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Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
Shadows: Heretic KingdomsPlay a soul‑devouring demon in a dark, isometric 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

In Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms you become a demon that devours the souls of the dead and commands them as puppets, navigating a conflict between power‑hungry mages in a shattered empire. The game blends deep, voiced storytelling with striking isometric visuals and a unique soul‑management mechanic. The title continues the acclaimed Kult: Heretic Kingdoms universe, offering a single‑player experience on PC with RPG, indie, action, and fantasy elements, and has earned a strong critic score of 90/100.

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
Action RPG
Action RPG
Best for
RPG fans who enjoy dark fantasy
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Games Farm
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publisher
bitComposer Games
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age rating
PEGI 16
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
90/100
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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
2014-11-20
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique soul‑devouring mechanic adds fresh gameplay
  • Fully voiced isometric RPG with deep narrative
  • Rich fantasy world with multiple factions
  • High critic score reflects strong quality
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Limited to PC platform only
  • Book II content was delayed beyond initial expectations
  • Single‑player focus may not appeal to multiplayer seekers
  • 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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