Posted on: August 16, 2023
Exodite
Verified ownerGames: Reviews: 4
Modern take on old-school CRPG
Baldur's Gate 3 is a breath of fresh air, the kind of game we haven't got in ages! It's Dragon Age: Origins or, if you will, Baldur's Gate - with modern graphics. I dislike aspects of the combat and 5e D&D implementation but despite this the game is top tier and deserve GOTY status, to remind ourselves of what good games used to be! The Good * The content density is impressive. What initially felt like small maps turns out to be multi-layered with so many things going on that I keep being surprised and delighted! * Exploration is really gratifying. There are numerous ways to find new areas and information that make the world feel large and alive. * Both the main plot, companion development and 'world' events and quests are interesting and enjoyable. * Turn-based combat for a turn-based system, finally. * The voice acting and music is great! The Neutral * It's a Larion game, with Larion combat. If you like elemental surfaces, barrelmancy, being shoved off ledges and sneaking around the map for an hour to set up the ideal pre-emptive strike then well, that's expected. If you don't you might have issues. * The game significantly deviates from 5e D&D mechanics, in ways that break down into 3 categories; - Engine or design limitations. Examples include the lack of true flight alongside superpowered jumping; Limited amount of Short Rests and altered spell and consumable durations. - Larion combat support. Bonus actions to break CC, shove characters to their deaths, dip weapons in elemental surfaces or jump huge distances. Superpowered consumables and explosives. - Changes to spells, abilities and classes that can't be justified by the previous points. The Bad * Inventory management needs work. * Larion double down on what I consider the worst aspect of 5e D&D combat, its focus on overwhelming offense. * As of the current patch there are plenty of annoying, though rarely gamebreaking, bugs. If you intend to binge the game then I suggest waiting a while.
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