Baldur’s Gate 3 claims top spot as the highest-rated game on the PS5
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Baldur’s Gate 3has reached another milestone in critical acclaim. Larian Studios' latest RPG is now the highest-rated game onPS5, according to review aggregation sitesMetacriticandOpencritic.
Easily one of thebest RPGsof recent years,Baldur’s Gate 3currently boasts a Metacritic Metascore of 97, based on a total of nine reviews for the PS5 version. Though this rating could change as more verdicts come in, at the time of writing,Baldur’s Gate 3on PS5 is ahead of bothElden RingandThe Witcher3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition,which respectively command Metascores of 96 and 94.
Opencritic tells a similar story, withBaldur’s Gate 3sitting pretty on as one of thebest PS5 gameswith a score of 96, withElden RingandGod of War Ragnaroktaking second and third place with scores of 95 and 93 respectively.
Though it’s early days for the game’s PS5 edition, it’s no surprise thatBaldur’s Gate 3is doing so well, especially given the critical adulation the title received for its PC release. At TechRadar Gaming, we gave the game a much coveted five-star review. Our editor-in-chief Jake Tucker said of the RPG: “Baldur’s Gate 3is a fine contender for one of the best video game RPGs ever made. It’s the most ambitious RPG out there, and the painstakingly accurate rendition ofDungeons & Dragonswill delight fans.”
From the way it harnessesthe legacy of great RPGs of the pastto itsplayful sense of imagination, Larian’s latest RPG has plenty of arrows in its proverbial quiver. And from itswell-written argumentative companionsto itsstellar voice-acting,Baldur’s Gate 3has captured the imaginations of fans across the globe. With the PC edition already one ofSteam’s biggest games ever, it’s no wonder that the PS5 version would also ascent to such heights.
Want to get more from Larian’s hit RPG? Our guides to thebest Baldur’s Gate 3 classas well ashow to respec in Baldur’s Gate 3will help you get the most out of your characters.
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