Baldur’s Gate 3 even manages to captivate players who actually hate turn-based and story-driven games. You can find more details on MeinMMO.
What kind of game is this anyway? Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game developed by Larian Studios that employs a turn-based combat system. The game is based on the “Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition” ruleset.
- The RPG can be played solo or in co-op with up to four players.
- You can expect tactical turn-based fights, an extensive story, and there is plenty to discover.
- Players can choose their character from a variety of races, classes, and backgrounds, creating a unique gaming experience. You can also play pre-made characters.
- Your decisions influence the story’s course and you can achieve over 17,000 different endings.
“This game is not for me” – Players thrilled after 30 hours of gameplay
What’s behind it? On Reddit, a player named ClownSevensix turns out to be a fan of Baldur’s Gate 3, but actually has no affinity for turn-based games.
As someone who previously had no contact with D&D and whose gaming preferences mainly lay with the challenging single-player titles from FromSoftware, he had a clear aversion to turn-based and story-driven games. At first glance, the game seemed far from his interests.
In a moment of boredom while browsing on Steam, he then stumbled upon the aforementioned game “Baldur’s Gate 3”. Due to the positive feedback, he decided to give it a try. Rather than being frustrated and disappointed by the boring game, it turned out differently.
He wrote the following on Reddit: “Two days later and I’ve already spent 30 hours in this game. What a great game. I gave this game two hours to change my mind before I would refund it, and now I’m buying the Deluxe Edition just to support the studio behind this masterpiece.”
This is what author Fabienne Kissel thinks: Baldur’s Gate 3 has been developed with a remarkable degree of dedication and features a depth that truly touches. The developers have managed to create a work that appeals to many players – regardless of their preferences.
Truly everyone who has even a hint of interest in this genre should give this game a chance. The reasons for this are numerous. Here are some of them:
- Captivating story that draws one into a world full of intrigue and adventure.
- Diverse character creation, everyone can identify with different personalities and backgrounds. You can create your own unique adventure.
- But you can also play a pre-made character.
- In co-op mode, captivating stories, epic battles, and even amusing mishaps often unfold due to the diverse personalities of the players.
- Role-playing experience feels authentic, as if you were really playing D&D.
- Players’ decisions have a direct impact on the course of the story and the interactions within this vibrant world.
- The design and graphics of Baldur’s Gate 3 are simply breathtaking, and the world invites you to explore.
- The combats are challenging and require strategic thinking but also allow for creative solutions. The fights are incredibly fun. For example, you can also avoid or resolve some conflicts differently than you might think.
- You can invest countless hours into this game, exploring different game paths, making alternative decisions, and thus experiencing new aspects of the story over and over again.
More about the game: I play Baldur’s Gate 3 with 2 chaos-makers who accidentally kill everything – and it’s super funny
