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Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter StoriesRide and battle monsters in a turn‑based RPG 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

Monster Hunter Stories lets you become a Rider, forging bonds with monsters you hatch from eggs and battle alongside them. The game shifts from the series' traditional hunting focus to a story-driven, turn‑based combat system that emphasizes strategy and kinship techniques. Explore a vibrant fantasy world, customize your monsters’ abilities and appearance, and experience both single‑player quests and multiplayer encounters on the go.

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
Freemium

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
JRPG
Action RPG
Best for
RPG fans and monster‑collecting players
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Marvelous, Capcom
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publisher
Nintendo, Capcom
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age rating
ESRB E10+, PEGI 7
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
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critic score
77/100
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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
General
release date
2016-10-08
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Free-to-play with deep RPG mechanics
  • Turn‑based combat offers strategic depth
  • Extensive monster customization and breeding
  • Cross‑platform progress between Android and iOS
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • In‑app purchases can affect progression speed
  • Multiplayer matchmaking may be limited on mobile
  • Story pacing can feel slow for action‑focused players
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
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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