Based on the breathtaking universe of DungeonsThe game is on track to become the flagship title of 2023, even surpassing the popular The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom.
It is of course still a bit early to comment, but according to the reviews from the various specialized press and the gaming community, BG3 is, as far as we can observe on the Metacritic website (Editor’s note: Metacritic is a website that aggregates Reviews for films, television series, video games, music albums and sometimes even books and plays).Game of the Year 2023” with a score of 96, just ahead of “The Legend of Zelda.”
Metacritic ranking from September 1, 2023 ©Metacritic
One of the first things players notice when entering the world of Baldur’s Gate 3 is complete immersion that the game offers.
Every decision made, every dialogue chosen has an impact on a rich and dynamic world. Larian has done an exceptional job making sure players feel the impact of their actions, making every quest, every interaction infinitely more personal and meaningful.
Baldur’s Gate 3 ©Larian Studios
The game uses a “shot-by-move” combat system or “Round after round“, which is inspired by the gameplay of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop games.
While this type of system can often be slow or uninteresting in other games, Larian has managed to make it exciting. Strategy is at the heart of every encounter, forcing players to think carefully about every move, every attack, every spell. The composition of the companion team is crucial for the balance of battles.
This combat system offers a fun experience that rewards both careful planning and adaptability.
The atmosphere of Baldur’s Gate 3 is a character in itself. The environments are beautifully designed and offer a realism that takes you straight into this fantasy world.
As for the music, it grabs you from the first notes and doesn’t let you go. The musical compositions are not only beautiful, but also enhance the emotional impact of every scene, whether epic or intimate.
Larian didn’t skimp the cutscenesthat are simply breathtaking. The level of detail and realism is breathtaking, with high quality animations bringing the characters and stories to life. These cutscenes don’t just serve to advance the story; They increase immersion and make players feel even more connected.
Baldur’s Gate 3 ©Larian Studios Games
Larian Studios Games is a video game development studio based in Belgium, founded in 1996 by Swen Vincke.
Larian Studios ©Larian Studios
The studio is best known for its role-playing games, particularly the series “deity“Larian Studios’ profile rose significantly with the success of Divinity: Original Sin and its sequel, Divinity: Original Sin 2, which were praised by critics and gamers alike for their deep gameplay, freedom of action and agility. based tactical combat system.
In 2019, Larian Studios announced that they were working on Baldur’s Gate 3, the long-awaited sequel to the popular role-playing game series. The game is based on the rules of the 5th edition tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons and is intended to provide a deep and immersive role-playing experience.
Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t just another RPG; It’s an experience that pushes the boundaries of the genre.
Thanks to total immersion, a powerful combat system, first-class sound and visual ambience, and breathtaking cinematics, this masterpiece from Larian Studios is well on its way to victory the title of best game of 2023.
That’s no easy task against competitors like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom, but Baldur’s Gate 3 shows that the Belgian studio is more than up to the challenge.