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  1. Jun 6, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is a stunning game. The world is beautiful and rich, the story is gripping, the gameplay is very solid, but what really make it shine are the dialogs and the writing. You can't help but feel immediately immersed in them, making for a truly captivating experience. Before playing it I thought the game was perhaps a little overrated but hell no it's simply a masterpiece and a must play.
  2. 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!
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  3. May 26, 2015
    10
    Game of the year. Oh w8 ... game of the decade.... oh w8.... best game ever :)

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

    9,5/10
  4. May 26, 2015
    10
    I've been playing rpg's for more than 20 years and, until now, I've never been one to put any above others as a "king" of it's genre. But the sheer scope, atention to detail and how well it combines exploration, storytelling and it's own style of gameplay, warrants Witcher 3 that title.
    It's Story, characters, dialogue, quest/world/creature design are second to none of this genre. The
    I've been playing rpg's for more than 20 years and, until now, I've never been one to put any above others as a "king" of it's genre. But the sheer scope, atention to detail and how well it combines exploration, storytelling and it's own style of gameplay, warrants Witcher 3 that title.
    It's Story, characters, dialogue, quest/world/creature design are second to none of this genre. The world design can only be described as the most immersive, belieavable ecosystem ever crafted in any video game with an art style and atmosphere that perfectly captures architecture of mid european cities/village communities of it's historical time. Graphics,voice acting and music are of the highest quality. Gameplay is vastly improved from previous title...it is still not as responsive as Bloodborne or has the same quality of animations such Arkham series, however it more than makes up for it with an amazing variety of creatures and different types of AI, preparation through alchemy, learning your foes' weaknesses through extensive bestiary, use of magic signs that you can also use on your environment to give you advantage, as well as other tools at your disposal such as bombs, crossbow etc.
    It is not without rough spots though...such as UI( Inventory system), AI ( horse riding), controls and camera as well as suffering from no small number of bugs/glitches. Honestly, until CDPR takes care of these things, I would give it a 9...however I'm rating it a bit higher to negate childish stupidity of those who downvote this game because they feel threatened by any game that surpasses their favorite title.
    This is not merely another great game...it's place lies next to titles such as Chronotrigger, Half Life, Morrowind and others...games that mark a generation and leave higher standards for others to follow.
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  5. Jun 18, 2015
    10
    On 19th May 2015, the third installment of “The Witcher” series was launched. I downloaded the same on 20th May 2015 and started playing. I have also completed “The Witcher 2 Assassin’s of Kings” as well so keeping in mind the past experience I really enjoyed playing the new game. Geralt of Rivia, also known as white wolf along with Triss and Yen was a beautiful story line with scenicOn 19th May 2015, the third installment of “The Witcher” series was launched. I downloaded the same on 20th May 2015 and started playing. I have also completed “The Witcher 2 Assassin’s of Kings” as well so keeping in mind the past experience I really enjoyed playing the new game. Geralt of Rivia, also known as white wolf along with Triss and Yen was a beautiful story line with scenic picturesque, excellent melody and intense fight scenes and I loved the game very much. It took me 8 days 6 hours 4 minutes 27 seconds to complete the game in all. So a total of 198 hours game play which is a lot to reach level 34. I have completed 220 quests out of which 14 quests were partly failed and one quest which was completed earlier was a failed quest after that specific quest was complete it was Cave of Dreams. Seven quests of Gwent game and five quests of horse races were not completed by me so in total there were 232 all quest including main, side and treasure hunts. I have downloaded the games original soundtrack and the music is fantastic. I love the game very much. Expand
  6. May 26, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If someone is wondering whether they should get the game or not, the answer is definitely yes! The game does so much right. By no means is it perfect but seeing as this really is the new milestone for rpg's, I couldn't justify giving this game any less than a 10. Strictly speaking, I would give the game at its current state a 9.5, but we'll round it up.

    Pros:
    + Gorgeous, MASSIVE world. It just is so beautiful and masterfully crafted. No matter where you go, you can always find something interesting. The landscapes are phenomenal and immersive. The world is also full of interesting monsters and other npc's.
    + Story and storytelling. You've probably heard that this time around the story is a personal one. And that is completely true. It really grips you and makes you feel for the characters and want to see what's going to happen next.
    + Characters. Probably the biggest thing that sets this game apart from all the other RPG's. The characters are so well done. They all have interesting, genuine personalities and the voice acting is just perfect. The dialogues feel so real and you can really see, and feel, what the characters are feeling.
    + Decision making is the best that any RPG has seen. Not only can you see the effects of your decisions in the world, there isn't always a clear line of right or wrong. You don't usually get judged right away for your decisions and you can't always know the consequences beforehand.
    + Side quests are FINALLY worthwhile. In fact, some side quests even feel like a part of the main quest. In some ways they are, since they do affect the main quest. But all the characters, lore and dialogues make you immersed in the game like no other and there's quite a bit of variety in the quests.
    + Soundtrack. Not much to be said here, the soundtrack just is extremely fitting and at times beautiful.
    + Graphics. Yes, you read right. Despite all the downgrade fuss, the graphics are phenomenal. Sure, a slight downgrade has happened, but after some patches that improve the graphics a bit, I can not honestly see how someone would say that the graphics are not good.
    + Tons of interesting loot to be found everywhere.
    + 16 free dlc's (tho minor ones).
    + Fast patches.

    Since I'm not big on crafting stuff, I'm just going to say that alchemy and crafting has been made well and I found no issues with them.

    Cons:
    - Combat is a bit unresponsive and floaty. The problem could be with the controls, which by the way are a bit sloppy too, but I think they should have made the combat more like in Bloodborne. It's just so smooth and rewarding and you can really feel the hit of your blows in that game. Now don't get me wrong, the combat is not bad at all, it's good in fact, but I feel like there's improvements to be made.
    - Lack of spells/character development. The skill system is pretty good, but it lacks depth. It feels too restrictive. There should be more variations to the signs, more interesting skills (many skills are just passive buffs to your abilities) and quite frankly, you should be able to select more skills on your active skills bars.
    - Bugs. No surprises here. In a game this huge, there was bound to be bugs. Luckily, there aren't too many and they aren't game-breaking, or even too distracting.
    - Short viewing distance. The world and graphics are beautiful and the landscapes as well, but unfortunately the landscape gets blurred and foggy too fast.
    *MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD*
    - Honestly, this is the thing that bugs me the most. After beating the game, the game reverts back to before playing the final chapter and the main quest vanishes. This means that all the things you do during the final chapter won't have any effect on the world at all. What's more, almost all the main characters disappear from the world. Needless to say, this is SO immersion breaking. What were the devs thinking? The game is otherwise so well done and then they just pull you out of the immersion and make the world feel so hollow.
    *SPOILERS END*

    Conclusion:
    All in all the pros really outweigh the cons. As for the last con, I'm really hoping that the devs release a patch or dlc SOON that will fix this problem. It seems likely, since others have complained about it too. Despite that, all I can say is: BUY THE GAME and support the awesome devs for making this game and respecting us gamers. You won't regret it.
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  7. 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
  8. 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?
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  9. 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
  10. 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.
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  11. 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..
    :)
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  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Fantastic RPG and game overall. Main and side quests brilliant. Lore, music, graphics. World looks alive and if there is a stormy weather you can feel it. A must have for every rpg fan
  16. Sep 9, 2015
    10
    One of my top 3 favorite games of all time and the standard that all future Action RPGs will try to replicate. Superb world, sublime gameplay, enthralling atmosphere, interesting characters and a well-crafted world that is believable for the most part. The Witcher 3 is a tremendous accomplishment by CDPR and you don't want to miss Geralt's final chapter whether you're a long time fan ofOne of my top 3 favorite games of all time and the standard that all future Action RPGs will try to replicate. Superb world, sublime gameplay, enthralling atmosphere, interesting characters and a well-crafted world that is believable for the most part. The Witcher 3 is a tremendous accomplishment by CDPR and you don't want to miss Geralt's final chapter whether you're a long time fan of the series or a curious newcomer. The Witcher 3 is one of the few sequels that uses the "bigger and badder" formula and actually significantly improves over its predecessor. All hail the White Wolf aka the Butcher of Blaviken! Expand
  17. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Legendary. There is so much content it will keep you entertained for months. Great story, dialogue, graphics and details are amazing. One of my top games of all time.
  18. 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...
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  19. Aug 27, 2015
    10
    First I have to say that I am PC game veteran and RPG fan - playing games over 25 years now. So I have a lot to compare including previous 2 installments of the game. And I have to say - Witcher 3 is incredibly good. I am over 100 hours into it and I still did not get bored. Some key highlights:

    - The game is VAST. I mean really vast. And in a good way which means it is large and full
    First I have to say that I am PC game veteran and RPG fan - playing games over 25 years now. So I have a lot to compare including previous 2 installments of the game. And I have to say - Witcher 3 is incredibly good. I am over 100 hours into it and I still did not get bored. Some key highlights:

    - The game is VAST. I mean really vast. And in a good way which means it is large and full of things to do. Exploring the world in Witcher 3 is very satisfying. You get to get not only new items and toys you see in other RPGs, but you can uncover new quests and become part of different and interesting stories.

    - The quests are very well construcited. Quests are structured and layered, some quests have multiple subqests. Sometimes finishing a quest will naturally lead to another one. There is a lot of twists and yoyu will be faced with meaningful choices that will make you think about your character and world he lives in. I also really like the witcher sense implementation, which gives the game a detective like feeling sometimes.

    - The world is very rich in characters and lore. If you are interested you can read books, and spend hours in bestiary/character descriptions.

    - The combat system is well thought off, abilities are fun to use and thanks to respec functionality you can try new things in the middle of the game (which is a good thing given you could have invested over 200 hours already. I have a little beef with character movement that feels a bit clunky, but it is easy to overcome.

    Conclusion: if you are a PC you must buy this game. It is the best game I have played in a very long time. Although it is pricey it is worth every penny - there is enough content for you to experience for 10 anotherr games. Very well done CD Projekt Red.
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  20. Aug 22, 2015
    10
    The game gets a 10 for how much enjoyment I got out of it.

    The world is open and vast and cd projekt red, filled it with interesting characters, backstories and combat that actually made me want to delve deeper into the world. This to me is a huge plus as most open world sandboxes create massive worlds and fill it with generic content (Dragon Age Inquisition being the prime offender here).
  21. May 9, 2016
    10
    Many RPGs focus on tales of lone, wandering adventurers, but few if any pull it off it with such artistry as The Witcher 3. That artistry is most apparent in the setting itself, which is so packed with breathtaking sunsets and wind-tossed groves of trees that, months later, I still find myself opting to go to destinations on foot rather than taking the fast travel points.

    But the true
    Many RPGs focus on tales of lone, wandering adventurers, but few if any pull it off it with such artistry as The Witcher 3. That artistry is most apparent in the setting itself, which is so packed with breathtaking sunsets and wind-tossed groves of trees that, months later, I still find myself opting to go to destinations on foot rather than taking the fast travel points.

    But the true strength of The Witcher 3 is that it populates these memorable landscapes with NPCs doling out humble but memorable quests (by the dozen) that help create one of the most human RPG experiences on the market. In decaying wayside towns, the witcher Geralt might find impoverished elves struggling in the face of local racism; elsewhere, he might help a self-styled baron reunite with his long-estranged daughter. These quests deftly navigate moral issues without being heavy-handed or offering obvious solutions

    Through it all, much as in The Witcher 2, Geralt usually plays the role of just another character on this troubled world's stage. In the process, this tale of monster slaying and inter-dimensional raiders becomes strangely and poignantly relatable.

    I'd argue the Witcher 3 is one of the best games ever made. Its writing and micro narratives are so far ahead of its piers it's frankly depressing. It stands as a testament to the skill of CDProjekt Red devs who deeply know and love their craft and allow you to have fun while experiencing war, racism and female sexuality a with a meaningful narrative and haven't devolved into catering and pandering for the masses, leaving the players reflecting on the Witcher world for years to come, as opposed to some jokes of games masquerading as RPGs that will choke to death on 3 pounds of steel.
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  22. Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Hands down the best PC game I've ever played. Everything about is game is perfect in almost every way. Anyone that hasn't played this is missing out on a piece of creative genius.
  23. Feb 22, 2016
    10
    My favourite game of all time. One of the best game's ever. Great story, immersive gameplay, FANTASTIC Polish dubbing, and great Slovakian soundtrack!
    MUST PLAY!
  24. Mar 4, 2016
    10
    The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt surprisingly improves on every aspect of it's predecessor, and serves as the best open-world game I've ever played. This game almost never breaks immersion when exploring it's stunning lands and fighting against monsters. It's world is designed so well, polishing every corner of the map. Also, it has an incredible story, with memorable characters and fantasticThe Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt surprisingly improves on every aspect of it's predecessor, and serves as the best open-world game I've ever played. This game almost never breaks immersion when exploring it's stunning lands and fighting against monsters. It's world is designed so well, polishing every corner of the map. Also, it has an incredible story, with memorable characters and fantastic writing. I think I've never seen a more engaging writing than this in a game. And, also, side-quests are pretty interesting too. Every side-quest is polished to perfection. And what helps the immersion in this game is the outstanding soundtrack. It's memorable and epic. This game is a masterpiece, and definitely my favorite RPG. (9.6/10) Expand
  25. May 11, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. Best Open World RPG. This game contains all things which people want see, graphics, huge world, monsters, skills, chooses, story, soundtrack, details, EPIC side-quests and much more... This game is awesome !!! I LOVE !
  26. May 30, 2015
    10
    this is a game I got for free when I purchased a new video card from Nvidia. It is incredible, It has some noticeable similarities to Biowares' so called self announced 'Game of the Year' just days after its' release, but having played both I see Witcher 3 The Wild Hunt as being the clear winner of that honor. It is far superior in every way to Dragon Age Inquisition. I give Witcher 3 thethis is a game I got for free when I purchased a new video card from Nvidia. It is incredible, It has some noticeable similarities to Biowares' so called self announced 'Game of the Year' just days after its' release, but having played both I see Witcher 3 The Wild Hunt as being the clear winner of that honor. It is far superior in every way to Dragon Age Inquisition. I give Witcher 3 the Wild Hunt a 10 out of 10. Expand
  27. 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.
  28. Jul 9, 2021
    0
    Didn't enjoy it. Feels really overhyped and overrated. It's so easy to make game-world like this, but this company couldn't even make GTA 4 level modern city game.
  29. Jun 11, 2015
    10
    One of the best games of all time. If you are into open world games there is no reason not to get it. If you are into story heavy games there is no reason not to get it. Get it directly on GOG to support CDPR because they actually deserve your money
  30. Aug 26, 2015
    10
    I am a massive RPG fan and been playing them since the 1980s (Might and Magic 2, my first RPG). The Witcher 3 is the pinnacle of RPGaming. It has sexy, fun and challenging combat, choices to make from start to finish and well... it has sex! Nope I am not a pervert, it just represents another aspect of role playing that is brought to the fore. After 82 plus hours of investment, I am waitingI am a massive RPG fan and been playing them since the 1980s (Might and Magic 2, my first RPG). The Witcher 3 is the pinnacle of RPGaming. It has sexy, fun and challenging combat, choices to make from start to finish and well... it has sex! Nope I am not a pervert, it just represents another aspect of role playing that is brought to the fore. After 82 plus hours of investment, I am waiting for the DLCs to be launched. I want each and every one of them! Expand
Metascore
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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.