The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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9.2

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  1. jakeman25
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Very awesome game, reminds me of Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, and Dragon Age. Bringing the best of those together in a world bigger than GTA V is truly something magnificent. While also telling a very good and mature story in a beautiful setting. Ladies and Gentlemen... Let me present The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Say goodbye to life for a while! 10/10
  2. NeOmega
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best RPG and Open World games ever made. The sheer size of the world is breath taking and attention to detail is staggering. You could argue the graphics took a hit when looking at compressed YT clips or still images but once you play this game on PS4 in the convenience of your home on big-ass TV you will quickly delve headfirst into this immersive world and forget aboutThis is one of the best RPG and Open World games ever made. The sheer size of the world is breath taking and attention to detail is staggering. You could argue the graphics took a hit when looking at compressed YT clips or still images but once you play this game on PS4 in the convenience of your home on big-ass TV you will quickly delve headfirst into this immersive world and forget about the whole 'downgrade nonesense'. It's the most beautiful open world to date with rock solid gameplay and excellent performance ( day 1 patch is a must for frame-rate dips issues, but after that installed you're good to go).
    If you consider Polish studio with only 200 strong staff and half the budget of EA, Ubisoft are pumping into the same crap year after year, you will quickly realize how exceptional in all aspects Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is.
    I could go on and praise this game all day long but I have quests to do, and then some.
    10/10 Must Buy or GTFO. ;)    … Expand
  3. ChiLocc
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Amazing game with great gameplay and story. This game is while the third in the series, is still a great jumping point and CD Projekt Red has done a good job at explaining the backstory. Granted playing the other games and reading the books will allow you to get more out of it, playing this game is still a must for anyone with a ps4, xbox one or a pc strong enough to run it.
  4. RecoveryRx
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This will go down as one of the best rpg's ever created. It's mind blowing in scope and quality and very refreshing to have an adult oriented rpg. This is a harsh, realistic and brutal world
  5. taress
    May 19, 2015
    10
    The best RPG i have ever played. Amazing character creation. Nicely designed quests. Very rich bestiary. World map is very big and full of content. Almost no loading screens!
  6. adorian89
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Best RPG game ever ! Large diverse open world , mass quests, addictive gameplay . For such a game I waited and did not deceived. Congratulations to the Polish developer.
  7. Gamingking007
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This is officially the best game of all time! It's beautiful, combat is perfection and everything was created so incredibly that I would want to live in this world forever! Reality has become obsolete now!;-)Thanks CD projekt red ! You are by far the best game developer in history! Love you all!!;-)
  8. darthsouheil
    May 19, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece of a game , I havent had such a long enjoyable RPG experience since the early 2000s ! there needs to be more games of this calibre . 10/10 .
  9. GamerJones
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Ive have only played this game for some 22 hours now, and I haven't even left the starting area yet. Im simply in awe of the beauty of this game, constantly finding myself just starring at the screen and the changing environment. I haven't seen this much attention to detail since GTA V, and that is the only other game on the current gen consoles i would give a 10. If you enjoy games likeIve have only played this game for some 22 hours now, and I haven't even left the starting area yet. Im simply in awe of the beauty of this game, constantly finding myself just starring at the screen and the changing environment. I haven't seen this much attention to detail since GTA V, and that is the only other game on the current gen consoles i would give a 10. If you enjoy games like Skyrim and Bloodborne you need this game!… Expand
  10. Muntrill
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Awsome game, nice graph, awsome story line and voiceover. Controls can be more responsive, but is good camera in fight can be better.. If you looking cool story, and fights this game its for you!
  11. nagger
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game, the world is so dynamic and huge it's truly incredible. There is alot of stuff to do, the characters are interesting and the plot as in all games is great. If you're an RPG fan than you should immediately get this game!
  12. Super-Name
    May 19, 2015
    10
    May I call The Witcher 3 "Adult version of Dragon Age Inquisition''? Or same level as Skyrim? Because of the amazing story, fantastic living open world. I'm going to spent hundreds of hours into this game ^^
  13. LimeDoDo
    May 19, 2015
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Swimming mechanics need some tweaking, but this is not enough to rid it of a deserved 10/10. A masterpiece of art and gameplay.
  14. Keroth
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This is not only great game but also, a great story! It is deep and exciting without "fedex' quests. That' is something that for example Dragon Age definately was missing.
  15. herrmoekl
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Take a bit of Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, The Wolf Among Us and add following ingrediences: most beautiful and dense open World ever created, hard but rewarding combat and the most memorable side quests ever created from which many are dramatic storylines on its own. This masterpiece is what you get!
  16. arekrem
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Bugs are transitory, fame will be eternal. Witcher 3 is an amazing looking game with clever plot and living, colorful world full of interesting characters and places to explore.
  17. dr_rip
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Awsome game with a lot of nice features. Its a must have all of you who love RPGs. Graphics, fighting, exploring, mature storyline, a lot of quests, monsters. Its a must have.
  18. joanjett
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Down grade? Oh i don't think so lol! With about 8 hrs of play so far i've not had 1 crash. The game is beautiful
    and even on my pc i7 2600k 3.4 speed boosted to 3.8 with a gtx 760 4 gig mem card and 16 mem i am running it on high. I am loving the voice acting and the music. And good news for people who never played The Witcher series, they have a good tutorial to help you out with combat    Down grade? Oh i don't think so lol! With about 8 hrs of play so far i've not had 1 crash. The game is beautiful
    and even on my pc i7 2600k 3.4 speed boosted to 3.8 with a gtx 760 4 gig mem card and 16 mem i am running it on high. I am loving the voice acting and the music. And good news for people who never played The Witcher series, they have a good tutorial to help you out with combat and well everything. This is going to keep me busy for a long time! This game is going to break a lot of records.    … Expand
  19. Jaka
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Cdpr Gongrats a bunch im literally inside this game never felt like that on any game! One thing I'd love for use to do if Yous read piss EA off in battlefield there nothing but money hungry **** frostbite have told them to sail off to Kingdom cum that game is ruined and frostbite know that!! Yous guys are legends why! Because yous are in for us and there in for money the witcher 3 omg mateCdpr Gongrats a bunch im literally inside this game never felt like that on any game! One thing I'd love for use to do if Yous read piss EA off in battlefield there nothing but money hungry **** frostbite have told them to sail off to Kingdom cum that game is ruined and frostbite know that!! Yous guys are legends why! Because yous are in for us and there in for money the witcher 3 omg mate yous nailed it in every aspect! Your out in the middle of bum gee nowhere nek minute there's bandits around a fire it's unreal everything about it this game has nothing to with skyrim why do pple think that totally different.… Expand
  20. ps4lover
    May 19, 2015
    10
    this game is 3 time amazing and best RPG game ever i playing. story, graphic, gameplay/combat and voice acting are top Notch. there are some weird glitches during gameplay like my horse got stuck against fence that it can't get out of fence. framerate sometimes dip during cutscenes and gameplay. i recommend this game to everyone : this game is worth 60 bucks
  21. Madmars
    May 19, 2015
    10
    An extraordinary game with stunning visuals and details. Great storytelling, fun RPG elements and a breathtaking atmosphere. A good example what a ''next gen'' game should be!
  22. hamoonbeigi
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This is not only great game but also, a great story! It is deep and exciting without "fedex' quests. That' is something that for example Dragon Age definately was missing.
  23. misiektoja
    May 19, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I ever played. Beautiful graphics, compelling story, addictive game play, large and diverse open world, perfect combat, a lot of interesting side quests. I have to take few days off now...
  24. Arthrone
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Beautiful world. Mature gameplay and story.True next gen. RPG. Recommended to all B&G I and II, PTorrment, Fallout 1,2 fans. Deserved 10 out of 10. With free DLCs this game will get only better overtime.
  25. dunnyone
    May 19, 2015
    10
    I haven't even opened the box yet and I'm excited. Giving it 10/10 cause it has horses in it. What also helps is that Geralt seems to have a beard in this one, and I am a fan of beards. I find them comforting.
  26. lonelygamer
    May 19, 2015
    10
    One of the best RPGs I've played by far makes skyrim and dragon age inquestition look awful if you haven't got it already I highly recommend you do it's full of content that will keep you from going out doors for days
  27. Scandaltown
    Aug 23, 2016
    0
    I would have honestly given this a 5/10, but since it was so ridiculously over hyped, for so long, that I bought it thinking it would be a solid time sink an entire year after it's release, this review is going to be a brutally honest tear down of this second string game.

    This game is awful, controls are sloppy, combat is arduous, easily glitch exploited, and uninspiring. Leveling, and    I would have honestly given this a 5/10, but since it was so ridiculously over hyped, for so long, that I bought it thinking it would be a solid time sink an entire year after it's release, this review is going to be a brutally honest tear down of this second string game.

    This game is awful, controls are sloppy, combat is arduous, easily glitch exploited, and uninspiring. Leveling, and thus skill unlocks, are tied to main quests making the game droll and needlessly open world. Every vendor gets an often pointless cut scene. I can carry hundreds of reagents (needlessly) but only alcohol and meditation is necessary to craft after the initial production. Objects have weight, but there seems to be no purpose to it as a constraint at all.

    The game plays like an old "choose your own adventure" book, only with long uninspired, and awkward, walks through areas you are punished for exploring.

    There is extremely low experience for killing random world monsters (each kill within experience range will net you approximately 0.4% of a level which is worse than individual mob killing in WoW and each kill takes much longer) which removes a good deal of interest from exploring the "open world."

    This is combined with the oppressive finance system which actually punishes you for exploring and killing "the monster curse that still haunts the countryside."

    As an example of the terrible implementation of finance: a sword sells for less than a piece of bread costs, repair costs are imbalanced however you can always sell tons of needless herbs for a gold a piece (if you enjoy running circles around overly populated herbs that have to be in L.O.S. of the third person camera AND in front of your character to collect).

    Combat is a game of attrition, heavily dependent on holding down parry, rolling, and waiting for stamina cooldowns (could be more entertaining on face roll difficulties but I wouldn't know). There is no real "out of combat" engaging as ranged weapons do no damage of any import, enemies are obviously tethered and easily exploited for it, enemies typically attack in packs which throws out the counter mechanic most of the time, dodge is inferior to roll against packs and equally as useless as counter.

    There is no functionally new, clever combat in the game, but there is tons of rehashed combat concepts from other games that have been horribly reused here.

    The game is overly controlled to give purpose to poor implementation: missing reagents for recipes to prompt you forward, poor experience for not following the story, a poor economy to constrain your trade and attempt to limit your roaming due to the high cost/low reward of killing monsters despite easy (boring) exploits to circumnavigate it.

    The graphics aren't great for ps4, the game repeatedly failed to maintain a proper render before patching: either slowly degrading textures, or failing to display loot images, or parts of the HUD, and once dumping half of the polygons for the world littering black boxes in straight lines.

    Even after its 20+gig patch monsters often glitch below ground and pop back up, climbing over barriers rarely looks correct other than hopping fences, and additionally the text is unreasonably small and useless on my 40" tv 9 ft from my face....

    The story is choppy and terse due to the interactive implementation, not to mention forced and puerile. I'd honestly skip it if there was any other redeeming quality to the game, but there isn't.

    I could go on. There is no way I would have released this game as is, and there is little or no chance I would consider buying another title from this producer.

    I should have researched it more online, but after a year I was foolishly confident it was a solid bet given its high price point and visibility. I haven't been this disappointed since Dragon's Dogma, and I think it was even worse this go around.    … Expand
  28. lwnewton
    Jul 17, 2016
    1
    After reading so many good reviews I was stoked for this game...Do not be tricked people this game is weak. The play control is absolute garbage, it's super clunky and sloppy. Compare it to Shadows of Mordor and you'll see what good controls should be like. The menus are way too complicated for them doing nothing. The voice acting is so cliche and lame. Every character in the game looksAfter reading so many good reviews I was stoked for this game...Do not be tricked people this game is weak. The play control is absolute garbage, it's super clunky and sloppy. Compare it to Shadows of Mordor and you'll see what good controls should be like. The menus are way too complicated for them doing nothing. The voice acting is so cliche and lame. Every character in the game looks like they had liquid wax poured all over their bodies. Everything in the game is tiny. The fighting is clunky and non-responsive.… Expand
  29. bowsers2
    May 21, 2015
    3
    What a staggering disappointment.
    First off: The controls of Geralt is an abomination.
    Everyone do this test; Watch how in his first two steps after you first push on the controller, they are really slow steps, and then he moves into stride - It's terrible. What precision and control is possible with that ? Then this test: run straight and then immediately push directly left or right    What a staggering disappointment.
    First off: The controls of Geralt is an abomination.

    Everyone do this test; Watch how in his first two steps after you first push on the controller, they are really slow steps, and then he moves into stride - It's terrible. What precision and control is possible with that ?
    Then this test: run straight and then immediately push directly left or right on your gamepad - after that turn, Geralt stops slowly, turns like a slow moving robot, and then moves again. It's insane.
    The basis of the main characters movement has gigantic flaws that makes this game unplayable.
    Not only that but all his movement is sugglish and non-resonsive, and when the combat is difficulty already, it makes the gameplay in the Witcher 3 an exercise in endless frustration. And it was built this way. AMAZING.

    The players animation when on rocks, against trees, sliding down a hill etc, is all terrible. The physical connection of Geralt to this nice looking world when exploring, is awful.

    If they fixed the controls, the combat would still be really boring. None of the early enemies showed much intelligence or proved an interesting or visceral fight. Hit by weapon animation when you hit the enemies leaves no strong impact, and the AI behaviour in combat very soon into the game feels very repetitive. Sure you have some strategy with the Signs, but it's still in a dull combat system against plain enemies.

    The positive: is that some of the writing is vastly improved from the Witcher 2, and even most games.
    But you have to spend such a long time traversing what is a pretty nice designed world, but that setting quality is still not high enough on it's own and for all that imposed length extending traversal imperative, or as compensation for the really poor controls and gameplay.    … Expand
  30. kweckstrom
    May 20, 2015
    2
    A large, diverse open world, lots of quests and absolutely stunning graphics. What's not to love? Well, I hate to say it, but the graphics in Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are merely a lipstick-on-a-pig distraction. What the graphics will ultimately fail to do is make you forget the fact that the combat mechanics are absolutely terrible. Much of the combat in-game is purely based on timing.

    The    A large, diverse open world, lots of quests and absolutely stunning graphics. What's not to love? Well, I hate to say it, but the graphics in Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are merely a lipstick-on-a-pig distraction. What the graphics will ultimately fail to do is make you forget the fact that the combat mechanics are absolutely terrible. Much of the combat in-game is purely based on timing.

    The average gamer is going to love how the game looks, but hate how it plays. RPG's live and die by how well their combat system is received, and this game's combat system is an unintuitive, poorly-timed and oddly-keystroked mess.

    See all those good reviews? I'm pretty sure they're all just too mesmerized by how good the graphics look. It's a shame the way you interface with them is such a turd.    … Expand
  31. RudolfFranze
    May 20, 2015
    10
    I still play this game to date. And every time i play it through i find new things to be amazed of. Truly a masterpiece!
  32. hb1209
    May 22, 2015
    0
    Witcher 3's combat gameplay is just horrible, i just bought it because everyone is praising it.
    Gameplay is medicore at best to be honest. I agree with people saying Witcher 3 have good story. But what good is story if the gameplay sucks. Might as well be watching a movie then? When it comes to games, GAMEPLAY is more important than STORY.This game have the same problem as Bioshock    Witcher 3's combat gameplay is just horrible, i just bought it because everyone is praising it.
    Gameplay is medicore at best to be honest. I agree with people saying Witcher 3 have good story. But what good is story if the gameplay sucks. Might as well be watching a movie then? When it comes to games, GAMEPLAY is more important than STORY.This game have the same problem as Bioshock Infinite. As good as people say it is. The story is all it is good for. The combat is lackluster and I would rather watch Bioshock Infinite as a movie than play the game. I would rather watch people play the game than playing it myself.

    This is coming from a guy who enjoys Dark Souls, Monster Hunter series, God Eater, etc.

    And we all know how much dodging and rolling there is in games like Monster Hunter.
    But Witcher 3's rolling is just.. Unsatisfying, overly obsessive rolling and spinning.
    Monster Hunter's rolling = precise timing to dodge a hit that would otherwise kill you. Rolling eats up your stamina bar so every roll has it's purpose.
    Witcher 3's rolling = You might as well be the Tasmanian Devil. Because spinning and rolling is the new style. I think Geralt is dancing and spinning like a fool when he attacks and its always the same.
    He does switch the swords automaticly in this game.

    CAMERA while fighting is the worst CAMERA i have ever seen in a videogame, really and this game has such a high rating?
    Story is good, but for the most part people are talking nonsense when you speak with them.
    graphics have a downgrade but are still looking good.
    this game is a let down like destiny, the order and watchdogs to be honest and it doesnt live up to the hype.
    My hopes are Batman and MGS5.    … Expand
  33. Funch
    May 19, 2015
    3
    Most of the things in this game are very good.. BUT!!!!! The camera and controls in general, are just unbelievably bad. It is clumsy and unprecisly, makes it a little difficult to loot sometimes, some fight combats looks a bit ugly because of it, and it is just enoying that you run around/running into things and people like a confussed animal or something. If you have played the buggyMost of the things in this game are very good.. BUT!!!!! The camera and controls in general, are just unbelievably bad. It is clumsy and unprecisly, makes it a little difficult to loot sometimes, some fight combats looks a bit ugly because of it, and it is just enoying that you run around/running into things and people like a confussed animal or something. If you have played the buggy Assasins Creed then you probably know little about how it feels like.

    It irritates me, cause this game got so much potentiale. It have potential of course, but the bad controls just ruins the experience a bit. I really dont see the point about making a game with that much content, without making some of the most important basic things optimal. It feels like the game is unfinished, and i would LOVE if they could patch this problem, then it would be a really good game.    … Expand
  34. Herpyderpy
    May 22, 2015
    0
    World is big yet boring, there is too much of the same stuff. Combat is too repetitive. Text is too small. Geralt has a bad voice. Stroy is full of cliche stuff. An immensely overhyped game. Expected something more original.
  35. Matinski
    May 19, 2015
    1
    WOW... to say I was excited about this game is an understatement. I know 1 is a low score and this is based purely on the broken and choppy movement/camera

    DO NOT BUY THIS BEFORE PLAYING SOMEONE ELSES COPY OR RENTING. I really tried to love it... I gave it 3 hours of gameplay before I couldn't take any more. At first I thought there was lag or similar... the videos were choppy and    WOW... to say I was excited about this game is an understatement. I know 1 is a low score and this is based purely on the broken and choppy movement/camera

    DO NOT BUY THIS BEFORE PLAYING SOMEONE ELSES COPY OR RENTING.

    I really tried to love it... I gave it 3 hours of gameplay before I couldn't take any more. At first I thought there was lag or similar... the videos were choppy and the gameplay jerky. The gameplay is only slightly choppy but it ruins the whole experience. How on earth anyone can rate this game highly is beyond me. I went to a friends house and their game played the same. This would be a great game if the choppy/jerky camera was sorted out. It is going back tomorrow and is the biggest disappointment of the year for me.

    If they had saved the money spent on the 'free extra crap' and spent it on development this could have been epic. Alas no though.    … Expand
  36. Lolkek
    May 20, 2015
    0
    There is nothing special about this game other than the dialogue choice mechanic. The world is the same as in any western RPG, and the gameplay is the embodiment of averageness. Most players will be amazed by its graphics and the fact that the world is huge, but that doesn't change the fact it consists of unimaginative forests, mountains and swamps. The enemy designs are equallyThere is nothing special about this game other than the dialogue choice mechanic. The world is the same as in any western RPG, and the gameplay is the embodiment of averageness. Most players will be amazed by its graphics and the fact that the world is huge, but that doesn't change the fact it consists of unimaginative forests, mountains and swamps. The enemy designs are equally unimaginative, and the combat system you fight them with is dodge and hit with no strategy involved.… Expand
  37. kenmil
    May 19, 2015
    4
    What an unmitigated piece of crap ! Controls and mechanics from the 1990's were enough for me to stop after an hour and ask for a refund on this overhyped nonsense.
  38. KirillKutz
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    It's Herald! It's a Witch! What could be more beautiful when your favorite character from the book moves to a quality game?!
  39. HaloFever
    Aug 24, 2017
    10
    If any game deserves a 10/10, it is The Witcher 3. The content in this game is massive, perhaps infinite. I certainly lacked the capacity to finish all the side missions. The amount of voice work and motion capture is truly incredible. This game puts others to shame.

    The gameplay is also fun in a beat-em up kind of way. The game lets you play with different styles and I chose fast and    If any game deserves a 10/10, it is The Witcher 3. The content in this game is massive, perhaps infinite. I certainly lacked the capacity to finish all the side missions. The amount of voice work and motion capture is truly incredible. This game puts others to shame.

    The gameplay is also fun in a beat-em up kind of way. The game lets you play with different styles and I chose fast and agile. By the final boss, I felt like I was playing on easy mode. Animations could have been smoother for the protagonist but then I say that about every game.

    The inventory system was the only negative. This was a real throwback to a bad time in inventory and shop management. It would be better to leave all the rusty swords on the ground and let the protagonist focus on the story. It's a small to pay, though, for such a gorgeous game.

    If you haven't played the Witcher 3, you are missing out on the best game this generation. I guarantee it.    … Expand
  40. fequalma1
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    Witcher 3 redefines the open world RPG genre. This is the game of a generation. I cannot think of enough adjectives and superlatives to do this game justice. Refined, Polished, Thoughtful, Witty, Gritty, Complex, Awe-inspiring.. and so much more.

    Every side-quest defies your expectations. There are no mindless fetch quests in this game. from my experience. I enjoyed every single side    Witcher 3 redefines the open world RPG genre. This is the game of a generation. I cannot think of enough adjectives and superlatives to do this game justice. Refined, Polished, Thoughtful, Witty, Gritty, Complex, Awe-inspiring.. and so much more.

    Every side-quest defies your expectations. There are no mindless fetch quests in this game. from my experience. I enjoyed every single side quest and monster contract I took on. Every single one. Which is really rare...because i have come to expect LESS from game companies these days after a series of "AAA" disappointments from North American studios.

    Just when you think you know where the sub-plot in a quest is going, it takes a twist. And another twist. And you are faced with REAL, CONSEQUENTIAL decisions. Not the meaningless **** decisions that have zero effect on the game world you will find in Bethesda's Fallout 4.

    Consider this, I have not played any previous Witcher games, and I have no idea what a Witcher even was before playing this game. However it completely drew me in. I couldn't stop playing. I think I've put in more than 50-60 hours playing at a leisurely pace, and finished the main story and all the main side quests. Yet I have explore only 25-30% of the OPEN world portion of the game. There are VAST forests and caverns with interesting, useful loot, and monsters roaming the wilds that I have yet to kill.

    I cannot say enough good things about this game. Maybe because I've been so disappointed by the shallow, soulless "products" made by North American studios: Fallout 4, Diablo 3, Farcry 4, WatchDogs,    … Expand
  41. WD_Forever
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Really good game, would recommend. Don't spoil yourself with trailer and stuff like that, just try it!
  42. gypsygib
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Best game I've played all year, maybe in the last 5 years. Absolutely amazing. CD Projekt Red succeeded in creating a living breathing world that I got completely lost in in the best way possible. Open world games are often sorely lacking in story, but not the Witcher 3 where a side quest is more interesting than most entire games. Only flaw would be the ending left something to beBest game I've played all year, maybe in the last 5 years. Absolutely amazing. CD Projekt Red succeeded in creating a living breathing world that I got completely lost in in the best way possible. Open world games are often sorely lacking in story, but not the Witcher 3 where a side quest is more interesting than most entire games. Only flaw would be the ending left something to be desired, it wasn't bad but not very memorable either. Either way, the game is a masterpiece. Gameplay, story, character development, graphics, and sound. It excels in every department. This year has been great for gaming (personally), Bloodborne, Batman AC, and now this, but Witcher 3 has slain them all.… Expand
  43. slavigrad
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    The best RPG and Open World game ever made! Great story and storytelling, great side quests, great characters, great monsters, great open world, everything is great in the Witcher world!
    10/10
  44. BarbedWhyre
    Sep 15, 2019
    7
    Let me start by saying I understand why everyone enjoys this game so much, to where it got a "#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015". As someone who didn't play it in 2015, and played it for the first time in 2019, this review is through my eyes.

    The story starts with a slow build and overstimulating tutorial which starts the trail on rocky footing. I learned most of my basics while in the middle of    Let me start by saying I understand why everyone enjoys this game so much, to where it got a "#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015". As someone who didn't play it in 2015, and played it for the first time in 2019, this review is through my eyes.

    The story starts with a slow build and overstimulating tutorial which starts the trail on rocky footing. I learned most of my basics while in the middle of a forest between side-quests, which may be the best part of the game.

    The characters are well designed and the world is well planned, it's just a shame the same isn't said for the basic mechanics of the game. The controls and character movement feels loose, travel and interaction with the world is unpolished at best, and combat is nearly a nightmare.

    Perhaps i'm better off with 2015 goggles without current greats like "Spiderman" and "God of War" to compare it to, but maybe it's time for a sequel and tighten up the loose bolts on this nearly immersive game.    … Expand
  45. Milliontimes
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece on every level possible. More i play it, more i start liking it. Highly recommended!
  46. ConorIrwin001
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    Genuinely superb, the writing is of such a high calibre that any current technical issues, such as the dipping frame-rate in some of the denser areas of the map, can be easily overlooked. The depth of consequence from a single line of dialogue that isn't apparent at the time is staggering. With the recent patches, numerous free DLC and promised New Game +, Witcher 3 is easily one of theGenuinely superb, the writing is of such a high calibre that any current technical issues, such as the dipping frame-rate in some of the denser areas of the map, can be easily overlooked. The depth of consequence from a single line of dialogue that isn't apparent at the time is staggering. With the recent patches, numerous free DLC and promised New Game +, Witcher 3 is easily one of the top contenders for Game of the Year.… Expand
  47. michaelbcosta
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Arguably the greatest video game ever made. Gameplay, story, graphics, sound design & almost every other category gets 10.
  48. theTRUTHson
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    An epic journey from star to end. The sort of game that makes the industry and the fans proud. No need to go into details, everything is top notch. Must buy and must keep.
  49. CristianDorta
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Me encantó este juego desde el principio hasta el final. Hay pocos momentos que te den sensación de ser relleno, ya que cada historia, hasta las secundarias, están muy elaboradas.
    Una de los mejores juegos de esta generación.
  50. jp_fal
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    I don't give out many 10s but you'll struggle to find a better rpg on the PS4, or any system for that matter. Huge, immersive and challenging. The combat is tough at first but once you get the hang of it things get easier. That's not to say you won't get yr ass kicked if you don't keep your wits about you. Great characters, loads of quests (main, secondary, treasure hunts, contacts). VeryI don't give out many 10s but you'll struggle to find a better rpg on the PS4, or any system for that matter. Huge, immersive and challenging. The combat is tough at first but once you get the hang of it things get easier. That's not to say you won't get yr ass kicked if you don't keep your wits about you. Great characters, loads of quests (main, secondary, treasure hunts, contacts). Very very enjoyable.… Expand
  51. ricklongo
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    I think it's fair to say that the Western open-world genre has become quite formulaic over the years. Yet, with The Witcher 3, developer CD Projekt Red proves that it's still possible to have a seriously amazing experience without necessarily innovating the genre's tried-and-true foundations.

    The game puts you on the shoes of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher (monster hunter) who roams the    I think it's fair to say that the Western open-world genre has become quite formulaic over the years. Yet, with The Witcher 3, developer CD Projekt Red proves that it's still possible to have a seriously amazing experience without necessarily innovating the genre's tried-and-true foundations.

    The game puts you on the shoes of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher (monster hunter) who roams the Northern Realms in search of Cirilla, his foster daughter, who is being chased by a supernatural army called the Wild Hunt. Having not played any of the previous titles, I found myself initially intimidated by the storyline background; luckily, the game's tale is written in such a way that you can mostly ignore the finer details of Geralt's previous sagas if you want to.

    The story itself is likely to please fantasy fans. It is a fittingly epic tale which uses the invasion of the Northern Realms by the southern Nildgaardian empire as a background, and it's reasonably fun and interesting. It does have its fair share of clichés and at least a couple of significant dei ex-machina (I'm looking at you, Dudu the Doppler) that render it hard to be taken entirely seriously as a piece of adult-oriented storytelling, however.

    In his adventure, Geralt roams several open spaces through the Northern Realms. The landscapes look absolutely gorgeous, filled with impressive lighting effects and extremely detailed textures. One of my favorite aspects of the setting is how it mixes traditional fantasy with a bit of horror, leading to some pretty scary enemies and scenarios, but without resorting to cheap jump-scares.

    There is a lot of ground to cover in the several open-world environments, with numerous towns, villages, sidequests and hidden secrets to keep you busy. Roaming the land in search of experience and loot is extremely satisfying, thanks in good part to the intuitive controls and the fluid action (no, there's not a single quick-time event to tell of, thank you very much). Like any good RPG, there are also extensive options to craft and/or buy gear, weapon, potions and assorted items, which manage to be intricate without getting overwheming.

    There is only one significant deviation from this formula: gwent, a simple strategy card game, played by Geralt and several NPCs, in which you amass an army (represented by separate character cards) and control the weather to defeat opponents. As basic as it is, it's a surprisingly addictive little diversion, and sometimes I found myself setting the main adventure aside just to wind off against NPCs and win new cards.

    Basically, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt plays brilliantly, looks gorgeous, and offers dozens upon dozens of hours for you to lose yourself in its very appealing brand of horror-tinged fantasy. With its compelling world, an equipment/potion/addon system that is deep yet easy to grasp, and a set of main quest missions that doesn't try to break its own boundaries in annoying ways, you have one of the best releases of the year for fans of epic adventures.

    Rating: 9.0    … Expand
  52. Menog
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! If you choose to do all the side quests and treasure hunts you will end up with hundreds of hours of intense and exciting game play in a vast rich world!

    CDPROJEKTRED gives lessos on making a great game with a lot of love and awesome support and bug correction.

    This is a must have. Enjoy the ride.
  53. Pravs
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing game with awesome story. Best RPG game so far. Breathtaking views, dozens of quests and points of interest. Funny and interesting hidden references to the book by A. Sapkowski. Every quest is unique so you literally can't get bored. Many characters, love affairs and the great Gwent as a pretty complex mini-game. Your decisions are important as the story go on. Best ~300 hours ofAmazing game with awesome story. Best RPG game so far. Breathtaking views, dozens of quests and points of interest. Funny and interesting hidden references to the book by A. Sapkowski. Every quest is unique so you literally can't get bored. Many characters, love affairs and the great Gwent as a pretty complex mini-game. Your decisions are important as the story go on. Best ~300 hours of video gaming.… Expand
  54. mattlarkin
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    Not long ago the second and final DLC for the Witcher 3 was released. In honor of that, I'm doing a long-overdue review of the whole game, including both DLCs. First of all, the DLCs each play as separate campaigns of significant length. The first could be completed just before the end of the main Wild Hunt campaign (but is best done post-game), the second should definitely be post-game.Not long ago the second and final DLC for the Witcher 3 was released. In honor of that, I'm doing a long-overdue review of the whole game, including both DLCs. First of all, the DLCs each play as separate campaigns of significant length. The first could be completed just before the end of the main Wild Hunt campaign (but is best done post-game), the second should definitely be post-game. With that out of the way ...

    I have not played Witcher 1 or 2 (mainly because they were not on Playstation), and I wish I had. Because this game is EPIC. Not only does the main campaign feature an amazing story, each of the two side campaigns have their own unique stories which are maybe even more compelling than the main plot.

    The Witcher takes place in a pseudo-European, dark fantasy world based on books by the same name. A long time ago this world overlapped with others in an event called the Conjunction of Spheres. A bunch of creatures from those other worlds became trapped in our world. Some of these are elves and such, but most are vampires. To fight these, people created witchers--mutant monster hunters with superhuman abilities. Only later, they decided witchers were kind of like monsters too, and they hated them. Until they need one.

    The world is deliciously dark--which I love--and draws a lot of inspiration from Slavic mythology. It's not all Slavic myth, though. You have other fantasy/myth staples here and there, like djinn and so forth.

    It's a massively open world reminiscent of Skyrim. I mean HUGE, with so many places to explore, quests to complete, and monsters to hunt you could basically invest a bazillion hours into the game and not do everything.

    Gameplay took a little getting used to at first. Once I got the hang of it (hint, dodge monsters, parry humans), though, it ran fairly smoothly. I played it mostly as a swordsman, but you can customize Geralt to focus more on alchemy or signs (magic) and all styles of play are intended to be effective. The DLC introduces further options for customization and even a use for ability points once you have otherwise reached the cap.

    I played on the medium difficulty, which only occasionally proved challenging. The combat system was rewarding and never grew tedious.

    What I think I liked even more than that, though, was the plot. Witcher stars Geralt and occasionally his adopted daughter Ciri. It also gives a lot of time and development to numerous NPCs in ways that make your choices seem like they actually matter. In this way, the game is somewhat reminiscent of Dragon Age games, though I found the story more compelling in Witcher. Unlike in the former, I never got bored in dialog with NPCs, never felt compelled to skip ahead.

    I highly recommend this game. 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  55. SaberEdge
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    This game is my favorite game of the generation, followed closely by Red Dead Redemption 2. It's as close to a "masterpiece" as I've ever seen or played. The world is so deep with lore and a sense of place, that until RDR2 I'd never seen before. The storytelling and characters are also among the most memorable and beloved in any game I've experienced. The gameplay is smooth and neverThis game is my favorite game of the generation, followed closely by Red Dead Redemption 2. It's as close to a "masterpiece" as I've ever seen or played. The world is so deep with lore and a sense of place, that until RDR2 I'd never seen before. The storytelling and characters are also among the most memorable and beloved in any game I've experienced. The gameplay is smooth and never stopped being fun. I played on Death March difficulty and the game provided a good amount of challenge. The combat isn't as deep as in the Souls games but it's still better than in most RPGs. I enjoyed it a lot. The quality of the side quests is second to none and represents the standard by which I judge all similar games. I spent over 500 hours in the main game alone, not even counting the expansions, and it enraptured and captivated me the whole time and in a way very few games have.… Expand
  56. mertyboi
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Honestly, one of the best gaming experiences of my life. An amazing world with side quests that felt like pieces of the main story as opposed to fetch or follow missions. I am not sure if I logged more hours playing gwent or the actual game.
  57. NXT
    Aug 13, 2019
    10
    Viciante. Um dos melhores RPG de sempre e um dos melhores jogos no geral. Obra prima!
  58. xdarknemesis
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece of a game , I havent had such a long enjoyable RPG experience since the early 2000s ! there needs to be more games of this calibre . 10/10 .
  59. PeneDuro
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Es el mejor juego que he probado en mi vida, su mapa, las ubicaciones, LA HISTORIA, sus dlcs, la gráfica que pese a que no fue lo que esperabamos tiene una gráfica a la altura, los jefes finales, y demás! JODER! Este juego lo tiene casi todo, es cierto que aveces se bugea (no mucho, solo de vez en cuando) y aveces es medio tosco, pero eso no le quita el título (para mí) del mejor rpg yEs el mejor juego que he probado en mi vida, su mapa, las ubicaciones, LA HISTORIA, sus dlcs, la gráfica que pese a que no fue lo que esperabamos tiene una gráfica a la altura, los jefes finales, y demás! JODER! Este juego lo tiene casi todo, es cierto que aveces se bugea (no mucho, solo de vez en cuando) y aveces es medio tosco, pero eso no le quita el título (para mí) del mejor rpg y junto a rdr2 del mejor juego de la generación… Expand
  60. tbouniverse
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    An all time classic right here. The characters are so well written that they are real to me. Main characters Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri are so complex and their chemistry together is so touching. I just finished playing Blood and Wine and have truly seen the end to Geralt's journey, which is very bitter yet sweet at the same time. My only worry now is whether or not I'll be able to enjoyAn all time classic right here. The characters are so well written that they are real to me. Main characters Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri are so complex and their chemistry together is so touching. I just finished playing Blood and Wine and have truly seen the end to Geralt's journey, which is very bitter yet sweet at the same time. My only worry now is whether or not I'll be able to enjoy another action/ adventure as I played the best of the best. Must buy. Thank me later.… Expand
  61. AwesomeAsPrime
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    Witcher 3 is quite possibly the best Action RPG game of all time. There are so many elements at play here that other games just can't compare. With a fluent fighting system, deep engaging story lines & side quests, and a visually astonishing environments and character detail....its easy to see why it belongs in the history pages of greatest games of our age!
  62. Xamepon
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    An absolute masterpiece and experience to own. Great writing, gameplay, characters, quests, main story all set within a vast rich compelling world that both old and new fans are sure to enjoy!
  63. Goalzzz
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    One of PS4's best game for sure I throughly enjoyed it the combat was super especially the controls, Story and graphics. Great conclusions and boss fights for the finale's geralt of riva story. Must buy for PS4 owners and the expansions pass was worth it.
  64. tybyrd93
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Not a huge rpg fan but I'm more than happy with my purchase. This game is definitely crafted with care, and it shows in its huge, dense world, intriguing characters and quests, and attention to detail. This is the first game where I've felt like the world is truly alive. The combat is tricky, but it encourages planning ahead and practicing which adds yet another dimension to an alreadyNot a huge rpg fan but I'm more than happy with my purchase. This game is definitely crafted with care, and it shows in its huge, dense world, intriguing characters and quests, and attention to detail. This is the first game where I've felt like the world is truly alive. The combat is tricky, but it encourages planning ahead and practicing which adds yet another dimension to an already amazing experience… Expand
  65. IamEVIL
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    One of the best RPGs i've ever played, a deeply emotional plot storyline, awesome cast of characters, Contracts are probably one of the most amazing side-quests that i've ever played, and of course an vast open world with a lot to do and to investigate, and a perfect sountrack... A few visual bugs, but nothing to seriously, i recommend to every RPG fan.
  66. YoModaFoca
    Jan 20, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing! it truely represents how an actual roleplaying game should be, every minor decision you make will affect the result of the story further on (and the story is very good), sidequest always lead you to various surprises and are fun to play, and althoug you cant create your character it's feels really good roleplaying with Geralt, you really have the liberty to make yourThis game is amazing! it truely represents how an actual roleplaying game should be, every minor decision you make will affect the result of the story further on (and the story is very good), sidequest always lead you to various surprises and are fun to play, and althoug you cant create your character it's feels really good roleplaying with Geralt, you really have the liberty to make your own Geralt with different personalities. I was really on the spot about this game because I was deciding if I should buy this or Fallout 4, and I dont regret it, every minute of my playthrough was worth the price, this is truely an awesome RPG, if not one of the best RPG (one problem tho, controlling Geralt feels clunky and hard)… Expand
  67. TributeMan
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Jest MOC!

    Wsiąknąłem w tą grę od razu. Historia, postacie, gameplay, a przede wszystkim ogromny otwarty świat pełen niesamowitych misji pobocznych. Must play dla każdego fana rpg-ów
  68. Jamespotte
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    One of the most beautiful games i have ever played, the level of detail is outstanding. The storytelling and the characters are wonderfully elaborated and the world is so real that you actually feel you are in the game. Few games manage to do that. A must-play for sure
  69. alexmann
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece by any standard. This game combines the best parts of any open world RPG to create a stunning, large, and breathtaking journey. Characters are deep and their motivations are realistic.

    In addition the world is perfect. It feels real and lived in- more so than any other open world I have seen. The main thing that sets it apart is your role within that world. In games like    A masterpiece by any standard. This game combines the best parts of any open world RPG to create a stunning, large, and breathtaking journey. Characters are deep and their motivations are realistic.

    In addition the world is perfect. It feels real and lived in- more so than any other open world I have seen. The main thing that sets it apart is your role within that world. In games like Skyrim or Dragon age you ARE the world. The many factions of the world of Skyrim/DA revolve around you and your decisions. This is not the case in the witcher. Rather than being the focus of the world you are but a mere piece of the puzzle. You have an effect on the world, but a realistic effect at that. You control nothing, you simply play your part and that is amazing.    … Expand
  70. RipTail
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    My favourite game of 2015, besides BloodBorne. It really deserves all the praises that people are talking about! Very good game and gameplay! Thank you CD Projekt!
  71. DekeyJDub
    Sep 19, 2016
    10
    I don't ever write reviews but I can't ignore the fact that I have so much love for this game and I don't tell someone about it. At first learning how to move and fight took a little learning but once you get used to it you feel very tactical and patient in fights waiting for the opportune time to get a hit or 2 in. It really makes you take each encounter seriously and cautiously. TheI don't ever write reviews but I can't ignore the fact that I have so much love for this game and I don't tell someone about it. At first learning how to move and fight took a little learning but once you get used to it you feel very tactical and patient in fights waiting for the opportune time to get a hit or 2 in. It really makes you take each encounter seriously and cautiously. The story is the best I've seen in a game and it is really easy to get attached to characters. The facial expressions and attention to detail in this game is stellar. The amount of content is mind blowing. The map is huge and there are countless quests each feeling connected to the world. I rarely play through games more than once because I know what going to happen already but I am playing new game plus after my first play through and I haven't lost any motivation or drive to continue. I am over 200 hours in and I haven't play either expansion pack yet. This is not something I say lightly, but this may be the best game I've ever played.… Expand
  72. PeterAlexander
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Absolutely magical. The Witcher 3 is outright the best game of 2015. From the stunning scenery, intriguing lore, awesome soundtrack, fantastic beasts, epic combat, amazing character development and one of the best video game stories ever told, the game exceeds all expectations. It is a game dripping in atmosphere and colour and I found myself more immersed in the world and lore of theAbsolutely magical. The Witcher 3 is outright the best game of 2015. From the stunning scenery, intriguing lore, awesome soundtrack, fantastic beasts, epic combat, amazing character development and one of the best video game stories ever told, the game exceeds all expectations. It is a game dripping in atmosphere and colour and I found myself more immersed in the world and lore of the Witcher 3 than any game I've ever played.… Expand
  73. EKDiamond
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is set in a fantasy medieval land with the Nilfgaard army invading the land, playing as Geralt you must find your one time ward Ciri and defeat the Wild Hunt, a group of elves from a different dimension trying to capture Ciri. This incredibly beautiful open world is fantastically presented and I found myself frequently making use of the ps4's share button to uploadThe Witcher 3 is set in a fantasy medieval land with the Nilfgaard army invading the land, playing as Geralt you must find your one time ward Ciri and defeat the Wild Hunt, a group of elves from a different dimension trying to capture Ciri. This incredibly beautiful open world is fantastically presented and I found myself frequently making use of the ps4's share button to upload screenshots of the incredible scenery. The main storyline is one to be remembered for years as it keeps you interested at all times and is very easy to follow, even allowing you to make your own decisions in order to change the outcome of the game as well as causing changes to specific characters and even communities. If you weren't told otherwise, you'd think side quests were a part of the main story, with some side quests significantly affecting what happens to some characters, such as who will be the king/queen of Skellige or what will happen to King Radovid. Scavenger hunts and witcher contracts provide a nice alternative to the main story for a bit of money or to help level up your character. CD Projekt RED clearly didn't become lazy when creating side quests as they are excellent. One of the amazing things that CD Projekt RED did was allow new players (such as myself) to fully understand the lore of the game and the background of the characters despite the fact that this is the third game in its series. As is almost a requirement for any RPG game is a good combat system, and The Witcher 3 does not disappoint, simple fast attacks and heavy attacks make up the general swordplay but the use of rolls, dodges and parries allow for a more complex defensive part of combat and the addition of magic elements such as bombs, oils, potions and signs fulfills the RPG aspect of the game. General enemies are simple to take down, yet not at all repetitive and the boss battles are something else, huge elves known as the Wild Hunt make up the main bosses, wearing badass armour and having a huge amount of health combined with unique abilities such as teleporting or summoning elementals keep you on your toes and alert at all times make for some of the best boss fights I've ever seen. Sticking with the subject, the end battle is magnificent with not one but two bosses and the combination of fighting as both Ciri and Geralt adds an original twist to the already spectacular game. The only things that could be altered with this game are the occasionally glitchy movement system, often you'll find yourself unable to open a chest or loot a body and the walking and running can sometimes feel unnatural. As well as this, as somewhat of a newcomer to RPGs, at the beginning of the game I found it slightly difficult to fully understand some elements of the game such as magic items and the ability trees and so would recommend taking your time at the beginning to make sure you read the tutorials and completely understand them. In conclusion, this game completely amazed me, the incredible amount of content that is in this game is phenomenal and every aspect can't be faulted. It is definitely one of the best, if not the best game I have ever played and I would highly recommend it to anyone. The lack of multiplayer may deter some gamers however anyone will enjoy The Witcher 3, regardless of whether they usually prefer multiplayer or singleplayer. I have given The Witcher 3 a score of 10 because of the following reasons:

    Strengths:
    - Fantastic storyline
    - Impressive graphics
    - Interesting, exciting side quests
    - Highly entertaining boss battles
    - Good combat system

    Weaknesses:
    - Occasional glitches
    - Unnatural movement    … Expand
  74. jethro102677
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    W3 is the first installment of the Witcher series I've ever played and I just continue to be blown away by how great it is. There are few games for consoles these days where you actually feel like you get an entire game for $60 (looking at you Bungie!), and this game gives you that and so much more. This is one of the first games I've actually been excited about DLC and I'm sure it will beW3 is the first installment of the Witcher series I've ever played and I just continue to be blown away by how great it is. There are few games for consoles these days where you actually feel like you get an entire game for $60 (looking at you Bungie!), and this game gives you that and so much more. This is one of the first games I've actually been excited about DLC and I'm sure it will be worth. Fantastic RPG any way you look at it.… Expand
  75. The_Ides
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    After experiencing Witcher 2 on the Xbox 360 I was hesitant to jump back into the world of Geralt of Rivea. I wasn't the biggest fan of the combat at the time and felt that the multiple aspects had a hard time transitioning to the console. However after having a drought in games to play I decided to jump into Witcher 3 a few months after launch, and it was the biggest mistake I could haveAfter experiencing Witcher 2 on the Xbox 360 I was hesitant to jump back into the world of Geralt of Rivea. I wasn't the biggest fan of the combat at the time and felt that the multiple aspects had a hard time transitioning to the console. However after having a drought in games to play I decided to jump into Witcher 3 a few months after launch, and it was the biggest mistake I could have made because I should have got it on Day 1. Even before inserting the disc into the game I was greeted with an insert from the developer thanking me for giving there a game a chance by purchasing it. Never before have I as a consumer, in any form of entertainment or product, felt that the people who worked on something truly valued the support I was giving them. But back to the game itself. For whatever reason I decided to play the game on the hardest difficulty, which I completely recommend of anyone whose played any open world game or rpg like Skyrim or Red Dead, and was pretty much stopped in my tracks by any horde of enemies. However the most pleasure from this game is in the preparation required to defeat enemies using such as signs, potions and oils to defeat enemies. Overcoming a hard boss that you've prepared for or finishing a long string of quests to unfold more of the story in Witcher 3 brings more excitement then I've ever felt for a game before, and that's because of the incredibly detailed open world rivaling the likes of The Elder Scrolls and Grand Theft Auto. Even the mini game of Gwent has become a phenomenon in itself and I feel heavily compelled to play every npc in this card game just so i can get access to new rare cards, an online component would have been amazing, but a separate game such as on the app store, the PlayStation store or Xbox marketplace would be an instant purchase for me. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is a 10 out of 10 for me, its a beautifully detailed open world rpg that deserves a look.… Expand
  76. Heavens_Fence
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    What an amazing game!!!. So I don't usually write reviews but I finished playing this game about 2 weeks ago and thought it was really good. Then I picked up fallout 4 (what a mistake) and it truly helped me realize how amazing this game is. The graphics are superb I've never seen a game that made me be proud I have a nextgen system as much as this game did. The voice acting is pretty goodWhat an amazing game!!!. So I don't usually write reviews but I finished playing this game about 2 weeks ago and thought it was really good. Then I picked up fallout 4 (what a mistake) and it truly helped me realize how amazing this game is. The graphics are superb I've never seen a game that made me be proud I have a nextgen system as much as this game did. The voice acting is pretty good (it took me a bit to get over geralt sounding like batman though). The body languange and facial expressions are what make interacting with people so good though. Sometimes I felt like I was watching a movie instead of playing a game.
    This game has some serious glitches though an elusive gwent card glitch make it nearly impossible to get the "collect em all trophy" making a platinum sometimes completely impossible. There is quest where you get locked into a dungeon and seriously your only way out is using a different glitch. The horse mechanics are kinda clunky. Sometimes I sheathe my sword in the middle of battle which can get really frustrating. This happens a lot when I'm fighting humanoid creatures like dongs and monsters at the same time and have to switch between swords. Well sometimes I sheathe one and never pull out the other. I've had quests that don't complete the way they should too.
    That being said this game is freaking so fun. I absolutely loved the gwent side game what a blast. I wish fallout 4 were half as good as this game..... or if walmart had a better return policy on video games but thats for a different rant. If you haven't played this game you need to it's the most enjoyable single player experience I've had on a nextgen console. Lastly you can't go wrong when you put in a pair (or a hundred) of real ta tas lol. Honestly this title must have put the ESRB through the ringer. Anyway this game is freaking amazing play it they play it again they get the dlc and play that.    … Expand
  77. BrentNice
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    It's been months since I played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt so it is with a clear mind that I can say this is the best RPG ever created. So many excellent quests, even side quests are better than most games main quests. Excellent combat choices keep the game fresh. Great story, great graphics. There isn't one weakness to speak of.
  78. Bayonetwork1989
    Jan 22, 2016
    9
    When I first brought The Witcher 3 on release I was worried I'd be overwhelmed by how big this game is and how much there is to do, but after a couple of hours I was fully immersed in the lore of The Witcher, wondering off to uncover the secrets of this world and then realsing I've just bought one of the best games I've played. The Witcher 3 has become an example of what open world RPG'sWhen I first brought The Witcher 3 on release I was worried I'd be overwhelmed by how big this game is and how much there is to do, but after a couple of hours I was fully immersed in the lore of The Witcher, wondering off to uncover the secrets of this world and then realsing I've just bought one of the best games I've played. The Witcher 3 has become an example of what open world RPG's should be like. There isn't one section of land in this game which feels like it's been copied and pasted from somewhere else, or rushed together. The buildings, towns and cities have been built into the landscape, but gives you the feel of being transported into another world, which strangley feels real (even though you're fighting Griffins and casting magical signs!). I loved every second of The Witcher 3 and even though I was sad to come to the end of the main story, I quickly realised I still had much more to do. The only small negative I have is that I felt like I was leveling too quickly towards the end of the game, which made me feel a bit over powed, even though I was at the recommended level for that particular quest and I also felt that the inventory screen could've been better thought out (even after the patch which changed this screen). Overall, I love The Witcher 3 and I'll be playing it for a long time.… Expand
  79. ArenaV3
    Jan 24, 2016
    9
    The pinnacle of AAA titles in 2015.

    I got this game back around whenever it was released and could never really get into it. I put it on the back burner for a few months, and tried again. Once again, couldn't get into it. I then got consumed into Fallout 4 for a bit but got quickly bored of it. This weekend, after being disgusted with the amount of critical acclaim the Witcher achieved    The pinnacle of AAA titles in 2015.

    I got this game back around whenever it was released and could never really get into it. I put it on the back burner for a few months, and tried again. Once again, couldn't get into it. I then got consumed into Fallout 4 for a bit but got quickly bored of it. This weekend, after being disgusted with the amount of critical acclaim the Witcher achieved over Fallout 4, I decided to do intense research and practice with the game and I will say it is incredible. Better than Fallout 4 in nearly every aspect.

    Writing: Honestly one of the best quests I have ever played. The writing is fantastic, the quests are fun, emotional, and somtimes, funny. The characters are also quite good. I love the personalities in particular of Geralt and the Baron.

    Graphical: The graphics are nice. Water is very well done. The lighting and environment is very nice. Nothing unique per se, just realistic medieval and wilderness graphics. The monsters and armors are very creative; some look cool as **** (Wild Hunt Armor), and some look downright disgusting (Rotfiends, Botchlings).

    Technical: The game runs at 1080p, 30 FPS on the PS4, typical with many console games. The combat is decent, the only really bad thing I have to say, but it is still quite good. It requires strategy rather than hacking the **** out of someone as say the Elder Scrolls. Movement can be a bit sticky too, I've accidentally fallen off of ledges quite a bit.

    Overall: So damn good. You will probably love it if you're patient and willing to learn in the game and outside of the game (YouTube, Reddit).    … Expand
  80. DusterGoalie
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    Without a doubt the greatest game of all time! The game is just so good right from the start and just doesn't stop, the environment is amazing being one of the only games I felt completely immersed in, the characters were awesome especially the bloody baron who gave off a Robert Baratheon type fell, there are 100's of hours worth of stuff to do and the side quests are amazing. Now theWithout a doubt the greatest game of all time! The game is just so good right from the start and just doesn't stop, the environment is amazing being one of the only games I felt completely immersed in, the characters were awesome especially the bloody baron who gave off a Robert Baratheon type fell, there are 100's of hours worth of stuff to do and the side quests are amazing. Now the stuff I just talked about is just the tip of the ice berg about how good the game is so just go out and buy it and I think you to will see that this game is the best game of all time… Expand
  81. 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.
  82. ayrtonmoises
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Melhor game que já joguei, surpreendente.Cenario vivo, trilha sonora emocionante, história envolvente, universo muito bem desenvolvido, bestiario e etc.Poderia melhorar o combate.
  83. pappm94
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is much different than other popular games on the market. It has quality content, unlike Assasin's Creed Origins or Far Cry games, or Ghost Recon. These games just have mechanics and have a very weak story to make yourself feel that you are not completely in a videogame, but they fail. The Witcher 3 is different. It has a story so quality, and characters who youThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is much different than other popular games on the market. It has quality content, unlike Assasin's Creed Origins or Far Cry games, or Ghost Recon. These games just have mechanics and have a very weak story to make yourself feel that you are not completely in a videogame, but they fail. The Witcher 3 is different. It has a story so quality, and characters who you really care about, and that 60-100 hours of gameplay of the main missions just simply fly. When you are playing this game, you don't feel like it's a videogame, you feel like you are in a different world.
    Who is this game for: people who like quality story, with excellent twists. People who like upgrading and generally taking care about their character.
    Who should avoid this game: people who don't like story based games, because you can't skip dialogues, only one line of the speech.
    But seriously, pay attention to the story and after 10 hours you will be sucked into this world.    … Expand
  84. Vadrael
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    One of the greatest games in History. It got a huge world to explore and a great story, the music is amazing and fits the game perfectly.
    The side quests feels as being part of the story itself and with the DLCs you even got a lot more to enjoy.
  85. CyberRobotnix
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    The Witcher 3 is the best open world RPG you'll ever experience. A true evolution of the genre. A classic that will surely spout the next grand era of gaming. Run to the nearest shop at once and buy this masterpiece, your life will never be the same. Graphics may seems a bit dated at the beginning, but you will soon discover what amazing work the developers have put into the scenery. It'sThe Witcher 3 is the best open world RPG you'll ever experience. A true evolution of the genre. A classic that will surely spout the next grand era of gaming. Run to the nearest shop at once and buy this masterpiece, your life will never be the same. Graphics may seems a bit dated at the beginning, but you will soon discover what amazing work the developers have put into the scenery. It's a must buy for for any PS4 owner out there.… Expand
  86. davekinf
    May 20, 2018
    10
    it's the most enormous one I've ever seen, you can enjoy this game for years.
  87. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  88. Roo182
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    There are very few games quite like the Witcher out there. This installation is a game changer for RPG's. I have never enjoyed an open world like this since Dragon Age Inquisition, it's purely magnificent on every level.
  89. ShiSharkU
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    When people say this is the best game ever made, they're not lying. It truly is! The game doesn't have a scripted story, it's based on your choices but no matter which path you take it feels emotional and engaging. The game makes you feel so many different emotions ranging from happiness, curiosity to fear and sadness and many more. It's open world is one of the largest and the mostWhen people say this is the best game ever made, they're not lying. It truly is! The game doesn't have a scripted story, it's based on your choices but no matter which path you take it feels emotional and engaging. The game makes you feel so many different emotions ranging from happiness, curiosity to fear and sadness and many more. It's open world is one of the largest and the most beautiful but it never feels empty, the soundtrack is the best I've ever heard in a video game. The combat is fun, even though the enemies should have had more varied move sets and it lacks the hardcore challenge even at the highest difficulty. This is the only thing they could have done better. The game is worth a buy in 2019 and it will be for many years.… Expand
  90. KingVilla1n
    May 3, 2019
    9
    Самая духовная рпг из существующих. Мир и приключение, которые тебя действительно затягивают и создают очень крепкую связь с персонажами. Чего вообще никогда не было в TES (может за исключением Morrowind). Гюнтер, пожалуй на данный момент, лучший отрицательный персонаж в игроиндустрии вообще. Не могу поставить 10 только из-за того, что второе DLC мне совершенно не понравилось, не мояСамая духовная рпг из существующих. Мир и приключение, которые тебя действительно затягивают и создают очень крепкую связь с персонажами. Чего вообще никогда не было в TES (может за исключением Morrowind). Гюнтер, пожалуй на данный момент, лучший отрицательный персонаж в игроиндустрии вообще. Не могу поставить 10 только из-за того, что второе DLC мне совершенно не понравилось, не моя атмосфера.… Expand
  91. jerichoj1
    Jun 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing game and one of the greatest RPG games of all time. Wonderful story to keep you entertained from start to finish, great memorable characters and an awesome fantasy world to keep you immersed for tons of hours, It is by far one of the best gaming experiences that I ever had.
  92. spantazi
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    This is not a game. It's a masterpiece on every aspect of it. Excellent story, gameplay, graphics.
  93. Hussgaming
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lets start this review by stating that this game is a masterpiece, i give it a 9.7/10.
    Quest Design: The Quest designer of this game did an incredible job at making this game. It contains a wide verity of quests that all feel unique and intresting. No quest feels like ur just doing it to check boxes and even items to fetch like that Pan for that old lady have a story behind it.
    Story: The game's story is complex and intresting. All major events in the game are shown to the player and even important conversations ( the Ciri Stories) are played rather that told through a conversation between Geralt and the Baron. All of the charecters are interesting and have their own unique personalities. Same goes with the NPC's.
    The Open World: The Open World is not only huge but filled with things to do. You go off the beaten track and will find a unique charecter, sword or enemy to fight. In one of playthroughs i ran into a new sword cuz i went to Heatherton before finishing the beast of white orchard.
    Gameplay: All of the enemies fight differently and have unique patterns. The progression mechanics never feel like a grind. The combat isnt the smoothest part of the game but lt works and if u like RPG's u wont feel like it matters
    Micro transactions: CDPR is one of the most consumer friendly devs available. There are no microtransactions and numerous free DLC's. There 2 paid dlcs but u can get both for 10 dollars and get more than 40 hours of more content in a game with more than 300 hours of content
    Overall i believe anyone shud try the game as they shall enjoy it. Hope u liked the review and have fun playing.    … Expand
  94. botanink
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучшая игра в мире. Крутой сюжет.Хорошая рпг составляющая. И есть секс… Expand
  95. kaz1q
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. Awsome game with a lot of nice features. Its a must have all of you who love RPGs.
  96. Puozzo
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Fantástico! História de qualidade e personagens cativantes. Mundo rico em conteúdo. O ponto mais positivo é a riqueza dos personagens e a interação entre eles.
  97. darknessko2
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    thank you cd projekt red you have done an amazing game. I will always rememberd it.... the music and characters are wonderfull the world is the most bigger in ps4. the story is incredible the enemies are so much.. the secondary missions are the best i haver ever played in a videogame.. believe me this game deserves 10
  98. AntiReviewBomb
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    ive played this game 3 times from start to finish including all the extra content and this game keeps giving me new experiences. and 3 times is probably small fries for this fandom. my 4th time will be on ps5 next gen in 2022.
  99. roachtbp
    May 4, 2017
    10
    Amazing in all regards: story; characters; huge, interesting, life-like world; combat; crafting system; equipment and loot; graphics; music; etc. The main thing that surprised me was just how well-written and interesting even "mundane" side quest could be. I particularly enjoyed a side quest called "A Greedy God" and was completely blow away by the Hearts of Stone DLC (especially theAmazing in all regards: story; characters; huge, interesting, life-like world; combat; crafting system; equipment and loot; graphics; music; etc. The main thing that surprised me was just how well-written and interesting even "mundane" side quest could be. I particularly enjoyed a side quest called "A Greedy God" and was completely blow away by the Hearts of Stone DLC (especially the part where Geralt goes to a wedding - hilarious!!!!!!!!). This game is a must play for all rpg fans out there.… Expand
  100. Xon
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    Very well crafted. Increadible graphics, optimized for pc.
    The main quest could have been 20% shorter, though.
    The game is more a choose-you-own adventure, and it explores the human condition through substance abuse, greed, fear, exploitastion. This isn't really a sandbox, crafty, do-whatever-you-want game. I've read the books and played the previous games and for me the game was great    Very well crafted. Increadible graphics, optimized for pc.
    The main quest could have been 20% shorter, though.
    The game is more a choose-you-own adventure, and it explores the human condition through substance abuse, greed, fear, exploitastion.
    This isn't really a sandbox, crafty, do-whatever-you-want game.
    I've read the books and played the previous games and for me the game was great value for money and time invested.    … Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2015
    100
    The conclusion of Geralt’s game saga couldn’t be better. The large open world, great storytelling and dozens of hours of pure fun – this game is an absolute must for every RPG fan. [Issue#253]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 4, 2015
    95
    This truly outstanding game raises the bar to new heights that will be extremely hard to reach for BioWare, Bethesda and any other developer. [07/2015, p.38]
  3. Polygon
    Jun 23, 2015
    80
    The Witcher 3's subject matter, its almost defiant doubling down on its treatment of women as titillating props for Geralt and the player, even as it tries to flesh out more female leads, is its most disappointing aspect. This constant presence weighs down what would otherwise be an excellent bit of closure for Geralt's video game saga — which isn't helped by the control issues that often detract from sequences meant to break up open-world monotony.
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