Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11707 Ratings

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  1. Juswin
    Aug 13, 2023
    0
    Bad graphics, terrible animations, terrible story, stupid ai in combat. I don't get why this game is so hyped it is such a bad indie game.
  2. Alternative4
    Aug 12, 2023
    3
    I loved the 120 hours I put into the game until I reached Act 3 and the actual endings the game offers you. There is a bottlekneck point where the game gives you 3 choices no matter how much you did prior, no matter what decisions you made, no matter what allies you gathered and it sucks. This not even mentioning what seemed to me Act 3 cut content related to Karlach, The Iron Throne andI loved the 120 hours I put into the game until I reached Act 3 and the actual endings the game offers you. There is a bottlekneck point where the game gives you 3 choices no matter how much you did prior, no matter what decisions you made, no matter what allies you gathered and it sucks. This not even mentioning what seemed to me Act 3 cut content related to Karlach, The Iron Throne and the Gnomes in the foundary. Larian is know for this and they have made a sick game that is only 2/3s cooked. Until its fully cooked after a year I can only give it a subpar score.… Expand
  3. ninicp
    Aug 12, 2023
    2
    I tried to like this game, I loved the originals and Neverwinter Nights, but between the story not grabbing me and the combat requiring expert level understanding of the battle system, it's really not a fun game.
  4. Kotbu
    Aug 19, 2023
    0
    Massive sloggfest, and incredibly boring. I hated every single playable character I encountered because they were all irritating and just visually stupid looking. One of the top 5 worst gaming experiences I’ve ever had. It blows my mind that this game is as popular as it is because I would never recommend this game to anyone. I would like to get my money back.
  5. ScootfieId
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    Lixo completo batalha de turno em 2023 não dá mais ! Fui induzido ao erro ao comprar esse lixo de jogo obrigado mídia de merda.
  6. Gabejoe
    Aug 15, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Baldur's Gate 3, a game that in my opinion is missing a bit of what other open world games offer, tell us a daily challenge that I raised you and say it's time for baldur Gates. At the moment it does not offer something new and attractive. Another normal game for the collection… Expand
  7. ObjectiveGamer1
    Sep 2, 2023
    0
    Might be the most boring combat system ever, if I wanted to roll dice I'd go to Caesars palace
  8. redvalkyrye
    Aug 9, 2023
    6
    For how long this game was in early access, theres no excuse for how bad the character creation is. Really embarrassing to make a dnd roleplaying game then give players no choice in making the character they're roleplaying as. I also don't think they added enough new characters. Theres a couple, but its mostly the same as early access. Who made the decision to cap levels at 12? This makesFor how long this game was in early access, theres no excuse for how bad the character creation is. Really embarrassing to make a dnd roleplaying game then give players no choice in making the character they're roleplaying as. I also don't think they added enough new characters. Theres a couple, but its mostly the same as early access. Who made the decision to cap levels at 12? This makes it challenging to multiclass effectively. I do think the combat system is pretty awesome, I like the different personalities and how they all have issues that the player doesn't necessarily like, it makes them seem more real. I like how choices affect gameplay. But that being said, I dont think this game really compares to dnd and i dont think theres any excuse to overlook things like basic character creation in a 2023 rpg. Skyrim literally did a better job.… Expand
  9. Ratingss
    Aug 28, 2023
    3
    No **** censorship, you can play the whole thing naked.
    But that doesnt make the point n click rng gameplay and camera any less goddamn awful, doesnt make the story any less shallow or the short game any longer, this is the call of duty of crpgs with a 4 hours long main campaign if it wasnt padded with the braindead combat.
    The npcs spamming 10/10 reviews wont even acknowledge that the    No **** censorship, you can play the whole thing naked.
    But that doesnt make the point n click rng gameplay and camera any less goddamn awful, doesnt make the story any less shallow or the short game any longer, this is the call of duty of crpgs with a 4 hours long main campaign if it wasnt padded with the braindead combat.
    The npcs spamming 10/10 reviews wont even acknowledge that the game is full of bugs that break quests    … Expand
  10. Sarinkevin23
    Aug 9, 2023
    2
    "Masterpiece" said someone on metacritic 1 day after launch for a game where you need 100+ hours to finish it
    The game has many problems, from the writing, boring and long gameplay (need to wait for each enemy to do his turn, if you fight 10, have fun ) garbage companions, the only good ones are the ones from old games, but that don't count. Overhype again, like Cyberpunk
  11. AlliMoham23
    Aug 11, 2023
    1
    it's a joke if you compare it to the old games, from the gameplay (5E turn based only) to the dialogue (which is cringe to the core, you'll roll your eyes every 5 minutes, especially the humor) companions that are all the embarrassment, but unfortunately if you play alone, what's the point of playing a game like this? Romance and s44x is only there to lure people into playing the game
    It    it's a joke if you compare it to the old games, from the gameplay (5E turn based only) to the dialogue (which is cringe to the core, you'll roll your eyes every 5 minutes, especially the humor) companions that are all the embarrassment, but unfortunately if you play alone, what's the point of playing a game like this? Romance and s44x is only there to lure people into playing the game
    It doesn't deserve the name Baldur's Gate, but here we are, 97/100 critics, for what?    … Expand
  12. FrankHorrigan83
    Aug 9, 2023
    4
    It's a 4/10 for me. It is not Baldur's Gate rather it is a Divinity Original Sin 3 in a supposed D&D Forgotten Realms setting.
    It should be named anything else than Baldur's Gate, the name was used to draw attention of fans of BG1 and BG2 also IW/IW2 fans along but it's a totally different game.
    Also if it would be named like that I would just simply avoid buying it so probably that was    It's a 4/10 for me. It is not Baldur's Gate rather it is a Divinity Original Sin 3 in a supposed D&D Forgotten Realms setting.
    It should be named anything else than Baldur's Gate, the name was used to draw attention of fans of BG1 and BG2 also IW/IW2 fans along but it's a totally different game.
    Also if it would be named like that I would just simply avoid buying it so probably that was the plan - squeeze some money based on nostalgia.

    The combat is dull, takes too much time, even the simplest encounters are spread to several minutes (yes I know it's based on tabletop D&D which is turn based bla bla bla ...) That supposed "swarm mechanics" is not working as it was advertised.
    Game is totally out of any form of balance - it's more of a D&D based Dark Souls with very heavy emphasis on tactics like a Jagged Alliance game would be.
    You party is mostly on a disadvantage and heavily outnumbered - which is infuriating at lower levels where your mage and cleric are put down like dogs in the 1st 2 turns of combat, the enemies can dash from any distance to your party while your characters can barely do 5 steps.
    Party composition is not the best - if you think about this later on in the game you're very limited to your character and you need to disband one of the interesting characters Larian created cause your party composition will be bad (or you will miss out on some opportunities, fail some crucial dice rolls due to doing ability checks that are not proficient with which results in spamming quick save - quick load which breaks the game feel for me).
    The rewards for completing fights (loot and gear) are in 95% of cases, worthless and pathetic. Most of the items that you find do ot benefit you like you would like it to be - you don't feel your characters gaining power. Still they get the same ass whooping from all directions like before.
    Also in the gameplay what I don't like is that I'm constantly going forwards and forwards and forwards with the main story line. There's no rest, there's no such thing like having a stop, going to a tavern, getting some quests and getting new good gear and decent XP as rewards.
    No. Seems that from Dungeons & Dragons we did not get the dungeons to explore (point of reference would be the BG2 once you leave the 1st dungeon to Athkatla and there's a whole game world waiting for you). During exploration, almost everywhere you go there are OP enemies that outnumber you so again there's something wrong with the game balance (not to mention enemies that roll with 600 or 300HP once you're like 6th or 7th level).
    I don't even want to write about the skills and the dice rolls ... it's infuriating and spamming the quick save/load breaks the feel of the game.

    Advantages are:
    + characters(party members Lae'zel, Shadowheart),
    + graphics & animations,
    + overall optimization,
    + some parts of the world (some are not - no spoilers),
    + a lot of voice interactions (even if an NPC has 1 line of text - it's voice acted),
    + music is quite Ok.

    Most of the stuff is very good but for me the show stopper are the things listed below:
    - boring and dull combat system with not working what was advertised
    - balance of the game (including party composition of 4)
    - rewards, XP and gear is weak
    - no sort of a "sandbox" where you can skip out of the main story and get some better gear and level up (map exploration doesn't count cause you' low level/low HP while enemies are tougher, in higher numbers and you're dead most of the time)
    - it shouldn't be named Baldur's Gate, it's not a sequel - that's a money grab nostalgia tactic    … Expand
  13. Kebunter
    Aug 10, 2023
    1
    The hype of this game its crazy and for what ? A turn based 5E game with garbage writing, companions who are so annoying you want to just throw them off a cliff, but then you remember you're going to lose so much content, so many characters are into the protagonist, i get it, s34x sell, romances who were written by twitter users. "You can play naked, look at him go naked" yeah, funnyThe hype of this game its crazy and for what ? A turn based 5E game with garbage writing, companions who are so annoying you want to just throw them off a cliff, but then you remember you're going to lose so much content, so many characters are into the protagonist, i get it, s34x sell, romances who were written by twitter users. "You can play naked, look at him go naked" yeah, funny jokes, i heard them in high school
    What a man can say, an insult to the old games, doesn't deserve the name "Baldur's Gate"    … Expand
  14. Lenoxkydo
    Aug 9, 2023
    2
    Everything you see about this game on the internet is about sex, if I wanted something like that the last place I would look would be in a medieval era rpg set in d&d, the game doesn't bring anything new about the system, the story it's full of clichés, but the amount of options you have to make it the way you want is the only strong point, unfortunately forcing romance with so many npcsEverything you see about this game on the internet is about sex, if I wanted something like that the last place I would look would be in a medieval era rpg set in d&d, the game doesn't bring anything new about the system, the story it's full of clichés, but the amount of options you have to make it the way you want is the only strong point, unfortunately forcing romance with so many npcs is really forced and makes it lose quality… Expand
  15. SasukeBrochiha
    Aug 10, 2023
    1
    So, I joined in on all the hype, and I'm honestly kind of disappointed.


    Long time D&D lover, but this has just been obnoxiously difficult to play. I've clocked in 28 hours or so in, and I'm just not finding myself having any fun. If I'm spending money on a game, I need to primarily have fun. The designs are amazing, fantastic really, but that's not enough for a video game in 2023.
  16. coltsr2
    Aug 6, 2023
    3
    ok first the positives... 1/ its good looking and the environments really do look amazing.
    2/ i like the cut scenes, though they do get a little ott in places.
    3 character generation menu at first looks cool with very high resolution faces ok the negatives.. 1/ i hate the turn based battles, slow, boring and tedious, coming from someone who loves assassin's creed odyssey and    ok first the positives... 1/ its good looking and the environments really do look amazing.
    2/ i like the cut scenes, though they do get a little ott in places.
    3 character generation menu at first looks cool with very high resolution faces

    ok the negatives.. 1/ i hate the turn based battles, slow, boring and tedious, coming from someone who loves assassin's creed odyssey and origins, this was my first turn based game, i was enticed with all the great reviews, but these slow turn based battles are a complete immersion breaker and real life is not turn based!
    2/ the character generation seems very strange and even pandering to the woke obsessed minority, women with beards looking like disturbing drag queens high on drugs? and what's with the crazy obsession with genitalia size and shape etc, why do we need that? there are dedicated sex games to cater for that nonsense.
    3/ camera controls using limited isometric zoom and rotation in only one axis seems somewhat odd and limiting.
    4/ map exploration is very limited and each section you are in seems very small and is not really open world, its more of a limited follow the preordained paths world.
    5/ last but not least, the actual gameplay seems clunky, almost in the rails..go this one way or the next which all lead to the next level door/opening etc, it all seems very controlled, limiting and preordained. you cant really explore or go off and do whatever mission you like or pursue a different objective...everything is spoon fed to you ..including the cutscenes and next objective....couple all that with a lame, turn based battle system which only serves to add unnecessary hours of tedium and delay in achieving your next preordained objective....spoils the whole experience for me. i realise many will find this game a satisfying slow romp...but to me its put me off turn based games for life! never again. 3 out of 10...its got more issues than most either realise or care to admit.    … Expand
  17. igruprohodil
    Aug 9, 2023
    2
    combat is ruining game for me, too much RNG, i preordered the game and it is not that great,
  18. gman26
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to like it, but the rose-colored glasses are off.

    In virtually every way, except for graphics, it is a major step back from Divinity: Original Sin 2. Which would be bad enough if it was named DOS3, but it's also trying to go after Baldur's Gate nostalgia, and for some reason Swen thinks the best way to go about that is to crap all over those great games. Here's why it's bad and not worth your money:

    -janky combat (mixture of Larian jank and 5e, both of which are bad enough, but mixed together are somehow even worse)
    -turn-based combat with 5e is awful. Larian tried to spice things up by giving everyone push actions and inserting other random stuff so you're not just sitting there waiting 5 mins each turn just to auto-attack, but that is just a poor attempt to hide the problem.
    -writing is immature, bad, and destroys immersion. People play/read fantasy as escapism, not to be moralized at by kindergarteners.
    -no real choices: In an rpg you generally get to make somewhat meaningful choices while due to the limitations of computer software you're kept on the theme park ride to an extent. Choices in this game are things like: So-and-so has a magical bomb in his chest from sleeping with the goddess of magic (at lvl1). If you get upset with him proffering gay sex on your first meeting and your character murders him, 2 days later your game world will explode and it's game over.
    -choices have no impact on future acts
    -buggy
    -follows typical larian pattern of only polishing act1 and the game gets worse and worse, until you get to an act3 that is a disaster
    -ending is awful (you have about 3)
    -egregious amount of sex that does nothing to further immerse you in the game world or plot. It's simultaneously less believable than a harem anime and more grotesque than pornography.
    -companions are all un-fun and obnoxious. They're clearly self-inserts by Larian staff, and this tells you a lot about why the game is so trashy. Larian said we'd get better companions after EA since they were only playtesting the worst ones (evil alignments), but this was clearly a lie. What they added in the full-release are cash-grab cameos that (also poorly done) of jaheira, minsc etc. So you're still stuck with the same group of unfun rapey companions unless you go full murder hobo and kill everyone (which is honestly the lesser of two evils here).
    -UI is atrocious. No filtering of items. No text scaling (except for the dialogue that's already voiced, poorly). Clearly a compromise between console UI and PC UI, and bad at both. Larian has had the same UI issues since DOS1 and they're only making it worse (somehow).
    -Combat is somehow worse than a 25 year old game. Larian's combat designer hates normal combat and honestly thinks throwing barrels at things and pushing enemies off ledges is fun. Instead it just turns this into a game of gimmicks, where you can either shoot a chandelier onto the big baddie every encounter and win, or play normally and frustrate yourself.
    -Music is dull and uninspired
    -Dishonest marketing, dishonest sequel, zero respect for the fans, and in every way a step back from a game made 25 years ago.    … Expand
  19. GTAVfanboy
    Aug 11, 2023
    2
    Not sure what to say, other than that i'm simply not impressed. I was expecting way more, after this kind of overhype. It would be decent indie gem, but sadly it has very ancient combat system, it was cool in 1995, but it's just not fun anymore, at least for me.
  20. umpyrack
    Aug 8, 2023
    5
    Es un juego que salió en condiciones, lo que es bastante raro hoy en día, pero tampoco es el santo grial como lo pintan.
  21. starwar
    Aug 10, 2023
    0
    As an avid Dungeons & Dragons fan, it pains me to say that Baldur's Gate 3 falls short of capturing the essence of the beloved tabletop game. The game's narrative lacks the depth and intricacy that we've come to expect from the Baldur's Gate series.
  22. strangel0ve
    Aug 12, 2023
    4
    not fit for the Baldur's Gate title, it's a long X-COM mission with a dumb down interactions, flat characterisations and feels superficial and in consequence fails to deliver on world immersion and environmental clarity sprawling fantasy world ought to have. The genre surely needs improvements in graphics, UI, interactivity, etc... to feel current, but without overarching conception morenot fit for the Baldur's Gate title, it's a long X-COM mission with a dumb down interactions, flat characterisations and feels superficial and in consequence fails to deliver on world immersion and environmental clarity sprawling fantasy world ought to have. The genre surely needs improvements in graphics, UI, interactivity, etc... to feel current, but without overarching conception more appropriate for involved fantasy saga, it feels like rather empty technical exercise.… Expand
  23. Mgcarter91
    Aug 10, 2023
    4
    I was so excited for this, but it just feels like a worse divinity where you need to camp between every battle to recover your spell slots
  24. mehh44
    Aug 11, 2023
    2
    Overall boring indie game, combat is obviously outdated, unless you wanna feel nostalgic and pretend it's 90s again. I personally don't want to do that. Graphics are fine, but nothing amazing, not even comparable to stuff like Cyberpunk 2077.
  25. Ooalaley
    Aug 14, 2023
    0
    Throwing a dice in 2023? Seriously? What's wrong with you people? Why do you prefer random instead of tactics? Thank you for the variability of events, but you can keep this dice for yourself.
  26. Skippy116
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    Just couldn't get into it, I usually enjoy playing RPGs, but this one just couldn't pull me in, sorry
  27. FighterZ
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    O jogo é extremamente superestimado, um RPG padrão com uma perspectiva de câmera elevada, gráficos bons mas que deixa certas áreas do cenário escuras e dificultando a visão dos jogadores
  28. Mashley22
    Aug 11, 2023
    1
    Well, i was hyped but the history isn't that great to be honest... Bad camera movement and slow as hell, also i got some bugs too bad, not impressed.
  29. Quills123
    Aug 7, 2023
    1
    the combat was really bad imo, makes me regret ever getting this game.. just my take.
  30. mohammad13
    Aug 10, 2023
    0
    hi, This game is not my taste This game has a bad style, I wish it was first person
  31. WEREWOLF07
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    No I don't want yet another pointless launcher, I don't want an account with you, and I don't want you harvesting my data without permission with the default being set to "yes" for telemetry.

    Just the game I paid for thanks. Nothing else. Ever.
  32. KarbonDr28
    Aug 9, 2023
    1
    Overhyped game again, like Cyberpunk.
    A big red flag for me was when the marketing was 80% about romances and character creation instead of gameplay. CRPG'S are about gameplay and adventure, who cares how good my character look or about romances? Only people who play those type of games for romances/character creation and nothing else. The gameplay its turn based instead like the old ones    Overhyped game again, like Cyberpunk.
    A big red flag for me was when the marketing was 80% about romances and character creation instead of gameplay. CRPG'S are about gameplay and adventure, who cares how good my character look or about romances? Only people who play those type of games for romances/character creation and nothing else. The gameplay its turn based instead like the old ones in real time, turn based for something like this its boring, you need to wait in turns for each enemy to move, so have fun fighting 10+ enemies over and over again and waiting for their turn, i am not saying turn based games are bad, Xcom its very good, but for crpg's its a bad idea. Writing its cringe, i don't use that word a lot, but its the true, romances and s#4x scenes are there just for marketing and to bait people into playing the game, they serve no purpose for the game.
    Overall this game its an insult to the old games.    … Expand
  33. kharnikhal
    Aug 8, 2023
    4
    Its Divinity 3: Baldurs Gate - edition. I can look past the questionable character creator (they added a slider for VITILIGO, but no boob slider, and no other sliders for body/limb size). You can also be non-binary and put a dick on a woman.

    MC is mute, other than some grunts and short one liners when you click objects etc. And only 4 voices, for both male and female combined. Want to    Its Divinity 3: Baldurs Gate - edition. I can look past the questionable character creator (they added a slider for VITILIGO, but no boob slider, and no other sliders for body/limb size). You can also be non-binary and put a dick on a woman.

    MC is mute, other than some grunts and short one liners when you click objects etc. And only 4 voices, for both male and female combined. Want to play a rough and tough half-orc Barbarian brute? enjoy sounding like a posh british dude. Thankfully you can turn these remarks off and enjoy a fully silent MC. By the way, Wrath of the Righteous (WOTR) had like 8 voices, PER SEX.

    Skill checks during dialogue only use the char who is talking, other party members are useless. If you accidentally start dialogue with someone, like running into a room which automatically triggers dialogue, and there's an Arcana skill check for example, which the character cant do, your Mage companion just chills and is useless. Thats a quickload. Also there's no indication which dialogue option moves the conversation forward. If you click it accidentally but wanted to ask the other questions first, quickload.

    And better get in the habit of quickloading and quicksaving, since there's no time-based autosave. People lose 30-60 mins of progress because they forgot to press F5 every 5 minutes.

    Highlight (hold only, no toggle) doesnt show interactables, only lootable containers/bodies. And from those half are missing too like vases, boxes etc. Loot is 99% trash, yet the world is littered with containers so you better check them all in case you dont miss out on anything worthwhile.

    UI/UX is godawful. Inventory management is the worst I've experienced in a very long time. There's no tabs for different item categories, its all in just one big pile. Every character has their own inventory and carry weight too for no reason. Half the game consists of fighting the inventory. You have to right-click to get a pop-up menu to mark items as junk one by one, and there's no sell all junk button. So its useless. After a few hours in the game I stopped picking up loot because I didnt want to micromanage my inventory anymore. Surely a sign of a great cRPG.

    Thanks to the brain-dead design of 5th edition of DnD, getting a level is not exciting at all. My Rogue companion got 2 level ups and no options to choose anything except a specialization. One choice for like 6 hours of gameplay. Build diversity and depth is in the gutter, especially if youre coming from Pathfinder games. Level cap is 12 and you get a feat once per 4 levels. Thats 3 feats for an entire playthrough. In WOTR some classes start the game with 3 feats, with a level cap of 20 and a feat every second level.

    The map is bad. And you cant click on the map to move the party, you have to close the map, then remember where you were looking to go while the map was open. There's no indication of camera position on the map either.

    Dialogue is cringe inducing at most times. So far none of the companions are enjoyable, and most are irritating. You have a rude girlboss fighter, an aloof gay elf vampire who totally isnt a vampire, a token black dude, and a forgettable priestess. The mage companion Gale is best of the bunch. Who also turns out to be gay.

    WOTR does everything this game does, except the cinematics and graphics, and does it much, much better. All this game made me feel is firing up WOTR again, for the 6th playthrough.    … Expand
  34. Charlott239
    Aug 9, 2023
    1
    Can someone explain how some "people" gave this game 10/10 next day after launch? Thoe type of games (crpg's) are long, i am talking about 100+ hours at least.
    Overall the game its bad, it has nothing to do with the old games, only locations and some characters(companions for example). Gameplay its turn based 5E, that's a bad system from the start, people who played know what i am talking    Can someone explain how some "people" gave this game 10/10 next day after launch? Thoe type of games (crpg's) are long, i am talking about 100+ hours at least.
    Overall the game its bad, it has nothing to do with the old games, only locations and some characters(companions for example). Gameplay its turn based 5E, that's a bad system from the start, people who played know what i am talking about, second no real time, so big encounters are going to be a pain, because you need to wait for X number of enemies to move until you can. Writing made something like Fallout 4 look like Deux Ex. Ironic writing and reddit type of humor, make your eyes roll out every 5 min. Companions are bad, the only decent ones are Gale and Wyll, the old companions don't count.
    If this game its a masterpiece, that would explain why the gaming industry its in the toilet right now    … Expand
  35. OnlyOneHere
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    This game is a huge steaming pile of garbage. I had to see what the fuss is all about, and I should've known better than to listen to these inconsistent toy-collecting "muh dark story" Millennials. Of course the critics were going to praise this game. Literally any game where you play as weirdo with elf ears and a giant axe/sword is a guaranteed critic darling, as long as it's playable.This game is a huge steaming pile of garbage. I had to see what the fuss is all about, and I should've known better than to listen to these inconsistent toy-collecting "muh dark story" Millennials. Of course the critics were going to praise this game. Literally any game where you play as weirdo with elf ears and a giant axe/sword is a guaranteed critic darling, as long as it's playable. That doesn't surprise me, but what does surprise me is these COD-hating Millennials calling this quality. Are you freaking kidding me? This outdated indie piece of garbage can't even let me do something as simple as opening doors in real-time, and people want to call this quality? It's embarrassing that I've played PS1 games where the protagonists actually open doors, and this 2023 $60 game can't even do that. Instead, doors magically open themselves in this game. Nothing can be opened in real-time. I can make plenty of examples of this game lacking quality, but I feel like my blood pressure is going to increase out of all this anger.

    The greedy developers are charging $60 for an indie quality game. When I pay $60, I expect top-notch AAA quality. The graphics are PS3 quality. The animations are PS2 quality. The lighting is horrendous. The physics are beyond horrible. The lip syncing is a joke. The dialogue is cringeworthy. The textures in this game makes me want to puke. The gameplay is boring and repetitive. The dice-rolling is 2D animation-based. The developers were too greedy and lazy to make 3D physics-based dice-rolling. It's funny seeing other developers either supporting this game or claiming this game is "Rockstar scope" level. They know darn well this "Rockstar level" stuff isn't even remotely true. Forget Rockstar, this isn't even on Ubisoft's level. This is blatant propaganda to get players to demand for these low quality games. That way, these lazy and greedy developers can avoid making true AAA games. This game takes a massive amount of GB. Clearly these developers are too lazy to compress their game, which explains why they're making excuses to not port it on Xbox this year.

    The co-op multiplayer is trash. The developers believe you should get the complete game with no additional purchases. I appreciate that, but that's pretty easy to brag about when your game is already overpriced. If these developers were genuine about their beliefs, they would've charged $40 at best for this indie quality game, and not charge a AAA price of $60. I will not praise these developers for lack of MTX. They want me to praise them for that, then they better add real-time online PvP. Until then, they are greedy and lazy, worse than EA. At least EA doesn't feel the need to resort to the laziest combat system possible for their full-priced games. They put actual combat in their games, not this cheap and lazy turn-based system. I'm sick of hearing people compare the broken state of AAA games to this indie garbage. This game has turn-based combat, it be pathetic for any developer to mess that up. Even then, this game still had bugs and glitches. I don't recommend this overpriced indie joke of a game at all.

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  36. XBDogg
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    150 hours of cinematics, no thanks. Turn based nonsense can go lob itself out a window, not enough hours in the day for this game unless you're a 24/7 gamer.
  37. Abomlol
    Aug 9, 2023
    7
    turn based boomer combat.

    play your favorite audio book and apex legends instead.
  38. Keerp12
    Aug 8, 2023
    2
    Overrated, how can some people say its a masterpiece after a day of its release? The gameplay its an insult to the old ones who were in real time, writing a joke(hehe, s3x joke, get it ? ) companions are annoying, etc. 2/10 because of graphic and choices.
  39. odysseus420
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    As a huge fan of the Baldur Gates franchise this might be the biggest disappointment of all time and I am not exaggerating. The game literally looks like a playstation 2 graphics despite requiring a souped-up laptop to play. Controller support is nonexistent so enjoy playing it with a mouse and keyboard (IN 2023!!). And don't get me started on the historical inaccuracies.. But worst of allAs a huge fan of the Baldur Gates franchise this might be the biggest disappointment of all time and I am not exaggerating. The game literally looks like a playstation 2 graphics despite requiring a souped-up laptop to play. Controller support is nonexistent so enjoy playing it with a mouse and keyboard (IN 2023!!). And don't get me started on the historical inaccuracies.. But worst of all is the story which I won't spoil but rest assured it is a huge slap in the face of the long term fans of the franchise who grew up playing Siege of Dragonspear and hanging out on the subreddit, sharing tips and tales with the awesome community. At this point I honestly believe it would have been better to NOT make a new Baldur Gates so we can keep the great memories instead of this cash-in garbage.… Expand
  40. Bones98
    Aug 6, 2023
    0
    I’m pretty disappointed to be honest. The gameplay is super boring and uninspired. The characters, dialogue etc are great, but the game is ruined by boring combat and strategic elements.
  41. jyphel
    Aug 8, 2023
    4
    Apparentrly a great portion of players have all lost their minds; no progression; a system of magic twisted and completely unbalalanced with all cothers classes and the worst a complete combat system based on cheated dice roll for the IA and characters and monsters controlled by the computer, the 3 difficulty correspond with 3 dset of so called random roll dices, all combat is controlledApparentrly a great portion of players have all lost their minds; no progression; a system of magic twisted and completely unbalalanced with all cothers classes and the worst a complete combat system based on cheated dice roll for the IA and characters and monsters controlled by the computer, the 3 difficulty correspond with 3 dset of so called random roll dices, all combat is controlled by cheated roll dice , the tactical is completely wzasted by cheated roll dice. No set of equipement fo characters , 20hours to achievce lvl5 seriously, no decent set of equipement, all the univers is wasted by convoluted and cheated combat...pure garbage… Expand
  42. Bobbywinetime
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Outdated, overrated and overhyped game by people who think that they are fighting against big companies lol. Like seriously, if this game released in 1999, it would have been just as popular as all the other games like this one, in other words....not too popular. These games had decent fanbase on PC, but they were never mainstream level. They weren't even comparable to Age of Empires.

    But now it's 2023 and everyone takes gaming more seriously than religion and bunch of different people are overhyping this game for different reasons. There are diablo fans (haters), there are those who forgot that Final Fantasy hasn't been turn based for 20 years and want new games to be turn based and then there are those who like to go along with hypetrain, without even caring if the game is actually any good.

    Did i like it? No i didn't. In 1999 i might have enjoyed it, but even back then it wouldn't have been nothing. It is a very boring game, avoid it and play starfield!    … Expand
  43. Shadysbest
    Aug 9, 2023
    1
    Honestly the game is mediocre. For a turned base strategy game with an actual story the old school final fantasies are where it’s at. Sure if you’re a DND fan, and want some raunchy sexual gameplay you’ll love it. Doesn’t work for me.
  44. MachineDaemon
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    Nah, combat is bad, WAY too much sluggish and boring.
    Every combat encounter in act 2 is BORING af and take WAAAAAY too long. Like 45min when any other Turn based RPG would take 5min....
  45. Leonardoos96
    Aug 9, 2023
    1
    The hype around this game feel like Cyberpunk all over again, in the end it was a bad game, same like this one. Hype culture its a cancer right now. BG3 its bad, from gameplay, writing, graphic(look good only in cutscenes and the characters, everything else look like a ps4 game from 2016). Even with so many flaws, somehow got a 96? While games who are "hard" and focus more on gameplay gotThe hype around this game feel like Cyberpunk all over again, in the end it was a bad game, same like this one. Hype culture its a cancer right now. BG3 its bad, from gameplay, writing, graphic(look good only in cutscenes and the characters, everything else look like a ps4 game from 2016). Even with so many flaws, somehow got a 96? While games who are "hard" and focus more on gameplay got a 78 (System Shock)… Expand
  46. Mehailrettl
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    I had a lot of tech problems with it.
    Seems so poorly done after 3 years of "polishing".
    I'll be back after all of the patches.
  47. PedroBonett
    Aug 31, 2023
    2
    horrible el combate por turnos feo, de verdad que no esperaba esto en un juego, la gente lo puunteo muy alto por la nostallgia una secuela , y todo iba bien hasta que llegamos al combate por turnos,
  48. LoudMuteSwan
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    Bad attempt at turning Baldurs gate into a Diablo game. The Story is bad, and the game play is worse.

    Before level 4: Killed vampire, Hag, mindflayer, devil, harpies, goblins, ogre, gith, artifact killing lvl 2 wizard. and so on...At that pace I would expect to kill demogorgon at lvl 6 and bane at level 12... worse attempt at throwing the entire monsters manual at us at once...
  49. bladewinman
    Aug 9, 2023
    1
    Boring combat system. Uninteresting companions. Terrible location design. SJW. This is not a good RPG, but a marketing product.
  50. drujd
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    This game is broken as of hotfix #1. I have not even left the nautiloid and encountered so many annoying bugs (most notable one is camera moving to a random location during enemy turns) I am quitting. Unmeasurably more broken than the early access version. See you in few months, I guess.

    How come Larian gets a pass and everyone loves them, even though the game is so utterly broken? How    This game is broken as of hotfix #1. I have not even left the nautiloid and encountered so many annoying bugs (most notable one is camera moving to a random location during enemy turns) I am quitting. Unmeasurably more broken than the early access version. See you in few months, I guess.

    How come Larian gets a pass and everyone loves them, even though the game is so utterly broken? How come media outlets do not talk about this? This is as broken on release as TLOU for PC or Jedi Survivor!

    They should have delayed this to christmas, not move it forward one month!    … Expand
  51. valerijon
    Aug 10, 2023
    4
    Обыкновенное РПГ ну что в ней особенного??? Ничего нового - просто выбор побольше и всё.
  52. Gorban
    Aug 9, 2023
    5
    Minor graphical glitching, and possibly other little launch hiccups, but overall it was playable from release. The game mechanics feel well fleshed out. The branching paths and customization should lead to insane replayability. It produces stories you can tell your friends how you tackled something in the game. It looks good, and well acted. I am not that far yet to know how much time IMinor graphical glitching, and possibly other little launch hiccups, but overall it was playable from release. The game mechanics feel well fleshed out. The branching paths and customization should lead to insane replayability. It produces stories you can tell your friends how you tackled something in the game. It looks good, and well acted. I am not that far yet to know how much time I could spend on a playthrough, but I likely won't finish because I have little time to put into games these days, but it's still great if you can only put in an hour at a time.… Expand
  53. twowheelsdown
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    I'm finding that I am not a fan of clunkily moving around by mouse clicks, and BG3 has a steep learning curve if you've never played a turn based/D&D style game before. It seriously needs a tutorial for newbs with no prior experience in this style of game. The lack of a decent quest tracking system is also frustrating. Worst though are the game killing bugs, like suddenly being permanentlyI'm finding that I am not a fan of clunkily moving around by mouse clicks, and BG3 has a steep learning curve if you've never played a turn based/D&D style game before. It seriously needs a tutorial for newbs with no prior experience in this style of game. The lack of a decent quest tracking system is also frustrating. Worst though are the game killing bugs, like suddenly being permanently encumbered after the patch, even if you dump your entire inventory down to your skivvies. Suggested online fixes like "kill yourself and then pay 200 gold to revive" aren't a fix at all. There is a game here to like, but it would be a lot more likeable if they had made it more friendly to new players, and of course squashed the game killing bugs.… Expand
  54. DeLeon
    Aug 10, 2023
    4
    As someone who loved Divinity Original Sin 1 and 2, I was ready for the next big step...unfortunately, the game feels too similar even being a different property.
    The story is just not on par with DOS 2
    There are a lot of glitches too, It feels like a Bethesda game at this time. I will change my score if this is fixed within the next few months.
    S
  55. Foreignfilmssuc
    Aug 6, 2023
    0
    Worst role playing game ever. The game has poor combat, terrible party features. The story is slow and repetitive. I honestly think they butchered the dungeons and dragons franchise. The only. Good thing about this game is that it has no micro transactions. If I was a board member of Wizards of The Coast I would furious that this game got made and I would be hesitant to have another videoWorst role playing game ever. The game has poor combat, terrible party features. The story is slow and repetitive. I honestly think they butchered the dungeons and dragons franchise. The only. Good thing about this game is that it has no micro transactions. If I was a board member of Wizards of The Coast I would furious that this game got made and I would be hesitant to have another video game based on DND.… Expand
  56. sex69
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    It was the worst game ever. The lag is severe and the frame drops are severe. The action wasn't fun and it's not a Baldur's Gate series.
  57. FeltAvtomaton
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    Bad graphics, short story, but price 70$, just clone of Diablo actually. Definitely not recommend, if you want play this game genre, just go and play Diablo 3.
  58. Kiryttho
    Aug 13, 2023
    0
    Um jogo nichado que não me agradou o esquema de gameplay monótona. Graficos são legais mas não é o suficiente pra trazer uma experiência satisfatória.
  59. ishurik
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    Baldur's Gate 3 feels like it took a detour through the Divinity realm. The game's craftsmanship is evident, but it's like expecting a dragon and getting a fairy - both magical, just different vibes. Some newer, 'woke' elements felt like seasoning I didn't order. While I appreciate innovation, it's not the kind I particularly cherish. I just missed that classic Baldur's Gate flavor.
  60. Andrxm
    Aug 13, 2023
    0
    Como odio de arto los juegos por turnos!!!!! No me dan ganas sino de buscar el canal del clima cada vez que trato de jugarlo no entiendo como a la gente le puede gustar este juego
  61. Tough_GUy
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    I fell for the hype and purchase this game because i wanted to see what all the fuzz about after seeing it do breaking numbers on steam.

    I have played it for over 40 hours and feel like i can make my review on it on metacritic. anyways to start the review, This is A game for boomers. has that old windows 98 feel like playing morrowind, you will get lost alot. Old school feel, it    I fell for the hype and purchase this game because i wanted to see what all the fuzz about after seeing it do breaking numbers on steam.

    I have played it for over 40 hours and feel like i can make my review on it on metacritic.

    anyways to start the review, This is A game for boomers. has that old windows 98 feel like playing morrowind, you will get lost alot.

    Old school feel, it felt like i was in the bc era as i was playing it.

    Turn base check. why is this game turned based? its 2023 not the 90's. turn based is something that needs to completely die so gaming can reach its next level. the only thing keeping turn base alive are boomers because their fingers cant play a real game without getting arthritis.

    Just like boomers are holding back the world, boomers are holding back video games with their outdated mindsets and refusing to adapt.

    You can see this when they whine and cry when a game is not turn based but log in their metacritic accounts to give a 10 score to their favorite game being turn base like this one.
    showering it with nonstop praise like if they were playing ocarina of time for the first time back in the 90's.

    Now to sum up my review.

    0/0 overrated outdated boomer trash. final fantasy 16 was way better than this junk.    … Expand
  62. Evega0902
    Aug 10, 2023
    0
    Very boring, bad graphics,unnecessary use of violence and intolerable display of animal abuse
  63. dogheist
    Aug 7, 2023
    5
    I have absolutely no words. The immersion is not endless, but it sure feels like it! Every time I discover something new I'm like "there's MORE ??"
  64. Inuyasha17
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    It's a boring game. The action is so lousy. The story isn't even funny. Worst game like Gollum
  65. Damn8890
    Aug 9, 2023
    1
    Not a good game, slowpaste and a rip off dnd. If you like dnd then enjoy this game but overall the game is average and nowadays people overhype wrong games.
  66. Nikio
    Aug 10, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un sin sentido que el juego que se jacta de su libertad, tenga una creacion de personajes tan basica en cuanto apariencia, y ademas que esta no se pueda cambiar en medio del juego. Un sin sentido. Mas alla es un juego enorme y de buena calidad para los requisitos que pide.… Expand
  67. TedBear
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is fun, but the animal violence is excessive. Very cruel and unecessary. Also, the ability to romance a bear (I don’t care that it’s actually a human) is just wrong on every level. Wish they put more effort into gameplay than they did for animal romance.… Expand
  68. Loperas06
    Aug 14, 2023
    0
    Não gostei nada do game, estão superestimando pela nostalgia de dd, mas não traz nada que realmente inove ou valha a pena dedicar algumas horas nele!
  69. FrankCarter
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    I am so glad D4 and BG3 released so closely together. It shows the absolute worst of the gaming industry in contrast with an honest, complete, great game devoid of microtransactions, battle passes, loot boxes and other scams.
  70. Inuyasha1
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    별로 재미없는 쓰레기 게임이다. 렉과 발적화, 프레임 저하가 심하다. PC게임인데도 불구하고 장점이 없다. 스토리도 별로 재미없다. 스토리게임인데 스토리가 뻔하다.
  71. Kiornet
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    Realmente no me gusta el tipo de jugabilidad, siento que para lo que pudo ser el juego con sus graficos e historia tendria una mejor jugabilidad, el combate es aburrido despues de un tiempo y su mecanica de turnos algo que ya cansa , con 0 accion y sin ganas de repetir las mismas mecanicas esperando que algo cambie
  72. GOTYEldenRing1
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    타격감이 형편없다.
    너무 재미없다.
    렉이 심하다.
    스토리가 재미없다.
    프레임 저하가 심하다.
  73. Hans12345
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    One of the most boring games i ever played. It s slow gameplay liek you playing chess.
  74. Lyly2708
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    The GOTY of the year 2023
    A real RPG without in-game purchases for cosmetics, dlcs or other, finally a complete game that is not buggy
    A real return to basics, and it's nice
  75. uProWoods
    Aug 18, 2023
    0
    Literalmente um jogo de tabuleiro digital, como conseguem hypar essa bomba. Literalmente zoofi no trailer, isso não deveria ser permitido em um jogo.
  76. OneTwo369
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    Deceived that the stream lags, although Act 3 lags. Deceived that the plot will not be around illithids.
    There are no quests for the goblin faction. Very easy fights. Well, a lot of bugs. Boring plot. Boring characters. Early Access V2.0
  77. DeN_DarK
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best genre-defining RPG games ever. It overpromise things in Act 1 and don't deliver in Act 3 - plenty of quests end very abruptly and there are plenty of loose ends. They also decided not to include end-slides. But all of this is not important, really.
    Game is brilliant, funny, interesting, challenging and pretty. Story is nice, character writing is really good (even if miss    One of the best genre-defining RPG games ever. It overpromise things in Act 1 and don't deliver in Act 3 - plenty of quests end very abruptly and there are plenty of loose ends. They also decided not to include end-slides. But all of this is not important, really.
    Game is brilliant, funny, interesting, challenging and pretty. Story is nice, character writing is really good (even if miss some diversity in character races - I mean where is all orcs, dwarfs, gnomes and halfling companions?).
    Why 10? Because actually game is much bigger than it should be. They cut plenty from act 3 and still game is huge and much bigger than level cap. So ... in the end they delivered much more than I expected.
    And I hope in year or two Larian will fix Act 3 with Director's Cut edition or DLC. Ot make Act 4 or something.    … Expand
  78. NachtkindFX
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Not much I would change, maybe a bit more help from the game to find important quest locations.. I didn't see any bugs or had performance problems. This is how games always should look like.
  79. badirontree
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The game since the early access have changed a lot... The success is partly because of the feedback.
  80. Folks07
    Aug 27, 2023
    5
    Would have been a 8, maybe even a 9, but with all the woke virtue signaling last minute changes for no reason whatsoever, i´ll give it a 5. Should be a 1 to counter the biased 10s, but whatever...
  81. CCkAzE
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I've been playing RPGs since the early 90s, and after 80 hours in BG3, I've concluded this is the RPG to rule them all. This title stands toe to toe with the greats in the genre, including Mass Effect 2, Skyrim, Chrono Trigger, the best of the Final Fantasy series, The Witcher 3, and Persona. Not even considering the game is feature complete, with no microtransactions, or seasonal bs, itI've been playing RPGs since the early 90s, and after 80 hours in BG3, I've concluded this is the RPG to rule them all. This title stands toe to toe with the greats in the genre, including Mass Effect 2, Skyrim, Chrono Trigger, the best of the Final Fantasy series, The Witcher 3, and Persona. Not even considering the game is feature complete, with no microtransactions, or seasonal bs, it is just a damn good game.

    BG3 is a monumental achievement in entertainment quality, story writing, and player choice. You cannot skip this game.    … Expand
  82. ILikeBosch
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I'm giving it a 10 and having as many homoerotic relationships in-game as is possible in order to make all the neckbearded chuds mad.

    It's also genuinely a good game. A few minor UI bugs, but all correctable without even reloading a save. A game that makes me think about future playthroughs well before I'm even close to completing the first one is a hell of a game. The backlash from    I'm giving it a 10 and having as many homoerotic relationships in-game as is possible in order to make all the neckbearded chuds mad.

    It's also genuinely a good game. A few minor UI bugs, but all correctable without even reloading a save. A game that makes me think about future playthroughs well before I'm even close to completing the first one is a hell of a game. The backlash from industry titans remarking about it being "anomalous" speaks volumes about just how good this game is.    … Expand
  83. siamoinballo
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The sensations are wonderful, the same felt a long time ago playing the first two chapters. What Dragon Age Origins should have been, but a hundred thousand times better. This isn't the best game of the year, but the best game of the decade.
  84. colonelramirez
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Captivating Fantasy Adventure - My Impressions of Baldur's Gate 3

    Baldur's Gate 3, the latest installment of the iconic series, delivers an unforgettable journey into the realm of fantasy, allowing players to uncover the mysteries and emotions of the Forgotten Realms universe. I wish to share my impressions, while avoiding any spoilers. One of the game's greatest strengths is its    Captivating Fantasy Adventure - My Impressions of Baldur's Gate 3

    Baldur's Gate 3, the latest installment of the iconic series, delivers an unforgettable journey into the realm of fantasy, allowing players to uncover the mysteries and emotions of the Forgotten Realms universe. I wish to share my impressions, while avoiding any spoilers.

    One of the game's greatest strengths is its stunning visual presentation. Environmental details, character models, and visual effects create an impressive and immersive world. Each area we traverse reflects the characteristics of the region, adding depth to the gameplay and allowing us to immerse ourselves in the presented story.

    The story of Baldur's Gate 3 is filled with intrigue and surprises. The developers have crafted a complex web of character relationships, giving weight to our choices with real consequences. As we delve deeper into the game's world, we uncover mysteries that become increasingly captivating with each step. It truly takes one's breath away to realize the multitude of narrative branches that can be explored.

    The combat system is also captivating. The combination of turn-based and real-time elements allows for a strategic approach to battles. Combat isn't solely about strength, but also agility and tactical thinking. The ability to interact with the environment, utilize terrain, and the diversity of character skills create dynamic and thrilling encounters.

    However, it's worth mentioning that the game in its early access version might have some imperfections. I encountered a few bugs and unfinished elements that could occasionally affect the smoothness of gameplay. Nevertheless, the developers are continuously working on enhancing the game, and the full version is likely to bring many improvements.

    To sum it up, Baldur's Gate 3 is a game that draws players into its world from the very beginning. A captivating storyline, breathtaking visual design, and an innovative combat system combine to create an unforgettable adventure for RPG and fantasy enthusiasts. Despite some imperfections, giving this game a chance is well worth it, as it offers a wealth of experiences to be enjoyed.

    Rating: 8.7/10    … Expand
  85. Carmentos
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    A game that will compete with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to become the game of the year. I'm constantly thinking about the game and the adventures I'll have.
  86. Mellownisty727
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Best cRPG i've ever played. I'm just having so much fun. The game has so many possibilties, that i feel like i'm gonna replay this game over the years.
  87. elothan
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A worthy successor to the old BG games and lives up to the legacy.

    I can't think of a game with more interactivity and where the Devs have taken into account so many ways of solving a challenge.

    Easily the best game I have played in years.    … Expand
  88. Khaloisha
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    That's what anyone would expected from a D&D session. Phenomenal game, choices are everything.
  89. jcpshd
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    What a great year for videogames! Larian showing AAA studios how it should be done. Pretty much flawless launch, with post launch patches coming out regularly. No microtransactions crap and a FULL game for a reasonable price, I've played 70 hours and I'm just finishing act 1.

    It improves DOS2 in every aspect, which was already a very good game. Support this amazing studio and buy this    What a great year for videogames! Larian showing AAA studios how it should be done. Pretty much flawless launch, with post launch patches coming out regularly. No microtransactions crap and a FULL game for a reasonable price, I've played 70 hours and I'm just finishing act 1.

    It improves DOS2 in every aspect, which was already a very good game. Support this amazing studio and buy this masterpiece.    … Expand
  90. BatLB
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the Game in 91 Hours and in the end got really annoyed and fatigued by dumb narratives giving you the illusion of choice and a chance to win but expecting a 99 roll with a d20. The Characters are annoying and rarely make sense, the sex scenes unnecessary and only in the game to get attention.

    Besides that the game is clunky and you often target the wrong area by accident because the camera sees a story above the floor you are in, or really dumb pathfindig runs into traps or their death. Glitches galore too, especially with the UI and AI characters struggling to walk on elevators.

    Aside that its a OK DnD RPG that felt to me like a modern version of Neverwinter Nights, so if you liked that, check this out.    … Expand
  91. HUNRain
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Nintendo nerds incoming for 0 scores because this game easily beats Zelda TotK.....:D
    So its a 10.
    For real? Its a 9. One of the best rpg in the last 10 years, with minimal issues.
  92. Cassmi87
    Aug 14, 2023
    5
    Even back in early access I knew this was going to be one of the greatest games of all time.
  93. Crimsonian
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    The lack of micro transactions and relative polish justify the game's price tag. I disagree with negative reviews that this game is too expensive for what it is. Larian are to be lauded for sticking to pro-consumer methods. That being said, the content of the game is bad. The voice acting at times sounds sound-boothy, and it isn't helped by the insufferable dialog and character writing.The lack of micro transactions and relative polish justify the game's price tag. I disagree with negative reviews that this game is too expensive for what it is. Larian are to be lauded for sticking to pro-consumer methods. That being said, the content of the game is bad. The voice acting at times sounds sound-boothy, and it isn't helped by the insufferable dialog and character writing. The combat is tedious and boring. I get a lot of people like this game, and find it liberating. I found it surprisingly limiting for creative choices after hearing about the vast freedom. The clips I see of people going "omg that worked" all seem fairly obvious to me. Sometimes it works, most of the time it doesn't. I don't think it's a good game, but I respect Larian.… Expand
  94. Nikotoh
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 can be rightly proclaimed as THE CRPG game of all time. What Larian Studios has achieved with this title is nothing short of extraordinary. With this release, they've not only upheld the legacy of a cherished franchise but have also ascended to a status reminiscent of GTA-tier game development. Such a pinnacle of achievement is not only commendable but also incrediblyBaldur's Gate 3 can be rightly proclaimed as THE CRPG game of all time. What Larian Studios has achieved with this title is nothing short of extraordinary. With this release, they've not only upheld the legacy of a cherished franchise but have also ascended to a status reminiscent of GTA-tier game development. Such a pinnacle of achievement is not only commendable but also incredibly beneficial for the gaming industry, setting new standards and raising the bar for future RPGs.

    From the moment I delved into the sprawling world of Baldur's Gate 3, it became immediately clear that the gameplay experience is nothing short of perfect. There's an undeniable learning curve, as with many intricate RPGs, but once you surmount this initial phase, every mechanism, every detail of the game, seamlessly clicks into place.

    What truly stands out is the weight and significance of each decision you make. Every action taken, every response chosen, ripples through the world, making you feel deeply connected to the unfolding narrative. It's a testament to the game's design that nothing feels arbitrary. Each interaction, no matter how minor it may seem, carries consequences, fostering a sense of immersion that few titles achieve. Simply put, Baldur's Gate 3 never lets you down; it consistently meets and often exceeds the lofty expectations set by its predecessors.

    Furthermore, the technical and artistic accomplishments of Baldur's Gate 3 cannot be overstated. The voice acting is top-tier, breathing life and depth into each character, making every conversation a captivating encounter. This is complemented beautifully by the game's remarkable motion capture, ensuring that character movements and expressions feel natural, nuanced, and incredibly realistic.

    Graphical rendering is another area where the game excels. The environments are not just meticulously detailed but are rendered in a way that they seem almost palpable. Whether it's the flicker of torchlight in a dim dungeon or the rustle of leaves in a dense forest, the world around you doesn't just look real; it feels alive. The ambiance, coupled with the dynamic interactivity, creates a universe that beckons players to immerse themselves fully, to live and breathe within its bounds.

    In the realm of RPGs, it's a rare delight to find a game that harmoniously marries top-notch technical prowess with deeply engaging gameplay. Baldur's Gate 3 achieves this with aplomb.    … Expand
  95. Gallopher
    Sep 12, 2023
    0
    They mispelled Divinity Original Sin 3. I don't like this one bit. It's NOT Baldur's Gate. Next time, do fekin faced with pause, as was the original. Or ask to see the % of users that would prefer it. Fekin Pillars of Eternity 2 or even Fallout Tactics could do both. You couldn't.
    No matter how good this game is for some, I hate it to every single piece of code as it it NOT what Baldur's    They mispelled Divinity Original Sin 3. I don't like this one bit. It's NOT Baldur's Gate. Next time, do fekin faced with pause, as was the original. Or ask to see the % of users that would prefer it. Fekin Pillars of Eternity 2 or even Fallout Tactics could do both. You couldn't.
    No matter how good this game is for some, I hate it to every single piece of code as it it NOT what Baldur's Gate was to the original fans.
    It's a good game with wrong name.    … Expand
  96. Zwackelmann173
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    After playing Early Access for 24 hours, I was hooked on the game.
    I waited for the full release and since then did nothing but play BG3 for 2 straight weeks.
    With 130 hours of playtime in a single full playthrough, I can only say, play this game because you are going to love it! These 130 hours are filled to the brim with so many amazing quests and places; it's insane. There wasn't a    After playing Early Access for 24 hours, I was hooked on the game.
    I waited for the full release and since then did nothing but play BG3 for 2 straight weeks.
    With 130 hours of playtime in a single full playthrough, I can only say, play this game because you are going to love it! These 130 hours are filled to the brim with so many amazing quests and places; it's insane.
    There wasn't a single filler quest! Everything in this huge game was crafted to perfection.

    Larian did something truly amazing with this game.
    Thank you, Larian Studios! This was absolutely incredible!    … Expand
  97. CrabCult
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a breeze of fresh air, a complete game without any micro-transactions. I can feel the care and love that has been put into this game while I'm playing it, and you can tell that the developers are invested in the genre and that they love what they do.
  98. Tsquared44
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was unbelievable from start to finish. Although there is truly no finish due to the amount of content creation and different character playthroughs, im just gonna base this off my sole first playthrough experience.
    The big thing going here, and the attribute that might win this game, game of the year is storytelling and progression!. So many developers get this wrong over and over, and Larian does it soo dang well that jealousy is flying all over twitter!. The story and facial animations are uncharted 4 levels, if not better!. For a top down experience, gameplay and attributes are very in depth. Although this was my first top down, i really enjoyed what it had to offer. Overall if your like me who never thought they would like a gane like this but your a sucker for an amazing story and combat, definitely check out this game and just give it a try. Its a masterclass of an experience and something all gamers alike should visit!    … Expand
  99. AFOX42
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The first game ever, I can confidently give a 10/10!
    It is just so good, really makes me happy I waited for the full release.
  100. RafaelMartinnss
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is nothing less than an absolute masterpiece. From the superb D&D 5e I love every second I’m playing this game! So happy I know I’m not missing out on quests and items just because I’m not paying any more than I’m supposed to. and thank you
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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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