The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

 PlayStation 4
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 18653 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Kire_92
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    This game had me hooked from the beginning to the end. The story was amazing, the characters were interesting, different and had great depth. The pacing of the game was good and the game opened up and became bigger and bigger the longer you played.

    The amount of content in this game is unbelievable. You get a lot of game time compared to the money you spend purchasing it. And there is a    This game had me hooked from the beginning to the end. The story was amazing, the characters were interesting, different and had great depth. The pacing of the game was good and the game opened up and became bigger and bigger the longer you played.

    The amount of content in this game is unbelievable. You get a lot of game time compared to the money you spend purchasing it. And there is a lot of different things to do in the game.

    The game had an amazing atmosphere, great graphics, unique quests and I loved the card game named Gwent! As an action RPG this game does almost everything right!

    But there are some minor flaws. The combat could be better. If I compare it to other RPG’s then this game does a great job. But compared to other actions games it’s a little bit lackluster. Tough I still enjoyed it and it was a massive improvement over the last two games. But it could have been a little bit better compared to how good the rest of the game was.

    Other than that I did not like the fact that every point of interest is marked on your map. It removes some of the explorations aspect of the game. And there are some other mechanics in the game that could have had a better polish. But those flaws are minor and I had an overall great time playing the game!

    This game is not only a good RPG… it’s an outstanding RPG! This game raised the bar of what a good RPG is and many games that will be released in the future will feel boring compared to the greatness of this game!    … Expand
  3. Dannith
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    An absolutely phenomenal game. Fantastic open world, great quests (both main and side), fun characters, amazing story. Honestly, this game has everything. In my opinion this is the greatest video game ever made.
  4. AlbertoBuzz
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Este juego es el mejor juego de esta generación, transmite unas sensaciones que muy pocos videojuegos consiguen transmitir. La banda sonara y la historia de 10. Obra maestra.

    This game is the best game of this generation, transmits sensations that makes very few video games. The soundtrack and the story of 10. Masterpiece.
  5. jameshunt555
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    Great Game, fantastic Story great Characters, beautiful Graphics, And unbelievable Big World
  6. LaserRaptor
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Probably the best game of the generation and one of the best games ever made. The best thing it does is a perfect recreation of a distinguished world, with a storytelling that will keep your attention for sessions of 3, 4, 12...hours playing. Not only in the main story, but also in the secondary quest, it's always very interesting and everything gives you a reward that will make you come for more.
  7. Smc88
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    All I have to say is WOW what a great game. Well maybe not all I have to say. But so much time was put into making this game great. It’s attention to detail is unrivaled. The story is obviously spot on being it comes from a best selling series of books. Graphics are bright and full of depth. Combat is interesting and fun. Gwen seriously best card game ever. So much fun.
  8. 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
  9. JagWarr
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    The greatest world ever created in a video game. This is how open world games should be done.
  10. Aidian1
    May 2, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. I've been spoiled on some much better combat systems since playing but Witcher 3 spoiled most games for me in any other aspect. It's hard to enjoy most games after playing through this beauty. It's not only my pick for best game of this generation but my pick for greatest game to date. Every gamer should own this and cherish it.
  11. Halfnail
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    Along with god of war and horizon zero Dawn, one of the best SP game of this gen.
  12. macca0507
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    An absolute beast of a game. One that I have gone back to after completing the main story- not for 100% completion purposes- just because I wanted to. Addictive, personable, engaging, funny and battle hardened. A better game for the PS4 I have not come across.

    The only negatives are a slightly (only very slightly) disjointed inventory system in which you may have to jump screens to    An absolute beast of a game. One that I have gone back to after completing the main story- not for 100% completion purposes- just because I wanted to. Addictive, personable, engaging, funny and battle hardened. A better game for the PS4 I have not come across.

    The only negatives are a slightly (only very slightly) disjointed inventory system in which you may have to jump screens to check what you have vs what you need (for crafting, selling etc) and load times when you die are a pain (i'd say about one and a half to two mins).

    I never give games a perfect score of 10 as there is always some sort of flaw that prevents me from doing so but even the above mentioned 'flaws' aren't enough to drop this below a perfect score. Anyone that thinks God of War is an all time classic should really see what an absolute classic is. Witcher 3 is it.    … Expand
  13. 64bitJesus
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    Few games can provide artful, emotionally charged story along with super immersive game play. Few masterpieces, namely; Skyrim, Metal Gear Solid 5, Fallout 3 and Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series have accomplished this. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is among these masterpieces and is one of the best games I have ever played. I could write pages about what I like and I love, so I will try toFew games can provide artful, emotionally charged story along with super immersive game play. Few masterpieces, namely; Skyrim, Metal Gear Solid 5, Fallout 3 and Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series have accomplished this. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is among these masterpieces and is one of the best games I have ever played. I could write pages about what I like and I love, so I will try to note some small criticisms. Fall damage is unrealistic and annoying (save frequently before you try to scale a tall object), I got one corrupt save file that was easily remedied by a new save halfway through the same. Fast travel is nerfed from the previous Witcher game and requires you to visit sign posts ( forced/ encouraged exploration perhaps ?). If you like video games you will enjoy The Witcher 3.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. arroban
    Jul 2, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego inmersivo desde el principio con un mundo abierto increiblemente grande, toma de decisiones que afectan al futuro, misiones secundarias por doquier y una historia de 40 horas que se nos hara corta.
    Es un mundo, con su gente, y sus vidas y como tal es apasionante entrar en una ciudad y ver como la gente no para de hacer cosas, no eres tu quien tiene que mover el mundo para que sucedan cosas, por ejemplo, podemos ir en nuestro caballo en mitad del bosque y de repente nos encontramos a un grifo, si elegimos eliminarlo es posible que hayan una recompensa por su cabeza en pueblo cercano, eso esta bien porque hace que los enemigos no sean objetivos, si no animales que de verdad viven hay.
    Tambien tenemos el bestiario, en el cual se recoje la informacion de cada mounstro con el que nos encontramos y sus puntos deviles, hay entra el juego la alquimia, donde podemos hacer gran catidad de pociones, aceites o bombas especializadas en un mounstro en concreto, esto esta aun mejor, porque te hace sentir como un brujo de verdad.
    Hablando de los personajes, estos son carismaticos, tienen su propia seña de identidad, tienen su propia historia, sus preocupaciones ya que cuando acabamos sus respectivos arcos no nos olvidan, nos seguiran encomendando misiones, de este modo parece que de verdad estas conociendo personas y no solo trabajando en un contrato y ya.
    Lo malo de esta entrega, esque en ningun momento se nota que estamos en una carrera contra reloj por salvar a Ciri y eso de vez en cunado deja de sumergirte en la historia. / Tambien esta el hecho de que para hacer un tipo de aceite o pocion ya que esta muy desaprobechado, necesitas gran cantidad y variedad de ingredientes, y el juego no te incita a buscarlos por lo que optamos por opcion mas sencilla y tradicional. / El comerciar es demasido caro y no esque sea malo, si no que conseguir oro es demasiado dificil (en algunos contratos de brujo te pagan 25 de oro) / Los paisajes son preciosos pero despues de estar contemplandolos los primeros 20 minutos dejas de verlos y te centras en el minimapa y la direccion que te indican los puntos, otro apartado desaprobechado.
    Si te gustan mediana mente los juegos de Rol, las buenas historias con buenos personajes, sin preocuparte mucho de llevas y que ncesitas, este juego te puede interesar.    … Expand
  16. Da3_who_knows
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    As a person who read all the books and knows a lot about the witcher games I can say that this game is 100% the best in the series and 100% the best game in 2015. Gameplay, characters, music, mini games, setting... everything is perfect. There are not enough words in English language to describe this game. It is only because of this game that I read all the books about Gerald of Rivia, soAs a person who read all the books and knows a lot about the witcher games I can say that this game is 100% the best in the series and 100% the best game in 2015. Gameplay, characters, music, mini games, setting... everything is perfect. There are not enough words in English language to describe this game. It is only because of this game that I read all the books about Gerald of Rivia, so I can understand every single conversation within the game, all the inside jokes, know more about characters. I was obsessed with this game for more than 6 months. It was a wonderful gaming experience and I was enjoying every second of it. However, there is one thing that have to be mentioned to people who will actually read it (I doubt anyone ever will though). GWENT. I played every single gwent game possible and I was crying when I heard CPR will make an actual gwent game. So yeah if you gonna play this game say goodbye to your life. And be sure, you will enjoy every freaking second of it.… Expand
  17. DoTheBartMan
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    This game is testament that you don't need to be a huge developer to make perfect games, and that is what this game is. even with the few glitches it has/had, The story is engaging and interesting, the characters are deep and likable, the combat is gore-filled fun and the graphics are better than many games released now.

    If you haven't played the first two games you might be confused    This game is testament that you don't need to be a huge developer to make perfect games, and that is what this game is. even with the few glitches it has/had, The story is engaging and interesting, the characters are deep and likable, the combat is gore-filled fun and the graphics are better than many games released now.

    If you haven't played the first two games you might be confused but it will fade as this game with it's expansions feels like a trilogy in itself    … Expand
  18. CyborgM
    Jul 28, 2018
    10
    One of the best game I've ever played since Red Dead Redemption, AND THAT WAS AROUND 7 YEARS AGO. Buying this game below the full price would even be considered as pirating, as the content is ENORMOUS and the price isn't even that high for this kind of game that takes you onto an actual adventure like LOTR. With the GOTY expansions it's EVEN MORE WORTH IT. Both of the DLCs are AMAZING, andOne of the best game I've ever played since Red Dead Redemption, AND THAT WAS AROUND 7 YEARS AGO. Buying this game below the full price would even be considered as pirating, as the content is ENORMOUS and the price isn't even that high for this kind of game that takes you onto an actual adventure like LOTR. With the GOTY expansions it's EVEN MORE WORTH IT. Both of the DLCs are AMAZING, and the price isn't even CONSIDERABLE.
    STOP BUYING EA PRODUCTS AND SUPPORT THIS TYPE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE ENTIRE GAME INCLUDING THE DLCS IS WAY CHEAPER THAN STAR WARS BF1/2 AND EVEN THE SIMS.    … Expand
  19. 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
  20. Videogame21
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    This is without a doubt, the best game of all time. The story is touching and interesting, the characters are awesome and deep, the combat is fast and satisfying, the quests are as memorable as they are diverse, the bosses are unique and challenging, the world is vast and huge with tons of regions to explore. This game just offers so much and add in the two DLC packs and you have the mostThis is without a doubt, the best game of all time. The story is touching and interesting, the characters are awesome and deep, the combat is fast and satisfying, the quests are as memorable as they are diverse, the bosses are unique and challenging, the world is vast and huge with tons of regions to explore. This game just offers so much and add in the two DLC packs and you have the most complete RPG experience you could ask for. Just an amazing game on every level.… Expand
  21. Rossari
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Bought this game in 2015 and after 3 years comparing Witcher 3 with various games, hands down this is the best game I've ever played. Every visual details are on point, themes songs are great, the storyline and dialogue also interesting to watch. Especially when the ending depends on your choices and Gwent minigame got its OWN game, CD Projekt Red really puts its heart into the Witcher 3Bought this game in 2015 and after 3 years comparing Witcher 3 with various games, hands down this is the best game I've ever played. Every visual details are on point, themes songs are great, the storyline and dialogue also interesting to watch. Especially when the ending depends on your choices and Gwent minigame got its OWN game, CD Projekt Red really puts its heart into the Witcher 3 and this game deserves the highest throne.… Expand
  22. Hectmad
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, quase perfeito, claro que tem alguns erros, principalmente de mecânicas, porém, são praticamente ofuscados pela magnitude que são os pontos bons dessa obra, o jogo já começa ótimo, já apresentando o universo para quem nunca jogou nenhum jogo da série antes, continua incrível na metade, e tem o grande ápice no final, que é uma grande homenagem e agradecimentos á todos osJogo maravilhoso, quase perfeito, claro que tem alguns erros, principalmente de mecânicas, porém, são praticamente ofuscados pela magnitude que são os pontos bons dessa obra, o jogo já começa ótimo, já apresentando o universo para quem nunca jogou nenhum jogo da série antes, continua incrível na metade, e tem o grande ápice no final, que é uma grande homenagem e agradecimentos á todos os fans da obra, e pra quem gosta de passar centenas de horas fazendo quests secundárias e ficar explorando o mapa, não vai se decepcionar nem um pouco, o jogo apresenta 6 mapas, mas na verdade podemos conta só como 4, já que Vizima é apenas um castelo e Novigrad e Velen são no mesmo mapa, mas mesmo assim, o mapa inteiro do game é gigantesco, se fosse quiser realmente fazer os 100% em todos os mapas, você vai levar em torno de 100 á 150 horas de gameplay, e ótimas horas por sinal, e não podemos esquecer do Gwent, o grande jogo de cartas de The Witcher, onde você vai passar grande parte da sua aventura, e não se engane, não é só um jogo extra para encher linguiça, é um jogo tão bom que já até ganhou versão própria. Conclusão: Vai demorar para nos ser dado uma obra tão boa quanto The Witcher III - Wild Hunt.… Expand
  23. AyiBogan
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    this is the best game i ever played so far good story and characters and also awesome mechanics with awesome open world features only bad thing i can say is horse riding which kinda sucks
  24. Siedlster
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Simply the best RPG of all time. Absolutely MUST PLAY! I haven't get so much fun from the game since 2004.
  25. afkfrxak
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, I have already passed 300 hours in the game and still counting. Excellent lore and gameplay
  26. Richard1765
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    A great game, with a beautiful story, captures and does not let go for a long time. I advise everyone to take the game for all times
  27. 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
  28. 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 !
  29. TeaDrinker
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    This is by far my favorite game of all time. From the gameplay, to the story, to the music, the visuals, everything is damn near perfect. Up until this point, I had never played a video game that I though about constantly. At school, I would look up the maps for all the grandmaster armour, at dinner, I would contemplate what swords I should use, it was an obsession. i changed my entireThis is by far my favorite game of all time. From the gameplay, to the story, to the music, the visuals, everything is damn near perfect. Up until this point, I had never played a video game that I though about constantly. At school, I would look up the maps for all the grandmaster armour, at dinner, I would contemplate what swords I should use, it was an obsession. i changed my entire sleep schedule just to get more game time. After more than 100 hours in a month, I was still dumbfounded by all of the grandiose set pieces and swelling music.
    Story: Absolutely phenomenal. I cannot imagine how another game could ever surpass the story telling in this game, as the player's choices have a legitimate impact on what happens, and each and every conclusion to your decisions is satisfying. The side quests in this game were nearly better than the main quest, as they were legitimately interesting and involved. This is the Witcher's crowning achievement and sets it apart from other games.
    Gameplay: Great. The swordplay and use of runes was exciting and fun up until the last drop of blood. Though repetitive at times, the speed and elegance of Geralt's movement is enthralling and makes the combat worth it. As a result, Gerald can be a but of a spaz when walking around, as he is incredibly fast, but that's really only a minor issue.
    Audio and visuals: Awe inspiring. Though the visuals are incredible, and hold up to 2018 standards, the music is even better. The sound designers perfected how the world should sound, and it does a massive part in immersing the player in the game.
    Conclusion: The world is huge and full of life, and is an absolute joy to explore. If have ever played, or want to play video games, this is an absolute must play. A game like this comes along once in a generation, and is in my opinion, the best game in the last 10 years, and will probably be the best for at least the next 5 years. I an eagerly awaiting Cyberpunk 2077.    … Expand
  30. JackCS
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    90s kid here, bored of all the recent mainstream games that came out from big software houses. Lately I ended up giving up all of my hopes on the gaming industry, knowing that the focus would be put in battle royale games and pay to win/loot boxes models. CD Project RED absolutely restored all my hopes. A stunning, masterfully crafted and player-centered game. A MUST PLAY. It doesn't90s kid here, bored of all the recent mainstream games that came out from big software houses. Lately I ended up giving up all of my hopes on the gaming industry, knowing that the focus would be put in battle royale games and pay to win/loot boxes models. CD Project RED absolutely restored all my hopes. A stunning, masterfully crafted and player-centered game. A MUST PLAY. It doesn't matter if you haven't played the previous games or read the books, this game is an absolute must have masterpiece in a gamer's library. Breathtaking soundtrack, amazing landscapes, astonishing attention to details (Geralt's beard will grow spontaneously during the game) and a wonderful story. Secondary quests that are as deep and long as a mainstream game's main quests and DLCs that are absolutely worth buying. Moreover, if you need another reason to play this masterpiece, just know that the developers implemented a card game (GWENT) in the main game that is so well-made that they are creating a stand alone game just for the card game. 10/10 MUST PLAY… 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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