Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. karlstad
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    When you buy the game, you unlock all content. No micro-transaction like in every Blizzard game.
    THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE AN RPG! GameOfTheYear23, easily!
  2. mexasa
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    One of the best games I have played in a while. I really had a fun playing playing this game. It has some problems like performance issues bugs etc but I those are forgivable and not game breaking. I am sure they will fix those very soon. The only reason I give 9 is because of the act 3 and the ending it provides. You might have seen some "cut" content on the internet and the ending reallyOne of the best games I have played in a while. I really had a fun playing playing this game. It has some problems like performance issues bugs etc but I those are forgivable and not game breaking. I am sure they will fix those very soon. The only reason I give 9 is because of the act 3 and the ending it provides. You might have seen some "cut" content on the internet and the ending really leaves a bad after taste. After playing for more 100 hours you can feel that the ending is really underwhelming and missing. I think the reason for that is they had to release it a month earlier due to starfield. I am not sure when but they will probably make the ending better(probably within this year). Act 1 and Act 2 really increases your expectations about the ending but when you come to act 3 you become very disappointed. I would still recommend the game though because it is very fun to play. I think they made this game very newcomer friendly. You don't need to know anything about dnd to enjoy the game.… Expand
  3. Marvinkingo
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect in every way and in my opinion this game deserves "Game of the year"!
  4. quarker
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    excellent job,before i enjoy bg3,i doubt that i got a "ed" of various games. never found a better game before
  5. OsirisBCN
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    A good game, made with love, spectacular music, the story is incredible giving you the option of how it will continue. Simply the goty
  6. Wildweasle
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    It's ....WOW....the greatest game.
    I played lots of PC games start from Ultima 7. In my 30 years of game life, Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the greatest game i've ever met. The game leads me and lures me with so many interesting things (also sexy things, of course!!). There is no pushing point. All things are fluid and natural.
    And the Larian make the complicate D&D combat system easy to    It's ....WOW....the greatest game.
    I played lots of PC games start from Ultima 7. In my 30 years of game life, Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the greatest game i've ever met. The game leads me and lures me with so many interesting things (also sexy things, of course!!). There is no pushing point. All things are fluid and natural.
    And the Larian make the complicate D&D combat system easy to learn and funny. They made it.
    Overall, it is a perfect fantasy world that I live in. Thank you Larian!!    … Expand
  7. thecasualgameri
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Perfection. Thank you Larian Studios for delivering a game full of passion and love for the world of videogames, role play games, dungeons&dragons and the original legendary Baldur's Gate series. This game is everything it should have been, and even more. A couple of bug in the storyline but so far best game 2023.
  8. 14lukas14
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Some bugs especially in polish version on start (already fixed) and worse episode 3, but still diserve for this 10 imho. Love it
  9. TsukasaHiiragi
    Aug 9, 2023
    6
    Pro's

    Excellent narrative Choices matter True to D&D No micro transactions Great itemization and build options Exploration is rewarded Moddable Con's Buggy! Some areas are unbalanced such as Moonrise Towers Can be frustrating - you've been warned here Faux difficulty aka forcing you to go against 10 - 20 enemies occasionally Limited party options Weak puzzles Camera    Pro's

    Excellent narrative
    Choices matter
    True to D&D
    No micro transactions
    Great itemization and build options
    Exploration is rewarded
    Moddable

    Con's

    Buggy!
    Some areas are unbalanced such as Moonrise Towers
    Can be frustrating - you've been warned here
    Faux difficulty aka forcing you to go against 10 - 20 enemies occasionally
    Limited party options
    Weak puzzles
    Camera angles can be a problem
    Character AI is pretty bad / whilst enemy AI is too good
    Bosses can be cheap and annoying
    Act 2 and 3 feel very rushed

    Now, looking at the cons - which outweigh the pro's here and still giving a positive review? The game's narrative and story telling is on point, many of your choices will matter and that can heavily change your outcome, some areas could be easier..or harder, you might even lose party members or gain new ones.

    Graphics are pretty good, although camera angles occasionally bug out and can cause problems. The greatest issues are all related to either serious bugs, some potentially game breaking such as corrupted save files or minor graphical glitches. Gameplay is great, with high replayability but once again, it isn't a masterpiece here as many have immediately reviewed without getting into the actual meat of the game, and later especially towards Mid - Endgame it becomes frustrating FAST with many encounters opting for numbers vs tactics, such as Moonrise Towers is notoriously difficult, not because of high level enemies? Oh nono, but simply because you'll be facing large scale battles sometimes upwards of 15+ enemies, and if they decide to attack any of your party, you can't survive against it and will cause frustration, even on the easiest difficulty it is without a doubt, souls-like difficulty level here.

    Party options are limited, the idea of playing it 'your' way is false, you still really need your tank and healer especially in difficulty encounters, no matter your level. Another issue, i've personally seen is that AC (Armor level) is broken, you could have AC 20 or even 23, trash mobs will still hit you quite easily just as having someone in cloth armor with AC 15 for example, overall does not feel true to D&D in this respect and probably done to insure some level of difficulty once again, it needs tweaking for sure, because trash mobs 5 levels lower than you, shouldn't be able to hit someone with AC 20 'that' easily, but 9/10 times they'll hit each and every time.

    Overall, Baldurs Gate 3 is a great game but it does require some balancing and mods maybe the solution for that, some upgrades such as animation skipping or increasing enemy turn speed on large encounters is absolutely necessary because they can take way too long. ACt 2 and 3 are significantly more rushed and have considerably more bugs, this is part of the problem as all the reviews are just for act 1 without really getting into the meat of the game, once Larian fixes many of these issues then I'd increase my rating, but out of the gate its clear it was released too early from EA to capitalize on Diablo 4's failure.    … Expand
  10. Thunderthda
    Aug 12, 2023
    6
    Very good game, a solid as **** 9 in Act 1, falls off super hard to the point of insufferable to play at points from Act 2 onwards with horrible bugs ranging from extremely annoying to straight up game breaking, you can really tell that after Act 1 there was basically 0 testing.
    Typical Larian awful storytelling but still serviceable and with very cool, high points, but same as the    Very good game, a solid as **** 9 in Act 1, falls off super hard to the point of insufferable to play at points from Act 2 onwards with horrible bugs ranging from extremely annoying to straight up game breaking, you can really tell that after Act 1 there was basically 0 testing.
    Typical Larian awful storytelling but still serviceable and with very cool, high points, but same as the gameplay aspect, in Act 2 it falls off super hard but at least this does recover once you have spent a while on Act 3.
    You will enjoy the game, you will have fun with it, and at points you will also want to uninstall it because of the insufferable bugs, and I just honestly hope you don't lose a save to them.
    Update: After playing the ending of the game I can't do anything but bring the score even lower. The last "boos fight" and the entire area before it is the worst garbage you will have to suffer in the game, and the ending is release ME3 levels of atrocity.    … Expand
  11. arthaxs
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    60 hours in, having a blast. Absolute nerdgasm! Of course I can find cons on this game (sometimes clunky camera, for someone a weird animations of main character in cinematics) but hey, when you have a game which is 11/10 it makes it 10/10, right?
    It's a must have in your collection. I'm so excited during the first playthrough about my other playthroughs as I see how many options and    60 hours in, having a blast. Absolute nerdgasm! Of course I can find cons on this game (sometimes clunky camera, for someone a weird animations of main character in cinematics) but hey, when you have a game which is 11/10 it makes it 10/10, right?
    It's a must have in your collection. I'm so excited during the first playthrough about my other playthroughs as I see how many options and role-playing aspects you can get in this game. And that is indeed a rarity in these times of remakes, sequels for sequels, etc..

    GO FOR IT, don't wait.    … Expand
  12. moodr0w
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Probably the only game of all time that most closely matches the definition of the RPG genre.

    1. A monstrous (in the best possible way) amount of mechanics. 2. A huge hand-crafted world that generates an incredible amount of events. 3. Absolutely enchanting soundtrack by Borislav Slavov. 4. Perfectly written script, dialogues, etc. 5. At the start, the game is perfectly optimized    Probably the only game of all time that most closely matches the definition of the RPG genre.

    1. A monstrous (in the best possible way) amount of mechanics.
    2. A huge hand-crafted world that generates an incredible amount of events.
    3. Absolutely enchanting soundtrack by Borislav Slavov.
    4. Perfectly written script, dialogues, etc.
    5. At the start, the game is perfectly optimized and polished.
    6. NO **** TRANSACTIONS.    … Expand
  13. BerkKaragul
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    It's simply a masterpiece. YOU HAVE TO PLAY IT! It's not only the best CRPG available, but also one of the greatest games ever created.
  14. Teheiron
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This game is brilliant! I love Faerun and not even one game has come close to portraying this world so well to me as the Baldur's Gate series. And you know what? BG3 is the best at doing it. The game is full of interesting characters, situations, and tactical battles, which makes me want to play more, and more. I am about 170h's into the game, and it's still my first playtrough. And youThis game is brilliant! I love Faerun and not even one game has come close to portraying this world so well to me as the Baldur's Gate series. And you know what? BG3 is the best at doing it. The game is full of interesting characters, situations, and tactical battles, which makes me want to play more, and more. I am about 170h's into the game, and it's still my first playtrough. And you know what? I just cannot wait for my next session with this diamond. Most games nowadays bore me pretty fast. Even the best triple AAA titles often cannot satisfy me enough, they are simply boring because of repetitiveness. Even the great God of War had this effect on me. Here every battle is different, every situation can be approached differently, and every dialog can be played in multiple ways.

    I could go on, and on like this but you get my meaning. If you like Larian latest games, then there is simply no way that you will not like BG3.

    There are some minor technical problems (many of which fixed already me), but they do not matter if take the whole game into account.    … Expand
  15. Damashi
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    An absolutely incredible rpg! From the dialogue to the characters to the horror to the humor it's all incredible. Please support this game, and Larian Studios. Larian made a 200 hour long COMPLETE game with full voice acting, fully mo-capped with dynamic camera angles, and unreal levels of freedom and reactivity, and they did it without any dlc, micro-transactions, loot boxes or any scummyAn absolutely incredible rpg! From the dialogue to the characters to the horror to the humor it's all incredible. Please support this game, and Larian Studios. Larian made a 200 hour long COMPLETE game with full voice acting, fully mo-capped with dynamic camera angles, and unreal levels of freedom and reactivity, and they did it without any dlc, micro-transactions, loot boxes or any scummy AAA tactics. If you wanna spite corporate suits that demand more money while giving you less game, than supporting this game is how you do it. A couple bugs here and there, but they were all very minor, and did not detract from my enjoyment of the game at all.… Expand
  16. Teela
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Divinity Original Sin 2 is my all time favourite RPG and BG3 raised the bar on every level. At least for my first 15h experience.
  17. rinshun
    Aug 20, 2023
    5
    Overrated.

    Despite the game boasting extensive content, numerous dialogues come across as incongruous. For instance, opting to remain idle prompts an NPC to express gratitude for assistance... Furthermore, the game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly vexing graphical anomalies such as sudden texture pop-ins and murky shadows. The combat mechanics also lack strategic depth.    Overrated.

    Despite the game boasting extensive content, numerous dialogues come across as incongruous. For instance, opting to remain idle prompts an NPC to express gratitude for assistance...

    Furthermore, the game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly vexing graphical anomalies such as sudden texture pop-ins and murky shadows.

    The combat mechanics also lack strategic depth. While a few intriguing elements exist, the majority of it is rather uninspiring.    … Expand
  18. shotgun20201
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Epic game setting a new bar for all other developers. Can't stress enough how great this is as a D&D game. Would love to see community quests and maps and challenges added.
  19. adamgoth28
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best turn-based RPG I have played yet. I played it for almost 100h in early access and now I have played it already for 70h more, can't wait to play it again to see other outcomes of the story. Also I'm amazed by how creative you can be with some solutions to the things you face in the game, it's almost as if they thought of every stupid thing that played might try and said "yeah add it,Best turn-based RPG I have played yet. I played it for almost 100h in early access and now I have played it already for 70h more, can't wait to play it again to see other outcomes of the story. Also I'm amazed by how creative you can be with some solutions to the things you face in the game, it's almost as if they thought of every stupid thing that played might try and said "yeah add it, someone gonna do it for sure".… Expand
  20. Keloxceral
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Honestly, best game this year this game caught me off guard this game better win GOT cause I've played every big release and so far this one has the most replayability and just the most flawless
  21. LiEnfild
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I really love CRPG, and BG3 are fantastic game. Amount of freedom in your actions, spell system. character customization and more - i could tell you a lot of points that i liked in this game, and i don`t remember any actual negative - excellent work Larian!
  22. savien
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    We play with wife on PS5 via split screen. Now we have a lot of new topics to talk together. And we wait for the end of the working day to quickly come home and start playing! The game is very diverse, interesting and beautiful! And we just want to say - many thanks to the developers! This is one of the best games we have ever played!
  23. crnppscls
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    A good solid 9/10. Not a 10 because i loathe 5e. The levelling progression is just so dumbed down compared to something like Pathfinder. It has the same flaws as Solasta in this respect.

    Some of the races have lacklustre bonuses. You can see from their own data that half wood elf is overwhelmingly the most popular race. I feel particularly aggrieved for halflings, half elves make better    A good solid 9/10. Not a 10 because i loathe 5e. The levelling progression is just so dumbed down compared to something like Pathfinder. It has the same flaws as Solasta in this respect.

    Some of the races have lacklustre bonuses. You can see from their own data that half wood elf is overwhelmingly the most popular race. I feel particularly aggrieved for halflings, half elves make better bards, which seems wrong.

    Combat is very good though. It’s difficult to have an unique perspective, it’s the best system I’ve used to date.

    Storytelling is good and the music is appropriate and atmospherIc.
    Great    … Expand
  24. HornyConsuelo
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, Baldur's Gate was already a very famous and important IP for CPRGs, so the bar was high, but Larian did the impossible with this Title, DOS2 was already excellent, but this game is out of this world, congratulations!

    My personal GOTY!
  25. Naiw
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I loved the Divinity games, had this early access for this game for about 2,5 years and only played it a some hour or so.

    Now when released I decided to pick it up for real and I think they did basically everything right, the only complaint I have is that maybe it's a bit difficult to get started after the very very brief tutorial you're basically dumped out in the world with not even    I loved the Divinity games, had this early access for this game for about 2,5 years and only played it a some hour or so.

    Now when released I decided to pick it up for real and I think they did basically everything right, the only complaint I have is that maybe it's a bit difficult to get started after the very very brief tutorial you're basically dumped out in the world with not even the slightest pointer of what to do, this is of course similar to the divinity games as well but it would been helpful if the mechanics was explained a bit more thoroughly.    … Expand
  26. shepherdofgod25
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The best RPG game released ever. It takes cRPG genre on a different level in terms of quality and quantity of contents. Honestly, $60 is too cheap.

    I really hope they continue to make sequels or new titles for DnD games.
  27. Jarod923
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    By far, the best game I have played in so long. Def worth the $60 without a doubt.
  28. Zowert
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    After spending 200 hours from early launch all the way through to the end of the game after release, I can hands down say this is the greatest RPG ever created. If anybody feels differently it is because they do not enjoy the mechanics of D&D. The character customization/creation is incredible. The Story is engaging and well written. The mechanics are exactly what you would expect from aAfter spending 200 hours from early launch all the way through to the end of the game after release, I can hands down say this is the greatest RPG ever created. If anybody feels differently it is because they do not enjoy the mechanics of D&D. The character customization/creation is incredible. The Story is engaging and well written. The mechanics are exactly what you would expect from a D&D game. This is one of the few games that will reach a 10/10 and I'm happy that I was able to play it in my lifetime. Congratulations to Larian Studios you deserve all the love you get.

    Edit: It is is unacceptable that some endings go to black screen with decision made and consequences experienced.. I will keep the 10/10 for my first playthrough however that ending was absolutely, indescribably terrible for my second. 6/10 4 points lost on bad ending.    … Expand
  29. Wunpleum
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I could call it the best RPG ever made! From the lore of Dungeons and Dragons. You could expect a lot of story and lore much more any game could provide you. While the gameplay create by Larian Studios is a masterpiece. It's not like any other typical turn-based RPG but you have to be tactician as well and that gives us more of the excitement than any other turn-based RPG. The story has aI could call it the best RPG ever made! From the lore of Dungeons and Dragons. You could expect a lot of story and lore much more any game could provide you. While the gameplay create by Larian Studios is a masterpiece. It's not like any other typical turn-based RPG but you have to be tactician as well and that gives us more of the excitement than any other turn-based RPG. The story has a lot of freedom for you to adventure forth. You can play 10-20 playthrough without experience the same route and each playthrough can take up to 80-100 hours. This game is enormous.

    Masterpiece 10/10. RPG from now on should look at this game and ask themself, "have we done enough"    … Expand
  30. Nandi
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    A lot of stuff from Early Access was cut of or totally dumbed down on release, in matter of days.
    Game is hand holding now, super easy to the point that battle may have been cut off aswell.
    Things like attribute points for each race, they use to differ, now they don't because its racist I guess. On top of that most of studios effort went to Act 1 which is a bait as it was developed for    A lot of stuff from Early Access was cut of or totally dumbed down on release, in matter of days.
    Game is hand holding now, super easy to the point that battle may have been cut off aswell.
    Things like attribute points for each race, they use to differ, now they don't because its racist I guess.
    On top of that most of studios effort went to Act 1 which is a bait as it was developed for 5 years in Early Access it was a "hint" a "showcase" a "proof" how game should / would be. But it is a lie.
    So, Act 1 being good, Act 2 being mediocre, Act 3 story and environment all stuffed in cramped.
    There is also forced diversity in terms of sex, and I don't mean bisexual romance, I mean how most white men are not only portrayed as bad or weak, they also lack in game. Women are in charge for everything. I am a feminist and I feel like these "revenge" attitudes are just annoying witch hunt that makes games and movies predictable thus boring. It is an age we are living, each has its symptoms, children of the future will facepalm and / or eyeroll when they look upon it.
    Game is more Neverwinter Nights then Baldur's Gate.
    There are not enough diverse environments because diversity was forced elsewhere like I stated above.
    It is still a good game, just not a perfect score like modern marketing professionals would make it.
    There are plenty of bugs, and camera keeps fighting the player.
    Voice acting and music is good. Graphics are good except environment stuff like mountains cliffs etc.
    Anyway, same thing happened to Diablo 4, hype aggressive marketing that makes mindless consumers defend it with their life.
    With few fixes it would be 10/10 but those are not gonna happen.
    8/10    … Expand
  31. Anb
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Too busy actually playing this chad of a game so i am writing filler words for this review
  32. AlKappaccino
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Lovely! Larian packs so much in this. The benchmark for crpgs sits now way higher!
  33. HunTung
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Muito bom a experiência, ótimo jogo. Entrega o que se propuseram a fazer, é um mundo vivo, cheio de consequências, dependendo da sua escolha e tudo esta funcionando bem. Não tem muito o que falar foi a cima da expectativa. Conseguiram trazer a experiência D&D para um jogo, uma dos melhores em trazer isso. (Existe ponto negativo com relação a D&D mas assim ficou mais atrativo para quem nãoMuito bom a experiência, ótimo jogo. Entrega o que se propuseram a fazer, é um mundo vivo, cheio de consequências, dependendo da sua escolha e tudo esta funcionando bem. Não tem muito o que falar foi a cima da expectativa. Conseguiram trazer a experiência D&D para um jogo, uma dos melhores em trazer isso. (Existe ponto negativo com relação a D&D mas assim ficou mais atrativo para quem não conhece e é novo nesse universo)… Expand
  34. nofunaloud
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    fantastic alone, gut busting funny with friends. so many different ways to approach the same problem.
  35. Thumok
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Haven't had so much fun playing a game in a long time. Gripping story, fun and challenging fights, excellent graphics and lots of choices to progress the game. 10/10 well deserved.
  36. hvnk
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Amazing stories, combat design and soundtracks. It is truly one of the best games I have ever played in recent years.
  37. Nickeeu
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games I’ve ever played. I made an account on this site just to say this. Larian studios have created a masterpiece of a game. So much content, lore, and unexpected surprises are in the game and the fact that your past choices in quests effect future quests is truly magical. I’m 90 hours in and I had to take a break because I didn’t want to finish the game already.This is one of the best games I’ve ever played. I made an account on this site just to say this. Larian studios have created a masterpiece of a game. So much content, lore, and unexpected surprises are in the game and the fact that your past choices in quests effect future quests is truly magical. I’m 90 hours in and I had to take a break because I didn’t want to finish the game already. If I could only play one game for the rest of my life, it would be this one.… Expand
  38. Tipper112
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    Baldur's Gate 3 is an enchanting journey that has captured my heart with its captivating world, rich characters, and immersive storytelling. From the moment I stepped foot into the lush landscapes of Faerun, I was entranced by the attention to detail and the depth of the lore. The characters are not mere NPCs, but companions with their own unique personalities, stories and quests, whichBaldur's Gate 3 is an enchanting journey that has captured my heart with its captivating world, rich characters, and immersive storytelling. From the moment I stepped foot into the lush landscapes of Faerun, I was entranced by the attention to detail and the depth of the lore. The characters are not mere NPCs, but companions with their own unique personalities, stories and quests, which made forging connections and forming relationships an integral part of the experience.

    The game's mechanics are a testament to its dedication to Dungeons & Dragons' roots. The intricate dice-based combat system is a delight, offering endless strategies and tactical challenges that kept me engaged for hours on end. The blend of classic RPG elements with modern graphics creates an exciting and immersive atmosphere that's hard to resist.

    However, for all its brilliance, Baldur's Gate 3 stumbles on its path to perfection. The bug-infested landscape of the game mars what could have been an otherwise seamless experience. Glitches, crashes, and odd AI behavior often pulled me out of the immersion, forcing me to pause and restart, disrupting the otherwise captivating flow. For example, one time returning to my camp, one of my companions wished to talk to me. Upon initiating conversation with them, i was scolded by them for a decision I had yet to make, or even have any knowledge of, so a future decision and event was spoiled for me. The companions also all seem to fall in love too easily with the main character, and certain companions never seemed to understand that i wasn't interested in them. After forming a romance with my chosen companion, another said something along the lines of "I see you've chosen someone else" when i never had a romance with that companion in the first place. Things like these add to the frustration and I found them immersion breaking.

    The most significant disappointment lies in Act 3, which feels alarmingly rushed, incomplete and unoptimised with frame rate issues. The promising buildup of the first two acts loses its momentum, and it's painfully clear that there's substantial cut content. Questlines that were hinted at are suddenly left hanging, and the narrative threads become tangled in a way that's difficult to ignore. It's a frustrating experience that makes you wonder if the developers were pressed for time.

    One thing I can't understand is the prevalence of glowing 10/10 reviews. While the potential for a masterpiece is clearly present, the abundance of technical issues and the abrupt, unsatisfying conclusions in Act 3 make it hard to comprehend such high scores. It's disheartening to see these glaring flaws overshadowed by praise, as if the game's issues are somehow invisible.

    In the end, Baldur's Gate 3 is a game that I truly loved playing, and I was genuinely invested in its world and characters. The foundation is undeniably strong, but the bugs and the rushed, incomplete third act prevent it in my opinion from ascending to the ranks of gaming masterpieces. A 7/10 rating feels fitting, acknowledging the brilliance while recognizing the need for improvements. Hopefully these issues will be addressed in future patches, which Larian is known to do.    … Expand
  39. bablaguy
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    It's Larian, after all. One of the few studios left who still make games to make a good game.
  40. lawnder
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Llevo pocas horas de juego pero creo que se va a convertir en uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos :D
  41. V1N1
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Em resumo, BALDUR'S GATE 3 é mais do que um jogo; é uma jornada épica que vai te prender do começo ao fim. Com sua personalização rica de personagens, história envolvente e possibilidades infinitas, este jogo merece um lugar de destaque na coleção de qualquer fã de RPG. Não perca tempo - mergulhe de cabeça nesta aventura magnífica e prepare-se para se perder em um mundo de maravilhas eEm resumo, BALDUR'S GATE 3 é mais do que um jogo; é uma jornada épica que vai te prender do começo ao fim. Com sua personalização rica de personagens, história envolvente e possibilidades infinitas, este jogo merece um lugar de destaque na coleção de qualquer fã de RPG. Não perca tempo - mergulhe de cabeça nesta aventura magnífica e prepare-se para se perder em um mundo de maravilhas e desafios épicos.… Expand
  42. pALUCARDq
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game feels like its worth the $60 and then some. Larian does care about making a good game and AAA game companies should learn from them when it comes to making RPGs
  43. mrshoes
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    So much fun to play. Never been a fan of RPG's or Turn based combat but the visuals and story options and characters and world and choices and everything I didn't mention make it so much fun to play. If i could sacrifice my nuts to forget everything about the game and play it again for the first time. I would.
  44. Magnificent_t
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Sets standard for co-op games. The co-op feature is fully independent, each player can pop-in to the others dialogue and battles. It's also friendly to non-gamers since combat is turn-based, it can be easily learned.
  45. Kludo
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    No encuentro nada malo que decir de este título. Todo lo que hace lo hace de forma correcta y las cosas que importan en un RPG de este estilo las hace de forma brillante. Hacía mucho tiempo que no disfrutaba así de un videojuego de rol.
  46. kevu10
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Buy this game on steam, try it out and if you don't like it you can refund it. YOU WILL NOT REFUND THIS GAME.
    The game-play is so different to what I am used to, I was a bit iffy about it being turn based combat, but once I got into it I learned that its so much more complex. Heaps of YouTube videos out that will explain everything to you in case you don't understand it either.
    I have    Buy this game on steam, try it out and if you don't like it you can refund it. YOU WILL NOT REFUND THIS GAME.
    The game-play is so different to what I am used to, I was a bit iffy about it being turn based combat, but once I got into it I learned that its so much more complex. Heaps of YouTube videos out that will explain everything to you in case you don't understand it either.
    I have been playing it every chance I get since released.
    62hrs of play time.    … Expand
  47. Dividus
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I have not been too much into D&D and it's world before, even though I like fantasy. Initially I also thought the turn based combat is a huge turn off, as I'm not a fan of that gameplay design either. However, watching videos of the early access combat and larians approach to a world building and reactivity within that world is something my heart longed for since the Fallout series. YouI have not been too much into D&D and it's world before, even though I like fantasy. Initially I also thought the turn based combat is a huge turn off, as I'm not a fan of that gameplay design either. However, watching videos of the early access combat and larians approach to a world building and reactivity within that world is something my heart longed for since the Fallout series. You are rewarded for paying attention in both lore and the story itself, your choices carry an immense amount of importance to how the story proceeds. Additional voiced cutscenes with dialogue based on as smth as a little tiny note in a secluded hidden area? insane, there is filled to the brim with things you can miss and this is OK, even better to find something new on a new character! This game is packed with so much stuff and the replayability if you missed something or wanted to try a different approach to quests is insane. The combat is super fun, no fight is the same and scales nicely based on the diffculty, I've tried all of them with seperate playthrough I've started. The companions all have unique personalites and have great stories with all of them feeling like actual people with conviction and ideals. And still they are developing over time, making them do thing different then they would gives them a perspective and they change their ways quite drastically.

    There is so much more to say, but it all boils down to: This game is unique and we will not see in this decade. It opened a whole new world to me that me and my friends are excited to delve in to and Larian should be proud of this beautiful masterpiece they have created. Finally a studio that understands what people want; Because they are just creating a game THEY would want to play. Thank you so much, Larian.    … Expand
  48. Hemmer02
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! This is the first time in my life where I felt like I wanted to give a tip to the developers as the value is far exceeding the price.
  49. Saltingham
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Rare to find a game these days where you pay one price and one price only and get thousands of hours worth of gameplay. Loads of customization on characters amazing story great cutscenes and good looking game. The Big companies need to tanke notice. No massive issues with release it was very smooth. Game of the year if not decade
  50. MattDavi
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    A complete game without microtransactions, that’s completely playable, and is a new standard for RPGs and video games in general, in 2023?!? Miracle, thy name is Larian.

    Baldur’s Gate 3 is a beacon of light is a dark abyss of lazy developers and greedy publishers. Even if you don’t like the genre, you should buy the game, just to support what Larian is doing, but I guarantee, you’ll love    A complete game without microtransactions, that’s completely playable, and is a new standard for RPGs and video games in general, in 2023?!? Miracle, thy name is Larian.

    Baldur’s Gate 3 is a beacon of light is a dark abyss of lazy developers and greedy publishers. Even if you don’t like the genre, you should buy the game, just to support what Larian is doing, but I guarantee, you’ll love the game. What Larian has done is only possible from a studio that listen to their fans, and actually cares about their players. Studios two and three times larger have been crying, because they know they are too lazy to do this, but Larian showed everyone who they are, and they are making the lazy studios look bad.    … Expand
  51. Baarn
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I don't play CRPGs, the turn based gameplay always seemed repetitive and boring to me. I can safely say that Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best games I have ever played. After the prologue, it absorbs you into the D&D universe and does not let you go, because you don't want it to. I would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat.
  52. Couds
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    A must play if you ever played D&D.. and if not also a really good way to enter this world
  53. CitrusFruit16
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I'm a huge RPG fan. My favorite games of all time have always been Bioware classics, like Mass Effect, KOTOR, and Dragon Age. But surprisingly, Baldur's Gate 3 was never really on my radar. I picked this game up on release and... just wow. This may be my new favorite game of all time. The narrative is so strong, the characters unique, and the gameplay is just so enjoyable (even if youI'm a huge RPG fan. My favorite games of all time have always been Bioware classics, like Mass Effect, KOTOR, and Dragon Age. But surprisingly, Baldur's Gate 3 was never really on my radar. I picked this game up on release and... just wow. This may be my new favorite game of all time. The narrative is so strong, the characters unique, and the gameplay is just so enjoyable (even if you don't usually like turn-based games). I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a long and replayable RPG experience.… Expand
  54. chuchipandi2003
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is huge, full of content and with a very high quality. Larian definitively made a good work in this game.
  55. blazerlazer
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece and the only hate is coming from insecure men who cant handle seeing a pixel dong bigger than theirs in a video game. This game really shows that given the time plus tender love & care you can make a game wildly imaginative with immersive battles and story progression.

    Combat - Extremely satisfying, complex and difficult within reason which creates    This game is an absolute masterpiece and the only hate is coming from insecure men who cant handle seeing a pixel dong bigger than theirs in a video game. This game really shows that given the time plus tender love & care you can make a game wildly imaginative with immersive battles and story progression.

    Combat - Extremely satisfying, complex and difficult within reason which creates scenarios where you MUST observe your environment and use it to your advantage

    Lore - The story is of course a complex weave of beautiful monologues and interpersonal relationships that alter the past present and future of your gameplay and personalized storyline.

    Art/Cinematics - Breathtaking cinematics with meaningful dialogue and meaningful story progression, the graphics are simply amazing.

    This game is truly something special. I have logged just about 60 hours since launch and I see easily 200+ hours or more of gameplay left for me.    … Expand
  56. vivo1
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    The fact that anyone would even dare consider this game not being A Masterpiece is just sad for these people
  57. mmaleficarvm
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    An incredibly complete RPG, setting a new standard for the genre in terms of gameplay, story, and especially freedom of player choice. The world is so immersive, interactive, and malleable that it truly feels alive in a way that even MMOs have not managed. The overall quality exceeds even the golden age of Bioware RPGs. It is the best game in the turn based RPG genre of the decade so far,An incredibly complete RPG, setting a new standard for the genre in terms of gameplay, story, and especially freedom of player choice. The world is so immersive, interactive, and malleable that it truly feels alive in a way that even MMOs have not managed. The overall quality exceeds even the golden age of Bioware RPGs. It is the best game in the turn based RPG genre of the decade so far, and it belongs in the conversation of best of all time.… Expand
  58. maurisilver
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    El juego es excelente, en tiempos donde ningún estudio se arriesga por miedo a no generar ingresos y terminan lanzando juegos casi standar y con poca originalidad llego este título que es sumamente arriesgado en su propuesta más de nicho y al hacer un juego con tanta pasión y buscando abracar cada detalle y eso es de agradecer. Ojalá sea elegido como el juego del año. Simplemente una joya.
  59. Vasheen
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Not much to say that hasn’t been said. I’ve spent a dozen hours in just character creation and respec.
  60. Nurddd
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I haven't been this enthralled in a game since Breath of the Wild. Honestly, the amount of care, passion, and creativity that went into this game has me floored. This game has a great combat system from DOS2 and added so much immersion and even more DND inspiration. There are a few bugs here and there (with 3 hotfixes being provided in week 1), but for the sheer amount of content andI haven't been this enthralled in a game since Breath of the Wild. Honestly, the amount of care, passion, and creativity that went into this game has me floored. This game has a great combat system from DOS2 and added so much immersion and even more DND inspiration. There are a few bugs here and there (with 3 hotfixes being provided in week 1), but for the sheer amount of content and immersion it can be overlooked. The auto-pathing can be frustrating at times too, but not enough to ruin the experience. Be prepared to spend hours upon hours on this game because of how fun and compelling the story is.… Expand
  61. krudsy
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    It is very simple: Baldurs Gate 3 is the best (whatever)RPG of the last 3 decades!
  62. 1nolimetangere
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST CRPG!!!!

    But i met a problem.I was romancing Astarion, and I didn't have any romantic relationship with the others, but the ending didn't even have a romantic dialogue with Astarion before Jergal. I re-rolled the ending many times,and it‘s still no romantic dialogue!!!! I really feel heartbroken, it just feels like he left me in the end. I didn't even know if this is a bug. IF THIS IS A BUG！PLEASE FIX IT!!

    Without ending slides is painful enough for me, the lack of dialogue with Astarion makes me more painful!!    … Expand
  63. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I do not like this genre
    but I enjoy playing it
    sooooo much
    I hope other game was well cooked like this
  64. fractionsofdawn
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, all aspects of game are just amazing !!! Larian studios i must admit i was very skeptical about you guys bringing the most favorite game to me of all time back into our lives (BG 1 & BG 2), and i must admit you surpassed my every expectation. U did amazing job on atmosphere, music and story. Its just luring you in always wanting more. I finished my first playthrough andAmazing game, all aspects of game are just amazing !!! Larian studios i must admit i was very skeptical about you guys bringing the most favorite game to me of all time back into our lives (BG 1 & BG 2), and i must admit you surpassed my every expectation. U did amazing job on atmosphere, music and story. Its just luring you in always wanting more. I finished my first playthrough and immediately started a new game, this has not happened to me in 23 years. U must make Icewind Dale ! :))
    I know now there is a studio out there with love and passion for games of this type, and this should definitely be the new standard. Never given a single review of a game my whole life, but u guys deserve it !!!    … Expand
  65. Anguchan
    Aug 24, 2023
    6
    An amazing game, but by god does Act III need to be reworked and rewritten, entirely ruined the game for me, there also are not 100,000 endings as promised.
  66. jaggerjacks
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Some games are beautiful, some are good, some are well-written, some are all about interactivity, some about great lore... But sometimes, rarely, some write the history of the video game industry and set new standards, BG3 being one of them.
  67. Zenren
    Aug 16, 2023
    7
    Baldur's Gate 3 is not a bad game. I would in fact say it's a good game, however in the genre that it exists in, Isometric RPG, it's about average. I think what's happening is that a lot of new players, who have no idea what an Isometric RPG is, are suddenly playing the "cool game" and enjoying it. A lot of the additional mechanics, such as shove, are just out of place and contrite. TheBaldur's Gate 3 is not a bad game. I would in fact say it's a good game, however in the genre that it exists in, Isometric RPG, it's about average. I think what's happening is that a lot of new players, who have no idea what an Isometric RPG is, are suddenly playing the "cool game" and enjoying it. A lot of the additional mechanics, such as shove, are just out of place and contrite. The story is lacking and seriously underwhelming. At times you wonder if you're advancing it at all. In the end come for the novelty, but go play Baldur's Gate I&II for great games!… Expand
  68. East77
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. RPG of the decade. Should be the standard for years to come. Larian made some enemies because of what they accomplished here. This is not an anomaly, this is the standard.
  69. Xalmo43
    Aug 16, 2023
    6
    Most people giving reviews to this game have never actually played it all the way through or are paid advertisers. This game spent more on marketing then it did for development and the heavy astroturfing of sites like this shows. How is it so highly rated? Most have just come along and gave it a 10/10 due to hype, similar to how they did Elden Ring before getting past the first zone TheMost people giving reviews to this game have never actually played it all the way through or are paid advertisers. This game spent more on marketing then it did for development and the heavy astroturfing of sites like this shows. How is it so highly rated? Most have just come along and gave it a 10/10 due to hype, similar to how they did Elden Ring before getting past the first zone The game suffers hard in the 3rd act which is where it falls apart and the devs knew 75% of the playerbase would never reach it. Games like this and Diablo 4 are great reasons to pirate before you buy it or wait for it to go on sale for $10 once the patch's fixed it.… Expand
  70. Adamninja
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Larian studios has meticulously done it again. Not just making the easy choice so far in 2023 for GOTY. But possibly of the last 20 years. A new standard has been made for RPGs.
  71. dominickent
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    larian sets a new aaa standard. get ready for every other greedy tattymilk-drinking publisher to crawl in their shadow
  72. Imaskari
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Great continuation of the series. Complex world, interesting story and intriguing companions. Has everything that Baldur’s Gate game should have.
  73. shat1qqq
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Я не очікував, але гра мені дуже сподобалася!
    Зазвичай я не граю в такі ігри, але в цю чомусь тягне грати знову і знову
  74. Krunan
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is so good it inspired me to make an account on Metacritic to give it a 10. I have never posted a review before. I am both lazy and suspicious of giving any company my email address.. but I did for this game. Apart from being a breath of fresh air in gaming it is just a really good game. It is fun even parts that should be boring are fun. I don't words good, but I would likeThis game is so good it inspired me to make an account on Metacritic to give it a 10. I have never posted a review before. I am both lazy and suspicious of giving any company my email address.. but I did for this game. Apart from being a breath of fresh air in gaming it is just a really good game. It is fun even parts that should be boring are fun. I don't words good, but I would like to convey my absolute love for the game. If you have even the smallest interest in this style of game, then buy it. Buy it for your friends, give it as a wedding present. Give it as a funeral present. Buy it again. Send the folks at the studio flowers. So good!… Expand
  75. CrAvErS
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Beter than any game I have played in years. It takes the CRPG genre to an entirely new level.
  76. elstormcaller
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    An incredible 1st and 2nd act that falls flat on it's face in the 3rd act.

    Generally good experience, but poorly paced towards the end with a plethora of bugs and issues as the final hours get hit with the typical Larian Last Act fatigue. Loved the companions, loved the combat, loved exploring, but I hope that this game gets the Definitive Edition treatment because for as intriguing    An incredible 1st and 2nd act that falls flat on it's face in the 3rd act.

    Generally good experience, but poorly paced towards the end with a plethora of bugs and issues as the final hours get hit with the typical Larian Last Act fatigue.

    Loved the companions, loved the combat, loved exploring, but I hope that this game gets the Definitive Edition treatment because for as intriguing and compelling as the first two acts were, the last act had me rushing for the end to just get it over with.    … Expand
  77. Kalimoo
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    I am giving BG3 a 10/10 because I've never had a game make me feel like a kid for a very long time, not since Skyrim. I tried BG3 at early access with no expectations whatsoever and it ended up being the best choice I had ever made. I was never interested in turn based games before this point and I can gladly say it's been so fun. BG3 is full of depth and intrigue and there's so many waysI am giving BG3 a 10/10 because I've never had a game make me feel like a kid for a very long time, not since Skyrim. I tried BG3 at early access with no expectations whatsoever and it ended up being the best choice I had ever made. I was never interested in turn based games before this point and I can gladly say it's been so fun. BG3 is full of depth and intrigue and there's so many ways to play this game and the choices you make always feels like it matters. On top of the content within the game - Larian studios makes its player-base feel like they are heard, they respond to critique and bugs and stay in constant communication with us. What a wonderful game and a wonderful company! Thank you for letting me feel like a kid again.… Expand
  78. Clutterfox
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Hands down, the best cRPG to date. You will not find a game that has the same level of polish and quality permeating the gameplay the way Baldurs Gat 3 has it. This game is truly a masterpiece. Systems, story, roleplay, graphics, cutscenes, dialog, UI/UX, everything is a 10/10 and a piece of art!
  79. Johan701
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    The game is obviously pretty good, but I'll try to offer one at-least slightly more critical point of view about this game and the things that i'm not liking so far.

    Dos2 influence is strong, i know it's a good game, but i wish there was more distinction between the two. Ssome of use care more about d&d than Divinity, and come from games like nwn2 and pathfinder kingmaker/etc, And    The game is obviously pretty good, but I'll try to offer one at-least slightly more critical point of view about this game and the things that i'm not liking so far.

    Dos2 influence is strong, i know it's a good game, but i wish there was more distinction between the two. Ssome of use care more about d&d than Divinity, and come from games like nwn2 and pathfinder kingmaker/etc,

    And this influence might be annoying in some things. There are a lot of scenery and environments that feel a bit recycled from dos, Also many elements from the UI and game engine are obviously recycled.
    Terrain influence is also a bit too much, as it definitively was in dos. There is even a specific "dip" bonus action that works on many elemental terrains and nonsensically adds big elemental damage to almost all weapons even in unlikely scenarios at almost no cost. There are the usual oil barrels, and much more stuff that can change terrain a bit too easily and frequentely for my tastes.

    The plot. I don't want to make spoilers, but it startes a bit too strong on the edgy-high-fantasy style, offering straight away a kind of scenario that might seem something that should be more fit for endgame, just to reel people in, and that was a bit excessive and a bit anticlimatic. I would have appreciated starting to immerse in a magic world a bit more gradually and slowly than this.

    The companion NPCs are a bit disappointing i wish they were more and more interesting than they are, this might sound silly, but there' a whole romance option, and there's literally not even a single female character that looks appealing for that.

    Further content may help this in the future.

    Again, the game isn't bad, that's why i gave it a 7 and not a 2, but i was expecting a bit more, and i kinda miss the old Obsidian level of work, Larian stiil seems a bit unconvincing to me, even with the d&d ruleset.    … Expand
  80. Katsutoro
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    The best RPG in decades and an instant classic and contender for the GOTY 2023.

    I can not believe all the options and freedom you have with this game.

    Story, characters, soundtrack, artwork, gameplay all is top, and a well built world.

    The best adaptation of D&D in a videogame.

    Masterpiece.
  81. Steve4500
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Imagine what type of lives some people lead to give this game a bad rating.
  82. ArcZ7
    Aug 31, 2023
    6
    I was really hyped for this game. After spending many hours playing BG1, BG2, NN1 and NN2 my excitement for BG3 was unreal and sadly I was disappointment. Do not take me wrong the game in itself is great and the systems are really well done, but this game is missing this tiny little spark that was present in other big D&D/Forgotten realms games.

    I was wondering for a long time why I can    I was really hyped for this game. After spending many hours playing BG1, BG2, NN1 and NN2 my excitement for BG3 was unreal and sadly I was disappointment. Do not take me wrong the game in itself is great and the systems are really well done, but this game is missing this tiny little spark that was present in other big D&D/Forgotten realms games.

    I was wondering for a long time why I can not stick with this game and I tried to love it really hard. I then realized that even though there is so much to do in the game your choices are awfully streamlined and don't seem to have major impact. No matter what you do the game leads you to victory. Mess up your build no worries reset away destroying any RP element there is. Characters creation? Pick whatever race you want there is no disadvantages just extra perk to complement whatever you are trying to build. Same for your background story its just a pure stat boost you are not sacrificing anything to gain advantage in something else. Your character is build to be perfect and sure you can still mess things up but really its far from punishing.

    Combat ? Sure the foundation is decent but sadly its not for me. I do not like how the game focuses so much on environmental damage. Place bunch of explosive barrels around your enemies and blow them up. Yeah sounds cool at first until you realize your stats, equipment and skill play little part in combat once you figure this out. All previous BG and NN games are all about picking the right setup, finding the right gear and adjusting your characters to handle any combat situation. Sadly BG3 is so badly balanced in that regards that if you do not use those environmental advantages you will struggle and I honestly dont find the aspect of this game fun.

    Overall its a great game but not a great BG game in my opinion. It really is missing out on a lot of aspects that made the original games great and I believe its significantly over hyped for what it is and should have been just called Divinity Original Sin 3.    … Expand
  83. Alvin311
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I don't normally leave reviews, in fact I signed up to metacritic just to leave a review for this game.

    This game and every single person involved deserved the praise and reward they've earned since this game's release (even since Early Access). The passion from the team bleeds heavily into the full game. From character design, story, music, art, choices and many many more aspects of the    I don't normally leave reviews, in fact I signed up to metacritic just to leave a review for this game.

    This game and every single person involved deserved the praise and reward they've earned since this game's release (even since Early Access). The passion from the team bleeds heavily into the full game. From character design, story, music, art, choices and many many more aspects of the game that we'll never see. And god damn it shows how much they care about this product and the legacy that the "Baldur's Gate" name carries on with Larian studios and Baldur's Gate III, forever endeared in my heart.

    I thought I've reached an age where I stopped enjoying video games, but this game made me realise that I live in the time where most video game companies are just copy-paste cashgrabs and eventually everyone in the community forgot what it feels like to enjoy an actual game.

    It makes me feel like a kid, wanting to do just one more quest before switching off, only to realise it's 4am, I have a job and no longer a kid that have ample free time. It's like coming out of a toxic relationship thinking "damn maybe the problem lies with me" only to be welcomed by Baldur's Gate III that actually understands you, makes it really easy to talk to and make an effort back to them instead of feeling like doing a chore when doing anything with them for hours on end and you never want it to end.

    Thank you Larian for producing such an amazing game, cultivating a great community behind it, and showcasing to others in the industry that once again, Games can be fun.    … Expand
  84. villadakilla
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I live to game and this one has been a real treat! A must play for true RPG enthusiasts!
  85. GrayDragonM
    Aug 15, 2023
    7
    TL;DR:
    If you're a fan of role-playing games, you might like Baldur's Gate III, but be aware, there are still bugs and annoyances.
    If you're a fan of BG and are expecting more of the same from BG III, you might be disappointed or delighted, depending on your preferences, but know that it's quite different from the previous two games in the main BG series. The combat in particular, as    TL;DR:
    If you're a fan of role-playing games, you might like Baldur's Gate III, but be aware, there are still bugs and annoyances.

    If you're a fan of BG and are expecting more of the same from BG III, you might be disappointed or delighted, depending on your preferences, but know that it's quite different from the previous two games in the main BG series.
    The combat in particular, as it's turn-based rather than real-time, and while it has rules from Dungeons & Dragons, it's very similar to Divinity: Original Sin.
    If you're a fan of D:OS, you might like what's in the game, but it does have different systems for combat.

    All in all, it's a decent but flawed game that still needs polish.

    Review:
    I played it during early access, and I'm sort of disappointed with the state of the full game.
    There are some quality improvements in some areas, including features that were requested like better sorting, stack splitting, and such, but even considering those, the issues the game still has are still enough to weigh it down.

    Customization:
    The appearance customization is a big improvement over D:OS II, and some options have been added that weren't in early access, but overall, it seems too limited for a game where you see your character's face so often.
    It's definitely not as in-depth for face customization as Bethesda's games, despite seeing your character more often in BG III than you might in a game such as The Elder Scrolls (where you hardly ever see your character's face).
    Rather than choosing the features of your face, such as nose, eyes, etc., you're restricted to choosing from a selection of faces, with customization mostly being colors (e.g. eyes, hair) and add-ons (e.g. eye makeup, tattoos, piercings).
    The piercings are a bit lacking, as even if you find ones that you like, they'll come with others that you can't remove.
    For example, you won't be able to choose between an earring and an ear piercing elsewhere, nor can you choose only one earring.

    The ability customization is pretty good, but as it's based on D&D, it's quite limiting.
    Unlike some other role-playing games, you'll be locked out of certain features, rather than being able to do most things.
    For example, the Wizard can learn spells from scrolls, but other classes cannot, and while some races have an ability giving better vision in dark areas, others don't.
    Class-wise however, there is multiclass, allowing for choosing an extra class later (albeit, only on Balanced/Normal and Tactician/Hard difficulties, and not on the Explorer/Easy difficulty), and so, it isn't much of an issue as a result.

    Story:
    The pacing is strange in some places, and some content seems to have been removed that early access had.
    For example, the tutorial area has been streamlined, and certain character customization options are no longer.

    Characters are hit-or-miss in personality, but it's good to have some oddballs to change up the pace.
    That said, character dialogue seems a bit odd at times, as characters can have out-of-place reactions for their personalities and circumstances.

    Dialogue is okay at times, and feels a bit limited at others.
    There are times when you might want your character to say something but must choose what the developers want characters to say.
    There are also times when your character will make comments on things.
    It's good to keep things lively, but it can be out-of-place for a character and be pretty bad for role-playing.

    Audio and graphics:
    The music, voices and sounds are well-done for the most.
    Graphics are pleasant enough, though there are bugs where things start stretching and such sporadically.

    Combat:
    On the Balanced/Normal difficulty, I found the combat to be quite difficult, and a bit inconsistent.
    During my first start of the game, the three enemies after the prologue caused a lot of damage to my characters, but on my second start with a different character, they were no issue.

    Difficulty aside, the interface is quite unintuitive using controllers, and still a bit clunky using keyboard/mouse.
    Also, the interface varies greatly between controller and keyboard/mouse, with the interface being very minimalist for controllers.

    Exploration:
    Movement is very sluggish, and interacting with objects is quite the task.
    Because of how object interaction is tied to movement, there will be many times where objects that would be easily able to be gotten in real life will be impossible to grab normally in the game. Characters will sometimes run around a table to grab an object they could've grabbed from the side they were on, even though they grabbed another object from that same side. The camera is also lacking in its zoom options. Modding: As of this review's writing, there is still no official modding support. There are likely going to be tools like there were for D:OS I&II, but for now, it's not bad as modders have made quite a few quality mods to improve aspects of the game.    … Expand
  86. stalkerfan
    Aug 16, 2023
    5
    After around 90 hours playing and completing all three acts, I have a few observations. Act 1 equals Act 2 and 3 combined in length, with Act 2 being the shortest but strongest due to introducing the main antagonists. However, a major issue I have is the lack of proper setup for these main villains. The writing is inconsistent, resulting in some scenes being engaging while others fallAfter around 90 hours playing and completing all three acts, I have a few observations. Act 1 equals Act 2 and 3 combined in length, with Act 2 being the shortest but strongest due to introducing the main antagonists. However, a major issue I have is the lack of proper setup for these main villains. The writing is inconsistent, resulting in some scenes being engaging while others fall flat. Each companion possesses unique traits, but these often negate each other's uniqueness, making none truly stand out.… Expand
  87. itstuanh
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    this is the best 60$ i've ever spent in my life .Its worth every second u in the game > LARIAN 4REVER
  88. Loac
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Definitely, this is the best thing that has been in the RPG genre over the past 20 years. During the game, I experienced the same thing that I felt when I played Fallout 2 a long time ago. The game just took me back to my childhood. Many thanks to Larian Studios for this.
  89. HexTagg
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible. Baldur's Gate 3 is the new standard by which not only RPGs should be measured, but video games as a medium. The love, care, and attention to detail at every angle is staggering. Larian Studios is leading by example and showing the rest of the industry how it's done.
  90. redeyedwerewolf
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Simply a good video game. The score speaks for itself. It is nice to see some real video games at this age
  91. cepanutis
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    No puedo darle nada menos que un 10 a este juego. Ya no es solo todo el enorme trabajo que tiene detrás y lo mimado que esta en incontables detalles... Es que sencillamente te invita a explorar, leer, descubrir, interactuar con absolutamente todo el entorno. Es de esos títulos que hacen recuperar la fe en la industria y de los que por desgracia solo podemos ser testigos una o dos vecesNo puedo darle nada menos que un 10 a este juego. Ya no es solo todo el enorme trabajo que tiene detrás y lo mimado que esta en incontables detalles... Es que sencillamente te invita a explorar, leer, descubrir, interactuar con absolutamente todo el entorno. Es de esos títulos que hacen recuperar la fe en la industria y de los que por desgracia solo podemos ser testigos una o dos veces cada X años. Enorme Larian por semejante trabajo, por muchos años más brindando títulos de una calidad absoluta.

    Y sobretodo, por brindar un título pensando en los jugadores ANTE TODO y no en el beneficio propio o en la monetización.    … Expand
  92. roxan200
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is not banned in my region (Russia) and I'm genuinely happy about it.
  93. TrustedTitan
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I've been a big rpg fan ever since I've started gaming and, when I first heard of Mass Effect I didn't pay it any mind because I thought its just another shooter set in space then atleast 7 years later I played Mass Effect because I had nothing else to play and I fell in love with the game, I had simply never seen a game crafted with so much love, a gamer where you truly become Shepard,I've been a big rpg fan ever since I've started gaming and, when I first heard of Mass Effect I didn't pay it any mind because I thought its just another shooter set in space then atleast 7 years later I played Mass Effect because I had nothing else to play and I fell in love with the game, I had simply never seen a game crafted with so much love, a gamer where you truly become Shepard, after ME3 I was only able to find such happiness again in DOS1,2 and witcher 3 and Cyberpunk2077. Now after so long BG3 has once again put me in the same happy place as old Bioware and CDProjektRED. Much love to Larian for making this game possible and I hope the next cyberpunk, witcher and the next mass effect learn from this game.… Expand
  94. sulo
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    bon jeu mai il n'est pas en français. Quelque bug dans le jeu et un cameras pas terrible!
  95. FantomFBT
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The new standard of RPG games, that all other developers should relate when developing their games. Excellent performance on the Steam Deck. Really nice optimization. No loot boxes, no game pass. Just pure excitement of a good RPG.
  96. Bopna
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I'm 30 hrs in, this is the most fun ive had in a long time. Sure, Diablo IV, MW2 etc are really good games. But this i GREAT.
    I have never tried D&D myself but followed it from a distance and i think this game do the 5th edition rulebook justice. Great mechanics and you have an awesome time running around just to discover whats next. It gets better and better and i can't wait to finish    I'm 30 hrs in, this is the most fun ive had in a long time. Sure, Diablo IV, MW2 etc are really good games. But this i GREAT.
    I have never tried D&D myself but followed it from a distance and i think this game do the 5th edition rulebook justice. Great mechanics and you have an awesome time running around just to discover whats next. It gets better and better and i can't wait to finish the story and do another run.    … Expand
  97. Astronauta86
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Estou ainda com 50 horas de jogo, mas é excelente! Quem gostou de Divinity original sim é uma ótima recomendação.
  98. Dariiiiiiii
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    I don't like DND. I don't like turn-based games. I don't like CRPGs.

    I love this game
  99. SamuraiPizzaCat
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I can't put this game down! God-tier game. At first, I wasn't sure about the whole turn base thing coming from an ARPG, but after a few hours everything changes, a light switch clicked "Duh, this is like sitting around with your friends playing D&D in real life". On top of that, you feel so immersed in the game because you don't have any microtransaction currency to remind you that if youI can't put this game down! God-tier game. At first, I wasn't sure about the whole turn base thing coming from an ARPG, but after a few hours everything changes, a light switch clicked "Duh, this is like sitting around with your friends playing D&D in real life". On top of that, you feel so immersed in the game because you don't have any microtransaction currency to remind you that if you buy this or that the amount going to equal your baby's weekly diaper expense.… Expand
  100. AlanW41
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a masterpiece , great respect to Larian for a job well done. Great story and interaction with the characters and the world. After 80 hours of playing there is nothing to complain about, everything as it should be. I highly recommend and will vote for game of the year for sure.
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 112
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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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