Baldur's Gate III | Review Thread

[JAHGamer]

I played about an hour tonight. It's actually really fucking good. Like, I was actually surprised how good. The graphics are current gen (obviously not as good as sony games but they're pretty decent), and the amount of options you have even in the tutorial level are IMMENSE. I got the feeling that every choice I was making was impactful on the story. If this holds up for the rest of the game Larian have created a game that might go down as an all-timer. I'm actually really surprised as this game was kind of dropping below the radar for me even a month ago (like I knew about it, had seen parts of it, hell I played a bit of early access a long long time ago). But now I'm really looking forward to this weekend.

I’m playing now, I just passed the part where you stop the goblin invasion and the gate closes. Shortly after meeting Gale and Wyll. I know it’s early but is that the introduction level or is there more?

 

[JAHGamer]

Theres something satisfying about their virtual dice. I get more excited about that than combat.

For once I agree with you on something…yes it’s very satisfying

 

[Danja]

They should definitely market the hell out of it, more than they already have

In another reality they probably paid out the ass to have it console exclusive

They can still do a bundle now it's not too late to send retailers the memo since it will be too late to get the actual bundle manufactured through distribution chains. And start aligning the game to PS5. But Playstation is always slow to react when the iron is hot.

 

[Remember_Spinal]

They can still do a bundle now it's not too late to send retailers the memo since it will be too late to get the actual bundle manufactured through distribution chains. And start aligning the game to PS5. But Playstation is always slow to react when the iron is hot.

Does the game even ahve physical copies?

 

[Danja]

Does the game even ahve physical copies?

No! But they can do digital codes.

 

[John Elden Ring]

Does the game even ahve physical copies?

Only with the CE

 

[anonpuffs]

 

[PlacidusaX]

Not enough impressions and reviews yet to see if it's a purchase on the best platform in September...

Am watching for sure.

 

[Vertigo]

Not enough impressions and reviews yet to see if it's a purchase on the best platform in September...

Am watching for sure.

A bit early for accurate reviews aside from maybe those who spent time extensively in early access. Huge game with a shit ton of quests and content. Just not realistic

However, impressions are positive from players and that’s most important (gamespress is bought and paid for).

With that said, a handful of reviews is not a bad sign. Not sending out final review copies or waiting till release is ideal IMO since it’s generally more honest… publications are waiting to beat each other by posting 20 hour impressions and pretending they’re reviews.

Looks like a labor of love. I expect PS5 version to be well optimized. Then again I thought the same for FF16 but it looked and ran like shit.

 

[ethomaz]

A bit early for accurate reviews aside from maybe those who spent time extensively in early access. Huge game with a shit ton of quests and content. Just not realistic

However, impressions are positive from players and that’s most important (gamespress is bought and paid for).

With that said, a handful of reviews is not a bad sign. Not sending out final review copies or waiting till release is ideal IMO since it’s generally more honest… publications are waiting to beat each other by posting 20 hour impressions and pretending they’re reviews.

Looks like a labor of love. I expect PS5 version to be well optimized. Then again I thought the same for FF16 but it looked and ran like shit.

I believe when PS5 releases there will be a lot to of reviews for that version… after all there are more console specifics sites than PC specific.

 

[Frozone]

Theres something satisfying about their virtual dice. I get more excited about that than combat.

Tell me about it. I don't skip the dice roll.. I even shout praise when I beat the DC! Game is awesome!

 

[anonpuffs]

 

[Frozone]

What a masterpiece guys!

 

[anonpuffs]

We've surpassed zelda

 

[Remember_Spinal]

I can’t see many outlets givin it anything less than a 9 so it should stay at a 95 or above

 

[Dr Bass]

We've surpassed zelda

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There are only 14 reviews right now lol.

It will land high, but it will be VERY hard to keep that average up. It's just how things work as the sample size grows. It's already at 95 on Opencritic with just 20 something reviews.

 

[Remember_Spinal]

There are only 14 reviews right now lol.

It will land high, but it will be VERY hard to keep that average up. It's just how things work as the sample size grows. It's already at 95 on Opencritic with just 20 something reviews.

It actually went up to a 95 on oc, it was 94 yesterday

 

[Darth Vader]

Much better game than Zelda. Its not even a contest.

 

[Remember_Spinal]

If the industry knows whats good for it they will make it this years Elden Ring so we get more of this and don’t just throw another bone to zelda for being more zelda, which is good but let a new studio and game get shine.

It bothers me so much when people decide the GOTY before the year even begins.

 

[ethomaz]

If the industry knows whats good for it they will make it this years Elden Ring so we get more of this and don’t just throw another bone to zelda for being more zelda, which is good but let a new studio and game get shine.

It bothers me so much when people decide the GOTY before the year even begins.

Imagine a turn-based game winning most GOTY.

Haters will go crazy