The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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  1. Tylaris
    May 26, 2015
    10
    I've been playing rpg's for more than 20 years and, until now, I've never been one to put any above others as a "king" of it's genre. But the sheer scope, atention to detail and how well it combines exploration, storytelling and it's own style of gameplay, warrants Witcher 3 that title.
    It's Story, characters, dialogue, quest/world/creature design are second to none of this genre. The    I've been playing rpg's for more than 20 years and, until now, I've never been one to put any above others as a "king" of it's genre. But the sheer scope, atention to detail and how well it combines exploration, storytelling and it's own style of gameplay, warrants Witcher 3 that title.
    It's Story, characters, dialogue, quest/world/creature design are second to none of this genre. The world design can only be described as the most immersive, belieavable ecosystem ever crafted in any video game with an art style and atmosphere that perfectly captures architecture of mid european cities/village communities of it's historical time. Graphics,voice acting and music are of the highest quality. Gameplay is vastly improved from previous title...it is still not as responsive as Bloodborne or has the same quality of animations such Arkham series, however it more than makes up for it with an amazing variety of creatures and different types of AI, preparation through alchemy, learning your foes' weaknesses through extensive bestiary, use of magic signs that you can also use on your environment to give you advantage, as well as other tools at your disposal such as bombs, crossbow etc.
    It is not without rough spots though...such as UI( Inventory system), AI ( horse riding), controls and camera as well as suffering from no small number of bugs/glitches. Honestly, until CDPR takes care of these things, I would give it a 9...however I'm rating it a bit higher to negate childish stupidity of those who downvote this game because they feel threatened by any game that surpasses their favorite title.
    This is not merely another great game...it's place lies next to titles such as Chronotrigger, Half Life, Morrowind and others...games that mark a generation and leave higher standards for others to follow.    … Expand
  2. Hashsnob
    May 26, 2015
    10
    First off, don't listen to the children complaining about clunky movement, they are bad at video games. They need an automated fight system like ez mode assassins creed or else "its clunky", no you little sh1ts, its just not easy, witcher 3 combat is challenging on purpose, and you suck at it. Besides that, the graphics are fantastic, especially the lighting effects. I've seen people onFirst off, don't listen to the children complaining about clunky movement, they are bad at video games. They need an automated fight system like ez mode assassins creed or else "its clunky", no you little sh1ts, its just not easy, witcher 3 combat is challenging on purpose, and you suck at it. Besides that, the graphics are fantastic, especially the lighting effects. I've seen people on here say dragon age looked better.... that is a lie, dragon age lacks the environmental detail of witcher, if something in dragon age looks better, its because they are ignoring all other visuals in order to focus on one single element. The games amazing graphics and challenging combat system aside, you will easily spend 100+ hours enjoying this game, I am currently at 49 hours played with 7% of the game completed according to xbox. You will find the side quests feel as meaningful and part of the story as the main ones, and that they are highly rewarding. What else is rewarding is exploring. Exploring the map and the objects in it give you new patterns, weapons/armor, and even talent/skill points to make your character stronger, so you will highly benefit from playing the game freely versus sticking to the story line. And lastly the game has boobies, so that's always a plus, I can't remember the last time I played a AAA title with XXX sex scenes.… Expand
  3. ellimar188
    May 25, 2015
    9
    Before sharing my thoughts on CD Projekt Red’s “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” I just want to note two things. First, I am currently running into the Xbox One save bug that has been plaguing a lot of other players. However, while this is extremely annoying, I will not be factoring the bug into my impressions of the game. Just a friendly warning to anyone planning on playing on the Xbox! Second,Before sharing my thoughts on CD Projekt Red’s “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” I just want to note two things. First, I am currently running into the Xbox One save bug that has been plaguing a lot of other players. However, while this is extremely annoying, I will not be factoring the bug into my impressions of the game. Just a friendly warning to anyone planning on playing on the Xbox! Second, this review is more of a first impression, as I am still at the beginning of the game (10-15 hours in). My thoughts on “The Witcher 3” may very well change when I finally complete the game’s story.

    That being said, I am having an absolutely amazing time! “The Witcher 3” is not a game; it is an interactive experience. CD Projekt Red has managed to engross me in a way that few developers have. Everything is top notch! The characters, combat, narrative, and the world itself all make “The Witcher 3” a great adventure worthy of your time and money.

    The characters in “The Witcher 3” are all well written, something that I think is lacking in a lot of recent AAA games. Dialogue is believable and engrossing. Further, CD Projekt gives you just the right amount of control over Geralt’s responses. You are able to shape his actions as you see fit, but the White Wolf’s personality still comes across. I think that the game benefits from focusing on Geralt instead of letting players create a character, as is customary with most RPGs. I love how the inhabitants of war ravaged Temeria react to me as I roam the land searching for monsters to slay or my next quest location: taking on the role of Geralt makes me feel as though I am truly apart of the world. Playing as Geralt’s ward, Ciri, is also a lot of fun (though not nearly as engaging). Moreover, the narrative itself is very, very interesting thus far.

    Combat is a lot of fun. While it took me a bit of getting used too, fighting monsters is a smooth, deadly dance. I love diving to the side of oncoming attacks, springing up, and then using the igni sign (a fire spell) to light my enemies ablaze! Everything flows fairly well, though I occasionally have trouble with the targeting system. The game’s emphasis on preparation before combat is also interesting and enjoyable. Knowing your enemy’s weaknesses and preparing the right potions, using the correct signs, and applying the correct oil to your blade really pays off. However, you can also turn the difficulty down and enjoy fast paced, zero preparation combat if that suits you!

    The world itself looks beautiful, despite the graphical downgrades from the PC version. Characters look realistic and are well animated, while the environments in which you travel are detailed and vibrant. Exploring in “The Witcher 3” actually feels like stepping foot into another world! CD Projekt does an excellent job building the world in which you explore. From the comments of peasants as you walk or ride by to the many interesting side quests (which are all well-written and engrossing, unlike MMO-style fetch or grind quests), my time in “The Witcher 3” has been extremely engaging.

    I do have some minor gripes. I find riding Geralt’s horse to be a bit annoying due to slightly unresponsive controls, while the game’s inventory text is a bit small. Additionally, finding quest markers on the game’s world map can be frustrating. But these are miniscule gripes. Bugs aside, “The Witcher 3” is a fantastic experience so far!    … Expand
  4. mokamig
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Muchos años esperando este juego hasta que por fin pude tener en mis manos la Edición Coleccionista -un regalo de mi novia- y solo puedo decir que me ha fascinado en todos sus aspectos. La verdad no tengo muchas palabras para definir lo que me causo este juego, solo sentimientos con grandes recuerdos de los libros, de mis favoritos para siempre.

    Empezamos por la parte grafica que para    Muchos años esperando este juego hasta que por fin pude tener en mis manos la Edición Coleccionista -un regalo de mi novia- y solo puedo decir que me ha fascinado en todos sus aspectos. La verdad no tengo muchas palabras para definir lo que me causo este juego, solo sentimientos con grandes recuerdos de los libros, de mis favoritos para siempre.

    Empezamos por la parte grafica que para mí es excelente, tiene muchos lugares diversos y llenos de vida, en los cuales me perdí por muchas horas por ejemplo Novigrado es una ciudad muy bellamente diseñada me quede mucho tiempo en ella, también el modelado de personajes para ser un sandbox está muy bien conseguido. Puestas de sol increíbles, anochecer hermoso y sistema climático muy bueno.

    En el apartado de sonido es increíble, los encargados del audio junto con Percival hicieron un gran trabajo, música que acompaña cada momento y en ocasiones que solo me quedaba escuchando la melodía, una banda sonora épica.
    La historia es grandiosa y ese montón de guiños a los libros y personajes de juegos anteriores me dan una gran alegría. Ver a Yen y Ciri -que es de mis personajes literarios favoritos, la vi crecer y evolucionar durante los libros- simplemente me causó una emoción indescriptible. La toma de decisiones es demasiado genial, muchas que tomar durante la aventura y personas que a veces crees que ayudas pero no lo es así, este mundo creado por Andrzej Sapkowski es muy gris, no todo es lo que parece, no hay un bien o mal a veces bien definido, es algo que me encanto en los libros y aquí se plasma muy bien.

    En el apartado de misiones todas las principales están geniales y las secundarias igual, aunque algunas más simples que otras pero la mayoría muy bien hechas y con sus propias mini historias, que a veces involucran menciones a los mismos libros o personas de los otros juegos. La caza se monstruos es el punto fuerte, hay que averiguar sus debilidades y estudiarlos muy bien para poderles hacer frente, en niveles de dificultad altos hay que planificar todo muy bien, me sentí como un verdadero brujo.

    En el apartado jugable también me encanta muchísimo, es una evolución de lo que vimos en The Witcher 2 pero mucho más ágil y en el nivel mas alto hay que ser muy cauteloso y saber utilizar muy bien las señales de brujo. Las diferentes armaduras y armas nos dan ventajas pero también desventajas ante ciertos rivales. El uso de pociones y aceites esta genial y hay que saber bien como y cuales aplicar para hacer una pelea bastante equilibrada con algún rival fuerte o monstruo. CD Projekt ha querido calcar mucho ese baile que hacen los brujos al pelear según lo descrito en los libros y lo hace muy bien.

    Obviamente no hay juego perfecto, tiene algunos pequeños errores gráficos y otros en el combate, uno que otro bug menor pero en sí nada que haya afectado mi experiencia de juego pero es parte de hacer este mundo tan grande pero tan bien detallado, no hay juego perfecto pero si juegos hechos excelentemente bien y con amor.

    Los minijuegos muy bien implementados, Sardinilla a veces se controla un poco extraño pero en términos generales cumple, las cartas me pareció un juego muy divertido y los puños algo parecido a lo que era en The Witcher 2. El sistema de navegación está bastante bien y para mi es bastante entretenido navegar por ratos.

    En definitiva es una saga que amo muchísimo me ha dado grandes momentos desde que tuve la oportunidad de leerme todos los libros y empezar a jugar The Witcher 1 fue una experiencia sublime, ver como muchos de los personas que leí cobraban vida en un medio como este es magistral. The Witcher 2 también me encanto en todo y este que analizamos, obviamente desde una perspectiva totalmente subjetiva es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado y de los mejores juegos de rol en mi top.
    Nada mejor que un estudio lleve una de tus obras favoritas de la literatura a un videojuego y mas que sea épicamente en tu genero favorito que es el rol. Vamos a esperar con muchas ganas la expansiones, ojala traigan mucho contenido.

    Muchas Gracias Andrzej Sapkowski por crear tan hermoso pero real mundo literario, con personajes carismáticos y temas de muchas importancia en el ámbito social, económico, filosófico y Muchas Gracias CD Projekt por llevarlo y ampliarlo de una manera tan magistral a los videojuegos. Te has retirado de la mejor manera mi gran amigo Geralt de Rivia. Hasta Siempre.    … Expand
  5. Solid2312
    May 25, 2015
    10
    Thanks to CD Projekt Red Studio, you guys have developed the best game I've played up to now. You should teach, Ubisoft, Bungie, Activision, etc...how to create, develop and deliver a game for the gamers. This game is an example of how CD Projekt Red Studio respects us and also knows what we gamers expect from a game. Thank you guys!
  6. keitaro202
    May 25, 2015
    10
    This game is very difficult to rate mainly because you have so many people not truly understanding what the game is. So I'll try spelling it out clearly...and you can be the judge. Many people hear "open-world" and then immediately equate it with "sandboxing." These poor individuals think that an open world is successful only insofar as it is successful as a sandbox. Well....this isThis game is very difficult to rate mainly because you have so many people not truly understanding what the game is. So I'll try spelling it out clearly...and you can be the judge. Many people hear "open-world" and then immediately equate it with "sandboxing." These poor individuals think that an open world is successful only insofar as it is successful as a sandbox. Well....this is asinine. Given this... I'm going to tell this now: Witcher 3 is NOT a sandbox. Open-world DOES NOT mean sandbox either. Some games, like Skyrim (to use the example so many people like to use as comparison) is a sandbox game without any narrative punch. You DO NOT play Skyrim to get a meaningful narrative with rich story telling and dynamic quests. You play Skyrim to mess around in an open world and do random things...nothing more. The Witcher is not that. If you want that....go play Skyrim.

    The Witcher has story telling elements akin to The Last of Us, Bioshock, etc....it just so happens to take place in an open world. But "sandboxing," traditionally conceived, is not its focus. Witcher proves that an open world game can have the depth of a linear story heavy game. If you want a game that pulls at your heart strings, makes you emotionally react to the decisions you make....if you want a game that presents to you meaningful and impactful choices...then Witcher is for you. Given that the Witcher's main goal is to present you to a dynamic world fraught with choice...it has succeeded...greatly.    … Expand
  7. Tizian1978
    May 24, 2015
    10
    I can't believe and describe how amazing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is.
    It makes a lot of fun, the world and environments looks very beautiful and very well handmade. But the biggest surprise are the Main- and Sidequests, because every dialogues and directions are unbelievable good. Many congrats to CD Projekt Red, this Game is astonishing!
  8. tybyrd93
    May 24, 2015
    10
    Not a huge rpg fan but I'm more than happy with my purchase. This game is definitely crafted with care, and it shows in its huge, dense world, intriguing characters and quests, and attention to detail. This is the first game where I've felt like the world is truly alive. The combat is tricky, but it encourages planning ahead and practicing which adds yet another dimension to an alreadyNot a huge rpg fan but I'm more than happy with my purchase. This game is definitely crafted with care, and it shows in its huge, dense world, intriguing characters and quests, and attention to detail. This is the first game where I've felt like the world is truly alive. The combat is tricky, but it encourages planning ahead and practicing which adds yet another dimension to an already amazing experience… Expand
  9. ZekeMania
    May 24, 2015
    7
    CONTROLS. ARE. CLUNKY. If you take Witcher 3 as a narrative interactive experience it should easily be in the 8-10 range for you. Returning players to the series were quick to give it a "10" because Witcher 3 has most certainly delivered in this category. I am in agreement with them. But as a newcomer to the series I can't give the game anything higher than 7/10 because the controls haveCONTROLS. ARE. CLUNKY. If you take Witcher 3 as a narrative interactive experience it should easily be in the 8-10 range for you. Returning players to the series were quick to give it a "10" because Witcher 3 has most certainly delivered in this category. I am in agreement with them. But as a newcomer to the series I can't give the game anything higher than 7/10 because the controls have been breaking my level of immersion every step of the way. Combat is more of the same, and after 15 hours I have really lost interest in getting any better at combat and have dropped the difficulty level indefinitely. Really a shame because the amount of content in this game is staggering. BOTTOM LINE- Don't miss out on this game and try not to let it's shortcomings hurt your experience. I will play Witcher 3 all the way out because these days you rarely see this much value in a game at launch.… Expand
  10. crus8dr
    May 24, 2015
    9
    I am a returning player from both the Witcher and Witcher 2, so I had high expectations for this game. For those who just want a "should I buy/not buy" review, I heartily recommend buying, IF you played either of the others and enjoyed the story/gameplay. There is a still a lot here for a newcomer to the series as well, and the game does an excellent job catching new players up on theI am a returning player from both the Witcher and Witcher 2, so I had high expectations for this game. For those who just want a "should I buy/not buy" review, I heartily recommend buying, IF you played either of the others and enjoyed the story/gameplay. There is a still a lot here for a newcomer to the series as well, and the game does an excellent job catching new players up on the major details.

    As I said, I had high expectations for this game, and CD ProjektRed has not disappointed. This is easily the best Witcher entry yet. The story is deeper, the enemies are more varied in type and personality, the alliances you forge are more tenuous, and the entire game has a much darker, gritty feel than both previous games.

    Pros: Voice acting is absolutely outstanding (and varied!), graphics are reasonable (PC is no doubt much better), gameplay and controls are easier to learn than previous Witchers, and the world is much, much larger.

    Cons: Only two that I have encountered so far. 1) Combat and movement are a bit clunky/sluggish. I acknowledge this may be a personal issue though, and other players may feel differently. 2) A couple of quests have been completed and won't disappear from my questbook, though I did receive rewards for them and they are double-listed in the completed quest log. So only the completionist in me is crying out for satisfaction and there is no practical effect on the game (unlike other RPGs I could point to...I'm looking at you Skyrim). These two admittedly minor issues are the only reason I knocked off a point from my score, and if these get fixed in a later patch, I will be back here to adjust my scoring to a full 10.

    TL:DR Version: Great game, awesome story, and well worth the wait for die-hard Witcher fans. Even something here for newbros. Very minor issues, but nothing that is game-breaking or more than a minor annoyance. 9/10    … Expand
  11. jaymclain
    May 23, 2015
    7
    I have mixed opinions about this game...overall, the visuals and story are great. I like that the side quests aren't simple meaningless fetch quests, but weave nicely into the very engaging main story. The characters are very well developed throughout the early parts of the game.

    However, the controls are clunky and some major aspects of the game are overly difficult to control -- like    I have mixed opinions about this game...overall, the visuals and story are great. I like that the side quests aren't simple meaningless fetch quests, but weave nicely into the very engaging main story. The characters are very well developed throughout the early parts of the game.

    However, the controls are clunky and some major aspects of the game are overly difficult to control -- like horse riding and combat. The controls felt cumbersome and awkward. Frequently the frame rate drops are noticeable, particularly surprising to someone who doesn't normally care about such things. The game music is uninspiring, and frankly I didn't even notice it during any of the gameplay (unlike a game like Assasins Creed, for example, where the music adds greatly to many moments in the game).

    The main issue for me are the bugs related to game saving. I lost 5+ hrs of gameplay that I would really rather not perform over again. Very frustrating. I am going to set this game aside for a month or two and see how CD Projekt Red responds. I won't be pre-ordering any of "red's" games in the future.    … Expand
  12. MANDIRIGMA
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Phenomenal. Just phenomenal. Graphics are stunningly beautiful. I have just played 23 hrs and the story is very compelling. Even the side quests are interesting and I like how some of them have stories tied together. It doesn't feel like I am just fetching things. Geralt is the baddest, enough said. Just a couple of issues is that the movement is a little bit clumsy at times and there is aPhenomenal. Just phenomenal. Graphics are stunningly beautiful. I have just played 23 hrs and the story is very compelling. Even the side quests are interesting and I like how some of them have stories tied together. It doesn't feel like I am just fetching things. Geralt is the baddest, enough said. Just a couple of issues is that the movement is a little bit clumsy at times and there is a saving game bug but I heard it will get rectified with a patch next week. By far the best RPG I have played. I daresay better than skyrim and DAI. Kudos CD Projekt for a well-constructed and well-thought game. You deserve money.… Expand
  13. debz101
    May 22, 2015
    10
    The seance of control is a lot better than in the 2nd game. You can jump, sprint, or ride, anywhere you want. You don't have to play the others to play this. Also looks really good. GOTY material, right up with GTA5. ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪
  14. trooper1993
    May 22, 2015
    7
    Realistically this game can be considered the only game that has met it's hype this year. Unlike many other releases this game has a flair for keeping the user engaged and willing to continue playing much like Skyrim did years ago. Although The Witcher 3 and Skyrim are essentially complete different games they both share two crucial aspects that enforce a genuine form of commitment on theRealistically this game can be considered the only game that has met it's hype this year. Unlike many other releases this game has a flair for keeping the user engaged and willing to continue playing much like Skyrim did years ago. Although The Witcher 3 and Skyrim are essentially complete different games they both share two crucial aspects that enforce a genuine form of commitment on the user; The gorgeous landscape within the open-world arena and the intriguing storyline characterised by rich dialogue and well-developed characters. These two features have the ability to successfully involve a much wider clientele of gamers that normally avoid Role-playing games.

    However, this game has some flaws which cause it to run short from a perfect 10. On a graphical point of view this game doesn't really impress on consoles. Although on PC it's a complete different story it is a little bit frustrating that a game like this cannot perform equally on these "next-gen" consoles. Furthermore, the combat system although pleasant and functional has a tendency to be inconsistent and difficult to follow. Hopefully a patch can resolve these issues as it would increase the pleasure of playing this game even more.    … Expand
  15. badrssas
    May 22, 2015
    10
    This a masterpiece. tThe world, the story, the characters, the side quests and the gameplay are all crafted to perfection. Congrats to CD projekt RED on this games.
  16. C3realkillah
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Take notes video game developers this is how to make a game. It's flawless in execution, it's phenomenol in graphics and storytelling and filled with a hell ton of content. Even when you buy the game there is a note from developer cd projekt red thanking you for buying their game with your hard earned money. They also mention that 16 pcs of non story dlc will be released FREE!!! This isTake notes video game developers this is how to make a game. It's flawless in execution, it's phenomenol in graphics and storytelling and filled with a hell ton of content. Even when you buy the game there is a note from developer cd projekt red thanking you for buying their game with your hard earned money. They also mention that 16 pcs of non story dlc will be released FREE!!! This is how to do dlc. However they are charging for the expansions but that is completely ok because these are going to be HUGE 10+ hour stories and are sure to be AMAZING. There is soo much going for this wonderful masterpiece and cd projekt red card about gamers and their creation. This is a perfect videogame and an amazing developer. I definitely recommend it and if you pass on it you miss out on one of the greatest games ever created. Don't be an idiot.… Expand
  17. Snakevitoflames
    May 21, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible! This is an amazing game the story is well thought out. They put it in a manner were it's not cutting into your game play. The world is truly amazing in scale and look. Each little thing looks crisp and gorgeous in the game. The world is full of activities to do. It truly deserves this rating and i hope you agree.… Expand
  18. Rysingzombie
    May 21, 2015
    10
    In my opinion Witcher 3 is one of those games that every Xbox one owner (heck every gamer) should have in their library. It has something for everyone. Even if you aren't big on magic, the sword play combat is pretty darn fun. Even if you aren't huge on RPGs the world, as people are mentioning, is alive and it begs to be explored. I have been so amazed by the weather, the night and dayIn my opinion Witcher 3 is one of those games that every Xbox one owner (heck every gamer) should have in their library. It has something for everyone. Even if you aren't big on magic, the sword play combat is pretty darn fun. Even if you aren't huge on RPGs the world, as people are mentioning, is alive and it begs to be explored. I have been so amazed by the weather, the night and day cycle, the beard growth of Geralt, and all the minor details that suck you in. This game is truly immersive with incredible graphics, outstanding voice acting, fun and rewarding gameplay, and it has an engrossing story. If you consider yourself a gamer you owe it to yourself to pick this up! The only thing that is missing is co-op play, but with the size and scope of the game I can understand why that wasn't added.… Expand
  19. SWERY_51
    May 21, 2015
    10
    To make it short, i thought Skyrim was an excellent RPG, then i played The Witcher III...
    This game is just incredible, i have only played it for 45H but i can already tell how awesome it is. The sightliest side quest looks like a real main quest. The map is freaking huge, it's beautiful, the gameplay is great, there is so much things to do... Thanks CD Projekt Red, thanks Bandaï Namco.
  20. akraje47
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Everything in this game is solid.

    Graphics solid and beauty at: PC - One - PS4. The world: At all platforms smooth and so alive, this game really brings you to world of Geralt. The climate changes, and you can fell it, its like when in real life you feel the wind, the clouds closing the sun, and you know its gonna rain. In TW3 you know that without even looking to sky, just because    Everything in this game is solid.

    Graphics solid and beauty at: PC - One - PS4.

    The world: At all platforms smooth and so alive, this game really brings you to world of Geralt. The climate changes, and you can fell it, its like when in real life you feel the wind, the clouds closing the sun, and you know its gonna rain. In TW3 you know that without even looking to sky, just because of animals, the foliage, the wind... Gorgeous.

    RPG: This is an action rpg right? Yes, but its so rich, potions, alchemy, magic, swords, shields, bow, xbox, they're not simple weapons to use, they're something else, they defines you, you cant just simple use them, you need to master it, enjoy and understand each weapon. The level, the customization is everything in this game, you cant simply add ability points, you need to link that with your combat style, with your way to play, with your way of live in this world. Books, stories. Imagine a Skyrim with more dense and fluid combat system, add an alive world that changes all times by your actions and decisions, now, you're only 10% of what TW3 is capable.

    Quests: They dont exist only to you level up, gear up, or end the story... They exist to make this world alive, i hate sidequests, but here you cant ignore them, they're as rich as the main ones. This game defines next-gen RPG.

    Actors/NPC: Facial expressions, finest voice action, fluid smooth, you imagine the NPC is really there, is not just something to tell you the story, they're alive in this world.

    Mine final opinion: This a must for an action gamer, a must for an rpg gamer, a must for FPS gamer, a must for everyone. This game change it all, to me it enter the same revolution as: Chrono trigger, First Doom, Final Fantasy 7, Half-life... This is the new level of future rpg, cant imagine if is even possible to match with it. Giving this game 10/10 is unfair, you cant score this game, like you cant score the industrial revolution, the french revolution, WW's.    … Expand
  21. IvanPFilho
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Fantástica história! Excelentes gráficos! Som muito bom!
    Dublagem de alto nível. O tamanho do mapa é enorme. Certamente passa das 100h para fazer todo o conteúdo.

    Não tem como não dar nota 10.
  22. brookadam
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Best RPG I have ever played. Blows Dragon age out of the water. Side quests for the first time actually seem vital, Environments are absolutely unmatched, with ambient noises and lighting that are just so f$@king immersive it totally pulled me in. Character models are realistic with amazing facial details, the dialogue is not cheesy and believable and the detail to the small thingsBest RPG I have ever played. Blows Dragon age out of the water. Side quests for the first time actually seem vital, Environments are absolutely unmatched, with ambient noises and lighting that are just so f$@king immersive it totally pulled me in. Character models are realistic with amazing facial details, the dialogue is not cheesy and believable and the detail to the small things menus/loading screens and crafting is awesome. Such polish on such a big game is so good to see. Just a great game, FINALLY

    People who have low scored this game have also given high scores to Dragon Age inquisition,COD AW, and even Monopoly so nuff said ;)    … Expand
  23. FrankFP
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Open world RPG doesn't has never been better than this game. The game is full of lore and it feels like a living world, where life goes on even without the witcher. But the fun is getting involved, and there is plenty to get involved in. Lots of quests, treasure hunts and bounties that all are interesting. Even the typical go-fetch or go-kill quests are transformed into somethingOpen world RPG doesn't has never been better than this game. The game is full of lore and it feels like a living world, where life goes on even without the witcher. But the fun is getting involved, and there is plenty to get involved in. Lots of quests, treasure hunts and bounties that all are interesting. Even the typical go-fetch or go-kill quests are transformed into something interesting due to the people involved and excellent writing/dialogue.

    No doubt this is the king of RPG's, and the competitors will really need to step of to take over the throne!    … Expand
  24. QbaPolak17
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This game is simply a masterpiece. It is now my favorite video game of all time, and I can explain exactly why. As a fan of plot-centric and story driven games, I was always drawn to the witcher franchise, but similar to the problems I had with naughty dogs Uncharted games was that I felt that the linear structure, though it did sometimes added cohesion, was often quite detrimental toThis game is simply a masterpiece. It is now my favorite video game of all time, and I can explain exactly why. As a fan of plot-centric and story driven games, I was always drawn to the witcher franchise, but similar to the problems I had with naughty dogs Uncharted games was that I felt that the linear structure, though it did sometimes added cohesion, was often quite detrimental to player immersion, as the levels are all walled off, and you feel constrained. This is why games like Red Dead Redemption and Skyrim, or better yet Morrowind, left such an impression. The connection that the open world nature of the game grants you is insurmountable in any linear adventure. So though I loved the other witcher games, i couldn't give them a perfect score. This however I can without question. It has the best story I had the pleasure of playing, some of the best and smoothest combat, and the deepest lore in an RPG I have ever experienced. For people new to the series or who just want a comparison to other AAA releases, imagine a mash up of Skyrim's world, Red Dead's immersion, and Shadow of Mordor's combat, and you get the masterwork that is the Witcher 3.… Expand
  25. GrumpyGamer85
    May 20, 2015
    9
    Reminds me of red dead redemption/dragon age/diablo 3 but better.

    the game is big and it is hard,its also quite involved with items,crafting,looting etc. really nice graphics despite some minor problems with framerate also nice audio they did a good job with camera work when talking with people reminds me of the quality of mass effect series. it does deserve a high score you can    Reminds me of red dead redemption/dragon age/diablo 3 but better.

    the game is big and it is hard,its also quite involved with items,crafting,looting etc.

    really nice graphics despite some minor problems with framerate also nice audio they did a good job with camera work when talking with people reminds me of the quality of mass effect series.

    it does deserve a high score you can tell it feels well built and effort was made unlike most of the games that release now days.

    i played 15hrs and have achieved a huge 2% of the game lol.

    rate im playing it will take a month or so.    … Expand
  26. fi57yseven
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Honestly cannot see why players are complaining about this game, it's epic, it is truly the definition of EPIC, and it takes time to get into and become the player you enjoy to be. but that's great to me as this game won't get old fast, everything is captivating, learning the differences in monsters and general horrors of the huge open world. knowing what to take into each fight orHonestly cannot see why players are complaining about this game, it's epic, it is truly the definition of EPIC, and it takes time to get into and become the player you enjoy to be. but that's great to me as this game won't get old fast, everything is captivating, learning the differences in monsters and general horrors of the huge open world. knowing what to take into each fight or developing your skills to enjoy your style of gameplay, mine is swords swords swords, and learning the techniques to enjoy being a swordsman is fun. the graphics are brilliant (seems to not lag like the PS4 version) the camera can be annoying but not as bad as ACU. the story is great the side quests suck you in, and you want to stay in small villages just to help the communities. you can be a nasty guy or a nice guy or a little bit of both, every decision effects the world, this game to me is a cross between skyrim and red dead redemption. brilliant game so far.… Expand
  27. Troublewalking
    May 20, 2015
    7
    I've only played a couple of hours so far. Early on it's okay. Feels better than DAI. But is no Skyrim. To put that in terms. Everyone in my family has finished and done multiple characters in Skyrim.. No one finsied DAI. So Witcher 3 at least feels like it's enough for me to finish it.

    Pro's... 90% open world is a gigantic upgrade for this franchise. Con's Early on this    I've only played a couple of hours so far. Early on it's okay. Feels better than DAI. But is no Skyrim. To put that in terms. Everyone in my family has finished and done multiple characters in Skyrim.. No one finsied DAI. So Witcher 3 at least feels like it's enough for me to finish it.

    Pro's...

    90% open world is a gigantic upgrade for this franchise.

    Con's

    Early on this game's 3rd person camera/wind are awkward.
    (Fortunately both of these seem to adjust after you get to bigger areas).
    I can't stand the cartoon segment's between areas. It destroys RPG games IMO. It stunk in Diablo III and it stinks in Witcher III. Frankly I'd rather see a loading screen with information, than a lame cartoon.
    Decision timer is so short sometimes, I don't even see it. Then it defaults to most violent choice.
    Game doesn't seem to auto save before timer. Which can leave you stuck with a choice you didn't pick.
    Playing a predetermined/looks/named character seems like RPG stone age. Seriously you have seen the KOTOR, Reven story. So you can do a story about a person, but let the player's customize everything about the toon so they feel apart of the story.

    Average...
    The combat view makes me feel like I'm watching it instead of doing it.
    Something about movement in the game can make the graphics seem very off. Liking seeing a zone wall in old school MMO's. It just ruins immersion.
    It's magic and leveling up system just seems subpar and restrictive compared to Skyrim.
    It's graphics are nice, but it's an XB1. So it's just about what you would expect.    … Expand
  28. Phangled5
    May 20, 2015
    10
    EDIT: I would like to start out by expressing my genuine thanks to CD Projekt Red. In a world of overpriced, over hyped games which you essentially have to pay double to get the full game (Im sorry but £80 for a game is absolutely ridiculous), CD Projekt Red stands out as a dedicated and fair company. Whats more, the game is actually good! I pre ordered digital and got a 10 percentEDIT: I would like to start out by expressing my genuine thanks to CD Projekt Red. In a world of overpriced, over hyped games which you essentially have to pay double to get the full game (Im sorry but £80 for a game is absolutely ridiculous), CD Projekt Red stands out as a dedicated and fair company. Whats more, the game is actually good! I pre ordered digital and got a 10 percent discount so this masterpiece cost me £40!! It's a pleasure giving my hard earned money to this company because they deserve it, the earned it. Destiny cost me £45 plus another £35, and I played that game for one week before I gave up on that PoS.

    I have been looking forward to this for a long time and I am pleased to say it really did live up to the hype! Beautiful and huge world to explore. Every quest seems to have a story and choices within it. I like the combat system, and the idea of using potions and oils is really cool. Last night I accepted what seemed to be a regular side quest, and I ended up meeting a very important character from the Withcer 2!! I had goosebumps! I have already put in 10 hours and feel I have barely scratched the surface. I am out now and I am itching to get home, roll a fat one, and play some Witcher!

    This game makes both Skyrim and Dragon Age seem so tame. If you want some dark, scary and interesting stories, then Witcher 3 is the way to go.    … Expand
  29. thegadfly44
    May 20, 2015
    9
    The game is awesome. I've got about 7 hours in it. Great graphics. Great game play. The only reason it's not a 10 is because there are some very small things that are a little wonky from time to time. It's not game breaking but it's not perfect either. I love it.
  30. SadisticUnicorn
    May 20, 2015
    10
    What can I say? This game is absolutely incredible. Do you want an epic, emotional story driven game? Then get The Witcher 3. Have you been craving a sprawling fantasy open world to explore? Then get The Witcher 3. Do you want some of the most beautiful graphics available? Then get The Witcher 3. Do you want smooth, fun gameplay, great voice acting and oscar worthy cinematics? Then get TheWhat can I say? This game is absolutely incredible. Do you want an epic, emotional story driven game? Then get The Witcher 3. Have you been craving a sprawling fantasy open world to explore? Then get The Witcher 3. Do you want some of the most beautiful graphics available? Then get The Witcher 3. Do you want smooth, fun gameplay, great voice acting and oscar worthy cinematics? Then get The Witcher 3. Heck, even if you want horse races or in depth card games get The Witcher 3. CD Projekt Red have really outdone themselves. The Witcher 2 was one of my favorite games of all times and this game is even better. CDPR has held back nowhere and as a result has created what is perhaps the greatest RPG ever to hit the console market.… Expand
  31. 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, 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    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.    … Expand
  32. fausttw
    May 20, 2015
    10
    CD PROJEKT RED you deep respect for all of the Witcher, but what you have done daungred graphics? Even in 2014, the game looked much better. Ah ... I'm very disappointed in you, and I would like to see you do better graphics at least a year? Because I'm not going to play this version. version for consoles ...

    Why are you so with the fans? That is with you since 2007? Or maybe even    CD PROJEKT RED you deep respect for all of the Witcher, but what you have done daungred graphics? Even in 2014, the game looked much better. Ah ... I'm very disappointed in you, and I would like to see you do better graphics at least a year? Because I'm not going to play this version. version for consoles ...

    Why are you so with the fans? That is with you since 2007? Or maybe even earlier. It originally came out Witcher for PC. To hell with Rockstar, they need the money, but you do it? If the console can not draw such a picture , why do not you do this for the PC what was?

    Ah ... CDPR what you've done , I'm very much cried when I realized that you did downgrade the graphics ... the whole atmosphere lost . Maybe I do not understand , but one thing I know ... Money talks , yes, talks in this age of **** money and connections . I am very disappointed , because I have never doubted and always has been for you. But from that moment , my faith in you shaken.

    CD PROJEKT RED I will still be with you, but just more do not do it , I'm sick and not me alone , have a lot of PC gamers.

    PCMASTERRACE!
    YOBAMUSTDIE!

    This is the best game , it would be better only CD PROJEKT RED.    … Expand
  33. SkipTheCutscene
    May 19, 2015
    6
    Gorgeous visuals, BUT... as one of the other reviewers pointed out, the movement is very disorienting. It's like they're using a weird focal lens, and it becomes extremely uncomfortable to watch after a short time. It's even more pronounced when using the special "Witcher Sense" ability, which is almost headache inducing.

    Also, be prepared for lots of cut scenes. Lots. Lots, lots, lots,    Gorgeous visuals, BUT... as one of the other reviewers pointed out, the movement is very disorienting. It's like they're using a weird focal lens, and it becomes extremely uncomfortable to watch after a short time. It's even more pronounced when using the special "Witcher Sense" ability, which is almost headache inducing.

    Also, be prepared for lots of cut scenes. Lots. Lots, lots, lots, lots. You can skip them, but there are so many, even skipping them takes a long time, because you'll be doing lots and lots of skipping. It's almost like an interactive novel with intermittent action. This is probably my own personal taste, but when I tried to embrace the cutscenes and enjoy it like a movie, it was kind of a letdown too, because ultimately the characters seem like animatrons, and the voiceovers feel very samey, especially relentlessly monotonous lead dude. It's clear the scenes were recorded by individual actors without interacting with each other. In other words, don't expect "acting," or to experience an emotional response... it's just endless exposition. Bottom line, BORING cutscenes. And lots of 'em.

    IF you're willing to deal with all that, it has fantastic fighting and spell mechanics (way better than Dragon Age) and pretty visuals (albeit presented in a borderline headache inducing way.)

    I will probably stop playing and wait for a patch to fix the strange and irritating visuals.    … Expand
  34. partyintheback
    May 19, 2015
    10
    There's really nothing bad to report with The Witcher 3. The graphics are simply stupendous and a cut above what you're used to with open world RPGs, running at full 1080p. As for the open world, it's absolutely massive, with so much to see and do. You have the main quest, which is told with superbly production values thanks to excellent voice acting, nicely detailed faces, and goodThere's really nothing bad to report with The Witcher 3. The graphics are simply stupendous and a cut above what you're used to with open world RPGs, running at full 1080p. As for the open world, it's absolutely massive, with so much to see and do. You have the main quest, which is told with superbly production values thanks to excellent voice acting, nicely detailed faces, and good animations for the most part. Then you also have the side quests, which unlike many other RPGs where the side quests merely feel like filler, there's a lot more to them here - many of the side quests feel like self-contained stories with satisfying payoffs. In terms of the gameplay, you'll be exploring this massive world, collecting loot, leveling up, unlocking new abilities, and doing everything one would expect from a modern day RPG. Then there's the combat, which may seem different than you're used to at first, and may seem more challenging than some other RPGs since the combat seems to be a lot more animated than most RPGs, but once you master it - and you will - you will love it. I especially love how you can either roll away from enemy attacks, block them, parry them, or my favorite, sidestep them stylishly. All in all, The Witcher 3 is a game that every Xbox One owner should own.… Expand
  35. 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..its improved in every way over witcher 2 so id have to say this one is a 10
  36. Blackrift
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This has to be the best RPG I've played since Skyrim. In my opinion it even manages to surpass it. A vast, beautiful and incredibly detailed world. One can spend hours walking around and enjoying the living and breathing world of the Witcher. You can feel how much love CDPR put into this title. Geralt's story is a crafted masterpiece worthy of an Oscar. The quests have some fascinatingThis has to be the best RPG I've played since Skyrim. In my opinion it even manages to surpass it. A vast, beautiful and incredibly detailed world. One can spend hours walking around and enjoying the living and breathing world of the Witcher. You can feel how much love CDPR put into this title. Geralt's story is a crafted masterpiece worthy of an Oscar. The quests have some fascinating stories and the game really does try to depict what life was like back in the day. Definitely my choice for GOTY!… Expand
  37. NeoMorph
    May 19, 2015
    10
    I thought that Dragon Age Inquisition looked nice... but the Witcher 3 makes it look like a childs drawing compared to the sumptuous vistas in TW3WH. I initially thought the interface was confusing but after a short while it became easily understood.

    The voice acting in TW3WH also is perfect. Another instance where it makes DA:I look like a school play. LOVE IT!. Game of the Decade!    I thought that Dragon Age Inquisition looked nice... but the Witcher 3 makes it look like a childs drawing compared to the sumptuous vistas in TW3WH. I initially thought the interface was confusing but after a short while it became easily understood.

    The voice acting in TW3WH also is perfect. Another instance where it makes DA:I look like a school play.

    LOVE IT!. Game of the Decade! If you like RPG's then WHY ARE YOU READING THIS... Go out and get it today!    … Expand
  38. escape19
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Un gran juego, fuera de los detalles gráficos, que son eso. detalles; el juego es una gran aventura al mundo de the witcher. Sin duda es una compra recomendada, sobre todo con los pequeños grandes detalles que vienen en la versión física.
  39. PJH
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, not writing a review because I want to get back to playing, just had to say what a masterpiece, totally lived up to my expectations and not at all surprised it has been so well received by the critics!
  40. MCWebbo
    May 19, 2015
    10
    I am a long time fan of Witcher games and other popular RPG's, this is certainty one of the best i have ever played, the graphics are stunning, and the game pley is next to none.

    It's so well thought out, everything from the hunt quests, of which are a real challenge and require prior preparation and planning, to the way in which your choices effect the world around you. Which is    I am a long time fan of Witcher games and other popular RPG's, this is certainty one of the best i have ever played, the graphics are stunning, and the game pley is next to none.

    It's so well thought out, everything from the hunt quests, of which are a real challenge and require prior preparation and planning, to the way in which your choices effect the world around you. Which is absolutely massive. even larger than that of Skyrim.

    All in all i could not be happier with this game, especially if project cd stay true to their promise to have expanisions released for free.    … Expand
  41. pedropss
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Beautiful, simply beautiful.

    The diversity of the ecosystem, the trees, the monsters, the combat that is fluid like dancing.

    The quests, graphics, I can't even list why this game is by far my best experience with Xbox One.

    It's awesome.
  42. loadmetacos
    May 19, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is a great game, a RPG that take you hours and hours and it is simply fantastic. The Xbox One version is great too, with fabulous graphics and fantastic gameplay. I didn't see big differences between other versions, so It's a great game. Fantastic! 5stars.
  43. SavageDeviljho
    May 19, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3 is the perfect example of what an RPG should b. If you like that genre is a must have but even if you dont is probably that you will still love it.
  44. 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, 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!
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  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
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  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
  3. 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.
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