Baldur's Gate 3

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8.9

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  1. Lopencito
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cum laude. Es lo mejor que se ha parido en este tipo/género de juegos. La cantidad de opciones, decisiones, cambios, giros, la profundidad y demás me tiene enamorado. No creo que pueda dejar de jugarlo.… Expand
  2. Jaydoubleu79
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    GOTY 2023! What a gem of a game this is :) music, graphics, story, gameplay, it's all top notch, been waiting since bg2 for a sequal, it's been worth the wait it seems
  3. jackwolf0510
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    BG3, shows us, as gamers (specially the 30+ ones) 2 important things:

    1) It is still possible to make good games, and deliver them already finish, without predatory in-game payments, with a full and complete story, and a gamer-driven product. 2) Taking the declarations of some developers, the game industry has become lazy and they don´t even care to speak out loud about their only    BG3, shows us, as gamers (specially the 30+ ones) 2 important things:

    1) It is still possible to make good games, and deliver them already finish, without predatory in-game payments, with a full and complete story, and a gamer-driven product.
    2) Taking the declarations of some developers, the game industry has become lazy and they don´t even care to speak out loud about their only purpose they have: take as much money as they can because "making games is expensive" and the "over deliver" makes the look bad... funny way to say "if some one do a good job, and charge fairly for that, the people is going to expect the same for us"...

    So, Absolutely yes, this game is perfect. IT IS ART... I´m not that much into the CRPG, and I have not play BG I or II before, but the level of detail, the amount of content, the in-game mechanics, made me want to complete a full game once again... something that did not happen years ago, because I´d stop enjoy it, and just aquired t the games to have them on the shelve "for later"... Thank you Larian fore this masterpiece, for bringing me back the love for playing video-games... and for the other studios: Yes, you lazy and greedy people, THIS should be the new standar of the industry... gamers money deserve respect and a quality product, for the money they are paying you. You choose your job... do it right, and do it with love.    … Expand
  4. CapitanPapaya
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A game that demonstrates that AAA studios are not delivering.

    Larian Studios just made the most quality game I've played in a while with no micro-transactions or unfinished content.
  5. Alittan1
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Perfection. The CRPG I've been waiting for for about two decades. Every day of playing has been a blast.
  6. hadenwert56
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greatest CRPG ever made. and it deserves that title, so good that other developers are angry that the game was made… Expand
  7. Yuriichigo1
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Incrível até para quem não é um grande conhecedor de D&D.. O jogo simplesmente vai escalando de forma fenomenal e você vai se sentindo mais imerso e forte dentro daquele mundo enorme cheio de possibilidades. A dedicação nesse jogo foi linda e com certeza vai ficar para a história!
  8. TuxGames
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Best RPG I have played in years with meaningful decisions, inclusivity, and creative combat. I feel like I am playing D&D without the hassle of managing schedules with a play group and graphics to boot.
  9. JohnNightrage
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game casted "Animate Dead" on my inner child.
    Imposing. The OST is outstanding, the fights are always new and different, with lots of strategies to figure out for the player, role-play is top notch, the characters are simply impressive, art direction is insane, there is ton of content and the re-playability is impossible to describe. There aren't even major bugs, in 70+ hours I just    This game casted "Animate Dead" on my inner child.
    Imposing. The OST is outstanding, the fights are always new and different, with lots of strategies to figure out for the player, role-play is top notch, the characters are simply impressive, art direction is insane, there is ton of content and the re-playability is impossible to describe. There aren't even major bugs, in 70+ hours I just found just a couple of minor glitches or innocent bugs. It's a game, full, done and finished but, other than this, everything in it is, as I said, imposing. A colossal.    … Expand
  10. Yaroslav339
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Awessoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooome
  11. ILOVEBLIZZARD21
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I love dnd so much but i dont have any friends that would play dnd with me so this is my best chance to play dnd Its the 2nd best game i played this year its so much better the whatever blizzard is doing Its all blizzards fault
  12. DefactoAle
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Immense game, deep re-playability and awesome soundtrack. If you are in need of a pleasant yet refreshing game Baldur's Gate 3 has you covered.
  13. wagnerlalves
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Joguei os dois primeiros games, e aguardava ansiosamente pelo lançamento desta sequência. Acreditei no projeto desde o início, comprando ainda no acesso antecipado. O que se mostrou uma excelente escolha, o jogo é perfeito, a história é envolvente, gráficos lindos, personagens cativantes! Enfim! Perfeito!!!
  14. Timesplitter416
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible scope, a joy to play, and deeply engrossing. A game created by a studio who respect their audience, which is extremely refreshing.

    To address the online discourse; Literally noone thinks this should be the baseline for small indie studios. It should certainly raise our expectations from AAA developers coasting by on microtransactions, battle passes and half-finished    Absolutely incredible scope, a joy to play, and deeply engrossing. A game created by a studio who respect their audience, which is extremely refreshing.

    To address the online discourse; Literally noone thinks this should be the baseline for small indie studios. It should certainly raise our expectations from AAA developers coasting by on microtransactions, battle passes and half-finished PC ports.

    While I appreciate you reading my review, this is time that you could have been using to play the game. Go!    … Expand
  15. Nem0
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    First time d&d player, first time round based combat, first time crpg, completely in love with the game.

    For all the people who have never played such a genre before - give it a try. There are gameplay reasons why you switch between round based and real time and you will quickly learn to appreciate this. The game mechanics are solid and the game is an bloody marvelous adventure. I am    First time d&d player, first time round based combat, first time crpg, completely in love with the game.

    For all the people who have never played such a genre before - give it a try. There are gameplay reasons why you switch between round based and real time and you will quickly learn to appreciate this. The game mechanics are solid and the game is an bloody marvelous adventure. I am seriously hooked already after the first ten hours, never thought it would be so easy to get into this game. Don’t spoil yourself by watching too many YouTube videos about the game, get into it and enjoy the ride.    … Expand
  16. Gus_ta
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente um dos melhores jogos que já joguei em toda a minha vida. É tão completo que chega a parecer irreal. Nunca fui desses que curte rpg de mesa e combate em turnos mas de uns anos pra cá isso acabou mudando drasticamente. Me apaixonei por esse universo “novo” cheio de possibilidades, histórias, personagens e aventuras incríveis. Com o tempo, acabei assistindo gameplays, rpgs deSimplesmente um dos melhores jogos que já joguei em toda a minha vida. É tão completo que chega a parecer irreal. Nunca fui desses que curte rpg de mesa e combate em turnos mas de uns anos pra cá isso acabou mudando drasticamente. Me apaixonei por esse universo “novo” cheio de possibilidades, histórias, personagens e aventuras incríveis. Com o tempo, acabei assistindo gameplays, rpgs de amigos e até o do Cellbit “Ordem Paranormal). Me apaixonei mais ainda mas..faltava alguma coisa: jogar de fato.
    Baldur’s gate 3 foi o meu “primeiro” e não há alegria e paixão suficiente para que eu diga tudo que eu sinto, senti e irei sentir com esse jogo. Comprei no early access ainda com um pé atrás e só com 5 horinhas já vi que era um dos jogos da minha vida. Vou recomendar pra todo mundo que puder, é uma aventura incrível que eu to amando participar.    … Expand
  17. Jymcat
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can do anything, Kinda like Oblivion (just as an example) but way more impactful bc everything you do has consequences in the story. You might not find out you borked something hard for 10's of hours! I killed an evil character early on... but it turns out I was lied to, and now this character will never be able to join my party. I made a deal with an evil character - my party members hated me for it, but it gave me powers so I'd say it worked out.

    It is soooo well written and voice/mo-cap acted: I encountered someone, and nobody in the party thought anything was off... But I could tell something was up by the way their voice changed, just a little, when they were telling a story... so I killed em. Still not sure if that was the right move but I got good loot!

    The game looks unbelievable, and you DO NOT need a crazy PC to run maxed at 4k. Beyond 60 fps doesn't do anything for a game like this, and DLSS2 Quality, as usual, should just be used for its amazing anti-analising effects. The environments are insanely detailed; the character models have no business looking as good as they do -- they were all motion-captured: the body language and facial expressions do wonders for communicating.

    The dialogue is fire. It can be funny, edgy, incredibly sincere and heartfelt. The amount of details in the game is unreal: books, objects, secrets that you could easily walk by and NEVER experience. This makes if feel limitless in a way no game has ever felt before... And I've been around since MS DOS.

    I've played 25 hours so far and haven't even reached the goblin encampment yet -- there is no way I will be done this play-through in 100 hours. No shot. But I'm having the BEST time exploring everything. There's even stuff I simply couldn't figure out and had to walk away from (no Google!!).

    I am trying to not be hyperbolic... but we are incredibly lucky this game exists: I've never seen anything like it; I would bet my life we won't see anything like this again in the next 20 years.

    My main games are coop looter-shooters, and AAA story-driven games. This is not something I expected to like, but I look forward to playing it tonight, I look forward to playing it all fall and winter. Eventually I hope to play it with 2-3 friends!

    Did I mention it is literally Dungeons and Dragons world/rules?

    The game deserves all the praise, and not because it has 0 microtransactions. That's just a bonus. Buy it now and be part of something truly special.    … Expand
  18. Fallon771
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    An EPIC masterpiece and master class on how to design and build a game for the fans.
    We've have all been waiting for something like this since Dragon Age Origins, and my god it sure does not disappoint.
    I pray to God that the usual mega corps don't try to buy out Larian Studios. We need this game company.
  19. Larkin54
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A phenomenal CRPG and an enthralling Forgotten Realms adventure. I always want my CRPGs to feel like sitting down for a well run table top adventure with friends and BG3 does exactly that.
  20. Blaker76
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    What more can I say, that soooo many other users have already written! It's a great game and Larian Studios has knocked it out of the ball park with this game! Other studios need to follow in Larian's footsteps....(make an amazing game with no mirco-transactions, that has an awesome, fun and engaging story along with stunning graphics and top notch game mechanics). Its a D&D gamers delight!
  21. eSloot
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is everything you'd expect from Larian Studios and even more! The main and side stories are amazing. Baldur's Gate 3 is an absolute masterpiece (pun intended).
  22. TitaniuSir
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    its a great game, not perfect of course bet still deserves a 10/10, specially to balance people giving 0 because its different of a 23 year old game or for it being too hard even if its easier than DOS 2.
  23. Bailthur
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    It was a long time coming but the final product is finally here. I played it first when it was freshly released into the beta. While it was good and had outstanding potential it was not yet ready to come out of the oven. I have returned now that it has finally released and wow. This game is outstandingly good. The story is rich and combat is addicting if you enjoy TBS games. and by richIt was a long time coming but the final product is finally here. I played it first when it was freshly released into the beta. While it was good and had outstanding potential it was not yet ready to come out of the oven. I have returned now that it has finally released and wow. This game is outstandingly good. The story is rich and combat is addicting if you enjoy TBS games. and by rich story I mean to say that you can play through multiple times using different classes and taking different approaches, all resulting in a totally different story being told. Perhaps you saved an NPC who comes into play later and helps you. Perhaps you left them to die and you run into their allies who blame you for the death. Everything is so intertwined with the world that it provides an exceptional sense of immersion. That small act could snowball into something else which will impact future events. And the level ups, oh boy the level up. I was super turned off by the low level cap as it sounded terrible. Until I started leveling that is. You really feel each level up. No need go level 5 times only to get a small and ultimately minuscule boost and maybe one new skill in hopes of beating that boss. Each level up will grant a variety of boons and bonuses depending on your build. Talk to animals as a druid, bash in the skull of everything as a berserker, speak with the dead as a cleric, play the lute and perform over-dramatized dialogue options as a bard, the possibilities are limited only by your own imagination. You can pick up a goblin and beat another goblin to death with them. I mean do I really need to explain more? 10/10 would recommend.… Expand
  24. LapisD
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. This much love put in a game by a developer is so rare nowadays, we must encourage it so it's the new norm
  25. RlDennis
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. The fact that a crpg is as successful as it is in 2023 should speak volumes.

    You can just tell how much love and passion Larian poured into this game by the amount of well thought out variance for every possible situation you can run across. The amount of voice lines that are in the game is staggering, fantastic quality VA. Great music. Immersive and one of the    Absolute masterpiece. The fact that a crpg is as successful as it is in 2023 should speak volumes.

    You can just tell how much love and passion Larian poured into this game by the amount of well thought out variance for every possible situation you can run across. The amount of voice lines that are in the game is staggering, fantastic quality VA. Great music. Immersive and one of the best adaptations of DnD 5e into a video game (Solasta's a great adaptation of the system aswell).

    I think the strength of this game really lies in the replayability because of the sheer amount of choice you have. Dialogue choices, Class, Race, Combat all of them have important and impactful decisions that will likely make you want to play this game again down the road. Solo or with friends, this game is just a fantastic experience all the way through.

    Larian really raised the bar with this release and takes the genre to an entirely new level.    … Expand
  26. StefGiann
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The best D&D Game! Amazing Gameplay Great Story line and i love the option of multiplayer
  27. PedroArr
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Larian has shown us how a triple A game shoud be done!
    What a game my friends!!
    It is, in my humble opinion, the best game of the year!!!!!
  28. PaserPase
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Worth every bit of the wait. 23 hours in and only halfway through Act 1. Can already tell it has insane replay value, will be playing this one for years.
  29. murgorcharles11
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is for all those who have lost dearly trading binary options and crypto, Mostly, when you are sure that your broker has been scamming you out of tons of cash, it's normal for you to feel confused and down, but I can assure you that this was the same case with me. I was lucky to meet with Mr. Aaron Gabriel, a computer wizard, and he helped get 80% of my funds back in no less than 48This is for all those who have lost dearly trading binary options and crypto, Mostly, when you are sure that your broker has been scamming you out of tons of cash, it's normal for you to feel confused and down, but I can assure you that this was the same case with me. I was lucky to meet with Mr. Aaron Gabriel, a computer wizard, and he helped get 80% of my funds back in no less than 48 hours. I am so grateful. I think someone else might need his help, which is why I have to leave this post here as a sign of gratitude for his job well done. Feel free to contact him at Aarongabriel310@gmail.com Please mention that you were referred by me so he can attend to you immediately because he's been careful of imposters and spies.… Expand
  30. Eliomar99
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is more than I imagined. For old players is a invite to D&D 5ed, for new players a fast way to play with a great history.
  31. Rafaellius
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Um game que eu estava com um espectativa baixa, e me surpreendeu tanto. Cada hora jogada é uma surpresa diferente, sem falar na mecânica que não tinha como ser diferente, pra quem ainda tem preconceito com jogos por turno, esse é diferente, tem uma pegada única e muito dinâmica. Estou com 50h jogadas e infelizmente não tenho tanto tempo por dia pra jogar. Parabéns Larian.
  32. akira_the_rime
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The GOAT and, in general, just perfect. The game I'll return to many times because its plot's variability is on another level.
  33. Clownsparade
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    They upgraded my most beloved game (Divinity: Original Sin 2) into a more polished game with updated graphics, DnD Setting and glorious cut-scenes. Love it. Instant master piece.
  34. Dangeki
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is my first time getting in to a DND game and im absolutely in LOVE with it. I love how much detail has been put in to the interactions and how alive the world feels. You truly do shape it based on your decisions.
  35. vbl2301
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time, for sure. It is really impressive!
  36. Shagaroo
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The voice acting is amazing! The game keeps you very engaged and there is so much content!
  37. levay
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Truly a masterpiece, Best rpg i played ever. 10/10. nothing more to say. legit no more to say.
  38. akaiboo
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Absolute must play for rpg fans! Perfect adaptation of dnd with a compelling story and well thought out environments.
  39. Shadow_Wolf3660
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Imagine as a Game Producer you would Roll a d20 for maling the Game of the Decade and you get a 20 critical success. I think this would described the Game in the best way.
  40. mariorz
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    What if Deus Ex and Divinity Original Sin 2 had a kid? You would get Baldur's Gate 3. One of the biggest masterpieces in the CRPG genre. Congrats, Larian!
  41. Bearock
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is just insane!! Great quality game, music, visual everything! This game got me hooked! Really emjoy every minutes of it! Pay once you get the full game no **** battle pass or cosmetics at 15$ a skin. THIS IS GAME OF THE YEAR FOR SURE ❤️ big love to larian studios for making such a great game really worth the money!!
  42. Bitmask
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Played the Devs other games and wow this is amazing to play something like Divinity in the DnD world, Love it so much and beat TOTK for me as my current game of the year.
  43. yousof
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece in every sense of the word. Gorgeous graphics, great characters, amazing writing that had me laughing, crying, in shock and disbelief, and fun game-play,. Not only that but a studio who is for the first time in a long time pro-consumer, who delivers a bug-free, full game-play, experience, without pre-planned DLC and other anti-consumer strategies. This is a return toAbsolute masterpiece in every sense of the word. Gorgeous graphics, great characters, amazing writing that had me laughing, crying, in shock and disbelief, and fun game-play,. Not only that but a studio who is for the first time in a long time pro-consumer, who delivers a bug-free, full game-play, experience, without pre-planned DLC and other anti-consumer strategies. This is a return to form, and what's been sorely missing from the video game industry in a long time.… Expand
  44. B_buddy
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    crazily fun game, with nearly infinite choices. And Larian Studio has expected all you thought, they prepare all the scenes for ya.
  45. FuriousNerd
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    this is just a great game where you have several solutions for every moment of the game and as many secretive ones. In bg3, you can be anyone you want. The drow is a barbarian without problems, a dragonborn with the multiclass of a sorcerer, a barbarian and a bard, also without problems. I am a person who was unfamiliar with dnd, I say that this does not interfere with playing and delvingthis is just a great game where you have several solutions for every moment of the game and as many secretive ones. In bg3, you can be anyone you want. The drow is a barbarian without problems, a dragonborn with the multiclass of a sorcerer, a barbarian and a bard, also without problems. I am a person who was unfamiliar with dnd, I say that this does not interfere with playing and delving into the plot in any way.… Expand
  46. jessoteric
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I cannot express how impressed I am with this game. It has come out of nowhere (for me), rocketing almost instantly from "yeah I can play this if I'm bored" to a game I'm absolutely glued to. The last game with which this happened was Elden Ring.

    Baldur's Gate is already clearly among the greats when talking about RPGs generally; if we restrict the comparison to just "other turn based    I cannot express how impressed I am with this game. It has come out of nowhere (for me), rocketing almost instantly from "yeah I can play this if I'm bored" to a game I'm absolutely glued to. The last game with which this happened was Elden Ring.

    Baldur's Gate is already clearly among the greats when talking about RPGs generally; if we restrict the comparison to just "other turn based isometric RPGs" it's clearly in an entire league of its own.

    I hope Larian expands and suppors this gem of a game for years to come, and I hope other publishers sit up and take notice- this is the kind of game we want. Elden Ring, Tears of the Kingdom, now Baldur's Gate 3; these are setting the stage for how gaming could and should be.    … Expand
  47. kibasxp
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is a wonderful game brimming with life and passion

    Im yet to finish the game after 80+ hours spent in it and what can i say it is amazing, im really looking forward to replaying it on different difficulties doing different choices and going different routes after finishing my good guy run. Its been years since i felt that addicted to the game that every time im not playing it on my    This is a wonderful game brimming with life and passion

    Im yet to finish the game after 80+ hours spent in it and what can i say it is amazing, im really looking forward to replaying it on different difficulties doing different choices and going different routes after finishing my good guy run. Its been years since i felt that addicted to the game that every time im not playing it on my pc im playing it in my head.

    The freedom, the companions system, the storytelling, hundreds spells to choose from everything is pretty much my cup of tea. Also no censorship is great! It makes the game feel more real and mature. The only thing that made my wonderful time in game a little bitter are bugs, the game has a lot of bugs but devs are fixing them, and the game is so big that i feel like even after years someone is gonna find some choice or action that have some bug in it. And you know thats ok. When the game feels good even with bugs it is truly a mark of a great game    … Expand
  48. Keygei
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    No estoy exagerando cuando digo que es el mejor juego que he jugado. Adelantado a su época y hecho un cariño increíble, este juego es el futuro de los rpg.
  49. Runny
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Эта та рпг, которую я всю жизнь искал. Лариан просто цари...
  50. PlayerWhoever
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Such freedom of customizations of characters, indepth stories and just overall enjoyable gameplay
  51. Anavrin
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Master Piece I love this game. I think it maybe the game of year.
    Good well Larian
  52. HabarKhan
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I'm now 32 hours into BG3, I spent my whole week on this game Love from divinity 2 to this
  53. dr_doctor
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I made a Metacritic account solely for the purpose of rating this game a 10/10. Baldur’s Gate 3 is Larian Studios at their best, and what they’ve managed to accomplish with this release is nothing short of astonishing. Faerûn has never looked better, and Larian’s gorgeous depiction of the iconic D&D setting is complimented by a well-written story told through a cast of memorableI made a Metacritic account solely for the purpose of rating this game a 10/10. Baldur’s Gate 3 is Larian Studios at their best, and what they’ve managed to accomplish with this release is nothing short of astonishing. Faerûn has never looked better, and Larian’s gorgeous depiction of the iconic D&D setting is complimented by a well-written story told through a cast of memorable characters. The combat is smooth and exciting, the core mechanics are true to the source material (with some liberties taken to adapt to the digital medium), and the voice cast does a stellar job of bringing the world to life. Get ready for an unforgettable RPG experience!… Expand
  54. JokerZ800
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Sencillamente espectacular... dificil creerse la cantidad de opciones y libertad que te da este juego... pasa a la historia...
  55. Shihounin
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    10/10 - best cRPG ever and sets a standard that game developers should strive for.
  56. morton_hacks
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I have been playing D&D every Friday for around 8 years or so now and I have been looking for a video game equivalent for a long time now, but none have ever felt close to what D&D can bring. This is the first time I have ever seen a video game come close to the feeling that D&D gives and I highly recommend it.
  57. Nesire
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is the best thing that has happened to the gaming industry over the past 5 years. It turns out that if you do not make battle passes and other rubbish, but are inspired to make an interesting game, then people like it! Who would have thought? :)))
  58. MaxGorodetzki
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game gives me a feeling I haven't had since TES Skyrim. The attention to detail, the range of decisions and consequences, just wonderful
  59. Epsilonz
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    TL/DR : 10/10
    - Fantastic soundtrack - one of the best I've heard on any game (and I've played a lot of games),
    - Crazy story (worthy of BG2 which was top 1 just with bigger consequences and choices that profoundly change your game), - Graphically it's not a slap in the face like some FPS games could be, but a very beautiful artistic direction that fits this type of game, - Gameplay,    TL/DR : 10/10
    - Fantastic soundtrack - one of the best I've heard on any game (and I've played a lot of games),
    - Crazy story (worthy of BG2 which was top 1 just with bigger consequences and choices that profoundly change your game),
    - Graphically it's not a slap in the face like some FPS games could be, but a very beautiful artistic direction that fits this type of game,
    - Gameplay, we like it or not, it's turn-based, I don't mind even though I haven't played this style of game since 2012~2014
    - Bonus: No microtransaction. You bought the game, you got it, period. No Battle Pass, no skins at 10/20 euros. refreshing, but I'm hoping for an expansion in the next 10 years or BG4 :Ð

    More Deeply :
    - Replayability, you can play lots of games that are not alike. With choices between evil and good it unlocks different types of companions: some who will be accessible to you just with good choices, others who will follow you without too much problem, and finally some with a violent choice (I am thinking in particular of one). And finally, you can embody a Dark Urge who, -without spoiling-, becomes much more complicated to judge, either he fights against his nature or he fully embraces it. This is probably the canon story and it's marvelous.
    - We gain a lot of immersion thanks to the dialogues entirely in motion capture (the actors are all excellent, it's breathtaking). And the narrator.. oh my gosh, if she tells me to massacre entire cities I'll do it without hesitation (just to be clear I'm talking about the game here.)
    In this regard, I am French and even if I regret the absence of a French version as it existed on BG1 and 2, I think it is extremely more difficult here. Lip sync is very important in an immersion and doing it for ALL dialogue in this game takes a lot more work than in a series. So it's almost impossible.
    - I also have to make a point about the "combat pause" versus the "turn-based", because it is one of the main flaws according to some. Even though I appreciate the "combat break" more since I grew up with Icewind Dale and BG, I think it would be horrible in this game. And besides, it's a style of play that makes more sense in a Dungeons & Dragons game in my opinion.
    -Since this is a sequel, I have to review it as a Baldur's Gate 2 player.
    It's very detached from the story of 1 and 2 (100 years between the second and the third) just a few books which refer to it in particular Candlekeep and Gorion some characters which come directly from 1 and 2 but it's not all important. Besides, they don’t talk much about their “past exploits”.

    Conclusion :
    I really feel the love from the developers for this type of game. well done Larian Studios, I didn't think I'd have a moment where I could say "I had a better experience than Baldur's Gate 2" but that's where we are.
    Amazing. 10/10    … Expand
  60. Kliffoth
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    It is abhorrent how some people are rating this as a 0; even if cRPGs aren't your cup of tea, you could recognize the merits of this game... and it has some very strong ones. For people who have the attention span bigger than a toddler, this game is terrific, brings back the good ol' days of actually complete games upon release (OK, it has a bit more bugs than those, then again, the scopeIt is abhorrent how some people are rating this as a 0; even if cRPGs aren't your cup of tea, you could recognize the merits of this game... and it has some very strong ones. For people who have the attention span bigger than a toddler, this game is terrific, brings back the good ol' days of actually complete games upon release (OK, it has a bit more bugs than those, then again, the scope and complexity is much bigger).

    Is this as good as almost ancient stuff like Arcanum or Neverwinter Nights 1 (i.e. games from the golden age of cRPGs some 20 years ago)? I dunno, difficult to say, as those have a deep sentimental value for me. But this is clearly one of the best games release in many many years and all I can say is that I hope it is the start of a new trend... a few more games like this and Elden Ring and the likes of Blizz, Ubisoft, EA might actually be forced to change course from their anti-customer practices (either way, I haven't bought one of their games at full price in a long time and I don't plan on doing so).    … Expand
  61. lamideschats
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    it's been a long time that i didn't feel that with an RPG game. So much choice, dialogue and détail in every aspect of the game, we can see how much this studio love his project.
    thanks Larian for this example of serious and respectful game
  62. Falsereason
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I used to love playing videogames like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, I Loved Divinity OS2 and I felt instantly drawn to this game when I heard snippets of information being released over the last three years of it's development. Now, it's finally out and it is everything I've been waiting for in a videogame. Deep connections with interesting party members, a flushed out and motivating storyI used to love playing videogames like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, I Loved Divinity OS2 and I felt instantly drawn to this game when I heard snippets of information being released over the last three years of it's development. Now, it's finally out and it is everything I've been waiting for in a videogame. Deep connections with interesting party members, a flushed out and motivating story line, a loyal adaptation from D&D, and flexibility to make my own choices and feel like they matter. I kinda obsessively played it for three days straight cuz I had the time before starting my new job. To say I love this game is an understatement.… Expand
  63. Bigfish2345
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Not here to balance out the hype. This is one of my favorite games of all times. Sad to see people are dropping 0s on this because they’re bigots. Larian is doing it all right. Genitalia sliders and In game same ssd relationships included. This game is really everything I could ask for in a crpg and fully cements larian as my favorite studio working today.
  64. r3ry
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    it has been a long time since I have been so hooked on a video game.

    Amazing, incredible, a masterpiece.
  65. MetaCriticallol
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Extremely solid and well made RPG. This is by far the best game I've played in recent years, and I appreciate the attention the developers put into the story, dialog, optionality etc.

    I find the review bombing due to sex in the game interesting... where are all the religious nuts coming from? It's a mature rated video game for adults. Don't buy it for your kids if you don't want them    Extremely solid and well made RPG. This is by far the best game I've played in recent years, and I appreciate the attention the developers put into the story, dialog, optionality etc.

    I find the review bombing due to sex in the game interesting... where are all the religious nuts coming from? It's a mature rated video game for adults. Don't buy it for your kids if you don't want them playing it.    … Expand
  66. chefooo
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This game has been incredible so far. I have really enjoyed the freedom and amount of choices given to you. The amount of ways to possibly tackle any given problem is insane. The amount of content is incredible too, you discover some small hidden area and it suddenly gives you an hour worth of content. I love it!
  67. KiiTa
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quests aren't fedex type but engaging ones in which you need to take side or chose how to resolve. people finding this boring probably run down the game and fight everything without reading, while there are so much to disccover and alternative paths to take… Expand
  68. jsodium
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Longtime gamer in 50s, and this surpasses BG2, Dragon's Age 1, Divinity 2, Bard's Tale 2, Skyrim, Diablo 3 & 4, and Mass Effect 2 in its features, plot, NPC characters, customization, romancing, and tactical depth. Just an astounding accomplishment. Zelda's Tears of the Kingdoms may get 2023 accolades, but this is the truly next-gen game in CRPGs and storytelling.
  69. Derwin666
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The best RPG ive ever played and probably ever will. A real treat. Glorious mechanics. Captivating story. Pure magic.
  70. isaac1207
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    Very good game but very buggy in its current state. I had a lot of major questlines just break for me, especially in act 2. Not as bad so far in act 3 but jesus christ act 2 was a nightmare when it came to broken quests and questlines, and in a game like this that really hurts the experience. I would give it a 10/10 if it was bug free but the amount of the game that has been ruined for meVery good game but very buggy in its current state. I had a lot of major questlines just break for me, especially in act 2. Not as bad so far in act 3 but jesus christ act 2 was a nightmare when it came to broken quests and questlines, and in a game like this that really hurts the experience. I would give it a 10/10 if it was bug free but the amount of the game that has been ruined for me brings it down to an 8/10.… Expand
  71. CatusDomesticus
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    My knowledge of DND was exactly zero coming into this game. I'm still having a blast and learning the system as go. I'm not someone who plays games of this genre very much, but I'm deep in it now and can tell I'm going to be playing this for a long time. It just scratches some exact itch for games that I didn't know was there.
  72. GGGeneral
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Best CRPG I’ve played in over a decade. Good devs with fast bug fix patches, great story, and amazing freedom of choice.

    It also makes bigots mad so that’s great!
  73. Childofthesun22
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Completely obsessed, haven't been blown away like this since Skyrim. I'm really excited to take my time with my current playthrough, and I've already got a million ideas for my next playthrough, and the next one. And the next one. Also, feels good to see a game that's actually finished on release. And isn't full of microtransactions. I bought, one time, in its entirety, a finished game,Completely obsessed, haven't been blown away like this since Skyrim. I'm really excited to take my time with my current playthrough, and I've already got a million ideas for my next playthrough, and the next one. And the next one. Also, feels good to see a game that's actually finished on release. And isn't full of microtransactions. I bought, one time, in its entirety, a finished game, and I love it. Just how it's supposed to be.… Expand
  74. Jtime24
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I made an account just write a review. it's the combination of CRPG's greatest mechanics, stories and player freedom, with no chose felling lesser then the next. And no microtransactions. Thank you Larian Studios.
  75. BuenosNoches
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    No microtransactions? No pay to win? No money hungry devs doing the bare minimum to get their hands on your hard earned cash? Nope. Just pure passion for the craft. Fantastic.
  76. xIri5hx
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    First game in a long time that has me this hooked. While i'm learning how things work they story and character interaction is great! Challenging and i'm sure some bug arise but nothing game breaking so far.
  77. Flutterc4t
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Alright just for the start i have to say i have played through only an act 1... buut what i have already seen is just so impressive i already can see how complex dialogue trees are gonna be story is good side quests are on point and most important game is fun to play this should be new industry standard 10/10.
  78. Bucket_Axolotl
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Most enjoyment I've had with a game since Portal 2, my only complaint is that I can't play as a Tortle.
  79. CB1331
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Fun tactical combat, amazing voice acting, and choice based game play. I am not a DnD player and I still love this game. Give it a shot, regardless of your experience with the tabletop game.
  80. FERRETDASH
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    The people who are giving this a 0 or really anything less than a 9 or 10/10 are just being deliberately obtuse. Anyone who actually plays this game would instantly see the quality that is there.
  81. strix0511
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    A great deep dive in DnD experience. Every piece of the game is a handcrafted to make your choices relevant. Its probably the most ambicious RPG game that I ever played, ando certainly creates a new paradigma for the default experience of the genre in the AAA segment.
  82. hampower
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    My new favourite game 10/10. This game is truly a masterpiece. The story, the gameplay, the characters, everything is just amazing. I haven't been this hyped about a game in ages. I really hope it wins GOTY. It deserves it.
  83. Kakeiko
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    I am a proud Larian Simp.

    Ever since I first laid on hands on the masterpiece that was Divinity Original Sin 2 I knew that the RPGs Larian makes are filled with love, passion, and bugs that will eventually get patched out. The moment I saw that Larian would be in charge of creating Baldur's Gate 3 I couldn't have been more excited to play another Larian game and hopped onto early    I am a proud Larian Simp.

    Ever since I first laid on hands on the masterpiece that was Divinity Original Sin 2 I knew that the RPGs Larian makes are filled with love, passion, and bugs that will eventually get patched out. The moment I saw that Larian would be in charge of creating Baldur's Gate 3 I couldn't have been more excited to play another Larian game and hopped onto early access. the moment I could.

    100 hours later and finishing the game I find myself in a similar state that I felt when I finished reading a good book or watching a fantastic show—the joy of completion yet the desire of wanting more. Larian has created yet another masterpiece of an RPG that not only has engaging gameplay but a story that kept me entranced and forgetting that it's 3 AM on a weekday. I am truly happy to be able to experience it.

    It's not perfect, bugs and imperfections exist; from random models T-Posing, certain cutscenes not playing, weird AI pathing, companion approval bugs, etc, but I have faith that Larian will be able to tackle and resolve these bugs. For my playthrough, I was fortunate enough to have had no gaming-breaking bugs, and I'm already eager to jump in for my 2nd playthrough.

    Thank you Larian, and I'm going to be enjoying Baldur's Gate 3 for quite a while, and waiting for whatever game comes next from your studio!    … Expand
  84. Gamrax
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece since I devote hundreds of hours into this fantasy world. Great job Larian studio!
  85. Migi501
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This game is simply an epic triumph! The invitation to gather the group and return to the Forgotten Realms was an unforgettable adventure. The tale of friendship and betrayal, coupled with sacrifices and the struggle for survival, had me captivated from start to finish.

    The intriguing twist with the Mind Flayer parasite, which bestows mysterious abilities, took the game to a whole new    This game is simply an epic triumph! The invitation to gather the group and return to the Forgotten Realms was an unforgettable adventure. The tale of friendship and betrayal, coupled with sacrifices and the struggle for survival, had me captivated from start to finish.

    The intriguing twist with the Mind Flayer parasite, which bestows mysterious abilities, took the game to a whole new level. The choice between resistance and temptation, between battling evil and the allure of absolute power, kept me constantly engrossed and immersed in the story.

    The developers have undoubtedly captured the essence of Dungeons & Dragons and transformed it into a next-generation role-playing game. The magic they demonstrated with Divinity: Original Sin 2 is palpable here once again. The world is vibrant, the characters are profound, and the decisions one makes actually hold meaning and consequences.

    I was enthralled by the visual design, the musical score, and the immense depth of the narrative. This game completely drew me in and exceeded my expectations by far. An absolute masterpiece that keeps pulling me back into its fascinating world.    … Expand
  86. TavMan
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    A masterfully crafted title that falls short during the later parts of the game,
    I would recommend everyone to try it but be warned that many parts in the endgame(Act 3 and the ending itself) were unfinished and without the same polish that the first two acts had early on, it felt to me like I was playing a different game.
    I have high hopes Larian will address this in the near future,    A masterfully crafted title that falls short during the later parts of the game,
    I would recommend everyone to try it but be warned that many parts in the endgame(Act 3 and the ending itself) were unfinished and without the same polish that the first two acts had early on, it felt to me like I was playing a different game.

    I have high hopes Larian will address this in the near future, they always do.
    I am high on hopium    … Expand
  87. MolgraineVI
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    What can i say ? 200+ hours , atm second run ( evil ) and this game dosn't stop to amaze me . Beautifull characthter evolution , every choice matter in the end . Larian's Studios give us a beautifull diamond .
  88. pupsik333778
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Отличная игра, спасибо студии за данную игру ! Надеемся что в дальнейшем увидим достойное продолжении серии!
  89. legolas7
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Awesome RPG game. All the feelings from the old entries of the franchise plus amazing universe expansion, characters, story, absolute masterpiece, lesson for another studios how to develop and love a game!!!
  90. Drizztdorage
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This game made me feel like a little kid, trying to beat the genius of our DM in our old D&D gang again. Story is amazing. You can lose yourself in the side quests for hours. The fact that it allows you to have creative freedom to tackle any challenge thrown at you is exactly how a D&D game should be. In every sense, BG3 delivered on expectations and more... well done!
  91. vi70
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Capolavoro ASSOLUTO dei gdr tutti, occidentali e orientali!! Brava Larian!!
  92. Lucho33
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    GOTY OF THE YEAR! It's been years since I fell so much in love with a game, it's crazy how in the middle of the game you're already thinking about starting over with another character.
  93. olexzera
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    A Narrativa do jogo ta excelente, a larian mostrou que o Rpg de turno não morreu, tem coisas que ainda to descobrindo e to jogando pela segunda vez o jogo
  94. mishajuice
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    this is the game I dreamed about. the only minus for me is that fight are a bit too easy. but quests, adventure, spirit of DND it's all here. I'll say - when the game ended i was crying, i never had such emotions.
  95. fufubiruta
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Very good game, it's among the best games I've ever played. It's the first game of this style that I've played. The story is very good and well told. Acts 1 and 2 are perfect, act 3 would need to be better worked on (both in the technical part and in the story part), but nothing that ruins the game experience.
  96. andersonadm
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Best game of 2023, haters and lazy developers gonna cry. This is it guys, game of the year will be baldurs gate 3 or zelda tofk, starfield turns out a huge disappointment.
  97. Crysknife
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    Anyone who played the original games is going to notice a lot of issues with the writing, they literally use the same excuse twice for why two human characters are still alive well after they should be dead. The irony is that the returning elves from the previous game look far older than what they're supposed to chronologically. Honestly, the returning characters just feel like needlessAnyone who played the original games is going to notice a lot of issues with the writing, they literally use the same excuse twice for why two human characters are still alive well after they should be dead. The irony is that the returning elves from the previous game look far older than what they're supposed to chronologically. Honestly, the returning characters just feel like needless pandering since they really have no baring on what feels like a completely new story (perhaps they shouldn't have made this a "Baldur's Gate" game considering that refers specifically to the Bhaalspawn trilogy). Then you've got the issue with the ending (I've heard they've patched in new ones since I last played), you've essentially got two generic endings (good/bad) which don't really have any bearing on your characters alignment (neutral/chaotic/lawful) and it honestly was/is about as lazy as the controversial ending of the Mass Effect trilogy. I'm not the only one who noticed the ham-stringed romance (not to mention the bestiality option) that felt rushed and honestly like it was an afterthought, it's literally one of the biggest things the community memes on...

    The gameplay doesn't feel like a CRPG in the Baldur's Gate franchise either and the choice to go for turn based combat was a mistake. The graphics would have been good if the game was made in 2014, the game came out looking dated and having technical issues which still haven't been addressed for higher resolution monitors.

    As it stands I know a lot of people have artificially pushed this game because of the controversy surrounding the bear sex, the console wars (Sony fanboys unironically thought it was an exclusive and the belief that this game broke modern AAA conventions because it's slightly less exploitative then most modern releases (so far no forced DLC or micro-transactions, just ignore their use of pre-order culture/betas which anyone born before 2005 would view as a bad thing).    … Expand
  98. Leonardo9797
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito bom RPG e vdd vale muito a pena.
    História boa com elementos essenciais.
  99. month32
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Baldur's Gate 3 is not the same as the other 2 entries of the series. It has none of the Black Isle design or logic. This is a solid Larian studios that, using the Forgotten Realms campaign setting and the lore that has been developed for it for over 40 years, create a good, immersive game. The plot is engaging and there are so many thing to do sidequest wise that you feel like the worldBaldur's Gate 3 is not the same as the other 2 entries of the series. It has none of the Black Isle design or logic. This is a solid Larian studios that, using the Forgotten Realms campaign setting and the lore that has been developed for it for over 40 years, create a good, immersive game. The plot is engaging and there are so many thing to do sidequest wise that you feel like the world is your candy shop.

    Which leads to the negatives... There are areas and characters that have suffered even though there was a huge development cycle (looking at you Karlach!), with some side quest endings feeling rushed and not as good as one would have hoped. There are no bags of holding (HERESY!) and there are times where the engine stutters and you miss cinematic moves during a dialogue. And apparently everyone in the realms is thirsty and gender is a suggestion!

    All in all, a really good, solid Larian game. If you like CRPGs or RPGs in general you should at the very least try it.    … Expand
  100. LoyalVonJoni
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Amazing exp for gaming. I really like to plan my next move and this game just gives it so well. I wish this is the standard for RPG games in the this gen.
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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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