RPG and sequel to The Witcher 2 (2011), The Witcher 3 follows witcher Geralt of Rivia as he seeks out his former lover and his young subject while intermingling with the political workings of the wartorn Northern Kingdoms. Geralt has to fight monsters and deal with people of all sorts in order to solve complex problems and settle contentious disputes, each ranging from the personal to the world-changing.
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Had the seemingly common problem of “not getting it”. That’s to say, I knew it was amazing, but it wasn’t grabbing me. I tried a couple times and left it for months, only to come back and finally realise that it’s the best game I’ve played, yet to be topped.
An amazing game with amazing main quests, and side quests alike, although even though I don't mind it that much- The combat always felt a bit "floaty" to me, and I felt like the durability system was too much- However, it doesn't deny that this is an amazing game, maybe it didn't hit me exactly as deep, but I think that if the combat resonated with me more, it would have been up there with some of my favourite games.
gosto muito de tudo nesse jogo menos das dezenas horas de dialogo
Not far into it; it's slow but fun.
First time playing through. Glad I waited because the Next Gen update had this looking amazing. Amazingly crafted world and quests. Never have I played a game where each small side quest felt as well written and as interesting as the main quest itself. Only complaint was the game was pretty easy even playing on the 2nd hardest difficulty, but that like everything else about the game was improved with the DLC. The DLCs very much each deliver something new that the base game doesn't and are well worth playing. Blood and Wine being the best content the game has to offer. My experience could never have matched all the hype this game gets, but at least now I understand.
Simply one of the greatest games ever made. An actual magnum opus and possibly the greatest fantasy epic to ever grace video games.
This is one of those games where I wish I could just reset my memory and play them fresh all over again, despite already having a previous playthrough in the belt.
An incredible open world, fantastic character writing and hours upon hours of meticulously crafted quests and story, the Witcher 3 is simply filled with incredible mechanics and moments through and through that all come together to craft one of the most captivating and magical works of art ever put to the medium.
So much so that I feel like simply listing what I love so much would make this review 4 times the usual size. Plus, I feel like most people have heard the choirs of praise over and over again for the last decade.
If I were to put it simply, The Witcher 3 simply excels at almost everything it does and provides a mind boggling amount of content. It’s a lightning in a bottle mix of incredible content in both quality and quantity, with so many individual systems and threads that could literally suck you in for hundreds of hours.
This is the crescendo conclusion of a rich and dark universe made by a team who created something inimitable with pure passion and dedication. I have no doubt in my mind that this game will be remembered for generations to come and, if my previous paragraphs of unavoidable praise didn’t already do it justice, for good reason.
The highlight of my playthrough this time was the DLC which is the literal icing on the cake. When you think it can’t get better it just does, with hand crafted rpg perfection. Hearts of Stone delivers a perfect tie in into the main story rich with it’s own airs of conflicting moral dilemmas and heartbreakingly complex characters, while Blood and Wine goes all in with a fairy tale epilogue of twisted perversion, full with it’s own political intrigue, princesses and whole new area.
The final segments really drive in how monumental The Witcher 3 is. Where some games of such length and ambition would lose steam, The Witcher 3 kicks it into overdrive and the more you play, the deeper the hold goes, with ever expanding complexity and stakes to match character progression and explosive story beats.
It simply does not stop being great, from the moment you click on new game to the very final moments.
The only problem I have encountered during this entire playthrough was some RTX optimization bugs from the next gen update. But other than that, smooth sailing and pure fun in and out.
A masterpiece? A perfect story? An all timer role playing experience? Yes, yes and yes. But, even for how imposing such a game may sound, The Witcher 3 is one of those rare gems that leave an imprint on all that manage to handle the intimidating complexity of the first few hours.
One may say this could be nostalgia or bias, but even almost 10 years later, very few games can hold a candle to the white wolf’s triumph.
Even if you indulge in this experience for the first time or the 10th, there’s bound to be something here for you, and very possibly a game that will demolish your expectations like a bulldozer and tear down the preconceived limitations one could hold against the creative expression of gaming as an art form.
Maybe a bit dramatic, but hopefully the point still comes across. Wether you come in for the story, the characters, the action or the roleplaying, you’re in for a time to remember, filled with conspiracies, monsters, romance and swords.
Keep the potions close and the medallion closer. Good luck on the path.
This is one of those games where I wish I could just reset my memory and play them fresh all over again, despite already having a previous playthrough in the belt.
An incredible open world, fantastic character writing and hours upon hours of meticulously crafted quests and story, the Witcher 3 is simply filled with incredible mechanics and moments through and through that all come together to craft one of the most captivating and magical works of art ever put to the medium.
So much so that I feel like simply listing what I love so much would make this review 4 times the usual size. Plus, I feel like most people have heard the choirs of praise over and over again for the last decade.
If I were to put it simply, The Witcher 3 simply excels at almost everything it does and provides a mind boggling amount of content. It’s a lightning in a bottle mix of incredible content in both quality and quantity, with so many individual systems and threads that could literally suck you in for hundreds of hours.
This is the crescendo conclusion of a rich and dark universe made by a team who created something inimitable with pure passion and dedication. I have no doubt in my mind that this game will be remembered for generations to come and, if my previous paragraphs of unavoidable praise didn’t already do it justice, for good reason.
The highlight of my playthrough this time was the DLC which is the literal icing on the cake. When you think it can’t get better it just does, with hand crafted rpg perfection. Hearts of Stone delivers a perfect tie in into the main story rich with it’s own airs of conflicting moral dilemmas and heartbreakingly complex characters, while Blood and Wine goes all in with a fairy tale epilogue of twisted perversion, full with it’s own political intrigue, princesses and whole new area.
The final segments really drive in how monumental The Witcher 3 is. Where some games of such length and ambition would lose steam, The Witcher 3 kicks it into overdrive and the more you play, the deeper the hold goes, with ever expanding complexity and stakes to match character progression and explosive story beats.
It simply does not stop being great, from the moment you click on new game to the very final moments.
The only problem I have encountered during this entire playthrough was some RTX optimization bugs from the next gen update. But other than that, smooth sailing and pure fun in and out.
A masterpiece? A perfect story? An all timer role playing experience? Yes, yes and yes. But, even for how imposing such a game may sound, The Witcher 3 is one of those rare gems that leave an imprint on all that manage to handle the intimidating complexity of the first few hours.
One may say this could be nostalgia or bias, but even almost 10 years later, very few games can hold a candle to the white wolf’s triumph.
Even if you indulge in this experience for the first time or the 10th, there’s bound to be something here for you, and very possibly a game that will demolish your expectations like a bulldozer and tear down the preconceived limitations one could hold against the creative expression of gaming as an art form.
Maybe a bit dramatic, but hopefully the point still comes across. Wether you come in for the story, the characters, the action or the roleplaying, you’re in for a time to remember, filled with conspiracies, monsters, romance and swords.
Keep the potions close and the medallion closer. Good luck on the path.