The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. lucaskegler
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Assombrosamente perfeito. Jogo excepcionalmente instigante. Roteiro e enredo gigantes. Gráficos perfeitos, sons envolventes e competentes. Indescritivelmente fascinante. Na minha classificação de jgos da minha vida perde apenas para Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  2. Fisch_Pez
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game ! it has excellent story, excellent graphics, excellent mechanics, excellent gameplay, excellent controls, excellent difficulty options,excellent free DLC's, inmense world it is just huge! and it is just a Few Games to be Praised for such and fine job. I recommend it to be played 100%.
  3. kozzy420
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, runs well, looks gorgeous, improved combat, great writing and its a blast to play. Let's not forget amazing soundtrack, 8 hours in and I am in heaven. Thank you CD Projekt Red!
  4. Renfield
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The story is compelling. Combat can be challenging. It often requires the player to prepare for the particular type of monster and to patiently negotiate striking distances while controlling crowds of monsters. There is a lot of exploration in a very realistic looking world. Finally, the music is awesome.
  5. ComicBookGuy
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I had actually forgotten how much I enjoyed videogames until this was released. There is something in the Witcher 3 that so many other games are missing: EFFORT. You can see they actually tried to make the game a quality piece of gameplay, storytelling, and experience. Which they succeed in doing.

    Yes, they do suffer the console limitation for some asinine reason, and one can only    I had actually forgotten how much I enjoyed videogames until this was released. There is something in the Witcher 3 that so many other games are missing: EFFORT. You can see they actually tried to make the game a quality piece of gameplay, storytelling, and experience. Which they succeed in doing.

    Yes, they do suffer the console limitation for some asinine reason, and one can only wonder at what marvel we would have received if they didn't appeal to the limited graphics capability of 8 year old hardware. But mods on PC fix it somewhat.

    The quality of product here should become the baseline for larger studios, who somehow produce much worse products with far greater budgets.    … Expand
  6. Gamebro
    May 20, 2015
    10
    For the love of God, if you like any form of gaming, buy this game and play it! You won't regret it. To all the people that give the game a 0 to "bring down the user score" go eat a pizza and cry yourself to sleep.
  7. karoollo
    May 28, 2015
    10
    There is no better game in our universe! Witcher 3 deserves all the honors. I am very proud of the fact that this game was created by my countrymen's. CDP Red, you rule! Thank you very much.
  8. skeith
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    This is the Best RPG so far. I need to first mention the sidequests, this game has so many great sidequests that are so detailed and well written they are better than the main quests of some lesser games. The main story is very engaging, and the game provides you a huge number of interesting characters, I won't name them out for I do not want to spoil you. The game world is very beautifulThis is the Best RPG so far. I need to first mention the sidequests, this game has so many great sidequests that are so detailed and well written they are better than the main quests of some lesser games. The main story is very engaging, and the game provides you a huge number of interesting characters, I won't name them out for I do not want to spoil you. The game world is very beautiful and has many secrets, secret under water cave, secret mountain path. The soundtrack is just awesome and comfortable. Really, A must play for RPG fans.Variable combat style, whether you like to use magics, brute force, a guru of potions or agility. You can find different style for battle.… Expand
  9. Ananisapta
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    I would nominate Witcher 3 for Game of the Year based on two complete play-throughs. The only comparable game in this genre is Skyrim. If you are looking for an action/adventure game with great story (in the sword and sorcery genre), absorbing action, open world, and fully-immersive audio-visual quality, this is as good as it gets. Take serious note of the technical requirements, however.I would nominate Witcher 3 for Game of the Year based on two complete play-throughs. The only comparable game in this genre is Skyrim. If you are looking for an action/adventure game with great story (in the sword and sorcery genre), absorbing action, open world, and fully-immersive audio-visual quality, this is as good as it gets. Take serious note of the technical requirements, however. I would not suggest trying this game without the recommended technical resources; it continues the Witcher tradition of assassinating inferior equipment.… Expand
  10. Not_Casual
    Aug 6, 2015
    10
    On release I gave this game a 4 for horrid controls and optimization among other things. Recently there was an update that has appeased me greatly. The game now runs with an extreme smoothness on my pc. This new fluidity has improved gameplay for me immensely and has caused a turnaround in my opinion. Better late than never I suppose.
  11. ajje
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This is the game I didn't know I'd been waiting for ever since RPG went digital.

    Been playing RPGs for a very long time, since elementary school some 30 years back, and CRPGs since Bard's Tale I. I've had the fortune to experience almost the entire progression from initial text adventures, through 2D and the jump to 3D. What CDPR has managed here is total immersion, by exploiting the    This is the game I didn't know I'd been waiting for ever since RPG went digital.

    Been playing RPGs for a very long time, since elementary school some 30 years back, and CRPGs since Bard's Tale I. I've had the fortune to experience almost the entire progression from initial text adventures, through 2D and the jump to 3D. What CDPR has managed here is total immersion, by exploiting the medium chosen for maximum effect.

    What made traditional RPG and text adventures fun was that there was always a personal connection that made you feel like an integral part of a world, not just an avatar trodding through one. There were never any busy-work and the game sessions always sought to keep *you* entertained. Witcher 3 is without doubt the best embodiment in digital form of what initially drove me to like RPGs, in that it managed to take me away to a distant land for moments of time (longer than I'd dare to admit) briefly becoming one with the world.

    Sure it's an absolutely stunning looking game, a technical feat that ran flawlessly on my modest system (i7 4470 + GTX 780) at 1920x1200, but what really set it apart and made it so memorable for me was the masterful game design. The chaps behind the title must have iterated the formula over and over, for months on end, always asking themselves what the essence is that RPG gamers crave, what is fun and what isn't. The ingredients to make something wonderful have all been carefully prepared, that is clear from the first minutes of game play. Fantastic story, meaningful interactions and lots of surprises, including twists that seasoned gamers might not expect (like believing the game is about to end, and then discover you've not even scratched the surface). But *how* these ingredients are woven together, and the unfolding of the adventure paced, is what I believe makes this title something extraordinary, something for the developers to be proud of, and me thankful for having experienced.

    I never thought I'd see a title like this, but now that I have, I'm afraid I'll be disappointed by pretty much anything else released the coming years, aside from the promised expansions that is.

    Some advice; if you're an RPG fan, don't buy this game until you have quite a few vacation days lined up. It's like a great book that keeps tugging at your attention whenever you let your mind drift or relax, even when you're not gaming. Resistance is futile, so let yourself succumb.    … Expand
  12. Relian
    May 24, 2015
    10
    Loving the game so far. Good story, great graphics, lots of things to do. Best open world game I've played. I have had no problems running this on my PC, which is surprising given the quality of the graphics. The graphics occasionally stutter a little bit when turning when there are a lot of polygons loaded up, but that's unavoidable with the amount of polygons loaded up and doesn't botherLoving the game so far. Good story, great graphics, lots of things to do. Best open world game I've played. I have had no problems running this on my PC, which is surprising given the quality of the graphics. The graphics occasionally stutter a little bit when turning when there are a lot of polygons loaded up, but that's unavoidable with the amount of polygons loaded up and doesn't bother me. Seems very well optimized for the PC at least.… Expand
  13. lioblanco
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    Best Game EVER!.. GOTC (game of the century)!! What are you doing? PLAY THE **** GAME
  14. cerberusd
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    I just finished the game after 70 hours, and I have to say my opinion of this game now is drastically different from that of the first 20 hours.

    I think this game has many flaws, such as mechanics, skills and abilities design, enemy and encounter designs and level design so on. Games like Skyrim and Bloodborne have much more entertaining core gameplay. But the Witcher 3 redefines the    I just finished the game after 70 hours, and I have to say my opinion of this game now is drastically different from that of the first 20 hours.

    I think this game has many flaws, such as mechanics, skills and abilities design, enemy and encounter designs and level design so on. Games like Skyrim and Bloodborne have much more entertaining core gameplay.

    But the Witcher 3 redefines the scope and depth of what a game's narrative can hold. Although the narrative isn't terribly interesting in the beginning, it soon expands into a vast variety of different stories that are woven together into a coherent and vigorous narrative spanning many hours. This is something we haven't seen in RPG storytelling before. I suspect this was where the bulk of the game's efforts went into, and it's the part that remains with you after the credits roll.

    If RPG's before the witcher were analogous to teenage fiction with A to B straightforward storytelling, the Witcher 3 feels like a complex novel you have to struggle through, but the very act of navigating such a complex narrative is an entertaining and rewarding exercise in itself.

    I think the scoring of this game as a 9.3 vs a 9.5 comes down to what weighting you give to the "game" portion vs the "role-playing" portion. With my criteria prior to playing this game, I would have given it a 9.3, because I believed that games should foremost be games. However, The Witcher 3 completely works as just a piece of interactive entertainment, with the emphasis on the participation in the broader narrative more than the moment to moment gameplay. As an experience, even with its gameplay shortcomings, I think this game deserves the distinction of one of the top 10 video"game" experiences ever.    … Expand
  15. Trypsinogen
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    GAME OF THE YEAR: ALL YEARS

    There is a 75 character minimum, but it isn't necessary. Play this game.
  16. Blastooo
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Has a huge immersive and beautiful world, fun side quests, great graphics, fighting mechanics are better than ever, I played it on a controller on pc though, so I can't say how is the kb+mouse combo. Only cons I could find were some small bugs here and there.
  17. Doombeldore
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Quite simply a masterpiece, such detail and effort rarely seen these days. I really hope these guys continue to make such fantastic games, it would be such a shame if they where diluted by a publisher. Absolute 10/10
  18. Johnsssj4
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Love it!! They have stayed true to what Witcher universe is about. Game looks great with day 1 patch, run pretty good on my GTX680.

    Gameplay is very good and much improved from previous games, characters feel natural and flushed out and voice animation are great :)

    Overall I love it!
  19. Soujirop
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    The bad thing about The Witcher 3, is that I don't think we will have anything as good in a long looong time. Well maybe until the 4th comes out, that is :)
  20. Messerschmitt
    May 19, 2015
    10
    I'am a big fan of Witcher Saga (i mean books) and i've played in both wild hunt's predecessors. I loved them despite their flaws and you just can't imagine how hyped I was for this game. The fantastic thing is that it lives up to the expectations!

    So far i've played for about 5 hours and the game has a fantastic atmosphere, music and visuals. The combat system seems very fluid and    I'am a big fan of Witcher Saga (i mean books) and i've played in both wild hunt's predecessors. I loved them despite their flaws and you just can't imagine how hyped I was for this game. The fantastic thing is that it lives up to the expectations!

    So far i've played for about 5 hours and the game has a fantastic atmosphere, music and visuals. The combat system seems very fluid and satisfying (big step forward compared to 2nd instalment). Writting is as always outstanding. The world looks and feels alive. Even the smallest quests I encountered are well written and simply interesting. Everything looks astonishing and runs great on i5-4570, 8GB and msi gtx 760 2GB Twin Froz in 1080p on high settings (number of background character on ultra and shadows on medium) with depth of field, blur, ssao, light shafts, sharpening, vignette on. I have solid 30fps (with 30 fps cap)

    Now I am sitting in my job, writting this review but the only thing I can think of is where will I go and what will I do as Geralt. This is how modern RPGs should look - with great technology but not deprived of the most important aspects of this genre: great story, characters, choices and depth - this game will not offend your intelligence (and i am a long-time fan of Planscape Torment, Vampire: Bloodlines, Fallout 1&2 and Arcanum fan). Now run to the store and buy it!    … Expand
  21. Chassel
    May 29, 2016
    10
    Took me about 80 hours to complete, I did a lot of side quests early and not as many in the later stages of the game. I usually don't play games for the story but I absolutely blown away by the depth of the story in Witcher 3. This game delivered on everything I wanted it to.
  22. Marcballer
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    While there are mountains of praise to be poured onto a game this rich and a company that earns it's keep while treating it's player base with respect, there is little I can add to the sea of love this game receives and rightly deserves. I think the most meaningful thing I can share is what is most meaningful to me in the time I spend in enthralled abnegation.

    The little things. While    While there are mountains of praise to be poured onto a game this rich and a company that earns it's keep while treating it's player base with respect, there is little I can add to the sea of love this game receives and rightly deserves. I think the most meaningful thing I can share is what is most meaningful to me in the time I spend in enthralled abnegation.

    The little things. While the game has massive and detailed set pieces, a vast landscape and expansive writing that could never be overpraised, it's the infinite little touches that amount to so much more for me. There are hundreds of nods to minor characters, quests, and choices in previous games, subtle humour that is never out of place, references to all levels of game culture, subtle views into the souls of the characters through minor narrative elements made evermore compelling by beautiful voice acting, and constant reminders that the world in which you adventure is truly alive. From the tail slaps of the blue wales in the Skellige Isles to the uniqueness of each hidden ruin. Every thing has a story, a personality, a life of it's own, and it's all worth exploring.

    There is no effort needed in falling for a true labour of love. A love so evidently shared by every level of CDPR's team. From playtester to CEO, there is not an individual there that does not possess the company wide unity of vision needed to produce a game this beautiful.

    Thank you CDPR for reminding us what a lovingly crafted triple A game can be.    … Expand
  23. le_souriceau
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Actual rating is 9, but +1 for fan-friendly policy of CDPR.

    Good: - Great story and realistic dialogs with material to think-over, like in good book (not all this fantasy/sci-fi cliche bla bla bla of last titles of Bioware). I also like swearing in localisation (russian). More funny then offensive. Interesting memorable characters. - Sense of conflict in world, tension, where    Actual rating is 9, but +1 for fan-friendly policy of CDPR.

    Good:
    - Great story and realistic dialogs with material to think-over, like in good book (not all this fantasy/sci-fi cliche bla bla bla of last titles of Bioware). I also like swearing in localisation (russian). More funny then offensive. Interesting memorable characters.
    - Sense of conflict in world, tension, where everything is complicated and your only choice -- lesser evel. Not crappy fairy-tale about good knights and bad big demon.
    - Good pace and balance between story + side quests around. Just in right proportion.
    - Big open world, great level disign. Nature is good and extreamly realistic. Villages and towns... oh! Novigrad - best fantasy town IN ALL GAME INDUSTRY IN ALL TIMES. Simply amazing.
    - Pretty weapon and amor disign. Some times just pleasure to made and see new items on Gerald. Eye-candy.
    - Integrated card-game. Simple, but enjoyble.

    Not so good:
    - Im not a fun of open world filled with markers "to visit" (more Assassin Creed way).
    - Rather agressive scaling of encounters by level, annoying after DS2 where you can kill anyone with just skill (or Skyrim - with... time).
    - Combat system is not ideal. Better then in Witcher 2, but still more or less mechanical (simple pattern - defence spell - strike - roll back wins 99% encounters with no use of brain). Skyrim-like healing, when you eat tonns of food during actual fight.
    - Clumsy inventory.

    So?

    Must have and play for every RPG fan and veteran. Buy it, will worth every coin you spend during hours and hours of adventures : )    … Expand
  24. Lonewulfza
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    I have just reached 300 hours played. This is the best open world rpg game I have ever played.
    It is an instant classic and my all time best game... ever...

    I am so thankful to the developers for creating this series (previous entries are great as well).
  25. angmarec
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Best game of last decade, and one of the best games ever made. Gigantic open world, amazing side quest, which are better than main storyline in other games, choice, consequences. This is how plot should look like in modern game! Beautiful graphics, that still look good. Around 200 hours of gameplay.Yes this game have some minuses, but all positive sides overcome, that make this gameBest game of last decade, and one of the best games ever made. Gigantic open world, amazing side quest, which are better than main storyline in other games, choice, consequences. This is how plot should look like in modern game! Beautiful graphics, that still look good. Around 200 hours of gameplay.Yes this game have some minuses, but all positive sides overcome, that make this game absolute masterpiece… Expand
  26. Gothic90
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    It is one of the best RPGs recently that I have ever played and fully worth a 10.

    It's got good open world, great character interaction, a very good family feel (though throwing Triss to the mix can be a bit creepy) on all fronts, and most importantly, great side quests, which reminds me of the days of BG2 or NWN. Its combat is not a strong point but not too shabby, inventory is a bit    It is one of the best RPGs recently that I have ever played and fully worth a 10.

    It's got good open world, great character interaction, a very good family feel (though throwing Triss to the mix can be a bit creepy) on all fronts, and most importantly, great side quests, which reminds me of the days of BG2 or NWN. Its combat is not a strong point but not too shabby, inventory is a bit messy but bearable. Main villain is a bit weak (on both story and combat) but there is no perfect game.    … Expand
  27. anvamit
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Настоящий шедевр! Та РПГ, о которой долго мечталось. Поляки переплюнули себя, создав комплексную, большую, безумно увлекательную игру. Каждому, кто любит РПГ, играть обязательно.
  28. DRMSUX
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    A very true masterpiece!
    A very true masterpiece!
    A very true masterpiece!
    A very true masterpiece!
    A very true masterpiece!
    A very true masterpiece!
    A very true masterpiece!
    A very true masterpiece!
  29. Ancient
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    This game and CDPR team is antithesis to every other game company today. It's a proof that big open world can have quality content.
    The game like any other doesn't deserve score 10, and it has it's own problems. But i will give it 10 because CDPR put all other teams to shame.
  30. ketamarine
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    It's a masterpiece.
    If you like any kind of fantasy setting RPG or action/adventure game in the zelda or dark souls genre - you will love this game to pieces. Game mechanics are sheer genius, combat is rewarding, deep and tense/dangerous, and the graphics are delicious.
    And the story. I NEVER play games for the story (usually couldn't care less) but when one of the main characters meets    It's a masterpiece.
    If you like any kind of fantasy setting RPG or action/adventure game in the zelda or dark souls genre - you will love this game to pieces. Game mechanics are sheer genius, combat is rewarding, deep and tense/dangerous, and the graphics are delicious.
    And the story. I NEVER play games for the story (usually couldn't care less) but when one of the main characters meets a sudden end I was devastated - almost save scummed back like 3 hours to alter the story - guess that will be the next playthrough! Never even played more than 2-3 hours of the series (beginning of witcher 1, which didn't speak to me).
    Go buy it today!    … Expand
  31. julgzfz
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    Hands down, the best game I've every played.

    A true masterpiece, only possible thanks to the ambition and passion of a developer that decided not tu cut any corners and deliver their true vision.

    Thanks for the ride, CD Projekt RED.
  32. alexil
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Now, after playing 700 + hours of this beautiful game I realize why I just can't stop playing it: Witcher 3 is a first class movie, and I am allowed to take part in it as an actor.
  33. dollarhyde
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Great story, music and atmosphere, rewarding exploration, hand-placed loot, improved, more fluid combat and a huge and interesting world make The Witcher 3 one of the best games ever made. There is a lot of talk about visual downgrade on PC. All I can say is that my rig is slightly below minimum requirements and it can run the game in 1080p resolution constantly over 30 FPS with mediumGreat story, music and atmosphere, rewarding exploration, hand-placed loot, improved, more fluid combat and a huge and interesting world make The Witcher 3 one of the best games ever made. There is a lot of talk about visual downgrade on PC. All I can say is that my rig is slightly below minimum requirements and it can run the game in 1080p resolution constantly over 30 FPS with medium settings and the graphics still look absolutely gorgeous.… Expand
  34. Mars0112
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It is difficult to talk about the game, from which expect a lot, and eventually you get absolutely everything wanted. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - is the quintessence, in the literal sense. This game really is something subtle that permeates the souls of millions of players around the world! A brilliant role-playing game with an incredibly excellent staging. It is obvious that the third partIt is difficult to talk about the game, from which expect a lot, and eventually you get absolutely everything wanted. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - is the quintessence, in the literal sense. This game really is something subtle that permeates the souls of millions of players around the world! A brilliant role-playing game with an incredibly excellent staging. It is obvious that the third part of the great saga deserves the title of the best games of 2015, and all the more deserves to be called one of the best games in history. It is a pity that such projects come infrequently. The trilogy is completed, and now the saga about "The Witcher" is erected in a cult like never before!… Expand
  35. imaethan
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    The graphics, gameplay and most of all story-telling are absolutely fantastic in The Witcher 3. It really is "next-gen", a phrase which people always throw around but more often than not it's misused. It sets a standard for future games, the world which CDPR have crafted really does come to life. I can see all future RPG/action adventure games being judged by the standard set by this game.
  36. zaphod6502
    May 21, 2015
    10
    The Witcher III is one of the finest CRPG's I have played in the last 30+ years. Stunning graphics and sound with high production values. The Witcher world is fascinating with ethical conundrums presenting to the the player at every turn. The writing is mature and interesting and the characters in the game add flavour to the rich back stories in the game. The combat is vastly improved overThe Witcher III is one of the finest CRPG's I have played in the last 30+ years. Stunning graphics and sound with high production values. The Witcher world is fascinating with ethical conundrums presenting to the the player at every turn. The writing is mature and interesting and the characters in the game add flavour to the rich back stories in the game. The combat is vastly improved over TW2 and has a far more fluid feel making fights very enjoyable.

    The Witcher III ranks right up there with Ultima IV, Skyrim, and Fallout 3. 10/10.    … Expand
  37. clayesterling
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Fantastic. None better when it comes to story/open world RPG. So much to do and see here - the adventure never ends.
  38. sebos80
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game! Stunning ! Great project of world. Each person has a unique character, every face is different. The combat system when it learn gives a lot of satisfaction.… Expand
  39. FireDagger12
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    Beautiful game with beautiful graphics and scenery that just blow you away. you'll want to lose yourself in that world and you will always comeback to get lost in it's enormous world. It's really amazing to see how much one can get involved with the world. The story is good enough and you'll feel sad that the trilogy ends here cause you'll be left wanting more. I couldn't thank enough forBeautiful game with beautiful graphics and scenery that just blow you away. you'll want to lose yourself in that world and you will always comeback to get lost in it's enormous world. It's really amazing to see how much one can get involved with the world. The story is good enough and you'll feel sad that the trilogy ends here cause you'll be left wanting more. I couldn't thank enough for making this masterpiece of an RPG game that i'll cherish for years to come. The game doesn't even look bad even on low settings but ofc high is the right settings for the best experience possible.… Expand
  40. ajotaful
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    Simplemente esto es una obra maestra, la gloria hecha videojuego.
    Nunca había visto un RPG tan profundo como este, CDProjeckt se ha lucido con The Witcher 3 y ha conseguido mi admiración con creces, tienes que jugarlo para entenderlo.
  41. Darxide
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Why are you reading this? Shut up and buy the game right now. It will be the best decision you will ever make. Make sure you do get the PC version, because it's been shown that with $300 hardware you can get the exact same performance as the console versions. With any real investment in hardware you can get a stunningly beautiful game that puts all others to shame.
  42. amampathak
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is Breathtaking and It's A freaking Masterpiece ! I love each and every part of it ...its not just a game ..its like living in the world with these deep moments you experience...its not just about action ...its about the feels this thing gives me...Goty 2015 is here ...and with all the expansions ...who knows..goty 2016 too !!
  43. azarielrdm
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    So i'm about 70 hours into Witcher 3. I'm guessing about 40% through the story and maybe 30% through the total content. I mean, it's open world and there's like 300 points of interest ranging from treasure to new quests. And I'm still sticking by it is the BEST GAME EVER MADE. CD Projekt Red is now my favorite dev, i mean there's so much to do!! There's more voice acting than SWTOR andSo i'm about 70 hours into Witcher 3. I'm guessing about 40% through the story and maybe 30% through the total content. I mean, it's open world and there's like 300 points of interest ranging from treasure to new quests. And I'm still sticking by it is the BEST GAME EVER MADE. CD Projekt Red is now my favorite dev, i mean there's so much to do!! There's more voice acting than SWTOR and skyrim combined. Graphics are gorgeous, music is incredible, open world, combat is fun and reactive, Geralt is an awesome character badass, tons of armor and weapons models to keep you feeling like you're the monster killer you are.

    I'm so addicted I play for 10 hours a day sometimes. Been up until 5am like 3 times so my sleep is totally screwed. I just want to keep doing more stuff! That's how a game should be. Literally the only complaint I have is the horse you ride. He's dumb. He spawns in bad places, and always behind the camera so he's never where you are heading when you whistle for him. And sloped terrain is a **** nightmare sometimes. Although he is necessary and helpful to a big degree. And he does have an autopilot if you're on a road. And there is fast travel but only from road signs.

    Read a synopsis of the other 2 games if you don't want to play them, really the events in those games are standalone and it's only cool to see old characters you've met before in the other games. I wholeheartedly recommend this game whatever the price is. It's near perfect. There is no game better of its type and is strongly competing with Chrono Trigger as my favorite of all time.

    A very rare 10/10 for me.    … Expand
  44. toddzy
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    Key: 1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Great

    Graphics 5
    Audio 5
    Characters 5
    Story 5
    Controls 5
    Intuitiveness 5

    Again, one of the best stories I've experienced and I fell in love with the characters. A few bugs, but nothing I can't tolerate.
  45. Vertran187
    May 19, 2015
    10
    After all the talk of a downgrade i was worried for the PC version. Since spending a good 4 hours getting stuck into the game its beautiful living world and fantastic writing put it up there with GTA 5 and TLOU its simply an epic master piece there have put so must detail and polish into this game it put many other developers to shame. It has all Thx U CD Project this is what gaming is allAfter all the talk of a downgrade i was worried for the PC version. Since spending a good 4 hours getting stuck into the game its beautiful living world and fantastic writing put it up there with GTA 5 and TLOU its simply an epic master piece there have put so must detail and polish into this game it put many other developers to shame. It has all Thx U CD Project this is what gaming is all about. :D… Expand
  46. demonlordcip
    Jul 30, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is one of those awesome fantastic games that come out once in 10 years.
    It has:
    - strong RPG mechanics
    - fast paced and challenging combat
    - beautiful and engaging storyline
    - immersive world to lose yourself in.

    If you didn't buy it yet I suggest you get it, its worth every penny
  47. georgio
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    First I have to say that I am PC game veteran and RPG fan - playing games over 25 years now. So I have a lot to compare including previous 2 installments of the game. And I have to say - Witcher 3 is incredibly good. I am over 100 hours into it and I still did not get bored. Some key highlights:

    - The game is VAST. I mean really vast. And in a good way which means it is large and full    First I have to say that I am PC game veteran and RPG fan - playing games over 25 years now. So I have a lot to compare including previous 2 installments of the game. And I have to say - Witcher 3 is incredibly good. I am over 100 hours into it and I still did not get bored. Some key highlights:

    - The game is VAST. I mean really vast. And in a good way which means it is large and full of things to do. Exploring the world in Witcher 3 is very satisfying. You get to get not only new items and toys you see in other RPGs, but you can uncover new quests and become part of different and interesting stories.

    - The quests are very well construcited. Quests are structured and layered, some quests have multiple subqests. Sometimes finishing a quest will naturally lead to another one. There is a lot of twists and yoyu will be faced with meaningful choices that will make you think about your character and world he lives in. I also really like the witcher sense implementation, which gives the game a detective like feeling sometimes.

    - The world is very rich in characters and lore. If you are interested you can read books, and spend hours in bestiary/character descriptions.

    - The combat system is well thought off, abilities are fun to use and thanks to respec functionality you can try new things in the middle of the game (which is a good thing given you could have invested over 200 hours already. I have a little beef with character movement that feels a bit clunky, but it is easy to overcome.

    Conclusion: if you are a PC you must buy this game. It is the best game I have played in a very long time. Although it is pricey it is worth every penny - there is enough content for you to experience for 10 anotherr games. Very well done CD Projekt Red.    … Expand
  48. paulo1410
    May 27, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It is possible that it is the greatest rpg game ever. Side quests are not boring, the game world is huge, weapons are great and combat although has some minor problems, is glorious.
  49. partyintheback
    May 19, 2015
    10
    There's really nothing bad to report with The Witcher 3. The graphics are simply stupendous and a cut above what you're used to with open world RPGs, running at full 1080p. As for the open world, it's absolutely massive, with so much to see and do. You have the main quest, which is told with superbly production values thanks to excellent voice acting, nicely detailed faces, and goodThere's really nothing bad to report with The Witcher 3. The graphics are simply stupendous and a cut above what you're used to with open world RPGs, running at full 1080p. As for the open world, it's absolutely massive, with so much to see and do. You have the main quest, which is told with superbly production values thanks to excellent voice acting, nicely detailed faces, and good animations for the most part. Then you also have the side quests, which unlike many other RPGs where the side quests merely feel like filler, there's a lot more to them here - many of the side quests feel like self-contained stories with satisfying payoffs. In terms of the gameplay, you'll be exploring this massive world, collecting loot, leveling up, unlocking new abilities, and doing everything one would expect from a modern day RPG. Then there's the combat, which may seem different than you're used to at first, and may seem more challenging than some other RPGs since the combat seems to be a lot more animated than most RPGs, but once you master it - and you will - you will love it. I especially love how you can either roll away from enemy attacks, block them, parry them, or my favorite, sidestep them stylishly. All in all, The Witcher 3 is a game that every RPG owner should own.… Expand
  50. idohaker
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    the witcher 3 is one of the best games i have ever played and a great sequel to the witcher 2. the story begins half a year after the witcher 2 has ended, with geralt looking for his loved one yennefer, after they reunite he is tasked to find the nilfgaardian emperor daughter ciry (which lived with geralt until his death in the first game) and is hooked to a epic adventure. what i reallythe witcher 3 is one of the best games i have ever played and a great sequel to the witcher 2. the story begins half a year after the witcher 2 has ended, with geralt looking for his loved one yennefer, after they reunite he is tasked to find the nilfgaardian emperor daughter ciry (which lived with geralt until his death in the first game) and is hooked to a epic adventure. what i really like about the witcher 3 is that it shows the consequences of the choises you have made in the first and second game. and except that, it also finally reveal the things it has heavily teased in the second game, the war in the north and the wild hunt, i am not going to talk about this matters for spoiler reasons. the reasons i talked about until now are sequel reasons but what really makes the witcher 3 great is the improvement in almost everything from the second game. the game world is fricking huge, the combat system is much better and simpler right now, actually most of the game systems have been simplified in a good way from the witcher 2 which is a good thing because the witcher 2 systems may have been to complicated. the story is greatly written and very long compared to the last game, the side missions are expensive and have depth. and the game graphics are just amazing, the game works about ~55 fps on ultra on my amd r9 290. to conclude the witcher 3 definitely deserves a game of the year award because it is one of the best games i have ever played and a must own.… Expand
  51. suneater
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 tells the story of Geralt of Rivia, a globe-trotting drunkard and gambling addict whose delusions of grandeur alone rival most other media on the market. While heavily padded with sword fighting mini-games and lengthy cutscenes (that required a bowl of popcorn), this is an excellent CCG that will keep you glued to your screen. While building your Gwent collection, you willThe Witcher 3 tells the story of Geralt of Rivia, a globe-trotting drunkard and gambling addict whose delusions of grandeur alone rival most other media on the market. While heavily padded with sword fighting mini-games and lengthy cutscenes (that required a bowl of popcorn), this is an excellent CCG that will keep you glued to your screen. While building your Gwent collection, you will visit two very large open world maps (that could have been their own game if handled by a different dev), two smaller open world maps, and multiple unique locations on your quest for a better deck. The only real disappointment is that the Monster deck takes a very long time to find cards for and by the time you have a playable deck, all your other decks are significantly more powerful. Regardless, Gwent is an excellent CCG that requires a lot of forethought, mind games, meta strategy, and a bit of luck.

    ...Outside of Gwent, the actual story is excellent for an open world game but I found it lacking compared to the previous two games. The story line is especially weak during the full length of Novigrad, which I felt was padded by the undercity politics and a mountain of sidequests of wildly varying level requirements. It didn't help that about half of that part of the main quest involved pulling Dandelion's butt out of the fire again either. Ciri's playable parts do an excellent job of breaking up the occasional tedium and help provide a perspective of the game's events from the other side. Your actions and choices also have major consequences on the story, often more impactful than you expect. From big to small, Geralt changes individuals lives and shapes the course of history with his political choices. Many times throughout the game I found myself going through side quests (even though I didn't need the rewards) just to find out what would happen.

    TW3 is also the "Witcher-est" of the three games. This game really shines when you are just doing random monster hunting quests, following tracks and discovering clues about a monster's whereabouts, or looking for the hideout of a gang of thugs. Geralt narrates his observations and helps push the gameplay forward with his thoughts on events and locations. The character build options also provide a lot of variety; this is the first Witcher game where I found myself unable to easily settle on a build. I respecced at least ten times during the course of the game, switching between melee, signs, alchemy, and all sorts of halfway builds in-between.

    Despite "downgrade" claims, The Witcher 3 is a gigantic, beautiful world to explore that pushes modern consumer PC technology to the limit. The story line is the best I have experienced in an open world game and deserves to be played through at least twice to experience different effects your actions have on the story. From the cast of colorful characters to the caves full of loot, everything feels handcrafted and lovingly made. This is one of the best RPGs I have played in a very long time (with actual roleplaying elements too!) and I can safely recommend it to anyone looking for a mature adventure through a gritty and immersive world.    … Expand
  52. navas15
    May 20, 2015
    10
    I can't believe my eyes... I really can't.... After playing this game for a few hours all I could say was... well I actually was left speechless... I swear I'm no fanboy... I'm just an avid gamer and this is simply one of the best videogames ever released, period. I then searched for reviews on the internet and alas! many people crying over the graphical downgrade and rating thisI can't believe my eyes... I really can't.... After playing this game for a few hours all I could say was... well I actually was left speechless... I swear I'm no fanboy... I'm just an avid gamer and this is simply one of the best videogames ever released, period. I then searched for reviews on the internet and alas! many people crying over the graphical downgrade and rating this masterpiece with 1/10 and 2/10 hahahah! Madness! Seriously people stop puting your nose in the screens examining every pixel and enjoy this work of art. Someday I will expland this review (I hope), but I felt the urge to say something about the lame criticism this game is getting, it's beyond ridiculous. Btw, fear not because right now the optimization is really good. I'm playing it on my 970M SLI laptop in Ultra (xept for the quantity of foliage and people (high) and hairworks off) and I'm getting a clear and smooth 57-60 constant fps. I can't imagine how this game will be in a few months with a few updates and patches... Don't listen to 'graphics inquisition' and do yourself a favor: Buy this game!… Expand
  53. Nordec
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Best RPG I've ever played! And I have played quite a few like the Elder Scrolls series, Dragon Age series, and alot of other action based RPG's etc. The storytelling is magnificent and extremeley well done. Interacting with NPC's is exciting and interesting, one does want to know more about the people ur interacting and therefore usometimes ask more questions than a Witcher normally wouldBest RPG I've ever played! And I have played quite a few like the Elder Scrolls series, Dragon Age series, and alot of other action based RPG's etc. The storytelling is magnificent and extremeley well done. Interacting with NPC's is exciting and interesting, one does want to know more about the people ur interacting and therefore usometimes ask more questions than a Witcher normally would have done, because of his code and all. I feel free to play as I want to a certain degree though Geralt is a "premade" character with a backstory and personality. The Open World is epic, beautufil and filled alot of stuff to do. It feels like a mixture of Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, Dragon Age and Game of Thrones because of the dark and realistic themed fantasy world for adults, rather than high fantasy filled with simple soultions to conflicts and events.

    The combat is kind of simple to understand but sometimes hard to master, especially if ur facing enemies above ur own lvl or several enemies at once. But that also depends on the game difficulty u have chosen. And I love how alchemy has such a huge effect during combat and greater boss like opponents which have certain weaknesses to read about in the Beastiary. In this game all the systems comes together nicely, the quest system is interesting because u can pick up a quest somewhere in some town and it might be too high lvl so u have to be coming back later, this makes certain areas more replayable, although they don't get boring without quests. And one does not feel like exploring every single questionmark on the map, becuause in many cases u don't benefit from it, especially not if the area is guarded by high-lvl enemies.

    Witcher 3, best RPG :D    … Expand
  54. schildbuerger
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    The biggest weakness of "The Witcher 3" is, that it ends at some point. I literally could have played this game for the rest of my live without ever getting bored of it.
  55. revial
    May 24, 2015
    10
    Not only is this the best RPG in years, its cast of characters are so real that it will make going back to the saccharine crud the other "pillars" in the RPG space keep giving us ever so painful. The Witcher 3's greatness, ironically, is ruining me from gaming in general.

    I'm on my second playthrough now. The first was 35 hours and 16 minutes, with all of White Orchid, ~60% of Velen,    Not only is this the best RPG in years, its cast of characters are so real that it will make going back to the saccharine crud the other "pillars" in the RPG space keep giving us ever so painful. The Witcher 3's greatness, ironically, is ruining me from gaming in general.

    I'm on my second playthrough now. The first was 35 hours and 16 minutes, with all of White Orchid, ~60% of Velen, and maybe 20-30% of Skellig's POIs completed. This time, I intend to attempt to do EVERYTHING. Though, even with leaving all the content on the table in playthrough one, I felt overpowered for the end boss fights (second hardest difficulty).

    There's always room for improvement, and the combat has always been-imo-the weakest aspect of RPGs in general, and that's true for the Witcher series as well (though, kudos to the idea of weaknesses and preparation). Eventually, we're going to start seeing RPGs that have the type of depth of combat that action games like Arkham have (though, let's face it, there's no reason the Arkham series shouldn't be considered an RPG). If I was conditioned by decades of RPGs only paying lip service to combat as a vehicle to drive a narrative, I'd probably be worked up about this, but I'm not.

    Technically, I do wish the draw distance was better, but whatever. It's Witcher 2, but Witcher 1's epic scope; really, it's the hybrid baby of the two games and it is fantastic.

    I was horrified when they originally said they were going to make this an open world game. Every single open world game is just a bunch of pointless (often times randomly generated) content to keep adhd people sated, while making grandiose claims that one's game is epic and massive. I thought the great story and lore of the Witcher series was going to meet a fiery doom, and that the Witcher 3 would be just another Skyrim/Fallout/etc. Lots of POIs, complete lack of heart and feels. Boy, was I wrong. It never made any sense that a story-focused game couldn't work in an open world. It never made any sense that we-as gamers-always had to choose a story-focused game that was basically a corridor with little to no freedom, or an open world game that had little to no story. CDPR finally proved you can have your cake and eat it.

    Lastly, as a gamer in his 30s, I wanted to finish with high praise for the dialog/relationships between Geralt and the people in his life (especially Yennefer and Ciri). Those were some genuinely great moments and lines (on everyone's part). I hate to use the term "mature", but there was a maturity in the approach to dialog in a relationship that is so, so, sooooooooo rarely seen in a video game.

    I hope there is some other unheard of studio out there that will blow my socks off in the next few years, because other than CDPR's next project (Cyborg2077), I can't see a future where anything from the established big players like Bioware/Bethesda/etc will be capable of getting my motor running.    … Expand
  56. Maxson
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Barely 5 hours in and my god....most ambitious game so far for this year. Do not underestimate the scale and scope of this game, because it will devour you. The combat system is much better than the previous titles, it's much more accurate and smoother in my opinion. I don't have the best pc rig in the world, here are my specs, GTX 960 strix 2 gb, Amd 6300 3.8 ghz, and Corsair Vengeance 16Barely 5 hours in and my god....most ambitious game so far for this year. Do not underestimate the scale and scope of this game, because it will devour you. The combat system is much better than the previous titles, it's much more accurate and smoother in my opinion. I don't have the best pc rig in the world, here are my specs, GTX 960 strix 2 gb, Amd 6300 3.8 ghz, and Corsair Vengeance 16 gb ram. I was a bit scared when I saw the pc requirements for this game, but not anymore. The game runs great and looks absolutely amazing on high settings. Every little detail in this game is top notch. CD Projeckt really worked their butt off, and when I read their nice and humble note, " Dear Gamer, First of all, we would like to thank you for your support". No CD Projekt, I would like to thank you for this game, because gamers like myself have never gotten a humble message from other game developers. I know there are many haters out there that are spreading hatred about this game. My advice to those that have this, just continue your hunt, and ignore the ungrateful and whiny people.… Expand
  57. maximus99
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    It's the best of best.... This is no ordinary game that you see everyday...
  58. Klewer
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    An absolute classic and the best game in a long time. Fans of the series will absolutely love this and any RPG fan will also find it a great play. There is so much too do it will last you months. Don't waste any more time reading, just go play it !
  59. Efferkongen
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    One of the best RPG I have ever played! I've just spend 150 hours on this game, and I've given it a score of 10, so not much point in going into too many details on how good it is, but I will remain true to it's flaws however, cause need to be known.

    I can praise the game for hours on end: 1. Awesome dialogue system 2. One of the best fighting mechanics I've tried 3. Extremely    One of the best RPG I have ever played! I've just spend 150 hours on this game, and I've given it a score of 10, so not much point in going into too many details on how good it is, but I will remain true to it's flaws however, cause need to be known.

    I can praise the game for hours on end:

    1. Awesome dialogue system
    2. One of the best fighting mechanics I've tried
    3. Extremely beautiful grafics
    4. Very large amount of quests to do, which is told in a good way
    5. It treats you like an adult, and thus making it feel more real (yes boobs are awesome and so on, but it makes going to a sauna feel more real, than if people cover themselves)
    6. Despite what many people say about the controls, I've had an easy time with it on pc, and can't imagine using a controller.

    I could go on, but I don't think I need to be specific on that.

    However, the game has some isues:
    1. Your horse Roach is dump as hell, will often run into trees, suddenly stop when you run, and often don't respond to when you call for it.
    2. The world is huge, and maybe a little to much so.... Some areas are there, but has no quests or content linked to them, which makes them feel like they are there for show.
    3. This one is a little mixed; it has a recommended level on each quest, which is good for when you need to know how much you need before taking the quests. The downside of this however, is that you will always know when a mission goes to hell, like you are supposed to talk to someone, but with the level indication, you know that you will fight, instead of having it as a surprise.
    4. It has a couple of bugs, but I've not encountered many, but it needs to be said.
    5. Romances feels rewarding, however, there are to few scenes with your loved ones (not necessarily sex scenes, but just where you spend time with Triss, cause Yennifer has more than a few scenes in the storyline)    … Expand
  60. Djigabon
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    With 300 hours in, all I can say that sums up what I feel about this game is this: Game of the Decade.

    And anyone that disagrees with that statement is retarded or didn't play this game.
  61. JoeGerman
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Quite possibly the most well crafted RPG ever made. I would put this game on the level with innovative greats such as FFIII (FFVI in Japan), Morrowind, and etc. What stands out the most to me about this game is how detailed the world is. In comparison to a game like Skyrim, which contains modular graphics (i.e. a world's assets are created and then the world is populated), everythingQuite possibly the most well crafted RPG ever made. I would put this game on the level with innovative greats such as FFIII (FFVI in Japan), Morrowind, and etc. What stands out the most to me about this game is how detailed the world is. In comparison to a game like Skyrim, which contains modular graphics (i.e. a world's assets are created and then the world is populated), everything about this game feels detailed and individually drawn/designed. The amount of work that went into it must be astounding. The voice acting is top notch and even the side quests feel important. Basically, this game appears to me to be the seamless blending of both Open World RPGs and streamlined story based RPGs, where the result gives you a completely open world RPG that has enough story elements for the game to feel full and un-hollow.… Expand
  62. Sajim
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    W3 isn't the great RPG ever (lack off char. custom.) but could be the best game that i ever play.

    steering isn't ideal,
    graphics could be better,
    main story, NPC, world, side quest is a godlike.
    PS: DLC is even better ;D
  63. Potitoman
    May 22, 2015
    10
    First of all, yes, this game doesn't look as good as the 2013 trailer. I didn't think it was possible with current hardware. This sparked a "Downgrade" controversy that has 13 year olds claiming this game looks like a cartoony console port.
    Let me get this out of the way. Despite the "downgraded" visuals, this is the most visually stunning open world game I have seen so far. I am    First of all, yes, this game doesn't look as good as the 2013 trailer. I didn't think it was possible with current hardware. This sparked a "Downgrade" controversy that has 13 year olds claiming this game looks like a cartoony console port.
    Let me get this out of the way. Despite the "downgraded" visuals, this is the most visually stunning open world game I have seen so far. I am constantly stopping my horse and telling myself "Geez, this looks amazing!".

    What's really incredible is how well it looks and performs with modest hardware. My i5 3570k+R9 280 handles the game just fine at 1080p with every thing set to Ultra except for shadows and foliage distance (set to High). Had this game been developed by Ubisoft, you would've needed a Quad SLI/Crossfire set up to run it at 720P with only half the draw distance.

    There has also been claims of the game crashing. I started playing with patch 1.03 and have not had a single technical issue the 18hrs I've played so far. Can you say the same about any other AAA title out there? CDProjectRed needs to be commended for delivering such a solid title, specially when you consider the scope of the game.

    Gameplay-wise, this is truly an evolution of previous Witcher games. The stories and environments are familiar but in a much grander scale. Complex political machinations are delivered in a simple enough way that even a simpleton like myself can understand, yet do not sacrifice any of the entertainment value.
    The combat is much better than previous titles. Don't expect tight controls like Dark Souls, but it is fun and satisfying enough to stop it like feeling like a chore.

    I could go on forever talking about this game and how good it is. I really could! But let me just say it has been years since I bought a game that has made me stop my life just so I could play. The Witcher 3 has exceeded my expectations in every way.    … Expand
  64. rafanerd
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    I once thought that no game would surpass "Baldur's Gate 2" in my personal best game of all time list. Well, I'm glad to say that I was wrong: "The Witcher 3" is my new Best Game of ALL TIME. It has flaws? Sure. Every game has! But they are so minor that the final experience is left untouched. And to the little boys complaining about the "graphic downgrade": f*** you. You don't know what aI once thought that no game would surpass "Baldur's Gate 2" in my personal best game of all time list. Well, I'm glad to say that I was wrong: "The Witcher 3" is my new Best Game of ALL TIME. It has flaws? Sure. Every game has! But they are so minor that the final experience is left untouched. And to the little boys complaining about the "graphic downgrade": f*** you. You don't know what a real game is about.

    Would give this 11/10.    … Expand
  65. Zephyr950
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is my game of the generation. It perfectly balances all of its core elements, all of which combine to form an incredible experience that I will treasure forever. The game looks phenomenal. Its environments are so fully realized and are all distinct to one another, each having its own unique landmarks and breathtaking landscapes. Character models in particular lookThe Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is my game of the generation. It perfectly balances all of its core elements, all of which combine to form an incredible experience that I will treasure forever. The game looks phenomenal. Its environments are so fully realized and are all distinct to one another, each having its own unique landmarks and breathtaking landscapes. Character models in particular look really great and are integrated into the game world excellently. The music and overall sound design is definitely one of the game's highlights as well. The way the music is used throughout the entire game, how it matches the mood and tone of every story scene, how it adds to the atmosphere and world building of the game, and how it evokes certain emotions and feelings that the game wants the player to feel made playing the game such an incredible experience. Gameplay is really great as well. The combat may not be the best combat ever in an RPG, but was still good and felt great to play. Animations as well help accentuate the impact of attacks, specifically the executions, and overall movement throughout the combat encounters. There is also a lot of variety in the way encounters are handled. Mechanics like potions, bombs, and spells elevate the gameplay to new heights and make combat incredibly varied. Enemy variety adds another layer of complexity to combat. All enemies have varying weaknesses that the player can use and exploit in order to win against them. The game is also very rich in content. The game world is huge and the amount of exploration, points of interest and side quests in the game is staggering. It is a game that can easily give around 100+ hours just for the amount of exploration. Exploring the game world is also very rewarding as various crafting materials, recipes, and treasures can be found all over the game world; all of which help in game progression and complexity. All of these aspects combine perfectly with what I think is the best aspect of the game, the story. The story is phenomenally written and executed. It is a complex, overarching story filled with choices and character decisions, all of which impact the way the story moves forward and branches out, which in turn, further immerses the player in the the game world. On the surface, it may seem like just another tale about monsters and magic. But at its core, it is a story that succeeds in being both an action-packed, mythological epic and a character-driven narrative filled with emotion and conflict. But the most important aspect of any story is without a doubt, the characters. All of the characters in the game bring the story to life. It is through these characters that I got to experience this world and what it has to offer. Throughout the course of the journey, I got to spend a lot of time with them and it is through this time spent that made me connect with them as if they were indeed real. They have their own problems, fears, emotions, and struggles, and the more that I got to know these characters, the more that I got emotionally connected to them. All of this is due to how phenomenally well realized they all are. I cared for, understood, and most of all, loved them. The characters in this game indeed made such a huge impact in my life, and I will forever treasure the game because of this. All of that being said, I do have minor issues in the game like some technical glitches and few repetitive quests, which are normal for vast, open-world RPGs like this one. Yet these issues did not stop me from loving the game any less. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is the best game I have ever played. It's a game that captivated me from start to finish with its breathtaking visuals, incredible sound design, expansive exploration, gameplay depth and variety, and most of all, its remarkable story. Sure, there may not be a so-called "perfect game" out there, but The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is damn near close. 10/10.… Expand
  66. Valarian25
    May 20, 2015
    10
    One of the best games i played to date , ever

    I was going to try to play it for just a small hour and ended up 6 hours into the night :| Huge world that really comes "alive" u can almost feel the Wind and the rain while running the country side. Goodbye Dragon age Fetch Quest MMO, hello awesome monster hunting quests With twists. I could tell you about the awesome combat, the    One of the best games i played to date , ever

    I was going to try to play it for just a small hour and ended up 6 hours into the night :|

    Huge world that really comes "alive" u can almost feel the Wind and the rain while running the country side.

    Goodbye Dragon age Fetch Quest MMO, hello awesome monster hunting quests With twists.

    I could tell you about the awesome combat, the sexy and mysterious sorceress`s, the horrid monsters, the clever twists and in dept study of monsters, or maby just the best yet seen Graphics in a RPG game.

    if witcher 3 was delivered With a customer character creation i would say it was the best RPG game ever made    … Expand
  67. Iomila
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Narration and characters are top-notch, music and sound effects are even better, REQUIRES a modern medium tier graphic card to be enjoyed. There are a few issues here and there, but this is by far the best game i played this 2 years.
  68. grizzz
    May 20, 2015
    10
    I love it. It runs perfectly with my GTX 760 and looks beautiful on medium settings. The landscapes are all very unique and the weather/ light changes matter so much. The sidequests are very unique and very fun to play.
  69. contropiede
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    This game can fulfill my expectations. This is the first Witcher series that I played. Good story and a long, good gameplay, beautiful world.

    I've completed the main quest, and it still leaves many unexplored places. Still curious to play a DLC that will be out. hohoho
  70. jwswiss
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    This game is brilliant. The quests are interesting, and the cut scenes are cinematic quality...and there are TONS of them with great dialogue. The combat excellent, and there's a lot of interesting stuff that you find if you jump off the trail and just explore around. Sometimes just riding your horse through the countryside and listening to the gorgeous soundtrack can be a satisfyingThis game is brilliant. The quests are interesting, and the cut scenes are cinematic quality...and there are TONS of them with great dialogue. The combat excellent, and there's a lot of interesting stuff that you find if you jump off the trail and just explore around. Sometimes just riding your horse through the countryside and listening to the gorgeous soundtrack can be a satisfying experience by itself. I'm about 50 hours in, and there's still so much more to go. There are three sets of awesome witcher gear you can craft (light, medium, heavy armor sets) and whichever you like the best you can keep upgrading it for four levels (base, enhanced, superior, master crafted) over the course of the game, so that's cool. Beware, your rig must have a pretty good graphics card and cpu to run this, or you will encounter slowdown, and even worse (such as in my case initially), the animations and the sound in the cut scenes will be way out of sync. This game actually prompted me to purchase a new GTX 960 just so I can see it properly. But wow, does the game look great. Trees blowing in the wind, the glare of the sun and billow of the sail as you sail your boat, the rippling water....people are making way too much of a fuss about the "graphics downgrade". It still looks great, and maybe it will get enhanced even more through mods in the future. There are possibly a few too many "follow the footprints" side quests, but there also a ton of really original quests and well written dialogue exchanges as well. I do wish that there were some "deeper" dungeons or ruins to explore, a bit more like Skyrim had, but the game is still a masterpiece RPG. And the in-game game of Gwent is pretty fun too. I've become obsessed with getting better Gwent cards...… Expand
  71. frankielee
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    140 hour epic ending to witcher series. besides being well written, being atmospheric and fun this series gave me what good literature and movies give; memories that are not mine, implanting them in my head to remember in the future with a smile.
  72. karmanaut
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    Dialogue 10/10; Story 10/10 ; Gameplay 10/10 ; Music 10/10 ; Inside-Minigames 10/10; Graphics 10/10; General Atmosphere and Feeling 10/10.
  73. Silverqt
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    9 days of incredible journey presented Wild Hunt, such good story and emotional sequences + tons of witcher fun services. The game looks absolutely superb, sound and music are insanely good, out of boring quests, largest world in video games with so many handcrafted details in every corner that it blows mind, complex combat system with beautiful animations. Oh god that game is just.....9 days of incredible journey presented Wild Hunt, such good story and emotional sequences + tons of witcher fun services. The game looks absolutely superb, sound and music are insanely good, out of boring quests, largest world in video games with so many handcrafted details in every corner that it blows mind, complex combat system with beautiful animations. Oh god that game is just..... more than game AWESOME!… Expand
  74. Cloud981
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Last chapter of my favorite series,i'm happy and sad,because it came to an end,but what an end :) Everything in this game is so unique,from graphics,combat system,side quests,it's absolute marvel of gaming industry and reminds me why i'm gamer! Thank you CDPR for giving me 200h of joy and satisfaction. 10+++++
  75. Pchela
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute bliss. The Witcher 1 already provided an unique story and submerging world experience, the Witcher 2 with it's lacking combat system still was a pearl with powerful dark fantasy world in full of its shades. But this? This is rendering me speechless. The amount of work and effort put into the game is absolutely overwhelming and can bee seen in every corner of the world from shattered village hut thru deep mysterious caves to vivid medieval cities and castles. But this is juts but a scenery. What makes this game the greatest game of all times (so far!) is the story and the deep, interesting, and complicated characters. Not some dull 2d black/white dolls like in DA:I or some other 'blockbuster' RPG titles in the recent games. In the Witcher 3 you get submerged into the vast living world straight on. And you can't get our until the game is over, and this will not happen before at least ~200 hours of gameplay! Can you believe this guys? So much for so little. I salute to the all devs and creators of the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, for they have created a true masterpiece, second to none for the long time to come. Now I can't wait for the next CD projekt:RED game, which will be: Cyberpunk 2077.… Expand
  76. Spiritwind
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    A game with some deep lore, interesting characters, and a large and detailed world map. While the movement controller is pretty crappy in this port, the other things mentioned largely makes up for it!
  77. EvilTerrorizer
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Smooth and Beautiful game. Can't complain about anything at this point. Fighting is dynamic and easy to control, the world has lots of stuff you can do, and there's very little if any fetch quests which is great. Story is obviously amazing, as I would expect.
  78. Mallenlane
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    The scope of the game is incredible. The amount of true unique content on display is ridiculous. Most side quests here get more attention to detail than main quests in other games. Emptying a chamber pot for someone in Witcher 3 would get you a full voiced cutscene and a chase sequence. If there is one consistent flaw with the Witcher 3, it would be that the parts are stronger than theThe scope of the game is incredible. The amount of true unique content on display is ridiculous. Most side quests here get more attention to detail than main quests in other games. Emptying a chamber pot for someone in Witcher 3 would get you a full voiced cutscene and a chase sequence. If there is one consistent flaw with the Witcher 3, it would be that the parts are stronger than the whole. It's side quests, and especially the excellent DLC releases, are in many ways better stories than the main arc.… Expand
  79. TGMode
    May 31, 2015
    10
    The first game I have ever considered taking time off work for. The first game I have ever bought a new PC for. This is the best game I have ever played. It is so good in so many ways! If I could give higher than 10 I would!
  80. OZuna
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    Simply put - despite minor flaws - this game is absolutely amazing and its definitely one of the best 3rd person RPG I have ever experienced in my life. When I saw the ending titles of the game I had feeling of emptines, what now with my life? That's how amazing this game is.
  81. PaulJazz24
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece. Stunning and detailed open world to explore, interesting quests, great dialogues and cinematics, very long to complete. Worth every cent.
  82. xTobyMc
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    It's almost a wonder why you're reading this review, because put simply, you must play this game if you have not already, the ratings speak for themselves. After 52 hours of gameplay I've just completed the main story as well as at least 15 side quests, and I'm absolutely blown away and even saddened that the main story came to an end.

    I personally had played the Witcher 1 and 2 so my    It's almost a wonder why you're reading this review, because put simply, you must play this game if you have not already, the ratings speak for themselves. After 52 hours of gameplay I've just completed the main story as well as at least 15 side quests, and I'm absolutely blown away and even saddened that the main story came to an end.

    I personally had played the Witcher 1 and 2 so my view of the game may differ slightly to those who have not, for me there was a great deal of attachment to the characters having spent so many hours with them before, so this only increased my enjoyment of the game.

    To begin with, the world is simply gorgeous. Whilst everyone else cried out about downgrades prior to release I still felt the game would look amazing, and it really does. On PC I have to admit the requirements are a bit steep and to truly experience the world you do have to spend a bit of money on your PC, but it's well worth it in the end. For spoilers sake I won't say anything about the main story other than the fact that it was epic, and takes you to all corners of the world (which is incredibly enormous). The balance of quests is perfect, and your experience with each main character is a pleasure. There's humor, darkness, surprise, and even sad moments in the game, it has it all.

    In terms of the combat system I felt it's definitely the most polished to date in the series, which would make sense considering it's a new game. Witcher 2 had combat which in my eyes was too easy at times and you could spam the attack key endlessly to kill enemies. Witcher 3 has a really good balance with enemies. You can't just spam the attack key without eventually being knocked back, and blocked hits result in loss of durability, so you're forced to take strikes carefully. The leveling system also works extremely well and gives you a chance to shape the way you play as Geralt. Want to use potions a lot? Invest in alchemy. Want to be a sword master? Invest in sword skills, etc. I also felt a great sense of pride when killing boss enemies, especially through Witcher contracts. Bosses are challenging and often quite scary to confront. You spend time hunting them and it's good fun to prepare yourself for such a fight, and of course the rewards are awesome.

    For me the one aspect of the game which amazed me most was the attention to detail. The game was just so polished, beyond anything I've ever played. An example would be a dungeon I entered mid way through the game where I killed a few bandits. I had to return there later in the game and found the very same bandit bodies on the floor, in the same positions, and with rotting flesh. It's a small thing, but it just makes you appreciate the impact you have in the world and how non-linear it is. The side quests are just as amazing too. For the first time in a game I feel like the side quests are just as good (if not sometimes better) than main quests. Thanks to the great voice acting you can become attached even to measly peasants asking for help, and every side quest has an interesting and unique little story to uncover with worthy rewards.

    I hate to blab on too much else you'll get bored. All I can say is, play the game. Just do it. It's a wonderful achievement in modern RPG games and it'd take one heck of a game to reach the same scale as this one.    … Expand
  83. Sean-M
    May 27, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece. This is one of the only games that I have tried to complete every single side quest. You can easily spend hundreds of hours with this game. I would have given this 11 for the score!
  84. samusmaster64
    May 26, 2015
    10
    As an avid fan of the Witcher series - I came into this expecting great things. This game has met my expectations and surpassed them. It is, in short, astounding.

    The world building that takes place in a game like TW3 is unlike any I've ever experienced. There so much to do, so much life in the villages and people, surrounded by just as much death. It's an open-world RPG, but with an    As an avid fan of the Witcher series - I came into this expecting great things. This game has met my expectations and surpassed them. It is, in short, astounding.

    The world building that takes place in a game like TW3 is unlike any I've ever experienced. There so much to do, so much life in the villages and people, surrounded by just as much death. It's an open-world RPG, but with an important twist. The entire game isn't open to you from the start, and you'll thank CDPR for that. Each map is tied to the major events going on in the story and you progress through them as you see fit. It's a true choose your own adventure and each choice has a consequence, whether it be at the end of your conversation, or much further down the road. Speaking of story - TW3 has a fantastic one that will hold your attention and drive you to keep playing to see what happens to this world and its people.

    Visually, it's unlike any game I've ever played. Sure there are some similarities if you try to compare it to games like Dragon Age and The Elder Scrolls, but the world of Temeria is rendered like a moving painting. I find myself taking screenshots of nothing but the landscape from time to time because it's just so absurdly gorgeous. Animations are great, especially in the faces. Conversations with NPCs really show off the details. "Graphical downgrade" debacle be damned - this is a fantastic looking game on an PC that can handle it.

    Combat is improved from the Witcher 2 but won't suit everyone's taste. It's easy to pick up, but difficult to master. Timing is everything and preparation is important. Knowing what you're going to be up against and how to kill it is key to being a successful witcher.

    CDPR has already put out two major patches for the game, and we're just now a week into its release. With the promise of mods coming soon, the constant updates, and the weekly free DLC, it's only going to get better from here.

    There's a lot to love about this game, and I could go on for a very long time. But I'll let the review speak for itself and just say I highly recommend everyone give this game a try.    … Expand
  85. TimW001
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    An immersive story line, unforgettable quests and character, a thriving universe. A near perfect game. It truly feels that this is a real world existing and I am in the middle of a larger war, rather than being the most important piece of the war. The people and characters and interactions are great. The combat is also a lot of fun against a good mix of humans of monsters. In combat oneAn immersive story line, unforgettable quests and character, a thriving universe. A near perfect game. It truly feels that this is a real world existing and I am in the middle of a larger war, rather than being the most important piece of the war. The people and characters and interactions are great. The combat is also a lot of fun against a good mix of humans of monsters. In combat one has the choice to mix magic attacks with explosives, or just slash harshly with a blade.
    It is a classic which should net a player upwards of eighty hours of fun and challenging gameplay.    … Expand
  86. alex1989
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    This game is a complete masterpiece. An unmissable blend of excellent storytelling, gameplay, humour, and graphics. All of this would be incredible in a standard 15 hour game, but the massive open world and engaging secondary quests mean this game can give you 100 hours of gameplay without breaking sweat. Can't recommend enough.
  87. SenshudoTV
    May 26, 2015
    10
    This is a game not to miss. It rightly deserves all of the praise its been getting. Wild Hunt is an achievement the likes of which we only see once in a console or PC generation. It is the best RPG hands down since KOTOR. The story, the side missions, the open world grinding, the visuals, and music all come together in one absolute perfect package. If you only play one game this year, orThis is a game not to miss. It rightly deserves all of the praise its been getting. Wild Hunt is an achievement the likes of which we only see once in a console or PC generation. It is the best RPG hands down since KOTOR. The story, the side missions, the open world grinding, the visuals, and music all come together in one absolute perfect package. If you only play one game this year, or in your life ever, make it this one. You will not be disappointed.… Expand
  88. Smoothrunner
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    "By gamers for gamers" reads the old Interplay's motto. The same motto I saw long ago, launching Cyberia, Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale. Now they are long gone, team scattered, trying to revive the old school. But however good they were, I think now CD Project Red is more entitled to the Interplay's old motto - not by the right of origin but by creativity.

    First of all    "By gamers for gamers" reads the old Interplay's motto. The same motto I saw long ago, launching Cyberia, Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale. Now they are long gone, team scattered, trying to revive the old school. But however good they were, I think now CD Project Red is more entitled to the Interplay's old motto - not by the right of origin but by creativity.

    First of all I must say that I'm not a fan of the two previous Witcher games, nor a fan of Sapkowski's books either. So I've expected nothing from The Witcher 3 and for months have launched it occasionally, never submerging into the story. But about month ago I've got some free time and The Witcher 3 suddenly consumed me so deeply that it tore me out of the real world, plunging into the fantastic universe of witchers, sorceresses and palace intrigues.

    The first alarm sounded for my inner skeptic during the side quests (not your usual "fetch it" quests) - I have almost always been able to do what I thought was right, rather than to choose between childish caricatures on "good" and "evil" which are plaguing not only modern games, but also cinema and literature. And my actions in the game resulted in logical consequences (the ending of the game turned out to be about exactly as what I expected and wanted). So my choices was true to me and mattered. The second "bell" rang during the ending of the Bloody Baron quest, when all appeared not as unambiguously as skeptic in me suspected. It was already an alarming symptom for my inner skeptic. But the real crushing blow was expertly prepared and delivered by the developers in Novigrad in the story quests and dialogues with the charismatic Dijkstra and beautiful Triss. Drunk scene in Kaer Morhene was just a control shot in the lifeless body of my inner skeptic, which was already dead before the trip on Skellige islands.

    The characters in the game are deep and well-developed. Not as simple as might seem at first. You can suspect that you might finally get to the "vulnerable soul” of the power-loving and selfish **** Yen, but this knowledge still will not make it much easier for you to reject Yen out there on the ship abandoned on the top of the mountain when she reveals her feelings to Geralt, appearing to be lonely, frightened and vulnerable child. On the other hand, good-natured and wise Triss sometimes seems imposturous, with temper tantrums, and even rage and cruelty. Not to mention that she used Garalt's amnesia to seduce him even though he was love of her "friend" Yen. Relationships in this love triangle are described so thoroughly that I was tempted to (and in fact deed) apply to them classification of love by CS Lewis, like they were real. Even minor characters are sometimes gorgeous. Charismatic Dijkstra, Bloody Baron, Lambert, Cossack's ataman Olgierd...

    Good and evil in The Witcher 3 are not so grotesque as usual in games, movies and books. As it is in the real life, there are no wholly bad or good persons (after all, no one does evil for evil's sake, the motive of committing evil always serve some good - love, security, power, money, etc), but there are bad / good deeds (clemency or crimes, honesty or trespasses, moral or amoral behaviour) which have their consequences. In fact, all people - from Christian saints to the worst maniacs - are mixtures of that good and bad deeds and affections. Anyone can love or betray. And it is perfectly portrayed in The Witcher 3.

    But that's not all of the advantages of the game. The story is also beautiful, it is not simply immerses you into an artificial one-dimensional world of eternal darkness or empty irony, but alternates tragic moments with comedy (yes, drunk scene in Kaer Morhene is a stroke of genius!), melancholy with fast action, the ugliness of monsters with stunningly beautiful vistas.

    And the dialogues - they are something. They're just brilliant. Vivid, clever, often ironic, sometimes touching or sad but not trivial. The game will not insult your intellect. In fact sometimes I felt that characters of the game are much smarter and wiser than me - I love it!

    CD Project Red have used advantages of the modern graphics properly - they have created a world so beautiful that some views deserve to be painted. On Skellige game design appears in all of its glory - the beauty of sunrises and sunsets, snow-capped mountains, the sea and the picturesque meadows, and a completely marvelous music. Clothing on characters looks as if they really wear it, not as adherent to their skin. Facial animation is used as it should - sometimes in dialogues gestures and facial expressions of the characters are much louder than words.

    The combat system have it's flaws, but overall gameplay is interesting. However I agree - the game needs more Triss :) But all these are secondary. Because for the first time I see a game which is actually rival if not surpasses the cinema and literature. It is real artwork in which a gamer can be co-creator. Marvellous! 10/10    … Expand
  89. BluBlaBlu
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Best game ever.
    After this game I went to play other stuffs and had fun, but still got the Witcher's syndrome: There won't be a game good enough that will give me the fun this game gave to me, at least until Cyberpunk 77 release.
    Pros: Everthing. Con: Only one. The after Epilogue. Being able to play after the Epilogue made the game lose the immersion., but still this won't downgrade any    Best game ever.
    After this game I went to play other stuffs and had fun, but still got the Witcher's syndrome: There won't be a game good enough that will give me the fun this game gave to me, at least until Cyberpunk 77 release.
    Pros: Everthing.
    Con: Only one. The after Epilogue. Being able to play after the Epilogue made the game lose the immersion., but still this won't downgrade any single point in the score.    … Expand
  90. Gileq
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    Best rpg game ever. DA cannot even try to compete.
    First of all - details. Game is so big, and yet - you are going to abandoned place? Path will be more overgrown and less visible. And its true for all - Witcher became highest standard for a game.
  91. elManicho
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    Very satisfying game and a blast to play. Not the graphics shown in VGX and previous trailers but it looks gorgeous nevertheless, and I quickly moved to an immersive gameplay and a captivating story. It's a joy to steer away from the main quest and wander in the huge open world doing interesting side quests and taking contracts with my witcher senses tingling.
    Beautiful music, fantastic    Very satisfying game and a blast to play. Not the graphics shown in VGX and previous trailers but it looks gorgeous nevertheless, and I quickly moved to an immersive gameplay and a captivating story. It's a joy to steer away from the main quest and wander in the huge open world doing interesting side quests and taking contracts with my witcher senses tingling.
    Beautiful music, fantastic voice acting and the atmosphere of the game feels epic. Impressive game in size and scope, truly a masterpiece.
    The combat have a great flow and plays better than Witcher 2, the addition of Dodge is very welcome and offers variety. Witcher games stayed true to the novels spirit and are sublime and truly RPG at its finest. 10/10 for the best part of the trilogy, can't wait for the expansion, and for the rest of the free DLCs.    … Expand
  92. MrRelyt
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    A gorgeous game set in a dark universe where you play as a legendary Witcher 'Geralt of Rivia'. The Witcher 3 excels in almost every aspect imaginable.

    The Setting - CD Project Red (The Devs) really out-did themselves on the setting. The game is absolutely gorgeous, but also presents you with exactly the setting you would want in a monster-slaying game: dark, foggy, disturbing. Also,    A gorgeous game set in a dark universe where you play as a legendary Witcher 'Geralt of Rivia'. The Witcher 3 excels in almost every aspect imaginable.

    The Setting - CD Project Red (The Devs) really out-did themselves on the setting. The game is absolutely gorgeous, but also presents you with exactly the setting you would want in a monster-slaying game: dark, foggy, disturbing. Also, there is a lot of swamps and snowy valleys. I like both.

    The Characters - Just, wonderful. Almost every single character in this game manages to be somewhat interesting. The voice acting (especially for the important characters) is similar to that you'd expect of a movie, and the scripts almost never fail to be convincing. A character never acted irrationally (unless that's what they were supposed to do.)

    Gameplay - The gameplay is fast, punishing, and fun. Fighting against humans isn't nearly as fun as fighting against monsters: taking down a griffin is far more exhilarating than a bandit. Nevertheless preparing for a battle with oils, and potions, then engaging in difficult combat is great. If you enjoy dodging, evading (like dodging, but side stepping instead of rolling) and blocking while deciding when to deliver a powerful attack, you will enjoy the gameplay.

    The Story - Definitely the games strongest element (and I'd give all the other aspects 9-10's). Never once was I intrigued by the story. Every single time I made a crucial decision, I knew it could have massive ramifications later on into the game - and that was awesome. Playing The Witcher 3 never felt like a chore, unlike many other games.

    Bugs/Performance - Eh, I didn't expect any bugs. The game is a little demanding, but it is acceptable seeing as how beautiful the game is.

    One of the best Story-Driven RPG's ever made.    … Expand
  93. rwalangare
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Pros:
    - Ever remember old granma spooked you with their folklores? In this game, you'll get the same sensation as you were child. The storytelling is the best and none can beat the immersion of folklore in games.
    - This game gives you vivid description of the each NPCs story! Their tales stimulate your imagination just like reading a good novel. - Graphically stunning! World is vast and    Pros:
    - Ever remember old granma spooked you with their folklores? In this game, you'll get the same sensation as you were child. The storytelling is the best and none can beat the immersion of folklore in games.
    - This game gives you vivid description of the each NPCs story! Their tales stimulate your imagination just like reading a good novel.
    - Graphically stunning! World is vast and wild
    - Combat can be real thrilling and exciting!
    - Tons of side-quests and long main quest!
    - Tons of equipment and consumables!
    - Choices matter!
    - Musics? god... it does really well with this game!

    Cons:
    - Controls can be a bit awkward for the first time.
    - Some of the side-quest are not engaging.

    Final verdict?
    I would score this game 9.5, but since this game is awesome so much, so solid 10 it is! This game is a prime example of the successful combination of folklore, great folk musics, and.. god, i cant even say more. It has a perfect immersion, that's it!    … Expand
  94. Wagrum
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    Wow.... Just wow. I haven't been blown away by a game in a very long time.

    It's all the little things that truly make this an amazing achievement in modern gaming. Already I have experienced adventure, excitement, sadness, and horror. The writing is incredible; side quests and characters you actually give a damn about. This feels like a real world. Feels more fluid than Dragon Age    Wow.... Just wow. I haven't been blown away by a game in a very long time.

    It's all the little things that truly make this an amazing achievement in modern gaming. Already I have experienced adventure, excitement, sadness, and horror.

    The writing is incredible; side quests and characters you actually give a damn about. This feels like a real world. Feels more fluid than Dragon Age Inquisition or Skyrim.

    A couple of things that annoy me is that the crafting system is still a bit too convoluted and swimming controls drive me insane. But in the grand scheme of things, these issues really are minor.

    Also I just meet the minimum requirements for this game, and surprisingly it runs fine, as long as most of the Post Processing effects are off, and graphics are set to Low or Medium.

    While not exact perfection, this is as close as it gets.    … Expand
  95. MHT82
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    If i could play one game before I die, I would have to play it another time! Witcher 3 is so amazing! I can't find a single thing that would be for a minus, strongly 10/10, a new standard of computer games! Play it!
  96. NicoNofx
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Waiting for technology to be so advanced, that i can delete this 200 hours from my memory so i can experience it again. I've never played anything like this, and probably never will.
  97. Skeeter206
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    The best game of any genre I've ever played. The open world is absolutely humongous, yet the quests, and story lines never lose immersion, and constantly feel like you are within a real, active world, while on your own personal quest.

    The side quests have better writing, and better stories than most games have for their main quest. The main quest is very much an emotional,    The best game of any genre I've ever played. The open world is absolutely humongous, yet the quests, and story lines never lose immersion, and constantly feel like you are within a real, active world, while on your own personal quest.

    The side quests have better writing, and better stories than most games have for their main quest. The main quest is very much an emotional, entertaining, and exciting story line. The writing is absolutely top notch, there are no points where you think to yourself, "this would only happen in a video game."

    The combat isn't perfect, but it's fun, competitive, and serves its purpose. The boss battles are tough, and require different techniques. The card game gwent is fun, and a good way to waste time and get away from the action. The team at CDPR have kept the game updated and have fixed plenty of bugs, while adding new quests, and one of the biggest post launch free upgrades in new game plus. The first expansion in Hearts of Stone is great, and the second expansion is supposed to be even bigger.

    If there is one game you play for the foreseeable future, make it The Witcher 3.    … Expand
  98. goldzweig
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Well, what can I say? This game on ULTRA @ 60 FPS is beatiful!!!
    Incredible map, perfect combat system and lots (I mean, LOTS) of quests.
    One of the best games I ever played!
  99. Programmer
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    The most exciting and interesting game that I happened to play, I look forward to part 4.
  100. legacy2xer
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    A very well made game! the graphic is decent and the gameplay is good (very long hours of play worth). Music is quiet decent but not as good as Skyrim. Gameplay is much better than dragon age inquisition by far. Combat is less clunkier than dragon age but not as good as Bloodborne, still a very good game, considering the hours of gameplay and how good the side quests is.
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  1. RPGamer
    Jan 28, 2016
    90
    The Witcher 3 says no to all of this - it's a great game with a fully realized setting, it's a joy to play, the business model behind it treats its customers like human beings, and it delivers a story that finally hits the tone of the books.
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  2. PCWorld
    Jan 20, 2016
    100
    Probably the best open-world RPG ever made, but it still falls prey to some of the genre's worst traps.
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  3. PC Invasion
    Nov 4, 2015
    80
    I've made it pretty clear that it's hardly a flawless game, but that doesn't change the fact that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is something pretty bloody special and you should absolutely play it.
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