I always said BG3 is like a Michael Bay movie. I know, I know this seems like another critique but not all MB stuff is trash. Bay makes wonderful popcorn summer fare. His movies didn’t make billions for nothing. He does a bit too much camera rotations but his action sequences are usually well done.
BG3 visuals are outstanding. It’s flashy and even though I personally don’t like all the explosions, but when they do go off, it’s fun to watch.
The character art is great and generally avoids the uncanny valley feel. I think it’s because instead of going full blown realism, the character style and colors lean more cartoonish or animation style. I think it was a brilliant decision because all the character models look great (except humans, they need work) without making the audience feel uneasy. And I think it will stand the test of time better.
And the video game adaptation of ranger is well done. I don’t know the changes in favored enemy and natural explorer will work in tabletop but it works well in BG3. Way better than PHB.
The villains are done well. Stories ultimately rise and fall depending upon the villains and so far they’ve been decent. Ethel is awesome. Minthara is good. The mind flayers and the devil appear to be diabolical.
I also like the banter between companions. I wish there was more of it.
There’s more but that’s just what I think off the top of my head.
