The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. StidIsram
    Jun 16, 2015
    7
    Нет: обещанного графония, атмосферы, открытого мира, динамики, интереса к игре после очередного нудного квеста.
    Есть: большая, но пустая карта, куча бесполезного мусора в инвентаре, лаги, баги, много квестов, в который основное время тратится на выслушивание НПЦ.
    Как Итог: было бы неплохим продолжением серии Ведьмака, если бы не пустые обещания поляков про супермегаигру..    Нет: обещанного графония, атмосферы, открытого мира, динамики, интереса к игре после очередного нудного квеста.
    Есть: большая, но пустая карта, куча бесполезного мусора в инвентаре, лаги, баги, много квестов, в который основное время тратится на выслушивание НПЦ.
    Как Итог: было бы неплохим продолжением серии Ведьмака, если бы не пустые обещания поляков про супермегаигру..
  2. swampah
    Jun 16, 2015
    5
    EDIT: I wanted to add something - guys comparing this [not bad] game to Planescape: Torment or Fallout series are lying. This is not a similar game. ("Can't touch this!")

    Witcher 3, while fun in the beginning, after 50 hours got tedious on me because of the grind/chore in a MMO-ish kind of way. I'll explain now. The bad: - Too many dull sidequests! The damsel in distress (Ciri)    EDIT: I wanted to add something - guys comparing this [not bad] game to Planescape: Torment or Fallout series are lying. This is not a similar game. ("Can't touch this!")

    Witcher 3, while fun in the beginning, after 50 hours got tedious on me because of the grind/chore in a MMO-ish kind of way.

    I'll explain now. The bad:

    - Too many dull sidequests! The damsel in distress (Ciri) will have to wait a couple of months because you want to level up (to prepare for the future fights, of course!), for this you do zilions of dull fetch/kill side quests. There are just too many of them. IMHO only main story quests are very good. Like finding Anna for the baron, brilliant. So, IMHO side quests are too many and 90% are boring.
    - After several fights (after like 15 minutes of fighting) you need to visit a blacksmith to repair swords. Some would call this fun. Like weapon/armor buff that is good for 15 minutes, really?
    - Collecting herbs and loot from bodies is a grind. This is because you need to "aim" VERY carefully to collect it. Also, herbs are too many in number and kind, is it a gardening simulator?
    - Collecting loot from containers is a grind! I can't believe I am saying this! But there are COUNTLESS sacks and crates and chests everywhere which you need to pick. I would have the number of sacks and chests 100 times less (yes!), but with more coins and stuff in them. Who wants to open 100 chests with a couple of coins and a trash item like cowmilk or a mug inside? Chests should be more rewarding. Gimme just one chest per map but with 1000 coins! Make it difficult to take. Also it is not very logical to have countless chests in the world, with stuff, waiting for you! So, in short, how can it be fun, if almost every room may have like 15 sacks and crates, with trash items, and you need to carefully aim to loot each of them?
    - Controls are unnerving. For example, in menues like shopping you have to press different action buttons for some weird reason. Sometimes it is E, sometimes it is Space. Really?! So before you press a button, you need to check it if it is the right one. Many times I sold items which I did not want to sell - Ok another reload (BTW, too long for an SSD based system). More? Gerald would not always run when I want him to. Recieve a blow in the back, slow Sir! Better not run from your enemy next time Sir! Dodge-hit-dodge-hit-Quen repeat X times.
    - Weird logic in many cases. For example, you may find the diagram for lesser rune stone quite late in the game. How come Level 1 weapons have slots for rune stones? Ok you may get a few ready, without crafting, but they will be good for 30 minutes of playing because rune stones cannot be removed from weapons (they would get lost in the process). How 'bout eating chicken during the fight? Whitchersence - if you are smart and came where you should but had not examined an earlier mandatory red color track/body, you'll have to go back. Why is it always howling? I mean the constant wind force of windguru 3 star rating should be a joy to windsurfing inhabitants :)

    Still, the good:

    Graphics, animation, speech (Irish like?) are nice and fun for me. Just see how Gerald jumps off his horse while it's still running! Or look at the fish playing near the lifted bridge - you feel the urge to go spearfishing! Or just look at that she-godling in Novigrad... What a waste of the brilliant work by the technical guys!

    My verdict:
    So, in spite of a lot of good things in the game my score is 5/10 because great games are all about fun, not chore, and this one has more chore than fun. Witcher 1 and 2 are better games in my opinion because they are more dynamic and fun! As a reference of my tastes for RPGs, I liked Fallout 1 and 2 (and New Vegas), Gothic 1 and 2, Planescape: Torment, and Jagged Alliance 2.    … Expand
  3. KrytyNiekrytyk
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    Best rpg ever made (no pure rpg, skyrim is pure rpg. You can't make archer character, so it isn't pure rpg). Epic soundtrack, great gameplay, lovely graphic. But level system is bad here.

    Graphic - 9/10
    Audio - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    In all - 10/10
  4. Guilvaruex
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    I love this game for so many reasons. This is one of those rare games in which doing side quests can be just as fun as doing the main quests. The story line keeps you hooked without a doubt. I love the gameplay, It takes some getting used, especially the combat to but once you get used to it it's really fun. I think people saying that it's just a lot of button mashing are playing foesI love this game for so many reasons. This is one of those rare games in which doing side quests can be just as fun as doing the main quests. The story line keeps you hooked without a doubt. I love the gameplay, It takes some getting used, especially the combat to but once you get used to it it's really fun. I think people saying that it's just a lot of button mashing are playing foes around a similar level. If you aren't challenging yourself with tougher enemies then it will be just button mashing. Take the negatives with a huge grain of salt. They tend to focus on one aspect and condemn the game for that one aspect. Taking all the aspects into account you can see just how much work went into this game. And I think most of us can agree, it's paid off.… Expand
  5. mmaize
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    I'm old school 'all about the story' when it comes to gaming. I want my characters to feel compelling and to be able to invest in my played character. From games as simple as Starflight to recent hits like Skyrim, I've played them all and this goes without saying that it truly has to be one if not the best game I've ever played in my life.

    All of the silly comment about controls (The    I'm old school 'all about the story' when it comes to gaming. I want my characters to feel compelling and to be able to invest in my played character. From games as simple as Starflight to recent hits like Skyrim, I've played them all and this goes without saying that it truly has to be one if not the best game I've ever played in my life.

    All of the silly comment about controls (The Witcher has always had odd controls and I think the point is to make it feel different when you play. I mean when you play the Witcher it's pretty much like no other control experience) and all of the "It's not Skyrim" ridiculousness should be taken with a grain of salt, if that. Also anyone who says that the combat is nothing new is also silly. Sure if you're the boring press and hold and expect an in depth combat experience I mean come on... But for those that understand to get the combat experience you have to react to the enemy by parrying, dodging, and reacting defensively watching for opportunities to attack whether by swing or thrust. Light and quick attacks like the Cat or the Ursine style of stronger if slower attack methods. It's one of the best combat experiences I've had in a game.

    Story is unbelievable (in the good sense) in that whether you're playing the main quest line or doing side quests each of them feel as if you are making a difference in the lives of the NPCs or the world as a whole. Each of the characters personalities were extremely well done as well (Even Lambert ..ugh love/hate)

    As has been said before, the graphics are some of the most visually stunning I've ever seen and you're reading this from someone whose played card melting games like Crysis, Metro, Far Cry, etc. So whatever downgrade happened (running a 970 so I did notice a performance difference) has had little to no impact on the visual quality of the game in my opinion.

    Has to be Game of the Year.    … Expand
  6. MortumSK
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    The Game with big "G". CDProjekt made really cool, fresh, stunning and attractive game. Amazing and beautiful open world + freedom to move and action + still great graphics (not as in trailer because of crappy consoles) + interesting story + 16 absolutely free DLCs (hey EA,Ubi etc. learn how it's done!).
    It's awesome, just try.

    10 Roaches of 10.
  7. 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.
  8. crnppscls
    Jun 15, 2015
    9
    So i got this game free with my gtx970, so i feel a little cheeky writing a review. I probably wouldn't have bought this title, i am a big eve player and gta v is keeping me occupied also.

    I digress though, this title is excellent. The story is engrossing and there's a damned sense of philanthropy with geralt that you can't get away from, it eats at you. Questing never seems    So i got this game free with my gtx970, so i feel a little cheeky writing a review. I probably wouldn't have bought this title, i am a big eve player and gta v is keeping me occupied also.

    I digress though, this title is excellent. The story is engrossing and there's a damned sense of philanthropy with geralt that you can't get away from, it eats at you.

    Questing never seems laborious and is well placed.

    Honestly, finding adjectives for this game just seems a waste. It's just totally on the money for an open world RPG    … Expand
  9. PetriK93
    Jun 15, 2015
    6
    The positive: Good characters, interesting plot, excellent music, tons of content, has a bit of free DLC to offer.

    The negative: Godawful movement, combat with no depth, death from a 2 meter fall, horrible english voice actor for the main protagonist, downgraded PS3 graphics (the hell is it with those colors?) season pass. Verdict: For casual people, it's a solid 8 / 10. -1 for    The positive: Good characters, interesting plot, excellent music, tons of content, has a bit of free DLC to offer.

    The negative: Godawful movement, combat with no depth, death from a 2 meter fall, horrible english voice actor for the main protagonist, downgraded PS3 graphics (the hell is it with those colors?) season pass.

    Verdict: For casual people, it's a solid 8 / 10. -1 for horrible controls. For people who need a bit of challenge in their games and enjoy a good combat system.. It's a 3 / 10. No amount of story will save the game from being an absolute chore to play if you have the slightest standards for controls.    … Expand
  10. Skrolm
    Jun 15, 2015
    8
    The Witcher 3 is a good game, a very good game. Is it deserving a 10, not really, for me it's a solid 8.
    There's a lot of love for this game out there and it's easy to get over excited on it.
    But as much as I do like this title, I think there's quite a list of cons that shouldn't be overlooked if you plan to buy this game. First of all, the Witcher is a great role playing game with an    The Witcher 3 is a good game, a very good game. Is it deserving a 10, not really, for me it's a solid 8.
    There's a lot of love for this game out there and it's easy to get over excited on it.
    But as much as I do like this title, I think there's quite a list of cons that shouldn't be overlooked if you plan to buy this game.

    First of all, the Witcher is a great role playing game with an open world. The liberty you get is pretty amazing: you can rush your main storyline quests or take your time and explore the world, get contracts and side missions and end up living the witcher life.
    Here lies one of the main flaws of the game: You are in pursuit of Ciri who's like a child to you and she has nothing less than the Wild Hunt on her heels. Problem is then: why would you lose time wandering left and right, getting an extra coin here and a piece of equipment there. It just doesn't add up.
    Most role playing games that have side quest will have you look at them as a way to gain an edge for the remainder of the game (and I'm not talking about XP).
    For example, instead of telling you "Hey, you can make an extra buck by killing this wraith..." the game would have been better telling you "Hey, the Wild Hunt has wraiths in their ranks, if you kill this wraith, you will get some coin and a better knowledge of wraiths so fighting the hunt will become easier."

    Also, this game as probably one of the worst crafting systems known to mankind. It's just a mess, the alphabetical ordering makes no sense and there's no way to filter your recipes (say "Highest usable" for example).

    That leads me to one of the most debated points: Combat.
    When people read "revolutionary combat system" they - rightfully - have very high expectations.
    Problem is, if you expect a crazy combo system like you would have in Batman for example, where you would jump in the middle of 10 monsters, slash one, stab the next then kick a third and keep on until all monsters are dead, you are heading for a big let down.
    In the witcher, you do the fighting, you need to think before you move. If you get surrounded, you will have a bad day.

    Finally, the main reason for not giving it a higher grade is the overall clumsy controls. You will sometimes miss ladders by an inch, you will fall from a wall you are walking on, your horse will stop running for no valid reason.
    This is for me the most frustrating thing about this game.

    To sum-up: The Witcher 3 is a very good game with a lot of meat, if you can live with the elements mentioned above you will have a jolly good time.
    If you expect to parkour like in assassin's creed, fight like in batman and ride like in red dead redemption, you're up for a big deception.    … Expand
  11. babaganush
    Jun 15, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have been playing it all weekend and once i get use to the clunky controls and using a keyboard and mouse again. i find the game enjoyable. kinda big and overwhelming and im level 7 by now so it is slow leveling.

    the combat is good, you have to choose between upgrading your combat abilities, magic abilitles or alchemy skill. all of them will help you in combat and you have stratigies you have to use depending on what you want to excel in. im using magic, i find it easier. it is basic magic and not all powerful like in most magic games, it simply helps you get the job done. the world is great, its realistic and mature feeling. like if you were back in 1271 in our world but with monsters and a little bit of magic, no cartoony stuff. you find dead bodies hanging and just lying about as the normal scenery, not areas where a quest will happen, its just apart of the world and that life. people dying from monsters and working in their fields while a war wages on, to top all of the other BS they go through. so it seems like thats actually how the world would be versus it feeling like a fake story, like harry potter, lord of the rings.

    also some people were complaining that your choices mean nothing and things will happen as they happen, you just get to act nice or like a douche, WRONG. this is a slight spoiler but i will try to give away as little as possible so you are not expecting it too much when you meet the person. but i helped someone with a fairly long quest, they got to some important documents that could hurt or help people down the line, you had the option of stopping them or letting them go. you try to stop them, it ends up killing that person but i reloaded and tried stopping them another way, i then was able to talk them out of going and heading off somewhere else, on top of getting the documents back and they were still alive and my friend, instead of keeping the documents and having to kill them. so yes choices mean something and you have different ways of handling the situation, so when it comes to "important" people, think carefully of what you want to say and happen, you could kill this important person off completely!

    the only part i dont like is the level of the creatures, some are too high to fight but i feel this just forces you to explore certain areas versus making it like a grid pattern(which is what i normally do) and forces you to travel, instead of staying close to home and being comfortable until you can uber destroy everything and it be simple and pointless. so its not insanely easy but not cartoonish and unrealistic feeling.

    it is atleast worth renting and giving it a try, the alchemy stuff is harder to get into and actually want to do, more so then i thought, takes more thought and effort then i want but thats why i use the magic skill tree instead for fighting and i just buy food to help heal myself or i meditate. some people like complicated, i just enjoy complicated magic instead. so atleast rent or borrow from a friend, you wont regret it unless you hate massive games altogether and you want something that doesnt let you think.    … Expand
  12. JohnnyDop3
    Jun 15, 2015
    5
    Now a good 10-hours into the game, I can safely say I'm not enjoying myself. The scenery is beautiful, and the game is vast, but I don't feel immersed. The movement of the character is clunky, especially when traversing various obstacles.

    Levelling is terribly slow, and it doesn't feel like there are any real rewards for levelling up. And my quest log is full of quests 5-10 levels above    Now a good 10-hours into the game, I can safely say I'm not enjoying myself. The scenery is beautiful, and the game is vast, but I don't feel immersed. The movement of the character is clunky, especially when traversing various obstacles.

    Levelling is terribly slow, and it doesn't feel like there are any real rewards for levelling up. And my quest log is full of quests 5-10 levels above me.

    Combat seems nice and fluid at first glance, but doesn't really satisfy. Unlike Shadow Of Mordor, a game that nails this free-flowing mechanic of combat, The Witcher 3 doesn't quite get it right. It's too hard to see when enemies attack, making it very hard to know when to dodge and parry, and the fact that I have to start snacking in the middle of a fight to the death with a wraith completely breaks immersion. Geralt should've put on 10 pounds from the sheer amount of baked apples I have chowed down so far.

    Story wise, the game fail to capture me. I often forgot where I am and why I'm there. Maybe because I'm not really a Witcher-fan.

    All in all, this game seems like an attempt to make the worlds largest pizza, and then not really caring what toppings goes on. It leaves me with a bland taste in my mouth and a sense of unfulfillment. There's not enough chew-chew in this caramel.    … Expand
  13. giela
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    This game is the best game I've ever played. Just the sheer amount of detail in everything, amazing quests and side quests done right. An amazingly big open world although not connected to each other(you've to fast travel) which barely has any bugs, just amazing.
  14. Ricanrolla
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    This gane is amazing. I'm currently deployed overseas and this game really makes time past by. I've been pouring hours and hours into this game and i don't think I'm even on the halfway point. The story reall drags you into the world and the side quests, some of the bests I've ever played. Thanks CD Projekt
  15. timt
    Jun 14, 2015
    9
    A beautifully polished game that without a doubt has raised the bar on the genre. It is impressive in nearly every aspect, and the only gripes I have with it is the clunky character movement (the responsiveness can lag at times), and the AI which can be erratic/stupid (i.e. NPC doesn't detect you even though you are in close proximity and shooting at it).

    I played Dragon Age Inquisition    A beautifully polished game that without a doubt has raised the bar on the genre. It is impressive in nearly every aspect, and the only gripes I have with it is the clunky character movement (the responsiveness can lag at times), and the AI which can be erratic/stupid (i.e. NPC doesn't detect you even though you are in close proximity and shooting at it).

    I played Dragon Age Inquisition and I can say 100% that this is far superior. The characters, story, everything is much much better.    … Expand
  16. Bollywongaloid
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I have mixed feelings about this game so I'll start with the worst thing:
    -the combat controls in this game are absolutely dire. If you've come from playing a game with a combat system as tightly designed as Bloodborne then playing this will be a shock to the system for you. I can't believe they managed to make this huge fantastic game and then drop the ball on something as fundamental    I have mixed feelings about this game so I'll start with the worst thing:
    -the combat controls in this game are absolutely dire. If you've come from playing a game with a combat system as tightly designed as Bloodborne then playing this will be a shock to the system for you. I can't believe they managed to make this huge fantastic game and then drop the ball on something as fundamental as the controls. Geralt is so slow at putting into motion what you've input, you're best off just button-mashing and hoping for the best. Combine this with the god-awful camera and you have one of the worst-functioning combat systems in recent gaming, so much so that I had to lower the difficulty from the harder setting to the normal setting, not because I was finding it too difficult, but because I wanted to spend less time doing something so unenjoyable. This, for me, is the single worst aspect of Witcher 3.

    Other minor niggles:
    -although the inventory system is very functional, you can't order items by value, weight, etc which I feel would have been a big help
    -I'm not a big fan off the graphical style of the world... This is more of a personal preference thing but I feel it looks too colourful and cartoony in places. The dynamic weather is okay but can leave the trees and grasses moving in a weird, rubbery way.
    -most enemies don't telegraph their attacks very well but there IS a red-indicator that appears before an attack, so this only really becomes a problem when there's multiple enemies on-screen. This wouldn't be an issue at all if the controls and camera were actually any good.
    -Geralt can't fall 4 feet without losing a chunk of health, which is annoying and a little jarring considering he's meant to be some sprightly acrobatic Witcher.
    -uninteresting upgrade/skill tree. Most abilities are a dull '+X% to this stat' affair. Also, each of these have to be equipped for you to use them, which I found a little silly. For example, why would Geralt lose the ability to hit 5% harder with his fast attack? O yea, you un-equipped it in the menu. It just doesn't make much sense from a role-play perspective.
    -not as free-roaming as you'd think. Most areas and quests are essentially locked to you (because enemies don't level with you) until you level up enough to explore/do them. Doesn't bother me too much this, but if you're expecting to run off Skyrim-style and do your own thing then think again.
    -some minor graphical bugs e.g. Pop-in and frame-rate. Not as big of an issue as some would have you believe tho. Loading times are good.

    Now for the good:
    -fantastic sound design... Music is perfect for the world and the voice acting, for the most part, is sublime. Some people don't like Geralt's voice actor but I think he does a great job. Sound effects like the weather are also fantastic.
    -the characters are fully-fleshed out and believable, even the minor characters . I never skipped the dialogue (which is rare for me), and found myself totally engrossed in what was going on. You can really see the effort the designers have put into this aspect of the game. Geralt is a brilliantly realised protagonist and the voice-actor delivers all his subtleties perfectly (like his sense of humour).
    -the narrative in general is excellent
    -I absolutely love the quest design... You won't find many boring 'fetch quests' here and when you do find any, there's always more too them weather it be an interesting story to uncover or an intriguing location to explore or a tough enemy to fight. I've poured hours into following whole quest lines that have nothing to do with the main story. There's plenty of 'moral-grey areas' you find yourself in when doing a favour for someone and you uncover some hidden truths. More often than not, things are not as they seem and you feel like there is a real consequence that results from the choices you make.
    -preparing yourself for fights by reading up in the bestiary and preparing the right oils and bombs etc is a really cool, rewarding and immersive aspect of the game.
    -it's definitely got that addictive 'just one more quest' quality to it
    -the sheer amount of content is mind-blowing. I find it incredible that a team of around 200 people put this together with this much attention to detail. Speaking of which...
    -I really appreciate details like NPC's moving at a pace that matches your own when you're following them. Also there's nice touches with the menu's e.g when buying from an alchemist you can access your alchemy menu from the shop menu, so you don't have to exit to see what you need. There's a ton of other neat touches, too many to put here.
    -Gwent, the in-game card-game, is great and the perfect de-stress after you've just been getting pissed off with the God-awful controls.

    All in all, a fantastic game worth your money... I only give this a 7 because there's just too many flaws that spoil the experience - it loses 2 points on the controls alone.    … Expand
  17. jackjunior
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I have read some of Andrzej Sapkowski's books and I must say, the "CD Project RED" did an amazing job in reflecting this properly. If the future of good games will require talent and translating books into games, then ... "hello bright gaming future"... we will be up for a ride!
    I am a casual player, being very selective in games I keep on playing. While I have >50 games on Steam, do I only play
  18. shiro1103
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    This game is something special. While it may not be for everyone and the combat is not as strong as souls or bloodborne it still is leaps better than any open world rpg on the market. The strongest points are the characterization and writing for quests and dialogue. This is the last story for our main protagonist Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer. The lived in world that isThis game is something special. While it may not be for everyone and the combat is not as strong as souls or bloodborne it still is leaps better than any open world rpg on the market. The strongest points are the characterization and writing for quests and dialogue. This is the last story for our main protagonist Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer. The lived in world that is full of misery, violence, humor, and most important heart. From visual composition to atmospheric music, from rpg systems such as loot, crafting and quests to choice and consequence. This one of the best experiences I had in a long while, my only gripe that this game ends and there is nothing that can live up to it for a long time.… Expand
  19. poyumaps
    Jun 13, 2015
    9
    Alright, I don't care what type of genre of game you like. Just buy this game and think about your choices later. Trust me you won't regret it. BUY IT!!!!
  20. Vasot
    Jun 13, 2015
    9
    One of the best Action Rpg games of this century despite some bugs and despite expecting even better graphics (compared to the E3 trailer) this is a truly an AAA title with interesting story, interesting characters, big maps to explore and a lot of quests to do it will keep you entertained for hours. Bravo to CD Project Red for creating a diamond game like this
  21. Mamoulian
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    This is the best RPG I ever played. And boy did I play a lot of them on all game systems. The graphics, the music, the sound, the style, the story, the characters, the detail, the dialogues and the voiceover. The best thing EVER. Trust me, this is the thing you want to get for your money. Literally hundreds of hours of pure bliss.
    I urge you to consider this game even though you are not a    This is the best RPG I ever played. And boy did I play a lot of them on all game systems. The graphics, the music, the sound, the style, the story, the characters, the detail, the dialogues and the voiceover. The best thing EVER. Trust me, this is the thing you want to get for your money. Literally hundreds of hours of pure bliss.
    I urge you to consider this game even though you are not a fan of RPGs and I also suggest playing it on a higher difficulty setting because that is when the true beauty of combat, alchemy and crafting starts to shine.
    There are so many things to say about Witcher 3. How fantastic story it has, how brilantly it addresses mature themes and topics, how deep and complex it is and how masterfully it simulates life in a medieval setting but there is only one way to truly experience this jewel and that is to play it. Do that and take a week or more off from whatever you are doing for this is going to be one hell of a vacation! You ll never forget this ride! The only shortcoming is that its already over for me.. how do I envy those who are still about to expecience it!    … Expand
  22. cradled
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    I've played this game for more then 52 hours now. And I still have to finish the main quest and explore other things in this large, detailed world. The graphics are immense and all the side quests are very interesting.

    It's obvious that CDProjectRed did an excellent job and took modern ARPGs to the next level. While it's still a new game, make sure to look for the GOG version and    I've played this game for more then 52 hours now. And I still have to finish the main quest and explore other things in this large, detailed world. The graphics are immense and all the side quests are very interesting.

    It's obvious that CDProjectRed did an excellent job and took modern ARPGs to the next level.

    While it's still a new game, make sure to look for the GOG version and maybe you can get it quite cheap.    … Expand
  23. jesustoast26
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    In short, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is incredible.
    Graphics are beautiful, and it's very well optimized to run on lower-end PCs (provided they're actually capable of gaming and aren't 10-year-old toasters).
    The open world is unbelievably massive, taking hours to reach from one side to the other without fast travel, and loaded with side-quests and contracts that, despite being optional,    In short, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is incredible.
    Graphics are beautiful, and it's very well optimized to run on lower-end PCs (provided they're actually capable of gaming and aren't 10-year-old toasters).
    The open world is unbelievably massive, taking hours to reach from one side to the other without fast travel, and loaded with side-quests and contracts that, despite being optional, make some influence on the plot and character development.
    The DLC is either free for some and very fairly priced for the rest.
    The characters and plot dance with threads in hand to weave a marvelous tapestry rich in lore and history. You care about the characters and what happens to them and it's impossible to not get engrossed in the vibrant and masterfully woven world of Wild Hunt.
    Combat is phenomenally improved since the last game, and the use of objects such as bombs and potions actually feels worthwhile. Alchemy and crafting are actually fun and useful this time around, too.

    All-in-all, this massive, unique, entertaining, and beautiful open-world fantasy game full to the brim with sex and gore is by far the best game I have played to date. 70 hours on it and still going. Kudos, CDPR.    … Expand
  24. FIL1994
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    Excellent game. The game-play is very addicting and there is a lot of content in this game. The enemy variety is very good. The voice acting and dialogue is also great.
  25. mweagle
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing. Some bugs, but nothing that is breaking the vibe.

    All of the quests make sense. i.e. there are no "fetch me 5 nirnroot"-quests. Most of the side-quests have a better story than entire other games. Plus, the quests are fun. Not like : do this, do this and then do that". It really is a small story. Can't remember the last time    One of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing. Some bugs, but nothing that is breaking the vibe.

    All of the quests make sense. i.e. there are no "fetch me 5 nirnroot"-quests. Most of the side-quests have a better story than entire other games. Plus, the quests are fun. Not like : do this, do this and then do that". It really is a small story. Can't remember the last time a game did this, but it sure was no RPG.

    Currently at 120 hours and not even in the second part of the game. It truly is a massive game, filled with content and fantastic graphics. Like Forbes said, The Witcher 3 truly is the new standard of AAA games with their free DLC, their modding abilites and massive content. 10/10 recommend for any gamer.    … Expand
  26. omniblue
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Created an account just to say this is the best game in as long as I can remember. Even the rose-tinted glasses, nostalgia, of games first played such as FFVII. Ever go see a movie that seemed interesting only to come out believing you just saw something that will likely never be bested? This is that movie. Absolutely legendary game. The soundtrack alone is just incredible. A pleasantCreated an account just to say this is the best game in as long as I can remember. Even the rose-tinted glasses, nostalgia, of games first played such as FFVII. Ever go see a movie that seemed interesting only to come out believing you just saw something that will likely never be bested? This is that movie. Absolutely legendary game. The soundtrack alone is just incredible. A pleasant reminder that legendary games are still possible when so many good ones are released. Seemed like forever since a game like this has been released.… Expand
  27. myugenlol
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    The last time I enjoyed a game this much and felt so involved was Morrowind. This game has the right amount of combat immersion, deep storyline, heavy result decisions and hundreds of side quests to keep you busy for hours on end. It' about time a developer rose the bar.
  28. Yolovich
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    The only and i mean the ONLY problem with this game is Geralt animation/movement, all other parts of the game are perfect for me. Amazing quests, amazing characters, AMAZING music, amazing atmosphere! I cant describe the feelings/moments that i had with this game, its truly One Of a Kind!
  29. Kalil
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersiveThis game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersive and highly detailed, you really get the feeling that people who love what they do have crafted this world for us to enjoy. If you're a fan of RPGs, adventure, fantasy worlds and stories you really need to take a look at this game.… Expand
  30. theyellowsea
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    'beautiful' graphics I ever played. perfect story telling. distinctive and great combat system.
    this game is deserved to be GOTY of 2015. And I want a GOTY edition!!
  31. meanface
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Ridiculously amazing game, the witcher 3 has set the bar for all future rpg titles. A must own for any fan of role-playing games, and a massive recommend for anyone who calls themselves a gamer. CDPR drowns you in a rich, immersive environment filled with captivating characters and stories. You won't find another game that fully justifies the 60 dollar price tag like this game does.
  32. 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.
  33. Theguyoo
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Everything I could want in an RPG plus an integrated (though not forced on you even once) trading card game that holds its own against games like Hearthstone and Magic. A little glitchy here and there but nothing game breaking and so easy to forgive. Also hilarious.

    If you enjoyed Skyrim, you will LOVE this game. If you didn't enjoy Skyrim because of the weak story/ quests/ combat    Everything I could want in an RPG plus an integrated (though not forced on you even once) trading card game that holds its own against games like Hearthstone and Magic. A little glitchy here and there but nothing game breaking and so easy to forgive. Also hilarious.

    If you enjoyed Skyrim, you will LOVE this game. If you didn't enjoy Skyrim because of the weak story/ quests/ combat components, these are the strongest aspects of The Witcher, you will love this game. Amazing, amazing game.

    Best game to come out in a long time. Best RPG I've ever played.    … Expand
  34. Yonkec
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Best game I have ever played in this genre, or any neighboring genres, probably ever.

    It has story oozing out of every nook and cranny. The world feels alive and constantly delights you with small touches no matter where you are. The combat is a bit stiff and even at the highest difficulty it feels.....easy, provided you take the time to spec intelligently. Gwent is incredible for    Best game I have ever played in this genre, or any neighboring genres, probably ever.

    It has story oozing out of every nook and cranny. The world feels alive and constantly delights you with small touches no matter where you are. The combat is a bit stiff and even at the highest difficulty it feels.....easy, provided you take the time to spec intelligently. Gwent is incredible for what it is, a card game played against NPCs. That mini-game alone has provided more enjoyment to me than several games that I have spent tens of dollars on.

    Quests are....enjoyable? Who would have thought that was possible. NPCs are quite enjoyable even though at times they are repetitive as is to be expected by their "small" budget. Patches come swiftly and for the most part effectively. Performance is nothing to complain about, aside from Hairworks, its hard to find a reasonably powerful system that can't handle the game with the right settings. Crashes are almost nonexistent even the day of launch. Add in an NG+ mode and I'll likely double my already triple digit play time once I finish the story.

    Absolutely without a doubt, my favorite game to come out in many years. Dark Souls 1 or perhaps Morrowind, in its own time, are the only games comparable that I can think of. Skyrim/Oblivion, Fallout 3, Mass Effects, Risen....Played them all and if I played W3 first, I'd likely have felt them sterile on many levels. But that is a discussion for another time.

    10/10 would write this entire review again just to enjoy thinking about the game some more.    … Expand
  35. moosesbroose
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This is what every AAA game should be. One side quest, and I do mean random run of the mill side quest has more story than the entire game of Destiny. You never once feel like your grinding, or completing "quests" in the same way most all RPGs feel. It's not a "pick 10 wolfsbain to heal the millers daughter", or even "help XXX find XXX to get a reward". Every single quest is a fantasticThis is what every AAA game should be. One side quest, and I do mean random run of the mill side quest has more story than the entire game of Destiny. You never once feel like your grinding, or completing "quests" in the same way most all RPGs feel. It's not a "pick 10 wolfsbain to heal the millers daughter", or even "help XXX find XXX to get a reward". Every single quest is a fantastic story that gives you choices on how to go about them.… Expand
  36. tbutcher1
    Jun 11, 2015
    9
    This game can be objectively argued to be one of the absolute best fantasy action RPG video games ever made. The story is memorable and very captivating. CDProjekt RED made no mistakes when writing it, especially because of the fact that it is totally non-linear. All the quests are very smooth and don't drag on too long. Even if there is a lot of traveling involved, I have always found itThis game can be objectively argued to be one of the absolute best fantasy action RPG video games ever made. The story is memorable and very captivating. CDProjekt RED made no mistakes when writing it, especially because of the fact that it is totally non-linear. All the quests are very smooth and don't drag on too long. Even if there is a lot of traveling involved, I have always found it fascinating to ride through unexplored terrain on horseback, even discovering new towns whilst in the middle of a quest, which I may do upon my own bidding. The characters, you may love or you may hate, but they strike emotion, and that is what makes them unforgettable. The world is vast and filled with a myriad of things to explore. It would take hours for me to bore myself looking around the map, let alone a single town. It is very obvious that there was some inspiration from other games, such as Dragon Age: Inquisition and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. If you have not played either of the first two Witcher games, I recommend you play at least one to familiarize yourself with some of the core elements of the game.

    I am afraid , however, I must address the graphics. If you were expecting to play what you saw in the 2013/2014 trailers, then you may be disappointed. The game was heavily optimized to keep frame rates up. In doing thus, the game has become a lot less pretty and overwhelmingly realistic. The foliage is clearly not three dimensional, the hair (even with Nvidia Hairworks) does not look very kosher, and some of the terrain textures look rather grainy. There is still some very beautiful imagery, but overall, it is definitely not up to par with some of the less recent games, like DA: Inquisition. However, this does not take away from the gameplay.

    All in all, this game is a marvelous experience and I highly recommend you try it out, graphical downgrade aside.    … Expand
  37. Rath1on
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    It's been a while since a game came along that truly redefined its genre. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is just that and will be remembered as such. This game is a must play for any RPG fan and has set a new standard that I doubt many games will be able to match for a long, long time. Go experience the game for yourself; there's nothing else to say.
  38. Eraser
    Jun 11, 2015
    9
    because I'm a witcher's series reader, it always was hard to not like all of these games. I enjoyed first one and second one equally. and finally the third one released. and I played and still play at single breath. why 9 not 10? well, there are some issues with game for me, like surprise game crushes on desktop, several glitched textures and a hanged man with widely spread arms. But,because I'm a witcher's series reader, it always was hard to not like all of these games. I enjoyed first one and second one equally. and finally the third one released. and I played and still play at single breath. why 9 not 10? well, there are some issues with game for me, like surprise game crushes on desktop, several glitched textures and a hanged man with widely spread arms. But, besides that, it was a breath-taking adventure. that, unfortunately, was rushed for me. I intend to return to this game and see, what happened if I'll try different choices. and this game is totally worth your time and money(it's cheaper than god damned DA:I for a twice time)… Expand
  39. wukagames0391
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece of a game.

    Graphics are optimized.
    Gameplay is fluid and engaging/immersive.

    If they were to release Witcher 4 (even 2 years away) I would probably pre-purchase right now
  40. Bluedemonfox
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Very interesting story with a nice mix of fantasy politics and action, sword play and magic. Kind of like a Game of Thrones vibe. Loads of content and you do not need to play the previous two games at all but I definitely would recommend those as well anyway.
  41. decx
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    One of the best games of all time. If you are into open world games there is no reason not to get it. If you are into story heavy games there is no reason not to get it. Get it directly on GOG to support CDPR because they actually deserve your money
  42. pontarez
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Good job CD ProjectRed. Best RPG, what I see. And i think, it's will be "Game of year". What can i say, it's amazing! if u don't buy this, go and buy this great game,NOW!
  43. 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.
  44. kyserthehun
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    I can't recommend this game highly enough. There are a select few games that I've played in my life that have left me with a sense of awe, that I couldn't get enough of no matter how much I've played. Morrowind, Resident Evil 4, Half-Life 2, etc. Games that blew my mind completely and left me wanting more. The Witcher 3 stands with this game, perhaps at the front of the pack. I've gotI can't recommend this game highly enough. There are a select few games that I've played in my life that have left me with a sense of awe, that I couldn't get enough of no matter how much I've played. Morrowind, Resident Evil 4, Half-Life 2, etc. Games that blew my mind completely and left me wanting more. The Witcher 3 stands with this game, perhaps at the front of the pack. I've got roughly 80 hours in this game and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. The lore and story are fantastic, I'm completely wrapped up in Geralt and his fate.

    If you're a fan of RPGs, Fantasy, Action, or content-filled games then you will not be disappointed with this purchase.    … Expand
  45. Bananute
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This is at least the best RPG of the year. CD Projekt stays honest with the universe, and gosh this is so dense, took 8 hours to clean 75% of question marks on the velen territory. Each quest is unique and the story is pure greatness, the world is big and full of everything, the graphics are perfectly representing the universe of the game. So a ten is the least i can do to thank CD ProjektThis is at least the best RPG of the year. CD Projekt stays honest with the universe, and gosh this is so dense, took 8 hours to clean 75% of question marks on the velen territory. Each quest is unique and the story is pure greatness, the world is big and full of everything, the graphics are perfectly representing the universe of the game. So a ten is the least i can do to thank CD Projekt Red for this amazing super top cool game. GOTY… Expand
  46. seanb1979
    Jun 10, 2015
    4
    Probably the clunkiest controls I've ever experienced in a game like this. I have to run forward, then press backward and jump to simply get over obstacles? Seriously? Whoever did the keyboard mappings did a horrible job. I really didn't feel like remapping every command to something that made more sense. The movement physics also seem way off and the motion is very herky-jerky. I'mProbably the clunkiest controls I've ever experienced in a game like this. I have to run forward, then press backward and jump to simply get over obstacles? Seriously? Whoever did the keyboard mappings did a horrible job. I really didn't feel like remapping every command to something that made more sense. The movement physics also seem way off and the motion is very herky-jerky. I'm guessing all of the positive reviewers are using xbox controllers or something similar.… Expand
  47. MacheteDontText
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    Far from perfect. Abysmal running controls, immersion breaking, stupid things, lots of bugs, still the best RPG I ve ever played.

    First of all, I just dont get why all the **** about kb+mouse controls, I havent even tried controller, cause it works perfectly fine for me. Running (just running,, walking, jumping is fine) is a joke though, its just so clumsy and inaccurate I hardly ever    Far from perfect. Abysmal running controls, immersion breaking, stupid things, lots of bugs, still the best RPG I ve ever played.

    First of all, I just dont get why all the **** about kb+mouse controls, I havent even tried controller, cause it works perfectly fine for me. Running (just running,, walking, jumping is fine) is a joke though, its just so clumsy and inaccurate I hardly ever use it. I strongly recommend turning auto-run off asap.

    Combat is fun, much better then AC or any other 3rd person game that comes to mind, but still way too arcade to my liking (locking on, no precision, blocking and counterattacking with a single click). Playing on hard you have to prepare for bigger battles, use potions, oils and signs, so its diverse and challenging. There is a very annoying thing about combat though, enemies tend to have a wierd aggro range, bandits can just stand and
    yell at you, taking crossbow shots and bombs in the face...monsters sometimes just de engage you in the middle of battle, turning their backs on you and walking away, as they suddenly just couldnt be arsed about fighting the player.

    The most disturbing thing for me is though the fact that I can just loot every **** house, even is the residents are standing right next to me! Wtf? It seems so easy to fix, and mind numbing that they left it the way they did. Theres other **** too, like bad npc pathfinding and loads of minor grahical bugs.

    Everything else is **** brilliant. Gothic level character design, interesting quests, great graphics, excellent sound etc.    … Expand
  48. TommyTanker
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    WOW, wow, wow and wow. Absolute epic masterpiece with TONS of ENJOYABLE content and side quests - take note Age of Inquisition.

    A massive world where you genuinely feel connected to the main character. Gripping storyline. Look forward to all the FREE DLC content recently announced too. Did you hear that Game Developers - FREE DLC. 10/10 all the way. Thank you CD Project for putting    WOW, wow, wow and wow. Absolute epic masterpiece with TONS of ENJOYABLE content and side quests - take note Age of Inquisition.

    A massive world where you genuinely feel connected to the main character. Gripping storyline. Look forward to all the FREE DLC content recently announced too. Did you hear that Game Developers - FREE DLC.

    10/10 all the way. Thank you CD Project for putting faith back into PC Gaming.    … Expand
  49. IE-33
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Game is really great! Probably the best RPG in years, CD-PR Really did outstanding job!
    Whole world feels (and is) alive, 100 hours in-game and I still didn't discover at least 30% of remaining content. There were some issues at the beginning (Which I didn't had surprisingly) but again CD-PR did outstanding job by delivering 5 patches in matter of 2 weeks.
    Some people say there was a    Game is really great! Probably the best RPG in years, CD-PR Really did outstanding job!
    Whole world feels (and is) alive, 100 hours in-game and I still didn't discover at least 30% of remaining content. There were some issues at the beginning (Which I didn't had surprisingly) but again CD-PR did outstanding job by delivering 5 patches in matter of 2 weeks.
    Some people say there was a graphical downgrade ~ Game looks great (it's more vibrant/colorful which i prefer due to getting a lot of games in recent years with "washed-off colors") and I honestly i can't complain, it still looks freaking great and the so called "downgrade" is really not noticeable.
    Another big + for CD-PR is for optimisation, game runs great on my old 750 TI on high-ultra settings (with grass detail level set to medium)

    TL;DR.
    Great game, totally deserves at least 9+ for HUGE amount of content it provides, and is MUST-BUY.    … Expand
  50. Swama
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    It is out of this world, the graphics are stunning and it is so huge there is enough to keep you interested for months. People who are complaining about it not being original like Herpyderpy are a total moron. This is one of the greatest gaming experiences, hats off to the dev's and thank you for this beautiful game.
  51. ANTI-
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    A pinnacle of creative expression. Easily one of the best single player games ever made, and undeniably one of the most beautiful. Tons of content, took me 224 hours to complete and there were still a few minor things I didn't bother to finish. Fantastic audio, excellent voice acting, and the soundtrack is gorgeous, fitting the game incredibly well. Well written story and memorableA pinnacle of creative expression. Easily one of the best single player games ever made, and undeniably one of the most beautiful. Tons of content, took me 224 hours to complete and there were still a few minor things I didn't bother to finish. Fantastic audio, excellent voice acting, and the soundtrack is gorgeous, fitting the game incredibly well. Well written story and memorable characters. One of the few story-heavy games where I didn't end up skipping most of the dialogue. The combat is fun and at times viscerally satisfying, but is an area of the game that needs a bit more polish. The targeting has issues, and a few of the fistfights were painfully frustrating. Also I felt the difficulty was far too easy as I played my first run thru on the hardest setting with only moderate challenge. Minor bugs, but nothing game breaking or overly frustrating. Inventory management could use a little help. Overall an absolute masterpiece and an experience I'd recommend to anyone.… Expand
  52. nattigre
    Jun 9, 2015
    7
    Not bad. Becoming a fan of Polish games. It would be even better if the game didn't have as many bugs throughout the gameplay. Still, pretty decent and a pleasure for the eye.
  53. oklowicz
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    The game is amazing. It have so much content that at the first time when I've go trough I was overwhelmed. Trough whole game I was facing hard choices in terms of decisions which I had to make - in the story line and just how to play. I really was trying to focus on the main story, but there is so much sidequests that it is almost impossible not to leave chosen path.

    This game is    The game is amazing. It have so much content that at the first time when I've go trough I was overwhelmed. Trough whole game I was facing hard choices in terms of decisions which I had to make - in the story line and just how to play. I really was trying to focus on the main story, but there is so much sidequests that it is almost impossible not to leave chosen path.

    This game is dangerous - it steals huge amount of time, but in return will give you unforgettable experience.

    I am a fan of Sapkowski stories, so with background made by the books, this game is masterpiece in my opinion.    … Expand
  54. MoreBokeh
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    I've played every single game on Metacritic's top RPG list, except for Planescape: Torment and Lord of the Rings Online. The Witcher 3 ranks amongst the top. It's the new generation's Baldur's Gate 2. Yes, it's that good. It's that immersive. I've found myself thinking about the world *after* I had stopped playing. If you've ever enjoyed the RPG franchise, or if you enjoy Game of Thrones,I've played every single game on Metacritic's top RPG list, except for Planescape: Torment and Lord of the Rings Online. The Witcher 3 ranks amongst the top. It's the new generation's Baldur's Gate 2. Yes, it's that good. It's that immersive. I've found myself thinking about the world *after* I had stopped playing. If you've ever enjoyed the RPG franchise, or if you enjoy Game of Thrones, or if you just enjoy fantasy in general, you must play The Witcher 3 to not miss out. It would be a tragedy to let this game slip past. Don't let The Witcher 2 scare you away, the game is much different.… Expand
  55. crimescene
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    with Dragon age "inquisition" this is the best RPG ever made

    Fantastic game, Amazing graphics, lot of missions, exiting exploration. lot of enemy

    Smooth, fantastic music, beautiful story

    Brilliant, a game to play again and again.

    PERFECTION
  56. Salelesa
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing in every aspect!!!

    Graphics and sound make me feel like i am really there, world feels alive. Character interaction and quests are totally on the new level! Some side quests have so much depth, i keep forgeting and thinking maybe i am on my main mission. World to explore will take 150 hours i guess, there is many random situations or marks on the    This game is absolutely amazing in every aspect!!!

    Graphics and sound make me feel like i am really there, world feels alive. Character interaction and quests are totally on the new level!

    Some side quests have so much depth, i keep forgeting and thinking maybe i am on my main mission.

    World to explore will take 150 hours i guess, there is many random situations or marks on the map to do.

    Fight is much fluid and better than previous version of the game.

    Game is very addicting, and a frash air from all the crap other developers have been releasing lately.    … Expand
  57. sayler666
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Best RPG since Gothic 1-2. I have never thought that any new game could be so addictive for me. Graphic is good enought so just forget about "downgrade" and let this game swallow you. You won't regret.
  58. Hoppisoft
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Nothing less than the best open-world-game of all time and one of the best modern Western-RPGs to date: The world is beautiful, the characters deep and interesting, the writing is stellar and combat/item variety provides plain fun in spades.
  59. araut
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    It is a deadly sin not to play this game to its fully extension. Great game play, amazing graphics, intelligent dialogues, surprisingly good "side" stories (quests), great main quests, nice mechanics, full of 'surprises', memorable "path-by-decision" progression (your choices changes the world and people/monsters on it, and in return you play the quest differently for each choice you canIt is a deadly sin not to play this game to its fully extension. Great game play, amazing graphics, intelligent dialogues, surprisingly good "side" stories (quests), great main quests, nice mechanics, full of 'surprises', memorable "path-by-decision" progression (your choices changes the world and people/monsters on it, and in return you play the quest differently for each choice you can make) and added to all that, is good to see that the lore was not forgotten by CD Project Red. Far from it, it is full of references to lore and characters and monsters we found on both previous titles, as well on the books.

    By the way, even if you are not very found of reading, DON'T MISS THE BOOKS. Reading them is like being on new unpublished/unplayed adventures of our beloved Geralt.

    Buy this game, forget your social life for sometime, and live a little on the fantasy side of our lives.    … Expand
  60. TwoEars
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3.... the bar has now been set. This is what passionate enthusiasts can create when left alone and given enough time and resources. The Witcher 3 is a masterpiece and it is going to be a very tough act to follow, I believe it will be a very long time before we see a game like this again.

    This is a truly deep and mature RPG, brutally hard on the two highest difficulty settings    Witcher 3.... the bar has now been set. This is what passionate enthusiasts can create when left alone and given enough time and resources. The Witcher 3 is a masterpiece and it is going to be a very tough act to follow, I believe it will be a very long time before we see a game like this again.

    This is a truly deep and mature RPG, brutally hard on the two highest difficulty settings and requiring much, much more from the player than simple button mashing. This is a deep, complex, intelligent and mature RPG for a mature audience. The story goes to great lengths to avoid clichés, and even pokes fun at them at times. For someone like myself, who has more than 15 years of RPG experience, it is a real treat to be able to take part in this world.

    I don't give out perfect 10/10 easily but here is a game that truly deserves it, CD Projekt RED has gone above and beyond to realize their vision. There are few niggles here and there, small things that could be improved perhaps. But knowing CD Projekt RED they will continue to polish this masterpiece a few more times before they finally call it done.

    If you like RPG's buying the Witcher 3 is a no brainer, it is a game you simply have to play. And when you do be sure to savour it and take your time. This is one of the finest RPG's of our generation    … Expand
  61. Lindell90
    Jun 8, 2015
    3
    No, this is not as good as everyone is claiming. And im not saying that to be a hipster.
    1. The combat system is out-dated and console-esque... Its basically locking onto enemies and left clicking till you win. Uninteresting, bland combat... Also the target system seems to be half-arsed when it comes to development and smoothness
    2. the main character, geralt, is as interesting as a    No, this is not as good as everyone is claiming. And im not saying that to be a hipster.
    1. The combat system is out-dated and console-esque... Its basically locking onto enemies and left clicking till you win. Uninteresting, bland combat... Also the target system seems to be half-arsed when it comes to development and smoothness
    2. the main character, geralt, is as interesting as a rock... though people study rocks, which would by logic make him even less interesting
    3. cut-scenes
    4. cut-scenes
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    6. cut-scenes
    7. cut-scenes
    8. cut-scenes... yes this is how it feels like
    9. at 15-20 mins into the game you come by a peasant pinned by a griffon, no, you do not get to fight the griffon.. its a cut-scene
    10. the grapics are, yes, you guessed right... out-dated and poorly optimised
    11. how is this a role playing game? you get 2-4 options on the poorly written dialogue, there is no customization, character-building, progression, or anything interesting about the main character - which you cannot alter    … Expand
  62. johnnytuc
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    I usually decide to keep playing a game within the first couple of hours. Been on this Game from Purchase on Steam...3 weeks and going strong. I'd say it's a Skyrim with lots of Cinematics. If Skyrim had all the cinematics that this games has I'd never of got bored with it. Both great games.
  63. alient
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    the best game I have ever played decade. Super graphics and souds. About the game you can only dream.
    I play on the PC whit 680 gtx and 2500k@4.5 ghz. All uber hair off
  64. thetruegamers
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    Graphics check, Gameplay check, Story check. This game is defiantly a game of the year contender and a strong one at that. The positives of this game include:
    >Grate narrative
    >Grate pacing >Amazing graphics (Although there are people still whining about the downgrade) >Characters are interesting >Seamless integration of side quests within the main story >Immersive environments    Graphics check, Gameplay check, Story check. This game is defiantly a game of the year contender and a strong one at that. The positives of this game include:
    >Grate narrative
    >Grate pacing
    >Amazing graphics (Although there are people still whining about the downgrade)
    >Characters are interesting
    >Seamless integration of side quests within the main story
    >Immersive environments whether that be out in the wild or city/town
    >LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!
    >choices that impact the way the story progresses
    >Mods are being constantly added
    >Game constantly being updated/patched
    Negatives of the Witcher 3 include:
    >Leveling up system could be more extensive
    >Fighting mechanics feels to simple - as you can simply spam attack to kill enemies making it feel very lazy
    >When riding through the world on you're horse. It is very annoying when Roach runs into the smallest things which then activates an annoying animation that wastes time, or whilst in combat makes Roach tip you off    … Expand
  65. DefloS
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    You can move almost anywhere in this giant world and you will find some treasure or special beasts. The World is full of Life. The very best surprise was that the big Cities are full of quests and interesting places. Even tough im a great skyrim fan i must say that the contents of this Game is designed much more better. The diversity of decisions to meet makes you want to play this gameYou can move almost anywhere in this giant world and you will find some treasure or special beasts. The World is full of Life. The very best surprise was that the big Cities are full of quests and interesting places. Even tough im a great skyrim fan i must say that the contents of this Game is designed much more better. The diversity of decisions to meet makes you want to play this game again once u finish it. and this also takes lots of time.… Expand
  66. DeZilius
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is absolutely amazing when comes to story telling, quest design, and world creation. The story just blew me away, and if u turn a blind eye to glitches and some bugs, then You will get one of the BEST game ever.
  67. Wizard1200
    Jun 8, 2015
    8
    Pros:
    - Amazing story
    - Great world design

    Cons:
    - Boring character development
    - Witcher senses and markers on the map are used to solve most quests
  68. emter
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    This is a trully grand RPG game, one that can last playable for years to come. Amazing visuals and decent combat system makes for a great gameplay while the outstanding, mature storytelling is unlike any other story in a video game ever.
  69. Kangshaw
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    No doubt. The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt expands open-world role playing game's level. It also transcends The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim in some aspects. You must buy this game, no doubt.
  70. Wesker1856
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    I'm 70 hours into this game and I haven't even finished the main quest line: that is how expansive and huge this game is. With countless side quests, which include "secondary quests". "Witcher Contracts" and "Treasure Hunting," the Witcher 3 is bountiful in activities. Of important note is that these side quests are given just as much attention as main quests, which means full cinematicI'm 70 hours into this game and I haven't even finished the main quest line: that is how expansive and huge this game is. With countless side quests, which include "secondary quests". "Witcher Contracts" and "Treasure Hunting," the Witcher 3 is bountiful in activities. Of important note is that these side quests are given just as much attention as main quests, which means full cinematic dialogue and cut-scenes and many of them are just as enjoyable - if not more so - than the main quests. The world is gorgeous. If you want to experience its beauty to the fullest, I recommend getting either a gtx 980 ti or a Titan X graphics card. I have a Titan X myself, and I use ultra settings and maintain a FPS that ranges between 45 and 60 (I play at 2500 x 1400 resolution). I recommend that you also disable "Hair Works" as it's an unimportant graphical feature that can drop the frame rate by about 12 FPS.

    The story, characters, and voice acting are all excellent. The combat is improved from the Witcher 2 and rewards the player who skillfully combines dodging, rolling, parrying, swordplay, and the use of signs and bombs.

    Unlike most games that make the claim your choices shall bear consequences and turn out to fail in this regard, the Witcher 3 can honestly make this claim. Your choices DO matter as there are consequences that change the outcomes of various parts of the story.

    This is the best RPG to come out in years and is essential for all RPG enthusiasts.    … Expand
  71. Midds
    Jun 7, 2015
    8
    One of the strongest releases this year. The Witcher 3 contains a significantly large amount of quality content with the variation amongst the side quests, a solid main story, and what seems like hours of quality voiced dialogue, a lot of entertainment can be had with this game.

    Whilst it does lack some of the depth of it's predecessor in terms of character progression and items, what    One of the strongest releases this year. The Witcher 3 contains a significantly large amount of quality content with the variation amongst the side quests, a solid main story, and what seems like hours of quality voiced dialogue, a lot of entertainment can be had with this game.

    Whilst it does lack some of the depth of it's predecessor in terms of character progression and items, what the game does boast in these areas is still more than adequate.    … Expand
  72. TRANDO101
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    This game. IS AMAZING. From its combat, to it's graphics, to it's story, all of its amazing. I know that the graphics have been dumbed down from the trailers, but there still gorgeous, and the art styles good too. It found a good mix between realistic and cartoony creature designs. It's combats also amazing, I didn't really like the witcher 2 a ton, but this is amazing, its fun, not tooThis game. IS AMAZING. From its combat, to it's graphics, to it's story, all of its amazing. I know that the graphics have been dumbed down from the trailers, but there still gorgeous, and the art styles good too. It found a good mix between realistic and cartoony creature designs. It's combats also amazing, I didn't really like the witcher 2 a ton, but this is amazing, its fun, not too difficult and can be both strategic and fast past. Its story is great (so far) and the side quests are great as well.

    With this said, there are a few glitches and pop ins, and i've heard that many amd users have problems, although my computers full amd and i've not had a single issue, other than the hair physics, which, do take quite a lot of frames.

    I've found the game to be the greatest in years, and i've not run into the glitches, for me its a 10/10.

    oh, and to date there still making improvements in optimization and graphical fidelity.    … Expand
  73. Zajcew
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is with out question the best game I played in at least 5 years. It's a pinnacle achievement in interactive storytelling and should be used a yard stick for future, similar games. The meaningful, emotionally engaging story line, a huge game world that feels alive, great production values and most importantly of all: immersion. It's all here and accounted for.
  74. 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
  75. Hubble14567
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    BEST GAME EVER PLAYED !!!

    I haven't any idea of bad thing to say about it, all is perfectly made. Go for it if you want a true AAA game (and say PC MASTER RACE).
  76. Christo24K
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    This is my first time writing a review and I just wanted to tell everyone reading this that the Witcher 3 is most expansive and immersive game I have ever played to this date. It's captivating dialogue,full fleshed out characters, as well as the amazing combat system brew the perfect blend of game play and story!
  77. 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
  78. riley794
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    The best game I have played since GTA. This is the new standard I will compare all other games to. I cannot think of why someone would not like this game.
  79. siyavash18
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beware.beware,.Geralt of Rivia comes... For the darkness has passed, and the legend yet grows....You'll know, you'll know, Geralt of Rivia 's come..
    :)    … Expand
  80. Guigui31
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    I created an account just to say that this game is awesome. I am a Witcher fan since the very first one on PC and the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is the RPG I was waiting for. It's beautifull, deep, with very interesting characters and the atmosphere is, well, incredible. I will certainly be playing this game for a long time.

    I run it with I5 2500K, GTX 770 and 8go RAM. It's really beautifull    I created an account just to say that this game is awesome. I am a Witcher fan since the very first one on PC and the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is the RPG I was waiting for. It's beautifull, deep, with very interesting characters and the atmosphere is, well, incredible. I will certainly be playing this game for a long time.

    I run it with I5 2500K, GTX 770 and 8go RAM. It's really beautifull and runs smooth but maybe I am not as demanding as the haters.    … Expand
  81. ArnoldB
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    The Graphics might not live up 100% to the E3 2013 trailer, but they are still mindblowingly beautiful on PC on ULTRA settings on 1440p. Performance was great as well. Stability-wise I only had 2 crashes in a total of 101h.

    The voice-acting is simply great in every way, the music piece by Priscilla is actually hearttouching as opposed to the cringeworthy music scene in Dragon Age:    The Graphics might not live up 100% to the E3 2013 trailer, but they are still mindblowingly beautiful on PC on ULTRA settings on 1440p. Performance was great as well. Stability-wise I only had 2 crashes in a total of 101h.

    The voice-acting is simply great in every way, the music piece by Priscilla is actually hearttouching as opposed to the cringeworthy music scene in Dragon Age: Inquisition and the games' music itself is also brilliant, from the awesome fight music to the cool tavern music that will stick in your head for weeks.

    The thing that is so special about The Witcher 3 is the soul and atmosphere that can be found not just in the whole world itself but in all the side-quests as well. Usually in comparable open-world games like Skyrim 90% of the side-quests are just filler. In TW3 every sidequest has an interesting story, fully voiced dialogue scenes, choices and intriguing outcomes. The main quest is very long and interesting as well, at times even very sad and emotional.

    The World itself is not just huge but filled to the brim with relevant content everywhere. The game really respects and rewards the players time and investment. I often found myself just riding around the areas or walking through a forest or wide landscape, would take in the awesome view and then suddenly discover stairs to a cellar with a hidden secret in it or see a ruin in the distance and find something super interesting there. The game really invites exploration. And the world itself just feels so consistent and like an actual real place instead of like a plastic video game world.

    Then there is the set of characters, imo the games' biggest strength. The stripped-from-emotions-but-still-kindof-a-softie-inside Geralt to the beautiful yet cunning and independent sorceresses Keira, Triss and Yennefer, your quasi-daughter Ciri as well as side-companions like Zoltan or Dandelion really make you care about them and want to talk with them as much as possible. Even the enemies or "neutral" characters like Emhyr, who is very well voiced by Charles Dance, all have nuance and great varities to their characters.

    If I had to criticize the game for some things - and the games does have flaws - it's the following: a) the horse controls sometimes feel off like you just suddenly stop gallopping for no reason; b) underwater controls in regards to descending/ascending are really wonky; c) sometimes there are too many quests for a certain level-zone, which basically means you'll already have progressed further and not get any more XP by those "lowlevel" quests; d) the ending in regards to "what happened to all these characters" as well as the triss romance in general should've been expanded further to give more closure.

    Overall this is probably my favorite fantasy RPG of all time. It is simply a masterpiece in nearly all regards and the few flaws that there are really shouldn't discourage anyone from experiencing this gem.    … Expand
  82. LazyGamer
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    A great ending to the trilogy! What a game! CDPR has outdone themselves and set a new benchmark for the upcoming RPGs to match which in my opinion will take a hell lot to achieve. Where to start the story, the lore, the variety, the deep combat mechanics, the characters, the breathtaking visuals and holy **** the side quests are absolute fun especially my favorite are the WitcherA great ending to the trilogy! What a game! CDPR has outdone themselves and set a new benchmark for the upcoming RPGs to match which in my opinion will take a hell lot to achieve. Where to start the story, the lore, the variety, the deep combat mechanics, the characters, the breathtaking visuals and holy **** the side quests are absolute fun especially my favorite are the Witcher contracts. There's a lot to do I've already clocked over 100 hours and still there's a lot to do. The sheer scope of this is mind blowing. This is in my opinion the best RPG ever made! and it'll something special to get the title from TW3 and I don't see that happening anytime soon.… Expand
  83. 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.
  84. Maist
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    I've never played any Witcher games before, but as soon as I've started playing this one i immediately fall in love with it. Definitely a 10/10 game for me.
  85. Evilivan
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is a stunning game. The world is beautiful and rich, the story is gripping, the gameplay is very solid, but what really make it shine are the dialogs and the writing. You can't help but feel immediately immersed in them, making for a truly captivating experience. Before playing it I thought the game was perhaps a little overrated but hell no it's simply a masterpiece and a must play.
  86. crimson_wolf
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    Thank you, CDProjectRed!

    -For making a beautiful game.
    -For taking the time and patience to write a great story (a characteristic rarely seen in videogames industry).
    -For making things with love for us, gamers.
  87. 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
  88. adajerr
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    I have been more than hyped for this game for the longest time - I literally pre-ordered the preorder. (That is, before preorders were open, you could sign up to be on the distribution list to hear about the preorder - I did this as soon as it as even available).

    I then followed the game throughout every part of development. Every piece of news, every screenshot, trailer, every single    I have been more than hyped for this game for the longest time - I literally pre-ordered the preorder. (That is, before preorders were open, you could sign up to be on the distribution list to hear about the preorder - I did this as soon as it as even available).

    I then followed the game throughout every part of development. Every piece of news, every screenshot, trailer, every single official word that came out, I consumed. I knew what I was doing was detrimental - games never live up to hype. The more you follow a game, the more disappointed you'll be.

    Finally, the game came out and became the only game I've ever played (and I've played a ton) to live up to every iota of hype . I immediately clocked over 120 hours in the first two weeks, beat it, and am dying to play the expansion packs.

    This was by far the greatest game I've ever played. I've 220 Steam games, dozens on GOG, and a plethora of physical games - and that's PC alone. I've also been playing games since the Atari console. It is by far the best game I've ever played.

    That is not to say it is without flaws - the UI could use some work with regard to inventory management, mutagens are generic, as are trophies. There are a handful of nitpicking things I could complain about.

    But instead, how about the good - the world is huge. It's reactive. Novigrad is the first video game city I've ever been in that feels like a real city. Tons of NPCs, most of whom just going about their days. The idle chatter is hugely immersive.

    Your decisions in side quests can vastly influence the main quest hours or days later. Every side quest is meaningful - there are no pointless fetch quests that plague so many open world RPGs. The detective angle for contracts is awesome and fun. CDPR has basically thought of every way a quest could go, too. Many times I'd have 'accidentally' completed a quest via random exploring before finding the quest giver. Every time, the game correctly sussed this out and had appropriate dialog for this.

    The story is emotional, meaningful, and draws you in like no other. The voice acting and mocap is obscenely good, and you feel like those you are interacting with are real people.

    The combat gameplay is phenomenal. It is challenging (on harder difficulties. I've been told the easier difficulties are also 'newbie' friendly), it is rewarding, it is visceral and satisfying. If you die, it's because of your own mistakes - there are no 'cheap' deaths.

    The minigames are fun, and some people happily spend hours upon hours playing Gwent rather than slaying monsters. I loved the fist fighting, and hope they add more in a DLC or expansion.

    I simply cannot rave about this game enough. The biggest downside is that it has simply ruined this genre of gaming for me altogether. Never again will I be able to sit through pointless side quests, distracting conversation options, a pale imitation of real cities, etc. All of the 'acceptable' breaks from reality, all the leeway we give games because they're 'just video games,' and it'd be 'too hard' to do any better, I can't accept anymore. CDPR has created a masterpiece and I genuinely worry that I will not be able to enjoy another game till Cyberpunk 2077, or the Witcher 4.    … Expand
  89. Gratson
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    Loving it so far. Although technically an Open World game, the main storyline flows quite well without most of the flaws of your typical open world game, it feels more like a linear main storyline with side quests (which is probably a good thing as it gives the designers a greater ability to make an engaging main storyline). The graphics are incredible, the detail on some of the armorLoving it so far. Although technically an Open World game, the main storyline flows quite well without most of the flaws of your typical open world game, it feels more like a linear main storyline with side quests (which is probably a good thing as it gives the designers a greater ability to make an engaging main storyline). The graphics are incredible, the detail on some of the armor especially the chain mail is mind-boggling. My only complaint so far is the looting system, it's sometimes annoying to get into a position where you loot an item, I often end up activating a torch or candle instead of looting the item because I'm not exactly in the right position, they could have done that better. But overall an awesome game so far. A word of warning though, there is no way to change the main character's looks or voice so if you don't like Geralt that might put you off buying this game.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. Capetown
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    This game is just amazing, a new reference for all RPG's to come.

    Despite a few flaws and game-mechanics it is absolutely impressive how much love and effort the designers put into this world. I've never seen a coherent and living open world scenario like this ever before and doubt to see something like that in the near future. As usual in the series the whole story told is amazing    This game is just amazing, a new reference for all RPG's to come.

    Despite a few flaws and game-mechanics it is absolutely impressive how much love and effort the designers put into this world. I've never seen a coherent and living open world scenario like this ever before and doubt to see something like that in the near future.

    As usual in the series the whole story told is amazing and plausible. Some of the sidequests are better told and have a better story then a lot of other RPG's mainquest.

    Thank you, CDP-R for this incredible game!

    One can just hope, that those kindergarten-designers from DA:I and TES learn a lot from this game....    … Expand
  92. xdesplay
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
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  93. Cygg
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game. Awesome, best RPG. It's remind me old gothic rpg. Graphics is beautiful, fantastic music. Very smooth gameplay on GTX 970. Game of the year for me.
  94. rudyart03
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    i love playing the game..........................................................................................................................................................
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. kornir
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nie znam za dobrze angielskiego dlatego po mojemu dam.
    20 lat temu nie uwierzyłbym, że można coś takiego zrobić.
    Wszystkim polecam najpierw opowiadania /książki dla młodszych/, a potem grę.
    Świetna i tylko szkoda, że kontynuacji nie będzie.....
    Polecam każdemu!
    10/10 , ale tylko dla zachowania klimatu powieści.
    9.7/10 za całość /ale po patchach będzie max/    … Expand
  98. Imlas
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    Absolutely great. 120 hours of my first playthrough, not a single minute of boredom and willing to start again. Directly hits the top of my best games ever list, together with the Mass Effect trilogy (as a whole) and a (extremely) modded Skyrim. As an added bonus, the Witcher games made me discover Sapkovski, for what I will be ever grateful.

    A referent for the future. We will be    Absolutely great. 120 hours of my first playthrough, not a single minute of boredom and willing to start again. Directly hits the top of my best games ever list, together with the Mass Effect trilogy (as a whole) and a (extremely) modded Skyrim. As an added bonus, the Witcher games made me discover Sapkovski, for what I will be ever grateful.

    A referent for the future. We will be comparing games to the Witcher 3 for years to come.    … Expand
  99. indi01
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    Really great game.
    The story, the characters and the world are really intriguing so far. And I have to admit that that doesn't happen very often for me. The amount of content is staggering. The women in the story are strong, beautiful and actually look like women unlike (insert game here). The soundtrack perfectly fits the atmosphere. And I really love the fact that it doesn't shy away    Really great game.
    The story, the characters and the world are really intriguing so far. And I have to admit that that doesn't happen very often for me. The amount of content is staggering. The women in the story are strong, beautiful and actually look like women unlike (insert game here). The soundtrack perfectly fits the atmosphere. And I really love the fact that it doesn't shy away from adult themes.

    However the game was severely downgraded and some assets don't look impressive at all (water and vegetation for example). Also to me movement controls feel very unnatural (Swimming for instance is a challenge).    … Expand
  100. Isaacz93
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    This game is beyond words. I have poured about 50 hours into it and there is still lots to do,considering im only half way through. The side quests dont feel like side quests;more of a seperate story,the depth to them is astonishing. I have played other games of the genre Dragon Age,Dark Souls and The elder scrolls but none have been as thoughtfully made or as powerfully written asThis game is beyond words. I have poured about 50 hours into it and there is still lots to do,considering im only half way through. The side quests dont feel like side quests;more of a seperate story,the depth to them is astonishing. I have played other games of the genre Dragon Age,Dark Souls and The elder scrolls but none have been as thoughtfully made or as powerfully written as CDProjectReds The Witcher 3. Before this i had never played a Witcher game so i was put off but i was reassured it was very accessible and it is. Dont be put off by it being the third in the series as anyone can pick up and play. Hats off to the devs… Expand
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93

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  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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