The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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Universal acclaim- based on 18653 Ratings

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  1. MurphyBrandon
    Aug 23, 2019
    8
    The Witcher 3 is an enjoyable game, but it definitely has a few issues. The game world starts out alive and vibrant with clever storytelling, a memorable cast, scenic views, and music suited for an epic adventure. Before you reach the middle of the game, the player can start to notice recurring flaws that never seem to go away. Simply finding an item in the inventory can be frustratingThe Witcher 3 is an enjoyable game, but it definitely has a few issues. The game world starts out alive and vibrant with clever storytelling, a memorable cast, scenic views, and music suited for an epic adventure. Before you reach the middle of the game, the player can start to notice recurring flaws that never seem to go away. Simply finding an item in the inventory can be frustrating because the menu responds slow and there is so much clutter in your bag space. Moving around in the game world can be clunky, as well. Geralt often gets stuck in awkward spots or doesn't do what you want him to do. Falling a meager 10 feet results in annoyingly weak death. In my playthrough, I completely stopped using the crossbow and bombs because the aiming was incredibly stiff. Now I must say that the boss fights were fun and satisfying, but most fights in the game can be won with brute force. I appreciated the diversity among enemy types and some were particularly interesting to read about. However, those harpies and sirens flew above me for minutes instead of decisively attacking, which was a waste of time and ruined the pace of the action. At the very end, I felt that the conclusion to this series was solid. 8/10.… Expand
  2. 22446688Bb
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an action role-playing game with a third-person perspective. Players control Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter known as a Witcher.[1] Geralt walks, runs, rolls and dodges, and (for the first time in the series) jumps, climbs and swims.[2][3] He has a variety of weapons, including bombs, a crossbow and two swords (one steel and one silver).[4] The steel sword isThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an action role-playing game with a third-person perspective. Players control Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter known as a Witcher.[1] Geralt walks, runs, rolls and dodges, and (for the first time in the series) jumps, climbs and swims.[2][3] He has a variety of weapons, including bombs, a crossbow and two swords (one steel and one silver).[4] The steel sword is used primarily to kill humans while the silver sword is more effective against creatures and monsters.[5] Players can draw out, switch and sheathe their swords at will. There are two modes of melee attack; light attacks are fast but weak, and heavy attacks are slow and strong.[6] Players can block and counter enemy attacks with their swords.[4] Swords have limited endurance and require regular repair.[7] In addition to physical attacks, Geralt has five magical signs at his disposal: Aard, Axii, Igni, Yrden and Quen.[8] Aard prompts Geralt to unleash a telekinetic blast, Axii confuses enemies, Igni burns them, Yrden slows them down and Quen offers players a temporary, protective shield.[9] The signs use stamina, and cannot be used indefinitely.[10] Players can use mutagens to increase Geralt's magic power. They lose health when they are attacked by enemies, although wearing armour can help reduce health loss. Health can be restored with meditation or consumables, such as food and potions.[4] Players occasionally control Ciri, Geralt's adoptive daughter who can teleport short distances.[11] The game has responsive, advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and dynamic environments. The day-night cycle influences some monsters (and their powers), as a werewolf becomes powerful during the night of a full moon.[12] Players can learn about their enemies and prepare for combat by reading the in-game bestiary.[13] When they kill an enemy, they can loot its corpse for valuables.[13] Geralt's witcher sense enables players to find objects of interest, including items that can be collected or scavenged.[14] Items are stored in the inventory, which can be expanded by purchasing upgrades.[13] Players can sell items to vendors[15] or use them to craft potions and bombs.[16][17] They can visit blacksmiths to craft new weapons and armour with what they have gathered.[18] The price of an item and the cost of crafting it depend on a region's local economy.[3]

    The game focuses on narrative, and has a dialogue wheel which allows players to choose how to respond to non-player characters. Geralt must make decisions which change the state of the world and lead to 36 possible endings, affecting the lives of in-game characters.[19] He can have a romantic relationship with some of the game's female characters by completing certain quests.[20] In addition to the main quests, books offer more information on the game's world.[13] Players can begin side quests after visiting a town's noticeboard.[13] These side missions include Witcher Contracts (elaborate missions requiring players to hunt monsters)[21] and Treasure Hunt quests, which reward players with top-tier weapons or armour.[13] Players earn experience points by completing missions.[3] When a player earns enough experience, Geralt's level increases and the player receives ability points.[22] These points may be used on four skill trees: combat, signs, alchemy and general. Combat upgrades enhance Geralt's attacks and unlock new fighting techniques; signs upgrades enable him to use magic more efficiently, and alchemy upgrades improve crafting abilities. General upgrades have a variety of functions, from raising Geralt's vitality to increasing crossbow damage.[10] The game's open world is divided into several regions. Geralt can explore each region on foot or by transportation, such as a boat. Roach, his horse, may be summoned at will.[23] Players can kill enemies with their sword while riding Roach,[24] but an enemy presence may frighten the horse and unseat Geralt.[13] Points of interest may be found on the map, and players receive experience points    … Expand
  3. RipThememes0
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    I'm not going to be edgy and give this a 9 or an 8 or whatever. Nah. This game is goddamn 10. You hear me? A GODDAMN TEN I SAY. This game has a soundtrack atmosphere that will blow you away from the very first in-game cutscene, cutting edge storytelling mixed with very good gameplay considering this is a story-driven open world RPG much more than it is a combat gameplay-focused game (keepI'm not going to be edgy and give this a 9 or an 8 or whatever. Nah. This game is goddamn 10. You hear me? A GODDAMN TEN I SAY. This game has a soundtrack atmosphere that will blow you away from the very first in-game cutscene, cutting edge storytelling mixed with very good gameplay considering this is a story-driven open world RPG much more than it is a combat gameplay-focused game (keep this in mind when buying this also, if you're gonna just skip every cutscene then go play Call of Duty or something of the sort please). The monetization system in the game is simply goddamn brilliant, with zero microtransactions and gambling for children, unlike most other triple A games of this day and age. There is nothing else to say. You either buy this, or you're a goddamn idiot.… Expand
  4. Billy0333
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    I have not been this impressed with a game since the first release of skyrim. An absolute masterpiece. The game is very well done. The plot is engaging, the number of side quests are beyond count, the scenery is breathtaking. Absolutely recommend this game
  5. ToddChavez
    Aug 19, 2019
    9
    Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note.
  6. willowertzky
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    Superb story.
    Characters you fall in love with.
    Addicting combat system.
    Very good audio.
    Well-crafted world.
    Neat inventory system.
    Bright and colorful graphics.
    Amazing game, end of story.
  7. DarrionVale
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    My personal rating for "The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt" (PS4): 9,6/10 - Masterpiece
    Gameplay: 9,5
    Video: 9,5
    Audio: 10
    Scope: 10
    Balance: 8,5
    Story: 9,5
  8. NXT
    Aug 13, 2019
    10
    Viciante. Um dos melhores RPG de sempre e um dos melhores jogos no geral. Obra prima!
  9. Xona
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    De los mejores juegos que he jugado, simplemente genial. Si te gustó Skyrim de seguro te va a gustar
  10. Kevin1234
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    The Witcher 3 for me is one of the best role-playing games I've ever played. I bought it in 2018 and it fascinates me. the graphics, gameplay, decisions, the many skills that Geralt has and the story are very good.
  11. Fur7ous
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Игры зацепила меня в первую очередь своим сюжетом. Сюжет в игре не шибко сложный, но очень интересный. Боёвка в игре неплохая. РПГ составляющая топ. Также есть 2 отличнейших дополнения: "Каменные сердца" и "Кровь и Вино".
  12. Ci3cco
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece.. without doubts best plot and decision-made by player ever seen in a single player videogame
  13. DengKevin
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    The game is a MUST PLAY. The story is top notch. Best you'll find maybe ever. The romance options are incredible. Gwent as a side game is AMAZING. Sword play is fun and can get very rewarding on higher difficulties. Side Quests are so good and meaningful.

    I think the only possible fault you can possibly have is that the game is too good. But realistically, the controls aren't perfect    The game is a MUST PLAY. The story is top notch. Best you'll find maybe ever. The romance options are incredible. Gwent as a side game is AMAZING. Sword play is fun and can get very rewarding on higher difficulties. Side Quests are so good and meaningful.

    I think the only possible fault you can possibly have is that the game is too good.

    But realistically, the controls aren't perfect and the game is 30FPS. But that's being way too nitpicky.    … Expand
  14. Cadet111
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, I just finished the whole plus two dlc, rating 10/10 ... excellent title.
  15. maxsygen42
    Aug 5, 2019
    10
    Hands down, one of the best games ever. Overhyped? Definitely not. Addicting and could play all day.
  16. Nadude
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    The perfect game dosent exi...
    CD Project Red came to rescue the gaming industrie from bs practices and provided an amazing experience with not ****
    This game is a must buy
  17. Darknessko
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    I loved this game. Thank you cd projekt red. The map is awesome, the enemies, geralt ,hystory the freedom....without loot boxes and the dlcs are free. The dreamer game 10/10
  18. Acoustic_Tom
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    This is a game that even after 4 years (posting this in 2019) I'm still go back to.
    No game that has been released since the Witcher 3 has completely satisfied me like the Witcher does. It is a beautifully crafted game. Each quest (even side quests) have carefully been designed to keep the player engaged (NO FETCH QUESTS HERE) The main story is fantastic, keeping you occupied and invested    This is a game that even after 4 years (posting this in 2019) I'm still go back to.
    No game that has been released since the Witcher 3 has completely satisfied me like the Witcher does. It is a beautifully crafted game. Each quest (even side quests) have carefully been designed to keep the player engaged (NO FETCH QUESTS HERE) The main story is fantastic, keeping you occupied and invested in the stunning stellar characters CD project Red have brought to life. It does have some bugs but it is an RPG so I let it go. I would recommend anyone to play this amazing game.    … Expand
  19. Berik
    Aug 1, 2019
    9
    If you really love a franchise and treat it with respect, you get a game like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The game is based on the work of Andrzej Sapkowski, and is the third entry in The Witcher video game series.

    Story: Very Impressive and interesting, characters are well defined and tied to the plot. The stakes are high, and the world deals with multiple subjects like war, political    If you really love a franchise and treat it with respect, you get a game like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The game is based on the work of Andrzej Sapkowski, and is the third entry in The Witcher video game series.

    Story: Very Impressive and interesting, characters are well defined and tied to the plot. The stakes are high, and the world deals with multiple subjects like war, political instability, racism and fanatics.

    The world: Very beautiful, very atmospheric with fitting music and it is huge. Maybe even too huge.

    Enemies: The game offers many monsters to slay, each unique with weaknesses and strenghts. Learning about each individual monster during Witcher Contracts builds suspense, and gets you on the edge of your seat as you search for clues. As you do this, Geralt talks about the deadly features of your target, and plays on your imagination as to what the monster will do and look like.

    Controls and fighting: User friendly, but tough to get into. In the beginning you'll get punished for mashing the attack buttons, but once you learn to be patient, dodge and attack at the right time, you'll be able to fight like an one man army. When it comes to moving around outside of combat, there are some strange design choices. The default movement speed is jogging, and Geralt makes some ridiculous rolls when he walks down stairs or jumps off low ledges.

    Technical aspect: The game scores a negative point in this category. In many instances while playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, game breaking bugs appear. For example, during the mission with the Whispering Hillock, the sound of the game completely fades and won't return unless you restart the application. This breaks the immersion a lot as the dialogue is gone. Later on, skins on monsters cropped up on the head, which made the model invisible. This did not stop the monster from clawing the **** out of me with no option to fight back. Again, this breaks the immersion. Things like this happen a lot throughout the game. But what is worst, is that these bugs have been present in the game since 2015. Considering i'm writing this review in 2019, it is unacceptable that the game still has game breaking bugs 4 years after release. Shame on you CD Projekt RED.

    In summary, this game is excellent, with many impressive elements in it. However, if it hadn't broken my immersion so many times (especially considering it was my second playthrough) it could have been a mind-blowing game. It earns a 9/10 from me.    … Expand
  20. bmcdonald1413
    Jul 31, 2019
    9
    I'm giving it a 9 only because I am reviewing this after also playing The Last of Us, which is unequivocally a 10. The Witcher 3 has some of the best gameplay I've seen and a non repetitive story combined with fantastic graphics. One of my favorites ever.
  21. Carbine
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    This game was an absolute masterpiece. It provided some of the best story telling I've experienced in games from the last decade. Graphics were absolutely mind numbingly good. From the first moment when you hop on Roach to ride alongside Vesemir - I just remember seeing the jaw dropping landscapes and immediately becoming hooked. The orchestrated music and voice overs fit itself so wellThis game was an absolute masterpiece. It provided some of the best story telling I've experienced in games from the last decade. Graphics were absolutely mind numbingly good. From the first moment when you hop on Roach to ride alongside Vesemir - I just remember seeing the jaw dropping landscapes and immediately becoming hooked. The orchestrated music and voice overs fit itself so well within the story that it also made me feel like I was watching a blockbuster film. I cant give this game enough praise. After playing through Witcher 1 ,2 and now 3, I can say without a doubt the Witcher franchise is probably one of my favorite, if not my favorite franchises on the market.… Expand
  22. BestJellyBean
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Best game i ever played.Just perfect with everything.I can't wait for Cyberpunk 2077.I can't imagine what Cd Projekt Red could after this.
  23. RoWckYy
    Jul 26, 2019
    0
    Overrated game, i really tried to enjoy the game by exploring the map, doing as much secondary content as possible and understanding the story. But i just keep getting tired of the game. Hopefully CD Projekt Red seem to be making a huge step up with Cyberpunk 2077.
  24. explicter
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    I "ve had a long trip to the whole world of video games and I didn" t have any spots like witcher 3 .
    Music is a masterpiece and The Gameplay is impressive which cannot be dull even for a second, though this effect requires about fifty hours of time .
    breathless atmosphere. A unique story with very beautiful moments. excellent directing. Great characters. sublime visual graphic. Great    I "ve had a long trip to the whole world of video games and I didn" t have any spots like witcher 3 .
    Music is a masterpiece and The Gameplay is impressive which cannot be dull even for a second, though this effect requires about fifty hours of time .
    breathless atmosphere. A unique story with very beautiful moments. excellent directing. Great characters. sublime visual graphic.
    Great designs. The design of the supreme stages. There are different options in the way of play, each with different endings. Even the smallest words will make you your future. A wide open world game with a lot of iteration value. Witcher 3 is literally the best video game in the history .    … Expand
  25. RK800
    Jul 13, 2019
    6
    not so cool game as all say to me, not so exciting game. Many bugs, not addictive gameplay
  26. Loba
    Jul 10, 2019
    10
    You must play this game, i cant use words for the describe it. The Witcher 3 is the most beautiful game i ever seen.
  27. Armin4
    Jul 9, 2019
    10
    Best game of my life
    Story..game play..characters..side quests.. Decisions. And everything else was unforgettable
  28. Patajullo
    Jul 9, 2019
    9
    Un juegazo en todos los aspectos pero si te lo compras en formato físico tiene su parche de rigor y por eso no se lleva el 10
  29. Empyrea
    Jul 8, 2019
    9
    I've just beaten this game so here goes my impressions: everything is great, graphics are stunning, just like in RDR 2 and this game is from 2015! Soundtrack and voices are also excellent, and the plot is good (although too slow). You can choose the dialogues like in Mass Effect or you can go straight to the main dialogues if you want. Sometimes you feel like a detective, like in L.A.I've just beaten this game so here goes my impressions: everything is great, graphics are stunning, just like in RDR 2 and this game is from 2015! Soundtrack and voices are also excellent, and the plot is good (although too slow). You can choose the dialogues like in Mass Effect or you can go straight to the main dialogues if you want. Sometimes you feel like a detective, like in L.A. Noire. The first thing I did was to low the joysticks sensitivity from 1 to 0'8. My complaints are: the tiny letters (lucky me I've a huge tv and I don't have much problem), another thing is that when you jump or fall from not so high places you lose health, the last thing to mention would be that sometimes you feel that the story advance too slow. If you like rpgs you're gonna love it. If you like games with only action and more action maybe this is not you're kind of game. To sum up, I think this game has taken all the good things from other games and have made it a must have. Advices: stick to the main missions unless you want to raise your level or you feel to do this or that sidequest. The only sidequests that I'd recommend you to do would be the ones related with main characters. About magic, I normally used the Quen sign, but you can use whatever you want. I'd recommend to improve the Axia sign if you want to save some money, and do horse races to improve your horse and have more room for your things. It probalby took me 60 hours or so. About sidequets, there are some of them that will be cancel at some point if you don't complete them and you only go for the main missions, still, you don't know which ones are so, I wouldn't worry too much. Now that I've finished this game I'll probably do a couple of high level sidequests or hunts and that's all.… Expand
  30. DULAccd
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
    A fantastic game, one of the best RPG-s ever.
    The gameplay is disputed, many gamers saying that the controls and combat aren't so good, with an ok leveling system which will show you a little bit of the game's quests, but, at least to me, the bread and butter of this game is the story. The game makes you really feel like a witcher, with well detailed quests, activities and random events.    A fantastic game, one of the best RPG-s ever.
    The gameplay is disputed, many gamers saying that the controls and combat aren't so good, with an ok leveling system which will show you a little bit of the game's quests, but, at least to me, the bread and butter of this game is the story. The game makes you really feel like a witcher, with well detailed quests, activities and random events. The map is large, with plenty of things to do, but, to be honest, it is a little buggy, mostly in the underwater shipwrecks. There is a variety of weapons and armor to collect and trade with the merchants in the game, which are well realised and plentyfull around the map. A variety of enemies also exists, making the game less repetitive than other RPG-s,avoiding reskining the enemies.
    A grand minus of the game is the underwater combat, which could have been much better,I would tell you more about it, but I will let you experience it yourself.
    Overall, you will enjoy the game, if you let its problems aside and focus on the overall experience.
    I played it at launch, but recently I replayed it on my ps4, and it is decent even now
    , in 2019.    … Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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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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