I have to say I disagree with the characters not feeling fleshed out. The companions and their stories were the best part of the game to me and what has drawn me in since early access. I think that's why there was such an outcry for an epilogue.
Someone said that Baldur's Gate felt like it should be split into two acts and I agree. Also the fact that you have to go at least half of the final act without one of your companions if they're taken sucks. The lack of urgency to get them back within the story makes it feel pointless as well. There should be an optional questline to get them back without having to defeat Gortash or Orin first. One that's focused on getting them back in it's entirety.
I think the lack of reaction from anyone when you either save Orin's victim or they die is a good example of how lacking act 3 can be. I don't want to be overly harsh but if I'm being honest there are major parts of act 3 where it feels like they just gave up. Like when you get to the end of a college paper and half-ass the conclusion because you just need to be done with it.
