There's a lot to love about Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 beyond just the story. It also sets a new standard for CRPGs. When it comes to this genre, players want to feel like their choices matter, their creative thinking is rewarded, and there's no right or wrong way to play the game. While the medium of video games has its limitations, this game proves that there are ways to satisfy players without oversimplifying content with generalized plot points or taking one-size-fits-all shortcuts to relationships. Undoubtedly, other CRPGs paved the way for Baldur's Gate 3, but Larian Studios didn't merely contribute another title that's more of the same; they directly address some of the longest-standing pet peeves associated with the genre.