I wanted to like this game, the entire goddamn internet wanted me to like this game. But I really couldn't. The side quests are a lot more simple than people say they are. The dialogue choice isn't as varied as you might be led to expect, and though its just a personal problem for me, I found Geralt to be an unpleasant character to play as.
The combat feels average but I can definitely commend the level of preparation you can undergo for a monster, it's a fun process.