"It Ruined Quests For Me" – Baldur’s Gate 3 Has A Lot To Teach Other RPGs

Baldur’s Gate 3 may be a long experience, but developer Larian Studios found some smart ways to make it engaging across the full course of its runtime. It’s possible to play through the game in an efficient manner, skipping sidequests and random activities to focus on the main story experience, but focusing on speed doesn’t feel like the most rewarding way to take on its challenges. Although the ways in which Baldur’s Gate 3 maintains interest and variety may not always be immediately obvious while playing it, stepping back to think about its design reveals just how smart it really is.