The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Epic story, engaging gameplay and interesting characters. A true Masterpiece.

The world and story are very engaging and immersive. I'd recommend to anyone who likes cyberpunk. Even though the worlds are very different both have that CD Project Red feel to them.

This game is truly a masterpiece. Witcher 3 was one of my best gaming experiences, and I can't even explain how much I loved it. Thank you, CD Projekt Red, for this masterpiece!!

This is easily one of the greatest games ever made. Yes there are flaws but very very few. The replay value is amazing.
There is so much to do and the story is incredible and moving at times. If you enjoy RPGs or if you enjoy a great story this is the game to play. If you have not played it by now do yourself a favor and play as it is on of the must play games in the history of gaming.

Very addictive card game with some RPG elements on the side.
10/10

i am posting this review at what Steam says is 32 hours, but in reality it's more like 400+ across only two playthroughs. i first played The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch in 2020 (i know, i know, but i didn't have a gaming PC until recently!) and even with the downscaled graphics and reduced like... everything... of that port, i was obsessed. it has everything i have come to want in a video game: open-world exploration, soooo many sidequests, loads of things to find and collect, meaningful interactions, and even ✨fashion✨ (you cannot tell me Geralt isn't stylin' sometimes).

anyway, i recently acquired a proper gaming PC and purchased TW3 for the second time to start a new playthrough with a few cosmetic and QOL mods and i think it's safe to say that even for a now 10-year-old game, it still has what it takes to be enjoyable. i am also feverishly looking forward to the fourth installment in the series and am beyond excited to take on the world of Witchers from the perspective of Ciri.

all this to say, if you, somehow, like me, are always very late to playing the video games that everyone else was excited about playing 9 years ago, and you haven't played this game yet, Do It. this world is is worth every penny.

a game that stung the rpg genre, an amazing and exciting story that is interesting to follow (like a movie to watch), a combat that is easy and at the same time interesting, then just developing of the characters and changing their emotions to according to the events, what I really like about the witcher is that there is a goal in the game that seems like it will be fulfilled quickly but the game always says "it's not over go there", a huge map with too many things to explore, too many types of monsters to kill, and not to talk about the music itself, this game is known for many famous and good soundtracks, then the dlcs, which are amazing (especially blood and wine), seem like a continuation of the original story, even if they have no connection. Definitely a game that marked its genre and definitely a game worth buying and playing. 10/10

The Witcher 3 is an absolute classic, and it’s not just nostalgia talking. The world, the story, the characters—everything still holds up after all these years. And if you’re playing in Polish? Pure perfection. The voice acting, especially Geralt’s, adds a level of authenticity that no other language can match.

It’s the crown jewel of CD Projekt Red, proving that Polish studios can create RPGs that stand toe-to-toe with the best in the world. If for some reason you haven’t played it yet—seriously, what are you doing? Go fix that mistake.

The Witcher 3 is a rare gem in the world of gaming. It masterfully combines deep narrative, compelling gameplay, and a beautiful open world. With countless hours of content, including the brilliant expansions "Hearts of Stone" and "Blood and Wine," it offers an unparalleled experience that no RPG fan should miss. If you haven’t played it yet, do yourself a favor and dive in. The world of Geralt of Rivia awaits.

Witcher 3 is truly one of the best games I've ever played. As a single-player, I highly recommend giving it a try. Even though I never played Witcher 1 and 2, I quite enjoyed the story in this game. The game's story is rich and immersive, filled with compelling moments, including captivating romance scenes. It's undoubtedly one of the greatest RPGs ever made.

oh my god what an game jus love the story it feels like an complete netflix series with everithing in it it was an movie like experience the game was very enjoyable to me like i have never had an experience like this the make some time makes you feel really exited for what will happen next and i loved the ending it is one of the best choices based game it totally depends on your choices i was an roller coster experience if you want an great game for cheap this is the best game ever :)

One of the peak storytelling experiences of gaming, beautiful, rich and well optimised.

I really love the game! Everything feels and looks incredibly realistic. The graphics and immersion improve even more with some mods, like Henry Cavill's face mod. Definitely a 10/10! :)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a legendary game that sets the standard for storytelling, world-building, and player choice. With unforgettable characters, thrilling combat, and a breathtaking open world, it’s an experience that every RPG fan must play. 10/10.

Well, the pure masterpiece of RPGs. Actually spent over 100h in it.

Story 20/10
Graphics 10/10
Mechanics 10/10
Music 20/10
It is a must-have game with both DLCs.

Every character on the side of the road feels like it's a main character due to its story. Probably the most "Alive" game.

Best game ever, your greatest adventure!

The attention to detail, the amount of masterful work, love and passion went into this game is insane.
You can clearly see that the devs enjoyed working on this.

Nothing barely comes close to this and I fear nothing will.
I am deeply saddened to think, "This is IT, we have reached peak gaming, there is nothing to look forward to".

I highly recommend this game. It took me a couple tries to get into, but once I got into the meat of the game I was hooked. The story is amazing and the writing is great throughout most of the game. The gameplay can also feel great, but can be clunky at times. If you haven't tried the game so far, I recommend it.

Nothing can make you feel like playing as Geralt Of Rivia!
Intense battles, amazing story-telling, GWENT the best in-game card game of the world.
Badass armors, weapons, characters.
100% would play again and again and again!

This may very well be the greatest game that has ever been made. I am 52 hours in and have only scratched the surface of this breathtaking world. The main story has been so eloquently crafted and done. I'm no where near the end of the main quest line, because the side quests are just as engaging. I literally can't stop playing this game, it is perfect in every regard. It looks better than 99% of the games being released today, and it's story is unmatched and incomparable to any other game. I cannot recommend this game enough. This game has legit taken a hold of me in a way that no other video game ever has. Play this game and it will quite literally change your life.

Masterpiece. Just perfect.
Pro-tip: you can regularly get it at -80% here.


---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☑ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☑ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☑ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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There is no better game.

I am Polish, and bc of this, this will have some bias.
I played this game with all the dlc's and a special launcher, the game was able to make me cry on multiple occassions, additionally the gameplay and how beautifull CD PROJECT RED made this game is impossible.
The fighting beetwen both monsters and humans seems immaculate, the tens of builds u can do in this game under the mechanics is awesome, the DLC's are expansion packs that give u multiple hours of gameplay, i have played this game for over 300 hours and i do not wish for it to be any longer, i didnt 100% it at all, there is a lot of endings and one of them makes u both extremelly sad at the start, and very happy at the end.
The decisions u make along ur journey affects the best characters ever written, Geralt himself is a protagonist u would never expect to see urself in, but the game devs made it possible to humanize Geralt even tho he is a witcher.
the easter eggs, music and songs, quests, size of maps, how beautifull the land is and ofc the voiceacting is the best i ever saw, i highly reccomend putting on English subtitles and Polish voice-acting.

The witcher 3 isnt just a game, its a story with the best endings and even better gameplay, i would love to have amnesia to play this game again and get all of the secrets.
as of writing this review, i am crying, this game shouldnt be possible, but it somehow makes u feel like u are reading the best book ever.
10/10
get this game, finish it, do the sidequests, cry, and then play this game again.
"Jeszcze Polska nie zgineła kiedy my żyjemy" - Polish anthem

Amazing game. Took some questionable path to finish the game, therefore I didn't really complete all the quests thereby rushing it. My main gripe with the game is the main story line which is okay although not spectacular by any means, I did enjoy the DLCs more. The open world is amazing, the crafting is very creative, love the skill tree but it's overdone. In terms of graphics, I liked it a lot. The Toad King was my favourite boss to beat.

I have tried to play this game 3 times on the easiest difficulty, the medium difficulty & the hardest difficulty. I want to love this game like so many other people do, but I can't. I play all types of RPGs, old & new, I love JRPGs like OMORI, UNDERTALE & Mother, I love CRPGs like Morrowind, I love ARPGs like Dark Souls & Elden Ring; but I simply cannot enjoy the Witcher 3.

I find the world fascinating, but the combat floaty & frustrating. I find the map pretty, but trekking across it a chore, & any form of exploration beyond quest markers is incredibly boring; the open world feels tacked on. I find the story (some of) the quests tell quite interesting, but the design of the quests unoriginal & boring. I want to care about Ciri, but I really don't.

Ultimately, this game cannot keep me engaged, & I genuinely cannot comprehend why people think this game is so incredible. Don't get me wrong, I can understand liking this game, but the idea that this is some sort of game of a decade or game of all time boggles my mind. It feels like a hyper-polished Ubisoft game transposed onto the legitimately cool world of something else.

The only thing I have to say is that I've purchased this game on practically every platform bar the Switch (I'm not *that* much of a masochist), and any time this game is on sale, I always recommend to friends and family. It's a staple at this point and I pretty much guarantee there's something about it that will appeal to everyone.

Best of all, you don't have to have read the books or play any of the previous titles to be able to enjoy this, the game is that accessible. Despite it being the 3rd installment, it's still a great entry point into the Witcher franchise.

Also, Yen is best girl, fight me.

The game's combat hasn't aged too well and, after you've acquired enough diagrams and potion/bomb formulas, the exploration feels like a slog if you're a completionist. It's almost always the same "go there and kill thing", with no depth, or there's just a note with a short story you most likely won't care about, so that you can loot a chest that's 30 meters away.

With that said, that's all the complaints I have about the game. The main story is amazing, and some side stories are really good. The DLC are also 100% worth it to play. If you've played Witcher 1 and 2, you've probably come to love the recurring characters, such as Zoltan, Dandelion and Triss. The introduction of Ciri was really well done and she's an amazing character, with her own motives and well developed personality (looking forward to playing with her on The Witcher 4). It was great to finally see Yennefer too, see what she's like with Geralt.

Maybe another thing they could have done better is the romance. You get to see Yen's nice and... not so nice side, but Triss is still "too perfect". Basically the only thing she does that could possibly aggravate Geralt is lying to him in The Witcher 1, while Yen confronts him quite a few times depending on how you react to the things she does. In any case, it was still really nice to have Ciri visit Geralt at Corvo Bianco if you haven't romanced either sorceress. She's the sweetest thing.

Game's easily a 10/10 and gets some excellent discounts, so it's definitely worth getting. If it's not already, It'll 100% be a classic in the future.

I tried this game in 3 separate instances, and in none of them did I understand the appeal or the hype around it. The combat is horrible, the crafting is chore-based, and the story is bland. Not to mention that the entire main quest line is "go fetch" as you chase Siri around.

~ GAMEPLAY ~
🔲 Boring
🔲 Rock Paper Scissors
🔲 Fun
🔲 Hmm..........
✅ Entertaining
🔲 Ace
🔲 Godlike


~ DIFFICULTY ~
🔲 My grandma could play it
🔲 Easy
✅ Normal
🔲 Hard
🔲 A challenge to be reckoned


~ GRAPHICS ~
🔲 MS Paint
🔲 Bad
🔲 Meh
🔲 Normal
🔲 Very Good
🔲 An original artistic direction
✅ Beautiful
🔲 Masterpiece


~ STORY ~
🔲 This game has no story
🔲 Some lore
🔲 It's there for people who want it
🔲 Well written
🔲 Leading to more in-depth researches/thoughts
✅ A model to get inspired by


~ LENGTH ~
🔲 0 (No story)
🔲 Short
🔲 Average
✅ Long
🔲 To infinity and beyond


~ MUSIC ~
🔲 Just filling noises/No music
🔲 Trivial and uneventful
🔲 Good and/or fitting the game's artistic dispositions
✅ Memorable
🔲 Transcending whispers of a forgotten world


~ INTEREST ~
🔲 I would rather watch paint dry
🔲 Hard to enjoy
🔲 Repetitive and/or uninspired
🔲 A good moment
🔲 Sticking out of the pack
✅ You will remember it long after


~ REPLAYABILITY ~
🔲 A one-time experience
🔲 Only for achievements
🔲 If you wait a few months/years (or with mods)
✅ Definitely
🔲 Infinitely replayable (or almost)

This game is everything and even more for me. 

Long time ago, like 7–8 years ago, I played The Witcher 3 for the first time on PS4. I already knew what The Witcher series is, knew what to expect. Remember spending more than a hundred hours in it, loving it. But I was a high schooler at the time, and think I just couldn't comprehend the whole beauty of this game and its world.

Now, so many years later, after getting inspired by Elajjaz streams of the first two Witcher games, I decided to re-play The Witcher 3 myself, and damn, what a good decision it was.

So, the last month and a half I was living and breathing Witcher, I was obsessed, I still am. I didn't expect to be so emotionally invested in it again, despite knowing/remembering story bits and such.

After so many years, the game still holds up gracefully. Yes, some aspects are clunky, like horse riding or fist fighting, there are occasional bugs, but everything else is just perfect. The game is beautiful, it sounds good, it feels good. With years, I started to appreciate art more, the amount of work people put into it, and how it affects us - gamers, readers, listeners. I wanted to literally bathe in The Witcher world and atmosphere.

Every aspect of this game is like a puzzle piece to me that fits perfectly with other pieces and completes the whole stunning picture. The visual design, models, locations, world building etc. are so good. Just walking through the streets of Novigrad or nature of Skellige Isles is an unforgettable experience. Soundtrack of this game is something else entirely - unique, varied, emotional, always accompanies your adventure, moments of peace, danger and sorrow. Every time I hear Priscilla's song and cover of it in Ukrainian by Eileen , I do my best not to shed a tear; every time I hear Kaer Morhen theme it feels like getting back home; every time I hear "Yes, I Do..." my heart trembles and I have a smile on my face.

And of course characters and their stories, that is what makes this game truly special. I love characters in The Witcher. They are so expressive, so interesting. You know that feeling when you just want to see your favorite characters and listen to their dialogs? Look at their interaction with each other and such? It's just incredible when you don't need action happening on screen, you don't need explicit scenes and such, you just want to sit there listening to stories of Ciri's adventures, play a round of Gwent with Zoltan, look in the eyes of your beloved Triss or Yen. Also, I really loved the English voice-acting, actors and actresses did an amazing job in bringing all the characters to life. In such moments, you understand how important well written characters are, because they are the ones that make us so emotionally attached to games like The Witcher. Did you see and/or remember that 10th anniversary of The Witcher series video with all the characters? Priceless.

I understand that my personal experience doesn't translate into everyone's else, we are all different, seek different things in games, perceive the world in our own way. I expect that, maybe, many people will disagree with me, but The Witcher 3 really is one of the greatest games of all time, I would recommend it to anyone without any hesitation. The sheer amount of emotions and feelings, amazing storytelling, characters, atmosphere this game has you won't find anywhere else. During such moments I am actually proud to be a human being, live alongside and witness all the art that other people create. And this game definitely is a work of art.

Thank you CDPR and all the developers and artists who worked on the game for such an experience that will stay in the heart of gamers forever.

The depth of the world and the choices you get to make within it make for a world that is as rich in immersion as it is in agency. I'm playing the game for the first time nearly a decade after it was released and it holds up against anything being released today. Truly a benchmark or a game.

Finally finish The Witcher Trilogy. I would say this is the best open world game rich story rich world deserves all the awards this game has won.
From the previous game Witcher 2 it is very different, this one is much bigger, more complex and massive.
Witcher game always have new combat style in every game i hope witcher 4 also has something new.

The Blood and Wine DLC is probably one of the best DLC games but my favorite is the Heart of Stone DLC because the story is so good and they added the Witcher 1 Character Shani!

This game is a masterpiece. If you haven't played this game, you need to. This is one of those games you really shouldn't miss. If nothing else The Witcher 3 is one of those landmark, milestone, games nearly anyone can appreciate for it's art direction, quest design, atmosphere, music, character performances and writing. Here we are 10 years on and still, the game has something very special to offer you. Play it here on Steam, or play it on console, get in on sale; full price-- doesn't matter, it'll be worth your investment. If you've taken time to read this then take the next step and make the purchase, you will be happy you did. Enjoy.

One of the best games I have ever played!. The story is amazing and always kept me interested on what was coming next. The gameplay is very addicting and I had a blast just going around completing side quests. I'll definitely be returning to this game a lot!.

'Definitely one of the best story games I have actually played and a game where our actions choose our endings''

Main story are impressively good, but the DLC and side quest had more Amazing Story , it had a lot regretting choice, almost all side quest had regretting choice and lot of impactful end.

Gameplay are fun, but still, you play as the witcher "geralt of rivia" you can build variation of your skill tree that suit to your playstyle, Open World are amazing, it had lot of activity that make you want to check out what happening in that area.

Graphic, before nextgen version it really amazing graphic for its year , After nextgen update, it really amazing graphic improvement, almost everything you can feel in this game, Sorrowful area,warm place, cold place, beautiful place, it really good comparing those all when you visit a certain place.

It recommended game for me, it really had good experience a game like this after so long i didn't play game like this

There is not much more to be said about this game that has not already been said. But yea its amazing even years after its launch it still captivates you with its quests, and provides all the action you could ask from a RPG. This game is simply a must play for all RPG lovers, and even those on the fence.

30 hours in and i feel like i haven't even touched what this game has to offer, music is incredible and never lets off, i love it. Cant believe it took me this long to play this game, its incredible, hyped for The Witcher 4!!

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has a great story, especially the part about Geralt trying to find his sworn daughter, Ciri. The characters are well-designed and memorable, and the dialogue feels a bit hard to understand and also funny at the same time. I definitely liked the multiple dialogue choice and having different outcome based on the dialogue u choose. Visually, the game is stunning, the graphics are great considering it as a very old game.

Every game i play i am always addicted to its ost or music [ whatever you wish to say ]. This game definitely has some too good soundtrack. My fav one is " Merchants Of Novigrad ". This one is soo good when it randomly starts playing when u roam around the city Novigrad. There is also one music i dont know the name but it starts playing when we play GWENT in DLC Blood and Wine. As we say GWENT i can say it is the most intresting cards game ive ever played in any in-game activity. It is hard at first but once you get the cards then it will be interesting.

Although the combat style didn’t fully match my taste, I still found the game very enjoyable and engaging overall. Even if u dont like combat style or any other things related to game , the story will make you play this more and more. The DLC heart of stone is also very good, i liked the story of that dlc though the story felt like a side quest or just a quest , still it was great for me. Still playing the second dlc.

It’s clear why The Witcher 3 is considered one of the best games in its genre.


Problems i faced:
I did face a lot of fps drop particulary in this game irrespective of the graphics quality. I can play GOT , Cyberpunk and other games with stable fps on medium preset or high and rarely faced fps drops but in Witcher 3 im still facing the issue and i dont like it all.

Horse riding experince is very bad atlest for me...my horse get stucks or mostly stops even when the is no obstacles and the horse often come in between fights with bandits or some random monsters i fight on streets, may be cause of fear level.

I will give this game 10/10 .

Good storyline & like the combat system.
Very easy to get sucked into doing side-quests all the time but they also have good story behind them so doesn't feel like you wasted your time or so as I've felt with games.

only recently played this, perfect timing before witcher 4 comes out, and i loved it so much, it's what i've been wanting from fantasy gameplay for so long and i love all the characters

Incredible storyline, beautiful girls, nice views, memorable characters. All that I love. Defenetly recommend.

A generational masterpiece and arguably the best video game of the 2010s, it stands as a truly remarkable achievement in nearly every aspect that defines an RPG. Read on for my in-depth breakdown of what I love about the game, what I don’t, and everything in between.

(Note: This review is based on my playthrough from December/January 2024/25, with the next-gen update (patch 4.04) and both expansions installed.)

Pros

- The Witcher 3 features impeccable world-building and immersion. Many open-world games rely on generic, soulless content to fill their game worlds, but not TW3. From visual elements and countless documents you’ll stumble upon to every little quest you complete, everything contributes to this rich and colorful universe.


- Even 10 years after its release, TW3 is still an astonishingly beautiful game. The natural environments are breathtaking—from the swampy, foggy marshlands of Velen to the green forests and picturesque hills further north, the rocky, windswept isles of Skellige, and all the way to the awe-inspiring, Alps-like mountains surrounding Kaer Morhen. The same goes for major cities and locations, which are packed with details and diversity.


- The dialogues and characters in this game are written to near perfection. You’ll encounter dozens, if not hundreds, of memorable individuals, each with unique, multilayered personalities and agendas. You’ll love them, hate them, and, more often than not, feel sorry for them. Simply brilliant writing.


- The visual design of the characters in this game—both monsters and NPCs—is absolutely flawless, especially for a game of its age. I love all the gritty details and the unglamorous appearance of many NPCs, which makes the world feel more grounded and authentic. Even important characters are designed with noticeable "flaws," adding to the game’s immersive, gritty atmosphere.


- Side quests offer a wide variety of unique stories, ranging from intriguing mysteries to moments of comic relief and everything in between. The quality of quest design is exceptionally high, with almost every quest enriching your overall experience through interesting characters, new locations, and immersive world-building lore.


- The voice acting is phenomenal, truly bringing every character to life. Quite literally, everyone delivered a fantastic performance, and the casting couldn’t have been more perfect for nearly every role. From powerful emotional expressions to impeccable comedic timing, everything was executed to perfection.


- The soundtrack is otherworldly, perfectly blending Slavic folklore sounds and vocals with epic fantasy elements, resulting in unforgettable masterpieces you’ll find yourself listening to on YouTube years after completing the game.


- I love that the game features a glossary system where you can access all the books and documents you’ve previously read, along with entries on important characters and a special section detailing the monsters and bosses you’ve defeated. It provides both immersion through rich lore details and gameplay support with advice on how to overcome these foes.


- I know the game’s combat is a somewhat controversial aspect, but for me, while relatively simple and basic, it’s still fun and engaging—and at the end of the day, that’s what matters most. If you enjoy straightforward systems, you’ll likely find the combat satisfying.

Cons:

(Note: Keep in mind that this is a game developed in the early 2010s and released in the first half of 2015, so some of the issues I mention might not seem as significant for a game that began development nearly 15 years ago.)


- Even after countless patches, the game still has its fair share of bugs, ranging from minor annoyances to a notable number of quest-related and game-breaking issues.


- Geralt’s movement often feels sluggish, jerky, and unresponsive. I understand the intention behind adding feedback to his movement, but for me, it doesn’t quite feel right and can sometimes be rather frustrating.


- Interacting with the environment (using the E button) is unfathomably frustrating. It drives me mad trying to find the right angle for the interaction prompt to appear, and often, it feels borderline impossible. This becomes especially aggravating in tight situations where you have only a small window of opportunity to interact with something.


- You can’t jump during combat, which often leads to situations where you get stuck, can’t reach your target, or can’t move past even the smallest elevation. In general, when the game switches to combat mode, the previously mentioned issues—sluggish movement and interaction problems—become even more noticeable and exaggerated.


- Placing all those treasures in the waters around the Skellige Isles is the only poor world design choice in the game. It adds no real value or quality experience beyond providing extra resources and feels like lazy filler content added when the developers have run out of time or ideas. Unless you’re strapped for cash, don’t waste your time chasing all those question-mark treasures scattered across the ocean.


- Combat against flying creatures is not fun and can be rather annoying. Especially when fighting against a flock of flying monsters.

Things I would love to see improved in TW4:

- I hope they improve the progression system in The Witcher 4. I like the general idea in TW3 of selecting which passives and abilities to activate by assigning them to a limited number of slots. Ideally, this should have encouraged me to experiment with different builds, but instead, I found myself barely spending points in the second half of the game, and only occasionally switching out a few slots.

- I hope there will be a system to better organize books and documents, which may be added to relevant quests and characters, make it easier to search through them, add locations where were they found, etc. It’s great to have them there, but some order and structure is needed.


- I hope The Witcher 4 offers a greater incentive to use non-Witcher gear. Despite the variety of other weapons and armor sets, I found myself exclusively switching between different Witcher sets and investing my resources only in upgrading them.

- I hope that there will be a bigger incentive in TW4 to use the non-witcher gear. Despite there being many other weapons and armor sets, I was only switching between different Witcher sets and spending my resources on upgrading them.

After dropping this game once on console, and revisiting on steam, I can say from the bottom of my heart that I missed out on a amazing game.

This game makes sure you experience it, with intriguing, fun, and diverse cast of characters and quests.

If you are still on the verge of getting this game, geralt is literally one of the best main characters, bro has crazy aura or something idk how he does it

I never replayed The Witcher 3 after my first playthrough on GOG in 2015, where it was quickly cemented in my mind as among one of the greatest games ever made. The final DLC finishes off the story so beautifully, so completely, that despite absolutely loving the game it always just felt... wrong, to take our boy Geralt out of retirement for another go-round.

But now the wind's howling once again, and with the scent of the next instalment looming on the air, I knew it was time to dust off steel and silver and refresh myself on this landmark favourite.

Well, having just concluded the base game again around 10 years after that first playthrough, I can safely say this remains the case: The Witcher 3 is one-in-a-million, breathtaking in the scope of the incredible RPG experience on offer and astounding in the total consistency of its quality throughout.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? The music, the gameplay, the dialogue, the choice and consequence, the atmosphere, the exploration and worldbuilding... the quests that twist and turn, rarely predictable, always worthwhile... everything combines here to create such a compelling world to inhabit. Few games move so deftly between solving the day-to-day problems of the lowly folk to grand-scale, world-saving, empire-making-and-unmaking stakes.

At launch I felt it had set a new benchmark for grand-scale RPGs, and looking back over the years since, there have still been scarce few contenders to that crown. I can't wait for the next one. In the meantime... I'm heading to Toussaint!

Finally played through The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2024. I figured I might as well leave a review for it now, though I would assume that most people are quite familiar with the game already.

I bought The Witcher III in 2021, though I only played it for around 8 hours back then, because I just couldn't really get into it right away. A few years later, decided to give it another go and here we are; +140 hours in, having completed the story and side quests for the main game as well as the two DLCs, and I could definitely see myself playing the game even more later. I've also seen other people mention that they wanted to like the game, but that they just couldn't get into it, so perhaps this will convince you to give it another go too. It is still an amazing game even in 2025, and it is most certainly worth it if you can get into it. Great story, great gameplay, great RPG, and the graphics still hold up nicely after all these years. It's just a great experience all around.

One of the best RPG game that i played especially the stories, the freedom we can choose as Geralt and how we want him to be, how we treat Ciri's story and many more stories and quest we can do. But i hope the combat and horse riding are better, cause it so damn hard controlling Roach.

9/10

Absolutely love this game. So much to discover. Great music, great story, great side-quests.
I know I'm a bit late, game has already been out for years.
But that doesn't matter. Even though it's already a couple of years old it was still worth to buy it now.

A beautifully presented and well-acted RPG, which just didn’t grab my heart.

Looking at my notes, you would think I adored The Witcher 3. The quest writing challenged my expectations at every turn, pulling unexpected twists while making logical sense. Every side-story is filled with ‘ah-ha’ moments, leading you down a path before flipping the script entirely. These tales are brought to live with superb voice-acting, with villagers carrying the gruff of a hard-lived life in their words. Characters move around in conversation - a minor touch, yet a laborious one which is seldom seen in full-size RPGS.

The visuals are fantastic too; foliage is dense with considerable draw distance, and each blade of grass casts an individual shadow which sways in the wind. Character models are sharp, and modern lighting methods such as raytracing are included in the next-gen update. I love the colour grading, which adjusts in accordance to the weather and sells the mood of the world.

Yet, I didn’t fall in love with The Witcher 3. The beautiful world is busy with optional content, but it’s just that: busy work. Killing wraiths and destroying monster dens might make for great podcast listening, but the lack of progression associated with these side tasks means the juice just isn’t worth the squeeze. Levelling is slow, which is tolerable, but rarely does it carry worthwhile new abilities. Upgrading your fire spell, Igni, for example, lets you spew a few more flames but that’s really it. The way you interact with your magic doesn’t change or offer any creative use.

And really, I didn’t feel The Witcher 3 encouraged any creativity at all. You’re roleplaying strictly as Geralt, and I would be hardpushed to say there are even ‘builds’. Conversations are mostly linear with few choices on offer, and (in effect) your charisma spell is rarely utilised. Movement feels stiff, and swimming feels like a constant fight against the controls. The game is also filled with glitches. Geralt shrunk down to 4’2 for a large portion of the game; quest characters refused to talk unless I restarted the game; textures would flicker; the game would freeze during loading, and it regularly switched to first-person.

I didn’t feel I could express much creativity within the game, and so it failed to resonate with me. The Witcher 3 is an improvement on its predecessor in nearly every way, and the story is genuinely well-written and even better acted, but I think I have to conclude that the series just isn’t for me.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is often considered one of the greatest RPGs ever made. Created by CD Projekt Red, the game presents a vast open world brimming with deep narratives, intricate characters, and significant decisions. The story, focusing on Geralt of Rivia’s mission to locate Ciri, is emotionally captivating and incredibly immersive.

A standout feature of the game is its world-building. The scenery is stunning, ranging from battle-scarred towns to thick woodlands and vibrant cities like Novigrad. The side quests are brilliantly designed, frequently incorporating moral dilemmas and surprising twists that render them equally significant as the primary narrative.

In terms of gameplay, The Witcher 3 integrates strategic combat, alchemy, and magic, enabling players to customize their fighting techniques. Moreover, the expansions (Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine) significantly enrich the experience with captivating missions.

Featuring remarkable storytelling, a richly crafted world, and complex gameplay mechanics, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a work of art that establishes an elevated benchmark for RPGs.

very good game, solid story and everything you choose have an impact to the world and your story progression.
the lore is pretty much lit. the exploration is fun.
mind for suggestion, play it in death march and use a no level mod. it kinda force you to utilize all the oil, potion and beastiary , so you could roleplay as the witcher more deeply and immerse to the world.
its not mandatory tho the game is great whatever difficulty you play on.

but its just the tip of the game. the one is actually important is..

Winds Howling