The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. KasaethaN
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Amazing game in all aspects. As an RPG, as an adventure and as a story. The only thing I disliked was that most of the armours you get during the game were ugly (in my opinion)
  2. ElKoala
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    buen juego y .
    me despido, anton ego ................................................................................................................................
  3. Gittoplo
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    Great game but I hated the inventory. Swords and gear do not really seem to make the difference. Skyrim beats it hands down when it comes to that aspect. Music gets a bit repetitive. Plus despite its size, I have never felt the urge to explore which is quite strange. Having said that, it is still an incredible game. Beautiful visuals, nice combat system and touches the nerve. CertainGreat game but I hated the inventory. Swords and gear do not really seem to make the difference. Skyrim beats it hands down when it comes to that aspect. Music gets a bit repetitive. Plus despite its size, I have never felt the urge to explore which is quite strange. Having said that, it is still an incredible game. Beautiful visuals, nice combat system and touches the nerve. Certain choices do have an emotional effect on you 9/10… Expand
  4. mldbas
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    9.5 out of 10
    One of the best games that I have ever played. At first you might find the game a little complicated as you have different abilities and lots of different stuff and categories in your inventory which is confusing, but after a while playing the game, you notice you have lots of options in approaching a fight which is really nice.
    The only thing that keeps me from giving a 10    9.5 out of 10
    One of the best games that I have ever played. At first you might find the game a little complicated as you have different abilities and lots of different stuff and categories in your inventory which is confusing, but after a while playing the game, you notice you have lots of options in approaching a fight which is really nice.
    The only thing that keeps me from giving a 10 is that after the main story you cannot find almost any of the main people you knew and even if you can find some, there cannot be any conversation.    … Expand
  5. egoBorder
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    Despite some meaty flaws, this game overcomes all its shortcomings to provide a phenomenal story. Note my choice of words there, because as much as CD Projekt Red deserves praise it has to be specified that this game is evolutionary and not revolutionary. But truly the writing and performances are overwhelmingly great and truly bring this world to life. Certainly a must-play.
  6. 34801
    Feb 14, 2018
    9
    Seid ihr noch da? Verdammt, ich habe mir einen Wolf geschrieben. Aber The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt hat mein Notizbuch genauso gesprengt wie meine Skepsis. CD Project RED gelingt der krönende Abschluss einer epischen Saga. Dieses Rollenspiel erreicht in offener Welt eine ungeheure atmosphärische Dichte, weil es nicht nur das Spektakuläre und Kämpferische inszeniert, sondern auch die leisen TöneSeid ihr noch da? Verdammt, ich habe mir einen Wolf geschrieben. Aber The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt hat mein Notizbuch genauso gesprengt wie meine Skepsis. CD Project RED gelingt der krönende Abschluss einer epischen Saga. Dieses Rollenspiel erreicht in offener Welt eine ungeheure atmosphärische Dichte, weil es nicht nur das Spektakuläre und Kämpferische inszeniert, sondern auch die leisen Töne trifft und das aufmerksame Erkunden belohnt. Es besticht durch enorm hohe Questqualität sowie erzählerische Klasse inklusive direkter sowie erst später wirksamer Konsequenzen, die einen immer wieder überraschen oder entsetzen. Ja, es gibt Kontrapunkte: Dass es auf Diebstahl in den Häusern der Leute keinerlei Reaktion gibt, ist für mich sogar noch ärgerlicher als die dämliche Statik menschlicher Feinde bei Beschuss. Das Menüdesign ist fade, die Schrift zu klein, die Dialoge nicht besonders verschachtelt, das Inventar schnell überfüllt und es gibt kleine technische Macken. Aber da ist die ausgezeichnete deutsche Sprachausgabe, das klasse Drehbuch, dem eben nicht wie in The Witcher 2 gegen Ende die Luft ausgeht. Es gelingt den Polen nicht nur sehr gut, eine mittelalterliche Fantasywelt zu zeigen, die von militärischen und sozialen Konflikten geprägt ist und voller moralischer Widersprüche steckt. Hinzu kommt diese fast schon verblüffende Hingabe in der Inszenierung dörflicher Milieus sowie der großen Stadt Novigrad. Es macht einfach Spaß, nur ganz langsam durch diese Welt zu spazieren. Wenn man davon genug hat, stürzt man sich in die nächste dramatische Quest, in der man über das Schicksal tragischer Gestalten entscheidet, oder man jagt in Traumkulisse mythische Ungetüme. Und das nicht über zehn, sondern hundert Stunden. Hut ab und Applaus!… Expand
  7. TobyG
    Oct 3, 2019
    9
    The witcher 3 is probably the best game i ever played, I have game plused many times and the only bad thing in the whole game is the hearts of stone dlc, I hated it as it felt like a slow boring unfun slog so I only ever played the dlc once, then there's blood and wine the best bit of the witcher in my opinion.
  8. b4swine
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    I've been playing games since Pong. My teens were spent in arcades all throughout the 80s. And I have been building PCs and gaming nearly my entire adult life. Now retired I still play 6 hours a day.

    Witcher 3 is the best game I ever played. It's not my favorite to play, and it's not the most fun or anything. But all things considered; acting, visuals, atmosphere, story, etc - it    I've been playing games since Pong. My teens were spent in arcades all throughout the 80s. And I have been building PCs and gaming nearly my entire adult life. Now retired I still play 6 hours a day.

    Witcher 3 is the best game I ever played.

    It's not my favorite to play, and it's not the most fun or anything. But all things considered; acting, visuals, atmosphere, story, etc - it scores 8s, 9s. and 10s in every category.

    There's a few small problems here and there, but no other game ever got so much right.

    Add the fact that there's zero DRM from CDPR and it's just icing on the cake.    … Expand
  9. UchihaBawb
    Feb 9, 2018
    9
    Geralt is a badass and this game portrays him better than he's ever been portrayed before....
    I played this game in 2017 and therefore late on the scene. I picked up the Game of the Year edition at a steal and what a steal it was; I felt like I was Geralt himself walking around a peasants house helping myself to the families weekly meals!
    Anyway, this game will not fail you and you will    Geralt is a badass and this game portrays him better than he's ever been portrayed before....
    I played this game in 2017 and therefore late on the scene. I picked up the Game of the Year edition at a steal and what a steal it was; I felt like I was Geralt himself walking around a peasants house helping myself to the families weekly meals!
    Anyway, this game will not fail you and you will get more than your monies worth of hours out of it. It holds up still to this day as being one of the best RPGs of the last decade with so much depth.
    The NPCs, the humour, crafting, magic, stories and scenery are a small part of the highlights.
    As I'd already heard, read and watched some positive reviews of this game my expectations were high and I was not disappointed. I actually played this game on it's hardest difficulty (Death March) which only added to the gameplay.
    Although this game was a couple of years old at the time, it was still in my top 3 gaming experience of the whole of 2017. Loved it so much I bought myself a Geralt ornament so I never forget.
    Also, DLC on point.    … Expand
  10. Emrys89
    Jul 20, 2018
    9
    This is a masterpiece. The greatest RPG game of this era. The fact is that this game is nearly perfect. I admit when this first came out I didn't want to play it. I had tried Skyrim but found myself not enjoying it sadly. However Witcher 3 is immensely fun to play and beautiful to immerse yourself in. The enemies are diverse and many. Your knowledge about the beast can be learned byThis is a masterpiece. The greatest RPG game of this era. The fact is that this game is nearly perfect. I admit when this first came out I didn't want to play it. I had tried Skyrim but found myself not enjoying it sadly. However Witcher 3 is immensely fun to play and beautiful to immerse yourself in. The enemies are diverse and many. Your knowledge about the beast can be learned by reading or fighting against them. The sidequests are not a chore to do and do not feel like the usually "fetch and deliver" quest you get n RPG. Here you get a story with each quest and a small quest can even at times escalate into an even bigger story.
    One of the best Fantasy RPG I've ever played. Both the PC and PS4 are a good play, so go out and give it a go.    … Expand
  11. vqu
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note.
  12. madcritic_
    Mar 17, 2018
    9
    Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note.
  13. leadpain
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    i played this game in 2018 but this game still has incredible story line, amazing soundtracks and remarkable graphics... great game!
  14. Kuke
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    What can I say... maybe the best RPG game I've ever seen in my life. Huge world, incredibly large, with plenty of interesting things to do. Storyline entertaining, makes you want to play more and more. You feel catapulted in another world! Also the secondary missions are good.

    But... but but but. There so many glitches and bugs, I've even lost an important horse race that ruined my    What can I say... maybe the best RPG game I've ever seen in my life. Huge world, incredibly large, with plenty of interesting things to do. Storyline entertaining, makes you want to play more and more. You feel catapulted in another world! Also the secondary missions are good.

    But... but but but. There so many glitches and bugs, I've even lost an important horse race that ruined my ambitions and plans... that's why I call this game, as others already do, "The Glitcher 3: Wild Bug". Althought this, it is so funny and immersive that the bugs are almost insignificant!    … Expand
  15. ddtsex
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very awesome game, I liked it a lot, it has everything it has, from wooded areas full of monsters to snowy mountains… Expand
  16. Lineart
    May 5, 2018
    9
    Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note.
  17. BlackLotus
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    You already know it's good. Massive world, lots of customization to character. The lore is very interesting as well. Highly recommend this game.
  18. Roundtoad
    Jul 28, 2018
    9
    A massive and beautiful expansive world with an immersive story. Plenty of side-quests and odd characters to meet that will net you hours of game-play, in fact, that amount of things to do in the game may bog you down and keep you sidetracked from finishing the main story. The only thing this game falls short of is its combat mechanics, albeit not terrible, but not as refined as otherA massive and beautiful expansive world with an immersive story. Plenty of side-quests and odd characters to meet that will net you hours of game-play, in fact, that amount of things to do in the game may bog you down and keep you sidetracked from finishing the main story. The only thing this game falls short of is its combat mechanics, albeit not terrible, but not as refined as other action combat titles. If you can get past the clunky controls, then overall this is an amazing open world fantasy game to experience.… Expand
  19. Nekellor
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    Вся боевка это перекаты, если ты маг то просто стояние под щитом даже на последней сложности. Превосходная музыка. Так себе основная сюжетная линия, но отличнейшие побочки. Самая красивая природа в играх которую я видел. Забаганная плотва. И отличная графическая система Hair Works (наверное отличная, я не знаю, у меня не тянет).Вся боевка это перекаты, если ты маг то просто стояние под щитом даже на последней сложности. Превосходная музыка. Так себе основная сюжетная линия, но отличнейшие побочки. Самая красивая природа в играх которую я видел. Забаганная плотва. И отличная графическая система Hair Works (наверное отличная, я не знаю, у меня не тянет).
  20. lipesbp
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    I've played the game so many times and played both expansions as well, and I can say the only major problem with this master piece is the movement response. Geralt is light as hell.
    But the story is incredible, the content is so gorgeous. It's a master piece indeed.
  21. 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
  22. iOS
    Oct 11, 2018
    9
    Though the straightforward and fetch-quest-heavy main story overstays its welcome, the option of joyfully adventuring through a rich, expansive open world was always there for me when I’d start to burn out. Even if the plot isn’t terribly interesting, the many characters who play a part in it are, and along with the excellent combat and RPG gameplay, they elevate The Witcher 3 to a planeThough the straightforward and fetch-quest-heavy main story overstays its welcome, the option of joyfully adventuring through a rich, expansive open world was always there for me when I’d start to burn out. Even if the plot isn’t terribly interesting, the many characters who play a part in it are, and along with the excellent combat and RPG gameplay, they elevate The Witcher 3 to a plane few other RPGs inhabit.… Expand
  23. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  24. MetaCthulhu
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    One of the best open world RPGs out there. On the same level as Gothic 2, Morrowind or Skyrim.
  25. 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
  26. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:9
    Sounds:8.7
    Details:7.8
    Graphics:8.4
    Gameplay:9
    Mechanics :8
    Characters:9
    Style:8
    Lore/world of game : 10
    Must have !
  27. GreatestHits
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Though the straightforward and fetch-quest-heavy main story overstays its welcome, the option of joyfully adventuring through a rich, expansive open world was always there for me when I’d start to burn out. Even if the plot isn’t terribly interesting, the many characters who play a part in it are, and along with the excellent combat and RPG gameplay, they elevate The Witcher 3 to a planeThough the straightforward and fetch-quest-heavy main story overstays its welcome, the option of joyfully adventuring through a rich, expansive open world was always there for me when I’d start to burn out. Even if the plot isn’t terribly interesting, the many characters who play a part in it are, and along with the excellent combat and RPG gameplay, they elevate The Witcher 3 to a plane few other RPGs inhabit.… Expand
  28. Bbplayer
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    Amazing story and so much to do. They really out did themselves with this title. The only thing that kept this from a 10 was the fact that I personally had a side quest break and become un-completable. This game is a must play.
  29. Coolaps8
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    I played this game 2 years after it came out and I had no expectations going in since I didn't see any of the trailers, I never (and still haven't) played the old games and after watching gameplay of it I really wasn't sure about if it was for me. I was blown away by how everything comes together.

    Gameplay The gameplay is similar to most RPGs in terms of quests, loot and dialogue. The    I played this game 2 years after it came out and I had no expectations going in since I didn't see any of the trailers, I never (and still haven't) played the old games and after watching gameplay of it I really wasn't sure about if it was for me. I was blown away by how everything comes together.

    Gameplay
    The gameplay is similar to most RPGs in terms of quests, loot and dialogue. The main difference is in combat at the 'Witcher Sense' mechanic.

    Tons of people had a lot of complaints about the combat system. I personally love it and it's a very refreshing combat system since I haven't played a game with a similar system. It strikes that perfect balance of complexity and simplicity. It takes a beginner to learn but a skilled player to master.

    Your 'Witcher Sense' adds a whole new layer to missions with it providing clues and a general sense of any nearby enemies. I don't know if they were in previous games but needless to say I'm a big fan of the system.

    Story/Missions
    The story is very well executed even though I feel it drags it out a bit too long (especially tracking down Ciri). The game took me around 40 hours to finish, this is with a healthy balance of doing story/side missions and getting collectables. The game really shines with it's characters with Geralt. Yeniffer and Ciri being the best. The relationship you build between these characters aren't ones you'll be forgetting anytime soon. The relationship between Geralt and Yeniffer is one of the best romances in games with Geralt and Triss not treading far behind. There are dozens of endings and I got the best one. This evokes a lot of replay value, this adds more bang for your buck with the content being well over 100 hours in length.

    Presentation
    The game looks damn beautiful, the 'Blood and Wine' expansion especially showcases this. Whilst there were downgrades from the gameplay shown at E3 you won't mind at all whilst playing since what is there is still gorgeous to feast your eyes upon.

    Technical Issues
    Whilst there was nothing game-breaking the issues I encountered were significant FPS drops in major areas like cities, villages and big battles. The game crashed for me three times during my two playthroughs, two of these took place in cities and the other occurred during a loading screen.

    Conclusion
    This game is damn near perfect and will be played and praised for generations to come. If CD Projekt Red can deliver this same quality in their upcoming title 'Cyberpunk 2077' we are in for something special. This game is definitely worth the retail price just off the main story alone, the rest is just gravy. It's for this reason that I'm giving this game a 9/10.    … Expand
  30. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note.
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#4 Best 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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