The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

 Xbox One
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Games.cz
    Jun 4, 2015
    100
    The CD Projekt Red surpassed all expectations and they really managed to combine a megalomaniac open world with a strong story. Witcher 3 is a masterpiece, which you will talk to your grandchildren about.
  2. GameSpot
    Jun 2, 2015
    100
    Xbox One owners should have no reason to bemoan the way the game looks: it’s beautiful on all of its platforms.
  3. ZTGD
    May 29, 2015
    100
    This is easily one of the best games of 2015, but beyond that it is the best fantasy RPG I have played to date, alongside being the best open-world game since Rockstar’s phenomenal Red Dead Redemption.
  5. IGN
    May 29, 2015
    93
    Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note.
  6. MondoXbox
    May 26, 2015
    93
    An outstanding RPG, from its great plot and storytelling all the way to the engaging combat and incredibly rich world, supported by some great visuals. Despite some minor slip-ups in frame-rate stability and enemy AI, it's definitely one of the best games of the generation so far.
  7. Xbox Achievements
    Nov 17, 2015
    92
    Despite its vast scope, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt tells a personal, intimate and touching story, filled with characters you’ll love and hate, and stuffed with monsters to slay. I completed the main storyline in around 50 hours and - yes I know this is a cliche - I’ve barely scratched the surface. The Witcher 3 is an astounding achievement.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jun 27, 2015
    90
    Not quite the technical masterpiece we hoped for, but the mild disappointment soon melts away. The Witcher 3 is a huge, engrossing time-sink of a game that you'll happily spend dozens of hours on. [Issue#125, p.74]
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  9. Pure Xbox
    Jun 1, 2015
    90
    If you stick with it until the end, you'll be blown away by its engrossing world, riveting characters, and deep combat system. It's a crowning achievement from the developers, and it's a definite contender for game of the year.
  10. COGconnected
    May 25, 2015
    90
    Featuring some of the best story telling we have seen so far this year and an unforgettable, dynamic and vast open world, Witcher 3 stands as a must own for not only fans of the franchise but those looking for rich experience they can soak 100+ hours into. Some of the glitches, bugs and other small annoyances hamper the experience but the pros outweigh the cons as the Witcher 3 is a journey worth taking.
  11. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    90
    It’s by no means a flawless victory, but The Witcher 3 is a remarkable, if uneven, adventure that we’ll be dipping into for months to come.
  12. The Jimquisition
    May 20, 2015
    85
    A truly great game that rises its head above its own hot water to proudly present a prosperous experience that only the most deliriously expectant could feel shortchanged by.
  13. Digital Trends
    Jun 3, 2015
    80
    While not without its flaws, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a monumental game.
  14. New York Daily News
    May 21, 2015
    80
    The end result is a terrific role-playing game that any fan of Elder Scrolls: Skyrim will love. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt falls just short of perfection because of those nagging little issues.

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#2 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#8 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 5622 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,075 out of 5622
  2. Mixed: 121 out of 5622
  3. Negative: 426 out of 5622
  1. herrmoekl
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Take a bit of Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, The Wolf Among Us and add following ingrediences: most beautiful and dense open World ever created,Take a bit of Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, The Wolf Among Us and add following ingrediences: most beautiful and dense open World ever created, hard but rewarding combat and the most memorable side quests ever created from which many are dramatic storylines full of emotions on their own. This masterpiece is what you get!… Full Review »
  2. lilant135
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Believe the hype one of the first true next gen games, a few bugs, but they are easy to overlook when you realzie how big this game is..itsBelieve the hype one of the first true next gen games, a few bugs, but they are easy to overlook when you realzie how big this game is..its improved in every way over witcher 2 so id have to say this one is a 10… Full Review »
  3. incubus664
    May 20, 2015
    1
    Seriously? THIS is the game they delayed to get it right?
    Nausea-inducing camera, which only gets worse when using the Witcher focus skill,    Seriously? THIS is the game they delayed to get it right?
    Nausea-inducing camera, which only gets worse when using the Witcher focus skill, which doesn't tell you much anyway.
    Clunky buttton-mashing combat and animations that look seriously last gen.
    The inventory system text is so small it's barely legible on a 50" TV, and seems to have been designed for PC players with no consideration for console gaming.
    Add to this a story that is drab and uninteresting from the outset, especially when compared to Witcher 2, which was great right off the bat.
    This is NOT a massive open world game, either. It's a great big map where you go from point A to point B to point X and the challenge seems to be mastering your boredom.
    I was really looking forward to this game and to say that I'm gutted is an understatement.    … Full Review »
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