Baldur's Gate 3

This game is awesome. I have been a gamer for the last 30 years or so and also a paper and pen RPG player and this game is the closest I've ever felt to roleplaying on a computer. Everything and I do mean everything is meant to provide the most immersive experience I've lived from the fantastic graphics, the seamless transitions between the great cut scenes and the rest of the game, the dice rolls which are apparent and sometimes damn frustrating when you miss a roll by a measly one point, to the acting and voicing of the engaging and intriguing characters who you really want to get to know. If you do not believe me and all of the superlatives that I used, please just look at the introduction (no spoiler, it is at the start of the game): Have you ever seen something like a mind flayer in a Nautiloid followed by three dragons and ending up in Hell ? Nuff said. All may not be perfect of course as this is early access but please ! Do not be to harsh to judge the bugs (I spotted a few but really not that many and none that didn't allow me to enjoy the game). I've read that the combat system was less "dynamic" than in the former opus of Baldur's gate but in my opinion it is rather a good thing to be able to take your time to plan your actions thoroughly and then to see the nice effect of magic or other techniques. I cannot recommend this game highly enough (this is the first time that I have left a comment for a game on GOG but I really feel that this is a jewel that should be played by as many as possible) So once again, thanks to all of the folks responsible for this at Larian studio and GOG and bye. I must leave you as I feel the urge to return to Faerun...

I took days off for this and it paid off.

There aren't a lot of AAA titles optimized for Apple Silicon so when one does come out, it has the market cornered and that's what we see here. Anyone who wants to witness the true potential of the M1 chip optimized for gaming, there is no other game besides BG3 that can show you the true performance of the chip is capable of. I am baffled at how pristine the graphics look coming out of this machine. The optimization is truly unparalleled. Now, onto the game itself. If you are a fan of any of the following: RPG, turn-based strategy, D&D, immersive story-telling, dungeon crawlers, fun, etc, then this game is absolutely for you. BG3 is still in early access but there is more than enough things to do in the game to occupy your time. Players are free to make any decisions they like to augment the story of the game, build their characters however they like, and the strategic decisions you can make to turn the tides of a battle are endless. Did I mention the graphics are just drop dead gorgeous? Because it is. The texture of my characters felt so real I was almost convinced I was creating a real person. It just simply cannot be overstated how amazing this looks. Especially if you have a MacBook Pro with an M1 chip, GET THIS!

Brilliant sequel to my favourite RPG series

What can I say? I didn't even finish my first playthrough but I'm hooked. I had some difficulties adjusting for the first 5/10 hours ingame cause I didn't really understand how classes worked, but nothing a good online guide can't fix (I blame my ignorance on DND classes and spells for this, not the game itself). I am playing Druide of Spores and oh man, once you get the hang of it it's super fun to do. Overally, I can say if you like old games like DAO and stuff you're gonna absolutely have a blast with BG3: infinite possibilities, a lot of enjoable and lore rich companions, wonderful world to explore, a freedom I hardly found in other games on how to resolve all the difficulties on your path. Obviously the story itself, the npcs you meet on your journey, the visuals that are just amazing. Can I say something bad about the game? I don't think so, honestly. So far the best game I have played in years. I absolutely reccomend it, it's worth its price.