As far as atmosphere goes, this game feels significantly less silly than DOS 2. This game to me, has more in common with Dragon Age: Origins.
I would agree here. BG3 is a mix of D:OS2 and Dragon Age: Origins (ufff talk about two acclaimed RPG, which I unfortunately didn't find enjoyable). Tone wise, though. Nah. DA was grounded the the fault, talking it world building so seriously, as if they built an interesting world or something. BG3 is still ridiculous, more concerned about "fun" encounters then coherent world building or storytelling. Presentation is very DA-like, though.
Eh, denying that BG3 has D:OS2 DNA is like denying that Fallout3 has Oblivion DNA. They are not the same, obviously but if someone (like myself) fundamentally doest like Bethesda design, fallout3 won't change that, even though I loved Fallout1&2.
