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Tales of Phantasia
Tales of PhantasiaA classic JRPG adventure that pioneered the Tales series
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Tales of Phantasia is a landmark role‑playing game that introduced the Linear Motion Battle System, delivering real‑time combat in a fantasy world. First released in 1995, it follows four heroes on a quest to stop a time‑bending evil and restore balance across eras. The game blends vibrant storytelling, memorable characters, and strategic battles, making it a beloved title for both retro enthusiasts and new players discovering the series for the first time.

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
JRPG fans
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
1995-12-15
Specifications
developer
Wolf Team
publisher
Namco
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
65/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative real‑time battle system
  • Rich, multi‑era storyline
  • Memorable characters and music
  • High replay value with multiple endings
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Aged graphics compared to modern titles
  • Some menus are cumbersome
  • Difficulty spikes in later chapters
  • 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)
Anonymous

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.

Anonymous

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

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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