The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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

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

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

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

    Thank you CDPR for reminding us what a lovingly crafted triple A game can be.    … Expand
  2. Yolovich
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    The only and i mean the ONLY problem with this game is Geralt animation/movement, all other parts of the game are perfect for me. Amazing quests, amazing characters, AMAZING music, amazing atmosphere! I cant describe the feelings/moments that i had with this game, its truly One Of a Kind!
  3. rd1349
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    The Witcher. How do I go about reviewing this. There are a lot things to consider. First of all that the company that made it is incredibly small team, think about that for a moment, a game with a tenth of the crew of GTA V managed to be this good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    -Load times, nuff said

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

    Final verdict. 10 out of 10
    My problems with this game were few and far between and it is well worth your time and money. There are a host of things I didn't mention in this review because it is already extremely long but rest assured that they are all positive. This coupled with CDprojekts' policy of free DLC (yes you can have your horse armor and keep it too) The game soon will be worth this rating. but as of yet with many bugs unfixed it is still a 9.5. By the time of the enhanced edition (which will probably be free) release I'm sure that if I could I would be handing out an 11 out of ten.
    So Whaddya waiting for. Go buy this game. Now.    … Expand
  4. oklowicz
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    The game is amazing. It have so much content that at the first time when I've go trough I was overwhelmed. Trough whole game I was facing hard choices in terms of decisions which I had to make - in the story line and just how to play. I really was trying to focus on the main story, but there is so much sidequests that it is almost impossible not to leave chosen path.

    This game is    The game is amazing. It have so much content that at the first time when I've go trough I was overwhelmed. Trough whole game I was facing hard choices in terms of decisions which I had to make - in the story line and just how to play. I really was trying to focus on the main story, but there is so much sidequests that it is almost impossible not to leave chosen path.

    This game is dangerous - it steals huge amount of time, but in return will give you unforgettable experience.

    I am a fan of Sapkowski stories, so with background made by the books, this game is masterpiece in my opinion.    … Expand
  5. Swama
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    It is out of this world, the graphics are stunning and it is so huge there is enough to keep you interested for months. People who are complaining about it not being original like Herpyderpy are a total moron. This is one of the greatest gaming experiences, hats off to the dev's and thank you for this beautiful game.
  6. Rath1on
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    It's been a while since a game came along that truly redefined its genre. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is just that and will be remembered as such. This game is a must play for any RPG fan and has set a new standard that I doubt many games will be able to match for a long, long time. Go experience the game for yourself; there's nothing else to say.
  7. Yonkec
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Best game I have ever played in this genre, or any neighboring genres, probably ever.

    It has story oozing out of every nook and cranny. The world feels alive and constantly delights you with small touches no matter where you are. The combat is a bit stiff and even at the highest difficulty it feels.....easy, provided you take the time to spec intelligently. Gwent is incredible for    Best game I have ever played in this genre, or any neighboring genres, probably ever.

    It has story oozing out of every nook and cranny. The world feels alive and constantly delights you with small touches no matter where you are. The combat is a bit stiff and even at the highest difficulty it feels.....easy, provided you take the time to spec intelligently. Gwent is incredible for what it is, a card game played against NPCs. That mini-game alone has provided more enjoyment to me than several games that I have spent tens of dollars on.

    Quests are....enjoyable? Who would have thought that was possible. NPCs are quite enjoyable even though at times they are repetitive as is to be expected by their "small" budget. Patches come swiftly and for the most part effectively. Performance is nothing to complain about, aside from Hairworks, its hard to find a reasonably powerful system that can't handle the game with the right settings. Crashes are almost nonexistent even the day of launch. Add in an NG+ mode and I'll likely double my already triple digit play time once I finish the story.

    Absolutely without a doubt, my favorite game to come out in many years. Dark Souls 1 or perhaps Morrowind, in its own time, are the only games comparable that I can think of. Skyrim/Oblivion, Fallout 3, Mass Effects, Risen....Played them all and if I played W3 first, I'd likely have felt them sterile on many levels. But that is a discussion for another time.

    10/10 would write this entire review again just to enjoy thinking about the game some more.    … Expand
  8. Kalil
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersiveThis game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersive and highly detailed, you really get the feeling that people who love what they do have crafted this world for us to enjoy. If you're a fan of RPGs, adventure, fantasy worlds and stories you really need to take a look at this game.… Expand
  9. meanface
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Ridiculously amazing game, the witcher 3 has set the bar for all future rpg titles. A must own for any fan of role-playing games, and a massive recommend for anyone who calls themselves a gamer. CDPR drowns you in a rich, immersive environment filled with captivating characters and stories. You won't find another game that fully justifies the 60 dollar price tag like this game does.
  10. Miao
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    Everyone talks about the fighting in the Witcher series as if it was something bad and then proceed to name games where the fighting is blocky and devoid of life. The Witcher series gives fighting a certain type of difficulty and realism that no other game has EVER been able to achieve and it has a very in depth story to go along with it. The company also came a very long way in graphics IEveryone talks about the fighting in the Witcher series as if it was something bad and then proceed to name games where the fighting is blocky and devoid of life. The Witcher series gives fighting a certain type of difficulty and realism that no other game has EVER been able to achieve and it has a very in depth story to go along with it. The company also came a very long way in graphics I remember playing the first game and the graphics being somewhat disappointing, now playing the 3rd game in the series I cannot say I am disappointed in anything they did with the game all the way around graphics included. The only disappointing and enraging part of this game and the series is that The Witcher 3 is the final one in the series, and that really pisses me off.… Expand
  11. Dalethfc
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    Brilliant Story, Continues from previous saves or chose your own options in game. Breath Taking Graphics with re-growing beard. Many things look very life like, even the sea against the rocks. The Sun as it sets, shining on a calm sea is awesome.
    Fighting is better than earlier Witcher games along with more affective signs and potions. And, I Love Gwent, the card game in Witcher, and, if    Brilliant Story, Continues from previous saves or chose your own options in game. Breath Taking Graphics with re-growing beard. Many things look very life like, even the sea against the rocks. The Sun as it sets, shining on a calm sea is awesome.
    Fighting is better than earlier Witcher games along with more affective signs and potions. And, I Love Gwent, the card game in Witcher, and, if your any good at it you can play in a competition later in the game, and that is another fun time :p
    You cant jump from heights without suffering, just as if it was real life, so take care.

    pps: Just read some bad reviews and concluded that these people don't have the right kit or haven't set their controls.
    I have had NO issues with controls with Keyboard and mouse. The game has NOT been locked down for Consoles, the PC version blows the Console version out of the water. As a reviewer below has the same card as me, we cant set it on max settings, though he gets a frame rate drop on Hair, but I set Hair works down a click. MOST gamers know to lower settings to start a new game and change to get a balance.
    Standing on a cliff over looking the Sea while a thunder Storm rages is amazing, lightening streaking around you and the clouds bubbling and the sea crashing,, it is Great Graphics, and Not on Max.
    My only gripe is that If you pick Triss, I wish there was more of her.
    But, it IS Awesome.
    ps: FREE DLC's
    The one they are charging for that is soon to be released IS over 30 hours of game play and Adding areas and new people.    … Expand
  12. Nolfy
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game! I was never interested when the Witcher 1 and 2 came out, but 3 caught my attention. I decided before 3 came out to play The Witcher 2 which was (despite the age) already great. The Witcher 3 is a game that will grab you into this great open world. I played at least 75 hours now and i am still enjoying it. Great graphics (you do need decent pc) and great gameplay. Story isFantastic game! I was never interested when the Witcher 1 and 2 came out, but 3 caught my attention. I decided before 3 came out to play The Witcher 2 which was (despite the age) already great. The Witcher 3 is a game that will grab you into this great open world. I played at least 75 hours now and i am still enjoying it. Great graphics (you do need decent pc) and great gameplay. Story is good, good to follow, funny and mature.… Expand
  13. Nerghal
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    I'd post a lengthy review about all that is awesome about this game and how I love every bit of story and atmoshere, but I won't, as that would take away from my time to play this game...
  14. lucaskegler
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Assombrosamente perfeito. Jogo excepcionalmente instigante. Roteiro e enredo gigantes. Gráficos perfeitos, sons envolventes e competentes. Indescritivelmente fascinante. Na minha classificação de jgos da minha vida perde apenas para Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  15. manuel70
    May 29, 2015
    10
    The best game I EVER played and more I play more I enjoy it.
    Awesome, bigger than ever, fantastic.
    A true Masterpiece, a game that was simply impossible years ago because it has so many to offer and it's all related. A word that you start feeling "alive" and that evolves depending on YOUR coiches and how you interact with it. It's not a game it's an interactive ARTWORK and has an Huge    The best game I EVER played and more I play more I enjoy it.
    Awesome, bigger than ever, fantastic.
    A true Masterpiece, a game that was simply impossible years ago because it has so many to offer and it's all related. A word that you start feeling "alive" and that evolves depending on YOUR coiches and how you interact with it. It's not a game it's an interactive ARTWORK and has an Huge value for the money !    … Expand
  16. zetapanic
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Played game for 120+ hours and yet so much more to explore. Graphics are great, art is greater, storytelling second to none.

    Also, action is so challenging too. I've never seen this great action in any other storytelling-based RPG. Some people compare the Witcher 3's action with other action RPGs like Dark Souls, but they should be aware of the fact that the Witcher 3 is a story-driven    Played game for 120+ hours and yet so much more to explore. Graphics are great, art is greater, storytelling second to none.

    Also, action is so challenging too. I've never seen this great action in any other storytelling-based RPG. Some people compare the Witcher 3's action with other action RPGs like Dark Souls, but they should be aware of the fact that the Witcher 3 is a story-driven RPG.

    Just play it for yourself, and learn why this game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  17. Wasp0r
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Absolutely awe-inspiring game. I already had high expectations for this game, but it still managed to blow them our of the water. CD Projekt Red might have just made RPG history with the deep and compelling stories, that feature the most relatable characters I have ever encountered in a game to date.
  18. hjaymond
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Simply amazing game, well-written emotional interesting story backed with just amazing characters. Couldn't have asked for a better ending. Thanks CD Red. Now hopefully the DLC adds to this already wonderful game. Loved Ciri by the way awesome character!
  19. GoorkA
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Few days ago I saw a post on 9gag showing some screen shot from the game presenting landscapes, NPCs and duels, captioned "The reason you wouldn't fast travel". And its truth! Great story and rpg atmosphere, varied quests, good game mechanics, amazing music and graphics. It's not just do this quest, then do another. This is the game you want to play, not just finish it.
    I quit Witcher 2    Few days ago I saw a post on 9gag showing some screen shot from the game presenting landscapes, NPCs and duels, captioned "The reason you wouldn't fast travel". And its truth! Great story and rpg atmosphere, varied quests, good game mechanics, amazing music and graphics. It's not just do this quest, then do another. This is the game you want to play, not just finish it.
    I quit Witcher 2 after 2 hours of playing, I enjoyed it, but it wasn't something I was looking for. The third part of this franchise is absorbing me totally!    … Expand
  20. tivec
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    I'm after main story and I feel empty, coz I know that in next few years I will not play anything that comes near to this masterpiece.

    This world is absolutely massive. I can't count how many time I was drag off the main story to sightsee this beautiful world. There are so many things to do: play cards, horse races, sailing, finding weapons and armors, killing monsters and it never    I'm after main story and I feel empty, coz I know that in next few years I will not play anything that comes near to this masterpiece.

    This world is absolutely massive. I can't count how many time I was drag off the main story to sightsee this beautiful world. There are so many things to do: play cards, horse races, sailing, finding weapons and armors, killing monsters and it never bores you.

    Main story can be a bit overwhelming for those, who did not read books (which I really recommend, they are fantastic), but every sidequest is so well written It is new quality in RPG's.

    Downgrade and some minor bugs didn't bother me even once in this all time greatest RPG.
    Pure masterpiece    … Expand
  21. amuro
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    One of my games! witcher3 Amazing character creation. Nicely designed quests
    Very rich bestiary. World map is very big and full of content. Almost no loading screens!
  22. ICKE
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    This is probably the best game I have played in 14 years since Shadows of Amn. Incredible product from CD P. I have not been so immersed and emotionally invested in any RPG since the golden days of early 2000s. It was an unique experience and one of the main reasons was Geralt's relationship with his ward Cirilla.

    This is a game meant for mature audiences. We need more stories with    This is probably the best game I have played in 14 years since Shadows of Amn. Incredible product from CD P. I have not been so immersed and emotionally invested in any RPG since the golden days of early 2000s. It was an unique experience and one of the main reasons was Geralt's relationship with his ward Cirilla.

    This is a game meant for mature audiences. We need more stories with substantive family dynamics. Be it mother and her son, a father and his daughter. This is how you create emotional impact. Similarly the evil characters such as Crones were truly chilling. I have not seen anything quite like them

    Visually the game is top notch, voice acting is brilliant and every side quest has unique elements. There are no fedex quests to speak of unless you count the treasure objectives but they are completely optional. I can not recommend this game enough for any person who loves a good story but you should definitely purchase the earlier Witcher games in order to enjoy it fully. Catching up will be difficult otherwise.

    10/10 I am truly in awe my Polish friends. The sad thing is that there is only one way from here and that is downwards hah!    … Expand
  23. jazz_metal
    Jul 12, 2021
    0
    Скучный открытый мир и пресная графика не понравились многим, главный герой скучно

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The hype is real. The Witcher 3 is simply one of the best games ever made. If you like high quality games, TW3 is absolutely worth your time and money. Play it.    … Expand
  31. Tvink_DeSeRtoda
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Одна из лучших игр во всём мире!!! не жалею денег потраченных на игру. 10 из 10 всем рекомендую!
  32. Felix13
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    Awesome, open world game. A lot of amazing quests, addictive gameplay, great story. And also fantastic graphics and soundtrack. Probably best RPG game ever.
  33. 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.
  34. dklingen
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    Probably one of the best games I have ever played!

    Played 190 hrs to do everything and cannot wait for the expansions. Pros: story, writing, voice acting, graphics, open world, engrossing, targeted for adults, & fun! Cons: controls could be better for mouse & keyboard, better organization in the inventory, and the strange .3 lag on movement means you have to adapt Overall: if    Probably one of the best games I have ever played!

    Played 190 hrs to do everything and cannot wait for the expansions.

    Pros: story, writing, voice acting, graphics, open world, engrossing, targeted for adults, & fun!

    Cons: controls could be better for mouse & keyboard, better organization in the inventory, and the strange .3 lag on movement means you have to adapt

    Overall: if you miss this game you really miss out as this is from one of the best studios out there.

    How any reviewers rate this less than a 6 other than for a technical issue is absurd when you consider the obvious love and effort the developers put into this game. How can you not like a company that uses no DRM and gives away free DLC...    … Expand
  35. ReDDoTNeckbeard
    May 26, 2015
    10
    This game is easily GOTY for me. Incredible story, graphics, atmosphere, music, developer support. I always knew that CDPR delivers really well, but they blew away ALL of my expectations. I am 100 hours into the game and I didn't even get past the second "area". HOW DID THEY MAKE SUCH A GOOD GAME.
  36. remore
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is a Masterpiece.
    A amazing Storyline and character creation.
    Probably one of the best games i've ever played. Perfect!
    Graphically beautiful, music amazing, gameplay smooth. Can't fault it.
  37. omniblue
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Created an account just to say this is the best game in as long as I can remember. Even the rose-tinted glasses, nostalgia, of games first played such as FFVII. Ever go see a movie that seemed interesting only to come out believing you just saw something that will likely never be bested? This is that movie. Absolutely legendary game. The soundtrack alone is just incredible. A pleasantCreated an account just to say this is the best game in as long as I can remember. Even the rose-tinted glasses, nostalgia, of games first played such as FFVII. Ever go see a movie that seemed interesting only to come out believing you just saw something that will likely never be bested? This is that movie. Absolutely legendary game. The soundtrack alone is just incredible. A pleasant reminder that legendary games are still possible when so many good ones are released. Seemed like forever since a game like this has been released.… Expand
  38. Renfield
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The story is compelling. Combat can be challenging. It often requires the player to prepare for the particular type of monster and to patiently negotiate striking distances while controlling crowds of monsters. There is a lot of exploration in a very realistic looking world. Finally, the music is awesome.
  39. karoollo
    May 28, 2015
    10
    There is no better game in our universe! Witcher 3 deserves all the honors. I am very proud of the fact that this game was created by my countrymen's. CDP Red, you rule! Thank you very much.
  40. imaethan
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    The graphics, gameplay and most of all story-telling are absolutely fantastic in The Witcher 3. It really is "next-gen", a phrase which people always throw around but more often than not it's misused. It sets a standard for future games, the world which CDPR have crafted really does come to life. I can see all future RPG/action adventure games being judged by the standard set by this game.
  41. Armotekma
    Jun 22, 2015
    9
    The new bar for all other RPGs. Step over overrated Elder Scrolls games, nobody will let you get away with being half broken at launch with lacklustre writing anymore. Probably.

    The Witcher is a series you might remember by book or game, but you need not play or read them to get the "full" experience of three. You'd be more knowledgeable about things, characters, factions and etcetera,    The new bar for all other RPGs. Step over overrated Elder Scrolls games, nobody will let you get away with being half broken at launch with lacklustre writing anymore. Probably.

    The Witcher is a series you might remember by book or game, but you need not play or read them to get the "full" experience of three. You'd be more knowledgeable about things, characters, factions and etcetera, as would be my recommendation since they're very good, but not necessary.

    The graphics are fantastic as you've might have heard.. the amount of hype and all. The combat is generally well balanced, favouring those well prepared: it can be frustrating if you're not - especially on higher difficulties where the wrong step leaves you dead. You can always die if you make a mistake. It comes packed with an incredible amount of things to do, from simple two step fetch quests to much longer multi-quest, well, err, quests.

    Gameplay can be deep as you want it to be. You can prepare as much as you want for your fights, making potions for healing, damage, or other effects, bombs which have different uses against monsters, as well as blade oil to buff damage towards said specific types of monsters. Or you can run in and get dead. Your choice.

    Story? I'll leave that up to you. It's best to be in the dark about this game; all I'll say is the game deals in grey, don't expect happy rainbows and kittens: the choices you will make may not be favorable, and that is what makes it so good.

    Lastly, gwent. Personally, this is a fantastic part of the game I never thought I'd enjoy. It's a turn-based strategy card game. It's awesome.

    Will go down in history as the moment Geralt of Rivia came to life and slayed the monsters of over-hyped broken games, leaving those developers get their **** together and make something actually good.

    Heh. Unlikely. I'm hopeful as a dandelion though.

    Recommended.    … Expand
  42. Arsonist420
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Some bugs. Some glitches. So why does it get a 10? Because even with some bugs its still the best damn game I ever had the pleasure of playing. Replay value out the yang for many years and just.....wow.
  43. Wesker1856
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    I'm 70 hours into this game and I haven't even finished the main quest line: that is how expansive and huge this game is. With countless side quests, which include "secondary quests". "Witcher Contracts" and "Treasure Hunting," the Witcher 3 is bountiful in activities. Of important note is that these side quests are given just as much attention as main quests, which means full cinematicI'm 70 hours into this game and I haven't even finished the main quest line: that is how expansive and huge this game is. With countless side quests, which include "secondary quests". "Witcher Contracts" and "Treasure Hunting," the Witcher 3 is bountiful in activities. Of important note is that these side quests are given just as much attention as main quests, which means full cinematic dialogue and cut-scenes and many of them are just as enjoyable - if not more so - than the main quests. The world is gorgeous. If you want to experience its beauty to the fullest, I recommend getting either a gtx 980 ti or a Titan X graphics card. I have a Titan X myself, and I use ultra settings and maintain a FPS that ranges between 45 and 60 (I play at 2500 x 1400 resolution). I recommend that you also disable "Hair Works" as it's an unimportant graphical feature that can drop the frame rate by about 12 FPS.

    The story, characters, and voice acting are all excellent. The combat is improved from the Witcher 2 and rewards the player who skillfully combines dodging, rolling, parrying, swordplay, and the use of signs and bombs.

    Unlike most games that make the claim your choices shall bear consequences and turn out to fail in this regard, the Witcher 3 can honestly make this claim. Your choices DO matter as there are consequences that change the outcomes of various parts of the story.

    This is the best RPG to come out in years and is essential for all RPG enthusiasts.    … Expand
  44. krj38
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Oh, well. Dragon Age: Inquisition was a huge let-down. The Witcher had some pre-release troubles related to the 'downgrade.' I've became so concerned about the rumours that I hesitated to buy the game. In the end, however, patriotism prevailed and I got the Witcher 3. And I have to say that I hate myself for it; and by "it" I mean that I ever doubted.

    With 10h into the game, I merely    Oh, well. Dragon Age: Inquisition was a huge let-down. The Witcher had some pre-release troubles related to the 'downgrade.' I've became so concerned about the rumours that I hesitated to buy the game. In the end, however, patriotism prevailed and I got the Witcher 3. And I have to say that I hate myself for it; and by "it" I mean that I ever doubted.

    With 10h into the game, I merely broached its immense world and story. But I believe it's safe to say that the game is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I feel like a fanboy now, I really do. But the game deserves the highest scores, despite its few flaws. I'll break down my initial feelings in points, listing the pros and cons.

    Pros:
    + graphics, world design, character design
    + atmosphere, created by graphics, musis and design - the locations are stunning, gorgeous and immersive
    + dynamic day cycle and weather
    + characters: scriptwriting and voice acting (Polish version)
    + world-creation (a very gritty, realistic, so to speak, war-torn medieval-fantasy universe)
    + plot! (and side quests, where even "go and fetch X" sort of quests are well interwoven with the game)
    + the fact that you actually feel that your decisions matter
    + the depth of the world, story (and the multitude of journal entries)
    + doesn't require extensive knowledge of the Witcher universe
    + optimisation
    + etc.

    Cons:
    - the game could've run smoother ;-)
    - exploration and picking ups objects (especially indoors) can be tedious
    - combat isn't particularly interesting (though, it's spectacular)
    - apparently some minor bugs (thankfully, I haven't encountered any)
    - gwent (although the game is interesting, I feel that it doesn't fit into the general feel of the game; and it's time-consuming, damn, Ciri can wait!)

    But to be honest, this is just nitpicking. The game is stunning, and in my opinion is the best RPG ever. However, take my opinion with a grain of salt: my first RPG was Gothic 1 and ever since I feel that a TPP action RPG is the superior to the Baldur's Gate, party-based sort of RPG.

    And please, stop reading this. Just grab the game and enjoy it!

    PS: Don't care to read any reviews or opinions which give the game less than 7-8/10. They're written by haters and aren't time-worthy.

    Cheers!    … Expand
  45. Starfey
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    graphic downgrade is inevitable for the sake of platform parity, so i won't hold it against cdp , their hands are tied, the game actually lives up to the hype, a must have for rpg fans, my only complain is that the game crashes every 1-2 hours, it's really getting on my nerve,my understanding is many ppl are experiencing the same problem.
  46. Ricanrolla
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    This gane is amazing. I'm currently deployed overseas and this game really makes time past by. I've been pouring hours and hours into this game and i don't think I'm even on the halfway point. The story reall drags you into the world and the side quests, some of the bests I've ever played. Thanks CD Projekt
  47. Christo24K
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    This is my first time writing a review and I just wanted to tell everyone reading this that the Witcher 3 is most expansive and immersive game I have ever played to this date. It's captivating dialogue,full fleshed out characters, as well as the amazing combat system brew the perfect blend of game play and story!
  48. cradled
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    I've played this game for more then 52 hours now. And I still have to finish the main quest and explore other things in this large, detailed world. The graphics are immense and all the side quests are very interesting.

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

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

    While it's still a new game, make sure to look for the GOG version and maybe you can get it quite cheap.    … Expand
  49. shiro1103
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    This game is something special. While it may not be for everyone and the combat is not as strong as souls or bloodborne it still is leaps better than any open world rpg on the market. The strongest points are the characterization and writing for quests and dialogue. This is the last story for our main protagonist Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer. The lived in world that isThis game is something special. While it may not be for everyone and the combat is not as strong as souls or bloodborne it still is leaps better than any open world rpg on the market. The strongest points are the characterization and writing for quests and dialogue. This is the last story for our main protagonist Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer. The lived in world that is full of misery, violence, humor, and most important heart. From visual composition to atmospheric music, from rpg systems such as loot, crafting and quests to choice and consequence. This one of the best experiences I had in a long while, my only gripe that this game ends and there is nothing that can live up to it for a long time.… Expand
  50. giela
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    This game is the best game I've ever played. Just the sheer amount of detail in everything, amazing quests and side quests done right. An amazingly big open world although not connected to each other(you've to fast travel) which barely has any bugs, just amazing.
  51. mmaize
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    I'm old school 'all about the story' when it comes to gaming. I want my characters to feel compelling and to be able to invest in my played character. From games as simple as Starflight to recent hits like Skyrim, I've played them all and this goes without saying that it truly has to be one if not the best game I've ever played in my life.

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

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

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

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

    Has to be Game of the Year.    … Expand
  52. postmoder
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Complete walkthrough took 130 hours , despite the fact that it is not linear . Replayability it strong, believe me . Addictive gameplay , good graphics , ideally prescribed dialogues and fascinating story - that's what awaits you. 50 fps at fx8120 gtx750ti 8gb an hight settings. I would recommend to buy.
  53. DukeSmash
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    First off, I have been playing games since the mid 80's. I have never written a review, and I am fairly picky when it comes to games that I would recommend to someone.

    That said, this is far and away the best game I have ever played. The story, the options, the graphics (on ultra) the sounds (I was shocked at simple things in the sound), the animations... the emotion behind the story.    First off, I have been playing games since the mid 80's. I have never written a review, and I am fairly picky when it comes to games that I would recommend to someone.

    That said, this is far and away the best game I have ever played. The story, the options, the graphics (on ultra) the sounds (I was shocked at simple things in the sound), the animations... the emotion behind the story. The racial and social struggles, the politics, the invasion from outside.... All amazing.

    This is now my gold standard for which all other games will be judged. Which means I am setting myself up for much disappointment I am afraid. To CD Projekt RED I would like to say I am so amazed at the job you did with a smaller sized team and low budget (by comparison to other games this size). You all have created something beyond what can be simply called a "game".

    For those who haven't played, you are missing out on true art.    … Expand
  54. sagnik
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the RPG that we have always deserved. It took me a good 150+ hours to finish all of it, and it was probably one of the best 150+ hours I have ever spent.
  55. Momin11111
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE. The dedication and love given to this game by the developer can be seen clear. Would recommend to everyone who likes an RPG fantasy games. CDPR not even an AAA studio but produce much better games than the other huge companies. EA and UBISOFT should be ashamed.
  56. Gandoob
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Easily the best game, not just the best Rpg I've ever played. Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, hugely improved combat from the previous games in the series. Characters are believable and have superb voice acting. Story is well written and cohesive, as well as long and fleshed out. Insane amount of meaningful content, not the go here do x crap that has infested the rpg genre. My onlyEasily the best game, not just the best Rpg I've ever played. Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, hugely improved combat from the previous games in the series. Characters are believable and have superb voice acting. Story is well written and cohesive, as well as long and fleshed out. Insane amount of meaningful content, not the go here do x crap that has infested the rpg genre. My only complaint is the sometimes irritating locked camera, because it can be a little troublesome to deal with. All in all 10/10 best game ever. Even if you do not like fantasy or RPGs, if you like video games you need to play this one.… Expand
  57. danstew
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    It seems futile to even write a review about this game, considering how successful and critically acclaimed it is. Still, I'd like to share my opinion, and hope it is helpful.

    If someone was to ask me what my favorite game this year was (even though there are still six weeks left before 2016, and at least one more game that I am interested in will be released this year), it has to be    It seems futile to even write a review about this game, considering how successful and critically acclaimed it is. Still, I'd like to share my opinion, and hope it is helpful.

    If someone was to ask me what my favorite game this year was (even though there are still six weeks left before 2016, and at least one more game that I am interested in will be released this year), it has to be this one.

    This is actually my second review... I deleted the first one, as I just started my second playthrough. I got the game when it first came out, finished it and had a blast, enjoying it tremendously.
    I wasn't sure how much replay value this would have, but starting another playthrough, I realize it's almost as much fun as the first time, even though you know the reveals etc. I will make different choices this time, seeing how much things will change when I do.
    In a nutshell:
    - Graphics are beautiful and very atmospheric, and the game is well optimized. I have an i7 4790, 16 gigs of RAM, a GTX 960 with 4 GB RAM. The first time I played this, I still had a GT730, and even with that card, I was able to play the game and it looked nice. With the 960, it's even more beautiful.

    - The soundtrack is totally awesome IMO

    - Difficulty ofc depends on what you pick, but I thought it was fun, challenging without being unfair. You will need to do some research (in game) on the different kind of monsters, using oils and stuff, and figuring out what you'll be fighting (contracts) is very cool... I love that moment when I know what I am fighting, meditate, go to the haunted spot and hear the monster approach.

    - This game has some AMAZING writing. The characters are sometimes quite mysterious, and IMO not as cliche as you see in so many other games. They might be evil, but often have a soft spot, or a reason for their behaviour, or do something unexpected. So many dramatic stories here, and the storyline in general is VERY well-written

    - So much stuff to do. Some of it can be a tiny bit grindy, but on my first playthrough, I did pretty much every bit of side-content until I eventually moved ahead and focussed more on the story.

    - No glitches, no crashes, only one bugged event (Geralt drew a sword, but it wasnt in his hand, so I didn't do any damage. Happened ONCE)

    - The atmosphere... omg, it's hard to explain really. I have no idea why but the world of the Witcher, the setting, the landscapes and towns captivated me right away. There is a quite dark and foreboding vibe to the world... riding through the forests at dusk, with rain coming down and the wind blowing... it's SO well done, so very beautiful. MGS, AK, FO4...none of these games captivated me even half as much. I am not sure whether its the graphics, the design, the music, the writing, or a mix of all that, it just sucked me right in.

    - Replayability. I started playing when the game came out, and now, about half a year later, I started another playthrough. And it's FUN. Yes, of course I now know all the big reveals of the main story, but still, it's fun to play it again. Will try a slightly different spec and playstyle this time (because you can eg. focus on swordplay or signs or the other weapons, mix them the way you like. My first build was relying very much on signs, using Igni and mind-controlling enemies).

    - DLC... check out the list of FREE DLC that the devs have added. I was blown away when I reinstalled the game and saw quite a list of free DLC. Some of it minor, some adding quests etc. Plus, the first expansion adds SO much to the game, it's amazing, especially considering the price.

    - Controls are... a bit wonky. Have a bit of that "drunk" feeling, a bit too rough and inaccurate. You eventually get used to it, but compared to games like the Arkham Knight or some of the AC games (and these games have control issues as well, mind you!), it felt a bit too...loose.

    Pros:
    - Graphics and optimization
    - Amount of content
    - Music and sound
    - Story and writing (!!!!)
    - Fights
    - Very mature topics, things you don't have in games too often

    Cons:
    - Lore and stories might be a bit confusing to newcomers to the franchise
    - Same for crafting, inventory management, alchemy
    - Wonky controls, not quite precise enough    … Expand
  58. trobalt
    May 26, 2015
    10
    Amazing game! CDP RED do great job. The graphics is awesome! Recommend anyone who expects perfection. I don't understand how somebody can critic this great game
  59. DefloS
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    You can move almost anywhere in this giant world and you will find some treasure or special beasts. The World is full of Life. The very best surprise was that the big Cities are full of quests and interesting places. Even tough im a great skyrim fan i must say that the contents of this Game is designed much more better. The diversity of decisions to meet makes you want to play this gameYou can move almost anywhere in this giant world and you will find some treasure or special beasts. The World is full of Life. The very best surprise was that the big Cities are full of quests and interesting places. Even tough im a great skyrim fan i must say that the contents of this Game is designed much more better. The diversity of decisions to meet makes you want to play this game again once u finish it. and this also takes lots of time.… Expand
  60. crnppscls
    Jun 15, 2015
    9
    So i got this game free with my gtx970, so i feel a little cheeky writing a review. I probably wouldn't have bought this title, i am a big eve player and gta v is keeping me occupied also.

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

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

    Questing never seems laborious and is well placed.

    Honestly, finding adjectives for this game just seems a waste. It's just totally on the money for an open world RPG    … Expand
  61. alexil
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Now, after playing 700 + hours of this beautiful game I realize why I just can't stop playing it: Witcher 3 is a first class movie, and I am allowed to take part in it as an actor.
  62. Silverqt
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    9 days of incredible journey presented Wild Hunt, such good story and emotional sequences + tons of witcher fun services. The game looks absolutely superb, sound and music are insanely good, out of boring quests, largest world in video games with so many handcrafted details in every corner that it blows mind, complex combat system with beautiful animations. Oh god that game is just.....9 days of incredible journey presented Wild Hunt, such good story and emotional sequences + tons of witcher fun services. The game looks absolutely superb, sound and music are insanely good, out of boring quests, largest world in video games with so many handcrafted details in every corner that it blows mind, complex combat system with beautiful animations. Oh god that game is just..... more than game AWESOME!… Expand
  63. rwalangare
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Pros:
    - Ever remember old granma spooked you with their folklores? In this game, you'll get the same sensation as you were child. The storytelling is the best and none can beat the immersion of folklore in games.
    - This game gives you vivid description of the each NPCs story! Their tales stimulate your imagination just like reading a good novel. - Graphically stunning! World is vast and    Pros:
    - Ever remember old granma spooked you with their folklores? In this game, you'll get the same sensation as you were child. The storytelling is the best and none can beat the immersion of folklore in games.
    - This game gives you vivid description of the each NPCs story! Their tales stimulate your imagination just like reading a good novel.
    - Graphically stunning! World is vast and wild
    - Combat can be real thrilling and exciting!
    - Tons of side-quests and long main quest!
    - Tons of equipment and consumables!
    - Choices matter!
    - Musics? god... it does really well with this game!

    Cons:
    - Controls can be a bit awkward for the first time.
    - Some of the side-quest are not engaging.

    Final verdict?
    I would score this game 9.5, but since this game is awesome so much, so solid 10 it is! This game is a prime example of the successful combination of folklore, great folk musics, and.. god, i cant even say more. It has a perfect immersion, that's it!    … Expand
  64. Wagrum
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    Wow.... Just wow. I haven't been blown away by a game in a very long time.

    It's all the little things that truly make this an amazing achievement in modern gaming. Already I have experienced adventure, excitement, sadness, and horror. The writing is incredible; side quests and characters you actually give a damn about. This feels like a real world. Feels more fluid than Dragon Age    Wow.... Just wow. I haven't been blown away by a game in a very long time.

    It's all the little things that truly make this an amazing achievement in modern gaming. Already I have experienced adventure, excitement, sadness, and horror.

    The writing is incredible; side quests and characters you actually give a damn about. This feels like a real world. Feels more fluid than Dragon Age Inquisition or Skyrim.

    A couple of things that annoy me is that the crafting system is still a bit too convoluted and swimming controls drive me insane. But in the grand scheme of things, these issues really are minor.

    Also I just meet the minimum requirements for this game, and surprisingly it runs fine, as long as most of the Post Processing effects are off, and graphics are set to Low or Medium.

    While not exact perfection, this is as close as it gets.    … Expand
  65. T3chstepper
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This is very good game and I want explain to you why
    - The Soundtrack. It's so beautiful and bring that feeling of Medieval and fantasy genre atmosphere
    - Gameplay. Depending on difficulty it's becomes very deep and makes you really to roleplay Witcher. - Open World. It's HUGE, and so various! That makes Witcher 3 one of the greatest games of that genre of all time. And, thanks to the    This is very good game and I want explain to you why
    - The Soundtrack. It's so beautiful and bring that feeling of Medieval and fantasy genre atmosphere
    - Gameplay. Depending on difficulty it's becomes very deep and makes you really to roleplay Witcher.
    - Open World. It's HUGE, and so various! That makes Witcher 3 one of the greatest games of that genre of all time. And, thanks to the gods, game has fast travel.
    - The Plot. It's also so huge and wide! Developers made glossary, if you missed something important. For that I thank you,CD Projekt. For that story with branching decisions. For interesting and charismatic characters
    - Graphics. It's wonderful
    So, it's a masterpiece and must have    … Expand
  66. eduardvictor
    May 28, 2015
    10
    This is absolutely THE best RPG I've ever played in 20 years of gaming.

    Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, great storyline, sound, EVERYTHING. People who give this game a low score are just trolls and have no clue what they are talking about, this is OBJECTIVELY a great game, and even with the whole ''downgraded graphics'' debacle, it is still an amazing game, and much better than    This is absolutely THE best RPG I've ever played in 20 years of gaming.

    Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, great storyline, sound, EVERYTHING.

    People who give this game a low score are just trolls and have no clue what they are talking about, this is OBJECTIVELY a great game, and even with the whole ''downgraded graphics'' debacle, it is still an amazing game, and much better than the DLC ridden cash grab known as DA:I.

    Definitely GOTY 2015 if you ask me.    … Expand
  67. LeonMetalero17
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    10/10 MASTERPIECE
    I sincerely believe that this is the best game in five years , a great story with many nuances a game that touches ethics and morality of human beings both yours as Geralt and the also clear medieval society the technical side is beautiful, the gameplay is magnified in a nutshell I doubt that in the next 3 to 5 years even like a game , I believe in could be a contender    10/10 MASTERPIECE
    I sincerely believe that this is the best game in five years , a great story with many nuances a game that touches ethics and morality of human beings both yours as Geralt and the also clear medieval society the technical side is beautiful, the gameplay is magnified in a nutshell I doubt that in the next 3 to 5 years even like a game , I believe in could be a contender for this masterpiece Cyberpunk 2077 is also made ​​by CD Projekt Red future appears.
    PD: Sorry for my English but I'm Latin and I write this from Colombia :)    … Expand
  68. wukagames0391
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece of a game.

    Graphics are optimized.
    Gameplay is fluid and engaging/immersive.

    If they were to release Witcher 4 (even 2 years away) I would probably pre-purchase right now
  69. CreamyyStreams
    May 26, 2015
    10
    + expansive, detailed game world
    + visually stunning
    + beautiful art direction and soundtrack + impressive attention to sound detail + characters with depth and personality + a wealth of subplots and sidequests that feel like they actually mean something + choices with consequences that actually matter + startling degree of dedication to the little things - villages feel alive +    + expansive, detailed game world
    + visually stunning
    + beautiful art direction and soundtrack
    + impressive attention to sound detail
    + characters with depth and personality
    + a wealth of subplots and sidequests that feel like they actually mean something
    + choices with consequences that actually matter
    + startling degree of dedication to the little things - villages feel alive
    + unexpectedly well optimised (running on an i5 and 970)
    + excellent monster design (although I miss the old troll model)
    + Gwent is actually enjoyable, to my eternal surprise
    + fantastic in-game bestiary that's worth reading just to enjoy it
    + tracking down schematics, hunting materials and upgrading your specialised gear is very satisfying
    ~ ...but the convoluted crafting UI will trick you into thinking it's more complicated than it actually is
    ~ disparity in levelling time between main quests where you'll gain 3 or 4 levels in an hour and side content that has you desperately scraping together that last 50 EXP points
    ~ combat quickly becomes dull on lower difficulty settings
    ~ some levelling skills are very obviously better than others
    - some users are reporting major bugs (however after 60 hours of gameplay I've yet to encounter any)
    - main storyline is a tired rendition of good versus evil and lacks the subtlety and intrigue of its predecessor (though it's undeniably more welcoming to newcomers)

    I don't normally give 10s for anything but I can't give a 9.5 and it's worth so much more than a 9.

    A few tips: turn off hair effects, you'll notice a framerate improvement of 10-15FPS immediately. Play on one of the higher two difficulties; it's intimidating at first but you'll find it much more satisfying. Pick up every quest you can; even if you're 20 levels too low you can always come back later. Don't feel pressured to go everywhere and do everything right away; every village you come across will have enough content to keep you going for at least an hour or two. Invest your first few skill points into Axii: Delusion, it's helpful in dialogues.

    And finally, if in doubt: spam Igni.    … Expand
  70. Syjjmatic
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    For those of you who haven't spent more than 15 minutes in a game from "The Witcher" franchise, this review is for you. I was just like you, until now.

    The first question I want to ask is: Have you ever played a game that gave you such a unique feeling – no, such a wonderful feeling – the first time you played it, that you will never, EVER forget that feeling. And have you searched for    For those of you who haven't spent more than 15 minutes in a game from "The Witcher" franchise, this review is for you. I was just like you, until now.

    The first question I want to ask is: Have you ever played a game that gave you such a unique feeling – no, such a wonderful feeling – the first time you played it, that you will never, EVER forget that feeling. And have you searched for that feeling ever since?

    That is the exact feeling you get the first time you play The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. Within the first few minutes of the game, you know you're in for something great. I can honestly say that I had no idea who I was, or what was going on in the beginning, but you don't really need to. Gameplay mechanics and beauty are all you need in those first few minutes.

    Which brings me to my first real topic: Graphics.
    The graphics are astounding. When you hear people talk about, "defining next-gen," this is what they're saying. The first time I played the game, I said, "Yeah, the graphics are pretty good." I can say this: The longer the play, the more you start to appreciate the sheer beauty and detail of everything around you. You can literally feel the hours of work put into each and every detail on the screen.

    My next point is gameplay.
    So you know when you play a game, and you come across a really cool mechanic, move, etc.., that you absolutely adore, but it's overpowered – so using it for long periods of time is almost always just too good to be true? Like, "Wow, this is really awesome, but I can only use it once every 10 minutes!" I know we've all had that experience. Well, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt presents you with AWESOME elements of gameplay that just never disappear. Specifically? The Witcher senses to identify things in the world. Something so simple and wonderful, that in most games the developers would punish you for using it too often. But in The Witcher? Nah, dude. You can use that **** as often and for as long as you like, and it's GREAT.

    My next point is the music.
    Are you a fan of good music in a game? I know I definitely am. It means so much to me that it can, honestly, make or break a game for me. The music draws you in, gives you a sense of depth, or can you a literal part of the realm. Music that is just... off (for a lack of a better term), can straight up just drive your mood away. Nobody likes to play Skyrim with the Teletubbies theme song going on in the background. Nobody. The Witcher 3's music is beautiful composed and gives you the right sense for what's going in the story. It even helps me follow Geralt's personality, of which, I love.

    My next point is story and "open-worldness."
    Since 2011, when I talked about RPGs and open-world/sandboxy-type games, I spoke on Skyrim and pretty much Skyrim alone. The game was wonderful, can't argue that. But it did have some serious downfalls. Now, if you want to feel as amazing as you did in Skyrim, while fixing all the downfalls (most specifically, the stale-as-**** combat), buy The Witcher 3. The story is 100x deeper, to include the side quests (they definitely did not skimp out on these – they're wonderful), and the combat is intuitive, fast-paced and fun. Need I say more?

    The last thing I'm going to touch on here are a little negative.
    I originally bought the game for PS4. I got about 4 hours in, and couldn't shake the natural feeling of, "This should be played on PC." I've read the reviews for PS4/XBone, and yeah, the game is wonderful there as well. But I couldn't help to feel that they were just clunky. I had a difficult time navigating my character as fluidly as I liked, and some actions, such as getting on the horse, weren't as painless as I expected them to be. If you want to get the full effect of this game – gameplay, graphics, and all – buy it for PC. You will absolutely not be disappointed.

    Lastly, this game was so good that it is literally the only game I have ever, or probably will ever, review.    … Expand
  71. Capetown
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    This game is just amazing, a new reference for all RPG's to come.

    Despite a few flaws and game-mechanics it is absolutely impressive how much love and effort the designers put into this world. I've never seen a coherent and living open world scenario like this ever before and doubt to see something like that in the near future. As usual in the series the whole story told is amazing    This game is just amazing, a new reference for all RPG's to come.

    Despite a few flaws and game-mechanics it is absolutely impressive how much love and effort the designers put into this world. I've never seen a coherent and living open world scenario like this ever before and doubt to see something like that in the near future.

    As usual in the series the whole story told is amazing and plausible. Some of the sidequests are better told and have a better story then a lot of other RPG's mainquest.

    Thank you, CDP-R for this incredible game!

    One can just hope, that those kindergarten-designers from DA:I and TES learn a lot from this game....    … Expand
  72. alient
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    the best game I have ever played decade. Super graphics and souds. About the game you can only dream.
    I play on the PC whit 680 gtx and 2500k@4.5 ghz. All uber hair off
  73. Xaardas
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    CDPR made is happen. The Witcher 3 is raising the bar for the RPG Genre. The Storytelling is quite immersive and the Graphics (witch are extremely important to some folks) are so far the best i have ever seen in a RPG. I, for myself loved TW1 and TW2 as much as i liked the Books, so i think TW3 will give a nice ending to the Geralt-Saga.
  74. LuckyStrike
    May 25, 2015
    10
    The game ive been waiting all may life. Adult, gritty, responsive. Great combat, and amazing, if not the best visuals ive seen on a RPG. Astonishing work CDPROJECT!! Game of the year? No. More like game of the decade.
  75. louisss
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is one of the most moving game. Beautiful landscapes, multidimensional characters and not easy choises is unparalleled combination. Doesn't exist other game which real ethical problem. This is, imo Wither's greatest advantage - in many situations we can't choose good solution - in Jakier's and Triss's world lesser evil is often the best thing, we can do. So, I think Witcher 3 isWitcher 3 is one of the most moving game. Beautiful landscapes, multidimensional characters and not easy choises is unparalleled combination. Doesn't exist other game which real ethical problem. This is, imo Wither's greatest advantage - in many situations we can't choose good solution - in Jakier's and Triss's world lesser evil is often the best thing, we can do. So, I think Witcher 3 is the best RPG in history of computer games, and, maybe is even the best game that has been made (on PC, PS 4 and even Nes, if somebody convert this)… Expand
  76. Imlas
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    Absolutely great. 120 hours of my first playthrough, not a single minute of boredom and willing to start again. Directly hits the top of my best games ever list, together with the Mass Effect trilogy (as a whole) and a (extremely) modded Skyrim. As an added bonus, the Witcher games made me discover Sapkovski, for what I will be ever grateful.

    A referent for the future. We will be    Absolutely great. 120 hours of my first playthrough, not a single minute of boredom and willing to start again. Directly hits the top of my best games ever list, together with the Mass Effect trilogy (as a whole) and a (extremely) modded Skyrim. As an added bonus, the Witcher games made me discover Sapkovski, for what I will be ever grateful.

    A referent for the future. We will be comparing games to the Witcher 3 for years to come.    … Expand
  77. segi
    May 23, 2015
    10
    El mejor juego de rol creado hasta la fecha, es así de simple y todo aquel que le gusten esta clase de juegos debería jugarlo.
    No hay mucho que añadir porque es un juego que uno quiere descubrir por sí mismo.

    Conforme das el primer paso sabes que te estás adentrando en algo muy grande y especial.
  78. brody370
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Best game i have ever played. I do not use those words lightly but this game manages to blend the open world freedom and a even more superior dialogue than mass effect 2. Every choice in the game whether it is to not save those villagers being attacked or to help this merchant with his wagon has a repercussion. Seeing the world bend and twist based on every decision you make is one of theBest game i have ever played. I do not use those words lightly but this game manages to blend the open world freedom and a even more superior dialogue than mass effect 2. Every choice in the game whether it is to not save those villagers being attacked or to help this merchant with his wagon has a repercussion. Seeing the world bend and twist based on every decision you make is one of the reasons why this game my favorite. You care about all of the characters whether its through hate or love. Everyone has such a rich backstory just waiting to be delved into through quests and other task. Speaking of tasks the simple fetch quests are almost not existent in this game. a man asks you to go collect roots from a cave then you find out something is lurking there go back to find that there is a witcher contract for a beast in the area. Proceed to ask around and you find out a troll is in there and the village wants you to be rid of it. Things like this make every quest feel alive like you being there actually matters. Overall the witcher 3 wild hunt is a blend of benchmark setting games of the 7th generation of consoles while managing to raise the benchmark in almost every regard. Disclosure My experience with this game was on pc with almost all max settings.… Expand
  79. Stubbb
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Im ashamed to admit - the main quest development kept me up till 6 am one night. The best 70 (and counting) hours I spent in front of a computer.

    Finished the main story line with some side quests in 70 hours (hardly done any contracts so I agree with 100 hours to complete the attempt estimate). The world is GIANT and packed with locations/events. I even enjoyed riding down the road on    Im ashamed to admit - the main quest development kept me up till 6 am one night. The best 70 (and counting) hours I spent in front of a computer.

    Finished the main story line with some side quests in 70 hours (hardly done any contracts so I agree with 100 hours to complete the attempt estimate). The world is GIANT and packed with locations/events. I even enjoyed riding down the road on a horse as the landscapes are beautiful and even a longer ride doesnt require any patience as the road never looks repetitive. The game doesnt make you seek shortcuts or run over mountains on your horse (hello Skyrim) because roads are just so much more fun to travel.

    What really makes the game: the characters - every single character is wonderfully acted with a great depth to the personality. The conversations are fun and interesting and your decisions make a lot of difference - a simple dialogue choice at the beginning of a conversation may defer the talk and escalate to the point where you kill the character that could have otherwise been committed to later help you in need. In fact, I used checkpoint saves to try again some dialogues that didnt go as I planned.

    I have to make this distinction: the main character is fabulous. Some games offer the absent hero - no personality, no voice, hidden under armor (Skyrim), others put a little more effort (DA: inquisition) but Geralt has it all - the game gives you a solid feel of the personality - that comes at the expense of modelling the looks and using weaponry - you cant make a shield wielding summoner archer but you have a complete hero served from the start.

    The main story sends you all over the world and while you explore you trigger countless large secondary quests, shorter side quests, treasure hunts and monster contracts. Though, I was under impression that committing to the side quests and exploration I outleveled the main story line. Having that said, I recommend the highest difficulty level (I did one below the highest) if you dont want to finish the final boss first attempt.

    PC version NEVER crashed. I noticed a few fresh out of release minor bugs (v 1.01 - 1.04) (one upgrade stone had 0 effect, I had music go overly dramatic despite the short fight quickly finished and one NPC blacksmith had trouble spawning - needed me to go away behind a wall and return to be able to speak to him). It was wonderfully smooth at all times no matter the number of units and lightwork.

    Crafting and alchemy are done exceptionally well - there is a solution to the problem of the inventory filled with hundreds of potions thet you will never use (hello Bethesda). Here you have a selection of potions, each with limitted quantity and restocked for every battle. While you maintain a great number of ingredients and craft materials, they dont require your attention for cataloguing and depositing - they just sit in your inventory should you need them and they can be reworked - need more silver ingot? make one from the ore or destroy a silver item.

    Fighting was fantastic - a lot of tactical choices, no one-tactic-fits-all, well scaled development. It feels like the strength of the hero grows hand to hand with increasing players skill and both are equally meaningful. Never really found myself using the aiming - having 1 second before an axe slashes me there is no way I can aim a bomb or crossbow but why would I if it can be done at the selected target automatically? There is something conceptually missing with the aiming mechanics.    … Expand
  80. rudyart03
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    i love playing the game..........................................................................................................................................................
  81. adajerr
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    I have been more than hyped for this game for the longest time - I literally pre-ordered the preorder. (That is, before preorders were open, you could sign up to be on the distribution list to hear about the preorder - I did this as soon as it as even available).

    I then followed the game throughout every part of development. Every piece of news, every screenshot, trailer, every single    I have been more than hyped for this game for the longest time - I literally pre-ordered the preorder. (That is, before preorders were open, you could sign up to be on the distribution list to hear about the preorder - I did this as soon as it as even available).

    I then followed the game throughout every part of development. Every piece of news, every screenshot, trailer, every single official word that came out, I consumed. I knew what I was doing was detrimental - games never live up to hype. The more you follow a game, the more disappointed you'll be.

    Finally, the game came out and became the only game I've ever played (and I've played a ton) to live up to every iota of hype . I immediately clocked over 120 hours in the first two weeks, beat it, and am dying to play the expansion packs.

    This was by far the greatest game I've ever played. I've 220 Steam games, dozens on GOG, and a plethora of physical games - and that's PC alone. I've also been playing games since the Atari console. It is by far the best game I've ever played.

    That is not to say it is without flaws - the UI could use some work with regard to inventory management, mutagens are generic, as are trophies. There are a handful of nitpicking things I could complain about.

    But instead, how about the good - the world is huge. It's reactive. Novigrad is the first video game city I've ever been in that feels like a real city. Tons of NPCs, most of whom just going about their days. The idle chatter is hugely immersive.

    Your decisions in side quests can vastly influence the main quest hours or days later. Every side quest is meaningful - there are no pointless fetch quests that plague so many open world RPGs. The detective angle for contracts is awesome and fun. CDPR has basically thought of every way a quest could go, too. Many times I'd have 'accidentally' completed a quest via random exploring before finding the quest giver. Every time, the game correctly sussed this out and had appropriate dialog for this.

    The story is emotional, meaningful, and draws you in like no other. The voice acting and mocap is obscenely good, and you feel like those you are interacting with are real people.

    The combat gameplay is phenomenal. It is challenging (on harder difficulties. I've been told the easier difficulties are also 'newbie' friendly), it is rewarding, it is visceral and satisfying. If you die, it's because of your own mistakes - there are no 'cheap' deaths.

    The minigames are fun, and some people happily spend hours upon hours playing Gwent rather than slaying monsters. I loved the fist fighting, and hope they add more in a DLC or expansion.

    I simply cannot rave about this game enough. The biggest downside is that it has simply ruined this genre of gaming for me altogether. Never again will I be able to sit through pointless side quests, distracting conversation options, a pale imitation of real cities, etc. All of the 'acceptable' breaks from reality, all the leeway we give games because they're 'just video games,' and it'd be 'too hard' to do any better, I can't accept anymore. CDPR has created a masterpiece and I genuinely worry that I will not be able to enjoy another game till Cyberpunk 2077, or the Witcher 4.    … Expand
  82. crimson_wolf
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    Thank you, CDProjectRed!

    -For making a beautiful game.
    -For taking the time and patience to write a great story (a characteristic rarely seen in videogames industry).
    -For making things with love for us, gamers.
  83. ArnoldB
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    The Graphics might not live up 100% to the E3 2013 trailer, but they are still mindblowingly beautiful on PC on ULTRA settings on 1440p. Performance was great as well. Stability-wise I only had 2 crashes in a total of 101h.

    The voice-acting is simply great in every way, the music piece by Priscilla is actually hearttouching as opposed to the cringeworthy music scene in Dragon Age:    The Graphics might not live up 100% to the E3 2013 trailer, but they are still mindblowingly beautiful on PC on ULTRA settings on 1440p. Performance was great as well. Stability-wise I only had 2 crashes in a total of 101h.

    The voice-acting is simply great in every way, the music piece by Priscilla is actually hearttouching as opposed to the cringeworthy music scene in Dragon Age: Inquisition and the games' music itself is also brilliant, from the awesome fight music to the cool tavern music that will stick in your head for weeks.

    The thing that is so special about The Witcher 3 is the soul and atmosphere that can be found not just in the whole world itself but in all the side-quests as well. Usually in comparable open-world games like Skyrim 90% of the side-quests are just filler. In TW3 every sidequest has an interesting story, fully voiced dialogue scenes, choices and intriguing outcomes. The main quest is very long and interesting as well, at times even very sad and emotional.

    The World itself is not just huge but filled to the brim with relevant content everywhere. The game really respects and rewards the players time and investment. I often found myself just riding around the areas or walking through a forest or wide landscape, would take in the awesome view and then suddenly discover stairs to a cellar with a hidden secret in it or see a ruin in the distance and find something super interesting there. The game really invites exploration. And the world itself just feels so consistent and like an actual real place instead of like a plastic video game world.

    Then there is the set of characters, imo the games' biggest strength. The stripped-from-emotions-but-still-kindof-a-softie-inside Geralt to the beautiful yet cunning and independent sorceresses Keira, Triss and Yennefer, your quasi-daughter Ciri as well as side-companions like Zoltan or Dandelion really make you care about them and want to talk with them as much as possible. Even the enemies or "neutral" characters like Emhyr, who is very well voiced by Charles Dance, all have nuance and great varities to their characters.

    If I had to criticize the game for some things - and the games does have flaws - it's the following: a) the horse controls sometimes feel off like you just suddenly stop gallopping for no reason; b) underwater controls in regards to descending/ascending are really wonky; c) sometimes there are too many quests for a certain level-zone, which basically means you'll already have progressed further and not get any more XP by those "lowlevel" quests; d) the ending in regards to "what happened to all these characters" as well as the triss romance in general should've been expanded further to give more closure.

    Overall this is probably my favorite fantasy RPG of all time. It is simply a masterpiece in nearly all regards and the few flaws that there are really shouldn't discourage anyone from experiencing this gem.    … Expand
  84. Hubble14567
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    BEST GAME EVER PLAYED !!!

    I haven't any idea of bad thing to say about it, all is perfectly made. Go for it if you want a true AAA game (and say PC MASTER RACE).
  85. kyserthehun
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    I can't recommend this game highly enough. There are a select few games that I've played in my life that have left me with a sense of awe, that I couldn't get enough of no matter how much I've played. Morrowind, Resident Evil 4, Half-Life 2, etc. Games that blew my mind completely and left me wanting more. The Witcher 3 stands with this game, perhaps at the front of the pack. I've gotI can't recommend this game highly enough. There are a select few games that I've played in my life that have left me with a sense of awe, that I couldn't get enough of no matter how much I've played. Morrowind, Resident Evil 4, Half-Life 2, etc. Games that blew my mind completely and left me wanting more. The Witcher 3 stands with this game, perhaps at the front of the pack. I've got roughly 80 hours in this game and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. The lore and story are fantastic, I'm completely wrapped up in Geralt and his fate.

    If you're a fan of RPGs, Fantasy, Action, or content-filled games then you will not be disappointed with this purchase.    … Expand
  86. theyellowsea
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    'beautiful' graphics I ever played. perfect story telling. distinctive and great combat system.
    this game is deserved to be GOTY of 2015. And I want a GOTY edition!!
  87. myugenlol
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    The last time I enjoyed a game this much and felt so involved was Morrowind. This game has the right amount of combat immersion, deep storyline, heavy result decisions and hundreds of side quests to keep you busy for hours on end. It' about time a developer rose the bar.
  88. MortumSK
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    The Game with big "G". CDProjekt made really cool, fresh, stunning and attractive game. Amazing and beautiful open world + freedom to move and action + still great graphics (not as in trailer because of crappy consoles) + interesting story + 16 absolutely free DLCs (hey EA,Ubi etc. learn how it's done!).
    It's awesome, just try.

    10 Roaches of 10.
  89. loyal123
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    CDPR created masterpiece game
    story is very interesting and sounds are appropriate, charming characters & battle are delicated
    So I love it
    very very good for PC user
  90. Daikenkini
    Aug 12, 2015
    10
    Normally I don't rate anything a perfect 10, and actually, Witcher 3 I should not handle to be an exception ... it simply is that good. I, for one, am not able to give any further suggestion that could make this masterpiece be any better than it already is. The story manages to make me drop tears, and I'm thinking of this game prior to going to bed. Also expect to even learn a thing or twoNormally I don't rate anything a perfect 10, and actually, Witcher 3 I should not handle to be an exception ... it simply is that good. I, for one, am not able to give any further suggestion that could make this masterpiece be any better than it already is. The story manages to make me drop tears, and I'm thinking of this game prior to going to bed. Also expect to even learn a thing or two about yourself when you're suddenly finding yourself torn in view of a tragic yet inevitable decision that has to be made.… Expand
  91. OzanDegirmenci
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely GOTY.This game by year top one game.Very good story,very good game mechanics,very good graphics,sound and etc...Best game ! Congratulations CD Project Red. Very good work.… Expand
  92. Vault-Dweller
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Now in the light of the Fallout 4 desaster this game shines even more, as not even in terms of gameworld Bethesda could keep up with it. The story is among the best of the best and i would even rate it as good as my all time favorite Planescape Torment, there is LOTS of choice and consequence, the dialogue is stellar, unique memorable characters, TONS of attention to detail in theNow in the light of the Fallout 4 desaster this game shines even more, as not even in terms of gameworld Bethesda could keep up with it. The story is among the best of the best and i would even rate it as good as my all time favorite Planescape Torment, there is LOTS of choice and consequence, the dialogue is stellar, unique memorable characters, TONS of attention to detail in the enviroment. With all these qualities i can forgive that the combat is "just passable" and character development a little bit shoehorned.… Expand
  93. doublettmenace
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Basically what any modern day RPG should aspire to be, and improve upon. Story, characters, lore, game world, graphics, side questing, gameplay, audio, overall production: you name it, Witcher 3 has it all.

    Yes, some aspects of the game aren't the absolute best in the gaming world (combat for example is still far from being as good as Souls game, but is much improved over previous    Basically what any modern day RPG should aspire to be, and improve upon. Story, characters, lore, game world, graphics, side questing, gameplay, audio, overall production: you name it, Witcher 3 has it all.

    Yes, some aspects of the game aren't the absolute best in the gaming world (combat for example is still far from being as good as Souls game, but is much improved over previous entries in the series and doesn't impair the player in any way; difficulty gets much lower the more you progress; once you have access to the Witcher gear looting loses some meaning) but the overall package is mind-bogglingly good.

    There's plenty of much better reviews about the game, so I'll just highlight 2 things that impressed me the most:

    1) Side quests. It's just absurd how despite many of them starting in about the same fashion (Geralt helping people out), every single one of them is so good it makes you wonder why former RPGs couldn't present such good content outside of their main quest. Pretty much every side quest manages to tell a different story, covering different themes in a meaningful and thought provoking way, and presenting different situations, while never, EVER being about just fetch-questing or other MMO-ish/hollow activities (there are some activities of that nature, 'treasure hunts', but you'll just skip those, or embark in them if you need some cash; it's for those who love looting and exploring, think of TES games).

    2) Game world. This is easily the biggest and most credible world created in a video game. NPCs have their own schedule, lives, and activities. They react to the environment, they talk with each other; other games have done that, but it never felt to me like they're actually part of the world. The map is absolutely huge, but is so rich in details I found myself stopping in my tracks and looking around like every 10 minutes, in the less relevant places . And my goodness, Novigrad is insane, it's like a real goddamn city, bustling with any sort of activity.

    Overall, doesn't matter what kind of RPG you're fond of (Bethesda's sandboxy approach, Bioware's focus on characters etc), Witcher 3 is an RPG for the ages, something you must play if you're a fan of the genre.    … Expand
  94. mookem
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Thank you CD Projekt Red for creating the best RPG i've experience to date. The sheer amount of work you've put in is astonishing.

    Recommend this game to everyone, you won't regret buying it.
  95. dikiyKOPEK
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    Best Open world RPG for Next Gen consoles by far. Story line is very in depth and interchanging. The decisions you make really do matter. Graphics are very realistic and changes in weather and time of day really deepen the experience. Loot system is great and always finding new locations and side quests keeps me hunting for more.
  96. bonifacio
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very nice game and graphics, I like the plot and many quests. If you have not played in the witcher 1 and 2 is to try to hope that like if nice game
    10/10    … Expand
  97. Kapow626
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Wow. Just - WOW. If you like RPG, Story Telling or action based combat with amazing graphics and you are not scared of loosing your job as you will loose yourself in this game, then buy this at any price. This game is one of the masterpieces.

    I have warned you- you will be consumed by this game.
  98. 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
  99. DarkWaves
    Jul 12, 2021
    1
    Красива графіка, але не багато іншого. Не можна пірнати під водою, бойова механіка нудна, а загальному світовому дизайну бракує креативу.
  100. ANTI-
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    A pinnacle of creative expression. Easily one of the best single player games ever made, and undeniably one of the most beautiful. Tons of content, took me 224 hours to complete and there were still a few minor things I didn't bother to finish. Fantastic audio, excellent voice acting, and the soundtrack is gorgeous, fitting the game incredibly well. Well written story and memorableA pinnacle of creative expression. Easily one of the best single player games ever made, and undeniably one of the most beautiful. Tons of content, took me 224 hours to complete and there were still a few minor things I didn't bother to finish. Fantastic audio, excellent voice acting, and the soundtrack is gorgeous, fitting the game incredibly well. Well written story and memorable characters. One of the few story-heavy games where I didn't end up skipping most of the dialogue. The combat is fun and at times viscerally satisfying, but is an area of the game that needs a bit more polish. The targeting has issues, and a few of the fistfights were painfully frustrating. Also I felt the difficulty was far too easy as I played my first run thru on the hardest setting with only moderate challenge. Minor bugs, but nothing game breaking or overly frustrating. Inventory management could use a little help. Overall an absolute masterpiece and an experience I'd recommend to anyone.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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