Platform: Xbox Series X
Date Started: March 15th, 2024
Date Finished: April 24th, 2024
Time Played: 64 Hours
"Witcher mutations, they strip us of emotion. I’d be jumping for joy otherwise."
This is the first time I have played through The Witcher III since its original release, and not only does it hold up, it surpasses my memories' expectations thanks to the massive updates and upgrades and the addition of the two major expansions in this Complete Edition.
Whilst I found both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine lacking in comparison to the main story, they are nevertheless both wonderfully written joys to engage in. Toussant is a lovely new location to explore and offers tons to do and gives book readers plenty to feed off of.
The game is a little janky at times in terms of Geralt's stiff movements (this also applies to navigation on Roach), but I have always found the combat to be a good time, and the little jank there is rarely detracted from my enjoyment.
The Witcher III is just a monumental game, and it remains one of my all-time favourites. I'm so glad that I finally got around to doing this second play-through, and while I didn't spend as much time in the world as I did on my initial run, I had just as much of an amazing time. The characters are so well written, the world so absorbing and the story so captivating that there are no doubts as to why this one is held in such legendary regard.
Date Started: March 15th, 2024
Date Finished: April 24th, 2024
Time Played: 64 Hours
"Witcher mutations, they strip us of emotion. I’d be jumping for joy otherwise."
This is the first time I have played through The Witcher III since its original release, and not only does it hold up, it surpasses my memories' expectations thanks to the massive updates and upgrades and the addition of the two major expansions in this Complete Edition.
Whilst I found both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine lacking in comparison to the main story, they are nevertheless both wonderfully written joys to engage in. Toussant is a lovely new location to explore and offers tons to do and gives book readers plenty to feed off of.
The game is a little janky at times in terms of Geralt's stiff movements (this also applies to navigation on Roach), but I have always found the combat to be a good time, and the little jank there is rarely detracted from my enjoyment.
The Witcher III is just a monumental game, and it remains one of my all-time favourites. I'm so glad that I finally got around to doing this second play-through, and while I didn't spend as much time in the world as I did on my initial run, I had just as much of an amazing time. The characters are so well written, the world so absorbing and the story so captivating that there are no doubts as to why this one is held in such legendary regard.