As expected, this is DOS3 with D&D ruleset taking place in Faerun. This is where similarities to previous installments of Baldur's Gate franchise end. BG3, just like DOS2, is a juvenile, bland, colorful, vanilla RPG in which you will be hard pressed to find memorable moments. It bears no resemblance to previous titles - which would be somewhat understandable have they decided to create a strong modus operandi of their own. Unfortunately it's a game that's afraid to venture forth be it in art direction, music, writing, character personalities, location design or multi-layered combat system. And what it's not afraid to do - is soulless. As DOS game it could have been great and let DOS fans add another game to their Larian altar, placed next to a picture of Swen. As BG game it's mediocre at best, with barely any redeeming qualities. At least Bethesda kept true to the spirit of predecessor when making Fallout 3, flawed as it is.
