The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 18653 Ratings

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  1. okc_rocker
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    this game is huge, and by that I mean there's so much to explore. Tons of terrain to cover and within it tons of content that will keep you constantly drawn in. I've never spent so much time on a console game in my life. But i have no regrets after completing the game on deathmarch (the hardest difficulty.) This is a game that I will recommend to everyone except for children with parentsthis game is huge, and by that I mean there's so much to explore. Tons of terrain to cover and within it tons of content that will keep you constantly drawn in. I've never spent so much time on a console game in my life. But i have no regrets after completing the game on deathmarch (the hardest difficulty.) This is a game that I will recommend to everyone except for children with parents on the more strict side. It is an M rated game. Combat is awesome, story is awesome, characters are interesting, This game was perfect for me. If you enjoy RPG games, in my opinion The Witcher 3 tops them all.… Expand
  2. Enaid
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    My God! I didn't think a game could be that good after TLoU, but holy crap! This game is absolutely fantastic! The story line is like a wonderful miniseries. The world is beautiful. The characters are compelling. The soundtrack is suburb. Way better than Skyrim & Dragon Age (I love DA). They just don't compare to this masterpiece. However, I don't know the mechanics, because I have notMy God! I didn't think a game could be that good after TLoU, but holy crap! This game is absolutely fantastic! The story line is like a wonderful miniseries. The world is beautiful. The characters are compelling. The soundtrack is suburb. Way better than Skyrim & Dragon Age (I love DA). They just don't compare to this masterpiece. However, I don't know the mechanics, because I have not played it, I have only watched it on youtube and I am dying inside because I want to play it NOW! I now have an official reason to buy a PS4. Hats off to the creators of the fabulous gem. I can't wait to add this to my collection.… Expand
  3. SileSixEcho
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    I haven't played through the entire game yet but I am pretty convinced, that the Witcher 3 will get even better from here. It's beautiful, huge and believable world is truly the star of this game. It just feels right to be there and you get immersed pretty quickly. The reason this game doesn't get a 10 from me is that its combat lacks of refinement compared to my reference DarkI haven't played through the entire game yet but I am pretty convinced, that the Witcher 3 will get even better from here. It's beautiful, huge and believable world is truly the star of this game. It just feels right to be there and you get immersed pretty quickly. The reason this game doesn't get a 10 from me is that its combat lacks of refinement compared to my reference Dark Souls/Bloodborne. I appreciate the options it gives you but overall It just doesn't feel that great and I can't imagine that will change.… Expand
  4. BassGuru82
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    My favorite game on PS4 and possibly the best open world game ever made. I absolutely loved the Witcher 3. I've never played a game that was so consistently good for so long. The characters, voice acting and dialogue are all top notch. The main missions are outstanding and the side missions are just as good. This a must play game if you like open world RPGs.
  5. Elucidate
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    The way this game makes you feel after you finish it... no other game has come close to having that effect. Not to say it's perfect, but I imagine this is as good as a video game gets. The main story is well written with engaging dialogue and compelling characters. The W3 world is absolutely massive and full of immersive activities that show the amount of care put into creating them.
  6. Magikarp
    Dec 5, 2017
    10
    Amazing open world
    Amazing storyline
    By far one of the best OST's (still listen to it)
    Great gameplay

    Now the bad, not so good controls, too much dialogue and some bugs overall.
  7. iddqd4
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Ведьмак это самые сильные впечатление от игр за последние лет 15, так же сильно пёрли игры пожалуй в детстве, безумно красивая, прекрасно звучащая, с уютным миром, с огромным количеством персонажей, с огромным бестиарием, всё дышит жизнью, десятки тысяч строк диалогов, игра огромна по масштабам, огромна и проработана до мелких деталей во всем, возвращаться в нее праздник каждый раз.Ведьмак это самые сильные впечатление от игр за последние лет 15, так же сильно пёрли игры пожалуй в детстве, безумно красивая, прекрасно звучащая, с уютным миром, с огромным количеством персонажей, с огромным бестиарием, всё дышит жизнью, десятки тысяч строк диалогов, игра огромна по масштабам, огромна и проработана до мелких деталей во всем, возвращаться в нее праздник каждый раз. Однозначно шедевр игростроения.… Expand
  8. Lux0N
    May 20, 2015
    10
    So what can i say about Witcher 3? Just great game, must buy and must play. I fall in love in this universum, star reading books thanks do Witcher 1 7years ago(i think), then got great time in Witcher 2 and Witcher 3 is great ending for this trilogy :)
  9. Menog
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! If you choose to do all the side quests and treasure hunts you will end up with hundreds of hours of intense and exciting game play in a vast rich world!

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

    This is a must have. Enjoy the ride.
  10. ultramitch
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    What can I say... this is one of the greatest games ever made!

    Pros: - A story and main cast of characters that are deeply investing and emotionally charged. Geralt, in particular, is one of gaming's greatest protagonists. - The level of presentation in terms of graphics, animations, interfaces, and all other visual elements are unprecedented in role-playing games. Bugs are often very    What can I say... this is one of the greatest games ever made!

    Pros:
    - A story and main cast of characters that are deeply investing and emotionally charged. Geralt, in particular, is one of gaming's greatest protagonists.
    - The level of presentation in terms of graphics, animations, interfaces, and all other visual elements are unprecedented in role-playing games. Bugs are often very minor. The attention to detail in this game is staggering.
    - A wide variety of gameplay opportunities that are all very detailed and varied.
    - Combat isn't anything revolutionary... but it works as it was intended to. That being said, the game controls very well.
    - Despite having never played the original 2 games, I never felt lost in the story or how the world works.
    - Respectable business model. The two expansions are just as, if not more detailed than the main game and are well-worth their price. There's no paywalls, season passes, or any other ****

    Cons
    - The game's portrayal of men versus women are skewed at times. This is more of an issue with side characters that are insignificant in the grand scheme of the game.    … Expand
  11. avi_bbs
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Probably the best RPG ever. At the time of release had one of the best graphics. Add to that the good gameplay and one of the best story-lines.
  12. Rumblefish
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    It's really pointless writing an in-depth review of a game such as this. It's just unnecessary. The reader doesn't need information with which to make a purchasing decision, This is simply a "must own".

    What I will say is that I have been gaming seriously for close to 25 years now and have played pretty much everything in that time (bar a few exceptions). I never played The Witcher    It's really pointless writing an in-depth review of a game such as this. It's just unnecessary. The reader doesn't need information with which to make a purchasing decision, This is simply a "must own".

    What I will say is that I have been gaming seriously for close to 25 years now and have played pretty much everything in that time (bar a few exceptions). I never played The Witcher and I really couldn't get into The Witcher 2, as I found the world very restricted and the combat appalling.

    Witcher 3 is possibly the best game I have ever played. I'm not sure whether anything here is revolutionary but Project Red have basically taken every good idea from games such as Skyrim, Fable, Red Dead Redemption, World of Warcraft etc and created something that surpasses them all. It's the attention to detail here that really boggles the mind. This game has been designed with the player in mind and what would make their lives easier whilst allowing and encouraging the freedom to roam and explore a magical world.

    I have never experienced such a desolate, war-strewn and desperate land in all gaming and it really lives and breathes due to stunning weather and day/night cycles. I've sunk over 20 hours into it so far and have barely scratched the surface and the single complaint i have is that it's too easy to steal items whilst their owners simply stare at you. But anyway, here are a few of my scores about aspects of this title:

    Story and lore 10
    Voice acting 10
    Graphics 10
    Music and sound 9
    Combat Mechanics 9
    Features 10
    Physics 10
    Presentation 10
    Crafting and items 10

    Don't miss out on playing this game - I've lost count of the times the phrase "this is amazing" has gone through my head already.    … Expand
  13. Pravs
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing game with awesome story. Best RPG game so far. Breathtaking views, dozens of quests and points of interest. Funny and interesting hidden references to the book by A. Sapkowski. Every quest is unique so you literally can't get bored. Many characters, love affairs and the great Gwent as a pretty complex mini-game. Your decisions are important as the story go on. Best ~300 hours ofAmazing game with awesome story. Best RPG game so far. Breathtaking views, dozens of quests and points of interest. Funny and interesting hidden references to the book by A. Sapkowski. Every quest is unique so you literally can't get bored. Many characters, love affairs and the great Gwent as a pretty complex mini-game. Your decisions are important as the story go on. Best ~300 hours of video gaming.… Expand
  14. Nethwarang
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This game is awsome, cant stop playing, its like playing a movie... tyvm Project Red and for all the gifts u give us inside the regular game... long time i havent saw some studio really care about the gamers and not trying to sell in peaces 1 game.... great work.... i really love it
  15. 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
  16. ckevint
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    One of the BEST ARPG I've played for years! Last time I had this feeling was the Xenoblade. Both were great games, but Witcher 3 makes me want to play it multiple times! Great story line, phenomenal graph, and of course, plenty of thing to do! I am so glad I bought it, and it's definitely a MUST-HAVE!!
  17. mattlarkin
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    Not long ago the second and final DLC for the Witcher 3 was released. In honor of that, I'm doing a long-overdue review of the whole game, including both DLCs. First of all, the DLCs each play as separate campaigns of significant length. The first could be completed just before the end of the main Wild Hunt campaign (but is best done post-game), the second should definitely be post-game.Not long ago the second and final DLC for the Witcher 3 was released. In honor of that, I'm doing a long-overdue review of the whole game, including both DLCs. First of all, the DLCs each play as separate campaigns of significant length. The first could be completed just before the end of the main Wild Hunt campaign (but is best done post-game), the second should definitely be post-game. With that out of the way ...

    I have not played Witcher 1 or 2 (mainly because they were not on Playstation), and I wish I had. Because this game is EPIC. Not only does the main campaign feature an amazing story, each of the two side campaigns have their own unique stories which are maybe even more compelling than the main plot.

    The Witcher takes place in a pseudo-European, dark fantasy world based on books by the same name. A long time ago this world overlapped with others in an event called the Conjunction of Spheres. A bunch of creatures from those other worlds became trapped in our world. Some of these are elves and such, but most are vampires. To fight these, people created witchers--mutant monster hunters with superhuman abilities. Only later, they decided witchers were kind of like monsters too, and they hated them. Until they need one.

    The world is deliciously dark--which I love--and draws a lot of inspiration from Slavic mythology. It's not all Slavic myth, though. You have other fantasy/myth staples here and there, like djinn and so forth.

    It's a massively open world reminiscent of Skyrim. I mean HUGE, with so many places to explore, quests to complete, and monsters to hunt you could basically invest a bazillion hours into the game and not do everything.

    Gameplay took a little getting used to at first. Once I got the hang of it (hint, dodge monsters, parry humans), though, it ran fairly smoothly. I played it mostly as a swordsman, but you can customize Geralt to focus more on alchemy or signs (magic) and all styles of play are intended to be effective. The DLC introduces further options for customization and even a use for ability points once you have otherwise reached the cap.

    I played on the medium difficulty, which only occasionally proved challenging. The combat system was rewarding and never grew tedious.

    What I think I liked even more than that, though, was the plot. Witcher stars Geralt and occasionally his adopted daughter Ciri. It also gives a lot of time and development to numerous NPCs in ways that make your choices seem like they actually matter. In this way, the game is somewhat reminiscent of Dragon Age games, though I found the story more compelling in Witcher. Unlike in the former, I never got bored in dialog with NPCs, never felt compelled to skip ahead.

    I highly recommend this game. 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  18. Tehvendon
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Haha, the negative reviews are hilarious, basically completely ignore them. I mean look at their profiles, all they do is give good games bad ratings. Not sure what that is all about, but alright then. I've played quite a bit of the game so far and I've got to say I am really enjoying it. I've played the first 2 Witcher titles but couldn't really get into them, this one is by far the mostHaha, the negative reviews are hilarious, basically completely ignore them. I mean look at their profiles, all they do is give good games bad ratings. Not sure what that is all about, but alright then. I've played quite a bit of the game so far and I've got to say I am really enjoying it. I've played the first 2 Witcher titles but couldn't really get into them, this one is by far the most solid out of them all. Combat is really fluid and exciting, the world is beautiful and looking at everything just gives me butterflies. All in all, a very solid game that deserves nothing but a positive review.… Expand
  19. FogCityRoller
    Jun 10, 2016
    10
    Even with some of the minor issues in the game, there is no possible way it can get less than 10/10. The characters are well-written, the story is amazing with considerable depth, the difficulty can be excruciating at higher settings (and there's 4 difficulty settings, how often do you see that?), the exploration is endless, the interface and opportunities for character optimization areEven with some of the minor issues in the game, there is no possible way it can get less than 10/10. The characters are well-written, the story is amazing with considerable depth, the difficulty can be excruciating at higher settings (and there's 4 difficulty settings, how often do you see that?), the exploration is endless, the interface and opportunities for character optimization are top notch, and the graphics...well, you don't need a review to tell you how incredible the graphics are. This isn't just GOTY, this is Game of the Last 15 Years. The only RPGs you can't rightfully place this above are classics like Planescape, Fallout 2, and Baldur's Gate.

    The people complaining about the combat system are probably used to simpler combat mechanics and crutches like auto-adjust cameras and action bars. This isn't 2005 anymore kiddies, time to improve your dexterity.

    The minor issues that can be annoying are the loading times (which seem short compared to games like Bloodborne but still noticeably long, especially if you're playing on Death March difficulty and die frequently), there's some pathing issues with the auto-run feature while riding Roach, the quest paths can bug out on the map overlay, and being a horse Roach should not have the hurdling issues that he does with some basic obstacles like rocks and felled trees. Regardless of these, the game is as close to perfect as you'll ever see. This game will be the measuring stick for RPGs for years to come.    … Expand
  20. SaberEdge
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    This game is my favorite game of the generation, followed closely by Red Dead Redemption 2. It's as close to a "masterpiece" as I've ever seen or played. The world is so deep with lore and a sense of place, that until RDR2 I'd never seen before. The storytelling and characters are also among the most memorable and beloved in any game I've experienced. The gameplay is smooth and neverThis game is my favorite game of the generation, followed closely by Red Dead Redemption 2. It's as close to a "masterpiece" as I've ever seen or played. The world is so deep with lore and a sense of place, that until RDR2 I'd never seen before. The storytelling and characters are also among the most memorable and beloved in any game I've experienced. The gameplay is smooth and never stopped being fun. I played on Death March difficulty and the game provided a good amount of challenge. The combat isn't as deep as in the Souls games but it's still better than in most RPGs. I enjoyed it a lot. The quality of the side quests is second to none and represents the standard by which I judge all similar games. I spent over 500 hours in the main game alone, not even counting the expansions, and it enraptured and captivated me the whole time and in a way very few games have.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. AwesomeAsPrime
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    Witcher 3 is quite possibly the best Action RPG game of all time. There are so many elements at play here that other games just can't compare. With a fluent fighting system, deep engaging story lines & side quests, and a visually astonishing environments and character detail....its easy to see why it belongs in the history pages of greatest games of our age!
  23. Exotnik
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    I am over 30 with kids and a career and i finished the game which says it all.

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

    Loved it.
  24. bulletchan
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    Take a bit of Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, The Wolf Among Us and add following ingrediences: most beautiful and dense open World ever created, World map is very big and full of content. Almost no loading screens!
  25. looom
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Its the best PS4 game so far and I don't see anything on the horizon that may be better than W3.
    Starting with perfect gameplay( fight system initially seems to be clumsy however you will get used to it)
    Story is absolutely fantastic- based on Slavic heritage, myths, monsters and Gods you will feel a breath of fresh air. Ive been playing for 3 months doing side quests, searching the    Its the best PS4 game so far and I don't see anything on the horizon that may be better than W3.
    Starting with perfect gameplay( fight system initially seems to be clumsy however you will get used to it)
    Story is absolutely fantastic- based on Slavic heritage, myths, monsters and Gods you will feel a breath of fresh air. Ive been playing for 3 months doing side quests, searching the bushes and today when I finish this game i feel sadness that story ends. Immersion is so big that you feel like some important event just happend and there is nothing to wait for...    … Expand
  26. joao1198pedro
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    The most imersive game that ive played in my life.The graphics are not so good but it didnt make the game bad.Ive played it for more than 100 hours and the story is fantastic.Gwent is one of the most awesome minigames on a game.The witcher 3 is one of the most fantastic videogames this year so far.Please buy the witcher 3 you wont regret it at all.
  27. petro999
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Writing this just to post the rating, best game ever, not a fanboy isn't it obvious?
  28. EL-MiNiO
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Easily the best game I've ever played.
    + game play
    + story
    + graphic
    + sound
    + DLCs are amazing!!
    - ??? (honestly can't think of anything negative about this game)
  29. ATTin
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Story: 9, Gameplay: 10, Graphics: 10. This is the defenitive of RPG. It's offers you a lot of choices that influence the story outcome in many ways. The writing is superb, but the side quest are the best thing about this game, not the main story, although it's still amazing, the combat is simple but addicting and the graphics are just mind blowing.
  30. veilex
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    This is the epitome of what a good PC game looks like. It is in depth, lacks petty money-grabbing micro-transactions, includes free DLC, is absolutely gorgeous, with believable characters that you can't help but want to know more about. Its a game that makes you want it to never end!
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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 79 Critic Reviews

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