Originally Posted by Count Turnipsome
I expect Solasta 2 (if that ever comes out) to blow everything out of the water. They already have something magical in terms of D&D gameplay. Now they need to get the visuals and storytelling on par.
In terms of pure D&D gameplay its not even close to what little BG3 does. Its (BG3) the D&D game you play when you have no idea about D&D. When you have been gaming for over 30 years like myself, this annoying because Larian offers VERY LITTLE options for US, experienced gamers (particularly regarding these last minute changes to the game, illustrates this point. Zero options to choose).
This is one gigantic back-handed compliment. The way your "recommendation" comes across is "Solasta's D&D mechanics are great, but their storytelling is not." For myself, if I want a game that's all about combat mechanics, I'll play Gloomhaven. If BG3 beats Solasta in terms of story, then BG3 beats Solasta.