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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.
Xenoblade Chronicles
Xenoblade ChroniclesEpic open‑world RPG where Shulk wields the Monado to uncover secrets and battle Mechon.
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.

Xenoblade Chronicles follows Shulk and his companions as they explore a massive, seamless world in search of answers about the mysterious Monado sword. The story blends fantasy and science‑fiction themes, pitting the heroes against the robotic Mechon while uncovering the land’s hidden history. The game is praised for its deep combat system, expansive exploration, and innovative role‑playing mechanics, earning a 91/100 critic score and solidifying its place as a landmark Japanese RPG.

Pricing

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

Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
JRPG
Best for
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
JRPG enthusiasts seeking open‑world adventure
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Monolith Soft
publisher
Nintendo
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
91/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2010-06-10
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
  • Massive, seamless open world
  • Deep, real‑time combat system
  • Rich, intertwining story
  • Extensive character customization
Cons
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
  • Long playtime may overwhelm newcomers
  • Occasional performance hiccups on Switch
  • Limited multiplayer options
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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