The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Developers: CD PROJEKT RED
Publishers: CD PROJEKT RED
Release Date: May 18, 2015
Price (USD): $7.99
Current Players: 19k

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Overwhelmingly Positive(97%)
immersive story
compelling characters
art direction
expansive world
rich side quests
Gwent
combat difficulty
game pacing
clunky combat
player fatigue
technical issues
inventory management
performance problems
Overall, the sentiment around The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is overwhelmingly positive. The game is frequently hailed as a masterpiece with engaging story, deep characters, and a vast, immersive world. However, some players note issues with clunky combat and technical issues. There is a sense that while the game offers rich, rewarding content, it can also feel overwhelming at times. Nonetheless, it is celebrated as a defining RPG of its generation.

Positive Points

  • Incredibly immersive story and world that engage the player deeply.
  • High-quality graphics and art direction that remain impressive even years after release.
  • Compelling and memorable characters that create emotional connections.
  • Expansive, open world filled with content, including rich side quests often as engaging as the main story.
  • Great expansions (Hearts of Stone, Blood and Wine) that add significant value to the game.
  • Negative Points

  • Combat mechanics can feel clunky and not as polished as modern standards.
  • Game can feel overly long and bloated with content, potentially leading to player fatigue.
  • Frequent crashes and bugs, even on updated systems, affecting gameplay.
  • Complex UI and inventory management can be cumbersome and unintuitive.
  • Some players experienced performance issues on PC, including frame rate drops and graphics glitches.
  • Mixed Points

  • Gwent, the in-game card game, is loved by some for its complexity and depth but found tedious by others.
  • The difficulty level of combat is seen as rewarding by some, though others find it frustratingly difficult or inconsistent.
  • Game pacing and narrative depth are praised, but some find they detract from the main story.
  • Common Themes

  • The Witcher 3 is often regarded as a masterpiece and a benchmark for RPGs.
  • Players consistently praise the storytelling, world-building, and character depth.
  • The vast, immersive world and its side quests are seen as a core strength.
  • Combat and pacing are frequently highlighted, showcasing a divide in player experience and perception.
  • Technical issues, including bugs and performance problems, are common concerns.
  • Updated 8/6/2025, 12:01:50 AM UTC