Baldur’s Gate 3 entered history, receiving 97% from PC Gamer, becoming one of the highest-rated games in the publication’s 30-year history. No PC game has received such a high score from the publication in the last 16 years. The significance of this rating can be considered in the context of PC Gamer’s past: previously, the American and British teams of the magazine worked with different editorial groups and ratings.
PC Gamer authors decided to share interesting statistics – Baldur’s Gate 3 became the first game since 2007 that the magazine gave such a high rating. In total, the American division of PC Gamer has given a rating of 97 or higher to only five games.
Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri, 1999 [98]
Half-Life 2, 2004 [98]
Crysis, 2007 [98]
Sid Meier’s Civilization II, 1996 [97]
Half-Life, 1998 [97]
The British division of PC Gamer was much more modest in the past, limiting themselves to ratings of 96 out of 100.
Sid Meier’s Civilization II, 1996 [96]
Quake II, 1997 [96]
Half-Life, 1998 [96]
Half-Life 2, 2004 [96]
The rarity of high ratings in PC Gamer is deliberate: the rating guidelines in the publication are designed in such a way that ratings of 90+ seem significant. The highest scores are given to games that go beyond expectations, provide a compelling recommendation, or are considered truly outstanding. PC Gamer never gives ratings of 99 or 100, understanding that no game can be perfect.
Baldur’s Gate 3 earned praise from the PC Gamer team for incorporating elements from previous highly-rated games in the genre. It combines the best aspects of Ultima, Baldur’s Gate, Planescape: Torment, Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura, Divinity: Original Sin, as well as new features and modern design. The time spent with the game in early access allowed it to achieve depth and breadth surpassing its predecessors in the CRPG genre.
The PC Gamer team was delighted with Baldur’s Gate 3: members shared amusing anecdotes about completing quests, discussed the best companions, and talked about memorable battles. Even those who initially had difficulties with the mechanics were thrilled with it, further solidifying its status as an outstanding game.
Overall, Baldur’s Gate 3’s high rating reflects its exceptional gameplay, innovative features, and ability to resonate with both veterans and newcomers to the CRPG genre.
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