Baldur's Gate

Baldur’s Gate makes a fantasy adventure feel like the story of a party you have shaped yourself. Set in Dungeons & Dragons’ Forgotten Realms, its games combine character building, companions and consequential decisions, with combat ranging from pausable real-time battles to turn-based encounters.

Published collection: 5 games

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Baldur’s Gate makes a fantasy adventure feel like the story of a party you have shaped yourself. Set in Dungeons & Dragons’ Forgotten Realms, its games combine character building, companions and consequential decisions, with combat ranging from pausable real-time battles to turn-based encounters. Representative games: Baldur’s Gate (1998): Recruit a party to explore the Sword Coast and pause real-time battles to coordinate its actions. Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn (2000): Develop deeper relationships with companions, including romances, during a party-based adventure. Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023): Combine turn-based D&D combat with choices that shape the journey and relationships within your party. Suitable for: For players who enjoy building complementary characters, spending time in dialogue and considering the consequences of a decision; battles reward attention to how the party’s abilities work together.

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