Metascore
99

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Mar 22, 2024
    100
    Baldur's Gate 3 is a genuine all-timer, this really is as good as RPGs get, and it's an all-timer that's arrived on Series X in fine form aside from a pesky issue with deleted saves. Returning to Baldur's Gate and successfully serving up the best entry in the series to date must have been an absolutely monumental task, but Larian Studios has managed it with style to spare. With top class combat, writing, acting and world-building hiding all of the terrifying intricacies of a refreshed D&D rulebook, letting us players just get on with the fun stuff, there really is no finer adventure to take in 2023. What an absolute belter, and a perfect way to wrap up this most problematic of years in the industry.
  2. Jan 11, 2024
    100
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is a defining RPG that offers a very complex narrative and has answers for every possible situation, and establishes itself as one of the best RPGs ever made.
  3. Jan 9, 2024
    100
    Baldur’s Gate 3 really is a triumph of game design, and a masterclass in how to give control to the player, without making it feel like they are heading down a predetermined path regardless of their choices. It’s one of those rare times where you should really believe the hype, because it's flipping awesome.
  4. Jan 8, 2024
    100
    Baldur’s Gate 3 Is everything I expected from the game and more. I can totally see why it won awards as just for pure content alone it’s top tier. For storytelling, it is top tier and the gameplay is as complex as you want to make it to appease the long-term fans and the newcomers. It is very involved and not some you can play in short bursts. You need to clear your schedule to lose yourself in the game properly.
  5. Dec 20, 2023
    100
    Baldur's Gate 3 is one of those unicorn games you encounter very rarely. It's well made, rich in content, and welcoming to gamers of all levels. Even if you've never heard of Baldur's Gate or dabbled in Dungeons and Dragons, there's at least one part of the game that will intrigue you. The narrative is expertly structured, combat is innovative and promotes ingenuity, and you can seamlessly enjoy your adventure alone or with friends. A game with this much freedom and content is going to entertain you for hours (literally I've played 50 hours of this game and I'm just scratching the surface). As I said before this game earned its Game of the Year award and Larian Studios should give themselves a big round of applause.
  6. Dec 14, 2023
    100
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is the masterpiece every RPG fan has been hoping for and so much more. The playful freedom, the great characters, the first-class narrative, the satisfying combat system are unparalleled and merge in perfect harmony to create a real work of art.
  7. Dec 24, 2023
    98
    Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game that recreates the world of Dungeons & Dragons in a fascinating virtual universe with infinite possibilities. The game has a great graphical quality, an immersive plot and many options for the player. Although it can be difficult at first, the game becomes more fun and addictive as you progress. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game that every role-playing fan should try, as it will become an unforgettable benchmark in the genre.
  8. Feb 16, 2024
    97
    Baldur's Gate 3 hits just right in all the places, from making important character decisions, to the things you hear from eavesdropping on NPC conversations, free exploration in a vast world, and group play alongside friends. With so many options, from how you look to the way each scenario plays out, the possibilities are damn near endless! I would recommend Baldur's Gate 3 to anyone really, regardless if you're a fan of RPGs, a new D&D player, D&D veteran, to anyone interested in checking it out just because of the hype. Do it, it's absolutely worth it.
  9. 97
    Baldur's Gate 3 is an open-world RPG like no other. The insane depth, originality and ingenuity on offer truly sets a new standard for not just RPGs, but video games in general. A few bugs aside, it's as close to perfection as we've seen in quite some time. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a truly outstanding video game.
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  1. Jan 11, 2024
    Well, there is no need to beat about the bush if you have read the whole review: Baldur’s Gate III more than deserves its status as the best game of the year. It ticks all the boxes, even if you try to find faults or shortcomings. The only caveat is that, as with all games, Baldur’s Gate III is not for everyone. You need to love RPGs, you need to love turn-based combat and you need quite a lot of time to enjoy this adventure.