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Shining in the Darkness
Shining in the DarknessEmbark on a 3‑D fantasy quest to rescue the princess and defeat Dark Sol
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Explore the dark Labyrinth in a pioneering 3‑D perspective, battling beasts and solving puzzles to collect the powerful Arms of Light. As Mortred’s son, join Milo and Pyra on an epic journey to save Princess Jessa and bring peace to Thornwood. The game blends classic role‑playing elements with challenging puzzles, offering cinematic views, fast‑paced scrolling, and a rich fantasy storyline. Single‑player adventure suitable for all ages, available on Linux, PC, and Mac.

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 classic fantasy RPGs and puzzle adventures
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
1991-03-29
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Specifications
developer
Climax Entertainment, Camelot Software Planning
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publisher
Tec Toy, Sega
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age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 7
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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
  • Innovative 3‑D perspective for its era
  • Engaging blend of RPG and puzzle gameplay
  • Rich fantasy storyline with memorable characters
  • Available on multiple modern platforms
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Dated graphics compared to contemporary titles
  • Limited combat depth for hardcore RPG fans
  • Save system can be unforgiving
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
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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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