The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. MissDove
    May 24, 2020
    2
    This is an exceptionally huge game. Near complete lore. Long main story. Expansive map. Countless items for crafting etc. Loads of side quests. But the positive aspects of this game pretty much end here. Every other aspect has either at best being implemented much better in some game, or at worst being almost broken.

    Generally, the world feels too compressed, not just content-wise but    This is an exceptionally huge game. Near complete lore. Long main story. Expansive map. Countless items for crafting etc. Loads of side quests. But the positive aspects of this game pretty much end here. Every other aspect has either at best being implemented much better in some game, or at worst being almost broken.

    Generally, the world feels too compressed, not just content-wise but also aesthetically, in a sense that the rations feel somewhat wrong (trees and houses only being slightly taller than the main character, for example).

    I also failed to see why the graphics got so much praised, as the reminded mostly of graphics of consoles of previous generations.

    Gameplay feels clunky and sloppy lacking fluidity. Meelee combat is limited to a couple of moves with lengthy animations. Spells are inconvenient to cast since it is needed to access a menu mid-combat to change the single active spell available. Menu navigation also feels too primitive and simplistic and ends up being annoying especially if taken into account the vast number of options in a single menu.

    The main plot is basically "find this person, to help you find this person, to help you find this person, to help you find this person, to help you find your daughter". Details of the story are not as bad as it sounds but the way it is delivered is anything but immersive. Characters are variable but some of them not deep enough, and could use a bit better voice acting.

    What really makes this game not fun to play though is its lack of polish and the too important bug that make The Witcher 3 feel more like an awesome alpha version of the game, or a descent beta version of the game. The auto generated path to objective will often be wrong. While riding the worse, it possible for the horse to stop moving instantly because it encountered a non-existent obstacle. Horse also auto steers when on roads which make it extremely annoying as it conflicts with the commands given by the player. By the far the worst thing I encountered is that some sound tracks will be missing during the majority of the game. This usually are combat or spellcasting sound effects, or worse plot important sound effects during a cutscene. Around 1/3 of game voice tracks of the character were completely absent which forced me follow dialogue solely through subtitles.

    In short, this is a huge game with huge potential, though execution was extremely poor. I would have preferred if this game was half the size but so big issues which are so evident even after a few hours of gameplay were resolved.    … Expand
  2. PartII
    May 15, 2020
    1
    Couldn’t play it more than a hour, garbage imo. The gameplay was like a ps1 game, garbage.
    The most overrated game of all time
  3. LasseRon
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Easily my favorite game of all time.

    + Amazing story & characters
    + Fun sidequests
    + Fun combat
  4. nyctowb
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Лучшая сюжетная игра, в которую мне довелось сыграть. На дворе 2020, а я до сих пор в играю в нее.
  5. arquero254audaz
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    La narrativa, las diversas armaduras y espadas, el sistema de toma de decisiones, la exploración y el minijuego de cartas "Gwynt" suman favorablemente a la senda del brujo de Geralt. Las 2 expansiones, HoS y BaW, tampoco se quedan atrás respecto a lo mencionado anteriormente. En resumen, un juego que si o si debes jugar, si deseas tener demasiadas horas de diversión cazando monstruos,La narrativa, las diversas armaduras y espadas, el sistema de toma de decisiones, la exploración y el minijuego de cartas "Gwynt" suman favorablemente a la senda del brujo de Geralt. Las 2 expansiones, HoS y BaW, tampoco se quedan atrás respecto a lo mencionado anteriormente. En resumen, un juego que si o si debes jugar, si deseas tener demasiadas horas de diversión cazando monstruos, explorando cada rincón del mapa o simplemente seguir la historia del juego.… Expand
  6. martinho_99
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Not the best menu, fighting sytem or graphics back in the day. But this storytelling!!! This has to be the best story telling ever - you start to deeply care for each character and wan't your decisions to have a good outcome. And the developers thought of EVERYTHING! Every possible outcome of combinations of decisions is possible. Sometimes if you fail a task or don't do it the way it isNot the best menu, fighting sytem or graphics back in the day. But this storytelling!!! This has to be the best story telling ever - you start to deeply care for each character and wan't your decisions to have a good outcome. And the developers thought of EVERYTHING! Every possible outcome of combinations of decisions is possible. Sometimes if you fail a task or don't do it the way it is supposed to be done, there are hidden lines the characters will say. People still trying to find every hidden outcome the makers thought of. THIS is how you develop a masterpiece!!! Oh and all hail to qwent ;)… Expand
  7. jonnb123
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    I have only played this game through once. Due to my enjoyment the first time round I have bought this game on every console I own. This game probably has the best side quests in any game. One of the great things is that your actions during missions actually matter, this cannot be said for a lot of RPGs.
  8. Yopst
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Ce jeu est un monument. Le scénario est riche et superbement écrit, des personnages haut en couleurs et qui sont loin d'êtres plats. Même les quêtes annexes sont un plaisir à faire, ce qui est rare de nos jours. Dans mon top 5 de mes jeux préférés.
  9. Heelpeer
    May 30, 2021
    1
    a **** ass boring game
    every mission i play is talk and talk and fucin talk
    dude i just wanna have some fun and the game is forcing me play side quests that i do not give a **** about {for the records i made this acc to review this ****ty game}
    and the controls overall suck
  10. Mr_Pozitiv
    Aug 4, 2020
    1
    Купил игру по скидке, думал что понравится так как имеет большие оценки от критиков и обычных игроков и у игры много разных наград, но в итоге спустя целых 20 часов проведенных в игре стало скучно. Много неинтересных, долгих и наскучивающих диалогов, не самая лучшая озвучка, а именно частые ускорения и замедления голосов (причем у значимых персонажей, а различные третьесортные npc такойКупил игру по скидке, думал что понравится так как имеет большие оценки от критиков и обычных игроков и у игры много разных наград, но в итоге спустя целых 20 часов проведенных в игре стало скучно. Много неинтересных, долгих и наскучивающих диалогов, не самая лучшая озвучка, а именно частые ускорения и замедления голосов (причем у значимых персонажей, а различные третьесортные npc такой ерундой не страдают, по крайней мере в десять раз меньше). Геймплей, а именно боевка не сложная, зачастую можно просто загнать противника в угол и бить его простой атакой (он ничего не сделает). Сюжет тоже пока не особо затянул. Особенно плохо играть в ведьмака после полного прохождения the last of us 2, игру с отличным и глубоким сюжетом, крутой графикой, с хорошей озвучкой (которая не страдает проблемами ведьмака) и игру с разнообразным и более интересным геймплеем. И кстати упоминания заслуживают очень долгие загрузки после каждой смерти и это в игре 2015 года в 2020 году, это прилично бесит. Но в ведьмак 3 есть и приятные моменты, а именно: большое разнообразие существ из славянской мифологии и красивые пейзажи во время закатов и рассветов. Но в общей сложности игра мне не особо понравилась и я знаю, что такое качественные, интересные и крутые игры с одиночным сюжетом, ведь я переиграл во множество одиночных сюжетных игр. И то, что мне не понравился ведьмак 3 не значит, что он не понравится всем, всегда можно попробовать и выразить свое личное мне про игру.… Expand
  11. Skapple
    May 29, 2022
    0
    good but not great, the combat is very boring and the level system is horrible as well as all the other rpg elements expect for quests which are amazing
  12. Kentonsxng
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Favorite game of all time. Be prepared for hundreds of hours of rich epic gameplay that draws you in. I took a break after platinuming the base game. The DLC is also well worth it.… Expand
  13. Red-Eyes
    Oct 7, 2020
    3
    Worst combat system I've experienced since PS2 era: it is super clunky, Geralt seems to be stuck in a grid when fighting and you can best anything with light attack - light attack - dodge - dodge rinse and repeat; it is baffling (regardless of the difficulty you are on, the difference is that in hard mode you'll do that 15 times while in hardest you'll repeat the process 115 times). TheWorst combat system I've experienced since PS2 era: it is super clunky, Geralt seems to be stuck in a grid when fighting and you can best anything with light attack - light attack - dodge - dodge rinse and repeat; it is baffling (regardless of the difficulty you are on, the difference is that in hard mode you'll do that 15 times while in hardest you'll repeat the process 115 times). The controls are bad and unresponsive, the simple act of facing a chest and pressing X to loot is a dreadful chore because it is super hard to get Geralt to aim the correct direction.
    A big disappointment because I liked the world, the characters, the story seemed good, the side quests are entertaining and the Gwent card game is a fantastic idea (easily the best thing in the game). If the controls were somewhat decent I would be on board but they are insultant to the point I couldn't go further and it is no like "the game is old" kind thing, Bloodborne was released the same year and still have one of the best combat system ever made.
    The universal acclaim this game had tells a lot about how deplorable gaming industry has become    … Expand
  14. Simpson_761
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    10/10 for the game now. 9.5/10 when released. The inventory system was cancerous. But such an amazing game!! Give it a go if you haven't already.
  15. Cryppy
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Timeless classic. I gave it a 10 even though it has a lot of flaws just because it managed to not be repetitive to me even I have played it 7 times. Still my favorite. Must buy.
  16. Raios-Rogue
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    the best side quests the best expansions that are big as an entire game the best characters the best actors the best voice actors the best story the best writing ever the best plot the best CD projekt red game ever made a complete masterpiece it launched it many bugs and crashes but CD projekt kept fixing and improving the game this was my number 1 favorite game of the century until god ofthe best side quests the best expansions that are big as an entire game the best characters the best actors the best voice actors the best story the best writing ever the best plot the best CD projekt red game ever made a complete masterpiece it launched it many bugs and crashes but CD projekt kept fixing and improving the game this was my number 1 favorite game of the century until god of war and sekiro came out so now it's in my top 3 spot of favorite games of the century and it hasn't moved because nothing yet has been that good the only games that pushed this game in my top 3 spot from number 1 was god of war 2018 that went in my top 1 spot and sekiro went in my top 2 spot this game's expansions are so good just like The monster hunter world Iceborne expansion hearth of stone blood and wine it's an entire game it's not a DLC This game is breathtaking and phenomenal one of the greatest games of all time must play !… Expand
  17. PanPrado30
    Dec 12, 2020
    1
    Very bad game with stupid main character. The world is emty and plot is writing on knee.
  18. Manziflex
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Dalle prime ore di gioco, posso dargli solo 10... Il sistema non mi permette di dargli di più.
  19. Differento4x
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    When we talk about the best game in history, this game this game has no weaknesses!
  20. lackflag
    Aug 19, 2021
    3
    What killed it for me were the glitches.

    I was excited for this game, given is rating and the comparisons I'd seen. It wasn't quite what I hoped for but, I tried to be adaptable and learn how to enjoy it. Unfortunately there are points on the map that freeze the game, every time, effectively breaking it and making me fearful to travel at all because I'll have to sit through all    What killed it for me were the glitches.

    I was excited for this game, given is rating and the comparisons I'd seen.

    It wasn't quite what I hoped for but, I tried to be adaptable and learn how to enjoy it.

    Unfortunately there are points on the map that freeze the game, every time, effectively breaking it and making me fearful to travel at all because I'll have to sit through all the time it takes to restart the game, etc.

    So, I deleted it, and fortunately I still have time to return it.

    Oh well.    … Expand
  21. efeozburuntr
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    why do you like this game so much fighting is disgusting, horseback riding is boring actually it's not just horse riding everything is not good in boring graphics
  22. RedEye_
    Aug 31, 2021
    3
    i've finished the game and my conclusion is :
    It's a good entertaining game but it has a lot of side quests some are super boring and it needs a lot of time + the story is hard to understand bcz u should read the books and watch the serie to answer some questions that will come to your mind (like the story of Geralt and how he met Yen ...) . To be honest it doesn't deserve its current    i've finished the game and my conclusion is :
    It's a good entertaining game but it has a lot of side quests some are super boring and it needs a lot of time + the story is hard to understand bcz u should read the books and watch the serie to answer some questions that will come to your mind (like the story of Geralt and how he met Yen ...) . To be honest it doesn't deserve its current rating to be one of the best PS4 games there are better ones .    … Expand
  23. DarkSaiyan0
    Sep 30, 2021
    0
    **** gayme even ass creed unity is better cryer bozos MUHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAAHHAAH
  24. mitsarakos
    Sep 7, 2021
    5
    Not very bad. Actually I just dont like Open world games. Its ok though, you can buy it
  25. Mutlaq
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
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  26. ByDenli
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    One of the best games of the last 10 years. It is truly a masterpiece with its story, gameplay and fluidity. It also deserves a round of applause for its music and vocalizations. Sometimes, although I encountered minor shader bugs in the game, they were bugs that did not interrupt my game enjoyment.
  27. dasse666
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    Incredible entertaining and big game world created for us. Still holds it's ground as one of the best games to this day. Highly recommended. 9.5
  28. fhuidsh
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    The best ggame i have ever played. the gameplay has so much into it that i have finished this game like 5 times
  29. Fekip
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Despite the age, this game is such good. I recommend this fantastic product for all fan rpg.
  30. Ssen
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    By far the best story in an open world game. All secondary missions feel like they could be part of the main quest, and it didn’t feel grindy at all.
  31. DDk_Homer
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    In my opinion the Best Game of all time indisputably! The best gameplay, timeless graphics and atmosphere...
  32. Dio_Brando_
    Feb 20, 2022
    6
    Не понимаю настолько большого хайпа вокруг этой игры. Безусловно, история и харизма персонажей на очень высоком уровне, но не стоит забывать, что это игра, а не фильм или книга, а в игре должен быть хороший геймплей, чем эта игра точно не может похвастаться. Если прямо, то ЭТО БЛЯТЬ ПРОСТО ПОЛНЫЙ ПИЗДЕЦ. Графика времён 2010, омерзительное управление, физика полная хуйня, боевая системаНе понимаю настолько большого хайпа вокруг этой игры. Безусловно, история и харизма персонажей на очень высоком уровне, но не стоит забывать, что это игра, а не фильм или книга, а в игре должен быть хороший геймплей, чем эта игра точно не может похвастаться. Если прямо, то ЭТО БЛЯТЬ ПРОСТО ПОЛНЫЙ ПИЗДЕЦ. Графика времён 2010, омерзительное управление, физика полная хуйня, боевая система настолько дерьмо, что это уже смешно, до безумия ебанутый интерфейс, абсолютно не проработанный мир, во время катсцен персонажи говорят то замедленно, то ускоренно, это пиздец, как бесит.

    Сюжет(и всё, что с ним связвно)-10/10
    геймплей-2/10    … Expand
  33. Novichoc
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Very good game with beautiful graphics ( which is also good in 2022), side quests, characters and main story. Small problems with controlling
  34. Player_x_player
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    The amazing game of all time!
    Um dos melhores games q eu já tive o prazer de jogar!
  35. quallll
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    What can I say, this game has already become a cult game, although it was released only 7 years ago.
  36. Jacirci
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. The story telling is unrivaled in my opinion. Although some of the decisions with story may be decisive to some fans of the books, they did well with what they had. The combat is okay, but this is a case where everything else makes up for it. Fell in love with gwent as well.
  37. chernandez31
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    I legitimately believe that if this game had a better, more polished combat system, it could’ve been at the very top of the best games of all time amongst a few others. However, it is still a masterpiece considering how excellent it is overall and how much it excels at every other area.
  38. neffex
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Il miglior RPG che abbia mai giocato e uno dei migliori giochi di sempre. Per me il migliore di tutti.
  39. tsmith2001
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Exploration in an open-world setting, alteration of gameplay based on personal choices, and the main storyline accompanied by numerous side quests ultimately define an ideal role-playing game, also known as an RPG. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt encompasses these elements and takes them to the next level. The player progresses through the game as Geralt of Rivia, a monster-hunting Witcher whoExploration in an open-world setting, alteration of gameplay based on personal choices, and the main storyline accompanied by numerous side quests ultimately define an ideal role-playing game, also known as an RPG. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt encompasses these elements and takes them to the next level. The player progresses through the game as Geralt of Rivia, a monster-hunting Witcher who aims to rescue his former apprentice, Cirilla, from being captured by the Wild Hunt (an army of elves from another world) for her powerful Elder Blood. During the playthrough, the player is immersed in a vast, breathtaking world that almost feels alive where character abilities, craftable potions, and ranged weapons are utilized in combat. Relationships can be formed with detailed, engaging characters, even those who play minor roles in the story.

    The story itself relies on the decisions made throughout the game, no matter how small those choices may seem. Making these decisions not only connects one with Geralt emotionally but also arranges an unpredictable, unique playthrough in which the player is bound to face the consequences. Choosing which characters to kill, help, or become romantically involved with impacts the endings of quests and the storyline overall. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt isn’t the type of game where it’s explicitly stated which options are morally correct or not; the outcomes occur naturally and give one a sense of freedom with their choices. In her Game Informer article, Kimberley Wallace describes “how the writers are always one step ahead and [her] decisions are never safe; the shades of gray mean that [one may] never know who to trust, requiring [one] to think carefully about every situation” (2015). This perfectly embodies the importance of the decision-making aspect of the game and how each choice is questionable and based on trust and beliefs.

    The characters are just as compelling as the story, as they are charming in their own way and completely believable. The player may feel emotionally impacted by the bonds that are formed, relate to their personalities, and can observe the in-depth character development of each person. The details and realism are recognizable in everybody, from Geralt to a minor character stumbled upon in an optional subquest. Gabriel Zamora expresses the richness of the characters in his own PCMag review, “Characters from the stories are fleshed out fantastically, often through their dialogue alone. Subtle gestures and facial expressions also breathe life into each personality, too” (2015). The individuality and authenticity of each person make them quite unforgettable, setting them apart from characters in other RPG games. Even so, listening to every character reminisce about their past can become tiresome and repetitive.

    Main quests and intensive side quests piece together the telling of a mesmerizing story. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt incorporates considerable detail in each quest, and the side quests themselves relate to the main story and its lore. They stray from typical side stories in other games, as they aren’t basic “recover this item” missions or ones where the player has to follow excruciatingly slow-walking characters. Completing these quests, along with the main story, allows one to play this game for hundreds of hours. However, undertaking these side quests can prove to be time-consuming, which may not be fitting for every player. Luckily, they’re not obligatory and the player can solely stick to the main story if they choose to do so. Overall, the player constantly wonders what will happen next, from the very beginning to the end.

    In essence, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can be considered one of the most innovative, exemplary RPGs ever made. Completing the game might make one feel empty, but knowing they can replay it by making different choices or even to 100% it makes it worthwhile. Various aspects of the game create a memorable experience for anybody to enjoy.

    Wallace, Kimberley. “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Review - Choice On A Grand Scale.” Game Informer, 12 May 2015, https://www.gameinformer.com/games/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt/b/playstation4/archive/2015/05/12/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-review-game-informer.aspx. Accessed 19 February 2022.

    Zamora, Gabriel. “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (for PC) Review.” PCMag, 28 May 2015, https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-for-pc. Accessed 19 February 2022.    … Expand
  40. alirezaporshe
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    amazing outstanding game it just beyond any kind of word that can describe this master piece its totally perfect its just a perfect complete game in any sort of way
  41. dsdy
    Dec 12, 2022
    0
    There is no ukrainian localisation!! maybe because of russian man in the top position in localisation management maybe because of the position of someone else in the management of the whole cd project red. But now they made an upgrade for russian language in their game, despite this language being official in the one of the biggest terroristic states nowadays. I ask y'all to boycott cdThere is no ukrainian localisation!! maybe because of russian man in the top position in localisation management maybe because of the position of someone else in the management of the whole cd project red. But now they made an upgrade for russian language in their game, despite this language being official in the one of the biggest terroristic states nowadays. I ask y'all to boycott cd project red's products until they fix their mistakes. thank you… Expand
  42. Mogmog000
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    The action is monotonous and unexhilarating.
    The story is hopelessly boring.
    Fast travel is difficult to use, and quests are all work.
  43. Golgo
    Mar 26, 2023
    0
    Good game. Too bad Geralt movements are so bad. He feels so slow and heavy, like he ate a million burger and everytime he turn left or right, its like he is trying the 45 degrees bending of Michael Jackson. Absolute garbage. If only he moved quick and natural like in Elden ring then Witcher 3 would be a 9/10 easy.
    Hopefully the devs learn how to create proper character movements for Witcher 4..
  44. Furyeg
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Bok gibi arkadaslar indirmeyin .... eniskirazoglu gormez insallah
  45. aspentitan
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    This is a huge game and without question is worth the full asking price. Im not sure what really to say about this game I'd like to praise it for being so large and it is of high quality and the effort really shows through however there are a lot of aspects of the gameplay that really bother me. Combat is just ok and for the most part a bit on the lame side. The camera lock is bad andThis is a huge game and without question is worth the full asking price. Im not sure what really to say about this game I'd like to praise it for being so large and it is of high quality and the effort really shows through however there are a lot of aspects of the gameplay that really bother me. Combat is just ok and for the most part a bit on the lame side. The camera lock is bad and annoying and the action of fighting really isn't all that interesting. If one has played Demon's or Dark Souls then the action of this games combat is rather primitive. Enemies will not chase beyond a certain radius making them cheatable. The amount of quests is fantastic however it is hard to fast travel in the proper direction of your current quest because its not integrated very well. One other issue of combat I find very annoying is swords are automatically sheathed and it can really trick you into player error stumbling into areas thinking you are ready for combat only to find out you are not. Load times are also extremely long. However on top of all these shortcomings this is still a fantastic game. Its sheer size and above average quality beg to grab your attention for a very fun playthough nonetheless. Although the combat can be bad there are a lot of interesting monsters and beasts to find and stumble across and a fantasy world feeling does exist that at times is exceptional. Despite some shortcomings I have high praise for this game and would fully recommend it. Just be warned its dialog heavy which also is its strength for critical path plots exist in this game and no two play throughs will be exactly the same. A very high quality open world game.… Expand
  46. Ghua
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    It is end of 2018 and after 3.5 years this game still rocks. Honestly, I believe Witcher 3 ruined RPG gaming for me, as everything else I play feels shallow and boring.
    Game has it's problems, but overall it is great experience you will remember for years. The only thing you should be aware is that initial 10-20 hours may feel a little bit awkward and overwhelming as the game offers tons    It is end of 2018 and after 3.5 years this game still rocks. Honestly, I believe Witcher 3 ruined RPG gaming for me, as everything else I play feels shallow and boring.
    Game has it's problems, but overall it is great experience you will remember for years. The only thing you should be aware is that initial 10-20 hours may feel a little bit awkward and overwhelming as the game offers tons of elements and functionality. Once the main story unfolds a bit, you will be sucked in.
    There are no boring quests in Witcher 3, every single one feels interesting and tells a story, sometimes with unexpected twist.
    you have to play it, no excuses :)    … Expand
  47. Glowguy
    Sep 19, 2016
    10
    After revisiting this game I can definitively say that it is a clear top 5 favorite for me and possibly my favorite game period. The world is incredibly detailed and beautiful to explore - I took so many screenshots that I lost count. The human element is surprisingly realistic and they designers really nailed the savage brutal elements of a medieval society during wartime - It's kind ofAfter revisiting this game I can definitively say that it is a clear top 5 favorite for me and possibly my favorite game period. The world is incredibly detailed and beautiful to explore - I took so many screenshots that I lost count. The human element is surprisingly realistic and they designers really nailed the savage brutal elements of a medieval society during wartime - It's kind of like being thrown into an interactive episode of Game of Thrones. Along the way you will interact with a rich tapestry of complex characters and your choices will affect the outcome of events in surprising and unexpected ways - I was blown away by this and it makes the game really rewarding.

    The game play itself has a lot of depth and allows for plenty of customization as a good RPG should. The game features a dazzling array of crafting options for armor and weapons including some treasure hunts for special 'Witcher' gear; a deep alchemy component that allows you to create useful potions, bombs, and special monster decoctions; and a variety of skills and minor spells that you can select and develop as you gain experience. Part of what makes the game so fun is taking on an increasingly menacing variety of monsters to acquire the rare components needed to construct your upgrades.

    The game even features a highly addictive meta-game within that will have you challenging every NPC you can and trekking all over the world to find rare additions to your collection.

    My only very minor complaint is that the game is a bit easy especially on the lower difficulty levels. I am currently playing on Death March and mowing down opponents without much trouble (though I did die a lot on my first play through). The Witcher sense tracking aspect of the game could use a little refinement as it felt too linear and solving most quests mainly just involved finding enough glowing red clues until Geralt pieces things together for you. This was the only aspect of the game play that I felt to be a little lacking, but they pretty much knocked everything else out of the ballpark.    … Expand
  48. Bulletnot
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    Pros: great story and so many interesting side quests to complete.
    Cons: gameplay is a bit over simplified where I beat many enemies by spamming and dodging most of the time. Humans are most fun to fight as you can counter them and perform cool finishers. Also I experienced a lot of glitches like enemies not attacking, getting stuck, etc.
  49. drlowdon
    Sep 24, 2020
    9
    The third title in the action role playing series, players once again take on the role of The Witcher Geralt. As the game opens Geralt is informed by former lover Yennefer that the Emperor Emhyr wants to speak to him about finding his daughter Ciri, little does he know that a seemingly simple request will prove to be anything but…

    In all honesty it took a few hours for this game to    The third title in the action role playing series, players once again take on the role of The Witcher Geralt. As the game opens Geralt is informed by former lover Yennefer that the Emperor Emhyr wants to speak to him about finding his daughter Ciri, little does he know that a seemingly simple request will prove to be anything but…

    In all honesty it took a few hours for this game to really click with me but its interesting characters and story driven missions soon drew me in, and the way in which your actions really shape the world around you is unrivalled in gaming. Add to this some satisfying, if relatively simplistic, combat and literally hundreds of hours worth of content (even without the two excellent expansions) and you have one of the best RPGs available on any format.    … Expand
  50. killdrphil
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    I don't think a lot of people are looking at the whole picture here. Yes, there are some frame rate issues. Yeah, some things could have probably been done better like inventory management. But, these really are just nasty quibbles when you see what all this game does right. The graphics are incredible (especially for an open world game). I don't think I've ever played a game with so muchI don't think a lot of people are looking at the whole picture here. Yes, there are some frame rate issues. Yeah, some things could have probably been done better like inventory management. But, these really are just nasty quibbles when you see what all this game does right. The graphics are incredible (especially for an open world game). I don't think I've ever played a game with so much detail in it. The story is also top notch. As a lot of people have said, even the sidequests are imaginative and well thought out. The characters are all very well fleshed out. They seem like you are getting to know real people. All of that plus what a huge game this is. Talk about bang for your buck. You just gotta take it easy, take it slow, and let it absorb you in its world and all it has to offer.… Expand
  51. Caiobrz
    Aug 1, 2017
    10
    This is the game that sets the new bar for open world RPG. And the bar is too higher than any game released in recent history (as far as august 2017 goes) to be ignored. Plot, characters, visuals, music, audio, gameplay, customization, freedom ... it gets a perfect score in everything. Bethesda might have surfed the top of open world RPG for a long time with Elder Scrolls and Fallout, butThis is the game that sets the new bar for open world RPG. And the bar is too higher than any game released in recent history (as far as august 2017 goes) to be ignored. Plot, characters, visuals, music, audio, gameplay, customization, freedom ... it gets a perfect score in everything. Bethesda might have surfed the top of open world RPG for a long time with Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but they will have to seriously amp their game if they want to surpass this masterpiece. In all likelihood, it will be CD Projekt RED which will beat it in the future.… Expand
  52. jingQ
    Dec 13, 2016
    10
    + beautiful sound track
    + low price but large scale Expansion Pack
    + Detail graphics
    + not boring quest. Seriously,There is not a single similar quest. everytime you injoy it.

    - Despite the patch i saw still sometime game crushed,Freezing

    if you don't played RPG game or hated RPG game whatever. just do this game. you will love this game
  53. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations. Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed. History and gameplay: beautiful and charming    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations.
    Sound:
    amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay:
    beautiful and charming
    Great Game.    … Expand
  54. 777Faron
    Nov 9, 2022
    2
    Bad controls, flat generic overworld, immature characterizations and boring story makes this the most overrated game of all time. Well, maybe with Skyrim. Go buy something with actual emotion and value, like Xenoblade 3.
  55. Nathaniel_Cage
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Great story and well portrayed characters made me play this game for 100+ hours. Definitely will play this game again in the future!
  56. Hilarious
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    I've spend many hours in previous games and I was absolutely in love with them. W3 is bigger and better in many ways but the plot and side missions are kinda the same old Witcher staff.
  57. Tego
    Sep 6, 2017
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. It is in my top 3 best RPG game list.

    The only negativity is character progression and choosing the perks don't mean anything. You become eventually strong and beat every mission what ever you pick .
  58. bonsai
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    As a huge fan of fantasy worlds in general and RPG games since the 90s, i believe that this game is the pinnacle of perfection to his day of release. I honestly can't find something i don't like in Witcher 3, and it's the first game ever where i bought all the DLCs. The story is amazing, main quest and side quests. Characters are deep. Gameplay is super fun in both exploration and combat.As a huge fan of fantasy worlds in general and RPG games since the 90s, i believe that this game is the pinnacle of perfection to his day of release. I honestly can't find something i don't like in Witcher 3, and it's the first game ever where i bought all the DLCs. The story is amazing, main quest and side quests. Characters are deep. Gameplay is super fun in both exploration and combat. Unless you hate RPG stile elements or open world games, you'll love this pearl.… Expand
  59. DrChocolate
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I waited until I finished the original game and all the DLC content to write this review, and I can say with serious assurance, this is one of the best RPGs I have ever played. Excellent story, meaningful and unique sidequests, great crafting system, wonderful and memorable characters, exquisite landscapes-- goes on my shelf as one of the best games of all time. Amazing how just ten yearsI waited until I finished the original game and all the DLC content to write this review, and I can say with serious assurance, this is one of the best RPGs I have ever played. Excellent story, meaningful and unique sidequests, great crafting system, wonderful and memorable characters, exquisite landscapes-- goes on my shelf as one of the best games of all time. Amazing how just ten years ago, Witcher 1 started as a decent RPG and has flourished into the masterpiece it is now. Very well done, CD Projekt. Cannot wait for the next game. Highly recommended for any gamer.… Expand
  60. martjan
    Oct 14, 2015
    9
    Overall a great game and I am having a blast playing it. The only couple of quips I have would be with some of the bugs and the controls not being sensitive enough. I can recommend this game to The Witcher fans and the newcomers alike.
  61. yubery
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Every side quest is done meticulously to showcase the witcher or NPC character arc.
    World is created beautifully. Story is engaging. Worth every penny.
  62. Silverbow
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    It took me 4 of 5 tries to get into this game, I just did not enjoy the combat the first few times. I think that was because of too much soulsbourne combat.

    In any case, I played about 10 hours on PS4 and gave up, and I've recently rediscovered it on PC with a controller, really getting it this time. Once the combat mechanics click they really are good. Everything else is top class    It took me 4 of 5 tries to get into this game, I just did not enjoy the combat the first few times. I think that was because of too much soulsbourne combat.

    In any case, I played about 10 hours on PS4 and gave up, and I've recently rediscovered it on PC with a controller, really getting it this time. Once the combat mechanics click they really are good.

    Everything else is top class too, voice acting, story, graphics, all amazing.

    Do all the side quests, they are so well written. Great game, can't wait to spend more time with it.    … Expand
  63. bestuardo
    Mar 2, 2016
    9
    Amazing RPG! Best characters & voice acting. Amazing visuals. Fun gameplay. Interesting choices. Side quests are surprisingly well written, even better than most of the main story. Terrible inventory lag is the only real annoyance, and that's only once you collect a lot of loot - potions, etc.
  64. RuslanDZE
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    The best RPG of all times? Maybe. My favorite Rpg adventure is Mass Effects original trilogy and now this game. I loved it. Polish developers have destroyed "Big AAA western games". This game feels like a long adventure with many unforgettable quests and stories. I usually do not like side quests in open world games because they are repetitive and do not have anything interestingThe best RPG of all times? Maybe. My favorite Rpg adventure is Mass Effects original trilogy and now this game. I loved it. Polish developers have destroyed "Big AAA western games". This game feels like a long adventure with many unforgettable quests and stories. I usually do not like side quests in open world games because they are repetitive and do not have anything interesting storywise. But here you are getting so many little stories with surprising attentions to details. The main quest is intriguing but the ending is not perfect in my opinion. It is understandable that developers didn't have so much money compare to other companies so they could not do something epic in the end but it does not make a game any worse. Also, you MUST get expansions. Heart of Stone and Blood and Wine are surpassed in some things main game. I loved stories in these expansions.
    Overall this game is masterpiece will be remembered as one of the greatest games.    … Expand
  65. TragicShow
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    The Witcher 3 is quite simply a great game. Not only is it great in its own merit, but when compared to the last entry, there is little comparison as TW3 has improved on almost every aspect. I have put 60 hours into this game, and it hasn't crashed once. Something that took me away when playing this game is how truly unique each of the side quests are. In typical RPGs, the general rule forThe Witcher 3 is quite simply a great game. Not only is it great in its own merit, but when compared to the last entry, there is little comparison as TW3 has improved on almost every aspect. I have put 60 hours into this game, and it hasn't crashed once. Something that took me away when playing this game is how truly unique each of the side quests are. In typical RPGs, the general rule for side quests is to go to point A, kill everything/retrieve item, and then return. The Witcher makes every side quest feel unique with interesting characters and objectives, and it manages to keep them all interesting.

    I only have a few gripes with this game; including the inability to wear helmets and the severe lack of armor variations. These of course are very minor complaints, and it wouldn't be normal for Geralt to wear helmets anyway. The combat can also get a bit repetitive, and it is generally a lot easier than the previous game in all regards. The music selection during combat is also very limited.

    My main issue with the game, however, is the gear system. Gear which you get is automatically leveled to whatever level you are when you obtain it. Meaning that if you get the legendary grandmaster witcher armor (which takes upwards of 10 hours to collect a full set), it is going to be totally obsolete after five levels. You also can't upgrade it, making it worthless if you choose to get it early on. If you decide to get it near the end of the game, it's also useless because you've already finished most if not all of the missions.    … Expand
  66. theche
    Oct 8, 2016
    9
    Witcher 3 is far and beyond the best rpg in the market right now. It exceeds in visuals and storytelling, easily offering 100+ hours of gameplay. Regarding weaknesses, it's getting close to nitpicking: The inventory can be cumbersome to navigate through, the same goes for the glossary keeping track of important npcs met throughout the game. Initial bugs have been minimized by now thanks toWitcher 3 is far and beyond the best rpg in the market right now. It exceeds in visuals and storytelling, easily offering 100+ hours of gameplay. Regarding weaknesses, it's getting close to nitpicking: The inventory can be cumbersome to navigate through, the same goes for the glossary keeping track of important npcs met throughout the game. Initial bugs have been minimized by now thanks to the developer's ongoing support for the game (something that has become scarce nowadays).… Expand
  67. celebi734
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt, is one of the best RPGs ever made. The third entry in this video game franchise delivers on many aspects of what games a good game, a fantastic soundtrack, an amazing story, and incredible gameplay. Story fallows Geralt of Riva looks for a woman named Ciri who is like a daughter to him, while also trying to stop The Wild Hunt. Gameplay of The Witcher 3 is moreThe Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt, is one of the best RPGs ever made. The third entry in this video game franchise delivers on many aspects of what games a good game, a fantastic soundtrack, an amazing story, and incredible gameplay. Story fallows Geralt of Riva looks for a woman named Ciri who is like a daughter to him, while also trying to stop The Wild Hunt. Gameplay of The Witcher 3 is more than just swinging a sword around, it also requires you to use magic, and block as even the easiest battles can provide a small challenge. the world is absolutely huge, and it could take over 200 hours or more just to see and do everything.The soundtrack is one of the best in any video game.. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a land mark game for not only RPGs, but for video game in general. Go by it this isn't on you can't miss out.… Expand
  68. krayzie
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Superb game.
    Couldn't appreciate the combat system the first time i played it but after shelving it and trying again after almost a year, everything just clicked with me. Loved the combat, story, characters beautiful world design and even in-game card game "Gwent"!!
    If you enjoyed the main game, I highly recommend playing the two dlc's. The story of hearts of stone is honestly better    Superb game.
    Couldn't appreciate the combat system the first time i played it but after shelving it and trying again after almost a year, everything just clicked with me. Loved the combat, story, characters beautiful world design and even in-game card game "Gwent"!!

    If you enjoyed the main game, I highly recommend playing the two dlc's.
    The story of hearts of stone is honestly better than the main game and the 2nd dlc, Blood and Wine has a huge new area filled with beautiful environments topped with another fantastic story.

    Looking forward to a 3rd playthrough after it gets its free update on the PS5!!    … Expand
  69. Redman_07
    Oct 25, 2022
    7
    Story, graphics, characters, great. Truly amazing.

    But, gameplay is horrible. Is no rpg at all (+1% crossbow damage is no talent tree). No AI existing, enemies are bad and stupid. You can literally beat the last boss in hardest mode without any equipment by light attack, Barrel roll, barrel roll light attack, forever. The 2nd Tavern i visited was a copy paste already. Bugs, a lot of bugs.    Story, graphics, characters, great. Truly amazing.

    But, gameplay is horrible. Is no rpg at all (+1% crossbow damage is no talent tree). No AI existing, enemies are bad and stupid. You can literally beat the last boss in hardest mode without any equipment by light attack, Barrel roll, barrel roll light attack, forever.
    The 2nd Tavern i visited was a copy paste already.
    Bugs, a lot of bugs. Spells are, bad and useless. No progress in terms of your character.
    If you have no expectations on a game, it's perfect.potions are useless. And yes. Probably the perfect game for someone' playing 1-2 games a year . Hype train made it a 90+, which it isn't even close    … Expand
  70. Elucidate
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    The way this game makes you feel after you finish it... no other game has come close to having that effect. Not to say it's perfect, but I imagine this is as good as a video game gets. The main story is well written with engaging dialogue and compelling characters. The W3 world is absolutely massive and full of immersive activities that show the amount of care put into creating them.
  71. Magikarp
    Dec 5, 2017
    10
    Amazing open world
    Amazing storyline
    By far one of the best OST's (still listen to it)
    Great gameplay

    Now the bad, not so good controls, too much dialogue and some bugs overall.
  72. ultramitch
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    What can I say... this is one of the greatest games ever made!

    Pros: - A story and main cast of characters that are deeply investing and emotionally charged. Geralt, in particular, is one of gaming's greatest protagonists. - The level of presentation in terms of graphics, animations, interfaces, and all other visual elements are unprecedented in role-playing games. Bugs are often very    What can I say... this is one of the greatest games ever made!

    Pros:
    - A story and main cast of characters that are deeply investing and emotionally charged. Geralt, in particular, is one of gaming's greatest protagonists.
    - The level of presentation in terms of graphics, animations, interfaces, and all other visual elements are unprecedented in role-playing games. Bugs are often very minor. The attention to detail in this game is staggering.
    - A wide variety of gameplay opportunities that are all very detailed and varied.
    - Combat isn't anything revolutionary... but it works as it was intended to. That being said, the game controls very well.
    - Despite having never played the original 2 games, I never felt lost in the story or how the world works.
    - Respectable business model. The two expansions are just as, if not more detailed than the main game and are well-worth their price. There's no paywalls, season passes, or any other ****

    Cons
    - The game's portrayal of men versus women are skewed at times. This is more of an issue with side characters that are insignificant in the grand scheme of the game.    … Expand
  73. avi_bbs
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Probably the best RPG ever. At the time of release had one of the best graphics. Add to that the good gameplay and one of the best story-lines.
  74. PaleNielsen
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    I've traded this game for my Fallout 4 and played it a few times but never really got into it after the 1st and the 2nd time I tried playing it, I've shelved it for 5 years before trying it again. After giving it a 3rd chance, and this time I got to experience most of it, I can say that it's really a good game and the lore behind it is really good and I've read a lot of the story onlineI've traded this game for my Fallout 4 and played it a few times but never really got into it after the 1st and the 2nd time I tried playing it, I've shelved it for 5 years before trying it again. After giving it a 3rd chance, and this time I got to experience most of it, I can say that it's really a good game and the lore behind it is really good and I've read a lot of the story online but it's just too repetitive for me and there is a lot of things to do and to explore, I wish I should've just focus on the main story before losing interest and got tired in it rather than going to every question mark on the map before moving on. Despite all that GWENT is the best thing I really love about the game which made me bought Thronebreaker. After i've beaten every Gwent opponent, got all the rare cards and be the best Gwent player after the expensive tournament I joined, that's the moment I start losing interest playing it. Also Skellige is so effin huge man. I still recommend it.… Expand
  75. MerodeTalks
    May 12, 2016
    9
    I'm a fan of The Witcher saga. I've read books several times and played earlier games. This doesn't matter really, because this game is going to be just as enjoyable to somebody who knows nothing about The Witcher yet.

    This game is a good mixture of story-telling and gameplay mechanics. Exploration is also a big thing in this game and there's a lot of area to cover. This game is    I'm a fan of The Witcher saga. I've read books several times and played earlier games. This doesn't matter really, because this game is going to be just as enjoyable to somebody who knows nothing about The Witcher yet.

    This game is a good mixture of story-telling and gameplay mechanics. Exploration is also a big thing in this game and there's a lot of area to cover. This game is certainly not a substitute for Skyrim or Fallout which have very little story (which is not the most important aspect of these games). This game has a very good non-linear story which is even better if you know the franchise.

    The map is huge. I have invested over 130 hours and I can't say that I've been everywhere yet. There's a ton of stuff to do (outside quests) - hidden treasures, bandit camps and so on.

    The quests are very well written and most of them have better story than some other games. What is the most important - none of the quests felt like a chore and they aren't repetitive.

    Visuals are very good and as of now (patch 1.12) game runs most of the time at 30FPS with seldom dips to 25FPS. Unfortunately that wasn't the case in the past. Until patch 1.10 the bog was vary badly optimized and during night FPS dropped to constant 18-20FPS (which is FIXED NOW).

    Soundtrack and sounds are very good. The music has a Slavic vibe to it (well, the whole game does) and I really like it. Not only because I'm from Slavic country, but mostly because there are no other games like it.

    Combat is much improved compared to The Witcher 2. The game forces you to utilize all your tools in most of the fights on normal (suggested) difficulty. These tools are - potions, signs (magic) and bombs. On harder difficulties it's nearly impossible to do anything without using all of these.

    If I had to name the worst part of the game, it's the interface and inventory in particular. It's a SLOW mess. After you spend some time with the game and inventory fills up, opening its interface takes good 2 seconds. Switching between inventory categories takes these 2 seconds as well. If you have to get to 4th tab in inventory, you do the math.

    Another part I didn't like is the map. It's slow and often loads up regions as you scroll (you first see black background). I don't like the fact that map pauses at markers because in this game the map is FULL OF markers and it pauses all the time.

    Another issue are bugs. Most of the annoying ones are fixed now but it wasn't that way from the beginning . The good thing is that developer cares and patches were being released in a quick and professional manner.

    As a huge The Witcher franchise fan, I'm really happy for this game. I treasure it because I know we won't get anything like it for a long time now. If it wasn't for the interface, inventory and map I'd give it 10/10 because I believe that this game is truly unique. As it is, I'll give it a strong 9/10.

    PS.: The new expansion (Blood and Wine) will introduce interface redesign and I hope that inventory and map will become FAST.    … Expand
  76. petro999
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Writing this just to post the rating, best game ever, not a fanboy isn't it obvious?
  77. ATTin
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Story: 9, Gameplay: 10, Graphics: 10. This is the defenitive of RPG. It's offers you a lot of choices that influence the story outcome in many ways. The writing is superb, but the side quest are the best thing about this game, not the main story, although it's still amazing, the combat is simple but addicting and the graphics are just mind blowing.
  78. Chowjust
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    When people ask me what is the greatest game I've ever played, The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt comes to mind ever-time. Amazing story, strong and fun RPG style game-play, interested and genuinely lovable characters, fleshed out-lived in open world. I can't fault anything about this game and when there is a small thing I think about, it's drown out but everything the game does right and how it gotWhen people ask me what is the greatest game I've ever played, The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt comes to mind ever-time. Amazing story, strong and fun RPG style game-play, interested and genuinely lovable characters, fleshed out-lived in open world. I can't fault anything about this game and when there is a small thing I think about, it's drown out but everything the game does right and how it got me so invested in the story and made me care about the characters. A must play for anyone who can hold a controller. If you haven't played this yet, your missing out on one of the greatest games of all-time.… Expand
  79. Tom360
    May 28, 2015
    9
    I do not like RPG's. I want to start by saying that. I've tried Skyrim and dragon age, playing maybe a couple hours each before losing interest. Traditionally the gameplay elements in RPG's just don't interest me. I find them tedious and boring (Mass effect excluded).

    Enter the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It melds the perfect combination of quests, gear management, and action into a game that    I do not like RPG's. I want to start by saying that. I've tried Skyrim and dragon age, playing maybe a couple hours each before losing interest. Traditionally the gameplay elements in RPG's just don't interest me. I find them tedious and boring (Mass effect excluded).

    Enter the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It melds the perfect combination of quests, gear management, and action into a game that is hard to put down. While other RPG's feel overly stuffed with level trees and item crafting, the witcher has streamlined them so that they are necessary yet not overly involved.

    The ACTION! Oh, the action. It does combat better than games that are built around combat (mordor), and that is saying a lot! I find myself wandering the wilds just looking to take down the next creature.

    One last note, it took the guys at CD Projekt Red three years to make this game. That is absolutely astonishing considering how big, how dense, and how gorgeous a world created here. (The thank you note in the game was a nice touch as well). I'm a huge fan of this game and now these developers. Looking forward to Cyberpunk.    … Expand
  80. White_Bear
    Jun 19, 2015
    9
    I have read negative review and have some tips that change some people perception about the game. Gameplay is really good, I hope my advices help somebody.
    1) Many people criticise control. Try walk instead of running there will be no akward running around things. If you need to run use sprinting button or horse.And you can enjoy graphics more when you walk especially in the cities. It is    I have read negative review and have some tips that change some people perception about the game. Gameplay is really good, I hope my advices help somebody.
    1) Many people criticise control. Try walk instead of running there will be no akward running around things. If you need to run use sprinting button or horse.And you can enjoy graphics more when you walk especially in the cities. It is no problem to be overburden you still can jump and it doesn't affect speed in the combat or on the horse. Do not rush try to enjoy.
    2) Combat. Use backsteps to avoid damage, forget about rolling. Choose Death March level to avoid stupid mouse button spamming. You will soon find out the joy of backsteping and parrying, alchemy and bombs will become really handy.    … Expand
  81. psylife
    Oct 14, 2018
    5
    The combat has weight and managing the stamina adds a welcome tactical layer to the experience ; that said the game knows only to challenge you by spawning a stupid amount of enemies. Button mashing is often necessary and interior combat is as bad as it gets, which is a situation the game puts you in often.

    The magic signs have their importance but you will be spending most of your time    The combat has weight and managing the stamina adds a welcome tactical layer to the experience ; that said the game knows only to challenge you by spawning a stupid amount of enemies. Button mashing is often necessary and interior combat is as bad as it gets, which is a situation the game puts you in often.

    The magic signs have their importance but you will be spending most of your time recharging your shield which essentially confines your magic abilities to boosting your armor. The perks, abilities, and weapon upgrades are mechanically useful yet they fail to excite beyond their functionality.

    Dialogue wise, the genealogy of answers is quite shallow and deprived of branching - Suffice to experience Deus ex: Human revolution's dialogue system to understand what I mean by that. There is no "Game" to be found in the dialogue mechanics. The characters are inanimate dolls and the choices on offer are nothing more than a bunch of glorified playback buttons.

    Exploration wise, I think the game does a descent job in terms of environmental story telling, but nothing that is worth the praises beyond the best the competition has to offer. Shenmue 2 does much more in my opinion and the game came out nearly 20 years ago. The investigative phases are a real joke too, where you are mindlessly following red marks - yet another example of shallow, unaccomplished mechanic.

    The pacing is a real problem too ; During the first half of the game (10hrs), the story literally stalls. The game becomes more engaging once you reach the second half, but it feels too little too late. The characters are likable and by the end of the game I did feel some attachment towards some of them. The difficulty is also an issue, where the beginning happens to be much harder than the end; I beat the final bosses on my first attempts while being vastly under-leveled.

    The visuals are fairly bland retrospectively ; For instance, I find the sunsets particularly vulgar and over-saturated . The towns also, lack authenticity in their structure and layout, and that is particularly jarring if you compare it to the original Assassin's creed's urban layout, which feel substantially more authentic and researched.

    To conclude, I'd say that the disproportionate success and admiration this game has generated, comes from the fascination that the average nerd historically hold toward medieval sword and shields ; It's the "game of thrones" generation that has brought Wild hunt to the pinnacle.

    Wild hunt is not a bad game, it's just so far from being this timeless masterpiece.    … Expand
  82. Huizi
    May 28, 2016
    5
    Graphically, the game is beautiful, mechanically it leaves ALOT to be desired. The fighting is slow and sluggish, the controls respond a 1-3 seconds after the input, controlling your horse, Roach, is even more difficult and won't go where you tell him a good portion of the time. The sound is great but broken up by ambient sounds occasionally that are louder than what's actually going on.Graphically, the game is beautiful, mechanically it leaves ALOT to be desired. The fighting is slow and sluggish, the controls respond a 1-3 seconds after the input, controlling your horse, Roach, is even more difficult and won't go where you tell him a good portion of the time. The sound is great but broken up by ambient sounds occasionally that are louder than what's actually going on. also, when fighting enemies I've had several glitches(?) where a move that goes in a straight line makes a 90 degree turn to hit me, or I'll take damage from enemy attacks when they aren't performing said attacks.
    All in all its a very beautiful game and rich world I could get lost in until some glitch, flawed mechanic, or poor design choice pulls me right back out. Pretty average for a AAA title, but pretty good for a small studio without a lot of talent.    … Expand
  83. limakkepank
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Much has already been written about this game. For me this game is the fulfillment of the deepest dreams. Wild Gon is a milestone in creating a huge world with a thrilling and coherent fantasy story. The best game I ever played. Decisive 11/10 :)… Expand
  84. lucioLAN
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    The game is a masterpiece as story, graphics, music and gameplay! He give me that's joy I only found in Skyrim.
  85. Deependra
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    To be honest, witcher 3 is a great game. It does deliver great gaming experience. I do understand it is not each and everyone's cup of tea since the game is bit lengthy but at the same time it does come up with the value for the time you invest.
    Ciri is another playable protagonist character here, who's skills are fun to explore. Undoubtedly the character development of Geralt is    To be honest, witcher 3 is a great game. It does deliver great gaming experience. I do understand it is not each and everyone's cup of tea since the game is bit lengthy but at the same time it does come up with the value for the time you invest.
    Ciri is another playable protagonist character here, who's skills are fun to explore. Undoubtedly the character development of Geralt is exceptionally good. Skill tree, combat systems and creation of useful stuffs such as various types of bombs along with equipments, makes the game complete. Also, the support by developer aka CD projekt was essential. ( Unlike **** ea ). Huge maps to explore and value added DLC does do justice to the game. My over all experience with the game is stunningly good. Worth calling it a masterpiece.
    Right from world design to combat systems, each and every elements were perfect at their place.
    Also remember, you can not doubt on the game with over 250 GOTYs and 800 awards :)    … Expand
  86. Mithrava
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    This is the most fun I've had in a video game since TESV:Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption. If you like those games, then TW3 is for you. To me, TW3 is in one word: "sublime", and in two words: "pure awesomeness".
  87. mdelolmo
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Should be a 10, yet it is not...
    I really really enjoyed this game. I did every side mission, tried to level up to the maximum and seen as mach as the world as I could.
    Everything is enjoyable: Story, graphics, items, character development, combat, mini-games. Nevertheless, the reason I can't give it a 10 is the amount of bugs it has. I could forgive if they were only visual glitches    Should be a 10, yet it is not...
    I really really enjoyed this game. I did every side mission, tried to level up to the maximum and seen as mach as the world as I could.
    Everything is enjoyable: Story, graphics, items, character development, combat, mini-games.
    Nevertheless, the reason I can't give it a 10 is the amount of bugs it has. I could forgive if they were only visual glitches and details, but some of these issues are business logic rules that should always work and break the game if they don't.    … Expand
  88. Brat
    Jun 20, 2015
    9
    This is a huge one! I mean… huge. Apart from the size of the world, the number of quests, sidequests with their own story, nothing is generic, every part of the world is different. There are a few bugs with navigartion NPCs, the horse, inventory, wchich are a bit annoying but the game itself gives you so much pleasure that you forget about them. Grat work.
  89. Spaidi
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    What can i say. Im from Poland, and I love this game. Great and long RPG game, with fun situations, addicted story, effective fight. If u loved this game, make sure You buy DLC.
  90. adamlandos93
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    I surprisingly just can't put this down. I've sank 50 hours in it and I am still playing every night for many hours.
    Its satisfying, violent, swift and punchy combat compliments the deep lore and many storylines that the player comes across in the form of side quests or as small stories during the main quest. What amazed me is that all these little storylines are so mature that even    I surprisingly just can't put this down. I've sank 50 hours in it and I am still playing every night for many hours.
    Its satisfying, violent, swift and punchy combat compliments the deep lore and many storylines that the player comes across in the form of side quests or as small stories during the main quest. What amazed me is that all these little storylines are so mature that even though this is a fantasy game, it makes you feel that its characters are very human; you can feel their pain, misery, desperation as well as their hope to make things better.
    The world is absolutely massive, but as wide as it is, it is also deep. I want to explore every nook and cranny because every spot hides something interesting.
    The leveling system is superb, with a lot of depth that presents itself slowly enough so that it can be digested and eventually mastered.
    Everything in this game has a ton of layers to peel and while it is a challenging game, it nonetheless makes you feel like a superhuman badass that goes from hunting haunting beasts to subtly uncovering the human inside of Geralt and everybody else in its diverse cast of characters.
    Sure, there are glitches and bugs here and there, but it's a humongous world with hundreds of quests, armor, weapons, etc and everything is done in a masterful game.
    Not only this is full of quality, but its quantity is probably unbeatable. I expect to put in this hundreds of hours, so its value cannot be underestimated.
    To conclude, this is one of the best games I've ever played; something I just can't put down even though I spent a lot of hours in this world. But, for me, the undoubtable star of the show is its densely layered, rich, mature and always-interesting storylines, side-quests included.    … Expand
  91. rscl
    Oct 23, 2017
    8
    Impressive storyline and amazing characters. The visuals are impressive enough to make you mindlessly roam the world.
    It is however a bit overhyped. As with any open world rpg it has the usual limitations with (side)quest patterns. The grind is very real.
    I would not recommend it on the higher difficulty settings, the difficulty curve is ridiculous. Death March starts off with you dying    Impressive storyline and amazing characters. The visuals are impressive enough to make you mindlessly roam the world.
    It is however a bit overhyped. As with any open world rpg it has the usual limitations with (side)quest patterns. The grind is very real.
    I would not recommend it on the higher difficulty settings, the difficulty curve is ridiculous. Death March starts off with you dying in one blow, but after you reach level 20 - the game becomes way too easy.    … Expand
  92. DrZomboid
    Jan 7, 2017
    9
    The Witcher 3: Endless Hunt
    Probably the best WRPG but main story is way too long and loses it's intensity.
    Also unclear quest designs sometimes and horse can be annoying.
  93. RetroRetro
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    A little intimidating at the start, but when you wrap your head around the world and systems the sheer scale is breathtaking.
  94. Dukemang
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I never thought to give this game a try when it was first released and i regret that decision. The Witcher 3 uses so many RPG elements excellently throughout the entirety of the story. A massive world, many unique side-quests, memorable characters and a well put together story. Not to mention the amazing DLC that has been made for this game as well. I haven't played an RPG like this inI never thought to give this game a try when it was first released and i regret that decision. The Witcher 3 uses so many RPG elements excellently throughout the entirety of the story. A massive world, many unique side-quests, memorable characters and a well put together story. Not to mention the amazing DLC that has been made for this game as well. I haven't played an RPG like this in awhile and have to say it definitely hits home for any big RPG player like myself.… Expand
  95. felasi
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    The Witcher 3 is a game which defines the platstation 4 in 2015. Since the PS 4, there have been many good games released, but not many which demonstrated the capabilities of the ps4. There are alot of positives to this game. However there are also some negatives:

    The Good, cant complain about the graphics. Everything looks amazing. The 24 hr day cycle and weather effdects are so    The Witcher 3 is a game which defines the platstation 4 in 2015. Since the PS 4, there have been many good games released, but not many which demonstrated the capabilities of the ps4. There are alot of positives to this game. However there are also some negatives:

    The Good, cant complain about the graphics. Everything looks amazing. The 24 hr day cycle and weather effdects are so natural. A storm just doesnt come out of nowhere artifically, but you can actually see ome approach and build up. In general the environment is really immersive. I enjoyed the story line, and when i wasnt following it, the side quests never felt like tedious chores to me. Unlike alot of similar games, there always seem to be dull moments where for example you have to kill ten rams or something similar. The world is huggge and there is so much to do. Alot of games claim that decisions you make will affect the world, ive never seen it mote so in the witcher 3. taking on bounties to kill monsters was always exciting, some monsters you will never see if you just follow thr story line, so i recommend doing bounties. There is something rewarding about collecting a bounty on a tough monster after researching its weaknesses and making sure you have the right equipment to defeat it. Even more so when you hang its head from your horse. Speaking of horses, roach your trusty steed is a little fustrating but i have never seen horse riding in a game so well done. Not sure if MGS did it better. I only wish he could jump more naturally.

    The combat was challenging at the beginning. I found myself dying alot at the beginning. Once i got used to it though it was just too easy. And thats my only major problem with the game. Combat just becomes so easy that at higher levels when you have more powerful signs and skills you just steam roll everything. Combat became so easy i had to switch to death march ( the hardest difficulty). Eventually, this problem made me not buy the expansion. Once i finished the game i just didnt want to go back and do all the unfinished stuff because it was just too easy. Its sad that levelling was also a problem. I did too many side quests that when i came to catch up on the story it was a piece of cake. Levelling needed to be thought out more.

    A score 10/10 means its a perfect game, this has some faults. And while i got a lot of hours from this game, the combat just became so easy that i didnt want to tap into the rest of the game which i hadnt fully explored. What makes up for the combat is the expansive and dynamic world. Hence the score of 9    … Expand
  96. Rcebanks
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    First off, I have to mention i'm not really an RPG fan. While i'm only a good few hours into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I must mention how impressed I am. The sheer size of the world itself is overwhelming, in a good way though. I really feel like i'm going to embark on a vast journey with unlimited circumstances. Beautiful detailed graphics, along with a rich story and history make thisFirst off, I have to mention i'm not really an RPG fan. While i'm only a good few hours into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I must mention how impressed I am. The sheer size of the world itself is overwhelming, in a good way though. I really feel like i'm going to embark on a vast journey with unlimited circumstances. Beautiful detailed graphics, along with a rich story and history make this game a must play, even for non RPG fans.… Expand
  97. LinttaFlamingo
    Sep 10, 2021
    5
    Imagine being CD Project Retard and making a game that's great in all other aspects except the fu***** GAME aspect :DD smh I knew CDPR was dumb but I didn't know they were this dumb, bltch

    So here we have a game that's filled with quality writing, ranging from just decent/forgettable to fantastic and creative quests. We get great music, and a massive world with garbage annoying swamp    Imagine being CD Project Retard and making a game that's great in all other aspects except the fu***** GAME aspect :DD smh I knew CDPR was dumb but I didn't know they were this dumb, bltch

    So here we have a game that's filled with quality writing, ranging from just decent/forgettable to fantastic and creative quests. We get great music, and a massive world with garbage annoying swamp areas that can eat my ass, and a big awesome medieval city where the game improves massively. We also get memorable characters with awesome sex questlines :D

    CDPR creates all these things, all these ingredients for something potentially special, and throws them into this fu***** s*** game. The gameplay is so BAD. It is so pathetic, so worthless, so bad that I want CDPR to apologize to me. The gameplay is a fu***** hate crime. I'd rather get raped than play this combat ever again. CDPR messes up the most important part of a GAME, the GAAAAAME. Why? Just seems like no-one seems to have fu***** bothered. I am utterly lost for words. The W in Witcher 3 clearly stands for Wfu***** terrible combat.

    But if we ignore that, even though how could we, is the game still good? Yes, in many ways. Is it the best game ever made? **** no. But is it the worst game ever? Probably :DD

    I will be using the Witcher 3 disc to clean my anal. stfu    … Expand
  98. tsakiym
    Jul 27, 2016
    7
    the style, the atmosphere, the quests is just perfect but on the other hand we have the gameplay... for 2015-16 this is a joke. no combat mechanics, a stupid horse that u cant ride, Gerald's walk-swim style was so unstable that u cant loot in front of you,laggy menu (when you have many items), and much more. but the worst of all is the freaking loading's.

    many times wile i played it i    the style, the atmosphere, the quests is just perfect but on the other hand we have the gameplay... for 2015-16 this is a joke. no combat mechanics, a stupid horse that u cant ride, Gerald's walk-swim style was so unstable that u cant loot in front of you,laggy menu (when you have many items), and much more. but the worst of all is the freaking loading's.

    many times wile i played it i sed "f**k it i quit, this is awful".i finished it, i want to play it again (new game +) but i dont    … Expand
  99. DaveSpeed
    Oct 1, 2017
    8
    nice long story, great voice acting, engaging beautiful world.

    controls are ok but feel a bit clunky and unresponsive, could be more smooth and direct. developer should focus on gameplay first of all. this should be absolute priority in a video game.
  100. Vapor96
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    An unforgettable experience in a breathtakingly beautiful world filled with excellently written characters and meaningful quests. One of the best games ever made, no doubt about that.
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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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