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  1. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece love it i would let this game **** me in my ****ing ass

    DO IT PAPA GERALT **** ME
  2. Jul 10, 2021
    10
    I remember the first time i finished this game. I thought I had gotten the bad ending and I just felt so empty that I barely felt like finishing the epilogue. This is the only piece of media that has ever made feel that way and for that alone I'd give this game a ten despite its flaws (mostly gameplay related)
  3. Mar 24, 2021
    10
    I'm from Poland and... this game is najelpesza kurwa mać. Tyle chciałem powiedzieć. Świetna robota CD Project Red.
  4. Jul 1, 2021
    10
    amazing best sandbox game which should be the model of game industry. interesting story and game play
  5. Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Really great game. It swiftly combines great story with nice world exploration and combat. Btw. This is a user review No. 2137. I'm so proud.
  6. Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Signed only to do this.
    This game is nothing else than a masterpiece. Story, soundtrack, mechanics (for a nearly 6 years old game), views and graphics are exceptional.
    Everything about this game is superior. From trailers, to marketing and overall dedication for making this game such a unique experience. I've been blessed to play this game many times, and I think every RPG gamer should
    Signed only to do this.
    This game is nothing else than a masterpiece. Story, soundtrack, mechanics (for a nearly 6 years old game), views and graphics are exceptional.
    Everything about this game is superior. From trailers, to marketing and overall dedication for making this game such a unique experience.
    I've been blessed to play this game many times, and I think every RPG gamer should give it a try.
    CD Projekt Red made something that will be remembered for a long time to come, and I will be the one, to help them keep knowledge of this game for further generations.
    There is no other brand like CDPR that could've done it the way they did.
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  7. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    The best game I've been played. Epic fight's, long interesting story and awesome characters.
  8. May 24, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. Amazing graphic, amazing stoy, amazing music, amazing characters and definitly amazing Geralt. Highly reccomended for everyone.
  9. May 5, 2021
    10
    I apologize for my bad English, no need to explain the game at length, I can even go in just to ride a horse and watch the scenery.
  10. Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Good environment, good story, good main character, bad fighting mechanics, sometimes boring speech.
  11. Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Bu oyun mükemmel combatı,hikayesi,karakterleri, grafikleriyle benim en beğendiğim oyundur
  12. Apr 27, 2021
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a stupendous achievement for CD Projekt Red. This is a studio rich in love for the RPG genre, and it shows. With each consecutive release, their craft has been finer and finer tuned. If Wild Hunt is any indication, the next game from the Polish band of gamers will be something to behold. Most of you are probably already playing Wild Hunt and loving it. If forThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a stupendous achievement for CD Projekt Red. This is a studio rich in love for the RPG genre, and it shows. With each consecutive release, their craft has been finer and finer tuned. If Wild Hunt is any indication, the next game from the Polish band of gamers will be something to behold. Most of you are probably already playing Wild Hunt and loving it. If for some reason you’re on the fence, hop off and go to your favorite gaming retailer now. This is not one you want to miss. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt an absolute class Expand
  13. Apr 28, 2021
    9
    A very successful work that combination of action and story. Story: 9/10 Action: 8/10 characters: 10/10
    Ambience: 9/10 Musics : 10/10 Voice acting: 9/10 Graphics: 8/10 Average: 9/10
  14. Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра в мире, я нигде и никогда не получал столько эмоций, как в этом шедевре. Вспоминаю 2015, когда побежал в день релиза покупать диск, но игра не пошла на компьютере, но все же накопил на новый комп, и о боже. Какой кайф было видеть картинку, а сюжет заставлял плакать, смеяться, радоваться, сочувствовать. За эти годы я прошел игру более 5 раз, наиграл около 700 часов и знаете, яЛучшая игра в мире, я нигде и никогда не получал столько эмоций, как в этом шедевре. Вспоминаю 2015, когда побежал в день релиза покупать диск, но игра не пошла на компьютере, но все же накопил на новый комп, и о боже. Какой кайф было видеть картинку, а сюжет заставлял плакать, смеяться, радоваться, сочувствовать. За эти годы я прошел игру более 5 раз, наиграл около 700 часов и знаете, я буду продолжать дальше играть в нее, ведь этот мир реально меня зацепил! Советую перед прохождением прочитать книги и поиграть в первые две части. 100 из 10, всем советую! Expand
  15. May 2, 2021
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece and my favourite ever. Everyone who is into games must play this one.
  16. May 7, 2021
    10
    Un gioco perfetto su molti punti di vista, il sistema di combattimento poteva essere fatto meglio, ma comunque soddisfacente.
  17. May 7, 2021
    8
    It is definitely a very good game, but the dialogues of the game are very long while playing the game, I get bored and I want to pass the dialogues, but at the same time I do not want to miss the story, but apart from these, it is an extremely magnificent game.
  18. May 15, 2021
    10
    WARNING: Playing this game will most likely make the next RPGs you play look awful...

    GOTC. Most of the RPGs i have played are not even close to reaching the delight and pleasure this masterpiece gave me! Amazing world design, incredible story, Excellent combat. There are almost no glitches anymore (at least i have not encountered any in my playthrough) which makes the experience even
    WARNING: Playing this game will most likely make the next RPGs you play look awful...

    GOTC. Most of the RPGs i have played are not even close to reaching the delight and pleasure this masterpiece gave me! Amazing world design, incredible story, Excellent combat. There are almost no glitches anymore (at least i have not encountered any in my playthrough) which makes the experience even better. To think the huge downgrade CD project RED had, From Witcher III to Cyberpunk 2077. The only negative part i could imagine someone complaining about is its PC controls which are a bit weird and hard to get used to. Other than that the game is a masterpiece.
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  19. May 9, 2021
    10
    The Witcher 3 is easily the best rpg of all time, from the map over the protagonist to the story, this game gets me everytime even after 6 years I still get that form compfy feeling everytime I play it. Also the 2 dlcs are easily the best games of their year and they are just dlcs, blood and wine could very well have been a stand alone title. If you haven't played it yet what are you doingThe Witcher 3 is easily the best rpg of all time, from the map over the protagonist to the story, this game gets me everytime even after 6 years I still get that form compfy feeling everytime I play it. Also the 2 dlcs are easily the best games of their year and they are just dlcs, blood and wine could very well have been a stand alone title. If you haven't played it yet what are you doing reading this review?? Go buy this gem and enjoy the next 4 weeks of your life or if you have a job the evenings of the next 2 years. Expand
  20. May 11, 2021
    9
    потрясающий сюжет, шедевральная музыка, хорошая амтосфера и персонажи которые западут тебе в душу. 300 часов и несколько прохождений. отсутствие повестки и хорошая локализация.
    но почему же 9, а не 10? и даже для 2015 в игре были так себе поставленные катсцены. еще один значительный минус, это посредственная боевка, баги и движок, из за которого геральт так странно ходит, лошадь
    потрясающий сюжет, шедевральная музыка, хорошая амтосфера и персонажи которые западут тебе в душу. 300 часов и несколько прохождений. отсутствие повестки и хорошая локализация.
    но почему же 9, а не 10? и даже для 2015 в игре были так себе поставленные катсцены. еще один значительный минус, это посредственная боевка, баги и движок, из за которого геральт так странно ходит, лошадь застревает и ты умираешь от падения с 5 метров.
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  21. May 16, 2021
    10
    The first witcher 3 is a really great game, a wonderful series, a fascinating world and have fascinating characters. The witcher 3 gave me many different feelings that I have not experienced until now, and it is a truly incredible masterpiece with its main story and additional packages.I hope CD PROJECT RED will continue the same in the next wither game.
  22. May 17, 2021
    10
    This game is masterpiece. Soundtracks, open world based on story, characters.
  23. Jul 10, 2021
    9
    The Witcher 3 world is full of hideous beasts, but the game itself is a beauty. Visually stunning, with fun gameplay, tones of great stories and quests that can satisfy the most demanding RPG players, this game has put a the whole genre in another level.
  24. May 19, 2021
    9
    Best RPG of all time along with Baldur's Gate.
    The open world doesnt bore unlike other sandboxes. Plot on point and gameplay fire so... Buy it...
  25. May 24, 2021
    9
    I really liked the game with the story, quests, combat, and puzzles. What a joy to play, but I unfortunately do not have the "fire" to play it now to finish.
  26. May 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing story, very good graphics, nice gameplay, lots of enemy diversity, build variety. One of the best games out there.
  27. May 27, 2021
    10
    literally perfect this game is the best game characters i've played open world story dlcs very good definitely recommended don't miss this game
  28. Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Best game i have ever played. The story is amazing i would advise playing witcher 2 before playing this.
  29. May 29, 2021
    10
    Just awsome. I totally enjoy the story and characters while playing, it's worth every penny, also the weapons were satisfying
  30. Jun 30, 2021
    7
    The game deserves the attention for the vast open world that the game offers you to explore .

    The story is written well and characters are well fleshed out . The graphics are great and soundtrack is immersive . There are so many ways to praise this game . But enough of that as I'm sure you can find more of that by other reviewers . This game by definition is still
    The game deserves the attention for the vast open world that the game offers you to explore .

    The story is written well and characters are well fleshed out .

    The graphics are great and soundtrack is immersive .

    There are so many ways to praise this game .

    But enough of that as I'm sure you can find more of that by other reviewers .

    This game by definition is still 'overated.'

    People are too scared to vocalize that this game has its issues in fear of being downvoted or attacked by fans of this game series .

    Truth is , the combat is lacking .

    You dodge back and strike . You do this again and again .

    Combat becomes boring and a chore .

    The story as described above is well written no doubt but it lacks in good pacing .

    The story fails in pacing as you are bombarded with story after story without having time to digest the stories . It makes the stories unmemorable .

    The story starts off very strong as it hypes you up for an epic journey to find Ciri .

    But it just dissolves into nothing but unnecessarily long talks .

    Yes , the talking in this game is long but the talks aren't very interesting . That is the problem .

    Not going to sugar coat it . Romance in the game is for horny men and is cheap perfume . Not like that is 'bad,' but it somewhat gets old after a while . It is like real life marriage almost . Pretty accurate as some may say .

    The villains in Witcher 3 is terribly cliché . They are the stereotypical bad guys with bulky armor . They aren't that interesting as a whole . There are some villans that are intriguing no doubt though .
    They are so forgettable in general .

    Yes this game is based on a series of books written by Andrzej Sapkowski so CDPR can't do much about the villans other than change the way they are visually portrayed in the game .

    Witcher 3 should have not won GOTY . Games like MGSV should have won as MGSV actually had an epic story and amazing gameplay . Though MGSV comes with its flaws it still does the job better at least in gameplay where Witcher 3 lacks heavily .

    The game is overated and overhyped beyond understand but it indeed deserves the attention but only a fraction of it .

    This is why this review is a mixed score .
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  31. Jun 6, 2021
    10
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  32. Jun 15, 2022
    10
    The best game I have played and played a dozen times. I heartily recommend.
  33. Jul 12, 2021
    10
    SHORZZ / The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: The Witcher Game Series might be the most detailed RPG games you'll ever play. The reason is based on the books. It has extremely satisfying action and fighting mechanics. The RPG elements were already very well done, the story was very captivating. I adore this game. Traveling in its open world and getting contracts makes you feel like a witcher. TheSHORZZ / The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: The Witcher Game Series might be the most detailed RPG games you'll ever play. The reason is based on the books. It has extremely satisfying action and fighting mechanics. The RPG elements were already very well done, the story was very captivating. I adore this game. Traveling in its open world and getting contracts makes you feel like a witcher. The game was very enjoyable and fun, if you haven't played it, I would definitely recommend it. [Shorzz ❤ Roach] Expand
  34. Jul 6, 2021
    10
    It is the most perfect game I ever played. The plot of the game better than some films or TV shows. 20/10
  35. Jun 25, 2021
    10
    It just a great experience , just feeled depressed when the game ends . Thank you cdpr for such a great game and emotion , the witcher 3 : wild hunt is my fav game and the best game ever made
  36. Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Best RPG ever. Every side quest is better written than most games out there. Combat is not as bad as people make it out to be and Gwent is love.
  37. Jun 29, 2021
    10
    even 5 years after, it won't be easy to find a game that can compare to the Witcher 3's quality
  38. Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Story - 10/10
    Narrative - 11/10
    Graphics - 8/10 (Honestly at the time of release in 2015 easily 10/10) Audio - 9/10 Gameplay 8/10 Characters, world building etc 10/10 9.4 average user score even though there seems to be some sad individuals mass downvoting the game with multiple accounts (just check the dates, many accounts with only 1 review made the same day) is pretty telling.
    Story - 10/10
    Narrative - 11/10
    Graphics - 8/10 (Honestly at the time of release in 2015 easily 10/10)
    Audio - 9/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Characters, world building etc 10/10

    9.4 average user score even though there seems to be some sad individuals mass downvoting the game with multiple accounts (just check the dates, many accounts with only 1 review made the same day) is pretty telling. They probably feel personally attacked if someone appreciates an actually thoroughly good game, such as The Witcher 3, over their only-excellent-when-modded-favourite game Skyrim.

    Some people seem to bash the combat, and I'm pretty sure these individuals just went with "red build" and didn't bother delving into the several possible builds which really make a difference on how you approach the combat. It's actually good.

    The game was released in 2015, so the graphics aren't too up to date anymore, but still very beautiful. Luckily there are mods to bump up the graphics quite a bit if your PC can handle it.

    The story and narrative are truly masterclass. You do need to follow and read a lot of well written dialogue and I guarantee it's all worth it if compelling storytelling is what you're after.
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  39. Jul 3, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever. Great graphics, awesome storytelling and characters, fun combat. Bad horse mechanics though.
  40. Jul 10, 2021
    10
    This is such a great game on so many levels. The story, gameplay, world, characters. I would highly recommend it.
  41. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Game is a masterpiece and at this moment, there is no better role playing game.
  42. Nov 5, 2022
    9
    the combat, story were all good but the the game was kinda slow paced, which made me kinda dislike
    but overall a must buy
  43. Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  44. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Not without its flaws, one of the best in its kind nonetheless.
  45. Nov 5, 2022
    9
    Score: 9.6

    I'm not sure i can explain well how i feel about this game into words.... Objectively speaking, the story and narrative is just surreal, the enviormental absortion is incredible, the characters are so fun, the gameplay itself is fun .... Now subjectively speaking... i never, in my life, read a book before Withcer 3, i hated it, every book assigned to me in school i
    Score: 9.6

    I'm not sure i can explain well how i feel about this game into words....

    Objectively speaking, the story and narrative is just surreal, the enviormental absortion is incredible, the characters are so fun, the gameplay itself is fun ....

    Now subjectively speaking... i never, in my life, read a book before Withcer 3, i hated it, every book assigned to me in school i would just find a way to "review" it in class without reading it, outside of class there was no situation i wanted to actually read, after Witcher3, i started reading the books.... the world and characters were soo good i wanted more, for me this is a very big deal.

    DO you know that feeling, when you go away and travel or have to move to other cities for school, college or even work, something temporary? But then you return home and feel that inner peace, knowing you are where you belong and actually wanna be? Thats how i feel about this game, i know it might sound stupid, but everytime i started a new gameplay or just log in the world, i just have that feeling, i know this streets these people... it's just... Perfect. Best game and experience i've ever had
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  46. Mar 1, 2022
    9
    One of the most engaging and interesting RPG's I've ever played, and I didn't even get to make a custom character. The Witcher 3 stands proudly above all other RPGs and rightfully so. Its brooding dark setting are beset by its colorful cast of characters and wonderful writing which can range from fairly generic at times to downright tear jerking.

    Gameplay - From a gameplay perspective
    One of the most engaging and interesting RPG's I've ever played, and I didn't even get to make a custom character. The Witcher 3 stands proudly above all other RPGs and rightfully so. Its brooding dark setting are beset by its colorful cast of characters and wonderful writing which can range from fairly generic at times to downright tear jerking.

    Gameplay - From a gameplay perspective The Witcher 3 uses a very well fleshed out system of combat, magic, and dialogue to let the player cultivate their own unique experience within Geralt's story. The combat ranges from button mashy when fighting crowds, to creative and visceral when facing boss and monster with out ever feeling grindy or unsatisfying. Geralt controls well and depending on your temperament can be quite suave and even hilarious at times. There are plethora of system available in the game as well which help to supplement the overall experience. Except Gwent... I hate Gwent. Crafting and forging not only give you stronger equipment but potions and charms which can give you advantages against the men and monsters of this world.

    Story - The story ranges from basic rpg go here do x formula to down right engage story lines for even some of the small quests. I often found myself compelled to complete quest with stale gameplay just to see the story outcome they would have, and I'm happy to say most are worth doing! While the main story line grows stale from time to time side quests do a great job of keeping you engaged with the game enough that it never feels like a slough or choir to complete. Although it is probably best to take your time with this one, and make sure to buy the GOTY edition for the DLCs.

    Probably the most fun I've had with an RPG since Mass Effect and Fallout New Vegas, The Witcher 3 strikes a cord deep with anyone looking to lose themselves and many hour of their time in it wonderous and brutal world!

    Gameplay: 9 (Only reason this gets a 9 is bc of gwent, I hate gwent)
    Story:9
    Enjoyment:10
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  47. May 31, 2023
    10
    Одна из самых лучших игр за всю мою жизнь, здесь прекрасно все.
    Проработка сайд-квестов на невероятном уровне, это тот самый случай, когда ты действительно не хочешь упускать ни чуточки дополнительного контента.
  48. Nov 23, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. The best game, where I ever played. Love this. Wanting continue Expand
  49. Jan 13, 2022
    7
    Do not get me wrong - it is a very good game. Incredible story, great characters, it is like a TV Show, but better. My problem is that I actually enjoy the story more than the gameplay itself. Maybe it's because I don't have experience with complicated, RPG mechanics, tons of items you can take with you, potions and spells. I am probably the weird one, but I would enjoy the game more as aDo not get me wrong - it is a very good game. Incredible story, great characters, it is like a TV Show, but better. My problem is that I actually enjoy the story more than the gameplay itself. Maybe it's because I don't have experience with complicated, RPG mechanics, tons of items you can take with you, potions and spells. I am probably the weird one, but I would enjoy the game more as a simple point-and-click as it is just confusing to me. Expand
  50. Dec 25, 2021
    10
    This game is make me i thank god for i lived enough and have time to play it. Iam sure if you searching for game that have all the best thing it must be your first or atleast in your top three game. U may ask why ? This game have all Of the RPG Good factors. Its wildly have big world and anywhere in this world you have job to do and what is amazing about it its not same each time. All ofThis game is make me i thank god for i lived enough and have time to play it. Iam sure if you searching for game that have all the best thing it must be your first or atleast in your top three game. U may ask why ? This game have all Of the RPG Good factors. Its wildly have big world and anywhere in this world you have job to do and what is amazing about it its not same each time. All of the side quests have Awsome story. Some of them are rarely sad and bitter. Some of them make you wish CD project must build DLC of it. And its just about side quests. Main quest is something you will never gonna try something that much unique. It have several ending and every ending completely different.so in the end take my world and trust me if you still didn't play this game , MUST PLAY IT. and dont forget to buy complete edition. U must play blood and wine DLC AT any cost . Expand
  51. Mar 15, 2023
    10
    best game of all time, a truly breathing experience and story with one of the best leads in gaming history.
  52. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This is easily the best RPG out there. The characters are interesting and all of them feel alive. The story only gets better as the game progresses and the choices you make along the way have impact. The reason I give this a 10 is because the DLC's are just as good as the game. The first DLC is good, it provides an interesting narrative but isn't "essential". However the second DLC, BloodThis is easily the best RPG out there. The characters are interesting and all of them feel alive. The story only gets better as the game progresses and the choices you make along the way have impact. The reason I give this a 10 is because the DLC's are just as good as the game. The first DLC is good, it provides an interesting narrative but isn't "essential". However the second DLC, Blood and Wine, is a true masterpiece in story telling and lives up to the main game. This isn't a game, this is an experience and easily one of the best you'll find. Expand
  53. Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Excellent game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  54. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    An amazing journey of a monster hunter in every way possible.
    The main story is very well made with a great cast of characters, and the writing is fantastic, everything in the game has depth to it.
    The amount of content is absolutely ridiculous, at first you might get overwhelmed by all the activities the game throws at you, but exploring the map and doing side quests is definitely worth
    An amazing journey of a monster hunter in every way possible.
    The main story is very well made with a great cast of characters, and the writing is fantastic, everything in the game has depth to it.

    The amount of content is absolutely ridiculous, at first you might get overwhelmed by all the activities the game throws at you, but exploring the map and doing side quests is definitely worth it, this game has perhaps the best side quests I've ever experienced, and the quest design is phenomenal.

    The dialogue options are groundbreaking, almost every quest has different outcomes and interactions, it's insane. Your actions have consequences and if you're not careful, you can miss entire questlines that can alter your experience.

    It's an all-around solid game, it does almost everything very well, except from the gameplay which is a little bit clunky so you'll have to get used to it, and some animations look weird.
    The biggest problem I have with the game personally is the amount of filler and padding in the first half of the story, it takes way too long for it to pick up, but the last few hours are just incredible.
    Also the boss fights are disappointingly simple and easy, no challenge whatsoever.

    Top Tier Open World in my opinion, it's very enjoyable from start to finish, there are so many things to do in this game.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt achieved the impossible, it's unbelievable how a small Polish studio managed to create this monster of a videogame.

    Final Rating: "Masterpiece" ~ 10/10.
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  55. Dec 28, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite game I've played and I've played a LOT of games. The game never gets boring over the 90 hours of gameplay that I have played which were all a blast. Over all I say its the best RPG to date. Cyberpunk 2077 was a disaster for GOG so they are making a remastered version for Witcher to makeup for the Cyberpunks console versions. the remaster edition scheduled to releaseThis is my favorite game I've played and I've played a LOT of games. The game never gets boring over the 90 hours of gameplay that I have played which were all a blast. Over all I say its the best RPG to date. Cyberpunk 2077 was a disaster for GOG so they are making a remastered version for Witcher to makeup for the Cyberpunks console versions. the remaster edition scheduled to release sometime in 2022. The games combat system was very good and the story is my favorite story of the RPGs I've played. Witcher 3 also has the most bad ass protagonist in any game I've played. I play on a PC with a GTX 970 on ULTRA at 1080p res and hit 60-70 frames per second. The Witcher 3 also contains my favorite DLCs I've played [Hearts of stone & Blood and Wine]. In conclusion this is my favorite and best game I have played. Expand
  56. Jan 2, 2022
    10
    The Witcher 3 was a game I went into not really expecting to be blown away by, I've never been good at or a fan of souls-like combat (even though it isnt really souls-like), and I often prefer PLAYING more open games that allow you to do whatever you want (like a Skyrim). But I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the story and world around you, the limitless side quests there areThe Witcher 3 was a game I went into not really expecting to be blown away by, I've never been good at or a fan of souls-like combat (even though it isnt really souls-like), and I often prefer PLAYING more open games that allow you to do whatever you want (like a Skyrim). But I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the story and world around you, the limitless side quests there are to do, the great characters, how you can customize the way you play, the great DLC's, how your choices in game do matter in a way that doesn't directly tell you every time that the decision you just made mattered. A game like this keeps you on your toes and ready for the next quest or next plot point. It really progresses well too, from the starting town to the end of the game, everything seems to just flow together perfectly, balancing spending a long time at one point, but not too long, to leaving more that you can explore in places you haven't been too. There are several things you can just completely miss in this game without exploration and while it wont vastly affect your story, it does indeed have some impact. Everything about this game is superb and I'm a sucker for games with good story and an even bigger sucker for a game where your decisions matter. This is without a shadow of doubt a must play for anybody that gamer than owns a device that can run it. Expand
  57. Jan 6, 2022
    9
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  58. Jan 9, 2022
    10
    It is perfect game for all time. No comments. GREAT. Plot, graphics, gameplay, taking care of lore of Neverland, everyhing makes me happy.
  59. Jan 9, 2022
    10
    I noticed there's somebody creating fake accounts and leaving negative ratings every single day. Don't you have nothing better to do? What will you gain doing that? Do you feel good doing such disgusting things like this? If you don't like the game, just leave a review showing your true opinion about it, stop with this stupid bots you're using, what kind of person would do that? You shouldI noticed there's somebody creating fake accounts and leaving negative ratings every single day. Don't you have nothing better to do? What will you gain doing that? Do you feel good doing such disgusting things like this? If you don't like the game, just leave a review showing your true opinion about it, stop with this stupid bots you're using, what kind of person would do that? You should be ashamed of yourself. i bet you wouldn't like if someone did that with your favorite game, I'm gonna ask whoever is doing this to stop, that's not a cool thing to do bro, not a cool thing at all. Expand
  60. Jan 9, 2022
    10
    My scores for this game
    Story : ⭐/10
    The game has a story that has introduced me to its world. By watching the Witcher series and playing Witcher 1 and 2, you can enjoy the game more. Graphics : 10/10 The game graphics are great and there will be a graphic update for this game. Musics : ⭐/10 The music of the game is very soothing and the songs show the misery of the people of that
    My scores for this game
    Story : ⭐/10
    The game has a story that has introduced me to its world. By watching the Witcher series and playing Witcher 1 and 2, you can enjoy the game more.
    Graphics : 10/10
    The game graphics are great and there will be a graphic update for this game.
    Musics : ⭐/10
    The music of the game is very soothing and the songs show the misery of the people of that time.
    Details : 10/10
    The details of the game are almost natural and acceptable. I did not see any shortage in the details of the game.
    Game play : 10/10
    The gameplay was great and in hard mode, you have to do everything to kill animals, monsters and spirits
    Variety : 10/10
    In the variety of games, I think that gwent Cards will suffice
    Characterization : 10/10
    The game characters are made as if you live in that time.
    Optimization : 10/10
    clear
    Bugs : Horse bug, Bugs in rock climbing
    Overall score : ⭐/10
    100% recommended for everyone
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  61. Jan 11, 2022
    10
    Лучшая игра десятилетия!
    Графика на высоте даже в 2020.Сюжет про пушка,это легендарная история.Музыка мое почтение.
  62. Jan 23, 2022
    10
    The best game in its genre. The Witcher 3 is a legendary game that sets and will set quality standards for all games. rating 10/10 unconditionally.
  63. Jan 17, 2022
    10
    one of the best games I've ever played one of the best games I've ever played
  64. Jan 20, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. Now i want to make a shotout to panprado30- U ARTE A FCKIN STUPID **** SUCK MA BALLS VERY THOROUGHLY THEY ARE IN MUD BCZ OF UR **** REVIEW ON THIS MASTERPISSSSSSSSS U DONT DESERVE EVEN THE WORST CARD IN GWENT U MADAFULKAR FROM THE DEPTHS OF UR MOM. Thanks, have a nice day :3
  65. Jan 22, 2022
    9
    该作之所以被封神,主要是因为其认真写故事的态度——不管是主线还是支线亦或是地图上的一个问号,都可能有一段荡气回肠的精彩故事。但本作的主线剧情其实并没有多么精彩,就像《美国末日》那样,胜叙事方式以及整个巫师世界的氛围塑造及背景把控。 但该作还是有很多缺点的,地图上数不清的问号(尤其是群岛,简直噩梦),僵硬的战斗系统和打击感,劝退的新手指引,落后的npc模式,都有可能让你错过这部作品。 但总之还是推荐每一位喜欢ARPG的玩家人手年度版,毕竟是真的便宜,万一喜欢上了,那你获得的,将是整个世界。
    5.25改五星 这个游戏真的是越回味,滋味越浓厚,一定会回来二周目的。
    该作之所以被封神,主要是因为其认真写故事的态度——不管是主线还是支线亦或是地图上的一个问号,都可能有一段荡气回肠的精彩故事。但本作的主线剧情其实并没有多么精彩,就像《美国末日》那样,胜叙事方式以及整个巫师世界的氛围塑造及背景把控。 但该作还是有很多缺点的,地图上数不清的问号(尤其是群岛,简直噩梦),僵硬的战斗系统和打击感,劝退的新手指引,落后的npc模式,都有可能让你错过这部作品。 但总之还是推荐每一位喜欢ARPG的玩家人手年度版,毕竟是真的便宜,万一喜欢上了,那你获得的,将是整个世界。
    5.25改五星 这个游戏真的是越回味,滋味越浓厚,一定会回来二周目的。
  66. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Потрясающая игра. Она просто идеально, в ней хорошо всё. Крутой сюжет, интересные дополнительные квесты
  67. Jan 8, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is inexplicably overhyped and overrated. It was hard coming into the witcher 3 without any kind of expectations or not hearing about how great it was from basically every gamer out there. I'm starting to believe not many people actually finished the game, but only started and were afraid to express their true opinion.

    Even though I do not need to back my opinion, I would like to mention that I have played Breath of the Wild, Elden ring, the God of war games, the Uncharted games, Ghost of Tsushima, Grand theft auto V, Civilization VI and others and I absolutely loved them. I also played other titles which I did not love, but were enjoyable or at least had one or two things I liked. Unfortunately, as much as I tried, as many times I picked up The Witcher 3 game, no matter how much time I had invested, I could not find anything that vibed with me. Besides a few of the main character models which are acceptable (appearance, personality and acting) the rest of the NPCs and characters are very annoying, predictable and downright ugly. Mind you, my most recent and longest attempt was with the next gen version. Strangely, it feels like a very old and outdated game. I played until I finished the red baron questline.

    The DX12 version with dlss and raytracing is unplayable for most people other than owners of 3080s, 4080s or above. I opted for the dx11 version which ran better altough had many stuttering issues at any settings (I own a 3060ti with a 5600x).

    The in-game mechanics, menus and combat system are poorly designed, counter-intuitive and confusing. Geralt moves and fights like a disabled person (no offence). The music is just plain repetitive and boring.

    Story wise, everything is just a plain mess. The whole universe and lore do not make any sense (keep in mind I loved Breath of the Wild and other similar games!) and did not draw me in. I did not understand gwent and I firmly avoided it although the game was constantly shoved in my face. The whole game atmosphere had a confusing dark and quirky tone with every character shouting insults or being rude to you. There are no shields, there is no stealth, no crouching, no ranged mechanics (no, the horrible crossbow does not count). Altough the environment is heavily praised for looking very good, unfortunately for me it looked outdated, repetitive, unoriginal and again, sorry, ugly.

    I do not mean to offend the developers of the game, who obviously tried to make something similar to a AAA game, but sadly, in my opinion, only created something resembling an indie game or a copycat mixture of many other more successful games.
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  68. Mar 2, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. Very good Open-world, Story, Characters even the side quests are awesome

    ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too
    A masterpiece. Very good Open-world, Story, Characters even the side quests are awesome

    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☑ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{ Gameplay }---
    ☐ Very good
    ☑ Good
    ☐ It's just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{ Audio }---
    ☐ Eargasm
    ☑ Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{ Story }---
    ☐ No Story
    ☐ Some lore
    ☐ Average
    ☐ Good
    ☑ Lovely
    ☐ It'll replace your life

    ---{ Game Time }---
    ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
    ☐ Short
    ☐ Average
    ☑ Long
    ☐ To infinity and beyond

    ---{ Price }---
    ☐ It's free!
    ☑ Worth the price
    ☐ If it's on sale
    ☐ If u have some spare money left
    ☐ Not recommended
    ☐ You could also just burn your money

    ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 10
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  69. Jun 20, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game I have played so far. I've been a fan of Sapkowski's novels since this masterpiece introduced me into the THE WITCHER world. I liked even the unnecessary dialog in this game, which is rare for a person who likes to avoid such dialog like me.
  70. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The best rpg i've been played. Easy to understand, deep, ultra fun, and perfect lore. makes the witcher 3 my top 5 games ever.
  71. bvt
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    giera elegansior i jeszcze jebatz ruskich co 0 daja bo cd projekt uciekl od nich
  72. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    must be play.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  73. Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nicee amazinggg .Good buy this very nice very verygoooooooodddddd ı love this game very very very gooodddddd Expand
  74. Jun 22, 2022
    10
    Лучшая экшен рпг по сегодняшний день, не смотря на среднюю боевку, слабый отыгрыш и не очень интересный мейн сюжет
  75. Oct 18, 2022
    10
    Over 300 hours well spent. This game was ahead of this time in so many ways. Of course not all quests had the same quality but the majority of them was simply good.
  76. Apr 30, 2022
    0
    Hiç beğenmedim. Çok daha iyi bir oyun olabilirmiş, optimizasyon sorunları var, Ayrıca yan görevleri haricinde hiçbir şekilde tatmin etmedi. Toplam 60 saatte bitirdim. Keşke başka bir şeyle uğraşsaydım.
  77. Jun 1, 2022
    10
    I truly love this game, I wish I could erase my memory and experience it again. To anyone interested in playing this game, without a doubt go for it.
  78. Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Мабуть найкраща гра за весь час в яку я грав. Не думаю що скоро з'явиться гра краще за неї
  79. Jun 15, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece that looks for its equal!
    Even after so many years still the best RPG Out there!
  80. Jun 22, 2022
    10
    best RPG in recent years. if you enjoy RPG, just get it. GOG versions is best.
    seamless explorations is awesome. does it have room to improve, yes what doesn't ?
    with coming DLC and expansions, it will get only better. can't wait for cyberpunk 2077.
  81. Jun 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мой отзыв будет на русском, потому что потому
    думаю, у каждого есть любимая игра. Не важно, какого жанра. Моей же стала Ведьмак 3
    Ведьмак 3 это игра от польской студии CD Project Red, которая вызвала у многих россиян негативные эмоции. Я же буду судить игру не смотря на поступок данной студии

    Заранее скажу, что сюжет проходиться за 100 часов, а прохождение всех квестов и ведьмачьих заказов с полным исследованием мира займёт у вас 300+ часов

    ДАЛЬШЕ СПОЙЛЕРЫ

    Сюжет завязан вокруг погони Дикой Охоты за Цириллой, ибо тем необходима сила старшей крови Цири, что бы спасти свой народ от Белого Хлада.
    В игре есть три арки, с ними связаны определённые персонажи, которые будут помогать Геральту в поисках Цири.
    В конце игры нам предстоит убить сначала двух ведьм с болота за Цири, а так же Имлериха и Эредина за Геральта
    В игре невероятно богатый и насыщенный сюжет, который сильно зависит от выборов, сделанных игроком. Если я не ошибаюсь, то в игре 200-300+ разветвлений сюжета, и даже незначительный выбор игрока может повлиять на судьбу главных героев
    В игре есть 3 концовки, и все выборы, которые будут влиять на концовку игры происходят после битвы за Каэр Морхен, в которой погиб Весемир.
    Первая концовка: Геральт не стал хорошим отцом и наставником для Цири, поэтому та уходит на битву с Белым Хладом (но не показывают, жива ли она или нет), все считают, что та мертва, Геральт убивает последнюю ведьму, а сам, склонившись в отчаянии над амулетом Весемира совсем опускает руки. Он не видит смысла жить дальше, затем нам показывают то, как к нему приближаются монстры.
    В этой концовке последний ведьмак Геральт погибает

    Вторая концовка: Геральт становится хорошим отцом и наставником для Цири, и та становится королевой Нильфгаарда

    Третья концовка: Геральт становится хорошим отцом и наставником для Цири, и та возвращается к своим друзьям, отказываясь от трона. Но тогда придётся убить Радовида.

    В игре присутствует открытый мир, один из самых больших из всех игр, если я не ошибаюсь. В мире полно занятий: от игры в гвинт до выполнения ведьмачьих заказов, квестов и не только.

    Боевая система так же не разочаровывает. У Геральта есть стальной и серебряный меч, а так же отвары, нанеся которые на меч можно получить плюс к урону от некоторых видов монстров, по типу призраков, вампиров и так далее

    Я не рассказал про много других вещей, которые есть в игре, по типу создание зелий, торговля, создание экипировки и другого.
    Сам провёл в игре 108 часов, вернусь в неё после прочтения всех книг саги и прохождения двух других игр. Крайне рекомендую эту игру для прохождения.
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  82. Jun 23, 2022
    10
    Bu oyun bir kişiyi sezon ve bölüm şeklinde anime izler gibi sarabilir beni sardı.Tabii bu kadar övemem tesadüf değil oyun kendi türünde en iddialısıdır.
  83. Jun 23, 2022
    10
    I've never been into this gender of videogames but however I can not say nothing bad about this game, great history a free world in my opinion that no game has reached this level of fun, a great history, the only thing it bothers me and I don't know if it is my problem is that I can not hardly ever to stop the Geralt. However top rated game.
  84. Jul 10, 2022
    10
    Leleley diyorum hocam herifler 10 numara yapmış, vuruş hissiyatı çok kuvvetli değil ama RPG oyununda da vuruş hissiyatı aramazsın. Yan görev kalitesinden zaten bahsetmiyorum 10/10 , Karakterler zaten baya memelere konu oldu akılda kalıcı karakterler. Kısacası iyisiyle kötüsüyle Witcher hocam oynayın.
  85. Jul 15, 2022
    10
    hello guys qantavaius dingleberry here. this game is the greatest of all time. googo go gaga she got big ol tiddies i say googo go gaga.
  86. Jul 16, 2022
    10
    10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 point !
  87. Oct 16, 2022
    10
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  88. Jul 26, 2022
    0
    I cant say how much i love this game. I read all books and this game didnt dissapoint me!
  89. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Already passed this beautiful game twice. First launched The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt back in 2016, but then I didn't understand why I can't create my hero like in The Elder Scrolls games, or why my hero has 2 swords and 5 kinds of magic, how to choose another class. I was used to classic RPG games and I was repulsed by the game for not being able to give me a different hero. A year passed andAlready passed this beautiful game twice. First launched The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt back in 2016, but then I didn't understand why I can't create my hero like in The Elder Scrolls games, or why my hero has 2 swords and 5 kinds of magic, how to choose another class. I was used to classic RPG games and I was repulsed by the game for not being able to give me a different hero. A year passed and I decided to give the game a second chance as friends were praising the game and there were very positive reviews everywhere. Bottom line - 75 hours flew by unnoticed, the game is so good that I was thinking how quickly I could fall asleep so I could start playing it again tomorrow. Definitely one of the best games of the last 10 years. Expand
  90. Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Sensational Game! The mechanics have been improved over the previous game, combat is very fluid and the evolution of the character is sensitive to each level. The map is huge, with very interesting sidequests. The expansions add a lot to the game. For the prices shown in the promotion, the game + Expansions is almost free.
  91. Oct 10, 2022
    10
    So much effort and love has been invested in this project that I simply cannot rate it differently.
  92. Sep 6, 2022
    10
    The Witcher 3 ist eins der besten Spiele, die ich je gespielt habe.

    Die Quests sind wirklich genial, die Story hat einen sehr gut durchdachten Faden, sie bleibt spannend und ist komplex. Ich hatte so viel Lust mit Geralt durch´s Land zu ziehen, dass ich alles gemacht habe, inklusive alle DLC-Enden. Die DLC´s sind auch super, im ersten bleibt man zwar größtenteils einfach auf der
    The Witcher 3 ist eins der besten Spiele, die ich je gespielt habe.

    Die Quests sind wirklich genial, die Story hat einen sehr gut durchdachten Faden, sie bleibt spannend und ist komplex.

    Ich hatte so viel Lust mit Geralt durch´s Land zu ziehen, dass ich alles gemacht habe, inklusive alle DLC-Enden.
    Die DLC´s sind auch super, im ersten bleibt man zwar größtenteils einfach auf der Hauptmap, aber im Zweiten hat man nochmal eine echt große Welt in der es auch von Nebenquests nochmal ordentlich viele gibt. Das konnte schon ein Standalone sein.

    Geralt ist auch einer meiner Top 5 Videospielcharaktere geworden, es ist bei allen schwer zu sagen, wer auf welchem Platz ist, also kann ich nur sagen von den Charakteren, der Story und dem Gameplay her 1A mit Sternchen, perfektes Game!
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  93. Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Мне не будет скучно, если я играл в эту игру тысячи раз.
    Я никогда не видел такой замечательной игры.
    Лучшая игра!!
  94. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    A true masterpiece. Characters are well written as is the story. Feel and aesthetic of the world is great. And the music is amazing!
  95. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Definitely best action-rpg game all time. Not the best action game or not the best rpg game but this is definitely best action-rpg if you want to play game with its own universe Witcher Universe is the best for you with all games
  96. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made. It has it all: a great Story, Gameplay, World building, and graphics
  97. Sep 25, 2022
    10
    Şu ana kadar oynadığım oyunlar arasında en iyisi(daha rdr 2 oynamadım)
  98. Nov 6, 2022
    10
    наверное, лучшая игра с открытым миром. Геральт - есть Геральт. не зря эту игру все так любят, ее сложно переоценить
  99. Oct 17, 2022
    10
    The first thing you will understand and see in the game when you launch it is, of course, the graphics, it is at the highest level here. I had a lot of trouble with the high settings, but I could clearly see the pores on Geralt's skin, their rustling is visible on the wooden floor or fence, that they are not polished, but unfortunately I could not play on such settings.
    Then, when you
    The first thing you will understand and see in the game when you launch it is, of course, the graphics, it is at the highest level here. I had a lot of trouble with the high settings, but I could clearly see the pores on Geralt's skin, their rustling is visible on the wooden floor or fence, that they are not polished, but unfortunately I could not play on such settings.
    Then, when you start the game, you will plunge headlong into the plot, into witchy abilities, into magic, into the wars of kings and even into the problems of ordinary people. You take all the tasks from the bulletin board or they appear during your wanderings from people in trouble, but sometimes it turns out to be a trap and bandits can attack you. Tasks are divided into different types, these are: basic, additional, witcher orders, treasure hunting. The main ones are plot tasks, additional ones are tasks from the bulletin board or from people in trouble, witcher orders are tasks related to monsters, monsters, ghosts, that is, with the other world. Treasure hunt is a task for the witcher's equipment.

    Judging by the above, you probably realized that the world of the Witcher 3 is very open. The map is huge that even sometimes on horseback you can run for a very long time. Along the way, you may encounter abandoned villages, monsters, bandits, deserters of war, aggressive animals. The map also shows places that are unknown and there may be treasures or something worse like a monster lair, or chests tied to barrels thrown into the sea so that they do not go to the bottom, which also have a lot of useful things. There is an opportunity to move by boat on the water surface. You will also put equipment on Geralt's horse Roach, which give different effects like resistance to panic when monsters are nearby, the capacity of your bags and the speed of the Roach.
    Also in the game there is a mini-game called gwint - this is a card game on the board, but not an ordinary card game, each card has different strength, different abilities, where you will play either for money or for rare cards with which your additional tasks will be associated.
    The game has a crafting system, but without recipes and ingredients you can't collect anything worthwhile. Starting with alchemy, where you can create different drinks that give you positive effects, like accelerated regeneration, cat vision, creating bombs and oils against monsters, people and ghosts, ending with forge craft, where you can create weapons and armor for yourself. But only now you can create armor and weapons thanks to the blacksmiths that you will find in villages or cities. Blacksmiths also vary in specialization (blacksmith in weapons, blacksmith in armor) and skill level. The higher the master's level, the more high-level items he can create from your found recipes.
    The witcher also has a book called "Bestiary" in which all the monsters are listed and how to fight against them, but basically information about one of them is entered there when you kill the monster, and not before the battle with it begins, so it will be hard for you with some monsters and you will have to climb into Google.
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  100. Oct 27, 2022
    10
    The Witcher 3 is a pure Masterpiece. Great gameplay and immersive story that fits like a glove into the established lore.
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.