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Summon Night: Swordcraft Story
Summon Night: Swordcraft StoryForge your own weapons and battle with Guardian Beasts in a whimsical 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

Set in the magical land of Lyndbaum, you play as an apprentice Craftknight seeking the title of Craftlord. After three years of your father's disappearance, you enter a tournament that forces you to craft your own weapons and bond with a Guardian Beast. The game blends side‑scrolling real‑time combat with deep weapon‑crafting mechanics, night‑time interactions that shape the story, and a light‑hearted comedic tone that keeps the adventure fresh.

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
JRPG
Action RPG
Best for
Fans of crafting RPGs
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Flight-Plan
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publisher
Banpresto, Atlus
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age rating
ESRB E10+
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
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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
2003-04-25
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep and rewarding crafting system
  • Engaging real‑time combat with magical partners
  • Charming characters and humorous dialogue
  • Multiple story routes encourage replay
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Graphics show their 2003 age
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Crafting system has a steep learning curve for newcomers
  • 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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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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