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Fire Emblem Fates: Special Edition
Fire Emblem Fates: Special EditionChoose your kingdom, master turn‑based tactics, and experience three intertwining stories.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Fire Emblem Fates: Special Edition bundles the two original story paths, Birthright and Conquest, letting players decide whether to side with the peace‑loving Hoshido or the glory‑seeking Nohr. The limited‑time bundle also grants access to the Revelation DLC when it becomes available, completing the trilogy of narratives. Each path offers distinct difficulty and gameplay mechanics: Birthright provides scouting missions for easy experience grinding, Conquest removes grinding and raises mission challenges, while Revelation sits in the middle. The game supports both single‑player campaigns and multiplayer battles, delivering a deep tactical RPG 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
JRPG
Action RPG
Best for
Fans of tactical RPGs
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2016-02-19
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Specifications
developer
Nintendo SPD, Intelligent Systems
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publisher
Nintendo
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age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
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critic score
87/100
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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
  • All three story paths available in one bundle
  • Clear difficulty distinctions between paths
  • Rich character interactions and multiple endings
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • No ability to grind experience in Conquest may frustrate newcomers
  • Requires completion of chapter 6 to unlock other paths
  • Limited to Nintendo Switch platform
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
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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)
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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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