Baldur's Gate 3 Reviews
Baldur's Gate 3 is a staggering CRPG with a level of player freedom that make its possibilities feel endless.
Throughout the entirety of my runtime, I felt transported, compelled to help find a way to save myself and the companions I had grown to love over time. And it’s a world I don’t want to leave, at least not yet. Baldur’s Gate 3 is, simply put, the greatest RPG I’ve ever played.
Baldur's Gate 3 is an incredible RPG for PC and PS5 that's true to the Dungeons & Dragons experience as well as the sheer possibilities that tabletop games allow.
It’s almost ridiculous, then, what’s been achieved here. Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t without its technical wrinkles, but it’s a full-fledged, fully fleshed-out, absolutely massive title with lofty production values across the board. That Larian Studios has intentionally willed something like this into the world at a time when AAA projects in this vein are so scarce only helps it shine, and serves as a fine reminder that the genre doesn’t need to transform, no matter what some publishers may believe - it just needs to adapt, to evolve, and to boldly present a compelling and cohesive vision all its own. And be thought-provoking. And have witty banter. And look really pretty. And let us get told off by territorial squirrels.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a landmark achievement for CRPGs and gaming at large. The only thing more staggering than its immense scope and density of systems is the quality in which it's all presented. Its unwavering flexibility and accommodation for player choice is intoxicating, and the replay value on offer here will no doubt cement Baldur's Gate 3 as a timeless and regularly revisited masterpiece. For a game as rich and complex as this, it also works surprisingly well on console.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of those cases that makes me think with my heart and not my mind. And my heart tells me to start this adventure again with a new character, re-experience the story, get to know my companions and savor every moment. Again and again.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Baldur's Gate 3 is nothing short of a gaming phenomenon, the kind of video game sensation that surfaces only once in a blue moon.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a watershed moment for RPGs and gaming. It represents one of the closest approximations of true freedom, creativity, and player choice available, evolving concepts and mechanics that have been tinkered with for decades. Using Dungeons & Dragons as its catalyst, Larian has honored the past and forged a new future for a genre that has allowed increased agency for players to put their thoughts, feelings, hopes, and wants inside of a digital realm and live. Like every other player, my experience with Baldur’s Gate 3 is significantly anecdotal, ripe with unique stories about what happened to me that would take hours to share. But why listen to me when you can become lost in one of the most richly beautiful worlds ever created and make up your own tale?
Like Divinity: Original Sin 2, Baldur's Gate 3 redefines what a role-playing game can offer in character-building, combat, story-telling and choice. It's a compelling experience that simply shouldn't be missed.
Baldur's Gate III had extremely high expectations set for it and has exceeded them.
Baldur's Gate 3 masterfully blends gameplay, story & music with incredible player agency & emotional tension, a true gaming masterpiece.
Absolutely highly recommend. If you were a fan of the originals… jump in without fear of being disappointed. If you are new to CRPGs, grab a copy and start here… it's layered but you can explore at your own pace and learn as you go… easy to start, not too tricky to "master"… or at least manage.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a landmark release in the RPG genre that has instantly cemented itself as one of the best games of its kind, and an absolute must-play for all PS5 owners.
Baldur's Gate 3 manages to not only meet expectations set during the early access development cycle, but exceed them entirely. Offering plenty of customization in how you play, a huge world with tons to explore, and a fully complete story and experience from launch day, Larian Studios has set my new gold standard and expectation for RPGs going forward, whether the AAA studios like it or not.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is nothing short of a masterpiece. The story is incredible, the world gorgeous and immersive, voice-over and writing of the highest quality, an amazing soundtrack, everything comes together in near perfect harmony. It’s not only the best RPG of the year, it’s the RPG of a generation.
Baldur's Gate 3 is an RPG apotheosis with a great and complex story, amazingly deep character development, and captivating tactic battles. This game is for the ages!
Review in Russian | Read full review
Baldur's Gate 3 is a dream come true for old school fans of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop franchise, and totally reinvigorates the whole sub-genre. It's long, bold and full of exploration and worth every second of your time.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Yet, amidst this landscape, Baldur's Gate 3 emerges as a game that boldly revitalizes CRPG (Computer Role-Playing Game) principles on a AAA scale, marked by a notable emphasis on efficiency in development. The game significantly succeeds in embodying the quintessential qualities one would expect from this genre. This encompasses the player's unfettered autonomy, a rich tapestry of gameplay styles and facets, and an intricate narrative replete with profound, multifaceted choices that wield substantial influence.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
The scope of Baldur's Gate 3 is scandalously large and, what's more, Larian Studios manages to make good on every detail. It's up there with the greats, an adventure that any avid role-player will revel in, and one that few will ever regret embarking on.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a truly special video game experience. The game has got it all from great storytelling to epic turn-based battles. How you interact with other characters totally affects the game and D&D elements lead to great gameplay.
Review in Persian | Read full review