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Drakensang: The River of Time
Drakensang: The River of TimeA medieval fantasy RPG prequel that immerses you in a rich, story‑driven adventure.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Drakensang: The River of Time is the prequel to Radon Labs' award‑winning RPG, delivering a brand‑new tale set in the beloved Drakensang universe. Players step into a detailed medieval fantasy world, tackling quests, managing a party, and shaping the narrative through choices.\nThe game blends classic isometric RPG mechanics with modern innovations, offering deep character development, a sprawling quest log, and a vibrant world to explore, all on PC for a single‑player experience.

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 classic single‑player RPGs
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Radon Labs
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publisher
DTP Entertainment, THQ, ValuSoft
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age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player
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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
2010-02-19
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich medieval fantasy setting
  • Deep character and skill customization
  • Extensive quest variety
  • Turn‑based tactical combat
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Outdated graphics compared to modern titles
  • Occasional UI clunkiness
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
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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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