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Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

August 3, 2023
Larian Studios Games Ltd
4.8/5.0(110,451 reviews)
~20h playtime
Metacritic 97
Role Playing Games

macOS · PC · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5

Great

Overall, player feedback for Baldur's Gate 3 is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its rich storytelling, depth of character development, and immersive gameplay. Players appreciate the game's replayability and freedom in decision-making, while some minor criticisms exist regarding its combat mechanics and inventory system. Yet, the excitement and engagement it offers far outweigh any negatives, positioning it as a must-play title in the RPG genre.

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About This Game

Baldur's Gate 3 renders fifth-edition Dungeons and Dragons as a turn-based, party-led campaign across the Forgotten Realms, following a band of cursed adventurers who race to cure a mind-flayer infection before it consumes them. Its defining trait is reactivity: dialogue, dice, and improvised tactics like shoving foes off ledges or dousing a room in flame feed a branching story that acknowledges nearly every choice. A party of up to four plays online, or two share one console in split-screen.

It swept 2023's major awards and holds one of the highest critic scores on the platform, with reviews singling out the writing, companion depth, and freedom to break encounters in unintended ways. Player warmth matches that, though the friction is consistent: the sprawling third act taxes performance in the Lower City, and the density of threads turns the finale into a marathon. It rewards experimentation and patience, and it will test anyone hoping for something tighter or shorter.

Highlights

  • Immersive story driven by player choices and character backgrounds.
  • Turn-based combat that emphasizes strategy and skill.
  • Richly detailed environments and stunning graphics powered by the Divinity Engine.
  • Complex character creation and class systems, faithful to D&D 5E rules.
  • Cooperative multiplayer allowing friends to join and influence the story together.
  • Dynamic interactions with NPCs and environments that affect the world state.
  • Deep thematic elements including morality, friendship, and betrayal.

Themes

fantasydystopianmysteriousfriendshipexplorationepictragicromantic

Mechanics

turn-basedopen-worldcharacter-creationparty-baseddialoguechoice-basedbranching-narrativemultiple-endingsstory-drivenpuzzle-solvingexplorationcombatinventory-management

Platforms

macOS
PC
Xbox Series S/X
PlayStation 5

Multiplayer

Online Players:4
Local Players:2
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapanesePolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)TurkishUkrainian
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screen
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, player feedback for Baldur's Gate 3 is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its rich storytelling, depth of character development, and immersive gameplay. Players appreciate the game's replayability and freedom in decision-making, while some minor criticisms exist regarding its combat mechanics and inventory system. Yet, the excitement and engagement it offers far outweigh any negatives, positioning it as a must-play title in the RPG genre.

Pros

  • • Rich storytelling with interactive choices
  • • Immersive characters and worldbuilding
  • • High replayability with varied playthroughs
  • • Detailed environments and graphics
  • • Engaging turn-based combat mechanics

Cons

  • • Some criticized the combat for being tedious or unbalanced
  • • Issues with inventory management
  • • Minor frustrations with difficulty spikes or confusing mechanics
  • • Mixed feelings on certain character interactions
  • • A few noted the game lacked certain content compared to expectations

Based on 228 reviews from playstation, steam

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Baldur's Gate 3 - Before You Buy

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Baldur's Gate 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baldur's Gate 3 worth playing?
Baldur's Gate 3 has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across 110,451 reviews.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 single-player or multiplayer?
Baldur's Gate 3 supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split screen. Online play supports up to 4 players. Local play supports up to 2 players.
What platforms is Baldur's Gate 3 available on?
Baldur's Gate 3 is available on PS5.
When did Baldur's Gate 3 release?
Baldur's Gate 3 released on August 3, 2023.
What is Baldur's Gate 3's age rating?
Baldur's Gate 3 carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.