The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 18653 Ratings

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  1. gramwgre
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Just wow. Huge, immersive world, with a great story and great side-quests. This the first game on the PS4 worthy a perfect score, brings back good memories of good old Bioware RPG legends like Baldurs Gate or Torment. Highly recommended.
  2. rmaximal
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Facilmente o jogo do ano! Há tempos não me impressionava os com gráficos de um jogo. A CD Project realmente não enganou ninguém e entregou muito mais do que prometeram!
  3. calcifar
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece and "must play'' , in 30 years of playing video games, this is the best and most satisfying RPG I have experienced.

    Witcher 3 is setting new standards and that deserves a 10.
  4. Kalil
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersiveThis game is an absolute jewel. It's a story driven RPG adventure living in a beautifully realised open world. The story itself is captivating, I literally could not stop playing at times, like when you're reading a great book and just need to see the next page. The game features action oriented combat backed up by the typical RPG stats, spells (signs) and skills. The world is immersive and highly detailed, you really get the feeling that people who love what they do have crafted this world for us to enjoy. If you're a fan of RPGs, adventure, fantasy worlds and stories you really need to take a look at this game.… Expand
  5. grzechu
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    jeśli jesteś dorosły i lubisz jak gra cię tak traktuje, to pozycja dla ciebie!
    sex, gore, epic adventure included, must have for gohtic/fallout/baldur/elder scrolls fans
  6. XenoLich
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    Game of the year right here. If your looking for a story rich RPG with great combat, amazing side quests/Witcher contracts, mature and thoughtful story writing, jaw dropping graphics that put other games to shame, and has about 100+ hours of story. Look no further. You found it.
  7. di_Canossa
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    It's absolutely fantastic game. Don't listen to those who say that the game is bad. It is not without some flaws, but worth much more. Еhe most important advantage - its storyline.
  8. CampoX
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    After a month of late nights it feels like the surface has barely been scratched. Each time you turn it on it seems to look better, rather than as is normally the case you begin to see the cracks. Not nearly as complicated as it looks - easy to get into, play, understand and enjoy with excellent mechanics and free flowing none sticky combat. Whilst I am annoyed I bought Dragon ageAfter a month of late nights it feels like the surface has barely been scratched. Each time you turn it on it seems to look better, rather than as is normally the case you begin to see the cracks. Not nearly as complicated as it looks - easy to get into, play, understand and enjoy with excellent mechanics and free flowing none sticky combat. Whilst I am annoyed I bought Dragon age (which is poor in comparison - but only because this is so good), it did get me ready for this. Life is too busy to play this - but make time. Fantastic.… Expand
  9. tumill
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    This game is just brilliant, excellent, fantastic, just perfect! I can barely name it with next adjectives. As a HUGE fan of Andrzej Sapkowski's book a really RPG-nerd I'm delighted. It's the best that could happen to me. Great open world with tons of quest. But these are REAL quests, not the silly quest like in almost every other RPG. Here every character does something different, feelsThis game is just brilliant, excellent, fantastic, just perfect! I can barely name it with next adjectives. As a HUGE fan of Andrzej Sapkowski's book a really RPG-nerd I'm delighted. It's the best that could happen to me. Great open world with tons of quest. But these are REAL quests, not the silly quest like in almost every other RPG. Here every character does something different, feels different, and the second-plan characters are written perfectly. The bond between Ciri and Geralt is something I can;t describe. You must play it to see what I mean. So many tears after ending the game! Now I'm feeling empty. As for the other aspects: great combat system with beautiful animations, pretty grapchis design and massive open world with the best, the most mature story that I've ever seen in a game. I can say it without any doubt: this is the best game I've ever played.… Expand
  10. andrenw
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    The graphics are very good. The gameplay is also very good. I'm enjoying a lot of the game and the story.I had not played the previous versions. Score 10/10.
  11. GameDay1
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Awesome Game which mixes many famous rpgs and open worlds to make something truly great. it has a Great Story, Great Combat Mechanics, Spectacular Graphics, an amazing soundtrack and Its open world is interesting to explore. My only compliant is the bugs in the game (which is expected of all open world games)
  12. ippo16
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    good history and gameplay, a lot of missions to do and great system of points, you can be perfect in everything and be smart for each enemy, i would like to start in the most difficult level because in the final mission you are really good
  13. jela_88
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    I'll start by stating this is one of my favourite games of all time. I read some negative reviews criticising camera angles and the combat. In response, the only point in the game I noticed any problems with the camera was while on a boat, and as for combat, at first I found it a little tricky but very quickly got used to it. The world consists of 5 areas: Kaer Morhen, The Royal Palace atI'll start by stating this is one of my favourite games of all time. I read some negative reviews criticising camera angles and the combat. In response, the only point in the game I noticed any problems with the camera was while on a boat, and as for combat, at first I found it a little tricky but very quickly got used to it. The world consists of 5 areas: Kaer Morhen, The Royal Palace at Vizima, White Orchard, Novigrad/Velen and Skellige Isles. You will spend most of your time in the largest area, Novigrad/Velen, followed by the Skellige Isles. A huge world with a fantastic story, a must-buy for any RPG fan out there.… Expand
  14. ConnorsReviews
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    What can I say, this game is pure spectacle. It's simply exemplar, from the combat, to it's insane 'tree branch' esque quest system. I mean, the game isn't perfect, it's a sort of 'messy masterpiece' the horse mechanics could be improved a la "Red Dead Redemption" and there is the occasional bug, but the massive scope of the game, and the depth of its individual narratives, and theWhat can I say, this game is pure spectacle. It's simply exemplar, from the combat, to it's insane 'tree branch' esque quest system. I mean, the game isn't perfect, it's a sort of 'messy masterpiece' the horse mechanics could be improved a la "Red Dead Redemption" and there is the occasional bug, but the massive scope of the game, and the depth of its individual narratives, and the absolute stunning attention to detail, makes all nitpicky complaints irrelevant. I've logged over 100+ hours into the Witcher 3 and I've still got a **** tonne of quests, exploration and gawking to do. Even if you haven't played previous Witcher games, i still highly recommend this, as this game dwarfs all other AAA titles within the past 5 years. In fact, this isn't a game, it's an experience, as you play you feel like you are an actual Witcher, wondering town to town, picking up contracts, getting caught up in feuds or local scrummages , and then happening across a quest that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of horror and wonderment. It's this kind of organic storytelling that is missing from other modern AAA RPGs, as it combines the flowing and random nature of say a Rockstar game, with the insane scope of an RPG as big as Skyrim. So fellow Gamers, I urge you to play and experience this game, as it's a new Benchmark within the Open World and the RPG genres… Expand
  15. tom123456789012
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best RPG ever... I spent a lot of time and I'm still on second map... I will still spend a lot of time on that. I will buy DLC too. GREAT! GREAT! GREAT!… Expand
  16. Redeadhood
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    Over 160 hours and I still couldn't get enough of this game. Witcher 3 is a masterfully crafted tale with some really amazing gameplay and characters. CD Project Red really deserves a round of applause for their effort.
  17. Aqueous_Null
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I'd considered myself a mild fan of The Witcher series and games but not crazy about it like some people - that all changed with this instalment. Somehow, this game manages to combine two facets in gaming that are often opposite ends of a spectrum: quality and quantity.

    The quality of narrative, voice acting and writing typical of The Witcher series or - to those unfamiliar with The    I'd considered myself a mild fan of The Witcher series and games but not crazy about it like some people - that all changed with this instalment. Somehow, this game manages to combine two facets in gaming that are often opposite ends of a spectrum: quality and quantity.

    The quality of narrative, voice acting and writing typical of The Witcher series or - to those unfamiliar with The Witcher - BioWare games, is present here in spades. I've rarely gone through such an array of emotions playing a video game. Many times did I laugh out loud, get teary or even angry at the events that unfold.

    Every The Witcher title has a layered plot but with this instalment it's more multi-faceted than ever. Politics, prejudice, fear, history and the more fantastical fantasy: it's all covered here. Characters each have their own backstories and plot that unveils as the game progresses. There's complexity here but not too much to confuse the attentive or become convoluted. Ultimately, it keeps the main plot simple and creates branches from it that add depth, and it all ties together to make a memorable experience. It is elevated further and given greater urgency and impact by featuring the most menacing villains we've been pitted against yet in the series.

    Voice acting is fantastic - it's as simple as that. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that off the top of my head I cannot recall a game with voice acting to match. And this praise goes far and wide, not just to the main characters. A particularly memorable moment to me is when a character from the previous instalment disobeys her commander, almost resulting in her death, and receives an ear-bending from her superior officer - it feels genuine: anger, concern and exasperation all tied up in one line of dialogue.

    Facial animations in conversations are another highlight. There are many occasions where the writers use body language alone to convey a character's feelings or thoughts, and some of the most powerful scenes involve little to no dialogue at all. This is something we'd consider excellent acting and screenplay in a movie and it's no different here, except every aspect of it is meticulously crafted by puppetmaster developers. They even manage to give Geralt - the primary protagonist with cat-like eyes - puppy-dog eyes in times of grief.

    Yet, the game is also huge in scope and scale. Make no mistake, this game is enormous, both in terms of world space and content. And to top it all off the game is absolutely beautiful, with environments looking authentically gorgeous and organic. The weather effects in particular are a marvel at times and it is surprising how much of boost to atmosphere a small thing as gusts of wind can have.

    As for content, we're not talking about bloat or hundreds of fetch quests to fluff things out. We're talking real plights that poor villagers, snotty soldiers or rich earls are facing that requires the services of a witcher. As a rough estimate, I'd wager about 80% of the sidequests feel individual and tailored. Each one involves something different and even when the experience isn't wholly unique it is still engaging. There are also random events, particularly in the largest city area in the game, that reminded me of the cRPGs of old like Baldur's Gate. Cases where you'd be walking through the street and attacked randomly or begged for help. It all adds life and immersion to the world.

    It is jaw-dropping how they managed to include so much and simultaneously make it all so organic and varied, especially with a dev team half the size of Rockstar's GTA5 team.

    Gameplay is a mixed bag, although more in favour of positive than negative. The combat is vastly improved over The Witcher 2, both in terms of functionality and variety. For starters, combat is tighter than the previous game, far more responsive and a greater degree of control is given to the player, allowing for skill to make more of a difference.

    Blocking is now actually very effective, and the game includes a riposte feature akin to the Souls series parry. A timed block just before an enemy attacks results in a parry that leaves them wide open. Monsters also have particular weaknesses, either listed in their bestiary entries or some less obvious learned through experimenting. Additionally, there are two different types of dodge: a side-step and a full-on roll, like in the previous game. Many will be happy to hear both types of dodge have a small window of invincibility so timed dodges are now an effective means of evasion.

    That said, this leads us onto the negative with regards combat: hitboxes. When facing normal humanoid enemies the hitboxes are generally absolutely fine and combat flows nicely. Against certain larger enemies though, such as many of the monster hunting quests, you'll find the hitboxes a bit wonky at times. That said, it still doesn't take away from the overall experience.

    This is masterful game development. And a truly incredible piece of art.    … Expand
  18. Enhok
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Deep, intense, complex, mature awesome adventure.
    The witcher 3 will be one of the best game you've played in your life.
    The visuals are outstanding and the sound is probably one of the best EVER in a computer game. You will get involved in a mature, filmic story with an intense storytelling and STUNNING visuals. The combat is very fun, even tho they could make it a more complex, maybe    Deep, intense, complex, mature awesome adventure.
    The witcher 3 will be one of the best game you've played in your life.
    The visuals are outstanding and the sound is probably one of the best EVER in a computer game.
    You will get involved in a mature, filmic story with an intense storytelling and STUNNING visuals.
    The combat is very fun, even tho they could make it a more complex, maybe implementing combos etc.
    Anyways, if you didn't buy TW3 yet, take your money and go for it.    … Expand
  19. Seohalf
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is very generous with player , awesome story, awesome side stories, Geralt have incredible charisma , awesome graphics huge open world with very mature background best rpg ever
  20. Maldo21
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    Gran juego, aunque tal vez el principio es algo lento, al final todo vale la pena, uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, es una gran historia e incluso las misiones secundarias son muy buenas , están muy bien escritas , 100% recomendado
  21. Dragon_God
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Awesome Role-Playing Game with beautiful yet dark world, interesting and well developed characters. Balanced side quest and well-designed monster hunting missions, carefully planned story and overall a top quality game which will give you more than its money value. An epic conclusion to Witcher Saga.
  22. Dante-X
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Having walked into the Witcher 3, after having just returned to my PS3 to visit the essential Skyrim, I had worried that I would have had my fill of open world RPGs. I was wrong. The beautifully crafted world of Witcher 3, from an aesthetic perspective, puts to shame all console games prior. Though it is beautiful, it doesn’t just hope to get by on its good looks.
    The tale of “Geralt    Having walked into the Witcher 3, after having just returned to my PS3 to visit the essential Skyrim, I had worried that I would have had my fill of open world RPGs. I was wrong. The beautifully crafted world of Witcher 3, from an aesthetic perspective, puts to shame all console games prior. Though it is beautiful, it doesn’t just hope to get by on its good looks.
    The tale of “Geralt of Rivia” gradually reveals a well complex individual with a group of nearly equally intriguing of allies, friends and nemesis who are worthy of their own tales. The quest designs are thoughtful, and express real and believable human needs without seeming as contrived with the express purpose of giving the player something to do. The options before Geralt, and for the most part the outcomes, make sense.
    I love the game, but here’s my wishlist….

    The world is large, but more variation in landscape could augment that sense of being in a vast world. The leveling system and tech tree are adequate, but could use some tweaks. More depth of character customization/specialization would augment the game. I would also prefer to see a combat system more akin to LOTR Shadow, Batman, etc. that is conducive to combos.

    Clearly the above mentioned suggestions didn't ruin the game for me, as I still rate it at 9.5.

    Truly a PS 4 essential for lovers of open world RPGs.    … Expand
  23. OrionPax
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is awesome.You can find every type of people,quests,caves,enemies,monsters etc. It's map is huge and full of everything.Every main and side quests made very carefully.Storyline is awesome.Not like every RPG game you're not the chosen one.Definitely GOTY.
  24. nicko212
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    this game is exceptional. truly is the best game on ps4 at the moment with amazing graphics with a huge open world that has many side quest and attractions. the combat system is fluent and plays very well with some very cool finishing abilities. the story is excellent and the missions are balanced well with not to much talking or hunting.

    overall the game is a masterpiece and i will    this game is exceptional. truly is the best game on ps4 at the moment with amazing graphics with a huge open world that has many side quest and attractions. the combat system is fluent and plays very well with some very cool finishing abilities. the story is excellent and the missions are balanced well with not to much talking or hunting.

    overall the game is a masterpiece and i will look forward to seeing it become one of the game of the year candidates in the later part of the year.    … Expand
  25. GoatesOates
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Gigantic in scale, intelligent in its writing, beautiful in its presentation and quite simply the best game of this generation. Congratulations CD Project Red for giving us a game that truly warrants a purchase for these so called "nex generation consoles".
  26. moiseshenri
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Jogo incrível, sem comparação com a grande maioria com jogos que te prendem a continuar jogando mesmo depois de finaliza-lo. Um incrível parabéns pelo trabalho feito pela CD Projekt Red pelo mundo incrível que construíram. Capaz que GTA nem consiga chegar perto se fizesse com a mesma temática :P... e me faz jogar mesmo depois de anos de lançamento, pra mim até esse momento (27/04/2018) é oJogo incrível, sem comparação com a grande maioria com jogos que te prendem a continuar jogando mesmo depois de finaliza-lo. Um incrível parabéns pelo trabalho feito pela CD Projekt Red pelo mundo incrível que construíram. Capaz que GTA nem consiga chegar perto se fizesse com a mesma temática :P... e me faz jogar mesmo depois de anos de lançamento, pra mim até esse momento (27/04/2018) é o melhor jogo dessa geração.… Expand
  27. LuukvanRiel
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    I didn't really enjoy the first two. The first was to hardcore for me and the second somehow didn't really grab me. This is a personal thing not the games fault as i did see why they were considered deep and great RPG's. I was reluctant at first for the third one. So many promises had been made and most big developers never owed up to such promises. Yes there was the graphics downgradeI didn't really enjoy the first two. The first was to hardcore for me and the second somehow didn't really grab me. This is a personal thing not the games fault as i did see why they were considered deep and great RPG's. I was reluctant at first for the third one. So many promises had been made and most big developers never owed up to such promises. Yes there was the graphics downgrade controversy but after reading the reviews i thought myself ready to immerse myself in a proper RPG again. Something i didn't do since Skyrim.

    But boy oh boy was i happy i tried this game. The first few hours are quite hardcore as I wasn't all that familiar with the systems of potions and stuff but after the first five hours i really started to enjoy my time.

    The deep story and the epic combat really pulled me in and only just spat me out after completing the game. 80 hours went into my playthrough and i know i missed a huge amount of side plots.

    I could continue on but all has been said by others. Game of the year and possibly one of the best games i have played the last few years.
    To my opinion it is even better than Skyrim.
    10/10    … Expand
  28. EKDiamond
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is set in a fantasy medieval land with the Nilfgaard army invading the land, playing as Geralt you must find your one time ward Ciri and defeat the Wild Hunt, a group of elves from a different dimension trying to capture Ciri. This incredibly beautiful open world is fantastically presented and I found myself frequently making use of the ps4's share button to uploadThe Witcher 3 is set in a fantasy medieval land with the Nilfgaard army invading the land, playing as Geralt you must find your one time ward Ciri and defeat the Wild Hunt, a group of elves from a different dimension trying to capture Ciri. This incredibly beautiful open world is fantastically presented and I found myself frequently making use of the ps4's share button to upload screenshots of the incredible scenery. The main storyline is one to be remembered for years as it keeps you interested at all times and is very easy to follow, even allowing you to make your own decisions in order to change the outcome of the game as well as causing changes to specific characters and even communities. If you weren't told otherwise, you'd think side quests were a part of the main story, with some side quests significantly affecting what happens to some characters, such as who will be the king/queen of Skellige or what will happen to King Radovid. Scavenger hunts and witcher contracts provide a nice alternative to the main story for a bit of money or to help level up your character. CD Projekt RED clearly didn't become lazy when creating side quests as they are excellent. One of the amazing things that CD Projekt RED did was allow new players (such as myself) to fully understand the lore of the game and the background of the characters despite the fact that this is the third game in its series. As is almost a requirement for any RPG game is a good combat system, and The Witcher 3 does not disappoint, simple fast attacks and heavy attacks make up the general swordplay but the use of rolls, dodges and parries allow for a more complex defensive part of combat and the addition of magic elements such as bombs, oils, potions and signs fulfills the RPG aspect of the game. General enemies are simple to take down, yet not at all repetitive and the boss battles are something else, huge elves known as the Wild Hunt make up the main bosses, wearing badass armour and having a huge amount of health combined with unique abilities such as teleporting or summoning elementals keep you on your toes and alert at all times make for some of the best boss fights I've ever seen. Sticking with the subject, the end battle is magnificent with not one but two bosses and the combination of fighting as both Ciri and Geralt adds an original twist to the already spectacular game. The only things that could be altered with this game are the occasionally glitchy movement system, often you'll find yourself unable to open a chest or loot a body and the walking and running can sometimes feel unnatural. As well as this, as somewhat of a newcomer to RPGs, at the beginning of the game I found it slightly difficult to fully understand some elements of the game such as magic items and the ability trees and so would recommend taking your time at the beginning to make sure you read the tutorials and completely understand them. In conclusion, this game completely amazed me, the incredible amount of content that is in this game is phenomenal and every aspect can't be faulted. It is definitely one of the best, if not the best game I have ever played and I would highly recommend it to anyone. The lack of multiplayer may deter some gamers however anyone will enjoy The Witcher 3, regardless of whether they usually prefer multiplayer or singleplayer. I have given The Witcher 3 a score of 10 because of the following reasons:

    Strengths:
    - Fantastic storyline
    - Impressive graphics
    - Interesting, exciting side quests
    - Highly entertaining boss battles
    - Good combat system

    Weaknesses:
    - Occasional glitches
    - Unnatural movement    … Expand
  29. Ouchz
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    It‘s the best RPG that I ever played！Every thing is so perfect，graphic，music， combat，story，it's all extraordinary。BUY IT! BUY! BUY!! BUY!!!!!!!!!!
  30. Inspire75
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Haven't had a game so immersive for a quite some time now. The studio and the publisher really did a good job here to deliver a fantastic story RPG. The story itself is not only good, but the way it is being deliver is impactful. Graphic is top notch, and action is fluid and responsive. So far I think it has the best voice acting and script writer. Some scenes are really touching andHaven't had a game so immersive for a quite some time now. The studio and the publisher really did a good job here to deliver a fantastic story RPG. The story itself is not only good, but the way it is being deliver is impactful. Graphic is top notch, and action is fluid and responsive. So far I think it has the best voice acting and script writer. Some scenes are really touching and powerful. The game has got me in it for over 48 hours now, but I'm enjoying every last bit of it.

    Game very stable, rarely any glitches. Crafting system is well thought off and elegantly designed. Although the amount of material and items can be overwhelming at first. Game remember what decision you make and it reflects on later quests, it makes us as player feels that what we are doing make a difference in the end.

    The game is a very worthy RPG to be played. Very polished, very solid, great writing and voice acting. It is really a masterpiece RPG game.

    Absolutely loving it!    … 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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