Baldur's Gate 3 is Absolutely Amazing - Review After 85 Hours

[@franklygamingextra]

wow I love this guys reviews such a stud

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks me

[@nickrubin7312]

would you advise subscribing?

[@FranklyGaming]

damn right he would @@nickrubin7312

[@ChristmasLore]

About being horny: doesn't happen to me that much, Lae'zel has obviously a special...culture, ShadowHeart is very very judgmental, you have to act "good" same with Astarion but with "bad"...Gale appreciate you if you participate in conversations with him often.., Halsin focused on goals... ... really didn't get the same impression you did.

[@WynneL]

@@ChristmasLore Yeah, this also hasn't happened to me, at least not yet. But I note that FG's PC in this footage is... a bard... so I'm sus. Not of him. Of Larian. I wouldn't be entirely surprised if Larian *literally* made this happen on purpose *specifically* when the player character starts as a bard. After the bear scene, I assume nothing!!! There are no lengths they will not go to in order to make D&D jokes! 😂

[@ambds1975]

I adore this game completely. That said, I don't think they should limit save scumming. It's not their job or our job to tell other people how to enjoy an RPG. Where would they draw the line? How would they enforce it? Why should they enforce it? We all draw that line in a different place in our own playthroughs, and the system shouldn't be changed because some people think other people are doing it wrong. Deciding your level of consequence is part of the experience. I see where you are coming from; some of my best tabletop D&D moments have been when my ranger accidentally shoots herself in the foot and fails to prevent the human sacrifice or whatever, but it isn't my job to tell people to take that journey that way. They'll come to it when they are ready.

[@AndrewThoesen]

Back in my day we only had three save slots and we liked it *shakes fist at cloud*

[@bulletsandbracelets4140]

I'm late, but I agree 100%!!! I love rolling with the consequences, but sometimes an outcome is entirely unexpected in a way that isn't fun. I've "save-scummed" once and it was when I wanted to test out pick-pocketing, uselessly pick-pocketed Astarion, and then was forced to kill him because there wasn't another way (I could see) to get out of the situation. I wasn't aware how the mechanics worked or that an NPC would immediately know you had stolen, something that isn't my fault, but was an unexpected mechanical choice. Long story short - BG3 is a LONG investment, and if something in the story hits wrong and is disappointing in a way that destroys the fun, I see no harm in someone wanting a better outcome. Doesn't affect my playthrough one bit

[@K.114.]

What is "scumming"?

[@dctrbrass]

Agree. That kind of control should only apply to online stuff to stop people from cheating.

[@ambds1975]

@@dctrbrass Yeah, if it is competitive play, then adherence to a set of rules should be strictly monitored and exploits stamped out. In that case, you are affecting the quality of experience that other players may reasonably expect from the game. This though? WTF is it hurting anyone if I am determined to pass a particular check and direct the experience a little?

[@CandleLight129]

That Speak with Dead moment with the guy from the fire is one that stands out in my mind as well. I usually do a lot of head-canon role playing in these kinds of games and I thought it would be a nice gesture to feel like I gave this poor guy a little closure with one last chance to speak with his wife. I was pleasantly surprised when the game actually reacted to that choice in an appropriate way. This game is so deep it's almost unbelievable.

[@j0nnyism]

I have no idea what ur talking about. None of my characters can do that

[@Pariux]

@@j0nnyism You have to get the speak with the undead spell on one of your characters

[@bananaana1860]

I saved him successfully once out of three playthroughs 😂 I i didn’t even think of casting speak with dead. Same with my first play through in act 3, to stop the murders😂 so much missed content

[@samalmond2321]

It's funny how Frankly gaming has literally ignored the Devs saying to not treat this as the future standard of RPG's cuz it's just too dam good 😂

[@FranklyGaming]

😂😂, thanks for watching lol

[@copiumkiller]

@@FranklyGaming They made this game 5+ years, with 2.5 years in early access. The majority of games have 2-3 years. 1 of huge reasons Larian could get away with that was good will of player base, such preordering in millions. And Larian totally deserves the good will (like panels from Hell, attentively listening in player's feedback etc.).

[@Landscape_]

when even the devs notice the game is too good you know something is happening

[@thomasyoung2201]

Looks like all reviewers are treating it as such because it kinda is.

[@copiumkiller]

@@thomasyoung2201 AAA will the most likely will not risk so massive project (why they should if FIFA X ultimate team each year earns more than "Elden ring"). And anything smaller than AAA cannot take so big scope, without majorly neglecting 1 of BG3 pillars - various answers in dialogues, interactions with environment, animations etc. Unless advanced AI automates it.

[@tatecomedy]

"My only gripe is that characters are weirdly sexua.." sorry, had to stop the video to go buy the game

[@FranklyGaming]

😂😂

[@mojoschmee9320]

Hey. I put in 1,400+ hours in early access. Enjoyed every minute. And still, the past three days, I have been blown away with what Larian has done with full release. I think it is easily the greatest game I have ever played. Larian deserves all the credit in the world.

[@purepeter4737]

You must slay poontang brother, respect!

[@robertavanesovru]

WOW. Is there SO much content? 1400 hours for only act 1? This is crazy

[@coopstain1728]

I dont believe you. 1400 hours. Do you even have a life? Doesnt sound like it.

[@clublulu399]

Damn, that says something.

[@BReWeDKnOwLeDGe]

Thank you for you comment. We, at Larian, have been working hard to deliver this game.

[@rjohn769]

Thanks for the review Frank. It seems this game truly raises the bar for all game devs in the future!

[@FranklyGaming]

It really does, and thanks for watching as always!

[@Wolfsheim23]

DOS 2 already did that though.

[@HotRossBuns]

Facts. @@Wolfsheim23

[@thomasyoung2201]

It reminds me of the release of DA:O. I was too young at the time to get it myself so i am happy to be a part of this launch.

[@FranklyGaming]

I’ve seen a lot of people saying that is what this game most closely resembles, and thanks for watching!

[@mikejames4910]

Definitely feels like the next step from origins

[@tonyfabiano3053]

My issue with the save scumming argument is that people who don't want it don't have to do it if you really don't like save scumming that's your choice but let those of us who don't want to replay large sections of a game or live with a tough decision choose to save scum

[@aligillani7107]

Dude how on earth are you able to work both as full-time engineer and gaming critic? Its remarkable. I am electrical engineer myself and often don't have time to scratch my head. I guess I am just lazy. Keep up mate. Good luck.

[@liaratsoni9768]

A lot of coffee and cigarettes plus some ritalin for those small hours.

[@FranklyGaming]

A lot of long weekends haha 😂, thanks for the support!

[@aligillani7107]

@@liaratsoni9768 hahaha I can imagine.

[@Tubiega07]

Great review. My opinion on save scumming is that Larian did a perfect job. You can choose exactly what you want to do. In my first play through I saved and load all the way and it was great. In my second I’m just going with the dice and I’m enjoying it as much as the first. So I think that one of the best things this game does is giving you options all the time.

[@dctrbrass]

I've never played an RPG w/ a die. That seems like it will add lots of replay value.

[@R3TR0J4N]

that fomo of not seeing the other choices, oh man its hard not to save scum in an rpg w/ how massively written and reactive like this 😅

[@s.d.d.6063]

At 54 i can call myself a “old” gamer. A few games I have played in the past stand out as corner stones of gameplaying history, for me ofc: Civilization (the original, running on MS-Dos), Heroes of Might and Magic, The Warcraft trilogy, Starcraft, Half-Life (1), World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate 1. Let’s see if BG3 earns its spot in the list 😊

[@Carfilliot]

I’m 55, we are not old gamers, we are classical gamers lol our generation started this hobby, be proud.

[@wasupman2284]

How come Age Of Empires or Red Alert never made tne cut

[@christopherr.561]

Thanks for the review. I did not think the characters were overly sexual. I am however still in Act 1. Just for context I am over 50 year old male. Lol. Loving the game so far.

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks for watching! And ya otherwise for me thr game has been fantastic it gets a lot more intense the more you play too

[@manandtoy]

@@FranklyGaming Might have been your high charisma score ;) I had considered that, while this game is very inclusive in loads of ways, it prob wouldn't feel that way to an aro/ace person! I'm still at the start really so have only had some flirting with Shadowheart (and Astarion because he's thirsty ;p but I'm saving him for my more evil playthrough as dark urge) so it doesn't feel that in your face yet. I rather like the romance options in games though, and for me, it will be interesting to see what my character can get up to with the colourful charas around them.

[@TaeSunWoo]

12:06 agree with just about everything in this review expect for the limiting the saving. Nah I’m gonna scum some saves 😂

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks for watching! And ya my next video will be an entire deep dive into this lol

[@333Abs]

My experience of RPG games or turn based games was both literally zero, the closest thing I played before was sim games but other than that I pretty much only played fps or competitive pvp games. This game has changed my outlook on games 100%, Ive enjoyed it so much I might finally play the other RPG games Ive got lying dormant in my steam library.

[@Carjr3]

I think it’s great to give people the option to savescum. There’s nothing wrong with people enjoying the game the way they want to. You can choose to do it or not.

[@marks2807]

Making skill checks harder also makes you think about who you bring in your party. In table top D&D the players often talk before the first game to make sure you have someone skilled at healing, utility, social skills ext…. This game has the same thing when picking companions. If you don’t make a trap/lock door expert you are going to take astarian in your party or suffer the consequences for not having that skill set.

[@gabrielandy9272]

larian studios also is not afraid of killing the player some bad devs always heep holding the player hands and make it almost impossible to fail, here if u do mistake u can die to the first brain after the ship drops the game gives u a fair challenge and no hold u so much, larian makes the choices to what it think the game would be better instead of making "so the player have a flow gameplay that it never fails"

[@marks2807]

@@gabrielandy9272 While I agree with you Explorer mode is very easy if you have general knowledge how D&D combat works.

[@gabrielandy9272]

@@marks2807 but its the explorer mode so its expected, besides, u can even fail to unlock the shadowheart companion on the ship depending on the charater you build u will always fail or not even get the dice rolls, if i was another company game it would be impossible to fail, larian makes what makes the game best, thats why they games are amazing, they do whats best and whats right for the game not for the player flow. (is always possible to unlock her later on tho)

[@marks2807]

@@gabrielandy9272 All you got to do to get Shadowheart on the ship is go to the next room over, and get the thing you put in the console next to her.

[@gabrielandy9272]

@@marks2807 I did did not fail to get here what I'm trying to say is that it can fail other games no let player fail like that, besides if u character don't háve skills in the rolls they don't even appear as a option my second run dwarf can't unlock her there only my first run mage did

[@JStack]

6:56 I really appreciate how they skinned the assets too. If I run at Medium on my laptop, it doesn't chug and drop frames displaying a pixelated 4k version, it seems to just not load that last layer of texturing that make assets go from "that's a tree," to "holy shit is that a real tree?"

[@joshreagan7275]

It drives me nuts when people complain about saves scumming so much. Do it if you want, if you don't; don't do it. Why make it an issue if it doesn't affect other people playing their own game. The devs have so much on their plate to worry about then a function that can be ignored if you don't want to do it.

[@tomast.8881]

I have a long list of games to play but decided to buy BG3 now to encourage and support higher standards in game development business.

[@andresborja2861]

Awesome review. Won my subscription by a mile. Thank you for taking the time to give us this review. Much appreciated.

[@FranklyGaming]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@sktzmplg]

I think some of the horniness can be explained by the tadpole giving you a mental connection and it being a high stakes life or death end of the world situation. Everyone is staring death in the face and doesn't want to waste any time, plus you’ve got this unusual level of intimacy going on.

[@DarkScreamGames]

devs and voice actors said something to this effect in interviews; People need to remember this is "life or death, we might be dead tomorrow from our brain worms" - Literally it might be their last chance to get lucky, they could be dead tomorrow. Important perspective to keep in mind.

[@benkelly7182]

That’s what happens when you let your worm do your thinking for you.

[@staubsauger2305]

@@DarkScreamGames it still feels way, way too groomer, especially for early teens getting into the genre. Clearly deliberate. Plus, hinting is much more exciting with anticipation rather than all the blatant homoerotica which is more transactional (but admittedly close to the real life scene). Again, children should not be exposed to this - they can make their own choices later, but let the kids be heroes first. We don't have constant dialog about characters getting hungry (eating is a mechanic in camp) or needing to visit the bathroom. Sure, have romance as a *option* for those that wish to play a secksim (although there are plenty on Steam if that's yer bag), but some of the dialogs its tedious work to find the option where you are not getting the wrong kind of 'bodycount'. Grooming children is never acceptable (although an explicit goal of the founders of Post Modernism, if one wishes to check) and Larian should step back over the line of decency on this. it's best to keep propaganda/activism out of entertainment, no matter how justified the developers feel. Anything close to grooming (sexual indoctrination) of children is beyond the pale for decent people, even if it is a game

[@greenbrickbox3392]

​@@staubsauger2305wtf are you talking about, this is a rated M game why are you talking about grooming children?

[@sidneymihecoby4703]

​@@staubsauger2305Touch grass. It's not that deep. The game isn't even marketed to kids.

[@oOVanillaMelOo]

I disagree with the save spam, if you don’t like using it then don’t but personally, I wouldn’t even play if I couldn’t go back when I seriously mess up. Especially with the complexity of the relationships and the choices of dialogues. Not only do I love to see other answers, but it’s very easy to accidentally choose something that sets your relationship back.. I wouldn’t be able to make a choice if I couldn’t go back. I think that having the option is great and if someone doesn’t want to use it then just don’t… and the point about the se**al aspect of the companions is also something I have to disagree with. I mean, have you played Dnd?! 😅 it’s pretty much right there all the time! And I sorry but if you can have gory scene like the ones with the Dark Urge, I really don’t see why having some horny companions is such a bad thing. At this point it’s just fun and the funniest lines were some of those! That’s just my opinion though. I wouldn’t change anything to the game!

[@alpacatears]

This was a really great review. I really look forward to hearing your full review in fiture

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@eehhh3791]

Baldurs Gate 3 is one of those games that sits up there with past Legends. After 40+ Hours in BG3 this is the kind that sits next to my all time favourite. Wow, Runescape, Guildwars 2, Skyrim, Elder scrolls series, Fable, Never Winter, LOTR online and the old series, Even Middle Earth, Monster Hunter World etc. BG3 brought me memories of all my past fantasy world games and Larian Studios successfully hit that childness spark again. Love it!

[@dctrbrass]

Yeah if this isn't GOTY they're crazy.

[@noaa7010]

I agree on this. DDO has always been my favourite game inspite of its spaghetti code and lag, but this sits right up there too for sure.

[@heatherharrison264]

I tinkered around in the early access version but decided to wait for the initial release before getting serious about it. My computer just finished downloading the GOG offline installer, and now it is going through the long and slow process of installing this massive game. Provided that the new version is working properly (I run Linux, and it can be a little picky), I have a feeling that I will be mired in character creation this evening. I am looking forward to it. It is nice that there are still big budget games that don't have battle passes and cash shops. While others whine about Diablo 4, I'll be playing a good game that isn't trying to rip me off.

[@FranklyGaming]

It’s an absolutely amazing game, my tip is take it slow and explore everything

[@fkcombustion]

I'm interested in your gaming Linux rig, what are the specs?

[@heatherharrison264]

@@fkcombustion It's nothing special - a Frankenstein mix of very old and somewhat old components. Intel I7-2600K, 16Gb RAM, 1660Ti graphics card (the newest component in the computer), and no SSD. I got Baldur's Gate 3 working and played it for a few hours yesterday. It sort-of works on high quality settings. It's fine in many places, but it bogs down a bit in busy locations. The graphics card is fine since I have no interest in going to higher resolution than 1920x1080 and I'm a cheapskate (I would rather spend my money on booze than computers), but I plan to upgrade the processor, mother board, and RAM before long, and I'll add an SSD while I'm at it. The processor was great back in its day, but its day was more than ten years ago, and it is time to get a new one.

[@PressALPHA]

Yay. Congratulations. Happy for you. I shared this across every channel I could. Good job.

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate that man!

[@chad8767]

I have to say, it makes sense how sexual all the characters are, the back stories all support that. Like one had sex with a god, another is a vampire just trying to be free, an alien who is just turned on by violence, a demon who is frisky to be out of hell, and well...haven't gotten far in Shadowheart so idk about that one. But like, it all makes sense. I honestly really like it, but I get people being weirded out, they aren't used to it.

[@michaelryan4075]

Just wanted to say, as a hardcore gamer who hasnt played a lot of games like baldurs gate 3. Ive been interested in this for so long and ive been looking for a review as well rounded as this one to gauge if this game is for me. This is the best review i have watched so far and makes me so keen to play. I loooove RPGs but often my main gripe if the story feels so laid out. If i am role playing, i want to feel like my actions have consequences and it means something.

[@AndrewThoesen]

I’m 65 hours in and barely transitioned to Act 2. I haven’t been this gripped by a game since I spent the summer playing StarCraft online decades ago during middle school. This is probably the best game I’ve ever played.

[@mikejames4910]

Only have experience with console RPGs most hardcore would be like outward or oblivion...but I definitely see what the hype is with this game

[@ajoydas-Watch-It]

I´ve seen at least 20 reviews on this game but yours finally pushed me to a purchase. I dont mind turn based games such as Commandos or Final Fantasy 7 (original). I´m open to give it a try. Very good review.

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate that! Thanks for the suppprt

[@j0nnyism]

It’s turn based combat. A lot of people don’t like that

[@user-ju5bh5sc6s]

Save scumming isnt forced on the player. Its tempting but its their journey and the end goal is to have fun so let each player go about it the way they decide. Personally, I try to avoid the temptation to reload after an unfortunate roll and only very occasionally will give in to temptation if im just too connected to a character or thing to allow it to be gone due to a simple unlucky roll but like i said, thats rare that i try to disrupt fate because losing something precious really can lead to cathardic momemts or even stronger emotions later. Either way, do what makes it most fun for you personally.

[@dare2fail]

This is my first video of yours. I’ve been considering buying this game and your video popped up in my feed. One new subscriber ✅ 😊

[@FranklyGaming]

thank you for the support!

[@drcrowlee]

Don't knock the sexy bits haha. Some of us like that stuff. Maybe they could add sliders for how adult you want the experience to be haha

[@chriswelter3859]

So much love for the genre was put into what is, essentially, a game review. I don’t have a gaming PC, but I have a PS5, so I have about another month to wait before this game comes out. This review has conveyed the wonder and awe that I’m REALLY hoping I’m gonna feel when I get to play it.

[@FranklyGaming]

Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching!

[@Wolfsheim23]

Play DOS 2 if you haven't yet. It's the best RPG ever for me up til BG3 maybe. And I've played them all pretty much. It's got an amazing Narrator personality throughout the game.

[@R3TR0J4N]

its surreal, even considered as an immersive sim. BG3 offered dynamic narrative and reactivity, the writing for the game gave the illusion of players choice, made predetermined by the devs based on level design, tools, environmental interactions, and emotional capacity for player agency that kept the game engaging and immersive. legit GOTY when it boils down to when games are all about escapism, and that's players freedom.

[@perspicacity89]

This is one of the best reviews I've ever watched. So well done and articulate! Thank you! I'm beyond excited, I'm downloading the game right now!

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate the support!

[@Glaamdring]

You spent _an hour_ in the character creator. That's completely ridiculous-I honestly can't even imagine. How on Earth could a person manage to spend an hour building their character? I spent like 3 or 4 hours _minimum_ in the character creator altogether, including all the times I restarted the game because I realized my Tav's hair, eye color, or skin tone didn't look right in a particular lighting.

[@alz397]

How? Lol there really isn’t that many different options 🤣🤣🤣 the faces aren’t an insane amount, a lot of the colors are watered down, the body types are either skinny twink or buff bro.

[@JayzBeerz]

I’m waiting for it to go sale. 😂

[@jedith123456789]

For a first time review, glad it's a game that is so important to you. I enjoyed the level of detail you went into and I'd be interested in seeing more of your videos as they come out

[@jaweel6205]

I just got the game. New to the mechanics so I’m struggling a bit on explorer, but after making a second character after watching some guides, I’m starting to get the hang of it. First game in years where I was able to play for 12 hours straight without getting bored

[@copiumkiller]

I like your deeper analysis of the small things.

[@FranklyGaming]

Ya wanted to still do some analysis even on the first look

[@wolf1nsoul]

What a top tier review man👏 I will always apriciate how passionate and emotional you always sound, when talking about an amazing game...It just adds so much to the video and i find myself coming back again and again - because how it separates you from other similar channels Frank! Divinity OS2 was the game that made me fall in love with RPGs, even tho i wasn't really a fan of turn-based combat before (now i love it). But Baldur's Gate 3 is something that you see once in a lifetime (as crazy as it sound hehe) Larian are not only bringing that " Old BioWare feel" to RPGs, but are going above and beyond becoming their spiritual successor - and i just couldn't be happier for Swen and his insanely talented team...You can really feel that they CARE!

[@FranklyGaming]

Thank you so much! And ya this game really is something special

[@tribbybueno]

at work right now literally shaking with excitement and listening to this as a placeholder lol. thank you man, new sub here. looking forward to that deep dive analysis. and as a fellow, albeit hilariously amateur coder, i appreciate YOUR appreciation for how truly remarkable this game is from a back-end perspective. bless up and enjoy your journey friend

[@FranklyGaming]

You are going to love the game! And thanks so much for the kind words and support

[@TheMarcHicks]

Same. Only 5 more hours left!!!

[@GGrev]

Been an old BioWare fan and played Baldur's Gate 1&2, Icewind Dale, Planescape Torment, and last but best, Neverwinter Nights, this is fantastic for me.

[@DLT718]

Planescape: Torment...my favorite RPG ever!

[@itsjalenn9810]

I wanna cry 😭 I’m soooo ready for this thing to download!

[@FranklyGaming]

You guys are going to love it!

[@kasplat5874]

You did an awesome job of explaining how everything works. I'm glad this is going to be great for the people that have the time and patience to enjoy this kind of experience. I'll probably buy it just to see how it feels, but I know I don't think I'll make it through more than ten hours of listening to stories unless the co-op works really well.

[@soulvibes08]

Pppppp

[@rapiakbar13]

One of the best thing about Baldur's gate 3 is, its actually an RPG.

[@willisverynice]

“I know most people say that good video game music should be unrecognizable and just fit into the background.” I have never heard anyone say that ever and if I did I would unfriend and block them. Seriously man idk who you heard say this, and how it’s such a common opinion in your circle that you think “most people” think that.

[@RafaelGringo]

Nice review. I just hope Larian did a better job with BG3 difficulty levels than they did with DOS2. I'm saying this as a turn based games veteran player. I quit DOS2 several times because I always fall from "annoyingly difficult and unfair" to "too easy and boring" just by turning down a single level. I know how to play the game, I just don't wanna spend 45 minutes in every fight. I wish there was a middle ground. Owlcat Games did a fantastic job in this department with Pathfinder: WotR, where you can tweak and customize many aspects of the game.

[@CasualPooper]

I just order the xbox physical copy. Cant wait to play

[@TukikoTroy]

I have a deadline to meet to get the next story episode out... yeah, that's gonna have to wait. I love the turn-based combat, it's like playing chess but where your pieces fight and cast spells.

[@tacogaming4300]

Funny how gameplay and character interactions can be so different because everybody in my party hates me because im too snarky for them, none of them want to romance me lol

[@timk6181]

It's just so dense.... Mind bogglingly so. I spent ages in the goblin camp doing the following...rescuing a bard, getting kinky with a pain worshiper, tamed some spiders, psychically manipulated a hobgoblin practicing necromancy, got thrown in jail and fought my way out with the help of a shapeshifter, bribed an ogre to go to a weird temple where I solved a puzzle which opened a door...which lead to a ladder.... Which was so long in had a cutscene and now I'm in a massive underground area reminiscent of the one in Elden Ring. I just can't.... Wow.

[@SalamanderLights]

The cutscene bug joke is so good yet so subtle.

[@s.newcomer8855]

just bought this game yesterday and im loving it..also..no microtransactions and the came is complete!!!just wow!

[@skymcgrew9857]

My guy , 4 A.M. to get the done , you have my admiration just with that !! On top of that your work is Great ! Thank you for the motivation today

[@FranklyGaming]

Anytime and thanks for supporting my work!

[@shayneoneill1506]

There have been a few bugs , but none have been show stoppers. Just a few mesh glitches, an occasional weird pause during enemy moves in fights and a couple of minor "This should work but it doesnt" things. Re turn based, I think pillars of eternity is what made me a fan of it, but I was already kind of fond of it since the original XCom

[@gstaff1234]

Liked your review as this is on my wish list for the holidays. Great overview without spoilers (yet)

[@FranklyGaming]

Thank you!

[@dustydesertdisciple6290]

If you want to certain outcomes be a old God warlock and pick persuasion as well as actor. If you have at least 3 inspiration i swear you will get what you want.

[@KiD1515]

Keep up the quality content, it shows that you put time and effort into your videos, pleasure to watch

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate that thanks for watching!

[@Kushrada]

One of the funniest moments for me was redoing the ruin by the shore. I've done it a bunch of different ways in early access but decided to try a new method out of curiosity. Shot the dangling stone work to collapse the ceiling of the temple then fell in it. Enemy got a surround round on my team and lit us up with fire arrow aoe, when retaliating I noticed the explosive barrel in the middle of the group, quickly set it off with a fire spell and killed all but their archer. She ran down the hall, opened a door and yelled at the guard stations by the main entrance who spent his turn dashing towards the door, stopping just before the entrance. Counter sniped the archer and then a thought came to me as I noticed the lever for the door she just used. What if I hit it? Had my charter fire a cross bow bolt at it and sure enough the door closed on the guard. He spent his turn opening it but not rushing in, my team was hidden. I spent my turn shooting it to close the door again. I played 4 rounds of ding dong ditch messing with the guy while my team starting to pile bodies atop each other in the center of the hallway like some sort of demonic sacrifice pyre. Finally let the poor guy in only for my stealth team to opportunity attack him to death as he finally entered. The variation of tactics for the same fight is incredible. I've done this fight 4-5 different ways but that was the most fun yet.

[@roykong7024]

I was badly injured with my friends, but we all gathered up at the loose flooring. Apparently that was enough for it to drop, we all fell and got even more damaged, had to fight in the fortified position for our lives. Was really intense and spontaneous

[@carolepivarnik9316]

Great review! I just love this game, been playing for a couple of months and going so slow to enjoy the journey. But also...can't wait to do other playthroughs with different types of characters. Also I love the turn based combat and being able to think my way through situations without feeling uncomfortable amounts of stress.

[@RicHSAD2]

My only complaint with the game is that I wish they had voiced acted the main character as well. I can understand why they didn't given the significant amount of extra work this would have required, but it really would have taken the game to the next level. It just feels "off" in-game to have your characters basically just awkwardly emote his way through conversion while all the NPCs have great voice acting and what often looks to be motion captured animations. In Mass Effect, for example, Shepard's delivery was often the best part of the game, despite the often poor animations. Maybe something for BG4 and/or an Enhanced Edition down the line. :)

[@PhamSyTri]

That's for the immersive bro. Fully voice protagonist will ruin it.

[@zwenkwiel816]

​​@@PhamSyTrithey kind of half assed it with the voices though (like the few generic lines your character does say) You basically get the choice between posh British and slightly less posh British XD Nothing really suitable for a rough half orc barbarian or something...

[@wrakuss3770]

dude your voice is so calming, im watching it just to listen to you after hard day of work lol

[@FranklyGaming]

Haha appreciate it 😂

[@mstrzg]

I don't think the romance dialogue options are working as intended because they work even with neutral and low affinity. I also think it's something not working right with affinity because companions are sharing their backstories regardless if they like me or not. However this is the only real problem i have with the game. Otherwise it's such an amazing game.

[@OMelanor]

I haven't played the game yet, but don't you think this might be related to a high charisma character? or you think it is a bug indeed?

[@thirdcoastfirebird]

I just have one bit of advice: Cast Fireball. Let the fight begin.

[@z1mt0n1x2]

I've seen my characters hug and make funny noises, but that could be anything, even a backrub. I've never seen solid evidence that they actually have sex, and idk if i count a backrub as having sex.

[@skippyzk]

20:04 Wow that fascinate silence combo is an awesome story

[@natebardwell]

If you think you can interact with it, or do something cheeky...you probably can. It's remarkable how much they considered and adopted. I prestaged a bunch of explosives and had my cat start meowing. A bunch of enemies came to investigate, had just enough time to realize those were explosives, and I blew it up as they started looking around susiciously.

[@joshnizzle]

BG3 is my fav game of all time. 860 hours played and it is a stunning experience and achievement.

[@aelaan12]

It is an amazing game, my dude, this game is complete. Larian has to be commended on this game. Luckily, we had an extra day off on Monday here in Canada. Today, I hovered my finger over the on/off button, but I couldn't do it. Too much work to do. Thanks for the review.

[@AyyDal]

Love how you didnt scroll too far down on the character customization screen🤣🤣🤣

[@FranklyGaming]

Not tryna get my KZbin banned 😂

[@Supermunch2000]

After watching comment: Here I was, gushing about how your content is so great and Larian noticed that too! Great review and I enjoyed your QOL comments - glad to know I won't have to slog through forced inventory micromanaging. BTW, you weirdly made a case for moving me away from my standard "goody-goody extreme LG dwarf cleric" build to a horny human skald/battle bard - it's been a while since I've played as a bard so here goes nothing! Time to sexy-time everything that moves and, optionally, has a pulse!

[@FranklyGaming]

I’m playing as a bard and it’s awesome I honestly think it might be the most fun class of them all

[@jacobhudson5470]

​@@FranklyGamingoh man, then you haven't tried druid circle of the moon yet! Boy oh boy! Best class in my opinion!

[@scxberserker9009]

I been on edge on purchasing this game, however your review confirmed my interest and I bought the game. Thanks!

[@FranklyGaming]

Thank you for watching! You’ll love it

[@j0nnyism]

Most people who say they don’t like turn based games have for the most part either barely played them or not at all. They’re a lot of fun if ur patient enough

[@austinfloyd4766]

Wish they made a game that was nothing but side quests, endless and forever changing. No storyline just tons of lore and sidequests

[@deadgum11]

Glad you mentioned the music, the music in DoS2 was amazing aswell

[@OnigoroshiZero]

I multiclassed Shadowheart into Paladin, at some point she (I, sorry about that girl) made a decision that broke her Oath, and damn the whole thing with the Oathbreaker Knight was so fcking cool!!

[@River_of_Revenge]

Your piece on save scumming makes sense until you realize not everyone wants what you want. Some people only want one play through, and they want to see every option on the way through. If you don’t want to save scum then don’t, but don’t fuck it up for people who don’t necessarily want to play the way you do. Usually there is a save penalty on the harder difficulties, I haven’t checked out tactician though

[@snowmanthe-jimmy2731]

You're missing the point, failing rolls can lead to interesting outcomes that you will always miss by savescumming. You're reducing the originality of your own playthrough by doing it because now you have the same story than most people at the water-cooler, instead of your own personal adventure.

[@Wolfsheim23]

The only thing to make this the ultimate RPG for decades to come, is to make a NWN style game maker tool. That game is one of the best of all time because of all the games people made for years afterward using the tools it offered. Hopefully Larian knows about NWN and are going in that ultimate direction for an expansion.

[@Vic-Valentine]

got lowkey scared that you made a character that looks almost exactly like me 4:44

[@DocRealTalk]

Nice review bro. Really enjoyed your perspective and the way you speak is actually quite soothing lol I'm 30 something hours into the now, still in the druid grove area. I actually wanted to do exactly what you did with that guy's dead wife, unfortunately I didn't have a "talk to dead" spell....it's actually great they thought of someone doing that and added the bonus.

[@calhowell6798]

Love your channel!! Very well deserved! Keep up the hard work man

[@FranklyGaming]

Thank you!

[@TopRamen78900]

I'm unsure I'll play BG3 as a big fan of the old BG games because the title itself carries expectations that I think will be unmet. I don't think "it's kind of the best version of most of these" is quite right, not because I think BG3 is a "bad game" as I don't think I'm currently able to have that opinion in good faith because I haven't played BG3, but I think it's more "different strokes for different folks". My hunch is that the older games are less about nailing the D&D system (2E back then) and balance of the game and are more in favor of variety and immersion compared to BG3, but I don't know for sure, just speculation.

[@Iautocorrect]

27:07 holy! That is actually insane how that changed things.

[@AaaSWE]

About dice rolling. It has a flaw, which is autosave/autoload.

[@BallerDan53]

My mother was very concerned for me when she found out the game I was playing had a sex scene with a grizzly bear. I explained that it isn't actually a bear you have sex with, but it's actually a shapeshifting druid who is currently in bear form. That made her feel better about it, I think.

[@bravefastrabbit770]

"Game runs great! on my machine that has a 4090 & 13900k" Genuinely kek'd 🤣 What else would you expect

[@FranklyGaming]

😂😂

[@MooMooCow95]

I never in a thousand years thought I'd be into these high fantasy games. The likes of Skyrim, Elden Ring, etc. just never really attracted me. But... I'm really loving that I can play this game how I want to play versus being stuck on a track. I love that I can be a nice person who saves the world through friendship and only resorts to violence as a absolutely last measure, and the game rewards me accordingly. This would basically be "hardmode" or a gimmick in another game. It's been so long since I had a game that could "take me away" in the way this game does. I truly feel like it's engaging me cognitively, emotionally, and sometimes physically because some fights are so stressful that I'm sweating LOL. But man. I forgot what it was like to play a truly high quality game where I didn't have to gaslight myself into enjoying it.

[@twshady]

Damnnn what a solid review! Definitely getting it now!

[@FranklyGaming]

thanks for watching!

[@CBrown]

I really hope that Bethesda (for TESVI) and BioWare (for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf) take notes here and build games that are as deep and fulfilling as Baldurs Gate 3. The reviewer hit the nail on the head: I've been waiting for a game like this since Dragon Age: Origins (although Skyrim was very good too) and I want more like it. It makes me remember why RPGs are my favorite genre.

[@thealexanderbond]

Haven't you played their earlier game Divinity Original Sin 2? It's exactly the same as BG3 with the same mechanic and engine.

[@andalongjacket]

Hardest of disagrees about the devs stopping save scumming. If it ruins the experience for you, then don't do it. Not everyone plays the same way you do or has time to do multiple playthroughs to see all the different outcomes.

[@outdatedTV]

Great impressions, thanks. Just one thing: I can save any milisecond during combat, so no full combat repetition needed. Cheers!

[@robertstrickland2184]

I disagree wholely on the save scumming bit....Larion and all game devs are aware of this and I believe that it should be up to the player as to whether or not they do it. I heard your argument about it....and trusting the dice....and although I tend to agree with that ....I think player agency is paramount. If they want to save before a dice roll...then they are well within their right to do so. Every playthrough is different, so they may start out save scumming at first...but then play again and choose not to do it at all.

[@jaydeebow6431]

We can see you put in the time and effort on this review,and can tell you really enjoyed the game,i know i will be buying it later,i pre ordered Starfield so will get this one a bit later,such a good time to be a gamer with Lord's of the Fallen and AC6,so good times for sure,starting a new Golden Age of rpg's after Elden Ring last year now with BG3 ,incredible last couple years.

[@ljah1]

Thank you for a review! One question though - how you managed to move the body, is it same as dragging boxes and crates? Did not occure to me that this could be applied to bodies.

[@FranklyGaming]

You can push them! So just have to angle and push lol

[@hellasketch6523]

I'm running an rx 5700, which is an older budget card now, but I'm running on ultra and everything runs like butter. I'm amazing

[@D71219ONE]

30:13 That was perfect timing for the double take. 😅

[@FranklyGaming]

Whoops hahah 😂

[@D71219ONE]

@@FranklyGaming It didn’t detract from the excellent review. I’m in IT, but do some podcast editing on the side. I know when editing after a long day in the office, I’ve had to redo a few podcasts. 😂 Great review though! Subbed.

[@FranklyGaming]

@@D71219ONE ya it was rough with all the hours was getting tired 😂, and thanks for the support!

[@JoshJr98]

I never played dnd and I’m a new player in this world and love it. I played rpg games so I get the idea of it and it was easy to learn and get sucked into

[@ben2972]

this looks great, love your video. any studio that artificially stops save scumming will be one whose games i won’t play. disco elysium is the best game i’ve ever played. i laughed, i cried, i was entranced. and i save scummed the hell out of it. i played d&d my entire childhood and all through my 20’s. dice RUIN the game. my friends and i stopped playing with dice at one point, and had years thereafter of just hanging with each other, telling interactive stories, going through emotional and dramatic arcs, and having an incredible time. we want our *choices* to have an effect. we do not want dice to tell us our fate.

[@FranklyGaming]

Really appreciate that thanks for watching! And ya my next video will be on save scumming I have some controversial thoughts for sure but will try to be as fair as possible