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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.
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: Cataclysm is the third expansion set for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft. It was released on December 7, 2010, and introduced a new level cap of 85, two new playable races, and a dramatic change to the game's world as a result of the return of the dragon aspect Deathwing.

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 fans
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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Blizzard Entertainment
publisher
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Activision Blizzard
age rating
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ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
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89/100
General
msrp
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$39.99
release date
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2010-12-07
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
  • Engaging gameplay
  • Rich storyline
  • Large open world to explore
  • Regular updates with new content
Cons
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
  • Steep learning curve
  • Requires a subscription to play
  • Some players may find the gameplay repetitive
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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