This is not a criticism - I love how much attention this game has been getting. I’m just not understanding why BG3 has been blowing up so much. It seems like BG3 is getting more attention than all of Larian’s previous games combined (and maybe all of Obsidian’s recent crpgs as well). Traditionally crpgs have not lit the world on fire in this way. Is it just timing of the release? Is it a combo of Divinity fans and new D&D fans and Baldur’s Gate oldheads all being stoked about this release for their own reasons? Or something else?

Note:I have not played it yet myself, just curious what folks think?

  • KBTR1066@kbin.social
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    No, you’re getting down voted by people for saying “It’s hype” while at the same time tacitly acknowledging that you haven’t even played it.

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      I don’t see how me playing or not playing the game would disqualify me from recognizing the phenomenon surrounding this game as “hype.” It’s marketing hype, it’s fresh new game hype, it’s whatever you want to call it. The game is out, it’s popular, people are leaving glowing reviews about it everywhere. That’s hype.

      Just because I’m calling it “hype” doesn’t mean I’m bashing the game, I’m making an observation where I give OP a concise response.

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        Just because I’m calling it “hype” doesn’t mean I’m bashing the game,

        Motte and bailey