The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

 PlayStation 4
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 18653 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 16,965 out of 18653
  2. Mixed: 587 out of 18653
  3. Negative: 1,101 out of 18653
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  1. MissDove
    May 24, 2020
    2
    This is an exceptionally huge game. Near complete lore. Long main story. Expansive map. Countless items for crafting etc. Loads of side quests. But the positive aspects of this game pretty much end here. Every other aspect has either at best being implemented much better in some game, or at worst being almost broken.

    Generally, the world feels too compressed, not just content-wise but    This is an exceptionally huge game. Near complete lore. Long main story. Expansive map. Countless items for crafting etc. Loads of side quests. But the positive aspects of this game pretty much end here. Every other aspect has either at best being implemented much better in some game, or at worst being almost broken.

    Generally, the world feels too compressed, not just content-wise but also aesthetically, in a sense that the rations feel somewhat wrong (trees and houses only being slightly taller than the main character, for example).

    I also failed to see why the graphics got so much praised, as the reminded mostly of graphics of consoles of previous generations.

    Gameplay feels clunky and sloppy lacking fluidity. Meelee combat is limited to a couple of moves with lengthy animations. Spells are inconvenient to cast since it is needed to access a menu mid-combat to change the single active spell available. Menu navigation also feels too primitive and simplistic and ends up being annoying especially if taken into account the vast number of options in a single menu.

    The main plot is basically "find this person, to help you find this person, to help you find this person, to help you find this person, to help you find your daughter". Details of the story are not as bad as it sounds but the way it is delivered is anything but immersive. Characters are variable but some of them not deep enough, and could use a bit better voice acting.

    What really makes this game not fun to play though is its lack of polish and the too important bug that make The Witcher 3 feel more like an awesome alpha version of the game, or a descent beta version of the game. The auto generated path to objective will often be wrong. While riding the worse, it possible for the horse to stop moving instantly because it encountered a non-existent obstacle. Horse also auto steers when on roads which make it extremely annoying as it conflicts with the commands given by the player. By the far the worst thing I encountered is that some sound tracks will be missing during the majority of the game. This usually are combat or spellcasting sound effects, or worse plot important sound effects during a cutscene. Around 1/3 of game voice tracks of the character were completely absent which forced me follow dialogue solely through subtitles.

    In short, this is a huge game with huge potential, though execution was extremely poor. I would have preferred if this game was half the size but so big issues which are so evident even after a few hours of gameplay were resolved.    … Expand
  2. PartII
    May 15, 2020
    1
    Couldn’t play it more than a hour, garbage imo. The gameplay was like a ps1 game, garbage.
    The most overrated game of all time
  3. LasseRon
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Easily my favorite game of all time.

    + Amazing story & characters
    + Fun sidequests
    + Fun combat
  4. nyctowb
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Лучшая сюжетная игра, в которую мне довелось сыграть. На дворе 2020, а я до сих пор в играю в нее.
  5. arquero254audaz
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    La narrativa, las diversas armaduras y espadas, el sistema de toma de decisiones, la exploración y el minijuego de cartas "Gwynt" suman favorablemente a la senda del brujo de Geralt. Las 2 expansiones, HoS y BaW, tampoco se quedan atrás respecto a lo mencionado anteriormente. En resumen, un juego que si o si debes jugar, si deseas tener demasiadas horas de diversión cazando monstruos,La narrativa, las diversas armaduras y espadas, el sistema de toma de decisiones, la exploración y el minijuego de cartas "Gwynt" suman favorablemente a la senda del brujo de Geralt. Las 2 expansiones, HoS y BaW, tampoco se quedan atrás respecto a lo mencionado anteriormente. En resumen, un juego que si o si debes jugar, si deseas tener demasiadas horas de diversión cazando monstruos, explorando cada rincón del mapa o simplemente seguir la historia del juego.… Expand
  6. martinho_99
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Not the best menu, fighting sytem or graphics back in the day. But this storytelling!!! This has to be the best story telling ever - you start to deeply care for each character and wan't your decisions to have a good outcome. And the developers thought of EVERYTHING! Every possible outcome of combinations of decisions is possible. Sometimes if you fail a task or don't do it the way it isNot the best menu, fighting sytem or graphics back in the day. But this storytelling!!! This has to be the best story telling ever - you start to deeply care for each character and wan't your decisions to have a good outcome. And the developers thought of EVERYTHING! Every possible outcome of combinations of decisions is possible. Sometimes if you fail a task or don't do it the way it is supposed to be done, there are hidden lines the characters will say. People still trying to find every hidden outcome the makers thought of. THIS is how you develop a masterpiece!!! Oh and all hail to qwent ;)… Expand
  7. jonnb123
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    I have only played this game through once. Due to my enjoyment the first time round I have bought this game on every console I own. This game probably has the best side quests in any game. One of the great things is that your actions during missions actually matter, this cannot be said for a lot of RPGs.
  8. Yopst
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Ce jeu est un monument. Le scénario est riche et superbement écrit, des personnages haut en couleurs et qui sont loin d'êtres plats. Même les quêtes annexes sont un plaisir à faire, ce qui est rare de nos jours. Dans mon top 5 de mes jeux préférés.
  9. Heelpeer
    May 30, 2021
    1
    a **** ass boring game
    every mission i play is talk and talk and fucin talk
    dude i just wanna have some fun and the game is forcing me play side quests that i do not give a **** about {for the records i made this acc to review this ****ty game}
    and the controls overall suck
  10. Mr_Pozitiv
    Aug 4, 2020
    1
    Купил игру по скидке, думал что понравится так как имеет большие оценки от критиков и обычных игроков и у игры много разных наград, но в итоге спустя целых 20 часов проведенных в игре стало скучно. Много неинтересных, долгих и наскучивающих диалогов, не самая лучшая озвучка, а именно частые ускорения и замедления голосов (причем у значимых персонажей, а различные третьесортные npc такойКупил игру по скидке, думал что понравится так как имеет большие оценки от критиков и обычных игроков и у игры много разных наград, но в итоге спустя целых 20 часов проведенных в игре стало скучно. Много неинтересных, долгих и наскучивающих диалогов, не самая лучшая озвучка, а именно частые ускорения и замедления голосов (причем у значимых персонажей, а различные третьесортные npc такой ерундой не страдают, по крайней мере в десять раз меньше). Геймплей, а именно боевка не сложная, зачастую можно просто загнать противника в угол и бить его простой атакой (он ничего не сделает). Сюжет тоже пока не особо затянул. Особенно плохо играть в ведьмака после полного прохождения the last of us 2, игру с отличным и глубоким сюжетом, крутой графикой, с хорошей озвучкой (которая не страдает проблемами ведьмака) и игру с разнообразным и более интересным геймплеем. И кстати упоминания заслуживают очень долгие загрузки после каждой смерти и это в игре 2015 года в 2020 году, это прилично бесит. Но в ведьмак 3 есть и приятные моменты, а именно: большое разнообразие существ из славянской мифологии и красивые пейзажи во время закатов и рассветов. Но в общей сложности игра мне не особо понравилась и я знаю, что такое качественные, интересные и крутые игры с одиночным сюжетом, ведь я переиграл во множество одиночных сюжетных игр. И то, что мне не понравился ведьмак 3 не значит, что он не понравится всем, всегда можно попробовать и выразить свое личное мне про игру.… Expand
  11. Skapple
    May 29, 2022
    0
    good but not great, the combat is very boring and the level system is horrible as well as all the other rpg elements expect for quests which are amazing
  12. Kentonsxng
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Favorite game of all time. Be prepared for hundreds of hours of rich epic gameplay that draws you in. I took a break after platinuming the base game. The DLC is also well worth it.… Expand
  13. Red-Eyes
    Oct 7, 2020
    3
    Worst combat system I've experienced since PS2 era: it is super clunky, Geralt seems to be stuck in a grid when fighting and you can best anything with light attack - light attack - dodge - dodge rinse and repeat; it is baffling (regardless of the difficulty you are on, the difference is that in hard mode you'll do that 15 times while in hardest you'll repeat the process 115 times). TheWorst combat system I've experienced since PS2 era: it is super clunky, Geralt seems to be stuck in a grid when fighting and you can best anything with light attack - light attack - dodge - dodge rinse and repeat; it is baffling (regardless of the difficulty you are on, the difference is that in hard mode you'll do that 15 times while in hardest you'll repeat the process 115 times). The controls are bad and unresponsive, the simple act of facing a chest and pressing X to loot is a dreadful chore because it is super hard to get Geralt to aim the correct direction.
    A big disappointment because I liked the world, the characters, the story seemed good, the side quests are entertaining and the Gwent card game is a fantastic idea (easily the best thing in the game). If the controls were somewhat decent I would be on board but they are insultant to the point I couldn't go further and it is no like "the game is old" kind thing, Bloodborne was released the same year and still have one of the best combat system ever made.
    The universal acclaim this game had tells a lot about how deplorable gaming industry has become    … Expand
  14. Simpson_761
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    10/10 for the game now. 9.5/10 when released. The inventory system was cancerous. But such an amazing game!! Give it a go if you haven't already.
  15. Cryppy
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Timeless classic. I gave it a 10 even though it has a lot of flaws just because it managed to not be repetitive to me even I have played it 7 times. Still my favorite. Must buy.
  16. Raios-Rogue
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    the best side quests the best expansions that are big as an entire game the best characters the best actors the best voice actors the best story the best writing ever the best plot the best CD projekt red game ever made a complete masterpiece it launched it many bugs and crashes but CD projekt kept fixing and improving the game this was my number 1 favorite game of the century until god ofthe best side quests the best expansions that are big as an entire game the best characters the best actors the best voice actors the best story the best writing ever the best plot the best CD projekt red game ever made a complete masterpiece it launched it many bugs and crashes but CD projekt kept fixing and improving the game this was my number 1 favorite game of the century until god of war and sekiro came out so now it's in my top 3 spot of favorite games of the century and it hasn't moved because nothing yet has been that good the only games that pushed this game in my top 3 spot from number 1 was god of war 2018 that went in my top 1 spot and sekiro went in my top 2 spot this game's expansions are so good just like The monster hunter world Iceborne expansion hearth of stone blood and wine it's an entire game it's not a DLC This game is breathtaking and phenomenal one of the greatest games of all time must play !… Expand
  17. PanPrado30
    Dec 12, 2020
    1
    Very bad game with stupid main character. The world is emty and plot is writing on knee.
  18. Manziflex
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Dalle prime ore di gioco, posso dargli solo 10... Il sistema non mi permette di dargli di più.
  19. Differento4x
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    When we talk about the best game in history, this game this game has no weaknesses!
  20. lackflag
    Aug 19, 2021
    3
    What killed it for me were the glitches.

    I was excited for this game, given is rating and the comparisons I'd seen. It wasn't quite what I hoped for but, I tried to be adaptable and learn how to enjoy it. Unfortunately there are points on the map that freeze the game, every time, effectively breaking it and making me fearful to travel at all because I'll have to sit through all    What killed it for me were the glitches.

    I was excited for this game, given is rating and the comparisons I'd seen.

    It wasn't quite what I hoped for but, I tried to be adaptable and learn how to enjoy it.

    Unfortunately there are points on the map that freeze the game, every time, effectively breaking it and making me fearful to travel at all because I'll have to sit through all the time it takes to restart the game, etc.

    So, I deleted it, and fortunately I still have time to return it.

    Oh well.    … Expand
  21. efeozburuntr
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    why do you like this game so much fighting is disgusting, horseback riding is boring actually it's not just horse riding everything is not good in boring graphics
  22. RedEye_
    Aug 31, 2021
    3
    i've finished the game and my conclusion is :
    It's a good entertaining game but it has a lot of side quests some are super boring and it needs a lot of time + the story is hard to understand bcz u should read the books and watch the serie to answer some questions that will come to your mind (like the story of Geralt and how he met Yen ...) . To be honest it doesn't deserve its current    i've finished the game and my conclusion is :
    It's a good entertaining game but it has a lot of side quests some are super boring and it needs a lot of time + the story is hard to understand bcz u should read the books and watch the serie to answer some questions that will come to your mind (like the story of Geralt and how he met Yen ...) . To be honest it doesn't deserve its current rating to be one of the best PS4 games there are better ones .    … Expand
  23. DarkSaiyan0
    Sep 30, 2021
    0
    **** gayme even ass creed unity is better cryer bozos MUHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAAHHAAH
  24. mitsarakos
    Sep 7, 2021
    5
    Not very bad. Actually I just dont like Open world games. Its ok though, you can buy it
  25. Mutlaq
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
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  26. ByDenli
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    One of the best games of the last 10 years. It is truly a masterpiece with its story, gameplay and fluidity. It also deserves a round of applause for its music and vocalizations. Sometimes, although I encountered minor shader bugs in the game, they were bugs that did not interrupt my game enjoyment.
  27. dasse666
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    Incredible entertaining and big game world created for us. Still holds it's ground as one of the best games to this day. Highly recommended. 9.5
  28. fhuidsh
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    The best ggame i have ever played. the gameplay has so much into it that i have finished this game like 5 times
  29. Fekip
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Despite the age, this game is such good. I recommend this fantastic product for all fan rpg.
  30. Ssen
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    By far the best story in an open world game. All secondary missions feel like they could be part of the main quest, and it didn’t feel grindy at all.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015
2
#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
8
#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 79 Critic Reviews

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