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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Wasteland
WastelandA gritty post‑apocalyptic RPG where every choice reshapes a persistent world
Overview
Description

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.

With a party of up to seven characters, you can lockpick, climb, or blast through obstacles, and every action permanently alters the world you return to. Known for its unforgiving difficulty and vivid combat prose, Wasteland remains a cornerstone of classic computer RPG design.

Pricing

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

Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
CRPG
Best for
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
RPG enthusiasts and retro gamers
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Interplay Productions
publisher
Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
100/100
General
msrp
$49.99
release date
1988-01-02
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
  • Deep, stat‑driven character customization
  • Persistent world that remembers player actions
  • High replay value with multiple solution paths
  • Rich, atmospheric storytelling
Cons
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited save system can make failures punishing
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
10
0
User rating
4.3 (4)
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What reviewers say

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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