Baldur's Gate 3, A Redefinition of RPGs and A Gaming Phenomenon (Review)

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  • @EndermTheSwordsman
    @EndermTheSwordsman 10 місяців тому +43

    This game was daunting to my wife. She has only ever truly played a bit of Pokemon, Wizard101, and a lot of Sims. She thought she would hate it. Now she's 110+ hours in and having a blast. Even claims it to be the best gift ive ever gotten her. 7 years together, finally married just over a year, and her favorite gift from me is her first true dive into my world of gaming.
    Updated to add:
    She's now eclipsed 235 hours and has more runs going, and more time in it than I have in my own lmao

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 7 місяців тому

      I hated it. Forced myself into playing 20 hours and still hated it. It was on the level of Neverwinter nights from 20 years ago but it was missing features from Neverwinter nights like AI.

    • @CoyoteBongwatah
      @CoyoteBongwatah 5 місяців тому +4

      Your wife is a rad lady. That's a sick story broski

    • @salems_lot
      @salems_lot 4 місяці тому +4

      @@thomgizziz then why are you watching a video about baldur's gate 3 if you didnt like it? getting on here just to complain is really lame lmao

  • @Anima19925
    @Anima19925 11 місяців тому +33

    * *minor spoilers for act 2* *
    One of the choices I was genuinely surprised to see come back in act 2 was at the very beginning on the game, on the nautiloid, you can choose to extract the brain and it becomes one of those little brain monsters that calls you "friend" and follows you around on the ship. I really thought that would just be isolated to the ship and I would never see it again, but NO - in act 2 in the mind flayer colony its locked in one the of the cages, you can free it and it becomes a loyal companion that you can call on for the rest of the game! I thought that was so cool that such a seemingly small choice so early on in the game would follow through all the way to act 2 and act 3.

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  11 місяців тому +7

      Omg! Wow that's so fascinating. I did not know that was possible. It is absolutely insane how many little details are tucked into this game! Damn, something to try on the next playthrough haha

    • @jugro7639
      @jugro7639 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@tarrmusreviews It even makes a difference if you cripple "Us" (the intellect devourer) or not. It is weaker and not as effective if you cripple it on the nautiloid.

    • @noctoi
      @noctoi 9 місяців тому +2

      The one that blew my mind was the spider carcass in Act 2. If you erm... "sample" it first, then talk to one of the Orthon's minions, there's a whole big conversation and you can totally change the whole Orthon encounter. There's a good 6-7 min of cut scenes and dialogue in there that I never saw because I always take the same path around the temple and never thought to Speak to Animals on anything other than the rats!

    • @aroccoification
      @aroccoification 6 місяців тому

      These systemic systems?

  • @cwesley2005
    @cwesley2005 10 місяців тому +24

    BG3 is quite literally the greatest game i have ever played in my lifetime

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 7 місяців тому

      I hated it. Forced myself into playing 20 hours and still hated it. It was on the level of Neverwinter nights from 20 years ago but it was missing features from Neverwinter nights like AI.

  • @tlip3480
    @tlip3480 11 місяців тому +14

    I bought it during the steam event and I want dlc already! Well deserved game of the year.

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  11 місяців тому +5

      Yeah absolutely, I'm so glad that Larian cleaned house this year, they absolutely earned it. I'm also glad to hear you're enjoying the game! Good luck with the rest of your playthrough :)

    • @chomskysfavefive
      @chomskysfavefive 4 місяці тому +2

      They went old school with BG3. No DLC!

  • @brodieorr5393
    @brodieorr5393 10 місяців тому +5

    To me, the thing that makes bg3 stand out among other similar rpgs is that bg3 is the first rpg I've ever played that feels like it's being run by a dungeon master in real time. The way the game allowed to to take a shot at whatever crazy idea you have, and that it might actually work. Emergent gameplay is in my opinion the biggest thing bg3 nailed.
    It seems to me a lot of the revival crpgs are based on the classics, which while they were great games, they were held back by technology, and that carries over into the style of something like pillars 2 for instance. Larian made a game based on ttrpgs (like the classics were) and used modern technology to better achieve what classic crpgs were trying to do instead of falling into the same traps they did

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 7 місяців тому

      Not even close to like having a DM there... it is just barely more advanced than Neverwinter Nights from over 20 years ago.

  • @Eliilizz108
    @Eliilizz108 11 місяців тому +37

    Spiderman 2 and Hogwarts Legacy had a better chance of getting game of the year than starfield did.

    • @sebastianocampo71997
      @sebastianocampo71997 11 місяців тому +10

      I played hogwarts and its a shame that the dialogue and quests of that game is so bad. Wasted my money

    • @theomnidegenerate5236
      @theomnidegenerate5236 11 місяців тому +3

      @@sebastianocampo71997 I completely disagree. I beat the entire game and I enjoyed myself from start to finish, and I played most of the side quest too. Also Hogwarts sales have been some of the highest of all the games of the year especially long after lunch and it is very well reviewed as well. Anyone who tries to say Starfield was better than Hogwarts is either coping or part of the gaming problem because your tastes are dog shit.😂 it was definitely not better than BG three or tears of the war crimes but for it to be one of the highest selling games of the entire year, and not even be nominated for a single award is wild

    • @sebastianocampo71997
      @sebastianocampo71997 11 місяців тому +5

      ​@@theomnidegenerate5236 it sold many copies because the franchise is well-known worldwide. It is a decent game to be fair, I played the game, and it has the fetch quests feel to it and I hated it, the fact that you need to manage your inventory at the start of the game at 20 is so tedious and easily wasted your time. And lastly, I am not a harry potter fan. I liked the movies though. What i Liked about this game is the castle and the environment and the main quest. Everything is lack luster.

    • @TykoBrian7
      @TykoBrian7 9 місяців тому

      DUH. But that’s before starfield released.

  • @antitrop
    @antitrop 11 місяців тому +14

    Extremely high quality review.

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

  • @Grillsymanson
    @Grillsymanson 11 місяців тому +4

    Good quality of audio, great analysis and very enjoyable video overall. You earned my subscription :)

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for the feedback and the support! 😊

  • @Tombonzo
    @Tombonzo 10 місяців тому +3

    A most excellent and concise review. I like how you touched on the MP aspect of the game too.

  • @godlymajins
    @godlymajins 11 місяців тому +5

    I played early access for about a year and was always curious to why they changed your dream visitor into the guardian. I believe the original story had your dream visitor as the tadpole inside your head trying to get you to use more and more illithid powers. Consuming you in its wake.

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  11 місяців тому +2

      Wow that's interesting to hear given the way they ended up evolving that concept. I had a lot of skepticism when unlocking illithid powers initially because of this and only upgraded sparingly haha.
      It's interesting to hear about how the game has evolved over the early access period.

    • @esh_414
      @esh_414 10 місяців тому

      @@tarrmusreviews The Dream Visitor was always trying to get you to stay with them "Down by the River" even trying to seduce you. Basically she was always offering me to stay with her in paradise, locked in a dream world somewhat like The Matrix.

  • @Oofgaming93
    @Oofgaming93 11 місяців тому +8

    Next time lower music cuz its distracting and can barely hear ya...

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks heaps for the feedback! Will do 🙂

  • @kaptenrotskjeg
    @kaptenrotskjeg 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow there is so much effort in this! Keep it up

  • @chomskysfavefive
    @chomskysfavefive 4 місяці тому +1

    This was as important for video games as Lord of the Rings was for modern literature and film. It will live forever on my SSD.
    The entire industry tried desperately to keep this game from being the new standard. I don't remember that happening for any other game.
    That's because theres not really been a game as good as BG3 compared to everything else for sale, at least since Tetris or something.
    I went back to Cyberpunk after my first run. It felt like a game from a different time and definitely not an RPG.

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  4 місяці тому +1

      I absolutely agree, I believe that BG3 is a top tier RPG for our time. It really has set the bar for what these modern RPGs can be offering the choice of older games, but the modern flourishes like voice acting, cinematics, and man the scope for this game is incredible. I'm still amazed that it can run 4 llayer co-op.
      Cyberpunk imo is a great game, but it excels more in it's atmosphere and action, more than it's rpg elements. But if Phantom Liberty is anything to go off, I do feel like future games will be promising (I hope haha)

  • @StocksFarm
    @StocksFarm 11 місяців тому +3

    Great video, I have no doubt your channel will be a success if you keep doing what you're doing. I haven't tried the game yet. I know seeing what I've seen I wish Larian could somehow make the next knights of the old republic game. I'm still on the fence about bg3 mainly because I'm just not all that into fantasy. Maybe this game could change that.

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Yes, for sure if anyone could nail a Kotor remake or a Star Wars RPG tactfully I feel it would be Larian. That's fair, I feel it hits a plethora of different beats thematically and tonally, but if there was a game to test the waters and see if you could get into fantasy, bg3 would be a go to suggestion imo. 🙂

    • @aboliguu1168
      @aboliguu1168 11 місяців тому +1

      I’m not into fantasy either but the game makes you like fantasy. If everything else seems like you could enjoy the game but the setting and themes aren’t interesting for you, I would strongly recommend you still try it. I was in the same situation that you are in and now the game is becoming my all time favourite

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 7 місяців тому

      Literally not how things work. You can have a great product and still fail. Stop saying nonsense.

  • @GlennDierick
    @GlennDierick 10 місяців тому +1

    This matches a 'Skill Up' -review. Truly, the writing and structure is on point. Consider me subscribed!

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  10 місяців тому

      Thanks heaps! That's a huge compliment and I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the vid and welcome 🙂.

  • @ultragoat95
    @ultragoat95 3 місяці тому

    great video, i can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  3 місяці тому

      Thanks heaps! Glad you enjoyed the vid

  • @oguzvuruskaner6341
    @oguzvuruskaner6341 Місяць тому

    You are able to create your own unique story in Baldur's Gate III. This was an incomparable experience.

  • @pets01
    @pets01 9 місяців тому +1

    If you enjoyed choice and consequences in bg3 you may want to look at pathfinder wotr. Granted, it's not as approachable and can be overwhelming with the character creation. But imo it's stronger then bg3 in regards to choice and consequence and the progression system (not a criticism on bg3, which is also strong here). Companions are great in both (I do think they could've toned down the horneyness of the bg3 companions however)

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for the recommendation! I have Wrath of the Righteous on my backlog to try out! The Pathfinder series looks like a ton of fun.

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 7 місяців тому

      BG3 is about at the level of Neverwinter Nights from over 20 years ago... people are just told to get hyped and they listen and obey.

    • @steeeeeena
      @steeeeeena 3 місяці тому

      @@thomgizzizyes my 650 hours is because I’m just obeying. If the game isn’t for you, just say that.

  • @kagetaz8534
    @kagetaz8534 8 місяців тому

    I knew BG3 was game in a league all of its own when I pushed the huge Red goblin boss in the goblin camp into a hole with the shove mechanic. My. Mind. Was. BLOWN 🤯😂

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah for sure, the amount of unique and dynamic experiences, that can occur in this game are absolutely insane. It's comments like this that continue to surprise me with what people have done in their playthroughs. Totally agree with what you're saying. Thanks for the comment :D

    • @kagetaz8534
      @kagetaz8534 8 місяців тому

      I agree that’s it’s fun and awesome to hear other people’s experiences. I’ve never played a D&D game before, so I’m grateful to Lorien for creating a game that introduced me to it all in a beautiful way. Thanks for your response and video, truly 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 7 місяців тому

      That isn't new. You were able to do that in games in the 90s... how are you all so impressed by things that were done decades ago? Oh thats right people don't think anymore and if there is a hype train they get on it and say whatever people around them are saying to feel included.

    • @kagetaz8534
      @kagetaz8534 6 місяців тому

      @@thomgizziz That’s not the case at all. I’ve never played a game where I was allowed to do that, and BG3 is my first D&D game ever. I understand your point that there’s games that’s done stuff BG3 has done BEFORE BG3 did it, but how many games nowadays are doing those things NOW. Not many, else BG3 wouldn’t have the hype it does. I didn’t HOP onto the bandwagon. I bought BG3 the day after release because I was interested in the gameplay from a video I saw. It wasn’t until playing it for myself that I was blown away by the density of it. I didn’t watch a bunch of videos about the game. I literally watched ONE without knowing much about the game, and genuinely fell in love with it when I played.
      I’m glad you have the experience of playing other games like BG3 BEFORE BG3 was created. But for ppl like me who haven’t, please don’t say that our joy for it is just because of internet hype. Thanks

  • @xhollowslayer
    @xhollowslayer 7 місяців тому

    This game worth it? I’ve tried DoS2 and the whole turn based combat I couldn’t really get into because that games first act is super annoying

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  7 місяців тому

      As someone who played the first chapter of DOS2 and dropped off (more because life and less because of not enjoying it) I feel like BG3 does overall feel like a roided up version of DO2 with every conversation feeling more cinematic, voiced and gameplay systems that play with accordance with D&D.
      The combat is the still turn based, but it plays off the rules of dnd meaning you can perform a particular amount of actions, movement, spells, and attacks within your turn. It makes for some interesting scenarios both in and out of battle, where in some instances you can skip combat entirely.
      But if you aren't a turn based fan then it still might not be enough to win you over, because it is still turn based. I hope that helps 🙂

    • @xhollowslayer
      @xhollowslayer 7 місяців тому

      @@tarrmusreviews wonder if the game will ever go on sale

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  7 місяців тому

      @maidnblack I could see it going between 30% to 50% off during one of the big Steam sales in the next year or two. As of right now the only sales I've seen for it have been 10% off

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 7 місяців тому

      @@xhollowslayer I got further in Divinity than I did in this game... it isn't the magic that the peanut gallery claims it to be. That was just the hype train and a bunch of people wanting to be included on the hot new thing.

  • @Pavel-Geleznov
    @Pavel-Geleznov 3 місяці тому

    do you why i like this game? no "mashing button" sequences

  • @Korelon7
    @Korelon7 3 місяці тому

    Play more CRPGs

  • @KalenTomlinson
    @KalenTomlinson 10 місяців тому

    I do have one issue with your opinion on multi player. How the f*** is it seemless? I tried to join my friends and it made his game crash and made me the host. But then I was playing on someone else's character. It was so f***** up, and I can't delete my characters.. now that old guy can't select his character and I'm stuck on his and decided to stop playing that playthrough..
    I don't know.. if it was more drop in drop out co-op like Diablo 2 from 20 years ago...I think I would enjoy the multiplayer a bit more.. took my team of new players hours just to get the game started.
    Game kept crashing in the creation screen and if you start a campaign its difficult for people to join unless you start a new playthrough...ps5 bug never been even looked at since release
    I originally wanted a solo game and a multiplayer save to have my friends join freely while not caring if they fuck up the story...
    Well... due to how the multiplayer works, I now have like... 10 saves with all the people I play with to avoid glitches....
    Like.. you can't delete or transfer characters saves.. so what's the point? Being host has so many limitations compared to any game.
    Plus joining an existing game breaks it..
    I had leazel trapped in the ground under the map and it wouldn't let me kick her from the party or delete her and I couldn't kill her or select her to fast travel to camp..
    I was stuck in a multiplayer session with only 3 ppl half a party and couldn't get the 4th person to join when we were all together cause I needed to get rid of lezeal..... it's so jank it feels archaic when I just want to join create a guy and game in less than 5 minutes..
    Instead.. all 4 of us had to start over...
    I couldn't imagine experiencing this in act 3.. I'd probably kill myself

    • @rajivpaul9122
      @rajivpaul9122 10 місяців тому

      I mean nothing is perfect. Plenty of games have buggy multiplayer right out the gate but like you said maybe it's because you're loading played character. Imo I don't know how youd mesh 4 separate played characters in different places and expect a seemless story. Starting over at the same time is probably your best bet.

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 7 місяців тому

      It isn't. It has been a nightmare for most people. The game isn't deserving of the hype either but what happens is a few people hype it up and then the hype grows. If you don't agree with the hype people attack you and you don't get to feel included so people just say the words to be included. I caught numerous people who never played the game trying to pretend they had. I got bored and quit before act 2.

  • @anthizuyo
    @anthizuyo 4 місяці тому

    background music a tad loud

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep that in mind for future vids

  • @sensationalrebel9459
    @sensationalrebel9459 9 місяців тому

    "A Redefinition of RPGs and A Gaming Phenomenon"
    You're doing tricks on it.

  • @bradydavis5791
    @bradydavis5791 5 місяців тому

    When Baldur's Gate 3 was first announced, I literally said no game that comes out the year that does, will win game of the year.
    And look what happened. 🤷

    • @tarrmusreviews
      @tarrmusreviews  5 місяців тому

      Yeah the combination of Larian and the rich lore and history of the BG franchise, make it a tough one to beat haha. Truly a remarkable game

  • @serek_heterogenizowany
    @serek_heterogenizowany 4 місяці тому

    Redefiniton? Its basically DOS2 reskinned or DOS3. It hasnt redefined anything. It simply appeared in times of half finished products and micro transactions. Fun fact: Bg3 was released unfinished itself. It still isnt the game we were promised.

  • @Grande79
    @Grande79 10 місяців тому +1

    It’s painfully boring and the gameplay is atrocious

    • @TykoBrian7
      @TykoBrian7 9 місяців тому +8

      Aww, did Astarion reject you?

    • @Grande79
      @Grande79 9 місяців тому +2

      @@TykoBrian7 who?

    • @Jeannetalks
      @Jeannetalks 9 місяців тому +4

      ​​@@Grande79"It's painfully boring and the gameplay is atrocious" *doesn't know one of the first characters the players come across*
      It's not hard to tell you didn't actually play it (or a lot of it). I don't like turn based combat and hells I didn't enjoy it at all going in but I won't lie and sit here saying the game sucks for it, I just sucked at fighting and it frustrated me. Once I learned it, I had a lot of fun although it's turn based, something I don't usually go for. You just gotta give it a shot and see for yourself and if it still isn't your thing, honestly that's fine. It's not the game's fault though. People who like to do other things beside spaming the same 2 buttons all the time enjoy it.

    • @Grande79
      @Grande79 9 місяців тому

      @@Jeannetalks it sucks

    • @Jeannetalks
      @Jeannetalks 9 місяців тому +3

      @@Grande79 no offense but can you form any articulated sentences with any arguments and reason?