The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. jamespaylor32
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Finally I'm actually getting somewhere on Witcher 3, previously I have tried to play Witcher 3 on the PC and Playstation but never got far enough as I didn't have the time, now it's on switch I've been playing it on the commute to work and finally I'm able to get through the game! I was a bit apprehensive when I first heard it was coming to Switch, I was worried especially with the SwitchFinally I'm actually getting somewhere on Witcher 3, previously I have tried to play Witcher 3 on the PC and Playstation but never got far enough as I didn't have the time, now it's on switch I've been playing it on the commute to work and finally I'm able to get through the game! I was a bit apprehensive when I first heard it was coming to Switch, I was worried especially with the Switch Lite that I wouldn't be able to read the text and see objects properly in-game. Luckily CD Project Red have hit it just right.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Neil33
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Incredible..................................

    Just get it..................................
  8. WEREWOLF07
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    O que a CDPR e a Saber Interactive fizeram no port do switch foi algo louvável, o jogo está incrível na plataforma, óbvio que tivemos sacrifícios gráficos, mas nada absurdo ou que comprometesse a qualidade do jogo, ainda mais, se lembrarmos que o switch é apenas uma "caixinha" com um hardware super pequeno, enquanto seus concorrentes tem tamanho suficiente para acomodar um hardware bemO que a CDPR e a Saber Interactive fizeram no port do switch foi algo louvável, o jogo está incrível na plataforma, óbvio que tivemos sacrifícios gráficos, mas nada absurdo ou que comprometesse a qualidade do jogo, ainda mais, se lembrarmos que o switch é apenas uma "caixinha" com um hardware super pequeno, enquanto seus concorrentes tem tamanho suficiente para acomodar um hardware bem mais robusto. O que penso é o seguinte: the witcher é um jogo que vai muito além de seus gráficos, mas se você critica a versão do nintendo switch só por isso, é bom que não esteja jogando num ps4 ou xbox one, pois a versão definitiva desse jogo está mesmo no PC. Mas a versão do switch vai além, pois leva uma ventagem em relação a versão dos consoles, afinal, já em seu lançamento, o port do switch veio super bem otimizado e rodando de forma incrivelmente flúida nos seus 30fps, já o ps4 e xbox one, em suas datas originais, apresentavam quedas terríveis de quadros, onde até a chuva do jogo derrubava a taxa para 17/18fps. Então sim, a versão do switch vale muito a pena, ainda mais por já vir com todas as DLCs, é um jogo que, ao lado de Zelda BOTW, será lembrado por várias gerações, assim como Ocarina of Time é lembrado e reverenciado até hoje.… Expand
  9. 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!
  10. hkjhkjh
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Dumb idiots giving 0 because of bad graphics, ofc it doesnt look nearly as good as on other platforms but the fact that such a game even runs on a handheld is just amazing
    Also its TW3, that means its the same awesome game it always has been
  11. Nowakowski
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    I didn't think it was possible with this hardware.
    All I can say is WOW!!!
    Simply amazing. So far the best Switch game of 2019. This is shaping up to be one of my all time favorite games.
    Fantastic story, fantastic quest design and world design.
  12. 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
  13. 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...
  14. Shoguun
    Oct 17, 2019
    10
    Hail to the RPG-King, now on Switch and superb as it has to be. Controls are good and it comes with optimized (screen-fitted) inventory-system. Love it.
  15. sonicpulsar
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Being able to play such a huge open world masterpiece on a Handheld could have been impossible a few years back. The Witcher 3 on this little thing called Nintendo Switch, prooves the console is a small beast and truly capable. Dream come true.
  16. 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.
  17. andres90109010
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Increíble videojuego, y más increíble aún poder llevaserlo a donde quieras, una gran compra a considerar por parte de los usuarios de nintendo switch.
  18. UnionJack0714
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Simple. If you want a portable version of the Wicther 3, you can't go wrong. The game isn't as good on a TV/Monitor compared to other consoles, but having the option to take it with you is a technological marvel. And of course more importantly it's the Wicther 3. I won't bother writing a review on a four year old game, you already know how amazing it is. CD Projekt deserves money for theSimple. If you want a portable version of the Wicther 3, you can't go wrong. The game isn't as good on a TV/Monitor compared to other consoles, but having the option to take it with you is a technological marvel. And of course more importantly it's the Wicther 3. I won't bother writing a review on a four year old game, you already know how amazing it is. CD Projekt deserves money for the effort put into this port, this is DOOM 2016 quality. Buy it… Expand
  19. Lordbadface
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego para el Switch. Con gran oportunidad de descubrir todo en portátil.
  20. Rpg89
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Don't need to say more... If it's your first time playing, then get ready for a mind blowing adventure of your life. Highly rated M game.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. rgv
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    A great port for the Nintendo Switch. first game I play for hours on mobile ...
  26. Gamexss
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Çok kaliteli bir yapım olmuş. Switch de gayet iyi çalışıyor çok beğendim
  27. bookerds
    Oct 17, 2019
    10
    Considering the limitations of Switch's hardware, this is an outstanding performance. Visual down is obvious enough, and it will push away some gamers, but if you want portability, this is a must have product. CD project red did an amazing job bringing this beloved game on our system, and we can't thank them enough for doing so. I've played the game on PC, so I can see the differenceConsidering the limitations of Switch's hardware, this is an outstanding performance. Visual down is obvious enough, and it will push away some gamers, but if you want portability, this is a must have product. CD project red did an amazing job bringing this beloved game on our system, and we can't thank them enough for doing so. I've played the game on PC, so I can see the difference between Switches graphics and PC's, and of course a FPS thing.
    It sticks between 20 and 30 FPS, which for a handheld device, the one with mobile chip-set is a miracle for even to work as well as it does. Cut scenes are locked at 720p at docked so that why the frames drop exist, but throughout game-play, dynamic resolution do it's charm. Yes, it gets blurry, but no one said it will be without compromises. If you can get past through that, Withcer 3 is a full package game, the sight to behold, full game experience, in its full embrace.    … Expand
  28. maai
    Oct 17, 2019
    10
    Un gran Port, para poder disfrutarlo en donde estés con tu switch. No esperar a llegar a casa para jugarlo. Y Mantiene toda la escenciA del juego. Disfrútenlo
  29. Emalio
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Milagro que lograran que una tablet corriera este juegazo, pedazo de juego nada mas que decir.
  30. Ernest_Figueroa
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Switch con 290 grs corre the witcher 3 a 30 fps bien estables. Por mi el modo dock es disfrutable pero el modo portátil es algo de otro mundo, precioso y genial, es un juego para viciar horas y horas, lo tengo en pc así que se que es un gran port y un trabajo increíble lo que han hecho, el juego es de 10, el trabajo para llevarlo a ella es de 10. Una experiencia Híbrida que no te da otraSwitch con 290 grs corre the witcher 3 a 30 fps bien estables. Por mi el modo dock es disfrutable pero el modo portátil es algo de otro mundo, precioso y genial, es un juego para viciar horas y horas, lo tengo en pc así que se que es un gran port y un trabajo increíble lo que han hecho, el juego es de 10, el trabajo para llevarlo a ella es de 10. Una experiencia Híbrida que no te da otra consola. Única opción para jugarlo fuera de casa de forma rápida y cómoda.… Expand
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Metascore
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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