The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. HarlanSaysSo
    May 19, 2015
    9
    I have to say, I am pretty impressed with this game so far. The voice acting is superb and it has great story telling that really moves the game forward. The graphics are really nice and the world is HUGE. Just massive. I like that you start off with some decent abilities as well as a mount needed to traverse the world. So far, the only thing I don't like about it is that its much easierI have to say, I am pretty impressed with this game so far. The voice acting is superb and it has great story telling that really moves the game forward. The graphics are really nice and the world is HUGE. Just massive. I like that you start off with some decent abilities as well as a mount needed to traverse the world. So far, the only thing I don't like about it is that its much easier to find the quest area than it is to find the people responsible for it . Example: I got a quest from a bulletin board (how original, right?) and went to the quest area. Once I was there, I forgot something that I needed and had to go back to the village and find the person who I spoke to about said quest. It was really difficult to find this person as there is no marker that labels who it was. The marker only shows you the objective on the world map. But this is such a minute complaint. The Witcher 3 surpassed my expectations and is a definite must play for anyone who enjoys a challenging rpg that is rich in story as well as game play. 9/10… Expand
  2. 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
  3. belph
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Sorry wanted to review the PC Version and somehow ended up here ... disregard this one. Wish you could just delete a review ... shouldn't just think about the review but also the text above it.
  4. FrankyPuuSensei
    Sep 23, 2015
    9
    The Witcher III: Wild Hunt is actually the best story driven RPG I've ever played. It's world and lore very rich in detail and so beautiful that I usually stop to admire the landscapes - something I rarely do in games. The maps are very big, with tons of Witcher activities to carry out, and alive too with monsters in habitats and humans in villages, that actually sometimes collide,The Witcher III: Wild Hunt is actually the best story driven RPG I've ever played. It's world and lore very rich in detail and so beautiful that I usually stop to admire the landscapes - something I rarely do in games. The maps are very big, with tons of Witcher activities to carry out, and alive too with monsters in habitats and humans in villages, that actually sometimes collide, resulting in the deaths of entire villages. Gameplay relies on you, the player's knowledge of how, and when monsters attack, what their weaknesses are, and what tools to use. Basically it's a role-playing game that gets the job of role-playing done - where you, the player, are put into the role of Geralt of Rivia. You are made to try to think like him, immerse yourself in the character, and be him. All the while, maybe adding a bit of your personality to him, to decide what's right or wrong in the game. Choices also actually affect how the game ends. It's the first game to actually get me somewhat teary eyed in the ending.

    Also, don't mind those people who complained that the PC version took a hit in the graphical area. The graphics are still beautiful and PC people are just-- ugh.

    All in all, this game is a great end to Geralt of Rivia's story. Get it when you can.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. ascedentevil
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Outstanding open world RPG that blends stunning artistic style with a refreshing level of challenge that doesn't go out of date very quickly and having spent a reasonable amount of time with this game after wanting to try it out for a while, I have arrived at the conclusion that it is a very well made and thought out game, with a very keen eye for detail.

    The game itself is beautifully    Outstanding open world RPG that blends stunning artistic style with a refreshing level of challenge that doesn't go out of date very quickly and having spent a reasonable amount of time with this game after wanting to try it out for a while, I have arrived at the conclusion that it is a very well made and thought out game, with a very keen eye for detail.

    The game itself is beautifully realized; visually I can safely say it is one of the best examples of a true next/current generation game. With amazing lighting and fairly spot on textures, although a little rough around the edges at times, it has maintained a solid and consistent frame rate for me. Character modelling is very good, animations are nice and facial modelling is also very good. Enemy detailing is also very nice and some bosses have their own unique 'skins' if you will, allowing them to stand apart from their lesser compatriots. Monster design on a whole is unique and feels fresh; the creators not afraid to make up their own creatures as opposed to using set models the likes of which are usually featured in this type of game.

    Gameplay on a whole is very good from my point of view, even playing on normal difficulty there is a good level of challenge to be expected, as described by one CD Projekt Red employee: "it's on a scale between Skyrim and dark souls" with some of the harder difficulty levels edging closer to the dark souls side of the spectrum. Supplemented by a vast amount of lore and tying in very nicely with the in game bestiary; the crafting system plays a vital role in the game. If you are to beat the harder enemies in the game you are going to want to take advantage of the knowledge you acquire in order to craft potions and oils; to aid in your fight and these can often mean the difference between living to tell another day, or ending up as lunch for an angry werewolf.

    The writing side of the dice slightly lets the game down; with the main story feeling slightly typical and in no way too unique (this is mostly personal opinion) however it does not detract from the fact that it is above average in the story department. Side quests have equal depth however and some are very memorable and some unique moments arise from wondering off the beaten path, just try not to go too far down it at lower levels, or you'll get smacked back to the starting area so hard you'll probably turn the PlayStation off and cry in the corner, wondering how you can be so bad at this game (it's not you, it's not an easy game and this definitely DID NOT happen to be when playing on Death March mode)

    Overall, I would say a solid effort from a seemingly small company, they have outdone many larger companies with this game, not to shy of being a masterpiece, this game is definitely a must for any RPG fan.    … Expand
  7. Muntrill
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Awsome game, nice graph, awsome story line and voiceover. Controls can be more responsive, but is good camera in fight can be better.. If you looking cool story, and fights this game its for you!
  8. 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!
  9. Creery
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    A fantastic game with a large, varied and beautifully created world. The story line is interesting and the game does a good job of ensuring you know how far you are along with the main plot. The controls can be a little clunky and you can get stuck behind objects sometimes but these are very minor negatives in an otherwise very refined, enjoyable game. Hats off to CD Projeckt Red as wellA fantastic game with a large, varied and beautifully created world. The story line is interesting and the game does a good job of ensuring you know how far you are along with the main plot. The controls can be a little clunky and you can get stuck behind objects sometimes but these are very minor negatives in an otherwise very refined, enjoyable game. Hats off to CD Projeckt Red as well for the continuous updates to players and resolution of issues.… Expand
  10. algebramania
    May 29, 2015
    9
    Настолько проработанная и сделанная от руки игра,что даже не хочется обращать внимания на мелкие баги. Однозначно одна из лучших игр года и десятилетия
  11. TomNerva
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    Put simply, this is a great game. Is it perfect? No, but it is still a fantastic experience for RPG lovers. It has an uncanny ability of making you feel as if you are really Geralt of Rivia. I believe this is due to the great writing, which makes it easy to relate to characters. The dialogue is also believable, with NPCs often calling you out on any inane remarks you make. Furthermore,Put simply, this is a great game. Is it perfect? No, but it is still a fantastic experience for RPG lovers. It has an uncanny ability of making you feel as if you are really Geralt of Rivia. I believe this is due to the great writing, which makes it easy to relate to characters. The dialogue is also believable, with NPCs often calling you out on any inane remarks you make. Furthermore, the world is huge, with plenty of Witcher related side quests up for grabs, which allows you to feel as if you really are a professional monster slayer. All in all, this game is very entertaining and well worth $60, which nets you way more tan 60 hours of game-play if you allow yourself to be immersed in the world.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. Dvachskatilsa
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Следует оговориться, что игру до конца я еще не прошел, но уже могу составить мнение. Что сразу бросается в глаза так это графика - она превосходна. 1080р + 30 фпс, иногда бывают небольшие дропы, но все равно все отлично играется. Превосходная проработка персонажей - это не какая-то инквизиция с ватными болванчикам. Здесь персонажи предстают в разном свете, и порой субъективное мнениеСледует оговориться, что игру до конца я еще не прошел, но уже могу составить мнение. Что сразу бросается в глаза так это графика - она превосходна. 1080р + 30 фпс, иногда бывают небольшие дропы, но все равно все отлично играется. Превосходная проработка персонажей - это не какая-то инквизиция с ватными болванчикам. Здесь персонажи предстают в разном свете, и порой субъективное мнение ошибочно. Открытый мир превосходно проработан, и здесь есть чем заняться. Всем советую играть на сложности выше стандартной, тогда становится интересно играть и ты действительно пользуешься всеми уловками в бою. Сюжет, как и сайды, завораживает. Вообщем советую поиграть в нового Ведьмака. Эта игра точно окупает себя.… Expand
  14. K5000i
    Sep 13, 2015
    9
    lads of fun to be had here .,., think it took around 1-2 months for he 1st play through but will go back for a 2nd run at some point as lots of different choices to make ,, combat feel fun if not too complex but the main part will always be the story on this 1 & it is a tale worth a vist
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. hopper1974
    May 31, 2015
    9
    We can all accept that there is a good dose of subjectivity involved in judging a game, whether due to its genre (which we might not like or understand), or due to the extent to which it excels (or not) in the things that we personally consider most important (graphics, game-play, story, combat mechanism, controls etc), or, in the case of sequels, due to the extent to which it continues orWe can all accept that there is a good dose of subjectivity involved in judging a game, whether due to its genre (which we might not like or understand), or due to the extent to which it excels (or not) in the things that we personally consider most important (graphics, game-play, story, combat mechanism, controls etc), or, in the case of sequels, due to the extent to which it continues or diverges from the earlier games.

    Still, there is also arguably a point where a score simply becomes not an evaluation of the game, but essentially an expression of a purely personal preference. For example, one might not enjoy the music of Beethoven or Queen, it might leave you entirely cold, but it is difficult to see how one could legitimately award the Fifth Symphony or Bohemian Rhapsody a 0/10. Unless, that is, one was simply using 0/10 to say ‘I personally don’t like this’ - but, the point of a review, shared with others, is that it should probably be saying something more than ‘I like this’ or ‘I don’t like this’.

    So, while I can see - and understand from comments - why users might rate the Witcher 3 anywhere between 7/10 and 10/10, it is extremely difficult to see how, objectively, one can attribute a 0/10, 1/10 or 2/10 (as some have); this is basically proposing that the Witcher 3 is very significantly worse than, say, Duke Nukem on last generation.

    Consider the various parameters:

    Graphics: in general, these are clearly up there with the best, particularly the attention to detail (whether the clouds rolling-in as part of the dynamic weather, or the goose flapping its wings and moving out of the way as you walk through a village). There are some issues with frame-rate and clipping (on console versions), but difficult to put this parameter below around 8/10 given the scope of what has been achieved in relatively early-era next-gen hardware.

    Sound/voice-acting: often over-looked, but the voice-acting is pretty impressive, with a range of accents, genuinely differentiated attitudes, and a rounded characterisation of even relatively secondary characters (e.g. the old woman in the ‘frying-pan’ side-quest). Geralt himself, admittedly, might perhaps be a little to flat for some, but again difficult to put this parameter below around 8/10.

    Decision-making/choice: far more than Skyrim, Infamous or Dragon Age etc, even simple side-quests can involve multiple options, with subsequent repercussion, but without presenting an obvious ‘good or bad’ choice (e.g. the ‘precious cargo’ side-quest). Hard to see less than 7/10 or 8/10 for this aspect.

    Combat: yes, this will divide more. For those used to the more diverse array of routes available in a standard RPG - Skyrim, Dragon Age, Dragon’s Dogma - the ‘two swords’ plus a limited range of magical options will frustrate some. You cannot build a true ‘mage’ character for example - but, then again, this derives from the lore of the game. It’s a little like God of War combat in an open-world RPG setting, so one can appreciate why it could potentially alienate both camps. Similarly, lock-on and camera can be an issue in combat situations, and combat can, on average difficulty settings, devolve to ‘drink potion, apply oil, block, hack, block, hack etc’. I can see why aficionados could, in theory, go as low as 6/10 or 7/10 for this element.

    Customisation/Levelling etc: This will appear limited to some. It takes longer than in most games to increase level (especially for earlier level-ups - though this is partly mitigated by the ‘places of power’ option); and many of the upgrades are rather boring ‘increase this factor/attribute by 5%’ etc.

    Alchemy/Upgrades: Alchemy is more complex than in many similar games (requiring one to create ‘sub’-ingredients even before one can then craft - though this is partly mitigated by the ‘once learnt, replenish via alcohol’ mechanism). Conversely, weapon and armour upgrading is pretty limited, especially compared to, say, DA Inquisition.

    One could go on… But, even the harshest critic, who saw each of the above in the most negative light, would struggle objectively to justify lower than 7/10 overall, and so I do wonder on what possible basis some have given this game a 0/10 or 2/10…    … Expand
  18. Alca_Traz
    May 31, 2015
    9
    Wonderful game, the more i played the game the more i feel the deep of the game story. I never get into an RPG game so much, but The Witcher 3 make me stay to play more than an hours, only to find an ingredients for crafting.

    But what i'm concern is, the action camera. Feels awkward.
  19. Mirikado
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    - Huge open world, beautiful landscapes, filled with secrets and side quests, making exploration such a pleasure and very rewarding.
    - Engaging and dynamic combat system. Signs, alternate cast modes, mutagens, alchemy, oils create a complex and diverse system. - Real-time day/night cycle, weather and yes, hair growing. - Breath taking graphics and beautiful music. - Free DLCs.    Pros:
    - Huge open world, beautiful landscapes, filled with secrets and side quests, making exploration such a pleasure and very rewarding.
    - Engaging and dynamic combat system. Signs, alternate cast modes, mutagens, alchemy, oils create a complex and diverse system.
    - Real-time day/night cycle, weather and yes, hair growing.
    - Breath taking graphics and beautiful music.
    - Free DLCs. 2 paid DLCs combined that worth 30 hours on average.
    - The world is lively, dialogs reflect characters well. Your choices lead to different endings.
    - Different types of monsters force players to be smart choose the correct play style, which fit very well to the Witcher theme.
    - Gwent.

    Cons:
    - Menu and Inventory system is a pain to navigate.
    - Main story is quite simplistic.
    - Fleeing from battles feel clunky.
    - Roach.    … Expand
  20. Vizruy
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    So, I’ve official put 70hrs into this game on the Xbox One. Unofficially, I’ve played over 80hrs. This game is great. It’s epic, well written and designed. The story line is generous unlike anything I have played before. What really blew me away is the fact that secondary and optional story missions feel like main missions in any other game. Some of these missions are also creepy inSo, I’ve official put 70hrs into this game on the Xbox One. Unofficially, I’ve played over 80hrs. This game is great. It’s epic, well written and designed. The story line is generous unlike anything I have played before. What really blew me away is the fact that secondary and optional story missions feel like main missions in any other game. Some of these missions are also creepy in awesome and new ways that left me thinking about the characters. While I could have given this game a perfect score, I didn’t as it has it main share of issues. The worst of which is that I lost over 10hrs of gameplay due to a buggy save system that at times refused do automatic and manual saves; the game also has a really wonky camera at times, and you find yourself with Geralt facing the enemies while the camera is looking somewhere else; the character movement is odd also… Geralt moves at a pace that is difficult to control… As if he’s always walking with a momentum equal to running downhill. Roach, Geralt’s horse, is useless sometimes as you have to be perfectly aligned to mount it (I wish the mount behaved similar to the ones in Dragon Age). Oh… and for some odd reason, there is always a light or candle in the middle of NPCs, chests, Roach, loot bags, etc., meaning that if you attempt to interact with any of the later, Geralt ends up lighting candles.
    Anyway, aside from the technical issues, this is a great gaming experience and probably the best RPG I’ve ever played (sorry, Mass Effect).    … Expand
  21. Dandroid
    Jun 7, 2015
    9
    As somebody who felt reluctant to buy this, based on a very short stint with The Witcher 2, I can happily say this is a fantastic game. I've probably spent around 16 hours with it and have enjoyed it immensely.
    It's like if Red Dead Redemption had a baby with Skyrim.
    I was initially concerned with the reviews stating *clunky* controls and combat, but can say that these concerns are    As somebody who felt reluctant to buy this, based on a very short stint with The Witcher 2, I can happily say this is a fantastic game. I've probably spent around 16 hours with it and have enjoyed it immensely.
    It's like if Red Dead Redemption had a baby with Skyrim.
    I was initially concerned with the reviews stating *clunky* controls and combat, but can say that these concerns are overstated and, although the game does have some flaws when it comes to controls, they perform more than adequately in the context of this type of game. Seriously, I've just come from Bloodborne, which has incredibly responsive controls, and The Witcher 3's controls don't bother me.
    The crafting and levelling system seems a bit complicated initially. Spending a little time getting to know the menus and how they work should help clear that up, though they could certainly be more user friendly.
    Visually it's stunning. I'm playing on the ps4 and haven't noticed any significant frame rate drop, and have frequently stopped in awe at the beautiful surroundings.
    This is a fantastic game, and those who are maybe a little sceptical, as I was, I'd advise to dive in. You really don't need to worry. You'll have a blast.    … Expand
  22. TrollKiller999
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    HONEST REVIEW - PS4 Version
    I decided to create an account just to review this game. I play on the PS4, so I can't comment on other versions. Before buying Witcher 3, I checked out reviews on here among other places. Like most people, I wondered if it lived up to the hype. In many cases (not just this game), positive reviews are often short, generic praise, and non-descriptive, giving    HONEST REVIEW - PS4 Version
    I decided to create an account just to review this game. I play on the PS4, so I can't comment on other versions. Before buying Witcher 3, I checked out reviews on here among other places. Like most people, I wondered if it lived up to the hype. In many cases (not just this game), positive reviews are often short, generic praise, and non-descriptive, giving the impression that they may be just fanboys or people trying to boost the rating. And after reading many negative reviews on it, I nearly decided not to buy it because they sounded a bit more well thought out (honest). But now I'm very glad that I "gambled" on this game.

    I have to admit that the first night I had it I was not impressed. Had I rated it after the first hour of gameplay, I might have gone with a 6 at best. The camera motion was extremely choppy. Which made moving around and interacting with things difficult. Even the buttons didn't seem to be responding correctly. But then they released patch 1.04 which made a HUGE difference in the gameplay experience. Now I've got over 30 hours in and my wife and I are enjoying every minute of it. She enjoys the story, cinematics, and action so much that she just sits and watches me play like it's a movie. The huge world is beautiful and feels alive. Trees move, grasses move, even your hair moves! How many games does your hair look like a plastic mold on your head? Here it looks realistic and flowing. You could complain that the trees move too much. At times you might think you're in a tornado. But I'm still taking it as a positive compared to motionless environments. Some people complained that the environment is too plain and boring. It's supposed to be a realistic world, not an alien planet. When was the last time you went outside? That is what our world looks like. As I said, the story is excellent. The main characters are very well done and enjoyable (even Yennefer, who spends much of the game being a **** lol). I think the voice acting for most of the characters is also very good. The Gwent card game is one of the best in-game mini-games I've played. I spent several hours one day just travelling around playing gwent with NPCs. While the side quests can be similar (you're a monster hunter, that's kinda the point of the game), very few are copy-paste like some other games.

    It's not perfect, though. There are some negatives which prevent me from giving this a 10. The camera angles are a little awkward at times. If you don't press R3 to focus the camera on a target, you can often find yourself trying to attack an enemy who circles around you and is now in the foreground and off screen. But it's not like it's difficult to move the camera with the right stick. Rarely, if you have your horse on autopilot, he will make an abrupt turn for no apparent reason, which is annoying. The text and icons on the HUD and in character menus is absurdly small. I guess they assume everyone owns a 60" TV these days. But hands down the biggest complaint I have is interacting with items/loot/NPCs. Often, you have to be standing in JUST THE RIGHT SPOT to pick up an item off the ground. But once you get used to how you need to point the camera directly at the item, you can lessen this issue. CANDLES! There are candles everywhere and you can ignite/extinguish them with your witcher powers. If there is a candle next to some loot or an NPC you want to talk to, you will often find yourself playing with fire rather than doing what you wanted. Frustration is compounded by knowing that there seems to be absolutely no reason to interact with candles in the game.

    Many people have complained about the controls. I assume these people play on a PC? On PS4 they're exactly what you would expect: move with the left stick, adjust camera with the right, buttons for your main actions, specials with the triggers. Pretty straightforward and natural. Character animations and movement can be a little clunky. If you are stopped and want to go the opposite direction, your character makes a turn like you would in a car, kind of a sweeping arc. They don't just spin and start going the other way. People complain about the combat as well: some that it's terrible, others that it's too hard. At first I found myself getting beat up by some lowly creatures and mauled by packs of wolves. But a little practice with blocking, dodging, rolling in or out of the fray, and paying attention to the habits of the enemies goes a long way. The enemy AI is not brilliant, but it's not stupid either. There are times against single enemies when you can go in swords-a-blazin' and just keep hacking till they die. But most fights require some strategy and at least pose a challenge.

    Overall, I give Witcher 3 a 9 because the story, characters, and graphics are all really good, and those things mean a lot to me. But I understand the controls/interaction issues and why some people would rate this as low as a 6 or 7.    … Expand
  23. SD55
    Jun 10, 2015
    9
    GotY Candidate!

    PS4 Version:

    Pro: Huge Story / Awesome Characters / Great Crafting System / Great Looking Grafics
    Con: Framerate Issues / Glitches / Bugs

    Its a must have for every PS4/X1 Owner! Great work from the development Team.
    If you are looking for a RPGs with minimum 100h gameplay then your Right here
  24. themonsterofROC
    Jun 10, 2015
    9
    Great game thats so very close to Amazing, how ever the combat is poor and on higher difficulties awful and repetitive, The animation and control are also not anything special but they arent as bad as the combat
  25. tappedjupiter
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    So far the best game on the next gen platforms, And arguably one of the best RPS's of the past 5 years.. Feels very much like a cross between Fable, and Red dead redemption.. The gameplay, story, and graphics are amazing.. Only reason I'm giving it a 9 and not 10 was the camera takes some time to get used to as some other people have pointed out.
  26. rangerBrad49439
    Jun 14, 2015
    9
    solid game with great plot and combat. however, currently the game is plagued with bugs that do not let you finish side quests or just randomly crashes. love the game overall, but beware of these bugs. they're incredibly annoying!
  27. Achilles35
    Jun 17, 2015
    9
    Very good game, however not without flaws. Various bugs throughout the game keep this from truly being a masterpiece. I wish I would have waited a few months to play this game so they would have all the bugs patched and make it a more enjoyable experience. Very long game if you explore and do the side quests, expect to invest at least 200+ hours to fully clear the maps.
  28. PureGamer
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Fans of Skyrim? Or even Oblivion if you want to rewind the clock a bit more? If so then I recommend you add this game to your collection. The sheer scale of the world that is laid out before you is truly a sight to behold, the vast open world offers so much to so many with a multitude of quests that lead you off in all manner of directions, to the truly inspiring scenery that forms theFans of Skyrim? Or even Oblivion if you want to rewind the clock a bit more? If so then I recommend you add this game to your collection. The sheer scale of the world that is laid out before you is truly a sight to behold, the vast open world offers so much to so many with a multitude of quests that lead you off in all manner of directions, to the truly inspiring scenery that forms the world that has been left to you to explore, this game has it all for those of you who enjoy getting lost in expansive RPG's for hours at a time. I have read many reviews where people are panning this game for its controls being a bit difficult to get to grips with; whilst they could be a bit sharper let us not look past what this game is offering you, a true masterpiece that has it all for a game of its genre. Do not despair if you have not played the previous titles in this series as the back-story is well explained and this really could stand alone as a title all by itself. My advice....book some holiday, reserve yourself a long weekend because its one of those that you will play for 5 hours, think that you've had you fill, turn it off then before you know it that controller is calling you. It’s not a game that appeals to all but you can’t please everyone, but then as I like to say nothing is perfect so it's a 9/10 from me.… Expand
  29. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    What can I say about this one that hasn't been said already. Geralt is back with the new and possibly the last installment in the Witcher series. The game is incredibly beautiful and well realized. The story is superb and CD Project Red really pays attention to all the details. Next up Cyberpunk 2077.
  30. Harvey_Birdman
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    Brilliant game. As close to perfect as any game I've come across in a very long time. I've played 100+ hours and happily completed every side quest etc..Loot scaling was an issue for me though. I found almost every time I got something 'high leveled and moddable', it was many levels under what I was at at the time. Fairly important issue really, for a game like this, redundant loot.Brilliant game. As close to perfect as any game I've come across in a very long time. I've played 100+ hours and happily completed every side quest etc..Loot scaling was an issue for me though. I found almost every time I got something 'high leveled and moddable', it was many levels under what I was at at the time. Fairly important issue really, for a game like this, redundant loot. However it definitely wasn't enough of a prob to detract too much from the experience. A less serious but still important issue I had with the game, was being restricted to one love interest if you wish to succeed at an ongoing in game relationship. It's one or the other, female only, which i found restrictive and too traditional. I mean come on, in this day and age. Sure it should''ve been hard to pull off, but it defo should have been an option to suceesfully get it on with both your love ineterests on a permanent basis. Failllllllll... ;)

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

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

    - Disappointing loot scaling may have you getting underpowered gear far too often
    - Roche (your in game horse), is often spawned behind you and in annoying places
    - No three way option with your two in game love interests    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

4
#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
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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