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Baldur's Gate 3 Praised for Treating Romance as Vital Part of Roleplaying Experience

  • I only play Baldur's Gate 3 for the romance; I ignore the combat and plot.

  • Mainstream games like God of War treat romance trivially compared to BG3.

  • BG3 treats romance as a natural part of roleplaying; it makes the world feel deeper.

  • Most games sideline romance because it's seen as a "feminine" interest.

  • I wish more immersive, complex romances were available in games beyond just BG3.

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