Baldur's Gate 3

 PC
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10,228 out of 11707
  2. Mixed: 333 out of 11707
  3. Negative: 1,146 out of 11707

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Phono
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    When a game that revolve around the dungeons and dragons mechanics gets good, you can notice it for the first hours, and this is no exception.
    Baldurs Gate 3 is one of the best RPG game I've played, and I get so involved in this, since the very first time I've roll my dices, that I've have already surpassed 100 hours of gameplay.
    What an awesome game
  2. Raksu
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    No greedy devs and purely done with love to gamers.
    Game of the year.
    10/10
  3. sazizisam
    Aug 19, 2023
    7
    Its generally good, but the optimization is not so good.
    It would be a GOTY for DND fans, but it is not a bad game for me only.
  4. b_mania
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    At a vertern gamer, I kinda lost my interest in games nowadays, also, movies, music...... etc. Entertainment no longer built with passion, only with how much margin they can make. I had my doubt with BG3 because it's a name too big to carry by larian studio, and to my suprise they delivered it. It's not a perfect game, plenty rooms to improve here and there, but it's a game with passion.At a vertern gamer, I kinda lost my interest in games nowadays, also, movies, music...... etc. Entertainment no longer built with passion, only with how much margin they can make. I had my doubt with BG3 because it's a name too big to carry by larian studio, and to my suprise they delivered it. It's not a perfect game, plenty rooms to improve here and there, but it's a game with passion.

    I only hope the map of Baldur's Gate is bigger, I spend a long time imagine visit BG again after all these years, and it's smaller than BG1.    … Expand
  5. shambles
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece of a game! Firstly, for a developer to release a FULL GAME without any required updates, DLC or microtransactions is a breath of fresh air and should be a wake up call to every other developer out there. On to the actual game itself; incredible! Every choice matters, even the small, seemingly insignificant ones can alter the story in ways you wouldn't expect leading to aA masterpiece of a game! Firstly, for a developer to release a FULL GAME without any required updates, DLC or microtransactions is a breath of fresh air and should be a wake up call to every other developer out there. On to the actual game itself; incredible! Every choice matters, even the small, seemingly insignificant ones can alter the story in ways you wouldn't expect leading to a "What if I did this differently?" curiosity that makes replaying the game very satisfying. The combat (although I didn't enjoy it at first since I'm usually not a fan of turn based combat) is very engaging and thought provoking, encouraging you to use trial and error to figure out the best way to best enemies.

    And finally, the characters. Oh the characters are so amazingly written, each having a very in depth personal quest that you can affect in a multitude of ways depending on if you have romanced them, they like you or they despise you. Each companion feels important to the story, like they belong in the world and that their opinions and feelings matter to your own character. All in all, there are a million ways to handle every situation and that is what makes this game just so damn good. The developers should be damn proud of this and I couldn't recommend it enough!    … Expand
  6. luq1289
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Jedna z najlepszych gier w jakie kiedykolwiek grałem. Mega graficzka, muzyczka i fabułka.
  7. Nicxu
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! Love everything, character creation, dnd system, combat, the level of immersion - in one word AMAZING
  8. sreos
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    The best game ever created. Play this game, suggest it to your friends, do not trust anybody who does not like this game.
  9. 1000daniele
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    There should be more companies that think about making a good game well done and put money in the background, which will come anyway. 10 not for the game, but for the commitment and attention given to development even after launch.
  10. fnlandGreat
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I played similar games like Divinity 2, but wasn't a huge fan of the gameplay, as I am not into turn based games usually.

    However, baldur gate blew me away, while my expectations were low. The story and the way it paths out is simply amazing. Talking about it with friends, our experiences are vastly different and it is fun to hear how our storyline has changed between us. I don't    I played similar games like Divinity 2, but wasn't a huge fan of the gameplay, as I am not into turn based games usually.

    However, baldur gate blew me away, while my expectations were low. The story and the way it paths out is simply amazing. Talking about it with friends, our experiences are vastly different and it is fun to hear how our storyline has changed between us.

    I don't think i've enjoyed played a game so much since I first started World of Warcraft. I highly recommend giving it a try, even if you don't like turn based games.    … Expand
  11. Feddora
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is great, is so fun to play and never know what will happen or how the world will react to your actions. Is like I'm playing fallout New Vegas again.
  12. hotr23
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best game ever. Buy it just trust me dont listen to soy noobs. Spent 150 hours in this game and will spent more if i have time to
  13. bubblebuster
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Best cRPG to date. the story are great, combats are challenging. no microtransactions nor all the shenanigans u get in a modern day game.

    a "feature-complete" game that truly deserve to ne a AAA gaming experience. definitely my GOTY
  14. chocotripis
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Is an absolute masterpiece. I've enjoyed every single minute of the game. The only bad thing you can get about this game, is the necessity of finding a group of ppl to play D&D after this.

    Good visuals, good story, good companions, the least bugged game from start I've seen in years, and even a few time after the release, they had the first hotfix. It's really obvious that Larian made    Is an absolute masterpiece. I've enjoyed every single minute of the game. The only bad thing you can get about this game, is the necessity of finding a group of ppl to play D&D after this.

    Good visuals, good story, good companions, the least bugged game from start I've seen in years, and even a few time after the release, they had the first hotfix. It's really obvious that Larian made this game with love and passion. I hope this means a new standard for all those companys that make a game per year and it's bored and unplayable. I've spent 100 hours on this game already and finished one of the possible storylines. I'll keep playing it.    … Expand
  15. Maxswell
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo com ótimas mecânicas, principalmente o relacionamento entre os NPC's… Expand
  16. Sagroris
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Game of the decade! I waited so long for THIS! Thank you very much Larian!

    I like sound in this game, details, graphic, quests, characters. I bought BG3 for me, my sister and friend.
  17. OneEy3dMonkey
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Best gaming experience around, massive well done to Larian Studios! Also doing what's right by gamers, up front game fee is all you'll pay.
  18. AndreAnders
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This is my first c-rpg ever. Also never had contact with d&d. But this game won't get out of my head I just want to play it every single minute over the last days.
  19. Kraahkan
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    10/10! Best game I’ve played all year, and that’s saying something! Every choice presents more and more reason for me to replay this game
  20. Tremerist
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The best RPG from the last 20 years, i cant say enough, what a game! After 200 hours of gameplay, i still craving for more.
  21. fredi_wlassak
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores RPGs lançados nos últimos anos, como um fã dos Baldurs gate anteriores, da série divinity, e do dungeons and dragons, eu não poderia ficar mais satisfeito com o resultado deste título. Mesmo tendo uma criação de personagem simples, que por sua vez não é um ponto negativo, sua gameplay e história tornam a experiência de joga-lo excelente. Um dos poucos títulos onde suasUm dos melhores RPGs lançados nos últimos anos, como um fã dos Baldurs gate anteriores, da série divinity, e do dungeons and dragons, eu não poderia ficar mais satisfeito com o resultado deste título. Mesmo tendo uma criação de personagem simples, que por sua vez não é um ponto negativo, sua gameplay e história tornam a experiência de joga-lo excelente. Um dos poucos títulos onde suas escolhas realmente trazem consequências para a trama, com personagens bem escritos e cativantes. Este jogo é garantia de horas de diversão, com fator replay muito elevado, onde com cada personagem seu você pode ter uma experiência diferente.… Expand
  22. Gette2
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Larian excels at creating gripping tension in every aspect, and the characters are absolutely captivating. The writing is top-notch.
    Even if you're not a die hard dos2 fan, you should consider buying this. The D&D rules are faithfully preserved, with minimal adjustments to accommodate dos2's style, and the essence of the source rules books is beautifully retained.
    Your heroic characters    Larian excels at creating gripping tension in every aspect, and the characters are absolutely captivating. The writing is top-notch.
    Even if you're not a die hard dos2 fan, you should consider buying this. The D&D rules are faithfully preserved, with minimal adjustments to accommodate dos2's style, and the essence of the source rules books is beautifully retained.
    Your heroic characters will have the incredible ability to effortlessly lift and hurl barrels, unlike the game's prequel DOS2, which deliberately avoids any resemblance to the grid-based battles found in Disgaea.

    Yeah, this is for you, Zelda fanboy or BOOMER who despises what BG3 is doing and achieving.
    WE ARE THE ABSOLUTE, WE WILL BE THE FUTURE OF THE VIDEOGAME INDUSTRY!    … Expand
  23. Fayh
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Love the freedom of choice, the scope, storytelling, voice acting and combat.
  24. AgoraVai
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game of the century so far. There is no exist game with such depth and unique stories for each NPC like BG3. This game is fantastic!
  25. Jasonbrody99
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    The game's combat system is crap.BAD BAD BAD BAD USAUSUAUSUASUAUSUAUSUASUAUSU
  26. Crowbar_Cigo
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    If the cut content form act 3 wasn't so noticeable, I would have gave this game a 10. But the End and some of act 3 feels unfinished or the cut contend / Quests are very noticeable, so its a 9. But even with those cons, its a masterpiece.
  27. Yllelder7
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    Juego de rol puro y duro, bastante de nicho. Si has probado otros ya sabes a lo que te enfrentas, si no, es un buen juego para iniciarse ya que tiene mecánicas modernas, así como la información que muestra en pantalla es fácil de entender (daño del arma, resistencias, etc).
  28. Havoc-M2
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This game is the goty. All things is absulotly amazing. ...................
  29. Soundsoviel
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    The best attempt of making a worthy successor to the original Baldurs Gate series after over 20 years. I hope with the mainstream success, Larian will make an even grander game set in Faerun in the future. There are only a few small things that I see as a step backwards personally:

    Firstly, unlike in BG1 and BG2, in BG3 there is no Day/Night cycle which takes away from immersion of the    The best attempt of making a worthy successor to the original Baldurs Gate series after over 20 years. I hope with the mainstream success, Larian will make an even grander game set in Faerun in the future. There are only a few small things that I see as a step backwards personally:

    Firstly, unlike in BG1 and BG2, in BG3 there is no Day/Night cycle which takes away from immersion of the world.

    Secondly I prefer starting small to see the progress of the characters in their journey into more fantastic areas/characters later on. BG3 started over the top in the Nine Hells, inside a teleporting Illithid ship chased by dragons and more Tieflings – that are considered to be rare – than humans in the first act.

    Thirdly, I would love to have an option to disable the cinematic camera in conversations. I rather prefer to play the game fully in a top down view and let my imagination work on it, rather than seeing 3D models from close-up, where they lose their charm and fidelity. The models look amazing from afar, but while being unmatched for this type of game, they still aren‘t good enough for close-ups.

    Conclusion: For this reason I would give it only a 8/10. But I will add 1 point to the fact, that I‘ve been waiting for a game like this for over 20 years now and I am just glad it happened, making it a 9/10.    … Expand
  30. Reed618
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    It's pretty rare a game succeeds on all fronts like this one does. The characters, story and overall writing are excellent. This is a game world I love to feel immersed in. Additionally the combat while challenging is fun due to its open nature. It feels like I have a lot of control over how I interact with people, tackle different situations and approach fights. Most games feel prettyIt's pretty rare a game succeeds on all fronts like this one does. The characters, story and overall writing are excellent. This is a game world I love to feel immersed in. Additionally the combat while challenging is fun due to its open nature. It feels like I have a lot of control over how I interact with people, tackle different situations and approach fights. Most games feel pretty handholdy and linear these days so this is a breath of fresh air and I can see why it's getting so much attention.… Expand
  31. ionna25
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece you wont be able to stop playing. The characters, the story, the combat, the locations

    CRPG ARE BACK.
  32. Swclark777
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    A perfect game - incredible narrative, nuanced characters, and mind blowing battles, this is the game of the year. I doubt we’ll ever see another RPG on this level again.
  33. tuoshaobo
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    the greatest game ever!! It's a masterpiece. every character is amazing, the story is unforgettable.
  34. LezheroGz
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Está es la manera de hacer un juego gente

    Pensando en sus jugadores, tomando el feedback de cada parche en el early access, con dedicación y con amor, con una correcta dirección en hacer un buen juego y no en cumplir metas económicas, Larian llegó para dar clases a todas las empresas de tercera en el mercado, así es como se supone que son los juegos, así es como se supone que ERAN los    Está es la manera de hacer un juego gente

    Pensando en sus jugadores, tomando el feedback de cada parche en el early access, con dedicación y con amor, con una correcta dirección en hacer un buen juego y no en cumplir metas económicas, Larian llegó para dar clases a todas las empresas de tercera en el mercado, así es como se supone que son los juegos, así es como se supone que ERAN los juegos cuando a todos nos empezaron a gustar, dirigidos al jugador, al disfrute, a cumplir un sueño y no a usar al consumidor y abusar de él y su billetera

    Baldurs Gate 3 es mi juego, no del año, sino de la década, imponente    … Expand
  35. Alandra
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Seit Release kann ich an nichts anderes mehr denken. Ich bin so tief in diese Welt gesunken, dass ich garnicht mehr raus will oder kann. Viele Spiele haben mein Herz erobert, aber dieses hat in wenigen spielstunden Platz 1 meiner Liste erreicht und dabei ein Spiel verdrängt, für das ich seit 7 Jahre Schwärme. Wo bleibt Onlyfangs?
  36. FormlessGenie
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I didnt think it was possible for them to make a baldurs gate as good or even better than BG2. But here we are 23 years later and BG3 deserves the praise of being one of the best RPGs ever
  37. xeroxks
    Aug 11, 2023
    7
    new standard for modern crpg and gaming in general with tons of content, and all without mtx
  38. DaveAus
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    What is mostly a really great RPG is brought down slightly by some eye rolling messaging in game and a lack of random encounters or enemies to fight outside of scripted one of events.
  39. JinkersQQ
    Aug 18, 2023
    5
    This game should stay in Early Access for several more years. 3rd act + ending is a joke, what a waste of time
  40. Garadares
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    An awesome and also complete game upon release. Quite a rare sight these days, eh? :D
  41. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! So much freedom! It's gigantic in scope and complexity.
    Even AAA developers like Blizzard and Insomniac cried on Twitter (or X) that it's unfair to compare other games to BG3. Lol.
    What better advertisement do you need for this beautiful game? The competition thinks it's way too good! Go and play it :)
  42. Phoonzang
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Worth the wait. This is what a CRPG should be. A breath of fresh air in a games industry too focused on profit over quality.
  43. angrycrit
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    Act 1 95 One of the Best CRPG
    Act 2 93 Still good
    Act 3 84 Partially messed like old Obsidian games. e.g. KotOR2, NWN2

    Is BG3 worthy of getting good score above 95?
    Think about a little calculation.

    (My personal score is 91, but I'll give this game 7 score for opinion balance.)
  44. MablePooHead
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is how to make a game. EA, Activision and Blizzard should learn from Larian Studio.
  45. Geraltofrivia86
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is awesome literally i lost my mind. My 3rd CRPG game since Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2
  46. infraRecon
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Another Edit*
    When I said Baldurs Gate 3 won't be the game of the year, I was wrong(I like being proved wrong), this game at the moment is my GOTY. After 70hrs+ I'm on second playthrough.
    I've been playing Starfield and yeah it doesn't compete, nothing that came out this year competes with this game. Larian Studios, you have my vote. Quick Edit* I didn't expect to come back here and    Another Edit*
    When I said Baldurs Gate 3 won't be the game of the year, I was wrong(I like being proved wrong), this game at the moment is my GOTY. After 70hrs+ I'm on second playthrough.
    I've been playing Starfield and yeah it doesn't compete, nothing that came out this year competes with this game. Larian Studios, you have my vote.

    Quick Edit*
    I didn't expect to come back here and bump up the score yet again, This is a 9/10 game, this game keeps on surprising me with new stuff that I didn't even know was in there, I realised this game has split-screen, I not only that, I'm still in the first area (I'm in the Underdark), discovering new things.
    I'm making sure I get through all the content.

    First Impression Below:
    This is my first Baldurs Gate game, Usually, I'm not excited about turned-based RPG-styled games, but this is quality.

    I'm sure the hype around this game made a lot of gamers look into it considering how good the graphics and cutscenes look, the dialogue options, and the characters.

    Now I'm going to say it... a lot of this game will be spending a lot of time in combat.
    I understand that it's the style of the game, but really what makes it bad for me is that I've played games like God Of War where the gameplay is more engaging.
    In here it's sit down and try and play chess with the enemies.

    Besides the combat, I have to say that in no game I've ever played recently has the world been this engaging since the days of Skyrim and Fallout 4.
    Everything from collecting loot to finding weird characters and events is really good.

    Now the reviews that are giving a 9/10, or 10/10, I get where you come from, I understand the type of games you like and enjoy dunking hours into. I'm going to keep putting hours into this game because I'm invested in the world and the opportunities it offers.

    But, I cannot say it's perfect considering the vast variations of consumers, Modern Gaming, and well just the technology available to make this game an experience for all to play.
    it is in no way a perfect game.

    This is another Elden Ring Situation, where gamers not familiar with the type of game it is, are relying on the game to entertain them (Understandable), instead of finding stuff in the game that will entertain them.

    What I expected from this game is a hybrid turned-based game, kind of like Dragon Age Inquisition.
    This is just pure turned-based.

    Now you can play this with the controller, but I found that Combat is much faster with the keyboard.

    So far, the Performance of the game is good, No crashes, no Bugs, just a very clean game.

    Now let me lay it down for you.
    Graphics: 9/10, That's Spicy Graphics, Some may say it's bad actually, but it's really good. The details of the models for a Turned-based game, and the environments are nice, it's just missing something...Atmosphere.

    Characters: 8/10, Nice characters, some of them are stupid but I guess that's the point.

    Combat: 4/10, I'm not forgiving, But I dislike Turned-based, especially when you lose because the enemies start to dump Damage like it's Taco Tuesday.

    Story: 7/10, I'm Digging the story, You can get a little lost at times, but if you just wander around you'll get to where you need to be.

    Features: 7/10, It has good features but, I wish I could look UP (I know a stupid thing to say, but when you have a pretty environment you want to look at it from all angles), I wish the camera was more adjustable.

    Scummyness: 2/10, Deluxe edition? Just sell your game, and we will buy it, but at least this game doesn't have any MT, No Packs, No Time Savers. This isn't something unique to me, this is the bare minimum.

    Ok, I may not update this review again, since this is going to be a long game, but I think an 8/10 is tolerable for this one.
    Should you check out this game and pay the price?
    If you like Turned-based, this is a good fit for you, If you're new to turn-based, you may not like this, but if you are willing and open to trying one, this is probably the most quality one I've seen.
    Look I'm not a hardcore fan, there are probably a lot of fans out there not impressed at all, I don't know much, but I am a game dev, so I understand the intricacies of this game. It's simple and thank God for that. it has a good enough constant game loop and flow, to keep me invested. So overall good job, I don't expect this to win GOTY this year as there is nothing groundbreaking in this game. I predict Spiderman 2, Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, or Armored Core 6 to Win. It's a hard pick. I think it might be Starfield if Bethesda Pulls it off(Nope), if not Spider-Man 2. Balders Gate 3 will give the industry a run for its money though(They will win). Finally, I hope Larian Studios, moves past the old style and starts innovating. This game In My Eyes could have been more epic, Combat wise, You guys nailed cutscenes and Characters, and now just nailed an interesting and engaging combat.    … Expand
  47. Crimson9
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    I didn't consider Divinity a good game for four reasons: mediocre characters, bland writing, bad world building, flawed combat system.

    Good news is a lot of the flaws are alleviated here. The combat system is now merely D&D5e. That has its pros and cons (I'm not a fan of dice rolls in general) but its considerably better than Divinity. Larian still has given quite a bit of freedom in    I didn't consider Divinity a good game for four reasons: mediocre characters, bland writing, bad world building, flawed combat system.

    Good news is a lot of the flaws are alleviated here. The combat system is now merely D&D5e. That has its pros and cons (I'm not a fan of dice rolls in general) but its considerably better than Divinity. Larian still has given quite a bit of freedom in the combat with all the barrels and stuff but its harder to break. The worldbuilding is also just Forgotten Realms. Once again, pros and cons. The world is kind of generic high fantasy but its a lot richer than Divinity.

    On top of that, the game has a much higher production value. The art style and the vistas are exceptional.

    That said, there's a lot more of Divinity's DNA here than Baldurs Gate 2. For instance, the game follows a somewhat linear act structure rather than giving the player total freedom like in BG2. The acts provide quite a bit of ways to tackle the problems, and the choice and consequence is impressive, but it does feel somewhat limiting until act 3.

    Larian's weak writing is present here and is the weakest part of the game. The overall story is pretty engaging but won't blow you away. The companions interact with the story well (largely due to Larian's odd obsession with 'origin characters'), but their interaction with a custom character is bland. Nothing about the game is particularly deep but I understand thats not what its really going for.

    The gameplay outside of the combat is also quite weak. You are never going to come across well designed puzzles, for instance. Its also very annoying how virtually everything can be searched for clutter like plates and cups and spoons, that serve no gameplay purpose and just waste my time on the off chance (and it happens enough to make you keep doing it) that theres something useful inside.

    Overall this is a great game. The polish and the production values are making people overrate it a bit, but it definitely belongs near the top with the best CRPGs ever.    … Expand
  48. Fausthor
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    The definitive DnD experience in a videogame. Great characters, story, voice acting. Larian did an amazing work with this game, which is a gigantic sandbox with hidden timers that force you to pursue an objective before the story progresses and you find only the aftermath. Definitively an amazing replay value. If you enjoy DnD, be sure to give this game a go.
  49. Rocky17
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Every now and then a game comes out that not only challenges the norm to what video games can accomplish but also changes how we evolve the digital entertainment industry as whole. BG3 is an outstanding achievement in what it means to listen to your player base, while also telling a story you want to tell.

    As a developer of an indie studio, BG3 inspires me to want to achieve the same    Every now and then a game comes out that not only challenges the norm to what video games can accomplish but also changes how we evolve the digital entertainment industry as whole. BG3 is an outstanding achievement in what it means to listen to your player base, while also telling a story you want to tell.

    As a developer of an indie studio, BG3 inspires me to want to achieve the same level of awe and scale that this game has done. Congratulations to Larian studios for pushing the envelope. A well-earned victory lap right here.    … Expand
  50. DrGashingtons
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is a brilliant game. Possibly the best rpg I have ever played. Every single npc has a voice line. It’s possibly the grandest rpg I have ever played. This is my first dive into any game like this and I love it. I see a few of the negative reviews and they seem to be boomers stuck in the old times about how baldurs gate games were back 20 years ago. Times have changed for games and thisThis is a brilliant game. Possibly the best rpg I have ever played. Every single npc has a voice line. It’s possibly the grandest rpg I have ever played. This is my first dive into any game like this and I love it. I see a few of the negative reviews and they seem to be boomers stuck in the old times about how baldurs gate games were back 20 years ago. Times have changed for games and this game is way better than how they used to be as I tried them as a kid and they don’t come close to this.… Expand
  51. Johnmassis
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I already loved their previous games, But this game is on a hole other level the cinematic 's are beautiful.
    the story the game play you can see that a lot of love went in this game.
  52. mrczlowiek
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    For 60$ you get turn-based rpg game with interesting story, many cool characters, great combat, huge world, 0 microtransactions, no battlepass, no dlc. As a man who never played any Baldur's Gate game before and has low experience with this combat system I can say that this is the best game this year and it really deserve GOTY. I can't stop playing it, it's so good. Last game that I hadFor 60$ you get turn-based rpg game with interesting story, many cool characters, great combat, huge world, 0 microtransactions, no battlepass, no dlc. As a man who never played any Baldur's Gate game before and has low experience with this combat system I can say that this is the best game this year and it really deserve GOTY. I can't stop playing it, it's so good. Last game that I had much fun playing was Witcher 3 and Skyrim. Nowdays devs should take an example from Lorian Studios how to make video games that players will enjoy it for many many hours.… Expand
  53. Genetic91
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Awesome game, with highest level of VA, motioncaptured everything a good story and nearly unlimited freedom.

    In the first 35-40 hours only some cosmetic and minuscule bugs (e.g. can't reach a body to loot, which is not as bad as some may thing, because more often than not you kick enemies into bottomless pits).
  54. ANOPSIS
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of the last 10 years, I advise fans of the genre!
    10/10
  55. Ib3nvT
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece period, I rate 11/10. Story telling, music, graphics just amazing. No season pass , cosmetic shop. Just a 60 euro game with all content availble. Larian studio should be very proud and to everybody who worked on this game, thank you so much for this wonderfull experience.
  56. ZGremlin
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Easily the best game across all platforms of 2023. Have enjoyed over 50 hours on just act 1 alone. The depth of detail in this game is just amazing. Sets a really high bar for future games.
  57. WestCoastdarmor
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best game of the world.
    Best game of the world.
    Best game of the world.
    Best game of the world.
  58. BourneEnemy
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    The best game in years 10/10 highly recommended if you loved dragon age origins and always wanted a proper sequel this is it
  59. D3r4g0n
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Though constrained slightly by the DND system, BG3 manages to make a great experience in both single and multiplayer. A small peeve is that some of the dialogue with companions seems forced and unnatural, but it manages pretty well all things considered. There is a huge amount of content and even with nearly 100 hours I have not seen it all, so 9/10 for me.
  60. Unlash
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is up there as one of the most in-depth and story rich games I’ve ever experienced, with a beautiful and immersive world in the mix. Huge props to Larian Studios releasing such a perfect gem.
  61. RileyBell
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You're telling me you don't want to see some bear action? You're a dirty liar.… Expand
  62. ejoot
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Absolutely addicted to the game after lunch day and have reintroduced me to the wonders of gaming that I used to feel as a kid. One of the best games I've ever played!
  63. ScottMuggz
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game. Not a massive fan of this genre. But after less than a week I have 35 hours in this game.
    The way you can approach combat, strategy, roleplaying, customisation, choice feels amazing. The world feels alive, fantastic voice acting
  64. Snipertim
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played. PERIOD! The story telling is superb, the consequences of your choices are real and visible , just amazing.
  65. Stefan1245
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made,quited diablo 4 and many other new games just to play this game!!!!! and its fking awsome!!!!!!
  66. AsrielGoddard
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I'm gonna make my future children play this game the day they tun 16 years old.
  67. Welder05
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is 5 years ahead of the industry, simply great in every aspect. What was expected from Larian.
  68. Ekudar
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I created an account just to review this tittle.

    After 45 hours I still have one more area to do before leaving act 1, and one more boss fight. Buy it, there is nothing else to know.
  69. TenebraeMagna
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Literally a 10/10 Game. Amazing gameplay, great lore, intriguing story and delightful characters. In an industry of rampant corporate greed, microtransactions, loot boxes, season passes and **** Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 stands as a shining example of how great gaming could be and sets a new standard in the videogame industry.
  70. Dtectr
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game sets the new standard for the AMOUNT of INDIVIDUALLY CREATED content that should be included off the bat in a triple A game. THIS is what we want. Everyone is tired of the corportized clone copied and silo games that you get bored almost immediately with now. There's just so much content, so many tailored choices that ACTUALLY have a meaningful effect of gameplay, and all of thisThis game sets the new standard for the AMOUNT of INDIVIDUALLY CREATED content that should be included off the bat in a triple A game. THIS is what we want. Everyone is tired of the corportized clone copied and silo games that you get bored almost immediately with now. There's just so much content, so many tailored choices that ACTUALLY have a meaningful effect of gameplay, and all of this was created without even using AI or procedural generation.

    Im hoping they grow this game with more expansions, or even more avatar customizability or cosmetics in the future, but as is, would say it's definitely GOTY.

    Everyone could learn from this game, and i myself never playing a Baldur's gate game before have found a new love for this franchise. I also never like top down games before, but this completely change my mind about those completely now. Thanks you for this beautiful masterpiece, i can't wait for my next several playthroughs because the replayability of this game is just astonishing i know ill be playing this for a long time in the future.    … Expand
  71. sirdiddymus
    Aug 11, 2023
    6
    Loved alot of the game except the combat & just some of the absolute ridiculousness of it where it got pantomime silly.
  72. jaredclynn
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Game of the Decade. I don't say that lightly considering how incredible games have been these past few years. Larian took high expectations and exceeded them. They are a heartwarming story of an underdog studio making a AAA game of all AAA games. There is so much QUALITY in this game that it makes AAA studios look like kittens. I don't know why it's so difficult nowadays for most studiosGame of the Decade. I don't say that lightly considering how incredible games have been these past few years. Larian took high expectations and exceeded them. They are a heartwarming story of an underdog studio making a AAA game of all AAA games. There is so much QUALITY in this game that it makes AAA studios look like kittens. I don't know why it's so difficult nowadays for most studios to deliver a complete game from the very beginning that focuses on the consumer experience rather than making money with things like DLC or unlock artificial experience blockers. Larian didn't fall prey to the looter-shooter facade where you need to collect tons of random gear that they can then force you to pay-to-win for the best. There is so much to do in this game but not like Assassin's creed nonsense where you get inundated with side quests after side quests. There is so much hand crafted story telling, so many cutscenes, interactions, and reactions to who you are and the choices you make that it makes it feel like a real, breathing world. BG3 delivers an experience of the decade all for just one price while making other bigger studios look like amateurs. You can really tell this development team has such an amazing passion for making games and making the player enjoy the experience.… Expand
  73. Sparkness1179
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Best RPG experience, very deep system and expandability, highly recommended!
  74. Averum
    Aug 21, 2023
    6
    Everyone has been to eager to come here and praise this game before getting through it entirely. The first act is a master quality product. However, as you move through the game and into the next two acts the shine wears off. There is an abundance of cut content. Entire zones that are left out. Companion characters with incomplete story and much more. Here is a list of cut content. AsEveryone has been to eager to come here and praise this game before getting through it entirely. The first act is a master quality product. However, as you move through the game and into the next two acts the shine wears off. There is an abundance of cut content. Entire zones that are left out. Companion characters with incomplete story and much more. Here is a list of cut content. As always, the critics didn't get far enough to give a proper evaluation.

    Act 1 - 9/10
    Act 2 - 7/10
    Act 3 - 5/10

    There is insufficient space for me to list all of the cut content, but I will post a few of them.

    1) The Upper City - The most obvious one. Swen himself talked about the "Affluent Upper City" just 2 weeks before launch and described as it being fully explorable and yet it's very noticeably absent from the final game.

    2) Shar Worship - In EA the player was able to select Shar as a diety which game with it's own unique dialogue trees, especially when interacting with Shadowheart as a fellow Shar worshiper. Despite the fact that voice lines were datamined indicating this had functions well into Act 2, it was cut when the game launched.

    3) Karlach's Ending - Datamined content shows that not only did Karlach have a full ending where her infernal engine was fixed and that she survived, but that most of it was fully voiced and complete. However it required triggers from the Upper City portion of Baldur's Gate and when that was cut, so was Karlach's Act 3 storyline. What we have behind have been confirmed to be Karlach's "fail state" endings which were meant to only play if the player neglected her quest chain.

    4) Minthara's Story - Minthara was meant to have a much deeper story, including a pregnancy. These were likely cut due to Minthara being a late stage addition to our roster but dialogue lines remain in the games files that show that not only did Minthara have a lot more content for herself but your other companions had a lot more to say about it.

    5) Halsin's Story - Another late addition to the roster, Halsin was originally intended to have a great deal more endgame content involving the Druid circle, but this appears to have been cut more early on than some of the other items thus far.

    6) Raphael the Merchant - Originally Raphael was meant to be a fully viable option to remove your tadpole, in fact the "Soul Coin" items that you collect in game where originally meant to be a powerful alternative currency accepted only by Raphael in exchange for possibly retrieving your soul as well as a long list of incredibly powerful artifacts from the House of Hope that would be sold by Raphael himself.

    7) Avernus - An entire area of the game. Avernus was meant to be fully explorable and of similar size to the Underdark Area of Act 1. It would be a source not only for Soul Coins but other rare materials, highly difficult fights, and special content for Karlach.

    8) Tav the Dark Urge - A lot of people were both surprised and excited to see the addition of The Dark Urge origin as the Bhaalspawn/Evil option that was missing from EA. As it turns out, Tav was originally the Dark Urge and they were all one origin. Tav was meant to be Bhaalspawn and separating the two seems to be what caused the narrative divide between the Dead Three storyline and the Mindflayer plot.

    9) Omeluum's Ring - In the EA version of the game this ring would block your Tadpole entirely. It could not grow, it could not grow stronger, and you could not use Illithid powers. In the launch version this ring prevents you from being charmed despite Omeluum still stating that it blocked the influence of the Elder Brain/Absolute.

    10) Bhaal and Orin versus the Creche - An entire Act 2 battle was cut in which Bhaal's forces, led by Orin, attacked the Githyanki creche which led to a fight where you either sided with one or the other or had a massive 3-way fight on your hands.

    11) Orin and the Dragon - Orin was meant to corrupt a Githyank red dragon, leading to a boss fight against a Slayer-formesque Dragon.

    12) The Hag Coven in Act 2 and 3 - You may notice that accepting Auntie Ethels help in the first Act can lead to a negative effect when fighting Hags. You may also notice that despite Auntie Ethel having letters from other Hags in her basement, she is the only one you encounter. Originally there was meant to be a full three act story involving the Hag coven including the mysterious "M" who seems to have been their leader.

    13) Epilogues - Full epilogue cutscenes have been datamined that varied greatly depending on your choices. These were the "17K ending variations" that Larian told us about, yet they are completely absent in the final game leading only to a fade to black scene at the end of the game.    … Expand
  75. fukuroul
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I haven't played yet, but have hundred of hours on DoS2, EZ 10. Also have to balance out those filthy 0/10
  76. Hooltaj
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Amazing game done by company that does care about it's customers. Love the story and game mechanics.
  77. ReysonRyujin
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    That's a really really good RPG. From battle to Charakters personality and storry is all perfect for me.
  78. Chayanin
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Firstly, I am not the type to write game reviews, but this game is too good for me not to.

    After only 30 or so hours, I can confidently say that this is without a doubt, one of the best RPGs I have ever played. Larian has done it again, raising the bar so high for the genre while singlehandedly shifting CRPG mainstream, and that is no small feat. The game is right up there with the likes    Firstly, I am not the type to write game reviews, but this game is too good for me not to.

    After only 30 or so hours, I can confidently say that this is without a doubt, one of the best RPGs I have ever played. Larian has done it again, raising the bar so high for the genre while singlehandedly shifting CRPG mainstream, and that is no small feat. The game is right up there with the likes of KOTOR and the original BGs, and personally I think it may have even surpassed them all.

    The story so far has been captivating, the voice acting incredible, the writing amazingly written, the characters very interesting, and the gameplay second to none. The game also looks stunning.

    In the past I have played many RPGs that have branching plots, multiple paths to take and ways to deal with situations, but in BG3 everything just feels so natural and perfectly woven together. The amount of time and effort that went into developing this game is truly staggering.

    Larian is now my favorite studio alongside Rare. THIS is what gamers want in 2023. A lengthy but gamer focused development, a smooth launch with perfect technical performance, zero microtransaction **** and most importantly, a team of passionate people doing what they believe in.

    Kudos to Swen and Larian. In my opinion, they are now a top dog in the gaming industry.    … Expand
  79. JackFrostyG
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    While I don't agree with a lot of the negative reviews as they just seem unfounded, I also don't agree that BG3 is advancing gaming to the degree that the masses claim. Personally, I see the game as 'good'.

    Pros - Graphics are great. I think anyone who argues otherwise is not being honest. - The combat and animations are fine. - The story is interesting. - You have a wide    While I don't agree with a lot of the negative reviews as they just seem unfounded, I also don't agree that BG3 is advancing gaming to the degree that the masses claim. Personally, I see the game as 'good'.

    Pros

    - Graphics are great. I think anyone who argues otherwise is not being honest.

    - The combat and animations are fine.

    - The story is interesting.

    - You have a wide range of role playing options, you can do more than you can in other games.

    - It really showed us which Developers would rather bicker about a good game rather than create one themselves.

    - No microtransactions is only a good thing.

    - No fps or crash issues.

    Cons

    - Some of the characters' dialogue comes across as more fan fiction than realistic.

    - Larian Studios copy pasted Divinity Original Sin 2 far too much, from the ruins, to the interactions, to the loot, to the text.

    - Like Divinity, the loot doesn't feel rewarding. A rare glove that provides 0 armour and an effect that I may use 10% of the time is not something I look forward to receiving. The basic gear even has fixed stats so every piece of gear I pick up has the exact same stats.

    - I feel like the difficulty options are cosmetic when quicksave / load exist as it removes any challenge.

    - There is no customising of the eye shape, height, weight, nose, lips, ears or body tattoos, removing armour makes neck tattoos look unpolished with seeming.

    - Bugged a few times. Sometimes my character, or characters I need to interact with, will not be interactable. Oftentimes just needs to be reloaded but this lowers immersion.

    - While you'd expect the climax of the game to be the best, I feel like Act III is the most disappointing and it seems clear that the team put the most effort into Act I and it slowly begins to show.

    - As much as I like role-reversal, the lack of strength orientated men as followers or even NPC's is quite disappointing. It's true we have Halsin, but he feels too kind hearted to be a ruffian strongman follower.    … Expand
  80. scarletwarlock
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    It's a good game. Larian really did a good job. I pre-ordered the game a long time ago and was surprised to play it in the ea version. After the official version came out, it really brought me a lot of surprises.
  81. vdetto
    Aug 17, 2023
    5
    Overrated. Too much like other Larian Studio Games (have to kill everything, collect everything, talk to everything just to progress).
  82. Cryo1986
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Great Game! Thanks Larian! True adaptation of DND with great performance.
  83. Vysemalice
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    A letter to AAA Gaming companies; Complete game. True rating. Dollar for Dollar I have never seen so much content in a game. Even with a same main storyline, it has high replay value. I did not like the last two games by the producer; They fixed every issue I had with the previous games.

    It allows me to do everything in DnD that is inconvenient in actual play, that makes you feel like    A letter to AAA Gaming companies; Complete game. True rating. Dollar for Dollar I have never seen so much content in a game. Even with a same main storyline, it has high replay value. I did not like the last two games by the producer; They fixed every issue I had with the previous games.

    It allows me to do everything in DnD that is inconvenient in actual play, that makes you feel like you are your character. Endless environmental combat options, pushing people off cliffs, meaningful disarms, using JUMP AND HIDE in a systematic and effective way. If you don't enter real time mode and hit a trap, IT FEELS LIKE A TRAP. Not "reflex save". No, you are gonna die if you don't toggle right now.

    The first act's pacing is immersive, meaningful evil characters with realistic motives and culture. The ability to make hard meaningful choices, and you aren't forced to choose between being purely good or evil in a linear fashion like in most games.

    My only and singular complaint about the game is wishing there was a way to enable faster walking speeds like a 1.5,2x button for basic walking, at least in towns or safe areas without enemies or traps.

    This game pushes boundaries with freedom, choice, consequences, and complete in its entirety; no DLC. This was the game quality I had hoped Diablo IV was. Take notes Blizzard, EA, and the other companies who used to produce a quality product and over the past 10 years completely lost base with their customers.    … Expand
  84. thewouf
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best game ever.
    The best CRPG since ... don't know
    The best RPG of the decade
    indeed the goty

    +++
    rich
    d&d rules
    true choices
    nice art
    beautiful music

    ---
    some bugs
    act3 is superb but not finished
  85. MrSupreme
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is how games used to be made, so other AAA devs be hating because they don't want to put in effort to make a game like this, they would rather focus on making money with in game shops. I dont expect indie devs to match this quality, but any game asking the same price or more, I expect this kind of quality. Stop being butt hurt and complaining.
    Rant over, now for this masterpiece    This is how games used to be made, so other AAA devs be hating because they don't want to put in effort to make a game like this, they would rather focus on making money with in game shops. I dont expect indie devs to match this quality, but any game asking the same price or more, I expect this kind of quality. Stop being butt hurt and complaining.
    Rant over, now for this masterpiece review with about 40h played and trying to avoid any spoilers.

    Visuals:
    The environments are amazing, the locations look and feel amazing, the underground fortress gave me goosebumps, it looks epic like a fantasy game is supposed to be.
    Characters feels expressive, my drow's smug face gives me a giggle sometimes.
    Visuals on the spells feels believable and effects on the ground are marked properly so you can see what is where, and where it is dangerous to traverse etc.

    World Interactions
    They are making this game worth it alone, the amount of effort they put into NPCs is astounding, at first it felt like the usual and then you start noticing the unexpected ones sometimes very well hidden. The amount of times I saved just to take make an alternate interaction just to see wat happens is easily over 100, and most of the times worth it.
    One of the best things I found was a trader that was selling rare items, but reading the description they are all garbage.
    Read descriptions of items, even underwear.

    Gameplay
    The AI is not the worst, they make good decisions 9/10 times, had a few instances where I could see the AI was not sure how to react to my party's location, but overall they will kill you if you don't plan or position properly and this is on Balanced difficulty, so not sure how it is on the higher difficulty.
    Traversing the areas are nice, got lots of waypoints to tp to, so moving back and forth is enjoyable and not punishing.
    UI is pretty decent, got all you skills automatically added or you can make a custom one.

    Story
    Main plot is typical of RGP, but decent overall and reading the books actually tells you more details that you would think. Party member's stories are not bad either some seemed obvious but unexpected twists are still there so good job overall on them.
    Based on the options available so far, it seems you should be able to side with the bad guys, so I will do a bad guy playthrough, after beating the game and see how well it plays out.

    Overall the game is even better than what I expected, same amount of excitement when Monster hunter World released on PC. Also same amount of quality content.

    Thanks Larian Studios for making us an epic game and don't listen to the haters.    … Expand
  86. oldmanskills
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Just a master piece , probably GOTY.

    +Well optimized
    +Very good writing
    +Good music
    +Good combat
  87. greyGame
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is for sure the best RPG since quite time. So many decision, so many choices to do, to be... Finally a game that challenge you to THINK and not just grind. Thank you Larian for this masterpiece. One disappointing thing though - why shields not visible when not in battle? Hope you'll fix this, or at least give option to show shield or musical instrument while not in battle.
  88. Lynxes
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    It's great, you can do lots of stuff, the characters are interesting, interacting with them is fun, roleplaying is fun, fighting is fun, the map is fun to explore and never gives the feeling of being empty.

    I spent 25 hours in the game so far, I haven't even done the main quest for most of this time, all the side quests are interesting and different. I didn't even know I liked this    It's great, you can do lots of stuff, the characters are interesting, interacting with them is fun, roleplaying is fun, fighting is fun, the map is fun to explore and never gives the feeling of being empty.

    I spent 25 hours in the game so far, I haven't even done the main quest for most of this time, all the side quests are interesting and different.

    I didn't even know I liked this genre, it's just a great game, play it, and have fun that other developers are complaining about how good it is.    … Expand
  89. octopez
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    It has been 23 years since BG2. They did not only top that game but exceeded in the huge amount of content for this one. The story is very well written, the companions are interesting, the locations are huge to explore, the many ways to solve quests and battles. The ultimate RPG.
  90. Gambles
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Easily the most in depth, enjoyable, cinematic, and engrossing translation of D&D to a CRPG I've ever played. The only CRPG's that I would say come close are the Pathfinder series from Owlcat games. If you like CRPGs you really cant go wrong with this, it's the good stuff we love from the genre but with the passion and budget to push it to the next level. Genuinely a 10/10 game when takenEasily the most in depth, enjoyable, cinematic, and engrossing translation of D&D to a CRPG I've ever played. The only CRPG's that I would say come close are the Pathfinder series from Owlcat games. If you like CRPGs you really cant go wrong with this, it's the good stuff we love from the genre but with the passion and budget to push it to the next level. Genuinely a 10/10 game when taken in the context of the niche genre it originates from and how its bringing that to the forefront of gaming.

    Also anyone who rates this 0/10 is an asshat and should be reported for abuse of the voting system.    … Expand
  91. GGileWP
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    0 microtransactions, a world full of thousands of quests, characters well designed, the story is really cool and the graphics are amazing to be an isometric game, 10/10 to me
  92. Blarricus
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Played initially at the start of early access & loved it then but on full release it’s even better. Turn off karmic dice and just roll with it
  93. mjs108
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    It's a great honor to be able to play Baldur's 3 while I'm alive.
    The original flavor of the RPG was wonderfully expressed, and I hope the developer will have the honor of being selected as the best game of the year.
  94. danisito123
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un videojuego muy muy extenso, rejugable una barbaridad de veces, con una cantidad de finales que es una locura, según tu raza cambian un montón las cosas, hay que tener en cuenta las decisiones tomadas (y la suerte), el combate por turnos no me suele gustar pero el de este juego me ha parecido divertido y super estratégico, pensando donde poner a tu personaje para que no reciba daño y lo reciba otro personaje, juntando elementos para que reciban más daño por bonificaciones, etc. La historia me ha gustado, no me ha parecido una tremenda obra de arte pero cumple su función a la hora de mantenerte jugando durante horas. La personalización es muy extensa y hay que elegir bien lo que quieres jugar según tu estilo de juego, o rol que quieras desempeñar. Lo único que me gustaría era que en los combates tú tiraras un dado, como dado de dar o golpear, pero entiendo que eso alargaría demasiado los combates y se haría pesado, pero una opción para poner/quitar eso estaría bien. Encima no tiene nada de micropagos, uno de los pocos juegos que son buenísimos y completo.… Expand
  95. Arijunior
    Aug 26, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito bom, por enquanto não joguei muito mas vou me dedicar mais a ele… Expand
  96. gaargod
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Absolutely love this. I finished Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 multiple times years ago, they are probably the two of my favourite games of all time. Baldur's Gate 3 is a worthy successor. Just amazing. The one thing I am not a fan of is the switch to turn-based system from the real time with optional pauses - but it's only a minor issue (and I guess it also serves portability to consoles).
  97. Kanek
    Aug 16, 2023
    6
    Great graphics, the best I have seen in a game like this , landscape and characters design are good but what killed it for me is the amount of talking in this game , I know rpg games have a lot of talking but this game takes it to another level but after some time it makes me feel tired, sometimes I don’t even care what the characters are saying anymore, I just want to skip everyGreat graphics, the best I have seen in a game like this , landscape and characters design are good but what killed it for me is the amount of talking in this game , I know rpg games have a lot of talking but this game takes it to another level but after some time it makes me feel tired, sometimes I don’t even care what the characters are saying anymore, I just want to skip every conversation….… Expand
  98. shavenlunatic
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Breaks the trend of dumbing down games in an attempt to appeal to the masses, this game appealed to the masses.

    Amazing graphics, story, mechanics and no game breaking bugs. No shoehorned in microtransactions, This game will make its money on its own merit and if they ever release new adventure packs in the future, I'll be confident that they won't be cash grabs and will have received    Breaks the trend of dumbing down games in an attempt to appeal to the masses, this game appealed to the masses.

    Amazing graphics, story, mechanics and no game breaking bugs. No shoehorned in microtransactions, This game will make its money on its own merit and if they ever release new adventure packs in the future, I'll be confident that they won't be cash grabs and will have received the care we deserve.

    Side quests are interesting, not just repetitive "go to map marker, do the thing, go back to start, rinse, repeat", they feel like realistic distractions from the main storyline.

    Add in the freedom to pretty much do whatever you want and we have as close to a perfect game as we've ever had.    … Expand
  99. Shadowgrunt
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Me and my partner cannot get enough, this game is amazing in scope and polish. What this team has achieved is truly breath taking! Thank you Larien for bringing us so much joy
  100. Egeee
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    10/10 game very nice. Well done. Just play and see. You should play to understand how beautiful the game mechanics and how it lets you do anything you can imagine.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Best PC Game of 2023
2
#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 112
  3. Negative: 0 out of 112
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 25, 2024
    90
    With a vast world to explore with varied stories and secrets to discover, Baldur's Gate 3 definitely shines. The cast is largely appealing and voice acting is top notch all-around, even if the storytelling and line delivery is varied in its pace. Character progression is somewhat weak in the opening levels but has a strong foundation for a great buildcraft experience, even if it lacks some on the fly experimentation seen in Larian's past efforts. Despite some performance woes in the later parts of the game and controller hangups, this is a journey worth taking for fans of Dungeons & Dragons or those new to the role playing field.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »