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Avadon: The Black Fortress
Avadon: The Black FortressEpic fantasy RPG where your choices shape a war-torn world.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Serve the secretive Black Fortress as a spy and warrior, battling conspiracies that threaten the Pact of five nations. Explore a vast, unique world filled with magic, hidden dungeons, and dozens of side quests. Choose from four distinct classes, wield powerful spells and artifacts, and experience multiple endings that reflect the impact of your decisions. Replay the adventure with new strategies and outcomes each time.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open-world RPG in which you play Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter. It is celebrated for its mature writing, meaningful side quests, and a massive, hand-crafted world.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
CRPG
Action RPG
Best for
Fans of deep, story-driven RPGs
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
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release date
2011-08-17
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Specifications
developer
Spiderweb Software
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publisher
Spiderweb Software
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age rating
ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
85/100
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platforms
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PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich, branching storyline with meaningful choices
  • Four distinct classes offering diverse gameplay
  • Extensive side content and hidden secrets
  • Available on multiple platforms
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Turn-based combat may feel slow for some players
  • Graphics are retro and may not appeal to all
  • Limited tutorial for complex systems
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
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10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

Recommend The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Outstanding writing and side quests. One gripe: overwhelming amount of content. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Huge, atmospheric world. One gripe: combat feels dated to some. Would recommend.

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