This matches Planescape Torment in terms of depth of emotion, humour, conversation, and world. BG3 has the bonus of being one of the most fun tactical RPGs I've enjoyed in a very, very long time. All classes are balanced and worth playing. No offence but it is much stronger than the earlier BGs even if you ignore graphics. I've become pickier with games over the years and this is first time in a over 10+ years that I was blown out of the water in terms of expectations. I recommended this game to gamer and non-gamer friend alike and every single one of them comes back with they jaw on the ground.
It is perfect? No. It is worthy of 5 stars for sticking out? Yes. +++ Some of the best specific scenes in a video game. The funeral. Specific conversations. Night scapes. Writing is good good good for a shooter. Actors are top notch. Music is amazing. Voice acting and concept are amazing AFTER FIRST 2 HOURS. The lead in story is a bit flat, which is not the way to do things. The game itself is fun, but set to easy and enjoy the ride. It does not feel like a game you want to spend 30+ hours mastering. Most of the bugs for PC are fixed now, so it didn't bother me. --- Biggest downside was the lack of immersion. So, so pretty to look at. Each NPC on the streets is just a cookie cutter which was disappointing. However, I got more into this game than most games I played in the last 3-4 years, I played to the end and loved the ending, couldn't put it down, so I say that is a 5 star moment.
Very few game titles keep my attention any more. This gave me room in my head to dream again. I find it incredibly beautiful and therapeutic. I've stayed with it longer than any number of AAA titles. I picked it up after the 2.0 patch. Whatever problems the game had before, they are fixed. Now it soars. I've bought it 3 times for my friends (the multiplayer is really well designed).