the feeling of D&D, without trying to be a TTRPG. The pacing is good, the world is beautiful, voice acting is excellent, quest design is engaging, the story is GOOD, the companions are fantastic(!), and so on.

    Is this a game for everyone? No. But it is an experience for most.    … Expand
  94. reloaded689
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Hands down the best Video game ever made, and should be the new standard for all developers.
  95. banhmi
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Gotta love, a reasonable expectation of a delivered product without dlc's and add on's for what should be a working delivered full content for shock, a AAA price that delivers. Expectations of a finished product for the AAA game for the price paid? *shock Features to fix the game not hidden behind paywalls?!? no nickel and diming for features that should have been from the beginning?!?Gotta love, a reasonable expectation of a delivered product without dlc's and add on's for what should be a working delivered full content for shock, a AAA price that delivers. Expectations of a finished product for the AAA game for the price paid? *shock Features to fix the game not hidden behind paywalls?!? no nickel and diming for features that should have been from the beginning?!? Anyway, Good Job Larian good job.… Expand
  96. GenericJoe
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    A breath of fresh air amidst an overall decline in game quality.
    The best rpg I have played in the past 20 years and it may be the best I ever have.
  97. svonton
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I haven't played the original Baldur's Gate series, so I can't judge this game from this perspective, but I played Divinity (and completed it as well), so I can probably say if it is a good game or not, and the short answer is yes. This game is a huge step forward compared to previous Larian games in terms of cinematic quality, story telling, and the plot itself. But let's dive into theI haven't played the original Baldur's Gate series, so I can't judge this game from this perspective, but I played Divinity (and completed it as well), so I can probably say if it is a good game or not, and the short answer is yes. This game is a huge step forward compared to previous Larian games in terms of cinematic quality, story telling, and the plot itself. But let's dive into the review and speak in detail about all aspects of the game. First character creation (yeah, many people talk about it, but I also want to say my small part). Character creation in this game is not about a huge amount of sliders to create a detailed version of yourself or some celebrity (yeah, the boobs slider is missing), but this game is about picking the right class that will fit your race and also ability scores and backgrounds to create your own imbalanced hero of the DND world. That will also affect the variants of dialogs that will be available or not and, as a result, open or close possible ways to complete the whole game. Also, companionship is another important moment that can change as your playstyle and story change because each of them has their own class, race, background, and so on. As a result, even at the start of a game, there can be many layers of complexity that can intimidate players (or not, if you're kind of lazy). Plot branching is another key aspect that can be enjoyed by casual good-story lovers. You can be a bad guy who just wants to get some money or a hero who can save the world (or destroy it because it's funny). Additional features that can increase immersion are good cinematics with excellent graphics, and all of the dialogs are voiced. The gameplay part is similar to previous games (Divinity), except that all your actions need a dice drop. D20? D6? D4? You take all of them. In all other aspects, gameplay is based on the character that you created and used. Yes, it can be simple RMB clicks on enemies or various combinations of spells used to defeat them. The sound part is also a great part of the game; the music is well suited to actions on the screen, and the final musical theme also has good sound. In the final part, let's talk about some issues or bugs that I noticed during my playthrough. Minor visual artifacts in cutscenes closer to the final part of the game are OK; just compare it to the first half that does not contain bugs (thanks to early access) so that problem will be fixed. Another bug is more complicated and related to enemy AI that cun stuck and during the combat just stand and dont do any actions yeah its ok and make battles more easily but it increase time as well because game try to make enemy attack but them desagree with game and just stand and take our time. The last part is kind of strange: there is a moment in the game (trying to tell it without spoilers) where you can refuse the help of a character and say that you're going to do it in another way, and your companion can say that you use an item to rescue another character (and what strange things she can say even if you don't have this item), so in case you don't have the required item, you can get stuck in a location because you don't have it and refuse the offer of another charter, so the one solution is to reload the previous save. So to whom will I recommend this game? Probably to everyone who is not scared of turn-based combat and wants a very well-crafted story with various ways to be told.… Expand
  98. vjvirus51
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The best CRPG of all time. A masterpiece and a example how to dev a game. Congrats Larian.
  99. Luper
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    After 23+ years of playing games, I think I finally have an answer to what my favorite game of all time is:

    - Unbelievable voice acting and facial animations during dialogue. The writing is incredible. The characters are so likeable, from main questline characters to a random cow on the side of the road. I have the attention span of a gnat, but not 1 conversation in this game has lost    After 23+ years of playing games, I think I finally have an answer to what my favorite game of all time is:

    - Unbelievable voice acting and facial animations during dialogue. The writing is incredible. The characters are so likeable, from main questline characters to a random cow on the side of the road. I have the attention span of a gnat, but not 1 conversation in this game has lost my attention for more than 5 seconds.

    - Your choices matter, and not in the Tod Howard sort of way. The game totally changes depending on your choices of which there are countless. It makes you want to play through the entire game multiple times just to experience how different each playthrough is.

    - Tactical, turn-based combat with so many different ways to approach any given encounter. The difficulty can vary drastically depending on your plan going into a fight, and there is a massive amount of freedom in how you choose to exploit an enemies weaknesses if you are willing to look for them.

    - The character creation and class system is deep, and only becomes deeper as you level up and unlock more skills and traits for your characters. Each class can showcase it's own utility in all things including combat, world traversal and dialogue. Every character in your party will have their uses depending on the situation.

    - The story is phenomenal from start to finish. It initially makes you feel somewhat insignificant as an entity in a massive world with so much going on around you, yet also makes your decisions for you and your party feel important and impactful to the world you inhabit. There are twists you don't expect, as well as tough decisions to make that can drastically change your playthrough. And the game is paced beautifully as it slowly builds and builds in tension and intrigue.

    Overall this game is probably the most shockingly good game I've ever played. I haven't tried any of the previous instalments in the series, and I had hardly heard of it up until it released this month. But it has ended up, in my mind, being a must-win for game of the Year, even in a year with so many great games being released. This is a special piece of media made by people that clearly truly care about what they have made and they deserve all the success they are having for it.    … Expand
  100. orvisdlime
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Its just very thought out and the freedom of possibility is just nuts. I keep thinking im done with the act 1 map and boooommmm there is more
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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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