Metacritic, the premier online service known for amassing‌ professional reviews for media games and films, recently added Baldur’s Gate 3 to the ranks‍ of its exclusive “Elite Hall of Fame” after​ the ⁢game received overwhelmingly positive reviews from ⁢critics.

Developed ‍by Larian Studios and released by Wizards of the⁣ Coast on October ⁢6th, 2020, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game set in​ the popular Dungeons‌ & Dragons universe. Its features include​ real-time turn-based combat, hundreds of characters to interact and align ⁣with, and an expansive world ⁤to explore. Its critics lauded the game for its deep and engaging story, engaging gameplay mechanics, and overall ⁣level ​of polish.

The game earned a 91 out of⁤ 100 overall ⁢score from Metacritic,⁣ signifying universal acclaim. This‍ makes it one of only fifteen games out of the thousands reviewed by the service to receive the​ designation ⁢of “Elite Hall⁢ of Fame”⁤ status. The score also places Baldur’s ⁣Gate 3​ in the same ranks as ​highly praised and seminal titles such as Grand Theft⁢ Auto V and The ​Legend of Zelda: Ocarina⁣ of⁢ Time.

In addition, other accolades that Baldur’s Gate 3 has received include Game of‍ The Year (GOTY) awards from⁢ major gaming publications such as The Guardian, Wired, and PC Gamer. It ‍has also been nominated for numerous GOY awards‌ from‌ The Game Awards, Entertainment Software Association, IGN, ‍and many ⁢more.

All in all, with near-unanimous ​praise from critics, elite Hall of Fame status, and multiple GOTY awards and nominations, Baldur’s Gate 3 is without a doubt one of the most successful entries in the Dungeons & Dragons franchise. Its remarkable⁤ success indicates that the series is⁢ about to embark on ‍a lengthy ⁤and fruitful ⁢journey in the world of gaming.