The learning curve of a game can color a gamer’s experience. Even Elden Ring eases players into the adventure with the Cave of Knowledge, which teaches them the basics of parrying, weapon skills, and stealth. After clearing the cave, players have to find their own paths and learn the hard way which enemies to avoid until they level up. Yet, Steam’s latest hot item, Baldur’s Gate 3, just tosses gamers into the deep end and hopes they know how to swim. However, that’s one of the title’s best features.
