The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. 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
  2. brainesman
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    Perhaps the best video game I have ever played. Basically, a better (and larger) version of Skyrim with a fantastic story and world to explore. I have never been captivated by a game as much as I have with The Witcher 3, I probably put in 100 plus hours in about two weeks at the expense of much needed sleep. Truly immersive world, with characters that you will grow to love. I have neverPerhaps the best video game I have ever played. Basically, a better (and larger) version of Skyrim with a fantastic story and world to explore. I have never been captivated by a game as much as I have with The Witcher 3, I probably put in 100 plus hours in about two weeks at the expense of much needed sleep. Truly immersive world, with characters that you will grow to love. I have never played the WItcher games before, but this has motivated me to go back and play 1 and 2. You shape the world you play in, as even minor decisions can have huge ramifications on the final outcome. Everyone needs to play this game.… Expand
  3. Xon
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    Very well crafted. Increadible graphics, optimized for pc.
    The main quest could have been 20% shorter, though.
    The game is more a choose-you-own adventure, and it explores the human condition through substance abuse, greed, fear, exploitastion. This isn't really a sandbox, crafty, do-whatever-you-want game. I've read the books and played the previous games and for me the game was great    Very well crafted. Increadible graphics, optimized for pc.
    The main quest could have been 20% shorter, though.
    The game is more a choose-you-own adventure, and it explores the human condition through substance abuse, greed, fear, exploitastion.
    This isn't really a sandbox, crafty, do-whatever-you-want game.
    I've read the books and played the previous games and for me the game was great value for money and time invested.    … Expand
  4. amampathak
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    This will go down as one of the best rpg's ever created. It's mind blowing in scope and quality and very refreshing to have an adult oriented rpg. This is a harsh, realistic and brutal world lovel ove love love love this one
  5. HellokKitty
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 - GOTY and 2nd best game ever!
    It's like at one time - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
    This is amazing game, game fairy tale.
    150+ hours, omg and i did it HAPPY END.
  6. bryan016
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt has set the bar where RPG should be going into the next generation. This game is a stepping stone and a landmark in the right direction that the current consoles needed to show their power.
    Review on PS4
    The good: Graphics are amazing, especially considering the size of this game and its world. Vast number of characters offering something new and entertaining    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt has set the bar where RPG should be going into the next generation. This game is a stepping stone and a landmark in the right direction that the current consoles needed to show their power.
    Review on PS4

    The good:
    Graphics are amazing, especially considering the size of this game and its world.
    Vast number of characters offering something new and entertaining to the story.
    Soundtrack is amazing.
    Story is one of the best of 2015 and in my opinion the best in any RPG to date.
    Great RPG elements that affect the overall story.
    Hugh world that has a place and environment for everyone.
    Tons of side quest and missions to keep you entertained for hours.

    The bad:
    With all the content, some might feel overwhelmed. However, I think most RPG fans will love the amount of content offered.

    This is a most own game for any RPG fan and one that shouldn't be looked over. If your still having doubts about buying this game, then due your research and you will realize what everyone else is trying to tell you. "It's a must buy!"    … Expand
  7. TributeMan
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Jest MOC!

    Wsiąknąłem w tą grę od razu. Historia, postacie, gameplay, a przede wszystkim ogromny otwarty świat pełen niesamowitych misji pobocznych. Must play dla każdego fana rpg-ów
  8. The_Mc_Attack
    Dec 11, 2015
    7
    Im not a masssive fantasy fan but decided to give this game a go due to all the awards and positive reviews. I completed the main story but for a few weeks now it felt like more of a chore than anything else. I enjoyed the graphics and some of the combat but got bored with the countless count scenes and dialogue. I like my games fast paced and if anyone is the same i rexommend you thinkIm not a masssive fantasy fan but decided to give this game a go due to all the awards and positive reviews. I completed the main story but for a few weeks now it felt like more of a chore than anything else. I enjoyed the graphics and some of the combat but got bored with the countless count scenes and dialogue. I like my games fast paced and if anyone is the same i rexommend you think twice about buying this game… Expand
  9. WhiteyWyatt
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game, it's huge, it's tough, completely riddled with lore and thought provoking decisions. Deserved game of the year beyond a shadow a doubt.
  10. The_Garays
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    Perfection come true! I've never played something with such detail, the graphics are spectacular, I think it's the only game that can proudly say that is next-gen. The soundtrack is also impressive, as the voiceover, I have never felt so immersed in a game.

    It's great what they have worked out this game from CD Projekt RED, there's no reason why it shouldn't the game of the year... Oh    Perfection come true! I've never played something with such detail, the graphics are spectacular, I think it's the only game that can proudly say that is next-gen. The soundtrack is also impressive, as the voiceover, I have never felt so immersed in a game.

    It's great what they have worked out this game from CD Projekt RED, there's no reason why it shouldn't the game of the year... Oh wait! It already is!

    What I liked most is the endless possibilities you have when you interact with NPCs, the way it affects the evolution of history and the world around you, so that none is the right or wrong choice, all are viable and have their own reason for being in the course of things.

    The main line of the game follows the previous titles, but you can play it without having played The Witcher I or II, which is my case.

    It is a vast world full of bloody history and creatures to hunt, you never run out of tasks and secondary missions to do that's for sure, in any case you will have problems to finish everything, because its a game that delivers hundreds of gameplay hours if you decide to complete it. You even have a card board minigame that you will must collect if you want to go platinum; there are people who find it boring, but I enjoyed it pretty much.

    Like any open world game, you'll find glitches here and there, but that's normal considering how immensely big it is, you do not get the picture of the scale of the map until you start playing! Roach controls are a bit squishy, but still you just get used to it.

    I'm looking forward to the second DLC (I've already completed Hearts of Stone), Blood and Wine, to dive once again into this fascinating world that CD Projekt RED has given us, I'm glad to see there are still developers who know how to make videogames!

    No doubt this is one of the games that I'll remember for many years when it comes to compare future releases of the genre, and it will be a difficult task to stand up next to The Witcher 3.    … Expand
  11. Barca1985
    Dec 7, 2015
    8
    Good game. Good middle ages atmosphere with a little fantasy thrown into it. Like the variety and sandbox. Lots to do and explore. Wished they made swimming not as annoying/frustrating as it is. Weird controls. It doesn't always do what you press. Besides that no real flaws except for some minor bugs/glitches.
  12. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    5
    Very overhyped game. Honestly, I am getting the feeling that many reviewers are TRYING to just overhype certain games these days.

    Look it is the Witcher...same exact freaking game as the last two. Nothing new at all. This installment adds nothing new to the franchise. The only reason I am giving it 5 stars is because the Witcher is generally a good game, but this game is a    Very overhyped game. Honestly, I am getting the feeling that many reviewers are TRYING to just overhype certain games these days.

    Look it is the Witcher...same exact freaking game as the last two. Nothing new at all. This installment adds nothing new to the franchise. The only reason I am giving it 5 stars is because the Witcher is generally a good game, but this game is a cookie-cutter. Fairly boring RPG elements. Story that tries way too hard to make you care. Graphic and mature content that adds nothing to the value of the game or the story. Bland combat that is the exact same as the game from two titles ago in the series.

    This is now the second rehash of a successful game. Do something new already.    … Expand
  13. ascedentevil
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Outstanding open world RPG that blends stunning artistic style with a refreshing level of challenge that doesn't go out of date very quickly and having spent a reasonable amount of time with this game after wanting to try it out for a while, I have arrived at the conclusion that it is a very well made and thought out game, with a very keen eye for detail.

    The game itself is beautifully    Outstanding open world RPG that blends stunning artistic style with a refreshing level of challenge that doesn't go out of date very quickly and having spent a reasonable amount of time with this game after wanting to try it out for a while, I have arrived at the conclusion that it is a very well made and thought out game, with a very keen eye for detail.

    The game itself is beautifully realized; visually I can safely say it is one of the best examples of a true next/current generation game. With amazing lighting and fairly spot on textures, although a little rough around the edges at times, it has maintained a solid and consistent frame rate for me. Character modelling is very good, animations are nice and facial modelling is also very good. Enemy detailing is also very nice and some bosses have their own unique 'skins' if you will, allowing them to stand apart from their lesser compatriots. Monster design on a whole is unique and feels fresh; the creators not afraid to make up their own creatures as opposed to using set models the likes of which are usually featured in this type of game.

    Gameplay on a whole is very good from my point of view, even playing on normal difficulty there is a good level of challenge to be expected, as described by one CD Projekt Red employee: "it's on a scale between Skyrim and dark souls" with some of the harder difficulty levels edging closer to the dark souls side of the spectrum. Supplemented by a vast amount of lore and tying in very nicely with the in game bestiary; the crafting system plays a vital role in the game. If you are to beat the harder enemies in the game you are going to want to take advantage of the knowledge you acquire in order to craft potions and oils; to aid in your fight and these can often mean the difference between living to tell another day, or ending up as lunch for an angry werewolf.

    The writing side of the dice slightly lets the game down; with the main story feeling slightly typical and in no way too unique (this is mostly personal opinion) however it does not detract from the fact that it is above average in the story department. Side quests have equal depth however and some are very memorable and some unique moments arise from wondering off the beaten path, just try not to go too far down it at lower levels, or you'll get smacked back to the starting area so hard you'll probably turn the PlayStation off and cry in the corner, wondering how you can be so bad at this game (it's not you, it's not an easy game and this definitely DID NOT happen to be when playing on Death March mode)

    Overall, I would say a solid effort from a seemingly small company, they have outdone many larger companies with this game, not to shy of being a masterpiece, this game is definitely a must for any RPG fan.    … Expand
  14. RidingHeidi
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    I've been playing Witcher since 2007, so it's great to see the series opened up to more mainstream and still be successful. Controlling Geralt is as tricky to maneuver as always, but if you adapt, you can make it work. Worldbuilding in this series is excellent and Wild Hunt has some of the best graphics to date. Character animations are continually getting better in games and CD ProjektI've been playing Witcher since 2007, so it's great to see the series opened up to more mainstream and still be successful. Controlling Geralt is as tricky to maneuver as always, but if you adapt, you can make it work. Worldbuilding in this series is excellent and Wild Hunt has some of the best graphics to date. Character animations are continually getting better in games and CD Projekt Red is doing pretty good work in that regard.

    For an open world rpg game, the level up system is not as good as Fallout 4, however the mutagens offer some interesting power increases. Card game is fun, but nothing epic. I do appreciate the effort that went into creating such a mini-game in-world.

    Game difficulty is a breeze once the game mechanics are competently understood, but that can take a few levels so Death March was hard and challenging at first, but then became quite average, if not easy. I think you will have to weigh dying and waiting for reloading times versus challenge factor and see what is most fun for you.

    Overall, I had a blast playing this game and am yet to find something better for the 2015 year.

    Addiction level: Very high.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. BrentNice
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    It's been months since I played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt so it is with a clear mind that I can say this is the best RPG ever created. So many excellent quests, even side quests are better than most games main quests. Excellent combat choices keep the game fresh. Great story, great graphics. There isn't one weakness to speak of.
  17. Iluvatar2111
    Dec 2, 2015
    5
    +Story
    +Graphics
    +Immersion; insane armor and weapons detail -overused assets and music -limited monster animations -large windows between attacks -the weapons you can wield are only swords (because axes are hilarious on Geralt) -half of the skills are boring -boring, unlikeable main character -side quests tend to end anticlimatically -impossible crafting unless you look    +Story
    +Graphics
    +Immersion; insane armor and weapons detail

    -overused assets and music
    -limited monster animations
    -large windows between attacks
    -the weapons you can wield are only swords (because axes are hilarious on Geralt)
    -half of the skills are boring
    -boring, unlikeable main character
    -side quests tend to end anticlimatically
    -impossible crafting unless you look absolutely everywhere
    -a flat world map (unless in Skeliige) full of lazily presented busy work

    5/10. Not fun    … Expand
  18. Thilus
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Absolutely the greatest game made to date. Hands down. Period. That's all there is and everything you need to know is enclosed within the first sentence.
  19. Snipealot
    Nov 30, 2015
    2
    First of all I rarely write reviews but I had to warn others about this game, I was duped because of all of the great reviews but to me this game is unplayable, I really wanted to like the game but the controls are very clunky and unresponsive and this just kills the experience for me. Also the graphics are not really that impressive. So heed my warning and rent this one first, luckily IFirst of all I rarely write reviews but I had to warn others about this game, I was duped because of all of the great reviews but to me this game is unplayable, I really wanted to like the game but the controls are very clunky and unresponsive and this just kills the experience for me. Also the graphics are not really that impressive. So heed my warning and rent this one first, luckily I only wasted $25 on it.… Expand
  20. bigboss1964
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt

    Game-play:The game-play is absolutely fantastic in this game the combat is great sometimes slow sometimes fast and you have to always read your enemies movement to plan your next strike at them with combos that involve swords attacks with magic and potions this game have one of the best fighting systems out there there are also puzzles in the game they are    The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt

    Game-play:The game-play is absolutely fantastic in this game the combat is great sometimes slow sometimes fast and you have to always read your enemies movement to plan your next strike at them with combos that involve swords attacks with magic and potions this game have one of the best fighting systems out there there are also puzzles in the game they are sometimes very easy but still happy they are here.The only thing I could find bad in this game is the horse riding which is really bad but you can easily overlook that.

    Story:The story is one of the best stories I have ever played with a great cast of characters and a very good writing and voice acting .Also the choices you make in the game have impact on the world around you.And I did not find any moment in this story that I was board I always wanted to hear the conversations and learn more about the characters and the world.

    Graphics:The graphics are great and very beautiful but sometimes after loading there is some frame drops for a few seconds.

    Notes:The open-world feels amazing and alive there are a ton of weapons and gear that you can craft or buy.Some bugs and glitches will not ruin your experience believe me .Also the game can be very easy at times so if yo want some challenge put it on the hard mode from the start.I am sure that I forgot some things about this game and that is because it is very big I have spent 192 hours into the game and I still want to play this game is legendary and it is worth the full price.I think everyone that loves games should have it.    … Expand
  21. BlueBangkok
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    I must admit that when CDPR announced that they will be doing an open world RPG I was a bit worried because they had zero experience with open world games. First hour of Witcher 3 showed me how wrong I was.
    This game is simply breath-taking in every possible way. It is one of the if not the best modern CRPGs ever created. CDPR has done the impossible - the game is both challenging for    I must admit that when CDPR announced that they will be doing an open world RPG I was a bit worried because they had zero experience with open world games. First hour of Witcher 3 showed me how wrong I was.
    This game is simply breath-taking in every possible way. It is one of the if not the best modern CRPGs ever created. CDPR has done the impossible - the game is both challenging for hardcore players and welcoming for newcomers. It is both huge and compact at the same time. It has exciting story, ton of memorable characters. Nothing feels out of place or unpolished. Even the 'fedex' quests are fun.
    Many thanks to CDPR for exceeding expectations.    … Expand
  22. Heavens_Fence
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    What an amazing game!!!. So I don't usually write reviews but I finished playing this game about 2 weeks ago and thought it was really good. Then I picked up fallout 4 (what a mistake) and it truly helped me realize how amazing this game is. The graphics are superb I've never seen a game that made me be proud I have a nextgen system as much as this game did. The voice acting is pretty goodWhat an amazing game!!!. So I don't usually write reviews but I finished playing this game about 2 weeks ago and thought it was really good. Then I picked up fallout 4 (what a mistake) and it truly helped me realize how amazing this game is. The graphics are superb I've never seen a game that made me be proud I have a nextgen system as much as this game did. The voice acting is pretty good (it took me a bit to get over geralt sounding like batman though). The body languange and facial expressions are what make interacting with people so good though. Sometimes I felt like I was watching a movie instead of playing a game.
    This game has some serious glitches though an elusive gwent card glitch make it nearly impossible to get the "collect em all trophy" making a platinum sometimes completely impossible. There is quest where you get locked into a dungeon and seriously your only way out is using a different glitch. The horse mechanics are kinda clunky. Sometimes I sheathe my sword in the middle of battle which can get really frustrating. This happens a lot when I'm fighting humanoid creatures like dongs and monsters at the same time and have to switch between swords. Well sometimes I sheathe one and never pull out the other. I've had quests that don't complete the way they should too.
    That being said this game is freaking so fun. I absolutely loved the gwent side game what a blast. I wish fallout 4 were half as good as this game..... or if walmart had a better return policy on video games but thats for a different rant. If you haven't played this game you need to it's the most enjoyable single player experience I've had on a nextgen console. Lastly you can't go wrong when you put in a pair (or a hundred) of real ta tas lol. Honestly this title must have put the ESRB through the ringer. Anyway this game is freaking amazing play it they play it again they get the dlc and play that.    … Expand
  23. DSouls_guy
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is without a doubt my GAME OF THE YEAR!!!. and here is why... first off the story is fantastic and pulls you right into the world of the witcher 3, the graphics are very nice and look great, voice acting is superb, heck the whole game is just a masterpiece and I could go on and on about how the witcher 3 is perfect, but my only complaint is the controls can be screwy at timesThe Witcher 3 is without a doubt my GAME OF THE YEAR!!!. and here is why... first off the story is fantastic and pulls you right into the world of the witcher 3, the graphics are very nice and look great, voice acting is superb, heck the whole game is just a masterpiece and I could go on and on about how the witcher 3 is perfect, but my only complaint is the controls can be screwy at times but nothing game break by any means. ohh and just for the record, to all those people comparing the witcher 3 to Skyrim please stop trolling, and trying to compare apples to oranges, Skyrim and the witcher 3 are totally different games.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. ricklongo
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    I think it's fair to say that the Western open-world genre has become quite formulaic over the years. Yet, with The Witcher 3, developer CD Projekt Red proves that it's still possible to have a seriously amazing experience without necessarily innovating the genre's tried-and-true foundations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Rating: 9.0    … Expand
  26. Munkey
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    At the start I will just say that there is no such thing as a perfect game.
    Witcher 3 The Wild Hunt is just an amazing RPG. There are some many things amazing in that game for an experienced RPG player but I will write what I found the best and what did I enjoyed the most.
    First of all the story telling in this game is one of the best I have ever experienced. The main story is very good    At the start I will just say that there is no such thing as a perfect game.
    Witcher 3 The Wild Hunt is just an amazing RPG. There are some many things amazing in that game for an experienced RPG player but I will write what I found the best and what did I enjoyed the most.
    First of all the story telling in this game is one of the best I have ever experienced. The main story is very good paced. The Baron quest line is one of the best in RPG games ever. The story is so full of emotions, tough decisions and twists. Every quest has a story and a background and always two or sometimes even more ways to end it.
    The World of the Witcher is vast and rich with encounters, NPC and more. You got big cities, small villages, forts and ruins to explore. Caves and mountain tops to discover. Yes it has zones it's not one big open world game but one thing in it what is amazing. No loading screens. Enter a cave? A house? A City? A castle? No loading screen! This is how you should do it.
    Combat is very fluid and you can do it how you want it. Sword fighting, signs (aka magic), potions, traps and bombs. Fast and sneaky or slow and tanky? You can play it how you want it.
    There is a lot more equipment and upgrades then in previous games. Swords, axes, crossbows and a lot of different armor parts to chose from. You have different armor sets that are tied in to quests and give you some back story to different Witcher schools.
    Graphic wise Witcher 3 is the best looking game in 2015 period. Yes on PC it requires a powerful machine but on console you still get a medium to high experience. The game just looks beautiful. The character models, the landscape and weather effects. Lightning effects and shadows are amazing. And every zone has its own look and feel to it.
    All and all a great game and one of the best RPG in gaming history. The best game of this year by a mile.
    10 out of 10.    … Expand
  27. Creery
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    A fantastic game with a large, varied and beautifully created world. The story line is interesting and the game does a good job of ensuring you know how far you are along with the main plot. The controls can be a little clunky and you can get stuck behind objects sometimes but these are very minor negatives in an otherwise very refined, enjoyable game. Hats off to CD Projeckt Red as wellA fantastic game with a large, varied and beautifully created world. The story line is interesting and the game does a good job of ensuring you know how far you are along with the main plot. The controls can be a little clunky and you can get stuck behind objects sometimes but these are very minor negatives in an otherwise very refined, enjoyable game. Hats off to CD Projeckt Red as well for the continuous updates to players and resolution of issues.… Expand
  28. BetaCuckold
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Frankly, the best next gen title, if not one of the best games of all time. The people who rate poorly? They are the ones who don't want to admit that Fallout 4 is not going to win GOTY and will lose even to Tomb Raider, Bloodborne and even SWB. Witches 3 is going to hands down win GOTY.

    Why? For one: the detail. Every single NPC in the world, right down to their tiny animations, is    Frankly, the best next gen title, if not one of the best games of all time. The people who rate poorly? They are the ones who don't want to admit that Fallout 4 is not going to win GOTY and will lose even to Tomb Raider, Bloodborne and even SWB. Witches 3 is going to hands down win GOTY.

    Why?

    For one: the detail. Every single NPC in the world, right down to their tiny animations, is believable, realistic, with thousands of tiny conversations going on that make the game feel like a real, living, breathing world. "Oh but don't let yourself be distracted by the polish (polish, not Polish)."

    Two, the music is top notch. I am amazed by the beauty and passion put into the music.
    "Oh, but good music doesn't make a good game."

    Third, the graphics. Every single piece of the world is crafted with such care I spent hours upon hours just looking at the detail. The light catching on blowing trees, tiny little details in the herbs that you can pick, the amazing detail in the armor, the blowing fur in their cloaks, Geralt's hair.
    ("Oh, but graphics don't make a good game... hurrdurrrrr Fallout 4").

    Fourth, voice acting and script. Top notch and emotional. The baby scene was literally the most traumatizing thing I've ever experience in gaming. ("Oh, but having hundreds of voice actors and tens of thousands of written lines acted out perfectly with PERFECT animations and timing and even emotion conveyed through animated eyes, doesn't make a good game.")

    Fifth, the sound design. Absolutely perfect. ("Oh, but having sound design that is Hollywood blockbuster tier doesn't make a good game.")

    Sixth, character development. Top tier. ("Oh, but Geralt's voice is boring. Why is an American in medieval Europe?")

    Seventh, world design. Massive, massive, massive, detailed, incredible.

    Eighth, gameplay. For the intelligent player who can literally decide how he wants to play. Want to just hypnotize your enemies and let them kill everyone for you? Or want to just knock them all to the ground and stab them while they're laying there? Maybe you'd prefer to learn the difficult but perfectly developed combat system to become a master swordsman?

    This is a 10/10 game, if I've ever played one. Play this, not Failout 4.

    Any criticism leveled at this game is really off the mark... there's no way anyone who has played this game with an objective mindset could say that there's something wrong with it. I spent 300 hours in the game looking for problems, and I couldn't find any other than the flying body glitch (fixed), a small sound glitch when you first attacked with your sword, and some other tiny minor things.    … Expand
  29. InternetEnzyme
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    Fantastic open world RPG. It has an enthralling story that really pushes you to just play it. You have this intense drive to play the game, it's great. The game does have some technical issues, and the combat isn't that great, but if you can look past those faults I suggest picking this gem up.

    9.5/10
  30. Ecresis
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Where is the 11 on that scale ?

    This is the game I'v been waiting for. Huge map, original monsters, best storyline ever made (of course it's from a book, I know). Awesome graphics, dialogues, sidequests, treasures, strange things, humor, sex.. Novigrad has to be the best city ever made in a video game, so lively, so beautiful. Every quest has a backstory, loads of books to read, 36    Where is the 11 on that scale ?

    This is the game I'v been waiting for. Huge map, original monsters, best storyline ever made (of course it's from a book, I know). Awesome graphics, dialogues, sidequests, treasures, strange things, humor, sex..

    Novigrad has to be the best city ever made in a video game, so lively, so beautiful. Every quest has a backstory, loads of books to read, 36 different endings, perfect combat system...

    If you like taking your time, building a character, collect 59808 plants to make potions and useless crap, buy this game, the season pass and everything, I doubt we'll have a game that good in the next years

    Absolutely stunning, 10/10    … Expand
  31. Sheep_198
    Nov 21, 2015
    6
    Beautiful world, great design and interaction with game characters, however, combat is lacking, can't play as female character, story is forceful and can't change it to my choice. Full of ghosts, witches and non-sense. Not enjoyable after a while, sold the game unfortunately.
  32. deettis
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    The effort put in to this game really shows, even the dialogue of secondary quests seems to capture the players imagination. I've liked the previous Witcher games also, but this felt like the best one in many ways. By far the best game I've played this year.
  33. ajh5387
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    There's plenty of reviews out there by now. Just wanted to do my part and give this game a high score. Truly excellent work. Possibly the greatest RPG ever.
  34. jwanaps
    Nov 18, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I rate the game a 4.5/10. This game is the worst of the Witcher series. The graphics, are outstanding, but besides that, this feels like an assassins creed game. It has been done before... The story could of been of been outstanding, but was just average. 'Whoreson Jnr' and the 'Baron's wife' were atrocious stories, and Roach (The Horse) and Crossbow, cheapened Geralt's image. Finally, what is with beards, for game heroes? Do you play as an old man? Come on, this game has its moments, but was no where near as good as the hype. Witcher 2 is much better, just not bigger!… Expand
  35. socialist6
    Nov 18, 2015
    1
    Really pretty do look at, but not enough underneath the surface.
    Too limited movement, no need to sleep or eat, no effect of rain etc ...
    Disappointing.
  36. The_Ides
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    After experiencing Witcher 2 on the Xbox 360 I was hesitant to jump back into the world of Geralt of Rivea. I wasn't the biggest fan of the combat at the time and felt that the multiple aspects had a hard time transitioning to the console. However after having a drought in games to play I decided to jump into Witcher 3 a few months after launch, and it was the biggest mistake I could haveAfter experiencing Witcher 2 on the Xbox 360 I was hesitant to jump back into the world of Geralt of Rivea. I wasn't the biggest fan of the combat at the time and felt that the multiple aspects had a hard time transitioning to the console. However after having a drought in games to play I decided to jump into Witcher 3 a few months after launch, and it was the biggest mistake I could have made because I should have got it on Day 1. Even before inserting the disc into the game I was greeted with an insert from the developer thanking me for giving there a game a chance by purchasing it. Never before have I as a consumer, in any form of entertainment or product, felt that the people who worked on something truly valued the support I was giving them. But back to the game itself. For whatever reason I decided to play the game on the hardest difficulty, which I completely recommend of anyone whose played any open world game or rpg like Skyrim or Red Dead, and was pretty much stopped in my tracks by any horde of enemies. However the most pleasure from this game is in the preparation required to defeat enemies using such as signs, potions and oils to defeat enemies. Overcoming a hard boss that you've prepared for or finishing a long string of quests to unfold more of the story in Witcher 3 brings more excitement then I've ever felt for a game before, and that's because of the incredibly detailed open world rivaling the likes of The Elder Scrolls and Grand Theft Auto. Even the mini game of Gwent has become a phenomenon in itself and I feel heavily compelled to play every npc in this card game just so i can get access to new rare cards, an online component would have been amazing, but a separate game such as on the app store, the PlayStation store or Xbox marketplace would be an instant purchase for me. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is a 10 out of 10 for me, its a beautifully detailed open world rpg that deserves a look.… Expand
  37. Bossuk
    Nov 18, 2015
    5
    After reading some amazing reviews of this game, I had to try, and while Withcer has some good points, some of the fundamentals stop this game being very good.
    Pros
    - Lots of Story. Every mission and especially the core ones have a huge amount of story to tell - It's big - but this also leads to some of the cons. - lots of gear - but again this leads to a con Cons - Combat is    After reading some amazing reviews of this game, I had to try, and while Withcer has some good points, some of the fundamentals stop this game being very good.
    Pros
    - Lots of Story. Every mission and especially the core ones have a huge amount of story to tell
    - It's big - but this also leads to some of the cons.
    - lots of gear - but again this leads to a con

    Cons
    - Combat is clunky. Some RPG games have smooth flowing fight animations, but apart from the odd death blow, Witcher does not fell like i am playing an experienced expert fighter, but a grunt with a sword. Certainly nothing cool in a fight.
    - Combat is boring, the spells are while useful and necessary, competely dull. After a little while, you'll use pretty much only 2 spells(Fire and shield) and both are ..meehh.
    -Swords - I change swords to get a magical upgrade. How the hell do I know that has happened. If I change swords, then make it noticeable I have changed. Give it a different moveset, make the sword look different. Make me excited when I change to a new sword, especially if It is one I've spent hours collecting materials to build. It's dull.
    - herbs - OMG, I know a lot of games where you can collect herbs, but this is ridiculous! This is not an MMORPG where I am going to expect to be playing it in 2 years time. It's a game with a start-mid and end, I do not wish to have to waste my life looking for stupid herbs.
    - inventory management is terrible. things clumped together in meaningless groups. Very small inventory screen with difficult to read stats/names/amounts.
    - General movement - no fluidity. In one scene you have to get into a burning building save the horses and the people and get out in a very short time frame, but trying to jump over a burning barrel takes precious seconds to do. Just one example where movement is clunky.
    - Interactions - Looting is the biggest here. when looting you have to be at specific angles to loot a body or a plant. stand on to of it, and you can't, stand next to it at the wrong angle you can't. it'sincredibly frustrating. Other examples is the burning building again. you have to interact with several doors to release the horses, but while you know you are close enough to do the interaction the engine does not recognise it. This kind of function is paramount to a game with Soooo much looting and interaction, so it should work.
    - Load times - Die and it take several minutes to load my last save, move to a new area, several minutes. Reminds me of Fallout New Vegas, where you could go away and make a drink while you wait on the loads.

    While all these things are annoying, are they game breaking, maybe not, but they sure add up to me spending a lot of my time saying "Seriously!!" and not being able to play for long periods. Am I going to finish the game, yes, because the story keeps you hooked, but will i go back for a second playthrough, probably not.    … Expand
  38. allwewantishf3
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    PS4 version of TW3 after 1.10 update is simply PERFECT. Perfect FPS, gameplay, story and combat. GOTY for sure. Beyond any expectation you would think of a RPG game. It is the best game ever made.
  39. joaogiorno
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    This game is near perfection. To keep things short the only problems I've found with this game are the underwater controls and some bugs and glitches that mostly don't interfere with the gameplay. Also, the frame rate in the PS4 version is unstable, but that didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. The rest is magnificent. A must-own for RPG lovers.
  40. MaxPayneIsGod
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    A master piece in every sense of the word. I've been hanging out for this game since finishing Witcher 2 years ago. As soon as Wild Hunt was announced I knew it would be a must buy.
    It's deep, dark story lines and overall narrative are the most mature you'll ever experience in a video game. It's stunningly presented, graphically it's second to none. Geralt himself is easily the best    A master piece in every sense of the word. I've been hanging out for this game since finishing Witcher 2 years ago. As soon as Wild Hunt was announced I knew it would be a must buy.
    It's deep, dark story lines and overall narrative are the most mature you'll ever experience in a video game. It's stunningly presented, graphically it's second to none. Geralt himself is easily the best character in video game history. The characters he encounters the NPC's, the friends and enemies are all unique and varied. Enemy AI is fantastic, each type of monster operates differently and distinctly to the others.
    The amount of time and love CDPR has put into this game is astronomical, and it shows. Its the first game I've ever played where I can happily wander around and just soak up the environments.
    And Gwent! Who would've thought that this little side-game could be as good as it is and as addictive.
    There's so many things going on in Witcher 3 and at first it was super daunting, but like everything you've just got to keep putting one step in front of the other.
    I've played Bloodborne and Fallout 4 and they simply have nothing on Witcher 3. I just love it, there are no other words and not enough praise can be placed upon this game. The fact that CDPR are continually supporting and adding to it is a testament to this work of art they've allowed us to experience.    … Expand
  41. ryanurg
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    It is an almost perfect game, brought down only by occasionally repetitive combat.

    The story in this game shines brightly. Quests like the Bloody Baron quest were such a wonder to behold it left me speechless. Running around to find different armor sets and each place I wander to feels like it belongs to a living breathing world is incredible. From most aspects this game is perfect;    It is an almost perfect game, brought down only by occasionally repetitive combat.

    The story in this game shines brightly. Quests like the Bloody Baron quest were such a wonder to behold it left me speechless. Running around to find different armor sets and each place I wander to feels like it belongs to a living breathing world is incredible.

    From most aspects this game is perfect; however, I found a slight shortcoming as I had played for a significant amount of time. I found the combat to become boring. I will say, this could be because I was playing it one specific way when most players change their play style so, it could have been in how I was playing the game. Nevertheless, I found the combat to get a bit repetitive at the middle of the game towards the end and that detracted from my experience.

    Its slight flaws in combat are the only thing stopping me from giving this game a 10/10.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. aniketmr9
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I am a Witcher fan since I played the first game but I wasn't expecting TW3 to be so amazing.The gameplay,story,soundtrack,dialogues,side quests and ofcourse animations everything is top notch.Best game ever made! Hats off CDPR.BTW If you haven't read Andrzej Sapkowski's books read it its great.
  44. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the most anticipated games of 2015. The game was released in May for PS4 and Xbox One. I’ve been playing it for a few months now and it has honestly been some of the most fun I have ever had with a video game. Let’s jump right in. You are Geralt of Rivia, a witcher who is on an epic quest to find his daughter Ciri, who has been on the run from The WildThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the most anticipated games of 2015. The game was released in May for PS4 and Xbox One. I’ve been playing it for a few months now and it has honestly been some of the most fun I have ever had with a video game. Let’s jump right in. You are Geralt of Rivia, a witcher who is on an epic quest to find his daughter Ciri, who has been on the run from The Wild Hunt for years. On the way, you work with the likes of Yennefer (Geralt’s old love interest and Ciri’s mother), Triss (A possible love interest for Geralt), Dandelion, Djikstra, kings, rulers and so many more. The world of The Witcher 3 is called Temeria (or “The Continents”). It is a dark place, but it is also beautiful. You can see and feel emotions from every character you come across. Most are sad, miserable and hopeless, mainly due to the current state of the world they live in. Everyone is looking for hope in a cruel world that has been overrun with all kinds of evil monsters.

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    The beauty in this dark universe is surprisingly easy to see. It could be in the breathtaking sunsets or the tone in someone’s voice. Speaking of sunsets, the visuals in this game are truly magnificent, especially considering just how large it is. It is roughly 20% larger than Skyrim‘s. Now that’s big! Upon release, there were a few hitches and bugs, but since then, patches and fixes have cured the problems, but they weren’t really a deal breaker to begin with. It is one thing for a game to look good, but it’s another thing to perform well at the same time. The Witcher 3 does not disappoint. It is super fluid and there are hardly ever any issues with frame rate or performance. Whether you are slaying a vicious beast or dashing across an open field on Roach, your trusty steed, everything flows as smooth as silk.

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    The gameplay in this game is completely fun and the controls are ultra tight. The main fighting is done with a silver sword, a steel sword and various types of magic, including various “signs” with different powers. This includes Quen, Igni, Aard and more. One could be a blast of fire while another could be a telekinetic blast. But it isn’t as simple as using your weapons on just anyone or anything. Your steel sword is for humans while your silver sword is for monsters. Each type of monster and beast have specific weaknesses, which can be used in your favor with oils or signs. You can read about every creature and monster in the Beastiary via the menu. This is just scratching the surface. The world is so complex and full of discovery and things to see, do, read and discover. The massive world is at the player’s fingertips. The main story is fantastic with unbelievably good writing and voice acting. Every character you come across is unique and you never feel like you have seen them before. It makes for a very realistic adventure. Beyond the main quests, there are a seemingly endless amount of side quests available, which can be found on the map, notice boards or other random places. These aren’t just for filler. These side quests have just as much bulk and emotion as the main quests do. This is something so many other games just don’t have. It’s quality and quantity. There are also Witcher Contracts and Treasure Hunts, which are just as fun as the side quests are. All of these quests and activities are rewarding, as sometimes you receive treasures, armor, weapons or coin. I also can’t forget the many points of interest, bandit camps and monster nests. Sometimes it is even seeing a village become active again after ridding it of monsters. This is one well-crafted adventure and it shows in both the story and gameplay.

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    The Witcher 3 is gorgeous, fun, entertaining and features a wonderful story. It looks and feels like a finely-tunes, handcrafted production. The plot has immense weight and every action has a consequence. A big part of the game is making decisions. You will be prompted often and your story will form from your choices. You will end up seeing only one of multiple possible endings. If you had to judge this game based on fun factor, it has to be in the top 10 of all time. If you had to judge this game based on visuals and sound, it would be in the top 10. If you asked me what my top 10 best games of all time are, The Witcher 3 would be on that list, and probably ranked pretty high. It truly and honestly is one of the best games I have ever played. After over 100 hours of play time, I can confidently say that this game is simply a masterpiece, crafted from the ultra-talented folks over at CD Projekt Red.    … Expand
  45. Trevorsh
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    The game is very great!
    -beautiful graphics!
    -very great story!
    -wonderful theme with bloody Baron!
    -very good dialogues!
    -wonderful open World!
    -interesting characters!
    -epic adventure!
    Best game of the year!!!
  46. doomweaver
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best game out there, like ever. I don't even know where to begin: the amazing graphics, details, atmosphere, character building and awesome polish music
  47. BradAlmighty1
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Put it this way..... I thought this game was so good, as soon as I completed it, I started it all of again straight away, I never normally do that. One of the best RPGs I've ever played, you don't even need to play the first two to enjoy it.
  48. RealDarthWeeder
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply the greatest game of all times with the greatest story that was ever made in games. If you love RPGs and you love storytelling, this is a MUST HAVE.… Expand
  49. AlexLas95
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    I could write a full review and tell you the things I like and I don't like about the game, but let me do a fast review so I can go play the DLC Hearts of stone now. My review:

    One of the best games I have ever played. Done.
  50. Krakoos
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    No doubt. Best game I ever played. Very charismatic main character. Truly breathtaking story. So many different ways to level up, upgrade weapons/armoury. Amazing open world full of lovely stories, missions, side quests. Dialogues are full of unique humour, many tough choices. Huge list of monsters on our way. Ciri as playable character is fantastic! The new DLC ia s masterpiece! AlsoNo doubt. Best game I ever played. Very charismatic main character. Truly breathtaking story. So many different ways to level up, upgrade weapons/armoury. Amazing open world full of lovely stories, missions, side quests. Dialogues are full of unique humour, many tough choices. Huge list of monsters on our way. Ciri as playable character is fantastic! The new DLC ia s masterpiece! Also CD-Project constantly take care of gamers, many updates fixed nearly all glitches and errors.… Expand
  51. upstreamedge
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Game is overall really good. Story is fun, world is immersive, combat is enjoyable. Downsides- main quest feels padded, would probably be more exciting if I had played the prior games. Gwent- does not really feel like a test of skill so much as a test of going to get the good cards. Difficulty scaling- It is pretty easy to get over leveled, upping the difficulty does make the combat moreGame is overall really good. Story is fun, world is immersive, combat is enjoyable. Downsides- main quest feels padded, would probably be more exciting if I had played the prior games. Gwent- does not really feel like a test of skill so much as a test of going to get the good cards. Difficulty scaling- It is pretty easy to get over leveled, upping the difficulty does make the combat more challenging, but also emphasizes the grind a lot more because it limits you to potions and food to heal. Overall, for sure a buy. I'm having a whole lot of fun with this game.… Expand
  52. RealLeather
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    It took me around three months to finally beat the last campaign mission and I still have a ton of side quests and the incoming expansions to look forward to. This game is a behemoth in scope, dangerously addictive and is packed with hundreds of hours of content easily.

    The voice acting and writing elevates W3 to another plane of existence and the side quests are bizarrely often much    It took me around three months to finally beat the last campaign mission and I still have a ton of side quests and the incoming expansions to look forward to. This game is a behemoth in scope, dangerously addictive and is packed with hundreds of hours of content easily.

    The voice acting and writing elevates W3 to another plane of existence and the side quests are bizarrely often much more interesting than the narrative events of the primary campaign and this is my biggest gripe with the game... The main campaign starts out great and gets better but then proceeds to lose steam around the halfway point where the story becomes more hit and miss. I was not a fan of Ciri as I felt that she was a two-dimensional character that was difficult to empathise with and often the line delivery would be quite melodramatic.

    The skill tree is very easy to understand and doesn't contain many (if any) junk skills/perks and the possibilities for different builds are plentiful. The world and its locations are engrossing and feel completely believable; there is little 'gameyness' to the world. The combat takes a bit of getting used to as it is fiddly at first, but it's a lot of fun and will test your reflexes a fair bit (depending on the difficulty.) Witcher 3 does so many things right but the best has to be the voice acting and writing. It constantly sets up intrigue and then rewards you both narratively and loot-wise, it's quite remarkable. I'm having a lot of fun now with Fallout 4 but unfortunately keep coveting Witcher 3 as it really made me stop and LISTEN to what characters were telling me.    … Expand
  53. epistm87
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    he camera and controls in general, are just unbelievably bad. combat gameplay is just horrible, flat map, empty, repetitive scenery wanted to like this game but the absolutely pathetic combat system
  54. e59005
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    This is the best open world game that has come out thus far, and is definitely worthy of the moniker "next-gen" RPG. I haven't had much time in my life to play video games in the last 10 years, although I used to be an avid gamer. Part of this is because I have found games stale. I have received a platinum trophy on this game and beaten the expansion and played for over 300 hours and amThis is the best open world game that has come out thus far, and is definitely worthy of the moniker "next-gen" RPG. I haven't had much time in my life to play video games in the last 10 years, although I used to be an avid gamer. Part of this is because I have found games stale. I have received a platinum trophy on this game and beaten the expansion and played for over 300 hours and am still looking forward to the next expansion. It deals with adult themes that are not dealt with in many other RPGs and the characters have much better voice acting, expressions... long story short, I just cared instead of rapidly skipping through the nonsense dialogue with a feeling that it was childish. I could go on and on about the combat, exploration, etc, but it's all good.… Expand
  55. jethro102677
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    W3 is the first installment of the Witcher series I've ever played and I just continue to be blown away by how great it is. There are few games for consoles these days where you actually feel like you get an entire game for $60 (looking at you Bungie!), and this game gives you that and so much more. This is one of the first games I've actually been excited about DLC and I'm sure it will beW3 is the first installment of the Witcher series I've ever played and I just continue to be blown away by how great it is. There are few games for consoles these days where you actually feel like you get an entire game for $60 (looking at you Bungie!), and this game gives you that and so much more. This is one of the first games I've actually been excited about DLC and I'm sure it will be worth. Fantastic RPG any way you look at it.… Expand
  56. bjthebrave
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I have played over 100 hours of Witcher 3 and still have so much to explore, so many witcher contracts, so many secondary quests to fulfil and all of this is a.... MARVELLOUS THING :-)

    I have been a gamer since the days of Pong and can assure you that if you give this game the chance to court you with its dazzling charm, incredible world, fun missions and engrossing characters then you    I have played over 100 hours of Witcher 3 and still have so much to explore, so many witcher contracts, so many secondary quests to fulfil and all of this is a.... MARVELLOUS THING :-)

    I have been a gamer since the days of Pong and can assure you that if you give this game the chance to court you with its dazzling charm, incredible world, fun missions and engrossing characters then you will be treated to one of the greatest video games ever made. I almost feel sorry for anyone who misses out on this. CD Projeckt Red have shown how to make a next gen open world RPG along with the commitment to regular patches and quality DLC.

    The combat is great once you get the hang of it and I found the upgrading system to work just fine driving you to want to get to that next ability point to spend. The game allows you to play it as you want. You can move seamlessly from main mission to mission progressing the story at a good pace where the excellent mapping system makes it easy for you to know where to go without getting lost and frustrated. At the same time the secondary quests are some of the best leading to interesting character development and handsome rewards. I found myself playing a few missions then following the urge to get on my horse and just explore the incredibly beautiful open world where you always run into interesting discoveries.
    Overall I would rate this game as 9.8 out of 10 and say that it is the best game out on PS4 and yes that includes fallout 4 and MGSV go get some Witcher!!!    … Expand
  57. juantonio52
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Easily the best written and developed RPG game in the latter years.

    A massive experience with interesting story masterfully crafted in a rare way you don't see these days. From beginning to end it seems it was done by people who loved their craft and cared deeply about the end users.
  58. boulderkid
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This game has a Baldur's Gate feel to it. I'm still loving it about 40 hours in. I love the feeling of helping people, then stealing everything in their house. Life is good.
  59. 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.
  60. Ahlers
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Great game, great story, fantastic characters, GoT like politics, amazing world, many options, play it how you want. It is definitely worth buying. Game of the Year hands down.
  61. POPMasterGod
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is currently the best game from this generation so far. An absolute masterpiece. Graphics are amazing, main story and side quests are amazing, soundtrack is amazing, gameplay and customization options are great. It has very few bugs but overall with 36 different endings this game is near perfection.
  62. Confraria_Gamer
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Melhor jogo de 2015, quiçá o melhor da geração até o momento. Estória envolvente, excelentes gráficos e um boa jogabilidade fazem deste jogo compra obrigatória!
  63. busiu
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. The main story is great, but what really is magnificent is the side quests! Complicated, interesting, makes you feel like a detective trying to solve a case, and it just doesn't get boring. I also have to mention the music, which is superb and makes the atmosphere even more intense. I highly recommend it to everyone, but for a RPG-lover it's a must-have.
  64. tivruski
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing, it can make you laugh and on diffrent occasion can make you cry. There is so much content here but non of it seems "empty", and if you remember infinite quests in Skyrim you should know what I`m taking about. The characters are belivable and fun, I didn`t felt tired of the world at any point.
  65. MJames99
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    One of the best adventure/ role playing games I have ever played. Incredible combat system makes it skill that wins battles, not just button-bashing. You'll spend 80+ hours going through this game.... until you finish the quests... then there is literally nothing left to do... I mean not a thing! But still 80+, I regret nothing.
  66. joxen
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This is the best game of the world!!! drama, action, long dialogues, story and immersive world, all you have to have a rpg for GOTY this year, why would you want life having this game?
  67. JaggerE
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    The Witcher III: Wild Hunt is one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences to grace modern video games.

    Pros: + Stunning World both in design and visual fidelity + Great characters and story that is greatly affected by choices you make. + Wonderful quests, Contracts and exploration + Underlying themes and issues relate to the real world just as much as this fantasy one +    The Witcher III: Wild Hunt is one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences to grace modern video games.

    Pros:
    + Stunning World both in design and visual fidelity
    + Great characters and story that is greatly affected by choices you make.
    + Wonderful quests, Contracts and exploration
    + Underlying themes and issues relate to the real world just as much as this fantasy one
    + Beautiful Soundtrack

    Cons:
    - Occasional Bugs and Crashes
    - Some strange, sometimes even bad writing (never in the main quest, mostly in side quests and not frequent enough to detract too much)
    - Combat and skill trees can be repetitive and I went through this game with 120 hours logged and barely used potions or oils.
    - Inventory Management was how I spent too much of my time (uh oh accidentally picked up a frying pan again)

    9.3/10    … Expand
  68. 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
  69. unit_1
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    The Witcher combines everything I love in a fantasy world. Interesting characters, dark story nodding to real world problems, magic, blades, bloods and hookers. Maybe the second best RPG, I've ever played (the first one is Witcher 1).
  70. Vault-Dweller
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    The epitome of the series. Never before have we seen such a believable world and such marvelous plot development in a triple A rpg production before. The choice and consequence is also staggering. There are some minor annoyances with the balance such as level gating towards highlevel enemies but thats not enough to drag the score down from a perfect 10. There is just no better story basedThe epitome of the series. Never before have we seen such a believable world and such marvelous plot development in a triple A rpg production before. The choice and consequence is also staggering. There are some minor annoyances with the balance such as level gating towards highlevel enemies but thats not enough to drag the score down from a perfect 10. There is just no better story based arpg on the ps4, Fallout4 is alread beaten before its release if you ask me.… Expand
  71. Mohammadtaqi69
    Nov 8, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was standing near Keira's soulless body starring at her face wondering why it all happened this way. I would have helped her willingly if she had told me the truth from beginning but she instead tried to trick me. I got angry when I knew what was going on and I had a serious argument with her that led to a fight between us. Then happened what happened!

    This was part of my experience from one of the wicther's side quests that I described for you(you might have a different experience of course!) Here I will list some of the pros and cons of this game:

    pros:
    1-good story
    2-entertaining side quests
    3-well written characters
    4-big open world

    cons
    1-there are tons of ingredients that makes it hard for you to pick the appropriate ones for crafting a specific item so you have no way other than picking everything you see in the environment blindly(it might be of use somewhere!)

    2-some missions are boring. you must just walk from place A to B and talk to different people.
    3-the game is too buggy.
    4-althogh there is a variety of enemies in the game the way you must fight them is more or less the same.

    overall I recommend playing this game.    … Expand
  72. NimaParsa
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    This game is unpredictable nice in all fields. A masterpiece made from Polish artists. Well story, huge world, full of side quests & attractive natural scenes. Very high quality characters & too many written sentences.
    Rich of details.
    The Only problems were the large size patches (17GB). But this is good because the CD Projekt team are working on faults 24 hr/d. I report bugs, they    This game is unpredictable nice in all fields. A masterpiece made from Polish artists. Well story, huge world, full of side quests & attractive natural scenes. Very high quality characters & too many written sentences.
    Rich of details.
    The Only problems were the large size patches (17GB). But this is good because the CD Projekt team are working on faults 24 hr/d. I report bugs, they answer & follow up very fast. They really solved the bugs in next patch.
    I really congratulate to the team!. Good Job!
    final word : "don't kill your time watching reviews, go play "The Witcher" right now.    … Expand
  73. 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
  74. Hollowfied
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    Love the Witcher series from 1st one until this current game environment simply amazing mission top notch With beautiful setting cut scene simply brilliant Great story-line game u can simply loss ur self into with lots of mission to get into. map world Witcher 3 is huge bigger then Gta 5

    i suggest you go out buy this game i would buy another copy for xbox one is that how much i    Love the Witcher series from 1st one until this current game environment simply amazing mission top notch With beautiful setting cut scene simply brilliant Great story-line game u can simply loss ur self into with lots of mission to get into. map world Witcher 3 is huge bigger then Gta 5

    i suggest you go out buy this game i would buy another copy for xbox one is that how much i would replay it on different console    … Expand
  75. homeless99
    Nov 3, 2015
    8
    Great game! Might be my favorite RPG of all time.

    The only gripes I had: There is almost too much to do. They do a great job of making everything feel fresh EXCEPT the ?'s you investigate. Those get so repetitive and boring. Luckily, they're completely optional. If I play through it again, I'm going to ignore them altogether. My only other gripe is the endings for Geralt and Ciri    Great game! Might be my favorite RPG of all time.

    The only gripes I had:
    There is almost too much to do. They do a great job of making everything feel fresh EXCEPT the ?'s you investigate. Those get so repetitive and boring. Luckily, they're completely optional. If I play through it again, I'm going to ignore them altogether.
    My only other gripe is the endings for Geralt and Ciri I got were awful, when combined. Granted, I got the worst ones. But it literally made me feel like all the time I spent playing the game was wasted. And only because I made a couple decisions toward the end of the game. If I had gotten either of the other endings for them, I might have given this a 9. But, even though I made "wrong" decisions, they shouldn't completely ruin the ending like that.

    Haha. Anyway, overall a really good game. Just need to get over my bitterness.    … Expand
  76. anonymity
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Sweet baby jesus mother of f*ck this game is so good. Feels like Red Dead and Skyrim had a one night stand. Please give CDPR your money, they will do great things with it.
  77. Menog
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! If you choose to do all the side quests and treasure hunts you will end up with hundreds of hours of intense and exciting game play in a vast rich world!

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

    This is a must have. Enjoy the ride.
  78. SMIICE
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is amazing. It is the best game for me this year. Nothing can come eve close to it.
    Developers took everything to next level. I just finished Heart of Stone. What an amazing story and side quests.
    It took me over 200 hours to complete main storyline and 28 hours to finish heart of stone. It is a truly amazing experience. I can say how much I love this game. I purchased it both    Witcher 3 is amazing. It is the best game for me this year. Nothing can come eve close to it.
    Developers took everything to next level. I just finished Heart of Stone. What an amazing story and side quests.
    It took me over 200 hours to complete main storyline and 28 hours to finish heart of stone. It is a truly amazing experience.
    I can say how much I love this game. I purchased it both versions PS4 and PC. I played most of the time on PC.
    You get 16 DLC’s for free it’s amazing in nowadays. Creative Assembly watch and learn.

    Games just stunning (story, gameplay, mechanics)

    Look at the pictures I attached you get so much stuff with your standard 59.95 edition:
    Map
    Wolf School Stickers
    Sound Track
    Manual
    Thank you Letter CD Project Red
    Witcher World Compendium

    Everything is 10/10    … Expand
  79. rubentbe
    Nov 2, 2015
    0
    My game save was ridiculous glitched to hell. All the AI's head was floating and the floor was turning see through. It was unplayable i had to wait 2 weeks fot an update. Waste of two weeks and the retail price i paid.
  80. DarthPreamp
    Nov 2, 2015
    6
    I want my money and time back. The endings are utter **** I loved the Witcher 2, however, The Witcher 3's endings are meaningless because it is extremely difficult to see the connections to the decisions which brought about the ending/s. So no matter what the course you have plotted, the end is meaningless because you don't know what causal link or links got you there. The combat isI want my money and time back. The endings are utter **** I loved the Witcher 2, however, The Witcher 3's endings are meaningless because it is extremely difficult to see the connections to the decisions which brought about the ending/s. So no matter what the course you have plotted, the end is meaningless because you don't know what causal link or links got you there. The combat is sluggish as well. The world is boring and the stories are very similar in structure and content, not fun to explore. I give it a 6 as I have played many RPG's which I love, and so in comparison to the greats of the genre, this game really and truly sucked.… Expand
  81. felasi
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    The Witcher 3 is a game which defines the platstation 4 in 2015. Since the PS 4, there have been many good games released, but not many which demonstrated the capabilities of the ps4. There are alot of positives to this game. However there are also some negatives:

    The Good, cant complain about the graphics. Everything looks amazing. The 24 hr day cycle and weather effdects are so    The Witcher 3 is a game which defines the platstation 4 in 2015. Since the PS 4, there have been many good games released, but not many which demonstrated the capabilities of the ps4. There are alot of positives to this game. However there are also some negatives:

    The Good, cant complain about the graphics. Everything looks amazing. The 24 hr day cycle and weather effdects are so natural. A storm just doesnt come out of nowhere artifically, but you can actually see ome approach and build up. In general the environment is really immersive. I enjoyed the story line, and when i wasnt following it, the side quests never felt like tedious chores to me. Unlike alot of similar games, there always seem to be dull moments where for example you have to kill ten rams or something similar. The world is huggge and there is so much to do. Alot of games claim that decisions you make will affect the world, ive never seen it mote so in the witcher 3. taking on bounties to kill monsters was always exciting, some monsters you will never see if you just follow thr story line, so i recommend doing bounties. There is something rewarding about collecting a bounty on a tough monster after researching its weaknesses and making sure you have the right equipment to defeat it. Even more so when you hang its head from your horse. Speaking of horses, roach your trusty steed is a little fustrating but i have never seen horse riding in a game so well done. Not sure if MGS did it better. I only wish he could jump more naturally.

    The combat was challenging at the beginning. I found myself dying alot at the beginning. Once i got used to it though it was just too easy. And thats my only major problem with the game. Combat just becomes so easy that at higher levels when you have more powerful signs and skills you just steam roll everything. Combat became so easy i had to switch to death march ( the hardest difficulty). Eventually, this problem made me not buy the expansion. Once i finished the game i just didnt want to go back and do all the unfinished stuff because it was just too easy. Its sad that levelling was also a problem. I did too many side quests that when i came to catch up on the story it was a piece of cake. Levelling needed to be thought out more.

    A score 10/10 means its a perfect game, this has some faults. And while i got a lot of hours from this game, the combat just became so easy that i didnt want to tap into the rest of the game which i hadnt fully explored. What makes up for the combat is the expansive and dynamic world. Hence the score of 9    … Expand
  82. Exfan
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I bought this game because the decent games that Witcher 1 and 2. Game actually surpassed all expectations. Truly masterpiece game worked fine for me 2 weeks major patch that fixed some minor bugs patch was huge. Seems like this polish developer actually wants that people get most out of their hard earned cash. Keep up the good quality CD PROJEKT RED.
  83. Blanel
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played in my life, and I have played a lot of games.

    Beautiful jaw dropping graphics, amazing story, great dialogue, solid characters, and fun combat.

    Another nice thing, challenge is optional, you can make the game hard or easy, your call.
  84. GuyFromFinland
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    Technically, the Witcher 3 is the best game so far.
    Every aspect of it works great and im not surprised that the game is currently the most popular game to become GOTY. I played this game the hardest level through, but still the game experience wasn't matched up to Bloodborne.
  85. Don_kAtana
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    The story is good and very interesting, the world is very big and everywhere is something to discover, there are so many quests, the music is very cool, the characters are very interesting and everybody have a short story, there only a few lags, but anywhere its a amazing game
  86. fallouts
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is a perfect example of how to do an open world RPG with in-depth quests. Unlike Dragon age, Witcher 3 is more down to earth and gritty in its presentation and lore, which is a huge compliment. The graphics are best I've seen so far on the next gen consoles, with each environment teeming with detail. The true beauty of this game is how each quest - from minor to major - has anWitcher 3 is a perfect example of how to do an open world RPG with in-depth quests. Unlike Dragon age, Witcher 3 is more down to earth and gritty in its presentation and lore, which is a huge compliment. The graphics are best I've seen so far on the next gen consoles, with each environment teeming with detail. The true beauty of this game is how each quest - from minor to major - has an interesting setup and backstory, and each character that plays a significant role in the game is memorable. Clocking in at 100 hrs, I have yet more to do. Go for this gem right now.… Expand
  87. DDP
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    I must admit that this game was the first of the saga I played, and I have not yet completed. The graphic is fantastic the game play is awesome, but the story is unbelievable. It started weak on me (after I played DA:I) but after 1 hour of game I was completely sucked in. I usually forget about time when I play this game and I keep going because I need to know what happen next. Game of theI must admit that this game was the first of the saga I played, and I have not yet completed. The graphic is fantastic the game play is awesome, but the story is unbelievable. It started weak on me (after I played DA:I) but after 1 hour of game I was completely sucked in. I usually forget about time when I play this game and I keep going because I need to know what happen next. Game of the year most likely.… Expand
  88. chr1so
    Oct 22, 2015
    8
    For starters, this game is huge. You definitely get your money's worth.
    It's not perfect in that there are some gameplay issues, but I could not put the game down. The story was really good so I guess that sucked me in.
    The main issues for mine were the clunky controls, & lack of responsiveness in combat. The combat as a whole was fairly weak early on (having just played dark souls    For starters, this game is huge. You definitely get your money's worth.
    It's not perfect in that there are some gameplay issues, but I could not put the game down. The story was really good so I guess that sucked me in.

    The main issues for mine were the clunky controls, & lack of responsiveness in combat.
    The combat as a whole was fairly weak early on (having just played dark souls 2), but I just accepted it after a while. Towards the end the fighting does get more tactical, which was good.

    And finishing the game was very satisfying it must be said    … Expand
  89. houyi111
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    Dark souls is my favorite game of all time, it helped me get back and truly enjoy gaming after too many mediocre AAA **** and the witcher 3 is another game holds the same effect on me, it let me love gaming again. anyway I just got chance to play the game now which is 6 months after the release. i haven't played any witcher games before and I've heard the combat is somewhat simplified andDark souls is my favorite game of all time, it helped me get back and truly enjoy gaming after too many mediocre AAA **** and the witcher 3 is another game holds the same effect on me, it let me love gaming again. anyway I just got chance to play the game now which is 6 months after the release. i haven't played any witcher games before and I've heard the combat is somewhat simplified and the movement is awkward. ..men, what a treat I am in for playing this game.... i love it from the beginning to the end!! the combat is enjoyable, the movement after patches is fine.
    the witcher 3 is the best rpg games i played. the game is addictive... the main quest, the side quest, the contract, all with good character acting, good writing and pacing. the dialogue and how the choice affects the game is done better than bioware's titles imo. the graphic is amazing, i paused my game several times and ask my wife to look at, she said it was just beautiful!! I played 4-5 hours every day for three weeks and just finished all the quests... what an experience... i told my wife what is going on with Yen and Triss and asked her who should I choose, because,,, i just wanna have them both.... she told me to choose Tirss which I liked more and I got a happy ending with Triss!!! but it is sad to tell Yen that i have no feeling for her... anyway, i just want to say the romance here has done better than the bioware's titles again, imo..... the game has a few emotional moments, i almost teared when Ciri screamed...
    i can always have fun at mediocre games or grinding games, but rarely i found a game with so much love the developer put into. i respect them and love them.... thanks, CD red, you are so talent and awesome!!! a 10/10 game without question...    … Expand
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. gypsygib
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Best game I've played all year, maybe in the last 5 years. Absolutely amazing. CD Projekt Red succeeded in creating a living breathing world that I got completely lost in in the best way possible. Open world games are often sorely lacking in story, but not the Witcher 3 where a side quest is more interesting than most entire games. Only flaw would be the ending left something to beBest game I've played all year, maybe in the last 5 years. Absolutely amazing. CD Projekt Red succeeded in creating a living breathing world that I got completely lost in in the best way possible. Open world games are often sorely lacking in story, but not the Witcher 3 where a side quest is more interesting than most entire games. Only flaw would be the ending left something to be desired, it wasn't bad but not very memorable either. Either way, the game is a masterpiece. Gameplay, story, character development, graphics, and sound. It excels in every department. This year has been great for gaming (personally), Bloodborne, Batman AC, and now this, but Witcher 3 has slain them all.… Expand
  93. shenlong
    Oct 15, 2015
    10
    this game is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  94. martjan
    Oct 14, 2015
    9
    Overall a great game and I am having a blast playing it. The only couple of quips I have would be with some of the bugs and the controls not being sensitive enough. I can recommend this game to The Witcher fans and the newcomers alike.
  95. I_am_4lpha
    Oct 12, 2015
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. a true example of how far gaming has come since it first started. From the Massive open world to the realistic beard growth. it has a great story line and a harsh unforgiving world full of wonderful lore. it has got to be one of the best games i have ever played. 9/10

    saving the 10/10 for something really special
  96. DragonBorn-
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has to be one of the best games I have ever played. Maybe even better than the beast that is Skyrim!

    They weren't lying when they said you need at least 100 hours to complete it. The world is huge, way bigger than GTA. One quest can take you well over an hour to finish. Dozens and dozens of main quests and side quests its never ending. Not to mention just    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has to be one of the best games I have ever played. Maybe even better than the beast that is Skyrim!

    They weren't lying when they said you need at least 100 hours to complete it. The world is huge, way bigger than GTA. One quest can take you well over an hour to finish. Dozens and dozens of main quests and side quests its never ending. Not to mention just exploring the beautiful but dangerous world looking for all the cool armor schematics and all the other cool collectibles.

    Graphics are excellent, characters, foreground and background. Awesome voice actors as well. Mostly old English accents. The story line is incredible. So adult and mature and ever exciting. As other people have said the attention to detail on this game is ridiculous. Unlike some RPG's, you are well rewarded for completing all the side quests and Witcher contracts.

    Levelling up is top class. You have the choice on which area to use your reward points, combat, magic, character etc etc. I could go on forever. When modern game developers are seemingly always in a hurry to rush out a poor game for a quick buck, you can just feel how much effort has been put into making this game it almost feels a privilege to play it.

    Well done to the guys in Poland at CD Projekt Red, you have set the bar for all future RPG's. A well deserved 10/10 from me!    … Expand
  97. 3Potatoteers
    Oct 8, 2015
    6
    Okay I've only played this game for less than 10 hours yet I don't think anything will change my mind, this game is average. Despite the good parts of it, there are some serious flaws there which ruins it.

    First of all, the UI design is the worst I've ever seen, it is so awkward I could barely keep playing. Take the shop interface for an example, there is no way to quickly switch from    Okay I've only played this game for less than 10 hours yet I don't think anything will change my mind, this game is average. Despite the good parts of it, there are some serious flaws there which ruins it.

    First of all, the UI design is the worst I've ever seen, it is so awkward I could barely keep playing. Take the shop interface for an example, there is no way to quickly switch from your items to vendor's items, when you sell something, it left a hole there which makes navigating really weird, it's hard to explain, they really didn't optimize the UI, and the rendering time of map, items are ridiculously slow, 2 secs I think. The task tracking is a disaster, you can track only one task, if you pick up a new task when tracking something else, you have no idea where the new task is, and, why the menu always fold every time I open it?

    Then the combat system, god, it is horrible, it seems you don't have i-frames when rolling, and whether you can stun-lock enemy is unpredictable, I can't figure it out. The awkward camera, bad movesets, man, if they don't know how to make action game, then don't. I used to dislike QTE but maybe it is a better and simpler solution than this crap.

    The land has no variety, that is the problem with open world games, it is hard to add different layouts on a big map, yet Zelda manages that. You know, for a magic world, the environment doesn't look magic at all, Morrowind did a better job, Dark Souls is far more amazing, it's not the resolution or color, it is the design.

    The task, god. In order to get my help, kill me a griffin. In order to find Ciri, help me find my family. In order to locate something, help me find my lamb. This is getting out of control! The pattern is so predictable I am really getting bored.

    I think a 75% discount of GOTY version would worth the money.    … Expand
  98. RicePerson
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is a excellent game that has both great characters and story. Not all of it is perfect though, for example the world isn't the best to explore to say Skyrim. There just isn't that much to gain from exploring as the items you get aren't that interesting. Mostly its just to get upgrades for your gear, potions and etc. The quests however are easily the best thing I loved aboutThe Witcher 3 is a excellent game that has both great characters and story. Not all of it is perfect though, for example the world isn't the best to explore to say Skyrim. There just isn't that much to gain from exploring as the items you get aren't that interesting. Mostly its just to get upgrades for your gear, potions and etc. The quests however are easily the best thing I loved about this game. The main quests are pretty good and interesting enough to make you want to keep going. The side quests are great there's just a lot of variety in them despite most of them being focused on hunting monsters. The monsters you hunt will rarely be the same kind that you hunt from a different contract. The stories are way more interesting in these side quests than other open world RPGs as I actually did care what was happening. The pros far outweigh the cons and is easily a GOTY contender… Expand
  99. poolpy
    Oct 7, 2015
    8
    Most of all in this game I enjoyed Storyline. One thing disappointed me, some things were similar to Dragon age:inquisition. So the game was not innovational as it should had to be. Also Witcher 3: Wild hunt loses its gameplay at its finest if you don't choose last game mode(Death march). Other modes just give you experience to enjoy only landscapes and trees. Also FPS sometimes drops.
  100. Exotnik
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    I am over 30 with kids and a career and i finished the game which says it all.

    The plot is exciting, the graphics are nice, not many bugs, average combat but i guess this game is more about the story.

    Loved it.
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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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