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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.
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad OverlordClassic turn‑based dungeon crawl with 10‑level labyrinth of mythic depth
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.

Choose from four base classes and evolve into elite roles like Bishop, Samurai, Lord, or Ninja, then explore a 3‑D vector maze filled with monsters, puzzles, and hidden secrets. The game blends classic RPG mechanics with a rich fantasy narrative, offering a challenging single‑player experience that defined the genre in the early 1980s.

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
Fans of classic RPGs
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Sir-tech Software
publisher
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Sir-tech Software
multiplayer
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Single player
General
release date
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1981-09-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
  • Deep party customization
  • Rich class evolution system
  • Challenging multi‑level dungeon
  • Historical significance in RPG genre
Cons
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
  • Outdated user interface
  • Limited graphics by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for new players
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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