The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. Marcballer
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    While there are mountains of praise to be poured onto a game this rich and a company that earns it's keep while treating it's player base with respect, there is little I can add to the sea of love this game receives and rightly deserves. I think the most meaningful thing I can share is what is most meaningful to me in the time I spend in enthralled abnegation.

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

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

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

    Thank you CDPR for reminding us what a lovingly crafted triple A game can be.    … Expand
  2. 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!
  3. rd1349
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    The Witcher. How do I go about reviewing this. There are a lot things to consider. First of all that the company that made it is incredibly small team, think about that for a moment, a game with a tenth of the crew of GTA V managed to be this good.

    The Witcher 3 is massive. Possibly THE largest open world game to date and it is filled from top to bottom with content. Every side quest is    The Witcher. How do I go about reviewing this. There are a lot things to consider. First of all that the company that made it is incredibly small team, think about that for a moment, a game with a tenth of the crew of GTA V managed to be this good.

    The Witcher 3 is massive. Possibly THE largest open world game to date and it is filled from top to bottom with content. Every side quest is fully voiced and at times even bleed into the main story. These are the best sidequests I have ever seen. That's difinitive. The best.

    -Characters from previous games make their appearences here with choices from previous games making large changes to the world. If you haven't played the previous games then don't worry the story is surprisingly easy to get into. The Story is great so I'm not going to spoil any of it for whoever goes and buys this game. It must be said that it is the highlight of the game though.

    Graphics despite having a large downgrade for console performance are still very good. You know that when there's an option to have every hair in the world have advanced physics no expense was spared. But if you were planning on having max settings this I will have to dissapoint you. Even with a powerfull PC I could still not get above 50fps on the lowest settings.

    -Gameplay is notably less clunky then in previous games but I think it should be reviewed on its own. It is still clunky. When playing the secondary character you will understand that this was intentional. The character is an old man of 100 something years. Even so I would have still enjoyed a much more fluid movement.

    Cons:
    -The horse. This may seem stupid but the horse is extremely important to get you places so it should have been mostly bug free and such. No. It is by far the buggiest and worst AI in the whole game. In a game with excellent AI the horse stands out as a wet piece of excrement in an otherwise almost flawless system.

    -There are also a host of bugs throughout the game that are almost inherent to the open world genre. Being Cdprojecktreds first venture into open world with such a small team makes this a bitter pill to swallow but still exceptable.

    -Load times, nuff said

    That's it. No really my only problems with the game are the horse, the load time and the bugs (which knowing CDprokekt will get patched). In a game this expansive if that doesn't tell you something then you might need help.

    Final verdict. 10 out of 10
    My problems with this game were few and far between and it is well worth your time and money. There are a host of things I didn't mention in this review because it is already extremely long but rest assured that they are all positive. This coupled with CDprojekts' policy of free DLC (yes you can have your horse armor and keep it too) The game soon will be worth this rating. but as of yet with many bugs unfixed it is still a 9.5. By the time of the enhanced edition (which will probably be free) release I'm sure that if I could I would be handing out an 11 out of ten.
    So Whaddya waiting for. Go buy this game. Now.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Nerghal
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    I'd post a lengthy review about all that is awesome about this game and how I love every bit of story and atmoshere, but I won't, as that would take away from my time to play this game...
  14. lucaskegler
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Assombrosamente perfeito. Jogo excepcionalmente instigante. Roteiro e enredo gigantes. Gráficos perfeitos, sons envolventes e competentes. Indescritivelmente fascinante. Na minha classificação de jgos da minha vida perde apenas para Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. jazz_metal
    Jul 12, 2021
    0
    Скучный открытый мир и пресная графика не понравились многим, главный герой скучно

    0/10
  24. Ixziga
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    This review is coming from someone who thinks the first game was -and still is - total trash, and was incredibly bored by the second. Frankly I had no reason to believe this game was anything more than an overrated cluster**** of dated game design like the first two. I eventually gave it a try and I'm damn glad I did. Since I'm giving this game a ten, I'm going to start with the bad. Yes,This review is coming from someone who thinks the first game was -and still is - total trash, and was incredibly bored by the second. Frankly I had no reason to believe this game was anything more than an overrated cluster**** of dated game design like the first two. I eventually gave it a try and I'm damn glad I did. Since I'm giving this game a ten, I'm going to start with the bad. Yes, this game does have it's fair share of problems. This is going to be a detailed review so feel free to skip to the parts you are most interested in.

    graphics 8/10
    First of all, CD Projekt has put out yet another game with very beautiful yet very inefficient graphics. I don't want to get into specifics but the framerates on every machine I've seen it run - are incredibly inconsistent. Even on my gtx 960 there are places I simply can't go without having to tolerate sub 30fps, and the gorgeous weather effects are sometimes outweighed by the wild fps drops that come with them. The one thing I can't excuse is the lack of the ability to change the lighting quality. That said, the graphics are incredibly gorgeous when everything clicks and most impressive of all is the seamless transitions between day/night/rain/indoors/outdoors/etc. The detail put into every model, the limitless jaw-dropping vistas and great facial animations all serve to quickly enthrall you in the universe.

    UI 3/10
    Not going to dwell on this. The UI is total **** The map doesn't let you zoom out nearly enough; there are no arrows on the world map pointing to the objective; inventory gets cluttered quickly and gives you zero tools to sort/filter/search. The most unforgivable sin is putting all 200-300 of your crafting diagrams in a single, verticle line with no search bar and no filters. It doesn't even have to decency to filter out digrams that the artisan can't craft. "Happy scrolling mother****er" -CD Projekt

    Lore 10/10
    I'm going to lump sound, backstory, main plot, and presentation all into this one. At no point in this game does the music fail in its ability to immerse you into whatever it is your doing - whether its exploring, fighting, or just playing gwent. The writing is consistent with the previous games boundless cynicism and sarcastic wit. It can be very annoying sometimes, but for the most part it carries a very solemn tone and an uncensored look at the devastation of conflict. The voice acting is moving, and the game always finds a way to hit you with remorse in whatever it is you're doing. Moral issues in the game are very grey, sometimes too grey; but never fail to leave you with emotions afterwards - and often emotions you don't want. In terms of the experience, it's unrivaled by any game of this generation. Lore in general is rich and consistent, and not overly pushy about reading the countless pages and manuscripts found throughout the journey.

    Gameplay 10/10
    Gameplay is the classic area the Witcher series falls flat on it's face. This is the first Witcher game who's combat isn't held back by dated design and an outright bad overall vision. The signs have been much improved so that they all feel useful, and the monsters are dynamic that you aren't forced to use a single repetetive process. Bosses are no longer a matter of simply dying repeatedly until you've memorized all the one-hit-kill animations (Finally). Potions can be taken in combat which rewards players for thinking on their feet rather than simply punishing them for not expecting to be jumped a certain enemy. Yet with the new streamlining to combat, the game still rewards you for being prepared and still rewards you for knowing your enemy. The balance between the two is spot on, and it's both immersive AND fun. While the game does sometimes feel a little over-dependent on enemies stun-locking you, the best experiences this game has to offer are the times when you encounter a new monster. Every monster (and there are MANY) has some unique surprise that makes the first encounter something special. Frankly, the best enemy design I have ever seen. Ever. Character progression is also incredibly rewarding. Items feel unique and powerful, lots of appearances, and skills to facilitate many different playstyles. Gwent is the best minigame ever, as opposed to dice poker which was arguably the worst minigame ever. The world is big, fun to explore, and full of unique places to go. Pacing is brilliant. Shopping also is very immersive as most visits are a relatively even exchange as opposed to just pawning hordes of loot like most other rpg's.

    Last note - bugs are uncommon for a game this size.

    Overall, the game is more than the sum of it's parts. The experience of playing the game is on the level of a masterpiece and it's problems don't detract enough from it to make me feel any differently. It's hard to describe in words what playing this game is like. All I know is that every session -even over a hundred hours in - makes me walk away feeling like I have a story to tell my friends.    … Expand
  25. JoeGerman
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Quite possibly the most well crafted RPG ever made. I would put this game on the level with innovative greats such as FFIII (FFVI in Japan), Morrowind, and etc. What stands out the most to me about this game is how detailed the world is. In comparison to a game like Skyrim, which contains modular graphics (i.e. a world's assets are created and then the world is populated), everythingQuite possibly the most well crafted RPG ever made. I would put this game on the level with innovative greats such as FFIII (FFVI in Japan), Morrowind, and etc. What stands out the most to me about this game is how detailed the world is. In comparison to a game like Skyrim, which contains modular graphics (i.e. a world's assets are created and then the world is populated), everything about this game feels detailed and individually drawn/designed. The amount of work that went into it must be astounding. The voice acting is top notch and even the side quests feel important. Basically, this game appears to me to be the seamless blending of both Open World RPGs and streamlined story based RPGs, where the result gives you a completely open world RPG that has enough story elements for the game to feel full and un-hollow.… Expand
  26. frankielee
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    140 hour epic ending to witcher series. besides being well written, being atmospheric and fun this series gave me what good literature and movies give; memories that are not mine, implanting them in my head to remember in the future with a smile.
  27. Gileq
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    Best rpg game ever. DA cannot even try to compete.
    First of all - details. Game is so big, and yet - you are going to abandoned place? Path will be more overgrown and less visible. And its true for all - Witcher became highest standard for a game.
  28. Snoracks
    Mar 30, 2016
    10
    The Witcher III: Wild Hunt is amazing. If you have not played it and you have enjoyed open world or story based games before, I would highly recommend it. I had never played any of the Witcher games before it, but I was still able to hop into this vivid world and almost completely understand all the central conflicts of its story. There’s even references to things that did not evenThe Witcher III: Wild Hunt is amazing. If you have not played it and you have enjoyed open world or story based games before, I would highly recommend it. I had never played any of the Witcher games before it, but I was still able to hop into this vivid world and almost completely understand all the central conflicts of its story. There’s even references to things that did not even happen in the previous games, but in the novels on which the game is based and even those were easy to follow.

    The decisions are by far my favorite part about the game. In addition to the normal dialog choices you make, there are also decisions of critical importance which have a time limit on your decision, my favorite of which is whether or not to throw a baby in an oven during a side quest. The choices you make generally are not as grandiose as they are in the Mass Effect series, but are in many ways more interesting as they do not follow a good and evil binary. Often your choice is between two options which are not all good and not all bad. The effects of your choices is also sometimes not seen until much later in the game, which ends up being pretty neat.

    Romance in this game is pretty great, although I still think the first and third Dragon Age games have my favorite romance options. Your main decision is between two Sorceresses, Triss and Yennifer. You have tremendous backstory with both women, which is given to you as you go along and, I assume, if you have played previous games. Now, originally, I thought I would hate that as the blank slate character I normally get in Bioware games allows me to just pick my favorite character in the game and romance them, but this decision is a lot more complex and allows the player to come up with their own point of view for whom Geralt is and what he would do in these situations. Geralt, as a result, is way more three dimensional than Shephard, the Inquisitor, the Grey Warden, hell, even Revan. There are plenty of other romance offerings as well and more nudity than I think I’ve seen in a game of its caliber.

    The combat is also incredibly complex, but only if you choose for it to be. I started the game on easy and had no problem with anything, but decided later on I wanted some complexity and cranked it up so that I had to learn the interactions and exactly what I was doing. While the combat certainly isn’t the centerpiece for the game, I always found it fun and more exciting than in some Western RPGs. The idea of toxicity and every potion being helpful and harmful at the same time is extremely interesting and on my next playthrough of the game when the next expansion comes out will certainly be potion-based.

    If you have played Final Fantasy VIII, you have played the best mini game in any video game I have ever played. Triple Triad still might be a bit better, but Gwent gives it a run for its money. Its simplicity makes it easy to learn but it becomes more and more complex over the course of the game. If I had one gripe though it’s that you become totally OP in Gwent as the game goes on. Once you’ve gotten the Geralt of Rivia card, you’re basically unbeatable. Supposedly the Blood and Wine expansion might add more complexity to the game, which I am quite excited about.
    The game is not without glitches. One treasure hunt I did left me stranded in a remote castle and the way I got through it was to run into an invisible wall and fall until I was off the edge of the world and then it let me fast travel wherever I wanted. Roach (Geralt’s horse) also has some significant glitches in what he can cross and in his animations for a lot of actions. While technically not a glitch, Geralt gets shipwrecked in an area that takes several days to reach by sea and as soon as you can control him again in this new area, you can summon Roach to you, even though there’s nothing to suggest Roach was even on that boat. It was a bit tacky, but I still preferred having Roach there rather than not, so I think it’s 100% forgivable.

    TL;DR - While there were certain flaws to the game, this game is actually so incredible that I cannot fault it for them. It made me question the blank slate character BioWare always gives you and finally presents a true competitor to their Western RPGs. Gwent rules and so does Geralt.    … Expand
  29. VILLIANT
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    Абсолютно согласен с Полом: "Лучшая игра, в которую мне доводилось сыграть"
    Качественная, атмосферная настолько, что я не пропустил ни один ролик и порой забываешь что это игра. Превосходная озвучка, эмоциональная и соответствующая персонажам. А вот пейзажи.. просто, чтобы я не сказал о них- этого все равно было бы мало. Красивее только в реальности и то, не везде найдешь. 10 из 10!    Абсолютно согласен с Полом: "Лучшая игра, в которую мне доводилось сыграть"
    Качественная, атмосферная настолько, что я не пропустил ни один ролик и порой забываешь что это игра. Превосходная озвучка, эмоциональная и соответствующая персонажам. А вот пейзажи.. просто, чтобы я не сказал о них- этого все равно было бы мало. Красивее только в реальности и то, не везде найдешь. 10 из 10!
  30. Darkly_Tranquil
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    I could write a long spiel about all the things that The Witcher 3 does brilliantly, from its world design, to it's writing, music, and voice acting, as well as its core gameplay, but you've probably read all that a hundred times before, and it's no secret that it's won over 200 GotY awards. So given that the game has been out almost a year, and huge amounts have already been written andI could write a long spiel about all the things that The Witcher 3 does brilliantly, from its world design, to it's writing, music, and voice acting, as well as its core gameplay, but you've probably read all that a hundred times before, and it's no secret that it's won over 200 GotY awards. So given that the game has been out almost a year, and huge amounts have already been written and said about it, I'll just give you the tl;dr -

    The hype is real. The Witcher 3 is simply one of the best games ever made. If you like high quality games, TW3 is absolutely worth your time and money. Play it.    … Expand
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#2 Best PC Game of 2015
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#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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93

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. RPGamer
    Jan 28, 2016
    90
    The Witcher 3 says no to all of this - it's a great game with a fully realized setting, it's a joy to play, the business model behind it treats its customers like human beings, and it delivers a story that finally hits the tone of the books.
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  2. PCWorld
    Jan 20, 2016
    100
    Probably the best open-world RPG ever made, but it still falls prey to some of the genre's worst traps.
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  3. PC Invasion
    Nov 4, 2015
    80
    I've made it pretty clear that it's hardly a flawless game, but that doesn't change the fact that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is something pretty bloody special and you should absolutely play it.
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