Baldur's Gate 3

Larian Studios · Played on PC · RPG

This post smells like: A dragon's lair after a thunderstorm

What it is

A huge Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game where your choices actually matter, your companions have opinions about you (loudly), and a bad dice roll can ruin your whole evening in the best way.

What I loved

• Companions who feel like real, messy people. I have Feelings about Karlach.
• Every problem has five solutions, and at least one of them involves talking to a squirrel.
• Turn-based combat, so I can sip my coffee and think. My mouse hand thanks Larian.

What bugged me

• Act 3 is so packed my old gaming PC wheezed like it was climbing stairs.
• The inventory is a junk drawer. I am carrying 40 forks. Why.
• It will eat your weekend. Plan accordingly, tell your family you love them.

Verdict: Play it

If you have ever loved a fantasy novel and wished you could argue with the characters, this is that. Worth every hour.