Baldur's Gate 3

If you like DnD, RPGs, CRPGs you can say goodbye to the outside world/girlfriend/wife. Larian studios showing other studios that they need to git gud. No always online nonsense, no microtransaction/paywall, no chopped up missing game elements later to be released as dlc, just an amazing epic complete game bar a few bugs here and there which will probably be ironed out eventually. CRPG/RPG doesnt come any better than this, its like im back in the early 2000's when games were grand and interesting, deus ex, baldurs gate 2, fallout 2, icewind dale, neverwinter nights and dragon age origins, all these games which i repeatedly come back to play regularly to this day.

The game is quite impressive but once you look closely enough not as good as everybody is saying. My main gripe is it really does not lend itself well to true experimentation and exploration. I feel myself constantly reading guides or walk throughs so I do not make the wrong action with seemingly innocent play or miss something valuable (like a chest blows up destroying a ladder that prevents me getting to another chest). I am not talking about core story changees but stupid events that seem to have massive negative impacts for no reason. One example: one of the first areas you encounter the druid grove I am approached by somebody who says some kid accused me of bullying them (the kid is a pickpocket and I did no such thing unless catching them in the act and calling them out is bullying) - your choices are go to prison or kill the entire village. seriously! This is not fun - it's a game of save and load to avoid these massive holes / continuity of the story. That is NOT fun. I would love to see statistics of how often people load saved games within small time frames All the 5 stars out there - take a breath and take a deeper look and see the flaws like this that truly ruin the game play.

As Baldur's Gate I and II rank among my favorite games, I had high hopes for this spiritual and, to a degree, narrative successor. After putting in 300 hours into the game, I can say that it met and sometimes even exceeded my expectations, but a few major issues ultimately hold it back. The gorgeous introduction and character creator set a strong tone that continues throughout Act 1, clearly showing the benefits of the time spent in early access. From the detailed graphics to the expansive choices in completing quests, the first half feels polished in almost every way. Combat initially seems overwhelming, but you can quickly overcome this by approaching it patiently and methodically. I can't help but wish for more in-game support to ease this curve, as the close-pitched battles have become my favorite aspect of the game despite my early frustrations. The story similarly starts strong with an air of mystery before tapering off in Acts 2 and 3. Simply put, both the narrative and gameplay in the second half feel unfinished and disjointed, exacerbated by numerous bugs. Even after the second large patch, I still experience issues ranging from minor annoyances such as wares not being flagged properly to a recurring crash at one particular point in my current playthrough. Graphical glitches, particularly in conversations, abound as well. While not as serious as the bugs, they definitely detract from the experience. Will it eventually be considered a classic? It's very likely. However, in its present state it feels like it could have been so much more. Hopefully Larian will learn from this and make an even better D&D title in the future. Pros • An incredibly adaptive gameplay experience • Rewarding combat that encourages experimentation • Gorgeous graphics for a game of its type • Strong characters Cons • A high learning curve with little in-game support • Frequent bugs and graphical glitches • Imbalances in the story and pacing • An underwhelming evil campaign

BG3 is an impressive game from a technical standpoint. but it misses the mark as an RPG, especially one set in the Forgotten Realms universe. Lack of world-building and improper tone are two big issues. A full critique would be longer than this comment box allows. Suffice it to say, I found Neverwinter Online more immersive, and that's a combat-centric MMO with basically no RPG elements.

Act 1 and Act two - 5 stars. Act 3 is bugged, chaotic and boring. For me it was a rush to just end it and see the disappointing end game conclusion.