Why Baldur's Gate 3's storytelling falls short of its reputation
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Francesco Cacciatore
Summary
An opinion piece arguing that Baldur's Gate 3's writing and storytelling are overrated compared to its gameplay. The author, an old-school RPG fan, contends that the game's excessive choices and branching paths undermine narrative coherence and character development, making the story less impactful than acclaimed classics like Planescape: Torment or the original Baldur's Gate games. The article critiques the notion that BG3's writing outshines its gameplay, instead suggesting the gameplay is the stronger element.
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bskyWhy Baldur's Gate 3's storytelling falls short of its reputationpolygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI actually enjoy BG3's gameplay, but I'm not that impressed with the story and writing in Larian Studios' RPG.
Some context for the angry mob that's about to draw the torches and pitchforks in the comment section: I am an old-school gamer.
The excess of choices and alternate paths undermine the storytelling
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