OP only exists at this point to be as contrarian as possible, but at least they've dropped that whole innocent "I'm just sayin' guys..." subtlety when they were trying to instill doubt in others in their first few posts.

Solasta isn't bad by any means, but it's relatively devoid of anything but minor story elements and combat. Outside of 5e rules and the standard fantasy tropes, it's not meant to be a comprehensive, deep experience.
But of course, OP is fully aware of that. They've just been chomping at the bit for something even remotely similar to BG3 to stroll along to plant their flag in support of it.

Looking forward to seeing you regurgitate this "hot take" all over again once Realms Beyond: Ashes of the Fallen releases so that you can really stick it to Larian again. wink


I don't want to fall to bits 'cos of excess existential thought.