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King's Bounty: Dark Side
King's Bounty: Dark SideEmbark on a dark adventure beyond Teana’s borders
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Venture into the unseen side of Teana where the shadows hold new challenges and twisted humor. As a bounty hunter turned dark side operative, you’ll explore a fantasy world filled with strategic turn‑based combat and quirky quests. The game blends classic role‑playing depth with tactical strategy, offering a single‑player experience that balances adventure, comedy, and fantasy. With turn‑based battles, character progression, and a richly illustrated map, players can master the dark side of the King’s Bounty universe.

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 turn‑based fantasy strategy
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2014-08-19
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Specifications
developer
1C-SoftClub
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publisher
Excalibur Publishing
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age rating
PEGI 12
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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
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging turn‑based combat
  • Rich fantasy world with new locations
  • Humorous writing adds charm
  • Available on both PC and Mac
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Graphics are dated compared to newer titles
  • Occasional pacing issues in early chapters
  • 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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