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With Baldur’s Gate 3’s prolific performance and record breaking opening, it has hit another milestone. Its immersive gameplay and engaging storylines have impressed critics and gamers all over the world. And with this, Baldur’s Gate 3 has become one of the top 25 games of all time on the review site Metacritic.
This does not come as a surprise, given that Larian Studios has worked hard to provide a refreshing gaming experience with intense plot-driven gameplay and an array of customization options.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Surpasses The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Baldur’s Gate 3’s unparalleled success has skyrocketed so much that it has surpassed the popular game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom. At the time of writing, the Metacritic score for Baldur’s Gate 3 is 97, which puts in the same pile as legendary games like Grand Theft Auto V, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid Prime etc. Apart from The Legend of Zelda, Baldur’s Gate 3 has outshined other games like Resident Evil 4, God of War, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Moreover, Baldur’s Gate 3 has also gathered other accolades. It has become the best PC game of 2023 on Metacritic and the second most discussed PC game of 2023.
With Baldur’s Gate 3’s success, it has also become the highest rated game in the franchise. The original title carries a Metacritic score of 91 while Baldur’s Gate 2 has a critic score of 95. Among other Larian Studios games too, this is the highest rating franchise, leaving the scores of Divinity: Original Sin behind.
While the PC version has been enjoying immense popularity, it is not far-fetched to speculate that the upcoming PlayStation 5 version will also rule our hearts with its flawless gameplay experience and engaging storylines.
