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What is up with Baldur's Gate 3? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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This is not a criticism - I love how much attention this game has been getting. I'm just not understanding why BG3 has been blowing up so much. It seems like BG3 is getting more attention than all of Larian's previous games combined (and maybe all of Obsidian's recent crpgs as well). Traditionally crpgs have not lit the world on fire in this way. Is it just timing of the release? Is it a combo of Divinity fans and new D&D fans and Baldur's Gate oldheads all being stoked about this release for their own reasons? Or something else?

Note:I have not played it yet myself, just curious what folks think?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It's a great game, but so was Divinity: Original Sin 2. The main difference, besides the rules swap, is the cutscenes and dialogue animations.

I think BG3 is riding on the D&D brand and marketing campaign. In my mind there isn't a massive difference between BG3 and D:OS2 (or other titles they've done) from a pure gameplay perspective.

Regardless, I'm for it. Hopefully we'll see more innovative and high budget CRPGs.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

@usrtrv @theangriestbird And with the debacle Hasbro has made this year, creating something in the universe of DnD that actually pleases the fans means so much to them.

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