The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is one of my all-time favorite games. It perfectly balances all of its core elements, all of which combine to form an incredible experience that I will treasure forever. The game looks phenomenal. Its environments are so fully realized and are all distinct to one another, each having its own unique landmarks and breathtaking landscapes. Character models in particular look really great and are integrated into the game world excellently.
The music and overall sound design is definitely one of the game's highlights as well. The way the music is used throughout the entire game, how it matches the mood and tone of every story scene, how it adds to the atmosphere and world building of the game, and how it evokes certain emotions and feelings that the game wants the player to feel made playing the game such an incredible experience.

Gameplay is really great as well. The combat may not be the best combat ever in an RPG, but was still good and felt great to play. Animations as well help accentuate the impact of attacks, specifically the executions, and overall movement throughout the combat encounters. There is also a lot of variety in the way encounters are handled. Mechanics like potions, bombs, and spells elevate the gameplay to new heights and make combat incredibly varied. Enemy variety adds another layer of complexity to combat. All enemies have varying weaknesses that the player can use and exploit in order to win against them. The game is also very rich in content. The game world is huge and the amount of exploration, points of interest and side quests in the game is staggering. It is a game that can easily give around 100+ hours just for the amount of exploration. Exploring the game world is also very rewarding as various crafting materials, recipes, and treasures can be found all over the game world; all of which help in game progression and complexity.

All of these aspects combine perfectly with what I think is the best aspect of the game, the story. The story is phenomenally written and executed. It is a complex, overarching story filled with choices and character decisions, all of which impact the way the story moves forward and branches out, which in turn, further immerses the player in the the game world. On the surface, it may seem like just another tale about monsters and magic. But at its core, it is a story that succeeds in being both an action-packed, mythological epic and a character-driven narrative filled with emotion and conflict. But the most important aspect of any story is without a doubt, the characters. All of the characters in the game bring the story to life. It is through these characters that I got to experience this world and what it has to offer. Throughout the course of the journey, I got to spend a lot of time with them and it is through this time spent that made me connect with them as if they were indeed real. They have their own problems, fears, emotions, and struggles, and the more that I got to know these characters, the more that I got emotionally connected to them. All of this is due to how phenomenally well realized they all are. I cared for, understood, and most of all, loved them. The characters in this game indeed made such a huge impact in my life, and I will forever treasure the game because of this. All of that being said, I do have minor issues in the game like some technical glitches and few repetitive quests, which are normal for vast, open-world RPGs like this one. Yet these issues did not stop me from loving the game any less. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is perhaps the best game I have ever played. It's a game that captivated me from start to finish with its breathtaking visuals, incredible sound design, expansive exploration, gameplay depth and variety, and most of all, its remarkable story. Sure, there may not be a so-called "perfect game" out there, but The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is damn near close. 10/10