The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. Raistx
    May 24, 2015
    9
    Great game! It took me about 12 hours to slowly reach level 5 (I wasn’t in a rush). Considering I just found a weapon schema requiring being level 30, that’s a good sign that I will be playing this game for 100-200 hours. That is an amazing value for money. And, that’s even before any of the upcoming free DLCs. The future is looking great!

    The open world is beautiful. I saw people    Great game! It took me about 12 hours to slowly reach level 5 (I wasn’t in a rush). Considering I just found a weapon schema requiring being level 30, that’s a good sign that I will be playing this game for 100-200 hours. That is an amazing value for money. And, that’s even before any of the upcoming free DLCs. The future is looking great!

    The open world is beautiful. I saw people complaining about this world not worthy of being “an open world”. They don’t know what they are talking about. This isn’t a corridor game. This isn’t a “Destiny open world” either. It’s a massive world and you can pretty much go wherever you like. Only in a while, they block access to an area mainly to prevent the gameplay from unravelling too quickly.

    The gameplay and storytelling is of very high quality. Goof variety of choices (spare them, kill them, insult them, be nice, etc). The fighting system is responsive and fluid.

    My four small annoyances with the game are: the fiddly inventory system (Witcher 2 system was better). The game text is too small (read the studio is working on it – I activated PS4 “Accessibility” feature in the meanwhile). The movement first step is often awkward and off (obvious when in building trying to loot (steal) items). The video sequences, even if high quality images often lack the smoothness in their movement (surprisingly with the techs of these days).    … Expand
  2. larrystanke
    May 24, 2015
    8
    Well the game is good, lets make this point clear straight form beginning. Is it great? I think its very close to it but not quite it. One of the first things I would like to mention is how barely anyone is mentioning extremely long loading screens, up to 1 min, and don't forget that it is much longer than bloodborne, and no one bats an eye, so its quite crazy to almost no notes aboutWell the game is good, lets make this point clear straight form beginning. Is it great? I think its very close to it but not quite it. One of the first things I would like to mention is how barely anyone is mentioning extremely long loading screens, up to 1 min, and don't forget that it is much longer than bloodborne, and no one bats an eye, so its quite crazy to almost no notes about that. Second the movements are quite unresponsive, especially in the water, but thankfully you don't have to stay in water if you choose not to. The horse movement is even worse, random and sudden stops, which is extremely annoying., similar to geralts stopping for a fight if you are constantly trying to run away from enemies. I'm not mentioning frame drops, and technical stuff, because it's been mentioned many times. So with all the criticisms over, I wont get too much why it is very good game, but I will let you know that even though its fictional, the reason why its good is because it;s believable, people are believable as wells as their stories, the world is believable as well. It's very maturely executed overall and that what has been missing for quite some time in gaming world. It is certainly a game that will be remembered for a long time, and I would definitely recommend even if you're not an RPG fan (like myself).… Expand
  3. Negasonic
    May 24, 2015
    10
    The Whitcher III is in my opinion the best nex-gen game until this date, ppl who complain about controls probably are use to hack&slash titles or are simply not being able to grab the concept and just try to kill mobs presing two buttons and casting igni (combat is way deeper than that).

    Outstanding role playing for thouse willing to invest the time, top level voice acting, gorgeous    The Whitcher III is in my opinion the best nex-gen game until this date, ppl who complain about controls probably are use to hack&slash titles or are simply not being able to grab the concept and just try to kill mobs presing two buttons and casting igni (combat is way deeper than that).

    Outstanding role playing for thouse willing to invest the time, top level voice acting, gorgeous desing, jaw droping moments on the turn of every corner, intense and dynamic combat make in my opinion
    this game a most for every rpg fan who actually understand what rpg is about .

    I give it a 9.6 out of 10 but ...Well you know...those kids who play CoD or the slot machine of Destiny    … Expand
  4. chicken_makhani
    May 24, 2015
    10
    This game is truly amazing. Traveling through Velen/No Man's Land reminded me of the awesome time I had in Skyrim. The city of Novigrad is so massive and full of live that Assassins Creed comes to mind. The cities of Skyrim are nothing compared to it. The battle system is clever and rewarding (after you got used to it), losely inspired by those of the dark souls and the batman games.TheThis game is truly amazing. Traveling through Velen/No Man's Land reminded me of the awesome time I had in Skyrim. The city of Novigrad is so massive and full of live that Assassins Creed comes to mind. The cities of Skyrim are nothing compared to it. The battle system is clever and rewarding (after you got used to it), losely inspired by those of the dark souls and the batman games.The quest design however is something I've never experienced in a game before. Choices never felt so importanta and the stories are so well written. There are no filler-quests, every contract you collect is something special, yet there are sooo many of them. This is the best game I've played in years!… Expand
  5. nitefox1337
    May 24, 2015
    3
    Overrated, hyperhypyed, very bad game. Poor voice acting, witcher whispers to himself, and somehow others hear him), incoherant character movements. Everybody in the game looks like robots. Action sequences are poorly designed. No an once of proper collision between objects, characters and the surroundings. Terrible graphics. Boring storyline. To avoid.
  6. BobTheSCV
    May 24, 2015
    10
    The second coming of Jesus tap-dancing Christ would not pull me away from this awesome game.

    It is arguably the single greatest RPG I think I have played in 15+ years. And I have played most of them. It has 4 minute fetch quests with more compelling story and interesting characters than the main story line of Skyrim. There is a constant sense of exploration of wonder that actually    The second coming of Jesus tap-dancing Christ would not pull me away from this awesome game.

    It is arguably the single greatest RPG I think I have played in 15+ years. And I have played most of them.

    It has 4 minute fetch quests with more compelling story and interesting characters than the main story line of Skyrim.

    There is a constant sense of exploration of wonder that actually manages to surprise you over and over again. Not since the days of Baldur's Gate II have I felt so consistently amazed at the places and things I encounter in an RPG.

    And best of all, in the most positive sense of the expression: This is not a game for babies. There's racism, sex, cruelty, drugs, moral ambiguity, and more disturbing monsters than you've seen in any other game. You will not be coddled, your actions will have far reaching consequences -- many of them not immediately apparent, and if you walk into the wrong area and attack a the level 20 golem guarding a chest when you're at level 6, you're swiftly reduced to a blob of red paste in the forest floor.

    The world design is incredible. It feels like a real world rather than a bunch of sewn-together set pieces. Not to mention the beautiful foliage. Makes Dragon Age III look like a golf course by comparison. The sound design also merits special mention. There's so much carefully crafted ambiance everywhere. Last but not least, the dynamic weather effects are beyond anything I have seen in a game to this date.

    The whole game just oozes of the love CDPR put into it.

    There are some minor warts, such as the controls which take a moment to get accustomed to, and the inventory interface isn't the most brilliant in the world, but they're barely worth mentioning.

    12/10 - Game of the decade.    … Expand
  7. D_Rugg
    May 24, 2015
    10
    Buy this game. Support this developer. This game is awesome. It is going to be in the game of the year running. It is worth every penny. It is unusual for developers to launch with this much content AND free DLC. It's a mixture between Dragon Age, Skyrim, and Red Dead. I've spent 10 hours just on the first little town running around finding stuff to do. I can only imagine theBuy this game. Support this developer. This game is awesome. It is going to be in the game of the year running. It is worth every penny. It is unusual for developers to launch with this much content AND free DLC. It's a mixture between Dragon Age, Skyrim, and Red Dead. I've spent 10 hours just on the first little town running around finding stuff to do. I can only imagine the amount of time I will spend on this game.… Expand
  8. Alexwain
    May 24, 2015
    10
    This is the best Action RPG and Open World games ever made,i love this game.Thx developer for your hard work.While also telling a very good and mature story in a beautiful setting.My vote is 10/10 Congratulation!!!!
  9. premium_sauce
    May 24, 2015
    7
    *FOR SEASONED/VETERAN GAMER - READ*
    Good games these days are rare to find and TW3 lives up to its hype! I am personally not a story-type-of-gamer. My background is MOBA (no longer), FPS (no longer) and RPGs. I am a passionate soul player and recently finished Bloodborne (which I rated 10/10). I love complexity and challenges. I've played all games from MMOs (WoW to AION (and FF11)), to    *FOR SEASONED/VETERAN GAMER - READ*
    Good games these days are rare to find and TW3 lives up to its hype! I am personally not a story-type-of-gamer. My background is MOBA (no longer), FPS (no longer) and RPGs. I am a passionate soul player and recently finished Bloodborne (which I rated 10/10). I love complexity and challenges. I've played all games from MMOs (WoW to AION (and FF11)), to FPS (CS, COD and BF). Owned many consoles and loved Skyrim.

    Here is why you should buy TW3:
    - The world is HUGE - to a point that curiosity invades your soul (Skyrim fans will love it)
    - Graphics on PS4 are good!
    - The story.

    Now as I mentioned previously, I don't really dwell into the story when it comes to video games. I believe a better gameplay will always overshadow a good story line. Skyrim and Fallout are the only 2 games I really take time to read notes and story. That being said, the story line in TW3 is THAT good that it is REALLY hard not to LOVE IT. I am completely ADDICTED to side quests (not as much for the main story). The dialogue is great and really funny if you like black humor. I never hit the skip button (unless I have to talk a second time to merchants).

    The reason why I am rating this game a 7/10 is:
    -1 combat system
    -1 bugs (please fix it ASAP)
    -1 frame drop rate

    1) I personally dislike the combat system in TW3. The camera is really awful and 5 hours into the game, it really started to piss me off until I found that you can easily switch between multiple targets. Eventually I got used to it and 40 hours later, I am still loving this game.

    2) Bugs need to be fixed. I am not talking about glitches which are fine. I guess. I mean REAL bugs. Some quests don't work and I still have one pending quest in my journal (whom I already received the reward for it but still listed under treasure hunt). I crashed 3 times playing GWENT. And got stuck on several occasions. I also find sometimes crates or whatever to be hard to loot. You need a specific camera angle for it which is annoying.

    3) I am currently playing in Velen and the swamp is really laggy. Frame drop rate and bugs everywhere. Feels like the game isn't really polished. One of the quest (Baron going back to find his wife) - good luck lag and bugs feast.

    Still on v1.01 hoping to get a v1.02 soon. Need a solid 1.1.

    Should you buy this game? Yes. Will you like it? Yes if you are willing to ignore bugs (until fixed) and poor combat system (you'll get used to it and once you gain more levels then it's much more playable NOTE: I'm playing TW3 on Death to March mode - so camera and combat system really matter imo). Will you go for the plat trophy? Quite likely. I am!

    It's a good game!    … Expand
  10. kindzadza
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Bought On PC and played PS4 version at my friend's place.
    Gotta admit PC is better version, hovever PS4 was looking impressive as well.
    It also made me realize a bit that GTX 970 witcher on Ultra settings is not too superior of the PS4 version of the game.
    GOTDecade
  11. pongkrit03
    May 23, 2015
    10
    I think this game will become legendary. Witcher 3 is just too awesome and vast. I could not cover all great details here. This is the first game I gave perfect score although actually I would like to give it 9.7 due to the long loading time and the game depends a little too much on gears. However, I would like to say the game improve much from Witcher 2.

    The World - Perfect open-world    I think this game will become legendary. Witcher 3 is just too awesome and vast. I could not cover all great details here. This is the first game I gave perfect score although actually I would like to give it 9.7 due to the long loading time and the game depends a little too much on gears. However, I would like to say the game improve much from Witcher 2.

    The World - Perfect open-world with a huge amount of details. Graphic is great. Character designs are god-like, they feel so real. Game length is so immense. I spent like 20 hours and I think I haven't reached 10% of the game yet.

    Story - Very good, no complain. (but I think witcher 2 is better in the beginning part, well, I think I have to play more, I havn't finished the game yet)

    Combat System - works very well. Although, if you compare with Bloodborne, you may feel that it is a little clunky. Well you need to know that Bloodborne is expert in that area so it will be hard for any game to surpass that. However, Witcher 3 combat system also has its own merits. You need to stay with it for a while. Be more patient, this game does not want you to be as aggressive as blood borne but to be mindful and strategic.

    Music - Don't see any flaw in this area. Voice acting is great

    Additional point - You can play card game in Witcher 3 + you get a real map from your box and good manual hard copy.

    That is all, In sum, If you like Skyrim, this game is a must play for you. If you have never played RPG open world before, this game is a good epitome for you to see what a perfect open-world rpg game is, you should give it a try. If you don't like Skyrim, there is a high chance you will not like this game also.    … Expand
  12. Gladeflower
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Best RPG in years. Every single quest is entertaining, no 'kill 10 wolfs quests', but rather investigate, track and prepare with research, spells & alchemy for cool monster fights that feels so heavy & satisfying. Then strap the beasts head onto your saddle for prestige.

    Mind blowing weather systems, wind in the monsters fur, storms, sunsets and great lightning effects. Amazing sound    Best RPG in years. Every single quest is entertaining, no 'kill 10 wolfs quests', but rather investigate, track and prepare with research, spells & alchemy for cool monster fights that feels so heavy & satisfying. Then strap the beasts head onto your saddle for prestige.

    Mind blowing weather systems, wind in the monsters fur, storms, sunsets and great lightning effects. Amazing sound all around. The environment and landscape sets a new standard for open world games. Cities are big. The villages feel authentic in looks and layout, and their inhabitants actually work peasant activities along their farm animals, its a living world far better than modded skyrim can do .

    The bad side is a only a handful of small small bad design choices on matters of character controls, maps and level-ing.    … Expand
  13. Philli_86
    May 23, 2015
    9
    First off, this is one of the best games I have played in a long time. It is challenging but without getting to the point of pure frustration. The massive world is open to explore and leaves the player in charge of where to go and when. This game should help up the standard for open world RPG's in the future. Too many developers are getting lazy and taking the easy way out by going withFirst off, this is one of the best games I have played in a long time. It is challenging but without getting to the point of pure frustration. The massive world is open to explore and leaves the player in charge of where to go and when. This game should help up the standard for open world RPG's in the future. Too many developers are getting lazy and taking the easy way out by going with the same things that worked before. Taking risks, trying something new, and leading the way for future titles of this genre is exactly what the Witcher 3 does.… Expand
  14. alexakosman
    May 23, 2015
    9
    Well guys,this game is the deffinition of how an RPG should be!
    I am not a big fan of RPGs and that is because i find all these side quest very repititive and useless while it keeps u away from the real story(which is almost never decent)and i know i dont need to complete them,but when the developers give a lot of effort on these things they really miss to be succesfull in the main point    Well guys,this game is the deffinition of how an RPG should be!
    I am not a big fan of RPGs and that is because i find all these side quest very repititive and useless while it keeps u away from the real story(which is almost never decent)and i know i dont need to complete them,but when the developers give a lot of effort on these things they really miss to be succesfull in the main point of the game.
    Also the RPG dont usually have something amazing that it will blow u away or some kind of inovation of some sort,they just give u a huge map and everything else is pretty much the same with less effort-since the DEvs have to create the whole map...
    However,Witcher 3 grows above every single RPG game i have ever played and if ppl really thought that Dragon Age Inq was a big hit or something then kiss my ass,because this game is at least 2 times better than Dragon Age Inq which seems like a child's game in fron of the Witcher

    Pros :
    Extrordinary graphics,
    Outstanding voiceacting,
    Amazing Facial expressions,
    Interesting story with decent conversations and characters,
    Amazing depth with monsters,
    Huge Map,
    Nice combat fights(for an RPG)

    Coins :
    If there is something that would be the kinda-often Frame drops which seems inevitable with those graphics,
    Also,the combat seems kinda frestrating with the signs,te dodging,the running out of combat...

    Overall,a gorgeous game-ofc i have to mention that i havent play the previous 2-however i had a lot of expectations on this game and there were pretty much right!    … Expand
  15. TLMMA
    May 23, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. May contain spoilers. Summery - Story: 8/10. Missions: 7/10. Aesthetics: 10/10. Audio: 8/10. Game-play: 7/10. Content: 9/10. Controls: 6/10

    In-depth review - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a brilliant game. Having sunk many hours into it, I have seen and done much but not nearly everything. It has taken me around 30 hours (not including exploration of which I have done around 10) to get to the near the end - I am just a few missions away. So, I have decided to share my thoughts on this staggering game.

    Story and Missions - As I said, around 30 hours and I haven't quite yet completed it and personally, I find the story a little boring and long-winded with the missions being a bit too repetitive. However, I have scored them an 8 and a 7 respectively because, my personal opinion aside, they are well written and occasionally very interesting with some well put together characters.
    But personally, I found the missions all too much the same - go here, mop up a room of hostiles or take on a monster, return for pay/information on Ciri. The almost endless stream of speaking to someone who wants you to find someone else so they will tell you where the person you're looking for isn't just wore the experience down for me. Throw in an often dry and lengthy story while talking to someone and getting nothing from them beyond more "find area, search for clues, find nothing and move on" missions and it really took the wind right out of my sails which too often made me put the game down. You may like it which is why I am not judging based on personal preference.

    Aesthetics and Audio - The sounds of slicing someone's head clean off or severing their arm and head from their torso is rather horrendous... which is why it is fantastic. The detail they have taken to the bulk of the audio is brilliant. However, there are many sounds that just seem clunky and almost don't match. Galloping a horse across sand makes a muffled, scratchy sound - like hitting a wall wearing a Hook and Loop glove - yet in the game, it sounds like 2 halves of a muffled coconut smacking together. Also, the music tends to either not really fit or just fade into the background making it a bit of a waste. Aesthetically, the game is beautiful - very well-crafted and each section looks almost like nature itself had created it. The detail on the creatures and people of the land are actually very good and feels as though someone had actually been there and recreated the man and beasts as CGI. Bugs and glitches are relatively common, but none I would consider particularly game-breaking and I won't mark the game down for them as they can be fixed in patches and so fourth.

    Game-Play, Controls and Content - Here the game stumbles a bit. The controls tend to be quite counter-intuitive, clumsy and very sluggish at times - often too much of the time. Times I have wanted to go from jogging to sprinting and Geralt has stopped and extinguished a fire or I have been stood in front of a flame and he has opened a container of loot or I have wanted to draw a sword quickly and he has taken his time, seemingly pondering the complexities of the universe while a gang of thugs roll on me, are simply too often. However, once you get a rough handle of the controls (after many hours) they still feel a bit awkward, but, aside from the occasional muck up, can pull themselves together. I have explored a great deal of the world but there is still much much more left almost begging me to explore it. I wouldn't say it is as seductive as say Skyrim's world - and by that I mean I haven't as often seen a cave or castle and been drawn in - but this is mainly due to it being mostly out in the open, whereas Skyrim and Oblivion, there was more mystery in not being able to see into a cave before entering. However, it is very interesting and so airy, I actually enjoyed just walking through a plain or a Forest or something; even without seeing anything off interest as it was just so lovely and pleasing a place to be.

    Overall verdict - Staggering and beautiful land with plenty of interesting and well-crafted inhabitants - man and beast - but let down by clumsy controls and somewhat repetitive missions giving a score of 8/10. A great game, definitely worth getting - especially if you enjoyed Dragon Age: Inquisition and want to explore almost something like an open-world version. If you just want something to fill The Elder Scrolls gap while waiting for The Elder Scrolls VI, then I would advise you dabble with the story, not going too deeply just to see if you like it, and just enjoy the world. Enjoy responsibly - a friend of mine adores this game and he used to have a social life before he purchased this.    … Expand
  16. pequenocristo
    May 23, 2015
    5
    I bought this game at release and am still waiting to truly enjoy it. Everything feels like a chore.

    My issues: -Combat is basically hopping around and then striking. The quen shield is sort of useful. None of the other spells really add anything exciting. -Combat and movement in general are horribly clunky. It feels like swimming in molasses. I'm coming off playing Bloodborne, so    I bought this game at release and am still waiting to truly enjoy it. Everything feels like a chore.

    My issues:

    -Combat is basically hopping around and then striking. The quen shield is sort of useful. None of the other spells really add anything exciting.

    -Combat and movement in general are horribly clunky. It feels like swimming in molasses. I'm coming off playing Bloodborne, so I guess it's hard to have an experience as good as that game's dynamic fighting. Tracking enemies is stupidly hard as the lock on skips around.

    -Along with movement, the mount and looting are are far more complicated than they should be. Overstepping things should be a game achievement.

    -This is not an open world. It's like Dragon Age: Inquisition where they story pushes you from large zone to large zone.

    -The story? ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

    -Items? Jesus. How much crap do I need? Why do RPGs feel like loading me up like a pack horse equals awesomeness?

    -Weapon durability. I have to repair my swords after every 5-6 encounters.

    Basically, I do not get they hype.    … Expand
  17. Yakaart
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Played games about 26-27 years, made account for my first review. Why? Because Witcher 3 is best game ever. World, music, quests, characters, story, fight, everything is amazing. Really hard to describe this masterpiece. Sorry for my english:)
  18. JazzyFresh
    May 23, 2015
    8
    Love the game for the most part, but I can agree with the ones saying the controls pretty much diminish the game from being a 10. I don't think they are awful, but I can say if they were better this game would be phenomenal! Instead just a great game that will keep me occupied for a good while. Story is great, traveling the world is great, and the immense things to do are what makesLove the game for the most part, but I can agree with the ones saying the controls pretty much diminish the game from being a 10. I don't think they are awful, but I can say if they were better this game would be phenomenal! Instead just a great game that will keep me occupied for a good while. Story is great, traveling the world is great, and the immense things to do are what makes this game so appetizing.

    One underestimated part of this game is Gwent. I have spend a good 6-7 hours just finding cards and building a deck/decks and I still have a lot of work to do to get even my first deck how I want it/completed. There are 4 different types of decks and so far I only have one full deck, and as I said I still have room for improvement on that first deck. As a geek card player I find this rather amusing, and I also like how it's almost like a complete game in itself.    … Expand
  19. rocco0425
    May 23, 2015
    9
    This game is awesome. This is the first game since I started playing world of warcraft for the first time that has made me wake up in the morning and try to squeeze in as much gameplay as possible before I have to leave for work. Yes, there are some technical flaws, and the controls are a little different but you get used to them after a little while. Anyone giving this game anything underThis game is awesome. This is the first game since I started playing world of warcraft for the first time that has made me wake up in the morning and try to squeeze in as much gameplay as possible before I have to leave for work. Yes, there are some technical flaws, and the controls are a little different but you get used to them after a little while. Anyone giving this game anything under a 7 is absolutely insane and this is just not the type of game for them. Took 1 point off because the game is not perfect due to frame rate drops, but they were not enough to warrant more than 1 point.… Expand
  20. TGMode
    May 23, 2015
    10
    I have been playing computer games since the early 80s. I have never know a game that has got me so addicted so quickly. It is a brilliant game. What could I do to improve this game? First person but would that even work? I'm not sure it could be any better. It is amazing!
  21. Daniel75
    May 23, 2015
    9
    Small bugs and medium performance at launch but it will hopefully be patched. Otherwise the game is huge, gorgeous and complex. The combat is fun and rewarding, but I would definitely recommend playing on hard difficulty in order to avoid hack and slashing.
  22. Explodet
    May 23, 2015
    9
    Not perfect but pretty damn close. CDPR created an amazing, beautiful, and immersive world. Even the smallest quests feel important and well written. Any of my complaints are just because of personal preferences or me being nitpicky. The fact is, this game deserves it's praise and hype and is a must own for all gamers.
  23. trollkiller
    May 23, 2015
    10
    This may be the best RPG ever made, at least so far. The breadth of stories and environs is truly vast. This is what Skyrim (which I love) tried for, but couldnt given the limitations of last gen hardware. And the minor details really shine: for example, in conversations the level of detail and interaction--even with minor secondary missions--is astounding...and makes one realize how awfulThis may be the best RPG ever made, at least so far. The breadth of stories and environs is truly vast. This is what Skyrim (which I love) tried for, but couldnt given the limitations of last gen hardware. And the minor details really shine: for example, in conversations the level of detail and interaction--even with minor secondary missions--is astounding...and makes one realize how awful the same type of conversations are in Dragon Age Inquisition (sometimes in DAI you barely realize a conversation has even occurred!). This is a game for adults, not COD fast twitch fiber gamers. A benchmark game, which will age well.… Expand
  24. saffaz
    May 23, 2015
    10
    This has to be the greatest game that I have ever played by far and any glitches that are talked about I personally can't find. From the beginning of the game the way that the game has been created and designed, the sheer amount of passion and commitment that has been put into creating this masterpiece is clear for even a blind person to see. The characters, the story, the sheerThis has to be the greatest game that I have ever played by far and any glitches that are talked about I personally can't find. From the beginning of the game the way that the game has been created and designed, the sheer amount of passion and commitment that has been put into creating this masterpiece is clear for even a blind person to see. The characters, the story, the sheer intensity and excitement I personally am feeling is unparalleled. This redefines the rpg genre. The witcher 3 is an unmissable and truly unforgettable experience.… Expand
  25. Tinge81
    May 23, 2015
    8
    As with all RPG's you can't expect to run before you can walk. Myself, having just given around 300hrs to Bloodborne + DS2 at first found the combat system in Witcher 3 a little clunky. Having said that, practice makes perfect and the more I play the more natural it's feeling to dodge and parry. As an RPG veteran the Soul's games are the best in category.

    A couple of dodgy mid air    As with all RPG's you can't expect to run before you can walk. Myself, having just given around 300hrs to Bloodborne + DS2 at first found the combat system in Witcher 3 a little clunky. Having said that, practice makes perfect and the more I play the more natural it's feeling to dodge and parry. As an RPG veteran the Soul's games are the best in category.

    A couple of dodgy mid air floating boxes doesn't distract from the overall technical marvel of this game and the world is gorgeous. There is an abundance of things to do and should be done in a lazily fashion. Take your time, lust over its grandeur and you will be awarded with one of the best RPG experiences around.    … Expand
  26. Asthicore
    May 22, 2015
    10
    The best role playing game i have ever played. Best graphics, massive "open world" and fabulous story. Wild Hunt must be awarded "Game of the Year" award.
  27. PSMASTERRACE
    May 22, 2015
    10
    "GAME REVOLUTION" Witcher put 70 points and dragon age Inquisition 100 points.
    Apparently , they have some gays and lesbians **** that hammering each other in the ass LOL.
    "Game Revolution" and "POLYGON" Clowns game journalism.
    10 out of 10 !!! Repent !!!! 10 out of 10 !!!
  28. Holyhesk
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Was going to give it a 9 but giving it a 10 for the 1 or 2 CoD kids giving it a 0. It's the type of game you think you have played for a couple of hours then when looking at the time it's 3am. Addictive, so much to do , excellent charactors and dialogue, combat is challenging and rewarding. Side quests are enjoyable with their own shorter stories. Lots of character development. Story isWas going to give it a 9 but giving it a 10 for the 1 or 2 CoD kids giving it a 0. It's the type of game you think you have played for a couple of hours then when looking at the time it's 3am. Addictive, so much to do , excellent charactors and dialogue, combat is challenging and rewarding. Side quests are enjoyable with their own shorter stories. Lots of character development. Story is excellent. The only gripe really is the long load times upon death and the odd fps drops. Other than that an amazing title.… Expand
  29. blazen
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game i never really liked open world games. But then i gave this a chance and now love them.
    I'm hooked. They have done a really good job. My only problem is like a few other people, the text size is a little annoying. But the game is that good i just don't care. 10/10
  30. hemla
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Ill keep my first review short. Witcher 3 succeeds where so many games in last decade failed in one simple regard. This game showed me once more why i became so fascinated with gaming in the first place. The feeling i have when i play this game reminds me of the feeling i hade when i first played Knighst of The Old republic. For me its completely immersive and fun experience.

    Now for    Ill keep my first review short. Witcher 3 succeeds where so many games in last decade failed in one simple regard. This game showed me once more why i became so fascinated with gaming in the first place. The feeling i have when i play this game reminds me of the feeling i hade when i first played Knighst of The Old republic. For me its completely immersive and fun experience.

    Now for the comparison, that everybody is trying to make.
    I loved Skyrim, but this in my eyes is more coherent game, which for me makes it much better one.
    Yeah and the last Dragon age is in my eyes boring piece of .. so i am not going to bother with that.    … Expand
  31. jenndesu
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Amazing RPG from what I have seen so far. Loving the flow of the story and the open-world style of the game. This game will keep you coming back for more and should never leave you disappointed. One tip though - remember it's open-world for a reason - don't just stick to the main story, get your **** together and complete everything! If you find yourself OP then increase the difficulty -Amazing RPG from what I have seen so far. Loving the flow of the story and the open-world style of the game. This game will keep you coming back for more and should never leave you disappointed. One tip though - remember it's open-world for a reason - don't just stick to the main story, get your **** together and complete everything! If you find yourself OP then increase the difficulty - that's what it's there for. 10/10 Best RPG by far!… Expand
  32. griffey546
    May 22, 2015
    5
    With constant fps drops, extremely noticeable pop-in causing it hard to see ahead, the game is hard to play just about 100% of the time. I think it's time we stop calling these things the "next-generation" of consoles, when you cant even sustain more than 30fps in a game on a console that is only 1.5 years old, there is something definitely wrong with the hardware, 30fps is rarelyWith constant fps drops, extremely noticeable pop-in causing it hard to see ahead, the game is hard to play just about 100% of the time. I think it's time we stop calling these things the "next-generation" of consoles, when you cant even sustain more than 30fps in a game on a console that is only 1.5 years old, there is something definitely wrong with the hardware, 30fps is rarely acceptable, and 20fps is never acceptable, and thats what we get on the PS4 with the Witcher 3...… Expand
  33. Zbox
    May 22, 2015
    10
    from the humble first witcher to the surprising witcher 2, CDPR delivered what we craved for years. Beautiful open world, adult theme, consequencies and no fear of showing how good or bad people can be, never holding back for being political correct or holding our hand, no you make your choices you will deal with them. meanwhile some games only live to their name more than merit itselffrom the humble first witcher to the surprising witcher 2, CDPR delivered what we craved for years. Beautiful open world, adult theme, consequencies and no fear of showing how good or bad people can be, never holding back for being political correct or holding our hand, no you make your choices you will deal with them. meanwhile some games only live to their name more than merit itself (resident evil, elder scrolls) this developer earns their place by merit and places on the hands of the players instead of hiding behind a franchise name. No DRM, no cash in day 1 dlc's, no constant milking, no micro transactions and in few months/year more than 30h worth of new gameplay.....… Expand
  34. xcontra57
    May 22, 2015
    10
    The future is finally here! Well, sort of. I did give this game a perfect review but that's because I personally believe the game's shortcomings are due to the limited power of the PS4 which is the platform I play on. There are some cases of frame rate drop and yes it can be deadly. The game is full of monsters to slay and side quests to complete. With the difficulty on the higher end ofThe future is finally here! Well, sort of. I did give this game a perfect review but that's because I personally believe the game's shortcomings are due to the limited power of the PS4 which is the platform I play on. There are some cases of frame rate drop and yes it can be deadly. The game is full of monsters to slay and side quests to complete. With the difficulty on the higher end of the spectrum the fighting mechanics work wonderfully. Causing you to think about every move carefully. I can say so many great things about this game. Overall I really feel like it's worth the time playing.… Expand
  35. Pizzafork
    May 22, 2015
    10
    My first impressions of the game after playing 2 hrs were that of disappointment and here's why; Skyrim was my favourite RPG game and its easy to look at the trailers for The Wtcher 3 and make comparisons and create expectations especially if like me you've never played the previous Witcher games. So i wanted next gen Skyrim.
    At first all i could do was focus on things that were not like    My first impressions of the game after playing 2 hrs were that of disappointment and here's why; Skyrim was my favourite RPG game and its easy to look at the trailers for The Wtcher 3 and make comparisons and create expectations especially if like me you've never played the previous Witcher games. So i wanted next gen Skyrim.
    At first all i could do was focus on things that were not like Skyrim and i actually considered taking it for a refund. I looked at it differences and saw them as flaws. That being said the game does have issues;

    Roach doesn't follow the paths he's supposed to and rides in the wrong direction.
    I have been getting stuck on things walking and riding.
    During the tutorial i fell from the castle walls because the movement mechanics are not easy and jerky.
    The camera angle when using Witcher senses is squashed and awkward and you use it a lot.
    Looting and examining abjects isn't always easy because of the camera angles.
    Geralt's voice is annoying and at first you notice all the time.
    The text and pictures in the inventry menu is very small and could be easier to use
    Climbing could be better.
    Swimming mechanics are difficult.
    It isn't Skyrim.

    Other people have also mentioned other issues like popping and stuff which i've seen and when you are already disappointed with something you start to pick holes everywhere..

    Now the reason i marked this as a 10/10..

    Despite all those issues and the disappointment i felt i decided to give it more time, maybe it would get better and the story would draw me in.
    I have now been playing the game for 3 days and i am so glad i stuck with it because it's really grown on me. All the bad points about the game that i focused on mostly don't bother me now or i don't even notice them anymore because the game is actually so good.

    The story is great and the soundtrack is excellent. The open world is massive and full of detail. I was only playing in one area for ages and when i finally progressed with the story more i got to see some of the larger cities/towns and they look amazing! then you start to see just how big the game is and how much detail there is. You can go into nearly every building and look around and they are all full of details it's not empty rooms. You get used to the way Roach rides around and the same with Geralt's movements, swimming is still difficult but i have improved and it's not really a big issue for me. The details to this game are what make it so good. The colours are so rich and you do find yourself taking in moments when there's a sunset or sunrise and everything is a golden orange colour. another great thing is that you don't have to wait everytime you enter a building or room, not like Skyrim.

    There are some things that i would have liked to be different in the game like be able to switch to first person sometimes i want to see things closer up especially when there's so much detail, combat would also be better in FP. Being able to climb like in Assissn's Creed would have giving it another dimension too.

    This really is a great game and it gets addictive, i think like me a lot of people will be put off by the first hour or so of the game where you getting used to how it works but after that it's all fun, hrs and hrs of fun!

    I hope you enjoy it as much as i do.    … Expand
  36. Unladenswallow0
    May 22, 2015
    8
    Just a word of warning, dont play this game on Death March difficulty if you found the last game hard because it will kick your ass. I'm loving it so far but holy **** is it difficult to master. Oh yeah and the game is good too.
  37. noeltoh98
    May 22, 2015
    9
    This game is like the role-playing universe of Skyrim mixed with the combat of Bloodborne. Both fun to explore and challenging, this game is a great RPG. I would recommend almost everyone to play it (Other than those who do not like challenging games and somewhat scary monsters).

    Despite the occasional frame-rate drop, this game performs really well, although I really do hope the    This game is like the role-playing universe of Skyrim mixed with the combat of Bloodborne. Both fun to explore and challenging, this game is a great RPG. I would recommend almost everyone to play it (Other than those who do not like challenging games and somewhat scary monsters).

    Despite the occasional frame-rate drop, this game performs really well, although I really do hope the developers fix the frame-rate problem soon.

    Overall, a great RPG that everyone who likes RPGs should play. Finally a game that is challenging, despite reviewers saying less so than the previous games, but I, having played easy games like Assassin's Creed, appreciate this game for the challenge it provides.    … Expand
  38. hb1209
    May 22, 2015
    0
    Witcher 3's combat gameplay is just horrible, i just bought it because everyone is praising it.
    Gameplay is medicore at best to be honest. I agree with people saying Witcher 3 have good story. But what good is story if the gameplay sucks. Might as well be watching a movie then? When it comes to games, GAMEPLAY is more important than STORY.This game have the same problem as Bioshock    Witcher 3's combat gameplay is just horrible, i just bought it because everyone is praising it.
    Gameplay is medicore at best to be honest. I agree with people saying Witcher 3 have good story. But what good is story if the gameplay sucks. Might as well be watching a movie then? When it comes to games, GAMEPLAY is more important than STORY.This game have the same problem as Bioshock Infinite. As good as people say it is. The story is all it is good for. The combat is lackluster and I would rather watch Bioshock Infinite as a movie than play the game. I would rather watch people play the game than playing it myself.

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

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

    CAMERA while fighting is the worst CAMERA i have ever seen in a videogame, really and this game has such a high rating?
    Story is good, but for the most part people are talking nonsense when you speak with them.
    graphics have a downgrade but are still looking good.
    this game is a let down like destiny, the order and watchdogs to be honest and it doesnt live up to the hype.
    My hopes are Batman and MGS5.    … Expand
  39. Angra78
    May 22, 2015
    10
    It feels so good when the developers grant us a game which is beyond the hype!

    Yes, it seems this gen is starting finally. And I think Wild Hunt it's the landmark, so far. This game tells a story the way its rich universe deserves. All my respect for CD Projeky RED. Because it's a such great deal for me (a Brazilian dude) to play this game in my native language, and finally    It feels so good when the developers grant us a game which is beyond the hype!

    Yes, it seems this gen is starting finally. And I think Wild Hunt it's the landmark, so far.

    This game tells a story the way its rich universe deserves. All my respect for CD Projeky RED.

    Because it's a such great deal for me (a Brazilian dude) to play this game in my native language, and finally enjoying a real nice voice acting (which it has been an issue here few months ago).

    Wild Hunt equals masterpiece.    … Expand
  40. Piecefighter
    May 22, 2015
    7
    This is a nicely done game. Don't listen to the people that complain about the graphics as they are done well. The writing goes the extra step of making a story behind typical fetch or similar quests. The designers have put a lot of heart in this game, it shows, and I as a gamer can appreciate that. When I first started to move my character and have combat in the game I realized itThis is a nicely done game. Don't listen to the people that complain about the graphics as they are done well. The writing goes the extra step of making a story behind typical fetch or similar quests. The designers have put a lot of heart in this game, it shows, and I as a gamer can appreciate that. When I first started to move my character and have combat in the game I realized it would take a while to get used to this movement, which seemed choppy and stilted, as if I was always overstepping what I wanted to do, so I will give the whiners that much, the controls are not fluid. I could possibly score higher but I feel a positive 7.5 from where I am at in the game is acceptable. I think I am a bit jaded via playing so many of these types of games, the first thing I did was go walk around the land looking for secrets and trying to discover things, well that as it turns out is not really what this adventure is about, it is more about the story they are trying to convey and where that will take you. I have played about 12 hours of the game and with still so much left to do in the game I feel this review is premature, but there it is.… Expand
  41. Herpyderpy
    May 22, 2015
    0
    World is big yet boring, there is too much of the same stuff. Combat is too repetitive. Text is too small. Geralt has a bad voice. Stroy is full of cliche stuff. An immensely overhyped game. Expected something more original.
  42. badrssas
    May 22, 2015
    10
    This a masterpiece. The world, the story, the characters, the side quests and the gameplay are all crafted to perfection. Congrats to CD projekt RED on this games.
  43. TomAAA91
    May 22, 2015
    10
    First off i would to just say this game in my opinion, is one of the best games ive ever played! Graphics= Top notch (for consoles) Gameplay/ controls take a little getting used to but dont let that distract you as im sure there will be patches, no game is faultless or without flaws within the first week or so after release! story and characters are well designed and well acted. theFirst off i would to just say this game in my opinion, is one of the best games ive ever played! Graphics= Top notch (for consoles) Gameplay/ controls take a little getting used to but dont let that distract you as im sure there will be patches, no game is faultless or without flaws within the first week or so after release! story and characters are well designed and well acted. the monsters you see/face are very well designed and you will always want to see more huge beasts, in which case you wont be disappointed. every bit of my spare time since may 19th has been well invested in this game! the world is immense, beautiful and very detailed for its size. IF your looking for a huge open world with alot to do and see this is the game for you! i am confident that CDPR will put out a few patches here and there for the camera lags and the few minor bugs the game has at this time. but even with these this game is amazing. All i can say is become a witcher youll love it!!!

    One last thing. i suggest that you play through the first part of the map called white orchard. this will allow you time to level up and have a slight advantage when moving to velen/novigrad. so search through white orchard go to all of the undiscovered locations and explore! HAVE FUN!    … Expand
  44. Kosma
    May 22, 2015
    9
    So far this game is amazing, lush visuals and a deep storyline that is not black and white. Don't remember the last that a Role Playing Game grabbed me like this.
  45. Coffeboi
    May 21, 2015
    10
    If you are a fan of Red Dead and Skyrim you'll love this. It just came out but I put about six hours into it and I love nearly everything about it. There are some problems like bugs and glitches but they're not that apparent and are bound to be fixed soon
  46. Skunkgp
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Amazing game is an understatement. So instead of trying to list everything great about it, I will say, the only bad thing about this game is the controls can be a bit funny at times. Besides this it has been.... Just wonderful! Amazing, amazing, amazing! That one little negative that will most surely be fixed in a patch does not mean this game deserves less than a perfect score. Right upAmazing game is an understatement. So instead of trying to list everything great about it, I will say, the only bad thing about this game is the controls can be a bit funny at times. Besides this it has been.... Just wonderful! Amazing, amazing, amazing! That one little negative that will most surely be fixed in a patch does not mean this game deserves less than a perfect score. Right up there for me with "Red Dead Redemption," and "Ocarina of Time."… Expand
  47. bowsers2
    May 21, 2015
    3
    What a staggering disappointment.
    First off: The controls of Geralt is an abomination.
    Everyone do this test; Watch how in his first two steps after you first push on the controller, they are really slow steps, and then he moves into stride - It's terrible. What precision and control is possible with that ? Then this test: run straight and then immediately push directly left or right    What a staggering disappointment.
    First off: The controls of Geralt is an abomination.

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

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

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

    The positive: is that some of the writing is vastly improved from the Witcher 2, and even most games.
    But you have to spend such a long time traversing what is a pretty nice designed world, but that setting quality is still not high enough on it's own and for all that imposed length extending traversal imperative, or as compensation for the really poor controls and gameplay.    … Expand
  48. Victorium99
    May 21, 2015
    10
    BEST RPG EVER
    No words to describe this masterpiece .
    World is so hue and with a lot of things to do.
    Every damn character is so well made and the story line is incredible.
    Guys this is the game of the year
  49. wesker2012
    May 21, 2015
    6
    I was on the fence about The Witcher 3, because I wasn't sure it was my style of game. I love rpgs in general, but usually tend to enjoy JRPGs more than western RPGS. I kept seeing the hype about the game, but didn't feel that excited myself. Anyways, I decided to get the game since there weren't much games out lately.

    I've played lots of JRPGs and some pretty complex ones, but the    I was on the fence about The Witcher 3, because I wasn't sure it was my style of game. I love rpgs in general, but usually tend to enjoy JRPGs more than western RPGS. I kept seeing the hype about the game, but didn't feel that excited myself. Anyways, I decided to get the game since there weren't much games out lately.

    I've played lots of JRPGs and some pretty complex ones, but the Witcher 3 has to be the most overwhelming experience I've ever had getting started. There were just too many tutorials one after another that seemed to never stop. This was amplified by the fact that the font is incredibly small!!! I have a big tv and its still small! This is very annoying. The user interface is also not very organized and confusing to manage for new players. After awhile, I started getting used to it, but it never felt intuitive. Another huge issue for me is the controls. The controls feel really awkward and I was constantly pushing the wrong button. Also, picking up materials was extremely annoying as it was hard to read what you are picking up and you have to angle the camera at just the right point. The character's movement also felt sluggish and awkward, like controlling a big semi. I also wish the minimap could be enlarged as opening the main map everytime to see the bigger picture was frustrating. All these things were annoying but could be forgiven if the game was actually fun and interesting, but I didn't enjoy the combat because of the clunky controls. Also, the story wasn't that interesting. Just lots and lots of talking. And the dialogue wasn't captivating, just boring and put me to sleep. Lots more issues, but you get the picture. One thing I liked about the game was the music. You really felt like you were in a faraway land. Also, the game has an incredible amount of detail. The problem was at times it felt too overwhelming. I think they put too much into the game. It would've helped to focus on certain elements and cut some things out. I think people who enjoy western rpgs will really like this game, but gamers who don't like going out of there way to learn how to work the game on their own and want intuitive controls and clear and easy to understand tutorials will not enjoy this game. This game is for the most hardcore RPG players.    … Expand
  50. Malooga
    May 21, 2015
    10
    I can't get over how polished and perfect this game is. I am a total fan of the series, so yes my opinion is slightly favorable to the game series that has brought me dozens of hours of fun....because its brought me dozens of hours of fun. If you like classic and traditional RPG mechanics this is a happy marriage of both and does an amazing job accomplishing it. From the still challengingI can't get over how polished and perfect this game is. I am a total fan of the series, so yes my opinion is slightly favorable to the game series that has brought me dozens of hours of fun....because its brought me dozens of hours of fun. If you like classic and traditional RPG mechanics this is a happy marriage of both and does an amazing job accomplishing it. From the still challenging combat to the GORGEOUS visuals and astounding writing/voice work, this game truly has it all.

    If you weren't a fan of the series before, this is an awesome entry point that manages to capture everything that made the first two entries so great while layering in dozens of new mechanics so that they make sense with the character/story being presented, not JUST to add substance.

    Polish developer CD Projekt Red has created yet another labor of love, and it shines throughout every aspect of the game. All developers need to take note, THIS is how you make a video game. 10/10    … Expand
  51. KingG84
    May 21, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is by far the best game release ever so far for any next gen system. Beautiful story's with each character. One of the best RPG release if not the best. I love final fantasy tactics and have yet played a RPG better then that until now. I am very hard on games. This game is a classic already and keep more games like this coming. Just fix the little glitches like when the people kiss they actually connect and when you walk are run up steps. But it's just little graphic glitches that need a patch and BOOM the perfect game we have. Amazing game love it and can't wait for the add on.… Expand
  52. SWERY_51
    May 21, 2015
    10
    To make it short, i thought Skyrim was an excellent RPG, then i played The Witcher III...
    This game is just incredible, i have only played it for 45H but i can already tell how awesome it is. The sightliest side quest looks like a real main quest. The map is freaking huge, it's beautiful, the gameplay is great, there is so much things to do... Thanks CD Projekt Red, thanks Bandaï Namco.
  53. jacob_lukas
    May 21, 2015
    10
    This game is pure brilliant! Epic atmosphere. Interesting quests and great back story. Memorable characters. Rewarding combat. That's one of the best RPGs I've ever played. 10/10!!
  54. akraje47
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Everything in this game is solid.

    Graphics solid and beauty at: PC - One - PS4. The world: At all platforms smooth and so alive, this game really brings you to world of Geralt. The climate changes, and you can fell it, its like when in real life you feel the wind, the clouds closing the sun, and you know its gonna rain. In TW3 you know that without even looking to sky, just because    Everything in this game is solid.

    Graphics solid and beauty at: PC - One - PS4.

    The world: At all platforms smooth and so alive, this game really brings you to world of Geralt. The climate changes, and you can fell it, its like when in real life you feel the wind, the clouds closing the sun, and you know its gonna rain. In TW3 you know that without even looking to sky, just because of animals, the foliage, the wind... Gorgeous.

    RPG: This is an action rpg right? Yes, but its so rich, potions, alchemy, magic, swords, shields, bow, xbox, they're not simple weapons to use, they're something else, they defines you, you cant just simple use them, you need to master it, enjoy and understand each weapon. The level, the customization is everything in this game, you cant simply add ability points, you need to link that with your combat style, with your way to play, with your way of live in this world. Books, stories. Imagine a Skyrim with more dense and fluid combat system, add an alive world that changes all times by your actions and decisions, now, you're only 10% of what TW3 is capable.

    Quests: They dont exist only to you level up, gear up, or end the story... They exist to make this world alive, i hate sidequests, but here you cant ignore them, they're as rich as the main ones. This game defines next-gen RPG.

    Actors/NPC: Facial expressions, finest voice action, fluid smooth, you imagine the NPC is really there, is not just something to tell you the story, they're alive in this world.

    Mine final opinion: This a must for an action gamer, a must for an rpg gamer, a must for FPS gamer, a must for everyone. This game change it all, to me it enter the same revolution as: Chrono trigger, First Doom, Final Fantasy 7, Half-life... This is the new level of future rpg, cant imagine if is even possible to match with it. Giving this game 10/10 is unfair, you cant score this game, like you cant score the industrial revolution, the french revolution, WW's.    … Expand
  55. slydog1987
    May 21, 2015
    10
    lets me start of and say thank you cdpr for showing the big publishers how its done. your a true credit to games industry. Now for my review. What a game. I am a big fan of dragons dogma , dark souls , skyrim, and this is a good mix between them all. Not a copy it does draw elements of skyrim. Quests are much better. the graphics are amazing. character models are very good. And thelets me start of and say thank you cdpr for showing the big publishers how its done. your a true credit to games industry. Now for my review. What a game. I am a big fan of dragons dogma , dark souls , skyrim, and this is a good mix between them all. Not a copy it does draw elements of skyrim. Quests are much better. the graphics are amazing. character models are very good. And the lighting is extremely beautiful. I have never had the money to buy a amazing gaming pc. But these are the best open world console rpg graphics i have seen.i wont talk about the plot as i don't want to spoil it. It is a very well done story. the voice acting is very good. And i have not run into same voice actors. The music fits very well to the game . I have had a couple of bugs one game crash and once it did not load. Thats in 20 hours. No doubt will be patched. I look forward to many hour's into this game. Hope this review helped some out… Expand
  56. Commando_Brasil
    May 21, 2015
    10
    I'm new to the witcher series but the story, graphics and all blew my mind. Excellent RPG. Minor controls glitches and minor problems, quite fixable..
  57. Dogon
    May 21, 2015
    7
    He de decir que, aun habiendo downgrade, es un juego gigantesco y muy bueno. Si te molesta esto pues espera a que lo reparen, pero ya te digo que los graficos no miden el juego.
  58. ToniTobulho
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Great game in open world ! very nice ambientation . Game with great gameplay and story. Congratulations to CD Project Red for this beautiful game. 10/10
  59. devil1406
    May 21, 2015
    10
    The Witcher third is one of the best games I have ever played. In my personal ranking it is one of 3 on the same, first, position. (RDR and TLoU) Beautiful open world, unique atmosphere, great story and.. Wow. I can mention all aspects, because everything is great. Few bugs or gltches are not destroying overall feeling, because this game is amazing. It's not ideal production but still, itsThe Witcher third is one of the best games I have ever played. In my personal ranking it is one of 3 on the same, first, position. (RDR and TLoU) Beautiful open world, unique atmosphere, great story and.. Wow. I can mention all aspects, because everything is great. Few bugs or gltches are not destroying overall feeling, because this game is amazing. It's not ideal production but still, its the best RPG game, and one of the best games ever. Have to play! Good Job CDP Red !… Expand
  60. Jimmy_Rinser
    May 21, 2015
    7
    A solid 7 - Have read some funny reviews on here so let me say what I think. Game is genuinely good, thought it was better when I first started playing but after the hour or so hype of a new game some things started to annoy me. The combat isn't terrible but its not great and can be a bit awkward. The graphics are not tip top and don't expect to be blown away by them, but saying that theyA solid 7 - Have read some funny reviews on here so let me say what I think. Game is genuinely good, thought it was better when I first started playing but after the hour or so hype of a new game some things started to annoy me. The combat isn't terrible but its not great and can be a bit awkward. The graphics are not tip top and don't expect to be blown away by them, but saying that they are good enough to get fully involved in the game. Graphic whores will be disappointed. There are a few bugs which have been more funny than ruined my gameplay experience. It is very similar to Dragon Age in the way you move from area to area but feel with this concept it helps the game run smoother whilst exploring. Yes its not the full open world of skyrim but (for the console players) don't have to wait 30/60 secs every time you enter a building. Try not to get stuck on a bit for too long though (talking of loading times) because the reload back into your game when you die is a painful and have made refreshments, in another room and come back to find it still loading.
    I would advise not to listen to people who wont enjoy the game due to the graphics not being as good as they though or there being a few bugs. I played around 35 in the first 48hrs of release (Don't say it I know) But my point being I'm at work now and still can't wait to get back home and continue my quest.    … Expand
  61. Ichabodslipp
    May 21, 2015
    9
    I really believe "blackdogpt" critiqued the game accurately. Mechanics are less than desirable for a next generation platform. You should be able to calibrate the sensitivity of movement. But, the story and huge world are really intriguing and fun. Most importantly, my excitement level to continue playing this game is very high and that for me makes this an excellent game regardless ofI really believe "blackdogpt" critiqued the game accurately. Mechanics are less than desirable for a next generation platform. You should be able to calibrate the sensitivity of movement. But, the story and huge world are really intriguing and fun. Most importantly, my excitement level to continue playing this game is very high and that for me makes this an excellent game regardless of the mechanics! Well done!… Expand
  62. Fireantus
    May 21, 2015
    10
    This game is golden. I don't want to give it 10 out of 10 simply because I barely started playing it with 5 hours in the basket, but so far, it showed me something great...

    It showed me what Dragon Age series could be if it wasn't governed by the biggest scumbags in the industry, that is EA. Don't get me wrong... I really enjoyed Dragon Age Inquisition and would gladly give it a solid 7    This game is golden. I don't want to give it 10 out of 10 simply because I barely started playing it with 5 hours in the basket, but so far, it showed me something great...

    It showed me what Dragon Age series could be if it wasn't governed by the biggest scumbags in the industry, that is EA. Don't get me wrong... I really enjoyed Dragon Age Inquisition and would gladly give it a solid 7 out of 10, it had some good points, it had some bad points, but it was a pleasant experience... But since I /just/ about finished DAI and jumped straight on the Witcher I can see how these games should actually be!

    Everything Witcher 3 does, it does better. World is "semi-open", just like in DAI, but it much, much better in scope! It feels more alive, have more NPCs and a ton of things to do on your very own. Side Quests are /brilliantly fun/ and engaging instead of the classics of yore, like "go kill 10 things" or "deliver this **** to the other side of the map, plox". The amount of things you can find, collect, craft and explore is outstanding for a game that isn't fully open world, like for example good ol' Skyrim... Not to mention, the game looks just brilliant; textures, light, even drawing distance... It is truly enchanting.

    Fighting is another thing that make it fun. Okay, so, yes, a lot of reviews will tell you that fighting is nothing unique, innovative or brilliant, but it is also not bad at all - just a good, entertaining system without a flare. I can agree with it, but I'd like to add something to it... Fighting system in Witcher 3 can be as fun as you, player, want it to be. You can just plough through most fights with basic attack & roll, patience and one sign you like to use, sure. But if you truly want to be a master Witcher that literally tear apart any beast that comes into sight, you need to explore every bit of the mechanic and invest your time into it... Brew tinctures, potions and oils. Prepare bombs. Master the 'signs juggling'. Understand the attack patterns and skills of your target. And most importantly, REALLY read the bestiary file since the amount of info you can get from this thing is outstanding. If you do all of this, trust me, you will feel like a true expert in slaying monsters, and you will realize that all this tough fights suddenly became easy as cake when you take your time to prepare for them...

    So far though my biggest joy of Witcher 3 is, well... The Script. Writing. It was always a major standpoint and feature of this series, to never make any character, even the lowliest NPC a one dimensional dork. There are no "shining pure Knights" or "Dark evil people" here. Everyone meddle in the grey zone. Everyone do bad things for different reasons, or their good deeds never go unpunished. Every choice you make (and there is a massive amount of them!) can turn back on you in the most twisted, curious and unexpected of ways. It is thrilling!

    Another great point is a simple fact, that the writing is /GOOD/. Characters talk and seems real, they are cynical, sarcastic, snappy, impatient, but also jovial, energetic, enthusiastic, disgruntled... Whole spectrum of emotions, both in spectacular voiceovers as well as, gosh golly, face mimics and movements. Maybe it strike me so well because I just finished Dragon Age Inquisition - which had great voices and good acting, but the models of characters during dialogues were stiff, unmoving, sad mannequins. Here they really seem so alive! Eye shifting all the time, eyebrows working, jaws clenching, lips curling, hands moving around, stance changing. You can SEE their emotion on their bodies and faces. It is truly great...

    If you are looking for a challenging RPG with amazingly good and overfilled world, fun quests, mature script and awesome scope, Witcher 3 is going to suck you in and you will sink too much time into it, trust me :D    … Expand
  63. Sceptic
    May 21, 2015
    10
    One of the most amazing and well crafted games I've ever played.The attention to detail is astonishing.Graphics,sound,story and side quests are all excellent.Monster design is without peer.The world is masterly crafted and you simply have to play it.
  64. vito0719
    May 21, 2015
    8
    The running control is strange. Close to perfection if you'd overlook that. But you won't. It's big. You can feel it all the time.
    The glitch in moving makes it just too difficult to loot or gather ingredients, which is a vital part of the game.
  65. BrutalBarracuda
    May 21, 2015
    5
    I admit i'm a man of very little patience these days but the combat just does my head in. Sold. (I'm just writing this to make up 150 characters) 1234
  66. noobcannon
    May 21, 2015
    10
    has alot in common with assassins creed, skyrim, red dead redemption, but witcher 3 takes them all to school. one of those rare games that only comes along every 10 years.
  67. Garex
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Its the game dragon age inquisition should have been , the world is fun to explore , the crafting system very well done, quests are interesting but my main love so far has been the opponent AI, particularly the human ones. My favourite moment , when a bandit in the group I was fighting shot one of his fellows dead by accident ! totally random event but that its even possible says a lotIts the game dragon age inquisition should have been , the world is fun to explore , the crafting system very well done, quests are interesting but my main love so far has been the opponent AI, particularly the human ones. My favourite moment , when a bandit in the group I was fighting shot one of his fellows dead by accident ! totally random event but that its even possible says a lot about the time and effort the development team went to, buy it right now , its going to be game of the year for sure !!… Expand
  68. DeepBlue
    May 20, 2015
    6
    Overhyped. I was very excited about this title. My first few hours were a mixture of awe and disapointment. Why it felt awesome? Because all the themes were so familiar. Landscapes like taken from my childhood on a countryside. This is a mature game as well. Perhaps that's why the critics are so forgiving. Homosexual themes in DA: Inquisition? Forget it. In the Witcher 3 you're tasked toOverhyped. I was very excited about this title. My first few hours were a mixture of awe and disapointment. Why it felt awesome? Because all the themes were so familiar. Landscapes like taken from my childhood on a countryside. This is a mature game as well. Perhaps that's why the critics are so forgiving. Homosexual themes in DA: Inquisition? Forget it. In the Witcher 3 you're tasked to kill a stillborn turned into a monster (also a product of home violence) few hours in.

    So, what's wrong? Basic gameplay mechanics are literally broken. The controls on PS4 are jerky, sluggish and imprecise to say the least. The menus are also hard to navigate, especially if you want to do something quick. Combat would be fine, but weak animations and omnipresent framerate drops make it more of a struggle than fun. To sum up, gamplay and the overall feeling of the game is very poor and, for me, gamebreaking.

    For the record, I'm from Poland, so I have every reason to praise this game as a national product. But I can't. Sunked **** of time in Mass Effect, DA: I, Bloodborne, so I may be spoiled by "western RPGs". But at least they all got the mechanics right. I get the feeling that the Reds were too ambitious here and I have a bad feeling about Cyberpunk making the same mistake.

    Un-installed the game for now. I recommend waiting 2-3 months, so that the game is patched properly, to a playable state.    … Expand
  69. criticguy22
    May 20, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 brings a whole new, wild experience to the table. Set in a bold open world, it gives so many replayable elements to easily become addicted to.
  70. 2019amisany
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Fantastic gameplay, fantasic story, the only setback is that its a bit sloppy at points with choppyness, multiple audio VOs playing at once, those sorts of little things. Its a must-have nonetheless.
  71. dragonddark
    May 20, 2015
    6
    Okay, I know a lot of people will disagree with the score but hear me out.I'll make this quick by just pointing out the negatives and positives:
    positives : +Amazing big world +Great graphics. +replay value.
    Negatives : -The story really isn't good. -IMO, The combat seems dull. -The AI is really weak, they really don't even defend themselves a lot which made the game easy and really    Okay, I know a lot of people will disagree with the score but hear me out.I'll make this quick by just pointing out the negatives and positives:
    positives : +Amazing big world +Great graphics. +replay value.
    Negatives : -The story really isn't good. -IMO, The combat seems dull. -The AI is really weak, they really don't even defend themselves a lot which made the game easy and really simple?

    Please don't be mad or anything this is just my opinion.    … Expand
  72. Nithy
    May 20, 2015
    10
    One of the most immersive open world RPGs I've ever played. Beautiful graphics, believable characters, excellent voice overs and some of the best facial animation outside of a Rockstar game. It puts games like Dragon Age: Inquisition and Skyrim to shame.

    Great RPG mechanics and a much improved combat system over The Witcher 2. Shaping up to be one of my all time favorite RPGs. Don't    One of the most immersive open world RPGs I've ever played. Beautiful graphics, believable characters, excellent voice overs and some of the best facial animation outside of a Rockstar game. It puts games like Dragon Age: Inquisition and Skyrim to shame.

    Great RPG mechanics and a much improved combat system over The Witcher 2. Shaping up to be one of my all time favorite RPGs. Don't miss this game if you are fan of the genre or open world games in general.    … Expand
  73. TheLastColossus
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Poor optimization for console almost ruined this game for me, it looks great and all, but there's too many frame-rate stutters and lag while playing, I think this game could've been GOTY as a whole if it wasn't for these problems, still a masterpiece imo, and 1000000x better than Skyrim.
  74. linkenski
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Bear in mind that this review is premature, but I wanna throw it in there since I've already spent more than 10 hours in the game and it's the first time since Mass Effect 1 or even Half Life 2 that I feel like I've been this impressed and immersed by a video game. I don't necessarily think this is the "redefinition of RPGs" like CD Projekt RED so ambitiously claims it is, but it certainlyBear in mind that this review is premature, but I wanna throw it in there since I've already spent more than 10 hours in the game and it's the first time since Mass Effect 1 or even Half Life 2 that I feel like I've been this impressed and immersed by a video game. I don't necessarily think this is the "redefinition of RPGs" like CD Projekt RED so ambitiously claims it is, but it certainly is the best and most passionately created RPG in a long, long time created by very smart people. So smart, in fact, that I think it puts Bioware and Bethesda to shame.

    The Euro RPG has claimed the throne.    … Expand
  75. zaface
    May 20, 2015
    10
    The game is excellent, very good graphics, superb sound, very deep and engaging story, the combat is fluid and very fun, just take your time to learn how to use all of the skills, block, parry etc. Great game.
  76. velocd
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Been a gamer for 20 years and this is the first time I've ever been compelled to write a review. It stirs my stomach to see people trying to vote down this game over downgrade controversies, therefore I'll do my part in fighting back. I am part of the silent majority who don't usually write reviews because we're too busy enjoying the games instead of posting on message boards. The WitcherBeen a gamer for 20 years and this is the first time I've ever been compelled to write a review. It stirs my stomach to see people trying to vote down this game over downgrade controversies, therefore I'll do my part in fighting back. I am part of the silent majority who don't usually write reviews because we're too busy enjoying the games instead of posting on message boards. The Witcher 2 is one of my favorite RPGs, and TW3 has trumped it. I would give it a 9.8 out of 10 if I could, as no game is perfect to me and there are some minor technical issues with the game, but since MetaCritic. I play with everything maxed out on SLI GTX 980, with a 1080p 144Hz G-Sync monitor, and get on average 85+ FPS. The Witcher 3 deserves all the praise it's getting. Don't let the downgrade arguments demoralize you, they're the loud minority trying to make undeserved controversy. Unplug yourself from the critics and just lose yourself in the game, you're sure to enjoy a digital experience like none other.… Expand
  77. Deathlinks
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Probably one of the top 5 games i have EVER played. Yes the story is long and drawn out at times, but it adds to the overall feel for the game. The camera is a bit weird at times, ESPECIALLY when trying to loot. But the fights feel epic, and it has a great balance between difficulty and gameplay to keep me coming back.
  78. Boneh
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Don't know why some people are giving this game such bad scores. Sure it does have some bugs but they are REALLY minor and doesn't detract on the overall charm and fun of the game. They story is really good, though I skipped The Witcher 2, I kinda felt lost sometimes but read some lore online and was enough to understand what was going on certain occasions. The combat is MILES better thanDon't know why some people are giving this game such bad scores. Sure it does have some bugs but they are REALLY minor and doesn't detract on the overall charm and fun of the game. They story is really good, though I skipped The Witcher 2, I kinda felt lost sometimes but read some lore online and was enough to understand what was going on certain occasions. The combat is MILES better than the prequels, kinda reminded me of Arkham Asylum, it seems that combat style is trending,

    I would've liked a combat more on the Darksouls/Bloodborne side, you know how on those games you feel the weight of every attack you perform and it seems this game would benefit more on that kind of hack/slash, but that is just my personal view, the combat is really good.

    The one thing that people is really complaining about is the camera. It is kinda clunky, but that's why you can go into settings and decrease the sensitivity on the camera. It still isn't perfect but at least it was enough to help me on combat, where i tend to move the camera a lot and the original settings would make me kinda dizzy.

    Averall it exceeded all my expectations and would gladly recommend it to any fan of the series, if you are new to the witcher, I'd recommend playing the prequels first, since it will enrich your experience, if you don't have time to, find the lore online which is incredibly interesting.    … Expand
  79. Lolkek
    May 20, 2015
    0
    There is nothing special about this game other than the dialogue choice mechanic. The world is the same as in any western RPG, and the gameplay is the embodiment of averageness. Most players will be amazed by its graphics and the fact that the world is huge, but that doesn't change the fact it consists of unimaginative forests, mountains and swamps. The enemy designs are equallyThere is nothing special about this game other than the dialogue choice mechanic. The world is the same as in any western RPG, and the gameplay is the embodiment of averageness. Most players will be amazed by its graphics and the fact that the world is huge, but that doesn't change the fact it consists of unimaginative forests, mountains and swamps. The enemy designs are equally unimaginative, and the combat system you fight them with is dodge and hit with no strategy involved.… Expand
  80. thecatzpyjamaz
    May 20, 2015
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing. The combat is fast paced and difficult which makes defeating enemies rewarding, the world is very open and there is a lot to explore. The story thus far is very interesting. The only issues I see are small technical issues, your horse in the game is kind of **** at coming to you when.you call for it and the trail following mechanic can be a bit clunky. AllThis game is absolutely amazing. The combat is fast paced and difficult which makes defeating enemies rewarding, the world is very open and there is a lot to explore. The story thus far is very interesting. The only issues I see are small technical issues, your horse in the game is kind of **** at coming to you when.you call for it and the trail following mechanic can be a bit clunky. All in all this game is fantastic and I would definitely recommend it.… Expand
  81. moisaras
    May 20, 2015
    6
    Very bad user interface, very small font size, and a game that doesn't make you feel that you are achieving something special as you progress.
    Also, very weird (in a bad way) character control.
    Very nice graphics and world details.
    I'll take Bloodborne any time.
  82. shadowhawk749
    May 20, 2015
    10
    One of my favorite games already and I just finally left the beginning area of White Orchard, which I probably put in about 15 hrs worth and didn't even hit half of the points of interest within that area. The attention to detail is spectacular, the characters have amazing depth and the plot is something that your interested in. The entire world feels alive and it feels as if your playingOne of my favorite games already and I just finally left the beginning area of White Orchard, which I probably put in about 15 hrs worth and didn't even hit half of the points of interest within that area. The attention to detail is spectacular, the characters have amazing depth and the plot is something that your interested in. The entire world feels alive and it feels as if your playing an HBO series. Mature themed, and it never jumps out as if anything there doing is just to push the buttons, like nudity or cursing, it all fits into which ever scenario is presented! Only issues I've had are that the controls can sometimes be a little odd and I encountered a couple graphical tears, but they did't hinder the game in any way. This is right up there with some of the best like Skyrim, Mass Effect 2 or Bloodbourne. Do yourself a favor and pick this up on whatever platform you prefer. The developers truly know there market unlike EA, Activision, Ubisoft, etc.. Thank you CD Projekt, I'll be playing this for months!… Expand
  83. GamerXX
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is really a game where people buy an xbox for one or PS4. This is according to my opinion the best game so far that there currently is. The world really is incredibly beautiful and graphically, this is the most beautiful game I've ever seen. There is plenty to do and see in the gigantic world of the witcher wild hunt. Gameplay is very well put together and the game gives you a very pleasant feeling of freedom. Also the story of the witcher is just like in the previous parts well put together. This is really a game where you can spend more than 100 hours without getting bored the replayability is very good. really a top game that you really should have played.… Expand
  84. leejones12
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Quite definitely one of the best games if not the best game I have ever played up till now. The story, charactrs, combat, skills are all extremely interesting. Never before have I ever been this intrigued by an RPG. The immersion is REAL.
  85. SirGladez
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This is the best RPG i ever played so far. The open world is stunning, every quest is created with love, geralt is a badass, the amount of monster is incredible.... just drive to your game store and buy this game... you wont regret it... best Game 2015
  86. jozee1981
    May 20, 2015
    9
    I am loving it after about 4 hours of game play. If the control sensitivity was better I'd give it a 10. It doesn't ruin the game for me as it does for the negative critics on here, but it takes some getting used to. Every other aspect of the game deserves a 10 in my book!
  87. fanboykiller
    May 20, 2015
    10
    so it's 6 am and I have to wake up at 7am... normally I'd say "what am I doing with my life" but based on what I've played of The Witcher 3 I can guarantee that sleeping 1 hour a day will be my new daily routine until I'm finished with this game
  88. natetheartist
    May 20, 2015
    8
    Combat is pretty cool. The characters look great.
    Environments are over-saturated. Having a giant open world is something worth saying "cool tech" but doesn't add interest to the game. Rather, it creates an unfortunate system of "stare at the minimap and follow the icon" - that's quite bad. Geralt, surprisingly, seems to actually have some mild personality. A big improvement - though,    Combat is pretty cool. The characters look great.
    Environments are over-saturated. Having a giant open world is something worth saying "cool tech" but doesn't add interest to the game. Rather, it creates an unfortunate system of "stare at the minimap and follow the icon" - that's quite bad. Geralt, surprisingly, seems to actually have some mild personality. A big improvement - though, new players will still find him to have the character of a brick.

    This is a great RPG for people who really like a good sword and sorcery old-school GAME.
    If you're a new player who's used to casual games/FPS/GTA, then you probably won't like this, but hey, you're not cultured enough to be reading reviews about an RPG anyway, so you'll never see this.    … Expand
  89. kweckstrom
    May 20, 2015
    2
    A large, diverse open world, lots of quests and absolutely stunning graphics. What's not to love? Well, I hate to say it, but the graphics in Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are merely a lipstick-on-a-pig distraction. What the graphics will ultimately fail to do is make you forget the fact that the combat mechanics are absolutely terrible. Much of the combat in-game is purely based on timing.

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

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

    See all those good reviews? I'm pretty sure they're all just too mesmerized by how good the graphics look. It's a shame the way you interface with them is such a turd.    … Expand
  90. kingjohn94
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 is easily one the best RPG game ever.The world is massive and the combat is clever and challenging the story draw you in and get you involved in every single dialogue.
  91. sbxmmr
    May 20, 2015
    7
    The Witcher 3 is a good game but it isn't perfect. Minor things take away from the experience but it still better than most other open world games out there.

    Pros: Characters are very interesting Level of exploration is amazing Skill Tree is very intriguing Monster battles awesome Lore is engaging The Card mini game is by far the most fun mini game in a video game. I don't know if    The Witcher 3 is a good game but it isn't perfect. Minor things take away from the experience but it still better than most other open world games out there.

    Pros:
    Characters are very interesting
    Level of exploration is amazing
    Skill Tree is very intriguing
    Monster battles awesome
    Lore is engaging
    The Card mini game is by far the most fun mini game in a video game. I don't know if it is a good thing or bad thing but I'd rather play the card mini game than the actual game.

    Cons
    Control Scheme takes some getting used to. It feels clunky but after you realize that you actually have to walk instead of run in certain spots and time your attacks more it will feel more natural.
    Frame rate issues. Not as bad as Assassin's Creed Unity but still there
    The story gets boring the only thing keeping it interesting are the character themselves NOT the overall story.
    The combat doesn't really feel that fun sometimes. After a while you will realize that the enemies do the exact same moves over and over again. (I just came from playing Bloodborne which has near flawless combat so that could be influencing my opinion of the combat in the Witcher)
    Open world Curse: This game keeps the same mechanics of other open world games. You go to a point on your map then you go to another point kills enemies then talk to someone and repeat all over again. I would have preferred you stumble across a very interesting building you go inside and see someone dead on the floor then you have to figure out who did it, find them and then take it from there. There are to many dead bodies and NPC's that after a while you don't care about any of them at all. Instead of going point to point let the player do something fun at every place instead of just talking to characters.

    Overall this is an OK game. If you love open world RPG's then you will probably love this game. I dislike open world rpg's I found skyrim, dragaon age, fallout, etc. very very boring but yet I can still play this game so I'm guessing it is one of the better RPG's made.    … Expand
  92. blackdogpt
    May 20, 2015
    7
    First I must say I had really high expectations for this one, maybe because the hype was huge, but well.. that's what CDPR wanted us to feel so I let myself go with it. Day 1 buy.
    Graphics are very good, but not something we've never seen before.
    Story and role-playing is amazing, the true value is here!! Soundtrack is not fascinating, sometimes it is even annoying, but don't mind this    First I must say I had really high expectations for this one, maybe because the hype was huge, but well.. that's what CDPR wanted us to feel so I let myself go with it. Day 1 buy.
    Graphics are very good, but not something we've never seen before.
    Story and role-playing is amazing, the true value is here!!
    Soundtrack is not fascinating, sometimes it is even annoying, but don't mind this too much.
    Now what really prevents it from being a 9 or a 10 is..
    The controls and mechanics... It feels like the we're back to gta 3 or something.
    The movement is poorly calibrated for sensitivity (you can only change camera sensitivity, not movement). You find yourself constantly struggling not to hit random people. Taking stairs and ladders is one hell of a nightmare. Mounting the horse is hard as well, you have to aim at the horse, figure out how not to run into it, make a full stop and press X (X won't work if your'e moving. same applies when looting).
    Combat mechanics are less bad.
    Fix this and you have GOTY.    … Expand
  93. ergopl
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Witcher 3 is great game, one of the best next gen RPG out there. After 10+ hours in game I have following output:
    - great story , dialogs, voice play 10/10
    - great graphics on PS4 , however clunky at some scenes 9/10 - steering might be improved, especially swimming 8/10 - great crafting system 9/10 - exceptional side quests with serious moral dilemmas - you will not see such things    Witcher 3 is great game, one of the best next gen RPG out there. After 10+ hours in game I have following output:
    - great story , dialogs, voice play 10/10
    - great graphics on PS4 , however clunky at some scenes 9/10
    - steering might be improved, especially swimming 8/10
    - great crafting system 9/10
    - exceptional side quests with serious moral dilemmas - you will not see such things in any other game 11/10
    - interesting creatures and enemies 9/10
    - open world, sandbox 9/10
    I'm giving this game strong 9/10 - it's better with story than Dragon Age Inq , and Skyrim, however a bit worse in fights and battle system than Shadow of Mordor (but still - in many ways it's similar).
    This is must have, and this is great candidate for GOTY.    … Expand
  94. Giuls101
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This is not a complete review considering I've only played 5 hours thus far, but considering what I have witnessed in those 5 hours- The Witcher 3 is head and shoulders above it contemporaries!

    The world is vast, utterly gorgeous and littered with content. Comparisons to Skyrim are inevitable and understandable but this is a different animal. For all of Bethesda's prowess in building    This is not a complete review considering I've only played 5 hours thus far, but considering what I have witnessed in those 5 hours- The Witcher 3 is head and shoulders above it contemporaries!

    The world is vast, utterly gorgeous and littered with content. Comparisons to Skyrim are inevitable and understandable but this is a different animal. For all of Bethesda's prowess in building open worlds, their narrative structure and character development are somewhat impersonal and "old-fashioned" (not to mention the terrible anti-climactic endings!). CD Projekt is more in line with Bioware in these regards and here is where the most obvious comparison lies- how does it compare with Dragon Age Inquisition?

    DAI was a great game and a step in the right direction for Bioware. However it had some short-comings particularly in the quality of its content. Too much of it was superficial and had no bearing on the greater world either in consequence or in fleshing out the narrative. In spite of my limited time with The Witcher 3, it's already very apparent that it does not suffer the same problem. Without giving anything away, the few side quests that I have completed felt purposeful and nuanced; adding just that little bit more meat on the bone.

    Graphically, The Witcher 3 is easily the best looking game of its kind. The attention to detail is immense and the day/night cycle with its dynamic weather lead to some very impressive vistas. The character animations and facial expressions are impressive considering the lack of performance capture (unfortunately simply impossible to do from a cost perspective on a game this size).

    The combat is fast, fluid and very satisfying. Watching Geralt decapitate or cleave his foe in two never gets old! The skill tree is deep allowing allocations in all of your major skills- sword play, archery, alchemy and signs. There is also the opportunity to apply mutagens to your active skills giving them additional bonuses.

    I've scarcely scratched the surface of this behemoth but the quality on display here is indisputable. I can't wait to see what the next 100 hours plus have in store!

    Take a bow CD Projekt Red, you've done something special here!    … Expand
  95. Ranatoro
    May 20, 2015
    7
    7, yeap thats it, love the story, love all the things you can do....love the graphics and the massive world... but...men the way he moves ....the camera precision...WHY?? The camera and controls in general, are just unbelievably bad. It is clumsy and unprecisly, makes it a little difficult to loot sometimes, is just anoying that you run into things and people like a frightened animal or7, yeap thats it, love the story, love all the things you can do....love the graphics and the massive world... but...men the way he moves ....the camera precision...WHY?? The camera and controls in general, are just unbelievably bad. It is clumsy and unprecisly, makes it a little difficult to loot sometimes, is just anoying that you run into things and people like a frightened animal or something.... If U have played bloodborne this is something you CANT deny it... Hope they can fix it... eitherway the game IS very good, they gave you more than 100hrs of fun (something rare this days)... is interesting and it transports you to an amazing fantasy world... somethig RPG gamers we love
    ENJOY    … Expand
  96. Toophat82
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Honestly I was a little worried as I like quality over quantity and find that more linear RPGS have better story telling and story lines along with better questing and quests compared to more open world RPGS and all the boring and pointless side quests but Witcher has managed to do it right and include some of the story telling telling and quality quests of more linear RPGS into an openHonestly I was a little worried as I like quality over quantity and find that more linear RPGS have better story telling and story lines along with better questing and quests compared to more open world RPGS and all the boring and pointless side quests but Witcher has managed to do it right and include some of the story telling telling and quality quests of more linear RPGS into an open world setting. Honest it takes the best of some past top RPGS and puts it into one great package along with its only great work. You will surely not be wronged if you buy this game and will find plenty to like truly one of the top RPGS of this generation and will be a candidate for RPG of the year and Game of the Year for sure if not winner in one or both of the awards. If you like RPGS this is a must buy and has taken over my game time from playing other great RPGS like bloodborne, dark souls 2 SOTFS, and Dragon Age inquistion. The RPG genre truly has had some great titles as of late and hope to see that continue as I love the RPG genre and and all its newer subsets as of late xD.

    Quick advice for anyone having issues starting game, make sure before you start the game to let it fully update the game or you might have an issue starting the game as I found that if you let the game fully update you will not have this problem starting the game but if you try and start the game before or during the updating then game will get stuck at loading screen otherwise no issues to speak of on PS4 unlike issues I have had with getting Witcher 3 to finally run properly on my high end PC but that's whole other platform and not for you to worry about if your playing on console.    … Expand
  97. Kashik
    May 20, 2015
    7
    A Fantastic story with interesting characters you care about is mixed together with poor gameplay controls and a significant frame rate issue that is ever present.

    Let this be a warning to those of you who are on the fence about purchasing this game. While there is an intriguing game in the Witcher 3, it is a constant struggle with both character movement controls and frame rate issues.    A Fantastic story with interesting characters you care about is mixed together with poor gameplay controls and a significant frame rate issue that is ever present.

    Let this be a warning to those of you who are on the fence about purchasing this game. While there is an intriguing game in the Witcher 3, it is a constant struggle with both character movement controls and frame rate issues.

    I'm annoyed to see so many 9 and 10 ratings from both user and critic's alike as the issues in this game are unlikely to be "fixed" and ones that certainly affect enjoyment. You will find the poor movement controls rarely mentioned by critics, and the frame rate issue glossed over as if it doesn't affect the game or is a rarity.

    ** Movement controls ** are a fundamental design choice that the devs have obviously committed to; if it were thought to be poor, or could be improved upon, I'm sure it would have been done long ago. Some reviewers may say you will get used to the movement, but poor gameplay will always be poor whether you invest 10, 20, or 100 hours. From the start of the game until the end, it will be a struggle to control Geralt leaving you frustrated in a game that demands exploration.

    ** Frame rate ** issues are very evident and leave me wondering just how often the game even hits 30FPS. Fights with two or more enemies bog down and absolutely affects how you move and react. Exploration of towns and cities are similarly affected by poor frame rates, leaving animations jerky and lagged. Cut scenes can require loading screens, and often have frame rate and texture loading/pop-in issues.With frame rate issues affecting nearly every aspect of the game, it is unlikely that CD Projekt will be able to improve upon it substantially. It is more likely that we will be told a fix is in the works, aimed largely at getting potential buyers off the fence, but have to wait months for something that will only provide very modest improvements.

    It is concerning that games such as the Witcher 3 can be released in this state. If the game can be optimized, the delays to launch should have allowed it. If the game cannot be optimized further, it is a wonder why the devs decided such poor performance was acceptable. While I enjoy very much the story, I feel burned by CD Projekt and all the review sites that failed to mention just how significant some of the gameplay and performance issues are.

    Have a search for these issues (CD Projekt forum) before buying.

    Be careful of the hype.    … Expand
  98. kafkanian
    May 20, 2015
    10
    The greatest game of the new generation. Astounding graphics, amazing and touching story, massive and living open world that reacts to your choices in a way or another and a very well crafted combat system.
    The performance on the PS4 is quite good with the patch 1.01, and it will get a lot better if the next ones!
  99. rtoale
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Games just keep getting better year after year and the Witcher 3 is the latest masterpiece for us gamers to lose ourselves in. Really not much to knock this game on as all aspects are first class (graphics, setting, story, voice acting, color palette) Dragon Age was last gen in comparison, really good job CD Projekt Red. It has that special quality where when you aren't playing it you areGames just keep getting better year after year and the Witcher 3 is the latest masterpiece for us gamers to lose ourselves in. Really not much to knock this game on as all aspects are first class (graphics, setting, story, voice acting, color palette) Dragon Age was last gen in comparison, really good job CD Projekt Red. It has that special quality where when you aren't playing it you are thinking about it.… Expand
  100. pithing_needle
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Awe inspiring effort who's only flaw is the camera and controls. I have just as much fun wandering around and taking in the aesthetics as I do completing quests. 9 out of 10....and the one point deduction is for the choppy controls. Can't help but wonder what this game would be like with smoother combat. Screw it, I'll get used to it.
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#4 Best 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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