Baldur's Gate 3 Soars to New Heights, Surpassing the 10 Highest-Rated Games of All Time List!
Baldur's Gate 3, once a top contender, slips from the prestigious list of the 10 highest-rated games ever Despite its acclaim, this beloved video game has lost its spot among the elite
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Baldur's Gate 3 was initially in the top 10 of highest-rated games but has dropped to the 30th spot due to recent reviews, although all critic reviews have been positive.
The launch of Baldur's Gate 3 on September 6 for PS5 holds the promise of elevating the game back to the top 10, provided it garners ample positive reviews. Even securing a position among the top 30 highest-rated games is a commendable feat for Baldur's Gate 3, given the franchise's track record of critical acclaim.
Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, has recently dropped out of the top 10 list of the highest-rated games of all time. However, it remains a highly successful game and is considered a significant release in the world of video games. It has achieved the highest rating among new games of 2023, surpassing Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. At one point, it even secured a place in the top 10 highest-rated games of all time.
Baldur's Gate 3 had shown promising progress on the top 10 list, initially claiming the ninth spot and later surpassing Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 to reach seventh place. However, recent reviews have resulted in the game's overall score dropping from an average of 97 to 96.
As a result, Baldur's Gate 3 currently holds the 30th position on Metacritic's list of the highest-rated games of all time, taking into account duplicate entries. It is situated between Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Resident Evil 4, both of which are highly regarded within the industry. Thus, Baldur's Gate 3 has not received any negative reviews. In fact, all the critic reviews for Baldur's Gate 3 have been overwhelmingly positive, although a few publications awarded it a 9/10 rating instead of a perfect 10/10. For those who may be interested, the top 10 highest-rated games on the list are once again The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Grand Theft Auto 4, SoulCalibur, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with Baldur's Gate 3 having been displaced.
However, despite dropping out of the top 10, there's hope for Baldur's Gate 3 to regain its position. The upcoming release of Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 on September 6 will be considered a separate entity on Metacritic. If this version garners enough positive reviews, it could potentially propel the game back into the top 10 highest-rated games of all time. Alternatively, Larian Studios also has another opportunity with the Xbox version of Baldur's Gate 3, although a release date is currently unknown.
While the top 10 ranking carries more prestige, it is still an incredible achievement for Baldur's Gate 3 to be among the top 30 highest-rated games of all time. The franchise as a whole has seen tremendous success, with Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn even making it to the top 100. Additionally, the original Baldur's Gate received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, solidifying the Baldur's Gate trilogy as one of the highest-rated trilogies in gaming history.
Baldur's Gate 3 is out now for PC with a PS5 version coming September 6 and an Xbox version also in development.
Source: Metacritic
