Baldur’s Gate 3 has surpassed The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to become the best-reviewed game of 2023, according to Metacritic’s aggregate critic scores. Baldur’s Gate 3 currently holds a critic score of 97/100, edging out Tears of the Kingdom by a single point.
It’s important to note that Metacritic scores can change over time as more reviews come in, and both games continue to receive critical assessments. While Zelda holds a 96/100 rating, Baldur’s Gate 3 has a smaller number of reviews, with only 21 currently listed on Metacritic.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s achievement is noteworthy, and it also boasts high user-reviewed scores. It has consistently ranked as one of the most-played games on Steam, surpassing popular titles like Dota 2 and PUBG: Battlegrounds in concurrent players.
The game’s sprawling scale and depth have garnered praise from players and critics alike, contributing to its positive reception in the gaming community. Baldur’s Gate 3 has been highly anticipated, and it appears to have lived up to the expectations of many players and reviewers.