Baldur's Gate 3

Item: Baldur's Gate 3
Rating: 78
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-12-23

Summary

Impactful narrative choices shape gameplay experience
Deep character development enhances immersion
Strategic turn-based combat offers depth
Prevalent bugs and performance issues frustrate players
Complex mechanics confuse new players
Rushed third act disappoints story progression

Emotions

Frustration19%Excitement13%Joy8%Disappointment7%Satisfaction7%

Snapshot History

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1,849

83%

17%

221

78%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 44%
Unhelpful reviews: 56%
Protest reviews: 0%

78%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
22%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 1052
Negative points: 607
Gameplay points: 881
Perf. points: 93
Rec. points: 175
Misc points: 14

Point	Description	Importance
Impactful narrative choices Description The game is praised for its branching narrative, meaningful choices, and consequences that significantly impact the story, companions, and endings. Players highlight the high replayability due to diverse outcomes and emotional weight of decisions. Importance 95%	The game is praised for its branching narrative, meaningful choices, and consequences that significantly impact the story, companions, and endings. Players highlight the high replayability due to diverse outcomes and emotional weight of decisions.	95%
Deep character development Description Companions and NPCs are well-written with rich backstories, dynamic personalities, and emotional arcs. Players appreciate the depth of interactions, romances, and side quests that enrich the world-building. Importance 74%	Companions and NPCs are well-written with rich backstories, dynamic personalities, and emotional arcs. Players appreciate the depth of interactions, romances, and side quests that enrich the world-building.	74%
Strategic turn-based combat Description The turn-based combat system is lauded for its tactical depth, environmental interactions, and accessibility for newcomers. Players enjoy the creativity and strategic planning required, along with the seamless integration of D&D 5e mechanics. Importance 66%	The turn-based combat system is lauded for its tactical depth, environmental interactions, and accessibility for newcomers. Players enjoy the creativity and strategic planning required, along with the seamless integration of D&D 5e mechanics.	66%
Engaging exploration and discovery Description The world is immersive and filled with secrets, side quests, and dynamic events. Players enjoy the sense of discovery and the depth of exploration, which keeps the experience fresh. Importance 44%	The world is immersive and filled with secrets, side quests, and dynamic events. Players enjoy the sense of discovery and the depth of exploration, which keeps the experience fresh.	44%
Unparalleled player freedom Description Players highlight the freedom to approach gameplay in multiple ways, including character creation, playstyles (hero/villain), and creative problem-solving. The game rewards experimentation and respects player agency. Importance 42%	Players highlight the freedom to approach gameplay in multiple ways, including character creation, playstyles (hero/villain), and creative problem-solving. The game rewards experimentation and respects player agency.	42%
Immersive visuals and audio Description The game features stunning graphics, detailed environments, high-quality voice acting, and an evocative soundtrack. These elements enhance immersion and contribute to the cinematic experience. Importance 35%	The game features stunning graphics, detailed environments, high-quality voice acting, and an evocative soundtrack. These elements enhance immersion and contribute to the cinematic experience.	35%
Authentic D&D experience Description The game captures the essence of Dungeons & Dragons with rich lore, tactical combat, and a vibrant world. It appeals to both fans and newcomers, offering a gold-standard RPG experience. Importance 23%	The game captures the essence of Dungeons & Dragons with rich lore, tactical combat, and a vibrant world. It appeals to both fans and newcomers, offering a gold-standard RPG experience.	23%
Strong modding support Description The game benefits from an active modding community that enhances replayability, fixes issues, and expands customization options. Mods are accessible and add significant value to the experience. Importance 20%	The game benefits from an active modding community that enhances replayability, fixes issues, and expands customization options. Mods are accessible and add significant value to the experience.	20%
Fun multiplayer and co-op Description The multiplayer mode is praised for its functionality and ability to enhance the experience through shared adventures. Co-op gameplay is dynamic and adds depth to the strategic combat. Importance 6%	The multiplayer mode is praised for its functionality and ability to enhance the experience through shared adventures. Co-op gameplay is dynamic and adds depth to the strategic combat.	6%

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