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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.
World of Warcraft
World of WarcraftEpic fantasy MMORPG that lets you explore Azeroth with millions of players
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.

World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role‑playing game set in the rich fantasy world of Azeroth. Players create characters, embark on quests, and join epic battles across a vast open world. The game offers deep character progression, diverse classes, and a persistent online universe where guilds, raids, and player‑vs‑player combat create endless social and competitive experiences.

Pricing

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

Paid (Subscription)
Category
Action RPG
MMORPG
Best for
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
MMO enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Blizzard Entertainment
publisher
Blizzard Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
86/100
General
release date
2004-11-23
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
  • Rich, evolving lore and world
  • Deep character customization
  • Strong community and guild support
  • Regular content updates
Cons
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
  • Subscription cost can be a barrier
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Requires high‑end PC for optimal performance
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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