The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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9.2

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  1. AMasterpieceFan
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    The BEST GAME I have ever played. This game put me back into gaming. Worldbuilding and storytelling are top-notch. Gameplay is very enjoyable. The crafting system is very complex and that makes me love it more. Creating your build is very challenging and fulfilling at the same time. A 10/10. Might be the only game I give a 10/10 (I hope not). If you didn't appreciate the game, I PITY YOU.The BEST GAME I have ever played. This game put me back into gaming. Worldbuilding and storytelling are top-notch. Gameplay is very enjoyable. The crafting system is very complex and that makes me love it more. Creating your build is very challenging and fulfilling at the same time. A 10/10. Might be the only game I give a 10/10 (I hope not). If you didn't appreciate the game, I PITY YOU.

    Even though it's 2019, BUY THIS GAME NOW (preferably the GOTY/Complete Edition). You will never regret it unlike some weird people.    … Expand
  2. Ryknow
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    This is the best RPG I've ever played in my life.
    I was not familiar with the Witcher universe at all, but decided to try. I wish I'd done it sooner.
  3. Roo182
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    There are very few games quite like the Witcher out there. This installation is a game changer for RPG's. I have never enjoyed an open world like this since Dragon Age Inquisition, it's purely magnificent on every level.
  4. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  5. Dannith
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    An absolutely phenomenal game. Fantastic open world, great quests (both main and side), fun characters, amazing story. Honestly, this game has everything. In my opinion this is the greatest video game ever made.
  6. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note.
  7. CristianDorta
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Me encantó este juego desde el principio hasta el final. Hay pocos momentos que te den sensación de ser relleno, ya que cada historia, hasta las secundarias, están muy elaboradas.
    Una de los mejores juegos de esta generación.
  8. Caerleon
    Dec 18, 2018
    9
    I want to thank the development team. You gave unforgettable more than 150 hours of play. The first time I sat down to play in the evening, and when I came to my senses it was morning.

    Each character is real and spelled out perfectly. An honest open world where something happens all the time. Most excellent, what are the consequences of the second part affect the plot of the third. In    I want to thank the development team. You gave unforgettable more than 150 hours of play. The first time I sat down to play in the evening, and when I came to my senses it was morning.

    Each character is real and spelled out perfectly. An honest open world where something happens all the time. Most excellent, what are the consequences of the second part affect the plot of the third. In the game of "real" communication. No one says " Oh, great hero! We need your help." Geralt presses his charisma and communicates as he sees fit. A swear words only adorn the atmosphere of the game world.

    Interesting combat system together with a school of witchers will allow you to create a unique fighter.    … Expand
  9. zoob_m
    Dec 13, 2018
    6
    The problem I have with this game is that I just can't get into Garelt's head space. Every other game I have played, I could connect with the player character to some extent; Regardless of whether they were a blank slate or had little to no narrative choice. In this game, somehow, every single choice I make feels out of character, and I just can't rap my head around why.
  10. tima26tl
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    As all games this game is not perfect, but some of its aspects like story line and characters level off all the bad sides of the game. For me even after 3 years past, it is still the most loved and favourite game ever.
  11. ILoveBF1
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    The game that put me back into gaming. It has a superb and immersive worldbuilding, a very compelling narrative, likeable characters, exciting and untiring gameplay, and has a huge amount of content throughout its map. Definitely a 10/10 game despite its minor flaws. A must play
  12. ElleryHQ
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    Pure masterpiece, best rpg i have ever played. Game has it flaws, but it comparison to any other game... it kills any competition.
  13. LZephaniah
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    This is a great game. The depth and variety in the world and all the many side quests is extraordinary. It deserves the reputation it has.
    BUT... it's not 10/10. This is a flawed game. Obviously all games have flaws, but to my mind if you barely notice the flaws first time (because you're immersed, engaged or having too much fun) then such flaws are negligible; sadly that isn't true    This is a great game. The depth and variety in the world and all the many side quests is extraordinary. It deserves the reputation it has.
    BUT... it's not 10/10. This is a flawed game. Obviously all games have flaws, but to my mind if you barely notice the flaws first time (because you're immersed, engaged or having too much fun) then such flaws are negligible; sadly that isn't true of The Witcher.
    Some of the flaws are minor but frequent. Glitches are common. The inventory system is terrible. The UI for many game mechanics is counter-intuitive and never explained in-game. The combat is detailed but not that satisfying (for a game about being a master swordsman/fighter there really isn't enough impact to the combat).
    The biggest flaw here, however, is that this game really needs an editor. I love how much content there is, but often it feels padded. A lot of missions involve a cut scene, walking 50m, another cut scene, another brief bit of walking... There are times where it is effective and immersive to make the player do everything (like early on when preparing to meet [an important figure]), but often this stuttering approach to storytelling happens even at dramatic moments of the plot and it kills the pacing. (It doesn't help that cut scenes are often exposition heavy and delivered at length between 2 characters with a couple of fixed camera angles.) Side quests based around a single gag or interesting idea may turn out to take far longer than is interesting due to additional fetch quests, tracking missions and some generic fights. It all just needed a ruthless editor to keep pacing alive and side quests free from bloat.
    Compounding this editing problem is a subtle failing of game design: most games give thought to play sessions but the disrupted pacing means the end of a plot section can always be anywhere from 2 minutes to an hour away with no way to tell. And good open world games attempt to signal to the player whether a side quest is a brief diversion or a whole extra chapter. The Witcher doesn't: there's no way to tell from the beginning whether a side quest will be a 5 minute diversion or a 2 hour sequence of events. As I say: I love the amount of content and the variety on offer. But a bit of editing and game design could've stopped that content from becoming a deluge of tasks I've missed, forgotten about or am now overlevelled for.

    TL:DR great game, worth playing, pacing and game design problems slightly spoil the greatness of the open world and storytelling.    … Expand
  14. Coolaps8
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    I played this game 2 years after it came out and I had no expectations going in since I didn't see any of the trailers, I never (and still haven't) played the old games and after watching gameplay of it I really wasn't sure about if it was for me. I was blown away by how everything comes together.

    Gameplay The gameplay is similar to most RPGs in terms of quests, loot and dialogue. The    I played this game 2 years after it came out and I had no expectations going in since I didn't see any of the trailers, I never (and still haven't) played the old games and after watching gameplay of it I really wasn't sure about if it was for me. I was blown away by how everything comes together.

    Gameplay
    The gameplay is similar to most RPGs in terms of quests, loot and dialogue. The main difference is in combat at the 'Witcher Sense' mechanic.

    Tons of people had a lot of complaints about the combat system. I personally love it and it's a very refreshing combat system since I haven't played a game with a similar system. It strikes that perfect balance of complexity and simplicity. It takes a beginner to learn but a skilled player to master.

    Your 'Witcher Sense' adds a whole new layer to missions with it providing clues and a general sense of any nearby enemies. I don't know if they were in previous games but needless to say I'm a big fan of the system.

    Story/Missions
    The story is very well executed even though I feel it drags it out a bit too long (especially tracking down Ciri). The game took me around 40 hours to finish, this is with a healthy balance of doing story/side missions and getting collectables. The game really shines with it's characters with Geralt. Yeniffer and Ciri being the best. The relationship you build between these characters aren't ones you'll be forgetting anytime soon. The relationship between Geralt and Yeniffer is one of the best romances in games with Geralt and Triss not treading far behind. There are dozens of endings and I got the best one. This evokes a lot of replay value, this adds more bang for your buck with the content being well over 100 hours in length.

    Presentation
    The game looks damn beautiful, the 'Blood and Wine' expansion especially showcases this. Whilst there were downgrades from the gameplay shown at E3 you won't mind at all whilst playing since what is there is still gorgeous to feast your eyes upon.

    Technical Issues
    Whilst there was nothing game-breaking the issues I encountered were significant FPS drops in major areas like cities, villages and big battles. The game crashed for me three times during my two playthroughs, two of these took place in cities and the other occurred during a loading screen.

    Conclusion
    This game is damn near perfect and will be played and praised for generations to come. If CD Projekt Red can deliver this same quality in their upcoming title 'Cyberpunk 2077' we are in for something special. This game is definitely worth the retail price just off the main story alone, the rest is just gravy. It's for this reason that I'm giving this game a 9/10.    … Expand
  15. Kargun
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    Es un rpg de acción muy entretenido. Todas las misiones, aunque puedan tener un desarrollo similar, están rebozadas con una historia que te hace sentir que todas son diferentes. El juego de cartas también es muy divertido.
  16. Ghua
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    It is end of 2018 and after 3.5 years this game still rocks. Honestly, I believe Witcher 3 ruined RPG gaming for me, as everything else I play feels shallow and boring.
    Game has it's problems, but overall it is great experience you will remember for years. The only thing you should be aware is that initial 10-20 hours may feel a little bit awkward and overwhelming as the game offers tons    It is end of 2018 and after 3.5 years this game still rocks. Honestly, I believe Witcher 3 ruined RPG gaming for me, as everything else I play feels shallow and boring.
    Game has it's problems, but overall it is great experience you will remember for years. The only thing you should be aware is that initial 10-20 hours may feel a little bit awkward and overwhelming as the game offers tons of elements and functionality. Once the main story unfolds a bit, you will be sucked in.
    There are no boring quests in Witcher 3, every single one feels interesting and tells a story, sometimes with unexpected twist.
    you have to play it, no excuses :)    … Expand
  17. elryo
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    What can I say, except that this game is the GOAT. I now almost dislike other great games because they pale in comparison to The Witcher 3. The writing is easily the highlight - every quest, big and small, is written in a way that makes you feel like it genuinely matters. I cannot speak highly enough about this game. A game made by developers that actually care about what they're makingWhat can I say, except that this game is the GOAT. I now almost dislike other great games because they pale in comparison to The Witcher 3. The writing is easily the highlight - every quest, big and small, is written in a way that makes you feel like it genuinely matters. I cannot speak highly enough about this game. A game made by developers that actually care about what they're making and want to release the best thing they can. And they certainly delivered on that.… Expand
  18. Sammo_644
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Truly superb game, with an immersive story and fantastic visuals. This really is a game you must get
  19. xiixxxi
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Абсолютно легендарная игра. После ПОЛНОГО прохождения игры хочется ещё. И к счастью, современные толерантно-феминистические тренды не нашли себе места в этой игре.
  20. Thebadrussian
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Really boring story and boring side quests, I don't know but the story is so lame that I needed 3 new starts to finish this game. This game is just about sex and violence, no deep story and full with bugs. No worth the 60€ I spend for this game back in the days.
  21. GreatestHits
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Though the straightforward and fetch-quest-heavy main story overstays its welcome, the option of joyfully adventuring through a rich, expansive open world was always there for me when I’d start to burn out. Even if the plot isn’t terribly interesting, the many characters who play a part in it are, and along with the excellent combat and RPG gameplay, they elevate The Witcher 3 to a planeThough the straightforward and fetch-quest-heavy main story overstays its welcome, the option of joyfully adventuring through a rich, expansive open world was always there for me when I’d start to burn out. Even if the plot isn’t terribly interesting, the many characters who play a part in it are, and along with the excellent combat and RPG gameplay, they elevate The Witcher 3 to a plane few other RPGs inhabit.… Expand
  22. Ragnarok856
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    This game is so gripping and so immersive. I would spend with it months if i could. Good job CD Projekt RED ;) BEST ACTION-RPG EVER!!!
  23. MTBurntOrange
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Absolutely stunning, 10 across the board. The story, characters, graphics, and the world have not been matched since. Both DLCs are astounding. I have played through the full game twice. A living breathing world that feels as real as anything ive experienced in a game
  24. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  25. LaSh4wn328
    Nov 12, 2018
    2
    I have some criticisms to make about this hugely overhyped game:

    - The combat is shallow, awkward, and static. By the time you've beaten the prologue mission in White Orchard you've seen all there is to see. No new combos, no new weapons, and very limited enemy behavior variety. Almost all fights can be won easily by just spamming fast attck and dodge. The spells, bombs, and crossbow    I have some criticisms to make about this hugely overhyped game:

    - The combat is shallow, awkward, and static. By the time you've beaten the prologue mission in White Orchard you've seen all there is to see. No new combos, no new weapons, and very limited enemy behavior variety. Almost all fights can be won easily by just spamming fast attck and dodge. The spells, bombs, and crossbow are all worthless except for rare specific situations.

    - The graphics are bland. Sure you get the occasional pretty sunset through the trees but that's as good as it gets. There's also pop-in, clipping, re-used assets, uncanny valley doll people (LMAO at the "sex scenes") and muddy textures. It honestly looked like a PS3 game most of the time. Plus there's not much variety, just medieval forest, medieval village, medieval town.

    - The story is crippled by the presence of dozens and dozens of characters who are treated as important, but who (as a new player) I don't know and couldn't care less about. All it takes is Geralt saying "Hey, it's my old friend Blorbo!" and the game thinks this guy is now my friend too. The absolute worst was when I had to spend like 15 hours trying to rescue "Dandelion" without ever having even seen the jerk. Here's a clue to the developers: if you need an in-game glossary to remember who the hell is who, you need to trim the cast way way down.

    - More broadly, the plot is an awkward mish-mash of medieval private eye noir and epic fantasy. Geralt must urgently save his adopted daughter from evil warping Skeleton Knights, but he also has weeks of spare time to unite a drunk with his estranged wife and spring his buddy from Church Jail. The Wild Hunt are the most cardboard, cliched villains I've ever seen in a widely praised game, and are honestly barely in the game until quite late (tbh the Crones are far better villains, though the end of their arc is unsatisfying). Geralt himself is pretty shallow, just a gruff-talking tough guy who everyone claims is a cynical antihero yet he always somehow does the right thing and helps the little guy.

    - It crashed a bunch of times. It is by far the buggiest AAA title I've ever played.

    - It has the MGS4 problem where it often felt like in an hour of play, I spent 35 minutes watching cutscenes (including choosing dialogue prompts like a choose-your-own-adventure novel). This was frequently very boring. People claim "your decisions have consequences" but this isn't really true, it usually comes down to which of 2 NPC's winds up dying at the end of a sidequest, but I didn't care about either one anyway and the rewards I get are equivalent. In any case if I wanted a novel I'd read a novel, I want fun gameplay and character growth.

    - The looting/crafting/gear was just awful. Most of the alchemy stuff isn't worth bothering with, and once you can craft Witcher sets they render the rest of the crafting redundant (I had a million crafting diagrams I never even looked at, they just clogged up the crafting menu). In the early game my best weapons were ones I randomly found on dead guards, and every "important" heirloom weapon I was given by the plot (Iris, Aerondight, etc) was crappy and useless. Repairing was also a huge pain as I had to return to town after every couple missions, which meant loooong sloooowwww loading screens.

    - Lastly, there is nothing fresh or creative here. 3rd person open world games are a dime a dozen, and this one doesn't even have stealth or parkour. There was not a single thing that makes this game stand out in my memory as a unique experience, aside from the unusually tangled and flabby storyline.    … Expand
  26. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations. Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed. History and gameplay: beautiful and charming    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations.
    Sound:
    amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay:
    beautiful and charming
    Great Game.    … Expand
  27. JackCS
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    90s kid here, bored of all the recent mainstream games that came out from big software houses. Lately I ended up giving up all of my hopes on the gaming industry, knowing that the focus would be put in battle royale games and pay to win/loot boxes models. CD Project RED absolutely restored all my hopes. A stunning, masterfully crafted and player-centered game. A MUST PLAY. It doesn't90s kid here, bored of all the recent mainstream games that came out from big software houses. Lately I ended up giving up all of my hopes on the gaming industry, knowing that the focus would be put in battle royale games and pay to win/loot boxes models. CD Project RED absolutely restored all my hopes. A stunning, masterfully crafted and player-centered game. A MUST PLAY. It doesn't matter if you haven't played the previous games or read the books, this game is an absolute must have masterpiece in a gamer's library. Breathtaking soundtrack, amazing landscapes, astonishing attention to details (Geralt's beard will grow spontaneously during the game) and a wonderful story. Secondary quests that are as deep and long as a mainstream game's main quests and DLCs that are absolutely worth buying. Moreover, if you need another reason to play this masterpiece, just know that the developers implemented a card game (GWENT) in the main game that is so well-made that they are creating a stand alone game just for the card game. 10/10 MUST PLAY… Expand
  28. NouZeM
    Nov 7, 2018
    8
    Sin duda una obra maestra. De los pocos juegos que he visto que utilizan las misiones secundarias como principales, tiene un gran peso argumental en la trama incluso.
    Mi nota viene dada a que hay momentos que te pierdes por la cantidad tan inmensa de información que recibes en poco tiempo.
  29. Ringooo_boys
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    Конечно у игры есть проблемы в геймплейном и техническом плане, но их можно простить, так как подобных игр, сделанных с душой, очень мало.
  30. TeaDrinker
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    This is by far my favorite game of all time. From the gameplay, to the story, to the music, the visuals, everything is damn near perfect. Up until this point, I had never played a video game that I though about constantly. At school, I would look up the maps for all the grandmaster armour, at dinner, I would contemplate what swords I should use, it was an obsession. i changed my entireThis is by far my favorite game of all time. From the gameplay, to the story, to the music, the visuals, everything is damn near perfect. Up until this point, I had never played a video game that I though about constantly. At school, I would look up the maps for all the grandmaster armour, at dinner, I would contemplate what swords I should use, it was an obsession. i changed my entire sleep schedule just to get more game time. After more than 100 hours in a month, I was still dumbfounded by all of the grandiose set pieces and swelling music.
    Story: Absolutely phenomenal. I cannot imagine how another game could ever surpass the story telling in this game, as the player's choices have a legitimate impact on what happens, and each and every conclusion to your decisions is satisfying. The side quests in this game were nearly better than the main quest, as they were legitimately interesting and involved. This is the Witcher's crowning achievement and sets it apart from other games.
    Gameplay: Great. The swordplay and use of runes was exciting and fun up until the last drop of blood. Though repetitive at times, the speed and elegance of Geralt's movement is enthralling and makes the combat worth it. As a result, Gerald can be a but of a spaz when walking around, as he is incredibly fast, but that's really only a minor issue.
    Audio and visuals: Awe inspiring. Though the visuals are incredible, and hold up to 2018 standards, the music is even better. The sound designers perfected how the world should sound, and it does a massive part in immersing the player in the game.
    Conclusion: The world is huge and full of life, and is an absolute joy to explore. If have ever played, or want to play video games, this is an absolute must play. A game like this comes along once in a generation, and is in my opinion, the best game in the last 10 years, and will probably be the best for at least the next 5 years. I an eagerly awaiting Cyberpunk 2077.    … Expand
  31. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:9
    Sounds:8.7
    Details:7.8
    Graphics:8.4
    Gameplay:9
    Mechanics :8
    Characters:9
    Style:8
    Lore/world of game : 10
    Must have !
  32. Voin368
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Ведьмак 3 это игра десятилетия,именно та игра, которую мы в старости будем показывать своим детям,приговаривая "Сынок,сейчас такого уже не делают".
  33. ludek500
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Jedna z najlepszych (o ile nie najlepsza) gra w jaką kiedykolwiek grałem. Wykreowany świat, historie, postaci i coś co nazwać można ogólnie klimatem jest tu absolutnie na najwyższym poziomie. Gra której nigdy nie odinstaluję :).
  34. GuapoGrande
    Oct 29, 2018
    3
    Serviceable but honestly pretty disappointing considering all the hype. Mostly it is a generic 3rd person open world game (a market that is massively over-saturated these days) in a Skyrim-style dark fantasy world that is most notable for the sheer never-ending volume of sidequests.

    The story is fairly poor. Geralt is a Mary Sue fanfiction character: he is a fearless world-famous    Serviceable but honestly pretty disappointing considering all the hype. Mostly it is a generic 3rd person open world game (a market that is massively over-saturated these days) in a Skyrim-style dark fantasy world that is most notable for the sheer never-ending volume of sidequests.

    The story is fairly poor. Geralt is a Mary Sue fanfiction character: he is a fearless world-famous badass, all women want him, even his enemies respect him, and he is always ready with a snappy comeback. He never suffers any serious defeats or reverses, and never even seems to worry this is even possible. He is amusing at first but quickly becomes dull. The villains are one-dimensional and bland (and mostly absent from the story, to be honest), and the main plot arc never feels even slightly urgent, so feel free to spend weeks doing odd jobs and hitman contracts for smelly villagers. Most of the main plot is "find this missing person, now find that missing person, now help this guy find his missing people so he gives you clues to find the other missing person" and on and on. A whole epic fantasy world gripped in the middle of war and intrigue, and you spend most of your time lackadaisically searching for Geralt's sassy daughter.

    There are also way too many characters, most with minimal effort put into their development yet the game expects us to care about them. It's miles away from games like The Last Of Us or Uncharted 4 which are tightly plotted around just a handful of fleshed-out characters.

    Meanwhile the combat is so-so. Pretty clunky, to be honest. Just use fast attack, sidestep, parry, and shield spell, and you can win almost any fight in the game pretty easily. The upgrade system is uninspiring, with most benefits just coming from increasing stats and with minimal variety added to gameplay over time. The crafting and looting systems are gruesomely awkward and tedious, I mostly stopped bothering trying to loot anything about 12 hours in because the camera is so awkward and it slows the game to a crawl. At first I tried crafting a ton of different potions, oils, etc, then finally realized all you ever need is the health potion and the damage up potion (oils and bombs are totally worthless), and things went a lot quicker after that.

    There is way, way too much content here. The side missions and contracts become tedious and repetitive before the game is halfway done, and a lot of them are obvious filler (admittedly a few feel substantial and well thought out). Using detective vision to follow bright red footprints is kind of neat the first couple times, but deadly boring by the 20th time even though there are dozens more times to go. It would honestly be a much better game if it were shortened 50%.

    It's also buggy. I'm playing it over a year after release with all patches installed, but it has crashed and frozen multiple times and pretty frequently I encounter weird broken animations, clipping, teleporting NPC's, non-functioning controls, and other issues that have no business being in a final release game. I appreciate the ambition of what the developers went for but that's no excuse for sloppy product.    … Expand
  35. MetaCthulhu
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    One of the best open world RPGs out there. On the same level as Gothic 2, Morrowind or Skyrim.
  36. Richard1765
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    A great game, with a beautiful story, captures and does not let go for a long time. I advise everyone to take the game for all times
  37. legat
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Game of decade and actual generation of consoles. Even better than ReadDeadRedemption2 (which is suberb game too, but Witcher is better)
  38. Stonewallish
    Oct 22, 2018
    6
    The Witcher 3 is far from being a bad game, but it’s not the masterpiece people would like you to believe either. The beautiful graphics do little to compensate a clunky and at times tedious movement system, an overall boring main story line and a wonky combat system. I found the beauty of this game to lie, most of the time, in its great side quests rather than the main story. Some amazingThe Witcher 3 is far from being a bad game, but it’s not the masterpiece people would like you to believe either. The beautiful graphics do little to compensate a clunky and at times tedious movement system, an overall boring main story line and a wonky combat system. I found the beauty of this game to lie, most of the time, in its great side quests rather than the main story. Some amazing characters populate this game’s world, and some side missions will highlight amazing storyline that unfortunately, seem to end all too quickly due to their nature of being just side quests.

    Like many other overrated titles to come out in recent memory (like The last of us and Horizon Zero Dawn) I found myself disappointed with The Witcher 3 all throughout its uninteresting story. There are definitely better games on the market, and if you’re looking for a deep action rpg experience, I would honestly look elsewhere.    … Expand
  39. mikeg218
    Oct 20, 2018
    4
    Great gameplay, giant maps, lots of different **** to do, hours of gameplay - but at the cost of your sanity. Apart from the inevitable glitching the f out - as with most games this size - the story-lines are annoyingly long and leave you no freedom to leave or load a previous save. There are a lot of points in which if you proceed, you will probably fail a secondary quest you have yet toGreat gameplay, giant maps, lots of different **** to do, hours of gameplay - but at the cost of your sanity. Apart from the inevitable glitching the f out - as with most games this size - the story-lines are annoyingly long and leave you no freedom to leave or load a previous save. There are a lot of points in which if you proceed, you will probably fail a secondary quest you have yet to complete. You'll be pressing the skip button for upwards of 5 minutes just to get through the excruciatingly long dialogue just so you can load back to a previous save point and complete the quests you missed. Then you have to sit through the tedious story line that plays between loads and when you switch to different maps in the game - probably in place because the load times take for-fecking-ever. Then there are times where you can't follow a quest line how you would prefer because the game makes it impossible to finish a story with a character once youve gone too far. Essentially, it forces you to take your sweet time going through the story lines in the game or else risk failing quests, which to my mind is incredibly frustrating.

    Overall, great game, but holy hell it is a very frustrating game. You need the patience of a saint in order to fully enjoy playing the game.
    Overall, yes the game is    … Expand
  40. psylife
    Oct 14, 2018
    5
    The combat has weight and managing the stamina adds a welcome tactical layer to the experience ; that said the game knows only to challenge you by spawning a stupid amount of enemies. Button mashing is often necessary and interior combat is as bad as it gets, which is a situation the game puts you in often.

    The magic signs have their importance but you will be spending most of your time    The combat has weight and managing the stamina adds a welcome tactical layer to the experience ; that said the game knows only to challenge you by spawning a stupid amount of enemies. Button mashing is often necessary and interior combat is as bad as it gets, which is a situation the game puts you in often.

    The magic signs have their importance but you will be spending most of your time recharging your shield which essentially confines your magic abilities to boosting your armor. The perks, abilities, and weapon upgrades are mechanically useful yet they fail to excite beyond their functionality.

    Dialogue wise, the genealogy of answers is quite shallow and deprived of branching - Suffice to experience Deus ex: Human revolution's dialogue system to understand what I mean by that. There is no "Game" to be found in the dialogue mechanics. The characters are inanimate dolls and the choices on offer are nothing more than a bunch of glorified playback buttons.

    Exploration wise, I think the game does a descent job in terms of environmental story telling, but nothing that is worth the praises beyond the best the competition has to offer. Shenmue 2 does much more in my opinion and the game came out nearly 20 years ago. The investigative phases are a real joke too, where you are mindlessly following red marks - yet another example of shallow, unaccomplished mechanic.

    The pacing is a real problem too ; During the first half of the game (10hrs), the story literally stalls. The game becomes more engaging once you reach the second half, but it feels too little too late. The characters are likable and by the end of the game I did feel some attachment towards some of them. The difficulty is also an issue, where the beginning happens to be much harder than the end; I beat the final bosses on my first attempts while being vastly under-leveled.

    The visuals are fairly bland retrospectively ; For instance, I find the sunsets particularly vulgar and over-saturated . The towns also, lack authenticity in their structure and layout, and that is particularly jarring if you compare it to the original Assassin's creed's urban layout, which feel substantially more authentic and researched.

    To conclude, I'd say that the disproportionate success and admiration this game has generated, comes from the fascination that the average nerd historically hold toward medieval sword and shields ; It's the "game of thrones" generation that has brought Wild hunt to the pinnacle.

    Wild hunt is not a bad game, it's just so far from being this timeless masterpiece.    … Expand
  41. iOS
    Oct 11, 2018
    9
    Though the straightforward and fetch-quest-heavy main story overstays its welcome, the option of joyfully adventuring through a rich, expansive open world was always there for me when I’d start to burn out. Even if the plot isn’t terribly interesting, the many characters who play a part in it are, and along with the excellent combat and RPG gameplay, they elevate The Witcher 3 to a planeThough the straightforward and fetch-quest-heavy main story overstays its welcome, the option of joyfully adventuring through a rich, expansive open world was always there for me when I’d start to burn out. Even if the plot isn’t terribly interesting, the many characters who play a part in it are, and along with the excellent combat and RPG gameplay, they elevate The Witcher 3 to a plane few other RPGs inhabit.… Expand
  42. Vitolo98
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    Great game. Until God of War, no game came close to the quality and impact that the Witcher 3 has done to the gaming industry. Let's see if Red dead Redemption 2 takes the crown away from Witcher 3 as the king of open world games
  43. Regmilion
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Шедевр в мире компьютерных игр. Больше и говорить нечего.
  44. Maarten95
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    The best storytelling game ever created! What makes this game so amazing is its take on side quests. Many of them have a rich story aspect and some even rival the main story of other games. The game also contains a lot of characters who all have their own unique personality. There's lots of funny moments while the game still keeps its serious momentum. I absolutely loved playing this game.The best storytelling game ever created! What makes this game so amazing is its take on side quests. Many of them have a rich story aspect and some even rival the main story of other games. The game also contains a lot of characters who all have their own unique personality. There's lots of funny moments while the game still keeps its serious momentum. I absolutely loved playing this game. The only bad thing I can say about it is that the gameplay is not all that great. There are not a lot of customisation options and therefore the game play sometimes feels a bit shallow. However that never distracted me from the excellent storytelling. The soundtrack and Visuals also ad value to the already amazing story.

    I can't emphasise enough that everyone should play this game. This game deserves your time and I reward it with the highest grade possible.    … Expand
  45. KirillKutz
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    It's Herald! It's a Witch! What could be more beautiful when your favorite character from the book moves to a quality game?!
  46. slavigrad
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    The best RPG and Open World game ever made! Great story and storytelling, great side quests, great characters, great monsters, great open world, everything is great in the Witcher world!
    10/10
  47. Smc88
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    All I have to say is WOW what a great game. Well maybe not all I have to say. But so much time was put into making this game great. It’s attention to detail is unrivaled. The story is obviously spot on being it comes from a best selling series of books. Graphics are bright and full of depth. Combat is interesting and fun. Gwen seriously best card game ever. So much fun.
  48. afkfrxak
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, I have already passed 300 hours in the game and still counting. Excellent lore and gameplay
  49. Siedlster
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Simply the best RPG of all time. Absolutely MUST PLAY! I haven't get so much fun from the game since 2004.
  50. AyiBogan
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    this is the best game i ever played so far good story and characters and also awesome mechanics with awesome open world features only bad thing i can say is horse riding which kinda sucks
  51. Moemoe1
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    Took me a few years but i finally beat the Witcher 3. Beautiful landscapes and amazing story telling CDproject red are masters at what they do. Here's hoping the cyberpunk 2077 is as promising and thrilling as the Witcher 3
  52. looka
    Aug 27, 2018
    10
    It's simply the best game ever. Story, characters, gameplay, graphics - 10/10 for everything.
  53. Videogame21
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    This is without a doubt, the best game of all time. The story is touching and interesting, the characters are awesome and deep, the combat is fast and satisfying, the quests are as memorable as they are diverse, the bosses are unique and challenging, the world is vast and huge with tons of regions to explore. This game just offers so much and add in the two DLC packs and you have the mostThis is without a doubt, the best game of all time. The story is touching and interesting, the characters are awesome and deep, the combat is fast and satisfying, the quests are as memorable as they are diverse, the bosses are unique and challenging, the world is vast and huge with tons of regions to explore. This game just offers so much and add in the two DLC packs and you have the most complete RPG experience you could ask for. Just an amazing game on every level.… Expand
  54. Acronymous
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    I have no idea what could i write about it that wasn't written so far. It's a game, yes and it's brilliant, enchanting and beautiful. Spend more than i should playing it and, after completing all the DLCs i started again. It really deserverd so many GOTY titles.
  55. Hectmad
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, quase perfeito, claro que tem alguns erros, principalmente de mecânicas, porém, são praticamente ofuscados pela magnitude que são os pontos bons dessa obra, o jogo já começa ótimo, já apresentando o universo para quem nunca jogou nenhum jogo da série antes, continua incrível na metade, e tem o grande ápice no final, que é uma grande homenagem e agradecimentos á todos osJogo maravilhoso, quase perfeito, claro que tem alguns erros, principalmente de mecânicas, porém, são praticamente ofuscados pela magnitude que são os pontos bons dessa obra, o jogo já começa ótimo, já apresentando o universo para quem nunca jogou nenhum jogo da série antes, continua incrível na metade, e tem o grande ápice no final, que é uma grande homenagem e agradecimentos á todos os fans da obra, e pra quem gosta de passar centenas de horas fazendo quests secundárias e ficar explorando o mapa, não vai se decepcionar nem um pouco, o jogo apresenta 6 mapas, mas na verdade podemos conta só como 4, já que Vizima é apenas um castelo e Novigrad e Velen são no mesmo mapa, mas mesmo assim, o mapa inteiro do game é gigantesco, se fosse quiser realmente fazer os 100% em todos os mapas, você vai levar em torno de 100 á 150 horas de gameplay, e ótimas horas por sinal, e não podemos esquecer do Gwent, o grande jogo de cartas de The Witcher, onde você vai passar grande parte da sua aventura, e não se engane, não é só um jogo extra para encher linguiça, é um jogo tão bom que já até ganhou versão própria. Conclusão: Vai demorar para nos ser dado uma obra tão boa quanto The Witcher III - Wild Hunt.… Expand
  56. Rossari
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Bought this game in 2015 and after 3 years comparing Witcher 3 with various games, hands down this is the best game I've ever played. Every visual details are on point, themes songs are great, the storyline and dialogue also interesting to watch. Especially when the ending depends on your choices and Gwent minigame got its OWN game, CD Projekt Red really puts its heart into the Witcher 3Bought this game in 2015 and after 3 years comparing Witcher 3 with various games, hands down this is the best game I've ever played. Every visual details are on point, themes songs are great, the storyline and dialogue also interesting to watch. Especially when the ending depends on your choices and Gwent minigame got its OWN game, CD Projekt Red really puts its heart into the Witcher 3 and this game deserves the highest throne.… Expand
  57. Nekellor
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    Вся боевка это перекаты, если ты маг то просто стояние под щитом даже на последней сложности. Превосходная музыка. Так себе основная сюжетная линия, но отличнейшие побочки. Самая красивая природа в играх которую я видел. Забаганная плотва. И отличная графическая система Hair Works (наверное отличная, я не знаю, у меня не тянет).Вся боевка это перекаты, если ты маг то просто стояние под щитом даже на последней сложности. Превосходная музыка. Так себе основная сюжетная линия, но отличнейшие побочки. Самая красивая природа в играх которую я видел. Забаганная плотва. И отличная графическая система Hair Works (наверное отличная, я не знаю, у меня не тянет).
  58. Roundtoad
    Jul 28, 2018
    9
    A massive and beautiful expansive world with an immersive story. Plenty of side-quests and odd characters to meet that will net you hours of game-play, in fact, that amount of things to do in the game may bog you down and keep you sidetracked from finishing the main story. The only thing this game falls short of is its combat mechanics, albeit not terrible, but not as refined as otherA massive and beautiful expansive world with an immersive story. Plenty of side-quests and odd characters to meet that will net you hours of game-play, in fact, that amount of things to do in the game may bog you down and keep you sidetracked from finishing the main story. The only thing this game falls short of is its combat mechanics, albeit not terrible, but not as refined as other action combat titles. If you can get past the clunky controls, then overall this is an amazing open world fantasy game to experience.… Expand
  59. CyborgM
    Jul 28, 2018
    10
    One of the best game I've ever played since Red Dead Redemption, AND THAT WAS AROUND 7 YEARS AGO. Buying this game below the full price would even be considered as pirating, as the content is ENORMOUS and the price isn't even that high for this kind of game that takes you onto an actual adventure like LOTR. With the GOTY expansions it's EVEN MORE WORTH IT. Both of the DLCs are AMAZING, andOne of the best game I've ever played since Red Dead Redemption, AND THAT WAS AROUND 7 YEARS AGO. Buying this game below the full price would even be considered as pirating, as the content is ENORMOUS and the price isn't even that high for this kind of game that takes you onto an actual adventure like LOTR. With the GOTY expansions it's EVEN MORE WORTH IT. Both of the DLCs are AMAZING, and the price isn't even CONSIDERABLE.
    STOP BUYING EA PRODUCTS AND SUPPORT THIS TYPE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE ENTIRE GAME INCLUDING THE DLCS IS WAY CHEAPER THAN STAR WARS BF1/2 AND EVEN THE SIMS.    … Expand
  60. megabear
    Jul 25, 2018
    0
    This game does not deserve a 9+. The game seems to have a lot of things to do, but when you take a step back the game is about rather than quality.

    - Quests are terrible. I wish they had been more creative.
    - Story is lacking. Feels very diluted and stretched thin.
    - Characters are not very likable.
    - Combat is clunky
    - Game is buggy, as expected of Bethesda
  61. Emrys89
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    This is a masterpiece. The greatest RPG game of this era. The fact is that this game is nearly perfect. I admit when this first came out I didn't want to play it. I had tried Skyrim but found myself not enjoying it sadly. However Witcher 3 is immensely fun to play and beautiful to immerse yourself in. The enemies are diverse and many. Your knowledge about the beast can be learned byThis is a masterpiece. The greatest RPG game of this era. The fact is that this game is nearly perfect. I admit when this first came out I didn't want to play it. I had tried Skyrim but found myself not enjoying it sadly. However Witcher 3 is immensely fun to play and beautiful to immerse yourself in. The enemies are diverse and many. Your knowledge about the beast can be learned by reading or fighting against them. The sidequests are not a chore to do and do not feel like the usually "fetch and deliver" quest you get n RPG. Here you get a story with each quest and a small quest can even at times escalate into an even bigger story.
    One of the best Fantasy RPG I've ever played. Both the PC and PS4 are a good play, so go out and give it a go.    … Expand
  62. Sveta7
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    As someone who doesn't like magic/fantasy games this has to be pretty good for me to even try it and it IS one of if not the best RPG games
  63. rrroooddd
    Jul 18, 2018
    7
    I don't understand all the hype. Sure the story seems great and all but there is no challenge. You just go from one place to another and press x on the red areas.
    The graphics are bad, buggy and even cutscenes are sometimes choppy.
    The menus are very badly design, they're slow and with too much areas to go to when you want to check something. The loot system is also bad: you loot the    I don't understand all the hype. Sure the story seems great and all but there is no challenge. You just go from one place to another and press x on the red areas.
    The graphics are bad, buggy and even cutscenes are sometimes choppy.
    The menus are very badly design, they're slow and with too much areas to go to when you want to check something.
    The loot system is also bad: you loot the same boxes over and over again and no meaningful items are found.
    The map is bad and not connected. The scenery is great at first but it's always the same. And it lacks rewarding by exploration.
    The enemies are so clunky and bad designed as well, they don't feel very plausible. Even the magic is bad: the symbols are so similar with each other. They could at least make some different icons more related with the actual power.

    Sure it's better than a great number of games. But a 10? Not a chance. If this was made by Bethesda, I'm sure the critics would be all negative over it.    … Expand
  64. DoTheBartMan
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    This game is testament that you don't need to be a huge developer to make perfect games, and that is what this game is. even with the few glitches it has/had, The story is engaging and interesting, the characters are deep and likable, the combat is gore-filled fun and the graphics are better than many games released now.

    If you haven't played the first two games you might be confused    This game is testament that you don't need to be a huge developer to make perfect games, and that is what this game is. even with the few glitches it has/had, The story is engaging and interesting, the characters are deep and likable, the combat is gore-filled fun and the graphics are better than many games released now.

    If you haven't played the first two games you might be confused but it will fade as this game with it's expansions feels like a trilogy in itself    … Expand
  65. Deependra
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    To be honest, witcher 3 is a great game. It does deliver great gaming experience. I do understand it is not each and everyone's cup of tea since the game is bit lengthy but at the same time it does come up with the value for the time you invest.
    Ciri is another playable protagonist character here, who's skills are fun to explore. Undoubtedly the character development of Geralt is    To be honest, witcher 3 is a great game. It does deliver great gaming experience. I do understand it is not each and everyone's cup of tea since the game is bit lengthy but at the same time it does come up with the value for the time you invest.
    Ciri is another playable protagonist character here, who's skills are fun to explore. Undoubtedly the character development of Geralt is exceptionally good. Skill tree, combat systems and creation of useful stuffs such as various types of bombs along with equipments, makes the game complete. Also, the support by developer aka CD projekt was essential. ( Unlike **** ea ). Huge maps to explore and value added DLC does do justice to the game. My over all experience with the game is stunningly good. Worth calling it a masterpiece.
    Right from world design to combat systems, each and every elements were perfect at their place.
    Also remember, you can not doubt on the game with over 250 GOTYs and 800 awards :)    … Expand
  66. jdvb00
    Jul 13, 2018
    0
    this game is epic and beautiful although it makes a lot of mistakes........
  67. Richard1766
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Of course 10, this is not discussed, this game is beautiful to everyone, it has beautiful graphics, plot, characters, locations, additional quests, sound etc. I, as a huge fan of this universe, and to the Witcher 3 who read all the books and passed all the parts completely amazed by this game, for me this is one of the best games of the generation
    P.S. We wait Cyberpunk 2077:)
  68. Ishmaul
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    The Witcher 3 is a phenomenal final installment to trilogy that has continued to amaze since its inception. Not only does it take some aspects from well acclaimed games in multiple genres but it meshes them together beautifully. This games a blast to play whether its your first go round or multiple play through.

    Pros: The Characters brought to life in this game really make the game    The Witcher 3 is a phenomenal final installment to trilogy that has continued to amaze since its inception. Not only does it take some aspects from well acclaimed games in multiple genres but it meshes them together beautifully. This games a blast to play whether its your first go round or multiple play through.

    Pros: The Characters brought to life in this game really make the game shine due to the different personalities and view points. The player begins to love or hate each one of them. Interactions with each whether friend or foe help the story flow and take shape depending on the choices you have made or could make.

    The story itself is a great aspect of any game but The Witcher 3 really makes it stand out. It is like taking part a novel itself; one you don't want to put down. The plot twists, side stories, and subtle clues are award winning.

    The Combat is in a league of its own, due to the player preference in leveling that can change the entire style of the protagonist's combat abilities. I tended to play as a buffer with potions and decoctions but have dabbled in signs or just running over enemies with beastly sword skills and improvements. This game is easier to learn, but difficult to master especially in the higher difficulties and learning about each enemy is almost as important is leveling up in itself.

    Gear/Leveling was done well in a way that helps slow the pace of the game and helps players have a drive to do everything on the rather large maps with all those joyous little icons you want to grey out. Not to mention some of the Witcher sets are badass to look at.

    Finally, the size of the game isn't something to be upset about considering all the DLC with new quests areas and characters included and the replay ability is astonishing since the choices you make in the first and second game can change this game ever so slightly. Not to mention the choices in the game can be felt in the later areas and chapters with the final overview at the end.

    The game is a must buy for any avid gamer or RPG lover, the only downside is that this is possibly the final installment but one can dream for a Witcher 4. Buy this or rent it either way carve your way through monsters and humans alike to see how you survive The Wild Hunt    … Expand
  69. Da3_who_knows
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    As a person who read all the books and knows a lot about the witcher games I can say that this game is 100% the best in the series and 100% the best game in 2015. Gameplay, characters, music, mini games, setting... everything is perfect. There are not enough words in English language to describe this game. It is only because of this game that I read all the books about Gerald of Rivia, soAs a person who read all the books and knows a lot about the witcher games I can say that this game is 100% the best in the series and 100% the best game in 2015. Gameplay, characters, music, mini games, setting... everything is perfect. There are not enough words in English language to describe this game. It is only because of this game that I read all the books about Gerald of Rivia, so I can understand every single conversation within the game, all the inside jokes, know more about characters. I was obsessed with this game for more than 6 months. It was a wonderful gaming experience and I was enjoying every second of it. However, there is one thing that have to be mentioned to people who will actually read it (I doubt anyone ever will though). GWENT. I played every single gwent game possible and I was crying when I heard CPR will make an actual gwent game. So yeah if you gonna play this game say goodbye to your life. And be sure, you will enjoy every freaking second of it.… Expand
  70. ddtsex
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very awesome game, I liked it a lot, it has everything it has, from wooded areas full of monsters to snowy mountains… Expand
  71. arroban
    Jul 2, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego inmersivo desde el principio con un mundo abierto increiblemente grande, toma de decisiones que afectan al futuro, misiones secundarias por doquier y una historia de 40 horas que se nos hara corta.
    Es un mundo, con su gente, y sus vidas y como tal es apasionante entrar en una ciudad y ver como la gente no para de hacer cosas, no eres tu quien tiene que mover el mundo para que sucedan cosas, por ejemplo, podemos ir en nuestro caballo en mitad del bosque y de repente nos encontramos a un grifo, si elegimos eliminarlo es posible que hayan una recompensa por su cabeza en pueblo cercano, eso esta bien porque hace que los enemigos no sean objetivos, si no animales que de verdad viven hay.
    Tambien tenemos el bestiario, en el cual se recoje la informacion de cada mounstro con el que nos encontramos y sus puntos deviles, hay entra el juego la alquimia, donde podemos hacer gran catidad de pociones, aceites o bombas especializadas en un mounstro en concreto, esto esta aun mejor, porque te hace sentir como un brujo de verdad.
    Hablando de los personajes, estos son carismaticos, tienen su propia seña de identidad, tienen su propia historia, sus preocupaciones ya que cuando acabamos sus respectivos arcos no nos olvidan, nos seguiran encomendando misiones, de este modo parece que de verdad estas conociendo personas y no solo trabajando en un contrato y ya.
    Lo malo de esta entrega, esque en ningun momento se nota que estamos en una carrera contra reloj por salvar a Ciri y eso de vez en cunado deja de sumergirte en la historia. / Tambien esta el hecho de que para hacer un tipo de aceite o pocion ya que esta muy desaprobechado, necesitas gran cantidad y variedad de ingredientes, y el juego no te incita a buscarlos por lo que optamos por opcion mas sencilla y tradicional. / El comerciar es demasido caro y no esque sea malo, si no que conseguir oro es demasiado dificil (en algunos contratos de brujo te pagan 25 de oro) / Los paisajes son preciosos pero despues de estar contemplandolos los primeros 20 minutos dejas de verlos y te centras en el minimapa y la direccion que te indican los puntos, otro apartado desaprobechado.
    Si te gustan mediana mente los juegos de Rol, las buenas historias con buenos personajes, sin preocuparte mucho de llevas y que ncesitas, este juego te puede interesar.    … Expand
  72. macca0507
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    An absolute beast of a game. One that I have gone back to after completing the main story- not for 100% completion purposes- just because I wanted to. Addictive, personable, engaging, funny and battle hardened. A better game for the PS4 I have not come across.

    The only negatives are a slightly (only very slightly) disjointed inventory system in which you may have to jump screens to    An absolute beast of a game. One that I have gone back to after completing the main story- not for 100% completion purposes- just because I wanted to. Addictive, personable, engaging, funny and battle hardened. A better game for the PS4 I have not come across.

    The only negatives are a slightly (only very slightly) disjointed inventory system in which you may have to jump screens to check what you have vs what you need (for crafting, selling etc) and load times when you die are a pain (i'd say about one and a half to two mins).

    I never give games a perfect score of 10 as there is always some sort of flaw that prevents me from doing so but even the above mentioned 'flaws' aren't enough to drop this below a perfect score. Anyone that thinks God of War is an all time classic should really see what an absolute classic is. Witcher 3 is it.    … Expand
  73. 64bitJesus
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    Few games can provide artful, emotionally charged story along with super immersive game play. Few masterpieces, namely; Skyrim, Metal Gear Solid 5, Fallout 3 and Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series have accomplished this. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is among these masterpieces and is one of the best games I have ever played. I could write pages about what I like and I love, so I will try toFew games can provide artful, emotionally charged story along with super immersive game play. Few masterpieces, namely; Skyrim, Metal Gear Solid 5, Fallout 3 and Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series have accomplished this. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is among these masterpieces and is one of the best games I have ever played. I could write pages about what I like and I love, so I will try to note some small criticisms. Fall damage is unrealistic and annoying (save frequently before you try to scale a tall object), I got one corrupt save file that was easily remedied by a new save halfway through the same. Fast travel is nerfed from the previous Witcher game and requires you to visit sign posts ( forced/ encouraged exploration perhaps ?). If you like video games you will enjoy The Witcher 3.… Expand
  74. Steff86
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    The Witcher 3 is a masterpiece! Nothing has come close to how amazing this is. It ticks every box and then some.
  75. LordOfNothi
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    The Witcher 3 is a good game, sure. People praise it for its great narrative but I just skip all of the dialogue and don't really care. No game ever "gripped" me with its storytelling, it's just a game. The gameplay is fun, it has one of those "Modern" combat systems that make the combat simple enough to keep it non aggravating. I think it's a bit weird that there are different UIs forThe Witcher 3 is a good game, sure. People praise it for its great narrative but I just skip all of the dialogue and don't really care. No game ever "gripped" me with its storytelling, it's just a game. The gameplay is fun, it has one of those "Modern" combat systems that make the combat simple enough to keep it non aggravating. I think it's a bit weird that there are different UIs for different consoles but you're not losing points for it. The crafting system is nice, I like it.

    The one thing though... the one thing...

    YOU CAN'T PAUSE DURING THE **** CUTSCENES? WHAT THE ABSOLUTE **** WHOEVER MADE THAT DECISION NEEDS TO GET ZIKA WHILE PREGNANT. GODDAMMIT WHAT THE ****!

    Otherwise it's a nice game

    7/10    … Expand
  76. alexaxa
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Probably game of the decade !

    It reminded me a lot of red dead redemption but in a much much larger scope. Every missions was enjoyable, unique and memorable in it's own way. The story was great and the voice acting was very good !

    A must buy !
  77. TurtleAttack
    Jun 12, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad story with bad characters and locations. The graphics are also very bad and realistic when live is like minecraft with many details. The map is to big and there is nothing to do. The battles are slow and only 2 enemies.… Expand
  78. IIIMuerteIII
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    I don't give 10/10 scores normally as no game can be perfect and Witcher 3 isn't an exception. The game IS NOT perfect. Anyway the overall package of this game is mind blowing. it is hard to describe. It is a game that brings other AAA games within its genre to shame. Not only because of ist content but also because of every way the developers are handling everything around the game.
    It    I don't give 10/10 scores normally as no game can be perfect and Witcher 3 isn't an exception. The game IS NOT perfect. Anyway the overall package of this game is mind blowing. it is hard to describe. It is a game that brings other AAA games within its genre to shame. Not only because of ist content but also because of every way the developers are handling everything around the game.
    It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it is hands down one of the best games ever produced and a beacon of hope that there are people in this industry who create things beyond the expactions of today's gamers and who aren't consumed by pure greed.    … Expand
  79. Xelanak
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    This Masterîece was and is still my favourite solo game.
    I spend so many hours of joy and fun with it.
    The story is wonderful, Geralt is awesome and what cant i say about the designs ?
    I recommand it at 100%
  80. cepanutis
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece.

    Story, Ambiance, Characters , Graphics, Side-quest, duration, Map dimension... 10/10, it costs every single euro that you paid for the game.
  81. JinIluminado
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    O jogo da geração. Se você possui um console da 8ª geração você tem que joga-lo. Tem várias promoções com as duas dlc ja inclusas (que são um exemplo de como uma dlc deve ser)
  82. edgreencorp
    May 29, 2018
    7
    repetitive without depth and another rpg of those that come out 10 a year, very nice on the outside but empty inside.
  83. morisblackheart
    May 28, 2018
    6
    I downloaded this game the day it came out. I was excited seeing all the trailers, the buildup, the screenshots and the massive hype. I was looking forward to a fantasy laden game with deep exploration, big monsters to hack and slash, beautiful and engrossing environments and strong characters.

    And what i got was a half baked, incomplete, raggedy mess! The only thing this game does    I downloaded this game the day it came out. I was excited seeing all the trailers, the buildup, the screenshots and the massive hype. I was looking forward to a fantasy laden game with deep exploration, big monsters to hack and slash, beautiful and engrossing environments and strong characters.

    And what i got was a half baked, incomplete, raggedy mess!

    The only thing this game does well are the characters and character development. Everything else is sub par.

    The controls are horrid. Even after multiple updates fixing all sorts of bugs, CDPR are vehemently opposed to fix the clunky combat and control system. Controlling Geralt is like trying to control a lead balloon. In combat the camera never stays fixed so mobs just run past your HUD making you have to move your clunky camera to face them as they raggedly try to jump on you.

    Sword movements don't have any feedback - it feels the same when slicing thin air or slicing an enemy - the timing of Geralt is not consistent - a quick attack feels slower or faster at every input, not to mention there is also a very noticeable input lag, especially when trying to dodge and roll.

    The enemies movement is jagged and rough - so is Geralts. The concept of smooth combat is non-existent in this game. This not only applies to movement in combat but also exploration. It often takes multiple attempts for a input prompt to pop up while interacting with the world as your character is just a pixel of 2 off center. You have to press X multiple times in hope that you get the input as this is easier than trying to align Geralt properly.

    The menu is horrendous. It seems CDPR did not have a UX designer on their team during development. Equipment items and toggling through you menu items is tedious, clunky and slow. Its not intuitive at all - i mean how come there is no quick toggle between your inventory items and equipped items? You have to scroll using the d-pad though all your inventory items for the cursor to move right and land on your equipped items - and did i mention that even moving the cursor has a input lag - i constantly found myself hitting the d-pad multiple times for the cursor to move 1 slot.

    The world map is confusing and ragged - moving your marker from one place to another almost feels like scratching your nails on a chalkboard. It is so jittery and spotty. This is the map for god's sake - this is not in-game where you can expect frame rate drops in a game this vast, this is the god damn map screen. SMH

    Which brings me to the "open world." Its more like open areas than open world and you cannot traverse from one area to the next without using the fast travel mechanic. So how is this a true open world? Its a segmented open world - i.e the area you are in is open to exploration within its confines, but if you want to leave that area to another part of the world, you must fast travel, which turns the screen into a loading screen until it plops you into the new area of the game.

    Which also brings me to the sheer barren and lifelessness of the world you are in. Yes the open areas are vast but they are vast swaths of mostly wilderness foliage. The towns you come across are more or less all the same which gives you no incentive to actually want to go in a explore, unless its part of a quest.

    Natural exploration is limited in this game. If you wandered around aimlessly you will see the same thing everywhere - same structures, same enemies, same types of people, etc. Its not fun, unless you are on a specific mission or side quest.

    Now with that out of the way - this game has a few good things going for it.

    The main draw would be the characters and their story-lines. They are interesting, intriguing and compels you to want to know more, hence you finish that specific mission or quest to see it through to the end in order to find out the fate and outcome of the people involved.

    In some instances this aspect of game play can be quite deep and intricate. A lot of the characters are well acted and makes Geralt invest heavily in their missions - so you care about what happens to them and either want them dead or fight for their survival.

    This aspect alone made me want to continue playing just to see what happens to certain characters and unfold the story - which is a good one mind you.

    So i feel like this game is a great shame - a shame for what it could have been. It has a lot going for it but the execution is so poorly done its a chore to play. The sad thing is a lot of these aspects could have been easily fixed, i.e clunky movements, choppy menus etc by update patches but the developer i feel is too stubborn and is forcing us to play the game "their way."

    With all the updates this game has received in the last 3 years, the one that is most complained about - the clunky movement and jagged combat mechanics have never been addressed and we will never truly know why that is.    … Expand
  84. petermaffay
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Vorweg: Ich habe dieses Spiel um die 200 Stunden gespielt, alle DLCs und die Hauptstory im New Game+ ein zweites Mal erlebt. Gerade eben habe ich die letzte Erweiterung Blood and Wine beendet und sehe mich jetzt in der Lage ein Fazit über dieses Spiel zum Besten zu geben.
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ist eines, wenn nicht sogar DAS unglaublichste Spiel, das ich je gespielt habe. Der    Vorweg: Ich habe dieses Spiel um die 200 Stunden gespielt, alle DLCs und die Hauptstory im New Game+ ein zweites Mal erlebt. Gerade eben habe ich die letzte Erweiterung Blood and Wine beendet und sehe mich jetzt in der Lage ein Fazit über dieses Spiel zum Besten zu geben.
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ist eines, wenn nicht sogar DAS unglaublichste Spiel, das ich je gespielt habe. Der facettenreiche Charakter Geralt, welchen ich bereits aus den Büchern kannte und mich faszinierte, ist mir mit der Zeit immer mehr ans Herz gewachsen, sowie seine Freunde Rittersporn, Zoltan und Co., Liebschaften wie Yennefer und Triss (und viele mehr ;D) und zu guter letzt Ciri und seine Hexerkollegen. Auch wenn die Animationen der Gesichter in Sachen Komplexität nicht gerade überzeugen, bringen sie dennoch jede Emotion rüber und wirkten bei mir in jeder einzelnen der herrlichen Zwischen Sequenzen. Gerade das Finale des Hauptspiels ließ mich völlig Baff vor dem Bildschirm sitzen, den Tränen nahe. Ich möchte jetzt nicht auf alle Details eingehen, weshalb dieses Spiel eines der großartigsten Spielerlebnisse, das ich je hatte ist, sondern mich bedanken. Bedanken für jede einzelne Stunde die ich in dieser Welt verbringen durfte. Vielen Danke an CD Projekt RED, den meiner Meinung nach fairsten und fähigsten Entwicklern zur Zeit. Auch Andrzej Spkowski möchte ich herzlichst Danken, dafür dass er diese wunderbaren Büchern geschrieben hat und die Entwicklung dieses Spiels ermöglichte. DANKE!    … Expand
  85. davekinf
    May 20, 2018
    10
    it's the most enormous one I've ever seen, you can enjoy this game for years.
  86. adrewtoremember
    May 17, 2018
    10
    An absolutely breathtaking game. Even for a game that is now 3 years old, it has some of, if not the best graphics on the system. The world is deep, well written, and chock full of lore and secrets. Combat punishes you for being unprepared, and is one of the more fun combat experiences in an open world RPG. You have signs (spells), two swords with separate uses, bombs, crossbows withAn absolutely breathtaking game. Even for a game that is now 3 years old, it has some of, if not the best graphics on the system. The world is deep, well written, and chock full of lore and secrets. Combat punishes you for being unprepared, and is one of the more fun combat experiences in an open world RPG. You have signs (spells), two swords with separate uses, bombs, crossbows with interchangeable bolts, and varied armors to fit your playstyle.

    The Witcher 3 also has what I find to be one of the best open worlds in gaming. Environments range between putrid, corpse ridden battlefields, harsh snowcovered mountainous islands, and beautiful French inspired country sides. The quests directly effect the world, and can be seen by the presence or absence of characters in different locations. This game also has fantastic enemy variety, which I feel has been somewhat lacking in many RPG's and AAA releases as of late.

    TL;DR version, this is an absolute must play and has so much to offer. Go pick it up.    … Expand
  87. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Almost a perfect game. The story, game-play, world, characters are all engaging and polished. Love it all.
  88. nnikolov_cbr
    May 11, 2018
    10
    I definitely enjoyed the hell out of this game! Amazing story, impressive graphics and experience which will leave sadness once finished. The gameplay is something to get used to, however I believe that this is the best modern game money can get!
  89. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    8
    + The Witcher 3 has a very good story.
    + Voice acting for the most part is alright with some really bad acting for lessor characters.
    + Side quest are better than other RPGs and feel less like filler. Good short stories. + Exploring the world is great as you discover many secrets and interesting locations. + Music and graphics are fantastic. + The swaying trees and the sun light looks    + The Witcher 3 has a very good story.
    + Voice acting for the most part is alright with some really bad acting for lessor characters.
    + Side quest are better than other RPGs and feel less like filler. Good short stories.
    + Exploring the world is great as you discover many secrets and interesting locations.
    + Music and graphics are fantastic.
    + The swaying trees and the sun light looks fantastic.
    - The story can be slow to progress as it has many detours throughout slowing it's progress.
    - The dialogue can drag on at times.
    - Though side quests are really good, there are some bad ones still.
    - Animation is very dated looking.
    - Playing the game of the year edition, I am taken back by the number of bugs I have come across.
    - I kept getting corrupt save file messages at one stage.
    - Controls are terrible as they feel very unresponsive, specially when trying to do precise movements.
    - The dodge often sends you in the wrong direction to which your pushing the stick.
    - Horse riding controls are clunky.
    - Detective aspect to the game is simple, extremely boring and you have to do it often.
    - Load times after you die are quite long.
    - Dual swords is a pain in the butt and doesn't really add much to the game.
    - The card mini game is a lot of fun, but it is very frustrating at first.    … Expand
  90. MrZfinger
    May 6, 2018
    10
    The best action-rpj game ever! The best Slavic setting! 10/10 I recommend to all!
  91. Lineart
    May 5, 2018
    9
    Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note.
  92. Aidian1
    May 2, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. I've been spoiled on some much better combat systems since playing but Witcher 3 spoiled most games for me in any other aspect. It's hard to enjoy most games after playing through this beauty. It's not only my pick for best game of this generation but my pick for greatest game to date. Every gamer should own this and cherish it.
  93. 20Gigabytes
    May 2, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time in my opinion. A very good game that I will most likely cherish and praise forever.
  94. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Easily a 10/10! Everything was perfect in this game! Story, graphics, music, AND EVEN SIDE MISSIONS! The side mission itself has its own interesting story which is already an instant+ for me! The main story is really great too! There's not much flaws about this game that I can think of, except a one-off glitch or bug but it is very unlikely you'll bump into these. A great game! DefinitelyEasily a 10/10! Everything was perfect in this game! Story, graphics, music, AND EVEN SIDE MISSIONS! The side mission itself has its own interesting story which is already an instant+ for me! The main story is really great too! There's not much flaws about this game that I can think of, except a one-off glitch or bug but it is very unlikely you'll bump into these. A great game! Definitely worthy GOTY2015… Expand
  95. moiseshenri
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Jogo incrível, sem comparação com a grande maioria com jogos que te prendem a continuar jogando mesmo depois de finaliza-lo. Um incrível parabéns pelo trabalho feito pela CD Projekt Red pelo mundo incrível que construíram. Capaz que GTA nem consiga chegar perto se fizesse com a mesma temática :P... e me faz jogar mesmo depois de anos de lançamento, pra mim até esse momento (27/04/2018) é oJogo incrível, sem comparação com a grande maioria com jogos que te prendem a continuar jogando mesmo depois de finaliza-lo. Um incrível parabéns pelo trabalho feito pela CD Projekt Red pelo mundo incrível que construíram. Capaz que GTA nem consiga chegar perto se fizesse com a mesma temática :P... e me faz jogar mesmo depois de anos de lançamento, pra mim até esse momento (27/04/2018) é o melhor jogo dessa geração.… Expand
  96. JagWarr
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    The greatest world ever created in a video game. This is how open world games should be done.
  97. rezsepehr75
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Version: Enhanced Edition
    Opinion: Masterpiece
    Recommended for: Hardcore Gamers - Story Fans
  98. mat-k
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    i have no words, this game is amazing, the best RPG i have ever played in my live.
  99. BlackfaceBoi
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    CDPR drags every other developer through the mud with this game. A new benchmark that is yet to be topped.
  100. khotboat
    Apr 21, 2018
    0
    Extremely overrated game and the most boring combat I have ever seen. Would not recommend buying this game
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 79 Critic Reviews

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