The following is mostly about the Xbox Series X port. If you’re more interested in the game itself, you can read our review of the PC version.
So I waited and got the Xbox version of Baldur’s Gate 3. I’ve been immersed in the game since its release a few weeks ago, have recorded nearly forty hours, and am nearing the end of the first act with my company. I don’t regret choosing Xbox Series X as Game of the Year over PC, I can tell you that from the start. But I will add only a pinch of impressions and a few details.
Similar to: on Game console The game offers two graphics modes: quality, in which it aims for 30 frames per second and upscales the resolution from 1440p to 4K, and performance, which offers 60 frames per second and upscales from 1080p to 4K. I played most of the game in Performance mode, which doesn’t look too offensive on the surface, although you’ll notice the difference when directly compared to Quality mode. But not as much as, for example, with Alan Wak 2. In the xbox version of Baldur’s Gate, I did not notice any noticeable drops in frame rate, the game runs beautifully smoothly.
Unfortunately, this does not mean that the port has avoided all errors. I can think of two – one slightly annoying and one very annoying – that have not disappeared from the game even several weeks after release. The incoherent animation in some dialogues could be ignored. First of all, this happens in the camp during conversations with the party. What’s worse is that the game crashes every few hours. Most often, the game turns off during battles, which is especially annoying given their length and complexity. The patch was supposed to fix glitches on PC, fixes on Xbox are apparently delayed, as is the release date.
A complete redesign of the gamepad offers two modes of movement.
I’ll close the technical window by mentioning the downloads, which, as in the case of the PS5 version, are quite long by today’s standards. Not as long as on the Sony console (just over 30 seconds), but values can be closer to twenty seconds. Luckily, the game itself keeps downloads to a minimum, and thanks to the Xbox’s Quick Resume feature, they can be avoided even when you start your next gaming session.
The gamepad controls pleasantly surprised me. This is nothing new for CRPGs, Larian, or even Baldur’s Gate 3. However, I think it’s worth mentioning that, aside from particularly tricky areas like the inventory, the controls are smooth. A complete redesign of the gamepad offers two modes of movement. By default, direct control of the character on the analog stick is set; by pressing the left analogue, you can smoothly switch to a more precise mode, similar to mouse control. I can’t say that I like any of the options better; I alternate them as needed. Searching interiors and collecting items is facilitated by the possibility of a unique radarwho will offer a place changing clothes in a clear menu environment. Switching characters, choosing actions, and more is as intuitive as movement.
The fact that I was talking to a cow in Baldur’s Gate 3 yesterday is further proof that anything is possible in this game. There is no need to repeat words of praise from a number of reviews. including ours. No complaints. You can also read everywhere that sometimes the camera or pathfinding gets angry. The truth is that I was quite scared by the developers’ decision to make the game completely according to the rules of Dungeons & Dragons. And the only thing that causes me difficulty is the need to choose each time which of dozens of tasks and stories to tackle.
The authenticity to tabletop role-playing games was reflected positively not only in the dialogue and narrative, but also in the combat, which I was especially excited about. The draw of the fight was a risk, and in my eyes it paid off. The encounters are long, but not tedious. Additionally, they provide options that you would be hard-pressed to find in earlier works or other CRPGs. Finding the best builds and combinations is another dimension of Baldur’s Gate that goes beyond what has already been said.
Despite its technical imperfections, Baldur’s Gate 3 remains one of this year’s brightest gaming gems, even on Xbox. On PC and PS5, the game is receiving due attention from developers Larian, and we can expect the necessary fixes to arrive on Xbox as well. The only key problem is the crashes described, nothing else will ruin your gameplay.
Source :Indian TV
