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Blue Dragon
Blue DragonEpic turn‑based RPG with Akira Toriyama art and shadow‑summoning magic.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Blue Dragon is a classic turn‑based role‑playing game for Xbox 360, featuring character designs by Akira Toriyama and a score by Nobuo Uematsu. Players follow five young heroes as they travel across a fantastical open world, battling the evil ruler Nene with the aid of magical shadow creatures. The game blends traditional JRPG exploration, town hubs for rest and shopping, and dungeon crawling with strategic combat, delivering a deep story and memorable characters in a richly illustrated fantasy setting.

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
JRPG
Action RPG
Best for
JRPG enthusiasts seeking a single‑player adventure
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2006-12-07
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Specifications
developer
Artoon, Mistwalker, Bird Studio
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publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
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age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
81/100
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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
  • Stunning Akira Toriyama artwork
  • Deep turn‑based combat system
  • Engaging story by Hironobu Sakaguchi
  • Rich, open‑world exploration
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Linear main storyline limits replayability
  • No multiplayer or co‑op options
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
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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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