Games

Baldur's Gate III

Larian Studios

2023•Strategy•PEGI 18•About 132 hours

Taste attributes: actionadventurefantasyanimalsmonster/alien/supernaturalvehiclesfastfresh & originalunsavouryimaginaryglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questempowerment/personal growthfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphsunlikely connections

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Boxlist takeOtherworldly and expansive: a very fast strategy game, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Pace: very fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

IGDB rating

95 / 100

1,662 ratings

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About This Game

An ancient evil has returned to Baldur's Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.

Summary: IGDB

Story

The land of Faerûn is in turmoil. Refugees cross the wilds, fleeing the helltorn stronghold of Elturel. A vicious cult marches across the Sword Coast, uniting every race of monsters and men under the banner of a cryptic god they call the Absolute. Chaos strikes at Faerûn's foundations, and none may escape its talons. Not even you. The grotesque nautiloid ship appears out of nowhere, blotting out the sun. Its writhing tentacles snatch you from where you stand. The mind flayers have come, imprisoning you on their ship, infecting you with their horrid parasite. You will become one of them. By...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureFantasyAnimalsMonster/alien/supernaturalVehiclesAll consuming questEmpowerment/personal growthFighting evilInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceRescue/escape/jeopardySocial commentarySolving the riddle/not as it seemsUnderdog triumphsUnlikely connections

Keywords

ExplorationMonstersViolenceBloodyMedievalCharacter customizationDarkMagic

Where to play

Details

Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Released: 3 August 2023
Series: Dungeons & Dragons
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Time to beat: 128h rushed, 132h normally, 5650h complete
Age rating: PEGI 18
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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