The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

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  1. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is LEGENDARY! One of the best games of all time. The story, music, characters, the world, it's all so good! The developers poured so much of their love and passion into this and it absolutely shows.
    Don't hesitate, play this absolute masterpiece!
  2. Beautifulyinsan
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    It is a 10/10 game, with some bugs that depending on the person are ignorable and are especially sometimes funny like with all the weird stuff that can happen with roach, while it can of course be immersion breaking to another. the worst of the game is not the blurrier port, but its the load times with my tests being up to 20 to the worst of 30, but its a massive game on switch, skyrimIt is a 10/10 game, with some bugs that depending on the person are ignorable and are especially sometimes funny like with all the weird stuff that can happen with roach, while it can of course be immersion breaking to another. the worst of the game is not the blurrier port, but its the load times with my tests being up to 20 to the worst of 30, but its a massive game on switch, skyrim does also have somewhat of the same load time issue. the bugs are far from game breaking at ALL, as you can just play the whole game with just the few weird things coming up, and it is a boundary breaking port. and the best part is the portable aspect of it, I say it actually looks better in handheld. everything works the same way as it does on other consoles, no PS4 or PC buff is gonna shun you because you play this version because it is the witcher 3 on switch, coming from the person who originally played the witcher 3 on ps4. and to get my fill cause I'm playing elden ring on ps5, and can't download witcher right now, im getting my fill. A perfect game with with load times, and visual bugs.
    My I will post my witcher 3 review on the ps4 version of the game.    … Expand
  3. Xoanfis
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A great port, it reases maximum Switch technical specs. Very funny!!! Es increíble ver algo tan complejo en Nintendo Switch, funciona perfectamente. Se justifican sobradamente los recortes en resolución. Éstos no empañan el resultado final.
  4. JAG7
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    I finally finish my first playthrough of this masterpiece. This was a journey that took me two months to complete. The game is vast and long. Probably a good and not so good thing. I love long and well developed stories but this one is a little bet longer IMO, probably due to the enormous amount of quests. Like any game there are a couple of little things that could be better: forI finally finish my first playthrough of this masterpiece. This was a journey that took me two months to complete. The game is vast and long. Probably a good and not so good thing. I love long and well developed stories but this one is a little bet longer IMO, probably due to the enormous amount of quests. Like any game there are a couple of little things that could be better: for example, you get stuck in the environment sometimes ; have to save all the time; some enemies are way over leveled (necessary grind) ; very long loading times (40 seconds) ; if you fall you die. This are small gripes compare to the amazing experience I had. Just letting you know.
    Visuals are incredible : The worlds are detailed and beautifully presented. The story is deep. Love everything about the game. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  5. Oliver213
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Great game with incredible optimisation for Switch. The storytelling is among the top RPG games of all time. And the fact it could maintain such a performance on Switch is crazy.

    However, the graphic and loading time sometimes would really ruin your experience. It is great but I would still recommend you to play on other platforms :(
  6. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    i don1t like anything on this game. he is so bad and has so many bad gameplay
  7. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    ithe gameplay is so boring and lazy. feels very empty and i really dislike it
  8. swannybaby
    May 6, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made, and an amazing switch port. Haven’t played other versions, but over 150h of joy in this so far. Blood and wine and the DLCs are amazing
  9. Green_Booze
    Apr 21, 2022
    7
    Great port of a very good game.
    Very good side quests, lots of decisions here and there. The only problems are week character progression system and dull battle system. On normal difficulty the whole game is not forcing you out of your comfort zone of quick attack and dodge. So action part of the game became very boring by the end of the story.
  10. Nepen1he
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    games out of politics, juegos fuera de la politica, jogos fora da política
  11. Chernou
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    For joining to henocide of innocent people. We will still play your games but we will not pay for them
  12. Alphao8273
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    you support the developer in difficult times for them by buying the game, despite all the mistakes of the game to this day and the poor loading of locations, but they decide to turn away from you and side with neo-Nazism and Maidan, goodbye CD PROJEKT
  13. Parangaritiwi
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    This game and Red dead 2 are the two worst games I’ve ever played, bad gameplay, cliche and boring narrative and out dated graphics.
  14. ro0llo
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    Still can't believe I had the same great experience and fun with this game on my Switch as a few years ago on my pc.
  15. laytonalan
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Truly a spectacular game. I have encountered a few bugs though, but nothing too terribly game-breaking. Obviously, the graphics are incredible, and to see the game getting the graphics update long after launch, is wonderful. While this work shouldn't necessarily warrant praise, given the current climate of the gaming industry, it is noteworthy. I am very happy with my purchase. One of theTruly a spectacular game. I have encountered a few bugs though, but nothing too terribly game-breaking. Obviously, the graphics are incredible, and to see the game getting the graphics update long after launch, is wonderful. While this work shouldn't necessarily warrant praise, given the current climate of the gaming industry, it is noteworthy. I am very happy with my purchase. One of the best ports on Switch and a wonderful game on any platform.… Expand
  16. Ripper36
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    I have too say, this is one hell of a game. The Switch really pulled it off again with this awesome port. Runs and looks great. Hours and hours of Fun. Good job Nintendo
  17. micwideand
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Some may argue that the game doesn't look well or doesn't run smoothly. To be honest I never had troubles with the quality of the graphics or how smooth it runs.

    This games is the pinnacle of action RPG. Terrific story, outstanding characters, loaded with stuff to do, great music. I bought it on release and couldn't put it down until the finish. The 2 DLC's are definitely worth    Some may argue that the game doesn't look well or doesn't run smoothly. To be honest I never had troubles with the quality of the graphics or how smooth it runs.

    This games is the pinnacle of action RPG. Terrific story, outstanding characters, loaded with stuff to do, great music.

    I bought it on release and couldn't put it down until the finish.

    The 2 DLC's are definitely worth it as well.    … Expand
  18. Entei92
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Es una auténtica maravilla poder disfrutar de este juegazo en Nintendo Switch. No me voy a extender en mencionar todas las bondades que tiene, pues esto lo podréis encontrar en cualquier otro análisis de Xbox, Pc o Ps4; me ceñiré al apartado gráfico en Switch. Con la última actualización, que permite acceder a la configuración visual, el juego se ve increíble. Si bien en la TV es menosEs una auténtica maravilla poder disfrutar de este juegazo en Nintendo Switch. No me voy a extender en mencionar todas las bondades que tiene, pues esto lo podréis encontrar en cualquier otro análisis de Xbox, Pc o Ps4; me ceñiré al apartado gráfico en Switch. Con la última actualización, que permite acceder a la configuración visual, el juego se ve increíble. Si bien en la TV es menos disfrutable, en modo portátil es una verdadera experiencia visual, se reducen enormemente las diferencias con máquinas de mayor potencia, y, el poder disfrutar de esta aventura en cualquier sitio y donde tu quieras, no tiene precio. Considero que este port, con la nueva configuración gráfica, vale cada céntimo que pagues… Expand
  19. nigredo
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Rich, serious and dark fantasy with huge world to explore and well furnished Characters to interact...
    I am one of lovers of Witcher books, I played Witcher 1 which was a good game, Witcher 2 which was a better game but Witcher 3 was in a completely different league! Playing this game was one of my best experiences as an old gamer...
  20. SleepNot
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is unbelievable game for switch! Very good graphics, amazing game, one of the best games I have ever played!
  21. brainboru
    Feb 28, 2021
    5
    Graphics and performance are shocking. I'm amazed that Nintendo fanboys hold this up as an example of the Switch's power. The Outer Worlds looks like garbage too. The Switch needs to stick to it's strength, which is 2D indie games.
  22. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    7
    I'm not a RPG fan but this game is very intriguing. The story, the characters, the world, the fights, in many ways this game is a masterpiece specially the DLC´s wich in my opinion are better than the base game. From a technical point of view the Switch is obviously not the best platform to play it but i thank CD Projekt for let us Switch users enjoy this game. The portable mode gives theI'm not a RPG fan but this game is very intriguing. The story, the characters, the world, the fights, in many ways this game is a masterpiece specially the DLC´s wich in my opinion are better than the base game. From a technical point of view the Switch is obviously not the best platform to play it but i thank CD Projekt for let us Switch users enjoy this game. The portable mode gives the best experience.… Expand
  23. Surio89
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    No doubt best game ever played... It is impossible to get bored... The world is big beautiful and full of things and side quests, each with a memorable story and different things to do... Beautiful combat system great main story... Great design and characterisation of each character... Don't know how to do better
  24. MaxKolonko
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    How they managed to fit this beast of a game into tiny Switch's frame is beyond my comprehension. What there is to say what hasn't been said already? It's a masterpiece.
  25. Emalio
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Milagro que lograran que una tablet corriera este juegazo, pedazo de juego nada mas que decir.
  26. Toshi_inu
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    una obra maestra, el mejor de su genero, gran historia, personaje, banda sonora, misiones segundaria, totalmente recomendado
  27. mobiGamer
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Never played witcher before, it is crazy when that big game comes to switch. It's probably not good to play this game in dock mode, but in handheld it was pleasant for me. Great story, vastness of content.
  28. Fluxquark
    Nov 19, 2020
    6
    Between controls handling like ass, combat being boring and uninteresting and it only being an rpg in the sense that you can choose which of the many stats you want to increase by a few percent, instead of, you know, choosing what your character will do or how you approach the game, this was an extreme disappointment. I've heard people say the story is really good but from the 5 hours IBetween controls handling like ass, combat being boring and uninteresting and it only being an rpg in the sense that you can choose which of the many stats you want to increase by a few percent, instead of, you know, choosing what your character will do or how you approach the game, this was an extreme disappointment. I've heard people say the story is really good but from the 5 hours I played all I saw was a "gritty and dark" fantasy setting that 15-year old me might have found interesting but I couldn't care less about. Another major flaw is that while side missions will have a lot of thought put into the backstory, most of them require you to follow a map marker for a while, then follow a glowing scent trail for a while and then grab a mcguffin or kill some monsters. At no point did I really have to engage my brain to figure anything out for myself.

    Get it if you like story-heavy games I guess but I think this should have been a book or movie rather than a game.    … Expand
  29. OldAndCynical
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I've spent countless hours playing W3 on PS4. So when I bought Switch Lite, W3 was one of the first games I picked for it.
    And boy, what a conversion it is!!! All the detail is there on the tiny screen of Switch Lite, all the light effects, the weather, all of it, and it all runs very smoothly indeed. Well, once I disabled AA, that is. And on the small screen, AA is better off anyways, as    I've spent countless hours playing W3 on PS4. So when I bought Switch Lite, W3 was one of the first games I picked for it.
    And boy, what a conversion it is!!! All the detail is there on the tiny screen of Switch Lite, all the light effects, the weather, all of it, and it all runs very smoothly indeed. Well, once I disabled AA, that is. And on the small screen, AA is better off anyways, as it makes the game look rather smeared.
    While I would not give the PS4 edition of W3Goty perfect ten, I will give this. for porting such a huge game over to Switch is such a tremendous achievement.
    I know, it would prolly look lot poorer if I was playing it on regular Switch, on my 4K tv, but on the small screen of Switch Lite it is the best thing ever. So, a game every Switch Lite owner should buy right now.    … Expand
  30. Paulo300
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Nunca imaginei ter um jogaço desse no meu Switch! Muito obrigado Cd Projekt Red!!!! Gostei demais de ter The Witcher "on The Go"!!!!
  31. Bigman69
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    Even though I own a PC I still went for the switch version because of portability and convenience. 10/10 for gameplay mostly.
  32. honest_rev7
    Sep 24, 2020
    1
    I didn't like it.

    It makes you tired and makes your head hurt.

    Cognitive overload game.
  33. DaraenSw1ft
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es increíble como un juego como The Witcher 3 corra tan bien en una consola tan pequeña que prácticamente es una portátil. Es un gran Port.
  34. Bernardo3021
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Creo yo que ya todo está dicho en anteriores comentarios. Me limito a dar mi calificación
  35. Onioncreature
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    A stupendous port that has no right being as good as it is. While the visual and auditory downgrades are obvious, the technical achievement of getting such an immensely large game to run as well as it does on what is essentially a glorified tablet cannot be understated. The entire game remains intact in the Switch release, which the developers even managed to fit onto a 32GB cartridge.A stupendous port that has no right being as good as it is. While the visual and auditory downgrades are obvious, the technical achievement of getting such an immensely large game to run as well as it does on what is essentially a glorified tablet cannot be understated. The entire game remains intact in the Switch release, which the developers even managed to fit onto a 32GB cartridge. The ability to transfer save files to and from PC is a masterstroke, and makes for a far more compelling experience. I have the freedom to play the game portably on the Switch wherever I want, alongside the option to (rather seamlessly) transfer my save to PC and continue exactly where I left off with 4K visuals and a higher frame-rate when playing at home. It's a truly wonderful combination that I hope more developers take advantage of.… Expand
  36. quangtuyen
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    I can't believe The Witcher 3 can run on Switch. When playing handheld mode on Switch the game was really great.
  37. vvf13
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Not all language packs are available for all regions. Even if initially on the site language support was announced for a specific region. The information on the site has been changed after the purchase of the game.
  38. EmCza
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    What I can say... This game is one of the better games on Nintendo Switch. For me, this version of the game is the best.
  39. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Much of this review is copied from my PC version review. Switch specifics are at the end.

    The Witcher 3 is not a perfect game but it comes damned close. It rises above its smaller issues to offer a true GOTY contender. The Witcher 3 has improved on nearly every facet of the previous games. The combat offers a visceral experience where proper preparation can mean the difference between    Much of this review is copied from my PC version review. Switch specifics are at the end.

    The Witcher 3 is not a perfect game but it comes damned close. It rises above its smaller issues to offer a true GOTY contender. The Witcher 3 has improved on nearly every facet of the previous games. The combat offers a visceral experience where proper preparation can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Making effective use of your signs, potions, and oils and knowing whether to use steel or silver adds a higher level of immersion to fighting the world's many monsters.

    CD Projekt Red has crafted a rich world full of fantasy, ambiguity, and political intrigue. Even the seemingly smallest of tasks can become elaborate quests. The Bloody Baron questline in particular is unforgettable. The storytelling, voice acting, and relationships Geralt has; make the world feel tangible and believable. The change to an open-world means fast travel was needed. Of course, you can travel via signposts or you can get where you need to go on your trusty steed Roach.

    The game can be quite serious but also knows when to have a bit of fun and humor as well. You can participate in fistfights and horse races. You can also play a round of Gwent. I liked the in-game card game so much I even ordered the PS4 version of The Witcher 3 just for the Gwent cards.

    There is so much quality fresh content to be had that never feels like its unnecessary padding. Angry Joe had stated he got more out of the Witcher 3 for the same price he has paid for lesser games. I couldn't agree with him more. CD Projekt Red has also seen fit to offer 16 pieces of free DLC as well.

    SWITCH VERSION_______________

    In my PC review I gave the Witcher 3 a 10/10. So how does the Switch version fare? To put it simply the Switch version is one of the most impressive ports on the system to date. DOOM on Switch was a revelation for what a team could do for the FPS on the platform. Witcher 3 ups the bar for several reasons.

    Not only do you get the full base game and all 16 DLC's? You get the equally excellent expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine as well. All of this is on one 32gb cartridge. CR Projekt Red and Sabre Interactive have not skimped on either the port or storage. You don't need to worry about downloading a huge portion of the game. It's all here to enjoy.

    Visually the game looks good. Does it look as good as PC or PS4? No, of course not. You have to remember this is running on a device that is the size of a small tablet. The game has had a few patches. One patch in particular added a host of postprocessing effects that allow you to further customize how the game looks. You can for example adjust the sharpening. More importantly, the patch added Steam and GOG cloud saves.

    The game had concessions made to get it running on the platform, yet it doesn't feel compromised. It would feel unfair to give it a lesser score because it's running on less capable hardware. If anything the hardware it's running on and the job that has been done with this port deserves every bit of praise the other versions get. It's one of the Switch's best ports and Switcher 3 is an example of how to do it right.    … Expand
  40. bingbang
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Deeply absorbing game where the choices you make often have unpredictable consequences in large part due to the fact that you make them with incomplete information. Portrays war better than most. The game's lore, especially the stuff around the Conjunction of Spheres, is fascinating. I'm reading the books now for the first time in advance of a second play-through.
  41. Nayl
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores RPGS ja feitos, a altura dos classicos. Jogabilidade fluida, trilha sonora impecavel e graficos lindissimos. Um titulo mais que necessario para quem tem um nintendo switch.
  42. Sunshadow87
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Francamente, un enorme juego, especialmente al venir con todos los DLCs que son añadir una burrada de horas y son realmente interesantes. Gráficamente será inferior a otra versiones como es lógico, pero francamente me parece muy ridículo el downgrade. Se nota además este más al principio, ya que en una de las areas iniciales, Velen, donde pasaras muchaaaaas horas; el clima es muy lluvioso,Francamente, un enorme juego, especialmente al venir con todos los DLCs que son añadir una burrada de horas y son realmente interesantes. Gráficamente será inferior a otra versiones como es lógico, pero francamente me parece muy ridículo el downgrade. Se nota además este más al principio, ya que en una de las areas iniciales, Velen, donde pasaras muchaaaaas horas; el clima es muy lluvioso, y justamente una de las texturas que más se nota el downgrade es en la piel de los personajes al llover. Resulta cómico, pero no rompe la experiencia para nada.
    Un juego muy absorbente que te mete en la piel del brujo y su mundo, muy recomendado... si tienes el tiempo necesario para dedicarle.    … Expand
  43. Camlost
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Un juego la verdad que divierte y se adapta muy bien al nintendo switch, brutal. lo recomiendo 100% y mas aun luego del update de texturas etc. brutal!
  44. HeimdallTLoZ
    May 20, 2020
    10
    El juego esta bastante bien optimizado en nintendo switch y a pesar de no ser la mejor versión, esta muy a la altura de las demas versiones, CD Project hizo un exelente trabajo porteando este juego tan maravilloso.
  45. IMR707
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Excellent game to be played on the go. I usually skimmed text and skipped audio dialogue because it takes a lot of time, but this game is so immersive with great story and dialogue that i played whole game without skipping any dialogue. At least, not for the first playthrough.

    There is some flaw though, the loading is a bit of a pain when loading new region for the first time. Same    Excellent game to be played on the go. I usually skimmed text and skipped audio dialogue because it takes a lot of time, but this game is so immersive with great story and dialogue that i played whole game without skipping any dialogue. At least, not for the first playthrough.

    There is some flaw though, the loading is a bit of a pain when loading new region for the first time. Same goes when you are died and need to reload your save. Another flaw is a bit of performance issue when things get intense. A bit annoying flaw, but not a dealbreaker for me because i rarely died.

    All in all, an excellent game on my book to play on switch, worth the price for the content provided.    … Expand
  46. bancandrei
    May 15, 2020
    6
    A very mediocre game, it does not manage to draw me in and it gets a mediocre rating. Everything is done better elsewhere: for story play Mass Effect, for exploring the world Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for combat Dark Souls. Why play this RPG?
    Of course getting all of these elements to good enough warrants more than a 6, but it didn't click for me. I have less time and if I spend it with    A very mediocre game, it does not manage to draw me in and it gets a mediocre rating. Everything is done better elsewhere: for story play Mass Effect, for exploring the world Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for combat Dark Souls. Why play this RPG?
    Of course getting all of these elements to good enough warrants more than a 6, but it didn't click for me. I have less time and if I spend it with a video game I want it to be special    … Expand
  47. Unknighted
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Story: It's fantastic! This has to be the second best story I've played (first being The Mass Effect Trilogy and that's 3 games worth of story). The main plot is so good and the choices make sense. There are no obvious renegade choices and obvious paragon choices. It's all gray and challenges your morality. Some picks sound good but end up becoming bad. And some are both bad and you'reStory: It's fantastic! This has to be the second best story I've played (first being The Mass Effect Trilogy and that's 3 games worth of story). The main plot is so good and the choices make sense. There are no obvious renegade choices and obvious paragon choices. It's all gray and challenges your morality. Some picks sound good but end up becoming bad. And some are both bad and you're forced to pick your version of lesser of two evils. And all the side quests are great. Before Witcher 3 I was use to lazy "Go here and do this" mini side quests that dotted a large map (Skyrim) but each quest is unique and detailed. Even a two parter quest has a lot of backstory and intrigue. Hell some side quests like The Bloody Baron is so well done I thought it was part of the main questline. And the characters are all written well. Each seem believable and unique even the one time deal quest givers. 10/10

    Gameplay: Like any good RPG there are a multitude of mechanics from brewing potions to crafting gear at a blacksmith to selecting your talents and skills to level up. Combat is the weakest link in this whole game but that isn't to say it's bad just above average in a pool of masterpieces in other fields. But combat is diverse as there are dozens of different types of monsters in 12 types of species that all fight and react differently. One is weak to fire where one uses zergling style of fighting. One is more powerful in certain areas. This is probably the strongest point as two monsters are never the same. Fighting a Drowner is not the same as fighting a Leshen. Not to mention the mechanics behind potions and oils that change up the gameplay for each encounter. Overall gameplay is a masterpiece. 10/10

    Sound/Music/Voice: Sound quality is superb. Sword strikes sound real, the creaking of leather and plate as Geralt moves around in cutscenes, monster roars and crys fit the monsters that produce it. Nothing seems out of place and too overly done that becomes annoying. Music is amazing as it has this Norway/Polish old timey feel to it. The casual traveling music fits well but where it really shines is the battle music. When fighting monsters and humans the music incorporates this chanting style in the main zones and this awesome classical style in the DLC zone. Not one is done wrong and fits the feel of what it sets out to. The voice acting is so top notch that it makes me wonder what the !@#$ Bethesda is doing wrong in their games. Sure voices are repeated but the amount of voices in this game seem to triple or quadruple that of Fallout and Skyrim not counting the main/super important characters as they all have unique never used again voices. This helps tremendously as it gives those people that extra bit of characteristic. 10/10

    Graphics/Switch Port: In short if you have a PS4/PC/XBONE and you're a huge stickler for high pixle count and frames then obviously this isn't for you. This is the weakest part in the switch port and even though the switch is, of course, weaker than pc/other consoles I can't overlook the impact of the game. When in combat the game pixle count does dip close to the 500ps to maintain 30fps. But in cutscenes the frames dip well below 30 and into 15ish at times if the scene is heavy. These are not in every cutsceen but close to every 3rd scene. And it is super noticeable. The scenery itself is blury and foggy and popins are always a given. The switch vs pc looks and feels are so night and day they might as well be in two different solar systems of difference. On TV the game looks so muddy. But in handheld it looks crisper. Also if you thought BotW was a battety vampire then ooohhhh boy this one is 2 BotWs playing at the same time for battery life. After saying that this port does have it's biggest plus which is the physical version has EVERYTHING on one SD card. Sure there have been patches since release but they are not needed to pop in and play. In a world where capcom and 2K release smaller games that require 20G downloads on physical releases. CD Project Red found a way to stuff ALL of Witcher 3 into a small sd card. HOW?! And this is the entire game PLUS all the 16 freeLC that came out PLUS Heart of Stone and Blood and Wine. HOW?! JUST HOW?! Fact is this is The Witcher 3, easily one of the best RPGs of this generation and arguably the best RPG of all time, on a portable handheld. That wins a lot of points BUT I cannot ignore the graphical short comings it does have. 8/10

    Conclusion: If you are an RPG fan/Witcher fan/never played the witcher then get this game pronto. I've tripple dipped for this game (PS4, PC, Switch) and it was worth it every time. The only people that shouldn't get this is if you have another way to play Witcher 3, are a stickler for frames/looks AND only play The Switch on the TV and never use it's portability. Overall 9/10    … Expand
  48. Cristiansan
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Lo jugué varias veces en Xbox One, un gotty bien merecido. Cuando lo anunciarón en switch tuve mis dudas al respecto dada la potencia de la consola. El Port que han echo es de quitarse el sombrero. Por supuesto tiene downgrade gráfico, pero sigue teniendo toda su esencia y llevarlo en una portátil es magnífico. Simplemente un MUST para la hibrida de Nintendo.
  49. Pakon
    May 3, 2020
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an Open-world Action RPG game which was initially released back in 2015. The story revolves around Geralt, whose current journey is about finding Ciri, his adopted daughter and destroy the Wild Hunt, a mysterious organization who is after her. In spite of the fact that it is the 3rd game in the franchise, it is independent of the previous ones, meaning that itThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an Open-world Action RPG game which was initially released back in 2015. The story revolves around Geralt, whose current journey is about finding Ciri, his adopted daughter and destroy the Wild Hunt, a mysterious organization who is after her. In spite of the fact that it is the 3rd game in the franchise, it is independent of the previous ones, meaning that it is not needed to have played the previous games to understand this one's story.

    What makes this game so special, is the fact that it offers an impressive combination of open-world, storytelling, music, and combat. The Witcher 3's world is captivating, with charming sceneries, combined with magnificent dark ambient music, which will keep you engaged right from the first minutes of the game. As far as combat goes, it is satisfying and pretty intense, just like you would expect from an action game. However, where the game truly shines is its storytelling; this is the greatest storytelling I have experienced in a video game; from the main story to simple side quests, its dialogues, characters, and the overall narrative are significantly stimulating. You are going to find yourself "lost" in its world, exploring and making quest for many hours.

    The Switch port stands close to other console ports considering how inferior the console's power is compared to PS4 and Xbox One. The game's visuals are blurrier than when playing the game on any other system and the framerate has a few "hiccups" sometimes (mostly on cinematics). However, none of the above reasons take away from the experience. CD Project Red had to "sacrifice" various things to make such a huge and demanding game (plus all of its DLC) run on Nintendo's console and the final result is phenomenal for Switch's capabilities, especially in handheld mode.

    In conclusion, Witcher 3 is indeed one of the greatest, if not, the greatest action RPG ever created. A masterpiece in all aspects that should be experienced by every gamer.    … Expand
  50. Zeina28
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    I read the books and naturally wanted to play the game too on my Switch. It performs decently, the graphics are a bit meh, compared to Assassin's Creed and God do I hate the slow pace. I think it depends from player to player, but I wouldn't have minded to have a bit more action, than leisure. Otherwise, as great as everyone says it is!
  51. Joes
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Increíble cmo cd proyect logro tal hazaña algo que Capcom se digna a hacer con sus juegos y muchas otras compañías ya solo por eso el juego merece la pena… Expand
  52. Richyrik
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Grandisimo RPG, de lo mejor de la generacion, largo y variado. El port a la nintendo switch es sencillamente magistral. La unica pega es que en modo television el juego desluce bastante.
  53. Pitutitu
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    El juego es una obra de arte, seguramente uno de los mejores juegos que de hayan desarrollado en la historia. Soy una persona no experimentada en este tipo de juegos, de hecho nunca había terminado un juego de este estilo, por eso mismo me siento con más potestad para poder recomendar este juego a cualquier persona y más especialmente a cualquiera que le guste la fantasía medieval, vease,El juego es una obra de arte, seguramente uno de los mejores juegos que de hayan desarrollado en la historia. Soy una persona no experimentada en este tipo de juegos, de hecho nunca había terminado un juego de este estilo, por eso mismo me siento con más potestad para poder recomendar este juego a cualquier persona y más especialmente a cualquiera que le guste la fantasía medieval, vease, ESDLA, CDHYF o similares.… Expand
  54. apa-sl
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Story - great. Mechanics - great. Visuals (after the update) - great. On my PC I never had time to play The Witcher. Finally after 4 years I can do that on my Switch and it is the best of 2 worlds. TONS of content. After 3 months of playing (~100h in the game) I am probably in the middle.
  55. Alberto_Rahl
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    El juego que la switch debería de ser incapaz de mover. Nadie se lo explica pero aquí está. Ésta fue la razón por la cual lo compré de salida aun habiéndolo jugado ya en la PS4.

    El juego en sí merece un 10 pero el que corra en la switch debería de ponerlo aun por encima de eso. Merece la pena decir que la versión física del juego parece una edición de coleccionista aun siendo la    El juego que la switch debería de ser incapaz de mover. Nadie se lo explica pero aquí está. Ésta fue la razón por la cual lo compré de salida aun habiéndolo jugado ya en la PS4.

    El juego en sí merece un 10 pero el que corra en la switch debería de ponerlo aun por encima de eso.

    Merece la pena decir que la versión física del juego parece una edición de coleccionista aun siendo la versión básica.    … Expand
  56. Thetopgeeza
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    I didnt rush out to buy the game when it was released as I could not be bothered to start the game again after 80+ hours on PC. But aftet the latest patch which allowed for cloud saves I was all for it. Runs pretty well concidering how detailed this game is. Great port
  57. Enterkiou
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Ya lo había jugado en PC y me encantó. Ahora lo juego en switch, y me encanta más. Poder llevarlo a todos lados en su modo portátil, es simplemente maravilloso. Hago esta evaluación tras el parche v3.6, y actualmente se ve espectacular. Por supuesto no alcanzará la calidad de PC u otras consolas, pero su rendimiento es impecable en la portátil de nintendo. Uno de los mejores juegos, sinoYa lo había jugado en PC y me encantó. Ahora lo juego en switch, y me encanta más. Poder llevarlo a todos lados en su modo portátil, es simplemente maravilloso. Hago esta evaluación tras el parche v3.6, y actualmente se ve espectacular. Por supuesto no alcanzará la calidad de PC u otras consolas, pero su rendimiento es impecable en la portátil de nintendo. Uno de los mejores juegos, sino el mejor de la generación actual de consolas.… Expand
  58. Caarlyy98
    Feb 17, 2020
    0
    Menuda putisima mierda de juego. Anda que no he tenido que revivir por culpa de los putos bugs de mierda. Estoy reventando boses y se muere el gilipollas porque se queda atascado el pedazo de mierda y no es capaz de salir. No me he cargado la puta switch de milagro.
  59. Widden
    Feb 7, 2020
    3
    I wish I could say it's a good game, but it's not. It's full of things that make you go "why?!?".
    Otherwise the biggest problem with the game is the complete lack of originality. It's just the same ol' free roaming game again, but it is behind even such old games as Morrowind. Items aren't really there, characters are not really there, the world is a mirage; largely lifeless, empty    I wish I could say it's a good game, but it's not. It's full of things that make you go "why?!?".
    Otherwise the biggest problem with the game is the complete lack of originality. It's just the same ol' free roaming game again, but it is behind even such old games as Morrowind. Items aren't really there, characters are not really there, the world is a mirage; largely lifeless, empty shell, filled with animated graphics, is all.

    The controls are clunky, the fights are boring, the character development makes near as no difference, need I go on?

    Want something interesting that looks better, works better, more alive? Go for Read Dead.
    If you don't like the western theme, get an Elder Scrolls game; they walk all over this poor attempt anyday.

    It's a shame, because the witcher's world is interesting, the story isn't bad; but I can't bear to wade through all the crap for that.    … Expand
  60. Jaydubuhyou
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Probably the best RPG I've played since diablo 2. An absolute captivating story. I finally see why it's so raved about
  61. Stevetoast
    Jan 27, 2020
    7
    First of all, the game is amazing. I won't be going into this because there are OODLES of reviews and critiques on the game itself. I will be talking about the technical issues that are a lot less than I expected from such a game on the switch.

    The first are the graphics. They have taken a hit but most of the really noticeable stuff is environment stuff which I've never taken to    First of all, the game is amazing. I won't be going into this because there are OODLES of reviews and critiques on the game itself. I will be talking about the technical issues that are a lot less than I expected from such a game on the switch.

    The first are the graphics. They have taken a hit but most of the really noticeable stuff is environment stuff which I've never taken to inspecting them closely so it didn't really bother me. It's mostly noticeable as you travel on your horse which admittedly is a common occurrence but never so bad that it worsened my experience. The characters and the cutscenes are absolutely GORGEOUS for a switch game that is this large.

    Bugs are an issue and I can't speak to whether or not this is a switch specific thing or not so I'll just describe my experiences here. Trees sometimes have an odd black box surrounding their entirety that flickers in and out (probably the invisible edges of the 3d model but I'm no expert), the stamina bar doesnt visually drain as you run on foot out of combat but you will still run out of stamina and have to restart running and such (it's supposed to drain on running and jumping, just doesn't show visually for some reason), some inventory/menu management hiccups that make things a little more annoying and cumbersome but nothing really too bad, and some pretty regular movement bugs while on the horse (not the pathfinding which has issues sometimes but occasionally when I go to turn on the joystick the controls are inverted for a second ish, mostly happens when turning at a standstill)

    Framerate is surprisingly stable from what I can tell but I've never been too picky. It does stutter a bit on each autosave which is a bummer since they are necessary evils due to the crashes.

    The biggest issue that I can stomach but some might not be able to are the crashes/freezes. They are regular and will interrupt you frequently. Doesn't seem to be anything in particular causing them, probably just the strain of running this behemoth of a game on the switch, which is fine to me since they have an autosave that is set to save every 10 minutes by default but you can tweak that and manually save too.

    SOME of the crashes/freezes I've had:
    Passing in the in-game card game Gwent
    Getting knocked back by a heavy weapon/attack
    One particular area near the edge of a landmass in velen freezed multiple times forcing a restart (the one with a Quen Place of Power and a tower you had to scale to kill a wyvern)

    Overall this game is amazing and if you dont have another platform or you want to play it portably then this does the job and it does it surprisingly well. Everything in this game is a joy even down to the little scripted encounters and camps scattered around that you can stumble upon or read from a notice board/etc that will get it marked on your map. Play this game!!!    … Expand
  62. DukeJon
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    The best Witcher 3 is the Witcher 3 you have with you.

    A stunning technical achievement which sets the bar much higher than any of us would have imagined for Nintendo's handheld console. Yes, the graphics aren't as good as your xbone/ps4/pc when in docked mode, as it's essentially a PC port on low graphical settings. However this is a non-issue as it doesn't affect the gameplay at all,    The best Witcher 3 is the Witcher 3 you have with you.

    A stunning technical achievement which sets the bar much higher than any of us would have imagined for Nintendo's handheld console. Yes, the graphics aren't as good as your xbone/ps4/pc when in docked mode, as it's essentially a PC port on low graphical settings. However this is a non-issue as it doesn't affect the gameplay at all, and in handheld mode you can't really see any noticeable difference between the different versions anyway. I have an xbox one but I still bought this game on switch as I don't get the opportunity to spend hours and hours playing in front of the TV at home anymore. I'd much rather play this game regularly on the go than rarely at home. On the downside, audio is reduced quality (but not so much that you'd notice), there is no special use of switch features such as gyro, the price is a little higher than I would have liked (Nintendo tax). However these are all minor issues when you consider the gameplay experience is essentially the same as you'd get on much more powerful consoles.

    Full marks to the developer for demonstrating what can be achieved on the Nintendo switch!    … Expand
  63. njr2019
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Although the screen is not as good as other platforms, it is also because of the performance of NS. Other aspects are perfect just like other platforms.
  64. Sijun
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    I must say I am really surprised that they pulled this off. It surely IS a really good game.

    Pros: - its the Witcher 3 for handheld gaming which is impressive enough - awesome story - the world feels really alive as ever - gameplay and controlls are still awesome - really nice physical copy with cool physical extras - one of the greatest soundtracks ever made Cons: - graphic    I must say I am really surprised that they pulled this off. It surely IS a really good game.

    Pros:
    - its the Witcher 3 for handheld gaming which is impressive enough
    - awesome story
    - the world feels really alive as ever
    - gameplay and controlls are still awesome
    - really nice physical copy with cool physical extras
    - one of the greatest soundtracks ever made

    Cons:
    - graphic in docked mode are really bad imho, so if you plan to play it in handheld only, this is not an issue but if you mainly play it on the big screen it looks really blurry (I recommend playing Witcher 3 on an other platform if you want to play it on the TV/Monitor)
    - pretty high prize but its ok i guess

    So should you buy it?
    It depends on a few things. If you are MAINLY a handheld player, then it is a must buy to me since it looks good enough and is still the Witcher 3. If you play MAINLY on the TV/Monitor, you might consider playing it on another platform. BUT that being said: If this is your FIRST time ever playing The Witcher 3 it is also good enough to play it in TV mode. Same thing goes for if you ONLY have a Switch and no PC/XBOW/PS4 - then you also should buy it for the Switch, since it is still awesome.    … Expand
  65. Shane_IL
    Jan 1, 2020
    8
    Looks a bit like a potato at times but still exceeds expectations. I got this game on PC years ago but never progressed much with it because it was exactly at the point in my life where free time started to become a rarer commodity. I got it on Switch just for kicks, was really not expecting a solid port but I was blown away by how much of the experience of the game was carried over. ItLooks a bit like a potato at times but still exceeds expectations. I got this game on PC years ago but never progressed much with it because it was exactly at the point in my life where free time started to become a rarer commodity. I got it on Switch just for kicks, was really not expecting a solid port but I was blown away by how much of the experience of the game was carried over. It really doesn't look a fraction as good as on PC, but everything is there content-wise. Same atmosphere, same open world, no port-related control issues and now that I can play it on the go I've really gotten into it too. Really an amazing job at porting and a testament to what the Switch can handle.… Expand
  66. Mehrab4K
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    I love this game on switch !! Great story , gameplay and performance is great on switch
  67. enriverd
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    Seeing an open-world, GTA-like adventure game like the Witcher 3 running on the Nintendo Switch is just amazing. When I decided to purchase a Nintendo Switch I never would have expected that the Switch would be capable of moving such games. Obviously, the graphics are far from those you'll find in the XBox ONE or PS4, but still, it is a big achievement for the Switch, and because the gameSeeing an open-world, GTA-like adventure game like the Witcher 3 running on the Nintendo Switch is just amazing. When I decided to purchase a Nintendo Switch I never would have expected that the Switch would be capable of moving such games. Obviously, the graphics are far from those you'll find in the XBox ONE or PS4, but still, it is a big achievement for the Switch, and because the game is also full of cinematics, which render in a much better quality than the open world, it gives you the impression that the game has better graphics than it actually has, and the frame rate is pretty decent too.

    Speaking about the game itself, what can i say. I've put a bit more than 24 hours so far, and the story so far is very interesting, and the amount of side-quests you can play, on top the the main story, is just incredible. I haven't played the original game on any of the bigger consoles, so I cannot compare with those, but it is one of those games where the storyline is one of the best things of the game.

    My only complaint is that the jumping on top of your horse is not that responsive at it should be, which I understand is a issue with how the controls have been coded. You have to align yourself pretty well with the horse, which is a bit annoying sometimes. And something similar happens when collecting objects, but do not get mistaken, those are trivial issues compared to the greatness of this game.    … Expand
  68. ritoefc
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I must admit that at the beginning I was unsure if to buy it for my Switch (taking in consideration that it was 60$ for a 2015 game) or for my PC (Just 15$ the complete edition). Finally, after a couple of hours of deliberation with myself and with my pocket, I decided to try it in my favorite console, The Switch, and believe me, I have NO regrets. This is without any doubts one of the best ports ever created for a console, absolutely wonderfull job from CD Projekt Red. Although its true that the graphicals are quite downgraded in comparison with the PC version, its still good enough for me, specially when you play en Hand held mode. If you haven´t tried the game before and you owns a Switch, have no doubts, this is a game that you must have!… Expand
  69. ModerateGiant
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    I've been a gamer for as long as I can remember. There are plenty of hit titles that leave a lasting impression with you but very few hit you like The Witcher. The attention to detail is what is so awe inspiring. Every creature has such a vast beatiary entry, every character has multiple paragraphs full of lore. It's quite outstanding what CD Projckt Red was able to accomplish.
  70. Fchisowsky
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Made a metacritic account just to post this. This game plays AMAZING! I hate how many people are crying because they are obsessed with graphics and don't suffer from the set of circumstances that make this a must-buy. Reviewers keep claiming it's a spit in the face or what-not, but if anything, it's a spit in CD Projekt Red's face for you all to complain about something they did that theMade a metacritic account just to post this. This game plays AMAZING! I hate how many people are crying because they are obsessed with graphics and don't suffer from the set of circumstances that make this a must-buy. Reviewers keep claiming it's a spit in the face or what-not, but if anything, it's a spit in CD Projekt Red's face for you all to complain about something they did that the fans begged for. I commute to work and work a lot of hours, I couldnt be happier with this port since I've never had time to sit down and play like all the teenagers with too much time on their hands who also feel like taking every chance to talk **** about this port. It's an amazing game. I have loved every second of my 30 hours so far and want everyone to know it. Best $60 I've ever spent on a game. I have no idea why people are claiming it looks bad or gave them headaches. It's fantastic and is a great game no matter what it looks like. Bottom line: stop telling everyone to stop liking something you dont like. Just because you dont need it, doesnt mean it shouldn't exist.… Expand
  71. rgv
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    A great port for the Nintendo Switch. first game I play for hours on mobile ...
  72. DaloGamer
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Llevo 70 horas, estoy en nueva Partida + y es un juegazo sin parangón. Un lujo tenerlo en portátiles.
  73. ringomi
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Really enjoyable experience. While the reduced graphics are rather jarring, especially in docked mode. It doesn't really take away from the overall experience. And while I love being able to take this game anywhere controlling the game with the joycon controllers is less than ideal.
    It might be the worst version of this great game if compared in docked mode with PC or PS4, but the    Really enjoyable experience. While the reduced graphics are rather jarring, especially in docked mode. It doesn't really take away from the overall experience. And while I love being able to take this game anywhere controlling the game with the joycon controllers is less than ideal.
    It might be the worst version of this great game if compared in docked mode with PC or PS4, but the protable experience (especially on the newer switch models with improved battery) is worth the full price.    … Expand
  74. Conas
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seeing the evolution of the witcher games from the first one has been amazing. Now the 3rd games is one of the best games around. Very loyal to the story first established in the books. Fun game play. Big world to explore. Only problem I have is that Geralt isn't the exact same Geralt from the books, but that can brushed by saying his time away from the human world changed him.… Expand
  75. jikflet
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Never played this one on other console. I was hesitant to buy it due to some people talking about the graphics downgrade and performance issues. I bought it mostly tu support the physical edition on switch, which is an example every publisher should follow. The entire game is on the cartridge !!
    Bought it and started playing and. now I can't stop. I think is one of the most beautiful    Never played this one on other console. I was hesitant to buy it due to some people talking about the graphics downgrade and performance issues. I bought it mostly tu support the physical edition on switch, which is an example every publisher should follow. The entire game is on the cartridge !!
    Bought it and started playing and. now I can't stop. I think is one of the most beautiful looking games on switch, is completely playable!! I don't even notice the graphics downgrade on handheld mode. awesome game, awesome port and awesome physical edition. Thank you to all people involved in this release. thank you!    … Expand
  76. Superdogpunch23
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    A lot of frame variability buy still a very good game with a lot of interesting characters and it's beatiful ti play It on the go
  77. Calvocartonero
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Comprar esta versión es una estafa directamente la más cara y la peor no se puede estar más ciego
  78. Kilder004
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    para que decir mas es The Witcher 3 tiene considerables sacrificios pero por lo menos yo me lo hubiera comprado con aun mas bajon en Vita con tal de tenerlo portatil
  79. DanGaia
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    exelente juego, y muy buena adaptacion, lo lloran los piperos con sus consolas portatiles muertas
  80. KebabRemover
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Şu oyuna reviev yazmaya bile gerek yok adamlar Allah gibi oyun yapmışlar 2015den 2019 a geldik halen yanına yaklaşan oyun yok.
  81. YTG_GAMING
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    I played this on the Xbox One for about 160 hours and never completed it and do you know why? I didn't have time.
    IMO this is one of the best ports I've played on the Switch. The entire Witcher 3 experience in the palms of your hand. Of course graphics will not be as good as it's console counterparts BUT the game still looks absolutely incredible for what it is. Framerate difference is    I played this on the Xbox One for about 160 hours and never completed it and do you know why? I didn't have time.
    IMO this is one of the best ports I've played on the Switch. The entire Witcher 3 experience in the palms of your hand. Of course graphics will not be as good as it's console counterparts BUT the game still looks absolutely incredible for what it is. Framerate difference is noticeable but does not deter from the experience. Battery life is about 2.5 to 3 hours.
    I was sceptical when I bought this but I have absolutely 0 regrets in purchasing. I actually get an excited feeling in my stomach knowing I can just play it anywhere, as well as play a high quality port of a 10/10 game    … Expand
  82. JMAldunate
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    Okay, no one is going to argue that The Witcher 3 is GOTY material. However, is the switch port worth it?

    Short answer: Yes. Yes it is I´ve never played a game in the series. However, the game introduce you to a fantasy medieval setting filled with monsters, allies, and tough decisions that will follow you for the entirety of the game. The story is amazing. There is a quest in the    Okay, no one is going to argue that The Witcher 3 is GOTY material. However, is the switch port worth it?

    Short answer: Yes. Yes it is

    I´ve never played a game in the series. However, the game introduce you to a fantasy medieval setting filled with monsters, allies, and tough decisions that will follow you for the entirety of the game.

    The story is amazing. There is a quest in the story concerning a baron and, without spoiling anything, it is the most haunting side-quest I´ve had to date. Also the story concerning the main characters, and their eventual fate, is very intriguing. Which makes you constantly wonder if you did the right choice.

    The combat is pretty fun. However, I did find it repetitive after a while, which did spoil some parts of the final game, but the story had me so fascinating that i played through it

    There is also Gwent, which is a playing card game within the game (a phenomenon called game-ception). Personally, I love card-trading games, but I would understand if there are players out there who found it tedious.

    The world is massive. I´ve searched around 90% of the map, and still have a lot of terrain to cover. This, however, is helped by the monster contracts and the treasure maps.

    The graphics are the big issue. I played it on hand-held mode most of the time, and didn´t suffer frame-rate drops, and do believe that the image was very clear. However, if you can play it on a PS4 or Xbox One, it would probably look better, but you will be missing out on a great hand-held experience.

    The first expansion, "Heart of Stone", had a very compelling story, and I did enjoy the side-missions it allowed.

    The second expansion, "Blood and Wine", did give me a little bit of conflict. During the matches of Gwent, the area where you played turned green, and that happened also to some of the loading screens in that particular area. Also, returning to Gwent, some of the cards where not visible at every moment, and it was only possible to differentiate them for their attack value and/or abilities.

    Despite the problems I faced on the second expansion, I cannot recommend this game enough. It is gripping, filled with wonderful locations, adventure everywhere, and it is a lot of fun.

    I hope this game managed to motivate third party developers to introduce more games to the switch, specially Cd Project Red, which mesmerized me with this one game. Hopefully, in the not so distant future, they could port the first two instalments in the series, or even Cyberpunk (I know, it is practically impossible… but a man can dream).

    Thanks for reading this review. I hope it helps you make up your mind if you should buy it or not.    … Expand
  83. Marioyluigi
    Oct 31, 2019
    0
    Muy baja calidad, tanta en jugabilidad y fps, siento que me engañaron con este juego.
  84. Rlxtr
    Oct 20, 2019
    0
    Esta bastante bien , las contras son : el precio elevado para un juego de casi 5 años .. que lo encuentras en pc por 8.Cuesta ver y leer los diálogos. Lo único si lo quieres por ser portatil....
  85. RpgGuru
    Oct 29, 2019
    1
    Worst version ever.
    Totally disapointed, 60usd its too much
    Bugs everyware, big downgrade and grapgics definition
  86. saxo27
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Tons of fun. I have never played Witcher 3. I am having a blast. It looks good and has kept me glued to my switch. I play in handheld only and I have no complaints with graphics or fps.
  87. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Este producto esta en el techo tecnico de la.consola. mi recomendscion es jugarlo en portatil. Tener esto en una pantalla tan oequeña donde quieras no tiene precio. Obra maestra. Port maestro. Gracias cd projekt red.
  88. TheGeneral23
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    I literally just created a Metacritic account purely because seeing idiots rate this game poorly due to its graphics made me fume!

    This port is unbelievable, I only play in handheld mode and that's my favourite feature of the switch, good luck taking your 4k copy with you wherever you wish. The graphics are actually great, I only found out today it's running at 540p. For what it is, it's    I literally just created a Metacritic account purely because seeing idiots rate this game poorly due to its graphics made me fume!

    This port is unbelievable, I only play in handheld mode and that's my favourite feature of the switch, good luck taking your 4k copy with you wherever you wish.
    The graphics are actually great, I only found out today it's running at 540p. For what it is, it's unbelievable.

    The best way to sum it all up is this; you wouldn't rate this game a 1/10 on PS4 or Xbox simply because you can't carry the game around with you!
    In the end, the trade off between graphics and portability is perfectly executed. I own Witcher 3 on PS4 and Switch, and have definitely enjoyed it much more on the Switch!

    An amazing feat, I can't wait to see this open the door for more AAA titles.    … Expand
  89. andreydaher
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    Poder jogar the witcher 3 em qualquer lugar e a qualquer hora, só no Nintendo Switch! Maravilhoso!
    Play home or on the go, this game is amazing on Nintendo Switch.
  90. jimparanoia
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    Can't say anything more than: IT'S WORTH!

    Really, I have this on ps4 and pc (the last one still the better version technically). But it's incredible that a game with so many content and story can run on the switch.
    Yes, it looks like a ps2 (or even first-wave ps3) title, but more like MGS3 aestetically.
    The rest of the game is the same. Gameplay is untouched. Story is untouched.
  91. Akira83
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    Un gran juego.tanto visualmente como la jugabilidad.totalmente un inprecindible para el q tenga una nintendo switch.
  92. Bw5020
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    Wow awesome port of an awesome game. Can't believe they were actually able to port this to the nintendo switch! Soon the outer worlds will be on the nintendo switch. After that who knows maybe red dead redemption 2
  93. sgy0003
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    Granted, the performance is limited on switch especially undocked. We've seen it on other ports.
    However, does that deter you from 70+ hours of gameplay? No
    Does that mean you won't experience theatrical-level of story? No Does that mean you won't meet some of the best-written NPCs in gaming history? No Does that mean you won't experience an additional 30 hours of DLCs that could    Granted, the performance is limited on switch especially undocked. We've seen it on other ports.
    However, does that deter you from 70+ hours of gameplay? No
    Does that mean you won't experience theatrical-level of story? No
    Does that mean you won't meet some of the best-written NPCs in gaming history? No
    Does that mean you won't experience an additional 30 hours of DLCs that could easily be standalone titles? GOD **** NO!

    If you didn't get a chance to play before on PS4, XB1, or PC, get it now!    … Expand
  94. Tabbris
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    it was the best 120 hours spent in my life. This game has the best looking graphics in game history. Amazing story desing with side quest which are not only boring quest where we have to go somewhere and bring 10 onions for example, but there is mini story, human tragedies and monsters. Music in this game is just just Amazing, Just 10/10 and play
  95. Nussi
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Played it some hours now and i really love it. It's an awesome port and a technical milestone. It looks pretty good in handheld mode without any framedrops. People complaining about the graphics - sorry guys - i don't have in every room, bus, train (or watever) a TV with me.
    I honestly can recommend the game.
  96. JuanMa_SE
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    He tenido este juego en PC (Calidad Max), PS4 y ahora en Switch y solo puedo decir que me parece una autentica maravilla de port. Es una pasada poder jugar este juego en modo portatil, y con una calidad bastante alta. Tiempos de carga mucho menores que en el resto de plataformas y todos los dlc's y expansiones incluidos. Un juego obligatorio para los amantes del brujo y poseedores de unaHe tenido este juego en PC (Calidad Max), PS4 y ahora en Switch y solo puedo decir que me parece una autentica maravilla de port. Es una pasada poder jugar este juego en modo portatil, y con una calidad bastante alta. Tiempos de carga mucho menores que en el resto de plataformas y todos los dlc's y expansiones incluidos. Un juego obligatorio para los amantes del brujo y poseedores de una switch. Un 10 para CD-Project.… Expand
  97. poly_phil
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing! I completed the main campaign on PC a number of years ago but didn't have the expansions, so there will be new content when I get there.

    Loading this up on Switch I am remembering what an amazing game it is. Playing in handheld you barely notice the downgrade in graphics as this is such an immersive game that brings you into the story from the off! This is how ports    Simply amazing! I completed the main campaign on PC a number of years ago but didn't have the expansions, so there will be new content when I get there.

    Loading this up on Switch I am remembering what an amazing game it is. Playing in handheld you barely notice the downgrade in graphics as this is such an immersive game that brings you into the story from the off!

    This is how ports should be done and shows that with care and very careful consideration, games can be released in a good state! Well done guys, this one rocks.    … Expand
  98. xenoage17
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    just started this game after finishing Astral Chain. They are incomparable in regards to genre but my expectation is great. Except for the graphic is blurry it is still blessing that this game was ported to switch since i dont own any other platforms including pc.
  99. AngryyDog
    Oct 19, 2019
    10
    Thanks for this awesome game on Nintendo Switch, but add AA options in update, many gamers wait for this and read the CDPR forum.
  100. HyperReal
    Oct 19, 2019
    10
    The Witcher 3 is absolutely amazing. The visual adjustments made to the game just to get it on the Switch are, while obvious, very well done. The game almost looks like an impressionist oil painting with some PS3 visual artifacts thrown in. That’s certainly not photorealistic but unless you’re a pixel snob (or hate paintings) it’s not necessarily bad either. The laws of physics are realThe Witcher 3 is absolutely amazing. The visual adjustments made to the game just to get it on the Switch are, while obvious, very well done. The game almost looks like an impressionist oil painting with some PS3 visual artifacts thrown in. That’s certainly not photorealistic but unless you’re a pixel snob (or hate paintings) it’s not necessarily bad either. The laws of physics are real and The Witcher 3 on Switch still looks BEAUTIFUL despite them.… Expand
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#20 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#11 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 16, 2020
    70
    The Witcher 3 should at least be experienced for its good attributes, but you must be prepared for any frustrations. It is a game that bets a large part of its chips on the narrative and the world, so players more used to well-polished mechanics will be surprised.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Feb 24, 2020
    80
    The Witcher 3 is so involved, that the Switch version outputs 720p picture to your big screen.
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  3. Game Rant
    Dec 9, 2019
    90
    There’s a reason The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is considered one of the greatest action-RPGs ever made. The world is brilliantly realized, everything from the gameplay to the story contains a great amount of depth, and it gives players the power to make a meaningful impact on the world through the choices they make. And with arguably the most impressive Switch port of any game to date, players have a whole new way to experience CD Projekt RED’s massive hit, one that just might be the preferred way for those who can stomach mildly-reduced visuals.
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