Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3
Rating: 10/10

Picked this up when it first launched in EA,and right from the beginning, it showed a huge amount of promise, which they have fully delivered on. I love isometric CRPGs, and this is that but with a cinematic story more akin to something like Mass Effect or Drsgon Age: Inquisition. Forgotten Realms is one of my favorite fantasy settings (alongside Krynn and the world from The Wheel of Time series), and this embodies the flavor of the Faerûn setting perfectly. There is a huge amount of customization (46 subclasses, not to mention the ability to multi-class). The story and art are incredible, and I can't praise Larian enough for what is clearly a passion project that is a love letter to fans of the genre.

Despite what many large studios in the industry may want to believe, this does set a new standard and shows that large studios can not only meet but exceed our expectations. In a time when many releases are pushed out long before they are ready or suffer incredible launch failures, this stands out as a notable exception to what has frequently become the norm.

I'll be picking up a copy for Playstation as well, both to do a multiplayer run with a friend, and because it supports cross-saves, so I can play from my bed on days when my back is acting up. And honestly, it's worth much more than the $60 I paid when it launched in Early Access.

Published: Aug 19, 2023