The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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Universal acclaim- based on 18653 Ratings

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  1. Saladass1
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    exactly the rating it deserves. Not overrated or underrated. People who gave it even below a 7 does not understand anything about games, story, and character development. Some don't care for the combat, but it was polished af and especially satisfying on harder difficulty. Which I suggest those who hate the combat go play it on a harder setting.
  2. Vendetis_
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    The only thing that needs to be said about this game is that it is the best game ever!
  3. Youssef1231
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    amazing story
    very good gameplay
    i enjoyed this game a lot
    highly recommended
  4. RasaPahit
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    All in this game are amazing except the traversal. The traversal in this game are so clunky. For an open world game traversal are just so important, because bad traversal on an open world game just make you kept away from it. But other than that everything in this game is perfect. The story are amazing, the gameplay is satisfying. If you ragequit on this game or something like that in theAll in this game are amazing except the traversal. The traversal in this game are so clunky. For an open world game traversal are just so important, because bad traversal on an open world game just make you kept away from it. But other than that everything in this game is perfect. The story are amazing, the gameplay is satisfying. If you ragequit on this game or something like that in the first hours of the game, just played it again and adapt because that happen to me and i never regretted giving this game a go second time.… Expand
  5. aaronfis
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Testing ...................................................................
  6. chabanenkopp
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    The best game I have ever played in my whole life. I have bought a lot of merch and finished the game 2 times. I have no idea how they relaesed the ugly and disgusting PS4 version of Cyberpunk after being praised for the Witcher 3.
  7. Zanta121
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    I mean, what else is there to say about this game that hasn't been said. It is the greatest adaptation of a book series in any medium. It continues not only the books story but the prior two games, and it doesn't feel like poorly written fan fiction. This game was made with love and care. The story, gut-wrenching and heartwarming all in one.

    The performances are amazing and feel raw and    I mean, what else is there to say about this game that hasn't been said. It is the greatest adaptation of a book series in any medium. It continues not only the books story but the prior two games, and it doesn't feel like poorly written fan fiction. This game was made with love and care. The story, gut-wrenching and heartwarming all in one.

    The performances are amazing and feel raw and real. I felt what Geralt felt and how Ciri felt.

    multiple playthroughs will always take me back to the first time I played this game.    … Expand
  8. ktu077
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    Best game I have ever played and in 2022 still the best role playing game you can play!
  9. BrianDavid94
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (10)Outstanding. A truly elite title that is nearly perfect in every way. This score is given out rarely and indicates a game that cannot be missed.

    The world feels so alive. Side missions feel like they are their own story. The attention of detail is just impressive. CD Project Red has a bright future if they keep this up. The only improvement needed is the combat but their world and atmosphere is what makes this game a masterpiece.    … Expand
  10. RLS00
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    I wish i could have zero memory of the game everytime i finish it so that i can replay it again and again.The world of witcher feels like its own character
  11. True-Gaming1
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Pretty much wouldn’t change a thing. Easy 10/10
  12. xudwii
    Dec 13, 2022
    0
    Что бы творите? Выпускайте версию на ps5 для всех кроме России? Главный вопрос- зачем вам это? Ухудшить ещё больше свою репутацию? Ну что у вас это получается.
  13. Gtytus
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    With no doubt it is the best game ever made. It have only to improve gameplay, besides that, it is a game full of details, that you can say it was made with love. The Witcher 3 wild Hunt raise open world rpg's pattern.
  14. Tule24
    Jul 28, 2016
    6
    Not an RPG fan but because I heard good things about it I tried it out. Maybe this game would convert me but I was wrong. The combat is boring and the craft system is way too complicated. The world is buggy nothing like the standards of metal gear solid v. Their horse sucks ass well compared. Tons of missions at least but this game got boring to me and I sold it. I don't understand theNot an RPG fan but because I heard good things about it I tried it out. Maybe this game would convert me but I was wrong. The combat is boring and the craft system is way too complicated. The world is buggy nothing like the standards of metal gear solid v. Their horse sucks ass well compared. Tons of missions at least but this game got boring to me and I sold it. I don't understand the hype this game got it doesn't seem special.… Expand
  15. t0mmyg
    Feb 3, 2017
    6
    I'm certainly in the minority here but I didn't much fancy my time with The Witcher 3. I'll start with the positives, Great graphics, sound, music voice acting. The World felt huge and alive. Now for the negative, boring monotone protaganist gave me little insentive to care about the story. Mature themes felt awkward not exciting. The combat was beyond clunky. Enemies were uninterestingI'm certainly in the minority here but I didn't much fancy my time with The Witcher 3. I'll start with the positives, Great graphics, sound, music voice acting. The World felt huge and alive. Now for the negative, boring monotone protaganist gave me little insentive to care about the story. Mature themes felt awkward not exciting. The combat was beyond clunky. Enemies were uninteresting and bland. The spells had no appeal or flash. The menus were combersome. The inventory was filled with way too many items that served no purpose until dozens of hours into the game. Repairing items was a frustrating nightmare. The "puzzles" were a lesson in boredom. Seriously using your witcher sense to find clues was such an abysmal waste of time. Swimming sections were nothing but frustration. The difficulty scaling was terrible, mid game fights were often very difficult then suddenly a breeze at end game. The lore felt to me like a game of thrones wannabe, that's just a personal gripe if you are into that sort of genre you'd enjoy it more. Overall a huge living world with endless side quests, hiding a boring repetitve fetch quest filled gameplay experience.… Expand
  16. AlexLas95
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    I could write a full review and tell you the things I like and I don't like about the game, but let me do a fast review so I can go play the DLC Hearts of stone now. My review:

    One of the best games I have ever played. Done.
  17. Angra78
    May 22, 2015
    10
    It feels so good when the developers grant us a game which is beyond the hype!

    Yes, it seems this gen is starting finally. And I think Wild Hunt it's the landmark, so far. This game tells a story the way its rich universe deserves. All my respect for CD Projeky RED. Because it's a such great deal for me (a Brazilian dude) to play this game in my native language, and finally    It feels so good when the developers grant us a game which is beyond the hype!

    Yes, it seems this gen is starting finally. And I think Wild Hunt it's the landmark, so far.

    This game tells a story the way its rich universe deserves. All my respect for CD Projeky RED.

    Because it's a such great deal for me (a Brazilian dude) to play this game in my native language, and finally enjoying a real nice voice acting (which it has been an issue here few months ago).

    Wild Hunt equals masterpiece.    … Expand
  18. Gladeflower
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Best RPG in years. Every single quest is entertaining, no 'kill 10 wolfs quests', but rather investigate, track and prepare with research, spells & alchemy for cool monster fights that feels so heavy & satisfying. Then strap the beasts head onto your saddle for prestige.

    Mind blowing weather systems, wind in the monsters fur, storms, sunsets and great lightning effects. Amazing sound    Best RPG in years. Every single quest is entertaining, no 'kill 10 wolfs quests', but rather investigate, track and prepare with research, spells & alchemy for cool monster fights that feels so heavy & satisfying. Then strap the beasts head onto your saddle for prestige.

    Mind blowing weather systems, wind in the monsters fur, storms, sunsets and great lightning effects. Amazing sound all around. The environment and landscape sets a new standard for open world games. Cities are big. The villages feel authentic in looks and layout, and their inhabitants actually work peasant activities along their farm animals, its a living world far better than modded skyrim can do .

    The bad side is a only a handful of small small bad design choices on matters of character controls, maps and level-ing.    … Expand
  19. Bladerunner_NZ
    May 25, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutly phenomenal, BUT, contains a few bugs here and there that sort of breaks flow of gameplay, but not break the game to a point where I will put the controller down and refuse to play it until CD Projekt RED patches these minor issues. This game deserves to go down in history as one of the best games of the decade, if not THE best. It is absolute BLASPHEMY to give thisThis game is absolutly phenomenal, BUT, contains a few bugs here and there that sort of breaks flow of gameplay, but not break the game to a point where I will put the controller down and refuse to play it until CD Projekt RED patches these minor issues. This game deserves to go down in history as one of the best games of the decade, if not THE best. It is absolute BLASPHEMY to give this game trash scores when it clearly deserves to be GOTY… Expand
  20. willerkiller
    Jun 7, 2016
    10
    This may sound as an exaggeration but The Witcher 3 is the greatest game I have ever played and I don't think that any future game would be able to steal this throne. Ever element meshes together beautifully to create a truly astounding work of art. Master-crafted in every single aspect. As a reader of the books upon which this game is based I can attest to the fact that the developersThis may sound as an exaggeration but The Witcher 3 is the greatest game I have ever played and I don't think that any future game would be able to steal this throne. Ever element meshes together beautifully to create a truly astounding work of art. Master-crafted in every single aspect. As a reader of the books upon which this game is based I can attest to the fact that the developers managed to translate the original vision of the author Andrej Sapkowski into this medium perfectly. If you are even remotely interested in the fantasy genre then you owe it to yourself to play this game. Just stop reading this review and go buy it RIGHT NOW.… Expand
  21. saffaz
    May 23, 2015
    10
    This has to be the greatest game that I have ever played by far and any glitches that are talked about I personally can't find. From the beginning of the game the way that the game has been created and designed, the sheer amount of passion and commitment that has been put into creating this masterpiece is clear for even a blind person to see. The characters, the story, the sheerThis has to be the greatest game that I have ever played by far and any glitches that are talked about I personally can't find. From the beginning of the game the way that the game has been created and designed, the sheer amount of passion and commitment that has been put into creating this masterpiece is clear for even a blind person to see. The characters, the story, the sheer intensity and excitement I personally am feeling is unparalleled. This redefines the rpg genre. The witcher 3 is an unmissable and truly unforgettable experience.… Expand
  22. Alexwain
    May 24, 2015
    10
    This is the best Action RPG and Open World games ever made,i love this game.Thx developer for your hard work.While also telling a very good and mature story in a beautiful setting.My vote is 10/10 Congratulation!!!!
  23. piotres
    May 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best RPGs that I have ever play! Deep story, great design and tons of gameplay. If you are searching for game that you can explore for 200+ hours - this should be your choice!
  24. idemetriss
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Excellent game.
    It has:
    - good cinematic scenes, - interesting plot, - subtle leveling system which does not push you toward min-maxing - and open world. Many main story quests have very intense action sequences which remind me Uncharted series pace. You can also chose your difficulty in game by selecting different level-based sub-quests. There are also small and big morality    Excellent game.
    It has:
    - good cinematic scenes,
    - interesting plot,
    - subtle leveling system which does not push you toward min-maxing
    - and open world.

    Many main story quests have very intense action sequences which remind me Uncharted series pace.
    You can also chose your difficulty in game by selecting different level-based sub-quests.
    There are also small and big morality choices, without summing up scenes like it was in Witcher 1, but still you see consequences.
    There are a lot of places to explore, they are non-linear and often are huge enough to spend an hour.

    Graphics are good. Downside is that the game is very demanding, pushing you either to buy high end gaming pc, or considerably lower graphic settings. On high/ultrahigh settings game highlights way too simplified lightning techniques which are used in all current games. It deserves really something different here. Maybe ray-tracing which would bring down all current hardware to its knees.

    Interaction with objects is also not so very smooth - you can sometimes stand in air, jump 6 meters high or dive with your horse which then disappears. Close quarters can also cause you some trouble with camera and objects activation.    … Expand
  25. bryan016
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt has set the bar where RPG should be going into the next generation. This game is a stepping stone and a landmark in the right direction that the current consoles needed to show their power.
    Review on PS4
    The good: Graphics are amazing, especially considering the size of this game and its world. Vast number of characters offering something new and entertaining    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt has set the bar where RPG should be going into the next generation. This game is a stepping stone and a landmark in the right direction that the current consoles needed to show their power.
    Review on PS4

    The good:
    Graphics are amazing, especially considering the size of this game and its world.
    Vast number of characters offering something new and entertaining to the story.
    Soundtrack is amazing.
    Story is one of the best of 2015 and in my opinion the best in any RPG to date.
    Great RPG elements that affect the overall story.
    Hugh world that has a place and environment for everyone.
    Tons of side quest and missions to keep you entertained for hours.

    The bad:
    With all the content, some might feel overwhelmed. However, I think most RPG fans will love the amount of content offered.

    This is a most own game for any RPG fan and one that shouldn't be looked over. If your still having doubts about buying this game, then due your research and you will realize what everyone else is trying to tell you. "It's a must buy!"    … Expand
  26. rrroooddd
    Jul 18, 2018
    7
    I don't understand all the hype. Sure the story seems great and all but there is no challenge. You just go from one place to another and press x on the red areas.
    The graphics are bad, buggy and even cutscenes are sometimes choppy.
    The menus are very badly design, they're slow and with too much areas to go to when you want to check something. The loot system is also bad: you loot the    I don't understand all the hype. Sure the story seems great and all but there is no challenge. You just go from one place to another and press x on the red areas.
    The graphics are bad, buggy and even cutscenes are sometimes choppy.
    The menus are very badly design, they're slow and with too much areas to go to when you want to check something.
    The loot system is also bad: you loot the same boxes over and over again and no meaningful items are found.
    The map is bad and not connected. The scenery is great at first but it's always the same. And it lacks rewarding by exploration.
    The enemies are so clunky and bad designed as well, they don't feel very plausible. Even the magic is bad: the symbols are so similar with each other. They could at least make some different icons more related with the actual power.

    Sure it's better than a great number of games. But a 10? Not a chance. If this was made by Bethesda, I'm sure the critics would be all negative over it.    … Expand
  27. Ostrypwns
    May 29, 2015
    10
    Having completed this game earlier today I must admit it's one of the best games i've ever played. If the two previous Witcher games had a child with TESV: Skyrim's open world it would be their perfect child. The world is beautiful and overflowing with things to do, character writing and voice acting are both really high level, combat feels slightly more coarse than that in Witcher 2Having completed this game earlier today I must admit it's one of the best games i've ever played. If the two previous Witcher games had a child with TESV: Skyrim's open world it would be their perfect child. The world is beautiful and overflowing with things to do, character writing and voice acting are both really high level, combat feels slightly more coarse than that in Witcher 2 (which was ultra fluent and imo the best among the rpgs) but only slightly, which still puts it among top combat systems in rpgs. The only thing that could use some work is definitely the UI - although it gets the job done it doesn't deserve a standing ovation. Took me nearly 100 hours to get through most of the world and most of the side quests on normal difficulty. A must have for those who crave the ultimate rpg experience on PS4.

    I'm getting out of here to start a new game and explore alternative choices and hunt those trophies;)    … Expand
  28. rammsteks
    May 26, 2015
    10
    There is alot of stuff to do, the characters are interesting and great roleplaying dialogues.
    Beautiful world and amazing graphics
    Best game ever!!! 11 of 10
  29. Jambobbyb
    May 29, 2015
    10
    I very rarely change my mind on a game, I wrote a review complaining about it earlier and then played if for another few hours and I have to say i was wrong this title is awesome! 10-10!
  30. Temujin1206
    May 27, 2015
    10
    A true masterpiece. Phenomenal game that improved on the already great Witcher 1 &2. A landmark of the new generation. It sits in my top 5 of all time with The Last of Us, Read Dead Redemption and Planescape Torment.

    A true, gritty, rpg where choices and consequences matter. This is the type of games we need - rather than the vanilla mmos single player rpg (yes, I'm looking at you    A true masterpiece. Phenomenal game that improved on the already great Witcher 1 &2. A landmark of the new generation. It sits in my top 5 of all time with The Last of Us, Read Dead Redemption and Planescape Torment.

    A true, gritty, rpg where choices and consequences matter. This is the type of games we need - rather than the vanilla mmos single player rpg (yes, I'm looking at you Dragon Age Inquisition). A game no adult should miss: long live the Witcher!    … Expand
  31. liaoshoubin
    May 30, 2015
    10
    It's a very good game!It's very funny.
    Never have I come across an action RPG that tells a better story than the one CDPR has brought before us. The lore, the world and the characters are just incredible. The details are astounding and you can tell the developers have poured their very souls into this adventure.
  32. jimmyp3
    May 26, 2015
    10
    Excellent Game, Graphics don't really bother me to much, they seem pretty good, the game-play and amount of content is truly epic, and that is what makes the difference.
  33. zetapanic
    May 30, 2015
    10
    Played game for 120+ hours and yet so much more to explore. Graphics are great, art is greater, storytelling second to none.

    Also, action is so challenging too. I've never seen this great action in any other storytelling-based RPG. Some people compare the Witcher 3's action with other action RPGs like Dark Souls, but they should be aware of the fact that the Witcher 3 is a story-driven    Played game for 120+ hours and yet so much more to explore. Graphics are great, art is greater, storytelling second to none.

    Also, action is so challenging too. I've never seen this great action in any other storytelling-based RPG. Some people compare the Witcher 3's action with other action RPGs like Dark Souls, but they should be aware of the fact that the Witcher 3 is a story-driven RPG.

    Just play it for yourself, and learn why this game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  34. POPMasterGod
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is currently the best game from this generation so far. An absolute masterpiece. Graphics are amazing, main story and side quests are amazing, soundtrack is amazing, gameplay and customization options are great. It has very few bugs but overall with 36 different endings this game is near perfection.
  35. anonymity
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Sweet baby jesus mother of f*ck this game is so good. Feels like Red Dead and Skyrim had a one night stand. Please give CDPR your money, they will do great things with it.
  36. wade22fan
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the most anticipated games of 2015. The game was released in May for PS4 and Xbox One. I’ve been playing it for a few months now and it has honestly been some of the most fun I have ever had with a video game. Let’s jump right in. You are Geralt of Rivia, a witcher who is on an epic quest to find his daughter Ciri, who has been on the run from The WildThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the most anticipated games of 2015. The game was released in May for PS4 and Xbox One. I’ve been playing it for a few months now and it has honestly been some of the most fun I have ever had with a video game. Let’s jump right in. You are Geralt of Rivia, a witcher who is on an epic quest to find his daughter Ciri, who has been on the run from The Wild Hunt for years. On the way, you work with the likes of Yennefer (Geralt’s old love interest and Ciri’s mother), Triss (A possible love interest for Geralt), Dandelion, Djikstra, kings, rulers and so many more. The world of The Witcher 3 is called Temeria (or “The Continents”). It is a dark place, but it is also beautiful. You can see and feel emotions from every character you come across. Most are sad, miserable and hopeless, mainly due to the current state of the world they live in. Everyone is looking for hope in a cruel world that has been overrun with all kinds of evil monsters.

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    The beauty in this dark universe is surprisingly easy to see. It could be in the breathtaking sunsets or the tone in someone’s voice. Speaking of sunsets, the visuals in this game are truly magnificent, especially considering just how large it is. It is roughly 20% larger than Skyrim‘s. Now that’s big! Upon release, there were a few hitches and bugs, but since then, patches and fixes have cured the problems, but they weren’t really a deal breaker to begin with. It is one thing for a game to look good, but it’s another thing to perform well at the same time. The Witcher 3 does not disappoint. It is super fluid and there are hardly ever any issues with frame rate or performance. Whether you are slaying a vicious beast or dashing across an open field on Roach, your trusty steed, everything flows as smooth as silk.

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    The gameplay in this game is completely fun and the controls are ultra tight. The main fighting is done with a silver sword, a steel sword and various types of magic, including various “signs” with different powers. This includes Quen, Igni, Aard and more. One could be a blast of fire while another could be a telekinetic blast. But it isn’t as simple as using your weapons on just anyone or anything. Your steel sword is for humans while your silver sword is for monsters. Each type of monster and beast have specific weaknesses, which can be used in your favor with oils or signs. You can read about every creature and monster in the Beastiary via the menu. This is just scratching the surface. The world is so complex and full of discovery and things to see, do, read and discover. The massive world is at the player’s fingertips. The main story is fantastic with unbelievably good writing and voice acting. Every character you come across is unique and you never feel like you have seen them before. It makes for a very realistic adventure. Beyond the main quests, there are a seemingly endless amount of side quests available, which can be found on the map, notice boards or other random places. These aren’t just for filler. These side quests have just as much bulk and emotion as the main quests do. This is something so many other games just don’t have. It’s quality and quantity. There are also Witcher Contracts and Treasure Hunts, which are just as fun as the side quests are. All of these quests and activities are rewarding, as sometimes you receive treasures, armor, weapons or coin. I also can’t forget the many points of interest, bandit camps and monster nests. Sometimes it is even seeing a village become active again after ridding it of monsters. This is one well-crafted adventure and it shows in both the story and gameplay.

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    The Witcher 3 is gorgeous, fun, entertaining and features a wonderful story. It looks and feels like a finely-tunes, handcrafted production. The plot has immense weight and every action has a consequence. A big part of the game is making decisions. You will be prompted often and your story will form from your choices. You will end up seeing only one of multiple possible endings. If you had to judge this game based on fun factor, it has to be in the top 10 of all time. If you had to judge this game based on visuals and sound, it would be in the top 10. If you asked me what my top 10 best games of all time are, The Witcher 3 would be on that list, and probably ranked pretty high. It truly and honestly is one of the best games I have ever played. After over 100 hours of play time, I can confidently say that this game is simply a masterpiece, crafted from the ultra-talented folks over at CD Projekt Red.    … Expand
  37. shenlong
    Oct 15, 2015
    10
    this game is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  38. joao1198pedro
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    The most imersive game that ive played in my life.The graphics are not so good but it didnt make the game bad.Ive played it for more than 100 hours and the story is fantastic.Gwent is one of the most awesome minigames on a game.The witcher 3 is one of the most fantastic videogames this year so far.Please buy the witcher 3 you wont regret it at all.
  39. tivruski
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing, it can make you laugh and on diffrent occasion can make you cry. There is so much content here but non of it seems "empty", and if you remember infinite quests in Skyrim you should know what I`m taking about. The characters are belivable and fun, I didn`t felt tired of the world at any point.
  40. RealDarthWeeder
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply the greatest game of all times with the greatest story that was ever made in games. If you love RPGs and you love storytelling, this is a MUST HAVE.… Expand
  41. JuliusSmith
    May 27, 2015
    10
    1 word: Amazing, best rpg since skyrim, full of detail, interesting characters, great combat and a huge open world. I must make special mention to the amazing voice acting and facial movements during speech.
  42. D_Rugg
    May 24, 2015
    10
    Buy this game. Support this developer. This game is awesome. It is going to be in the game of the year running. It is worth every penny. It is unusual for developers to launch with this much content AND free DLC. It's a mixture between Dragon Age, Skyrim, and Red Dead. I've spent 10 hours just on the first little town running around finding stuff to do. I can only imagine theBuy this game. Support this developer. This game is awesome. It is going to be in the game of the year running. It is worth every penny. It is unusual for developers to launch with this much content AND free DLC. It's a mixture between Dragon Age, Skyrim, and Red Dead. I've spent 10 hours just on the first little town running around finding stuff to do. I can only imagine the amount of time I will spend on this game.… Expand
  43. howler77
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as an older gamer I have less and less interest in games - mostly because of the "young adult" level of story, characters, and dialogue. as much as I enjoyed mass effect, the Elder Scrolls, or dragon age, these games cannot compete with the witcher's story telling. each side quest leads to an interesting story and some morally grey decisions for the player. it is truly one of the best rpg experiences I've ever had, since falling in love with the genre so many years ago.
    the only negatives are minor ones (overwhelming inventory, cumbersome menus) but the combat is not one, despite what others are saying here.
    the combat has an elegance to it. you must know your enemy and also know what you're capable of. if you mash buttons or underestimate even a weak monster, you'll have troubles. once you figure it out combat becomes a joy as Geralt fluidly removes limb after limb.
    a true masterpiece of an rpg.    … Expand
  44. Philli_86
    May 23, 2015
    9
    First off, this is one of the best games I have played in a long time. It is challenging but without getting to the point of pure frustration. The massive world is open to explore and leaves the player in charge of where to go and when. This game should help up the standard for open world RPG's in the future. Too many developers are getting lazy and taking the easy way out by going withFirst off, this is one of the best games I have played in a long time. It is challenging but without getting to the point of pure frustration. The massive world is open to explore and leaves the player in charge of where to go and when. This game should help up the standard for open world RPG's in the future. Too many developers are getting lazy and taking the easy way out by going with the same things that worked before. Taking risks, trying something new, and leading the way for future titles of this genre is exactly what the Witcher 3 does.… Expand
  45. joxen
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This is the best game of the world!!! drama, action, long dialogues, story and immersive world, all you have to have a rpg for GOTY this year, why would you want life having this game?
  46. busiu
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. The main story is great, but what really is magnificent is the side quests! Complicated, interesting, makes you feel like a detective trying to solve a case, and it just doesn't get boring. I also have to mention the music, which is superb and makes the atmosphere even more intense. I highly recommend it to everyone, but for a RPG-lover it's a must-have.
  47. jacob_lukas
    May 21, 2015
    10
    This game is pure brilliant! Epic atmosphere. Interesting quests and great back story. Memorable characters. Rewarding combat. That's one of the best RPGs I've ever played. 10/10!!
  48. hemla
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Ill keep my first review short. Witcher 3 succeeds where so many games in last decade failed in one simple regard. This game showed me once more why i became so fascinated with gaming in the first place. The feeling i have when i play this game reminds me of the feeling i hade when i first played Knighst of The Old republic. For me its completely immersive and fun experience.

    Now for    Ill keep my first review short. Witcher 3 succeeds where so many games in last decade failed in one simple regard. This game showed me once more why i became so fascinated with gaming in the first place. The feeling i have when i play this game reminds me of the feeling i hade when i first played Knighst of The Old republic. For me its completely immersive and fun experience.

    Now for the comparison, that everybody is trying to make.
    I loved Skyrim, but this in my eyes is more coherent game, which for me makes it much better one.
    Yeah and the last Dragon age is in my eyes boring piece of .. so i am not going to bother with that.    … Expand
  49. Daniel75
    May 23, 2015
    9
    Small bugs and medium performance at launch but it will hopefully be patched. Otherwise the game is huge, gorgeous and complex. The combat is fun and rewarding, but I would definitely recommend playing on hard difficulty in order to avoid hack and slashing.
  50. thepacman333
    May 26, 2015
    10
    Best game this year? YES
    Better than Skyrim? YES

    Stop goofing around reading reviews like I did and just buy this game, its genuinely one of the best I have ever played and graphics / environment are stunning.
  51. piekatoski
    May 27, 2015
    10
    That is simply the best game ever. Even there is a few bugs, it do not make the experience less incredible. The world is huge, the graphics are just amazing, it will blow your mind. All the hype was confirmed with this game. Worth all the money you spend, cause it will bring to you so much hours of fun.
  52. BigMoz1992
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    One of the best games n recent memory . Certainly the bestgame since Red Dead RFedemptio. Project CD Red gives Geralt of Rivia the perfect send off with this amazing game , that is surely going to compete for the Game of The Year Title .The plot and the series's lore is well written , the visuals and the combat are spot on and theres 100s of hours of content . I AM SOLD !
  53. TrollKiller999
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    HONEST REVIEW - PS4 Version
    I decided to create an account just to review this game. I play on the PS4, so I can't comment on other versions. Before buying Witcher 3, I checked out reviews on here among other places. Like most people, I wondered if it lived up to the hype. In many cases (not just this game), positive reviews are often short, generic praise, and non-descriptive, giving    HONEST REVIEW - PS4 Version
    I decided to create an account just to review this game. I play on the PS4, so I can't comment on other versions. Before buying Witcher 3, I checked out reviews on here among other places. Like most people, I wondered if it lived up to the hype. In many cases (not just this game), positive reviews are often short, generic praise, and non-descriptive, giving the impression that they may be just fanboys or people trying to boost the rating. And after reading many negative reviews on it, I nearly decided not to buy it because they sounded a bit more well thought out (honest). But now I'm very glad that I "gambled" on this game.

    I have to admit that the first night I had it I was not impressed. Had I rated it after the first hour of gameplay, I might have gone with a 6 at best. The camera motion was extremely choppy. Which made moving around and interacting with things difficult. Even the buttons didn't seem to be responding correctly. But then they released patch 1.04 which made a HUGE difference in the gameplay experience. Now I've got over 30 hours in and my wife and I are enjoying every minute of it. She enjoys the story, cinematics, and action so much that she just sits and watches me play like it's a movie. The huge world is beautiful and feels alive. Trees move, grasses move, even your hair moves! How many games does your hair look like a plastic mold on your head? Here it looks realistic and flowing. You could complain that the trees move too much. At times you might think you're in a tornado. But I'm still taking it as a positive compared to motionless environments. Some people complained that the environment is too plain and boring. It's supposed to be a realistic world, not an alien planet. When was the last time you went outside? That is what our world looks like. As I said, the story is excellent. The main characters are very well done and enjoyable (even Yennefer, who spends much of the game being a **** lol). I think the voice acting for most of the characters is also very good. The Gwent card game is one of the best in-game mini-games I've played. I spent several hours one day just travelling around playing gwent with NPCs. While the side quests can be similar (you're a monster hunter, that's kinda the point of the game), very few are copy-paste like some other games.

    It's not perfect, though. There are some negatives which prevent me from giving this a 10. The camera angles are a little awkward at times. If you don't press R3 to focus the camera on a target, you can often find yourself trying to attack an enemy who circles around you and is now in the foreground and off screen. But it's not like it's difficult to move the camera with the right stick. Rarely, if you have your horse on autopilot, he will make an abrupt turn for no apparent reason, which is annoying. The text and icons on the HUD and in character menus is absurdly small. I guess they assume everyone owns a 60" TV these days. But hands down the biggest complaint I have is interacting with items/loot/NPCs. Often, you have to be standing in JUST THE RIGHT SPOT to pick up an item off the ground. But once you get used to how you need to point the camera directly at the item, you can lessen this issue. CANDLES! There are candles everywhere and you can ignite/extinguish them with your witcher powers. If there is a candle next to some loot or an NPC you want to talk to, you will often find yourself playing with fire rather than doing what you wanted. Frustration is compounded by knowing that there seems to be absolutely no reason to interact with candles in the game.

    Many people have complained about the controls. I assume these people play on a PC? On PS4 they're exactly what you would expect: move with the left stick, adjust camera with the right, buttons for your main actions, specials with the triggers. Pretty straightforward and natural. Character animations and movement can be a little clunky. If you are stopped and want to go the opposite direction, your character makes a turn like you would in a car, kind of a sweeping arc. They don't just spin and start going the other way. People complain about the combat as well: some that it's terrible, others that it's too hard. At first I found myself getting beat up by some lowly creatures and mauled by packs of wolves. But a little practice with blocking, dodging, rolling in or out of the fray, and paying attention to the habits of the enemies goes a long way. The enemy AI is not brilliant, but it's not stupid either. There are times against single enemies when you can go in swords-a-blazin' and just keep hacking till they die. But most fights require some strategy and at least pose a challenge.

    Overall, I give Witcher 3 a 9 because the story, characters, and graphics are all really good, and those things mean a lot to me. But I understand the controls/interaction issues and why some people would rate this as low as a 6 or 7.    … Expand
  54. bjthebrave
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    I have played over 100 hours of Witcher 3 and still have so much to explore, so many witcher contracts, so many secondary quests to fulfil and all of this is a.... MARVELLOUS THING :-)

    I have been a gamer since the days of Pong and can assure you that if you give this game the chance to court you with its dazzling charm, incredible world, fun missions and engrossing characters then you    I have played over 100 hours of Witcher 3 and still have so much to explore, so many witcher contracts, so many secondary quests to fulfil and all of this is a.... MARVELLOUS THING :-)

    I have been a gamer since the days of Pong and can assure you that if you give this game the chance to court you with its dazzling charm, incredible world, fun missions and engrossing characters then you will be treated to one of the greatest video games ever made. I almost feel sorry for anyone who misses out on this. CD Projeckt Red have shown how to make a next gen open world RPG along with the commitment to regular patches and quality DLC.

    The combat is great once you get the hang of it and I found the upgrading system to work just fine driving you to want to get to that next ability point to spend. The game allows you to play it as you want. You can move seamlessly from main mission to mission progressing the story at a good pace where the excellent mapping system makes it easy for you to know where to go without getting lost and frustrated. At the same time the secondary quests are some of the best leading to interesting character development and handsome rewards. I found myself playing a few missions then following the urge to get on my horse and just explore the incredibly beautiful open world where you always run into interesting discoveries.
    Overall I would rate this game as 9.8 out of 10 and say that it is the best game out on PS4 and yes that includes fallout 4 and MGSV go get some Witcher!!!    … Expand
  55. Blanel
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played in my life, and I have played a lot of games.

    Beautiful jaw dropping graphics, amazing story, great dialogue, solid characters, and fun combat.

    Another nice thing, challenge is optional, you can make the game hard or easy, your call.
  56. doomweaver
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best game out there, like ever. I don't even know where to begin: the amazing graphics, details, atmosphere, character building and awesome polish music
  57. BetaCuckold
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Frankly, the best next gen title, if not one of the best games of all time. The people who rate poorly? They are the ones who don't want to admit that Fallout 4 is not going to win GOTY and will lose even to Tomb Raider, Bloodborne and even SWB. Witches 3 is going to hands down win GOTY.

    Why? For one: the detail. Every single NPC in the world, right down to their tiny animations, is    Frankly, the best next gen title, if not one of the best games of all time. The people who rate poorly? They are the ones who don't want to admit that Fallout 4 is not going to win GOTY and will lose even to Tomb Raider, Bloodborne and even SWB. Witches 3 is going to hands down win GOTY.

    Why?

    For one: the detail. Every single NPC in the world, right down to their tiny animations, is believable, realistic, with thousands of tiny conversations going on that make the game feel like a real, living, breathing world. "Oh but don't let yourself be distracted by the polish (polish, not Polish)."

    Two, the music is top notch. I am amazed by the beauty and passion put into the music.
    "Oh, but good music doesn't make a good game."

    Third, the graphics. Every single piece of the world is crafted with such care I spent hours upon hours just looking at the detail. The light catching on blowing trees, tiny little details in the herbs that you can pick, the amazing detail in the armor, the blowing fur in their cloaks, Geralt's hair.
    ("Oh, but graphics don't make a good game... hurrdurrrrr Fallout 4").

    Fourth, voice acting and script. Top notch and emotional. The baby scene was literally the most traumatizing thing I've ever experience in gaming. ("Oh, but having hundreds of voice actors and tens of thousands of written lines acted out perfectly with PERFECT animations and timing and even emotion conveyed through animated eyes, doesn't make a good game.")

    Fifth, the sound design. Absolutely perfect. ("Oh, but having sound design that is Hollywood blockbuster tier doesn't make a good game.")

    Sixth, character development. Top tier. ("Oh, but Geralt's voice is boring. Why is an American in medieval Europe?")

    Seventh, world design. Massive, massive, massive, detailed, incredible.

    Eighth, gameplay. For the intelligent player who can literally decide how he wants to play. Want to just hypnotize your enemies and let them kill everyone for you? Or want to just knock them all to the ground and stab them while they're laying there? Maybe you'd prefer to learn the difficult but perfectly developed combat system to become a master swordsman?

    This is a 10/10 game, if I've ever played one. Play this, not Failout 4.

    Any criticism leveled at this game is really off the mark... there's no way anyone who has played this game with an objective mindset could say that there's something wrong with it. I spent 300 hours in the game looking for problems, and I couldn't find any other than the flying body glitch (fixed), a small sound glitch when you first attacked with your sword, and some other tiny minor things.    … Expand
  58. RidingHeidi
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    I've been playing Witcher since 2007, so it's great to see the series opened up to more mainstream and still be successful. Controlling Geralt is as tricky to maneuver as always, but if you adapt, you can make it work. Worldbuilding in this series is excellent and Wild Hunt has some of the best graphics to date. Character animations are continually getting better in games and CD ProjektI've been playing Witcher since 2007, so it's great to see the series opened up to more mainstream and still be successful. Controlling Geralt is as tricky to maneuver as always, but if you adapt, you can make it work. Worldbuilding in this series is excellent and Wild Hunt has some of the best graphics to date. Character animations are continually getting better in games and CD Projekt Red is doing pretty good work in that regard.

    For an open world rpg game, the level up system is not as good as Fallout 4, however the mutagens offer some interesting power increases. Card game is fun, but nothing epic. I do appreciate the effort that went into creating such a mini-game in-world.

    Game difficulty is a breeze once the game mechanics are competently understood, but that can take a few levels so Death March was hard and challenging at first, but then became quite average, if not easy. I think you will have to weigh dying and waiting for reloading times versus challenge factor and see what is most fun for you.

    Overall, I had a blast playing this game and am yet to find something better for the 2015 year.

    Addiction level: Very high.    … Expand
  59. Sky123
    May 9, 2019
    10
    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is a majestically magnificent master piece, it is my 580th game that i Tried / Finished but it ended up in one of my top 3. The game is colossal & amazingly excellent in every perspective.

    World Design : Game world is colossal & gorgeous, excellently designed with exclusive & extensive details such as fallen trees are regrown just like in real life, burned or    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is a majestically magnificent master piece, it is my 580th game that i Tried / Finished but it ended up in one of my top 3. The game is colossal & amazingly excellent in every perspective.

    World Design :
    Game world is colossal & gorgeous, excellently designed with exclusive & extensive details such as fallen trees are regrown just like in real life, burned or cut down portions of forests, Dead whale on a shore & various type of fish under water are just very few such examples.
    It is a Living breathing world monsters will also attack other animals, wolves will hunt rabbits & dears. During cloudy weather you will be able to see clouds moving in the sky & shooting stars at night.
    Game have excellently implemented dynamic weather cycle, day and night cycle as you will see a dramatic difference between day and night life.

    Visuals :
    Graphically game is stunning and even more gorgeous after the latest patch. Animations are top class and facial animations are impressive.

    Narrative :
    Story is impressive and easy to understand, no matter how many or all the side quests you play; you still wont get lost. Game offers the opportunity to enjoy company of beautiful characters & decent humor.
    Choosing dialogues is one of the best part of the game & Dialogue options are one of the best with various types of choices with provides an enjoyable experience.

    Unique Features :
    Witcher 3 have some unique features that you wont find any where else such as Geralt beard physics. Other examples are :- On Skellige : Gedyneith (Name Of Place) there is A House Under A tree when you visit that place for the 1st time you will see a dude plowing in soil but when you go there later you will see plants. You will see many changes in dandelions inn & main hall in Kaer Trolde castle throughout the game.

    Combat :
    Combat is enjoyable, addictive, tactical and superb both ways offensive & defensive. AI is intelligent & will use various defensive measures. Despite high level enemies you still can defeat them with tactics & patience.
    Other than basic close combat and ranged weapon, there are bombs & sign abilities (Basically Magic). You can use your ability points on skills but will choose wisely b/z you cant acquire them all as it is an RPG With choices & consequences, But you can reset them with potion.

    Other activities :
    Beside side quests there are witcher contracts and treasure hunting, you can also participate in horse racing, boxing & playing cards. The card game is also very fun & extremely addictive.

    Replayability :
    I doubt that some one will play this game once as of the colossal dialogue choices. The game felt vastly different while selecting different dialogues through second game play. I finished it twice and i am gone buy Complete addition & play it all over again.    … Expand
  60. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    6
    A decent game that is extremely over hyped. The storyline does nothing to draw the attention of new players to care about what's going on. Very average in most departments except sheer scope. I personally find no reason or have any desire to turn this back on, even though i know people that like the game and their main argument usually revolves around free DLC. Worth a look if you like 3rdA decent game that is extremely over hyped. The storyline does nothing to draw the attention of new players to care about what's going on. Very average in most departments except sheer scope. I personally find no reason or have any desire to turn this back on, even though i know people that like the game and their main argument usually revolves around free DLC. Worth a look if you like 3rd person RPG adventure games.… Expand
  61. Jonny5784
    May 12, 2016
    10
    Not much needs said about the witcher 3 apart from the fact it's nothing sort of a masterpiece, massive world, great characters, Stella story, amazing sound, fantastic game structure in pritty much every way everything just works and works well, tons of missions and massive replay appeal, without a shadow of a doubt one of the best games of 2015 along with fallout 4 and bloodborne if youNot much needs said about the witcher 3 apart from the fact it's nothing sort of a masterpiece, massive world, great characters, Stella story, amazing sound, fantastic game structure in pritty much every way everything just works and works well, tons of missions and massive replay appeal, without a shadow of a doubt one of the best games of 2015 along with fallout 4 and bloodborne if you own a ps4 or X one and haven't played this game it should go straight to the top of your priority list, honest it really is that damb good… Expand
  62. PedroLvPs
    May 22, 2016
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the best game i'v ever played. The monsters, the combat, the graphics, the map... Everything is perfect in this game! 9.9/10
  63. Slynessity
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    I signed up to Metacritic to give this game its dues. It's a masterpiece of a game.

    CD Projekt Red really put everything they had into this game. From fan interaction, free DLC to post game patches and improvements. They have become my favorite developer, hands down. If you are a fan of Western RPGs, you NEED to play this game! I really enjoyed The Witcher 2. Tho I mostly enjoyed it    I signed up to Metacritic to give this game its dues. It's a masterpiece of a game.

    CD Projekt Red really put everything they had into this game. From fan interaction, free DLC to post game patches and improvements. They have become my favorite developer, hands down. If you are a fan of Western RPGs, you NEED to play this game!

    I really enjoyed The Witcher 2. Tho I mostly enjoyed it for its characters and its story. The gameplay was still pretty rough (still a HUGE improvement from The Witcher) and many mechanics were rough too. The Witcher 3 refines everything you know and love about this franchise.

    The story and characters in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are amazing. A side quest-line can be deeper and more meaningful than the main story of many other AAA titles out there. The ways characters interact with you and other NPCs is great and you really feel immersed in the world of The Witcher. The voiceovers are also really good and give life to these characters.

    The World is huge in this game and the locals so diverse. From swamps, to mountains, to grassy fields, to big cities, everything in The Witcher is fun to explore. The game is breathtakingly beautiful.

    Gameplay has been upgraded tremendously from the previous games and is a joy to play. Fighting and signs mechanics were improved and much easier to use. At the time I write this review, the menus have been re-hauled making everything much better from a UI standpoint.

    The only negative point I can give the game is the horse mechanics. Horse controls can be very frustrating at times. I've ended up just jumping off the horse and running quite a few times. Yet, that is not enough for me to give this game less than a 10.

    I'm also not counting the paid DLC in this review (tho I have played both and highly recommend them).

    This is my Game of the Decade! Please, go get it and play it!

    P.S Gwent is awesome!    … Expand
  64. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Easily a 10/10! Everything was perfect in this game! Story, graphics, music, AND EVEN SIDE MISSIONS! The side mission itself has its own interesting story which is already an instant+ for me! The main story is really great too! There's not much flaws about this game that I can think of, except a one-off glitch or bug but it is very unlikely you'll bump into these. A great game! DefinitelyEasily a 10/10! Everything was perfect in this game! Story, graphics, music, AND EVEN SIDE MISSIONS! The side mission itself has its own interesting story which is already an instant+ for me! The main story is really great too! There's not much flaws about this game that I can think of, except a one-off glitch or bug but it is very unlikely you'll bump into these. A great game! Definitely worthy GOTY2015… Expand
  65. Negasonic
    May 24, 2015
    10
    The Whitcher III is in my opinion the best nex-gen game until this date, ppl who complain about controls probably are use to hack&slash titles or are simply not being able to grab the concept and just try to kill mobs presing two buttons and casting igni (combat is way deeper than that).

    Outstanding role playing for thouse willing to invest the time, top level voice acting, gorgeous    The Whitcher III is in my opinion the best nex-gen game until this date, ppl who complain about controls probably are use to hack&slash titles or are simply not being able to grab the concept and just try to kill mobs presing two buttons and casting igni (combat is way deeper than that).

    Outstanding role playing for thouse willing to invest the time, top level voice acting, gorgeous desing, jaw droping moments on the turn of every corner, intense and dynamic combat make in my opinion
    this game a most for every rpg fan who actually understand what rpg is about .

    I give it a 9.6 out of 10 but ...Well you know...those kids who play CoD or the slot machine of Destiny    … Expand
  66. noobcannon
    May 21, 2015
    10
    has alot in common with assassins creed, skyrim, red dead redemption, but witcher 3 takes them all to school. one of those rare games that only comes along every 10 years.
  67. Malooga
    May 21, 2015
    10
    I can't get over how polished and perfect this game is. I am a total fan of the series, so yes my opinion is slightly favorable to the game series that has brought me dozens of hours of fun....because its brought me dozens of hours of fun. If you like classic and traditional RPG mechanics this is a happy marriage of both and does an amazing job accomplishing it. From the still challengingI can't get over how polished and perfect this game is. I am a total fan of the series, so yes my opinion is slightly favorable to the game series that has brought me dozens of hours of fun....because its brought me dozens of hours of fun. If you like classic and traditional RPG mechanics this is a happy marriage of both and does an amazing job accomplishing it. From the still challenging combat to the GORGEOUS visuals and astounding writing/voice work, this game truly has it all.

    If you weren't a fan of the series before, this is an awesome entry point that manages to capture everything that made the first two entries so great while layering in dozens of new mechanics so that they make sense with the character/story being presented, not JUST to add substance.

    Polish developer CD Projekt Red has created yet another labor of love, and it shines throughout every aspect of the game. All developers need to take note, THIS is how you make a video game. 10/10    … Expand
  68. Zbox
    May 22, 2015
    10
    from the humble first witcher to the surprising witcher 2, CDPR delivered what we craved for years. Beautiful open world, adult theme, consequencies and no fear of showing how good or bad people can be, never holding back for being political correct or holding our hand, no you make your choices you will deal with them. meanwhile some games only live to their name more than merit itselffrom the humble first witcher to the surprising witcher 2, CDPR delivered what we craved for years. Beautiful open world, adult theme, consequencies and no fear of showing how good or bad people can be, never holding back for being political correct or holding our hand, no you make your choices you will deal with them. meanwhile some games only live to their name more than merit itself (resident evil, elder scrolls) this developer earns their place by merit and places on the hands of the players instead of hiding behind a franchise name. No DRM, no cash in day 1 dlc's, no constant milking, no micro transactions and in few months/year more than 30h worth of new gameplay.....… Expand
  69. billgates0904
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Amazing graphics, superb environments and phenomenal storytelling make up for a clunky camera and some occasional bugs. Do yourself a favor and buy this game.
  70. trollkiller
    May 23, 2015
    10
    This may be the best RPG ever made, at least so far. The breadth of stories and environs is truly vast. This is what Skyrim (which I love) tried for, but couldnt given the limitations of last gen hardware. And the minor details really shine: for example, in conversations the level of detail and interaction--even with minor secondary missions--is astounding...and makes one realize how awfulThis may be the best RPG ever made, at least so far. The breadth of stories and environs is truly vast. This is what Skyrim (which I love) tried for, but couldnt given the limitations of last gen hardware. And the minor details really shine: for example, in conversations the level of detail and interaction--even with minor secondary missions--is astounding...and makes one realize how awful the same type of conversations are in Dragon Age Inquisition (sometimes in DAI you barely realize a conversation has even occurred!). This is a game for adults, not COD fast twitch fiber gamers. A benchmark game, which will age well.… Expand
  71. cerberusd
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    I just finished the game after 70 hours, and I have to say my opinion of this game now is drastically different from that of the first 20 hours.

    I think this game has many flaws, such as mechanics, skills and abilities design, enemy and encounter designs and level design so on. Games like Skyrim and Bloodborne have much more entertaining core gameplay. But the Witcher 3 redefines the    I just finished the game after 70 hours, and I have to say my opinion of this game now is drastically different from that of the first 20 hours.

    I think this game has many flaws, such as mechanics, skills and abilities design, enemy and encounter designs and level design so on. Games like Skyrim and Bloodborne have much more entertaining core gameplay.

    But the Witcher 3 redefines the scope and depth of what a game's narrative can hold. Although the narrative isn't terribly interesting in the beginning, it soon expands into a vast variety of different stories that are woven together into a coherent and vigorous narrative spanning many hours. This is something we haven't seen in RPG storytelling before. I suspect this was where the bulk of the game's efforts went into, and it's the part that remains with you after the credits roll.

    If RPG's before the witcher were analogous to teenage fiction with A to B straightforward storytelling, the Witcher 3 feels like a complex novel you have to struggle through, but the very act of navigating such a complex narrative is an entertaining and rewarding exercise in itself.

    I think the scoring of this game as a 9.3 vs a 9.5 comes down to what weighting you give to the "game" portion vs the "role-playing" portion. With my criteria prior to playing this game, I would have given it a 9.3, because I believed that games should foremost be games. However, The Witcher 3 completely works as just a piece of interactive entertainment, with the emphasis on the participation in the broader narrative more than the moment to moment gameplay. As an experience, even with its gameplay shortcomings, I think this game deserves the distinction of one of the top 10 video"game" experiences ever.    … Expand
  72. GamerXX
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is really a game where people buy an xbox for one or PS4. This is according to my opinion the best game so far that there currently is. The world really is incredibly beautiful and graphically, this is the most beautiful game I've ever seen. There is plenty to do and see in the gigantic world of the witcher wild hunt. Gameplay is very well put together and the game gives you a very pleasant feeling of freedom. Also the story of the witcher is just like in the previous parts well put together. This is really a game where you can spend more than 100 hours without getting bored the replayability is very good. really a top game that you really should have played.… Expand
  73. lukszu
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best fantasy RPG games created till date, better than Dragon Age, better than Skyrim. Whereas I loved Skyrim (spent approx 100hrs in the game), Witcher 3 feels more "adult" and your decisions taken in the game have more impact on your surroundings. Love the universe, love the graphics. Whereas downgraded the game still looks stunning on PS4, especially considering theThis is one of the best fantasy RPG games created till date, better than Dragon Age, better than Skyrim. Whereas I loved Skyrim (spent approx 100hrs in the game), Witcher 3 feels more "adult" and your decisions taken in the game have more impact on your surroundings. Love the universe, love the graphics. Whereas downgraded the game still looks stunning on PS4, especially considering the huge scale and complexity of the world here. Many times during gameplay I just stop to admire the landscapes. Gameplay wise everything works smoothly, in fact Ive had some issues with too sensitive camera while starting the game but changed the custom controller camera set up here (fixed the sticks sensitivity to 0.80-0.85) and since then everything have been working perfect. I would recommend to do it for anyone having problems with "weird" camera in the game, should help a lot. This game never feels boring, the world is full of quests and places to discover, you will not find the dull side quests from Dragon Age. Overall this is a superb game which should keep you entertained for 100+ hrs. Great job CDP Red! 10/10… Expand
  74. criticguy22
    May 20, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 brings a whole new, wild experience to the table. Set in a bold open world, it gives so many replayable elements to easily become addicted to.
  75. TGMode
    May 23, 2015
    10
    I have been playing computer games since the early 80s. I have never know a game that has got me so addicted so quickly. It is a brilliant game. What could I do to improve this game? First person but would that even work? I'm not sure it could be any better. It is amazing!
  76. fanboykiller
    May 20, 2015
    10
    so it's 6 am and I have to wake up at 7am... normally I'd say "what am I doing with my life" but based on what I've played of The Witcher 3 I can guarantee that sleeping 1 hour a day will be my new daily routine until I'm finished with this game
  77. Azlinthelich
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Ignore the average trolls who hate everything as they are simply clueless.

    With the exception of having the Witcher 2 save simulation set to on causing the game to not load this game has been all but perfect. Yes, the camera takes some getting used to but anyone who has played a game involving movement with one stick and the camera with the other should have no problems. The world    Ignore the average trolls who hate everything as they are simply clueless.

    With the exception of having the Witcher 2 save simulation set to on causing the game to not load this game has been all but perfect. Yes, the camera takes some getting used to but anyone who has played a game involving movement with one stick and the camera with the other should have no problems.

    The world itself is vast, the writing is well done, the voice acting is very good, it's a very good looking game.

    As others have mentioned it seems to have pulled from several very popular and successful games such as Skyrim and Dragon Age.

    If you enjoy action RPG's and open worlds this game is a must buy.    … Expand
  78. Skunkgp
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Amazing game is an understatement. So instead of trying to list everything great about it, I will say, the only bad thing about this game is the controls can be a bit funny at times. Besides this it has been.... Just wonderful! Amazing, amazing, amazing! That one little negative that will most surely be fixed in a patch does not mean this game deserves less than a perfect score. Right upAmazing game is an understatement. So instead of trying to list everything great about it, I will say, the only bad thing about this game is the controls can be a bit funny at times. Besides this it has been.... Just wonderful! Amazing, amazing, amazing! That one little negative that will most surely be fixed in a patch does not mean this game deserves less than a perfect score. Right up there for me with "Red Dead Redemption," and "Ocarina of Time."… Expand
  79. boomslinger45
    May 19, 2015
    10
    What can you say about this game? After playing RPG's since the early 80's I can honestly say this beats Baldur's Gate, Ultima's, and all others hands down. A fantastic attention to detail has made this one of the most moving, interactive displays of graphics and storytelling ever. The games within games no spoilers though are incredibly well done. The characters seem alive, the magicallyWhat can you say about this game? After playing RPG's since the early 80's I can honestly say this beats Baldur's Gate, Ultima's, and all others hands down. A fantastic attention to detail has made this one of the most moving, interactive displays of graphics and storytelling ever. The games within games no spoilers though are incredibly well done. The characters seem alive, the magically presented world is so much better than you could imagine down to correctly balancing game play and combat. The inventory system and tutorial are remarkable. If you like RPG's then this will be the best $50 you've ever spent on a video game. Stupendous job guys and gals at CD Projekt Red!… Expand
  80. HHosseinKhalaji
    May 19, 2015
    10
    First of all I don't know why the other user gave this game low score! I played the game for about 10 hours, the graphic, details are Eye-catching and amazing, if I want to be honest I didn't see such pure and beautiful details in open world games until now, Rains, glow of sun, the light of the moon, the wind between trees, all things are perfectly awesome.
    I found story telling in this    First of all I don't know why the other user gave this game low score! I played the game for about 10 hours, the graphic, details are Eye-catching and amazing, if I want to be honest I didn't see such pure and beautiful details in open world games until now, Rains, glow of sun, the light of the moon, the wind between trees, all things are perfectly awesome.
    I found story telling in this game fabulous, the game play is good but you have to spend times to get use to it.
    All in all The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is really great, thank you CD PROJEKT RED.    … Expand
  81. Bert0rnator
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Superior to the previous games in all aspects. Game looks beautiful and has very little loading screens! incredibly open and it's world is so alive. Every quest whether optional or not thus far has been very interesting and rarely as simple as they seem. It is an amazing game and if you like RPGs this is a masterpiece.

    Visuals 10/10 the open world is so beautiful. My wife said "WOW" the    Superior to the previous games in all aspects. Game looks beautiful and has very little loading screens! incredibly open and it's world is so alive. Every quest whether optional or not thus far has been very interesting and rarely as simple as they seem. It is an amazing game and if you like RPGs this is a masterpiece.

    Visuals 10/10 the open world is so beautiful. My wife said "WOW" the moment we saw the sun coming through a treeline.

    Gameplay: 9/10 Geralt still controls a little clunky however everything else has been streamlined and the combat is very satifying.

    Story: EVERY QUEST is interesting! You take an optional quest ? It isn't kill 10 X's and even the ones that seem like it's going to be mundane... have always panned out have an interesting twist or character development.

    Very little bugs considering the scope on my GTX 970/I5 4690k i do not know how it runs on lower stuff. Optimization has been the best i've experienced all year and i have every major release.

    Can't recommend enough. Don't listen to the children crying it's beautiful, deep, and will keep you playing for hours and hours.    … Expand
  82. sasmariozeld
    May 19, 2015
    10
    i recommend playing with controller coz camera is weird otherwise a well optimized well done game which is full of content and caring devs, drms free seriously go and buy it even helps the industry a lot
  83. leejones12
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Quite definitely one of the best games if not the best game I have ever played up till now. The story, charactrs, combat, skills are all extremely interesting. Never before have I ever been this intrigued by an RPG. The immersion is REAL.
  84. 5L4D3X13
    May 19, 2015
    10
    I am enjoying this Wtcher as much as the previous installments of the Series. I like the open word the horse back riding while decapitating enemies. I like the Witcher Contracts aspect, it feels now you are doing what his profession is.
  85. jayjpd
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Enthralled, one of my most anticipated games of 2015 and lived up to my expectations. The game is captivating visual and music which creates a true atmosphere thus creates a level of immersion and depth to the plot which acorrding to me most of open world games lacks.
    Although the game technical issues but seeing it's gigantic size and detail. And not to forget the strong support of one    Enthralled, one of my most anticipated games of 2015 and lived up to my expectations. The game is captivating visual and music which creates a true atmosphere thus creates a level of immersion and depth to the plot which acorrding to me most of open world games lacks.
    Although the game technical issues but seeing it's gigantic size and detail. And not to forget the strong support of one of the honest developers of my time CD Projekt Red
    All the themes shown are clear and uncut, the decision making set a new standard in non linear storyline but maintain its cohesiveness.
    As a whole Witcher 3 is one of the best games of 2015 which never forces you anything but allows you to savour it at your own pace.    … Expand
  86. MrKajja
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Created an account just to review this game. Killed a griffin on first attempt, nearly drowned to death trying to get out of the cave at the bottom of the well. 10/10.

    But seriously, the controls can be an issue at times but it doesn't detract from the game overall. It doesn't hinder the combat in any way. 10 or so hours in, haven't left White Orchard. This game is already the best game    Created an account just to review this game. Killed a griffin on first attempt, nearly drowned to death trying to get out of the cave at the bottom of the well. 10/10.

    But seriously, the controls can be an issue at times but it doesn't detract from the game overall. It doesn't hinder the combat in any way. 10 or so hours in, haven't left White Orchard. This game is already the best game of this generation. Buy it. As soon as you can.    … Expand
  87. Xardek
    May 19, 2015
    10
    After 14hours of gameplay i give 10/10. Game is HUGE!!! better then skirym GTAV. Best game of Playstation 4 so far. Best rpg i was ever played. very good game.
  88. Nehezbegar
    May 20, 2015
    10
    The best review for this game is that i started it last night, at 7pm and turned it off today at 6am, because i had to prepare for work. It's been years since any game hooked me like this one. Gorgeous world, fantastic dialogs, immersive story, huge improvement in voice acting area since W2, gameplay, the amount of content, places to explore, and ofc, effin Geralt of Rivia, one of the bestThe best review for this game is that i started it last night, at 7pm and turned it off today at 6am, because i had to prepare for work. It's been years since any game hooked me like this one. Gorgeous world, fantastic dialogs, immersive story, huge improvement in voice acting area since W2, gameplay, the amount of content, places to explore, and ofc, effin Geralt of Rivia, one of the best fantasy heroes of all time. I have to salute to Andrzej Sapkowski, because he crafted unforgettable world with amaizing characters.

    Don't listen to kids, that cries about "downgrade", game is still beautiful. PC gamers can tweak some settings and use stuff like Reshader or Sweet FX. It looks stunning and the storm, oh my god, the storm in this game is effin amizing, just can't describe it. Ofc we can argue about texture and lightning quality in some places, but with game of that scope it is impossible for it to be 100% perfect.

    I 100% recommend You this game. If You are a gamer and especially a RPG fan, You just CAN NOT MISS THAT TITLE.

    To CD Projekt RED, You have done outstanding job, this is a worthy conclusion of Geralt story, salute. I bought today Your season pass, because I know, You will not fail me.    … Expand
  89. Exterminans
    May 20, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is the best game on the market .Camera is fine if you used to playing on console.
    Game is hard but fair. If you want a mature story and hard moral choices this is game for you.
  90. Giuls101
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This is not a complete review considering I've only played 5 hours thus far, but considering what I have witnessed in those 5 hours- The Witcher 3 is head and shoulders above it contemporaries!

    The world is vast, utterly gorgeous and littered with content. Comparisons to Skyrim are inevitable and understandable but this is a different animal. For all of Bethesda's prowess in building    This is not a complete review considering I've only played 5 hours thus far, but considering what I have witnessed in those 5 hours- The Witcher 3 is head and shoulders above it contemporaries!

    The world is vast, utterly gorgeous and littered with content. Comparisons to Skyrim are inevitable and understandable but this is a different animal. For all of Bethesda's prowess in building open worlds, their narrative structure and character development are somewhat impersonal and "old-fashioned" (not to mention the terrible anti-climactic endings!). CD Projekt is more in line with Bioware in these regards and here is where the most obvious comparison lies- how does it compare with Dragon Age Inquisition?

    DAI was a great game and a step in the right direction for Bioware. However it had some short-comings particularly in the quality of its content. Too much of it was superficial and had no bearing on the greater world either in consequence or in fleshing out the narrative. In spite of my limited time with The Witcher 3, it's already very apparent that it does not suffer the same problem. Without giving anything away, the few side quests that I have completed felt purposeful and nuanced; adding just that little bit more meat on the bone.

    Graphically, The Witcher 3 is easily the best looking game of its kind. The attention to detail is immense and the day/night cycle with its dynamic weather lead to some very impressive vistas. The character animations and facial expressions are impressive considering the lack of performance capture (unfortunately simply impossible to do from a cost perspective on a game this size).

    The combat is fast, fluid and very satisfying. Watching Geralt decapitate or cleave his foe in two never gets old! The skill tree is deep allowing allocations in all of your major skills- sword play, archery, alchemy and signs. There is also the opportunity to apply mutagens to your active skills giving them additional bonuses.

    I've scarcely scratched the surface of this behemoth but the quality on display here is indisputable. I can't wait to see what the next 100 hours plus have in store!

    Take a bow CD Projekt Red, you've done something special here!    … Expand
  91. ToniTobulho
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Great game in open world ! very nice ambientation . Game with great gameplay and story. Congratulations to CD Project Red for this beautiful game. 10/10
  92. jenndesu
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Amazing RPG from what I have seen so far. Loving the flow of the story and the open-world style of the game. This game will keep you coming back for more and should never leave you disappointed. One tip though - remember it's open-world for a reason - don't just stick to the main story, get your **** together and complete everything! If you find yourself OP then increase the difficulty -Amazing RPG from what I have seen so far. Loving the flow of the story and the open-world style of the game. This game will keep you coming back for more and should never leave you disappointed. One tip though - remember it's open-world for a reason - don't just stick to the main story, get your **** together and complete everything! If you find yourself OP then increase the difficulty - that's what it's there for. 10/10 Best RPG by far!… Expand
  93. ergopl
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Witcher 3 is great game, one of the best next gen RPG out there. After 10+ hours in game I have following output:
    - great story , dialogs, voice play 10/10
    - great graphics on PS4 , however clunky at some scenes 9/10 - steering might be improved, especially swimming 8/10 - great crafting system 9/10 - exceptional side quests with serious moral dilemmas - you will not see such things    Witcher 3 is great game, one of the best next gen RPG out there. After 10+ hours in game I have following output:
    - great story , dialogs, voice play 10/10
    - great graphics on PS4 , however clunky at some scenes 9/10
    - steering might be improved, especially swimming 8/10
    - great crafting system 9/10
    - exceptional side quests with serious moral dilemmas - you will not see such things in any other game 11/10
    - interesting creatures and enemies 9/10
    - open world, sandbox 9/10
    I'm giving this game strong 9/10 - it's better with story than Dragon Age Inq , and Skyrim, however a bit worse in fights and battle system than Shadow of Mordor (but still - in many ways it's similar).
    This is must have, and this is great candidate for GOTY.    … Expand
  94. bigboss1964
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt

    Game-play:The game-play is absolutely fantastic in this game the combat is great sometimes slow sometimes fast and you have to always read your enemies movement to plan your next strike at them with combos that involve swords attacks with magic and potions this game have one of the best fighting systems out there there are also puzzles in the game they are    The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt

    Game-play:The game-play is absolutely fantastic in this game the combat is great sometimes slow sometimes fast and you have to always read your enemies movement to plan your next strike at them with combos that involve swords attacks with magic and potions this game have one of the best fighting systems out there there are also puzzles in the game they are sometimes very easy but still happy they are here.The only thing I could find bad in this game is the horse riding which is really bad but you can easily overlook that.

    Story:The story is one of the best stories I have ever played with a great cast of characters and a very good writing and voice acting .Also the choices you make in the game have impact on the world around you.And I did not find any moment in this story that I was board I always wanted to hear the conversations and learn more about the characters and the world.

    Graphics:The graphics are great and very beautiful but sometimes after loading there is some frame drops for a few seconds.

    Notes:The open-world feels amazing and alive there are a ton of weapons and gear that you can craft or buy.Some bugs and glitches will not ruin your experience believe me .Also the game can be very easy at times so if yo want some challenge put it on the hard mode from the start.I am sure that I forgot some things about this game and that is because it is very big I have spent 192 hours into the game and I still want to play this game is legendary and it is worth the full price.I think everyone that loves games should have it.    … Expand
  95. Kajan
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    In my opinion this is the best game on PS4. Nice graphic, beautiful music and of course polish legends and folk, well presented Slavic reality.
    Good job CD Project.
  96. Exfan
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I bought this game because the decent games that Witcher 1 and 2. Game actually surpassed all expectations. Truly masterpiece game worked fine for me 2 weeks major patch that fixed some minor bugs patch was huge. Seems like this polish developer actually wants that people get most out of their hard earned cash. Keep up the good quality CD PROJEKT RED.
  97. GrumpyReviewer
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    A masterpiece, hands down. What else can I say? It is a massive, MASSIVE, offline RPG that emulates and magical, dangerous, intriguing, believable open world, filled with adventure, sex, loot and funny banter. This game is so huge, the scale is overwhelming. And, somehow, that would be my only 'complaint': it feels like it will never end and you'll never be able to play anything elseA masterpiece, hands down. What else can I say? It is a massive, MASSIVE, offline RPG that emulates and magical, dangerous, intriguing, believable open world, filled with adventure, sex, loot and funny banter. This game is so huge, the scale is overwhelming. And, somehow, that would be my only 'complaint': it feels like it will never end and you'll never be able to play anything else during your free time.… Expand
  98. BlueBangkok
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    I must admit that when CDPR announced that they will be doing an open world RPG I was a bit worried because they had zero experience with open world games. First hour of Witcher 3 showed me how wrong I was.
    This game is simply breath-taking in every possible way. It is one of the if not the best modern CRPGs ever created. CDPR has done the impossible - the game is both challenging for    I must admit that when CDPR announced that they will be doing an open world RPG I was a bit worried because they had zero experience with open world games. First hour of Witcher 3 showed me how wrong I was.
    This game is simply breath-taking in every possible way. It is one of the if not the best modern CRPGs ever created. CDPR has done the impossible - the game is both challenging for hardcore players and welcoming for newcomers. It is both huge and compact at the same time. It has exciting story, ton of memorable characters. Nothing feels out of place or unpolished. Even the 'fedex' quests are fun.
    Many thanks to CDPR for exceeding expectations.    … Expand
  99. Gwyndolin
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    When I first heard Witcher 3 was going open world, I was afraid. I am intimidated by open world games, I never could bring myself finish Skyrim, and I pretty much only did Story missions for GTAV. Witcher 3 shattered that fear, and I embraced its open world.
    The plot, characters, and the writing were exceptional, top of gaming hierarchy. The side quests were detailed, it made me want me    When I first heard Witcher 3 was going open world, I was afraid. I am intimidated by open world games, I never could bring myself finish Skyrim, and I pretty much only did Story missions for GTAV. Witcher 3 shattered that fear, and I embraced its open world.
    The plot, characters, and the writing were exceptional, top of gaming hierarchy. The side quests were detailed, it made me want me to do them. Combat was satisfying and exploration was convenient, and beautiful.
    Almost 200 hours later, on my second play-through.. still not worn out.
    This game is a must play.    … Expand
  100. boulderkid
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This game has a Baldur's Gate feel to it. I'm still loving it about 40 hours in. I love the feeling of helping people, then stealing everything in their house. Life is good.
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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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