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Baldur's Gate 3 Review - IGN

With crunchy, tactical RPG combat, a memorable story with complex characters, highly polished cinematic presentation, and a world that always rewards exploration and creativity, Baldur's Gate 3 is the new high-water mark for CRPGs.

FPSRUSSIA285d ago (Edited 285d ago )

not Surprised it got a 10 im not a Big PC Gamer my self but might check it out at some point on PlayStation 5

Zombieburger638285d ago

The story really sucks you in, definitely give it a try.

Jin_Sakai285d ago

This game really is that good huh. I never played a game like this so maybe I should get it for PS5 and give it a try.

Flawlessmic285d ago

It's that good!!!

Put it this way bg3 was barely on my radar and it wasn't until close to launch I was like I'm gonna get it.

It is now my runaway favourite for game of the year ahead of totk and ff16.

I can't see spiderman or starfield changing my mind, but we will see.

Do yourself a favour and buy bg3 though, it is the role playing game we have wished for and larian have delivered.

Abear21284d ago

I’m def picking it up at some point just because it’s a 10, like when it’s $25, turn based ain’t my thang

Name Last Name285d ago

I’ll definitely play this eventually but I still need to beat Zelda and may play Starfield next.

lelo2play285d ago

Baldur's Gate 3 is a great game, but so many perfect reviews is absurd for a game that runs like a turd. It's very badly optimized, specially the 3rd act.

KyRo285d ago (Edited 285d ago )

Oh so you mean like every Bethesda RPG? They get given perfect scores despite being buggy, broken, dated and poorly animated.

lelo2play285d ago (Edited 285d ago )

@KyRo

Who the hell is talking about Bethesda games? If Starfield is badly optimized on release, it should be criticized.

We are talking about Baldur's Gate 3, and the 3rd act is absurdly bad optimized. There are places in the city (3rd act) that FPS's reach single digits.

-Foxtrot285d ago (Edited 285d ago )

You know for a fine fact Starfield will get great reviews despite bugs

Oblivion and Skyrim were the exact same

No one says shit

badboyz09285d ago

I'm liking Midnight Suns more

The_Hooligan285d ago

I like that game too! Got the legendary edition for $40 during the last sale. Well worth the price!

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randomvoice285d ago

Easily gonna sweep the GOTY awards this year. Can't wait to play it soon!

outsider1624285d ago

I think so too. Good candidates in the nominees section but it looks like this game is gonna sweep all.

mkis007285d ago

No hate campaign so the only thing holding it back will be reach.

Tapani285d ago (Edited 285d ago )

Going to be a tough competition between BG3 and Zelda this year. Was not sure if Zelda would be as good as it is, but just having played it a bit past the first area, I think it is a very, very solid game. BGIII feels like OSIII but in BG and D&D form, which makes it more refreshing. Many great games left to be experience this year, the backlog is building up!

--Onilink--285d ago (Edited 285d ago )

Its definitely going to be interesting to see which one takes it, as they are both very different but at the same time both really went out of their way to prove we could still have massive games release in a very polished state, trying new stuff and above all, really giving the players the tools to experiment and play how they want and the games won’t buckle under that freedom.

As good as Starfield and Spiderman 2 are likely to be (I can easily imagine both being high 80s/low 90s) I wasn’t really expecting another game this year to compete that closely with TotK

Droppedez285d ago

Is there a physical release coming for ps5? Been searching here and there trying to preorder one.

Droppedez285d ago

thanks for the reply, but I did just find this which gives us hope for a physical release, whether I need to buy it from Japan or no. https://www.vg247.com/baldu...

TheColbertinator285d ago

I miss the days when 10/10 from IGN was a tough nut to crack.

Yui_Suzumiya284d ago

I remember when MGS4 was given a 10/10 and it was like only the 8th game to get it at that point from them, lol

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Baldur's Gate 3's Side Quest Design is its Secret Weapon

With a game like Baldur's Gate 3, a number of factors make it successful—but perhaps none are as powerful as its side quest design.

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Popsicle3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Article makes a great point and I agree with it but is spoiler heavy. It should be marked. If you haven’t played through the game be warned as it even spoils parts of act 3.

Dirty_Lemons3d ago

Thanks for this dude, I am very interested in playing when I have time and am trying to avoid spoilers.

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Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Physical Deluxe Editions Delayed Due to Production Issues

While we were so hoping to not have to update owners of the console physical Deluxe Edition with any further news of delay, we’ve now run into more production issues which means that players who pre-ordered their PS5 North America copy that was expected to ship later this month, will now have to wait until July before they can get their hands on them.

shinoff21835d ago

Got that email like 2 weeks ago. Tbh I'm not tripping. I understand sht happens. I'm just glad they changed their minds on the physical release

Popsicle5d ago (Edited 5d ago )

I with you. I got the email is well. Happy to eventually own a physical copy and glad it’s not digital only.

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Nothing Can Scratch A New Gamer’s Itch For Another Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is so good it might actually be a bad place to start with RPGs.

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Armaggedon5d ago

Baldurs Gate 3 was great, but I dont think it is as crazy as people make it out to be. I actually think Starfield is closer to being a crazy insane once in a lifetime game, but Im ready for the flak Im about to get.

AndrewM5d ago

If you think that then you either A never played Bg3 or B never watched anyone else play it, or C you don't know anything about the game, or D you played it and have no idea of the marvel it is in every single aspect of game design. It doesn't matter what game you compare it to, it doesn't hold a candle. Let alone starfield.

Armaggedon4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

A. Ive played it thrice
B. Played with others, so there are moments of watching
C. Know more than I would care to about the game
D.
Thats quite bold, seeing as there are an inumerable amount of games for it to contend with. I also know plenty of people with their own gripes with the game.

As someone that creates things, and has actively sought to gather intel and understanding, I would say Baldurs Gates very nature makes it so it would have a hard time sitting upon the lofty throne you have given it. Similar to a Bethesda game, it is a game with a very large number of permutations and variables to consider, despite being smaller in scale by direct comparison.

Exemplary mastery of design philosophy is more certain to appear in a game that is for confined. One of the reasons I see Starfield the way I do is simply Bethesedas approach of breaking the rules. Anyone should hopefully know that you just dont try to fit a Bethesda game into a space game, but they found a way to pull it off. Do to the nature of large scale open world games, whether it is efficient or not depends on the angle one is looking at.

Many people would tell me immediately that loading screens and empty planets prove that they failed to pull it off. If you play Starfield like a conventional game yes

Armaggedon4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Part 2:
Many people would tell me immediately that loading screens and empty planets prove that they failed to pull it off. If you play Starfield like a conventional game yes, it will seem disjointed and lazy; however, to those who realize what Bethesda were going for, you will see that the game is severely underestimated. The idea of God is hated and loved by many, and there is much controversy. Starfield is closer to that idea than people even notice.