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The Secret World
The Secret WorldUncover hidden myths in a modern supernatural MMO
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

The Secret World immerses players in a contemporary setting where secret societies battle occult forces, blending horror, fantasy, and science‑fiction lore. Explore detailed environments, solve intricate puzzles, and engage in dynamic combat while uncovering the truth behind ancient conspiracies. As a free‑to‑play massively multiplayer online experience, it offers both solo and cooperative play, letting you team up with friends or venture alone through a richly crafted narrative that spans history and myth.

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
Free-to-Play

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

Category
MMORPG
Action RPG
Best for
MMO and lore enthusiasts
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
developer
Funcom
publisher
Funcom, Electronic Arts
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
72/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
General
release date
2012-07-03
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich, immersive world blending multiple genres
  • Deep lore and investigative gameplay
  • Flexible solo and group content
  • Free‑to‑play with optional cosmetics
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Combat can feel repetitive for some players
  • Microtransactions may affect progression speed
  • Steep learning curve for new MMO 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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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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