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4.5/5
A Standout RPG
Nick - wrote on 03/22/2026
Baldur’s Gate 3 stands out as one of the best Dungeons & Dragons video game adaptations ever made, delivering exceptional storytelling that constantly pulls you deeper into its world. What makes it truly special is the sheer number of choices available. There are countless decision points that shape your journey, allowing for a wide variety of playstyles and outcomes. Every playthrough feels personal, with meaningful consequences tied to your actions.
Beyond its narrative depth, the game is packed with secrets waiting to be uncovered and features a large cast of memorable characters and party members. The world itself is beautifully crafted, rich in detail, and a joy to explore. It also represents a massive leap forward from the Divinity: Original Sin series, showcasing refined …
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4.5/5
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/27/2025
From rather humble beginnings to king of the modern-day RPG - or the type of tabletop, party-based cRPG that is the epitome of what the genre should be - Larian Studios has mostly walked their own path. Divinity: Original Sin and its sequel were both original creations - though very much inspired by D&D and the like - so when it was announced that they would be responsible for continuing one of the best non-Divinity RPGs - Baldur's Gate - I was both happy and intrigued. The wait was more than worth it, as Baldur's Gate 3 takes everything that made their Divinity games great just in a more familiar setting. But despite near-universal critical acclaim, Larian had some beef with Wizards of the Coast (who own D&D) and that essentially led to cutting all ties and leaving the game as is - no …
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4.5/5
Larian’s Unfinished Magnum Opus
Nelson Schneider - wrote on 11/29/2025
Larian, the Belgian Indie RPG developer, has been around for over 20 years. And for the first 13 years of their existence, starting with the release of a ‘Diablo’-like Hack ‘n Slash known as “Divine Divinity” in 2002, wallowed in obscurity as they toiled away, releasing mediocre Action/RPGs in their signature ‘Divinity’ IP that never drew any appreciable critical or fan attention. It wasn’t until 2014 that the studio decided to pivot and address the rabid – and unmet – desire for new, modern, turn-based RPGs with party dynamics, choices that matter, and the almost-tabletop-like flexibility provided by modern hardware. In a world where “RPG” was typically used to refer to games like ‘Borderlands,’ “Divinity: Original Sin” was a thoroughly modern throwback …
