The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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

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

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

    I'll explain now. The bad:

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

    Still, the good:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    10 Roaches of 10.
  7. Renfield
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The story is compelling. Combat can be challenging. It often requires the player to prepare for the particular type of monster and to patiently negotiate striking distances while controlling crowds of monsters. There is a lot of exploration in a very realistic looking world. Finally, the music is awesome.
  8. crnppscls
    Jun 15, 2015
    9
    So i got this game free with my gtx970, so i feel a little cheeky writing a review. I probably wouldn't have bought this title, i am a big eve player and gta v is keeping me occupied also.

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

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

    Questing never seems laborious and is well placed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently at 120 hours and not even in the second part of the game. It truly is a massive game, filled with content and fantastic graphics. Like Forbes said, The Witcher 3 truly is the new standard of AAA games with their free DLC, their modding abilites and massive content. 10/10 recommend for any gamer.    … Expand
  26. omniblue
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Created an account just to say this is the best game in as long as I can remember. Even the rose-tinted glasses, nostalgia, of games first played such as FFVII. Ever go see a movie that seemed interesting only to come out believing you just saw something that will likely never be bested? This is that movie. Absolutely legendary game. The soundtrack alone is just incredible. A pleasantCreated an account just to say this is the best game in as long as I can remember. Even the rose-tinted glasses, nostalgia, of games first played such as FFVII. Ever go see a movie that seemed interesting only to come out believing you just saw something that will likely never be bested? This is that movie. Absolutely legendary game. The soundtrack alone is just incredible. A pleasant reminder that legendary games are still possible when so many good ones are released. Seemed like forever since a game like this has been released.… Expand
  27. myugenlol
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    The last time I enjoyed a game this much and felt so involved was Morrowind. This game has the right amount of combat immersion, deep storyline, heavy result decisions and hundreds of side quests to keep you busy for hours on end. It' about time a developer rose the bar.
  28. Yolovich
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    The only and i mean the ONLY problem with this game is Geralt animation/movement, all other parts of the game are perfect for me. Amazing quests, amazing characters, AMAZING music, amazing atmosphere! I cant describe the feelings/moments that i had with this game, its truly One Of a Kind!
  29. Kalil
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersiveThis game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersive and highly detailed, you really get the feeling that people who love what they do have crafted this world for us to enjoy. If you're a fan of RPGs, adventure, fantasy worlds and stories you really need to take a look at this game.… Expand
  30. theyellowsea
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    'beautiful' graphics I ever played. perfect story telling. distinctive and great combat system.
    this game is deserved to be GOTY of 2015. And I want a GOTY edition!!
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

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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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