The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. DontPlayGames
    Jul 26, 2015
    2
    I bought this game based on the good reviews. However, I found it to be very slow. To get anywhere you have to ride through huge landscapes. Too many cut scenes. Overall found it a bit boring.

    Mechanics for fights were not great either.
  2. erfanj
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a game to talk about for months to come. Glorious, big, ambition, magnificent, distinct... you could literally add to this list all the adjectives you see in reviews praising great games and it would still be not enough. The gameplay and the combat is quite lovely and smooth once you get the hang of it. It's not a hard game as long as you don't want it to be butThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a game to talk about for months to come. Glorious, big, ambition, magnificent, distinct... you could literally add to this list all the adjectives you see in reviews praising great games and it would still be not enough. The gameplay and the combat is quite lovely and smooth once you get the hang of it. It's not a hard game as long as you don't want it to be but remember that the Witcher 3's greatest victory is it's wonderful storytelling, characterization and incredible visuals. For all the lovers of RPG and open world games, this is a must-have!… Expand
  3. EKDiamond
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is set in a fantasy medieval land with the Nilfgaard army invading the land, playing as Geralt you must find your one time ward Ciri and defeat the Wild Hunt, a group of elves from a different dimension trying to capture Ciri. This incredibly beautiful open world is fantastically presented and I found myself frequently making use of the ps4's share button to uploadThe Witcher 3 is set in a fantasy medieval land with the Nilfgaard army invading the land, playing as Geralt you must find your one time ward Ciri and defeat the Wild Hunt, a group of elves from a different dimension trying to capture Ciri. This incredibly beautiful open world is fantastically presented and I found myself frequently making use of the ps4's share button to upload screenshots of the incredible scenery. The main storyline is one to be remembered for years as it keeps you interested at all times and is very easy to follow, even allowing you to make your own decisions in order to change the outcome of the game as well as causing changes to specific characters and even communities. If you weren't told otherwise, you'd think side quests were a part of the main story, with some side quests significantly affecting what happens to some characters, such as who will be the king/queen of Skellige or what will happen to King Radovid. Scavenger hunts and witcher contracts provide a nice alternative to the main story for a bit of money or to help level up your character. CD Projekt RED clearly didn't become lazy when creating side quests as they are excellent. One of the amazing things that CD Projekt RED did was allow new players (such as myself) to fully understand the lore of the game and the background of the characters despite the fact that this is the third game in its series. As is almost a requirement for any RPG game is a good combat system, and The Witcher 3 does not disappoint, simple fast attacks and heavy attacks make up the general swordplay but the use of rolls, dodges and parries allow for a more complex defensive part of combat and the addition of magic elements such as bombs, oils, potions and signs fulfills the RPG aspect of the game. General enemies are simple to take down, yet not at all repetitive and the boss battles are something else, huge elves known as the Wild Hunt make up the main bosses, wearing badass armour and having a huge amount of health combined with unique abilities such as teleporting or summoning elementals keep you on your toes and alert at all times make for some of the best boss fights I've ever seen. Sticking with the subject, the end battle is magnificent with not one but two bosses and the combination of fighting as both Ciri and Geralt adds an original twist to the already spectacular game. The only things that could be altered with this game are the occasionally glitchy movement system, often you'll find yourself unable to open a chest or loot a body and the walking and running can sometimes feel unnatural. As well as this, as somewhat of a newcomer to RPGs, at the beginning of the game I found it slightly difficult to fully understand some elements of the game such as magic items and the ability trees and so would recommend taking your time at the beginning to make sure you read the tutorials and completely understand them. In conclusion, this game completely amazed me, the incredible amount of content that is in this game is phenomenal and every aspect can't be faulted. It is definitely one of the best, if not the best game I have ever played and I would highly recommend it to anyone. The lack of multiplayer may deter some gamers however anyone will enjoy The Witcher 3, regardless of whether they usually prefer multiplayer or singleplayer. I have given The Witcher 3 a score of 10 because of the following reasons:

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

    Weaknesses:
    - Occasional glitches
    - Unnatural movement    … Expand
  4. SH1
    Jul 26, 2015
    9
    At last a game worth playing on the PS4. You have to be online to play the free downloadable content, otherwise saved games will not load. Otherwise very good.
  5. HonestReviewz
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 delivers on it's promise to be gigantic and full of life. Now critically speaking; this is actually a difficult game to tear apart without sounding ridiculous. One gripe I didn't personally experience was a few glitches, but it actually prevented my best friend from truly enjoying his time playing the Witcher 3. An issue I have with it is occasionally the minor quests feelThe Witcher 3 delivers on it's promise to be gigantic and full of life. Now critically speaking; this is actually a difficult game to tear apart without sounding ridiculous. One gripe I didn't personally experience was a few glitches, but it actually prevented my best friend from truly enjoying his time playing the Witcher 3. An issue I have with it is occasionally the minor quests feel mediocre and forced, but main and support quests are perfect. I had true feelings towards each character, so it showed the power of the story telling.

    Overall: 9.6 out of 10
    Deduction reasoning: Boring fetch quests are a drag.    … Expand
  6. blanks09
    Jul 22, 2015
    9
    There is a level of depth and sophistication happening here that surpasses anything I've experienced in a video game. I'm totally invested in every moving part of this epic rpg; the main story, the side missions and contracts, character development, gear and crafting...the list is endless. If you spend $60 on one new video game this year, make it this one.
  7. tomenigma
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    This is truly a wonderful spectacle, perfect blend of beautiful fantasy world, mature character development and awesome numerous plots. I cannot praise Witcher 3 enough - this game kept me on my toes from the begging until the end with anticipation. It surprised me with hugely developed side quests that were as much developed as main quests.
    Voice acting is superb. Graphics are stunning.    This is truly a wonderful spectacle, perfect blend of beautiful fantasy world, mature character development and awesome numerous plots. I cannot praise Witcher 3 enough - this game kept me on my toes from the begging until the end with anticipation. It surprised me with hugely developed side quests that were as much developed as main quests.
    Voice acting is superb. Graphics are stunning. Fantasy world deliver the realm you can dive in and forget about your everyday's life.
    Witcher 3 is the best game I have played, period. Polish studio CD PR did stunning work that brought gaming to entirely different level and I'll bet it will be hard for other studios to follow.
    Witcher 3 is simply breathtaking spectacle in which you are main character in the fantasy world so delightful that I felt I am part of this story. Masterpiece, indeed. Bravo, CD Project Studio, bravo!!!    … Expand
  8. gamethaiplayer
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    This game is superb. it is very exciting to fight against big monsters. Some monsters are tough and hard to be killed. But if you know trick or tip to deal with them, you will finish them easily and very fun in killing. The game play is touching and addictive. it can make you sit in the front of the screen all night. This game graphic is extremely beautiful. You would be enjoy withThis game is superb. it is very exciting to fight against big monsters. Some monsters are tough and hard to be killed. But if you know trick or tip to deal with them, you will finish them easily and very fun in killing. The game play is touching and addictive. it can make you sit in the front of the screen all night. This game graphic is extremely beautiful. You would be enjoy with environment during journey. Who love good quality game, please don't miss The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.… Expand
  9. Markolius
    Jul 20, 2015
    5
    The game looks beautiful and tricks you with so much potential at first glance. But when you look beneath the surface, you find a game that plays.. well hardly plays at all, both mechanically and experientially. I gave it the benefit of the doubt, heard the positive reviews, and waited until after multiple patches, before I judged. Witcher 3 has ultimately bad controls and poor combatThe game looks beautiful and tricks you with so much potential at first glance. But when you look beneath the surface, you find a game that plays.. well hardly plays at all, both mechanically and experientially. I gave it the benefit of the doubt, heard the positive reviews, and waited until after multiple patches, before I judged. Witcher 3 has ultimately bad controls and poor combat besides the in-game card game Gwent, the gameplay is not good. Simply moving your static character (Geralt or Ciri) is a chore. He constantly feels like he is stepping over his feet or lost in the mood, never natural (and this doesn't change after hours of playing). His c button to loot constant random stuff around him is often unintuitive. And these poor controls bleed deeply into the combat- hit boxes are irrelevant, dodging is pointless, there are two button making swings and that's it, victory is determined based on your level, difficulty setting, or inventory management (the last of which I could respect if any other principals of gameplay combat were also accounted for). And I will say that all of these mechanics are much more poorly executed in Witcher 3 than in last year's Dragom Age Inquisition. To top it all off there are still glitches galore, main missions are rendered incompletable because the character can't examine the red stuff that he is supposed to be able to examine. So you're just like what's the point. This is hardly a game. If you want a medieval soap opera fantasy, just watch game of thrones on HBO.… Expand
  10. AzorAhai
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    Amazing, beautiful, deep.
    Yes it is worth $ 60.
    Now that's an open world game.
    Now that's respect the consumer.
    If you have not bought your copy ...... buy!
  11. Thewitcher03
    Jul 19, 2015
    10
    Very very very Awesome and Great game. I'm a Final fantasy fan but The Witcher 3 is a complete package from gameplay, scenes and battle mode. 100% GOTY for 2015.
  12. Seb107338
    Jul 18, 2015
    10
    It is a great game. This is what other companies need to see in open world games. I've enjoyed every minute of the game slaying monsters, helping NPC, and just enjoying the nature. This is game the best rpg this year, and it's just waiting for a game of the year.
  13. GamerRedux
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    I'm giving this game the perfect 10. I loved it. Sure there may be some kinks but they are patching it. The world is huge, the graphics are gorgeous and the characters are lovable. I'm kind of upset that this is CDPR's last game but what a way to go out on. Great work guys.
  14. bloodybigguns18
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    this game is so good i cannot bring myself to complete it...at least not until the next expansion. i never want it to end. this game is by far the greatest game of the year
  15. Nelly007
    Jul 15, 2015
    6
    The game is not bad, they could have done it better with more people to talk as well that they look not all the same. You getting easily bored to see always the same faces. The graphics could have been better, still a shame with lots games for PS4. I missed a better prologue within the quests, special after you have already spoken to the person instead you hear always " what do you want" aThe game is not bad, they could have done it better with more people to talk as well that they look not all the same. You getting easily bored to see always the same faces. The graphics could have been better, still a shame with lots games for PS4. I missed a better prologue within the quests, special after you have already spoken to the person instead you hear always " what do you want" a bit lame for my taste. The quests are good as well for the story some of it special with some characters from the past, because you find it out after you meet the person. So it's sometimes hart do understand what happened in his past if you have not played the first and second game.
    Next would be that it takes quite long to build up your abilities, takes ages to gain points at the start.
    To follow up the story you have to sort out the secondary quest as well, because if you don't something is not more available later because you are above the level you reached, so you get easy lost to do that.
    Weapons and Amor nice that you can get those, somehow. You need to search all over the map to find those diagrams to get them as well you need to find the blacksmith to make them, so you are again back in line to find those, in the meantime you are able to build up your level and when you found the blacksmith, your level is above the amor that you will need to find the enhanced diagrams. So this can be a pain, as well you have to wait to get to a certain level to do that quest to get those diagrams. Or you cannot kill the creatures because your level is to low???? Most of Velen are to high on your level to fight as well in Skyling? Sorry if it is wrong!! But if you looking for Ciri there, is a lot that you actually cannot help to solve quests to earn money because again" your level is to low! So not much you can do just run away. And go back later.
    So i missed a bit more in that game, i still playing it so i hope i don't lose the fun before quitting it because it gets boring. Well there is a lot to do and to explore that is nicely done, no comments about that. But i still miss something somehow. I know everyone is different and has other expectations to like a good game, but this is not the best sorry! Not close to skyrim or oblivion, those are great games. I like that it is a story of witchers and sorcerer as well have some nude scene with lovestory in it.
    It would have been great if there have put more details in this game, more character more options more prologue.    … Expand
  16. ambientdrop
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    If you liked Skyrim, Shadow of Mordor, and choose-your-own-adventure books from your childhood, then this is your game. The world is massive. Every decision you make in the story has repercussions. Which leads to my biggest gripe about the game...you can't play multiple profiles at the same time. Otherwise this is essentially a perfect game.
  17. MFHSchoonbrood
    Jul 13, 2015
    9
    This game gripped me from the beginning... one quest just flows into the next quest, it's hard to stop playing :)

    I normally don't read all the dialog, but I've not skipped any dialog once in this game, just because of the way it's presented to you. The game isn't perfect.... Inventory management at the beginning is tough (encumbered fast), looting some items can be a pain, and    This game gripped me from the beginning... one quest just flows into the next quest, it's hard to stop playing :)

    I normally don't read all the dialog, but I've not skipped any dialog once in this game, just because of the way it's presented to you.

    The game isn't perfect.... Inventory management at the beginning is tough (encumbered fast), looting some items can be a pain, and movement is not always as fluid as it should be. But when it's working, it's working great.

    I advice everyone to play this game, as it's a milestone in how quests are setup and presented to you!    … Expand
  18. endX
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    This is the best RPG i ever played so far. The open world is stunning, every quest is created with love, just drive to your game store and buy this game... you wont regret it... best Game 2015
    The best RPG i have ever played. Amazing character creation. Nicely designed quests. Very rich bestiary. World map is very big and full of content.
  19. Rox22
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    This has to be one of the best western RPGs I've played in a long, long time. I am very tempted to give it a perfect score, however thanks to a few minor irritations, it just falls short.

    Such as: 1) Glitches, minor ones. Kind of funny seeing characters phase through objects, magically appear and disappear. Puddles of doom (if this happened to you, you'll know what I mean.) None of    This has to be one of the best western RPGs I've played in a long, long time. I am very tempted to give it a perfect score, however thanks to a few minor irritations, it just falls short.

    Such as:
    1) Glitches, minor ones. Kind of funny seeing characters phase through objects, magically appear and disappear. Puddles of doom (if this happened to you, you'll know what I mean.) None of these are game breaking, just minor annoyances that disrupt the immersion.
    2) Way, way, way, way to many pointless mini quests (hidden treasure, bandit, camps, etc.) While they are fun at first they do become mostly pointless once you start crafting your own gear. I would have rather had more witcher contracts, than dozens of meaningless smuggler caches.
    3) Gwent becomes far too easy once you have most of the cards. Why not introduce handicaps (like what they did in Final Fantasy 8.)
    4) Copy and paste sex scenes. Seriously, the Witcher 2 may have had less, but at least there was effort made so they all didn't look the same.
    5) Why isn't Ves a romance option? Or at the very least a quick dalliance.
    6) Unbalanced set monster levels scattered through each area. While it does add a challenge, it also forces too much back and forth. Also, it's kinda funny and annoying that at level 35 you still get mobbed by level 1 wolves. It would have been so much better if enemies were scaled to your level (with obvious exception to contracts and story related creatures.)

    But these are all just very minor gripes which hopefully will be addressed in future patches and DLC.

    The world of the Witcher 3 is massive and each area is almost game into itself. The level of detail and the scenic beauty of the graphics truly show what the PS4 is capable of.

    The story is gripping from beginning to end. Many of the secondary quests are gripping from beginning to end. Excellent writing and character development. Although I did wish that there would have been more of Ciri.

    Overall:
    The Witcher 3 is a marvelous game that is a clear milestone for the genre. Hopefully other developers will look to this game learn from its success. Thank you CD Project Red.    … Expand
  20. deadman88
    Jul 12, 2015
    10
    Great story and 3 different alternative endings. Also u can meet new characters, obtain items, or complete missions to alter the final outcome. not to mention the great dialog and combat. Over all just a masterpiece.
  21. Animator97
    Jul 12, 2015
    10
    This is one of those games like GTA 5, that when you buy it, you feel like you got your money's worth. With this game you get a map, a code that unlocks DLC's, 20 free DLC's, the actual soundtrack CD, and if you happen to buy it at Walmart, you will get a bad ass poster of Geralt.That's the man on the cover it you're new to this. Actually my score was a 9.75, and I will tell you why. FirstThis is one of those games like GTA 5, that when you buy it, you feel like you got your money's worth. With this game you get a map, a code that unlocks DLC's, 20 free DLC's, the actual soundtrack CD, and if you happen to buy it at Walmart, you will get a bad ass poster of Geralt.That's the man on the cover it you're new to this. Actually my score was a 9.75, and I will tell you why. First of all, the game is great, and there is no argument that can be made against that that would make sense. The only con to this game is the fact that sometimes it glitches ever so slightly. It doesn't effect gameplay, it's just annoying. I love this game. The glitches still aren't near as bad as most game glitches. It is very long and has an endless amount of side quests. The game's difficulty ranges from pretty easy to ridiculously hard, depending on what you want. I believe anyone can beat this game. The music is excellent and the graphics are phenominal for an open world RPG that is probably one of the biggest games ever made. I don't hate on the glitches, what few there are, because for the size that this game is, and the small amount of time that the developers had to work on it, I believe that they did whatever they could with what today's technology was able to do. Hats off to the CD PROJECT RED. The story is so detailed and intricate that in my opinion it wins the award for best story in a game ever. The gameplay is challenging in the right areas and always feels real while still giving you the feeling that your are a gifted bad ass. If there is anything at all wrong with this game, it is minor and almost unnoticeable by most. Buy this game no matter if it's your style or not. At least play one hour of it.… Expand
  22. sityoazzdown
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    Amazing game, especially great for those who love grinding and looting for new gear. I think I've spended about 100 hours into this game, and it's a game that has it's flaws but the amount of side content that it comes with is unheard of in gaming today in my opinion. Although I did wish there should've been more variety when it came to the free roaming (the ?'s around the map), but theAmazing game, especially great for those who love grinding and looting for new gear. I think I've spended about 100 hours into this game, and it's a game that has it's flaws but the amount of side content that it comes with is unheard of in gaming today in my opinion. Although I did wish there should've been more variety when it came to the free roaming (the ?'s around the map), but the reward of finding quality gear outweighed the repetitiveness of it. The witcher contracts were also a blast to play, as the side stories revolving around the monsters sucks you in, and you just want to see the sucker for yourself and kill it. Speaking of enemies, there is a lot of them in this game, with different ways to kill all of them, just would've liked to see more variety of move sets of each monsters, (it's a small detail, but it's something that irked me seeing a different monster within a set species having basically the same move set). Now the story itself was great with a amazing cast of characters I cared for, especially the well being of the girl we are after in the game. Some of the main missions dragged on unnecessarily, but for the most part I enjoyed playing the main story and watching the story unfold (kind of underwhelmed by all of the endings but that's my opinion). The gameplay and rpg aspects of this game can be summed up in one word: "simple". Basically a hack and slash game, with complimentary potions/ few magic spells and rpg elements to boost your character. Honestly, no complaints from me regarding the gameplay, would've liked to see geralt learn new moves and signs as the game went on, but again its a small detail that doesn't take away from the overall gameplay. After beating the game, i can honestly say that this is an amazing game but it's not for everyone, it's far from perfect, but the amount of stuff can keep you occupied for hundreds of hours especially if you like grinding. To end, if you plan on straight doing main quests and nothing else, it's an 8/10.. but if you like this game a lot, you'll probably end up spending hundred of hours on it and it's an 9/10.… Expand
  23. Saratosa75
    Jul 11, 2015
    6
    Good game, but not without flaws and glitches. I'm not sure how to interpret the 10 out of 10 scores anymore. In my opinion, it should be preserved for the absolute best. I can understand, that many people got used to broken and bugged games so much, that they are willing to push out a 10 for a game, which has several problems in both technical and design.
    I'm not going into what the    Good game, but not without flaws and glitches. I'm not sure how to interpret the 10 out of 10 scores anymore. In my opinion, it should be preserved for the absolute best. I can understand, that many people got used to broken and bugged games so much, that they are willing to push out a 10 for a game, which has several problems in both technical and design.
    I'm not going into what the Witcher 3 is about, or how you progress in the game. You can read 99% of the reviewers describing of what this game is.
    Instead, I point out obvious and not so obvious issues.
    Let's start with the menu system. While it's not the worst, neither great. For example, if you enter the inventory (key: i), it takes 2 steps to get out. The Witcher's inventory is also quite disorganized. Your weapons and armor plus potions are lumped into one screen, while other items you collect are under other tabs. Looking at the items you pick up, is confusing and that little yellow star indicating the newest item is barely visible or completely invisible if the item is yellow. Most of the time it's hard to make out what exactly I picked up, especially looking at the herbs and miscellaneous items, because the icon is small and after a few hours, your inventory fills up to a point, where you loose track of what you have or what you should do with.
    Trying to pursue to make one specific sword, armor or potion could be frustrating and tedious, so best advice is to pick up everything. I mean everything, even a rotten piece of meat or a broken fishing rod. You are going to spend a good amount of time of picking up everything that is pickable. If you thought Dragon Age: I was bad with herb picking, you ain't seen nothing yet, until you play this game.
    Actually the title should have been Witcher 3 : Public Waste Management.
    Another issue has to be the money system. You are not going to have a lot of money throughout the game. You are going to spend it on repairing your sword and armor after every 10 enemy you fight. At boss fights, your equipment will brake and your potions will run out. Sound challenging - yes, but plan to visit a black smith in about every 20 minutes and spend enormous amount of money on repairs. You found a unique sword and armor? You may consider finding another one, instead of repairing it. Kinda makes the rune stones almost useless and equipment with sockets for them.
    Potions.Equipment
    I have 2 different potions i can use during traveling or combat, but I can switch them out, if I access my inventory, which as I said, involves hopping through 3 different screens.
    Why not just let me equip at least 10 of them? I got 10 numbered keys on my keyboard. Why the redundancy and the immersion braking by navigating through menus while in combat?
    Combat:
    Maybe it's only me, but blocking is almost useless. Most people will not block, because it can cause plenty of damage anyway, or stagger. I mean my level 12 witcher staggers from a level 1 bandit. So why should I even bother blocking, if I can just roll around? So they made the blocking another useless function, and with it, the whole parrying and counter attack options as well. Now, my old and experienced witcher relies on rolling around the ground left and right and its sword skills consist just a little more than whirlwind cuts and then roll. Spin around again with the sword, roll away quick.
    I'm not sure what happened, because blocking/parrying/countering worked quite well in Witcher 2. They just dumped the whole thing, or is it bugged?
    I also noticed, that even if the enemy doesn't hit towards me, the hit still counts? For example, a wolf was biting towards me, so I side stepped. It bit into the air, but apparently I lost health, like it bit me directly.
    So now, I don't side step. I only roll and stab. Stab, stab roll. Roll roll stab. Rinse and repeat, if I want to live and win.
    Bugged or a design feature?
    Bugs and glitches.
    This may be temporary, but they still exist.
    1. On shores, if I get off the horse, sometimes Geralt starts swimming in an ankle deep water. Kinda funny, but if you got enemies around, you are dead.
    2. Re-loading a quick save can have various effects. For example, you can can't open the same chest or various items missing from the ground. You use your witcher senses, but the items that were highlighted before are gone. Or the chest won't highlight anymore.
    Or you can't complete a mission, because the mission specific item is gone. I couldn't free a jailed person, because the key disappeared upon re-loading the game.
    3.
    Bugged, stucked animations, clipping issues.
    There are certain lootable boxes, that can't be looted, because it's under other items and the "loot" text doesn't appear, no matter how you turn towards it.
    Geralt puts away the sword if it fights an enemy, which can disappear and re-appear. Like a wraith or a ghost. This can be a pain in the butt, because that one second could cost your life.
    I'm out of space, there are more    … Expand
  24. Chack_Horris13
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- most ambitious, beautiful and just the best RPG in the past ten years. The game, which sets new standards in the genre of role-playing game development to which everyone will be the next few years. So far, The Witcher 3 Best Game of 2015, at least before the release of Batman: Arkham Knight. But the new adventures of a man - a bat, we will be able to play untilThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- most ambitious, beautiful and just the best RPG in the past ten years. The game, which sets new standards in the genre of role-playing game development to which everyone will be the next few years. So far, The Witcher 3 Best Game of 2015, at least before the release of Batman: Arkham Knight. But the new adventures of a man - a bat, we will be able to play until the end of June. In the meantime, do not pass by such games as "The Wild Hunt" appear every few years. Therefore, they simply worthy of all praise, respect and, of course, your most careful attention.… Expand
  25. Ecko69x
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is the continuation of the story for the Witcher series. You do not necessarily have to have played the first and second game to understand the story in Witcher 3; however it is recommended you have. Options are provided to allow dedicated fans to import their saved game data and new gamers to the series can use the defaulted world saves.

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

    Witcher 3 is overall an excellent game and deserves many praises. High graphical fidelity (although lesser than what was displayed at E3), deep and meaningful storyline, great combat system, memorable characters and more. CD Projekt RED should pat themselves on the back for providing DLC's for free. Yes, you hear right; the DLC's we get are free and I am not talking about one or two DLC's. Thus far, they have released 14 free DLC's. CD Projekt RED sets an examine of how the gaming industry should be behaving when it comes to downloadable content.    … Expand
  26. judas_iscariote
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    You have everithing you need for this game inside the game and within the box of it.
    map, music, stickers, 16 free dlcs... The best fanfiction i ever played ever.
  27. LasVegasBartend
    Jul 9, 2015
    0
    Bad story line, Terrible RBG. Controls do not respond in real time, especially in combat. The people who made this need to go back to the drawing board.
  28. sp001
    Jul 9, 2015
    5
    I've never written a review of a computer game before but felt compelled to by seeing all the positive reviews. I don't know if it's because I'm probably a bit older than the average gamer, or because I don't really feel too strong an affinity with RPG systems, but I have never been so disappointed by a game.

    I'll focus on the positive first; the reason it got five stars. The graphics    I've never written a review of a computer game before but felt compelled to by seeing all the positive reviews. I don't know if it's because I'm probably a bit older than the average gamer, or because I don't really feel too strong an affinity with RPG systems, but I have never been so disappointed by a game.

    I'll focus on the positive first; the reason it got five stars. The graphics are tremendous, don't get me wrong, you know you're still in a computer game but the landscape is very well balanced. The lighting is warm and the sunsets are long. Animations are smooth and responsive. It is a beautiful game. Also, the scope for developing the character is very wide - I imagine one could spend a good deal of time and thought developing the character's skill set. Unfortunately, I can't stretch my positive comments any further. Here are a few critiques.

    Open world games are the epitome of gaming as far as I'm concerned. I never quite get a feeling of immersion in a restricted world. GTA and Skyrim of course come to mind, and I'm aware that there are plenty of comparisons out there so I'm just covering the same ground. Now, Witcher 3 had a world much larger than Skyrim's, and I admit I never explored too much of it, but I did get to the edge of the world a number of times, something which it took me weeks to do in Skyrim. This just pulled me out of the fantasy and reminded me that I was in a constructed world. Perhaps I'm asking too much, but why not just make the terrain impassable or an ocean / plain?

    Which brings me onto my second critique; the nature of the world. Initially I was amazed by how familiar the world looked, the forests looked like forests I'd visited, the gentle rise and fall, the shallow canyons and the density of the trees was all great. Unfortunately, I found it all too regular. I could ride for five minutes and encounter nothing new. I'd still be in a forest. The villages and towns were all strikingly similar. Yes, all the characters had interesting little animations, but ultimately it was all quite mundane. Compare this with Skyrim, where you have huge stone ruins and each city has its own character. I fear the designers weren't quite on their game when it came to creativity; I want sublimity not technical accomplishment. Even compared to GTA which is simply a city in the real world, you have such a wealth of different environments that the world feels vastly different within a few minutes walk.

    My final main critique is the acting. It was simply atrocious. Skyrim was bad, GTA was pretty good, excellent in fact. But the acting in Witcher 3 was like some terrible made-for-tv movie. Maybe it's good for a game, but I really did laugh all the way through. The story that the acting was meant to carry too, was very basic. I understand that story-telling in a game is still a developing field compared to film or literature, but it doesn't detract from the fact that this was very linear and tedious. Even the was the story unravels was fairly plain; talk to this guy, then talk to this guy. One interesting development was using the scent trails, at least it was interesting the first time. After that it was pointless, why not just highlight them on a map?

    Anyway, I'll call it a day. I found the game tedious, the story mundane and the landscape simply plain.    … Expand
  29. BassGuru82
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    My favorite game on PS4 and possibly the best open world game ever made. I absolutely loved the Witcher 3. I've never played a game that was so consistently good for so long. The characters, voice acting and dialogue are all top notch. The main missions are outstanding and the side missions are just as good. This a must play game if you like open world RPGs.
  30. Elzuinn
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Outstanding, exciting and satisfying, If you really are in doubt about buying this game i assure you you're wasting not only time but also an experience that is by far the richest and the the most influential out there in the gaming field, this game is worth every attention and penny ..

    This is coming from a guy who spent sleepless hours enjoying every single detail in the game,    Outstanding, exciting and satisfying, If you really are in doubt about buying this game i assure you you're wasting not only time but also an experience that is by far the richest and the the most influential out there in the gaming field, this game is worth every attention and penny ..

    This is coming from a guy who spent sleepless hours enjoying every single detail in the game, evrything is perfect and in place .. story, environment, design, graphics, a vast open world, interesting challenges and bosses, numerous and different possiblilities and decisions that influence the story progression completely depending on your actions and choices ...
    I mean what else is needed to be found in an rpg game other than those?

    Yes there're few bugs that are totally secondary to the overall perfection of this game, and i read some negative reviews complaining about the camera and the control of the horse, which is also true, but despite that still you'll never want it to end ..    … Expand
  31. Odilouco
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    One of the (if not the) best RPG I've ever played, both in joguabilidade, as in history. The whole game is gorgeous, there are hardly any loading and leaves all very fluid. I loved.
  32. chaosgod892
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game, awesome graphics, One of the Best Stories ever, Gameplay is like a true RPG what more could I Say but I still recommend people to read the books to get more sense to the story to understand the lore, the characters and monsters, The Side Quests are greatly built some even impact the story so look a eye on that If You want the True Experience go for PC 10/10
  33. Desi101don
    Jul 7, 2015
    7
    It was really hard decision about what score I would give this but I finally made up mind as people should know the flaws this game but with great stuff in it as well. It is a must-get game. The open world is mind blowing even bigger than Skyrim itself with an unbelievable amounts of content. You could search for treasures, hunt a rare monster,take up a random side-quest and much more. TheIt was really hard decision about what score I would give this but I finally made up mind as people should know the flaws this game but with great stuff in it as well. It is a must-get game. The open world is mind blowing even bigger than Skyrim itself with an unbelievable amounts of content. You could search for treasures, hunt a rare monster,take up a random side-quest and much more. The combat is simple yet very strategic and that's what I like about this game especially for hardcore gamers it will be a joy. The levelling up grants skill points that will activate special abilities but you could only pick 12 skills which makes the game less easy to be overwhelmed by this gorgeous environment. You can make decisions that will affect the quest you are playing or even the communities. But it won't happen not that often.There is lots of crafting in this game. And you don't need to know the previous game to know the Witcher 3 story. So it won't be confusing

    However I will have to nitpick the flaws of this game. The game is sexist in every way. You will see woman having sex multiple times. Geralt the main protagonist will have sex with other woman in the story than his beloved.Some of them are optional though. There will be prostitutes you can have sex with. And there will be soldiers cheering at the woman showing off her body. I am not a woman but I find that offensive.

    Back to the game there is limited customisation and what I mean by that is the way you look. It is just the hair that affects you. There is limit diversity within this open world. I am only saying that since there has been complaints about it. There a lot of glitches that WILL affect your experience like the change of angle.This won't happen too often but it is guaranteed it will happen though. The main flaws is the story which isn't the worst one but isn't a great one either. The story will get boring in time but there is brilliant characters however there isn't a satisfying amount of great characters. These characters will be the only reason you will actually be playing the campaign especially in Velen. The villain is threatening and is quite menacing but not interesting though. The main character I thought was the worst character will be geralt who sounds like batman (which is totally unnecessary) you will only be interested in him is the background of his since he is a bounty-hunter which means he isn't a villain but neither a hero. However you can decide that. There isn't much gameplay freedom like different ways to kill enemies e.g. using magic( even though there are magic abilities which are limited) or stealth). The open world is not even that interactive as you cannot kill other villagers like in skyrim and you can't interrupt conversations or interact with the civilians around you much(even though this can happen but is very limited). You can only eavesdrop conversations.

    final verdict: Brilliant (somewhat) interactive open world, lots of content with a decent story filled with limited brilliant characters. With some glitches (which will be sorted in the future). I would have given this game an eight but due to sexism in this game and lack of diversities which lead me to give this game a seven. It is highly recommended though.    … Expand
  34. Turbodowg
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    After beating the epic Bloodborne for the second time, I couldn't find pleasure in any other games for a few weeks. That was until I bought The Witcher 3. I'd not played the first 2 games and was a little worried I would feel alienated when it came to the story and characters, but was very pleasantly surprised when I realised how accessible this game is to new players to the series. TheAfter beating the epic Bloodborne for the second time, I couldn't find pleasure in any other games for a few weeks. That was until I bought The Witcher 3. I'd not played the first 2 games and was a little worried I would feel alienated when it came to the story and characters, but was very pleasantly surprised when I realised how accessible this game is to new players to the series. The gameplay is fantastic. Beautiful graphics complement the fascinating storyline littered with interesting characters and quests. The quests are varied and span across a highly detailed massive world map. Combat is tight and controls work very well. The music is stunning and the voice acting perfect. There is so much to do and achieve and the game will last way over 100 hours. I highly recommend this awesome game.… Expand
  35. Bigbabysweetz
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    Solid game. If you are the least bit interested in the genre this is a for sure 10/10. Even if you are not sure if you like these kind of games you still will have a good time. The story/voice acting/cut scenes are top notch. The graphics are absolutely stunning. Combat is at first a bit wonky but you get used to it fast. There is ALOT of content with release with plans to add more freeSolid game. If you are the least bit interested in the genre this is a for sure 10/10. Even if you are not sure if you like these kind of games you still will have a good time. The story/voice acting/cut scenes are top notch. The graphics are absolutely stunning. Combat is at first a bit wonky but you get used to it fast. There is ALOT of content with release with plans to add more free content. (no extra 50 dollar season pass) With only one play through i must go back and do it again to see all the stuff i missed and see what would happen if i did things differently. Other than some wonky camera angles and feeling over whelmed at times (which might be a good thing) i dont see any thing wrong. Put it on easy mode to sit back and enjoy the story/visuals or put it on hard for a challenging experience.… Expand
  36. khis1
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    i can go on and talk hours about this game or i can say this: ITS ONE OF THE BEST RPGs EVER CREATED
    if not the best RPG, everything from combat to story to side-quests feels fun and responsive
  37. HenriqueV
    Jul 5, 2015
    8
    Witcher 3 is an amazing game, but its the reason why you must wait until you beat the game before reviewing it.

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

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

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

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

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

    Gwent card game is pretty amazing and addictive.

    The soundtrack is epic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Witcher 3 is an instant classic of action RPG games    … Expand
  38. okc_rocker
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    this game is huge, and by that I mean there's so much to explore. Tons of terrain to cover and within it tons of content that will keep you constantly drawn in. I've never spent so much time on a console game in my life. But i have no regrets after completing the game on deathmarch (the hardest difficulty.) This is a game that I will recommend to everyone except for children with parentsthis game is huge, and by that I mean there's so much to explore. Tons of terrain to cover and within it tons of content that will keep you constantly drawn in. I've never spent so much time on a console game in my life. But i have no regrets after completing the game on deathmarch (the hardest difficulty.) This is a game that I will recommend to everyone except for children with parents on the more strict side. It is an M rated game. Combat is awesome, story is awesome, characters are interesting, This game was perfect for me. If you enjoy RPG games, in my opinion The Witcher 3 tops them all.… Expand
  39. ziew
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best game I've played ever in my entire life, and I'm gaming since Amiga 600. This game is just ridiculously amazing. Words can't really describe what this game is. For first time in my life, while playing this game I was feeling like listening to some of the best piece of music, or watching perfect movie, or admiring great piece of painting. With this game I think gamingHands down the best game I've played ever in my entire life, and I'm gaming since Amiga 600. This game is just ridiculously amazing. Words can't really describe what this game is. For first time in my life, while playing this game I was feeling like listening to some of the best piece of music, or watching perfect movie, or admiring great piece of painting. With this game I think gaming has elevated to be a true work of art. Simply breath-taking experience.… Expand
  40. xGray99
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    This game is excellent. A map 3x the size of Skyrim and 1.5x the size of GTA V that begs to be explored as sson as you set foot in the war torn land. Every area has somehting to offer and every nuck and cranney has to be explored to get the full potential and gameplay experience. This is a must buy for the PS4. With the 1.05 patch many of the issues have been fixed and there is oneThis game is excellent. A map 3x the size of Skyrim and 1.5x the size of GTA V that begs to be explored as sson as you set foot in the war torn land. Every area has somehting to offer and every nuck and cranney has to be explored to get the full potential and gameplay experience. This is a must buy for the PS4. With the 1.05 patch many of the issues have been fixed and there is one particular area where the frame rate may drop a little but far from game breaking. This has to be one of the strongest contenders for game of the year.… Expand
  41. Jacko48
    Jul 4, 2015
    5
    Being a fan (from fanatical) of RPG I was really excited by what we were hearing from Project Red about the Witcher three, a massive open world gaming experience to rival if not outdo Skyrim, and obviously to a complete nerd who spent over 300 hours on Skyrim this was music to my hears.
    Instead of actually writing in detail why I didn't rate it I will just list them,
    1. Not open    Being a fan (from fanatical) of RPG I was really excited by what we were hearing from Project Red about the Witcher three, a massive open world gaming experience to rival if not outdo Skyrim, and obviously to a complete nerd who spent over 300 hours on Skyrim this was music to my hears.
    Instead of actually writing in detail why I didn't rate it I will just list them,
    1. Not open world,obviously that's why they worded it an open World experience.
    2.A semi autonomous character that you sort of have control over apart from when it decides to draw its sword and go into a combat ready mode when you near an enemy even if you don't want to (not good In a RPG),maybe I should explain that in an RPG your are supposed to have control over your character not the console.
    3. A clanky old fashion combat system that wouldn't be out of place on a game ten years old ,there is a delay between you hitting the button and the character moving , most notable whilst in combat
    4. The movement dynamics of the character are atrocious, most notably when you try to position him next to a box or chest to gain access to it ,the only way I can describe it is it's like the character is made of jelly .
    5. Once you have visited a number of notice boards you will see on the map masses of ? meaning something of interest is here,the problem is 90% of those ? are a couple of monsters or Villains standing next to a chest which they call GUARDED TREASURE ,this happens at sea as well where instead of guarded treasure they call it smugglers caches, I call it monotonous filler , honestly after visiting the 40th one you lose the will to live.
    6.A character that whines like a big Girls blouse if he takes a fall more than 2 feet in height (He is supposed to be a superhuman being that as been genetically enhanced by mutagens).
    7.Even something as simple as the map they somehow managed cock up,once there are good number of characters on it the cursor travels across it in a serious jagged movements because each character pulls at the cursor as it passes by ,every game you come across as a map which doesn,t do this and works perfectly well so WHY?
    8.I cannot do the bare knuckle fighting justice in words, you really have to experience for yourself how bad and annoying it is.
    9.Ended up enjoying the card game known as Gwent more than actually playing the storyline.
    10. The Swearing is fine but after a while you feel like you are watching a talentless Comedian who tries to hide the fact of how bad he is by swearing a lot.
    11.Geralt can climb (sometimes) but cannot descend,you literally have to fall of of things to descend,and as already stated this is followed by a loud whinge and if the fall is more than six feet death.
    12. You can make a cup of tea whilst it is loading.Handy but annoying.
    13. Whilst on the horse every movement you make is followed by Geralt bellowing at it SLOW DOWN ,SPEED UP ,ETC, not needed.
    14.etc etc etc
    15. Projekt Red compared it to Skrim,here is why it is not as good
    No stealth, No bow, No magic to speak of, No Guilds, No companions, Truly open world, When there is a point of interest on the map there is actually something interesting there ,No pick pocketing, Skyrim had a fully fledged legal system you could end up in jail, No Dragons.You could do damage to your foes at a distance which I love as I always seem to play Bowmen, Play as different characters,Build your own House,much prefer the bar instead of the map, In the Right hand bottom corner there is a continous display giving basic action Info again WHY?, Mine Minerals and make your own Weapons, Armour.etc etc
    16.Here is whats better
    More memorable characters,Obviously better graphics its next gen.Not afraid of adult themes or content I mean can you imagine an Inn in the Elder Scrolls being called The Cunny of the Goose,The boat was cool, Rock Trolls or as I will always think of them trolliloes ,Sense of humour.

    A good Game but scratch the surface and there was not a lot underneath.    … Expand
  42. simeonamudzhiev
    Jul 3, 2015
    0
    This is one of the most overrated and disappointing games I have ever played. It lags frequently on the ps4 and has an AWFUL combat system. I really thought it was going to be a better game.
  43. Dukay66
    Jul 3, 2015
    6
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a great game with a fantastic sense of realization. The world brought to life in the game is absolutely groundbreaking and the character inhabiting it are interesting enough. I would say those two things warrant a playthrough if you have a spare 60+ hours. Where The Witcher 3 stumbles though, is with it's combat, movement, and quest structure. After playingThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a great game with a fantastic sense of realization. The world brought to life in the game is absolutely groundbreaking and the character inhabiting it are interesting enough. I would say those two things warrant a playthrough if you have a spare 60+ hours. Where The Witcher 3 stumbles though, is with it's combat, movement, and quest structure. After playing Bloodborne the combat and movement in The Witcher 3 felt almost game breaking and it was a struggle at some points. Quest in the game are very paddy as well and consist of very, very long fetch quest. The main quest could have been cut in half if the main quest had been straight forward, instead they consist of fluff. Wild Hunt ends up being a fun game with lots of things to adore, but unfortunately the core mechanics that make up the game hinder it.… Expand
  44. LordZenan
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    Play it. Just play it. This is literally the reason to hope for the future of gaming. I'm not even going to bother telling you why this game is so good 'cause you need to see for yourself. I cannot fault it besides a few gripes such as slightly length loading times, occasional unstable frame rate and downgraded visuals from the initial E3 reveal but these technical tidbits are completelyPlay it. Just play it. This is literally the reason to hope for the future of gaming. I'm not even going to bother telling you why this game is so good 'cause you need to see for yourself. I cannot fault it besides a few gripes such as slightly length loading times, occasional unstable frame rate and downgraded visuals from the initial E3 reveal but these technical tidbits are completely understandable when you make a game this big, this detailed and in 1080p. Even if we get crap games for the rest of the year, this, Bloodborne and Mortal Kombat makes this year completely dominate last year in terms of good quality games.… Expand
  45. Gazy
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    Amazing game.
    So many things to do and even more.
    Story line is great and side quest are really great as well.
    Get the same feeling that Red Dead Redemption,
  46. gottendammerung
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    I am shocked to hear that so many gamers are whining over the control system. I have had issues with it and have had to reload the game after i got stuck inside of Geralt's head and couldn't talk or advance a Quest. But to call the combat bad is such a cop-out. if you have even touched BloodBourne, you will know the struggles of getting use to controls and cursing at the TV after dying 35I am shocked to hear that so many gamers are whining over the control system. I have had issues with it and have had to reload the game after i got stuck inside of Geralt's head and couldn't talk or advance a Quest. But to call the combat bad is such a cop-out. if you have even touched BloodBourne, you will know the struggles of getting use to controls and cursing at the TV after dying 35 times against the same boss.

    The Witcher 3's open world as well as the Main, Secondary and Witcher Missions are fantastic. Simply put, it is refreshing to have an open world game that didnt miss the mark like Dragonage: Inquisition.

    Can i talk about how addictive the in-game game GWENT is?!?!? terribly addicting. I felt often times i should just collect gwent card across the kingdoms instead of fight monsters for hidden treasure or continuing the unbelievable story for fear it will end. 10/10, i really don't see how this doesn't win game of the year.    … Expand
  47. jreaper7
    Jul 2, 2015
    9
    one of the greatest rpg's ever made. unparalleled scope. vibrant, living world full of adventure. you will never be bored. the combat system takes some getting used to, but once you do almost every battle is thrilling... rated it a 9/10, because there is no 9.5, and i cannot think of a "perfect game". one of the best games of the last decade, if not ever. fully recommend a purchase.
  48. AiurDJS
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    This game is an IQ test on humans by aliens.
    If you don't like it, you are going to get an anal probe and be banished from our space.
    I also need to mention some thing that people usually criticize. Some people are annoyed by Geralt's "tough guy **** pose", but there is something you need to understand. It's more deep than you think. Geralt was taken as a kid to be mutated in painful    This game is an IQ test on humans by aliens.
    If you don't like it, you are going to get an anal probe and be banished from our space.

    I also need to mention some thing that people usually criticize. Some people are annoyed by Geralt's "tough guy **** pose", but there is something you need to understand. It's more deep than you think. Geralt was taken as a kid to be mutated in painful trials to become a mutant monster slayer without any feelings. In his particular case, the mutation didn't go perfectly. He didn't lose his feelings. He is actually a very empathetic person but you would have to read the books to understand the psychological side. To stay sane in this world he had to kill his feelings himself. Years of killing monsters and watching atrocities he couldn't prevent or do anything about made him like this. He just has "eyes that had seen too much".    … Expand
  49. gingerboss
    Jul 2, 2015
    3
    On the bright side: it could suck more, like if it were an infomercial for albino mythical warriors.

    Admittedly, it only approaches that status. With like 85% of game time spent with long-winded story animation, this game is as just about as boring as it gets. Not only does the game lack any decent combat, but its treatment of the story is also flat out stupid. Your character is given    On the bright side: it could suck more, like if it were an infomercial for albino mythical warriors.

    Admittedly, it only approaches that status. With like 85% of game time spent with long-winded story animation, this game is as just about as boring as it gets. Not only does the game lack any decent combat, but its treatment of the story is also flat out stupid. Your character is given options when interacting with others as to what he should say or do. The problem with this is about half the time, after you make your dialogue selection, you then have to *also select* the other options not chosen afterwards -- so you can engage in an incredibly pointless dialogue sure to take hours. If this is the best that PS4 RPG games get, count me out. Bloodborne may have been frustrating, but it was worth the endless repeated deaths; at least there was action. Witcher makes you envious of all the many things you could be doing instead of playing it -- like cleaning out your broom closet, getting that shamrock tattoo, or just waiting for flies to come in through the open window. Unlike Witcher, there seems to be purpose there . . . .    … Expand
  50. straddieman
    Jul 2, 2015
    2
    Bought this game solely on all the great reviews it has received. I don't mind a RPG if it pushes the right buttons and this one did nothing for me. Fighting is extremely repetitive and boring. Way too much having to listen to people talk and their crap stories. Who cares about having to find a plant to make an oil to coat my blade to defeat a monster, I fell asleep ages ago. If your notBought this game solely on all the great reviews it has received. I don't mind a RPG if it pushes the right buttons and this one did nothing for me. Fighting is extremely repetitive and boring. Way too much having to listen to people talk and their crap stories. Who cares about having to find a plant to make an oil to coat my blade to defeat a monster, I fell asleep ages ago. If your not balls deep in RPG`s id give this a big miss… Expand
  51. Derpyderp
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    an amazing game , well done cd projekt red . very good job it has a very beautiful world and so MANYYY missions that are fun , if you havent tried it ,well you should because what a good game it is , even though there a couple of glitches , i trust CPR that they can fix it through patches . it deserves a 10/10 from me [10/10 dosent mean it is a freaking masterpiece....].They did this withan amazing game , well done cd projekt red . very good job it has a very beautiful world and so MANYYY missions that are fun , if you havent tried it ,well you should because what a good game it is , even though there a couple of glitches , i trust CPR that they can fix it through patches . it deserves a 10/10 from me [10/10 dosent mean it is a freaking masterpiece....].They did this with like half of rockstars team and half of the budget , i salute to you CPR.Congrats for getting me and getting a 10/10 score from me :).… Expand
  52. TheBest_1972
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    One of the few games that truly makes you forget about your life, everything is amazing, the soundtracks are top notch, and the voice acting is just perfect! There's also lots of content and of course free DLC's (always good to have some free stuff). The world of The Witcher 3 is just perfect and I just want more... 10/10
  53. rolodt40
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    It's not a perfect game but it's the best of what I have played! I really enjoyed this fantasy open world, killing the different monsters was the best of the best and despite of a few small bugs it worths the $60 I spent for it. Great main story missions, and even better side ones!! I just finished the game, reached level 35 and still need more of it. They made the game huge but you neverIt's not a perfect game but it's the best of what I have played! I really enjoyed this fantasy open world, killing the different monsters was the best of the best and despite of a few small bugs it worths the $60 I spent for it. Great main story missions, and even better side ones!! I just finished the game, reached level 35 and still need more of it. They made the game huge but you never get used to it, never get bored at all because the missions or things you do are in a way different to each other.… Expand
  54. Lagjea02
    Jul 1, 2015
    8
    Reviews are very influensal so it is good to have different points of view. I played The Witcher more than 50 hours and played Skyrim more than a thousand hours, so, here are some differences from the 2 games.
    On the plus side.
    The witcher: - goergeous nature, folliage, especially on sunset - many, so many beautifull anims - very good dialogues for the main quests - have to say that    Reviews are very influensal so it is good to have different points of view. I played The Witcher more than 50 hours and played Skyrim more than a thousand hours, so, here are some differences from the 2 games.
    On the plus side.
    The witcher:
    - goergeous nature, folliage, especially on sunset
    - many, so many beautifull anims
    - very good dialogues for the main quests
    - have to say that the main characters are beautifull and mouvements natural and fluids.
    - to my opinion, the Islands territory is the most visually pleasing
    - superb monsters !
    Skyrim
    - huge world with a ton of things to discover, a lot more than The witcher
    - more landscape diversity
    - battle stays chalenging at all level since the opponents level increases with the main character level.
    - presence of a chest to store valuable ( no such thing in the Witcher )
    - alchimy a lot more developed. In the witcher you can grab a lot of different things by killing monsters or picking flowers... but only a very small portion of them are usable. The rest you pick is for selling... they have the foundation for a great option to the game and missed it, for what I am concerned.

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

    So, will The Witcher pass the Time test ? Will you come over and over replay this game due to it's absolute qualities and quests ? I don't think so. After a couple of time the game will take dust on the shelf.
    Beware not to expect to much when buying the game. It is over rated.
    ( sorry for bad english.. not native language).    … Expand
  55. Bilgekhan
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    There is a really serious and almost excellent work in this game and I think the Witcher 3 is the best from everyside in the Trilogy. Just the voice acting could be enough for you. It makes choosing your conversations and their effects on your story's fate great. I must say the "downgrade" thing was really bad, I expected more but by the way this game worth when you play it. It reallyThere is a really serious and almost excellent work in this game and I think the Witcher 3 is the best from everyside in the Trilogy. Just the voice acting could be enough for you. It makes choosing your conversations and their effects on your story's fate great. I must say the "downgrade" thing was really bad, I expected more but by the way this game worth when you play it. It really gives you an extraordinary story and I think you can only find this valuable piece in some other best stories like some movies,games and novels. So The Witcher 3 makes itself really unique.… Expand
  56. Wat
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    This game is near perfect. I could honestly be contempt to just say that and be done with it because near perfect describes this game perfectly. Rather than focusing on the entirety of this game like most reviewers are, I am going to focus one aspect of the game, the story.

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

    "Why the story?", You may ask, to which I reply, because I got the bad ending and still feel gratified with my result. It's invoked powerful emotional responses in me which I have only found in other mediums like film and literature. I think the best part about the story is that there is never the illusion of choice. Everything you do has consequences, and some that you might not think would happen. You could do something that you believe to be the right thing which in the end leads to something horrible. Many decisions are very morally grey too. Do you kill 12 bandits to save one woman? The obvious answer is yes but when you see the woman horrified that you've just killed 12 men without hesitation, you question your code of morality as a whole. When a game has you make a decision that's great, but when you make a decision in a game and it makes you question how you makes decisions in real life, that is when a game is just as much art as Stairway to heaven, Lord of the Rings, 1984, and The Mona Lisa. If those who seek to undermine games as an art form where to play this game I am certain that 99% of their opinions would change.    … Expand
  57. MetaMind
    Jun 30, 2015
    6
    I tried to like the game... the open world is mostly interesting as well as the quests, but what really turned me off was the overburdened crafting. There are thousands of items you find around the world and they just clutter up your inventory beyond comprehension. And with thousand of things to craft such as weapons, upgrades, potions, and oils, and mutagens, and on and on, it was justI tried to like the game... the open world is mostly interesting as well as the quests, but what really turned me off was the overburdened crafting. There are thousands of items you find around the world and they just clutter up your inventory beyond comprehension. And with thousand of things to craft such as weapons, upgrades, potions, and oils, and mutagens, and on and on, it was just too much for me.. I don't want to feel like I need to earn a PhD in a game's crafting to enjoy it... after about 20 hours of play, it's going up on ebay. I doubt more than 10% finish the game... I pray fallout 4 doesn't go this same route with crafting... i like options, but I want play the game and not have to study schematics and go looking for some stupid ingredient... a good crafting system evolves with the game and not overwhelms.. IMHO… Expand
  58. Cimathel
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    This game is what I've been waiting for so long. Truly immersive story line, where you really care about what happens next. Don't know how it goes for English version, but Polish voice acting is just great with lot of sense of humour. I already stopped counting hours spent playing Witcher 3, cause it's pointless. I know I cannot stop until it's finished.
  59. veilex
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    This is the epitome of what a good PC game looks like. It is in depth, lacks petty money-grabbing micro-transactions, includes free DLC, is absolutely gorgeous, with believable characters that you can't help but want to know more about. Its a game that makes you want it to never end!
  60. DiogoBranco
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a blast of game, it´s fantastic in every aspect.
    Starting of with the game graphics The Witcher 3 delivers a very beautiful world, every thing on this game looks absolutely stunning, from the beautiful looking swords to the vast creatures, the dynamic weather and the ground look amazing, there where and still are a great deal of texture bugs especially in    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a blast of game, it´s fantastic in every aspect.
    Starting of with the game graphics The Witcher 3 delivers a very beautiful world, every thing on this game looks absolutely stunning, from the beautiful looking swords to the vast creatures, the dynamic weather and the ground look amazing, there where and still are a great deal of texture bugs especially in towns that have a greater number of NPC´s, the textures do take some time to load and it can be a little bit ugly and can partially destroy the game´s momentum, and your horse may sometimes enter the ground, other than this there weren´t any noticeable bugs related to presentation. The cut-scenes are interactive and you choose what to say, but it´s not like for instance Fallout 3 where you´d stay static when talking to someone, the camera is constantly moving and gives the game a more cinematic look. The menus are simple and organized, there is a great emphasis on lore and information about the world of The Witcher 3, like for instance the creature´s glossary and character´s.
    As for sound and audio the game features an amazing and in-context soundtrack, this soundtrack makes combat situations feel more tense and climatic.
    The storyline isn´t boring at all as some other reviewers portrayed it, the levels and missions are well designed and I never felt bored while playing it.It follows the story of Geralt of Rivia as he tracks down his daughter-like ex-apprentice, the emperor´s daughter Cirilla, while she´s in danger and being pursued by the Wild Hunt, during the campaign you can also play as Ciri in some missions. The game offers tons of side-quests, contracts to kill monsters and a very fun a clever collectible card mini-game, the map is full of question marks which indicated events like hidden treasures, abandoned places that you can clear out, places of power that give you ability points and boost you and the list goes on and on.
    The gameplay may take a little while, but for seasoned console players it´s going to be easy. The combat is fluid and diversed, you have two types of sword, silver and steel, one for monsters and the other for humans, in addition Geralt can also use the crossbow and he has the ability to cast signs which are kind of a lesser magical power, you also have the ability to craft weapons and armor to customize Geralt, and also potions, which give you boosts and are very useful when facing thougher creatures. There are finishing moves and they are brutal and amazing to be honest.
    This game is a must-buy, it´s silly not to, it offers tons of re-playability and it´s so interesting and addicting that if you don´t buy it you´ll be missing on a mark of gaming. It´s hands down one of the most brilliant RPG´s I have ever played.    … Expand
  61. BattleSnake
    Jun 29, 2015
    0
    I couldn't get into the game. It is extremely boring and dull. The voice acting was nails on the chalkboard annoying. The combat is very simple and shallow. I had to get a refund and get myself something else.
  62. prawntoast1
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    Overall, an amazing game. The hype was met with this masterpiece, a definite 10/10. There is a vast array of activities to do in this rich and beautiful world which is compounded by the greatly developed characters, in depth emotional story line, great voice acting, brilliant combat, huge sense of discovery, crafting, trading and even a card game mini game! There is probably many things IOverall, an amazing game. The hype was met with this masterpiece, a definite 10/10. There is a vast array of activities to do in this rich and beautiful world which is compounded by the greatly developed characters, in depth emotional story line, great voice acting, brilliant combat, huge sense of discovery, crafting, trading and even a card game mini game! There is probably many things I haven't mentioned but a must buy for all RPG lovers and video game enthusiasts alike. One of the best games out there.… Expand
  63. kellyi
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    What can I say? Best game ever! The story is amazing which is what I find lacking in a lot of games. A good story makes a game worth playing, along with good gameplay too of course which the Witcher 3 has in bucketloads. Loads of things to do and great graphics. I'll admit it is a bit steep at the start to level up but if you stick at it you'll be greatly rewarded.
  64. chibitetsuo
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    a best game have played before long time, all player in world have the same notice this is the "game" of this year. cd project have make a beautifull work for the player. i'm proud to buy this game.
  65. WscieklyOdbyt
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    In the world where developers keep releasing unfinished and cut into pieces games to get even more money for the **** they produced, CD Projekt is a diamond one in a kind. The game they've created is simply GOTY 2015 and I don't think FO4 will change that.

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

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

    Bravo CDPR.

    Now we just need to wait for Cyberpunk 2077.    … Expand
  66. Spartakruz
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    O melhor RPG da feito ate entao na historia da industria dos games. Um jogo para comprar e aplaudir após terminar. Bugs ocorrem, normal, qualquer jogo gigante possui. Porém, a infinidade de side quests bem feitas, contratos de bruxo, e como tudo que voce faz no game interfere na campanha principal com 36 finais diferentes torna o jogo cada vez mais imprevisivel. Uma trama impecavel, queO melhor RPG da feito ate entao na historia da industria dos games. Um jogo para comprar e aplaudir após terminar. Bugs ocorrem, normal, qualquer jogo gigante possui. Porém, a infinidade de side quests bem feitas, contratos de bruxo, e como tudo que voce faz no game interfere na campanha principal com 36 finais diferentes torna o jogo cada vez mais imprevisivel. Uma trama impecavel, que prende o gamer como poucos jogos jamais fizeram. Combate liso, crafting sensacional, direção de arte impecavel. Um jogo para sempre. Este é the witcher 3… Expand
  67. Inspire75
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Haven't had a game so immersive for a quite some time now. The studio and the publisher really did a good job here to deliver a fantastic story RPG. The story itself is not only good, but the way it is being deliver is impactful. Graphic is top notch, and action is fluid and responsive. So far I think it has the best voice acting and script writer. Some scenes are really touching andHaven't had a game so immersive for a quite some time now. The studio and the publisher really did a good job here to deliver a fantastic story RPG. The story itself is not only good, but the way it is being deliver is impactful. Graphic is top notch, and action is fluid and responsive. So far I think it has the best voice acting and script writer. Some scenes are really touching and powerful. The game has got me in it for over 48 hours now, but I'm enjoying every last bit of it.

    Game very stable, rarely any glitches. Crafting system is well thought off and elegantly designed. Although the amount of material and items can be overwhelming at first. Game remember what decision you make and it reflects on later quests, it makes us as player feels that what we are doing make a difference in the end.

    The game is a very worthy RPG to be played. Very polished, very solid, great writing and voice acting. It is really a masterpiece RPG game.

    Absolutely loving it!    … Expand
  68. Frootek
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    As a newcomer to the Witcher series ,i have never really felt that the game was punishing me for my lack of knowledge of its characters and world.The Witcher 3 has been an amazing experience for me , and 100 hours later after i hit main storyline end, I wanted to start all over again.However,game has it flaws.In my 100 hour game time, i experienced some frame rate issues and 2 or 3 prettyAs a newcomer to the Witcher series ,i have never really felt that the game was punishing me for my lack of knowledge of its characters and world.The Witcher 3 has been an amazing experience for me , and 100 hours later after i hit main storyline end, I wanted to start all over again.However,game has it flaws.In my 100 hour game time, i experienced some frame rate issues and 2 or 3 pretty hard crashes,but as you can see my score, that did not stop me to have awesome time with it.
    Ps : Friendly suggestion play game on maximum difficulty,AI just acts weird on lower level,and after you get used to tactics combat becomes relatively easy    … Expand
  69. nbt98001
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    In my opinion one of the best RPGs ever made. Hardcore RPG-fanatics might think it lacks desired complexity and depth, but for us just in for the ride its superb. Great story, great game(play).
  70. Ouchz
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    It‘s the best RPG that I ever played！Every thing is so perfect，graphic，music， combat，story，it's all extraordinary。BUY IT! BUY! BUY!! BUY!!!!!!!!!!
  71. LuukvanRiel
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    I didn't really enjoy the first two. The first was to hardcore for me and the second somehow didn't really grab me. This is a personal thing not the games fault as i did see why they were considered deep and great RPG's. I was reluctant at first for the third one. So many promises had been made and most big developers never owed up to such promises. Yes there was the graphics downgradeI didn't really enjoy the first two. The first was to hardcore for me and the second somehow didn't really grab me. This is a personal thing not the games fault as i did see why they were considered deep and great RPG's. I was reluctant at first for the third one. So many promises had been made and most big developers never owed up to such promises. Yes there was the graphics downgrade controversy but after reading the reviews i thought myself ready to immerse myself in a proper RPG again. Something i didn't do since Skyrim.

    But boy oh boy was i happy i tried this game. The first few hours are quite hardcore as I wasn't all that familiar with the systems of potions and stuff but after the first five hours i really started to enjoy my time.

    The deep story and the epic combat really pulled me in and only just spat me out after completing the game. 80 hours went into my playthrough and i know i missed a huge amount of side plots.

    I could continue on but all has been said by others. Game of the year and possibly one of the best games i have played the last few years.
    To my opinion it is even better than Skyrim.
    10/10    … Expand
  72. Lamoi
    Jun 26, 2015
    7
    Firstly I would like to say this game has many fantastic qualities. And it's one of the few games that I can safely recommend as being a quality product and it's clear a lot of love went into making it.
    It's plays relatively smoothly. The atmosphere is amazing, and the details the game has is very impressive.
    However, anyone thinking about buying this game I would simply suggest    Firstly I would like to say this game has many fantastic qualities. And it's one of the few games that I can safely recommend as being a quality product and it's clear a lot of love went into making it.
    It's plays relatively smoothly. The atmosphere is amazing, and the details the game has is very impressive.

    However, anyone thinking about buying this game I would simply suggest considering a few things.
    I have found this game to have a really plodding pace. And it's been difficult to get over it. I would say so far my experience has been, travelling the world, talking to folks +++ (there's ALOT of talking!), looting items which there value and usefulness is not clearly explained. The menu system and crafting system are not clearly explained at all... I spend my time walking around, looking at stuff, trying to read books and notes (quest items) so as not to miss stuff.. But the thing is - this is 70% of my time spent with the Witcher 3. All this is then bookended with action about 30% of the time. Now the action is straight combat. There's no stealth, no bow and arrow, so no long range combat really. And it gets a little repetitive especially against humans. But the combat is good, but considering apart from talking a lot, and exploring, this is the only thing there is to do. However, the boss battles mostly are absolutely epic!

    I'm just saying this for anyone who gets a bit inpatient with cutscenes and a lot of talking in games, I would be hesitant to recommend this game. And I've played the heck out of games like Skyrim. So I was ready for a lot of talking in this game but was not prepared for how much talking and the slow pace that cannot be deviated from. And dare I say, at risk of being fire bombed by fans, a good portion of the content isn't terribly interesting.

    I'm simply saying this game often requires of you hours in a single sitting to get to something worthwhile. And in between there's alot of walking about and gassing to the locals and not doing much that's interesting.    … Expand
  73. element5
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    By far one of the best games I have ever played. Certainly right up there with Skyrim as the best RPG's on console. Huge open world with lots to do and lots of rewards.
  74. iTsGratis
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    The Witcher 3 is one of those games that take you in depth of the story as well as the gameplay,you could sit on the couch and play this all day without even stopping,I agree that skyrim was more interactive,but they both are totally different,this game is not only about dragons and trolls,It's about the monsters of the world,Geralt faces many kinds of different monsters in this games,andThe Witcher 3 is one of those games that take you in depth of the story as well as the gameplay,you could sit on the couch and play this all day without even stopping,I agree that skyrim was more interactive,but they both are totally different,this game is not only about dragons and trolls,It's about the monsters of the world,Geralt faces many kinds of different monsters in this games,and every one of them has their own way of weakness. This game truly deserves a GOTY Edition,I give this game 9 because of the constant fps drops which can be improved by sacrificing the graphics in some places as the swamps and the rain weather.… Expand
  75. blopho
    Jun 26, 2015
    8
    The good: interesting story arcs, great voice acting, a huge open world with all the freedom you'd expect, assists that make the game more navigable, cool weapons, awesome combat. Also the dialog choices you make drastically affect the outcome of all of the story arcs you'll experience....you will feel like your choices/actions actually make a huge difference in the game. Tons of varietyThe good: interesting story arcs, great voice acting, a huge open world with all the freedom you'd expect, assists that make the game more navigable, cool weapons, awesome combat. Also the dialog choices you make drastically affect the outcome of all of the story arcs you'll experience....you will feel like your choices/actions actually make a huge difference in the game. Tons of variety when it comes to enemies.
    There's other activities besides the main quests and side quests such as Gwent, the fictional card game that plays like Magic: the gathering, and horse races.

    The witcher contracts are easily the coolest part of the game IMO. They remind me of the TV show CSI, only.....if CSI was set in a fantasy version of the 1200's.

    The bad: While the combat is fun the controls take some getting used to. The combat is also fairly shallow when compared to games like Skyrim or WoW--you mostly button-mash to hack away at enemies and use magic ("Signs") to supplement the swordplay. You cannot use magic alone to fight monsters. The companion AI is kind of dumb like it is in many games, but thankfully there are few escort missions in the game.

    Also you'll find your horse and occasionally your character getting "caught up" on obstacles which can be distracting.

    The ugly: glitches up the ass!! Even after 3 or 4 patches there is still just about every type of glitch you can imagine in this game. The most noticeable and frequent glitch you'll notice is pop-in. It's forgivable, but it really is distracting and sort of breaks the otherwise fantastic illusion of a real breathing world the game creates.

    8.4 out of 10    … Expand
  76. Rcebanks
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    First off, I have to mention i'm not really an RPG fan. While i'm only a good few hours into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I must mention how impressed I am. The sheer size of the world itself is overwhelming, in a good way though. I really feel like i'm going to embark on a vast journey with unlimited circumstances. Beautiful detailed graphics, along with a rich story and history make thisFirst off, I have to mention i'm not really an RPG fan. While i'm only a good few hours into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I must mention how impressed I am. The sheer size of the world itself is overwhelming, in a good way though. I really feel like i'm going to embark on a vast journey with unlimited circumstances. Beautiful detailed graphics, along with a rich story and history make this game a must play, even for non RPG fans.… Expand
  77. Sh4rk82
    Jun 26, 2015
    8
    Is The Witcher 3 the masterpiece who everybody expected? Of course not! The game has some bug and the frame rate is not really good in some parts of the game. The combat system has several problem as well. At the beginning you can't feel very confident about the lock enemies system and the AI of enemies is often stupid because for example a soldier never comes out from your own area duringIs The Witcher 3 the masterpiece who everybody expected? Of course not! The game has some bug and the frame rate is not really good in some parts of the game. The combat system has several problem as well. At the beginning you can't feel very confident about the lock enemies system and the AI of enemies is often stupid because for example a soldier never comes out from your own area during a fighting. Anyway I'm not saying that the game is not good. huge world, good graphic and addictive story are enough to be appreciated. Good job CD project but you could do a little bit better.… Expand
  78. hhhhojeihsu
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    Indeed, this is a nice game. And I'm playing 1.04 version. Please ignore those reviewers who playing 1.00, many bugs and glitches have been fixed then.

    Story: 1. The plot is nice, makes me want to read the original novel. 2. The length of story is fine, I hope it can be a little bit longer if possible. 3. CDPR says it will have multiple ending, well just forget that. Don't expect it    Indeed, this is a nice game. And I'm playing 1.04 version. Please ignore those reviewers who playing 1.00, many bugs and glitches have been fixed then.

    Story:
    1. The plot is nice, makes me want to read the original novel.
    2. The length of story is fine, I hope it can be a little bit longer if possible.
    3. CDPR says it will have multiple ending, well just forget that. Don't expect it too much.
    4. Side quests is well designed, and it sometimes effect the main story line.
    5. 200+ hours of gameplay is true, but most of time you just roaming around. The main story costs about 20+ hours depends on you.

    Gameplay
    1. Each skills have 2~3 variety, but you spend most of skill point on increase the strength.
    2. Oil, potion and bomb are important on higher difficulties. And the systems are well designed.
    3. You need to collect ingredients for crafting and alchemy system, and that's a main element in RPG.
    4. Combats are swift. If you except precise and focus style like Monster Hunter, you may think the combat are lousy.
    5. The maps are really really big, it takes time to explore it. And some of secret places are much bigger than you think.
    6. Because the maps are so big, if you die or using fast travel to different area(big). You may need to wait for a really long time.
    7. Free DLCs are nice and I expect the season pass will bring more fun.

    Music:
    The soundtracks is pretty good, and I enjoy the CD come along with day 1 purchased.

    Graphics:
    1. Sudden frame-drop quite frequently, especially in swamp areas and confronting guards.
    2. The wind make those plants move unnaturally.
    3. Even patches the HUD is still too small for me. You need to sit very close to TV.

    You should really buy it if you enjoy open world and ARPG. Might compete with Fallout4 or MGSV:TPP for GOTY    … Expand
  79. roshi82
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    I haven't bought a new release game since AC:Unity. And I did want to hold off on buying the witcher but I couldn't hold out and bought it the day after it was released. I am very weak minded. Anyway. The game is perfect. I have spent well over 100 hours probably close to 150 or more and I still have a ton of stuff to do. Of course there are the usual glitches but nothing ever got inI haven't bought a new release game since AC:Unity. And I did want to hold off on buying the witcher but I couldn't hold out and bought it the day after it was released. I am very weak minded. Anyway. The game is perfect. I have spent well over 100 hours probably close to 150 or more and I still have a ton of stuff to do. Of course there are the usual glitches but nothing ever got in my way. I loved the story line, I never played any of the other witcher games and it was very easy to follow. The characters were brilliantly written. Like alot I am obsessed with Ciri ( i hope the DLC involves her) I bought the strategy guide, the art book and the world of the witcher. Aswell as the books that inspired the game. I cannot get enough of this world. As soon as I clear up the map I am going to start the game again and do somethings different this time. Also the game has improved my "fighting" skills. I will sadly admit I am usually a button masher aggressor type but the witcher has tought me some gaming skills and I can feel myself improving alot. I love the witcher. I haven't loved a game this much since Dragon Age Inquisition. Top game! Wish I could play it now but the tv is in use :(… Expand
  80. Yas667
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Hands down. Best game on PS4 and probably one of the best fantasy open world games since skyrim. There are some issues with the framerate however with a game this good all that becomes secondary!
  81. GoatesOates
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Gigantic in scale, intelligent in its writing, beautiful in its presentation and quite simply the best game of this generation. Congratulations CD Project Red for giving us a game that truly warrants a purchase for these so called "nex generation consoles".
  82. PeritoLeandro
    Jun 25, 2015
    1
    The Witcher 3: Boring Hunt
    The world created is enormous and dense, but still, very boring. The combat system it´s a shame... specially today, when you have games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne as a good example of how to do a fight flow. There´s no challenge at all, and you are limited by your level (what is worst then invisible walls). Even GWENT is funny at first, but then, you take    The Witcher 3: Boring Hunt
    The world created is enormous and dense, but still, very boring. The combat system it´s a shame... specially today, when you have games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne as a good example of how to do a fight flow. There´s no challenge at all, and you are limited by your level (what is worst then invisible walls). Even GWENT is funny at first, but then, you take some powerfull cards, and say goodbye to the challenge, and become a stamps collector.
    A versão que comprei foi em Português BR, com uma dublagem boa, de vozes conhecidas, no entanto, em momentos do jogo, parece que a leitura está acelerada ou a entonação é incompatível com as emoções que as circunstâncias envolvem.
    O tédio venceu minha curiosidade de ir até o final deste jogo.
    Classificados: Vendo The Witcher 3: Boring Hunt    … Expand
  83. nicko212
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    this game is exceptional. truly is the best game on ps4 at the moment with amazing graphics with a huge open world that has many side quest and attractions. the combat system is fluent and plays very well with some very cool finishing abilities. the story is excellent and the missions are balanced well with not to much talking or hunting.

    overall the game is a masterpiece and i will    this game is exceptional. truly is the best game on ps4 at the moment with amazing graphics with a huge open world that has many side quest and attractions. the combat system is fluent and plays very well with some very cool finishing abilities. the story is excellent and the missions are balanced well with not to much talking or hunting.

    overall the game is a masterpiece and i will look forward to seeing it become one of the game of the year candidates in the later part of the year.    … Expand
  84. OrionPax
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is awesome.You can find every type of people,quests,caves,enemies,monsters etc. It's map is huge and full of everything.Every main and side quests made very carefully.Storyline is awesome.Not like every RPG game you're not the chosen one.Definitely GOTY.
  85. Dragon_God
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Awesome Role-Playing Game with beautiful yet dark world, interesting and well developed characters. Balanced side quest and well-designed monster hunting missions, carefully planned story and overall a top quality game which will give you more than its money value. An epic conclusion to Witcher Saga.
  86. Harvey_Birdman
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    Brilliant game. As close to perfect as any game I've come across in a very long time. I've played 100+ hours and happily completed every side quest etc..Loot scaling was an issue for me though. I found almost every time I got something 'high leveled and moddable', it was many levels under what I was at at the time. Fairly important issue really, for a game like this, redundant loot.Brilliant game. As close to perfect as any game I've come across in a very long time. I've played 100+ hours and happily completed every side quest etc..Loot scaling was an issue for me though. I found almost every time I got something 'high leveled and moddable', it was many levels under what I was at at the time. Fairly important issue really, for a game like this, redundant loot. However it definitely wasn't enough of a prob to detract too much from the experience. A less serious but still important issue I had with the game, was being restricted to one love interest if you wish to succeed at an ongoing in game relationship. It's one or the other, female only, which i found restrictive and too traditional. I mean come on, in this day and age. Sure it should''ve been hard to pull off, but it defo should have been an option to suceesfully get it on with both your love ineterests on a permanent basis. Failllllllll... ;)

    I've already purchased the expansion and have Geralt decked out with Mastercrated Wolven gear ready and waiting.

    TLDR:
    + 100 plus hours of fun. Incredible value.
    + Countless useful potions and mods offer a plethora of effects and options in approaching battles.
    + Interesting story and real consequences for many of the protagonist Geralts in game actions.
    + Enjoyable combat that can be easy or complex depending on the player.

    - Disappointing loot scaling may have you getting underpowered gear far too often
    - Roche (your in game horse), is often spawned behind you and in annoying places
    - No three way option with your two in game love interests    … Expand
  87. killdrphil
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    I don't think a lot of people are looking at the whole picture here. Yes, there are some frame rate issues. Yeah, some things could have probably been done better like inventory management. But, these really are just nasty quibbles when you see what all this game does right. The graphics are incredible (especially for an open world game). I don't think I've ever played a game with so muchI don't think a lot of people are looking at the whole picture here. Yes, there are some frame rate issues. Yeah, some things could have probably been done better like inventory management. But, these really are just nasty quibbles when you see what all this game does right. The graphics are incredible (especially for an open world game). I don't think I've ever played a game with so much detail in it. The story is also top notch. As a lot of people have said, even the sidequests are imaginative and well thought out. The characters are all very well fleshed out. They seem like you are getting to know real people. All of that plus what a huge game this is. Talk about bang for your buck. You just gotta take it easy, take it slow, and let it absorb you in its world and all it has to offer.… Expand
  88. Soulrain
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    As a huge fan of the novels The Witcher 3 is the best game I have played so far. The game's world is vast and filled with places to be explored, items to be found, monsters to be slayed and people to be rescued or to do quests and errands for. Though this game has not as many dungeons as for example Skyrim, the world of The Witcher 3 does one thing particularly better; being authentic.As a huge fan of the novels The Witcher 3 is the best game I have played so far. The game's world is vast and filled with places to be explored, items to be found, monsters to be slayed and people to be rescued or to do quests and errands for. Though this game has not as many dungeons as for example Skyrim, the world of The Witcher 3 does one thing particularly better; being authentic. This game's authenticity starts with architecture, goes on with the hardship of NPCs and ends with the clothing. The buildings are not like what one would expect to see in a fantasy game, their appearance is pretty close to the one I experienced from houses in very old towns of Europe (Germany, Poland, Czech). It is about the same with clothing; you will not find any badass-looking armour like the Daedric ones in Elder Scrolls games. No, they look much more simplistic and by that realistic. The Witcher 3 is a bit like experiencing a medieval world as it could have actually been only with monsters and magic. The combat is superb, excellent, the best I have ever experienced in a game. It is fast and you have to rely on your actual gaming skills, because Geralt is not going to learn any super powerful spells etc., though the leveling system is actually skill-based. Before fighting powerful monsters you might have to look up their weaknesses in order to facilitate victory. Nevertheless the combat system basically consists of well-timed dodging, parrying/ countering, striking and of course using witcher signs. After I had experienced massive lags and one game crash, The Witcher 3, with patch 1.04 installed, runs almost without any lags on PS4 now as well. It looks amazing despite the graphical downgrade, though you might encounter some blurry textures on rocks. As for me I have not encountered any major bugs, only minor ones like levitating people or weirdly flinging blood strains after killing drowners and I have been playing this game for more than 120 hours now. The Witcher 3 also contains a crafting system for amours, swords, potions, oils and other stuff. For most of them you need to find patterns in order to be able to craft them, which makes a new sword or armour a very rewarding item. Oh, what the heck am I babbling about? Just get the game if you have not already! If there is one fantasy game that deserves your money, it is The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt! My verdict for this masterpiece is a 96/100.… Expand
  89. Wrede
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is real "Game of the year 2015 material".
    It's so awesome in so many ways.
    Like Skyrim but better in my opinion.
    A lot of good fables/tales in one game.

    Thank you CD-Project-Red I loved your game.
  90. TheAwesomeOne_7
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing! The graphics are great and the combat is very fluid. Nothing gets better than seeing your enemy's head or arm torn apart. The story keeps you interested through out the game and the side quests are worth your time. There are tons of things to do in the game like gwent, destroying monster nests, horse racing and many more so it's definitely worth your money. If you'reThis game is amazing! The graphics are great and the combat is very fluid. Nothing gets better than seeing your enemy's head or arm torn apart. The story keeps you interested through out the game and the side quests are worth your time. There are tons of things to do in the game like gwent, destroying monster nests, horse racing and many more so it's definitely worth your money. If you're an rpg fan, you'll surely love this game.… Expand
  91. Seohalf
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is very generous with player , awesome story, awesome side stories, Geralt have incredible charisma , awesome graphics huge open world with very mature background best rpg ever
  92. Enhok
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Deep, intense, complex, mature awesome adventure.
    The witcher 3 will be one of the best game you've played in your life.
    The visuals are outstanding and the sound is probably one of the best EVER in a computer game. You will get involved in a mature, filmic story with an intense storytelling and STUNNING visuals. The combat is very fun, even tho they could make it a more complex, maybe    Deep, intense, complex, mature awesome adventure.
    The witcher 3 will be one of the best game you've played in your life.
    The visuals are outstanding and the sound is probably one of the best EVER in a computer game.
    You will get involved in a mature, filmic story with an intense storytelling and STUNNING visuals.
    The combat is very fun, even tho they could make it a more complex, maybe implementing combos etc.
    Anyways, if you didn't buy TW3 yet, take your money and go for it.    … Expand
  93. Aqueous_Null
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I'd considered myself a mild fan of The Witcher series and games but not crazy about it like some people - that all changed with this instalment. Somehow, this game manages to combine two facets in gaming that are often opposite ends of a spectrum: quality and quantity.

    The quality of narrative, voice acting and writing typical of The Witcher series or - to those unfamiliar with The    I'd considered myself a mild fan of The Witcher series and games but not crazy about it like some people - that all changed with this instalment. Somehow, this game manages to combine two facets in gaming that are often opposite ends of a spectrum: quality and quantity.

    The quality of narrative, voice acting and writing typical of The Witcher series or - to those unfamiliar with The Witcher - BioWare games, is present here in spades. I've rarely gone through such an array of emotions playing a video game. Many times did I laugh out loud, get teary or even angry at the events that unfold.

    Every The Witcher title has a layered plot but with this instalment it's more multi-faceted than ever. Politics, prejudice, fear, history and the more fantastical fantasy: it's all covered here. Characters each have their own backstories and plot that unveils as the game progresses. There's complexity here but not too much to confuse the attentive or become convoluted. Ultimately, it keeps the main plot simple and creates branches from it that add depth, and it all ties together to make a memorable experience. It is elevated further and given greater urgency and impact by featuring the most menacing villains we've been pitted against yet in the series.

    Voice acting is fantastic - it's as simple as that. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that off the top of my head I cannot recall a game with voice acting to match. And this praise goes far and wide, not just to the main characters. A particularly memorable moment to me is when a character from the previous instalment disobeys her commander, almost resulting in her death, and receives an ear-bending from her superior officer - it feels genuine: anger, concern and exasperation all tied up in one line of dialogue.

    Facial animations in conversations are another highlight. There are many occasions where the writers use body language alone to convey a character's feelings or thoughts, and some of the most powerful scenes involve little to no dialogue at all. This is something we'd consider excellent acting and screenplay in a movie and it's no different here, except every aspect of it is meticulously crafted by puppetmaster developers. They even manage to give Geralt - the primary protagonist with cat-like eyes - puppy-dog eyes in times of grief.

    Yet, the game is also huge in scope and scale. Make no mistake, this game is enormous, both in terms of world space and content. And to top it all off the game is absolutely beautiful, with environments looking authentically gorgeous and organic. The weather effects in particular are a marvel at times and it is surprising how much of boost to atmosphere a small thing as gusts of wind can have.

    As for content, we're not talking about bloat or hundreds of fetch quests to fluff things out. We're talking real plights that poor villagers, snotty soldiers or rich earls are facing that requires the services of a witcher. As a rough estimate, I'd wager about 80% of the sidequests feel individual and tailored. Each one involves something different and even when the experience isn't wholly unique it is still engaging. There are also random events, particularly in the largest city area in the game, that reminded me of the cRPGs of old like Baldur's Gate. Cases where you'd be walking through the street and attacked randomly or begged for help. It all adds life and immersion to the world.

    It is jaw-dropping how they managed to include so much and simultaneously make it all so organic and varied, especially with a dev team half the size of Rockstar's GTA5 team.

    Gameplay is a mixed bag, although more in favour of positive than negative. The combat is vastly improved over The Witcher 2, both in terms of functionality and variety. For starters, combat is tighter than the previous game, far more responsive and a greater degree of control is given to the player, allowing for skill to make more of a difference.

    Blocking is now actually very effective, and the game includes a riposte feature akin to the Souls series parry. A timed block just before an enemy attacks results in a parry that leaves them wide open. Monsters also have particular weaknesses, either listed in their bestiary entries or some less obvious learned through experimenting. Additionally, there are two different types of dodge: a side-step and a full-on roll, like in the previous game. Many will be happy to hear both types of dodge have a small window of invincibility so timed dodges are now an effective means of evasion.

    That said, this leads us onto the negative with regards combat: hitboxes. When facing normal humanoid enemies the hitboxes are generally absolutely fine and combat flows nicely. Against certain larger enemies though, such as many of the monster hunting quests, you'll find the hitboxes a bit wonky at times. That said, it still doesn't take away from the overall experience.

    This is masterful game development. And a truly incredible piece of art.    … Expand
  94. PureGamer
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Fans of Skyrim? Or even Oblivion if you want to rewind the clock a bit more? If so then I recommend you add this game to your collection. The sheer scale of the world that is laid out before you is truly a sight to behold, the vast open world offers so much to so many with a multitude of quests that lead you off in all manner of directions, to the truly inspiring scenery that forms theFans of Skyrim? Or even Oblivion if you want to rewind the clock a bit more? If so then I recommend you add this game to your collection. The sheer scale of the world that is laid out before you is truly a sight to behold, the vast open world offers so much to so many with a multitude of quests that lead you off in all manner of directions, to the truly inspiring scenery that forms the world that has been left to you to explore, this game has it all for those of you who enjoy getting lost in expansive RPG's for hours at a time. I have read many reviews where people are panning this game for its controls being a bit difficult to get to grips with; whilst they could be a bit sharper let us not look past what this game is offering you, a true masterpiece that has it all for a game of its genre. Do not despair if you have not played the previous titles in this series as the back-story is well explained and this really could stand alone as a title all by itself. My advice....book some holiday, reserve yourself a long weekend because its one of those that you will play for 5 hours, think that you've had you fill, turn it off then before you know it that controller is calling you. It’s not a game that appeals to all but you can’t please everyone, but then as I like to say nothing is perfect so it's a 9/10 from me.… Expand
  95. ToFewViews
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is a step forward in RPG's, It shows just how big and immersive you can make a modern day RPG. Within the first few hours of the game I had a overwhelming amount of side-quests and points of interest just in the first arena...but I liked it, it gives you the feeling of being in a real active world where your actions matter, witch they do. Every little thing you do in The WitcherWitcher 3 is a step forward in RPG's, It shows just how big and immersive you can make a modern day RPG. Within the first few hours of the game I had a overwhelming amount of side-quests and points of interest just in the first arena...but I liked it, it gives you the feeling of being in a real active world where your actions matter, witch they do. Every little thing you do in The Witcher 3 could come back full circle to you, even the smallest things. The story of The Witcher games have all been good mostly thanks to the Witcher Books the series is based off.But Witcher 3 follows suit for the most part, at times you feel like your just running from A to B to help someone so they will in turn help you by giving you info for the 2 people you are looking for.But that IS what a "Witcher" is he is a hired monster killer and you do lots of that. Harpies,Griffins,Spirits and Cannibals are just a few of the foes you have to decapitate and cut in half.The combat in the game is very smooth and feels great, All enemies have there own weaknesses and strengths you need to learn and use against them. Some being Oils or Potions you can craft to make you stronger against that type of foe or a time of day that is better to fight it. The developer CD Project Red worked extremely hard on bringing the best possible experience they could to the PS4 and Xbox One, The game still suffers from some frame rate issues and stuttering but it doesn't stop you from enjoying the game very much. The PC version of the game is much better in that subject (If you have a good PC). But regardless of how the game runs if your a fan of RPGs you owe it to yourself to give your Time to "The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt" and it's lots of time trust me, you differently get your moneys worth.… Expand
  96. Crunchtheist
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    There's nothing I could say about this game that hasn't already been said... So I'm just giving my opinion to add to the billions of anecdotes already available: Hands-down the best game I've played in recent years, and proudly among the best games I've EVER played! Only issue: Geralt and Roach don't like obeying fine input commands, like inching forward, or turning on a dime... This canThere's nothing I could say about this game that hasn't already been said... So I'm just giving my opinion to add to the billions of anecdotes already available: Hands-down the best game I've played in recent years, and proudly among the best games I've EVER played! Only issue: Geralt and Roach don't like obeying fine input commands, like inching forward, or turning on a dime... This can be frustrating while trying to loot. I know, if that's my biggest complaint in the entire game, then it must be pretty good!… Expand
  97. plinqster
    Jun 22, 2015
    6
    This game is an amazing achievement -- the richness of the world, and the sheer amount of voice acting and story line material is very successful. For anyone who likes the open world experience, and in particular is looking for a strong cinematic experience, I think it should be awesome (as you can see just by scrolling through all of the positive reviews).

    On the other side, the combat    This game is an amazing achievement -- the richness of the world, and the sheer amount of voice acting and story line material is very successful. For anyone who likes the open world experience, and in particular is looking for a strong cinematic experience, I think it should be awesome (as you can see just by scrolling through all of the positive reviews).

    On the other side, the combat and the control frankly blow. The enemies have poor AI, are generally leashed, and are rather repetitive and uninteresting overall.

    The wealth of items and crafting materials to my personal taste are a bit of a chore as well. If you love spending time on such things you will be well rewarded. Otherwise....

    I played initially on Death March, and the challenge was real enough but pretty easy to negotiate if you fought near your level. Eventually I set it all the way to casual, which was the best way for me to enjoy the game, since it is not a tactical or action masterpiece but any lights.    … Expand
  98. Mojavegreen
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolutely awesome time vampire! I honestly have no complaints aside from a few bugs here and there but nothing too freak out about. CD Project Red should have just made this game an MMORPG. There is so much in this game and it's just so good, you don't want it to end.
  99. Underpants158
    Jun 21, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    -Great world and great characters who are well fleshed out.
    -Magic and alchemy system adds much more depth to the gameplay than most other games can boast. -So much to do and so much to see. -Your decision to have an affect on the world and its people though I think the estimation of those effects are overblown. Cons: -World is filled with generic peasant npcs. Don't expect    Pros:
    -Great world and great characters who are well fleshed out.
    -Magic and alchemy system adds much more depth to the gameplay than most other games can boast.
    -So much to do and so much to see.
    -Your decision to have an affect on the world and its people though I think the estimation of those effects are overblown.

    Cons:
    -World is filled with generic peasant npcs. Don't expect to wonder the world and meet interesting people. The interesting people you do meet are a part of the story.
    -The combat is clunky and your horse has some of the worst controls I have seen in a top notch video game.

    Verdict: If this games side quests were as interesting as skyrim, mass effect, or fallout then this would probably be one of my favorite games of all time. In my opinion the lack of interesting npc characters makes the huge world a little dull to explore. That's just my own preference when it comes to exploration. But really that is a small criticism. The game is tremendous.    … Expand
  100. Sugoda
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    Having never played the first two games in the series I was hesitant to jump into this. I'm glad I did as it's quickly become one of my favorite RPG's I've ever played. I've spent a full month playing it and finally beat it. I already am saddened by the fact it's over. What's remarkable is the time the developers even spent on side missions. Many are varied and there's self containedHaving never played the first two games in the series I was hesitant to jump into this. I'm glad I did as it's quickly become one of my favorite RPG's I've ever played. I've spent a full month playing it and finally beat it. I already am saddened by the fact it's over. What's remarkable is the time the developers even spent on side missions. Many are varied and there's self contained stories throughout the game waiting to be uncovered. Mixed in is a side game called Gwent which is a pretty fun card game and had me putting about 20 hours or more. It's fun going all over the world searching for new players and earning new cards.

    The open world is massive and the best I've ever experienced, along with the day/night time change it adds a level of depth to it all. I urge anyone that is on the fence to give it a try, the story, voice acting and character models are all excellent. The combat is fun and varied, similar to games like the Batman Arkham, Shadows of Mordor combat. It requires a great deal more skill on harder difficulties.

    It makes me truly wish they made this into a TV series, in the hands of a good company like HBO or Netflix it could rival Game of Thrones.    … Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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92

Universal acclaim - based on 79 Critic Reviews

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