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Costume Quest 2
Costume Quest 2Turn‑based Halloween RPG where kids become giant costumed heroes to save the holiday
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

In Costume Quest 2, twin siblings Wren and Reynold dive into a time‑bending adventure to protect Halloween from the evil dentist Dr. Orel White. Armed with a fresh batch of whimsical costumes, they transform into towering Hallowarriors and battle candy‑craving monsters across past and future settings. The game blends humor, vibrant pixel art, and a revamped turn‑based battle system, delivering a light‑hearted yet strategic RPG experience. With a single‑player focus, players explore quirky locations, collect new outfits, and enjoy Double Fine’s signature comedic storytelling.

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
Fans of quirky RPGs
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Double Fine Productions
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publisher
Midnight City, Majesco Entertainment
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age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
65/100
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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
General
release date
2014-10-07
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Charming Halloween aesthetic
  • Deep costume‑based combat system
  • Humorous writing from Double Fine
  • Broad platform availability
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Some combat mechanics feel repetitive
  • Graphics may feel dated to modern eyes
  • 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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