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'Baldur's Gate 3 Lives Up to Hype as One of the Greatest RPGs Ever'

  • Baldur's Gate 3 is still one of the highest rated RPGs ever on any platform
  • We gave BG3 a rare 10/10 in our review, calling it the new reigning RPG monarch
  • It's an epic that can consume your life for days, weeks, months or even years
  • Now it's your turn to give BG3 a review score and explain in the comments
  • Author Robert is a longtime PlayStation fan who loves long RPGs like The Witcher 3
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Hotfix #5 for Baldur's Gate 3 addresses Minthara progression issues and brings improvements to the PlayStation 5 version, including fixes for audio, graphical, and crash issues.
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 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 will have cross-play between PC and PS5, with Xbox Series X|S support coming later, according to a Larian Studios employee.
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 runs well on the PS5 and has comparable graphic quality to the PC version, but it still suffers from frame rate dips and performance issues in certain areas, which Larian Studios will likely address with updates.
PlayStation fans are unimpressed with the trio of new free game downloads for PS5 in September, citing low quality and a lack of interest due to a busy release schedule and recent price increase of PlayStation Plus.
The split-screen mode in Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 encounters performance issues when characters explore different parts of the city, with frame rates dipping to an average of 27.3 frames per second in Act 3.
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.
Developer Larian has announced that Patch 3 for Baldur's Gate 3, which aims to address ongoing performance issues, will launch on September 21 with full support for Mac.
Mac users will soon be able to play the full version of Baldur's Gate III, as Larian Studios announced that it will be available for Mac on September 21, allowing gamers to continue playing until they reach the Moonrise Towers and uncover secrets in the third act.
Baldur's Gate 3, a video game, has been criticized for its characters' inappropriate workplace behavior and overly sexual interactions, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
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.
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.
Larian Studios is investigating sudden crashes in Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5, and suggests players disconnect their consoles from the internet as a temporary workaround while the issue is being addressed.
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 underestimated the success of Baldur's Gate 3 and considered it a low-cost addition to Xbox Game Pass, despite its high player count and positive reviews.
Leaked documents reveal that Microsoft underestimated the success of Baldur's Gate 3, referring to it as a "second-run Stadia PC RPG," but the game has proven to be a major hit.
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."
Patch 3 for Baldur's Gate 3 is a massive update with extensive gameplay adjustments, technical improvements, and bug fixes.
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.
Baldur's Gate 3's most popular multiclass builds include Rogue/Ranger and Barbarian/Fighter, offering versatility and powerful combinations for players to explore.
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.
The top 20 games played on the Steam Deck in September include Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield, despite their poor performance on the handheld device, indicating that players prioritize gameplay over graphical fidelity.
Players of Baldur's Gate 3 are creating powerful and creative builds for their characters, including a holy Thor Tempest Cleric, a slow rot Circle of the Spores Druid, and a best of two worlds Arcane Trickster Rogue.
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.