The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. Chidawg66
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    I couldn't finish Witcher 1, I didn't play Witcher 2, and I feel in love with Witcher 3. It could be the best RPG I've ever plained. It's definitely up there with Mass Effect series, DA: origins (Hated the Inquisition), KOTOR.

    Gwent is amazing, the loot is fantastic, and the side quests and characters are very well done. I really, really wish all future RPGs are made this well.    I couldn't finish Witcher 1, I didn't play Witcher 2, and I feel in love with Witcher 3. It could be the best RPG I've ever plained. It's definitely up there with Mass Effect series, DA: origins (Hated the Inquisition), KOTOR.

    Gwent is amazing, the loot is fantastic, and the side quests and characters are very well done. I really, really wish all future RPGs are made this well. Witcher 3 is going to be a new benchmark where I will judge all future RPGs. It's a must play... one of the few.    … Expand
  2. TheNikoHero
    May 21, 2015
    10
    This game is really uniqe. The best in the witcher franchise (At least I think so). The game DOES have its flaws ( just like every game ever, but they're forgivable ). The combat system is amazing, the story is interestring all the way, even the smallest sidequests is really amazing. Best RPG since DA: Inquistion and Skyrim. Simply 10/10, a master piece. This game will not be forgotten forThis game is really uniqe. The best in the witcher franchise (At least I think so). The game DOES have its flaws ( just like every game ever, but they're forgivable ). The combat system is amazing, the story is interestring all the way, even the smallest sidequests is really amazing. Best RPG since DA: Inquistion and Skyrim. Simply 10/10, a master piece. This game will not be forgotten for a looong loooooooooong time.… Expand
  3. kdkade
    May 28, 2015
    10
    Even though I'm from Poland, I was always approaching The Witcher series with a distance - I considered the gameplay of the first one lacking, and the second one was a little too limited and short for my taste, but I very much liked it anyway, but not as much as Skyrim for instance.

    And then this one comes, right after I finally got my copy of GTA V, for which I waited a lot. I    Even though I'm from Poland, I was always approaching The Witcher series with a distance - I considered the gameplay of the first one lacking, and the second one was a little too limited and short for my taste, but I very much liked it anyway, but not as much as Skyrim for instance.

    And then this one comes, right after I finally got my copy of GTA V, for which I waited a lot. I installed Wild Hunt just to check it out, with intention for it to wait until I'm done with completing at least the plot in Rockstar's newest masterpiece. Yeah, right.

    Witcher 3 is THE most immersive game I've ever played. You can find stuff to annoy you within this game, like a lot of people are trying to, but don't do that to yourself. Just sink in.

    Every second spent in the world, whether it's just sightseeing, exploring question marks, completing wide range of quests or even playing Gwent is filled with extreme joy. World is beautiful (it has its charm even on low/medium settings), plot is interesting, music is incredible.

    But the best thing about this game is that it makes you feel responsible for your actions and decisions. Whatever you do, it has meaning. This is extremely rare in video games sadly, and here it's really, REALLY well executed. I'm amazed.

    Witcher 3 might have its flaws, but at the end of the day, all of those barely matter. We just got epic game, that all future RPG games will be evaluated by. Hats down to CDP Red!    … Expand
  4. lionars
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece of the gaming industry. The game was able to take high quality of the plot from the first part and wonderful graphics from the second. Incredible adventure of almost 100 hours
  5. Tomle1202
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    Annoying bugs exist and a number of small elements could have been implemented better, but few games have managed to move me as much as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt did.
  6. mjkelly93
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    EASY 10/10. One of the best RPGs ever made. Its the complete package.

    Every single aspect of the game is 10/10. If you like RPG's, even a little, pick this one up definitely.
  7. LeonMetalero17
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    10/10 MASTERPIECE
    I sincerely believe that this is the best game in five years , a great story with many nuances a game that touches ethics and morality of human beings both yours as Geralt and the also clear medieval society the technical side is beautiful, the gameplay is magnified in a nutshell I doubt that in the next 3 to 5 years even like a game , I believe in could be a contender    10/10 MASTERPIECE
    I sincerely believe that this is the best game in five years , a great story with many nuances a game that touches ethics and morality of human beings both yours as Geralt and the also clear medieval society the technical side is beautiful, the gameplay is magnified in a nutshell I doubt that in the next 3 to 5 years even like a game , I believe in could be a contender for this masterpiece Cyberpunk 2077 is also made ​​by CD Projekt Red future appears.
    PD: Sorry for my English but I'm Latin and I write this from Colombia :)    … Expand
  8. Godxon1
    Jul 9, 2016
    10
    - Bad story
    - Bad main character
    - Bad side quests
    - Bad gameplay
    - Bad graphics
    - All is bad
    - You can't have new Ferrarri here

    But there is Yennifer and Triss. 11/9
  9. Ky3mi4_raider71
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    This is one of the greatest RPG games of last decade!!! Atmosphere, quests, number of details, sounds and of course graphics!!!! Recommend everyone for playing!!!!!
  10. Wirbelwind
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    A true masterpiece. It's beautiful, it's interesting, it's lovely, it's amazing. I can not believe how they managed to get this done: so much content, and with such quality.
  11. safteygamerpro
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    I was so hyped for this game when it was shown at E3 I thought for sure it wasn't going to live up to expectations but it actually did. In the Witcher 3 you start out in a bleak and unforgiving world and you as the player can either change it for the better or worse because almost every chose in this game has consequences so be very careful with what you do and say. Every side mission feltI was so hyped for this game when it was shown at E3 I thought for sure it wasn't going to live up to expectations but it actually did. In the Witcher 3 you start out in a bleak and unforgiving world and you as the player can either change it for the better or worse because almost every chose in this game has consequences so be very careful with what you do and say. Every side mission felt so good and like they had so much thought put into them. The combat felt fluent and fun especially on the hardest difficulty, you had to actually prepare for each fight (with potions and oils). The story is where this game shines, it made me cry and laugh with some of my favorite characters dying and witty emotionless jokes from Geralt that were surprisingly funny. This game did have some flaws with bugs which weren't game breaking for me just funny like Roach flying and Triss's breasts bouncing with every change of camera angles but that is the only flaw I can think of. All in all this game deserves a 10/10 everyone needs this game its a must own for everybody's library.… Expand
  12. AM0N
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    One of, if not the, best single player games made. Ever. One of the most vivid universes ever -- vast swamps, big cities, small villages, mountains. The Witcher 3 covers every base in terms of environment. These environments are furthered by amazing theme music all through out the game.

    Questing/contracts have different conclusions depending on your decisions, and the amount of quests    One of, if not the, best single player games made. Ever. One of the most vivid universes ever -- vast swamps, big cities, small villages, mountains. The Witcher 3 covers every base in terms of environment. These environments are furthered by amazing theme music all through out the game.

    Questing/contracts have different conclusions depending on your decisions, and the amount of quests are basically endless. Combat mechanics are nice when you get used to them, and character build can vary greatly -- all of these things leads to amazing replay-ability (not to mention all of the different endings). Dumped about 80-90 hours in to the game, and I've probably explored 10% of the game in terms of total content.

    Both DLC's are amazing, and distinctly unique from one another.    … Expand
  13. scythe_pl
    Jul 20, 2016
    10
    Best cRPG - and possibly first true RPG - game since Baldur's Gate 2. Fallout 4 is a children's book to Witcher 3's Dostoyewski, Lem or Wharton. Original, non-repetitive, beautiful, complex non black-and-white world... Witcher 3 is a game that you can't afford to miss.
  14. Blackhorse
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 may very well be the greatest game of all time. I have been playing computer games since the late 80s and this...this game is exceptional on so many different levels. Everything about this game is superb.

    The story is top notch, the voice acting fantastic, and the world absolutely stunning and incredible. It is HUGE. I am 30 hours into the game and have barely even scratched    Witcher 3 may very well be the greatest game of all time. I have been playing computer games since the late 80s and this...this game is exceptional on so many different levels. Everything about this game is superb.

    The story is top notch, the voice acting fantastic, and the world absolutely stunning and incredible. It is HUGE. I am 30 hours into the game and have barely even scratched the surface of the Velen the area after the tutorial area. This wolrd is absolutely massive. The quests are amazing as well. They are engrossing and many times rather emotionally moving. The Bloody Baron's "Family Matters" and the witch's "Mice in the Tower" quests come to mind immediately. I was torn as to what to do, and the results of my own choices clearly had an effect on the NPCs with whom I interacted.

    It also runs well (using the lowest settings) on sub-minimum spec laptop. Even on the lowest possible settings it is visually gorgeous and vibrant. The world is alive.

    I cannot say enough about this game. It is the best of the best and the new benchmark by which all future games will be evaluated. If you have not done so, treat yourself to this game. Get it. Play it. Enjoy it.    … Expand
  15. Look444
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    I'll probably be a little biased about this game, but really, this is probably the best open world game I've ever played. Not only does it give you over 60 hours of gameplay that doesn't get repetitive, it also has a vast world (bigger than GTA V and there's no cars here) with monsters crawling everywhere and asking to be explored. It is also very loyal towards the Witcher books in its ownI'll probably be a little biased about this game, but really, this is probably the best open world game I've ever played. Not only does it give you over 60 hours of gameplay that doesn't get repetitive, it also has a vast world (bigger than GTA V and there's no cars here) with monsters crawling everywhere and asking to be explored. It is also very loyal towards the Witcher books in its own way. It offers us a huge repertoire of monsters that all come from European folklore which is cool to say the least.
    Worst things about this game are a weird gameplay, not real exploration (Bethesda does it much better) and a kind of boring main story. But all in all I didn't get bored at all and left me wanting more, this game deserves the 10 in my opinion.    … Expand
  16. AliasAndrew
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Have been a gamer for over 28 years. This is easily one of the best games ever made. A truly singular experience, even compared to its prequels. Currently going through my 4th playthrough
  17. 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
  18. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    One of the all time best rpgs. Amazing storytelling, amazing detailed world. The only thing I didnt entirely enjoy was the combat; could have been leaner and more tactical. But other than that, just perfection. MUST PLAY!
  19. Rizwan
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    Nothing to say about this game. It's surely awesome and you can't expect more from an RPG. The best RPG game I have ever seen and played. Yup Witcher 3 , You deserve a 10 of 10 from my side.
  20. Woofies
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Simply the best game that ever was. After the first couple of hours the game started to pick up and the main quest story along with the many side quests will have you wanting more.This game is a 10/10 when compared to other rpg released around the time it came out, while it is not perfect it is just on another level when it comes to detail and questing.
  21. 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
  22. aver233
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    The best game ever made, and it's not even close. Of course it ain't perfect, but it's as close to a perfect game as we've ever come. It's sets the bar for ALL future games. Whenever i play a game i can't help but compare it to this masterpiece. I didn't play the Witcher 1, i liked The Witcher 2 and would give it a 8/10, but this is on another level.
  23. erbazzone
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely awesome. Especially on pc where it gives his best.
    Great graphic, perfect mechanics, good gameplay and a massive and wonderful lore to explore.
    My advice is to also read the books to appreciate the game at his best.
    Good job CDProjekRed as always.
  24. drumguru
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    I've spent hundreds of hours playing this game & this game is truly a masterpiece & deserves a 10/10.
  25. cortezzzCZ
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    The more you play, the better this game gets. Great story, great story, great story. Gameplay is quite fun to play, even it has some limitations. This is one of the best games I have ever played - and I started to play games in the 90ties on C64.
  26. 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
  27. argo2001
    Dec 5, 2017
    10
    Это не самая лучшая игра в истории но самая лучшая игра своего времени, а возможно и дальше. Игра у которой вообще нету конкурентов в своём времени. Когда большинство ААА игр погрузились в почти бессюжетное задротство Ведьмак 3 является алмазом и светочем игровой индустрии.Это не самая лучшая игра в истории но самая лучшая игра своего времени, а возможно и дальше. Игра у которой вообще нету конкурентов в своём времени. Когда большинство ААА игр погрузились в почти бессюжетное задротство Ведьмак 3 является алмазом и светочем игровой индустрии.
  28. CreamyyStreams
    May 26, 2015
    10
    + expansive, detailed game world
    + visually stunning
    + beautiful art direction and soundtrack + impressive attention to sound detail + characters with depth and personality + a wealth of subplots and sidequests that feel like they actually mean something + choices with consequences that actually matter + startling degree of dedication to the little things - villages feel alive +    + expansive, detailed game world
    + visually stunning
    + beautiful art direction and soundtrack
    + impressive attention to sound detail
    + characters with depth and personality
    + a wealth of subplots and sidequests that feel like they actually mean something
    + choices with consequences that actually matter
    + startling degree of dedication to the little things - villages feel alive
    + unexpectedly well optimised (running on an i5 and 970)
    + excellent monster design (although I miss the old troll model)
    + Gwent is actually enjoyable, to my eternal surprise
    + fantastic in-game bestiary that's worth reading just to enjoy it
    + tracking down schematics, hunting materials and upgrading your specialised gear is very satisfying
    ~ ...but the convoluted crafting UI will trick you into thinking it's more complicated than it actually is
    ~ disparity in levelling time between main quests where you'll gain 3 or 4 levels in an hour and side content that has you desperately scraping together that last 50 EXP points
    ~ combat quickly becomes dull on lower difficulty settings
    ~ some levelling skills are very obviously better than others
    - some users are reporting major bugs (however after 60 hours of gameplay I've yet to encounter any)
    - main storyline is a tired rendition of good versus evil and lacks the subtlety and intrigue of its predecessor (though it's undeniably more welcoming to newcomers)

    I don't normally give 10s for anything but I can't give a 9.5 and it's worth so much more than a 9.

    A few tips: turn off hair effects, you'll notice a framerate improvement of 10-15FPS immediately. Play on one of the higher two difficulties; it's intimidating at first but you'll find it much more satisfying. Pick up every quest you can; even if you're 20 levels too low you can always come back later. Don't feel pressured to go everywhere and do everything right away; every village you come across will have enough content to keep you going for at least an hour or two. Invest your first few skill points into Axii: Delusion, it's helpful in dialogues.

    And finally, if in doubt: spam Igni.    … Expand
  29. Arno20
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Extremely fun and engaging Extremely fun and engaging Extremely fun and engaging Extremely fun and engaging Extremely fun and engaging Extremely fun and engaging Extremely fun and engaging Extremely fun and engaging
  30. ayyylmaoo
    May 21, 2015
    10
    25 hours in with the ending no where in sight. Game has been great so far, if you like rpgs, and have a capable PC. This game will be a great experience. It might be more comfy than witcher 1. The atmosphere is amazing.
  31. Syjjmatic
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    For those of you who haven't spent more than 15 minutes in a game from "The Witcher" franchise, this review is for you. I was just like you, until now.

    The first question I want to ask is: Have you ever played a game that gave you such a unique feeling – no, such a wonderful feeling – the first time you played it, that you will never, EVER forget that feeling. And have you searched for    For those of you who haven't spent more than 15 minutes in a game from "The Witcher" franchise, this review is for you. I was just like you, until now.

    The first question I want to ask is: Have you ever played a game that gave you such a unique feeling – no, such a wonderful feeling – the first time you played it, that you will never, EVER forget that feeling. And have you searched for that feeling ever since?

    That is the exact feeling you get the first time you play The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. Within the first few minutes of the game, you know you're in for something great. I can honestly say that I had no idea who I was, or what was going on in the beginning, but you don't really need to. Gameplay mechanics and beauty are all you need in those first few minutes.

    Which brings me to my first real topic: Graphics.
    The graphics are astounding. When you hear people talk about, "defining next-gen," this is what they're saying. The first time I played the game, I said, "Yeah, the graphics are pretty good." I can say this: The longer the play, the more you start to appreciate the sheer beauty and detail of everything around you. You can literally feel the hours of work put into each and every detail on the screen.

    My next point is gameplay.
    So you know when you play a game, and you come across a really cool mechanic, move, etc.., that you absolutely adore, but it's overpowered – so using it for long periods of time is almost always just too good to be true? Like, "Wow, this is really awesome, but I can only use it once every 10 minutes!" I know we've all had that experience. Well, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt presents you with AWESOME elements of gameplay that just never disappear. Specifically? The Witcher senses to identify things in the world. Something so simple and wonderful, that in most games the developers would punish you for using it too often. But in The Witcher? Nah, dude. You can use that **** as often and for as long as you like, and it's GREAT.

    My next point is the music.
    Are you a fan of good music in a game? I know I definitely am. It means so much to me that it can, honestly, make or break a game for me. The music draws you in, gives you a sense of depth, or can you a literal part of the realm. Music that is just... off (for a lack of a better term), can straight up just drive your mood away. Nobody likes to play Skyrim with the Teletubbies theme song going on in the background. Nobody. The Witcher 3's music is beautiful composed and gives you the right sense for what's going in the story. It even helps me follow Geralt's personality, of which, I love.

    My next point is story and "open-worldness."
    Since 2011, when I talked about RPGs and open-world/sandboxy-type games, I spoke on Skyrim and pretty much Skyrim alone. The game was wonderful, can't argue that. But it did have some serious downfalls. Now, if you want to feel as amazing as you did in Skyrim, while fixing all the downfalls (most specifically, the stale-as-**** combat), buy The Witcher 3. The story is 100x deeper, to include the side quests (they definitely did not skimp out on these – they're wonderful), and the combat is intuitive, fast-paced and fun. Need I say more?

    The last thing I'm going to touch on here are a little negative.
    I originally bought the game for PS4. I got about 4 hours in, and couldn't shake the natural feeling of, "This should be played on PC." I've read the reviews for PS4/XBone, and yeah, the game is wonderful there as well. But I couldn't help to feel that they were just clunky. I had a difficult time navigating my character as fluidly as I liked, and some actions, such as getting on the horse, weren't as painless as I expected them to be. If you want to get the full effect of this game – gameplay, graphics, and all – buy it for PC. You will absolutely not be disappointed.

    Lastly, this game was so good that it is literally the only game I have ever, or probably will ever, review.    … Expand
  32. casualgamer11
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    I've completed the main game in 26 hours (rerun at 75hr and counting) and this is the first RPG I've ever immediately replayed, from the beginning straight after finishing. Its content is that great.

    Its story writing is top notch (novel like; which is obviously one of the most important aspects about a long haul RPG) with a very engaging main plot with masterfully interwoven subplots    I've completed the main game in 26 hours (rerun at 75hr and counting) and this is the first RPG I've ever immediately replayed, from the beginning straight after finishing. Its content is that great.

    Its story writing is top notch (novel like; which is obviously one of the most important aspects about a long haul RPG) with a very engaging main plot with masterfully interwoven subplots that influence one another and respond to your choices and then affect the world around you. . The characters are excellently portrayed and voice acted and really feel alive which endears you to them ( first time since mass effect series that I cared about the characters fate). Without mentioning any spoilers there are many truly memorable bittersweet emotional moments in this game which play on your heart strings. Just like previous Witcher games there is a grey morality action and consequence system with later unexpected repercussions depending on your choices; this truly is an RPG that responds to your choices with 3 different playable epilogues with hundreds of sub variations for the ending meaning the replay ability value is vast.

    The only story improvements I would have liked would have been the ability to meet in game characters at the end of the game (when is still open world and reverts back to a state prior to the final endgame finale) otherwise it feels emotionally empty. Also (if like me you enjoy emotional involvement in deep RPGs/movies) and depending on who you romance during the main plot, it would have been nice to have had a bit more closure at the end (a cut scene or two) otherwise it can feel a bit abrupt (just suggestions). Furthermore and I think this is a common complaint it would have been nice to have a bit more Triss in the game or at least felt like who romanced mattered more than it actually does from narrative point of view

    The gameplay is fresh and engaging without being repetitive, the world is a truly MASSIVE open world (and not just large but bustling with detail and charm) that rewards exploration and questing (no repetitive fetch quests here), and the graphically options on the PC mend bendingly comprehensive and rewarding. Ultimately a masterpiece.

    Lastly I continue to be impressed by the genuine conscientious approach to game development that a small company like CDPR has pioneered, towards fairness and quality in the industry. No money grabbing poor quality half finished product producing by massive corporations here but a really commendable attempt and developing at supplying a top notch product. THANKS CDPR!    … Expand
  33. nikagra
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best RPG games I've played in the last few years (I cannot recall any better game to be honest). It is perfect in almost every aspect: interesting story, beautiful, big and convincing world, a lot of really deeply elaborated side quests and characters, great humor... (list goes on and on and on). It took me 230+ hours to finish my first walkthrough. It wasn't the lastThis is one of the best RPG games I've played in the last few years (I cannot recall any better game to be honest). It is perfect in almost every aspect: interesting story, beautiful, big and convincing world, a lot of really deeply elaborated side quests and characters, great humor... (list goes on and on and on). It took me 230+ hours to finish my first walkthrough. It wasn't the last one for sure. There are a number of things I especially like about this game. As I said, world is beautiful and convincing, even after 200 hours in game, I'm stopping from time to time to listen what people are talking about, to look how little girl plays with a stick like a sword or to admire the scenery. Game pays great attention to details. There is story behind even very small quests. You can read letter or dairy which helps you to know what happen to people. Game also gives you choices and allows you to play with different playstyles.
    The game is really well optimized on PC. I still remember some AAA that was unplayable for couple of weeks after release. CD Project Red supports game and listens to players. The released 16 free DLCs and 11 (at the moment) patches    … Expand
  34. Walker5482
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    The is an outstanding game. From the storylines, to the graphics, to the music, to the combat and crafting, all of these areas have immense care and polish. Truly a game for the ages!
  35. esteban9
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    BRILLIANT! EXCELLENT! PERFECT! I just wanted to have a look on the game while visiting my friend. I ended up with my own copy playing for days and totally falling in love with this game! I don't even know what to point out here because everything is perfect in my opinion. I wish all games looked like this. It is one of the best games I've played in my life. 10!
  36. SWERY_51
    May 21, 2015
    10
    To make it short, i thought Skyrim was an excellent RPG, then i played The Witcher III...
    This game is just incredible, i have only played it for 45H but i can already tell how awesome it is. The sightliest side quest looks like a real main quest. The map is freaking huge, it's beautiful, the gameplay is great, there is so much things to do... Thanks CD Projekt Red, thanks Bandaï Namco.
  37. Centrey
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is the final game in the trilogy and CD Projekt Red have truly outdone themselves, finally a sequel that surpasses it predecessors. The main story is intriguing and in depth, with multiple stories crossing over and previous decisions coming back to haunt you. The side quests don't feel like side quests anymore but instead main quests in their own right - they also play a partThe Witcher 3 is the final game in the trilogy and CD Projekt Red have truly outdone themselves, finally a sequel that surpasses it predecessors. The main story is intriguing and in depth, with multiple stories crossing over and previous decisions coming back to haunt you. The side quests don't feel like side quests anymore but instead main quests in their own right - they also play a part in how your story will unfold. The graphics, although downgraded, are still excellent and reign superior to most other games of the same genre. But what really makes this game brilliant is the character interaction and development, creating characters you truly care about - or truly hate. There is a fresh blend of humour, romance, macabre and violence, creating a more realistic atmosphere for our hardened witcher. Truly one of the best RPGs to ever be made.… Expand
  38. Jhango1
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    This is simply THE best rpg i have ever played. It made Dragon age inquisition the second best. The story, your choices, the world, combat, signs. I could go on and on. Every aspect of this beautiful and breathtaking game is just perfect.
  39. CriticonRisueno
    May 26, 2015
    10
    Game of the year. Oh w8 ... game of the decade.... oh w8.... best game ever :)

    Really buy this game, we need another game of this developer.

    9,5/10
  40. game2002
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Probably the best game I've ever played, at least this decade. The story, graphics, gameplay everything is superb and it's very well optimized for PC. Every little side quest is filled to the edge with interesting details and gone are the days of "kill 5 rats" or "get that thing for me" quests. The expansions are wonderful and the free DLC they gave the first 10 weeks after launch was aProbably the best game I've ever played, at least this decade. The story, graphics, gameplay everything is superb and it's very well optimized for PC. Every little side quest is filled to the edge with interesting details and gone are the days of "kill 5 rats" or "get that thing for me" quests. The expansions are wonderful and the free DLC they gave the first 10 weeks after launch was a wonderful treat to their loyal fanbase. And no, Geralt isn't clunky at all, if you use the alternate movement style xD… Expand
  41. herrmoekl
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Take a bit of Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, The Wolf Among Us and add following ingrediences: most beautiful and dense open World ever created, hard but rewarding combat and the most memorable side quests ever created from which many are dramatic storylines on its own. This masterpiece is what you get!
  42. Tylaris
    May 26, 2015
    10
    I've been playing rpg's for more than 20 years and, until now, I've never been one to put any above others as a "king" of it's genre. But the sheer scope, atention to detail and how well it combines exploration, storytelling and it's own style of gameplay, warrants Witcher 3 that title.
    It's Story, characters, dialogue, quest/world/creature design are second to none of this genre. The    I've been playing rpg's for more than 20 years and, until now, I've never been one to put any above others as a "king" of it's genre. But the sheer scope, atention to detail and how well it combines exploration, storytelling and it's own style of gameplay, warrants Witcher 3 that title.
    It's Story, characters, dialogue, quest/world/creature design are second to none of this genre. The world design can only be described as the most immersive, belieavable ecosystem ever crafted in any video game with an art style and atmosphere that perfectly captures architecture of mid european cities/village communities of it's historical time. Graphics,voice acting and music are of the highest quality. Gameplay is vastly improved from previous title...it is still not as responsive as Bloodborne or has the same quality of animations such Arkham series, however it more than makes up for it with an amazing variety of creatures and different types of AI, preparation through alchemy, learning your foes' weaknesses through extensive bestiary, use of magic signs that you can also use on your environment to give you advantage, as well as other tools at your disposal such as bombs, crossbow etc.
    It is not without rough spots though...such as UI( Inventory system), AI ( horse riding), controls and camera as well as suffering from no small number of bugs/glitches. Honestly, until CDPR takes care of these things, I would give it a 9...however I'm rating it a bit higher to negate childish stupidity of those who downvote this game because they feel threatened by any game that surpasses their favorite title.
    This is not merely another great game...it's place lies next to titles such as Chronotrigger, Half Life, Morrowind and others...games that mark a generation and leave higher standards for others to follow.    … Expand
  43. dougie336
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    Never wrote a review for a game but i felt like had to for this one! This is seriously the best game i have ever played (and I've played a lot) never before have i felt so emotionally attached to the characters involved and never before have i been so enraptured by the story, not even in any books or films. Everything about this game is superb. Part of the reason i found myself soNever wrote a review for a game but i felt like had to for this one! This is seriously the best game i have ever played (and I've played a lot) never before have i felt so emotionally attached to the characters involved and never before have i been so enraptured by the story, not even in any books or films. Everything about this game is superb. Part of the reason i found myself so attached to the characters is because i have completed both the previous games and although that inst necessary to enjoy this one it certainly helps!

    The only downside is that they have raised the bar for open world RPG's so high i think it will be a long time until i enjoy something as much as this.    … Expand
  44. Rundusol
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Fantastic. It is difficult to fault this game. For a world of such size in my entire playthrough I encountered not one single bug or glitch... hugely impressive. I have so far invested around 50 hours into the game and completed the main story, I still have a lot of side quests and quite a few question marks on my map still to uncover. The main story at the very end becomes a tad tediousFantastic. It is difficult to fault this game. For a world of such size in my entire playthrough I encountered not one single bug or glitch... hugely impressive. I have so far invested around 50 hours into the game and completed the main story, I still have a lot of side quests and quite a few question marks on my map still to uncover. The main story at the very end becomes a tad tedious as just when you think its over you have to go and do something else.. but it was rewarding to see all of my choices throughout the game come out at the very end - and some of them I regretted.

    Graphically it is a shadow of it's former self from what we first saw at its reveal, but I can forgive it for that simply because it is such an epic game.

    The combat, crafting, loot and other intertwined systems all work exceptionally well - though I do wish that geraldt could carry more items as I often would loot too much... but perhaps thats more of a reflection on me than the game =).

    One little gripe I did have was that character models were used and re-used quite often... but in the scheme of things it was minor.

    It runs at a silky smooth almost always locked 60fps at FHD and I was able to easily maintain 50fps at 2k if I chose to.

    This is a remakable game I could not recommend more. Any fan of the series should check it out.

    My system specs are:
    i5 4690K at 4ghz
    16 gig DDR3 ram
    Windforce GTX980
    2tb 7,200 hdd
    Windows 7
    Gaming PC only - not used or anything else.    … Expand
  45. IamEVIL
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    One of the best RPGs i've ever played, a deeply emotional plot storyline, awesome cast of characters, Contracts are probably one of the most amazing side-quests that i've ever played, and of course an vast open world with a lot to do and to investigate, and a perfect sountrack... A few visual bugs, but nothing to seriously, i recommend to every RPG fan.
  46. Krokberg
    May 19, 2015
    10
    I'm hesitant to give any game a 10/10, but so far I've enjoyed every damn second of this game, and that is very rare for me. Even when I went on a three hour epic quest after rope that I needed to make an armor set (seriously, rope is rarer than diamonds in this game!), I enjoyed the search and stumbled upon a lot of fun and interesting details and encounters in the world I probablyI'm hesitant to give any game a 10/10, but so far I've enjoyed every damn second of this game, and that is very rare for me. Even when I went on a three hour epic quest after rope that I needed to make an armor set (seriously, rope is rarer than diamonds in this game!), I enjoyed the search and stumbled upon a lot of fun and interesting details and encounters in the world I probably wouldn't have found otherwise. The world CDProjekt Red has created is one that I cannot but praise. I find most open worlds to be uninteresting after a few hours, and oftentimes the story in such games isn't interesting enough for me to continue it, so I end up wandering aimlessly around the world until I quit and never play again. Fortunately both the world, story, quests and its inhabitants were more than enough to keep me playing for hours on end.

    If you're a fan of the previous Witcher games, I see no reason for you not to enjoy this one immensely. If you're coming in looking for another Skyrim or a fantasy GTA, you're probably going to be disappointed. The Witcher 3 is first and foremost a story-driven RPG, not a sandbox. When I looked back at the story and characters in The Witcher 2 (a game I love greatly, despite its flaws), I realised how much better TW3 did these things. I have yet to encounter a semi-important character that isn't interesting in some way or a quest outside of monster and treasure hunts that doesn't have an interesting story to tell or a twist that turns everything on its head.

    But do note that this is the opinion of someone who loves the previous games and mature, dark fantasy in the same vein as Game of Thrones. It's important to note that the PC performance is somewhat iffy, the graphics have been "downgraded" from the first trailers, the options for PC are underwhelming and when you reach the edges of the world, you are turned around (sometimes the edges are at very odd places, like the middle of a small island).. These things don't bother me enough to give it a lesser score, but could be enough to greatly annoy other people. So, as always, do take a score with a grain of salt, especially on Metacritic where people speak with 10s and 0s, and everything in between are as rare as golden dragons.

    Oh, and Gwent, Gwent is addictive and could have been a small release on its own. Too few people mention Gwent, because to me that little card game is a huge plus.

    As a story-driven, open world RPG with more than serviceable combat, and as a Witcher game, it is to me a 10/10, and probably one of my all time favorite games.    … Expand
  47. Bruny
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    Ok, we have solid characters, many many many many detailed and deep quests, a wonderful world to explore and to be sucked in. if you have read the books, this game is non plus ultra. Everything is detailed, music is good, dialogue are good and you can influence the world by your decision. Totally Worth a hundred and more hours of my life.
  48. Hark659
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game is all I want to say! Bugs, graphic downgrade and little thing like boat riding and combat but still heck a good dark fantasy world fun to play. Quest stories,Main quest , stopping for a view, and Geralt ! Also, curse that Gwent cause on rainy day I spend half day so that's a good addition > <

    As for negatives, Quit your **** and learn to appreciate. GTA is trash and    Fantastic game is all I want to say! Bugs, graphic downgrade and little thing like boat riding and combat but still heck a good dark fantasy world fun to play. Quest stories,Main quest , stopping for a view, and Geralt ! Also, curse that Gwent cause on rainy day I spend half day so that's a good addition > <

    As for negatives, Quit your **** and learn to appreciate. GTA is trash and The Witcher 3 should be above it. It's a big game, so deal with it, I had 2 crash for at least 80 hours not a huge major problem. Learn to save like in many rpg so often to save, not hard. Crash, **** happens. But dang it's a shame if you don't want to learn to fix it and learned that it's more rewarding to enjoy it even with small problem.

    This game is masterpiece and the content of the game has the quality. It what I wanted in rpg. So Bioware , you better pay attention if you wanna top it off with Dragon Age 4 with not some **** quests and have better details of the game.

    So Thumbs up for CD Project Red on how small the company for the HUGE wonderful game! Now lets see if he's a badass with different directions > < Hope the Expansion come up soon !

    2500K
    270X Radeon
    8gig ram
    runs at 40 in high setting, hair off.    … Expand
  49. XBurningDogX
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is by far one of the greatest video games ever created. A rich interesting story line that will keep you up past your bed time to discover what happens next. The game is so complex, and interesting, I promise you will not get the slightest bit meh or bored with this game. With endless amount of quest and learning to play the card game "Gwent" this game unfolds tons of enjoymentWitcher 3 is by far one of the greatest video games ever created. A rich interesting story line that will keep you up past your bed time to discover what happens next. The game is so complex, and interesting, I promise you will not get the slightest bit meh or bored with this game. With endless amount of quest and learning to play the card game "Gwent" this game unfolds tons of enjoyment and addiction. Not one complaint about this game, everything from the soothing soundtrack to the lush jaw droppping graphics is more than enough to make me think about what i'm going to accomplish when I get home from work and play it. Go buy it, you won't be disapointed!… Expand
  50. Jeek
    May 27, 2015
    10
    This is simply one of the best games i've ever played. There are some glitches like peasant is standing and goes through a wall and one cutscene in beginning was where guy i talked with was standing in same spot than my horse and went through it. There is this kind of small glitches, but nothing big what would make me love this game any less.

    You have so much to do in this game. I spent    This is simply one of the best games i've ever played. There are some glitches like peasant is standing and goes through a wall and one cutscene in beginning was where guy i talked with was standing in same spot than my horse and went through it. There is this kind of small glitches, but nothing big what would make me love this game any less.

    You have so much to do in this game. I spent hours upon hours on side quests, witcher contracts, treasure hunting and question mark hunting without even touching the main storyline. It's just so much fun!    … Expand
  51. Batushai
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    The Wicther 3 isn't just one of the best RPGs, it's one of the best games ever! I regret not buying this game earlier. The game is being compared to Skyrim, GTA 5 and Dragon Age. But this feels next level because those worlds are large, but largely empty. The Witcher 3‘s world, by contrast, crammed with stuff to do, stuff to see, stuff to get lost in. For example with "Gwent" a game card.The Wicther 3 isn't just one of the best RPGs, it's one of the best games ever! I regret not buying this game earlier. The game is being compared to Skyrim, GTA 5 and Dragon Age. But this feels next level because those worlds are large, but largely empty. The Witcher 3‘s world, by contrast, crammed with stuff to do, stuff to see, stuff to get lost in. For example with "Gwent" a game card. The level of detail is incredible, not only in computer graphics. You see babys, children playing in the street, wind blowing through trees, etc, etc. Amazing!… Expand
  52. MrGamerUser
    May 23, 2015
    10
    The best RPG ever and forever ... Optimisation not bad, without NVIDIA HAIRWORKS on i7 4790K + GTX 780 stable 40+ FPS. Thanks CD Projekt Red for best game :)
  53. einzelwolf
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Masterpiece.

    Graphics: I cannot for the life of me understand people complaining about the graphics of the game. The game is absolutely gorgeous. The feeling I got when standing for the first time in the middle of a forest with a howling wind and raining falling sideways while all the leaves and the trees where moving in unison left me in awe... just stood there for several minutes    Masterpiece.

    Graphics: I cannot for the life of me understand people complaining about the graphics of the game. The game is absolutely gorgeous. The feeling I got when standing for the first time in the middle of a forest with a howling wind and raining falling sideways while all the leaves and the trees where moving in unison left me in awe... just stood there for several minutes contemplating the madness of it all.

    Combat: Fantastic, it growths more and more complex and rewarding as you advance in the game and you assing skill points and alternative modes for your signs. Dodging, rolling, parring and riposte is everything I wanted for for Geralt and feels spot on everytime.

    Music and sound FX: Probably the weakest point. If you linger in one area for an extended period of time music can turn repetetive. It has some great tunes but I wish it appeared more sparingly and not every 30 seconds. Voice dubs are excellent on the other hand and every main character feels super distinctive and with a defined personality, hell, even the common folk you encounter in a lost village have something to say for themselves.

    General Aspects: I would like to highlight the general feel of the game. The world feels alive like in no other game before. I once stepped into a village where the chief needed help with a monster that was murdering people in the outskirts. When proceeding to kills such monster I was given the option to spare its life because it was sentient and claimed the killings were accidents that it could not control. I chose to believe it and set the monster free from its prison. I informed the chief the problem was dealt with and everything is OK right? Nope, some time later a step in the same village again only to find out the monster I had set free had killed every person and I found the mutilated bodies all over the village. Blood everywhere and no signs of a fair fight. I come back once again to the same village in the middle of nowhere only to find that it is now a festering ground full of ghouls and other necrophages... I could go on but this example is enough to point out the absurd amount of work and love that was put into this game. So much care for details, so much work in the quests you can opt to take. etc. Amazing.

    Conclusion: A game for the ages. If you are still not convinced maybe Gwent will hehe (google it!).    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. dethomus
    May 20, 2015
    10
    what a fantastic game...more a great thrilling interactive movie than a pc game The Witcher 3 rules the roleplay genre without having a severe opponent.

    Witcher 3 is my first try in the great Witcher universe. At the beginning I had some performance problemes until I found a solution. My specs: i7-4790k GTX 980 8 GB-DDR3 Ram SSD After deactivating the Nvidia Hairworks programm    what a fantastic game...more a great thrilling interactive movie than a pc game The Witcher 3 rules the roleplay genre without having a severe opponent.

    Witcher 3 is my first try in the great Witcher universe. At the beginning I had some performance problemes until I found a solution.

    My specs:
    i7-4790k
    GTX 980
    8 GB-DDR3 Ram
    SSD

    After deactivating the Nvidia Hairworks programm everything runs smooth and fine on ultra settings and all activated post processing effects.

    The Witcher 3 is like a fullfilling of every pc gamers dream...A huge, impressive open world...great written and very human characters....a ton of quests and an unbelievable immersive gaming atmosphere.

    In short words....I am in love with Geralt and his world :)

    Thx CD Red Project....In contrast to Rockstar Nord also the preload and installing of the game worked without any problem.

    All dumbs up for the best roleplay game ever!!!    … Expand
  56. Razrback16
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:

    * Graphics are top shelf - love the wind effects on the trees. Attention to detail for the overall world is exceptional.
    * Just like Witcher 2 I welcome the adult-theme to so much of the story. Sex, adult situations, violence, romance, betrayal, etc. it's all fitting for a real-world experience if this were indeed a real-life experience in another world with the magic, other races, etc.
    * The Priscilla "Wolven Storm" song scene in the Inn - wow. It was like watching a movie. Fantastic job by the developers building a scene that tugs on your emotions, and forces you to feel empathy for this character you are playing as and the tough decisions and events that he's dealt with in his life, as well as the choices hestill has to make moving forward....
    * The relationship stuff between Yen & Triss...elaborate...truly an adult experience...
    * The immense detail to all the choices you can make that curb the story many different ways, affecting choices down the road a ways. This was very impressive by the developer.
    * Easily one of the best games I've ever played in 30+ years of gaming. Highly recommended.

    Cons:

    * Triss / Geralt breakup between Witcher 2 / 3 not explained before the game starts - missed opportunity by the developer from a storytelling angle, here. Could've done this with just a simple cinematic at the beginning of the game to summarize the "in between" details.
    * The endings (spoilers) - Developer did kind of a poor job setting up the way the ending is decided as the game can end several different ways depending on your decisions. Some of the decisions it hinges on just don't make any sense at all. My first playthrough I got the "Bad" ending for basically being protective of one of the main characters in certain situations which led to a truly dreadful ending that by the time it happens, you can't go back to your old save games as they are too far back and aren't saved any longer. So after 133 hours, if I want a different ending I have to replay the game from the beginning. I spent about 12-24 hours in depression after that situation. :) Now I am replaying the game.... so my advice to new players is you may need to spoil the ending for yourself a bit by researching what choices to make to get which ending as the "Bad" ending is truly dreadful and will really sour your outlook on the game after you invest the kind of time it takes to go through the entire thing only to get an ending like that. Food for thought...

    Other:

    Fantastic Performance - game is absolutely beautiful in 4k resolution. 60fps butter smooth, so very pleased with the optimization of the game. This series (and this game) are both respectively the best I've ever played.    … Expand
  57. bereave
    Jul 18, 2016
    10
    Best game I have ever owned. As of now there are two expansions and over a dozen small dlc's for the game. There are now many mods that you can use to tailor the game to your liking whether it be gameplay, graphics, gear, etc. Many different builds and styles of play, choices and directions to take. Open world with a lot of things to see and do. Upgraded my PC twice just to play this withBest game I have ever owned. As of now there are two expansions and over a dozen small dlc's for the game. There are now many mods that you can use to tailor the game to your liking whether it be gameplay, graphics, gear, etc. Many different builds and styles of play, choices and directions to take. Open world with a lot of things to see and do. Upgraded my PC twice just to play this with better graphics and more mods. The world is immersive; many backstories not only on main characters but also minor ones. Even some npc's you find dead will have notes or something around them that explain why they are there, what they are doing, what has happened, all the while leaving much up to speculation, mystery, and potential of finding out more.… Expand
  58. bllyjmc
    May 24, 2015
    10
    Amazing. 10/10 because I really can't think of any major issues. It's not perfect of course but damn close and nothing justifies a drop to 9/10. Make sure you play it.
  59. xuan
    May 22, 2015
    10
    I easily lost several hundred hours on this masterpiece. Every single quest in this game is unique. Tons of characters in this game have their own personalities. When you play this game, you will feel that you are part of the story too.
  60. markmc
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. Plain and simple. This game has given me hundreds of hours of evasion when i most needed them. Totally recommendable and replayable.
  61. pezpezpez
    May 28, 2015
    10
    This game sets a new standard for open-world RPGs and it deserves all the critical and commercial success it has received. The attention to detail is amazing as the side-quests are separate engaging stories rather than "go to X to collect Y". Half the time, you go to a place for a quest and you get side-tracked by a side quest/event and this happens a lot. None of the quests feel like aThis game sets a new standard for open-world RPGs and it deserves all the critical and commercial success it has received. The attention to detail is amazing as the side-quests are separate engaging stories rather than "go to X to collect Y". Half the time, you go to a place for a quest and you get side-tracked by a side quest/event and this happens a lot. None of the quests feel like a chore and I felt a deep personal connection with the characters and the world. You can tell that the developers put a lot of love and care into making this game and have made a fantastic PC version. The PC version runs well on Ultra at 60fps for me with my 970.… Expand
  62. matt79
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Besides memories of Witcher 3, I barely remember past week. And now I feel exhausted and somewhat hollow, knowing that it will take years until I play an RPG of that magnitude.
  63. DissTurbo
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal! As a Polish player and avid fan of Sapkowski's book I was very curious how CDPR will manage to paint author's world and still manage to keep it huge and entertaining for the v.game. Hats off CDPR, fantastic job.

    + huge interesting world + no dumb quests (DA inquisition treats you like a retard in that aspect even though you are allegedly superhero, in Witcher you    Absolutely phenomenal! As a Polish player and avid fan of Sapkowski's book I was very curious how CDPR will manage to paint author's world and still manage to keep it huge and entertaining for the v.game. Hats off CDPR, fantastic job.

    + huge interesting world
    + no dumb quests (DA inquisition treats you like a retard in that aspect even though you are allegedly superhero, in Witcher you are one of many cogs in the geopolitical and supernatural conflict and the quests are just interesting)
    + graphics, downgrade? just check the uber settings on PC.
    + combat, was skeptical at first cuz of witcher 2 combat but WWH encapsulates how Geralt fought in the books, dodges, reading opponents, parades, quick jabs, rhythm and pace. Beauty!
    + number of references to books and Slavic culture + other Polish writers. It's a pity that western players will miss some of those but there are so many other that I'm sure they will catch and thoroughly enjoy.

    - i will let you know when (if) I find anything.

    Masterpiece, Skyrim's enjoyment of exploration, Red Dead Redemption lone badass feel, Mass Effect 2 quality of story and characters, countless little eastereggs and flavours and most importantly - climate and atmosphere of the books.    … Expand
  64. Joote
    May 26, 2015
    10
    After the gigantic letdown of dragon age inquisition I kept my expectations low for Witcher 3. So it was somewhat of a great relief to find Withcer 3 one of the most fantastic and absorbing games that I have ever played of it's type. Every aspect of the game rolls of the tongue as a solid 10.

    Bioware might be a dead donkey but CDPR have risen to take their place as kings of the story    After the gigantic letdown of dragon age inquisition I kept my expectations low for Witcher 3. So it was somewhat of a great relief to find Withcer 3 one of the most fantastic and absorbing games that I have ever played of it's type. Every aspect of the game rolls of the tongue as a solid 10.

    Bioware might be a dead donkey but CDPR have risen to take their place as kings of the story driven rpg.

    This game is easily worth the money and the time you will spend in it. Now this is a true GOTY, That other one was a joke.    … Expand
  65. thisisevilevil
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Thanks, CDProjekt. This game is the best RPG to date. In the process, you have also effectively showed companies like EA and Ubisoft how to properly release a game and treat your customers. You are one of the few good guys left in this industry.

    Thank you :)
  66. Aralia
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    The game is an awesome sample of gameart, the little I have seen so far. The characters impressive, the voiceplay great, the characters believable. The controls are a bit awkward though.
  67. jimbobslimbob
    Jan 20, 2016
    10
    You know a game is good when it has you hooked after only 30 minutes of game-time. This game did that to me. Yes, it really is as good as everyone claims. It's one of those games you simply cannot put down. I found myself thinking about it way too much and itch to get back to playing it. Not many games do that these days, but this is definitely one of them.

    Graphically, it looks    You know a game is good when it has you hooked after only 30 minutes of game-time. This game did that to me. Yes, it really is as good as everyone claims. It's one of those games you simply cannot put down. I found myself thinking about it way too much and itch to get back to playing it. Not many games do that these days, but this is definitely one of them.

    Graphically, it looks absolutely astonishing. The environment, characters, textures, attention to detail, god, even the hair looks amazing. The weather and day/night effects are also top notch. You can truly get "lost" in a game world as lovingly crafted as this one.

    The music is also very well done, it fits perfectly with the game and really helps to set the tone and emotional impact of certain events and areas. Truly, not enough praise is given to it, but trust me, it's really well done. Voice-overs are also a strong-point here. The characters (especially the "main" ones) are done extremely well and really help to immerse you in the world and form attachments with the characters.

    The story and quests are also very well put together. Much less of the "go here, fetch this" crap that most RPG's use to pad out a game with content and much more involved and intriguing stories that mean just as much as the main quests in some cases. The addition of specific Witcher contracts, which allow you to go full on detective are also great fun. Some of these require a little research and preparation, rather than just running to a point on the map and button-mashing, giving them a surprisingly deep and complex vibe. There is also lots of content to keep you entertained - and as stated above, it's not just rubbish padding (I am looking at you, DAI).

    At this point I am really struggling to find much wrong with the game. I suppose the only thing that is a little lacklustre is the combat - which can be great sometimes, or very frustrating at others. It could do with a little polishing given the amount of it in the game, but it is by no means a deal-breaker - and certainly an improvement over Witcher 2's. To be honest, it grows on you as well - being quite different to most RPG's I have played, but once you get used to it, suddenly it all seems to come together and work. So really, this is nitpicking. I found the keyboard and mouse controls difficult to get to grips with, but a few rebinds later and all was well (dodge key being bound to Alt by default was a personal bugbear). Also be sure to turn on "Hardware Mouse", or else the mouse never feels "right". Quite why it is defaulted to "off" to begin with, I don't understand.

    The "Gwent" mini-game also never captured me (I just avoid it wherever possible). This is personal taste however, and a lot of people seem to really enjoy it. Never quite clicked with me though. Each to their own. Thankfully you can just skip these - including the "find them all" quest related to collecting every card in the game. So what we have here is an optional feature that some will love and play (no con to the game) and others will not like and skip (no con again), making this whole "issue" a non-issue.

    Yep, that's it. I honestly cannot name anymore cons. Absolutely everything else about this game is good - better than good. So, all in-all, this could well be one of the best RPG's I have played in a long time. It is nothing short of a masterpiece. I don't give away 10/10 ratings often, but this game deserves it.

    P.S. Team Yen, all the way.    … Expand
  68. Kandula
    May 26, 2015
    10
    The reason for the ten score, is that very few games can move me to this degree. I just finished it and I don't really have words. It's not a perfect game, but there aren't any perfect ones really. And yet this one is close enough. I'm thoroughly and completely satisfied, and once they reach the end of the hunt, I believe most people will be as well.
    I wish I could offer a more    The reason for the ten score, is that very few games can move me to this degree. I just finished it and I don't really have words. It's not a perfect game, but there aren't any perfect ones really. And yet this one is close enough. I'm thoroughly and completely satisfied, and once they reach the end of the hunt, I believe most people will be as well.
    I wish I could offer a more substantial review to potential buyers, but there's so much to do and see, so much variety, quests, interactions, even very small things and side-quests have consequences and interactivity later on in the game. Graphics are incredible and optimized. The narrative is the best you can hope for. OST is gorgeous. There's no way to really fit everything in this review so I won't even try - it's a unique game.
    What I can say for sure is this: if you can invest any emotion in the main characters, any at all, this game will have blown you away when the credits start rolling. At its core the game is about its characters. If you don't like them, you probably won't like the rest. If you do - you'll love it. CD Projekt has stated this will be Geralt's last voyage. The developers will most likely never see what I wrote, but I want to give them a message anyway:
    Thank you for letting this world go in the most satisfying way there can ever be. Thank you. It's probably the best game I've ever played.    … Expand
  69. VILLIANT
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Абсолютно согласен с Полом: "Лучшая игра, в которую мне доводилось сыграть"
    Качественная, атмосферная настолько, что я не пропустил ни один ролик и порой забываешь что это игра. Превосходная озвучка, эмоциональная и соответствующая персонажам. А вот пейзажи.. просто, чтобы я не сказал о них- этого все равно было бы мало. Красивее только в реальности и то, не везде найдешь. 10 из 10!    Абсолютно согласен с Полом: "Лучшая игра, в которую мне доводилось сыграть"
    Качественная, атмосферная настолько, что я не пропустил ни один ролик и порой забываешь что это игра. Превосходная озвучка, эмоциональная и соответствующая персонажам. А вот пейзажи.. просто, чтобы я не сказал о них- этого все равно было бы мало. Красивее только в реальности и то, не везде найдешь. 10 из 10!
  70. 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
  71. wolfskiss
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    On 19th May 2015, the third installment of “The Witcher” series was launched. I downloaded the same on 20th May 2015 and started playing. I have also completed “The Witcher 2 Assassin’s of Kings” as well so keeping in mind the past experience I really enjoyed playing the new game. Geralt of Rivia, also known as white wolf along with Triss and Yen was a beautiful story line with scenicOn 19th May 2015, the third installment of “The Witcher” series was launched. I downloaded the same on 20th May 2015 and started playing. I have also completed “The Witcher 2 Assassin’s of Kings” as well so keeping in mind the past experience I really enjoyed playing the new game. Geralt of Rivia, also known as white wolf along with Triss and Yen was a beautiful story line with scenic picturesque, excellent melody and intense fight scenes and I loved the game very much. It took me 8 days 6 hours 4 minutes 27 seconds to complete the game in all. So a total of 198 hours game play which is a lot to reach level 34. I have completed 220 quests out of which 14 quests were partly failed and one quest which was completed earlier was a failed quest after that specific quest was complete it was Cave of Dreams. Seven quests of Gwent game and five quests of horse races were not completed by me so in total there were 232 all quest including main, side and treasure hunts. I have downloaded the games original soundtrack and the music is fantastic. I love the game very much.… Expand
  72. Artafenes
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    One of the best action RPG I have played. Very good graphic, best story made quests I have seen. Nice combat (in Skyrim I got bored very fast because of combat).
  73. FairReview
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Amazing, the game graphics will surprise you even on low, cities are so well detailed, their structure are so beautifull, even poor houses. The game is fun, i played almost 30 hours, and i feel it is far from ending.

    The only bad thing is the figthing animation, they look so fake
  74. Blaines
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    After 175h i completed the game without expansions. The best RPG that was ever made. That feel when u end the game...

    And it Was the first rpg game that when i need to choose some dialogue options i really need to think about my answer.
  75. IIIMuerteIII
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    I don't give 10/10 scores normally as no game can be perfect and Witcher 3 isn't an exception. The game IS NOT perfect. Anyway the overall package of this game is mind blowing. it is hard to describe. It is a game that brings other AAA games within its genre to shame. Not only because of ist content but also because of every way the developers are handling everything around the game.
    It    I don't give 10/10 scores normally as no game can be perfect and Witcher 3 isn't an exception. The game IS NOT perfect. Anyway the overall package of this game is mind blowing. it is hard to describe. It is a game that brings other AAA games within its genre to shame. Not only because of ist content but also because of every way the developers are handling everything around the game.
    It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it is hands down one of the best games ever produced and a beacon of hope that there are people in this industry who create things beyond the expactions of today's gamers and who aren't consumed by pure greed.    … Expand
  76. krj38
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Oh, well. Dragon Age: Inquisition was a huge let-down. The Witcher had some pre-release troubles related to the 'downgrade.' I've became so concerned about the rumours that I hesitated to buy the game. In the end, however, patriotism prevailed and I got the Witcher 3. And I have to say that I hate myself for it; and by "it" I mean that I ever doubted.

    With 10h into the game, I merely    Oh, well. Dragon Age: Inquisition was a huge let-down. The Witcher had some pre-release troubles related to the 'downgrade.' I've became so concerned about the rumours that I hesitated to buy the game. In the end, however, patriotism prevailed and I got the Witcher 3. And I have to say that I hate myself for it; and by "it" I mean that I ever doubted.

    With 10h into the game, I merely broached its immense world and story. But I believe it's safe to say that the game is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I feel like a fanboy now, I really do. But the game deserves the highest scores, despite its few flaws. I'll break down my initial feelings in points, listing the pros and cons.

    Pros:
    + graphics, world design, character design
    + atmosphere, created by graphics, musis and design - the locations are stunning, gorgeous and immersive
    + dynamic day cycle and weather
    + characters: scriptwriting and voice acting (Polish version)
    + world-creation (a very gritty, realistic, so to speak, war-torn medieval-fantasy universe)
    + plot! (and side quests, where even "go and fetch X" sort of quests are well interwoven with the game)
    + the fact that you actually feel that your decisions matter
    + the depth of the world, story (and the multitude of journal entries)
    + doesn't require extensive knowledge of the Witcher universe
    + optimisation
    + etc.

    Cons:
    - the game could've run smoother ;-)
    - exploration and picking ups objects (especially indoors) can be tedious
    - combat isn't particularly interesting (though, it's spectacular)
    - apparently some minor bugs (thankfully, I haven't encountered any)
    - gwent (although the game is interesting, I feel that it doesn't fit into the general feel of the game; and it's time-consuming, damn, Ciri can wait!)

    But to be honest, this is just nitpicking. The game is stunning, and in my opinion is the best RPG ever. However, take my opinion with a grain of salt: my first RPG was Gothic 1 and ever since I feel that a TPP action RPG is the superior to the Baldur's Gate, party-based sort of RPG.

    And please, stop reading this. Just grab the game and enjoy it!

    PS: Don't care to read any reviews or opinions which give the game less than 7-8/10. They're written by haters and aren't time-worthy.

    Cheers!    … Expand
  77. Tomik
    May 19, 2015
    10
    After the long wait the game is finally released and it's much more than I had expected. The vastness on the environment and its beauty, the voice acting and general high production levels, the greatly enhanced and intuitive interface, the combat system. The game does have some quirky movements, but those are easily ignored in face of to the overall quality.
  78. Furkanpala4
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    I did play the game 180 hours and I must say this game ; ''Game of the year''.. Massive world , Great characters and responsive combat system.. Everybody must buy this game.
  79. rizzyD10
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    I'm happy that there are studios out there who still care about the PC. The improvements the three games are on an exponential level. I managed to get about 120 hours of gameplay to beat the game on the hard difficulty and every second of it was enjoyable. The side quests in this game has a better story line than most games. Choices you make will make an impact and 100 hours into the gameI'm happy that there are studios out there who still care about the PC. The improvements the three games are on an exponential level. I managed to get about 120 hours of gameplay to beat the game on the hard difficulty and every second of it was enjoyable. The side quests in this game has a better story line than most games. Choices you make will make an impact and 100 hours into the game you'll you can now never go back. FREE DLCs! It's a must play for any RPG fans.… Expand
  80. vault2wasteland
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    I REALLY did not want to play this game. I'm not into sword fighting, didn't think Geralt looked interesting and was not interested in the story or setting at all. I forced myself to play this game because the reviews were so glowing and I am so glad I did.
    This was one of (if not the) best games I have ever played. The fighting is super fun, I LOVE looting, the characters are amazing in    I REALLY did not want to play this game. I'm not into sword fighting, didn't think Geralt looked interesting and was not interested in the story or setting at all. I forced myself to play this game because the reviews were so glowing and I am so glad I did.
    This was one of (if not the) best games I have ever played. The fighting is super fun, I LOVE looting, the characters are amazing in both appearance and substance, I was obsessed with finding diagrams and recipes, crafting is super addictive and leveling up was a joy. I love getting a new sword or outfit to strut about in. Just got a new computer and it just looks so pretty on it.

    My only problem was that the you don't get enough slots for perks so at the end of the game it's less fun (because leveling up becomes pointless)    … Expand
  81. LifeHistory
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    I've never called any game for a Masterpiece in my whole life. Not even this one is but its so close to a masterpiece. Its a full package game.

    Talk about the animations, lvl design, voice acting, combat, crafting, missions, music, and the story oh boy so amazing not only in the main missions but also side quests has amazing stories to em. And then you got the expantions that are    I've never called any game for a Masterpiece in my whole life. Not even this one is but its so close to a masterpiece. Its a full package game.

    Talk about the animations, lvl design, voice acting, combat, crafting, missions, music, and the story oh boy so amazing not only in the main missions but also side quests has amazing stories to em.

    And then you got the expantions that are even better. I have no words other than totally blown away in every possible way.    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. Guinness
    May 24, 2017
    10
    Nearly perfect game - 9.5
    I have been PC gamer for over 25years, and I would say this is one of the best game execution that I have had privilege to play. There are few items which tarnish the perfect score, but even those are very settle. I will mention them here: constrained movement control can be very annoying, especially while in combat, Skellige map and quests being somewhat    Nearly perfect game - 9.5
    I have been PC gamer for over 25years, and I would say this is one of the best game execution that I have had privilege to play. There are few items which tarnish the perfect score, but even those are very settle. I will mention them here: constrained movement control can be very annoying, especially while in combat, Skellige map and quests being somewhat bland, lack of actual night and low visibility, lack of FOV adjustment, and few quests being glitched. Otherwise, this game has really pushed the bar in terms of visuals, story, and immersion. Sadly, it still dominates even 2 years after it release. it is important as gamers and customers, that we award games like Witcher III as exceptional, in order to promote this expectation for the future games. Giving the game low score, just because the genre is incompatible with ones expectation, does not help. Witcher III is a complete execution of state of the art graphics, animation, sound and story. Something that cannot be said for even some of the newest titles, like MA: Andromeda.
    Kudos to CD Projekt, and I hope they continue this level of commitment and determination toward its customers.
    P.S. to rate this game as "without story behind" is like saying Lord of The Rings is story about killing monsters and throwing a ring into the volcano. Which in both case would be Correct but very Flawed observation. Not all "?" should have the meaningful story, and player should certainly not pursue each one of them if they dont want to. Plenty of other contents available.    … Expand
  84. DwarvenKing
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    Best game ever to be created, i've never had so much fun with an RPG, the story is so amazing the combat is perfect, the world is massive and full of enemies and stuff worth exploring, i absolutely love this game, it's skill system,crafting system,alchemy and everything is flawless, only problem with this game is the loading screens, meaning that the world isn't connected but is divided byBest game ever to be created, i've never had so much fun with an RPG, the story is so amazing the combat is perfect, the world is massive and full of enemies and stuff worth exploring, i absolutely love this game, it's skill system,crafting system,alchemy and everything is flawless, only problem with this game is the loading screens, meaning that the world isn't connected but is divided by loading screens, but that is a minimal flaw for such an amazing game, CD Projekt Red doesn't have a large team but has made a game that beats GTA V in my opinion,it as well beats Skyrim, my 2nd favorite game.This is the best game ever, 10/10 from me , a damn Masterpiece.… Expand
  85. MyTopREVIEWS_LV
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    No point in saying what others have already declared. TW3 : Wild Hunt is a masterpiece. A true 10/10 game, that has story, character, game play and beautiful visuals that will leave you in awe every time you play it again.
  86. TheLarch
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    A true masterpiece! This game has everything one could possibly want from a RPG: a unique and captivating story, interesting and complex npc's, a massive open World evironment, beutifully crafted graphics and fun gameplay. While this is a very long game, even just for the main story, it manages to keep up the pace and stay interesting and even after sinking 100+ hours into it I find myselfA true masterpiece! This game has everything one could possibly want from a RPG: a unique and captivating story, interesting and complex npc's, a massive open World evironment, beutifully crafted graphics and fun gameplay. While this is a very long game, even just for the main story, it manages to keep up the pace and stay interesting and even after sinking 100+ hours into it I find myself whishing there was even more.

    It picks up nicely on the events of the previous two games which gives a feel of consistancy and immersion into the universe. I noticed that CDProjectRed even paid a lot of attetion to detail in 'recontruction' locations which was featured in previous installments of the series. Just one of the many little things that makes the game great.

    Secondary quests are really fun, which is also quite unique. They are not simply all 'go fecth/ go kill" but are driven by interesting stories in their own right and even appears to weave into the main story and other secondary quests. Finally, the use of voice acting and cinematic/cut scenes is superb. You never feel like the developers got lazy and just texted it or made a half finished quest. Everything is kept at the highest quality.

    There are a couple of glitches here and there - graphical oddities and so on. And But the overall quality more than makes up for this.    … Expand
  87. Darkly_Tranquil
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    I could write a long spiel about all the things that The Witcher 3 does brilliantly, from its world design, to it's writing, music, and voice acting, as well as its core gameplay, but you've probably read all that a hundred times before, and it's no secret that it's won over 200 GotY awards. So given that the game has been out almost a year, and huge amounts have already been written andI could write a long spiel about all the things that The Witcher 3 does brilliantly, from its world design, to it's writing, music, and voice acting, as well as its core gameplay, but you've probably read all that a hundred times before, and it's no secret that it's won over 200 GotY awards. So given that the game has been out almost a year, and huge amounts have already been written and said about it, I'll just give you the tl;dr -

    The hype is real. The Witcher 3 is simply one of the best games ever made. If you like high quality games, TW3 is absolutely worth your time and money. Play it.    … Expand
  88. LoneWolfSones
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is not a perfect game but it comes damned close. It rises above its smaller issues to offer a true GOTY contender. The Witcher 3 has improved on nearly every facet of the previous games. The combat offers a visceral experience where proper preparation can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Making effective use of your signs, potions and oils and knowing whetherThe Witcher 3 is not a perfect game but it comes damned close. It rises above its smaller issues to offer a true GOTY contender. The Witcher 3 has improved on nearly every facet of the previous games. The combat offers a visceral experience where proper preparation can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Making effective use of your signs, potions and oils and knowing whether to use steel or silver adds a higher level of immersion to fighting the world's many monsters.

    CD Projekt Red have crafted a rich world full of fantasy, ambiguity and political intrigue. Even the seemingly smallest of tasks can become elaborate quests. The Bloody Baron quest line in particular is unforgettable. The storytelling, voice acting and relationships Geralt has make the world feel tangible and believable. The change to open world meant a means of fast travel was needed. Of course you can travel via signposts or you can get where you need to go on your trusty steed Roach.

    The game can be quite serious but also knows when to have a bit of fun and humor as well. You can participate in fist fights and horse races. You can also play a round of Gwent. I liked the in game card game so much I even ordered the PS4 version of the Witcher 3 just for the Gwent cards.

    There is so much quality fresh content to be had that never feels like its unnecessary padding. Angry Joe had stated he got more out of the Witcher 3 for the same price he has paid for lesser games. I couldn't agree with him more. CD Projekt Red have also seen fit to offer 16 pieces of free DLC as well.    … Expand
  89. Xaardas
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    CDPR made is happen. The Witcher 3 is raising the bar for the RPG Genre. The Storytelling is quite immersive and the Graphics (witch are extremely important to some folks) are so far the best i have ever seen in a RPG. I, for myself loved TW1 and TW2 as much as i liked the Books, so i think TW3 will give a nice ending to the Geralt-Saga.
  90. skidoosh
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    Quite simply the best game ever made, no matter which platform you play on. I have to admit though the experience on PC is amazing. Fast load times and over 100 FPS on ultra is just breath taking three years on.
  91. BigBossReviews
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    It'll melt your face off.

    It's hard to write about this one. CD PROJEKT RED has reached a zenith with this game, one which surpasses perhaps all of their previous work. This game goes above and beyond to entrap you into its world. And oh it is a world you want to be entrapped in. It has been a while since I last played a game of this intricacy. From the story to the gameplay, to the    It'll melt your face off.

    It's hard to write about this one. CD PROJEKT RED has reached a zenith with this game, one which surpasses perhaps all of their previous work. This game goes above and beyond to entrap you into its world. And oh it is a world you want to be entrapped in.

    It has been a while since I last played a game of this intricacy. From the story to the gameplay, to the lore. Everything is nuanced in such a way that you simply can't help but be enticed. It works off of the lore set by Andrzej Sapkowski, from whose work the trilogy was based on, although non-canon, the game compliments the book series perfectly.

    This is certainly one for the books. A game that will assuredly be looked back as 'genre defining', and its developers cannot be praised enough for the phenomenal work they have done here. It's simply one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  92. luzarius
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Unlike Dragon Age Inquisition, the women in Witcher 3 actually look like women. They are beautiful, stunning, gorgeous and also quite diverse in their appearance. It's refreshing to see CDProjectRED not giving into political correct LGBT & Feminists the way Bioware did with DAI.

    You won't find any forced lecture on transgenderism in Witcher 3 which is refreshing after playing the    Unlike Dragon Age Inquisition, the women in Witcher 3 actually look like women. They are beautiful, stunning, gorgeous and also quite diverse in their appearance. It's refreshing to see CDProjectRED not giving into political correct LGBT & Feminists the way Bioware did with DAI.

    You won't find any forced lecture on transgenderism in Witcher 3 which is refreshing after playing the Inquisition debacle.

    Let's compare:

    Triss looks like a woman, Cassandra Pentaghast looks like a man.
    Ciri is simply gorgeous, Sera looks like gollum.
    Yennefer's beauty captures the imagination, Josephine's face is terrifying.

    Witcher 3 introduces thought provoking and intellectually stimulating content. Quests don't feel like simple fetch & kill quests. It feels like an old Bioware game.    … Expand
  93. Higher
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Самая лучшая игра за несколько последних лет. Слава CD Project!!!!
  94. przvoid
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely gorgeous and runs at steady 60fps on my GTX 780/i5 2400 with only Hairworks disabled and 2 options being on High, with everything else on Ultra. The release was really smooth, I did not experience any issues within the first 12h of play. As for the game itself, the combat is even better than in the second game and the open world is definitely a nice addition. So farThis game is absolutely gorgeous and runs at steady 60fps on my GTX 780/i5 2400 with only Hairworks disabled and 2 options being on High, with everything else on Ultra. The release was really smooth, I did not experience any issues within the first 12h of play. As for the game itself, the combat is even better than in the second game and the open world is definitely a nice addition. So far I love it.… Expand
  95. MadKiefer
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    I'm just glad the the amount of mouthbreathers is very low on the review of the best game 2015 :) The Witcher has only been improved from 1 to 3, including tons of free content (DLCs) and only minor payable DLC at all.
    If those brainwashed zombies want to **** and rant, please go back to EAs "Battlefront" and pay for your game in DLCs, thank you :)
    To all others: pick this game up and    I'm just glad the the amount of mouthbreathers is very low on the review of the best game 2015 :) The Witcher has only been improved from 1 to 3, including tons of free content (DLCs) and only minor payable DLC at all.
    If those brainwashed zombies want to **** and rant, please go back to EAs "Battlefront" and pay for your game in DLCs, thank you :)

    To all others: pick this game up and look forward to a fully supported game in 2016 and their upcoming next projects! Huzzah!    … Expand
  96. SURYASHEKHAR
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. Great story, interesting characters nad stunning graphics. Sound track is really impressive. The Witcher 3 has this really unique atmosphere. Combat system is pretty good at higher difficulty levels.
  97. ireviewthings1
    Aug 6, 2015
    10
    The first time I feel the next generation of gaming actually has arrived. It makes Dragon Age Inquisition feel like it's done by and for 14 year olds. Take notice Bioware + EA. This is the result of very talented people making a game THEY want to make instead of spreadsheets ticking one box after another trying to sort of appeal to as many people as possible while being politicallyThe first time I feel the next generation of gaming actually has arrived. It makes Dragon Age Inquisition feel like it's done by and for 14 year olds. Take notice Bioware + EA. This is the result of very talented people making a game THEY want to make instead of spreadsheets ticking one box after another trying to sort of appeal to as many people as possible while being politically correct. Excellent production value and post release support. Incredibly fascinating world that can be the whole range from gritty to delightful. A game for grown ups that deals with social issues that are as old as humanity itself. Very fun and challenging combat system that rewards skill and tactics rather then relying on talent trees and ability-spamming. The quest design is incredible for a game of this size. Every quest uses a plethora of mechanics to enrich the gameplay. Qustioning witnesses and examing places of beast attacks to pick up its scent and preparing for the battle does not get old. Investigating detective first, then monster slayer!
    But the best thing about the game is the game takes it's time to tell every single little episode of main and side story in beautiful detail.    … Expand
  98. WerN1211
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    Best game I have played in years. I played the French language version of the game, CD Projekt Red seem to have invested a lot to "polish" the dialogues and use French middle age idioms. Fantastic job !
    A controller is a must to play the PC version (my opinion). I played with an Xbox controller: the control system gave me hard time until patch 1.07 and the introduction of the    Best game I have played in years. I played the French language version of the game, CD Projekt Red seem to have invested a lot to "polish" the dialogues and use French middle age idioms. Fantastic job !
    A controller is a must to play the PC version (my opinion). I played with an Xbox controller: the control system gave me hard time until patch 1.07 and the introduction of the "alternative controls". Developpers DID listen to the players. I say thank you.
    118 hours to reach level 35 (level cap?), did not achieve 100% of the side quests though.
    Warning: that game is REALLY not suitable for kids !    … Expand
  99. Kurtsi
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Pre-ordered 5.11.2014 totally worth. I'm not genius at writing so let me tell you this.
    This game has THE best side quests ever, yes, ever. I even lost track which is side quest and which is main campaign, and i love that you can do different main quests before others.
    Love the leveling, exploring is very rewarding, very rich landscapes, just overall the developers hit the sweet spot    Pre-ordered 5.11.2014 totally worth. I'm not genius at writing so let me tell you this.
    This game has THE best side quests ever, yes, ever. I even lost track which is side quest and which is main campaign, and i love that you can do different main quests before others.

    Love the leveling, exploring is very rewarding, very rich landscapes, just overall the developers hit the sweet spot with this game.

    I had one con with this game which is the soundtrack. It just got repetitive after 30+ hours.

    Btw: warning contains very long dialogues (but you can skip them)    … Expand
  100. No1Livz4ever
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    The best game of current decade. You can play it wherever PC or consoles, it doesn't really matter, this game will hook you up and never let you drop it till the end. Masterpiece.
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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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