The Unparalleled Triumph: Baldur's Gate 3 Reigns as the Ultimate PC Game of All Time
Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, is set to become the highest-rated PC game of all time, securing a place in the top 10 list This highly anticipated release is garnering immense praise and is poised to claim the coveted top spot
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Baldur's Gate 3 is now one of the highest-rated PC games of all time, receiving near-universal acclaim from fans and critics alike.
Baldur's Gate 3 has emerged as the top-rated new video game release of 2023, surpassing even Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Furthermore, it belongs to one of the most acclaimed video game trilogies in history, with Baldur's Gate 2 also ranking within the top 10.
Baldur's Gate 3 continues to receive widespread praise as it has now achieved the status of being one of the most highly-rated PC games of all time. Since its release, the game has garnered immense popularity on Steam and has been warmly received by both fans and critics.
As of now, Baldur's Gate 3 has emerged as the best-rated video game launch of 2023, surpassing Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It is worth noting that Tears of the Kingdom has a significantly larger number of reviews compared to Baldur's Gate 3, so there is a possibility that the latest Zelda installment may reclaim its position in the future. Nonetheless, even if Baldur's Gate 3 were to lose its status as the highest-rated game of the year, it is highly likely that it will always be ranked within the top 10 highest-rated PC games.
Best PC Games
: Baldur's Gate 3, currently boasting a remarkable overall score of 97, stands as the second highest-rated PC game to date, positioned just behind Disco Elysium. Noteworthy contenders on this esteemed list include Half-Life 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, The Orange Box, Half-Life, BioShock, Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, Persona 5 Royal, and Portal 2. Notably, only the Half-Life and Baldur's Gate franchises have managed to secure two entries within the top 10.
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut - 97
Baldur's Gate 3 - 97
Half-Life 2 - 96
Grand Theft Auto 5 - 96
The Orange Box - 96
Half-Life - 96
BioShock - 96
Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn - 95
Personal 5 Royal - 95
Portal 2, with a rating of 95, has received significant accolades. Although the original Baldur's Gate did not make it into the top 10, it still maintains an overall score above 90. This places the Baldur's Gate trilogy among the most highly-rated video game trilogies in history. However, fans may find that certain elements from the first two games have not aged well. Therefore, those who choose to revisit the classics should not expect a comparable experience to Baldur's Gate 3.
The scale of Baldur's Gate 3 is unmatched, even by brand-new games. This release will undoubtedly be considered a landmark and will be a topic of discussion for years to come. It's intriguing to anticipate the future projects of Larian Studios. Currently, Baldur's Gate 3 is available for PC, with a PS5 version set to release on September 6. Additionally, an Xbox version is also being developed.
Source: Metacritic
