Baldur's Gate 3 has just been released, but before you rush away to get yourself a copy, let's take a look at the reviews. Spoiler alert, Baldur's Gate 3 reviews are phenomenal, with most critics seeming to agree that this is the best CRPG of all time.
Baldur's Gate 3 reviews were always going to be positive. Larian have a fantastic track-record, and this time around they had the official D&D license to work. Plus, we also kind of knew how popular all the genital options and bear sex would be.
However, we never expected the reviews to be quite this good. Baldur's Gate 3 is looking like it has serious Game of the Year potential...
- If you love BG3, you will probably love DnD. The Starter Set is just $10 - it's never too late to start!
The Reviews Are In For Baldur's Gate 3
At the time of writing (August 6) Baldur's Gate 3 currently has a metacritic score of 9.3 from users and 94% from critics. That is the 7th highest user score of all time on Metacritic for PC games. And the critic score isn't bad either (joined for 12th best of all time alongside Elden Ring).
Here is just a small sample, to give you a sense for the big talking points.
ZTGD gave Baldur's Gate 3 a phenomenal score (95/100) and compared it to a session of DnD:
I can’t help but compare it to a great session of Dungeons and Dragons with your friends, it's something that when done correctly will stay with you long after you have finished a play session.
We Got This Covered gave the game it's lowest rating so far on Metacritic (90/100), and drew attention to some of the bugs:
Baldur's Gate III sets a new gold standard for RPGs in the modern age. Though it has its fair share of buggy problems, the vibrant world, intriguing storytelling, and captivating gameplay more than make up for its shortcomings.
While TRG consider the game to be a contender for the best RPG of all time (100/100), and had nothing but good to say:
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fine contender for one of the best video game RPGs ever made. It’s the most ambitious RPG out there, and the painstakingly accurate rendition of Dungeons & Dragons will delight fans
Well, can you believe it? A CRPG from an independent might dethrone some of the biggest games in the world. A win for the little guy. But what about your own Baldur's Gate 3 review? Do you agree with the critics, or do you have a "hot" take?
We can understand why Baldur's Gate 3 reviews are so positive...
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