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  1. 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.
  2. Oct 15, 2019
    10
    This port is mindblowing on multiple levels and the downgrade means nothing if it doesn’t detract from the gameplay experience. Fantastic port of a terrific game that I can now play anywhere I want.
  3. Oct 15, 2019
    10
    CD Projekt Red did the impossible, porting a game with this scope seemed unreal but look and behold.
  4. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Comprar esta versión es una estafa directamente la más cara y la peor no se puede estar más ciego
  5. 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.
  6. 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....
  7. 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.
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  8. 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.
  9. Oct 15, 2019
    8
    the witcher 3 es un juego muy bueno independientemente del port, aqui no se califica el hecho de llevarlo a switch sino la experiencia de juego y como alguien como yo que ya lo jugo en consola en su tiempo esta es una version muy inferior asi que no la podria calificar igual que en pc ps4 o xbox one
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Oct 15, 2019
    8
    Nunca me imaginé una versión de este juego para Nintendo Switch. Puede ser la version mas inferior que exista, pero recuerden que es para una versión portatil y de bajo costo

    Si vas a jugar este juego en una pantalla grande, se recomienda seriamente jugarlo en otra plataforma. Pero esta version es buena para una portatil. Incluso va muy estable y graficamente es lo que me esperaba. Es un
    Nunca me imaginé una versión de este juego para Nintendo Switch. Puede ser la version mas inferior que exista, pero recuerden que es para una versión portatil y de bajo costo


    Si vas a jugar este juego en una pantalla grande, se recomienda seriamente jugarlo en otra plataforma. Pero esta version es buena para una portatil. Incluso va muy estable y graficamente es lo que me esperaba. Es un port Justo, y la nota media de metacritic hasta mucho. Yo le doy un 80 de nota, porque hay versiones mas mejores, pero esta version de Nintendo Switch es disfrutable tambien a su manera Hasta la otra gente By: Mr v:
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  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
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  16. 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
  17. Sep 24, 2020
    1
    I didn't like it.

    It makes you tired and makes your head hurt.

    Cognitive overload game.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
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  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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 :(
  25. 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!
  26. Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Milagro que lograran que una tablet corriera este juegazo, pedazo de juego nada mas que decir.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
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  30. 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!
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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!
  35. 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.
  36. 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
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  37. 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.
  38. 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!
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Creo yo que ya todo está dicho en anteriores comentarios. Me limito a dar mi calificación
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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"!!!!
  45. 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.
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  46. 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.
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  47. 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.
  48. Dec 17, 2020
    10
    una obra maestra, el mejor de su genero, gran historia, personaje, banda sonora, misiones segundaria, totalmente recomendado
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
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  54. 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.
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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 65
  2. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. 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.
  2. 80
    The Witcher 3 is so involved, that the Switch version outputs 720p picture to your big screen.
  3. 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.