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Golden Sun: The Lost Age
Golden Sun: The Lost AgeEmbark on a legendary quest to restore balance in a world of elemental 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

Golden Sun: The Lost Age continues the epic saga of Isaac and his allies as they journey across a richly detailed fantasy world. With deep puzzles, strategic combat, and a captivating story, the game offers a timeless RPG experience for both newcomers and series veterans. The sequel expands the original’s mechanics, introducing new Djinn, classes, and a larger map to explore, while retaining the charm and challenge that defined the classic handheld adventure.

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
RPG fans and adventure gamers
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
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release date
2002-06-28
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Specifications
developer
Camelot Software Planning
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publisher
Nintendo
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age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 7
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
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critic score
80/100
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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
  • Deep strategic combat with Djinn customization
  • Rich, expansive world to explore
  • Engaging storyline with memorable characters
  • High replay value through multiple class builds
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Original graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited save slots can hinder long play sessions
  • No official multiplayer features despite tag
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
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User rating
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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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