September 8th 2023.
Baldur's Gate 3 - RPG of the Generation
It's hard to believe that only a month has passed since Baldur's Gate 3 was released for the PS5. Just in time for the launch of Starfield, the new RPG by Bethesda, the game has already gained a reputation as one of the best games of the generation.
Developed by Larian Studios, the same team behind Divinity: Original Sin 2, Baldur's Gate 3 is a sequel to both the original Baldur's Gate series and Divinity. While it's set in the Forgotten Realms, it's not the typical Tolkien-esque world you may be picturing. Instead, it brings a new spin to the usual suspects with races like mind flayers and dragons. It's this new and mysterious world that sets the stage for the game's plot.
At the outset of the game, your player character is abducted by mind flayers and infected with a parasite, similar to the one in the movie Alien. This is a great way to introduce the player to the more complex aspects of the game, while providing a clear goal for the player to reach.
The game is designed to replicate the experience of playing a tabletop role-playing game as accurately as possible. While the virtual dice rolling can be a bit tedious, this attention to detail allows for a seemingly infinite array of options in every situation. In Baldur's Gate 3, dialogue options are not just a delaying tactic before you are pushed down the one narrative path the game wants you to follow - you can be as moral or immoral as you want, and the game will react accordingly.
The flexibility of the game also extends to the combat. Rather than relying solely on melee weapons, you can use spells to your advantage - fireballs can set fire to oil slicks, ice spells can make the floor slippery, and everything works according to a very realistic physics engine.
The PlayStation 5 version of the game is nearly identical to the PC version, but the graphics are handled surprisingly well. Even if you have a high-end PC, you may be surprised by how good the PlayStation 5 version looks. The only downside to the console version is that the split-screen mode is stuck at 30fps.
The best part of the PlayStation 5 version is the streamlined user interface. On a PC, the interface can become cluttered with hotbars and cooldown meters, but on the console it is simpler and easier to use. The only thing that is slightly more awkward is the inventory system, but that was never great on the PC either.
Overall, Baldur's Gate 3 is a fantastic game that brings the Dungeons & Dragons experience to life. The attention to detail and flexibility make it a standout amongst RPGs and is sure to keep you entertained for hours.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – RPG of the Generation
The release of the PS5 edition of Baldur's Gate 3 was only a month away, leaving us wondering if it would be able to live up to its acclaimed PC version. It seems that Sony has been reclusive with Baldur's Gate 3, but there's no reason why that should stop you from playing it.
We recently reviewed the PC version of Baldur's Gate 3, released just a month ago, and it's strange to have such a short gap between the two versions. This is both a sequel to the old 90s Baldur's Gate titles, as well as to Divinity: Original Sin 2 from Larian Studios. You don't need any knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons to enjoy this game.
The story of Baldur's Gate 3 begins with an invasion of mind flayers, octopus-headed enemies that abduct your character and many others. Before you can even begin to find them, you're infected with a parasite that threatens to turn you into a mind flayer. Your goal is to stop this from happening, setting off an interesting and complex plot.
Although this game is based on the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop game, it doesn't have to be played like one. Dialogue options are not limited and your morality is accepted as you play. You can ignore or kill characters that would otherwise have hours of content associated with them, and you have the option to avoid combat in a variety of ways.
Baldur's Gate 3 has a lot of detail to it, with every spell having logical effects and every situation having different solutions. The PlayStation 5 version of the game is mostly the same as the PC, but with graphics that look like they're running on a high-end PC. The split-screen mode is stuck at 30fps, but the user interface is much more streamlined.
Controlling the characters directly, instead of pointing and clicking, is a lot more immersive in the PS5 edition, but there are still bugs and performance issues. The biggest issue, however, is the level cap, which takes a long time to level up and can only go as high as 12.
Overall, Baldur's Gate 3 is a great game for any Dungeons & Dragons fans, as well as those new to the series. It offers an immersive experience with endless possibilities and a great story. The PS5 version is a good way to enjoy the game on console, but it could still do with some improvements.
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