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Baldur's Gate 3
Released On: Aug 3, 2023
8.9
All Platforms
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 110 Critic Reviews
96
93% Positive
102 Reviews
102 Reviews
1% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 110 Critic Reviews
96
93% Positive
102 Reviews
102 Reviews
1% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
In case you couldn’t tell, I f.cking love this game....Baldur’s Gate 3 is truly exemplary, one of the few videogames in history that wholly deserve the universal acclaim heaped so freely upon releases above a certain marketing budget. The choices offered to the player in terms of both crafting an adventurer and influencing the story do an incredible job of translating Dungeons & Dragons to a form of interactive software that surpasses the loftiest expectation. The script is incredible, the gameplay beneath it downright luxurious. There won't be another like this in a long, long time.
Simply put, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a masterpiece. Larian Studios has done such a phenomenal job at bringing back an IP that has laid dormant since 2000 (2013 if you count the Baldur’s Gate 2 remaster – I, do not) and inadvertently put out a game that spits in the face of contemporary, predatory game design. While I don’t think it will be the new standard of RPGs, I think it stands as an example for aspiring RPG developers that, when given the appropriate amount of time, an RPG does not have to conform to the lifeless norms that the AAA industry has fed us for so many years. Larian, you have truly outdone yourselves, and your work will more than likely stand as one of the greatest achievements in gaming.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 13,297 User Ratings
8.9
88% Positive
11639 Ratings
11639 Ratings
3% Mixed
405 Ratings
405 Ratings
9% Negative
1253 Ratings
1253 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 13,297 User Ratings
8.9
88% Positive
11639 Ratings
11639 Ratings
3% Mixed
405 Ratings
405 Ratings
9% Negative
1253 Ratings
1253 Ratings
Baldur's Gate 3 is a triumph of storytelling, world-building, and gameplay mechanics. It is a testament to the passion and dedication of its developers and a love letter to fans of the RPG genre. With its captivating narrative, deep role-playing mechanics, and stunning visuals, this game sets a new standard for what an RPG can achieve. Baldur's Gate 3 is not just a game; it's an unforgettable journey that deserves universal acclaim and a permanent place in the pantheon of gaming greatness.
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Baldur’s Gate III had extremely high expectations set for it and has exceeded them. Not only is it a contender for Game of the Year in a year with many exciting titles, but it’s a continued evolution of what CRPGs are capable of achieving, building upon the legacy of the original Baldur’s Gate games mixed with some of the more contemporary gameplay elements found in Larian’s more recent games. The result is a masterpiece of a game that raises the bar for the genre. Baldur’s Gate III excels in every area, from music to graphics to story to gameplay. It’s a difficult task to recreate the open-ended possibilities of tabletop gameplay within a video game, but this is arguably the best attempt at doing so to date. Baldur’s Gate III is one of those rare games that’s nearly flawless in its execution and should be experienced by every RPG fan.
Baldur's Gate 3 is the most successful and authentic take on D&D in the tabletop franchise's 50-year history. Its complexity and size might be daunting for novices, but the breadth and depth of Baldur's Gate 3's world make this a once-in-a-generation achievement.
I could easily keep talking about this game, from the romance scenes that honestly had a lot of heart put into them or about various small encounters that I had just roaming around the map. Baldur’s Gate 3 may not be a one-to-one recreation of a system that many of us know, but that doesn’t hold it back in any form. Instead, the spirit of Dungeons & Dragons is inside the very fiber of Baldur’s Gate 3; it can sometimes be silly and outlandish. However, there is a lot to love here, and there aren’t many words that could really convey how much I love this game and glad that while the battle system may not be what I expected, once I adjusted myself to it, it gave me almost everything else I could want out of a game.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a beacon of all the untapped potential in the CRPG genre. While it may be a bit much for newcomers, it's a gripping experience that no one with even an inkling of interest in the genre should miss.
I’m still conflicted with how I feel about Baldur’s Gate III, and I probably will be for a while. While it carries on the legacy of perhaps one of the most influential CRPGs of all time, I’m not sure if it’s better than the first two games that preceded it. It is a different story by a different team and, while it’s deeply connected to those first two games, it is a promising start to more new adventures set in a familiar world that I’ve always loved.
Despite the many bugs and crashes, BG3 earns a spot in my Mount Rushmore of gaming. This gave me the feeling of being immersed in the story while giving me a rewarding tactical experience; something that hasn't happened since Final Fantasy Tactics, which is my all time favourite game.
️Warnings
The beginning was very slow. I was new to crpgs, so I had a hard time getting into it initially. I would play an hour, drop it, then get back to it hoping I'd get hooked. Acter 4-5 hours I was hooked and could not stop playing.
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I've been in RPGs, since EoB, Dungeon Master and Bard's Tale and expected BG3 with great anticipation. Somehow, it couldn't manage to hook me.
I didn't like:
The continuous dice throwing to proceed the dialogues, the too long loading times, the over-twisted character stories, the long turn-waiting in battles when the enemies were more than 4 or 5, the hardware-straining graphics, the omnipresent, sometimes forced diversity.
I liked:
The story was well plotted, the maps and levels well designed, the graphics excellent (Underdark was a jewel), atmosphere was great and the classic DnD characters co-existed nicely with the player team.
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Well, BG2 was a real time RPG (with the option to be played as turn based) back in 1998 (or so). BG3 is turn based only, in 2023.
There are absolutely no camera options to chose from same as in 1998 and you have to move the camera manually just like in 1998, great!
There is no way to customize, with a script or something similar, the way your party members approach combat by default, so that you don't have to micro-manage every combat round. Unlike BG2 which in 1998 had the aforementioned option.
I couldn't imagine myself playing a First Person RPG back in 1998 it seemed ridiculous then because of the horrible 3D graphics. I can't believe people would play a non First or Third person RPG in 2023 when graphics are so good.
All in all this game feels and looks dated. Combat is absolutely horrible pausing every millisecond waiting for your input with no way of automating anything. The camera needs your constant attention moving and rotating the view continuously using the keyboard. Off-course DnD 5th edition rules don't do BG3 any favor but they are what they are. I expected a game with 2023 standards and got less than 1998 BG2 release.
The story is very good though. Now all we have to do is somehow get this story to a First Person, real time RPG where you could customize your party's combat behavior, that would be perfect.
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Bad game like the previous ones, without some cool CGs, but the game play is quite boring and tiring. I don't understand how it can be so acclaimed, I think WASTELAND 3 is much better.
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Summary An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome. Gather your party and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Mysteri...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Aug 3, 2023
Developer:
- Larian Studios Games
Publisher: Larian Studios Games
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