PC Gamer
Original Score: 97/100 · 2023-08-16
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“Baldur's Gate 3 is the new high-water mark for CRPGs, blending immersive sim reactivity with unforgettable companions.”
Dungeons & Dragons Party-Based CRPG · Developed by Larian Studios · Published by Larian Studios
The benchmark modern RPG: reactive storytelling, deep tactical combat, and seamless cross-save between Steam, Mac, PS5, and Xbox.
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Baldur's Gate 3 remains the highest-rated RPG of the current hardware generation because Larian pairs tabletop systemic freedom with genuine multi-platform polish. On PC and M4 Pro Macs, Act III city density stays responsive with crisp ultrawide UI scaling, while the PS5 Pro update uses PSSR upscaling to hold a cleaner 60fps image in split-screen and party-heavy encounters. If you split time between a desktop or console and a handheld, Larian's Larian Account cross-save makes buying on Steam or GOG plus PlayStation or Xbox unusually practical, and the radial controller menu feels native rather than bolted on.
Our hardware lab recommendations for experiencing Baldur's Gate 3 at peak frame rates, HDR contrast, and input responsiveness.
Turn-based combat and HDR camp lighting shine on the 7.4-inch OLED panel with 3–3.5 hours of portable battery life.
Runs the native Apple Silicon macOS build included with every Steam or GOG purchase at smooth 1440p/4K frame rates.
Delivers the sharpest console image in Act III thanks to PSSR upscaling and DualSense adaptive triggers.
Individual publication scores normalized to a 0–100 scale alongside original review excerpts and source links.
“Baldur's Gate 3 is the new high-water mark for CRPGs, blending immersive sim reactivity with unforgettable companions.”
“With crunchily tactical RPG combat, a memorable story with complex characters, and a world that always rewards exploration, Baldur's Gate 3 is a triumph.”
“Every choice echoes meaningfully across a sprawling adventure that sets a generational standard for role-playing games.”
“A monumental RPG achievement overflowing with player agency, tactical depth, and theatrical presentation.”
“Larian's engine scales impressively across PC, macOS, and current-gen consoles, with subsequent patches dramatically smoothing Act 3 frame pacing.”