The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. buffalowade1
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Absolutely stunning in every way. Thank you CDProjectRed for all your hard work and dedication into making a true classic game. This one will be very hard to top for some time. You set yourself apart from most gaming developers. This game honestly is in a league of it's own. I have played most RPG games out there and this is definitely one of the best I have played in a long time. I rateAbsolutely stunning in every way. Thank you CDProjectRed for all your hard work and dedication into making a true classic game. This one will be very hard to top for some time. You set yourself apart from most gaming developers. This game honestly is in a league of it's own. I have played most RPG games out there and this is definitely one of the best I have played in a long time. I rate this game a solid 9/9.5 but I gave it a 10 to offset the unjust zero's that a few idiots gave this incredible game. Should win GOTY IMO… Expand
  2. Maganus
    May 24, 2015
    10
    This game should cost at least 10 times more, it's so full of content and enormous. And if u have decent PC and spend some time digging in it, it's just outrageously beautiful
  3. JoshuaJH
    May 24, 2015
    10
    First, my bias: I am a longtime (i.e. decades) RPG fan and I enjoyed the previous Witcher games. I prefer open-world RPGs (like Skyrim and Falloutx), so you will not be surprised to find this one is my favourite of the series. For all the RPG stuff I wanted, this game delivers it. For bugs, the worst I've had is 2-3 graphic glitches, one minor quest not completing as it should, and twoFirst, my bias: I am a longtime (i.e. decades) RPG fan and I enjoyed the previous Witcher games. I prefer open-world RPGs (like Skyrim and Falloutx), so you will not be surprised to find this one is my favourite of the series. For all the RPG stuff I wanted, this game delivers it. For bugs, the worst I've had is 2-3 graphic glitches, one minor quest not completing as it should, and two freezes while dragging items in the inventory screen (in about 30-40 hours of play). Overall, this is one of the best games I've ever played.

    I want to discuss the negative reviews a bit. First, I believe they are mostly genuine. In the negative cases, I think the game is just not right for the player. If you expect there to be less conversation and exploration, then you bought the wrong game. If you think the controls are sluggish and/or unwieldy because the character can't easily run through a crowd, can't change direction in the middle of a jump, and stops and starts with deceleration and acceleration, respectively, then you bought the wrong game. These aspects all make the game _better_ for me.

    Here are a couple of important suggestions (that you likely haven't done, as the default is otherwise) to help you enjoy the game more:

    1) Turn _off_ the Run Default option. This is the first game with which I've ever done that, and the result has been amazing. I find walking works really, really well, and I only run when I have open space to actually do so effectively.

    2) Turn off the Path to Objective and Undiscovered POI options. When these are on, you can easily find yourself walking straight from one objective and POI to another, and while looking at the on-screen path, you can completely miss the world. Save these options for when you are stuck, or when you are done exploring, to help you find anything you might have missed. You won't regret it; the world feels much more alive, and you may find that you experience it entirely differently and much more personally.

    Last three notes:
    1) I found the first area a bit slow. I found the same thing with Witcher 1 and Witcher 2. Maybe it just takes me a little time to buy into the world, or maybe CDPR has a little trouble with the beginnings of games. (It's probably a bit of both.) Stick with it, though, as Velen (and Novigrad!) is amazing!
    2) I saw that someone complained about how easy it was to walk into an empty home and clean it out. If that's the type of Witcher you want to play, so be it, but it seems reasonable it would be easy to clean out an empty house. That said, I am not that type of Witcher, and I very rarely steal things from the houses of the poor. They need that stuff. I do steal a bit more when I am in the house of a richer person, I must admit. Remember: it's a role-playing game, so it's up to you to decide how you treat the world.
    3) I have an older video card. It was slightly above average when I bought it two years ago. I am playing on medium-high settings, generally, but without Nvidia hair, and I've had consistently good frame rate on my PC. I even have NPCs set to Ultimate, and that can mean a _lot_ of people on the screen when in Novigrad. It sounds like PS4 users may be in rougher shape, as there seems to be a bit of a theme of them complaining about framerate. I don't know what to say about that, except to note that PC framerate is fine.    … Expand
  4. adsgdffgafgrdgr
    Jul 12, 2015
    10
    I just finished the game, and I must say, it was not only the best RPG I've ever played, but the best game overall I've ever seen. It has a massive open world, with stunning visuals, an amazing soundtrack and interesting soundtrack. There are really just two words that describe this game with respect: Beautiful and masterpiece
  5. dllizhiyang
    May 25, 2015
    10
    can not be better! I have played for more than 100 hours but never get boring. the environment is awesome, the mission is interesting, the charat are live! To be honest the gtav and dragon age look pale in front of witcher3. why CDPR you let us play such a good game, now i have no interest on others!
  6. Jezzer1801
    May 27, 2015
    10
    The graphics the voices, and the world is completely amazing. There is nothing about the game which needs to be changed. Already there are two updates in the first week of release! By far one of the best games of 2015.
  7. mokamig
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Muchos años esperando este juego hasta que por fin pude tener en mis manos la Edición Coleccionista -un regalo de mi novia- y solo puedo decir que me ha fascinado en todos sus aspectos. La verdad no tengo muchas palabras para definir lo que me causo este juego, solo sentimientos con grandes recuerdos de los libros, de mis favoritos para siempre.

    Empezamos por la parte grafica que para    Muchos años esperando este juego hasta que por fin pude tener en mis manos la Edición Coleccionista -un regalo de mi novia- y solo puedo decir que me ha fascinado en todos sus aspectos. La verdad no tengo muchas palabras para definir lo que me causo este juego, solo sentimientos con grandes recuerdos de los libros, de mis favoritos para siempre.

    Empezamos por la parte grafica que para mí es excelente, tiene muchos lugares diversos y llenos de vida, en los cuales me perdí por muchas horas por ejemplo Novigrado es una ciudad muy bellamente diseñada me quede mucho tiempo en ella, también el modelado de personajes para ser un sandbox está muy bien conseguido. Puestas de sol increíbles, anochecer hermoso y sistema climático muy bueno.

    En el apartado de sonido es increíble, los encargados del audio junto con Percival hicieron un gran trabajo, música que acompaña cada momento y en ocasiones que solo me quedaba escuchando la melodía, una banda sonora épica.
    La historia es grandiosa y ese montón de guiños a los libros y personajes de juegos anteriores me dan una gran alegría. Ver a Yen y Ciri -que es de mis personajes literarios favoritos, la vi crecer y evolucionar durante los libros- simplemente me causó una emoción indescriptible. La toma de decisiones es demasiado genial, muchas que tomar durante la aventura y personas que a veces crees que ayudas pero no lo es así, este mundo creado por Andrzej Sapkowski es muy gris, no todo es lo que parece, no hay un bien o mal a veces bien definido, es algo que me encanto en los libros y aquí se plasma muy bien.

    En el apartado de misiones todas las principales están geniales y las secundarias igual, aunque algunas más simples que otras pero la mayoría muy bien hechas y con sus propias mini historias, que a veces involucran menciones a los mismos libros o personas de los otros juegos. La caza se monstruos es el punto fuerte, hay que averiguar sus debilidades y estudiarlos muy bien para poderles hacer frente, en niveles de dificultad altos hay que planificar todo muy bien, me sentí como un verdadero brujo.

    En el apartado jugable también me encanta muchísimo, es una evolución de lo que vimos en The Witcher 2 pero mucho más ágil y en el nivel mas alto hay que ser muy cauteloso y saber utilizar muy bien las señales de brujo. Las diferentes armaduras y armas nos dan ventajas pero también desventajas ante ciertos rivales. El uso de pociones y aceites esta genial y hay que saber bien como y cuales aplicar para hacer una pelea bastante equilibrada con algún rival fuerte o monstruo. CD Projekt ha querido calcar mucho ese baile que hacen los brujos al pelear según lo descrito en los libros y lo hace muy bien.

    Obviamente no hay juego perfecto, tiene algunos pequeños errores gráficos y otros en el combate, uno que otro bug menor pero en sí nada que haya afectado mi experiencia de juego pero es parte de hacer este mundo tan grande pero tan bien detallado, no hay juego perfecto pero si juegos hechos excelentemente bien y con amor.

    Los minijuegos muy bien implementados, Sardinilla a veces se controla un poco extraño pero en términos generales cumple, las cartas me pareció un juego muy divertido y los puños algo parecido a lo que era en The Witcher 2. El sistema de navegación está bastante bien y para mi es bastante entretenido navegar por ratos.

    En definitiva es una saga que amo muchísimo me ha dado grandes momentos desde que tuve la oportunidad de leerme todos los libros y empezar a jugar The Witcher 1 fue una experiencia sublime, ver como muchos de los personas que leí cobraban vida en un medio como este es magistral. The Witcher 2 también me encanto en todo y este que analizamos, obviamente desde una perspectiva totalmente subjetiva es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado y de los mejores juegos de rol en mi top.
    Nada mejor que un estudio lleve una de tus obras favoritas de la literatura a un videojuego y mas que sea épicamente en tu genero favorito que es el rol. Vamos a esperar con muchas ganas la expansiones, ojala traigan mucho contenido.

    Muchas Gracias Andrzej Sapkowski por crear tan hermoso pero real mundo literario, con personajes carismáticos y temas de muchas importancia en el ámbito social, económico, filosófico y Muchas Gracias CD Projekt por llevarlo y ampliarlo de una manera tan magistral a los videojuegos. Te has retirado de la mejor manera mi gran amigo Geralt de Rivia. Hasta Siempre.    … Expand
  8. NetherShift
    May 25, 2015
    10
    I really wanted to make sure I'd experienced enough of the game before making a review that might not have been relevant. I have to say though, I'm far from disappointed with the game. I has a lot going for it : a great story line with convincing characters set in a masterfully well designed world. The ambiance and setting in general are really impressive, the attention to detail in thisI really wanted to make sure I'd experienced enough of the game before making a review that might not have been relevant. I have to say though, I'm far from disappointed with the game. I has a lot going for it : a great story line with convincing characters set in a masterfully well designed world. The ambiance and setting in general are really impressive, the attention to detail in this war torn country is incredible. I personally thoroughly enjoyed almost every single quest (from all the different witcher contracts to the intricate main quest). I spent way too much time roaming the countryside, speaking to everyone I could, playing the most interesting minigame ever created (seriously it's pretty much a game in itself), and of course, reaching every one of those tantalizing question marks. The way all these activities flow together is truly amazing, there are rarely any loading screens except when quick traveling, even buildings are pre-loaded and can be enter or left without even pressing a button, and horse riding from one place to another is actually quite enjoyable.
    From the graphics point of view, although not quite as optimized as I might have hoped for, they are still quite stunning and again, CDProjectRed's attention to detail really shines.
    What's left is the core game-play mechanic : combat. This is why this game doesn't really deserve a perfect 10 in my book (although still one of the best games I've played in my life). It's solid and functional, especially with the new key assignment freedom, I'd even go as far as to say it really enjoyable(cutting heads and torsos off is brutally satisfying), however, it lacks the creative innovation that the rest of the game shows. It doesn't have the occasional variety of Dragon Age Inquisition (with its numerous combat options), or the tactical precision of Dark Souls, or better yet, the awesomeness and innovation of Dragon's Dogma (I pray for the day game devs integrate DD's combat mechanics into alltogether better games..... what a shame it is that you can't climb on a fiend or an earth elemental and wack it to death). It serves it's purpose as it is occasionally challenging and stays interesting with different upgrades, skills and items, but its a good thing there's much more to do in the Witcher 3 (and that the game is not really all that about combat).
    All in all I was really impressed by this game, it's very immersive, fun, deep and interesting. It does have a few flaws but the rest of the game clearly makes up for them, and more.    … Expand
  9. willmoy38
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have played. The "Hearts of Stone" dlc makes it all the better. I think what I really loved about this game is how some of the side quests actually tie into the main storyline. It's not just where you do a quest and it has no impact; no, you do a sidequest and it either directly effects the storyline, or your actions are at least mentioned in the game. I loved thisOne of the best games I have played. The "Hearts of Stone" dlc makes it all the better. I think what I really loved about this game is how some of the side quests actually tie into the main storyline. It's not just where you do a quest and it has no impact; no, you do a sidequest and it either directly effects the storyline, or your actions are at least mentioned in the game. I loved this game, honestly.… Expand
  10. AuKosS
    May 25, 2015
    10
    CD Projekt Red Outdone themselves. Sure, the game "suffered" from a graphic downgrade compared to the 2013 E3 footage but it was that or the game wouldn't be able to run on either PS4 nor One and on very little range of PCs, a bad for a good you might say. Other than that i highly recommend the game, to anyone in general. The game clearly set the standard for years to come on a lot ofCD Projekt Red Outdone themselves. Sure, the game "suffered" from a graphic downgrade compared to the 2013 E3 footage but it was that or the game wouldn't be able to run on either PS4 nor One and on very little range of PCs, a bad for a good you might say. Other than that i highly recommend the game, to anyone in general. The game clearly set the standard for years to come on a lot of different aspect. The Game is very good looking on Ultra Setting PC, the general writting of the game is very good (main story aswell as secondary quests) supported by great voice acting and truly impressive & believable facial expressions. The combat and class system is as good as it could get from my opinion, with somme issues but nothing really bothering. The world is huge, and when i say huge, it's HUUUUUUGE (And absolutely no loading whatsoever except at dying, launching and moving from a continent to an other. Truly feels great + The loading are never longer than 5sec at worst 10sec if you got a good machine like me) . I'm at 130h of gameplay right now (on High difficulty & Main story finished) and must have done atleast 90% of the total game. And clearly, i'm in for another ride with a new game.
    So go and grab the game already because it clearly deserves your money...

    PS : Little +1 for the notre left inside the pre-order box at the attention of the player to say thanks for pre-ordering the game. Now watching Bethesda for that higly probable Fallout 4 or TES 6. Set the standard i said...    … Expand
  11. BjjSpider
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Admittedly, I am not terribly far into the game. So far though, its quickly encroaching on the "favorite game I have ever played title" which is currently held by Skyrim. Looks like Skyrim will finally be dethroned.
  12. schnider514
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Best RPG in a very long time. Not even Dragon Age Inquisition nor Skyrim can top this one in my book. Its the only game that manages to make everything matter - from the NPCs, the lore, the books, main quests and most importantly the side quests.

    The Witcher 3 is the perfect example of RPGs done right. Your decisions really matter, combat is challenging but not overly punishing, and    Best RPG in a very long time. Not even Dragon Age Inquisition nor Skyrim can top this one in my book. Its the only game that manages to make everything matter - from the NPCs, the lore, the books, main quests and most importantly the side quests.

    The Witcher 3 is the perfect example of RPGs done right. Your decisions really matter, combat is challenging but not overly punishing, and the stories and side quests are absolutely top notch.

    It's like a large long book with awesome short stories to boot. 40 hours in, and I have yet to get bored with anything: whether its running through the landscape, talking to people, resolving people's monster problems, having fun with sex, killing bad guys etc. It's just perfect.

    This game is IMMERSIVE and the new standard bearer for open world RPGs/ video games. It will be hard for future RPGs to justify their existence.

    Thank you CDPR for creating this magnum opus.    … Expand
  13. Battletoad
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Witcher 3 is a great story with excellent graphics. I recommend this game to everyone. The Poles showed everyone how to make great action-rpg in open world.
  14. zachisonreddit
    May 26, 2015
    10
    Fantastic open-world RP game where you can really get into the characters and story in depth, even when you ignore the main story quests (although sometimes you need these to unlock things). 2 main complaints (PS4):
    1) It is clear that the game was designed to play on computers, 10 inches from your face. Even on my large (42 inch) TV I need to stand up and get closer whenever I use the    Fantastic open-world RP game where you can really get into the characters and story in depth, even when you ignore the main story quests (although sometimes you need these to unlock things). 2 main complaints (PS4):
    1) It is clear that the game was designed to play on computers, 10 inches from your face. Even on my large (42 inch) TV I need to stand up and get closer whenever I use the inventory. The same issues are present in the HUD as many things are just simply "too small" 2) the running > walking animation is super clumsy and results in me standing on top of things I want to loot often.

    That being said, these are 2 minor complaints in a STELLAR game. A must buy for all open world fans. Who needs multiplayer when there are over 200+ of interesting story based quests and objectives?    … Expand
  15. Redwings9697
    May 26, 2015
    10
    How does one put a game like Witcher 3 under a review? I have been a gamer for nearly 30 years, and every now and then a game company comes along and breaks with the trends of the day and delivers something innovative, something fresh, and something special. Witcher 3 is that type of trend breaking game. CDPR set out to break a few ideals with the whole monetized gaming trend and I for oneHow does one put a game like Witcher 3 under a review? I have been a gamer for nearly 30 years, and every now and then a game company comes along and breaks with the trends of the day and delivers something innovative, something fresh, and something special. Witcher 3 is that type of trend breaking game. CDPR set out to break a few ideals with the whole monetized gaming trend and I for one am very thankful they did just that with their game. But Witcher 3 houses something different, that at first I was frustrated with, but as my time within the game grew, I started to realize exactly what I was experiencing.
    There are two schools of thought on providing players with a sense of choice and freedom within a game story system. Mass Effect, where the player is not aware of the choices long term impacts, yet has the freedom to return and correct their choices, or the Walking Dead style of choice where the player is granted knowledge of the choices they are about to make and thus can make a choice with some level of long term awareness. In both cases the sense of accountability and ownership of the choice is lost with the player, and thus, the choice losses its sense of purpose, or meaning, which hurts the story and the players experience within the game.
    Witcher 3 just changed player choice entirely. Here I became immediately annoyed at the sheer amount of choices from big to small, I was constantly having to make choices as to quests, side quests, main stories, exploration, how to handle a random encounter with bandits, and I was forced to give up trying to even track or pay attention to them all. It just becomes impossible, but in this annoyance I found peace, and a whole new immersive experience. Rather than trying to track my choices so I could attempt to know how my choices would work out later, I just gave up, and let the game work its magic on me. Now I was making choices out of my own feelings, emotions, and mood. If I hated a character I was dealing with, I might react too quickly or aggressively, or if I liked the character I might grant them their life, or let them keep their gold.
    But I was not prepared for the first full realization of my choices until much later when faced with a harsh situation, and my choices ended up costing someone their life. I will not spoil that moment for anyone, but trust me when Gerald ended up flashing back to important moments in my past choices, I realized just how responsible I was for that death. Now the magic here is I wanted to save this person but I could not even if I wanted to, see although I had made important choices are important moments, it really was the smaller choices in between those important moments that shaped the long term out come. I would have had to literally start my game over to have any hope of ensuring different choices for a possible different outcome. The choices are so numerous it caused me to feel ownership and be accountable for my choices, much in the same way we do in real life.
    That moment in Witcher 3 made me realize that CDPR have changed the industry and set a new high standard for player choice in games. Choices that should make the player aware of potential long term impacts were clear just as they would be in real life. The difference is that you had no idea how they would later impact the other multiple story lines within the game. Each having multiple further impacts, all building or taking away from long term changes. It was impossible to track, or understand how a moment earlier could potentially impact something long term later, and this was special.
    As a player I was now fully aware that how I reacted to even the smallest of situations had purpose, had depth, and was important to the world I was playing within Witcher 3. People felt alive, and reacted as such. For the first time in a video game I felt ownership for my choices, and I felt grief and sadness for what I had caused, even though I didn't know it until it was to late. For this reason, I have found myself excited about CDPR and Witcher 3.
    The game is beautiful on so many levels outside of just graphics, and honestly graphics should not be the purpose behind why a game succeeds or fails. Game play, story, immersion, and entertainment are all the right reasons to support a game. The ability for the story to be told on multiple levels, and through the use of player interaction with a world that is alive and fully aware of the player in that world, matters. You will find yourself wanting to know more about the smallest of side quests, and each one has its own story that you will care to learn and explore. Witcher 3 is a special game, many are not even aware of that fact yet, but they will soon enough.    … Expand
  16. elathir
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    First RPG for which I broke off the night since Arcanum (and later I did it only for EU IV). The best RPG I played since Plancape Torment, first since it which makes me to drop a tear from time to time, to make me thought about it before falling asleep. It's has a lot of problems, there are things that may be done better, just like in Planscape, but there are things of really lowFirst RPG for which I broke off the night since Arcanum (and later I did it only for EU IV). The best RPG I played since Plancape Torment, first since it which makes me to drop a tear from time to time, to make me thought about it before falling asleep. It's has a lot of problems, there are things that may be done better, just like in Planscape, but there are things of really low importance. What it's really important, the story, climate, immersion, filing and just pure pleasure, fact that you fill that you make a difference, choices which really matters and you take a while when balancing options, this all important things that made RPG a RPG, not a action game with rpg elements like Skyrim, this all important stuff is on Superior level to anything that I seen in last 13 years! (i know that Planscape premier was earlier, but I played it first time 13 years ago).… Expand
  17. Krazylegs75
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Best Open world RPG for Next Gen consoles by far. Story line is very in depth and interchanging. The decisions you make really do matter. Graphics are very realistic and changes in weather and time of day really deepen the experience. Loot system is great and always finding new locations and side quests keeps me hunting for more.
  18. LinksFarm
    May 27, 2015
    10
    No game deserves a 10 because no game is perfect. But Witcher 3 deserves a 10. I only played an hour of The Witcher, but Witcher 2 was one of my favorite games. I was worried Witcher 3 was going to lose something in going open world, much like Inquisiton did. I was worried it wouldn't live up to my hopes, dreams, and imagination. I'm happy to say it did. The only things that hinder theNo game deserves a 10 because no game is perfect. But Witcher 3 deserves a 10. I only played an hour of The Witcher, but Witcher 2 was one of my favorite games. I was worried Witcher 3 was going to lose something in going open world, much like Inquisiton did. I was worried it wouldn't live up to my hopes, dreams, and imagination. I'm happy to say it did. The only things that hinder the game are the inevitable glitches of an open world game, and minor issues. Interacting with the environment objects when trying to loot, Roach not wanting to go over bridges, and difficulty looting because your not in the exact right spot. The quest have not devolved into "Collect 5 of these" like Inquisiton somewhat did. Many complained about Inquisiton that the opening area was large, and all subsequent areas varied from slightly smaller to much smaller. Witcher 3 does the opposite. The opening area is relatively small. My first thought was, " Oh **** Im going to blow through this in a week if it's this small. Then as soon as I finished the starting area I realized how immense the world was, and how filled it was with things to do. Every quest has character and importance to the local populace. I can go on for hours. Or at least an hour or two. The simplest way to put it is that this is the greatest Role Playing Game created to date. A must play for anyone who enjoys RPG's. CDProjekt accomplished what they set out to do. Now they just have to clean up the bugs, create some good DLC, and hopefully begin working on their next masterpiece.… Expand
  19. mondovious
    May 27, 2015
    10
    As of 2015, this is the best story and/or open world rpg ever made. In regards to the story, which is the most important part of any story driven rpg, I should note that the significant accomplishment here isn't the amazing main quest storyline (which is amazing) but rather the quality of the side quests. Until now -every single- open world game (I'm looking at you TES, DAI) suffers fromAs of 2015, this is the best story and/or open world rpg ever made. In regards to the story, which is the most important part of any story driven rpg, I should note that the significant accomplishment here isn't the amazing main quest storyline (which is amazing) but rather the quality of the side quests. Until now -every single- open world game (I'm looking at you TES, DAI) suffers from boring, unscripted, often dialog-less side quests ranging from "go kill this" to "go fetch that". In Witcher3 practically every single side quest I have encountered, and make no mistake there are a LOT of them, has not only had scripted dialog but often has fully fleshed out stories filled with plot twists and interesting characters. This is contrasted with the latest Dragon Age game in which pretty much every side quest was a piece of paper you read off the ground that directs you to go loot a chest or kill something, without even a word of dialog. How the devs managed such detail is beyond me, it's an absolutely outstanding accomplishment.

    The graphics were "downgraded" for consoles a little bit, sure, but the game still is the best looking rpg I have ever played, and I found the framerate to be optimized very well, which is something people often overlook. I can run everything on Ultra (except Hairworks) with my old 7970 and maintain >50 fps. I just don't get the 100 negative reviews on here. No other open world game even comes CLOSE to Witcher 3. Looking through those reviews these morons are giving the game 1/10 because they don't like the controls (which are fine), or they claim the graphics are not "great", even though no other open world game comes close in this regard. Ignore them, this game should be rated 100/100.    … Expand
  20. brody370
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Best game i have ever played. I do not use those words lightly but this game manages to blend the open world freedom and a even more superior dialogue than mass effect 2. Every choice in the game whether it is to not save those villagers being attacked or to help this merchant with his wagon has a repercussion. Seeing the world bend and twist based on every decision you make is one of theBest game i have ever played. I do not use those words lightly but this game manages to blend the open world freedom and a even more superior dialogue than mass effect 2. Every choice in the game whether it is to not save those villagers being attacked or to help this merchant with his wagon has a repercussion. Seeing the world bend and twist based on every decision you make is one of the reasons why this game my favorite. You care about all of the characters whether its through hate or love. Everyone has such a rich backstory just waiting to be delved into through quests and other task. Speaking of tasks the simple fetch quests are almost not existent in this game. a man asks you to go collect roots from a cave then you find out something is lurking there go back to find that there is a witcher contract for a beast in the area. Proceed to ask around and you find out a troll is in there and the village wants you to be rid of it. Things like this make every quest feel alive like you being there actually matters. Overall the witcher 3 wild hunt is a blend of benchmark setting games of the 7th generation of consoles while managing to raise the benchmark in almost every regard. Disclosure My experience with this game was on pc with almost all max settings.… Expand
  21. Stubbb
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Im ashamed to admit - the main quest development kept me up till 6 am one night. The best 70 (and counting) hours I spent in front of a computer.

    Finished the main story line with some side quests in 70 hours (hardly done any contracts so I agree with 100 hours to complete the attempt estimate). The world is GIANT and packed with locations/events. I even enjoyed riding down the road on    Im ashamed to admit - the main quest development kept me up till 6 am one night. The best 70 (and counting) hours I spent in front of a computer.

    Finished the main story line with some side quests in 70 hours (hardly done any contracts so I agree with 100 hours to complete the attempt estimate). The world is GIANT and packed with locations/events. I even enjoyed riding down the road on a horse as the landscapes are beautiful and even a longer ride doesnt require any patience as the road never looks repetitive. The game doesnt make you seek shortcuts or run over mountains on your horse (hello Skyrim) because roads are just so much more fun to travel.

    What really makes the game: the characters - every single character is wonderfully acted with a great depth to the personality. The conversations are fun and interesting and your decisions make a lot of difference - a simple dialogue choice at the beginning of a conversation may defer the talk and escalate to the point where you kill the character that could have otherwise been committed to later help you in need. In fact, I used checkpoint saves to try again some dialogues that didnt go as I planned.

    I have to make this distinction: the main character is fabulous. Some games offer the absent hero - no personality, no voice, hidden under armor (Skyrim), others put a little more effort (DA: inquisition) but Geralt has it all - the game gives you a solid feel of the personality - that comes at the expense of modelling the looks and using weaponry - you cant make a shield wielding summoner archer but you have a complete hero served from the start.

    The main story sends you all over the world and while you explore you trigger countless large secondary quests, shorter side quests, treasure hunts and monster contracts. Though, I was under impression that committing to the side quests and exploration I outleveled the main story line. Having that said, I recommend the highest difficulty level (I did one below the highest) if you dont want to finish the final boss first attempt.

    PC version NEVER crashed. I noticed a few fresh out of release minor bugs (v 1.01 - 1.04) (one upgrade stone had 0 effect, I had music go overly dramatic despite the short fight quickly finished and one NPC blacksmith had trouble spawning - needed me to go away behind a wall and return to be able to speak to him). It was wonderfully smooth at all times no matter the number of units and lightwork.

    Crafting and alchemy are done exceptionally well - there is a solution to the problem of the inventory filled with hundreds of potions thet you will never use (hello Bethesda). Here you have a selection of potions, each with limitted quantity and restocked for every battle. While you maintain a great number of ingredients and craft materials, they dont require your attention for cataloguing and depositing - they just sit in your inventory should you need them and they can be reworked - need more silver ingot? make one from the ore or destroy a silver item.

    Fighting was fantastic - a lot of tactical choices, no one-tactic-fits-all, well scaled development. It feels like the strength of the hero grows hand to hand with increasing players skill and both are equally meaningful. Never really found myself using the aiming - having 1 second before an axe slashes me there is no way I can aim a bomb or crossbow but why would I if it can be done at the selected target automatically? There is something conceptually missing with the aiming mechanics.    … Expand
  22. sarumyan
    May 28, 2015
    10
    Simply put: the greatest open world RPG ever made. I don't ever recall a game where I was trying to avoid to the main story, just so I can soak in the lore, the quests, the Witcher's Path and the amazing Slavic story-telling. To me, the greatest achievement of this game is staying true to the original novels - forgive me, Poland, but CDred's games are canon.
  23. Jacky_My_Boy
    May 28, 2015
    10
    This game is brilliant, i already finished the main story line and i nearly cried at the end, it was beautiful. This is truly a masterpiece and it deserves a full 10/10.
  24. Joey96
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    This has been one of the best games that I have ever played, I'm a huge fan of singleplayer games, even though many says that multiplayer is better because of the social part, this RPG doesn't at all.

    The characters in this game has such deep personalities that one always wants to help everyone. But as the place is set in a place torn by war, no one has anything to spare to help    This has been one of the best games that I have ever played, I'm a huge fan of singleplayer games, even though many says that multiplayer is better because of the social part, this RPG doesn't at all.

    The characters in this game has such deep personalities that one always wants to help everyone. But as the place is set in a place torn by war, no one has anything to spare to help diffierent individuals, the setting of the story is sooooo vast, deep and cunning, yet there is still room for love and romantic moments, for me.... This is like Game of Thrones in game version.    … Expand
  25. crazymcghee
    May 28, 2015
    10
    CDProjektRed hit another home run with this one. While the controls can be a bit clunky at times, and the console version does not run as well as expected, the PC version is incredibly fun and addictive. The story is pretty simple at first, but it is strengthened by the side quests and the characters. For the most part even the less important characters are interesting and their facialCDProjektRed hit another home run with this one. While the controls can be a bit clunky at times, and the console version does not run as well as expected, the PC version is incredibly fun and addictive. The story is pretty simple at first, but it is strengthened by the side quests and the characters. For the most part even the less important characters are interesting and their facial animations are well done (even if the faces are repeated in a few places). The developers have managed to make almost every side story feel important and connected in some way to the main plot. Exploring the world is dangerous if you come unprepared, even on the easier difficulty settings, and there is usually always something going on around you. There are a lot of small details that can only be appreciated when examined closely, but help the world feel more alive than other games of the same genre. Regarding the graphics: while CDProjektRed does deserve some flak for over promising, they have done an excellent job making this game look beautiful. The highest setting look incredibly sharp and detailed, and the lowest settings are still very pleasing to the eye. The weather is well done, and the lighting for the day/night cycle provides some amazing backdrops. This is definitely the best game to come out so far this year, and the amount of content provided ensures that the fun will continue for a long, long time.… Expand
  26. Frosty1979
    May 29, 2015
    10
    I started playing RPGs in 1999 when I played Baldur Gate 1 and a years later Baldur's Gate 2. Until now Baldur's Gate 2 has remained my favourite game of all time in front of Planescape Torment and Dragon Age Origin. The Witcher 3 has finally managed to grab me in the same way as these games, even though I usually prefer party based rpgs., and is now my favourite game of all time.
    Btw I    I started playing RPGs in 1999 when I played Baldur Gate 1 and a years later Baldur's Gate 2. Until now Baldur's Gate 2 has remained my favourite game of all time in front of Planescape Torment and Dragon Age Origin. The Witcher 3 has finally managed to grab me in the same way as these games, even though I usually prefer party based rpgs., and is now my favourite game of all time.
    Btw I tried probably any western rpg in existence, but story wise hollow open world games never could hold my interest for long. Prime example Skyrim...

    So what the Witcher achieves is really outstanding and a milestone. Freedom of an open world, with a great story, believable world building, fun gameplay and fighting system. If you want to look for weaknesses you really have to look at small technicalities, which don't harm the game much. Like the imho somewhat clunky inventory system.

    So yes this game is a 10. If a game ever deserved such a rating then it's surely the Wicher 3.

    P.S.: Shame on all the negative troll reviews, which are often based on small bugs or design errors, which were already fixed after a week of release. People like that really harm Metacritic's accuracy when it comes to user reviews and nowadays offical magazine ratings are usually more accurate when it comes to modern games here. That used to be different only a few years ago...    … Expand
  27. manuel70
    May 29, 2015
    10
    The best game I EVER played and more I play more I enjoy it.
    Awesome, bigger than ever, fantastic.
    A true Masterpiece, a game that was simply impossible years ago because it has so many to offer and it's all related. A word that you start feeling "alive" and that evolves depending on YOUR coiches and how you interact with it. It's not a game it's an interactive ARTWORK and has an Huge    The best game I EVER played and more I play more I enjoy it.
    Awesome, bigger than ever, fantastic.
    A true Masterpiece, a game that was simply impossible years ago because it has so many to offer and it's all related. A word that you start feeling "alive" and that evolves depending on YOUR coiches and how you interact with it. It's not a game it's an interactive ARTWORK and has an Huge value for the money !    … Expand
  28. Stalaw
    May 29, 2015
    10
    This game makes Skyrim look like a bland movie tie-in game just because of how incredibly good it is. This is genuinely the best RPG I have ever played in my whole life.
  29. dzzzyt
    May 29, 2015
    10
    One of the best game ever made!!! Compare to Witcher 3, Skyrim or DA: Inquisition are mediocre, boring, monotonous and meaningless. If you liked those games before, you will change your mind after playing Witcher 3! I spent over 130 hours in Witcher 3 and there wasn't a single wasted moment there. This game has perfect graphics, music, sound effects, storyline, characters, side quests,One of the best game ever made!!! Compare to Witcher 3, Skyrim or DA: Inquisition are mediocre, boring, monotonous and meaningless. If you liked those games before, you will change your mind after playing Witcher 3! I spent over 130 hours in Witcher 3 and there wasn't a single wasted moment there. This game has perfect graphics, music, sound effects, storyline, characters, side quests, main plot, combat-system, crafting-system etc.
    I strongly recommend to read a book before playing. Without knowing context of Witcher's universe you can simply miss many important details in game.    … Expand
  30. Kobal
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Deep and meaningful story across the main and side quests. Unexpected plot twists throughout. Rich and challenging combat where every action/reaction feels significant. Superb voice acting. Beautiful graphics and an amazing score. If you do everything expect to spend at least a couple hundred hours with this game.

    As a player of RPG's since the 80's and having played every major rpg    Deep and meaningful story across the main and side quests. Unexpected plot twists throughout. Rich and challenging combat where every action/reaction feels significant. Superb voice acting. Beautiful graphics and an amazing score. If you do everything expect to spend at least a couple hundred hours with this game.

    As a player of RPG's since the 80's and having played every major rpg release across pc and consoles; The Witcher 3, is in my opinion, the best fantasy rpg ever made. This is the new standard. Do yourself a favor and just buy it. Every gamer needs this in their collection.

    Also if you've read the reviews regarding the controls... well I've had no problem playing with mouse and keyboard. Worst case you could plug in and use an xbox controller.    … Expand
  31. zetapanic
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Played game for 120+ hours and yet so much more to explore. Graphics are great, art is greater, storytelling second to none.

    Also, action is so challenging too. I've never seen this great action in any other storytelling-based RPG. Some people compare the Witcher 3's action with other action RPGs like Dark Souls, but they should be aware of the fact that the Witcher 3 is a story-driven    Played game for 120+ hours and yet so much more to explore. Graphics are great, art is greater, storytelling second to none.

    Also, action is so challenging too. I've never seen this great action in any other storytelling-based RPG. Some people compare the Witcher 3's action with other action RPGs like Dark Souls, but they should be aware of the fact that the Witcher 3 is a story-driven RPG.

    Just play it for yourself, and learn why this game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  32. GRekos712
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Holy crap, this game is like everything someone could possibly ask for from an RPG title. The game is huge, every location is stunningly beautiful and detailed, side quests are so well made you think its part of the main story, the graphics are just so beautiful, the story is so deep and interesting it just lets you pray for more, the world feels so alive.. Oh man this game is like aHoly crap, this game is like everything someone could possibly ask for from an RPG title. The game is huge, every location is stunningly beautiful and detailed, side quests are so well made you think its part of the main story, the graphics are just so beautiful, the story is so deep and interesting it just lets you pray for more, the world feels so alive.. Oh man this game is like a digital orgasm. Now, since this is a pc version, there will always be some micro bugs and glitches which suprisingly in this game, considering its size, they are so few. Some bugs I have noticed is a stupid 30fps lock in cutscenes ( I mean, come on.. ) and some random shuttering issues. The controls are quite complicated for a keyboardmouse configuration, but hey, that's just me. The fighting mechanics though, thats an other story, its absolutely perfect. The games's auto path tracker is more or less broken, and I would highly suggest you just ignore it. Other than that, the game is perfect. I never thought I would invest so much time in a game other than Skyrim, and this game took me solid 78 hours to complete just the main story, with fast traveling and a complete ignorance of any sidequests. This game is huge, and would easily just vanish 200 hours of your life. Easily game of the year and easily from me, 1010… Expand
  33. Wasp0r
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Absolutely awe-inspiring game. I already had high expectations for this game, but it still managed to blow them our of the water. CD Projekt Red might have just made RPG history with the deep and compelling stories, that feature the most relatable characters I have ever encountered in a game to date.
  34. Igorke
    May 31, 2015
    10
    I think you will agree that this game will be GOTY. Mature interesting story, deep tactical combat, pretty visual effects. This game takes a lot of time from your life. but believe me, it will be a great moment!
  35. ifor
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best game i've played so far. It needs a little improvement here and there, but seriously, best gameworld ever, it feel alive, i've encountered like 2 miner bugs in my entire playthrough, didn't crash once in like 70 hours, the only thing thats missing is modding support so some serious epicness can happen. :3
  36. hjaymond
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Simply amazing game, well-written emotional interesting story backed with just amazing characters. Couldn't have asked for a better ending. Thanks CD Red. Now hopefully the DLC adds to this already wonderful game. Loved Ciri by the way awesome character!
  37. GoorkA
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Few days ago I saw a post on 9gag showing some screen shot from the game presenting landscapes, NPCs and duels, captioned "The reason you wouldn't fast travel". And its truth! Great story and rpg atmosphere, varied quests, good game mechanics, amazing music and graphics. It's not just do this quest, then do another. This is the game you want to play, not just finish it.
    I quit Witcher 2    Few days ago I saw a post on 9gag showing some screen shot from the game presenting landscapes, NPCs and duels, captioned "The reason you wouldn't fast travel". And its truth! Great story and rpg atmosphere, varied quests, good game mechanics, amazing music and graphics. It's not just do this quest, then do another. This is the game you want to play, not just finish it.
    I quit Witcher 2 after 2 hours of playing, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't something I was looking for. The third part of this franchise is absorbing me totally!    … Expand
  38. lazyturtle
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Лучшая РПГ за последние лет пять. Интереснейший мир и история. Множество NPC и красивые здания, историчное оружие и броня, и, в отличие от игры про мужика в плаще, она работает хорошо даже с моей четырехлетней видеокартой.
    Кроме интересного сюжета и отсутствия "подай-принеси" квестов в игре есть ЮМОР и лучшая внутренняя мини-игра со времен пазаака.    Лучшая РПГ за последние лет пять. Интереснейший мир и история. Множество NPC и красивые здания, историчное оружие и броня, и, в отличие от игры про мужика в плаще, она работает хорошо даже с моей четырехлетней видеокартой.
    Кроме интересного сюжета и отсутствия "подай-принеси" квестов в игре есть ЮМОР и лучшая внутренняя мини-игра со времен пазаака.
  39. tivec
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    I'm after main story and I feel empty, coz I know that in next few years I will not play anything that comes near to this masterpiece.

    This world is absolutely massive. I can't count how many time I was drag off the main story to sightsee this beautiful world. There are so many things to do: play cards, horse races, sailing, finding weapons and armors, killing monsters and it never    I'm after main story and I feel empty, coz I know that in next few years I will not play anything that comes near to this masterpiece.

    This world is absolutely massive. I can't count how many time I was drag off the main story to sightsee this beautiful world. There are so many things to do: play cards, horse races, sailing, finding weapons and armors, killing monsters and it never bores you.

    Main story can be a bit overwhelming for those, who did not read books (which I really recommend, they are fantastic), but every sidequest is so well written It is new quality in RPG's.

    Downgrade and some minor bugs didn't bother me even once in this all time greatest RPG.
    Pure masterpiece    … Expand
  40. amuro
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    One of my games! witcher3 Amazing character creation. Nicely designed quests
    Very rich bestiary. World map is very big and full of content. Almost no loading screens!
  41. ICKE
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    This is probably the best game I have played in 14 years since Shadows of Amn. Incredible product from CD P. I have not been so immersed and emotionally invested in any RPG since the golden days of early 2000s. It was an unique experience and one of the main reasons was Geralt's relationship with his ward Cirilla.

    This is a game meant for mature audiences. We need more stories with    This is probably the best game I have played in 14 years since Shadows of Amn. Incredible product from CD P. I have not been so immersed and emotionally invested in any RPG since the golden days of early 2000s. It was an unique experience and one of the main reasons was Geralt's relationship with his ward Cirilla.

    This is a game meant for mature audiences. We need more stories with substantive family dynamics. Be it mother and her son, a father and his daughter. This is how you create emotional impact. Similarly the evil characters such as Crones were truly chilling. I have not seen anything quite like them

    Visually the game is top notch, voice acting is brilliant and every side quest has unique elements. There are no fedex quests to speak of unless you count the treasure objectives but they are completely optional. I can not recommend this game enough for any person who loves a good story but you should definitely purchase the earlier Witcher games in order to enjoy it fully. Catching up will be difficult otherwise.

    10/10 I am truly in awe my Polish friends. The sad thing is that there is only one way from here and that is downwards hah!    … Expand
  42. Isaacz93
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    This game is beyond words. I have poured about 50 hours into it and there is still lots to do,considering im only half way through. The side quests dont feel like side quests;more of a seperate story,the depth to them is astonishing. I have played other games of the genre Dragon Age,Dark Souls and The elder scrolls but none have been as thoughtfully made or as powerfully written asThis game is beyond words. I have poured about 50 hours into it and there is still lots to do,considering im only half way through. The side quests dont feel like side quests;more of a seperate story,the depth to them is astonishing. I have played other games of the genre Dragon Age,Dark Souls and The elder scrolls but none have been as thoughtfully made or as powerfully written as CDProjectReds The Witcher 3. Before this i had never played a Witcher game so i was put off but i was reassured it was very accessible and it is. Dont be put off by it being the third in the series as anyone can pick up and play. Hats off to the devs… Expand
  43. kornir
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nie znam za dobrze angielskiego dlatego po mojemu dam.
    20 lat temu nie uwierzyłbym, że można coś takiego zrobić.
    Wszystkim polecam najpierw opowiadania /książki dla młodszych/, a potem grę.
    Świetna i tylko szkoda, że kontynuacji nie będzie.....
    Polecam każdemu!
    10/10 , ale tylko dla zachowania klimatu powieści.
    9.7/10 za całość /ale po patchach będzie max/    … Expand
  44. rudyart03
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    i love playing the game..........................................................................................................................................................
  45. AlyzNyan
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    By far the best open world RPG to date. It's amazing how the game managed to keep the superb writing quality and narrative after the shift to open world. The gameplay is in depth and is beautiful to watch while being consistently fun, with a huge variety of options and mechanics to explore. The graphics are great with an amazing art style that really compliments the atmosphere. The gameBy far the best open world RPG to date. It's amazing how the game managed to keep the superb writing quality and narrative after the shift to open world. The gameplay is in depth and is beautiful to watch while being consistently fun, with a huge variety of options and mechanics to explore. The graphics are great with an amazing art style that really compliments the atmosphere. The game engine runs well and is well optimised, providing great performance on PC, with almost no loading screens aside from fast travel.

    i wish more games would uphold this standard of writing and polish.    … Expand
  46. adajerr
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    I have been more than hyped for this game for the longest time - I literally pre-ordered the preorder. (That is, before preorders were open, you could sign up to be on the distribution list to hear about the preorder - I did this as soon as it as even available).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I simply cannot rave about this game enough. The biggest downside is that it has simply ruined this genre of gaming for me altogether. Never again will I be able to sit through pointless side quests, distracting conversation options, a pale imitation of real cities, etc. All of the 'acceptable' breaks from reality, all the leeway we give games because they're 'just video games,' and it'd be 'too hard' to do any better, I can't accept anymore. CDPR has created a masterpiece and I genuinely worry that I will not be able to enjoy another game till Cyberpunk 2077, or the Witcher 4.    … Expand
  47. crimson_wolf
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    Thank you, CDProjectRed!

    -For making a beautiful game.
    -For taking the time and patience to write a great story (a characteristic rarely seen in videogames industry).
    -For making things with love for us, gamers.
  48. LazyGamer
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    A great ending to the trilogy! What a game! CDPR has outdone themselves and set a new benchmark for the upcoming RPGs to match which in my opinion will take a hell lot to achieve. Where to start the story, the lore, the variety, the deep combat mechanics, the characters, the breathtaking visuals and holy **** the side quests are absolute fun especially my favorite are the WitcherA great ending to the trilogy! What a game! CDPR has outdone themselves and set a new benchmark for the upcoming RPGs to match which in my opinion will take a hell lot to achieve. Where to start the story, the lore, the variety, the deep combat mechanics, the characters, the breathtaking visuals and holy **** the side quests are absolute fun especially my favorite are the Witcher contracts. There's a lot to do I've already clocked over 100 hours and still there's a lot to do. The sheer scope of this is mind blowing. This is in my opinion the best RPG ever made! and it'll something special to get the title from TW3 and I don't see that happening anytime soon.… Expand
  49. ArnoldB
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    The Graphics might not live up 100% to the E3 2013 trailer, but they are still mindblowingly beautiful on PC on ULTRA settings on 1440p. Performance was great as well. Stability-wise I only had 2 crashes in a total of 101h.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall this is probably my favorite fantasy RPG of all time. It is simply a masterpiece in nearly all regards and the few flaws that there are really shouldn't discourage anyone from experiencing this gem.    … Expand
  50. Guigui31
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    I created an account just to say that this game is awesome. I am a Witcher fan since the very first one on PC and the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is the RPG I was waiting for. It's beautifull, deep, with very interesting characters and the atmosphere is, well, incredible. I will certainly be playing this game for a long time.

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

    I run it with I5 2500K, GTX 770 and 8go RAM. It's really beautifull and runs smooth but maybe I am not as demanding as the haters.    … Expand
  51. siyavash18
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beware.beware,.Geralt of Rivia comes... For the darkness has passed, and the legend yet grows....You'll know, you'll know, Geralt of Rivia 's come..
    :)    … Expand
  52. Christo24K
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    This is my first time writing a review and I just wanted to tell everyone reading this that the Witcher 3 is most expansive and immersive game I have ever played to this date. It's captivating dialogue,full fleshed out characters, as well as the amazing combat system brew the perfect blend of game play and story!
  53. Hubble14567
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    BEST GAME EVER PLAYED !!!

    I haven't any idea of bad thing to say about it, all is perfectly made. Go for it if you want a true AAA game (and say PC MASTER RACE).
  54. Zajcew
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is with out question the best game I played in at least 5 years. It's a pinnacle achievement in interactive storytelling and should be used a yard stick for future, similar games. The meaningful, emotionally engaging story line, a huge game world that feels alive, great production values and most importantly of all: immersion. It's all here and accounted for.
  55. Kangshaw
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    No doubt. The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt expands open-world role playing game's level. It also transcends The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim in some aspects. You must buy this game, no doubt.
  56. DeZilius
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is absolutely amazing when comes to story telling, quest design, and world creation. The story just blew me away, and if u turn a blind eye to glitches and some bugs, then You will get one of the BEST game ever.
  57. johnnytuc
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    I usually decide to keep playing a game within the first couple of hours. Been on this Game from Purchase on Steam...3 weeks and going strong. I'd say it's a Skyrim with lots of Cinematics. If Skyrim had all the cinematics that this games has I'd never of got bored with it. Both great games.
  58. Hoppisoft
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Nothing less than the best open-world-game of all time and one of the best modern Western-RPGs to date: The world is beautiful, the characters deep and interesting, the writing is stellar and combat/item variety provides plain fun in spades.
  59. clement94
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    I'm going to give this a 10 to even out all the haters out there who just don't appreciate a good game. This game has everything a RPG fan could ever hope for, epic storyline, immersive, complex battle system, vast open world for free roaming and amazing graphics. Hunting down monsters when taking on a contract has never been as fun as this and the characters in the game really grows onI'm going to give this a 10 to even out all the haters out there who just don't appreciate a good game. This game has everything a RPG fan could ever hope for, epic storyline, immersive, complex battle system, vast open world for free roaming and amazing graphics. Hunting down monsters when taking on a contract has never been as fun as this and the characters in the game really grows on the player the deeper they delve into the game's storyline.… Expand
  60. sayler666
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Best RPG since Gothic 1-2. I have never thought that any new game could be so addictive for me. Graphic is good enought so just forget about "downgrade" and let this game swallow you. You won't regret.
  61. oklowicz
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    The game is amazing. It have so much content that at the first time when I've go trough I was overwhelmed. Trough whole game I was facing hard choices in terms of decisions which I had to make - in the story line and just how to play. I really was trying to focus on the main story, but there is so much sidequests that it is almost impossible not to leave chosen path.

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

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

    I am a fan of Sapkowski stories, so with background made by the books, this game is masterpiece in my opinion.    … Expand
  62. Swama
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    It is out of this world, the graphics are stunning and it is so huge there is enough to keep you interested for months. People who are complaining about it not being original like Herpyderpy are a total moron. This is one of the greatest gaming experiences, hats off to the dev's and thank you for this beautiful game.
  63. IE-33
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Game is really great! Probably the best RPG in years, CD-PR Really did outstanding job!
    Whole world feels (and is) alive, 100 hours in-game and I still didn't discover at least 30% of remaining content. There were some issues at the beginning (Which I didn't had surprisingly) but again CD-PR did outstanding job by delivering 5 patches in matter of 2 weeks.
    Some people say there was a    Game is really great! Probably the best RPG in years, CD-PR Really did outstanding job!
    Whole world feels (and is) alive, 100 hours in-game and I still didn't discover at least 30% of remaining content. There were some issues at the beginning (Which I didn't had surprisingly) but again CD-PR did outstanding job by delivering 5 patches in matter of 2 weeks.
    Some people say there was a graphical downgrade ~ Game looks great (it's more vibrant/colorful which i prefer due to getting a lot of games in recent years with "washed-off colors") and I honestly i can't complain, it still looks freaking great and the so called "downgrade" is really not noticeable.
    Another big + for CD-PR is for optimisation, game runs great on my old 750 TI on high-ultra settings (with grass detail level set to medium)

    TL;DR.
    Great game, totally deserves at least 9+ for HUGE amount of content it provides, and is MUST-BUY.    … Expand
  64. Wo1olo
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    I cannot believe how amazing this game is. My brother was nagging me and nagging me and nagging me about playing this game telling me I just had to buy it...so I bought it and entered this blind. I knew nothing about what The Witcher was or what to expect.

    Needless to say, I was blown away. The game is stunningly beautiful. The optimization is actually SUPERB (35-50fps at 1440p is    I cannot believe how amazing this game is. My brother was nagging me and nagging me and nagging me about playing this game telling me I just had to buy it...so I bought it and entered this blind. I knew nothing about what The Witcher was or what to expect.

    Needless to say, I was blown away. The game is stunningly beautiful. The optimization is actually SUPERB (35-50fps at 1440p is amazing on GTX970). The world is immersive like I've never seen before. The only thing I think I might do is remove the depth of field. The 'haze' in the distance when the camera pans out is not so cool. In fact, the detail of things up close is better.

    The combat can be a bit clunky at times on PC. My style of play seems to be roll-attack-roll-attack-roll-attack. To each their own...there's a lot of room for messing around with style of play. It can be a bit challenging at times because your enemies hit hard, but it does add to the sense of realism. You might be powerful, but even with armor you're still a bit fragile.

    The open-world is also very impressive. Yes, most of it is rather bare, but that's to be expected in a real world. A lot of the time you'll stumble across a creature that is just too strong. Or you'll encounter a bandit camp or some other interesting place. The world is indeed packed with content, and you get to enjoy beautiful scenery getting there.

    What impressed me most though, even more than the graphics and the gameplay, is the character depth. There are a few voice actors that get re-used, but not only are almost all the characters totally different, but they have their own personalities and a certain depth. You're really not going to see many stock characters. All of them have motives and attitudes. The dialogue is varied and your choices do matter.

    The plot of the main quest and even each of the side quests is very interesting. At times I'm like...'okay, I KNOW what's going to happen. This is obvious', but that's mostly the writer inside me. There were a few twists and turns that I didn't see coming.

    Overall I have to say that this has been an RPG that has engaged and engrossed me at every turn. The sheer scale of the game and the world is just incredible. I am not a god among the denizens of the world, but rather a piece of the puzzle, a cog in the machine. It's been quite an experience.

    Without a doubt, this is the best game I've ever played.    … Expand
  65. bskierys
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    Completing this game took me over 200 hours (including DLC's) and I don't regret any second spent with Geralt. Since then I played multiple open world games and I always compare them to this one. And to be honest, none of them stands a chance. They may have large worlds with tons of side-quests and content but compared to Witcher 3 - they all seem like generic fetch quests.
    I believe that    Completing this game took me over 200 hours (including DLC's) and I don't regret any second spent with Geralt. Since then I played multiple open world games and I always compare them to this one. And to be honest, none of them stands a chance. They may have large worlds with tons of side-quests and content but compared to Witcher 3 - they all seem like generic fetch quests.
    I believe that what makes this game so special is the quests. Basic mechanics are pretty simple: you can fight enemies, investigate the area using the witcher senses and talk to the NPC's, but the execution and the story of these quests are what makes them so special. Almost every quest in the game has its own story with a twist, a moral choice, a reward and sometimes with the consequences at some point of the game. Did you free a poor unlucky man that was captured by some nilfgaardian guards? Too bad he turned out to be a thief and a murderer and you can find his victims later in the game. Shame.
    But the quests are not the only activities in this world. There are contracts (boss fights that requires you to learn what tactics are effective against which monster), super addictive card mini-game called Gwent and many more (some generic treasure hunting and bandit camps are also here).
    The combat system is deep and satisfying. Especially on higher difficulty settings.
    And the main story is just great. It is touching and engaging (especially for someone who read the books).
    One of the best if not the best game I ever played. If you are still hesitating - stop. Just buy the game.    … Expand
  66. Bananute
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This is at least the best RPG of the year. CD Projekt stays honest with the universe, and gosh this is so dense, took 8 hours to clean 75% of question marks on the velen territory. Each quest is unique and the story is pure greatness, the world is big and full of everything, the graphics are perfectly representing the universe of the game. So a ten is the least i can do to thank CD ProjektThis is at least the best RPG of the year. CD Projekt stays honest with the universe, and gosh this is so dense, took 8 hours to clean 75% of question marks on the velen territory. Each quest is unique and the story is pure greatness, the world is big and full of everything, the graphics are perfectly representing the universe of the game. So a ten is the least i can do to thank CD Projekt Red for this amazing super top cool game. GOTY… Expand
  67. kyserthehun
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    I can't recommend this game highly enough. There are a select few games that I've played in my life that have left me with a sense of awe, that I couldn't get enough of no matter how much I've played. Morrowind, Resident Evil 4, Half-Life 2, etc. Games that blew my mind completely and left me wanting more. The Witcher 3 stands with this game, perhaps at the front of the pack. I've gotI can't recommend this game highly enough. There are a select few games that I've played in my life that have left me with a sense of awe, that I couldn't get enough of no matter how much I've played. Morrowind, Resident Evil 4, Half-Life 2, etc. Games that blew my mind completely and left me wanting more. The Witcher 3 stands with this game, perhaps at the front of the pack. I've got roughly 80 hours in this game and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. The lore and story are fantastic, I'm completely wrapped up in Geralt and his fate.

    If you're a fan of RPGs, Fantasy, Action, or content-filled games then you will not be disappointed with this purchase.    … Expand
  68. Bluedemonfox
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Very interesting story with a nice mix of fantasy politics and action, sword play and magic. Kind of like a Game of Thrones vibe. Loads of content and you do not need to play the previous two games at all but I definitely would recommend those as well anyway.
  69. Rath1on
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    It's been a while since a game came along that truly redefined its genre. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is just that and will be remembered as such. This game is a must play for any RPG fan and has set a new standard that I doubt many games will be able to match for a long, long time. Go experience the game for yourself; there's nothing else to say.
  70. moosesbroose
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This is what every AAA game should be. One side quest, and I do mean random run of the mill side quest has more story than the entire game of Destiny. You never once feel like your grinding, or completing "quests" in the same way most all RPGs feel. It's not a "pick 10 wolfsbain to heal the millers daughter", or even "help XXX find XXX to get a reward". Every single quest is a fantasticThis is what every AAA game should be. One side quest, and I do mean random run of the mill side quest has more story than the entire game of Destiny. You never once feel like your grinding, or completing "quests" in the same way most all RPGs feel. It's not a "pick 10 wolfsbain to heal the millers daughter", or even "help XXX find XXX to get a reward". Every single quest is a fantastic story that gives you choices on how to go about them.… Expand
  71. Yonkec
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Best game I have ever played in this genre, or any neighboring genres, probably ever.

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

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

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

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

    10/10 would write this entire review again just to enjoy thinking about the game some more.    … Expand
  72. Kalil
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersiveThis game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersive and highly detailed, you really get the feeling that people who love what they do have crafted this world for us to enjoy. If you're a fan of RPGs, adventure, fantasy worlds and stories you really need to take a look at this game.… Expand
  73. meanface
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Ridiculously amazing game, the witcher 3 has set the bar for all future rpg titles. A must own for any fan of role-playing games, and a massive recommend for anyone who calls themselves a gamer. CDPR drowns you in a rich, immersive environment filled with captivating characters and stories. You won't find another game that fully justifies the 60 dollar price tag like this game does.
  74. theyellowsea
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    'beautiful' graphics I ever played. perfect story telling. distinctive and great combat system.
    this game is deserved to be GOTY of 2015. And I want a GOTY edition!!
  75. myugenlol
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    The last time I enjoyed a game this much and felt so involved was Morrowind. This game has the right amount of combat immersion, deep storyline, heavy result decisions and hundreds of side quests to keep you busy for hours on end. It' about time a developer rose the bar.
  76. jesustoast26
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    In short, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is incredible.
    Graphics are beautiful, and it's very well optimized to run on lower-end PCs (provided they're actually capable of gaming and aren't 10-year-old toasters).
    The open world is unbelievably massive, taking hours to reach from one side to the other without fast travel, and loaded with side-quests and contracts that, despite being optional,    In short, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is incredible.
    Graphics are beautiful, and it's very well optimized to run on lower-end PCs (provided they're actually capable of gaming and aren't 10-year-old toasters).
    The open world is unbelievably massive, taking hours to reach from one side to the other without fast travel, and loaded with side-quests and contracts that, despite being optional, make some influence on the plot and character development.
    The DLC is either free for some and very fairly priced for the rest.
    The characters and plot dance with threads in hand to weave a marvelous tapestry rich in lore and history. You care about the characters and what happens to them and it's impossible to not get engrossed in the vibrant and masterfully woven world of Wild Hunt.
    Combat is phenomenally improved since the last game, and the use of objects such as bombs and potions actually feels worthwhile. Alchemy and crafting are actually fun and useful this time around, too.

    All-in-all, this massive, unique, entertaining, and beautiful open-world fantasy game full to the brim with sex and gore is by far the best game I have played to date. 70 hours on it and still going. Kudos, CDPR.    … Expand
  77. cradled
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    I've played this game for more then 52 hours now. And I still have to finish the main quest and explore other things in this large, detailed world. The graphics are immense and all the side quests are very interesting.

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

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

    While it's still a new game, make sure to look for the GOG version and maybe you can get it quite cheap.    … Expand
  78. poYar
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    PCforever You are an idiot!

    CDP RED is supporting modding community as no other developer. They released first Mod Tool, ModKit one month after premiere of Witcher 3. After 2nd expansion, Wind and Blood they will probably release other tools based on REDkit which will let moders to change basicly anything in that game. Stop telling **** If anything is wrong with new patch, will be fixed    PCforever You are an idiot!

    CDP RED is supporting modding community as no other developer. They released first Mod Tool, ModKit one month after premiere of Witcher 3. After 2nd expansion, Wind and Blood they will probably release other tools based on REDkit which will let moders to change basicly anything in that game. Stop telling **** If anything is wrong with new patch, will be fixed as soon as possible.

    This game is easly GOTY 2015, no doubt! Also, best in terms quality for price! Jesus, we had 20 h of fun expanssion for **** 9 dollars. PCforever, how can You be such a troll for God's sake! Shame on You!    … Expand
  79. shiro1103
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    This game is something special. While it may not be for everyone and the combat is not as strong as souls or bloodborne it still is leaps better than any open world rpg on the market. The strongest points are the characterization and writing for quests and dialogue. This is the last story for our main protagonist Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer. The lived in world that isThis game is something special. While it may not be for everyone and the combat is not as strong as souls or bloodborne it still is leaps better than any open world rpg on the market. The strongest points are the characterization and writing for quests and dialogue. This is the last story for our main protagonist Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer. The lived in world that is full of misery, violence, humor, and most important heart. From visual composition to atmospheric music, from rpg systems such as loot, crafting and quests to choice and consequence. This one of the best experiences I had in a long while, my only gripe that this game ends and there is nothing that can live up to it for a long time.… Expand
  80. jackjunior
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I have read some of Andrzej Sapkowski's books and I must say, the "CD Project RED" did an amazing job in reflecting this properly. If the future of good games will require talent and translating books into games, then ... "hello bright gaming future"... we will be up for a ride!
    I am a casual player, being very selective in games I keep on playing. While I have >50 games on Steam, do I only play
  81. Bollywongaloid
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I have mixed feelings about this game so I'll start with the worst thing:
    -the combat controls in this game are absolutely dire. If you've come from playing a game with a combat system as tightly designed as Bloodborne then playing this will be a shock to the system for you. I can't believe they managed to make this huge fantastic game and then drop the ball on something as fundamental    I have mixed feelings about this game so I'll start with the worst thing:
    -the combat controls in this game are absolutely dire. If you've come from playing a game with a combat system as tightly designed as Bloodborne then playing this will be a shock to the system for you. I can't believe they managed to make this huge fantastic game and then drop the ball on something as fundamental as the controls. Geralt is so slow at putting into motion what you've input, you're best off just button-mashing and hoping for the best. Combine this with the god-awful camera and you have one of the worst-functioning combat systems in recent gaming, so much so that I had to lower the difficulty from the harder setting to the normal setting, not because I was finding it too difficult, but because I wanted to spend less time doing something so unenjoyable. This, for me, is the single worst aspect of Witcher 3.

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

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

    All in all, a fantastic game worth your money... I only give this a 7 because there's just too many flaws that spoil the experience - it loses 2 points on the controls alone.    … Expand
  82. giela
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    This game is the best game I've ever played. Just the sheer amount of detail in everything, amazing quests and side quests done right. An amazingly big open world although not connected to each other(you've to fast travel) which barely has any bugs, just amazing.
  83. MortumSK
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    The Game with big "G". CDProjekt made really cool, fresh, stunning and attractive game. Amazing and beautiful open world + freedom to move and action + still great graphics (not as in trailer because of crappy consoles) + interesting story + 16 absolutely free DLCs (hey EA,Ubi etc. learn how it's done!).
    It's awesome, just try.

    10 Roaches of 10.
  84. mmaize
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    I'm old school 'all about the story' when it comes to gaming. I want my characters to feel compelling and to be able to invest in my played character. From games as simple as Starflight to recent hits like Skyrim, I've played them all and this goes without saying that it truly has to be one if not the best game I've ever played in my life.

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

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

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

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

    Has to be Game of the Year.    … Expand
  85. KrytyNiekrytyk
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    Best rpg ever made (no pure rpg, skyrim is pure rpg. You can't make archer character, so it isn't pure rpg). Epic soundtrack, great gameplay, lovely graphic. But level system is bad here.

    Graphic - 9/10
    Audio - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    In all - 10/10
  86. nukedukem86
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game ever released, graphics game play, combat, quests, EVERYTHING IS PERFECT. The character have so much emotion, free dlc, .....I would spend more time writing this review but I need to go back and play it again and get a different ending.
  87. YellowJuice
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    Outstanding game. GOTY for me and it runs on dated 5 years old graphic card with a little bit of overclocking. The story, graphics, characters, combat, simply everything is top top notch.
  88. Miao
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    Everyone talks about the fighting in the Witcher series as if it was something bad and then proceed to name games where the fighting is blocky and devoid of life. The Witcher series gives fighting a certain type of difficulty and realism that no other game has EVER been able to achieve and it has a very in depth story to go along with it. The company also came a very long way in graphics IEveryone talks about the fighting in the Witcher series as if it was something bad and then proceed to name games where the fighting is blocky and devoid of life. The Witcher series gives fighting a certain type of difficulty and realism that no other game has EVER been able to achieve and it has a very in depth story to go along with it. The company also came a very long way in graphics I remember playing the first game and the graphics being somewhat disappointing, now playing the 3rd game in the series I cannot say I am disappointed in anything they did with the game all the way around graphics included. The only disappointing and enraging part of this game and the series is that The Witcher 3 is the final one in the series, and that really pisses me off.… Expand
  89. Dalethfc
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    Brilliant Story, Continues from previous saves or chose your own options in game. Breath Taking Graphics with re-growing beard. Many things look very life like, even the sea against the rocks. The Sun as it sets, shining on a calm sea is awesome.
    Fighting is better than earlier Witcher games along with more affective signs and potions. And, I Love Gwent, the card game in Witcher, and, if    Brilliant Story, Continues from previous saves or chose your own options in game. Breath Taking Graphics with re-growing beard. Many things look very life like, even the sea against the rocks. The Sun as it sets, shining on a calm sea is awesome.
    Fighting is better than earlier Witcher games along with more affective signs and potions. And, I Love Gwent, the card game in Witcher, and, if your any good at it you can play in a competition later in the game, and that is another fun time :p
    You cant jump from heights without suffering, just as if it was real life, so take care.

    pps: Just read some bad reviews and concluded that these people don't have the right kit or haven't set their controls.
    I have had NO issues with controls with Keyboard and mouse. The game has NOT been locked down for Consoles, the PC version blows the Console version out of the water. As a reviewer below has the same card as me, we cant set it on max settings, though he gets a frame rate drop on Hair, but I set Hair works down a click. MOST gamers know to lower settings to start a new game and change to get a balance.
    Standing on a cliff over looking the Sea while a thunder Storm rages is amazing, lightening streaking around you and the clouds bubbling and the sea crashing,, it is Great Graphics, and Not on Max.
    My only gripe is that If you pick Triss, I wish there was more of her.
    But, it IS Awesome.
    ps: FREE DLC's
    The one they are charging for that is soon to be released IS over 30 hours of game play and Adding areas and new people.    … Expand
  90. AppleTree82
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    Interesting stories, charming characters, clever game play and many more... I adore the game and look forward to playing any other product by CD Project Red.
  91. krzy_chu
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    It's not perfect. But it's a masterpiece. After finishing main storyline I simply cannot judge this game by it's quirks or small imperfections. I like spending time with games, but I usually don't feel enriched after playing a game like for example after a good book… This time it's different. The story impressed me deeply. The world, the mood, characters and their strories - it's all soIt's not perfect. But it's a masterpiece. After finishing main storyline I simply cannot judge this game by it's quirks or small imperfections. I like spending time with games, but I usually don't feel enriched after playing a game like for example after a good book… This time it's different. The story impressed me deeply. The world, the mood, characters and their strories - it's all so well written… I LOVE this game. And now I am so sad, that this is an end…

    I'm Polish and I loved Witcher 1 - I played it 4 times. I didn't love the Witcher 2. I completed it once, and tried to play again two times, but it just didn't drag me in. I've read all the Witcher books twice and I loved them more than any other literature at that time (before I even heard of the first Witcher game). So you can say I am a fanboy… But I don't care if you share my point of view – I just experienced this game – and it was all I could have ever dreamed of. I just had to come here and share it. Yes it has annoyances and I hope they will be able to polish it – even if it doesn't matter so much now – just for the sake of this great game, because it deserves it. Now I think I'm going to cry for a little while, and then I have to pull myself together and go back to my life.

    Thank You Andrzej Sapkowski for creating such a great character and such a great world.
    Thank You CD PROJECT RED for not spoiling it. Thank you for making this game so good.    … Expand
  92. Paciorr
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Best game ever up there with Mass Effect trylogy for me. Must play for ever RPG lover!
  93. DarkEagle969
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This is hands down the best game I've played in the past 10 years.
    Graphics are beautiful, the story has a lot of depth and there is a LOT to do.
    Kudos to the developers for this gem of a game.
    Must be a GOTY!
  94. Nolfy
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game! I was never interested when the Witcher 1 and 2 came out, but 3 caught my attention. I decided before 3 came out to play The Witcher 2 which was (despite the age) already great. The Witcher 3 is a game that will grab you into this great open world. I played at least 75 hours now and i am still enjoying it. Great graphics (you do need decent pc) and great gameplay. Story isFantastic game! I was never interested when the Witcher 1 and 2 came out, but 3 caught my attention. I decided before 3 came out to play The Witcher 2 which was (despite the age) already great. The Witcher 3 is a game that will grab you into this great open world. I played at least 75 hours now and i am still enjoying it. Great graphics (you do need decent pc) and great gameplay. Story is good, good to follow, funny and mature.… Expand
  95. n0match
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Close to 100 hours into the game.
    Some minor problems with controls are easily offset by everything else in the game: the storyline and overall playability is fantastic. Haven't spent so much time on a single game in a long while (not counting MMOs of course). First game I have purchased a DLC for. What else can I say... Boobs!
  96. loyal123
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    CDPR created masterpiece game
    story is very interesting and sounds are appropriate, charming characters & battle are delicated
    So I love it
    very very good for PC user
  97. CleanSky
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best videogames what i have played for last few years. Big open world which is interested to explore, amazing storyline, great graphics, every side quest has his own story. I am sorry that Wild Hunt is the last part of witcher's adventures. CD Projekt RED created a real masterpiece and i want say to them BIG THANKS for this game.
  98. vriesk
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    After 300 or so hours of play, I almost cried it's over. Incredible story, side stories and side-side stories.

    Play it on Death March difficulty. Unlike Witcher 2, this one has only one main storyline. Also, pick your woman and stick to her. ;) Susprisingly few bugs just after the release for a game this massive. Some glitches here and there, like invisible inns and annoying mutagen    After 300 or so hours of play, I almost cried it's over. Incredible story, side stories and side-side stories.

    Play it on Death March difficulty. Unlike Witcher 2, this one has only one main storyline. Also, pick your woman and stick to her. ;)

    Susprisingly few bugs just after the release for a game this massive. Some glitches here and there, like invisible inns and annoying mutagen bonuses not applying after each load, but nothing showstopping.    … Expand
  99. Agrest82
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 and FF7 my best games of all time.
    You just want to play and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again.
  100. Azeriel
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    That's as high as this chart can go unfortunately. The Witcher 3 is a magnum opus. It was a monumental achievement of staggeringly aching beauty, the Witcher III stands proudly as the greatest video game of all time, regardless of genre. Geralt’s final, epic ride, is the high water-mark by which all future games will be judged and found lacking. Indeed, it’s only disadvantage is that itThat's as high as this chart can go unfortunately. The Witcher 3 is a magnum opus. It was a monumental achievement of staggeringly aching beauty, the Witcher III stands proudly as the greatest video game of all time, regardless of genre. Geralt’s final, epic ride, is the high water-mark by which all future games will be judged and found lacking. Indeed, it’s only disadvantage is that it completely ruins every other title on the market right now by nailing every single aspect of game design with almost supernatural clarity and perfection. You do not play as a messiah, the chosen one, the hero, instead, you're living the world through the eye of Geralt of Rivia. A character who has been shaped by multiple stories and events. Playing as a character however, oddly made you pay attention more to your surroundings. I care deeply about the rich cast of supporting characters of the game that I can tell you in details on why Nilfgaard Empire advanced towards Temeria in the first place. I can show you exactly why Vernon Roche insisted on leading the guerrilla fighters and ended up turning against his own King Radovid to save Temeria. It's a complex entangled world that you can't help to be immersed and be a part of as you go through your journey in this title.… Expand
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  1. RPGamer
    Jan 28, 2016
    90
    The Witcher 3 says no to all of this - it's a great game with a fully realized setting, it's a joy to play, the business model behind it treats its customers like human beings, and it delivers a story that finally hits the tone of the books.
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  2. PCWorld
    Jan 20, 2016
    100
    Probably the best open-world RPG ever made, but it still falls prey to some of the genre's worst traps.
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  3. PC Invasion
    Nov 4, 2015
    80
    I've made it pretty clear that it's hardly a flawless game, but that doesn't change the fact that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is something pretty bloody special and you should absolutely play it.
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