Baldur’s Gate 3: Negative Steam Reviews Criticizing Romance Options

The reviews for Baldur’s Gate 3 continue to mention the mature content in the game, particularly in the Steam reviews. The opinion on whether the romantic elements are positive or negative varies among players, highlighting the fact that it is impossible to please everyone.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is renowned for its unconventional love scenes, earning it a memetic status. In this game, romancing a vampire elf is considered one of the more ordinary options, while encountering Mind Flayers, devils, and even a Druid transformed into a bear is on the extreme end of the spectrum.

A conversation on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit has addressed two critical reviews of the game. One review criticized the game for its excessive adult content, while the other expressed disappointment over the inability to seduce the Elder Brain.

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“One user expressed their frustration with constantly having to deal with unwanted advances from everyone at the party, specifically singling out Halsin as the worst offender. Another user acknowledged that it is impossible to please everyone.”

“Another user expressed their dislike for the way dialogue with companions feels like tiptoeing around landmines. They stated that they are not interested in those options and that simply being kind and talking to people always leads to the same outcome. They added that there are more pressing matters to focus on.”

It could be argued that the abundance of romance options in Baldur’s Gate 3 played a significant role in the game’s success. It was a daring move for Larian to push boundaries, especially considering the family-friendly D&D 5E license, but this decision was well-received by fans.

If you are solely interested in the thrilling journey of Baldur’s Gate 3, the romantic entanglements of your companions may become tiresome. Whether this aspect is significant enough to warrant a negative review is subjective, as it depends on how much it affects your enjoyment of the game, or how frustrated you are by the inability to engage in a romantic relationship with a malevolent giant brain creature.