DanyelP23 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 According to aggregate review site MetaCritic, with 43 reviews in as of right now, it sits prettily at 97 Metascore Something it seems went right! The game and its companions seems to be loved by both critics and the GeePee Baldur’s Gate 3 is the perfect couples’ game - Polygon What did Larian studios do right that Bioware other studio will inevitably fail to do with their upcoming AAA releases? Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler They made their most popular companion a rehash of Zevran and Fenris from Dragon Age Origins and 2, filling in a gap left by the lack of Dragon Age good games in the last decade. And most importantly, can it snatch the Game Awards GOTY award? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheers Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 That could’ve been Dragon Age smh Bioware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 It's personally my GOTY alongside Tears of the Kingdom, but honestly Baldur's Gate 3 deserves all of the awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiatus Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 As a Final Fantasy 16 stan YES I AM FUMING When it goe on sale I'll check it out, I've pushed my budget too far this summer already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayn Malik Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I wanna buy this so bad, but my coins are saved for MK1 deluxe edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropez Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Zayn Malik said: I wanna buy this so bad, but my coins are saved for MK1 deluxe edition Get this. It’ll be worth it. It’s easily one of the best games I’ve ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiatus Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I have to say tho I've seen zero promo for this and suddenly I see folks talk about this game Everywhere_Michelle_Branch.mp3 Do I live under a rock or was the promo indeed limited for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Oh it's so worth it, y'all need to buy it. I'm playing it right now actually and is one of the greatest games imo, it's really up there with Elden Ring, BOTW, etc. So unique/unlike anything I've played, the dialogue options and narration are kinda giving me Disco Elysium. 1 minute ago, PoKiTaurus said: I have to say tho I've seen zero promo for this and suddenly I see folks talk about this game Everywhere_Michelle_Branch.mp3 Do I live under a rock or was the promo indeed limited for this? The only promo I saw before the game launched was the bear sex option and it skyrocketed out of nowhere. And then through positive reviews + word of mouth. Honestly a game just being good, complete + lack of microtransactions is all you really need nowadays. Other devs need to take note. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magazine Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Very suspicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanyelP23 Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, PoKiTaurus said: I have to say tho I've seen zero promo for this and suddenly I see folks talk about this game Everywhere_Michelle_Branch.mp3 Do I live under a rock or was the promo indeed limited for this? It's been in early access since 2020 so I assume it has amassed a strong core dormant fanbase that went wild with word of mouth once the game rihleased, AND: - it is based on / inspired by Dungeon & Dragons (an already popular IP) - hunger for a fantasy video game that could fill in for Dragon Age franchise (as I said, it appears to be beloved by Dragon Age fans, with lots of people calling this as a spiritual successor to Dragon Age: Origins) - hype because the game before made by Larian, Divinity: Original Sin 2 was also great (although underrated) It is also very accessible from a difficulty standpoint (which prevented me from touching Elden Ring), which can be toggled between Easy, Medium & Hard at any time. Even if you're a flop gamer like me with 0 tactical awareness, you can have good time until you learn about all the smart interactions you can do with the environment, especially in battles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walk_Away21 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Definition of TABS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walk_Away21 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 40 minutes ago, Starshine said: It's personally my GOTY alongside Tears of the Kingdom, but honestly Baldur's Gate 3 deserves all of the awards. Tears of the Breath of the Wild found bald I fear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted August 17, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted August 17, 2023 I’ve been playing it and it’s so fun. I’m kinda bad at it though but I’m elated to have turned based combat BACK in my RPGs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheers Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 But tbh I hate turn based combat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevate Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I played a bit with a buddy and it's fun but you have to enjoy the game's particular style to really get into it. Like others have said, it's a bit like Disco Elysium, which I could never really get into. Make sure to view gameplay footage (and not the deceptive trailers) before buying. I am a bit surprised at the scores, tbh. I honestly think this is the result of a dearth of good games this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripthelight Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Is it hard to play? What’s a good gameplay comparison? ….Elden Ring was too much for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I’ve been trying to avoid a lot of stuff about it as I wait for the PS5 version. It’s gonna suck up so much of my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyxmage Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) I’ve tried to watch people play this and I literally zone out within a few minutes. It’s SO boring to watch. I guess it’s fun to play. Final Fantasy 16 hasn’t been surpassed yet I fear. Edited August 17, 2023 by Onyxmage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilish Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Been playing with my brothers and it’s easily my GOTY so far and deserves its success. Larian is serving MPG with this release 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackoutZone Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Omg ended FADBLO IV so badly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMM Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) i have BG 2 but i never played it ngl i hate those type of games but i wish that BG 3 wings GOTY so Hogwarts Legacy wont edit: Also should I play 1 and 2 before playing 3? Edited August 17, 2023 by PMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasing Comet Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 No, I always believe in Larian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rep2000 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 The details they put in Act 1 is just gorgeous. So many interactions with NPCs that make the world feel alive. For example, Talking to Animal and Talking to the Dead would give you plenty of contents that you would miss out on otherwise. It's DnD at its core. Most boss fights can even be dealt with conversations, which makes some meme "ultility" classes like Bard and Rogue shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rep2000 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, PMM said: i have BG 2 but i never played it ngl i hate those type of games but i wish that BG 3 wings GOTY so Hogwarts Legacy wont edit: Also should I play 1 and 2 before playing 3? Hogwart looks like a fad next to Baldur's God 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMM Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rep2000 said: Hogwart looks like a fad next to Baldur's God 3 good i want to see it burn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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