The game stands out for the unique experience it offers. It presents a plethora of options to choose from at every stage; your choices define your journey to a great extent. In a decade where many highly anticipated games fell flat, Larian Studios did what bigger studios couldn’t — working with the gaming community, collaborating, and listening before publishing. Such a dominant win by the underdog is exactly what the industry needed — a wake-up call to build newer and more innovative experiences.
Satyam Pandey, 25, game designer

A visual feast

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As a character concept artiste, diving into this game was like being handed the ultimate set of digital art tools. The game feels like a genuine D&D campaign with your buddies — a digital version of the epic nights around the table. The variety in characters, animations, and intricate visual details takes the game a league above the rest. It is a cool, virtual cousin of your favourite board game, but it has turned into so much more than that. It’s a visual feast for artists like me, a narrative rollercoaster for story buffs, and a breeding ground for all sorts of creative shenanigans.
Fariha Chagla, 23, character concept artiste

Quite the characters

I have been playing Baldur’s Gate III with my husband since its release earlier this year, and I feel that the game deserves every bit of the praise it has received. The game explains the D&D gameplay style very well, especially to those unfamiliar with it. The story is engaging and makes me care about my Party [a group adventuring together in the game]. The characters are very well fleshed out with stellar performances by Astarion, Karlach and especially, Gale. Even the non-playable characters add a hint of mystery to the game. For pet lovers, the two pets — Scratch, the dog, and an owlbear cub — are adorable additions. If you’re planning to enter the world of Baldur’s Gate III, I must add, it can get a bit overwhelming and confusing, especially if you don’t pay attention to the dialogues.
Rashi Chandra, 32, UI artiste

Never get board

The Guide’s top picks of board game-based video games

Magic: The Gathering Arena: Cast spells, conquer quests and acquire potions to be crowned the last surviving winner in this digital adaption of the homonymous collectible card game (CCG)

Warhammer Quest: Team up with your army and conquer new lands in this tactical warfare game set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe

Gloomhaven: Take on the role of a mercenary while exploring dungeons, slaying monsters and fulfilling quests in this tactical strategy game based on a popular tabletop classic