Baldur's Gate 3's game director confirmed that the game's bug made non-player characters too easy to impress and bed, leading to a patch to slow down their overeager advances.
Baldur’s Gate III is dominating the gaming world, but if you're looking for more D&D gaming fun, there are plenty of other games to scratch that itch, including the original Baldur's Gate series, Dark Alliance, Lords of Waterdeep, Neverwinter Nights, Idle Champions, Eye of the Beholder, the Dungeons & Dragons arcade games, and Planescape: Torment.
Baldur's Gate 3 has received a high Metacritic rating of 97 on the PS5, making it the highest-rated game on the system so far, although this is based on only nine reviews.
Baldur's Gate 3 on PlayStation 5 successfully translates the complex workings of a CRPG to a gamepad, allowing players to seamlessly continue their game from PC and offering a rich and immersive experience, despite some technical issues.
Former Dragon Age lead writer and Baldur’s Gate 2 design director David Gaider criticizes Baldur’s Gate 3 for its overt focus on sex and romance, comparing it to beginner-level romance writing, although he still enjoys playing the game.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a game that can be divided into two parts: combat and relationships, and while the combat aspect can be emulated using a modified version of Dungeons & Dragons 3.5e, the relationship aspect is better represented by a game like Thirsty Sword Lesbians due to its focus on narrative and emotional influence.
Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 offers a visually impressive experience with good performance overall, but struggles with CPU limitations in Act Three, causing frame rate drops and inconsistent animation. The game's split-screen mode also performs well, with minimal compromises.
The recent release of Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield has reignited the debate on whether players should have to deal with encumbrance in role-playing games, with both games implementing systems that restrict how much players can carry.
Baldur's Gate 3's evil ending feels underdeveloped and lacks a satisfying epilogue, leaving players questioning the purpose and consequences of their immoral choices.
Baldur's Gate 3 offers a deep and intricate RPG experience, but console gamers may need to save often, think creatively in battles, be mindful of limited spell usage, rest regularly, and ensure characters stick to their proficiency in weapons and armor.
The PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 has received rave reviews, being hailed as one of the best RPGs ever regardless of platform, with critics praising its depth and epic gameplay.
The author reflects on a choice they made in Baldur's Gate 3 that had unintended consequences, leading to a missed opportunity for a companion, highlighting the meaningful choices in the game.
Baldur's Gate 3 accommodates different decision-making by creating a unique cast of characters that can only be seen if specific random killings occur early in the game.
Baldur's Gate 3 has received overwhelmingly positive responses, but a game developer criticizes its flaws in game-breaking choices, unreliable communication, and lack of consistency, questioning its true quality as a game.
A player has discovered a creepy conversation in the game Baldur's Gate 3 where an NPC seems to realize they are in a video game, asking questions about the player's knowledge of the game and expressing distress at being "stuck here" for hundreds of hours.
Baldur's Gate 3 punishes players for making stupid decisions, such as throwing a crucial story item into a pond, by giving them a secret bad ending and forcing them to restart the game.
The RPG Baldur's Gate 3 is highly recommended to play on the Steam Deck due to its vast and time-consuming gameplay, making it ideal for playing on the go, and its inclusion of a 20-sided die and countless choices that provide an incredible amount of replay value.
Baldur’s Gate 3 players are discussing the secrets and content they missed on their first playthroughs, highlighting the game's numerous choices and consequences.
At the end of Baldur's Gate 3, a scene with Karlach reveals that she is aware that she is in a video game, causing admiration and existential crisis among players.
Baldur's Gate 3 exceeded expectations with its successful full launch, attracting a massive player base and surpassing projected numbers, despite being underestimated by Microsoft in terms of inclusion in their Game Pass subscription service.
Microsoft executives were initially not enthusiastic about bringing Baldur's Gate 3 to Xbox Game Pass, referring to it as a "second-run Stadia PC RPG," according to leaked emails.
Microsoft underestimated the success of Baldur's Gate 3 on its Game Pass subscription service, but developer Larian Studios is understanding of the situation, stating that it "comes with the genre."
Baldur's Gate 3, a popular roleplaying game available on Steam, can now be played on Mac devices with Apple silicon M1 processors and 8GB RAM, featuring a choice of pre-made or custom characters, turn-based combat, and positive reviews, at a price of $60.
Baldur's Gate 3, a fantasy CRPG, offers elements reminiscent of The Sims 4, allowing players to indulge in character customization and relationships.
Summary: Interacting with companions in Baldur's Gate 3 can have significant consequences, with certain choices resulting in a loss of approval points, potentially impacting gameplay and romance options.
Baldur's Gate 3 continues to impress fans with its immersive gameplay, varied story options, and impressive Steam chart stats, attracting a dedicated player base even two months after its release.
Baldur's Gate 3 players are reporting that their real-life partners have become infatuated with the Vampire Rogue Astarion, going as far as changing phone backgrounds, dreaming about him, and seeking guides to maximize his approval.
Baldur's Gate 3's gloomy second act adds a touch of horror to the game, with jump scares, ghost stories, and an oppressive atmosphere that ups the stakes for players.
Baldur's Gate 3 offers a diverse range of well-written romance options for players, with character arcs that are closely connected to the main story and have various outcomes depending on player choices.
Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to make significant decisions, including killing certain NPCs, for material gain or to change the overall narrative.
