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Knights of Pen and Paper II
Knights of Pen and Paper IITurn-based pixel RPG where teens become both players and game master.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

In Knights of Pen & Paper II you lead a group of teenage gamers who act as both the party and the game master, rolling dice and making choices in a retro‑style pixel world. Choose from classic classes like Wizard, Thief, Warrior and races such as Dwarf or Elf, then craft quests, battle monsters, and watch hilarious mishaps unfold.\nThe game blends turn‑based strategy with a tongue‑in‑cheek take on tabletop role‑playing, letting you design dungeons, forge items, and confront the ultimate threat: the new rules edition. All of this is delivered in a colorful pixel‑art adventure that celebrates chivalry, class warfare, and off‑beat pop references.

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
Retro RPG enthusiasts
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
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release date
2015-10-20
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Specifications
developer
Kyy Games
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publisher
Paradox Interactive
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age rating
ESRB M
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
75/100
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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 class and race customization
  • Turn‑based combat feels authentic to tabletop games
  • Rich humor and pop‑culture references
  • Pixel‑art visuals are charming and nostalgic
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options – single player only
  • Some UI elements feel dated
  • Progress can be grind‑heavy in later dungeons
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
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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)
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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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