The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 671 Ratings

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  1. fabgo
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    One of the best adventure games ever made. The size and scope of this game is amazing, and the world is so rich and detailed.

    I played it on PC before, now replaying it on PS5, and it's just as good if not better the second time around. The game is not perfect. Crashes are frequent on PS5, the skill system doesn't add much, with many useless skills, and most of the loot is trash. And    One of the best adventure games ever made. The size and scope of this game is amazing, and the world is so rich and detailed.

    I played it on PC before, now replaying it on PS5, and it's just as good if not better the second time around.

    The game is not perfect. Crashes are frequent on PS5, the skill system doesn't add much, with many useless skills, and most of the loot is trash. And there are some bugs here and there.

    The main reason to play this game is to experience the great story and immerse yourself in the world of the Witcher. And here the game really shines. As good as the main story is, many of the side quests are even better! There is just a ton to do in this game, and it's almost all engaging and fun. A true joy to play and a must-own for the PS5.    … Expand
  2. YOML
    Dec 28, 2022
    8
    El salto a la siguiente generación se nota a grandes escalas y hace que el juego se sienta bastante fresco y renovado debido a las mejoras en jugabilidad actuales que introducieron.
  3. MisamoAlex
    Jan 8, 2023
    8
    A favor: gameplay, historia, mecánicas
    En contra: los menús son lentes y algo enredados, muchos bugs gráficos
  4. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    8
    Review só para me lembrar da nota que dei:
    Positivos:
    - Historia principal boa;
    - Personagens bons;
    - Varias coisa pra fazer e coletar
    - DLC's incríveis.
    Negativos:
    - Muitos bugs;
    - Meio repetitivo ainda mais em missões onde tem que matar vários monstros.
    Em geral jogo muito bom 8/10.
  5. Bulba2555
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    I don't change my idea of the game. But this remaster, which in the early days was digested feces, is hard not to react somehow. Optimization on PC, or even on new generation consoles, was poor. the graphics didn't really change much, and the graphics themselves were a mod that the dude did for 5 years. But now everything has been properly fixed and the game is good, but still, whatI don't change my idea of the game. But this remaster, which in the early days was digested feces, is hard not to react somehow. Optimization on PC, or even on new generation consoles, was poor. the graphics didn't really change much, and the graphics themselves were a mod that the dude did for 5 years. But now everything has been properly fixed and the game is good, but still, what you did at the beginning is simple. The point was to close Cyber Interactive when they were remastering you. Oh yes, they are Russian. So we're closing this studio. And we won't do anything with this remaster. Great CD Project. Bravo!… Expand
  6. phillyjeff
    Jan 5, 2023
    7
    The Witcher 3 is by far the most over rated game in the history of gaming. The next gen update did nothing to change my mind
  7. TheCroWolf
    Jan 20, 2023
    7
    My rating is 7.5 for this version games crash for me when trying to play on "quality mod" performance working fine ...loots of smaller bugs ,enemy is behaving is broken they engage you and then disengage no update still for PS5
  8. Bloubul1
    Jan 11, 2023
    6
    As a first time player this must be one of the most overrated games out today. The combat and world is mediocre at best. The character building lacks depth and the world feels empty with repetitive enemy encounters. It reminds of Farcry and some of the new Assassin Creed games. I got bored after a while. I think the big saving grace for this game is its solid story. I can see how maybe aAs a first time player this must be one of the most overrated games out today. The combat and world is mediocre at best. The character building lacks depth and the world feels empty with repetitive enemy encounters. It reminds of Farcry and some of the new Assassin Creed games. I got bored after a while. I think the big saving grace for this game is its solid story. I can see how maybe a few years ago this game was cutting edge, but by today's standards it probably aged a bit.… Expand
  9. erolsabadosh
    Dec 26, 2022
    6
    I don't understand why this game is so highly rated? I have played it on PS4 and PS5 and both versions underwhelmed me by their performance and gameplay. The first thing I noticed is just how badly this game runs in general. The only option I found bearable was the performance option on PS5 because when you turn ray tracing on it's a stuttering mess just like the PS4 version. I like theI don't understand why this game is so highly rated? I have played it on PS4 and PS5 and both versions underwhelmed me by their performance and gameplay. The first thing I noticed is just how badly this game runs in general. The only option I found bearable was the performance option on PS5 because when you turn ray tracing on it's a stuttering mess just like the PS4 version. I like the world of this game, it looks really cool, but the gameplay itself is oddly clunky and frustrating. I think the game's difficulty really comes from the confusing amount of information it throws at you regarding enemies and the world as well as the janky character movement. This is a game for people with endless patience and a lot of free time, for the casual gamer I don't think this is worth it. Personally I prefer Cyberpunk 2077 by a long shot.… Expand
  10. Jacome_Bomfim
    Dec 16, 2022
    6
    Great!
    Really a great improvement in this new version of the game. Looks fantastic compared to the older version.
  11. ERAWQWE
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. гра класна, але оптимізація як в ciberpunk 2077 в 60fps деяка трава прогружається перед мною, з трасировкою променів теж погано, бо зображення на ps5 стає мильним, і fps нижче 30 неможливо грати, і на одному з завдань з Кейрою, деходим по печері, де голограми гнома друга Цирі, там занато важко 2 босса 1 горгулля і десь 3-4 напада гонч дикого полювання, та ще утопці і 2 привида… Expand
  12. Mahmood_Yusuf
    Jun 11, 2023
    5
    Overrated game play. OK storyline. Characters building is weak. A lot of glitches when to comes to movement and combat
  13. StockportBlue
    Dec 22, 2022
    5
    Overrated then, overrated now. It's not a bad game by any means but it's far from perfect and I find the endless praise this game gets baffling. Gameplay wise it's very average with combat and character control akin to something we'd expect from the PS2 era. MGSV dropped in the same year as Witcher 3 and the difference between the two gameplay wise is night and day, played side by side andOverrated then, overrated now. It's not a bad game by any means but it's far from perfect and I find the endless praise this game gets baffling. Gameplay wise it's very average with combat and character control akin to something we'd expect from the PS2 era. MGSV dropped in the same year as Witcher 3 and the difference between the two gameplay wise is night and day, played side by side and it emphasizes just how poor Witcher 3 was in that department. Compare the two games story wise though and it's Witcher 3 that shines. Bloodborne also dropped this same year which betters Witcher 3 in many departments and was my personal Goty.… Expand
  14. Jack08
    Dec 15, 2022
    5
    I had never played it, so i tried it with this new update and i have to be honest- not a big fan. Maybe this game is starting show it's age, but i had more fun in Skyrim than in this one (ironically skyrim is older). World is kind of boring and empty, main character is very monotone and kind of emotionless, so it was really hard to care about, what was going on. I guess, if you somehowI had never played it, so i tried it with this new update and i have to be honest- not a big fan. Maybe this game is starting show it's age, but i had more fun in Skyrim than in this one (ironically skyrim is older). World is kind of boring and empty, main character is very monotone and kind of emotionless, so it was really hard to care about, what was going on. I guess, if you somehow manage to care about that world, you might enjoy this game more than i did, but it was very bland experience.… Expand
  15. Freezy1129
    Dec 24, 2022
    5
    This game was a 5 when it first came out so it’s obvious that the ps5 version deserved nothing less. I didn’t think this game could ever get any better but they’ve done it. I wanna play the new god of war so bad but can’t because I’m absolutely hooked on playing this for the 3rd time.
  16. Pepemarques01
    Jan 27, 2023
    5
    Es un juego que quise comprar. Pero no he podido ni echarle 5 horas. Se me hace muy pesado. Y sabiendo que hay que echar 100-300 horas para pasarlo entero, sabía que después de las 5 primeras horas y lo que notaba, no iba a llegar ni de cerca. Se me queda corto este update
  17. GamingGen
    Dec 15, 2022
    4
    These huge open world games are getting old in my book. I didn't like Elden Ring and i didn't like this one either. Games like Final Fantasy 7 Remake or Last of Us have better pacing and focus. I honestly think that lots of people are getting tired of these large open world games and would rather play more linear games.

    + graphics
    + music
    - characters
    - dialogue
    - open world
  18. 777Faron
    Dec 20, 2022
    3
    A bad open world game. Target audience is clearly young men with low intelligence. If you want to feel the feels of the past grand rpgs such as Final Fantasy 7, except situated in open world, buy Xenoblade 3 for Switch. It's the best rpg ever.
  19. VergiI
    Jun 17, 2023
    3
    Игра замечательная, но я оцениваю сам порт на консоль PS5. Порт кривой. В игру было приятнее играть на PS4Pro, хоть там и были 30 кадров, но они хотя бы были стабильными. Здесь же режим производительности позволяет себе просаживаться с 60 до 30 кадров, иногда даже ниже. В катсценах изображение периодически смазывается, как будто на мгновение включается визуализация опьянения или разрешениеИгра замечательная, но я оцениваю сам порт на консоль PS5. Порт кривой. В игру было приятнее играть на PS4Pro, хоть там и были 30 кадров, но они хотя бы были стабильными. Здесь же режим производительности позволяет себе просаживаться с 60 до 30 кадров, иногда даже ниже. В катсценах изображение периодически смазывается, как будто на мгновение включается визуализация опьянения или разрешение сбрасывается до 240p. Баги, вылеты и т.д - все это можно было поправить годы назад, но они кочуют из версии в версию, наверное чтобы будущие поколения знали какие были баги. PS5 способна на большее, но те, кто портировал игру используют ее производительность как предлог не заниматься нормальной оптимизацией. Этот кусок кода нельзя называть next gen версией и тем более продавать как самостоятельный продукт… Expand
  20. rossonna
    Dec 17, 2022
    3
    has no improvements after the next-gen update, even the actual game is kinda overrated.
  21. kostokc
    Dec 16, 2022
    2
    Aiming is painfully terribly delayed. Sluggish heavy rubberband kinda bad way. Like it has too heavy flywheel that doesnt belong to it and its going to fight against you any time possible. Why not make it optional like any modern AAA game and even smaller ones.
    Buttons are horrible and cant change them. Its like ps3 era or randomly generated. Attack should definately be on r1 and r2. This    Aiming is painfully terribly delayed. Sluggish heavy rubberband kinda bad way. Like it has too heavy flywheel that doesnt belong to it and its going to fight against you any time possible. Why not make it optional like any modern AAA game and even smaller ones.
    Buttons are horrible and cant change them. Its like ps3 era or randomly generated. Attack should definately be on r1 and r2. This is not tekken. And who seta jump on O what is ment to duck/dodge/roll. Atleast make them optional or custom like every other game. This is just lazy at this point.
    +Beautiful well aged game with excellent story and has adult content. Also not polluted with politics, rainbows or wokeism. Good old violence and sex.    … Expand
  22. highlifee
    Dec 15, 2022
    2
    Very boring game as expected, i'm glad most people on Youtube and here seem to agree. Not recommending.
  23. ZWZ
    Dec 15, 2022
    2
    This game was nothing special, kind of overhyped. I would highly suggest just ignoring hyper positive 10/10 reviews. Especially ones that are doing their best to insult and hate on everyone who disagrees with them. Just shows their low intelligence, if they don't understand that not everyone likes same games.
  24. Jay44
    Jan 17, 2023
    2
    Boring and pointless. This game is seriously boring, in Assassin's Creed games you can at least climb stuff or parkour when you get bored, in Witcher you can't even do that. Just basic RPG, with lots of filler dialogue.
  25. excellins
    Dec 27, 2022
    1
    In all honestly not worth it. Game is already old and all they did was a 60fps patch. movement, combat, all still terrible. only thing gotten right was the story but was ruined by the entire gameplay and pace, also the story was from someone else's book so cdpr actually had all it took to do good but failed. They added more very low quality vegetation, so much stuttering...
  26. HarisBIH9
    Dec 29, 2022
    1
    Next Gen Patch is Horrible on ps4, Game Crashes every hour, and you always seeeing things plopping off and it Rains every 5minutes in this Game, A Trulli Masterpiece
  27. NextGenisHere
    Dec 15, 2022
    1
    Stuttering problems, no sound, bugs, what is this? They clearly haven't got better after cyberpunk fail.
  28. helalm
    Feb 20, 2023
    1
    How is people like this game? It’s boring. Talking and talking. Every guy you meet he sends you to another guy. 14 hours passed now
  29. TheReflex
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wirkt wie ein Remake für die PS4, hat mit der Qualität in Richtung PS5 nichts zu tun. Die Enttäuschung schlechthin nach 2077. Raytracing heißt nicht alles muss flächig glänzen wie eine Pfütze...… Expand
  30. trevor1981
    Jun 19, 2023
    0
    Still one of the most beautiful stories ever told, one that got me crying after I got the sad ending. Have this game on PS4, will definitely get the PS5 and Xbox SX version and get all the achievements from scratch.
  31. OnlyOneHere
    Jan 3, 2023
    0
    This game is still a steaming pile of garbage. I wasn't interested in this game at first, until my friends kept telling me it was one of the best games ever made with top notch quality by generous developers. I even had a co-worker claim that this game's open world had more depth and content than GTA 5. I was like "Whoa what, well then I have to get it" only to be outraged that this gameThis game is still a steaming pile of garbage. I wasn't interested in this game at first, until my friends kept telling me it was one of the best games ever made with top notch quality by generous developers. I even had a co-worker claim that this game's open world had more depth and content than GTA 5. I was like "Whoa what, well then I have to get it" only to be outraged that this game was the complete opposite of what I was told. Forget GTA 5, this game barely has the quality of the average Ubisoft game. This game was full of bugs, glitches, crashes, bad performance, terrible animations, clipping issues, PS2 quality controls, outdated combat system, and awful physics akin to mobile games. Many of these issues are still here. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I can respect that if they're honest. What I won't respect is double standards. If this game had the Ubisoft logo on the bottom of the box art, the narrative would've been so different. There would be a bazillion of compilation videos on the bugs, braindead AI, and awful physics. Never will I trust the "muh dark and gritty mature 10/10 GOTY stories" gamers ever again, because they are never consistent. All they do is parrot journalists and youtubers, or depending what their favorite game studios do, these gamers will change their standards accordingly.

    When I first unboxed the game on PS4, there was a red piece of paper where the developers were basically bragging about how generous they were. That's pathetic. I immediately ripped the paper into pieces. Calling yourself nice is narcissism, that is up for others to decide. My friends and co-workers thought I was crazy and absurd for calling the "good guys" CDPR greedy and lazy back in 2015. Funny how they agreed with me when Cyberpunk 2077 came out. It just goes to show how influential marketing and critics can be. It's no wonder why 18-49 is currently the key demo for advertisers. Let me tell you young folks how a business works. Money comes first, and a company will do anything they can to maximize revenue unless they decide to prioritize their left-wing liberal SJW woke agenda garbage. Not a hard concept to grasp. I knew this since I was like in the 2nd grade for goodness sake. What is wrong with you Millennial gamers? They're no different than EA. Only difference is these developers pretend to be the good guys. The fact that anyone thought CDPR actually cared about their consumers is comedy gold. I don't care if a company is "consumer friendly" I just want my money's worth.

    You can now pet your horse. Big deal, how about improving the trash gameplay, instead of coming up with gimmicks. Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing to do in the open world. I can't hijack horses from other people, I can't beat up the NPCs of my choice, I can't do anything. You can't even travel the entire open world in real-time. Ubisoft's open world games have more to do than this boring garbage. When it comes to physics, CDPR are the absolute worst in AAA games. I played shovelware with better physics than this garbage. That's embarrassing. The side quests aren't as great as people made it out to be. It's just dialogue and using the Witcher senses. The main story is dialogue after dialogue too with boring levels. I finally played the DLCs, and this "it's like a new game" statement is a fanboy lie. It's literally just DLC that should've been in the game in the beginning.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, there is literally not a reason to play this game again. Charging $60 for a game with no replay value is a cash grab. It's ironic that I can't play with friends in this so-called "consumer friendly" game. And the greedy developers had the audacity to brag about no microtransactions, when these lazy developers gave us half the game for $60. Last time that I checked, Rockstar and about all EA games have no microtransactions in the singleplayer portion of their games, yet gamers constantly call them out for their greed. It's easy to brag about no MTX when there are no servers to maintain. Why don't they make a singleplayer game with online multiplayer and no microtransactions? Oh that's right, because they are too greedy for that. CDPR are so cheap and lazy, they canceled Cyberpunk online. Lazy cheapskates didn't even bother to improve their engine, so they abandoned it and went crying to Epic Games for help. Seeing this new partnership, I will be going into Witcher 4 with high expectations. You better not disappoint me CDPR. Free upgrade, but what good is any of that when I paid $60 for this off-brand Ubisoft game? Currently $20-30, but I don't recommend this game at all.    … Expand
  32. Ebo8000
    Feb 8, 2023
    0
    The gameplay was ass then and it’s ass now. No leveling up, and no weapon upgrades, also the magic is repetitive and boring. The map looks like **** with 100’s of the same mission markers over and over
  33. vgolev
    Dec 18, 2022
    0
    Спасибо разработчику за то, что сделал все, чтоб оценку опускали владельцы аккаунтов с определенного региона. Один крысы не выкатили патч, другие не дают ни регион сменить, ни сейвы нормально переносить, и тоже денег не хотят совсем. Уже б давно придумали обходку. Вобщем CDPR жди теперь на каждую игру низкий юзерскор и бомбинг. Вы этого заслужили. Ну и да, игра тормозит, старая, ни наСпасибо разработчику за то, что сделал все, чтоб оценку опускали владельцы аккаунтов с определенного региона. Один крысы не выкатили патч, другие не дают ни регион сменить, ни сейвы нормально переносить, и тоже денег не хотят совсем. Уже б давно придумали обходку. Вобщем CDPR жди теперь на каждую игру низкий юзерскор и бомбинг. Вы этого заслужили. Ну и да, игра тормозит, старая, ни на одной консоли нет стабильного фпс. Еще и нетфликсовскую броню добавили. Гении вобщем… Expand
  34. Draco9
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    just the same as before at least make it a remake i hate it when they just update something and call it a new game no we need something that makes it diffirent than the game you released before wtf is this another skyrim bsht
  35. Kojirohyuga40
    Dec 31, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lots of shuttering, terrible performance, terrible animations, very bad combat quality and this is "Next gen" update eh? Only mediocre graphical update nothing more.… Expand
  36. adrianompo
    Dec 30, 2022
    0
    Just a nextgen patch released with a huge delay.

    People may say it is free, but in reality they have removed the discounts so this patch is just a bait to fool new people towards the CDPR crap. The history is phenomenal, but the gameplay remains weak and the bugs are still there in massive amounts. Never before have I seen the mainstream media evaluate a patch as it was a new relaase.    Just a nextgen patch released with a huge delay.

    People may say it is free, but in reality they have removed the discounts so this patch is just a bait to fool new people towards the CDPR crap.

    The history is phenomenal, but the gameplay remains weak and the bugs are still there in massive amounts. Never before have I seen the mainstream media evaluate a patch as it was a new relaase. Misleading marketing for a company that's trying to fool the audience once more.

    Don't fall to that. Don't forget the Cyberpunk 2077 scam.    … Expand
  37. EL1Satana
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    Positive review is not supported in your country, please try again later. Nothing at all is done good
  38. Nikolas_super
    Dec 23, 2022
    0
    То разработчики этой игры влезли в политику...
    Но так испортить игру патчем 4 это надо постараться.
  39. PenetratorGod
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    They ruined a great game with the Next Gen update. If you're going to play it, you should definitely stay away from this version because the optimization is no more.
  40. DVDProjerkLGBT
    Dec 27, 2022
    0
    The most overrated game in gaming history. Also the worst game I've ever played.
    The only things you can do in this game are watching dull cutscenes and tracing quests. That's all! Everything else is boring and full of crap. For example just compare this game to Skyrim. You know what I mean. Nothing is interesting or revolution. in other words, a dialogue simulator!
    Seems like peope    The most overrated game in gaming history. Also the worst game I've ever played.
    The only things you can do in this game are watching dull cutscenes and tracing quests. That's all! Everything else is boring and full of crap. For example just compare this game to Skyrim. You know what I mean. Nothing is interesting or revolution. in other words, a dialogue simulator!

    Seems like peope love watching some boring dialogues instead of playing in a game!
    Also the update and next-gen patch are completely trash. Most devs do this kind of thing nowadays. Nothing is new. They did this for free to rebuild their reputation after the Cyberpunk disaster. Nobody wants to work free!    … Expand
  41. igoroen
    Dec 19, 2022
    0
    Two years. In two years, we received an hd mod from the nexus, 3 quests, two armor and 25 fps on the ps5. You should have rid the industry of evil, not joined it.
  42. KILL_KILL_KILL
    Dec 21, 2022
    0
    Update is just bad. 7-year old game in 1100p and choppy 25fps in RT mode. CDPR is the worst developer in the world - Miles Morales is 1440p/60+RT so there is no excuse for this horrible work.
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Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
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  1. RPG Fan
    Aug 21, 2025
    96
    The feeling of happening upon a village in your travels and discovering a whole questline that takes up hours of your time alongside a compelling story fraught with dicey moral dilemmas is truly unmatched, even now.
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  2. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    100
    The Witcher 3 was already regarded as an RPG all-timer, but this update means that the PS5 and Xbox Series X become incredible places to enjoy it, while PC players get an even more gorgeous game than before. If you've never played it, you're missing out on one of the best games ever.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Jan 31, 2023
    100
    There’s not much to give an opinion on here, as much of the change implemented is visual and quality of life. It’s a welcome update, and if it’s been a while since you’ve played or if you’ve just never gotten around to it, now is a great time to do so. The Witcher 3 has been in a good place for a while, but these upgrades further cement it in it’s spot as one of the all-time greats.
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