The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. Ecko69x
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is the continuation of the story for the Witcher series. You do not necessarily have to have played the first and second game to understand the story in Witcher 3; however it is recommended you have. Options are provided to allow dedicated fans to import their saved game data and new gamers to the series can use the defaulted world saves.

    Witcher 3 is overall an excellent game    Witcher 3 is the continuation of the story for the Witcher series. You do not necessarily have to have played the first and second game to understand the story in Witcher 3; however it is recommended you have. Options are provided to allow dedicated fans to import their saved game data and new gamers to the series can use the defaulted world saves.

    Witcher 3 is overall an excellent game and deserves many praises. High graphical fidelity (although lesser than what was displayed at E3), deep and meaningful storyline, great combat system, memorable characters and more. CD Projekt RED should pat themselves on the back for providing DLC's for free. Yes, you hear right; the DLC's we get are free and I am not talking about one or two DLC's. Thus far, they have released 14 free DLC's. CD Projekt RED sets an examine of how the gaming industry should be behaving when it comes to downloadable content.    … Expand
  2. Unladenswallow0
    May 22, 2015
    8
    Just a word of warning, dont play this game on Death March difficulty if you found the last game hard because it will kick your ass. I'm loving it so far but holy **** is it difficult to master. Oh yeah and the game is good too.
  3. hoppypoppy1
    May 26, 2015
    8
    A truly amazing game! Hours I have spent roaming the vast world, completing the various side quests and leveling up my character, Geralt. Game play is solid, yet fluid. Finishers add even more satisfaction to your kills. I've gotten so lost in a side mission story line that I forgot that I wasn't do the main campaign. Perfect game! Easily recommended to anyone that loves a good story driven RPG.
  4. MrChinCheese
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Absolutely incredible open-world RPG with memorable characters and incredible writing. The mythological and fantasy elements of this game stand beyond the likes of Skyrim and Dark Souls (which is saying something), definitely going to stand as the most memorable game of this decade.
  5. SD55
    Jun 10, 2015
    9
    GotY Candidate!

    PS4 Version:

    Pro: Huge Story / Awesome Characters / Great Crafting System / Great Looking Grafics
    Con: Framerate Issues / Glitches / Bugs

    Its a must have for every PS4/X1 Owner! Great work from the development Team.
    If you are looking for a RPGs with minimum 100h gameplay then your Right here
  6. Lagjea02
    Jul 1, 2015
    8
    Reviews are very influensal so it is good to have different points of view. I played The Witcher more than 50 hours and played Skyrim more than a thousand hours, so, here are some differences from the 2 games.
    On the plus side.
    The witcher: - goergeous nature, folliage, especially on sunset - many, so many beautifull anims - very good dialogues for the main quests - have to say that    Reviews are very influensal so it is good to have different points of view. I played The Witcher more than 50 hours and played Skyrim more than a thousand hours, so, here are some differences from the 2 games.
    On the plus side.
    The witcher:
    - goergeous nature, folliage, especially on sunset
    - many, so many beautifull anims
    - very good dialogues for the main quests
    - have to say that the main characters are beautifull and mouvements natural and fluids.
    - to my opinion, the Islands territory is the most visually pleasing
    - superb monsters !
    Skyrim
    - huge world with a ton of things to discover, a lot more than The witcher
    - more landscape diversity
    - battle stays chalenging at all level since the opponents level increases with the main character level.
    - presence of a chest to store valuable ( no such thing in the Witcher )
    - alchimy a lot more developed. In the witcher you can grab a lot of different things by killing monsters or picking flowers... but only a very small portion of them are usable. The rest you pick is for selling... they have the foundation for a great option to the game and missed it, for what I am concerned.

    On the minus sign
    The Witcher
    - see my comments above on Skyrim
    - repetitive faces... seen on the secondary characters (merchants for example)
    - repetitive and limited secondary quests

    So, will The Witcher pass the Time test ? Will you come over and over replay this game due to it's absolute qualities and quests ? I don't think so. After a couple of time the game will take dust on the shelf.
    Beware not to expect to much when buying the game. It is over rated.
    ( sorry for bad english.. not native language).    … Expand
  7. Ouchz
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    It‘s the best RPG that I ever played！Every thing is so perfect，graphic，music， combat，story，it's all extraordinary。BUY IT! BUY! BUY!! BUY!!!!!!!!!!
  8. shark742
    May 26, 2015
    10
    Quite simply, this is the best game I have ever played in over 30 years of gaming...If you enjoyed Skyrim, or just enjoy a great story I'm sure you will enjoy this. Don't read to much into all this stuff about downgraded graphics on the PS4 as this game looks amazing! Really, just run to the shops now and buy it....go on!! :)
  9. roverhigh
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    After investing 100 hours into finishing a great, never dull main story and running numerous interesting side quests, I can confirm this game is Skyrim and RedDeadRedemption's prodigal child. Not a single crash in those hours. I love the astonishing quality and detail CdPR mastercrafted in this grand masterpiece.
  10. moviefan2
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    this is another one of those games that i'm having a hard time quitting. it is addicting because nearly every story and side quest has something unique or interesting to it. the main missions were emotional and fun, the mature scenes and pursuits puts you in the game. i loved being geralt, he is a great character to play. my only wish is that there was more opportunities to interactthis is another one of those games that i'm having a hard time quitting. it is addicting because nearly every story and side quest has something unique or interesting to it. the main missions were emotional and fun, the mature scenes and pursuits puts you in the game. i loved being geralt, he is a great character to play. my only wish is that there was more opportunities to interact with the main characters after the main mission. this game should be on everyone's list to play.… Expand
  11. JamesHarnold
    May 27, 2015
    10
    This game is so good. The stories are fantastic, the graphics are good, the combat is interesting and the crafting and leveling systems are much better than Dragon Age. The only issues i have are that there is a low framerate on ps4 , which makes me wish i hadna superpowered pc.
  12. lightyears
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    One of the best video games ever made. Without a doubt best PS4 game so far. It's not flawless, but its a new milestone in gaming development. The first game that combines a massive open world with good graphics and a quality dynamic story (where the players decisions really change the story and lead to different endings). The content is enough for weeks of fun. The graphics are goodOne of the best video games ever made. Without a doubt best PS4 game so far. It's not flawless, but its a new milestone in gaming development. The first game that combines a massive open world with good graphics and a quality dynamic story (where the players decisions really change the story and lead to different endings). The content is enough for weeks of fun. The graphics are good (altough not as stunning as I expected before the release). The characters and the story are impressively worked out as if the game is a quality novel itself. The same quality story telling as Witcher 2. The open world is large and you can enter plenty of buildings. This is why this open world is more impressive than GTA5, because in GTA 5 you can not enter buildings. The weather and day/night cycle are also dynamic and impressive. The wind really let the trees shake. Does it has flaws? Some minor. The controls are not always perfect during battles and sometimes you will experience framedrops in cities. But that are minor points against a game that is the new milestone in gaming. Any linear game looks completely outdated against this game. CD Project Red set the bar very high for this game and somehow managed to deliver. I would give it a 95 score. Altough not completely flawless, still one of the best games ever made.… Expand
  13. Victorium99
    May 21, 2015
    10
    BEST RPG EVER
    No words to describe this masterpiece .
    World is so hue and with a lot of things to do.
    Every damn character is so well made and the story line is incredible.
    Guys this is the game of the year
  14. Voju
    May 20, 2015
    10
    For all pessimists: this is not Dragon Age or glitched, easy Skyrim. This is a mature game with a great story, based on a rich, wonderful prose of Andrzej Sapkowski (highly recommended). Huge world, artwork, dialogues is a masterpiece. The game is not easy but people forget such productions as Fallout 1, 2, Baldur's Gate, in Europe Gothic 1, 2. Great game. Good job CDP Red. (Sorry for my english)
  15. rtoale
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Games just keep getting better year after year and the Witcher 3 is the latest masterpiece for us gamers to lose ourselves in. Really not much to knock this game on as all aspects are first class (graphics, setting, story, voice acting, color palette) Dragon Age was last gen in comparison, really good job CD Projekt Red. It has that special quality where when you aren't playing it you areGames just keep getting better year after year and the Witcher 3 is the latest masterpiece for us gamers to lose ourselves in. Really not much to knock this game on as all aspects are first class (graphics, setting, story, voice acting, color palette) Dragon Age was last gen in comparison, really good job CD Projekt Red. It has that special quality where when you aren't playing it you are thinking about it.… Expand
  16. belph
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Sorry wanted to review the PC Version and somehow ended up here ... disregard this one. Wish you could just delete a review ... shouldn't just think about the review but also the text above it.
  17. TheLastColossus
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Poor optimization for console almost ruined this game for me, it looks great and all, but there's too many frame-rate stutters and lag while playing, I think this game could've been GOTY as a whole if it wasn't for these problems, still a masterpiece imo, and 1000000x better than Skyrim.
  18. Slevin310
    May 26, 2015
    9
    This game is the perfect example I'd use to describe why open world RPG's are my favorite games. As a fan of the Witcher graphic novel comics I was eager to see an amazing story be told in an open world RPG. At the same time I was a little worried, the Witcher short stories written by Andrzej Sapkowski are truly a work of literary art. The lore is rich enough to envision the entire worldThis game is the perfect example I'd use to describe why open world RPG's are my favorite games. As a fan of the Witcher graphic novel comics I was eager to see an amazing story be told in an open world RPG. At the same time I was a little worried, the Witcher short stories written by Andrzej Sapkowski are truly a work of literary art. The lore is rich enough to envision the entire world of the Witcher. Andrzei was able to paint an entire world so detailed you wouldn't have any transition going into the games after reading the stories. I doubted whether or not the game would truly capture what makes the stories so amazing, yet I was not only proven wrong but completely amazed.

    The Witcher is unlike any RPG, where your choices do not have a clear "Good guy choice" or "Bad guy choice" instead you will be faced with choices that warrant deep thought be put into it before deciding. Just like real life, you'll make decisions that you thought were the right choice but only for them to end up having severe consequences. Just like real life you'll have to learn those mistakes as you progress through. Usually RPGs will have choices but their outcomes rarely change the story, they'll have cosmetic changes and maybe certain characters will react differently to you but there are no branching paths.

    Witcher 3 Wild Hunt improves so much upon previous titles. Witcher 2 had open sections of a story that you'd progress and move on to the next area. It gave the illusion of an open world but without the freedom. Witcher 3 has a vast world with many small minute details that most of which will go unnoticed. But for those few dedicated fans who love to scour the land to find all the nooks and crannies will be rewarded by doing so.

    Crafting, character builds, abilities, the in-depth inventory and easy access to potions & spells makes the game feel comfortable to play. It takes only a few minutes to get used to the game and understand combat, however being skilled in combat will take some time and strategic planning. The game is difficult, as it should be. Reading the books and immersing yourself into the game will actually help you with combat. Books and knowledge provide insight on the lore as well as learning enemy weaknesses.

    The story is still by far the best part of this game. To get the most amazing RPG experience playing this game, I highly recommend you make choices as you would if you were in Geralt's shoes. This adds immersion and really makes you think about your choices. Do not look up walkthroughs, exploration is one of the best aspects of this game. And I also recommend reading up on Witcher lore, it's incredible. From the Witcher's, the drunken hilarious Dwarfs that you'd be crazy to challenge to an arm wrestling match, the lore behind The Black Ones, the circle of Mages and the war of the crowns are all amazing tales to be heard.

    I don't just recommend this game, I'm telling you this game deserves your purchase. This game will give you an experience that's more than worth the $60 price. Open world RPG's are not always given the spotlight in the mainstream gaming media but Witcher is definitely worth that spotlight. Open world RPGs and Action Adventure games are meant to give you a grand sense of adventure, exploration, immersion and an experience you won't find in other genres. Witcher 3 is an experience you won't forget.    … Expand
  19. michaelwallace
    Jun 1, 2015
    8
    I've got to say, the game really grows on you. I'm now 20 hours in and enjoying it more and more. It's gone from a 7.5 to an 8.5. Possibly closing in on a 9 if it keeps going this way.
  20. Agarwel
    May 24, 2015
    8
    I have mixed feelings from this game. It excels in some areas, but have huge weaknessess in others. So it is not a game for everybody. Based on your priorities, you may love it, but also you can end up really dissapointed.

    The good: Story, world, atmospere... Developers really build big, beatifull, believable, living world. The Novigrad is biggest RPG city I have even seen. NPC have    I have mixed feelings from this game. It excels in some areas, but have huge weaknessess in others. So it is not a game for everybody. Based on your priorities, you may love it, but also you can end up really dissapointed.

    The good:
    Story, world, atmospere... Developers really build big, beatifull, believable, living world. The Novigrad is biggest RPG city I have even seen. NPC have lots of different scripts (behaviours and dialogues). Wnen you are riding through the countriside, it feels really real and not static as other games. The story telling is great. The quests are long, interesting, full of twists. Quests are full of cutscenes and scripts, so playing them feels little like the Mass Effect and you are drag into the story. So if you are like me and you like to play the games for story, you will love this game. It will hook you and will have problems to shut it down.

    The bad:
    Basically gamedesign. For some reason, the developers choose some really weird decisions about controls, menus and gamedesign. The game is contra-intuitive and many basic tasks has to be done in unnecessary complicated ways. It is not making the game harder, but slower. Some common tasks becames chores and you will hate them. Some examples: when you ancounter pile of bags and boxes you have to loot them individually (15 of them). Each containing one alchemy ingredient. Why it can not be grouped? When you encounter book, you can not read it immediatelly. You need to take it and then go look for it in your full inventory. Why? When you purchase new equipment, you can not choose buy&equip to be able immediatelly sell the old stuff. You have to end the dialogue, go into inventory, change your stuff, and start new dialogue and choose you want to sell again. Why? The crafting is actually multilevel process. You need to craft even your crafting components. So it is not obvious if you have enough raw materials. And building new armor becomes long process of searchign and bulding four another components. Why? When new character description is added to you glossary, it is marked by yellow star. But this dissapears immediatelly once you select it. So if it is the item you need to scroll too, these markers dissapers as soon as it appears on your screen. Making them useless and you can easily miss updated descriptions this way.

    Basically none of these compains are real problem individually. But there is some many of these small unpolished details, that I fell like Im spending half of my gametime in menus managing the game instead of playing it. And we know from other games, it can be done in much easier and intuitive ways. So if you are looking for smooth gameplay and interesting action and you dont care about the story, you may and up really dissapointed.
    Personnaly Im somewhere in the middle. Im really hooked to the story. But most of the Im crunching my teeth and cursing the game for these unnecessary mistakes.    … Expand
  21. Soulrain
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    As a huge fan of the novels The Witcher 3 is the best game I have played so far. The game's world is vast and filled with places to be explored, items to be found, monsters to be slayed and people to be rescued or to do quests and errands for. Though this game has not as many dungeons as for example Skyrim, the world of The Witcher 3 does one thing particularly better; being authentic.As a huge fan of the novels The Witcher 3 is the best game I have played so far. The game's world is vast and filled with places to be explored, items to be found, monsters to be slayed and people to be rescued or to do quests and errands for. Though this game has not as many dungeons as for example Skyrim, the world of The Witcher 3 does one thing particularly better; being authentic. This game's authenticity starts with architecture, goes on with the hardship of NPCs and ends with the clothing. The buildings are not like what one would expect to see in a fantasy game, their appearance is pretty close to the one I experienced from houses in very old towns of Europe (Germany, Poland, Czech). It is about the same with clothing; you will not find any badass-looking armour like the Daedric ones in Elder Scrolls games. No, they look much more simplistic and by that realistic. The Witcher 3 is a bit like experiencing a medieval world as it could have actually been only with monsters and magic. The combat is superb, excellent, the best I have ever experienced in a game. It is fast and you have to rely on your actual gaming skills, because Geralt is not going to learn any super powerful spells etc., though the leveling system is actually skill-based. Before fighting powerful monsters you might have to look up their weaknesses in order to facilitate victory. Nevertheless the combat system basically consists of well-timed dodging, parrying/ countering, striking and of course using witcher signs. After I had experienced massive lags and one game crash, The Witcher 3, with patch 1.04 installed, runs almost without any lags on PS4 now as well. It looks amazing despite the graphical downgrade, though you might encounter some blurry textures on rocks. As for me I have not encountered any major bugs, only minor ones like levitating people or weirdly flinging blood strains after killing drowners and I have been playing this game for more than 120 hours now. The Witcher 3 also contains a crafting system for amours, swords, potions, oils and other stuff. For most of them you need to find patterns in order to be able to craft them, which makes a new sword or armour a very rewarding item. Oh, what the heck am I babbling about? Just get the game if you have not already! If there is one fantasy game that deserves your money, it is The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt! My verdict for this masterpiece is a 96/100.… Expand
  22. kellyi
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    What can I say? Best game ever! The story is amazing which is what I find lacking in a lot of games. A good story makes a game worth playing, along with good gameplay too of course which the Witcher 3 has in bucketloads. Loads of things to do and great graphics. I'll admit it is a bit steep at the start to level up but if you stick at it you'll be greatly rewarded.
  23. element5
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    By far one of the best games I have ever played. Certainly right up there with Skyrim as the best RPG's on console. Huge open world with lots to do and lots of rewards.
  24. peikko
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is without doubt possibly the best game to be released in years, the visuals, gameplay, story and audio are outstanding. The characters are well written as well and you get to care about them in a way I could never do with DA:I. The world in which it is set is pretty brutal and the game doesn't shy away from showing this.

    My only complaint is that sometimes the camera can be    Witcher 3 is without doubt possibly the best game to be released in years, the visuals, gameplay, story and audio are outstanding. The characters are well written as well and you get to care about them in a way I could never do with DA:I. The world in which it is set is pretty brutal and the game doesn't shy away from showing this.

    My only complaint is that sometimes the camera can be clunky (in fights up close you can get lost easily), but that is really minor.

    You will need a good PC to run at maximum settings but even at medium to high it still looks better than most games out there.    … Expand
  25. chicken_makhani
    May 24, 2015
    10
    This game is truly amazing. Traveling through Velen/No Man's Land reminded me of the awesome time I had in Skyrim. The city of Novigrad is so massive and full of live that Assassins Creed comes to mind. The cities of Skyrim are nothing compared to it. The battle system is clever and rewarding (after you got used to it), losely inspired by those of the dark souls and the batman games.TheThis game is truly amazing. Traveling through Velen/No Man's Land reminded me of the awesome time I had in Skyrim. The city of Novigrad is so massive and full of live that Assassins Creed comes to mind. The cities of Skyrim are nothing compared to it. The battle system is clever and rewarding (after you got used to it), losely inspired by those of the dark souls and the batman games.The quest design however is something I've never experienced in a game before. Choices never felt so importanta and the stories are so well written. There are no filler-quests, every contract you collect is something special, yet there are sooo many of them. This is the best game I've played in years!… Expand
  26. Enaid
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    My God! I didn't think a game could be that good after TLoU, but holy crap! This game is absolutely fantastic! The story line is like a wonderful miniseries. The world is beautiful. The characters are compelling. The soundtrack is suburb. Way better than Skyrim & Dragon Age (I love DA). They just don't compare to this masterpiece. However, I don't know the mechanics, because I have notMy God! I didn't think a game could be that good after TLoU, but holy crap! This game is absolutely fantastic! The story line is like a wonderful miniseries. The world is beautiful. The characters are compelling. The soundtrack is suburb. Way better than Skyrim & Dragon Age (I love DA). They just don't compare to this masterpiece. However, I don't know the mechanics, because I have not played it, I have only watched it on youtube and I am dying inside because I want to play it NOW! I now have an official reason to buy a PS4. Hats off to the creators of the fabulous gem. I can't wait to add this to my collection.… Expand
  27. Shedding
    Oct 19, 2015
    10
    Utter perfection. No other game comes to the level of detail and meticulous care that went into the witcher 3. There are a few little things that are repetitive and a few game breaking bugs. but for a game of this scale those grievances are petty compared to the scope of the game.
  28. Sarovak
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Best game ever, really. Never been this immersed in a game since...the Baldur's gate series when I was a kid. The graphics, the story, the gameplay...THE SIDEQUESTS! man... Seriously, stop reading, just buy it. If you haven't played the last two ones, no worries, you'll get the grasp of it after a few hours.

    I've played it for 70 hours so far, and I can't put it away. Help me...
  29. roshi82
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    I haven't bought a new release game since AC:Unity. And I did want to hold off on buying the witcher but I couldn't hold out and bought it the day after it was released. I am very weak minded. Anyway. The game is perfect. I have spent well over 100 hours probably close to 150 or more and I still have a ton of stuff to do. Of course there are the usual glitches but nothing ever got inI haven't bought a new release game since AC:Unity. And I did want to hold off on buying the witcher but I couldn't hold out and bought it the day after it was released. I am very weak minded. Anyway. The game is perfect. I have spent well over 100 hours probably close to 150 or more and I still have a ton of stuff to do. Of course there are the usual glitches but nothing ever got in my way. I loved the story line, I never played any of the other witcher games and it was very easy to follow. The characters were brilliantly written. Like alot I am obsessed with Ciri ( i hope the DLC involves her) I bought the strategy guide, the art book and the world of the witcher. Aswell as the books that inspired the game. I cannot get enough of this world. As soon as I clear up the map I am going to start the game again and do somethings different this time. Also the game has improved my "fighting" skills. I will sadly admit I am usually a button masher aggressor type but the witcher has tought me some gaming skills and I can feel myself improving alot. I love the witcher. I haven't loved a game this much since Dragon Age Inquisition. Top game! Wish I could play it now but the tv is in use :(… Expand
  30. natetheartist
    May 20, 2015
    8
    Combat is pretty cool. The characters look great.
    Environments are over-saturated. Having a giant open world is something worth saying "cool tech" but doesn't add interest to the game. Rather, it creates an unfortunate system of "stare at the minimap and follow the icon" - that's quite bad. Geralt, surprisingly, seems to actually have some mild personality. A big improvement - though,    Combat is pretty cool. The characters look great.
    Environments are over-saturated. Having a giant open world is something worth saying "cool tech" but doesn't add interest to the game. Rather, it creates an unfortunate system of "stare at the minimap and follow the icon" - that's quite bad. Geralt, surprisingly, seems to actually have some mild personality. A big improvement - though, new players will still find him to have the character of a brick.

    This is a great RPG for people who really like a good sword and sorcery old-school GAME.
    If you're a new player who's used to casual games/FPS/GTA, then you probably won't like this, but hey, you're not cultured enough to be reading reviews about an RPG anyway, so you'll never see this.    … Expand
  31. HenriqueV
    Jul 5, 2015
    8
    Witcher 3 is an amazing game, but its the reason why you must wait until you beat the game before reviewing it.

    For most part of the game, Witcher 3 is amazing. Graphics and art direction are superb. Alongside Last of Us, Witcher 3 is probably the best game out there in terms of characters animation. In many games the characters rely heavily on the voice acting. In Witcher 3 most    Witcher 3 is an amazing game, but its the reason why you must wait until you beat the game before reviewing it.

    For most part of the game, Witcher 3 is amazing. Graphics and art direction are superb. Alongside Last of Us, Witcher 3 is probably the best game out there in terms of characters animation. In many games the characters rely heavily on the voice acting. In Witcher 3 most characters have unique gestures and body languages. For example Witcher 3, Triss and Yeneffer are completely different in every way, they are not just different in voice and appearance. You just get the feeling those people are really characters of a fantasy story, they are not just flat npcs of a RPG game.

    Another hit are the light effects and dynamic weather. Stormy nights, amazing sunsets or just the regular midnight moon. Every day and night in this world is unique. This and the open world freedom (you can even sail a boat here) will guarantee some unforgettable moments. I decided to first travel to Novigrad (largest city on the game) by boat. The sight of the city at distance was really striking. When I finally got into the city docks and looked to the west, the sky was burning with the dying sun. Easily one of the most beautiful moments I experienced in games.

    The world is very well designe, for the most part. Vellen is a very unique land. South is literally no man’s land, full of swamps, monster and hopeless people. As you move north, you will find cities and populated areas. Remote areas are lair of powerful monsters. Side quests are well made, and most of them are worth a try. Far from the pointless stuff we had in most of Dragon Age Inquisition side quests.

    The worlds story as a whole is very well told, and the amount of important characters is huge. You will only will realize it after you check the “characters” entry in the main menu.

    Gwent card game is pretty amazing and addictive.

    The soundtrack is epic.

    Well, even amazing games have their problems, and Witcher 3 has some that affected my experience with the game.

    The game is far from supper polished. For example, in PS4 version of GTA V the open world is flawless. Even a remote area of the game is well made. The limitations of distant objects in GTA V are discreet. In Witcher 3,in many occasions huge objects are invisible even at close distances. Distant views are also bad. While GTA V could give you superb panoramic views of the city landspace, in Witcher 3 distant views suffer from the ultra low level detail. Everything in the distance is covered by a very ugly fog. Some textures in the game are just no acceptable in a PS4 game (red bricks in baron’s castle, for example).

    The talk about the game’s size is everywhere. Its true the game is huge, but its due to Skellige, a complex of islands where most part of the map is water where there is nothing to do. I have to admit I got the feeling this area was a little rushed. Side quests are not as great as others (you won’t get more than 10 quests worth your time here). Local people are a cheap mixture of vikings and celtics. Every island in the area looks identical. There is not enough content in there to justify the size. There are basically 3 kinds of monsters in the whole area (those sirens…).

    Story pace is pretty erratic. The game sets Geralt’s main goal from the beginning (find and save Ciri). The problem is, after the first hours, the game just forget it, and the game’s rhythm gets better only the final act. The amount of side content is a problem, because some of them are really important for the main story, and are note exactly "side" quests, for example, one mission is about the assassination of a king. Of course its mission is not a simple side quest. Its no only important to the lore, but later you will find out that this side quest, and some others, are essential in order to get the best ending. The choices are also problematic. The difference between a very bad ending and the best one might be a couple of simple dialogue choices. Another question is about this king trying to catch a witch, who will be present in the main quest later in the game. So at the end of the day the game pace is a bit problematic.

    Menu is a bit of a mess. Combat system is far from superb. Crafting is not exactly intuitive (I had more fun in this aspect with DA: I).

    Despite those problems, Witcher 3 is a very good game. Unpolished graphics, poor paced story and not so good combat system prevented it from being perfect. CD Projekt Red deserves credits for making a superb RPG game without the financial muscles of bigger developers and for respecting the gamers. In a time where day one paid DLC's are the rule, Witcher 3 gives you a decent amount of free DLC's week after week. The content in physical copies of the game is also a hit. You get a very beautiful map, cd with the game soundtrack, manuals, stickers and compendium. A relief in the 2 pointless flyers era.

    Witcher 3 is an instant classic of action RPG games    … Expand
  32. prawntoast1
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    Overall, an amazing game. The hype was met with this masterpiece, a definite 10/10. There is a vast array of activities to do in this rich and beautiful world which is compounded by the greatly developed characters, in depth emotional story line, great voice acting, brilliant combat, huge sense of discovery, crafting, trading and even a card game mini game! There is probably many things IOverall, an amazing game. The hype was met with this masterpiece, a definite 10/10. There is a vast array of activities to do in this rich and beautiful world which is compounded by the greatly developed characters, in depth emotional story line, great voice acting, brilliant combat, huge sense of discovery, crafting, trading and even a card game mini game! There is probably many things I haven't mentioned but a must buy for all RPG lovers and video game enthusiasts alike. One of the best games out there.… Expand
  33. Bejjano
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    The stories are incredible. There's an addicting card game in it. The maps are huge and filled with so many things to complete. The only issue is the controls can be a bit funky at times, but they're already releasing patches to fix that. Boobs/10
  34. Yas667
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Hands down. Best game on PS4 and probably one of the best fantasy open world games since skyrim. There are some issues with the framerate however with a game this good all that becomes secondary!
  35. vito0719
    May 21, 2015
    8
    The running control is strange. Close to perfection if you'd overlook that. But you won't. It's big. You can feel it all the time.
    The glitch in moving makes it just too difficult to loot or gather ingredients, which is a vital part of the game.
  36. gino291
    May 26, 2015
    10
    well damn , this game made me feel like im the witch er started to using my senses in real life staring and investigating everything like a freak made me role play lol:( after 7 days total of 40 hours i did 30% of the game soo much content for 50 euros so its worth it (sorry for my broken english) bought it at launch am still not in the half already cant wait to start over f--king epicwell damn , this game made me feel like im the witch er started to using my senses in real life staring and investigating everything like a freak made me role play lol:( after 7 days total of 40 hours i did 30% of the game soo much content for 50 euros so its worth it (sorry for my broken english) bought it at launch am still not in the half already cant wait to start over f--king epic game so far made me cry laugh& angry im in love with story so many choices so many ways to f--k it up the world state, game has little bugs frame rate drops on the consoles but they will all get fixed well hell if they dont fix em im still gonna love playing this game. a must buy if you love deep story rpg hack and slash if you like the fighting style like dragon age 2 , inquisition 100%that you will find witcher '3 combat better
    Combat is good Story is epic slow start to a Epic finish buy it :p alt ought the little bugs still giving it a 10/10    … Expand
  37. Rastaman
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 combines every element of a good fantasy RPG - variety of enemies; huge, vast open world, filled to the brim with activities; nonlinear, captivating story; a lot of characters; awesome protagonist. And while the inclusion of so many different things could have resulted in a horrific disaster, CD projekt Red has successfully blended absolutely everything I just mentioned. AWitcher 3 combines every element of a good fantasy RPG - variety of enemies; huge, vast open world, filled to the brim with activities; nonlinear, captivating story; a lot of characters; awesome protagonist. And while the inclusion of so many different things could have resulted in a horrific disaster, CD projekt Red has successfully blended absolutely everything I just mentioned. A perfect game if there ever was one (even though I did see a couple funny glitches)… Expand
  38. fuzzder
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Honestly, this is the best game I have ever played. The lore surrounding the game is believable and life-like creating a sense of immersion that is unparralelled when compared to other games. The attention to detail is substantial and with very little copy and paste, this game defines itself as one of the most meticulously crafted masterpieces of the generation. Other modern AAA games willHonestly, this is the best game I have ever played. The lore surrounding the game is believable and life-like creating a sense of immersion that is unparralelled when compared to other games. The attention to detail is substantial and with very little copy and paste, this game defines itself as one of the most meticulously crafted masterpieces of the generation. Other modern AAA games will offer filler space to make a world seem alive and full whereas the Witcher actually fills it with interesting side quests and alternating scenarios. The combat system is just exquisitely swift and precise leaving you with extreme satisfaction as you get a decapitation kill on an opponent you had been fighting hard. Overall an amazing game and easily winner of game of the year in my mind. 10/10… Expand
  39. sefrabu
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    I believe this is the only game I've ever played that I can give 10/10 with absolute conviction, but this is probably due to the fact that a) I've read the Witcher novels and b) I'm Polish. Since I devoured all the books as a teenager, coming back to this world was like meeting old friends long not seen (a feeling strangely absent from my experience with The Witcher 1 and 2, neither ofI believe this is the only game I've ever played that I can give 10/10 with absolute conviction, but this is probably due to the fact that a) I've read the Witcher novels and b) I'm Polish. Since I devoured all the books as a teenager, coming back to this world was like meeting old friends long not seen (a feeling strangely absent from my experience with The Witcher 1 and 2, neither of which I completed, by the way) and the game translates the world of the Witcher impeccably. This world also derives a whole lot from the ancient slavic and Polish traditions and legends, so you really need to be Polish to get 100% of the atmosphere. Yet again, if you don't speak Polish, you will have a great opportunity to experience something a bit different to your typical heroic fantasy reality. Don't be fooled by the "standard" medieval setting of the game - when you encounter mages concerned with "ecology", expansive empires championing gender equality, or a representative of a common folk discussing "democracy", you'll know what I mean.… Expand
  40. Bigbabysweetz
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    Solid game. If you are the least bit interested in the genre this is a for sure 10/10. Even if you are not sure if you like these kind of games you still will have a good time. The story/voice acting/cut scenes are top notch. The graphics are absolutely stunning. Combat is at first a bit wonky but you get used to it fast. There is ALOT of content with release with plans to add more freeSolid game. If you are the least bit interested in the genre this is a for sure 10/10. Even if you are not sure if you like these kind of games you still will have a good time. The story/voice acting/cut scenes are top notch. The graphics are absolutely stunning. Combat is at first a bit wonky but you get used to it fast. There is ALOT of content with release with plans to add more free content. (no extra 50 dollar season pass) With only one play through i must go back and do it again to see all the stuff i missed and see what would happen if i did things differently. Other than some wonky camera angles and feeling over whelmed at times (which might be a good thing) i dont see any thing wrong. Put it on easy mode to sit back and enjoy the story/visuals or put it on hard for a challenging experience.… Expand
  41. Thewitcher03
    Jul 19, 2015
    10
    Very very very Awesome and Great game. I'm a Final fantasy fan but The Witcher 3 is a complete package from gameplay, scenes and battle mode. 100% GOTY for 2015.
  42. The-Son-Of-Fire
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    Amazing! Just amazing... personally i haven't seen a game like this since my personal favourite Skyrim.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a concoction of all the great RPG of the last decade. You will feel and see the accolades of games such as Dragon Age and Skyrim. I personally see glimmers of Dark Souls. The narrative deserves an Academy-Award, and so does the Original Score: the    Amazing! Just amazing... personally i haven't seen a game like this since my personal favourite Skyrim.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a concoction of all the great RPG of the last decade. You will feel and see the accolades of games such as Dragon Age and Skyrim. I personally see glimmers of Dark Souls.

    The narrative deserves an Academy-Award, and so does the Original Score: the Composers Mikolai Stroinski, Marcin Przybyłowicz and Percival have created a cacophony of sounds that only some games are fortunate to have.

    Truly you are able to see the care and detail CD Projekt Red has put into the final installment in their critically-acclaimed series.

    Now, one may ask. Is this game the best thing since slice bread? And my honest answer would be no, this game does have some flaws, even now two months after release i am still experiencing glitches and annoying bugs. Stupid things as my horse blocking the way out of a building, or the age old cliche of falling out of the world. But, apart from that, the game is... well... perfect.

    It you love combat style of both Dragon Age and Skyrim, imagine them two combined together, that is what you get when you buy The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The developer mixes the combat up, you will need to think before you strike. Some enemies you'll need to have a tactical approach against and some other you'll be able to kill with not a second thought.

    If you love RPG's like me then this game is an unquestionable- must buy. 10/10    … Expand
  43. Obomrapaz
    Aug 23, 2015
    9
    Este título da série the witcher não poderia ser melhor. Os gráficos, os sons, a ambientação, o mapa, a missões, absolutamente tudo é épico (tirando pelos bugs que me fizeram chegar a está conclusão).
  44. Ching
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    I have never really been a big fan of the Witcher Series but this game definitely changed that for me. I have almost 200 hour's in this game and have played the story about 5 times, the first playthrough was on the Story and Sword difficulty and the other 4 on Death March with mod's installed. This game is easily my GOTY for 2015. It's overall just a phenomenal game and would recommend itI have never really been a big fan of the Witcher Series but this game definitely changed that for me. I have almost 200 hour's in this game and have played the story about 5 times, the first playthrough was on the Story and Sword difficulty and the other 4 on Death March with mod's installed. This game is easily my GOTY for 2015. It's overall just a phenomenal game and would recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  45. XXEllenXX
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Of course this is a solid 10/10 game its got amazing graphics, an amazing story and great RPG elements. If you haven't bought it yet then you are really missing out on something.
  46. The_BlueRose
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece, everybody should play it. This game is the final part of a great saga which started with the Sapkowski´s literary saga. If you have not read the books or even played the 2 previous games you would enjoyed, but if u have the satisfaction will be incredibly higher.

    Characters like Yennefer, Vesemir, Ciri, Eskel, Lambert or Dijkstra, with an important rol in The Witcher´s universe and in Geralt´s story will appear in this third game.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the candidates of the GOTY whit no doubt 10/10    … Expand
  47. LadySpyro
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I bought a PS4 to be able to play this game (this was one of the many reasons though, but I was really hyped), and boy, it was such a good decision! The Witcher 3 is not simply the best in the series, not simply the best in its genre but overall the best singleplayer game experience I've ever had! Thank you, CD Project RED, thank you for this game, you really made my days happy with this piece.
  48. Looser
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    Its a incredibly well made game and it does some amazing things like its open world. The quests are the most entertaining I've ever played in an open world game. I really love Geralt as a character. The music fits the game. I love how alive the world feels, especially Novigrad, but its got its share of problems. Small text, average combat, level up system lacking satisfying progressiont. 9/10
  49. KalrocVN
    Aug 5, 2016
    10
    If you think that the best fantasy RPGs of the past 10 years are the Witcher 2, Skyrim, and the original Dragon Age, you will LOVE this game.

    This is, IMO, the greatest fantasy RPG since Ultima 7. Gameplay, voice acting, graphics, world building, storyline... this is an amazing game. It is the first game that I have played in years where I will occasionally sit back after a cut scene    If you think that the best fantasy RPGs of the past 10 years are the Witcher 2, Skyrim, and the original Dragon Age, you will LOVE this game.

    This is, IMO, the greatest fantasy RPG since Ultima 7.

    Gameplay, voice acting, graphics, world building, storyline... this is an amazing game. It is the first game that I have played in years where I will occasionally sit back after a cut scene and say "Wow, how did they come up with this?"

    Quality, quality, quality.    … Expand
  50. JustinElliot
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    this game is crazy huge. i think you would have to spend 70 hours in order to beat it which is insane. but i'll be honest, sometimes these huge games are overwhelming and i loose interest in playing. if missions are too long are too annoying to travel to and get back i slowly loose interest in playing the game. i give this game an 8 for a few reasons, a combination between the combat beingthis game is crazy huge. i think you would have to spend 70 hours in order to beat it which is insane. but i'll be honest, sometimes these huge games are overwhelming and i loose interest in playing. if missions are too long are too annoying to travel to and get back i slowly loose interest in playing the game. i give this game an 8 for a few reasons, a combination between the combat being unforgiving, my multiple fast forward glitch problems that i had where i no longer could go into slow motion or else it would bug the game, and the constant carrying items issues i was running into. i spent so much time just figuring out how i wanted to proceed with the game than actually proceeding. it's weird to give a game a slightly lower rating because it was "too much" but i did it. if you aren't into games that expect a lot from you then this isn't for you. if you want something that will take forever... buy this game. plus it's beautiful.… Expand
  51. saints51
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    I find myself strict with games these days due to the constant cash grabs and treating of customers with stripped down mash button, twitch gaming. I can honestly say this is one of the best games I have ever played. My only regrets was not ever playing the other witchers. If you are looking for a good game then this is the one. You can find cheap deals for this game just about everywhereI find myself strict with games these days due to the constant cash grabs and treating of customers with stripped down mash button, twitch gaming. I can honestly say this is one of the best games I have ever played. My only regrets was not ever playing the other witchers. If you are looking for a good game then this is the one. You can find cheap deals for this game just about everywhere and with a little patience likely even lower with Christmas sales.

    Score: 8/10 - Only reason I knock off 2 points is because of some bugs/glitches in-game requiring a reboot of PS4 from time to time.    … Expand
  52. hottovle
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    By far one of the best games out there on the PS4! Amazing graphics as you explore a vast world of fantasy! This is a must for anyone out there who loves exploring an open world with lots of missions to do!
  53. SileSixEcho
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    I haven't played through the entire game yet but I am pretty convinced, that the Witcher 3 will get even better from here. It's beautiful, huge and believable world is truly the star of this game. It just feels right to be there and you get immersed pretty quickly. The reason this game doesn't get a 10 from me is that its combat lacks of refinement compared to my reference DarkI haven't played through the entire game yet but I am pretty convinced, that the Witcher 3 will get even better from here. It's beautiful, huge and believable world is truly the star of this game. It just feels right to be there and you get immersed pretty quickly. The reason this game doesn't get a 10 from me is that its combat lacks of refinement compared to my reference Dark Souls/Bloodborne. I appreciate the options it gives you but overall It just doesn't feel that great and I can't imagine that will change.… Expand
  54. fabiolfpinto
    Feb 13, 2016
    9
    9.6/10 The Wild Hunt is amazing, I can not believe how big the game is, how many contracts you have, and those contracts are rich, it adds to the story, it is the best RPG ever made
  55. ckevint
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    One of the BEST ARPG I've played for years! Last time I had this feeling was the Xenoblade. Both were great games, but Witcher 3 makes me want to play it multiple times! Great story line, phenomenal graph, and of course, plenty of thing to do! I am so glad I bought it, and it's definitely a MUST-HAVE!!
  56. mikepango
    Feb 29, 2016
    9
    A very enjoyable RPG, with tons of lore. Each character has tons of back story, and not just filler or something tossed together last minute. Game play is solid nothing I can really pick at for the most part. Tons of different outcomes. The world is very big you will be using fast travel all the time. And that mean a lot of your time will be watching the loading screen. If you die a lotA very enjoyable RPG, with tons of lore. Each character has tons of back story, and not just filler or something tossed together last minute. Game play is solid nothing I can really pick at for the most part. Tons of different outcomes. The world is very big you will be using fast travel all the time. And that mean a lot of your time will be watching the loading screen. If you die a lot more time will be spent watching the loading screen. Played the game on normal and it was pretty easy. When I finished the game I was a bit sad even if the out come was what I wanted. The story was that good. (my opinion) Geralt (who you will be playing as 98% of the time) to some can feel un-human and un-relatable. (I don't have that problem) But thats the thing he's a lone wolf, warrior, and outcast. So your not really going to relate on all levels. This game is almost a must play if your looking for a story and RPG… Expand
  57. Vaulie
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    A fantastic RPG, great lore and main story. Combat is also great. However my gripes are with how Geralt handles - its very clunky. Also, by the 2nd act of the main story it begins to drag quite a bit as it's alot of speak to this person, then speak to this other person and repeat etc.. but the side quests and final act are truly gripping.

    A masterpiece? maybe not but certainly one of    A fantastic RPG, great lore and main story. Combat is also great. However my gripes are with how Geralt handles - its very clunky. Also, by the 2nd act of the main story it begins to drag quite a bit as it's alot of speak to this person, then speak to this other person and repeat etc.. but the side quests and final act are truly gripping.

    A masterpiece? maybe not but certainly one of the best entries in the RPG genre.

    PS. It took me a few tries of getting into it as well, but once i stuck through the first 2-3 hours i was hooked.    … Expand
  58. TakeshiR
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    The best away game so far !!! True masterpiece, well developed , the story is a gold mine for those who not only played the previous titles , but also read the books . The company respeira the player and offers his best, if there was a grade 11, this would be this game...
  59. kasparius
    Feb 24, 2016
    10
    I'm giving the game a 10. Is is perfect? No, it's not. There are many small issues that plague the game, the combat, while good and definitely far better than what some people say, could be better and the list could go on, but despite these qualms, I absolutely loved every second I spent with the game, during two playthroughs and the first DLC. It is one of the most immersive andI'm giving the game a 10. Is is perfect? No, it's not. There are many small issues that plague the game, the combat, while good and definitely far better than what some people say, could be better and the list could go on, but despite these qualms, I absolutely loved every second I spent with the game, during two playthroughs and the first DLC. It is one of the most immersive and unforgettable game I've ever played. The characters and the writing are great, and not just video game great, simply great. While Bloodborne had better gameplay and combat, and other games this year had better elements, the all around best for me, by a huge margin, was Witcher 3.… Expand
  60. Naveen196
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    A must-have PS4 title.
    What this game brings is a mature, sensitive and violent story.
    The main quest involves exchanging information with various individuals for information on Ciri's location, your adopted daughter. It may feel slightly padded out, but is gripping nonetheless. Where this game shines is in the side quests, which also involve Witcher contracts, where you gotta kill    A must-have PS4 title.
    What this game brings is a mature, sensitive and violent story.
    The main quest involves exchanging information with various individuals for information on Ciri's location, your adopted daughter. It may feel slightly padded out, but is gripping nonetheless. Where this game shines is in the side quests, which also involve Witcher contracts, where you gotta kill monsters for your paycheck. It almost brings a detective-like gameplay element, I quite like it. Every single side quest has obsessive attention to detail, and, in my opinion, are better than the main quest itself.
    The combat could use improvements. It may get repetitive at times, and the controls may sometimes get wonky, but it is still fun, with cool swordplay and magic. With each level tou gain, you can invest in certain skills to eventually unlock new and powerful moves.
    The open world is absolutely gorgeous and dense with stuff to do. There will be many moments where you'll turn off your HUD and take a screenshot. With the latest updates, the framerate is a very stable 30 fps.
    All in all, what makes Witcher 3 one of the best games of this generation, and my personal favourite RPG, is the story.
    This game WILL consume a lot of your time, around 50 hours for just the main story. And youre gonna love it.
    There will be some instances which require Witcher 1/2 knowledge, so I recommend reading the Compendium (included in the boxed game).
    Game of the Year material.    … Expand
  61. Minge
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    My second favorite rpg of all time and this is my first game in the witcher franchise wonderful gameplay amazing use of weapons its the perfect rpg and it has a great story
  62. lucasisback
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    *This review will be stripped a little to avoid spoilers.*

    +++Controls ++++Graphical style ++++Graphical detail ++++Animations ++Music ++++Gigantic open world breathing with life ++Includes convenient travel options ++++Filled with quests +++The side quests have rich gameplay, story, etc. ++++Same goes for the main quests ++++Player decisions ++++Player/decision impact    *This review will be stripped a little to avoid spoilers.*

    +++Controls
    ++++Graphical style
    ++++Graphical detail
    ++++Animations
    ++Music
    ++++Gigantic open world breathing with life
    ++Includes convenient travel options
    ++++Filled with quests
    +++The side quests have rich gameplay, story, etc.
    ++++Same goes for the main quests
    ++++Player decisions
    ++++Player/decision impact
    +++Characters
    +++Dialogue
    ++++Battles
    +++Level up system
    ++++Other gameplay components
    ++++Better than the previous games
    +++DLC(so far)
    ++Stands out from the crowd
    ++++Ending
    ++++Replayability

    - - - -Representation of women
    - -Bugs
    - - -Frequency of loading screens
    -Clunky movement
    -Jumping animation
    -Textures
    - -Resolution
    -Not quite enough types of monsters and wild animals
    - - - -Missable ingredients    … Expand
  63. PixelPew
    May 26, 2015
    10
    What would happen if Game of Thrones had a baby with Red Dead Redemption? The Witcher: The Wild Hunt!

    Mix the style of the best game from last decade with the backstabbing politics of the best tv show from this decade, add a lot of dark themes and a fantasy setting and you have one of the best games your going to see in 2015 let alone in this generation of console.
  64. WscieklyOdbyt
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    In the world where developers keep releasing unfinished and cut into pieces games to get even more money for the **** they produced, CD Projekt is a diamond one in a kind. The game they've created is simply GOTY 2015 and I don't think FO4 will change that.

    Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is extremely complex video experience, it's mature, fun, very well balanced with hundreds of hours of gameplay    In the world where developers keep releasing unfinished and cut into pieces games to get even more money for the **** they produced, CD Projekt is a diamond one in a kind. The game they've created is simply GOTY 2015 and I don't think FO4 will change that.

    Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is extremely complex video experience, it's mature, fun, very well balanced with hundreds of hours of gameplay in a immersive world that we haven't seen in years. The only downside of playing Witcher 3 is that when you finish it, you will never feel the same playing other games, as you will realise how empty and shallow they are compared to this masterpiece.

    Bravo CDPR.

    Now we just need to wait for Cyberpunk 2077.    … Expand
  65. DiogoBranco
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a blast of game, it´s fantastic in every aspect.
    Starting of with the game graphics The Witcher 3 delivers a very beautiful world, every thing on this game looks absolutely stunning, from the beautiful looking swords to the vast creatures, the dynamic weather and the ground look amazing, there where and still are a great deal of texture bugs especially in    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a blast of game, it´s fantastic in every aspect.
    Starting of with the game graphics The Witcher 3 delivers a very beautiful world, every thing on this game looks absolutely stunning, from the beautiful looking swords to the vast creatures, the dynamic weather and the ground look amazing, there where and still are a great deal of texture bugs especially in towns that have a greater number of NPC´s, the textures do take some time to load and it can be a little bit ugly and can partially destroy the game´s momentum, and your horse may sometimes enter the ground, other than this there weren´t any noticeable bugs related to presentation. The cut-scenes are interactive and you choose what to say, but it´s not like for instance Fallout 3 where you´d stay static when talking to someone, the camera is constantly moving and gives the game a more cinematic look. The menus are simple and organized, there is a great emphasis on lore and information about the world of The Witcher 3, like for instance the creature´s glossary and character´s.
    As for sound and audio the game features an amazing and in-context soundtrack, this soundtrack makes combat situations feel more tense and climatic.
    The storyline isn´t boring at all as some other reviewers portrayed it, the levels and missions are well designed and I never felt bored while playing it.It follows the story of Geralt of Rivia as he tracks down his daughter-like ex-apprentice, the emperor´s daughter Cirilla, while she´s in danger and being pursued by the Wild Hunt, during the campaign you can also play as Ciri in some missions. The game offers tons of side-quests, contracts to kill monsters and a very fun a clever collectible card mini-game, the map is full of question marks which indicated events like hidden treasures, abandoned places that you can clear out, places of power that give you ability points and boost you and the list goes on and on.
    The gameplay may take a little while, but for seasoned console players it´s going to be easy. The combat is fluid and diversed, you have two types of sword, silver and steel, one for monsters and the other for humans, in addition Geralt can also use the crossbow and he has the ability to cast signs which are kind of a lesser magical power, you also have the ability to craft weapons and armor to customize Geralt, and also potions, which give you boosts and are very useful when facing thougher creatures. There are finishing moves and they are brutal and amazing to be honest.
    This game is a must-buy, it´s silly not to, it offers tons of re-playability and it´s so interesting and addicting that if you don´t buy it you´ll be missing on a mark of gaming. It´s hands down one of the most brilliant RPG´s I have ever played.    … Expand
  66. Cimathel
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    This game is what I've been waiting for so long. Truly immersive story line, where you really care about what happens next. Don't know how it goes for English version, but Polish voice acting is just great with lot of sense of humour. I already stopped counting hours spent playing Witcher 3, cause it's pointless. I know I cannot stop until it's finished.
  67. Wat
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    This game is near perfect. I could honestly be contempt to just say that and be done with it because near perfect describes this game perfectly. Rather than focusing on the entirety of this game like most reviewers are, I am going to focus one aspect of the game, the story.

    "Why the story?", You may ask, to which I reply, because I got the bad ending and still feel gratified with my    This game is near perfect. I could honestly be contempt to just say that and be done with it because near perfect describes this game perfectly. Rather than focusing on the entirety of this game like most reviewers are, I am going to focus one aspect of the game, the story.

    "Why the story?", You may ask, to which I reply, because I got the bad ending and still feel gratified with my result. It's invoked powerful emotional responses in me which I have only found in other mediums like film and literature. I think the best part about the story is that there is never the illusion of choice. Everything you do has consequences, and some that you might not think would happen. You could do something that you believe to be the right thing which in the end leads to something horrible. Many decisions are very morally grey too. Do you kill 12 bandits to save one woman? The obvious answer is yes but when you see the woman horrified that you've just killed 12 men without hesitation, you question your code of morality as a whole. When a game has you make a decision that's great, but when you make a decision in a game and it makes you question how you makes decisions in real life, that is when a game is just as much art as Stairway to heaven, Lord of the Rings, 1984, and The Mona Lisa. If those who seek to undermine games as an art form where to play this game I am certain that 99% of their opinions would change.    … Expand
  68. ziew
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best game I've played ever in my entire life, and I'm gaming since Amiga 600. This game is just ridiculously amazing. Words can't really describe what this game is. For first time in my life, while playing this game I was feeling like listening to some of the best piece of music, or watching perfect movie, or admiring great piece of painting. With this game I think gamingHands down the best game I've played ever in my entire life, and I'm gaming since Amiga 600. This game is just ridiculously amazing. Words can't really describe what this game is. For first time in my life, while playing this game I was feeling like listening to some of the best piece of music, or watching perfect movie, or admiring great piece of painting. With this game I think gaming has elevated to be a true work of art. Simply breath-taking experience.… Expand
  69. Odilouco
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    One of the (if not the) best RPG I've ever played, both in joguabilidade, as in history. The whole game is gorgeous, there are hardly any loading and leaves all very fluid. I loved.
  70. bloodybigguns18
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    this game is so good i cannot bring myself to complete it...at least not until the next expansion. i never want it to end. this game is by far the greatest game of the year
  71. Tarekderbas
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Best RPG ever made. Camera is perfectly controllable. Haters are probably jealous game developers or angry fan boys of other games. The combat mechanics are not as good as Dark Souls, but they are damn close!! Very good controls. Intuitive fighting. Perfect interface and menus. Steep learning curve but it all becomes second nature after the first 3 hours or so. Amazing world sprawling withBest RPG ever made. Camera is perfectly controllable. Haters are probably jealous game developers or angry fan boys of other games. The combat mechanics are not as good as Dark Souls, but they are damn close!! Very good controls. Intuitive fighting. Perfect interface and menus. Steep learning curve but it all becomes second nature after the first 3 hours or so. Amazing world sprawling with things to do. Perfect graphics. Zero hiccups after update. The amount of fun in one frickin game is mesmerizing. This game should be a 100 bucks. CD projekt red, I love you all.… Expand
  72. Shak7738
    Jul 27, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This will probably go down as of the best games to come out in the last 2-3 years. The game does everything right from the combat to the character to graphics and story. Everything is brilliantly done. Sure there are a few glitches and the positioning of the candles are very frustrating the game itself is fantastic and is the best in its series which in itself is a big achievement considering how good witcher 2 was. The characters in the game are very interesting to interact with and the side mission are just as interesting. You get a variety of monsters that you can discover and kill by taking on witcher contracts, you can do side quests for different character to get a better idea about them. Even if you aren't doing the main missions there are still a lot of interesting quests to do. You can do treasure hunts, witcher contracts and even game gwent. The story is simply brilliant and there are moments when you can even see Geralt on the verge of shedding a tear.
    All things considered this arguably is the best game out on the next gen consoles as of today.    … Expand
  73. SaladCake
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Great game with a wonderful story line, well written characters and excellent soundtrack. It has a huge open world filled with a lot of immersive secondary quests, which are equal in quality if not better than the main ones. This is probably the best part of the game, because you can easily lose yourself in this amazingly designed witcher world. Dialogues are interesting and meaningful,Great game with a wonderful story line, well written characters and excellent soundtrack. It has a huge open world filled with a lot of immersive secondary quests, which are equal in quality if not better than the main ones. This is probably the best part of the game, because you can easily lose yourself in this amazingly designed witcher world. Dialogues are interesting and meaningful, the ending of the story will be shaped by your choices .The visuals are great too, one of the best so far.
    When playing on lower difficulties, the combat is average at best and alchemy system becomes pointless. However, it's not a problem if you play on higher difficulties, especially "Death March". It becomes much more interesting and challenging, potions actually starts to matter. Game controls are comfortable, except when riding a horse. It can be very annoying in small villages, you often get stuck or bump into something.
    You can't avoid bugs, just like in most RPG's. I personally encountered 2 game breaking bugs, which forced me to load the game, but it's not a big deal considering how much attention to detail was paid during the development of the game.
    I also have to give a lot of credit to CD Project for making this game playable on PS4. On early patches the frame-rate was terrible, I felt like I played on average ~24 fps, but now I hardly notice a dip below 30. Truly a remarkable job, something that can't be said about some other AAA developers.    … Expand
  74. aliii123456789
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    best best best game ever thanks! cd project red for making it and I'm so happy that I'll have hearts of stone and blood and wine, I certainly say it is goty
  75. Marpabr
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best RPGs I've ever player. Great open world, charismatic characters, incredible gameplay and endless side quests and choices makes it an impressive game. The ending was really emotional to me. 10/10.
  76. BeefThunderhorn
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    Good game, not perfect, but very good.

    Combat is fun and exciting and lets you go in a lot of different directions. Questing is extensive and the map is littered with points of interest. Story line is interesting and keeps you on your toes by not holding to cliche's as much as it could (i love a quest that turns out to have unexpected consequences). Only problem I had with the game    Good game, not perfect, but very good.

    Combat is fun and exciting and lets you go in a lot of different directions. Questing is extensive and the map is littered with points of interest. Story line is interesting and keeps you on your toes by not holding to cliche's as much as it could (i love a quest that turns out to have unexpected consequences).

    Only problem I had with the game is if you are a obsessive side quest completer like myself, you will become godlike and the game breaks a bit and you have to go out of your way to find monsters that are a challenge. You'll also exhaust yourself and eventually just want to plow through to the finish to "get it over with". You don't have to complete every little thing and I think had I taken that approach earlier on I wouldn't have grown somewhat bored with the game before i finished it. Quests become a bit more of a checklist. Kill the griffin, check, kill the bog monster, check, kill the Basalisk, check.

    That is my only real complaint, had the quests kept up with my level a bit more and not become a chore it would have gotten a 9 or 10. As is, amazing game, but you feel like you leave something behind when a quest says level 8 and you are already 23 and just walking through the daisies.    … Expand
  77. boonius
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    One of the best games i played. Great graphics(lower than E3) and great story. But there are some bugs in it.
    I would recomand this game to all RPG gamers
  78. JCH
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    The sheer scale of The Witcher 3 is mind blowing. The storytelling is top-notch, its one that's full of excitement and difficult decisions. Your journey will see you undertaking a myriad of missions and side quests while you explore this fantastic open world. Combat is solid and often quite challenging. Its a must have game! 10/10.
  79. barney1892
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    I've never played a game like this. The story is quite simple but in my point of view is the best part of the game. You can feel the struggle inside the charcters.You can characterize Geralt (the main character) in each way you want to.
    Not only Geralt but also the entire cast of characters is amazing, well-done, with a deep personality (I've loved ciri). Behind a monster there is much    I've never played a game like this. The story is quite simple but in my point of view is the best part of the game. You can feel the struggle inside the charcters.You can characterize Geralt (the main character) in each way you want to.
    Not only Geralt but also the entire cast of characters is amazing, well-done, with a deep personality (I've loved ciri). Behind a monster there is much more that we can think.
    About gameplay, we can say it is much more better than other titles belonged to the withcer's saga.
    The world created by CD project red is realistic and infinite for things you can do and story you can hear.
    My advice is buying it if you're a fan of role-play games or not.    … Expand
  80. fry22guy
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    Combining the high fantasy from the first game and the breathtaking storytelling from the sequel, Witcher 3 is is the greatest payoff game ever created. What may seem like an overwhelming amount of content to most is really the greatest strength of the game, and shows what other developers lack. CDProjectRed has created a world that is so interesting, well-written, and graphically stunningCombining the high fantasy from the first game and the breathtaking storytelling from the sequel, Witcher 3 is is the greatest payoff game ever created. What may seem like an overwhelming amount of content to most is really the greatest strength of the game, and shows what other developers lack. CDProjectRed has created a world that is so interesting, well-written, and graphically stunning that one would blame them for NOT creating hours and hours of content for it. It's this content that gives the game life, of the likes which gaming has never seen before. NPC's aren't just there to take up space, each one has a purpose and many have something unique and interesting to say. And this isn't just walls of text as you run from one NPC to the next, this is living, breathing dialogue that is delivered convincingly, as if it were a film. One thing is for certain about Witcher 3, and that is that one never questions the authenticity of the world.

    The story continues to show CDProjectRed's growth as storytellers, improving on Witcher 2's already impressive writing. While the ending was a bit underwhelming, the journey to get there was emotional and riveting from even the smallest of side-quests.

    Witcher 3 is one of the grandest achievements in gaming, and is one of the few titles in existence that really makes me proud to be a gamer.    … Expand
  81. JDmax
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is one the games that you will remember for years. Extremely addictive with lots of stuff to do that never feel repetitive. It makes you wanna come back for more. Essential for every action/ rpg gamer for an ultimate story, action, graphic experience.
  82. acdctibi
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Despite the downgrade, Game of the Year contender without a doubt! The creators put amazing amount of details in every mission, I never had the feeling that the missions are repetitive. The leveling and crafting systems are great, the combat is more fluid, simple but hard to master at the same time. Every side mission is fun to do, unlike other open world games nowadays. And the Gwent miniDespite the downgrade, Game of the Year contender without a doubt! The creators put amazing amount of details in every mission, I never had the feeling that the missions are repetitive. The leveling and crafting systems are great, the combat is more fluid, simple but hard to master at the same time. Every side mission is fun to do, unlike other open world games nowadays. And the Gwent mini game... is Fantastic!
    If you do not have this game yet, go out and get it!
    PS: This game needs to be played on hard mode at least! It's too easy on easy and normal mode, only on hard mode you can really feel the meaning of sings, potions, oils, bombs.
    Now get out and hunt!    … Expand
  83. guilhermefdias
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    I'll be 30 years old in a week. Played a lot of games in my life, since when I was 5, and my love for games is something I imagine doing, for the rest of my life.

    When you get older and older, you start to see thing beyond just the game itself, you start paying attention to more things, just out of experience or maturity. You just start to see and appreciate things differently from when    I'll be 30 years old in a week. Played a lot of games in my life, since when I was 5, and my love for games is something I imagine doing, for the rest of my life.

    When you get older and older, you start to see thing beyond just the game itself, you start paying attention to more things, just out of experience or maturity. You just start to see and appreciate things differently from when you were younger. Well, it applies for everything in life. But, as a gamer, I can say with all my heart, that the people behind CD Projekt RED, made something special, revolutionary, unique, and beyond everything most developers nowadays, "do".

    The game is amazing in ALL aspect that go much further the game itself. It is a example to be followed. The people that made it happen deserves all our respect and ADMIRATION.

    They didn't create just a "game". They gave us a experience, and, a memory to be carried for the rest of our lives.    … Expand
  84. vivixinzhi
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    dame, the only game on ps4 I got platinum trophy, awesome game. Well, few bugs and lags to be honest, but it does not affect the quality of the game. love it so much
  85. Koshin2323
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Удивительная игра! Глубокая, тонкая. С вниманием к деталям. Погружение и атмосферность зашкаливает. Шедевр!
  86. onotang
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    1. Gorgeous graphics despite having been trimmed(goddamit consoles)
    2. In-depth character illustration and development, this can be said not only to the main characters but also minor characters. (even those least important side quest givers have their own backgrounds, which most other RPGs dont really care about nowadays)
    3. Perfect, flawless cinematography and directing, in every    1. Gorgeous graphics despite having been trimmed(goddamit consoles)
    2. In-depth character illustration and development, this can be said not only to the main characters but also minor characters. (even those least important side quest givers have their own backgrounds, which most other RPGs dont really care about nowadays)
    3. Perfect, flawless cinematography and directing, in every single quest you can get, including side quests, making every encounter and event unique, thus further amplifies the sense of feedback and reward to the players. (of course, apart from the smuggler's treasures loot hunt map fillers)
    4. challenging but fair combat, even on Death March difficulty. Sometimes I even felt like playing darksouls, which centers on learning every moves of different enemies and designing your counter-measures base on the items you have and the skills and signs you gained.
    5. Engaging music, not your mundane heroic symphony which you can hear in almost every other big RPG titles these days. Witcher 3's score is more pagan and wild,also very blood-boiling, just the extra buff you need when facing an ancient leshen or fiend in a foggy, murky slavic forest.
    6. Humorously written. Let's face it, we've had enough of the blank face standard hero templates in RPGs. Witcher 3's dialogue is not only masterfully written but also can be extremely hilarious when it needs to be.

    with Fallout 4 already out now, and having played both games, it's safe to say that Witcher 3: Wild Hunt doesn't fall behind at all, and even surpasses Fallout 4 in certain ways.

    10/10    … Expand
  87. Morbidlight
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    Initially, I read many reviews on Witcher 3: Wild Hunt before making a decision to purchase it. Metacritic is one of the first place I read up on games as I find user reviews a more honest assessment. After reading both negative and positive reviews, I took the plunge and bought this game. All I can say is I am so glad I did, as it is one of the richest and rewarding games I haveInitially, I read many reviews on Witcher 3: Wild Hunt before making a decision to purchase it. Metacritic is one of the first place I read up on games as I find user reviews a more honest assessment. After reading both negative and positive reviews, I took the plunge and bought this game. All I can say is I am so glad I did, as it is one of the richest and rewarding games I have experienced since I started playing video games back in the 80's.

    I will start by writing off many of the negative opinions I read on this site. One common gripe was the control mechanics. I won't lie, the Witcher 3 feels slightly different to other games, some would say clunky and irritating. I couldn't quite put my finger on why this was so, until I played a remake of Resident Evil1 and then went back to the Witcher. It feels clunky to some people because of one thing - physics. In real life, if you run or sprint, realistically you cannot just stop dead in your tracks, like in most games. There is something called momentum which will take you a bit further in the direction you were running. The Witcher 3 is realistic in this way as if you are running and then stop running, Geralt will take another step or two to stop. Also, the left analog stick independently controls the pace of your movement. So if you want to walk, you slant the analog stick slightly in the preferred direction. To run, you tilt it the full way. Many games have a button to toggle walk and run, (which in my opinion is outdated) and I think this where the frustration comes in. The only other mechanic/button used to toggle movement speed is to sprint, which is x (Cannot be used indefinitely as sprint is determined by the amount of stamina you have). Ultimately, there is nothing wrong with the controls, you just have to adjust to it. The mistake people make is that in a very populated environment, like in a thick forest or even in a building with lots of walls, people tend to start running immediately which will end them up face first into a wall or tree, then they still moan and say the control mechanics are to blame.

    The second biggest gripe I read about was the 'flat' landscape and environment. I don't think these people have ever been outside because most of our planet is generally flat. If you have ever played Red Dead Redemption, the landscape is very similar, especially the first huge area you get to explore. Later in the game where you reach the Skellige Isles, the landscape becomes noticeably a lot more mountainous and dangerous, which high peaks, canyons and generally a more hostile environment. Ultimately, the world they have created in Witcher 3 is extremely realistic. We also need to realize that to travel faster to unknown areas, you go on horseback. It would not make sense to have this extremely jagged landscape as it would be impossible to even use horseback as a means of transport. If anything, the landscape is one of the pros in this game.

    The only problem I have had with this game so far, (and they have probably fixed it with a patch by now as I have noticed a few other minor things being fixed) is the very beginning of the game after you leave White Orchard, there is an area in Novigrad, where the music seems intermittent, almost like a skipping disc. I remember reading someone complaining about this. For me, it only lasted a few minutes, but never again since then and I am at the end of the game. I think people got the idea that the whole game had this issue, where it does not. Annoying at the time, but like I say an issue they have probably fixed.

    On to the positives. I could literally write an essay on how incredible this game is in every aspect, but I will touch on each briefly. The graphics are mind blowing. You can see it was a labor of love, every single thing in this game looks handcrafted, the detail is simply amazing. The environments are full of life, and from an cosmetic point of view, the characters and objects in the world are believable which creates an immersion I have not experienced in a long time. It is a rich world, teeming with life, just wanting to be explored.

    The story and dialogue is probably the best I have experienced in an RPG, and I have played and finished many RPGs including games like Baldurs Gate, Final Fantasy, Elder Scrolls series and many more. This simply is top of the bunch in that respect, I'd say Skyrim is a close second.

    The quest system is diverse and the actual quests themselves are interesting and backed with the aforementioned well driven dialogue and stories, none of them have been a tedious task to complete. In some games, all the 'impressive stuff' is at the beginning , but as the game progresses the lack of content and diversification seems to show through. Not with this game, in fact it is the opposite. The more you play this game, the more interesting the quests become and the more you get sucked in.

    This game is an absolute gem, if you haven't got it, I suggest getting it ASAP.    … Expand
  88. Dawso
    Mar 27, 2016
    9
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt marks a magnificant development point in open world rpg games. While the main quest has a deep if not memorable story line it is the presentation of side quests that truly astounds. Each side quests has its own story, choices and cast of memorable characters, fetch quests for the most part these aint. Now onto gameplay, there is a deep crafting system in place forThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt marks a magnificant development point in open world rpg games. While the main quest has a deep if not memorable story line it is the presentation of side quests that truly astounds. Each side quests has its own story, choices and cast of memorable characters, fetch quests for the most part these aint. Now onto gameplay, there is a deep crafting system in place for both weapons and armour with blue prints available throughout the world wether you stumble upon them exploring the world or are rewarded them upon quest completion. Whilst the combat lacks the depth of some rpgs it is still enjoyable, particularly fights against powerful beasts which demand that the player use appropriate strategies, spells and tonics to win the battle. The world of this rpg is well populated with npcs, animals and monsters and feels truly alive particularly as it changes because of the decisions you made. It short you are a witcher, a type of misfit, distrusted hero on a quest to find a missing girl, where you will draw on your skills as a swordsman and your knowledge of spells which all witchers know. This game is a must for any open world rpg fan.… Expand
  89. phuck-overkill
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    Pros:

    Just about everything about this game is incredible. Even with the unfortunate graphical downgrade it still looks amazing. The story, characters, and setting are just incredible and lifelike, this game really pulled me into its world. A single playthrough will take you about 70-80 hours if you rush, and can easily break 100 hours if you explore everything. CD Projekt Red are my    Pros:

    Just about everything about this game is incredible. Even with the unfortunate graphical downgrade it still looks amazing. The story, characters, and setting are just incredible and lifelike, this game really pulled me into its world. A single playthrough will take you about 70-80 hours if you rush, and can easily break 100 hours if you explore everything.

    CD Projekt Red are my favorite developer right now, for good reason. Not just for the quality work they've done with the Witcher series but also because of their business practices. They continued to support the game by releasing free DLC which included new armor sets, hair/facial hair options, outfits for other NPCs, weaponry, AND new quests. All that for free, in this day and age? It's wonderful. In addition, they are releasing 2 expansion packs. Actual expansion packs with new locations, characters, storylines, and so many more hours of content. They really lift my spirits when seemingly almost every other developer/publisher wants to just defecate out a game, and support it for a limited time with paid DLC.

    Cons:

    The only downside to this game that I see most people complain about is the combat. I can understand why, it is sort of basic. You're essentially limited to swords (although there are axes, their stats are almost always outclassed by Witcher swords) and the crossbows are more of a tool to stumble enemies/bring down flying enemies. But there are some other ways to make combat more interesting. Witcher signs (spells) that you can cast, and potions to collect and craft. All in all it was good enough for me.    … Expand
  90. icextend
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    This is a true masterpiece of the gaming! Played multiple times including all the DLCs.
  91. Turulo
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    This is the best game of it's type I've played since Gothic I and II. The jump from Witcher 2 to 3 is like going from 2D to 3D, I cannot believe it came from the same company. The story makes you want to finish to see how it ends, just like when you read a great book.

    The gameplay is weird but action packed, it's better to play in the hardest modes otherwise it becomes too easy in mid    This is the best game of it's type I've played since Gothic I and II. The jump from Witcher 2 to 3 is like going from 2D to 3D, I cannot believe it came from the same company. The story makes you want to finish to see how it ends, just like when you read a great book.

    The gameplay is weird but action packed, it's better to play in the hardest modes otherwise it becomes too easy in mid game. Each enemy fights differently and forces you to use different tactics which is great.

    The crafting game could have been better, they have tons of stuff to craft but I found that making the standard equipment was enough, and consumables are crafted once and they refill when sleeping which was a let down.

    Great features compared with other games:

    - Forced male character without face customization and great voice acting (great, it's more immersive).
    - The character is not an emo, nor a chosen one, is not superman either.
    - The character may be a cheater depending on player choices.
    - The other characters all have different and clear personalities.
    - Best characters animations and modeling so far.
    - Best book adaptation I've ever seen.
    - Best horseback riding experience so far compared to Skyrim, DA-I, TERA.
    - Very large and open world and you can go anywhere at almost any level (some monsters cannot be killed at low level).
    - Very long and entertaining story.
    - Optional quests are not the typical "kill 8 boars" type. Instead they are of the detective type with clues you have to find.
    - Nice card subgame Gwent which is optional.

    Things that could have been better:

    - The talent system is somewhat limited, there are several talents that are not very useful.
    - Crafting could be improved.
    - The filler NPC characters faces tend to get repeated often.
    - Limited replay incentive.    … Expand
  92. Pakistan
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME LIKE VALINTINES DAY! EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS GAME IS AWSOME! THE STORY IS AWSOME THE COMBAT IS AWSOME THE HOLE GAME IS HANDS DOWN AWSOME.WITCHER 3 IS NOT I REPEAT ITS NOT A PERFECT GAME! EVEN THE LAST OF US IS NOT A PERFECT GAME! NO BUT NON OF THAT TAKES AWAY FROM THE XP! THE GAME IS AF 110 HOURS LONG! AND THIS GAME IS SO FUN PLUS INFLUENCED BY MASS EFFECT CUTCECNE TREE!I LOVE THIS GAME LIKE VALINTINES DAY! EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS GAME IS AWSOME! THE STORY IS AWSOME THE COMBAT IS AWSOME THE HOLE GAME IS HANDS DOWN AWSOME.WITCHER 3 IS NOT I REPEAT ITS NOT A PERFECT GAME! EVEN THE LAST OF US IS NOT A PERFECT GAME! NO BUT NON OF THAT TAKES AWAY FROM THE XP! THE GAME IS AF 110 HOURS LONG! AND THIS GAME IS SO FUN PLUS INFLUENCED BY MASS EFFECT CUTCECNE TREE! THAT YOU WILL JUST WANT TO PALY IT AGAIN! AWSOME GARPHICS EVEN ON PS4! VERY AWSOME PORTS TO XBOX ONE PC AND PS4! UNLIKE SKYRIM ON PS3! OR BATMAN ARKAM KNIGHT ON PC! AND THE STUDIOS COUNT BECAUSE THEIR AWSOME TO! THATS BEACAUSE THEY DID NOT COME UP WITH DAY ONE BS DLC AND DID NOT LIE AT E3 [COUGHS] WATCH DOGS DESTINY METAL GEAR SOLID 5 GROUND ZEROES ASSASINS CREED UNITY!!!! THE COMBAT HAS BEN EMPROVED ALOT AND SO MUCH MORE FUN! THIS GAMES FAME TO SHARE IS IT GOES SO MUCH DEEP INTO A HOLE! THERE ARE WEPONES UPGRADES CRAFTING MAGIC ABILITES THAT GO SO DEEP ATTACHMENTS THAT YOU WILL NEED TO READ TUTOURIOL THE GAME GIVES! HOWEVER THE GAME GOES A BIT TO DEEP!IT GIVES YOU SO MUCH! THATS CONTENT AND AWSOME AT THAT! BUT I FELT A LITTLE BIT ALL OVER MY HEAD! BUT LIKE I SAID IT DOSENT TAKE FROM THE XP LIKE ARKAM CITY!! TO SUM UP THERE IS BANK FOR YOUR ONLY I REPEAT ONILY 60$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SE X IS PLAYED MATURELY I AM TELLING YOU THIS GAME DOESENT HOLD YOUR HAND IT DOESENT PROTECT YOU IF YOU ARE UNDER AGED! THIS IS A GAMERS GAME THE STORY IS AWSOME YOU NOTICE HOW I DID NOT TALK ABOUT IT? ITS THAT AWSOME AND ENTERTANING AND MULTIPLE ENDINGS SAD CLIFFHANGERS OR HAPPY DEPENDIG ON THE CHOICES YOU MAKE!! SO MUCH RESPECT AND HARD WORK HAS BEEN PUT IN TO THIS MASTERPIECE THAT IS NOT PERFECT BUT NOT GREAT FAR ABOVE GREAT!!! PICK IT UP AT FULL PRICE GAME OF THE YEAR WITH RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!! 2015 SEEMS TO BE THE YEAR OF HATEING ON EVERY THING! ITS NOT TRUE SOME PEOPLE THINK ITS TRUE ITS NOT BUT IF YOUR THAT PERSON YOU WILL FIND OUT WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT WHEN YOU PLAY THIS GAME!! THERE ARE SOME FRAMERATE DROPS EVEN DURING CUTSCENES AND ALOT OF GLITCHES BUT THEY HAVE BEEN FIXED!!! SO WHAT ARE YOU WATING FOR GET UP YOUR LAZY ASS AND BUY IT!! WITH ALL MY RESPECT TO CD PROGECT RED AND THIER GAME!!!!!!!! 10/10 GAME OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  93. Kakarot26
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece that puts to shame every other game in the genre released before it.
    We could talk for hours about the almost infinite amount of content it has, but the most important thin is how well crafted that content is. Other games might rival it in size, but no other has such high quality in so much quantity.
    The entertaining and challenging battle system,    This game is an absolute masterpiece that puts to shame every other game in the genre released before it.
    We could talk for hours about the almost infinite amount of content it has, but the most important thin is how well crafted that content is. Other games might rival it in size, but no other has such high quality in so much quantity.

    The entertaining and challenging battle system, the great story for both main and even more so, secondary missions, the appealing and beautiful graphics, the leveling up and customization skill tree, and so on. Everything in this game has been designed which such care and love, you won´t be able not to love it yourself. Hundreds of hours of joy, and more if you add the expansions which maintain the same excellent level.

    This one is for PS4, PC and Xbox One, so there is no excuse, if you like videogames, play it.    … Expand
  94. RodSal
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    Em português (in portuguese)

    Bom, não há o que contestar, the witcher 3 é o jogo do ano de 2015, sem dúvidas. Estou escrevendo esse review depois de ter posto minhas mãos em diversos títulos de 2014-2015, incluindo Bloodborne, Fallout 4, Metal Gear Solid V. É o tipo de jogo que vai fazer voce ficar curioso para o próximo passo. Você se identifica com o personagem e todos ao seu redor.    Em português (in portuguese)

    Bom, não há o que contestar, the witcher 3 é o jogo do ano de 2015, sem dúvidas. Estou escrevendo esse review depois de ter posto minhas mãos em diversos títulos de 2014-2015, incluindo Bloodborne, Fallout 4, Metal Gear Solid V. É o tipo de jogo que vai fazer voce ficar curioso para o próximo passo. Você se identifica com o personagem e todos ao seu redor. As ações possuem consequências que podem ser devastadoras, sempre com prós e contras. Sem dúvidas um jogo para ser apreciado, ter calma e paciência, dialogar com os personagem, explorar o imenso mundo aberto e caçar muitas recompensas como caçador de bruxas. Claro, o jogo não é perfeito, possuem algumas falhas que poderiam ser previstas, como por exemplo as arvores de talentos, que há muitas habilidades pouco ou nada exploráveis. As missões para caça às bruxas também podem ser repetitivas, mas no geral são muito bem feitas. Os itens como armaduras e poções não tem tanto valo de uso. Você basicamente utilizará mais as que curam, deixando uma grande quantidade de opções de lado (no geral a alquimia é pouco explorada no game, ou diria que pouco chamativa ao jogador). Usar seu sentido de bruxo é o ponto forte do game, além de suas habilidades elementais, como o fogo e o domínio mental do inimigo! As quests secundárias são outro ponto forte, na minha opinião, é onde voce verá o lado sombrio, por muitas vezes, do game. Nelas, voce poderá decidir o destino desses personagens e em todos ao seu redor. Na boa, esse jogo é espetacular. Se voce curte elementos de rpg com uma história incrível, diálogos, decisões que te levam a diversas trajetórias e elementos de combate para cortar o inimigo ao meio, COMPRE ESSE JOGO AGORA!    … Expand
  95. bayliss1992
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    Finished this game completely, and I have to say it is the best gaming experience I have ever had, if you don't like RPG you will love this game and if you do like RPG you will love it also. I won't say much more but go play for yourself and experience the best game ever.
  96. CriticsCave
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    EPIC! I can tell you with a certain assurance, that most negative 'user' reviews are from gamers who didn't actually complete witcher 3 for various reasons, but mainly because the controls and gameplay are difficult. With that said, I had a bad time at the start, and I did not understand a lot of quests, or mechanics. But when I got into the game a second time, I had a total blast...EPIC! I can tell you with a certain assurance, that most negative 'user' reviews are from gamers who didn't actually complete witcher 3 for various reasons, but mainly because the controls and gameplay are difficult. With that said, I had a bad time at the start, and I did not understand a lot of quests, or mechanics. But when I got into the game a second time, I had a total blast...

    First of all: The game is massive! I don't think any open world, as rich as the northern realms, is that large. And not only is it massive, but it's alive, and active! There is always something going on around the corner of the woods where the leshens creep, there will always be creatures in Novigrad, where the children weep.

    Gameplay- 10/10
    Performance - 8/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Voice acting - 10/10
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Main story - 10/10
    Side content - 10/10    … Expand
  97. balcobulls
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    Those of you that have been to Las Vegas can understand my analogy. When you spend time in a Vegas casino, it absolutely ruins casinos for the rest of your life. No other casino will ever live up to it. Other casinos will keep your interest, it was be fun, however, in the back of your mind you will always compare the casino you are in with a Vegas casino. Welcome to The Witcher 3:Those of you that have been to Las Vegas can understand my analogy. When you spend time in a Vegas casino, it absolutely ruins casinos for the rest of your life. No other casino will ever live up to it. Other casinos will keep your interest, it was be fun, however, in the back of your mind you will always compare the casino you are in with a Vegas casino. Welcome to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It has ruined every game for me so far after playing it. Fallout 4....boring. I wished I played Fallout 4 before I played The Witcher 3! The greatest game I have ever played! Let us put the graphics aside, because nothing compares in that area. The story is amazing, the fighting is great (except on horseback). I am about to play the main story-line for the third time.… Expand
  98. 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.
  99. NJMC_
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    The Witcher 3 is by far the greatest modern RPG to date. All aspects from character development to the enriched story that has been weaved together in a beautiful way are simply marvelous. On a graphical level, CD Projekt Red sets a very high margin and offers a chance to see what developers can truly provide. While playing the game, it sometimes felt daunting, when considering the amountThe Witcher 3 is by far the greatest modern RPG to date. All aspects from character development to the enriched story that has been weaved together in a beautiful way are simply marvelous. On a graphical level, CD Projekt Red sets a very high margin and offers a chance to see what developers can truly provide. While playing the game, it sometimes felt daunting, when considering the amount of content to partake in. Anticipating the second expansion that is due this year.… Expand
  100. thinkermonkey
    Oct 19, 2017
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences ever. If you have enough time, I mean a lot of time, because you will take months playing this game, this a mandatory game for everyone. Only other 2 RPGs made me feel so involved: Zelda, a link to the past (SNES) and Final Fantasy 12 (PS2). Yes, I'm an old player.
    What is awesome:
    Gameplay Battle system History Music Graphics What is bad: frame    One of the best gaming experiences ever. If you have enough time, I mean a lot of time, because you will take months playing this game, this a mandatory game for everyone. Only other 2 RPGs made me feel so involved: Zelda, a link to the past (SNES) and Final Fantasy 12 (PS2). Yes, I'm an old player.
    What is awesome:
    Gameplay
    Battle system
    History
    Music
    Graphics
    What is bad:
    frame rate drop
    loading times
    dunce horse (Shadow of the colossus horse "agro" was smarter)    … Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
92

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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