Baldur's Gate 3's 8 The Game Awards Nominations Proves Players Only Want One Thing
has been nominated for a whopping eight awards for 2023’s The Game Awards. With nominations in categories such as Best Narrative, Best RPG, and the coveted Game of the Year Award, it seems clear the impact that has had on the gaming world in 2023. But it is also a clearer indication of what players want and have been asking for in terms of gameplay and narrative for a long time.
Released in August 2023, is set over 120 after the events of and follows the group of adventurers after they are infected with mind flayer parasites. This is a vast oversimplification of an epic plot, and on average, it takes 100 hours to reach the end of. There are numerous reasons why appeals to so many, which has propelled it to the top of many game lists.
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What really makes stand out is its attention to detail, which is demonstrated throughout the game in areas such as character design and narrative. This is no doubt due to lengthy time in early access, which allowed developers Larian Studios to carefully study their player base. The result is a game with plenty of replay value, as each playthrough is impacted by the plethora of variables Larian has accounted for.
The categories has been nominated for are telling and go some way to explaining why it has been such a runaway success. Alongside well-deserved nominations for Best Music and Score and Best Multiplayer Game are Best Game Direction, Best Community Support, and Best Narrative. The developer's pride is clear in their posts to Larian Studios’ X account (formerly Twitter), as they list their numerous nominations while promising players more information about platform updates.
Examining closely, it is clear
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