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Defiance
DefianceThe first multi-platform massive online shooter interconnecting with a Syfy television show.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Defiance is a ground-breaking massively multiplayer online shooter that combines the intense, fast-paced action of a third-person shooter with the persistence and scale of an open-world RPG. Set in a futuristic, transformed Earth, players take on the role of ark hunters exploring a vast alien landscape, completing cooperative missions, and engaging in massive dynamic events. Uniquely tied to a global television program on Syfy, the game and the show share a connected narrative universe where events in one medium can influence the other. Developed by Trion Worlds, it offers rich tactical combat, deep character progression, and robust multiplayer experiences across multiple gaming platforms.

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
MMORPG
Action RPG
Best for
Sci-fi fans and MMO shooter enthusiasts
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2013-04-02
Specifications
developer
Trion Worlds
publisher
Trion Worlds
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
71/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique integration with a television show
  • Massive open-world cooperative battles
  • Deep character progression and customization
  • Engaging third-person shooter mechanics
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Server populations declined over time
  • Repetitive mission structures in certain areas
  • Technical bugs at launch across platforms
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
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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