Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. jrevis
    Aug 17, 2023
    7
    Lots of great content, (art, enemy variety, environments etc). but the combat is slow and boring
  2. Garaltofshiraz
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    To be honest i thought i lost touch with video games and hoped starfiled would have rekindle that feeling but this game did it for me one month sooner and im thankfull for it
  3. elpibepiola5563
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    incredible achievement in gaming. from content to quality, its the new bar in CRPGs and if jealous developers dont like it, then start making better games.
  4. lucasgrecco
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Never saw a game like this! Larian's studio is changing the game industry.˙
  5. BigLebowskiMan
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    Only thing I like about this game is that there's no store and pop ups trying too get you to spend more money. Otherthen that, it's not my type of game and feel it's overhyped
  6. ArminW
    Aug 27, 2023
    7
    Basically, as of today, the game needs 3 entirely different reviews...
    Act 1:
    Wow. The Scope. The depth! The characters, all the possibilities. The fun and fair (yet challenging) combat. The incredible attention to detail. This is probably one of the greatest games ever made! Act 2: Whee, still a fantastic game, but the bugs and glitches start to annoy. And couldn't they have come up    Basically, as of today, the game needs 3 entirely different reviews...
    Act 1:
    Wow. The Scope. The depth! The characters, all the possibilities. The fun and fair (yet challenging) combat. The incredible attention to detail. This is probably one of the greatest games ever made!
    Act 2:
    Whee, still a fantastic game, but the bugs and glitches start to annoy. And couldn't they have come up with *some* quality of life improvements in *3* years of Early Access? Fabulous characters, engaging story, still incredible depth, but quite a bit of tedium in between.
    Act 3:
    Crash, crash, crashedy-crash, crash-crash crashedy crash.
    The game falls apart in act 3, the story meanders and the memory leaks, glitches and constant CTDs almost kill the motivation to finish it.

    Well, maybe after the 2nd patch the game might actually become what most people basically *wish* it to be atm,    … Expand
  7. Ghaiana
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    I don't like the point and click system, I don't like the combat, I don't like the 3d from above. That all reminds me of games from the nineties. The art work is nice, but I get shivers from the voice over. It's not for me.
  8. Tanabe
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Best pure RPG I've ever had the opportunity to play. It will definitely be a game that I will pass the 1000 hours quietly. The only downside is the graphics optimization, I hope they improve that.
  9. derkamonsta
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible feat. Deserves all the hype and more, I have around 106 hrs currently with 25ish hrs being from early access. Please give this game your support, it is a miracle this game released in 2023. One of the best games ever. Full stop.
  10. AlexAbyssWalker
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of our decate. The dedicated work shows and this should be a lesson for all the big gaming companies that are only revenew driven and where the budget omly shows for the marketing phase, but the games end up solulless shells.
  11. SonOfKain
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Amazing. This is what happens when you work hard to deliver an outstanding product. Every little details has been crafted with passion.

    This is gonna change the rpg genre forever.
  12. Kalle_whv
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Das Spiel ist einfach so unfassbar gut. Selten ein Spiel gehabt wo man sich den ganzen Tag schon freut
    Nachhause zu kommen um wieder in diese Welt zu versinken.    … Expand
  13. Ghenwy
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Desde el primer momento sabes que estás ante otro tipo de juego. Es una maravilla en todos sus sentidos, increíble la LIBERTAD que te deja para hacer de todo. La BSO es brutal. Es el mejor juego al que le he podido echar el guante es los últimos años. Y si hace que el resto de la industria se asuste y salga a hacer declaraciones... Por algo será. Mis 10 para Larion y Baldurs gate 3.… Expand
  14. Cophelio
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Just amazing, nothing more to add, game is immersing you into itself like nothing I ever played. Worth every penny.
  15. Maxisistem
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Não consigo parar de jogar, eu entro e falo: Vou jogar só uma hora, quando vejo passaram-se 3 horas e eu não percebi. A muito tempo um jogo não me prendia tanto, tudo é bom.. combate, história, exploração. É uma obra prima e demonstração de que é possível fazer algo PRIMOROSO ainda nos dias de hoje. Fica a dica concorrentes.
  16. MeiDoCorpse
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    I haven't been this excited about a game in a long time.
    So for me personally, this is definitely one of the best games in the last few years, and maybe more than a few.
  17. cachepelle
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game will make you doubt if you will ever have a better RPG in your life
  18. Raimundopaneto
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Jogo de excelente qualidade. Uma verdadeira obra de arte. Todos os amantes do RPG de mesa devem jogar Baldurs Gate 3, ao que não conhecem o RPG de mesa devo dizer que vale muito a pena conhecer toda a trama que envolve esse jogo maravilhoso. Baldurs gate vale a compra.
  19. RealAdamJensen
    Aug 25, 2023
    6
    In no way is it the best CRPG, the controls are awkward, the way-finding of the companions is a joke, and the micromanagement with the inventory is a pain in the...

    The only thing better in Baldur's Gate 3 than in Divinity Original Sin 2 is the cinematic presentation, in everything else D:OS 2 is the better game. And there are literally hundreds of traps, in fact it can be summed up    In no way is it the best CRPG, the controls are awkward, the way-finding of the companions is a joke, and the micromanagement with the inventory is a pain in the...

    The only thing better in Baldur's Gate 3 than in Divinity Original Sin 2 is the cinematic presentation, in everything else D:OS 2 is the better game.

    And there are literally hundreds of traps, in fact it can be summed up like this: way too much of insignificant things.    … Expand
  20. XxRenardezu
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    why would it have anything else than a 10? this game is exactly what every other games need to be , deep , free (in term of freedom), not predatory in term of money , the game is finished , there are no dlc , no micro transactions , its really what we needed as fan of video games , it gives us hope for a brighter future of video games that dont see us as floating dollar signs
  21. MrW40K
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    oui il n'est pas pour tout le monde , c'est du tour par tour et l'interface peut paraitre lourde au début; mais quel jeu , que de choix et de possibilité .
    Visuellement bon et très généreux en histoire et musique , une pépite à jouer
  22. Kryptonite72
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    My best crpg.A perfect world.There're so many stories and charactors and places to explore.It has taken my 100hr and will definitely take twice more.Thank Larian for the wonderful game.
  23. Retanzi
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Play it, just play it.

    Certainly GOTY 2023.
    I'm still not through but i know i'll play it again at least once.
  24. Gallowmere
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. I love this game.

    Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best games I have ever play. Dos2 and BG3 are the best rpg you can play.
  25. Lamarian
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Stunning to see such a gem of a game in 2023. I loved playing in Early Access, but the full launch has taken the game to a new level - for me this is the greatest game ever made by a long shot.
  26. Parap0nera
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The game is amazing! Thank you, Larian, for your hard work. You brought me back to my childhood.
  27. TdgGuim20
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    O jogo é muito bom, ótima história, personagens e gameplay. Joguando a versão do PC, no aguardo para pegar a do Xbox também.
  28. Creative122
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    It's better than almost every single game ever made and it probably will stay that way for a while. The attention to detail during making this game was so big you can complete the game 12 times and can get new cutscenes every single time. Game is amazing but there's a lot of bugs. The amount of bugs is so big that the rating has to suffer by at least 1 point if not more.
  29. Tharosvitor
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Muito bom, que continuem fazendo jogos nesse nível. Fazia tempo que não lançavam um jogo de RPG nesse nível e usando regras de D&D.
  30. Vhallechia
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This is a great game, I would give it an 8 or 9 because Pathfinder Kingmake and Pathfinder Wrath of Righteous are way better than it, but I'll give it a 10 just to save it from the haters who are coming in to give this game a 0 unfairly to lower it the note only because they are jealous of his success and that is absurd.

    Este e um otimo game, eu daria 8 ou 9 para ele pois Pathfinder    This is a great game, I would give it an 8 or 9 because Pathfinder Kingmake and Pathfinder Wrath of Righteous are way better than it, but I'll give it a 10 just to save it from the haters who are coming in to give this game a 0 unfairly to lower it the note only because they are jealous of his success and that is absurd.

    Este e um otimo game, eu daria 8 ou 9 para ele pois Pathfinder Kingmake e Pathfinder Wrath of Righteous são bem melhores do que ele, mas vou dar 10 so para salvar ele dos haters que estão entrando para dar 0 para este jogo injustamente para diminuir a nota so porque estão com inveja do sucesso dele e isso e um absurdo.    … Expand
  31. aesirus96
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    A Larien Studios fez um trabalho fenomenal. Cenários absurdamente detalhados, NPCs vivos de verdade (literalmente cada um tem um nome, uma história, uma vocação, uma profissão), questlines muito bem elaboradas, muitas, muitas, mas muitas opções de diálogos e formas de resolver as coisas. Tudo isso por um preço bem mais barato do que a maioria dos grandes jogos desse ano. Espero muito queA Larien Studios fez um trabalho fenomenal. Cenários absurdamente detalhados, NPCs vivos de verdade (literalmente cada um tem um nome, uma história, uma vocação, uma profissão), questlines muito bem elaboradas, muitas, muitas, mas muitas opções de diálogos e formas de resolver as coisas. Tudo isso por um preço bem mais barato do que a maioria dos grandes jogos desse ano. Espero muito que seja o GOTY em 2023.… Expand
  32. cloudya
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece from Larian Studios! Very good job, BG3 is the best CRPG right now !!!!!!
    Remind me of the Might and Magic III when I was young QQ
  33. DemonLord7
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo que já joguei na minha vida, muito obrigado Larian por me proporcionar momentos tão únicos em um único jogo.
  34. Mozfar
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Easy 10
    GOTY with ease
    Very nice and enjoyable experience I wish game devs go one their footsteps
  35. Skulska
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I have been playing games for over 15 years and never played something better than this. I played the early access for 100 hours and after 40 hours after release, I still didn't see anything new, but still had more fun than ever. It is what we always thought we would never get again. A full price game that delivers for a one time payment more than all other games deliver for a monthlyI have been playing games for over 15 years and never played something better than this. I played the early access for 100 hours and after 40 hours after release, I still didn't see anything new, but still had more fun than ever. It is what we always thought we would never get again. A full price game that delivers for a one time payment more than all other games deliver for a monthly payment. The story is great, the characters are great, the world building is great, the combat is great, the exploration is great the dialogs and voice acting are great.
    Some of the spell/ability/item descriptions could be better, but that's something easily fixable and after some time you will get the hang of it. Otherwise, there is absolutely nothing I can complain about, which makes this game the greatest of all time for me. Larian did it again.    … Expand
  36. ArraialGameHous
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a masterpiece.
  37. BEEBOOPS
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Muito pica jogaço da porra sensacional incrivel muito foda do caralho chupa XBOX NOJENTO
  38. lovinho
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    just finished act 2 and about 50 hours in the game, absolutely crazy how this game gets you on the edge of your seat on battles and out of them, companions have a deep story to them each available to be explored and discovered
  39. Charleslsf
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Merece vencer o premio de jogo do ano. Jogo sensacional com história muito boa que garante muitas horas de jogo e o melhor que tem varios finais.
  40. ShaikatSK
    Sep 12, 2023
    0
    i dont even know why prople loves this. this combat is awful, i mean awful!! ok i get it, the story is great, graphics is good to but whats the point if the gameplay is turn based **** lol
  41. Enrikenarga01
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sério que dei um grana absurda pra jogar um game de tabuleiro digital!? perdi meu tempo, eu teria mais diversão jogando paciência.… Expand
  42. jerryernst
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible game. Truly reminds me that games are still art, and I hope it reminds other devs this too
  43. Kallark
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    I love Larian and their passion for videogames, Baldur's Gate 3 reflects this and much more.
    This SHOULD be the new standard for the bigger companies, we as customers deserve a win.
  44. Gote03
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Este juego es droga pero de la buena. Totalmente recomendado y un excelente juego
  45. daufi
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Das beste Spiel aller Zeiten.
    Es bestraft einen nicht für verrückte Entscheidungen, sondern macht daraus auch noch interessante Konsequenzen die teilweise viel lustiger sind.
  46. shedn11
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    The amount of details in this game sets a new standard for RPG games.

    So far 10/10, no doubt about it
  47. extremely_jaded
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    It's the best RPG I've played in my entire life and probably one of the best in history. Definitely GOTY 2023!
  48. Decosse
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Having adored BG1 & 2 (with BG2 being the first game to have ever made me completely lose track of all time when I discovered it was 4am in the morning), I had hoped that BG3 would at least be able to give the same sort of experience.....

    Man did Larian deliver!! BG3 goes way beyond my expectations and it is utterly captivating. The freedom and choices it gives you in just about    Having adored BG1 & 2 (with BG2 being the first game to have ever made me completely lose track of all time when I discovered it was 4am in the morning), I had hoped that BG3 would at least be able to give the same sort of experience.....

    Man did Larian deliver!! BG3 goes way beyond my expectations and it is utterly captivating. The freedom and choices it gives you in just about everything is mind boggling.

    You know a game is good when you spend your days thinking about it when you can't play it.

    Larian Studios deserve all the praise they are getting as the game is nothing short of a masterpiece and I'll be shocked if this isn't a goty candidate.    … Expand
  49. starwatto
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece.

    There is no way around it. I was not following the game at all during it's development, and going completely blind into it probably even enhanced my experience. This is not just an homage to RPGs of old. This extremely high quality game from AA studio that shows AAA how it's done. The game is polished, well written, extremely fun and just a has a very fair    An absolute masterpiece.

    There is no way around it. I was not following the game at all during it's development, and going completely blind into it probably even enhanced my experience.

    This is not just an homage to RPGs of old. This extremely high quality game from AA studio that shows AAA how it's done. The game is polished, well written, extremely fun and just a has a very fair pricing model.

    More games like this and there is a hope for this industry as a whole.

    Larian ascended to the best RPG studio in the world right now. And rightly so. Please never change.    … Expand
  50. Numeroins
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is a great example of what to strive for when creating an RPG. There are many details, consequences to your actions, and the few bugs don’t take away from the game at all.
  51. ipum
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    It has been said before, lets say it again...
    Congratulations to Larian and the success of this game.
    -No microtransactions
    -Feature Complete Game
    The message is out that this is the new standard in video gaming.
  52. Nuuki
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is a truly incredible game. Playing through it with my wife and I'm sure we'll be doing so for a long time to come,
  53. Kodaman
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Este juego merece el goty y no el Zelda ya que su Target son obesos mórbidos que juegan smash todo el día y viven en el sótano
  54. Mikdasa
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    It’s as perfect a game as we’ve had in many many years. Larian have given us a classic that’s both created with love of gaming and not to gouge your eyes out financially with forced micro transactions and stupidly high retail costs.
  55. Guestricar
    Sep 6, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a game without the slightest sense poorly made and weak graphics and weak gameplay and should not have been releaseD… Expand
  56. Qpd
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    So far been playing 55h and i am just in awe of this game.... And im still in Act ONE.

    Never have i played such a huge game with so many choices... its 10/10 for me... and i wasn´t even gonna play the game day one.

    Soooo happy i did! Good job Larian Studios
  57. aetran
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a great game that progressively loses its steam as it goes on. The first half of the game is great, with great RPG elements, enjoyable characters, and a pretty strong storyline with branching choices. The narrative isn't necessarily amazing, but its a great set-up for an extremely open ended DnD adventure, getting the closest to free-form that most games can. LevelBaldur's Gate 3 is a great game that progressively loses its steam as it goes on. The first half of the game is great, with great RPG elements, enjoyable characters, and a pretty strong storyline with branching choices. The narrative isn't necessarily amazing, but its a great set-up for an extremely open ended DnD adventure, getting the closest to free-form that most games can. Level design is similar to DOS2, giving the player tons of freedom for creative ways to solve problems, similar to an immersive sim. There are a few missteps in the earlier sections of the game, most notably are the almost obnoxiously in-your-face companions who all want to sleep with you the moment you meet them, which can be annoying at best and uncomfortable at worst, but they're not too bad as to damage the experience.
    By the second half, however, your choices become increasingly less meaningful, and eventually, the game stops giving you choices you would have had previously. Act 3 drags this game down badly, and should have been entirely cut to serve as a sequel so that it could be better fleshed out. It is terribly buggy, with heaps of cut content (and apparently content that is effectively cut, not activating due to bugs. This completely ruins the "evil" route in the game, and I'm completely baffled they shipped it like that), in addition to performance issues so bad that the game becomes borderline unplayable at times. Performance degrades horribly as sessions go on, although a restart can help. Despite the awful marketing claim of "17,000" endings, there is one, and it is sequel bait, something that comes across as almost insulting after slogging through Act 3. Here, Larian has continued their tradition of half-baked late-game chapters, but this is easily the worst offender. It's so bad that I have taken 2 off of my score, and if it weren't for the fantastic first 20-30 hours, I likely would have lowered my score to a 6 or below. If Act 3 was a stand-alone game, I could not recommend it in good faith.    … Expand
  58. PenetratorGod
    Aug 20, 2023
    5
    I don't understand what all the fuss is about...

    Too many technical problems. It remained in early access for 3 years, it should not have come out with such a bad optimization. These are not things I can accept. This is the main reason for my negative opinion about the game. But there are a lot of things I don't like about gameplay and story, these are personal opinions. Someone else    I don't understand what all the fuss is about...

    Too many technical problems. It remained in early access for 3 years, it should not have come out with such a bad optimization. These are not things I can accept. This is the main reason for my negative opinion about the game.

    But there are a lot of things I don't like about gameplay and story, these are personal opinions. Someone else may like what I don't like. I can respect that, however it doesn't change the fact that this game is one of the most overrated games of recent years.

    It's a game that is currently being guarded and constantly exaggerated by fan bases and gaming media. This will probably be over in a few months, but you cannot easily express your negative thoughts about this game on any platform because there are people waiting to lynch you.

    In short BG3 didn't offer me anything special that I hadn't seen before in any game of the same genre. I played 50 hours and it was an extremely ordinary experience. The story and characters were all forgettable and boring. Gameplay is much worse than Divinity Original Sin 2. Character creation screen was very poor. The effects of the choices made were also not noticeable. Also, the soundtrack is very bad. It's almost non-existent. It's too bad there's not a single catchy soundtrack.

    Going and exploring somewhere on the map is a complete waste of time. A good weapon or armor never comes out. There is a serious item variety problem in the game. All of the classes are extremely bad and useless. Development of your character in the game is very inadequate and not felt compared to Divinity Original Sin 2. There is no balance in difficulty levels.

    Even without technical problems, it still wouldn't have been a game of the year candidate for me. I was actually thinking of giving the game 0 score, but since Larian supports the game in my native language, I decided to give it 5 score. Despite the bad experience the game gave me, this is still a very high rating.

    I wish Larian had continued the Divinity series. This isn't even a Baldur's Gate game anyway. Even if they fix the optimization in the coming months, it is no longer possible for them to fix the gameplay and story side.

    I had high expectations for the game and I'm a big fan of the Divinity series, but the end result is a big disappointment. It should have been Divinity Original Sin 3 instead of Baldur's Gate 3 and then I'm sure they could have made a much more successful game.    … Expand
  59. Luidi00
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Um puta dum jogaço, tô aqui só pra subir a nota na vdd, pq tão tentando sabotar o game.
  60. dream111
    Aug 26, 2023
    6
    Don't play this game if you come from traditional rpg games like Final Fantasy, Dragon age and never have you tried Dnd. Why?

    This game has sooooooo many mechanics and stuff that you have to consider - remember before doing your next move if you don't, you'll end up fuc# up everything and you'll find yourself pressing quick load A LOT it can be frustrating at times specially if you    Don't play this game if you come from traditional rpg games like Final Fantasy, Dragon age and never have you tried Dnd. Why?

    This game has sooooooo many mechanics and stuff that you have to consider - remember before doing your next move if you don't, you'll end up fuc# up everything and you'll find yourself pressing quick load A LOT
    it can be frustrating at times specially if you like challenges and you hate playing games like myself in easy mode or story difficulty.

    Level system and experience is SUPER SLOW, I wipe out every area I see in the game and did side quest and later of 15 hours still in level 5. some enemies can make like 3 actions per turn and you can't ,often you'll find yourself seeing that a lot of the mechanics doesn't make any sense.

    The story begins good and kinda trying to hold for many hours but gameplay is a chore.

    The optimization IS the WORST.
    This game was released as a complete game this years when clearly needs more polishing... it suffers from stutters, severe low fps in certain areas, memory leaks over the time, characters freezes, stuck camera, UI does't respond anymore. Vulkan missing cursor.

    I don't swallow this overhype. It doesn't deserve a must play seal.    … Expand
  61. ItsJustFallout
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    BG3 will be remembered as a masterpiece. In an era of shady business practices, Latina’s product is a breath of fresh air. The story, VA, and overall gameplay are top notch and this game should be the benchmark other AAA developers compare their games too.

    Are there a few issues with bugs - yea, but they aren’t major and 100% these will be corrected. It’s been only three weeks and we have    BG3 will be remembered as a masterpiece. In an era of shady business practices, Latina’s product is a breath of fresh air. The story, VA, and overall gameplay are top notch and this game should be the benchmark other AAA developers compare their games too.

    Are there a few issues with bugs - yea, but they aren’t major and 100% these will be corrected. It’s been only three weeks and we have had 2 major patches already. With a game this large, I’m surprised the game is as polished as it is. Over 200 hours played between release and EA and I can’t wait for my next session.    … Expand
  62. matrikTH
    Aug 13, 2023
    5
    It looks pretty, I give it that. Story might be good, but I have no idea since I can't progress far enough to experience it. Aparently I am too stupid for this game. It might be awesome for players who know DnD but to me it feels like playing an Excel Sheet where every formular gives random results and nothing is really explained.
    I can imagine that it's good for the right audience but    It looks pretty, I give it that. Story might be good, but I have no idea since I can't progress far enough to experience it. Aparently I am too stupid for this game. It might be awesome for players who know DnD but to me it feels like playing an Excel Sheet where every formular gives random results and nothing is really explained.
    I can imagine that it's good for the right audience but it's not for me who just wants a chill experience after a stressful workday.    … Expand
  63. Bootsman
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Best game of the decade. Even if you are not a fan of turn based crpgs.. this is the game to get you into the genre.
  64. LilacZ
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    From a non-DnD player:

    Impressively expansive and immersive game, but weighed down by spots of flat design, particularly in combat Liked: + Unbelievably large world with enough discoveries to be made throughout multiple playthroughs + Highly engaging and immersive experience when not save scumming + Voiceovers, ost and sound systems are great + Rare game that allows for fully    From a non-DnD player:

    Impressively expansive and immersive game, but weighed down by spots of flat design, particularly in combat

    Liked:
    + Unbelievably large world with enough discoveries to be made throughout multiple playthroughs
    + Highly engaging and immersive experience when not save scumming
    + Voiceovers, ost and sound systems are great
    + Rare game that allows for fully fleshed out multiplayer co-op experience

    Did not like:
    - Game seems to be quite faithful to general DnD systems, a lot of dicerolls that aren't entirely necessary, and very strict turn taking, and makes for a rather slow paced game
    - Loot and leveling were mostly bland, truly exciting abilities / unique loot were quite occasional, with good portion of shinies being unusable due to different class / build
    - Takes quite long to play out turns and events, making multiplayer progress and scheduling for working players quite difficult, there were problems finishing DOS2 with same team and it's only worse now
    - Build variance initially feels like it would be extremely open, but ended up feeling quite narrow, build choices when given were few and several ability options felt mute and uninteresting

    Overall:
    Scope of the game is incredible and unmatched, the novelty of it will surely last a long time. However for a non-DnD player, i felt that some aspects of DnD especially the ones that slow down the pace of the game, should not have translated into an on-screen video game.

    Also, I personally prefer when combat mechanics reached deeper when it comes to synergies and combos, after a while Baldur's Gate 3 combat started to feel too limited to taking honest turns and influencing diceroll numbers, failing a diceroll and ending up doing nothing during your turn feels quite bad especially if you have to wait for 6 enemies to take theirs    … Expand
  65. AllNewSuperfake
    Sep 2, 2023
    7
    If you only have a mid-range computer and want to play this to the end, forget about it. Act 3 doesn't just have performance problems, it falls from a cliff and can't even die because of the stuttering, freezing and now, after the so called "Performance Patch", ridiculous loading times, where the level never actually STOPS loading.

    And even if Act 3 was playable, it's like crashing your    If you only have a mid-range computer and want to play this to the end, forget about it. Act 3 doesn't just have performance problems, it falls from a cliff and can't even die because of the stuttering, freezing and now, after the so called "Performance Patch", ridiculous loading times, where the level never actually STOPS loading.

    And even if Act 3 was playable, it's like crashing your car at the end of a wonderful road trip through interesting environments and mysteries, only to end up in the slums of glitchy fetch quests, robbing through the sewers of long solved mysteries, dragging out the inevitable and, let's face it, underwhelming finale. But if you are still interested in beta-testing this for the actual release on the PS5, you've been warned.

    BUT, you'll no longer play the game that is so cool and the best ever that it makes you cool, the cool best game ever people are moving on as we speak.

    It's a shame, because mechanically, as an actual game, this IS a masterpiece. Why it wanted to compete with Dribble-A cinematic storytelling with an engine that is just not up to it it beyond me. This way it got them the attention and money they were going for, but people who actually tried to finish this will look back at it a little different.    … Expand
  66. brucezou
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I‘m never a huge of DND-based game but I have to say this game is fantastic and fascinating. It is worth every minute you spend.
  67. Melle1000
    Aug 17, 2023
    5
    Its a Great Game, thats for sure. But as an German Gamer it is hard to understand why there is only english. I had to read the subtiles all the time at the bottom of the Monitor. Make it hard to have fun with this Game.
  68. dfhhdhhv
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best crpg I ever played. The world and story reacts to your choices. Free choice in combat style and customization of your class. The very catching story that is tied into the lore of the forgotten world setting. The devs listen to feedback and try their best (and succeeded) to deliver a game that pleases the players
  69. platinogm
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    El juego es impresionante, un obligatorio para todo amante al genero de rol
  70. l3anyan
    Aug 9, 2023
    6
    I really don't get all the 10/10's. Did this game reinvent the wheel? No. It's okay but it's nothing extremely groundbreaking, I do understand I was not a huge Divinity fan - and this game feels like another Divinity game. It's all there. But I suppose if you are a pen and paper D&D nerd your head will explode as now its D&D meshed with Divinity. I respect Larian but come on... Do youI really don't get all the 10/10's. Did this game reinvent the wheel? No. It's okay but it's nothing extremely groundbreaking, I do understand I was not a huge Divinity fan - and this game feels like another Divinity game. It's all there. But I suppose if you are a pen and paper D&D nerd your head will explode as now its D&D meshed with Divinity. I respect Larian but come on... Do you really have to add beastiality to a video game? Isn't it enough that you can join the idiot woke crusade in the D&D world (why it has any place there is beyond me). Everyone made such a big deal about 'spending hours in character creation' - then I got the game and just wondered to myself what the hell everyone is smoking - must be that fluoride in the water; you pick on of five or six faces, add hair, add facial hair, makeup, scar (all pre-made options), and then... Get ready... You pick your genitals... If you want a penis you have three choices, vagina is two. How anyone sat in the character creation for an hour, or two or three, is insanity. Maybe people got excited because you can have a female, sorry, non-binary with a full beard. Or perhaps it was the amazing addition of vitiligo. People then rave about the visuals; it looks like the same old engine used back in 2017... Oh wait, it is that engine with a few tweaks. It gets the job done, but seriously, it's not setting any bars in that department. Voice acting is on par with DOS2. And the gameplay is on par with DOS2. Then you have the people freaking out that BG3 is now, get this, the highest rated game of 2023. I guess I was in another dimension because it's been pretty bleak in regards to interesting games being released. Good for Larian but be realistic. If Hollywood puts out nothing but the same trivial crap like Marvel and another Liam Neeson clone of Taken, and someone releases something that was highly anticipated and it scores high on release, it's kind of a win by default out the gate. I get that I am in the minority, and massively so, but I just don't have Larian's bit dripping out of my mouth that I failed to swallow and I don't drink the Kool-Aid.… Expand
  71. Tornan
    Aug 6, 2023
    7
    Larian makes good RPG's and this is a game that is worth trying but after the hype this game created I am not satisfied with the game I play. I think problem is about D&D. Both game rules and world are not interesting. I feel overwhelmed by the game when I try to play it. Open world makes it difficult to focus on an area. I still have high hopes about Larian Studios, I hope next game willLarian makes good RPG's and this is a game that is worth trying but after the hype this game created I am not satisfied with the game I play. I think problem is about D&D. Both game rules and world are not interesting. I feel overwhelmed by the game when I try to play it. Open world makes it difficult to focus on an area. I still have high hopes about Larian Studios, I hope next game will be DOS3 instead of BG4.… Expand
  72. mutexin
    Aug 11, 2023
    6
    Not a bad game, but worse than the previous D:OS2. And by no means it's Baldur's Gate. It's D:OS3. BTW always ignore 10 and 0 reviews by the bots/shills.
  73. BigDingus
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    10/10 does NOT = "Perfect."

    People used to understand that games of this size, scope & ambition would inevitably have bugs, unintended glitches & even performance issues. However, the game does so darn much & is so insanely fun that any issues I experienced never impacted my overall experience. Wacky things pop up in crowded combat, and there are times where I've had huge performance    10/10 does NOT = "Perfect."

    People used to understand that games of this size, scope & ambition would inevitably have bugs, unintended glitches & even performance issues. However, the game does so darn much & is so insanely fun that any issues I experienced never impacted my overall experience. Wacky things pop up in crowded combat, and there are times where I've had huge performance drops. It's inconsistent, but the nature of the game mitigates how much it distracts from the experience. It's a bit more annoying in cutscenes or dialogue, but otherwise it didn't bother me much. I have experienced one crash after level up, but nothing else.

    The only reason I'm detailing this stuff & not all it does well is because this review would go on FOREVER if I took that route. Better to touch on the handful of issues, then tell you everything else is just amazing. Even though games like Skyrim & BotW are completely different games than BG3, I feel a similar level of "this is amazing" while also accepting the bugs & flaws that come with it.

    Hopefully because it's not tied to some specific console via exclusivity, fans will be more tolerant of these things instead of latching on to them in order to bolster the fanboy console wars.    … Expand
  74. Rinoalesca
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. I played 2 acts right now and I am really thankful that the world still has developers who care about their games. Thanks Larian keep up that good work
  75. Hoxra
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Big middle finger to AAA industry.
    This is what gamers need but probably don't deserve.
  76. OccamsLazor
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Larian Studios, known for their dedication to the CRPG genre, have outdone themselves with “Baldur’s Gate 3”. Not just a successor to its venerable predecessors, this game feels like a magnum opus that elevates the entire genre. The Baldur’s Gate series has always been iconic, but this third installment stands as a paragon, demonstrating what can be achieved in role-playing gaming.Larian Studios, known for their dedication to the CRPG genre, have outdone themselves with “Baldur’s Gate 3”. Not just a successor to its venerable predecessors, this game feels like a magnum opus that elevates the entire genre. The Baldur’s Gate series has always been iconic, but this third installment stands as a paragon, demonstrating what can be achieved in role-playing gaming.

    Every inch of this game brims with meticulous detail and careful design, manifesting a sense of wonder and immersion that is peerless. Larian has achieved what many would deem impossible: raising the already lofty bar set by the series’ earlier titles. “Baldur’s Gate 3” is not just a game; it’s an intricate tapestry of player choice, intricate mechanics, and narrative depth.

    Players will find themselves ensnared in a vortex of immersion. Every decision you make feels weighted with significance, creating a truly interactive and dynamic story that evolves with the player at its helm. It’s not just about picking dialogue choices; it’s about feeling the very pulse of the world react to your actions.

    From its compelling narrative to the entrancing soundtrack that adapts seamlessly as players traverse it's vast world, underscoring each moment. The voice acting is nothing short of spectacular, breathing life into characters with such authenticity that they feel more like companions than simply digital constructs. The mechanics are fluid, and the UI is intuitive without being overwhelming.

    One of the game’s most notable feats is its ability to maintain a sense of wonder throughout. The world of Baldur’s Gate 3 is rich and diverse, filled with hidden nooks and crannies that beg to be explored. The personalities encountered are as varied as they are intriguing, each contributing to a world that feels alive and ever-evolving.

    In conclusion, “Baldur’s Gate 3” isn’t just a milestone for Larian Studios; it’s a watershed moment for RPGs. It stands as a testament to the potential of independent game development and sets a quintessential standard that developers will be striving to reach for years to come. If you consider yourself a fan of RPGs, “Baldur’s Gate 3” is not just a recommendation—it’s an imperative play. This is storytelling and game design at its zenith.    … Expand
  77. Arikozimo
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Oynaya bildiğim ilk sıra tabanlı oyun ve 50 saatte hala cok fazla zevk almaktayım
  78. Dubeau
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    I don't know why but BG3 bored me to death. Strange because I really like the two Divinity games. The pacing is really too slow this time. Yet the story seem amazing. Graphics are exceptional. Sounds and music perfect. I think I was annoyed at how the level and sub-levels were done. How some areas are extremely easy, while others really hard. And how the autosave seems to forget to save inI don't know why but BG3 bored me to death. Strange because I really like the two Divinity games. The pacing is really too slow this time. Yet the story seem amazing. Graphics are exceptional. Sounds and music perfect. I think I was annoyed at how the level and sub-levels were done. How some areas are extremely easy, while others really hard. And how the autosave seems to forget to save in a span of 30 minutes and more. I give it 75% but to be fair, I had trouble liking the game in Early access and at it's release. Maybe I am not into that particular RPG mechanics anymore.… Expand
  79. TnO
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    My very first review on a game ever:

    To be honest, the best AAA game which isn't even created by AAA studio.
    Thank you Larian for creating such a masterpiece.
    Your game will live on for at least a decade.

    You won't regret buying the game and if so giving a big middle finger to all the known big studios.
  80. gtsdwx
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time, 30 hours and It's amazing.. You can do an be whatever you want
  81. ferukbr
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPG Series from decades! Deep Story Line, Charismatic Characters, a cool well designed game-play (if you like turn-based) and yes, I would recommend this game to everyone. I hope Larian keep this mind-set for incoming new games or DLC and show to the Game Industry, They can make different, btw don't waste your time reading some worthless reviews here, some people are justOne of the best RPG Series from decades! Deep Story Line, Charismatic Characters, a cool well designed game-play (if you like turn-based) and yes, I would recommend this game to everyone. I hope Larian keep this mind-set for incoming new games or DLC and show to the Game Industry, They can make different, btw don't waste your time reading some worthless reviews here, some people are just jealous or don't understand how quick world changes and be fair to everyone (not just a part of it)… Expand
  82. vparytskyi
    Sep 2, 2023
    7
    Fantastic experience that have been ruined by bugs and rushed release during the very last stretch of the game
  83. Cmdrsabre
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    - a game that's finished developing on release
    - a game that has more content as expected
    - a game that is not sold more expensive then other games lately - a game that does not try to implement buzzword features - a game that sticks to it's heritage So you can call the complex system and turn based battle oldschool and complicated, but that's the direct adaptation of the D&D rules    - a game that's finished developing on release
    - a game that has more content as expected
    - a game that is not sold more expensive then other games lately
    - a game that does not try to implement buzzword features
    - a game that sticks to it's heritage
    So you can call the complex system and turn based battle oldschool and complicated, but that's the direct adaptation of the D&D rules from pen & paper. And not your controller skill will decide if you succeed, but your tactic and character stats.
    You have to like this, but then... this is the most perfect game of the decade.    … Expand
  84. Starfree
    Sep 11, 2023
    3
    I bought this game upon the recommendation of some friends and some content creators whose option i trust. I no longer trust their option. I knew about the degeneracy of f*cking a bear and sucking on toes but I was told those I side optional content that you have to go out of your way for. It’s not pushed down your throat. Which as far as I got, was ture. Was I wasn’t told is that you areI bought this game upon the recommendation of some friends and some content creators whose option i trust. I no longer trust their option. I knew about the degeneracy of f*cking a bear and sucking on toes but I was told those I side optional content that you have to go out of your way for. It’s not pushed down your throat. Which as far as I got, was ture. Was I wasn’t told is that you are encouraged to f*ck at least one, option for multiple at once, of your party members every couple of story missions. AS THE DEFAULT OPTION! You can either f*ck someone, be an **** say you aren’t into them, or ignore them all together, and mash A thought the warning of your party wanting to talk to you before you rest. Gameplay wise I don’t understand the hype. It’s DnD with less options, just play DnD it’s more fun. I’ve been told this is the best game of this year and a rival to even Elden ring. It’s not. It’s not garbage. It’s a pretty good adaptation of DnD with the strong limitations of being a Videogame. Just play DnD you’ll have a better experience and you’ll bond with your friends doing it. If you want a decent game where you can play out your deranged sexual fantasies of the fantasy world in the privacy of a single player experience, this is the game for you. You also need help.… Expand
  85. chriscronos
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece....................................................................
  86. Jonnyrosa
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Realmente um dos jogos mais incríveis que ja vi, pois a preocupação com os detalhes, os diálogos, os diversos segredos que muitas vezes passam batido pelo jogador casual, as diversas formas de resolver as quests, realmente é cartilha que deveria ser seguida pela maioria das desenvolvedoras.
  87. BoonMoon
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Not only is this game excellent and well optimised on PC. It comes with none of the stuff greedy companies force into their games.
    *No cut content
    *No microtransactions *No Battle Pass/Season Pass *Game works perfectly at release. We are not told to wait for future updates The game is amazing in everything it sets out to do. 0 faults. Buying this and playing this instead of the rubbish we    Not only is this game excellent and well optimised on PC. It comes with none of the stuff greedy companies force into their games.
    *No cut content
    *No microtransactions
    *No Battle Pass/Season Pass
    *Game works perfectly at release. We are not told to wait for future updates

    The game is amazing in everything it sets out to do. 0 faults. Buying this and playing this instead of the rubbish we get fed by the AAA companies is like sticking ur middle finger up at them. This is worth your time and money. Its sad that getting a game like this is now rare.    … Expand
  88. BrunoDvorak
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Best Game off ALL time Best history, best caracteres, mission and secondery mission.
  89. Niveru
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Even me, who is new to this genre, impressed me. Great game. A real role-playing game. I don't think it will get any better.
  90. Grommy
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Here to balance out all the dumbos who rate it 0/10 because its too hyped or other stupid reasons since I respect the game and the developers and the game deserves to be rated highly.
  91. morqueatus
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    By far the best RPG game in recent years. Thanks Larian for making it happen!
  92. Pyrolyzer
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, worth every penny, if you need more proof of that look at all the other studios crapping their pants over how much better it is than anything they will ever make.
  93. Bizzyberg
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Larian showing the industry how it is done. Much needed game in a landscape full of boring cookie cutter games. No micro transactions no filler. Amazing story with great combat and graphics.
  94. Emilio200
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
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  95. acekiss
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    BG3 is the best electronic rpg of all time, it makes Zelda look like an old car all torn apart and broken. The beauty of BG3 is sublime on all levels, the criticisms here are mostly untrue and without any sense of fanaticism as if the game or platform were religion. The only criticism I have about BG3, is that the camera system could have been improved on viewing angle and way of tracking.
  96. tomaszb
    Aug 27, 2023
    6
    The game is good, but it didn't appeal to my taste. The gameplay is average. The game also has a lot of bugs. It's better to wait until they fix everything.
  97. Rudipudi
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    What kind of gameplay is this ? This is such an boring game. It s allmost strategy game.
  98. hsredux
    Aug 10, 2023
    6
    This isn't your typical "NO MONETIZATION, GOOD GAME" meme. If that's what you're expecting, click away.

    With that said, let's dive in. In Baldur's Gate 3, players engage from an overhead camera angle, embracing exploration and puzzle-solving while relishing the impact of dialogue choices on the game's narrative. However, the mechanics of the battle system appear generic and lack    This isn't your typical "NO MONETIZATION, GOOD GAME" meme. If that's what you're expecting, click away.

    With that said, let's dive in.

    In Baldur's Gate 3, players engage from an overhead camera angle, embracing exploration and puzzle-solving while relishing the impact of dialogue choices on the game's narrative.

    However, the mechanics of the battle system appear generic and lack the depth expected in other turn-based RPG games that i played. I genuinely felt a lack of engagement in the combat system.

    While the game boasts somewhat decent visuals, the performance and optimization don't seem to be as they could be, resulting in lower-than-expected framerates relative to its visual fidelity.

    One distinct mechanic in BG3 involves the system rolling dice to determine outcomes in various scenarios. This incorporation of RNG might discourage some players, especially when faced with unfortunate strokes of bad luck.

    In essence, BG3 offers a rich blend of exploration and interactive storytelling, but with generic battle mechanics, below-average optimization, and a reliance on RNG elements.

    It might be fantastic for some, but certainly won't appeal to everyone.    … Expand
  99. BernardV
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I know that many game developers have come out to say that they are worried that gamers will start expecting this games level of quality from them, and they are correct; make better games and less excuses.

    Thank you Larian Studios Games for putting in the time and effort.
  100. habitman
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I purchased this game in early access over 3 years ago and am blown away how much it's improved since the initial launch. Voting 10 to counter the neckbeards and trolls who've never played a turn based CRPG based on D&D rules before and were thinking this was a fast paced action game like they're used to.
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Universal acclaim - based on 112 Critic Reviews

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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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