This DLC is honestly better than 99% of the entire video-game industry, and that's on period.
Like, damn.
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colorthekid7 August 2019
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Oneirosophos9 January 2018I had last year a Witcher marathon, playing everything from the first game to Blood & Wine. Every Witcher game is enjoyable and a real gem to its kind, while being extraordinary and quite different from the others.
Witcher 1 had a unique story, Witcher 2 had the best war story, Witcher 3 had a more sentimental main story and Blood & Wine is slow-paced but rewarding. Hearts Of Stones is...well...AN INSANE EXPERIENCE INSPIRED BY FAIRYTALES AND NOT ONLY! It has the best pacing of every Witcher game, some of the most interesting characters and INSANE BOSS FIGHTS!
In a nutshell, if you did not like the main campaign, get on both magnificent dlc's that are by far superior to the main story. -
Wow. This game is truly astounding. I went into playing this game not really knowing what to expect, although I had heard good things about it. I have never played any of the first two Witcher games either. I have to admit, it was a weird transition from Bloodborne to the Witcher 3 because of the significant difference in pacing. However, they're two completely different games and the Witcher certainly proved itself to me. From the amazing sceneries to the engaging story, this game is definitely praiseworthy. However, the most compelling part of the story for me was definitely the characters. The character development in this game is amazing, and I truly began to feel a sense of comfort and love for nearly all of the characters. I loved the characters and lore of this game so much, in fact, that I actually played through the game multiple times, covering the main story and various side quests. It is very easy to put in over 150 hours into this game, as I have put in at least 500. Furthermore, I bought all of the books that the game series was based on and I am currently reading them with delight. If buying the entire book series simply because the game was incredible doesn't convince you that this is definitely a worthy buy, then I don't know what will. This game does not fail to impress and I can't wait for the upcoming DLCs. Hopefully you give it a shot, because it is definitely worth your time and money. Congrats to CD Projekt Red for creating such a magnificent experience with the Witcher 3.
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Moviememmer25 October 2019Pros:
- Great story & characters
- Pretty much a complete game of itself
- World is more colourful and lively
- Great additions to gameplay
- Satisfying conclusion to Geralt's Story
- Some new enemies
Cons:- None
Verdict: Fantastic value for DLC and differentiation to original WItcher 3 game. Must buy if you already own the game, won't regret it.
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colorthekid7 August 2019Very well written characters, fun quests, engaging story.
Why can't EA and Ubisoft make stuff like this? I don't get it. -
"How do you like that silver?" - Geralt of Rivia
I, for one, like that silver. If I were a monster about to be slain, I would at least like it to be Geralt to slay me, and to hear those words... (Okay, that sounded better in my head).
Anyone, this is a gorgeous and lively game, saying the least. And it is a grower. I initially thought that this game was good, but somewhat boring. It just didn't click, I felt it overrated, and I ended up leaving it for a while due to loss of interest. But I came back to it, and it is one of the best decisions I've made. My increased liking didn't come immediately, but over time, this game has worked its way up to earning a 10/10 from me, to becoming my favorite open world game, to becoming my favorite video game, period. It is definitely a game you'll have to get used to first, especially if you have never played any other Witcher game. But if you give it time, you may realize what a piece of art and amazing achievement this is.
As mentioned before, this game is gorgeous. Sure, its graphics aren't the most realistic when compared to other games, but it still looks so believable and so detailed. And once the fantasy elements kick in, it is some of the best imagination put into a video game. There are numerous kinds of creatures apart from humans, both docile and hostile. The open world itself is huge and has tons of various places to explore, from plains, to mountains, to actual kingdoms and villages. Each of those places looks inspired by some civilization in history, with its own spin, of course. And the variety between experiencing friendly and unfriendly societies throughout the journey is quite noticeable. Speaking of which, the main journey is 40-50 hours, with the entire game giving nearly 200 hours. Now that is an adventure, and not in the way where there will be actual grinding. There actually is A LOT of content, pretty well-varied.
The story is among the most epic and well-written I have ever experienced. As a die-hard Uncharted fan, I struggled to find as much enjoyment in other single-player stories as Uncharted. But I started to find those in Batman: Arkham, Infamous, and of course, this game. The characters are among the best I have seen, and I deeply cared for each one. That doesn't happen often. Each character is different and likeable in their own ways, and almost anyone you meet is also a badass in combat, whether they're a sorcerer/sorceress, warrior, or even a witcher like you.
The quests themselves are also great, obviously. I was so sad to see the main quest come to an end when I beat it. Even though I got the happiest ending out of all the possible endings (same with the DLCs), I felt empty. That's how great it was. It often changes between tense dialogue, intense action, humor, mystery, and laid-back downtime with those Geralt area as family. Hardly did any of it feel repetitive. And the side quests themselves are a fun ride. Instead of being shallow side activities, those quests have their own stories too, and there is a wide range of that. Some can be simple and trivial, while others involve eliminating a group of bandits or a dangerous monster. If you want to be guaranteed to hunt down and kill a monster, look no further than witcher contracts, which are sure to give you generous rewards afterwards, in addition.
And of course, the gameplay itself is super fun. I feel the combat system fluid, and it is a unique type, mixing magic and swordplay. That already sounds like Dark Souls, but I doubt it is the same (haven't play Dark Souls, so I don't know). But it is unique nonetheless. Upon exploring the vast world, you have a horse to travel with, and activities other than quests include clearing out bandit camps, saving people in distress, finding hidden treasure, competing in horse races, and more. There is much to do and so much to find. And the bosses are epic as well. The may not be the most challenging, but some certainly are a challenge.
I could go on and on about why I got so hooked with this game. There is so much to say about it, and I couldn't think of any flaws, besides the long loading times. The amount of work CDPR put into this just feels like they spoil us gamers, especially with the two DLC packs feeling like full games on their own. This is my first single-player game where I passed the 100-hour mark and I still feel like I have much to do. Again, I'm so glad I allowed myself the opportunity to give this game a second chance, because I would have really misses out. Given that, I pity anyone who hasn't played this yet. It is not just a game, but an immersive experience, a really good one at that. -
those_who_dig21 February 2017When I finish a game, I never start it again straight away, typically leaving at least a few weeks between playthroughs. Often I never even return to it. 'The Witcher 3' was the exception. As soon as I completed it, I launched it again on Death March (i.e. very hard) difficulty, and began my journey once again. Why did I break my habit of shelving a completed game? The answer: 'The Witcher 3' has *everything*.
In Geralt's third and probably final appearance as a game protagonist, we're taken on an unforgettable adventure. The basic premise of this game is actually very simple: find Ciri. Ciri is a friend of Geralt and the Kaer Morhen Witchers, and she is in grave danger when all the signs indicate that the Wild Hunt are attacking. Supporting this story, as you may expect in a fantasy RPG, is a huge number of side quests. What you may not expect, though, is just how good these can be!
Whilst the Wild Hunt and the myriad other antagonists certainly contribute to 'The Witcher 3' in a brilliant way, I believe that it's the people we get to know (and reunite with, in some cases) who really bring this fantasy to life. Several supporting characters, who would almost certainly receive rather superficial and unsympathetic treatment in a lesser RPG, are written and performed incredibly vividly and imaginatively. One such character is a man you'll meet relatively early in the game - the Bloody Baron.
This couldn't be done, of course, without strong writing. I'd also say, though, that Doug Cockle and the rest of the cast give some outstanding performances - arguably the best I've ever seen in a game. I admit to having never really cared much about the quality of voice acting in a video-game, but 'The Witcher 3' has raised the bar substantially.
You'll connect with 'The Witcher 3', its plot and its many characters, but that isn't all this game offers. The exploration is truly great, too. From the hectic and troubled town of Novigrad, to the brutal mountains and desperate settlements of the Skellige Islands, no two places in this game are alike, and everywhere you go you'll find a story worth hearing.
The game mechanics are very smooth (which is important in some boss fights!), and the interface is accessible for people who don't really care to learn the intricacies of potions, crafting, augmentation and the like.
Overall, this game has provided the most incredible gaming experience I've ever participated in, and I recommend this to... just about everyone! -
P9725 February 2019It's such an amazing experience with tons of quests and stuff to do in it's world, you literally live in it for a good 150 hours (with the expansion packs) yet still it's possible to miss out on some things and you will be quite sad when it's all over.
it has one of the best soundtracks i've ever heard in any video game, from sad and beautiful to epic and bone chilling and the background music not only makes it more immersive but feels like you are right at home.
the characters feel alive and realistic and what you choose to say to them will actually effect the outcome of the game eventually, side quests in this game have character and story arc's better than most games out there, the mini game (gwent) is so good an easy to learn you will spend hours on it alone and so on...
the only problem in this game are the bugs but if you get the goty or complete edition you'll be good to go because it's the definitive versions of the game and it has little to no bugs plus all the must have dlc's of the game. 10/10 one of the greatest experiences you can ever have with a videogame. -
85122216 February 2016Greetings from Lithuania.
Oh, my, God. What a game, What an adventure. "The Witcher III" is easily the best game not only in 2015, it is one of the few very best games i have ever played. To write about all ~100 hours + that i have played through till finishing the story would need more then 1 page, so i try to be short as possible.
Probably never before i was captivated by open world then in this game. It is huge. And i mean HUGE! There a tons of activities, and every one of them is interesting, it keeps you going further, explore and etc. Gameplay is outstanding. Fights are incredibly done, they are brutal, so as this world. Graphics are amazing. Music! What a score and especially during battles - great stuff. Voice acting was superb by all involved. Just to thing how much effort was put into creating every single thing and detail in this game is mind blowing. To be honest i wasn't a fan of "Witcher II", haven't even played the first one. But after finishing "Wild Hunt" i can safely say - count me in for (hopefuly) next installments. This is simply one of the very best games ever created.
Overall, "The Witcher III: Wild Hunt" is a masterpiece. I do not use this word usually, but in this case it is the one that perfectly summarize this experience. Own this game no matter what genres do you prefer - this is a perfect game for everyone.
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vladacokorilo30 April 2018Ever since the Lord of The Rings trilogy, I've said to myself that I will never see anything so epic that will be remembered for generations to come. It's a rare thing these days that something can leave such a strong impression on it's fans and usually shape their emotions from time to time. Fortunately, I was wrong. Witcher 3 is a not only a great video game when it comes to story and gameplay, it simply stands as it's own type of masterpiece which words cannot describe how good it is. With the first Witcher being a solid start for the franchise to introduce the newcomers to the witcher universe and Witcher 2 Assassins of Kings being a great sequel which fixed the mistakes of the first game and adding more debt to the story and plot progression, Witcher 3 The Wild Hunt is an epic conclusion to an epic saga (much like Return of The King) which started out from a lesser known book series in Poland to a mainstream video game franchise known by many fans worldwide.
Just like the previous games, you are the Butcher of Blaviken, the White Wolf, the Witcher and none other than Geralt of Rivia. You start your journey as you and Vesemir search the White Orchard looking for Yennefer, asking around the townsfolk, while the war between Nilfgaard and Redania wages on. You get a contract by the Nilfgaardians to find and kill a Royal Griffin in order to get informations about Yennefer's whereabouts. Once you complete the task you will encounter the Bandits of Velen who work under the leadership of the Bloody Baron Philip Strenger, thus deciding whether to fight them or stay calm during their offensive babble. After you've finished your time with the Baron's henchmen, the Nilfgaardians will await you under the guidance of Yennefer, who had heard of a Witcher who came to White Orchard. In the meantime, you will be escorted to Vizima while being pursued by the Wild Hunt's Red Riders. Once you arrive, you will learn from Emhyr Var Emreis that his daughter Cirilla has returned, and that she is being chased by the Wild Hunt. It is up to you to search the leads of Velen, Novigrad and eventually Skellige to find Ciri and save her from the wretched Wraiths/Elves of Aen Seidhe, while ecountering other interesting quests along the road, taking you to a much highter level as you progress.
This is enough informations you need to be aware of what's going on, so I'll be generous not to spoil some parts of story and spit it all out, because it's up to you to begin the adventure and tell it your own way as you make decisions throughout the game. The best thing about this game, is that it never fails to amaze and keep you motivated as you progress, learning plenty of things along the way, and maybe playing a round of Gwent to take a break from ,,Killing monsters"... I'm glad that Geralt of Rivia has survived many difficult situations and managed to come out alive in the end, and I am proud of CD Projekt Red for finally putting his fighting days to rest and ended his story on a high note. I hope this review has helped a bit and I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did. -
zaro-6577417 December 2021This is not simply a game! I have some amazing fond memories with this game! The theme music of Ard skellige is still my PS theme music and when I finished the game I travelled back to Ard skellige and just stood there taking in all the beautiful scenery and reminiscing of all the hours I spent living in the witcher world!
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italoinacio18 May 2021Everything here is nearly perfect, and this is a DLC. Nothing more to say, masterpiece.
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kennykenworthy29 August 2018So I bought this game expecting to play something truly transcendent. After all, this game has a better rating than Skyrim (which I hold as the golden standard for most video games and all action fantasy). I was sorely disappointed. The things that irked me the most were there graphics, fluidity of gameplay, lack of consistency, useless elements and lack of free world roaming. For graphics, to put it short and sweet, Skyrim destroys this game. Never once was did I go "wow". It was just meh. For fluidity of gameplay, there was multiple times through gameplay when I got stuck, primarily with the water elements. For example, how is it that your character cannot jump out of two feet of water? Geralt can do parkour but can't get out of a mud puddle. For lack of consistency I bring up the crossbow. Somehow in water it can kill enemies in one or two hits but out of water it's the equivalent of a Nerf gun. WTF. For useless elements, gwent. It's basically a massive waste of time that isn't even really that fun. The only reason to play is to get accomplishment trophies. Lastly is the lack of free world to roamability. In Skyrim, I used to just love walking around and seeing what random cave or fort or bandit camp I could come across. In Witcher, it's considered "open world" but it's about as open as a closet in an underground bunker. Overall not a bad game, but DEFINITELY not worth the praise it gets over much more deserving games.
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TruthbeTold262614 April 2020I've played a lot of RPG games and this one is boring. I skip through dialogue and this PoS doesnt keep my attention at all. Just confused why the rating is so high
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Moviememmer25 October 2019Pros:
- Amazingly great story & characters
- Great RPG elements
- Wide and dense open world
- Satisfying combat
- Great graphics
- Great music
- Good voice acting & animation
- Tons of customisation, weapons, armour
- Tons of diverse monsters
- Great side quests
- Tons of value / allot to do
Cons:- Movement is alittle clunky
- Bugs and glitches (improved as of now)
Verdict: One of my favourite games of all time. After completing, still thinking about the story and characters. Near flawless.
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mutanta_warlock10 June 2018Expancion better then 99% other games on top of already great game
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petra_ste20 May 2015See, I enjoyed The Witcher 2 (TW2) as much as the next guy (stupid Kayran boss fight notwithstanding), but I felt the game wasn't as great as the first title of the series, the developers' eye-popping debut. So, although perfectly fine in its own right, it felt like a small step backwards. (Okay, so maybe I did enjoy it slightly less than the next guy).
The Witcher 3, however, is an improvement over TW2 and captures the same kind of fun I had in the first episode of Geralt's adventures. The game features a Bethesda-like world in terms of scale and detailed locations plus BioWare-like attention to narrative and characters; the freedom of the first Witcher and the better combat of the second. Writing is stellar (the two intertwining main missions in Velen, for example, are phenomenal), NPCs memorable - they never feel like quest-delivering automatons. And Novigrad is the BEST city seen in a cRPG since Baldur's Gate 2.
Also interesting is how the monsters' local Wikipedia is not merely a curiosity for lore fans, but an asset when confronting those creatures, as you learn their weakness to "signs" (magic) and alchemy. There is a certain amount of preparation before each major fight which goes beyond the usual "get your best equipment and a ton of health potions".
As a side note, this behemoth of a RPG with dozens of characters and locations managed to include one of the most addictive minigames I've seen in years: a completely optional card game (Gwent) which you can play around the game world against many NPCs. Don't miss the chance to collect the first cards early in the game (as I did before I got hooked) or you'll be kicking yourself later.
I have two issues with the Witcher 3, one concerning gameplay, the other writing.
My gameplay gripe is how the "Witcher sense" used during investigations feels too much like an instant-win button. The lack of challenge drains some fun from these segments (although narrative connected to them remains compelling). For example, you follow the tracks of some hunters and find a griffin's abandoned nest, then protagonist Geralt automatically deduces everything there is to know about the creature. It's not possible to MAKE A MISTAKE and prepare poorly (unless you deliberately ignore the suggestions) as every footprint and piece of evidence is highlighted in bright red. Think how fun it would have been if the game had just provided the clues and left you to draw the conclusion ("Oh man, I was prepared for a manticore, not a werewolf!")
As I mentioned, in terms of storytelling this game is exceptional, definitely among the best in the medium. My only writing issue is the main bad guy, who turns out to be a generic doomsday villain. Seriously, there are dozens of secondary characters in The Witcher 3 (even some tertiary ones) who are more developed than him. For example, three grotesque crones met early in the game are far creepier and more memorable.
Soundtrack is atmospheric, voice acting brilliant - one of the rare fully-voiced game where I follow every dialogue instead of just reading subtitles and skipping through dully-delivered conversations. Graphics are gorgeous, loading times perfectly acceptable (shorter on my PC than those in Dragon Age: Inquisition, for example); certainly nothing like the first Witcher's endless pauses.
It's possible to import a save from The Witcher 2, but also to recreate previous choices made in the second game (but not in the first one) in a conversation in Vizima during the prologue. -
This is an AWESOME OPEN WORLD Game !!! I love the game for it's level of details and the type of quest it offers. This has to be one of the best open world game I or anyone has played. And the combat is just so satisfying you can't get enough of it.... The story took me about 60 hours to beat but it was worth it. The game has 3 main endings which vary depending on what choices you make during your playthrough. This game is like Game Of Thrones of video games...
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evgeny_k17 March 2018It does not matter, if you enjoy mostly RPGs or not, it does not matter where you are from, it does not matter whether you have read the books or not. This game will surely grasp you and make you love it from the start ! The story itself is the key to giving this title a 10/10. The best films, the best anecdotes and the best PC games all have something in common - the STORY has to be one of high-quality and has to sound believable /even if it might be in fanstasy setting.../ This game will tell you a story that is very very emotional and emersive, to some exent funny, to some extent sad, to some extent truly grand. And those graphics - this is one more reason to play the WITCHER 3. It is simply too amazing not to see it ! The beauty and the variety of lands, buildings, faces and moves surely is more than enough. One more thing - the minor characters are smart and never out of place. Sometimes, minor NPCs build the foundations of a game, and this time it happens with a finesse that is rarely seen. The ending is the other great Yesman if you are sitting on a table and asking yourself "Hmmmm, should I play this?". The ending is not what one might expect ... So be ready to be amazed ! Not to mention, the skill tree of the main character is pretty cool, too. The only negative feeling I had while playing this RPG was that some side quests were not so interesting and that there was too much rolling in fighting stronger enemies.
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leovarsky15 January 2021This DLC starts with a Bang and a badass Geralt of rivia, if i compare to Arkham city DLC story or Assassins Creed Odyssey trust me this DLC is much more better than the others because in this one you get to experience à Lot of great things and very unexpected quest. The characters are well written and the story. I completed this game yesterday and it was awesome and very rare. To the people who complaining that the witcher 3 is a long main quest and too many cutscenes trust me you're wrong there you don't know what you're missing here.
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MajorBaleegh18 June 2015On 19th May 2015, the third installment of "The Witcher" series was launched. I downloaded the same on 20th May 2015 and started playing. I have also completed "The Witcher 2 Assassin's of Kings" as well so keeping in mind the past experience I really enjoyed playing the new game. Geralt of Rivia, also known as white wolf along with Triss and Yen was a beautiful story line with scenic picturesque, excellent melody and intense fight scenes and I loved the game very much. It took me 8 days 6 hours 4 minutes 27 seconds to complete the game in all. So a total of 198 hours game play which is a lot to reach level 34. I have completed 220 quests out of which 14 quests were partly failed and one quest which was completed earlier was a failed quest after that specific quest was complete it was Cave of Dreams. Seven quests of Gwent game and five quests of horse races were not completed by me so in total there were 232 all quest including main, side and treasure hunts. I have downloaded the games original soundtrack and the music is fantastic. I love the game very much.
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armand-243244 July 2019This game is just the best RPG ever made. If you love RPGs, then you will absolutely love ethos game
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davidsmith15132022 December 2019Won't bore you with an endless in depth review as there's plenty here.
Simply put as far as RPGs go this game is video gaming perfection. Even now in Dec 2019 just as the tv show has launched I can still safely say that this is still my game of this entire console generation. CD Projekt Red deserve all the praise in the world for this nigh on flawless masterpiece of gaming royalty.
Miss this and you're denying yourself a once in a generation experience. -
Ni6019 January 2024First, I played 100h and finished most of the quests + dlcs.
Don't get me wrong I think the game has an incredible open world, story and characters (geralt is one of my fav videogame characters ever).
But my problem with this game (and games like f.ex. Red Dead 2) is the lacking gameplay variaty and use of brain. The game tells you in every quest exactly what and how to do something.
And between just going from A to B the gameplay contains lacking combat gameplay. Most of the time it's just button smashing without real use of the parry mechanic, which could be used in better ways like in Ghost of Tsushima.
However I shouldn't forget how old Witcher 3 is and maybe I'm just too late playing this game to completly enjoy it. I dont know. -
liquidgfx14 April 2020Before complaining about my mini review, know that YES I have played the game and NO not everyone likes it!
Early balancing in the game is patchy at best, with little sense shown when making a level 34 quest available in the second area when you are most likely to be level 4-5 if lucky, nonsensical!
While the graphics are for the most part stunning, the camera seems to really enjoy putting you into walls, trees and roofs at any random point, though especially during fights.
The constant (and I do mean constant) move, save, fight, save, move, save machanic is enough to make you want to pull your hair out!
I really wanted to enjoy this game, but some sloppy game machanics and pretty amateur design choices ruined it for me! Glad lots of others enjoy/ed it though!