Baldur’s Gate 3 is the biggest D&D video game the world has ever seen. It has brought countless new players to the genre, many of whom likely got absolutely hooked and have already done everything there is to do in the game — despite that likely requiring up to 200 hours of playtime. If you’re one of these heroes, maybe you could find some use in a list of masterpieces of old and new that capture the same magic as 2023’s biggest game.
Though it features a great mix of combat, enemies, and magic spells, what set Planescape Torment apart was its focus on story and character development. The developers took quite the gamble when they decided to make a game that was more focused on telling an engrossingly dark tale than it was on rolling dice to “use sword good” — but it sure did pay off. To this day, Planescape Torment remains one of the richest character studies in the history of video games.
What’s really cool about this one is that regardless of how old it is, a game that puts emphasis on writing is likely to stand the test of time forever. Either way, on the slim chance that you’re put off by the beautiful-but-definitely-old-timey graphics, then worry not. You can just get PT’s excellent Enhanced Edition for a very generous price.
This is the game that granted Larian the right to make Baldur’s Gate 3, so it should come as no surprise that it’s an absolute blast. If you immediately fell in love with BG3 and want more of that, then Divinity Original Sin 2 will probably scratch that itch better than any game on this list. I can’t talk about everything that this game does well, but I believe that what makes it most unforgettable is the nigh-endless replayability it provides via its incredibly intricate response to player
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