The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. bulletchan
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    Take a bit of Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, The Wolf Among Us and add following ingrediences: most beautiful and dense open World ever created, World map is very big and full of content. Almost no loading screens!
  2. FrankTCastle
    Jun 7, 2015
    9
    Good:

    Great story start to finish, I for one had no idea where it was going to take me next. You know at the end you will face the villain as you do with any story but most are fairly predictable. Every side quest is fun and interesting, never once was a I bored with a quest or felt like it was just another fetch and return. Graphics are great on the PS4, faces especially are    Good:

    Great story start to finish, I for one had no idea where it was going to take me next. You know at the end you will face the villain as you do with any story but most are fairly predictable.

    Every side quest is fun and interesting, never once was a I bored with a quest or felt like it was just another fetch and return.

    Graphics are great on the PS4, faces especially are amazing and the textures on clothing and armour have never looked so real imo. Some things lack that detail like grass but that really is just nit picking on some peoples part.

    Bad:

    I found the skill tree seriously lacking and I never looked forward to leveling up and often found I had not even noticed and there was several skill points waiting to be allocated. There is some good stuff in there.

    Yrden(trap) is useful once you invest heavily it has a dot effect and is good for crowd control.
    Iign has a very cool firestream ability later in the line.
    Bomb making can expand the slots to hold 8 bombs and turn them into cluster blombs. There is also a skill to make Geralt deflect and parry arrows.

    Other than that most of the skill tree is 1% here and 2% there which you expect in some RPGs but that kind of thing makes up the majority of Geralts leveling. Mutagens used to be very rare and extremely powerful things that would give Geralt unique perks or talents now just about every monster drops them and they do little more than increase a stat. Some can make potions that are on a whole not especially useful imo.

    MILD ENDING SPOILER.

    For the game plus the game reverts to your save world before you start the last chapter which I found really disappointing since I was looking forward to exploring the world after the finale and hoping more high level quests and contracts would be opened up.

    Summary:
    Despite feeling the leveling up was kind of dull everything else kept me fully immersed in the game and as I said I mostly forgot about the leveling up, which is made up for by the amount of great and unique gear you can loot and craft.    … Expand
  3. Munkey
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    At the start I will just say that there is no such thing as a perfect game.
    Witcher 3 The Wild Hunt is just an amazing RPG. There are some many things amazing in that game for an experienced RPG player but I will write what I found the best and what did I enjoyed the most.
    First of all the story telling in this game is one of the best I have ever experienced. The main story is very good    At the start I will just say that there is no such thing as a perfect game.
    Witcher 3 The Wild Hunt is just an amazing RPG. There are some many things amazing in that game for an experienced RPG player but I will write what I found the best and what did I enjoyed the most.
    First of all the story telling in this game is one of the best I have ever experienced. The main story is very good paced. The Baron quest line is one of the best in RPG games ever. The story is so full of emotions, tough decisions and twists. Every quest has a story and a background and always two or sometimes even more ways to end it.
    The World of the Witcher is vast and rich with encounters, NPC and more. You got big cities, small villages, forts and ruins to explore. Caves and mountain tops to discover. Yes it has zones it's not one big open world game but one thing in it what is amazing. No loading screens. Enter a cave? A house? A City? A castle? No loading screen! This is how you should do it.
    Combat is very fluid and you can do it how you want it. Sword fighting, signs (aka magic), potions, traps and bombs. Fast and sneaky or slow and tanky? You can play it how you want it.
    There is a lot more equipment and upgrades then in previous games. Swords, axes, crossbows and a lot of different armor parts to chose from. You have different armor sets that are tied in to quests and give you some back story to different Witcher schools.
    Graphic wise Witcher 3 is the best looking game in 2015 period. Yes on PC it requires a powerful machine but on console you still get a medium to high experience. The game just looks beautiful. The character models, the landscape and weather effects. Lightning effects and shadows are amazing. And every zone has its own look and feel to it.
    All and all a great game and one of the best RPG in gaming history. The best game of this year by a mile.
    10 out of 10.    … Expand
  4. mbounce88
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Make this simple...One of the besy and biggest games ever made. Graphics are beautiful, gameplay is great, combat excellent, character and story content brilliant. Even if you dont like RPG'S you gotta play this..
  5. erfanj
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a game to talk about for months to come. Glorious, big, ambition, magnificent, distinct... you could literally add to this list all the adjectives you see in reviews praising great games and it would still be not enough. The gameplay and the combat is quite lovely and smooth once you get the hang of it. It's not a hard game as long as you don't want it to be butThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a game to talk about for months to come. Glorious, big, ambition, magnificent, distinct... you could literally add to this list all the adjectives you see in reviews praising great games and it would still be not enough. The gameplay and the combat is quite lovely and smooth once you get the hang of it. It's not a hard game as long as you don't want it to be but remember that the Witcher 3's greatest victory is it's wonderful storytelling, characterization and incredible visuals. For all the lovers of RPG and open world games, this is a must-have!… Expand
  6. DragonBorn-
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has to be one of the best games I have ever played. Maybe even better than the beast that is Skyrim!

    They weren't lying when they said you need at least 100 hours to complete it. The world is huge, way bigger than GTA. One quest can take you well over an hour to finish. Dozens and dozens of main quests and side quests its never ending. Not to mention just    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has to be one of the best games I have ever played. Maybe even better than the beast that is Skyrim!

    They weren't lying when they said you need at least 100 hours to complete it. The world is huge, way bigger than GTA. One quest can take you well over an hour to finish. Dozens and dozens of main quests and side quests its never ending. Not to mention just exploring the beautiful but dangerous world looking for all the cool armor schematics and all the other cool collectibles.

    Graphics are excellent, characters, foreground and background. Awesome voice actors as well. Mostly old English accents. The story line is incredible. So adult and mature and ever exciting. As other people have said the attention to detail on this game is ridiculous. Unlike some RPG's, you are well rewarded for completing all the side quests and Witcher contracts.

    Levelling up is top class. You have the choice on which area to use your reward points, combat, magic, character etc etc. I could go on forever. When modern game developers are seemingly always in a hurry to rush out a poor game for a quick buck, you can just feel how much effort has been put into making this game it almost feels a privilege to play it.

    Well done to the guys in Poland at CD Projekt Red, you have set the bar for all future RPG's. A well deserved 10/10 from me!    … Expand
  7. Crunchtheist
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    There's nothing I could say about this game that hasn't already been said... So I'm just giving my opinion to add to the billions of anecdotes already available: Hands-down the best game I've played in recent years, and proudly among the best games I've EVER played! Only issue: Geralt and Roach don't like obeying fine input commands, like inching forward, or turning on a dime... This canThere's nothing I could say about this game that hasn't already been said... So I'm just giving my opinion to add to the billions of anecdotes already available: Hands-down the best game I've played in recent years, and proudly among the best games I've EVER played! Only issue: Geralt and Roach don't like obeying fine input commands, like inching forward, or turning on a dime... This can be frustrating while trying to loot. I know, if that's my biggest complaint in the entire game, then it must be pretty good!… Expand
  8. SeanGamerDays
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    The game was looking alot more solid that the previous ones. Doing the story is less my concern, because the free-roaming scale looking area makes you wanna go anywhere you wanted to be...

    It's obvious that Wild Hunt will be delivering something that it's been expected, and it's impressed me alot...
  9. flametail23
    Jun 17, 2015
    9
    This game wasn't on my radar at first but it intrigued me so I picked it up and I'm glad I did. I'm so tempted to give this game a 10 but there are a couple of problems that can't be excused like the controls under water being unbearable and the camera being unreliable at times. It's a great game with lots to do and everything has a stroy that is well thought out and interesting.

    9/10
  10. Shaymin
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    Probably the best game I've played for the past 10 years. Amazing world. Amazing sense of details. Congratulations to CD Projekt Red for what they've done. My mind is blown.
  11. Ecresis
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Where is the 11 on that scale ?

    This is the game I'v been waiting for. Huge map, original monsters, best storyline ever made (of course it's from a book, I know). Awesome graphics, dialogues, sidequests, treasures, strange things, humor, sex.. Novigrad has to be the best city ever made in a video game, so lively, so beautiful. Every quest has a backstory, loads of books to read, 36    Where is the 11 on that scale ?

    This is the game I'v been waiting for. Huge map, original monsters, best storyline ever made (of course it's from a book, I know). Awesome graphics, dialogues, sidequests, treasures, strange things, humor, sex..

    Novigrad has to be the best city ever made in a video game, so lively, so beautiful. Every quest has a backstory, loads of books to read, 36 different endings, perfect combat system...

    If you like taking your time, building a character, collect 59808 plants to make potions and useless crap, buy this game, the season pass and everything, I doubt we'll have a game that good in the next years

    Absolutely stunning, 10/10    … Expand
  12. hhhhojeihsu
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    Indeed, this is a nice game. And I'm playing 1.04 version. Please ignore those reviewers who playing 1.00, many bugs and glitches have been fixed then.

    Story: 1. The plot is nice, makes me want to read the original novel. 2. The length of story is fine, I hope it can be a little bit longer if possible. 3. CDPR says it will have multiple ending, well just forget that. Don't expect it    Indeed, this is a nice game. And I'm playing 1.04 version. Please ignore those reviewers who playing 1.00, many bugs and glitches have been fixed then.

    Story:
    1. The plot is nice, makes me want to read the original novel.
    2. The length of story is fine, I hope it can be a little bit longer if possible.
    3. CDPR says it will have multiple ending, well just forget that. Don't expect it too much.
    4. Side quests is well designed, and it sometimes effect the main story line.
    5. 200+ hours of gameplay is true, but most of time you just roaming around. The main story costs about 20+ hours depends on you.

    Gameplay
    1. Each skills have 2~3 variety, but you spend most of skill point on increase the strength.
    2. Oil, potion and bomb are important on higher difficulties. And the systems are well designed.
    3. You need to collect ingredients for crafting and alchemy system, and that's a main element in RPG.
    4. Combats are swift. If you except precise and focus style like Monster Hunter, you may think the combat are lousy.
    5. The maps are really really big, it takes time to explore it. And some of secret places are much bigger than you think.
    6. Because the maps are so big, if you die or using fast travel to different area(big). You may need to wait for a really long time.
    7. Free DLCs are nice and I expect the season pass will bring more fun.

    Music:
    The soundtracks is pretty good, and I enjoy the CD come along with day 1 purchased.

    Graphics:
    1. Sudden frame-drop quite frequently, especially in swamp areas and confronting guards.
    2. The wind make those plants move unnaturally.
    3. Even patches the HUD is still too small for me. You need to sit very close to TV.

    You should really buy it if you enjoy open world and ARPG. Might compete with Fallout4 or MGSV:TPP for GOTY    … Expand
  13. daroczi
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I was skeptical after a few hours. I despise Ubisoft's cut-n-paste, repetative, boring excuses for "open world" games, and one look at the game map in Witcher 3 made me assume that a map this huge MUST have sacrificed quality for size. W1 and 2 were some of my favorite games because of the level of detail and effort that shines, and I can't believe that they actually applied that levelI was skeptical after a few hours. I despise Ubisoft's cut-n-paste, repetative, boring excuses for "open world" games, and one look at the game map in Witcher 3 made me assume that a map this huge MUST have sacrificed quality for size. W1 and 2 were some of my favorite games because of the level of detail and effort that shines, and I can't believe that they actually applied that level of effort to the whole game world! It's amazing! I like everything about Witcher 3. I hope Bethesda takes notes from it.… Expand
  14. pmart4
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    I just completed the story mode today and I can honestly say that I've not been so blown away by a game since Half-life or Finall Fantasy VII !

    The story telling and immersion in this title is nothing short of incredible. Ignore any low score of this game - here is my take on why some people 'wrongly' scored it low: 1) Combat and Camera are clunky? Not really. The camera is no worse    I just completed the story mode today and I can honestly say that I've not been so blown away by a game since Half-life or Finall Fantasy VII !

    The story telling and immersion in this title is nothing short of incredible. Ignore any low score of this game - here is my take on why some people 'wrongly' scored it low:

    1) Combat and Camera are clunky?
    Not really. The camera is no worse than that of GTA IV which you quickly get used to and the combat is fluid and exciting.

    2) Movement is tricky
    It was, but the developers added a setting that gives you the option to change this.

    3) Quests are repetitive
    Seriously? I've fought with kings in foreign lands, swayed wars, toiled with the love of two mages, chased my (surrogate) daughter across the world, got into bar brawls, became a brawling champion, played cards, negotiated with Elves and Dwarves, raced horses, been in a play, searched the world for master crafted armour, fought in castles, got drunk with old friends and tracked/slain countless beasts from powerful vampires to packs of wild dogs... repetitive? Please.

    4) It's bugged and broken
    Within a very short space of time the developers rolled out eight patch updates. Okay so not everything was fixed but it just improves all the time and improves quickly at that. Not good enough? Well, on top of that they also released sixteen (yes 16) free DLC updates - ranging from simple cosmetic options to entire new quest lines.

    OVERALL
    The Witcher 3 is an epic AAA title that could be a justified winner of Game of the Year (dependant on Fallout 4, Metal Gear and Halo V of course).

    If you're undecided on this title then you're seriously missing out on a magnificent game. If you like the RPG or Fantasy genre then it should be a no-brainier. If that's not something you typically like then I challenge you to play this right through and see if you feel the same when you're done.    … Expand
  15. GamerRedux
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    I'm giving this game the perfect 10. I loved it. Sure there may be some kinks but they are patching it. The world is huge, the graphics are gorgeous and the characters are lovable. I'm kind of upset that this is CDPR's last game but what a way to go out on. Great work guys.
  16. Rwmfilm85
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Breathtaking landscapes, great combat system, immersive story, with high replay value, this is a game that every game should own and complete as a part of their library. The characters stick with you long after you finish the story. The world is large enough to explore to keep you busy for hours and months and is understandable why they're spreading out the expansion packs. It keeps youBreathtaking landscapes, great combat system, immersive story, with high replay value, this is a game that every game should own and complete as a part of their library. The characters stick with you long after you finish the story. The world is large enough to explore to keep you busy for hours and months and is understandable why they're spreading out the expansion packs. It keeps you wanting more and more of the world Andrzej Sapkowski built and I hope they decide to continue it further with the massive success of this game.… Expand
  17. BaronMonaco
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    CD Projekt and The Witcher have been rising stars in the industry since the first game , this third episode is suppose to be the last of this franchise so will Geralt go out in a bang ?

    Of course he will (like you probably read it a thousand times before) everything in the game is at least very good, beginning by its technical attributes, the games looks pretty for a RPG this big with    CD Projekt and The Witcher have been rising stars in the industry since the first game , this third episode is suppose to be the last of this franchise so will Geralt go out in a bang ?

    Of course he will (like you probably read it a thousand times before) everything in the game is at least very good, beginning by its technical attributes, the games looks pretty for a RPG this big with nice light effects, large amounts of details and good textures in general, some visual glitches that are almost mandatory for games with that much content are the only bad side of the game, but they will not bother your gameplay experience, the framerate is steady and I didn't encounter any major issue during my 140 hours spend on this game.

    Gameplay wise the game offers a lot of thing, good investigations//hunts, exploration, grasping fights that are challenging when they need to be with, like the previous games of the franchise there is a great alchemy system that adds a tactical side to the fighting (probably the best fighting I've seen in any A-RPG), the best mini game of the world aka Gwent that is becoming a stand alone on its own now, etc. They implemented a lot of ideas in the game and all of them work great for the global experience of the game, it just feels natural without being assisted. Kudos to CD Projekt they clearly are talented.

    Finally concerning the story, once again it's a masterpiece they succeed to make an epic main quest, a lot of detailed side quests, some are equally epic, some are funny, some are heartbreaking, etc. All together they make for 100 hours of gameplay for the basic game, but I would truly recommend every one to take both extensions as well they have the same qualities with new awesome characters, monsters, locations, and of course plots and once again you'll get plenty of content, around 40 hours (which could be a full game, even two from other studios), for less than 30€/$. But the biggest accomplishment in the writing of this game is that the story works great whether or not you've played the two previous game, whether or not you've read the books (of course you'll catch up tons of reference if you already know the whole story of The Witcher) you'll be hooked to it and be willing to advance in the game and learn more.

    In conclusion The Witcher 3 is a must have for every gamer, sure it's not the best looking game ever, but it doesn't matter, it looks good enough and the gameplay works perfectly, it's incredibly full of content and the story is quite possibly the best I've experienced in a video game, at least in recent years, and will leave you some forever lasting memories. Buy this game, buy the expansions, The Witcher is without a doubt one of the greatest franchise in the history of our favorite medium : video games.    … Expand
  18. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
    Beautiful, but broken.
    The Witcher 3 starts out perfect You’re introduced to a massive would where massive creatures roam and make their claims on territories. There’s a sense of fear and challenge in this aspect alone. As you travel the land of white orchard you hear people call out for help and you stop to speak with them and help them with their problems for    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
    Beautiful, but broken.
    The Witcher 3 starts out perfect
    You’re introduced to a massive would where massive creatures roam and make their claims on territories.
    There’s a sense of fear and challenge in this aspect alone.
    As you travel the land of white orchard you hear people call out for help and you stop to speak with them and help them with their problems for some coin.
    Even the tiniest thing such as helping an old woman get her frying pan back feels immersive and draws you into the world.
    This is where you’re introduced to the idea of oils and potions, finding enemies weaknesses, using your witcher senses to find clue about what youre about to face, and preparing for fights, something that comes in handy for harder difficulties.
    I feel like this was the vision.
    White Orchard would be what the witcher 3 was all about, and then the game kinda just falls apart and its vision fades.
    The witcher tells a beautiful story of urgency, and for that reason alone, the side quests and question marks that clutter the map in velen and other locations make no sense to exist in the context of the games story.
    Geralt needs to get to the bottom of what happened, why would he waste his time with the problems of randoms and destroying monster nests.
    There are some great side quests that actually tie in to the story, and they are beautiful and fun quests but the ones there just to attempt and make the world feel alive ultimately feel like pointless grinding.
    Many times I found myself just skipping through the cut scenes of these quests.
    This could have been fixed with incentive more than coin, such as weapons and armors like treasure hunts offer.
    The witcher contracts should have been mandatory obstacles in your way of story progression.
    These type of things make sense in a Skyrim type game where you write your own story, but in the witcher 3, the story is already established... you aren’t an adventurer.
    You’re a rescuer.
    But as a rescuer there is tons to do to level up so you can take on the challenges that await you.
    Again contracts and sidequests could have used this idea for benefit, making them feel like training instead of just a job.
    You can set out in the world to clear up abandoned sites to repopulate them, you can go out to take down beasts terrorizing territories or just go out and fight random creatures blocking your way to a new undiscovered location.
    And the combat is satisfying, so fighting enemies never feels like a drag.
    You can block, parry, roll, dodge, heavy attack, fast attack, shoot at them with arrows, use any of the magic signs to shoot fire from your fingers, use a protective spell, magic traps, knock enemies back, control their minds, so much opportunity and combos that can be played with.
    And while defeating creatures doesn’t grant much xp, they are still worth the fight as enemies drop items for upgrades, crafting, and alchemy.
    The crafting in this game really is some of the best I’ve seen.
    You can dismantle objects for items you need to craft base items for main items, it may feel overwhelming at first, but once you really dive in, it’s clever and worthwhile to figure out.
    You can purchase items from shops and alchemists or you can explore the beautiful world that The Witcher 3 offers.
    When you do level up, you can use the skill points in a vast skill tree and choose the perks you want to use, with up to 12 free slots for these perks. This skill tree can be wrapped around your personal play style or the style you need to take down a specific enemy as there are potions to reset your perks so you can respend them.
    I’m a very aggressive player so I for the most part focused on combat skills rather than alchemy or magic.
    There are also races you can do, but your horse annoyingly gets caught up on nothing and will randomly just stop which can lead to frustration.
    And now my favorite part of the game. Gwent.
    Gwent is a mini game within the game and im not ashamed to say that I liked gwent more than witcher 3 itself.
    Gwent is a very addictive game with massive marketing potential, so get to making the app CD Projekt red.
    Now for the bad,
    for starters leveling up in the witcher 3 is a complete drag, not only does it feel unsatisfying to slay hordes of creatures, the games design actually discourages it.
    If you dare level grind like you’re supposed to in an rpg rather than stick to the main story, you’re punished for it by earning 0xp if you’re 6 levels or more above the suggested level for that mission.
    Not only does it discourage you from going on your own wild hunt, but it makes you look at side quests and blow them off, why waste your time and effort?
    The game also has many stability issues
    I lost count of the game crashes at 10, this was only in my first few days of playing the game, with and without game patches.
    The Witcher 3 makes the mistake of not constantly saving when you stumble on new locations or accomplish something tiny like a gwent win, causing you to have to re-do 10-30 minutes if the game crashes, gwent cards being random for wins adds salt to the wounds, as if the game crashes after a win, you’ll more than likely not get that card again that you were so excited to win.
    I also ran into head floating glitches that really just destroyed the world and its immersion, and there was absolutely no polish or attention to detail put into cut scenes where it should be most.
    Sure I expect items to ghost through objects in game, but in cut scene, it’s unacceptable.
    Not only are there game crashing bugs in this massive open world, but there are missables which is complete bs.
    Making a 200 hour long game and putting content in there such as side quests and collectibles and making them missable if you don’t drop the world to do them now is massively disrespectful to players and their time.
    At the very least put asterisk around missable quests so we know to prioritize them, so we don’t get lost in your story, heaven forbid…and have to replay a 200 hour game again to see content we feel robbed of, or better yet don’t make them missable at all, which leads me to achievements and more bs.
    The witcher 3 is all about choices, that being said it’s shady as heck to put in achievements that force you to make certain decisions, really lessoning the games experience having to try to spin a web around a mid-game ding.
    I know you don’t have to trophy hunt, , but that isn’t an excuse to disrespect a players experience by forcing those that do trophy hunt to play by your rules… that contradicts the entire premise of the witcher 3 as a game.
    While I was massively impressed by my first 10 hours of the witcher 3, there are too many flaws in game design for me to overlook.
    But that doesn’t take away from the fact that this is a gorgeous and intensely immerse game with thought provoking story telling, over 30 different endings you can get and hundreds of hours of content.
    For what it is.
    Action RPG – 9/10 Overall 9/10    … Expand
  19. princeissac
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    Witcher 3 wild hunt is a paradise for a classic RPG fan. there is just nothing like it in the realm of Role playing games in recent games. I think CD project has achieved something far more valuable than companies which try to just impress the audience by fake tricks.
  20. me5ut
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    The best game ever! story 10- the environment 10, characters 10, graphs 10, really long game which you never want it finishes, a lot of side quests and a big map to explore, you feel like you are playing in a fantastic movie that the story well written
  21. lydianfanfare
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    I love this game. In fairness, though, it does have some performance problems:

    **Noticeable framerate drops (the kind that the everyday person might notice) **Some audio issues like crackly music or not playing at all (at least for me, and no, it's not my headphones) **Somewhat laggy and unresponsive inventory menu once things start filling up **Not enough NPC character models But    I love this game. In fairness, though, it does have some performance problems:

    **Noticeable framerate drops (the kind that the everyday person might notice)
    **Some audio issues like crackly music or not playing at all (at least for me, and no, it's not my headphones)
    **Somewhat laggy and unresponsive inventory menu once things start filling up
    **Not enough NPC character models

    But its pros FAR outweigh its cons IMHO:

    **Memorable, unique, emotional, and fun main quests AND side quests
    **Combat is responsive and rewarding to master, especially on harder difficulties
    **Gear, skills, and leveling (RPG mechanics) are top-notch
    **Monster hunting requires preparation; it's no hack-and-slash on higher difficulties
    **Exploration reveals a dense, complex, and interesting world; it doesn't take long to find something to do
    **Voice acting
    **Music
    **Environment (day/night cycle and dynamic weather)
    **Interesting characters, most of whom are complex and imperfect
    **Gwent, an in-game card game, is fun and surprising
    **Developers are engaged with fans, and treat them with respect

    This is truly a great game.    … Expand
  22. PrattHat20
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is quite possibly the biggest game I have ever played. Yes it is even bigger than Skyrim and Gta! First of all the story is fantastic and very unpredictable with multiple endings. There are TONS of quests to do and all of them are very interesting and fun. The game is also beautiful even on consoles, with some of the most realistic lighting I've ever seen. This game is a mustThe Witcher 3 is quite possibly the biggest game I have ever played. Yes it is even bigger than Skyrim and Gta! First of all the story is fantastic and very unpredictable with multiple endings. There are TONS of quests to do and all of them are very interesting and fun. The game is also beautiful even on consoles, with some of the most realistic lighting I've ever seen. This game is a must play if you are into open world RPGs with excellent characters. This is simply one of the best games I've ever played and I still don't feel like putting it down after 150+ hours!!… Expand
  23. TheBest_1972
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    One of the few games that truly makes you forget about your life, everything is amazing, the soundtracks are top notch, and the voice acting is just perfect! There's also lots of content and of course free DLC's (always good to have some free stuff). The world of The Witcher 3 is just perfect and I just want more... 10/10
  24. cip224
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    i have a lot of fun 14 day and i cant stop playing ....fight is good graphics is nice ...... if you have time to play this game is for you ... i love rpg the withcher is one of the best game i play ..... elo:)
  25. upol94
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    This game is the best thing happened in the gaming history of a gamer specially rpg gamer. You have choices, consequences and open world. Yes, the might have little bugs here and there, but given the size of the games with the same price as destiny or evolve, you would not get any better deal than Witcher 3.
  26. luxkayden
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    A true masterpiece of interactive entertainment. While this game is not without its glitches, what it gets right makes those minor missteps feel insignificant. I am only about 40 hours in and I am still enthralled, entertained and excited about what comes next..

    This is what a next generation game should be and has dramatically raised the bar for all other titles this genre and for    A true masterpiece of interactive entertainment. While this game is not without its glitches, what it gets right makes those minor missteps feel insignificant. I am only about 40 hours in and I am still enthralled, entertained and excited about what comes next..

    This is what a next generation game should be and has dramatically raised the bar for all other titles this genre and for AAA game development in general. For me, this is by far the most interesting and engaging (and fun!) game I've ever played and I cant wait to see what the amazing team at CD Project Red comes up with next. BRAVO!    … Expand
  27. PrinceKADEEM
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    This is easy one of the best RPG games made, no scrap that one of the best games ever made, stunning to look at and even more stunning to play, the combat is excellent although unforgiving. Using a mixture of magic and sword attacks to find the best way to kill your enemy. Their is a ton of things to do from the story, free roaming to side quests. The story is really well written withThis is easy one of the best RPG games made, no scrap that one of the best games ever made, stunning to look at and even more stunning to play, the combat is excellent although unforgiving. Using a mixture of magic and sword attacks to find the best way to kill your enemy. Their is a ton of things to do from the story, free roaming to side quests. The story is really well written with different outcomes from each decision you make which adds variety to the game. When you finally put it down and then decide you'll just have one more hour which turns into four :) continue your game and a narrator will explain what has happened on your quest while the game is loading which I love this is a must buy! Best game on the ps4 by a mile!… Expand
  28. bugalugz
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Okay were do i start hmm well 1st of all i loved skyrim and playing the witcher make the skyrim look small for sheer depth and veriety i never played a witcher before until it was released on ps4 but i really love it,it does have some small flaws nothing that gets in the way of this class game all i can is if u like western rpgs games u have to play this its that good .FANTASIC.
  29. LordZenan
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    Play it. Just play it. This is literally the reason to hope for the future of gaming. I'm not even going to bother telling you why this game is so good 'cause you need to see for yourself. I cannot fault it besides a few gripes such as slightly length loading times, occasional unstable frame rate and downgraded visuals from the initial E3 reveal but these technical tidbits are completelyPlay it. Just play it. This is literally the reason to hope for the future of gaming. I'm not even going to bother telling you why this game is so good 'cause you need to see for yourself. I cannot fault it besides a few gripes such as slightly length loading times, occasional unstable frame rate and downgraded visuals from the initial E3 reveal but these technical tidbits are completely understandable when you make a game this big, this detailed and in 1080p. Even if we get crap games for the rest of the year, this, Bloodborne and Mortal Kombat makes this year completely dominate last year in terms of good quality games.… Expand
  30. jdd72481
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Amazing. The world and exploration is a cross between Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption. The horse in this game is actually useful unlike other RPG's. The combat is a mixture between Bloodborne (defensively) and Batman (offensively - some button smashing). The witcher contracts are a blast. The combat is much more enjoyable than Bethesda games.

    The only thing I feel is missing is    Amazing. The world and exploration is a cross between Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption. The horse in this game is actually useful unlike other RPG's. The combat is a mixture between Bloodborne (defensively) and Batman (offensively - some button smashing). The witcher contracts are a blast. The combat is much more enjoyable than Bethesda games.

    The only thing I feel is missing is joining factions, groups, fighter's guildetc. However, The Witcher makes up for this and any other shortcomings (occasional frame rate issues, bugs) with its amazing story and smooth and fluid gameplay. Also, the Gwent card game is addicting.

    I absolutely love running through Novigrad. My main criticism, as partially described above, is that I do not feel as close to or a part of the NPC's. Don't get me wrong, the character design is astonishing and you grow to like the characters. I guess the fact that The Witcher is more of an independent protagonist trying to find lost loved ones rather than trying to save the world separates Geralt from the world surrounding him.

    Something else I love about this game are the boss fights and the enemy design. It goes right up there with Dragon's Dogma.

    This is one of the best RPG I've ever played. Definitely rivals Skyrim, FFVII, and Phantasy Star IV.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#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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