Baldur’s Gate 3 released its full version on August 3, 2023. And within days of its full release, the game has enticed the fans. With no limits being placed on the intimacy of player characters, this role-playing game is becoming a Game of the Year contender in the hearts of the fans.

However, this Larian Studios title is also receiving some criticism for being a turn-based game. The trend of making turn-based games has dwindled over time, with the like of Final Fantasy also switching over to RPG elements. But the reception Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting might change the perspective of the game studios.

Baldur’s Gate 3 shows phenomenal success in mere days of release

Since its full release on August 3, the Larian Studios title has become a fan-favorite. Recently YouTuber Mightykeef shared his honest opinion on the success of the Larian Studios title. He said, “Never want to hear ‘Turn base games won’t sell’ or ‘Turn-based games are outdated’ ever again. Baldur’s Gate 3 [is] doing numbers.” With this, he shared that the game reached a whopping number of above 800k concurrent players.

However, critics have come forward to point the title can be successful for a variety of reasons. They are pointing out that the title has been in early access since 2020, meaning it already has a loyal fan base. Furthermore, they are calling the level of freedom being offered in this game the reason for its success.

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Whatever may be the reason for its success, the game at its core is a turn-based title. Fans have pointed out that the gameplay of Baldur’s Gate 3 is not just about hitting the attack button. The player has to survey the area and look out for helpful items, and possible future enemy attacks in the duration of their turn.

Fans demand more titles based on turn-based mechanics

Baldur’s Gate 3’s success has prompted many turn-based title fans to share their honest opinions on what they want. And they are chanting for only one thing, the game studios to make more turn-based titles.

Furthermore, players are now asking Final Fantasy XVI devs to return to their turn-based roots looking at the success of the Larian Studios title.

What are your thoughts on the success of Baldur’s Gate 3? Do you think being turn-based was the reason for its success? Let us know in the comments section below.

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