The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

August 30, 2016
CD PROJEKT SA
4.8/5.0(280,508 reviews)
Metacritic 92
Role Playing GamesAction

Xbox One · Xbox Series S/X · PC · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5

Good

Overall, player feedback on 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its deep story, immersive world, and memorable characters. However, some players reported dissatisfaction with the combat mechanics and recent updates that changed system requirements, impacting their ability to play. Despite critiques, the game's quality remains widely recognized, with many considering it a masterpiece.

About This Game

CD Projekt Red's Continent is a war-scarred medieval fantasy built for wandering, but its real achievement is texture: witcher contracts that start as monster jobs and unfold into morally tangled short stories, and side quests written with more consequence than most games give their main plot. The Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions are routinely named among the finest in the medium, and the PS5 edition layers in ray tracing, faster loads, and an optional over-the-shoulder camera.

Critics crowned it 2015's Game of the Year and players still treat it as a high-water mark, converging on the writing, the world, and Geralt himself. The lasting reservation is combat that reads as stiff next to everything around it, a complaint the botched next-gen launch briefly amplified before patches settled the crashes. For anyone who values a reactive world and adult storytelling over crisp swordplay, little on this list competes.

Highlights

  • Expansive open world with diverse regions to explore
  • Deep narrative influenced by player choices
  • Rich character development and side quests
  • Strategic combat with a variety of monster encounters
  • Visually stunning graphics and dynamic weather system
  • Engaging crafting and alchemy systems
  • Two major expansions with additional content

Themes

fantasymedievaldarkepicmysteriouspsychologicalexplorationrevenge

Mechanics

open-worldstory-drivenchoice-basedmultiple-endingscombatcraftingdialogueexplorationpuzzle-solvinginventory-managementlevelingcharacter-creationskill-treeshidden-secrets

Platforms

Xbox One
Xbox Series S/X
PC
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
EnglishFrench (France)PolishPortuguese (Brazil)Spanish (Mexico)
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Good

Overall, player feedback on 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its deep story, immersive world, and memorable characters. However, some players reported dissatisfaction with the combat mechanics and recent updates that changed system requirements, impacting their ability to play. Despite critiques, the game's quality remains widely recognized, with many considering it a masterpiece.

Pros

  • • Immersive and well-written story
  • • Beautiful graphics and world design
  • • Memorable characters and engaging side quests
  • • Excellent soundtrack and voice acting
  • • Continues to receive expansions and updates

Cons

  • • Combat mechanics can feel clunky or frustrating
  • • Recent updates have imposed restrictive system requirements
  • • Some players found gameplay tedious or unengaging
  • • Several players expressed dissatisfaction with performance issues
  • • Long leveling times can be frustrating

Based on 110 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

The Witcher 3 NEXT-GEN - Before You Buy

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt worth playing?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across 280,508 reviews.
Is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt single-player or multiplayer?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt supports single player.
What platforms is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt available on?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt release?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released on August 30, 2016.
What is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's age rating?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.