The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. Kirillito
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. I would be glad to put 11 or 20 score here. The story, graphics, gameplay, characters, sidequests, monsters, lore, atmosphere, soundtrack - everything is brilliant in this game. I just wish there were much more games like this in the market and I hope that other developers/publishers will learn from CD Projekt Red a thing or two about how to makeThis is the best game I've ever played. I would be glad to put 11 or 20 score here. The story, graphics, gameplay, characters, sidequests, monsters, lore, atmosphere, soundtrack - everything is brilliant in this game. I just wish there were much more games like this in the market and I hope that other developers/publishers will learn from CD Projekt Red a thing or two about how to make games.
    Truly a masterpiece.    … Expand
  2. Gallifreden
    May 1, 2016
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played. Great gameplay, fantastic story, quests so amazing I can't even tell... If there should be one game named as ''Best game of all time'' this could be powerful candidate!
  3. Jesburger
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    The compelling story sets you on an adventure as Geralt (who quickly became my favourite video game character of all time) across the biggest and most immersive world I have yet come across, filled with excellent characters spread across it's beautiful cities and villages. These characters you come across hand out the most hilarious, sad, at times even bizarre but well-written quests thatThe compelling story sets you on an adventure as Geralt (who quickly became my favourite video game character of all time) across the biggest and most immersive world I have yet come across, filled with excellent characters spread across it's beautiful cities and villages. These characters you come across hand out the most hilarious, sad, at times even bizarre but well-written quests that leave you pondering every decision you have to make. Along your adventure you come across a wide variety of monsters with every monster having their own weaknesses and backstories that you get to discover along your adventures.

    Every once in a while you come across something so good, you know nothing's going to compare to it. The Witcher 3 is it. Whether you're a hardcore Witcher fan or new to the series like me, The Witcher 3 is worth it. This masterpiece leaves you wanting to explore every nook and cranny of it's marvellous world and after you're done with the 100+ hours of content it offers, it leaves you craving for more.    … Expand
  4. BananaReviews
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Was taking to have a game like that, a game where every detail is thought out, a match made calmly and without laziness, meeting the expectations of even surpassing them, beautiful graphics, good and engaging story, simple gameplay and perfect for an RPG, really a game score ten very worthwhile.
  5. OzBountyHunter
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Una obra maestra, totalmente recomendado la versión de pc en ultra se ve maravilla, un gran final para los primeros dos juegos y de una historia excepcional
  6. 1804nr
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Amazing game. Controls take a bit of time to get used to (like the older Witchers) but the open world is downright breathtaking and exploring every nook and cranny is rewarding. A must buy.
  7. Wort1937
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Noticing alot of **** salty haters downvoting this game recently instead of doing something better in there lifes. Deal with it people love the Witcher 3 ****s. Noticing alot of **** salty haters downvoting this game recently instead of doing something better in there lifes. Deal with it people love the Witcher 3 ****s. Noticing alot of **** salty haters downvoting this game recentlyNoticing alot of **** salty haters downvoting this game recently instead of doing something better in there lifes. Deal with it people love the Witcher 3 ****s. Noticing alot of **** salty haters downvoting this game recently instead of doing something better in there lifes. Deal with it people love the Witcher 3 ****s. Noticing alot of **** salty haters downvoting this game recently instead of doing something better in there lifes. Deal with it people love the Witcher 3 ****s.… Expand
  8. Artiong1961
    May 11, 2016
    10
    Whats with the mass down rating this games getting? A bunch of salty Fallout 4/Bloodborne fangays cant handle the fact people like this game better lol. Do something better in your lifes **** get laid ****
  9. monou
    May 11, 2016
    10
    The perfect end for a master piece. Great game play, great graphics, great story and lore. Great performance on a wide range of hardware configurations. 10/10.
  10. Moji_AZ
    May 12, 2016
    10
    The game was summed up in one word ((Excellent)), but the details really awesome ((character very beautiful and gamers associated with characters)) and ((beautiful and amazing world as big as herself)) and ((There is a gradual process increased beard and shave it)) and ((story beautiful and engaging gameplay)) and ((applying very nice blood effects)) and only a small problem which is notThe game was summed up in one word ((Excellent)), but the details really awesome ((character very beautiful and gamers associated with characters)) and ((beautiful and amazing world as big as herself)) and ((There is a gradual process increased beard and shave it)) and ((story beautiful and engaging gameplay)) and ((applying very nice blood effects)) and only a small problem which is not of his good character and horse jumping bugs this is the best game of my life and the most proud of the history of the game. I thank the creators of the game is great and I hope that the game Cyberpunk 2077… Expand
  11. Zenostel
    May 13, 2016
    10
    gr8 game is a gr8 game. final journey of geralt is exciting and satisfactory. It was a great experience all along my over 100hrs gameplay. kool stuff for everyone. The greatest open world RPG ever made. Awesome graphics and amazing story. you don't wanna miss this
  12. KayVen17
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Dieses Spiel beweist, dass man eine fantastische Handlung auch in einer riesigen Open-World erzählen kann. Hier passt alles!
  13. EliKing
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    I MADE AN EGREGIOUS ERROR. OMG.

    I just started playing The Witcher 3 for the first time, and holy hell!!! What a stunningly amazing, and rich game. Deeply interwoven and sophisticated. It makes every Bethesda game, with their silly, short, and shallow quests and stories, look like children had made them. Literally. One's not even able to compare them properly. They're leagues apart on    I MADE AN EGREGIOUS ERROR. OMG.

    I just started playing The Witcher 3 for the first time, and holy hell!!! What a stunningly amazing, and rich game. Deeply interwoven and sophisticated. It makes every Bethesda game, with their silly, short, and shallow quests and stories, look like children had made them. Literally. One's not even able to compare them properly. They're leagues apart on practically every level. CDPR tower over Bethesda, and they were a smaller group of developers when they made TW3! They understand art, storytelling, player choice, open world, design, detail, balance, and so so so much more. I'm done with Bethesda. They were in prime position to take RPG gaming to the next level, but they went backwards, big time. TH should be fired. PH should be fired. EP should definitely be fired more than anyone else. As well as the hidden decision makers. They take years to produce those RPG **** What a laugh!

    When a game like The Witcher 3 is played, one can see what's possible in RPG gaming, and you can easily make the stance that Bethesda contains high levels incompetence, stupidity, laziness, greed, and luck.

    Goodbye Bethesda. Hello CDPR.    … Expand
  14. dimon-san
    May 17, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. эта игру игру действительно можно назвать шедевром. Хороший сюжет, который держит у экрана до последнего и в итоги хочется продолжения. Очень огромная работа проделана над побочными квестами, каждый квест уникален что сначала ввело в ступор, уже привык что во всех играх побочные квесты начинаются с принеси это и заканчиваются убей10 монстров. Хорошо написанные диалоги, многие переслушиваешь не один раз. Порадовала русская локализация где не упустили не чего и не стали убирать мат. Очень хорошая музыка которая вписалась в атмосферу игры, и создаёт атмосферу. Хорошая графика, порадовала динамичная смена погоды. CD Projekt Red проделали колоссальную работу. Да у игры есть и минусы но они меркнут на фоне всех её плюсов. Эта лучшая игра на моей памяти, CD Projekt Red подняли планку так что теперь наверное сами её и возьмут.… Expand
  15. DarKz_MeTaLx
    May 17, 2016
    10
    The most awarded game of all time and well deserved. Without a doubt The Witcher 3 is the best game I have ever played. My only wish is that I could forget everything about this game just so I could have that feeling of playing through it for the first time again.
  16. Tagirix
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    I haven't not played the previous games, but I really enjoyed Wild Hunt. It's an addictive game which contains a lot of quests, sidequests, question marks, and so on. If you like screenplay, you should definitely buy this game. Hopefully, DLCs will be splendid, too.
  17. D3M0N07
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    BEST BEST BEST BEST, still best in 2021, Playing this game over and over again, every time its amaze me. . .
  18. CTZ69
    Oct 1, 2016
    10
    This is possibly the best open world RPG ever made and certainly one of the best games ever made. There is so much content and thought put into every quest, it's almost beyond belief. Just buy it, and also the DLC, which is also of very high quality. I've been gaming for over 30 years and this is the real deal.
  19. CaptainPlazma
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    One of the best games, if not the best I've ever played. Everything is great here about the game-play before the voice acting (in particular in Russian). Great respect to the developers from me, this is the best representative of the genre. Thank you for the many unforgettable hours of life.
  20. jofri_000
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    Most amazing game i have played, lots of features and options, fun, interesting and really amazing features. Everything except some very rare bugs is perfect. Additionally it has also an amazing performance on pc even though I don't have a very good one.
  21. adrii9715
    May 30, 2016
    10
    When I finally finished the game, all of it, I just though "Oh my god, that was really awesome".
    The graphics, the history, the decisions, the Artificial Intelligence, the environment, the character builder and the secondly missions makes this game "the game of 10/10" (Not perfect, because they have to fix a few bugs). The hearts of stone expansion was really good also, improving a few    When I finally finished the game, all of it, I just though "Oh my god, that was really awesome".
    The graphics, the history, the decisions, the Artificial Intelligence, the environment, the character builder and the secondly missions makes this game "the game of 10/10" (Not perfect, because they have to fix a few bugs). The hearts of stone expansion was really good also, improving a few things, and now just wait for tomorrow for the blood and wine expansion.    … Expand
  22. 22446688Bb
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    The game is set in the Continent, a fantasy world surrounded by parallel dimensions and extra-dimensional worlds. Humans, elves, dwarves, monsters and other creatures co-exist on the Continent, but non-humans are often persecuted for their differences. The Continent is caught up in a war between the empire of Nilfgaard[30]—led by Emperor Emhyr var Emreis (Charles Dance),[31] who invadedThe game is set in the Continent, a fantasy world surrounded by parallel dimensions and extra-dimensional worlds. Humans, elves, dwarves, monsters and other creatures co-exist on the Continent, but non-humans are often persecuted for their differences. The Continent is caught up in a war between the empire of Nilfgaard[30]—led by Emperor Emhyr var Emreis (Charles Dance),[31] who invaded the Northern Kingdoms[30]—and Redania, ruled by King Radovid V.[32] Several locations appear, including the free city of Novigrad,[33] the Redanian city of Oxenfurt, the no man's land of Velen, the city of Vizima (former capital of the recently-conquered Temeria), the Skellige islands (home to several Norse-Gaels Viking clans) and the witcher stronghold of Kaer Morhen.[32][34]

    The main character is the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia (Doug Cockle),[35] a monster hunter trained since childhood in combat, tracking, alchemy and magic, and made stronger, faster and resistant to toxins by mutagens. He is aided by his lover, the powerful sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg (Denise Gough),[35] his former love interest Triss Merigold (Jaimi Barbakoff),[35] the bard Dandelion (John Schwab), the dwarf warrior Zoltan Chivay (Alexander Morton),[36][30] and Geralt's Witcher mentor Vesemir (William Roberts).[36][32] Geralt is spurred into action by the reappearance of his and Yennefer's adopted daughter, Ciri (Jo Wyatt).[36] Ciri is a Source, born with innate (and potentially vast) magical abilities; after the apparent death of her parents, she was trained as a witcher while Yennefer taught her magic. She is unaware that the Emperor is her biological father; he sired her under an assumed name while he was subject to a curse.[30] Ciri disappeared years before to escape the Wild Hunt, a group of spectral warriors led by the King of the Wild Hunt: the elf Eredin, from a parallel dimension.[32]    … Expand
  23. Velgar
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing game! I have played thousands of different titles in my life, countless RPGs and other story driven games, but the Wither 3 is simply stunning. Hands down my favourite RPG game.

    Visuals and audio are top notch, you simply can't get enough of watching landscapes, cities and listening to people, nature and music. Combat is fast paced and and satisfying, yet it could be    Absolutely amazing game! I have played thousands of different titles in my life, countless RPGs and other story driven games, but the Wither 3 is simply stunning. Hands down my favourite RPG game.

    Visuals and audio are top notch, you simply can't get enough of watching landscapes, cities and listening to people, nature and music. Combat is fast paced and and satisfying, yet it could be a bit more challenging because even on the hardest difficulty I fare quite well and don't die all that often.

    This is one of those gems that doesn't let you quit playing like the best book or your favourite series. If you haven't played this one you have to buy if with all the expansions. The best adventure of your life guaranteed.    … Expand
  24. vspvitor
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    has better water than cyberpunk 2077
    masterpiece, loved the story, CIRI FOR THE WIN
  25. HapaxLegomenon
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    My personal maxim when it comes to games is: Gameplay is king; Story is queen. I have little to no interest in games with no story or even lore; and also no interest in games with only story (I'd rather read a book in that case). The seamless combination of both is what interests me the most, and very few games achieve this blend as Wild Hunt has achieved. This game is the embodiment ofMy personal maxim when it comes to games is: Gameplay is king; Story is queen. I have little to no interest in games with no story or even lore; and also no interest in games with only story (I'd rather read a book in that case). The seamless combination of both is what interests me the most, and very few games achieve this blend as Wild Hunt has achieved. This game is the embodiment of the perfect balance between gameplay and story.

    CDPR, the developer, has achieved the highest effect a game can have on its players: making them wish that it never ends. For the last five months I have delayed and put off the ending as long as I possibly could, wishing that this game could last forever; that I could play it for the rest of my life, always finding new side quests, new contracts, new treasure hunts. But alas, all great things must end; it's what makes them great. And in this case, The Witcher series ended on an incredibly high note. The fact that the developer has decided to conclude the story of Geralt with this game, instead of finding a way to milk the franchise also speaks volumes of their integrity as artists.

    This is a game that is exuberantly alive: it bustles and teems with life. Walking through the woods, walking through a city, into a cave... you feel life around you, especially if you play with a good headset. The feeling of riding across the lands as the sun sets is something I'll never forget. I'd never played a game that felt so alive, so rich, so handcrafted in its minutest details. Some games came close, but probably due to limitations of technology and development cycle, they didn't achieve this level of liveliness and exuberance.

    I usually don't like cutscenes in most games, to be very honest, but in this game I couldn't get enough of it. The voice acting, the character animation, especially facial animation, is beyond anything we've come to expect from games in terms of quality, and most games now pale in comparison, seeming lifeless and dull. No wonder some critics said that it "defines next-gen": this game is technically and artistically unparalleled, and it should set a gold standard to be aspired to by all AAA devs in the coming years. Not that most of them will ever achieve something this great, but they should at least aspire to greatness.

    It has moments where its writing is at its best the fewer words are used: Geralt and Ciri trashing a certain place was particularly brilliant. But the writing here is among the best a game has ever seen. From my own personal preference, only the writing in Fallout: New Vegas could equal the writing in Wild Hunt. The variety of soundbites in cities and villages, the different personalities ascribed to vendors (a blacksmith mourning his son, an armourer who is not what he seems, a grumpy merchant, etc etc etc)... From the very first quests, the inner life shown by these characters is simply staggering: a lone hunter in the woods, a very minor character, who considers himself a freak, has more inner life than most protagonists in most games out there.

    On to the gameplay. The investigation component, though not exactly innovative, is employed so deftly that it makes for one of the most satisfying elements in the game: finding clues and picking up scents is just fun and it makes you feel like a supernatural detective. I know some players had objections to the combat, but I have no complaints whatsoever. Especially on higher difficulties, it is clever, tactical, challenging and just plain fun. You don't have to mash your buttons or click your mouse to death here, instead you have to pace yourself, prepare for each fight, try to get the right oils and signs and bombs ready. It can be awkward sometimes, but that's a matter of skill. The better you become at combat, the more surgical and graceful you can become, which makes it extremely fun and satisfying.

    The soundtrack is a work of art in itself. For the past two months I've started reading the books while listening to the soundtrack, and it makes for a very satisfying combination. It fills you with longing and transports you to the world of the Witcher while your body sits there in the bus, going to work or wherever. It is that good, seriously.

    Flawed as only the greatest masterpieces can be, Wild Hunt is a tour de force to be reckoned with. It is a world built by some of the most creative and innovative minds in the games industry; it is a game carved and handcrafted as a labour of love with only the varnish of commercial value. Wild Hunt redeems the videogame medium; it elevates art and storytelling to a whole new level that we can only hope will come to be imitated, however imperfectly.    … Expand
  26. frhanhanif
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    The best story and/or open world game ever made. The decisions you make really do matter. Graphics are very realistic and changes in weather and time of day really deepen the experience.
  27. Myon-Neutrino
    Jun 15, 2016
    10
    I`m over 100 hours in now, bought and started playing at release in may `15. This is the most excellent RPG i´ve ever played. Even the 1.0 version was well done, without having any considerable bugs. An intense, highly immersive storyline, lovely and perfectly fleshed out characters and really good graphics. It`s also one of the best optimized games so far, runs perfectly smooth on my RigI`m over 100 hours in now, bought and started playing at release in may `15. This is the most excellent RPG i´ve ever played. Even the 1.0 version was well done, without having any considerable bugs. An intense, highly immersive storyline, lovely and perfectly fleshed out characters and really good graphics. It`s also one of the best optimized games so far, runs perfectly smooth on my Rig with Radeon 7970 OC Card, even on high/very high Settings! And best of all is the fact this games is a true european/slavic experience, not having any of those damn american mindset-stuff and american cliches at all. CD Projekt RED did an incredible work on this game and its add-Ons, so much dedication and love went in the production. I also know the original story autor´s book and all the PC games proof to be 100% canon and true to the original books. I love this game!… Expand
  28. Noshein
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    Game lives her own life, and when you play it, you imprisoned. Remembered all TV stories about people who lost connection with real world while playing video games. This game is a drug.
  29. FacundoCritics
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    No se muy bien por donde empezar, pero este es probablemente uno de los mejores juegos de la década, buena jugabilidad, totalmente re jugable, buenisima historia, divertido, entretenido, contenido para aburrir, personajes super cuidados (incluyendo los secundarios), un montón de guiños a los libros. Un juego super bien logrado y aun sigue siendo un juegazo. Ah y pff los gráficosNo se muy bien por donde empezar, pero este es probablemente uno de los mejores juegos de la década, buena jugabilidad, totalmente re jugable, buenisima historia, divertido, entretenido, contenido para aburrir, personajes super cuidados (incluyendo los secundarios), un montón de guiños a los libros. Un juego super bien logrado y aun sigue siendo un juegazo. Ah y pff los gráficos increíbles. 10/10… Expand
  30. makomunis
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    One of the best in the history of all video games. The dev did a really nice job. I very happy i played it although im not a RPG player....im more FPS.
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
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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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